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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-12-02, Page 5[ TT'4' YOUR RiJTWFSSrimes-Advocate, December 2, 1992 Vp-lEir:hpfk.'it. iIN• hill pin ••+rein, Back in' Time from the archives of the Times -Advocate 10 Years Ago December 1, 1982 - Area school bus drivers of the Exeter branch of Charterways were honoured Monday for com- pleting 500 days of accident free driving. Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell accused Communi- ty and Social Services Minister Frank Drea of acting like Pontius Pilate in closing six centres for the mentally handi- capped. After their recent trip 'to Germany, mayor Bruce Shaw and councillor Bill Mickle outlined some of the opportuni- ties that may exist for local businesses and industries through possible joint ventures with German industrialists they visited. In one year, the caseload of the Huron County social ser- vices has increased by 53.5 percent. The newly formed Lucan Optimist dub received its charter Friday night. The first president is Steve Storey. Trust and understanding between the press and board staff will be the top priority for 1983 by the Huron County Board of Education. 25 Years Ago November 30, 1967 - Executive of the Exeter Board of Trade for 1968 will be president Bill Smith, vice- presidents Fred Dobbs and Miles Tisdale and past presi- dent Carf Cann. A simple invitation by Mrs. Clarence McDowell of Cen- tralia to have six of her curling buddies visit her home turned out to be one of the first walitathons in the area. They decided to walk instead of drive and gained $109.50 in pledges for the Children's Psychiatric Research Insti- tute. Walking were Mrs. Ray Murley, Mrs. George Dobbs, Mrs. Wally Burton, Mrs. Doug Robbins, Mrs. Clarence Knight and Mrs. Jake Marks. At a nomination meeting in Hensall, Jack Lavender said controlling stray dogs is the responsibility of the local mu- nicipality, but everything else is directed from Toronto. The Exeter Lions presented A.J. (Jake) Sweitzer with a life membership. He has had perfect attendance for 25 years. 50 Years Ago December 3, 1942 - For increased productivity and cut down of labour costs, Seth Winer has completed renova- tions of his turnip plant on James street in Exeter. Prices paid to farmers this year is 18 cents a bushel and 23 cents if trimmed. Winer said 500 to 600 bushels of turnips suita- ble for shipping would be a fair yield for this year. The need for salvage metal and rubber is urgent. With- out scrap metal there Fran he no steel and without steel there can be no fighting. The war surely brings about some revolutionary turns in the business and social world. Bell Telephone Company of Canada is asking the public to send their Christmas greet- ings by mail this year instead of by long distance calls. Youth from Main street United Church and Caven Pres- byterian Church enjoyed a joint crokinole.party. Winners were Verna Heaman, Don Gamble and Annie Mason. Bean threshing is the order of the day in the Crediton area. Ed Hendrick threshed 400 bushels from 12 acres. An eagle shot by Harmon Morton on his Concession 7 of McGillivray township farm is on display at the Ailsa Craig Continuation School. Its wing spread is 72 inches. 100 Years ago December 1, 1892 - Mr. John Currie Jr. left Cromarty this week for Rome, New York where he has a large prac- tice as a veterinary surgeon. Mr. John Reid of Varna intends to ship a lot of lambs to Buffalo. Mr. Richard Webb has purchased from Mr. William White of Stephen the blacksmith shop and tools in Elim- vllle. After several persons appeared miffed at the Dashwood correspondent he has resigned with the following explana- tion. "It seems fit that your correspondent should with- draw and so he will depart from this onerous task and lave the duty to some one who may .with superior tact and honeyed words soothe the individuals mentioned and at the same time eulogize the inhabitants, institutions and important events of this town in a manner becoming them". The hull of the wrecked barge, Nashua of which mention was made in the Advocate some time since is breaking up and a large quantity of lumber is drifting ashore at Brew- ster. Mr. Dilling, Exeter North recently purchased a grain grinder and will do custom work in that;line. Page 5 Christmas bureau underway GODERICH - While many of us are just beginning to think about planning our own family Christ- mas, we discover that the volun- teers of the Huron County Christ- mas Bureau are already under way planning and organizing Christmas for 1,200 needy children through- out the county. For over 30 years the Children's Aid Society of Huron County has sponsored the Christmas Bureau. Bureau hamper Employees:at Ei titer's Bank of -Montrealare sponsoring unique way to raise funds for the Christmas Etureau. < Al! eraployeeseontiibuted an item to this hamper, Is wort:Weyer ; Tickets to win the hamper: can be bought et bank end all proceedsaro goingto the Christmas Bureau. Funding announced for hospitals by Ministry TORONTO - The Ministry of Health will provide a one-time $149 -million transfer payment in- crease to hospitals for 1993-94, Health Minister Frances Lankin an- nounced. Due to the province's $4.2 -billion shortfall in anticipated revenues, base operating budgets of hospitals will be capped at 1992-93 levels for the next two years. The $149 million is equivalent to a two percent increase in hospital funding. It will be available to hos- pitals working with district health councils for development of re- structuring plans to preserve and enhance services, reduce costs, and Peter's Point Continued from page 4 through more air when we're looking across than when we're looking up, and the air acts like a magnifying glass." This simplistic answer may. make a meteorologist scream with hyster- ical laughter, but it satisfies D & S. I'm still their hero. The guy they can ask any question. Not only does Alex ask more dif- ficult questions now, he has also become more critical. Sometimes I don't mind his original questions. It's the follow-up questions I dread. "How do you know that?" "Where can I check this?" "What exactly do you mean?" "Are you absolutely sure?" It's much easier to say: "I don't know." That way, he may pity my ignor- ance, but at least he won't question my integrity. He also argues with me about values, principles and convictions. He has them all, I have none. Yes, having a boy in grade 8 is a challenge. Alex has just entered the stage where he is convinced that his old man knows absolutely nothing. Inevitably, Duncan and Stephanie, too, will reach that point soon. I wonder whether I'll live long enough until they all discover - many years down the road - that 1 have suddenly pulled out of the in- tellectual doldrums and learned a thing or two. To paraphrase Dr. Faustus: "1 know a few things, but I would like to know more so I can keep up with my kids." minimize job losses. It will also maintain stability while further re- structuring of services is planned and implemented. The Treasurer said in the legisla- ture that the government is continu- ing with its long-term plan. "We are going to invest in the economy, preserve services, and keep the def- icit in check. But in all facets of public service delivery, we must adjust to a difficult fiscal reality - this is not business as usual." "The Treasurer's announcement will result in an even more acceler- ated restructuring of the health care system," the minister said. Lankin acknowledged this will result in more hospital job losses. But she said the government's $647 -million long-term care initia- tive is expected to create new com- mun.ty based health care jobs over the next few years. "I will ask the Hospital Training and Adjustment Panel to establish regional registries that link job loss- es in the hospital sector with , job opportunities in the expanding community-based system," said Larkin. The minister announced earlier this year a $30 -million HTAP fund to assist in the retrain- ing and relocation of displaced hos- pital workers. Hospitals in southern Ontario with fewer than 50 beds such as South Huron will receive a one- time grant equivalent to one per- cent of their current base budgets; small hospitals in Northern Ontario will receive two percent. This is in recognition of the limited flexibility faced by hospitals in small commu- nities. The grants will be condition- al on working with district health councils to get the whole communi- ty involved in looking at the most effective way to meet local health needs. BEST G.I.C. 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Families requiring assistance are referred by many agencies, organi- zations and individuals throughout the county. Each Bureau offers a location for community members to make do- nations of money, new clothing and toys and canned goods for Bu- reau clients. After the donations are received, families are given a confidential appointment at their local Bureau and are assisted in se- lecting gifts for their children. They are also given canned goods and financial help for Christmas dinner, if required. The Huron County Christmas Bureau exists through the generos- ity of the people and businesses of our county. All community mem- bers are encouraged to make a do- nation to help provide a Merry Christmas for the anticipated 1,200 children in need this year. Dona- tions can be made to your local Bureau or at the Huron .County Children's Aid Society, 220 Huck - ins Street, Goderich, N7A 3Y5. 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