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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-01-14, Page 27By MPP Jack Riddell A number of constituents have con- tacted my office to express their con- cern over the late arrival of Farm Tax Rebate application forms. These forms are sent out by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and normally are received by early to mid November. A new computer system installed by that Ministry experienced a number of problems with the result that the last several applications were not mailed until the second week in December. By now everyone should have received their forms, and those who have not may call the Ministry of Municipal Affairs collect at Area Code 416, 585-6565 to inquire about your individual situation. You should have available your Assessment Roll number for ease in locating your file. I regret the inconvenience caused by this delay, and trust anyone ex- periencing undue difficulties will feel free to contact my riding office for assistance. Program age change My colleague Minister of Natural Resources Vince Kerrio has asked me to advise constituents there has been a policy change in the age criteria for the Junior Ranger Program under the Ministry of Natural Resources. Under the previous policy, to qualify for the program, students had to be 17 years of age but not 18 by August 31. The change in the high school system from a five to a four-year program meant some students might miss out as they would have graduated prior to their seventeenth summer. Therefore, it has been decided there will be a calendar year qualifying Happy Birthday Ted Jr. 1 Love from your family out East BARN DANCE Friday, Jan. 16: SINGLES DANCE Music by JOE OVERHOLT AND THE STANDBYS Dancing 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17: Music by COUNTRY COMPANIONS Dancing 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. No Blue Jeans, Please! 349-2678 •rwP R•••rwthn• wNNrw•. 69ack b 090 ing3 Farm tax rebates period. During the transition period the age criteria for eligibility will be: 16 year old applicants who will be 17 by December 31, 1987 and 17 year old applicants who will not be 18 by July 31, 1987. Stabilization payments Ontario corn, soybean and barley growers enrolled in the grain stabilization plan will receive $201 million for the 1985-86 stabilization year through the Farm Income Stabilization Commission, I announc- ed recently as Agriculture and Food Minister. This represents the total payment for barley and the final payment for corn and soybean growers who received an interim payment earlier this year. The Ontario corn payment is $4.64 per tonne; enrolled soybean pro- ducers will receive $9.70 per tonne; and the barley payment is set at $4.57 per tonne. These payments represent two-thirds of the total declared def fi- ciency payment as calculated by the federal Agricultural Stabilization Board. There is no payment for winter wheat because its market price of $142.82 per tonne exceeded the sup- . port price of $129.58: Stabilization payments are made when the past year's market price of grain in theplan falls below the sup- port price. The support price is calculated by using 95 percent of the previous five-year average market price, with adjustments made for cash crops. The Stabilization account is funded one-third by the grower and two- thirds by the Ontario government. For growers registered in the 1985 crop year and eligible for a stabiliza- tion payment, their one-third portion will be applied to the premium for the 1986-87 plan. Appropriate adjustments will be made for those corn and soybean growers who received interim payments for their sales between September 1, 1985 and March 31, 1986. Please note the Farm Stabilization Commission also agreed that because of adverse harvest conditions, ap- plications for the 1986 Grain Stabiliza- tion Plan will be accepted until January 31, 1987. riTaigi-"‘ D for B rad Scott & Janey VanDongen Sat. Jan. 17, 1987 For more information call 235-2831 1Fsssc'- Exeter Lioness 2nd Annual Winter Barbecue Half Chicken Cole Slaw Roll Pick up at Former B eckers Store Fri., January 30 11:30 - 1:30 86.00 per plate Advance sales only to January 24th Tickets at Municipal Office HERE WE GO — Lisa Hendrick and Barbara Tiernan are ready for a toboggan ride at Morrison Dam, Sunday afternoon. lawyers can advertise Friends or relatives may also be able to recommend a good solicitor. Once a likely candidate is found, ar- range an introductory meeting. Be sure to find out in advance how much this initial consultation will cost and, during the meeting, make it a priori- ty to discuss future fees. Some lawyers set flat rates for cer- tain services, allowing relatively ac- curate estimates to be given. However, in some situations, it is im- possible to pinpoint the amount of work that will he involved in a case. You may then have to be content with a rough price range or amhourly rate. "Anytime you're going to get in- volved with a lawyer, you've got to ask 'How much will this cost me'?"' says Beaufoy. According to . the society spokesman, many people who are normally cost-conscious consumers. stumble blindly into legal cases without even asking about fees. Many consumers also make the mistake of calling their lawyers un- necessarily and without thought for the costs incurred. During the firstt-meetings with the lawyer, find out how often to expect progress reports. If you must have more frequent updates, make your wishes clear from the start and be prepared to pay extra. • It's also a good idea to arrive for the first consultations armed with a writ- ten record of facts the lawyer should know, including a chronology of events and copies of any important documents such as bills or contracts. To obtain a free referral from the Law Society, call (416) 947-3330 or (toll free) 1-800-268-8326. The Society also operates an infor- mation system called Dial -A -Law, providing free advice on 125 different topics through pre-recorded tapes. Suggestions on how to choose a lawyer are available. Call (416) 947-3333 or (toll free) 1-800-387-2992. Most residents with an 807 area code may reach the service by asking the operator for Zenith 99210. Complaints about Ontario lawyers may be directed to the Law Society at (416) 947-3310. Ontario lawyers can now court clients through TV, radio and print ads, but consumers are being caution- ed not to choose legal services based solely on an appealing sales pitch. It is important to seek references or referrals, check prices and attend a brief introductory meeting before hir- ing a lawyer, say consumer experts. "The choice of a lawyer has tradi- tionally Ixen confusing for many con- sumers," says Monte Kwinter, Minister of Consumer and Commer- cial Relations. "The new rules allow- ing multi -media ads should go a long way to demystify the legal profession, but the information they provide should be used to augment, rather than replace, your own inquiries." Until recently, the Law Society of Upper Canada, which governs lawyers' activities in Ontario, bann- ed advertising with the exception of names and phone numbers in the yellow pages. New regulations allow law firms and individual solicitors to advertise their services in all media. The ads must, however, be "truthful and in good taste, says John Beaufoy, a spokesman foe the Law Society. Prices for various services may be publicized, but lawyers cannot use discounts and sales as marketing tools. "You won't be seeing things like 'special this week -- divorces $99'," says Beaufoy, who agrees that refer- rals and personal contact are impor- tant to choosing the right law firm. "We recommend a number of ways to find a good lawyer." The society -operates its own refer- ral service, drawing from a list of about 7,000 lawyers, who are in good standing with the regulatory organization. As a condition of being listed on the society's referral roster, solicitors must guarantee the fee for an initial half-hour consultation will not exceed $20, Beaufoy says, The list is broken down into numerous different categories reflec- ting areas of specialization and office locations. Although Ontario lawyers are free to work in all fields, from criminal law to real estate transactions, most specialize to some degree. Try to find a representative who regularly handles the type of service you desire. If you've been happy with the past services of a lawyer who does not do the type of work you now require, ask him to suggest a reliable colleague. Bingo Lucan Arena Wednesday, Jan. 7 Doors open - 7:15 p.m. Early Bird - 7:55 p.m. Regular games, share the wealth, standup January Specials Every Wednesday night in January $1000 jackpot Mystery Bingo Game * Bonanza '500.00 in 50 calls Escalating $100 and 1 call per week Due to license regulations no one under 16 yeors of age will be admitted FLORIDA COACH TOUR & CRUISE Escorted by Lee and Shirley _Paul February 28/87 Tour Includes 6 farm visits • deluxe motorcoach transportation • 11 nights hotel accommodation • 2 nights on board SS Galileo • all meals onboard ship • Midnight buffets • Captain's Dinner • Full program of onboard entertainment • Admission to Cypress Gardens, Kennedy Space Centre and Sea World • 4 nights in Orlando • 2 nights in Daytona • Plus much more! from ;969 quad per person • yTodEarly Booking Bonus • Save $100 upi,, Ellison TraVel and Tours Wingham 357-3330 Exeter 235-2000 Clinton 482-5711 Toll free 1-800.265-7022 Times -Advocate, January 14, 1987 Exeter Villa Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20 7:30 p.m. in Lodge Dining Room at the Villa Everyone welcome Eta NATIONAL TRUST ..gavilei you to alien,/ a R.R.S.P. Seminar on ' Tues., Jan. 27 7:30 p.m. Old Town Hall - Exeter (above Ellison Travel) Confirm attendance by phoning 235-0530 040 'n‘ The South Huron Rec Centre Wed., Jan. 14 2 - 3:30 Usborne Central 5:30 - 6:30 Open Ice 6:30 - 9 Minor Hockey 9 - Open Ice Thurs., Jan. 15 10:30 - 11:30/1-2 Moms 8 " Tots 4 - 8 Figure Skating 8 - 9 Ringette 9 - 11:30 Rec League ' Fri., Jan. 16 9:30 - 11 'in Shinney 3.00 ich - 4 y Precision 5 n inor Hockey 8:30 - Mohawks vs PnnImerston Jan. 17 • ' 30 ' inor Hockey 7 30 10 Hawks '76 vs Old. Timers Sun., Jan: 18 9 10 Precision ' - 11 Colonial • I , • 12 ''0 Open Ice 12:30 • 2 Minor Hockey 2 •3:30 Public Skating 7:30 - 10 Mohawks vs Elora Mon., Jars. 19 4 - 9:30 Figure Skating 9:30 - 11 Molting Hawks vs London Old Machines Tues., Jan. 20 10:30 - 11:30/1-2 Moms & Tots 4 - 8 Minor Hockey 8 • 10 Precision • Keegans Inn in Centralia Presents the best in live country music This Friday and Saturday January 16 and 17 LITE 'n' EASY Our newly renovated licenc- ed dining room is open Monday -Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. -8 p.m. Page 23 Announcement Exeter's best-known Studebaker owner can't go fish'n this year! Your friends still hope you have a happy birth- day anyway, Tommy. Love, hugs and kisses from Roxanna, Brandon, Caroline and Marshall Kirkton Agricultural Society Annual Meeting -Wednesday, January 21 - 8 p.m. Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre Pot Luck Lunch. Everyone welcome • The families of Laverne and Violet Stone cordially invite relatives, neighbours and friends to an • OPEN HOUSE on the occasion of their- parents" 50th wedding anniversary, Sunday, Jan. 25th from 2 - 4:30 p.m. at 101 Waterloo •St. (Don and Donna's) Exeter, Ont. Best wishes only ANNUAL MEETING Friday, January 16 - 8 p.m. EXETER UNITED CHURCH Speaker - Jane Muegge (O.M.A.F.) Presentation of Ex. Agr. Soc. Constitution' Copies available at Town of Exeter Municipal office, 406 Main St. Exeter LUNCH PROVIDED Everyone Welcome Exeter Legion Auxiliary Dabber Bingo Thursday, January 15 8 p.m. Early Bird , 10 regular games, 2 specials, share the wealth, Mini Jackpot $500 guarantee Jackpot No persons under 16 allowed to play Licence Number 537420 NOW DELIVERING Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sundays only Min. order $8.00 Delivery to Huron Park -Centralia and Crediton available at 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 Midnight Thurs., Fri. 8 Sat. 9:00 p.m. only Sunday WINTER HOURS Sunday to Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight Fri. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL Sundayill English Style Fish & Chips Buy 1 at Reg. Price and ZPRICE Get next one for TRY 'EM -- YOU'LL LOVE 'EM ALSO SERVING Burritos Homemade French Fries Oven Heated Subs Pizza & Baked Panzerotti Garlic Breads - with cheese and bacon Watch For Next Week's Specials • 1 •