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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-04-20, Page 5Back in from the archives Time of the Times - Advocate 10 Yeats Aso April 18, 1984 - There were bouquets and brickbats handed out as Exeter council set their 1984 mill rate, Monday. The words of praise were for their own efforts in holding the local portion of the budget to a negli- gible increase and for the first Vane in memory commendation for the boards of education in keeping their increases within guidelines. The criticism was saved for Huron county council, whose 16.8 percent increase was termed "way out of line " by mayor Bruce Shaw. Stanley township reeve Paul Steckle has been named presi- dent of the Huron County Mu- nicipal Officers Association. Opposition leader Brian Mul- roney has announced that Hu- ron -Bruce MP Murray Cardiff will become deputy critic for ag- riculture. South Huron's spirited gym- nastics team has for the third year in a row won the coveted overall team championship at WOSSA. The first three white pine trees to be planted in Ontario, as natu- ral symbols for the celebration of the second century of pro- gressive settlement in the prov- ince were planted in Grand Bend, Monday. 25 Yates Ago April 17, 1969 - The second strike in a week hit the district Tuesday morning when 140 workers of the Hall Lamp Com- pany at Centralia's Industrial Park refused to report to work. Workers participating in the walkout claimed company offi- cials were stalling on contract negotiations and wages were too low. The strike of two full-time employees of the Central Hotel in Lucan has moved into the second week. 35'Ytars Ago April 17, 1959 -Paula Bouli- anne of Crediton, who heads the SHDH$ :paper staff; this year, has been chosen posture queen of the school over 17 other competitors. Ontario Health Minister Dr. M.B. Dymond inspected the Ex- eter hospital this week and found the hospital full with pa- tients in the corridors. Excellent progress is reported as a staff of 80 men is engaged in preparing the new Pinery Park. 'NUM Ago' April 17, 1944 - The ladies of Hensall WI and the War Service Committee will ship 50 boxes to the Hensall boys who are serving overseas. Hydro was installed in the Thames Road Public School during Easter holidays. The purple martins have ar- rived in town. 75:Yeiihi4.at4t' April 17, 1919 - Wanted - A qualified teacher for S.S. NO. 5 McLean to commence duties May 5. Salary $500. Duties light. (advt). The order in council permit- ting the importation, manufac- ture and sale of oleomargarine expires with the official ending of the war. Legislation will he required to continue the permis- sion. Exeter citizens recently pur- chased the bus of the late Thomas Creech and presented it to Mr. John Gillespie, our vete- ran busman. A few minor re- pairs are being made, after which Mr. Gillespie will com- mence its use to serve the public he has done faithfully for so many years. IILS_10111LRLISINESS Times -Advocate, April 20, 1994 Page 5 Dispute clause droDDeq Playhouse hosts Zurich finally signs Hay tourism group landfill site use agreement brochure swap ZURICH - Village council finally signed a waste management agree- ment with Hay Township, after a de- lay of over a year. Since Hay Township bought in late 1992 the landfill site jointly used by both municipalities, an agreement was necessary to set tenns and payments for its use. Council signed the third revision of the agreement Thursday evening. The main item missing from the document is the dispute settling mechanism Zurich wanted to have, but Hay Township resisted. "They would have absolutely nothing to do with that, commented reeve Bob Fisher, when asked about the lack of a dispute settling mecha- nism. Zurich had wanted to copy the document after the Mid -Huron Landfill Site agreement, which spec- ifies the Ontario Municipal Board as arbitrator. "All parties have to agree to this form of arbitration," said Fisher. "Since there's only two of us and they don't agree...." The reeve said the document was signed on the advice of the village's lawyers. Now that an agreement exists, the landfill site board may not have meet all that often, said councillor Keith Semple. "Shouldn't you meet even two or three times a year, even if just to see how the budget's going?" asked councillor Marg Deichert-Holmes. Reeve Fisher requested that at the next meeting, Semple inquire whether or not the permit -holder only rule still applied at the site. He said he met a pair of men from outside the area with a pickup trucks "loaded to the gunnels" with fridges and stove, and wondered why they thought they could use the site. Improvements made Milton Hodgins of !Merton (right), was among the first seniors to enjoy a hot meal served from the Victorian Order of Nurses HOMME program (Helping Others Maintain Middlesex Elders) via new coolers donated by Zone 24 Lions Clubs. The donation was to the Meals On Wheels pro- ject in eastern Middlesex. At left is Ilderton Lions Zone 24 president Rick Howald, and Mamie Burchall of Ilderton, a volunteer driver. CMHC forecasts stronger housing markets next two years OTTAWA - Housing starts are expected to total 162,600 units in 1994, and rise to 171,000 in 1995, reported Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in its first quarter National Housing Outlook. Total starts for 1993 were 155,443. "Economic expansion, a stronger job market and low interest rates will help boost Canada's housing industry over the next two years," said Gilles Proulx, CMHC's Chief Economist. "However, these positive factors may be offset somewhat by smaller than expected population growth, reducing demand for new house construction. An over -supply of rental apartments in some areas will also slow the pact of recovery," he said. Much of the gain will come from the construction of single -detached homes. The singles market will benefit from the return of repeat buyers who will be motivated by the economic recovery and affordable prices. Multiple stares in 1994 will edge up only slightly. High vacancy rates in most urban centres will put a damper on construction of new rental units. The average national vacancy rate is expected to shrink HAVE US PREPARE YOUR 1993 PERSONAL TAX RETURN RECEIVE YOUR REFUND FROM REVENUN AS CANADA LITTLE AS 2 WEEKS by hung eleclron11Y wrlh us Accurately and Efficiently Starting at $19.°° CaII for an appointment at our offices located in: Hensall, Clinton, Exeter, Grand Bend 263-3039 or 1-800-567-0844 Fax: 262-3111 W. H. 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Matt and Janet Clark attend- ed council Monday evening to present plans for a new Exeter Chrysler showroom to be con- structed directly behind the present dealership building on Main Street N. The older building will be demolished, making way for more a larger dealer lot. Building superintendent Dave Moyer showed council the site plan agreement for the lot, which not only includes the 11,000 square foot new building, but also a spruced up property, complete with plant- ing beds and grassed boule- vards. Clark thanked council for the speed with which they were handling his commercial rede- velopment application, and said while the present dealer- ship building had served ttte company well "there comes a point when you want to get something better in town". Council approved the site plan agreepteat bylaw unlit- mously. - the annual Brochure Swap on Thurs- day, April 14. The Brochure Swap involved businesses from around Huron and Lambton Counties. They gathered at the Playhouse to pick up other busi- nesses' brochures and hand out their own, which will be set out at these businesses, instead of mailing them out. It gives them a chance to get to- gether and meet each other, said John McHenry, public relations di- rector at the Playhouse. "The response was excellent," he added. Although there have been five previous Brochure Swaps, this was the first one that was hosted by the Huron Country Playhouse. Welcoming the group was artistic director at the Playhouse, Max Reimer and reeve of Stephen Township, Tom Tomes. A number of guest speakers were there includ- ing Iris Jones, an American travel writer; a representative from Bell Canada speaking on telephone eti- quette; and Dan Statham, speaking on low cost marketing. "The speakers were helpful from the response the people gave. 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