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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-09-03, Page 25REFRESHMENTS — Debbie Burdge (left), Gayle Brucefield-Kippen UCW Sunshine Girls' booth at Pepper and Beth Cooper sold tasty treats from the the Kippen United Church's successful flea market. i ka Rookies are 'B' champions Shp Some of the rides our group enjoyed were the observatron, cable cars, caribou log water chute, carousel, roller coaster (scream machine) and a ferry boat ride from one end of Ex- po to the other. We had our supper meal at the German Munich Festhaus, with live music and sing- ing, and quite reasonable prices. On the evening of August 23, Lyn- da and John, held a surprise family birthday supper for grampa and Persephone, with some of Peri's friends. We planned a visit and picnic at Flintstone Park in Bed Rock City, on Sunday, August 24 at 'Chiliwack, but the car broke down near Langley B.C. so our picnic was along the highway roadside waiting fora tow truck to get home. We had a day at the Pacific Na- tional Exhibition, Chunky Cheese amusement place, went bowling and shopping and saw several shows. A very busy week. We travelled out and 1¢ `, 4i s hark on a most comfortable Wardair flight. The weather was hot and sun- ny, about 29 Celsius and when we left they had had 28 rainless days, a - record since 1939. We saw the world's largest Cana- dian flag attached to the world's largest hockey stick and lots more in- teresting things at Expo. By MRS. HUGH MORENZ Shipka Rookies won the "B" Cham- pionship in the Winthrop slo-pitch ball tournament last weekend. Jim Dietrich won the speed -derby by running the bases in 12 seconds. Personals Gwen and Bob Oxenforth, of Win- nipeg, Manitoba, visited Sunday with cousins Harold and Lucille Vincent, Mike and Michelle. They have been visiting other friends and area relatives on their Ontario visit. Bob and Marg Reid of Varna visited Sunday evening with Marg's sister, Ortha and Ken Baker. Hugh and I attended the funeral of our aunt, Mrs. Ida Jackson of Hensel', at the Michael P. O'Connor Funeral home, with interment in Hensall Union Cemetery at 11:30 Saturday morning. Don, Sharon and Jamie Baker, have returned home after a week's holidays visiting Don's sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Mike Yar- row in Winnipeg. They travelled out by going through the Dakotas in U.S., and when they left Winnipeg, they drove to Thunder Bay. They crossed through Sault Ste. Marie going and coming and saw the Terry Fox monu- ment near Thunder Bay. Another in- teresting stop was at Mackinac Island on their trip. Hugh and I, and our son Bill of Lon- don, returned home Saturday from an eight-day holiday in Coquitlam, B.C. with our grandchildren, Persephone and Christian, and their mom and dad, Lynda and John Little. The highlight was a day at Exop with the Little's and Persephone. During the day we visited four of the five star pavilions, B.C. Saskatchewan, Pavilion of Promise and Canadian Pacific. Even though there is an hour long wait to get inside, it is well worth seeing the shows and exhibits in the air conditioned pavilions. CROPS DAY REGISTRATION — Erwin Bryant of Strathroy signs in with Nina Knee and Dianna Hardy at Wedneday's Crops Day at Cen- tralia College of Agricultural Technology. T -A photo co/,'Ien Some of the trees are beginning to take on the autumn hues, an indica- tion that we had better enjoy this weather while we can. On Monday, August 25, we celebrated the 101st birthday of Mrs. Matilda Tetreau with open house which was held in our new Auditorium from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Many relatives and friends attended to extend their good wishes. A program was provided by the resident's choir, organ solos by Mr. John Warner and some beautiful piano renditions by Miss Idella Gabel. Birthday cake, tea and coffee were served to all present. We extend a special thank you to all yeho helped with the program and to the ladies of the auxiliary for their assistance in serving the guests. Some of the residents enjoyed a bus ride in the surrounding area on Wednesday afternoon. and we thank Marc Chalut for his services. The sympathy of residents and staff is extended to Idella Gabel in the loss of her mother, Mrs. Olive Gabel. Residents who have been out visiting during the week were Mrs. Marcella Dietrich, Doc Horn, Violet Huntley, Ruth Taylor. Genevieve Ducharme, Loftus Denomme, Aaron Gingerich, Mary Oesch, Fern Love and Mrs. Mary Gerber We welcome Mrs. Nora Theander, a former Maplewoods Apartment resident. Bingo was played on'Friday even - 7 impiei ing followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Chas. Hender- son, retired minister of Exeter. No accidents on weekend Area drivers came through the final holiday weekend of the summer ..without a single accident. The lone collision of the week occur- red on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., when a vehicle driven by Cathy Sutherland- Branderhorst, Hensall, went out of control on the Usborne north boun- dary road near concession 6-7 and hit a tree. The driver and two-year-old Mari- que Branderhorst sustained minor in- juries and damage was set at $3,000. The local detachment officers had a busy week as they responded to 43 general occurrences including one assault, one•drunk in a public place and two thefts. The latter involved a horse harness and a battery. There were 77harges laid under the Highway Traffic Act, five under the Criminal Code and five under the Narcotic Control Act. Four people were charged with driving while under suspension and there was one charge of impaired driving. Two other drivers received 12 -hour licence suspensions following checks on the Alert machine. Liquor outlets still planned Despite mounting oppubiuon to the plan to extend the sale of beer and wine to independent retail food stores, the Ontario government shows no signs of halting proceedings in that regard. At last week's Association of Municipalities of Ontario, (AMO) con- ference, delegates from across On- tario backed a resolution co- sponsored by Exeter and North Bay that the outlets not be extended. However, government spokesmen indicated they would not be swayed by that show of opposition. In a letter to Exeter council this week, consumer and commercial relations minister Monte Kwinter said the government "is proceeding with its commitment to introduce legislation to broaden the distribution for these products." He said the intention was to im- prove consumer convenience and to expand opportunities for small business. The policy is also expected to provide overall positive employ - merit benefits and enhanced competition. Noting that the government was aware of the concerns expressed in council's letter opposing the expan- sion of liquor outlets, Kwinter also acknowledged that there are some nrunicipalities who may not want beer and wine to be sold in retail food stores in their jurisdiction. The latter was a hint that the government may leave the final deci- sion to municipalities after clearing the way for the expansion in those municipalities wishing to do so. However, that too has been opposed by Exeter council members, who con- tend the provincial government should not pass the buck back to the municipalities. Concluding his letter, Kwinter pro- mised that when the .government policy comes forward for public scrutiny and debate in the Legislature, there will be ample op- portunity for affected parties to res- pond to the plans. • POPULAR SPORT -- The bake table at the Kippen United Church's flea market attracted a lot of customers. 4 The readers write Tim•s•Advocat•, September 3, 1986 Page 13A Thanks those who hfred students Dear Mr. Batten, On behalf of the Canada Employ- ment Centre for Students in ,Exeter, I would like to express my sincere ap- preciation to the many people who have helped to make this summer's Hire -a -Student campaign such a tremendous success. Hearty thanks should be given to the employers, both private business owners, homeowners and fanners, of Exeter and surrounding area. Their participation has ensured the con- tinued success of this program by pro- viding over 600 job opportunities, both permanent and casual, for the students of this area. The valuable Suggests committee to look for grants Reeve Bill Mickle suggested this week that Exeter council should establish an ad hoc committee to ex- plore the possibility of grants from the federal and provincial governments. Noting that the clerk was often too busy to fully research all the grant op- portunities and that the latter were declining as the purse strings were tightened by the senior levels of government, Mickle said the commit- tee could enable the town to secure more grants. He said that as competition for the grants increases among municipalities, it would be important to get on the bandwagon as soon as possible and to be ever -alert to the grant possibilities. One grant presently being explored by the executive committee is for developers who may wish to convert buildings to low rental housing. The assistance is provided in an effort to encourage landlords not to demolish old structures, but rather to renovate them for use. Chief building official Brian Johnston has been asked to explore two such current grant programs to determine which one may better serve Exeter's needs. FANSHAWE GRAD — Bob and Eleanor Clark wish to con- gratulate their daughter, Christine E. Clark, on her gradua- tion from the Child Care Worker Program at Fanshowe College. Chris is presently employed at an Observation and Detention Cen- tre near Chesley, Ontario. watt experience that the students have gained't xn these opportunities can only but assist them in all future endeavours. To the students of this area, whom I have had the great pleasure of Objections premature Independent planner Jean Monteith advised Exeter council by letter this week that it would be premature to object to anything at this time in the Hay Township draft comprehensive zoning bylaw. Ms. Monteith, who represented Ex- eter at last year's OMB hearing when the town successfully appealed plans for proposed development at Huron Farms, reported that she had attend- ed a recent open house staged for discussion of the new hay bylaw and relayed Exeter's concerns over the D zone that has been placed on lands to the north of Highway 83 and west of Highway 4. - "The township's assessment of the situation was that they believed that the development (D) zone was fair in that a rezoning is required prior to any aeveiopment occurring on the lot, thus allowing Exeter the opportunity to object one more time to any in- dustrial development occurring in this area," she wrote. . The London planner also noted that the county is in the process of prepar- ing the needs study that was required of them as a result of the OMB hearing. Noting that an AG -2 zoning would have had the same criteria for development as a D zone, Ms. Monteith commented that "there is no need for the D zone unless it implies a positive attitude to development." However, she said no objections should be made at this time as the planner will be responding to the queries that her firm raised regar- ding the draft zoning bylaw. Courses available The Faculty of Part -Time and Con- tinuing Education at Western is en- couraging you to put a little class in your life! Over 150 non -degree classes on topics ranging from biotechnology to ballet, conflict management to Mandarin Chinese will be starting soon. Call 661-3631 for a free copy of the fall continuing education brochure. Quilt show The Second Annual Quilt snow at the. Huron County Pioneer Museum is now open. Over 100 samples, hand- crafted, will be on display at 110 North St. in Goderich until Sept. 14. Regular admission includes the show. meeting, I also extend my thanks. Your enthusiasm towards. summer employment has been nothing less than refreshing. Similarly, Mr. Batten, may I extend my appreciation to you and your staff at the Times -Advocate for .printing various articles about the Student Employment Office, over the course of the summer. The coverage receiv- ed in the paper certainly helped to get the message across to a large number of people Such newspaper publicity is greatly appreciated. Finally, at this time, I would like to extend personal thanks to the staff of the Exeter Employment Centre. Thanks for your support, assistance and patience, Debbie, Helen and Laura. The student office has now closed for this summer, but there are still highschool students on file who are willing to work part-time during the school year. Should you be interested in hiring a student, contact the Exeter Employment Centre. The student office will open again in February 1987. I can only hope that next year's program will be as suc- cessful as this summer's has been. Once again, your support has been appreciated! Kindest regards Sandra Datars Student Placement Officer Canada Employment Centre tor Students * ¥ Dear Sir, • About a month ago we forwarded to you a small item regarding the 100th birthda-y of Mrs. Emma Passmore, a former resident of Exeter. That item appeared in your paper as requested the week prior to her birthday. As a result of the item, she received dozens of cards and letters she would not otherwise have received. These played a major part in the happy event. For your kind consideration we, her family, and she herself extend to you our most sincere thanks. Yours sincerely, Russell F. Passmore * * Dear Sirs, Please find enclosed my cheque for twenty-five dollars for renewal for 1986-87 of your paper. Though it is 56 years since I left Huron County, I still enjoy your news items. Your editorial page is most in- teresting. Keep it up. I did miss Smiley but do enjoy his successor, just a different type of humour. It creates a pleasure. An appreciative customer. Sincerely, (Mrs.) Viola Wurn 75 Sunnylea Ave E. Toronto Ont. M8Y 2K5 CANCER WALKATHON WINNERS — Betty Glanville and Kathy Kirk who secured the most sponsors in the recent Cancer Walkathon receive their prizes from Lioness Service Chairperson Laurie Dykstra at the right. Total sponsors generated $2,400 for the Canadian Cancer Society. GRADUATES — Karen A ex - ander is pleased to announce the graduation of her daughter Tam- my Llyn from the t(ivo year Developmental Services Worker program at Fanshawe College. Tommy has accepted a full time position with Parkhill Group Homes Inc., in Exeter. Car plant for Ingersoll Doug Reycraft, M.P.P. [Liberal - Middlesex] applauded the announce- ment this week that a joint manufac- turing venture by General Motors and the Suzuki Motor Company was to be undertaken in Ingersoll and the Township of South West Oxford. The decision to locate the GM' Suzuki plant in Ingersoll will have a large economic and social impact on both Oxford County and Middlesex. The two companies will be investing a total of $500 million in the building of the manufacturing plant, and 2,006 direct new•jobs will be created. "This is exactly the type of in- itiative that I called for in the resolu- tion which I introduced in the Legislature last October," Doug Reycraft said. "I stressed the need for the development of new commer- cial and industrial ventures in our rural areas." "The placement of the GM -Suzuki manufacturing plant in our area will boost our local economy and provide much-needed job opportunities", Reycraft continued. "With economic problems in our agricultural sector, we are losing too many of Our people to the urban centres. This venture, with the economic stability it will pro- vide, will offer an attractive incentive for people to stay and thus maintain the vital social fabric of our rural communities." 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