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Times Advocate, 1999-05-05, Page 12•s 12 Ex ter Time Wednesday, May 5, 1999 Seniors celebrate 10 years of dining out EXETER - Keyboard players for the month at the Dining forSeniors program were Jean Hodgert, Maxine Sereda, Josie Ryckman and Wilma Davis. On April 6 the Fellowship Singers provided enjoyable entertainment with accompanying harps, banjo, man- dolin, fiddle and a hand shaker. A get -well card was signed for Elsie Jory who was ill with pneumonia. On April 13 a girls triple trio front' South Huron District High School presented a program of music. Flowers on the tables were won by several diners. Because of her husband's illness, a "thinking of you" card was signed for Shirley Snell. On April 20 Tammy Antaya explained Lifeline Systems of Canada. Together with Town and Country Support Services, this system can be installed in a home to meet the owner's needs. No matter what time of day, if you are in need of assistance, you can press your emergency button and someone will get you the help you require. A card was signed for Lorne Porter who had eye surgery recently. Draw prize winners for the month were Ruth Arthur, Bob Dinney, Marshall Dearing, Marie Bugyra and Phyllis Case. 50/50 draw winners were Clarence McNaughton, Don Jolly and Humphrey Arthur. April 27 was a special day, a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the Dining for Seniors program in Exeter. The two lucky placemats were under Marion Frayne and Andy Dougall's plates. Mayor Ben Hoogenboom said the grace. A roast beef dinner was served by the office staff to 82 guests. Faye Blair -Skinner welcomed all present and thanked the volunteers. Congratulations and greetings were expressed by Jean Young from Town and Country Support Services. A banner to be used on special occa- sions was displayed and made by Carole Anne Lostell, Ball season gearing up inVarna By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - Church was in Varna on Sunday and it was Rural Life Sunday with a pulpit exchange. Dave Williams from Hibbert United Church was Varna's Minister and Elly Van Bergen was in Hibbert. Next Sunday will be Mother's Day Sunday and alsoa baptism in Varna. Varna U.C.W. meet Thursday, May 6 in Varna church at 8 p.m. Happy Birthday to Ivan McClymont. Doug and Brian McAsh, Kim Armstrong and Eleanor Coleman. Happy 59th Anniversary - . . .. MINIM illkilliiii Mill 9. 111111111Eg- 211111E WM - ."_ a� 14 �■. 15 ■ 16 ■■■■ 22 17 23 ■■ 24 ■� 18 ■■11 • ill 21 ■R■ 19 ■■i II��� 26 27 28 WI30 31 32 ■■ 40 `41 33 37 ■■ 34 UN ■ • 42■ 38 U■ . WIII 43 44 ■ ill 46 a® 47 01148 il 50 51 ill 53 ll ' ACROSS DOWN 1. Roadies btnden 1. Sacred snake of Egypt 4. TV's Grant 2. Planet with canals 7. Poke notice: abbr. 3. Dropping -in -water sound 10. Maglie et. al. 4. Exalted 12. Gives the nod 5. Not good, not bad 13. Was dressed in 6. Ocean vessel initials 14. Scenery object 7. Top quality ...1. 15. Rivet, catch or clasp 8. Get ready-jor surgery 17. Garrett fouls' "Hunter" role 9. Comic Lahr 19. Bungling' . ' 11. Part of the Enterprise crew 20. Affectedly shy 13. Makes one's way,,' 21. Quayle's st. 16. Nancy Sinatra's sister 22. Chatty 18. Banjo man Clark 25. Discomposed 21. PC maker• 29. Cinneber, e.g. . 22. Done tem (2 wdIL 30. Film Gomm letters 23. Provide guns . :: . • 31. Couch Persegtien 24, Moon vehicle' abbr. 32. 'Peening ligiid 25. Ottoman Add " - 35. Spdng-blooming annual 26. Solo of Star Wain 37. Chico White 27. Bitter vetch 38. Long time 28. " Tripper (Beatles) 39. 'Lost in -" 30. Mingle 42.. Seeing sallillilf 33. Radioman's "O" • 45. Hatrarly . .34. Coward who was knighted 47. Threshold - 35. Kettle 49. Aroma 36. Liqueur flavoring S0. Kilmer of The Saint 38. Holiiman and Scruggs 51. Author Kazan 39. Clumsy boat 52. Vane dir. 40. Tablets 53. Navy of. 41. Declare 54. Lessen 42. Cain of 'Lois 8 Clark" 43. Kamak's river 44. Unconstrained 44. " Gmwn , Accustomed 7b Her Faoe'' 48. Workroom, for short to Bob and Marj Stirling and Happy 37th Anniversary to Sharon and Eric Chuter. Mark your calendars for the youthgroups spaghet- ti supper to be held Wednesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. The cost to be $6 for adults and $4 for 12 and under. Plan to attend. June 16 is the Varna pork barbecue. Get your tickets now. The Annual community yard sale will be Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23 at the Varna. cornpidx'-froth'9 ? If you are interested in having a table please call 263-5354 as soon as pos- sible.' A community bridal shower was held for Sandra Coultis last Thursday evening. Joan Beierling welcomed and thanked everyone for coming. Robin Taylor, Cassandra Postill and Janine Baer entertained with a dance and Miranda Postill and Allison Rowntree also danced Bonnie Roy read a reading on a marriage survival kit showing the several items needed for it. This followed with a group effort. Everyone was divided into groups to show Sandra how to design a wedding dress. Each group was .to pick a model and was given toi- let'paper, plastic bags, tape and common pins to design a dress. Models were Shirley Taylor, Susan Madson, Shirley Hill, Mary Ellen Webster, Kristen. Dowson, Andrea Rowntree and Foster Postilldressed as a groom. . They were :ell ; beautiful brides but 'S�ndra picked Shirley Hill as the winner. Trish McAsti head tile. address and Sandra opened her gifts. She then graciously thanked every- one and extended an invi- tation to everyone to' her wedding reception In Varna bn May 29. She is marrying Rob Wollaston and they are wished all the best. Bali season is starting. Games are starting at the ball diamond in Varna so go on down and cheer on the teams. POLICE BRIEFS Bike stolen A single -speed blue and white mountain tour bike was stolen off the front lawn of a house on Queen St. in Hensall on May 2. a home support worker for the Town and Country agency. A thank you was expressed to Gerry Downie and the members of the Advisory Committee were pre- sented with flowers. Elaine Skinner was mentioned as being the volunteer scheduler for the past ten years. A podium was unveiled by Sam Skinner who had made and donated it for the special anniversary. Greetings and congratulations from the Town of Exeter were brought by Mayor Hoogenboom. Lorne Marshall thanked the volunteers and read a poem. It was reported that Maxine Sereda was in South Huron Hospital and Alan Buswell was now in the Exeter Viiia. A group of square dancers named Wheelers and Dealers under the direction of caller Les Greenwood performed several dances for the audience. A foot care clinic is held at the Lion's Youth Center the first Tuesday of each month. The next one will be May 4. Call 235-0258 for a reservation. A book exchange has been started. Anyone wishing to donate books or take books is welcome to. 41. .54/teilea etaieKtor# 9444(€0 Crafts, Gifts & Accessories Wedefeeot 2,4 S FREE GIFT FOR THE FIRST 2CUSTOMERS gI Quality Folk Art Painting 40 Birdhouses, Angels, Honey Bears r Iron Works, Lanterns, Hearts M Baskets, Candles, Garden Signs Open Sat. 10-5, then weekly Fri. & Sat. �► 1-1/4 miles east of Dashwood on Hwy. 83 a► cg Oesclat Wieicot ( 519) 237-3217 nom mi IN IN 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ TOWN OF EXETER NOTICE TO COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & MULTI-REDEATTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS Further to the passage of Provincial Bill 79, which limited tax increases in the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 because of the change to current market value assessment (not including budgetary increase) to 10-5-5%, the implementation of this Bill is still delayed. Using a 'Frozen 1997 Assessment Roll' adjustments have to be calculated giving credit to property owners whose taxes increased over 10% for 1998 and these credits for the taxes that were over the 10% are funded by all other property owners in the same property class county wide. The same exercise takes place for the years 1999 and 2000 but the increase is restricted to 5% increase from the previous year. There are many reasons for the delay, such as: a. The magnitude of Minutes of Settlement, Assessment Review Board decisions, splits in property, class changes, write-offs and supplementary assessments that are retroactive to January 1, 1998 and must be included in the calculation of adjustments. b. Final regulations under Bill 79 are just being passed by the provincial government. c. The Town just recently received notification that the new Ontario Property Assessment Corporation has just been engaged :to maintain the municipality's 1997 Frozen Assessment Roll and all changes over the 3 -year period. This Agency advises that its -target dates are June 4th to get the 1998 adjustments to the Town and July 2nd to get the 1999 adjustments to the Town. This means it will be impossible to issue interim tax notices for commercial, industrial or multi -residential with a May 15th due date. It is likely the 1999 taxes will be due as follows: 1.. The 1999 Interim Taxes (with the 1998 adjustments for Bill 79) on Commercial, Industrial and Mufti -residential properties wilt have a due date of August 15th. 2. The 1999 Final Taxes for Commercial, industrial and Multi -residential taxes (with the 1999 adjustment for Bill 79) will have a due date of November 15th. 3. The 1999 Final Taxes for Residential and Farmlands will have the usual two due dates of August 15th and November 15th. Many business owners have called the office concerned with not being able to pay their tax expense within their business' fiscal year. Alt property owners, who have not yet received a tax bill, are welcome to make installment payments on account at any time. Any payment will be credited to your tax bill when it is issued. Elizabeth Bell Treasurer & Tax Collector