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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-06-22, Page 5Times -Advocate, June 22, 1994 Page 5 la, Come In and check out our BEST SELLER NOVELS rbl Rip co fp A, s 424 Main St. Exeter 235-1331 ■ By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO June 20, 1984 - At their nominating meeting held in Clinton on June 14, the Hu- ron -Bruce New Democrats se- lected Valarie Bolton as their candidate for the upcoming federal election. A public inspection panel had some criticism of the housekeeping at two Exeter facilties following their recent tour of buildings in Huron, but that criticism was mild compared to that which was levelled at the inspection re- port itself by Exeter mayor Bruce Shaw this week. Shaw used words such as absurd, stupid, asinine and ri- diculous to describe a portion of the panel's report to Huron Judge F.H. Carter. Huron -Perth Separate School Board's acting direc- tor John McCauley said he was elated after Premier Wil- liam Davis announced there would be full funding for sep- arate schools from kindergart- en to grade 12. Exeter council has agreed to submit the name of Benson Tuckey as the town's nomina- tion for a bicentennial medal. Tillers of the soil are work- ing at top speed to compen- sate for planting delays caused by a cold, w6t, un- cooperative spring. At York- Delmonte Canners, manager Joe Ryder says the final pea acreage was planted Friday and the corn should be in this week. 25 YEARS AGO June 19, 1969 - Terry McAuley, Ausable River Conservation Authority re- sources manager who leaves at the end of the month and past chairman Wellington Brock were presented with gifts at a Wednesday meeting at Morrison Dam. .Wbrkers of Hall Lamp of • Canada Limited approved by a vote of 119-2 a contract be- tween theUnited Auto Workers and Hall Lamp after more than four months of negotiations. The three year contract calls for an immediate raise of 25 cents per hour and a further 15 cents an hour in 1971. 35 YEARS AGO June 17, 1959 - While deliv- ering laundry at the home of Major Heaman on Friday, Pong Kwong noticed one room was filled with smoke and he found the hydro iron was burn- ing into the wood on which it was resting. The power was soon turned off and the board taken outside. Mrs. Heaman had been called away for a few minutes and omitted to shut off the iron. By capturing the prize for the highest aggregate marks in grade 12, SHDHS Queen Jane Horton of Hensall completed a "grand slam" in the field. She has won the honour in each of the four years it's been award- ed. 40 YEARS AGO June 19, 1954 - in the annual list of awards announced by SHDHS Wednesday, Joan Thomson was named outstand- ing student in grade 12; Kath- ryn Klopp came first in grade 11; Marion Crecry was tops in grade 10 and the best in grade nine was Bill Pollen. Exeter Lions club members canvassed the town selling brooms made by blind people before going to Menard's for supper. Nearly 50 dozen brooms were sold at $2 each. 50 YEARS AGO June 20, 1944 - Sunday eve- ning the citizens of Exeter were entertained by a band concert in Victoria Park. The band under the direction of Ted Walper played a selection in memory of two former bandsmen, FO Alvin Linden - field and Flt. Sgt. Harold Elliot who were killed in action over- seas. Exeter's new fire truck ar- rived in town Monday and the local fire brigade gave the new siren and engine a thorough workout. 75 YEARS AGO June 11, 1919 - Thursday a liberal coat of oil was sprin- kled on Main street. it was a pretty messy affair for a few days, but is gradually improv- 114 - IN THE]VEWS Tinker Tot Nursery wants to expand into before and after school program New facilities could make expanded program possible By Catherine O'Brien T -A staff HENSALL - Although the Tinker Tot Co-op Nursery just had a grand opening on June 9 to celebrate their move to the Hensall Public School, committee members won't be sit- ting back to rest for the summer. Instead they are looking into the possibility of setting up additional day care services. In fact, the committee is in the early stages of planning a program for students who are usually left home for a few hours each day be- fore school and afterwards. Students aged four to 12 could come to the school during set hours to do crafts, sports and play games. "We're licenced with the ministry of community and social services as a Day Nursery," said Karen Jol- ly, president of the organization. "It would be easy for us to obtain a li- cence for the additional program." Jolly said committee members with the nursery school have been working on the idea of adding be- fore and after school services as well as other programs since Sep- tember 1993. And now that the nursery is leas- ing space at the public sch(x►I, Jolly said it makes sense to finally add Hire a student Student of the week looking for local summer employment in a business or home setting EXETER - Bronwyn Pearson is a Grade 12 student looking for summer employment. The South Huron District High Schostudent has been involved in all aspects of school life. She is especially active within the mu- sic department, singing in the choir and playing in the jazz band. With university only one year away, Pearson is looking to find a full time job for the summer. She would like to work children, as a babysitter or activity director. Overall, Pearson has had a lot of experience working with the pub- lic and would be an asset to any business or household. Pearson has had a lot of experience working with children in the past, through her babysitting experiences and also as a Theatre School INstructor with the Huron Country Playhouse, in Grand Bend. At the Theatre School, Pearson led the children through mu- sic and drama instruction and the final production at the end of the week of classes. She has also had experience working as a receptionist/shampooist at a local hair salon in Exeter. Pearson is also a member of the 'Odd Job Squad' which means she is willing to do all kinds of summer jobs. Pearson is available to work any time, once school is out. If you think ' you have a job for her or any other student, please contact the Canada Employment Centre for Students. The office is open Monday to Friday be- tween 8:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. And if you're a stu- dent interested in finding work for the summer, come down to the centre and check out the job Bronwyn Pearson - Canada Employ- hoards. ment's Student of the Week OId Age Security benefits protected against decreases OTTAWA - Human Resources Development Canada announced there will be no change in Old Age Security rates as a result of de- creases in the Consumer Price in- dex in February and March of this year. The Honourable Lloyd Axwor- thy, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada stated that although the actual level of infla- tion has dropped in recent months, the OId Age Security Act ensures benefit levels won't fall. "This helps protect the purchas- ing power of Canada's seniors and adds a measure of stability to their incomes," he said. Axworthy went on to say that "any increase in OAS rates in Oc- tober will depend on how high the Consumer Pricc index rises in May, June and July." If the CPi stays the same, or decreases again, rates will not change in October ei- ther. The basic Old Age Security pen- sion, paid to people 65 years of age and over will be $387.74 per month for the July to September quarter. The maximum Guaranteed in- come Supplement will be $460.70 per month for a single pensioner and for a married pensioner whose spouse does not receive the Old Age Security pension or Spouse's Allowance. The maximum for a married pensioner whose spouse does receive the Old Age Security pension or Spouse's Allowance will be $300.14. The maximum Spouse's Allow- ance, paid to people between the ages of 60 and 54 with a limited in- come and who are married in Guaranteed income Supplement re- cipients remains at $687.88. INVESTMENTS GIC/RSP 'r l •- J 1 Yr. - 6.90% 3 Yr. - 7.875% 5 yr. - 8.375% Segregated Funds 1YR. -12.30% 2YR.-11.76% 3YR. -9.16% Gaiser-Kneale 235-2420,238-8484 • GIC rates subject to change Short- term rates available. Segregated fund rates reflect actual past performance Future returns will vary. ISI ,I\1"1(11 IJ(I 11115' NI( )NI 1 l'It(►ISI 1 \Is' \((1 )1 \ 1 ()\ 1 ltl►It \\\ \' HIM\1► I\ 1OI It I'\1\II \Is' 11)1t1R1 I ((t\sI I I 51I((\ 1),M, J. PI( .KERING 1111 \ 11.1. l\ III\kRl PT( 1 1\I) Il\1\( 1.11. (()\SI !TIM, I. Paul . ilken, Manager u\111 \Itl in. sr. 1.,(1I\I0\ (5 19) I82.124 1 n5- loll 1 rcc 1.8(1)•561 -.'-ii 1 II' I(l (!!lir( 111 \ratrrinnSIr('('I.loml i') the program. "A lot of kids are at home by themselves," she said. "That's a big concern of ours." At this point, Jolly said the com- mittee is in the process of hiring at least one teacher for the fall and ne- gotiating a special lease to use more of the school facilities. • They also sent surveys out last week to find out how many parents in the community would take ad- vantage of the program. "A lot of parents I have talked to want this program," Jolly said. "It's just a matter of determining how many children to expect." Stephen looking to buy property near landfill CREDITON - Stephen Township is looking to expand its present landfill site, not to increase the dumping area, but to allow for more future capacity. On the recommendation of con- sulting engineers, the township is looking into purchasing lands adja- cent to the landfill site, hopefully. with the assistance of provincial en- vironment grants. "We don't need this land Ito ex- pandl," said administrator Larry Brown. "It's just a buffer." 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