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Times Advocate, 1997-01-15, Page 9Times -Advocate, January 15, 1997 • Page 9 Rural solutions for rural taxpayers, says Villeneuve TORONTO - "Beginning today, decisions that most affect rural taxpayers will be made by rural taxpayers," said Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Noble Villeneuve on Monday. Elimination of the education tax burden on residentialproperties al- lows individual communities to exercise more control over their economic livelihood and capitalize on opportunities for job creation and sustained, long term growth. Government action on the Who Does What (WDW) recommenda- tions is being detailed in a series of announcements this week. "Many of the WDW initiatives have very distinct rural comp 'lents, "Villeneuve obser "Fairness, elimination of ciency, accountability and tem - vestment are paramount in these measures. The bottom line is bet- ter services at a lower cost to the taxpayer." "Before changes lake effect, there is time to develop creative solutions for local communities, by local communities. As the lead ministry for rural interests, we look forward to working with them to achieve those solutions. Through our field offices, OMA - FRA is well positioned to assist rural folks with bettering their communities," he said. Villeneuve stated he will person- ally discuss these initiatives with farm and rural leaders beginning week, at ROMA's annual con - won and throughout the year. The minister added that he, Par- liamentary Assistants Harry Dan- ford and Marcel Beaubien and ministry staff will work with rural communities, taking back to the appropriate ministries concerns re- ported to them. Villeneuve confirmed that his government has a reinvestment strategy to address the specific needs of specific rural communi- ties. "The message from rural On- tario has been very clear," said Villeneuve. "Previous govern- ments have failed to address rural concerns. This government has a plan for reinvestment that will al- leviate the feeling of frustration often expressed by rural residents that they've been ignored by ur- ban -based bureaucrats." "This plan means rural solutions for rural taxpayers," added Ville- neuve. BIuewate�sidenfs start year ZURICH - The resid(nts of Blue Water Rest Home enjoyed watch- ing "His. -Girl Friday" starring Cary Grant on Monday. The Auxiliary members visited the home �n Tuesday evening. Amy Rau played a piano solo "Waltz in a Minor". Amy and Chantel Rau sang several selections which included "Through the Years; Fare Thee Well; All For Love". Jean Gingerich read a poem .entitled "Smile" and Ann. Flaxbard read "Recipes". The lunch commit- tee consisted of Auxiliary members Cecelia Farwell, Donna Merner, Dianna Smuck and Ellen Smithers. Dianna Phil Bender, Zurich Men- nonite Church conducted Thursday afternoon Chapel Service with the theme of "Rahab" (Joshua 2). Bea- trice Rader, BWRH Apts. was or- ganist and the congregation sang "Holy God, Take Time To Be H9jy" and "I Know That My Re- deemer Liveth". Fr. Matthias Wronski, St. Boniface Church, Zu- rich celebrated Mass. Winnie Hut- ton, Zurich Mennonite Church led Tuesday afternoon Bible Study in the Chapel. Afternoon tea was served in the auditorium on Wednesday by Ca- thy Shantz, Adjuvant and Brenda Ryan of Mount Carmel, a volunteer with the PACE Program. Tou Chansamone, Exeter has also been volunteering at the Home as a Nurse's Aid Home the past .few weeks under the guidance of the PACE Program from South Huron District High School, Exeter. It was challenging for the residents on Thursday and Friday afternoon as grade 12 English students from SHDHS played crokinole, shuffle board and sequence with the resi- dents. The residents enjoyed their games with students Jeremy Horne, JoDee Grasdall, Corey Dulumba and Vie Inthavong. Corey's mater- nal grandmother Elaine Merner was a resident at the home for sev- en years and Corey knew many res- idents and staff members by name. January 11 is "international Thank You Day" and staff and resi- dents became aware of the pleas- antries of how precious the sound is or of what gratitude one feels when someone takes that moment to express a thank you to you. The residents look forward to a birthday party with Dashwood United Church Women's Group on January 14, a ladies' slumber party and Dr. Earl and dog therapy on January 16, and Highbury Gospel Hall members visit on January 18. Organic milk products sell MISSISSAUGA - A two-year trial program into marketing organ- ic milk will be continued on a per- manent basis, Dairy Farmers of On- tario has decided. In 1994 Ontar-Bio, a group of about a dozen Western Ontario or- ganic farmers, reached an agree- ment with Pine River' cheese and Butter Co-operative to manufacture and develop niche markets for or- ganic cheese. DFO agreed to pick- up and deliver the organic milk dur- ing a two-year trial period. Earlier this year, Ontar-Bio con- tracted with Steen's Dairy, in Erin, and Alliston Creamery to manufac- ture organic milk and butter. Pine River reports a growing market for its organic cheese, with about 80 per cent of the cheese be- ing shipped to the Vancouver mar- ket. Craftsmen work enjoyed by seniors GRAND BEND - The Grand Bend Golden Agers enjoyed the work of four craftsmen at their Jan- uary meeting. Program chairman, Carf Cann introduced the four speakers who were asked to high- light their work and the materials used. Bert Pullen , who recently won top honors in a district carving compe- tition • displayed his carvings in soapstone and basswood. Lloyd Mousseau displayed his skill in furniture making. Most of the work was done in oak and wal- nut, attractively designed and pol- ished to a fine finish. The end result of Ken Haynes demonstration were unique toys and decorative household pieces us- ing pine. Using pine, oak and cherry which was mainly logged from the Love farm, Jim Love displayed his scroll -saw work, carvings and wall decorations. Glen Urquhart of the Regal Capital Planners gave a brief outline of some of the tax changes and his work with a group at Grand Cove Estates. He will be returning in April to elaborate on retirement planning. A showcase for seniors was an- nounced as part of the Winter Car- nival on February 10. Bible study sessions. resume in Centralia The first session is planned for January 15. Ey Mary Peterson Centralia correspondent CENTRALIA -- On January 12, the congregations at Centralia and Zion West United Churches en- joyed the ministry of Rev. Peter Scott to lead worship. Pastor Heath- er Scott attended Trinity United Church in Ingersoll to receive a bursary along with several of her classmates. Rev. Scott's message centred on the work of one of his favorite au- thors, Robert Fulghum. He told several interesting anecdotes. Annual meetings will be held at Centralia on January 23 at 7:30 p.m. and at Zion West on January 29 at 8 p.m. All reports are request- ed by January 13. Bible study will start on January 15 at 8 p.m. at Centralia Uniteii and on January 17 at the manse. The topic this week will he the Gospel of Mark. At Heywood's Restaurant recent- ly, Mary Wallis and Percy Noels were High Hand winners. The Spe- cial was won by Rollie Carty. Lone Hand winners were Helen Mac- Donald and Charlie Rollings. MAD num ICM31 ‘102A TO INCLUDE ALL AREAS LISTED BELOW. TELEPOWER FLAT FEE LONG DISTANCE FOR AS LOW AS $8.99* PER MONTH. NO PER MINUTE CHARGES! LIMITED TIME OFFER "2 for 1" CALL FOR DETAILS! AILSA CRAIG (293)• BELMONTE(644)' CENTRALIA(228)' CREDITON(234) DORCHESTER(268)' DUTTON(762)' EMBRO(474)' EXETER(235)' FINGAL(769) GLENCOE(287)' HARRIETSVILLE(269)' ILDERTON(666)• INGERSOL(423,483) KERWOOD(247)' KINTORE(283)' LAMBETH(652)' LUCAN(227)• MELBOURNE(289) MT. BRYDGES(264)' NAIRN(232)' PARKHILL(294)' PT. STANLEY(782)' RODNEY (785) ST. MARYS(284)' ST. THOMAS(631.3.7)' SHEDDEN(764)• SPARTA(775)' STRATHROY(245-6) THAMESFORD(285)' THORNDALE(461)' WARDSVILLE(693)' WEST LORNE(768) CALL TODAY 660-6663 Ext. 6000) AGENTS REQUIRED 'This offez is valid to those who reside in the above mentioned locations. Some restrictions apply for maximum discount W.I. makes donations Roberta Templeman Staffa correspondent STAFFA - Joyce Miller hosted a business meeting of the Staffa Women's Institute, at her home on January 8, at 1:30 p.m. President Kay Smale presided, opening with a poem "Take Time." Secretary Roberta Templeman read the minutes of the previous meeting and correspondence was dealt with. Templeman reported on a meet- ing she had attended at the home of Mary Nicklas, board director, re- garding restructuring and the F.W.I.O. headquarters. Active life members were reminded that they must pay their membership fees, as of April 1997. Members discussed how they may support the local 4-H club. Donations were made to the South Hibbert Ball Park and the Cromar- ty Scouts, Cubs and Beavers. Plans were finalized for the annual pot- luck dinner at the township hall on January 22. Seven members answered the roll call by giving a thought for the New Year. • An "In Memorial" for life mem- ber Helen Parsons was given by President Kay Smale, reading "The Rose Beyond the . Wall" followed by a minute of silence. President Smale closed the meet- - ing and the group enjoyed coffee. The Cromarty Marian Ritchie W.M.S. will open 1997 with a pot- luck dinner at Cromarty Presbyteri- an Church on January 20 at 12:30 p.m., followed by the January meeting. The J. Templeman's received a phone call from their daughter Joanne in Harare, Zimbabwe, South Africa on Sunday, telling them they had arrived safely and the children were enjoying school and making friends. "'ShaffTin' 171 I �l :lel!!. We offer 5'large bedrooms for our bed and breakfast guests. We also offer accommodations for your off-site training & meetings, private pool parties, private parties and small receptions. To make your arrangements, please call R.R. 1 Centralia 228-9969 Cody Wright races to the finish line in Grand Bend on Sun day. Enjoy a meal at the following restaurants that are going smoke-free for the day. Clinton • China Palace • New Orleans Pizza • Dixie Lee • Wingham • Jag's Roadhouse (karaoke excluded) • • Frosty Queen • Donut Delite • Riverview Drive=ln • • Maitland Restaurant • Great China House • Seaforth • Wong's Grill • Commercial Hotel • Exeter • Ranch House & Saloon • Goderich •Donut Delite • La Brassine • Candelight Restaurant • Pearl's Chinese & Canadian Food Restaurant • Zoni's Restaurant •Murphy's Landing • Runway Lights • Rooney's Restaurant • Bayfield • Jigger's Place • Little Inn • Albion Hotel (dart night excl.) • LondesborolBlyth • Hillcrest RestaurantBJ's Cate • Brussels • Brussels Country Inn • Walton'• Walton Inn • Fordwich • Fordwich Handimart • We wish to thank those restaurants that provide smoke-free dining 365 days a year. Exeter • McDonald's • Tasty Nu Bakery • Tim Horton's • • New Orleans Pizza • Kentucky Fried Chicken • Goderich • Benmiller Inn • Pizza Hut •,Subway • Pizza Pizza • • McDonald's (Wal-Mart) • McDonald's (Bayfield Rd.) • • Cooker's Mercantile • Tim Horton's • VanDely's • Bayfield • The King's Bakery & Tearoom • Brucefield • Millington's Wingham • Kentucky Fried Chicken • Seaforth • New Orleans Pizza • Tasty Nu Bakery • Zurich • Myrtle's Pantry • Huron County Smoke -Free Coalition Special Prices on Beef and Pork 1 FREE BLACK FOREST HAM WITH EACH SIDE OF BEEF FROZEN 1 LB. APPROX. HAMBURGER FOR FREEZER $1.59 LB. QUALITY MEAT'S If possible please call orders ahead Hwy. 83 - 37/2 miles east of Exeter Phone 233-1123 1 • '' �' , CORPORATION �ll ;, 7,, . OF THE :' ' _ ,t TOWN OF EXETER .sonnfo . NOTICE TO MOTORISTS USING MARLBOROUGH STREET IN EXETER TAKE NOTICE THAT new stop signs have been erected at the following corners: 1. John Street West at Marlborough Street - ALL WAY STOP 2. Sanders Street West at Marlborough Street - ALL WAY STOP Glenn Kells Works Superintendent • MAD num ICM31 ‘102A TO INCLUDE ALL AREAS LISTED BELOW. TELEPOWER FLAT FEE LONG DISTANCE FOR AS LOW AS $8.99* PER MONTH. NO PER MINUTE CHARGES! LIMITED TIME OFFER "2 for 1" CALL FOR DETAILS! AILSA CRAIG (293)• BELMONTE(644)' CENTRALIA(228)' CREDITON(234) DORCHESTER(268)' DUTTON(762)' EMBRO(474)' EXETER(235)' FINGAL(769) GLENCOE(287)' HARRIETSVILLE(269)' ILDERTON(666)• INGERSOL(423,483) KERWOOD(247)' KINTORE(283)' LAMBETH(652)' LUCAN(227)• MELBOURNE(289) MT. BRYDGES(264)' NAIRN(232)' PARKHILL(294)' PT. STANLEY(782)' RODNEY (785) ST. MARYS(284)' ST. THOMAS(631.3.7)' SHEDDEN(764)• SPARTA(775)' STRATHROY(245-6) THAMESFORD(285)' THORNDALE(461)' WARDSVILLE(693)' WEST LORNE(768) CALL TODAY 660-6663 Ext. 6000) AGENTS REQUIRED 'This offez is valid to those who reside in the above mentioned locations. Some restrictions apply for maximum discount W.I. makes donations Roberta Templeman Staffa correspondent STAFFA - Joyce Miller hosted a business meeting of the Staffa Women's Institute, at her home on January 8, at 1:30 p.m. President Kay Smale presided, opening with a poem "Take Time." Secretary Roberta Templeman read the minutes of the previous meeting and correspondence was dealt with. Templeman reported on a meet- ing she had attended at the home of Mary Nicklas, board director, re- garding restructuring and the F.W.I.O. headquarters. Active life members were reminded that they must pay their membership fees, as of April 1997. Members discussed how they may support the local 4-H club. Donations were made to the South Hibbert Ball Park and the Cromar- ty Scouts, Cubs and Beavers. Plans were finalized for the annual pot- luck dinner at the township hall on January 22. Seven members answered the roll call by giving a thought for the New Year. • An "In Memorial" for life mem- ber Helen Parsons was given by President Kay Smale, reading "The Rose Beyond the . Wall" followed by a minute of silence. President Smale closed the meet- - ing and the group enjoyed coffee. The Cromarty Marian Ritchie W.M.S. will open 1997 with a pot- luck dinner at Cromarty Presbyteri- an Church on January 20 at 12:30 p.m., followed by the January meeting. The J. Templeman's received a phone call from their daughter Joanne in Harare, Zimbabwe, South Africa on Sunday, telling them they had arrived safely and the children were enjoying school and making friends. "'ShaffTin' 171 I �l :lel!!. We offer 5'large bedrooms for our bed and breakfast guests. We also offer accommodations for your off-site training & meetings, private pool parties, private parties and small receptions. To make your arrangements, please call R.R. 1 Centralia 228-9969 Cody Wright races to the finish line in Grand Bend on Sun day. Enjoy a meal at the following restaurants that are going smoke-free for the day. Clinton • China Palace • New Orleans Pizza • Dixie Lee • Wingham • Jag's Roadhouse (karaoke excluded) • • Frosty Queen • Donut Delite • Riverview Drive=ln • • Maitland Restaurant • Great China House • Seaforth • Wong's Grill • Commercial Hotel • Exeter • Ranch House & Saloon • Goderich •Donut Delite • La Brassine • Candelight Restaurant • Pearl's Chinese & Canadian Food Restaurant • Zoni's Restaurant •Murphy's Landing • Runway Lights • Rooney's Restaurant • Bayfield • Jigger's Place • Little Inn • Albion Hotel (dart night excl.) • LondesborolBlyth • Hillcrest RestaurantBJ's Cate • Brussels • Brussels Country Inn • Walton'• Walton Inn • Fordwich • Fordwich Handimart • We wish to thank those restaurants that provide smoke-free dining 365 days a year. Exeter • McDonald's • Tasty Nu Bakery • Tim Horton's • • New Orleans Pizza • Kentucky Fried Chicken • Goderich • Benmiller Inn • Pizza Hut •,Subway • Pizza Pizza • • McDonald's (Wal-Mart) • McDonald's (Bayfield Rd.) • • Cooker's Mercantile • Tim Horton's • VanDely's • Bayfield • The King's Bakery & Tearoom • Brucefield • Millington's Wingham • Kentucky Fried Chicken • Seaforth • New Orleans Pizza • Tasty Nu Bakery • Zurich • Myrtle's Pantry • Huron County Smoke -Free Coalition Special Prices on Beef and Pork 1 FREE BLACK FOREST HAM WITH EACH SIDE OF BEEF FROZEN 1 LB. APPROX. HAMBURGER FOR FREEZER $1.59 LB. QUALITY MEAT'S If possible please call orders ahead Hwy. 83 - 37/2 miles east of Exeter Phone 233-1123 1