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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-01-04, Page 22CEME• BIRTHS-- KNIP — Berland Elaine are very pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Danielle Meltasa ib Friday December 18, 1983 weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. A lit- tle sister for Alison. Happy grand- parents are Ken and Jean Gingeuich, Exeter and Victor and Julie Knip, Hensall. lc LOVIE — Randy and Susan tnee .Masse) are pleased to annowice the birth of their daughter Holly Ann on Friday December 23, 1983 weighing 81bs. 4 oz. Proud grand- parents are Leo and Theresa Masse and Carmen and Verna Lovie. Special thanks to Dr. Maynard and third floor staff at St. Joseph's Hospital. Also special thanks to Aunt Marie Bedard for her special care on my arrival home. lc McBRIDE — Larry and Ann (nee Martin), Zurich thank God for the safe arrival of their son, Allen Keith, born December 26; 1983 at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, weighing in a 9 lb. 8 oz. A new lit- tle brother for Melanie and a grandchild for Joe and Mary Mar- tin, Zurich and Gordon and Elaine Colquhoun, Staffa. 1• McDONALD Rick and Nicole are happy to announce the birth of their son, James Richard, on December 28th 1983, at South Huron Hospital. A welcome little brother for Michelle and Lisa, and a grandson for King and Audrey McDonald, Exeter and Jean -Guy and Gisele 'ratton, Montreal. Special thanks to Dr. Ecker and the nursing staff. 1• STIRE — Nicholas and Sarah would like to announce the arrival of Mellissa Holly born December 25, 1983 weighing 7 lbs. 141 oz. Parents Larry and Tracey. Grandparents Harold and Ruth Stire and Ronald and Wanda Hed- den. Special thanks to Hoffman's Ambulance and Dr. Lam and nurses at South Huron Hospital, lc VANDERBURGT — Pete and Cindy (nee Marshall) are happy to announce the. safe arrival of Katherine Nicole on December 16, 1983 weighing 7 lbs. 151 oz. A third grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Jim Marshall, RR 2 Ailsa Craig and a second grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Henry VanderBurgt, RR 1 Dashwood and another great-grandchild for Mrs. S. Mar- shall, RR 3 Ilderton. Special • thanks to pr. Meredith, the delivery ward and third floor staff at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. lc WILDER — Lionel and Vicki are pleased to announce the ar- rival of their daughter Michelle Marie born January 1, 1984 weighing'4 lbs. 61/2 oz. A wee sister for Matthew. Granddaughter for Murray and Greta Baker, Hensel] and Lionel and Rebecca Wilder, Zurich. Special thanks to Hoff- man's Ambulance Service and the staff at South Huron Hospital. lc DEATHS -- GALLAGHER — Dorothy Gallagher, who passed away at her residence, Elm Street, Port' Colborne on Sunday, January 1, 1984 in her 73rd year. Born in Dashwood, Ontario, Mrs. Gallagher came to the Pelham Corners area in 1936 and then moved to the Port Colborne area in 1973. She was a member of the Port Colborne senior citizens club and a member of the United Seniors Citizens of Ontario, and a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Port Colborne. She is survived by her four sons, Ronald B. of Welland; Patrick, RR 5 Welland; Alex of Calgary; Terry of Fonthill; one daughter, Mrs. Harvey Ziegler (Sheila) of Thunder Bay; three sisters, Mrs. Peter Regier (Rose), Mrs. Monica Dietrich, both of Kit- chener and Mrs. Lucille Ayotte of Dashwood. A dear friend of John Ferri of Port Colborne. Also sur- vived by 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Alexander Gallagher (1971) and 4 brothers. Funeral services were held from St. Alexander's Church in Fonthill on Wednesday on' Wednesday January 4, 1964 at 11:00 AM with Father John Knight officiating. Burial follow- ed in Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. lc HOFFMAN — At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Thursday December 29, 1983, Mr. Albert Lewis Hoffman, of Zurich, in his 64th year. Beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hoffman. Dear brother of Rose (Mtis. Joe Traher) of London, Sister Angela Teresa of Grayson, Saskat- chewan, Mary (Mrs. Regis Ducharme) of London, Edgar of Windsor, Doreen (Mrs. Bob Ducharme) of Sarnia, Leo of Zurich, and Wilfred of London. Predeceased by 4 brothers, Joe, Anthony, Leonard, and George. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Rested at the Zurich Chapel of Michael P. •O'Connor Funeral Homes, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich until Saturday December 31st, thence to St. Boniface R.C. Church, Zurich for celebration of the Funeral Mass. Father Paul Mooney officiated. Temporary entombment with interment later in St. Boniface Cemetery, Zurich. Parish prayers were recited at the funeral home Friday evening. Knights of Columbus Seaforth Lodge conducted a service Friday evening. Donations to St. Joseph's Hospital Cancer Research Fund may be arranged at the funeral home. lc CARDS OF THANKS — 1 wish to thank my family and friends for all the Christmas cards and gifts. Many thanks to everyone who visits me throughout the year. Thank you also to the different organizations who so kindly remember me. I wish everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year. Beatrice Johns 1• Churthll Calvary United Church of Canada Dashwood Minister REV. BARBARA LAiNG • Organist Miss Idella Gabel, A.R.C.T. Sunday, January 8 9:45 a.m. Church Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice Everyone Welcome Bethel Reformed Church Huron Street East. Exeter REV-; ABRAM BLAAK Minister Sunday. Januory 8 Lord's Supper 10:00 o.m. Worship "The Kings worship the KING" Matthew 2:1-12 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 7:30 p.m. Worship Come and Worship with Us Caven Presbyterian Church MINISTER REV. KENNETH KNIGHT • Phone 235-2243 Organist Mr. Robert McIntosh Sunday, January 8 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:00 o.m. Sunday School All Grades Everyone Welcome Zion Lutheran Cht�r ) Doshwood Pastor REV. MAYO MELLECKE Sunday, January 8 " 9:30 a.m. Surfday School and Bible Study 11:00 Worship Service Everyone Welcome Emmanuel Baptist Church 187 Huron St. W., Exeter PASTOR MARK LOWRIE For Jahunry 8: 9:45 o.m. Family Bible School 11:00.0.m. Morning Worship 7:30 p.m. Evening Service The New Year does not guarantee you a clean slate, unless. before God, you have cleaned off lost year's slate. ' Visit Us Soon Exeter Christian Reformed Church Main St. North MINISTER REV. B.H. DE JONGE .B.A. M.Div, Phone 235-1723 Sunday, January 8 10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship Sunday School - Preschoolers 2:30 p.m. - Afternoon Service Sunday School Grades 1-4 Everyone Welcome Nursery Available Listen to The Bads to God Hour Radio Program - Sundays CKNX Gib! 920 - 10:30 a.m. CHLO Dial 1570 • 4:30 p.m. CHOK Dial 1070 - 6:45 a.m. "God's Firestorm" Television Faith 2b - Global 6 (cable 3) "Pent Up Anger' • 9:30 a.m. Sundoys Exeter United Church James at Andrew Minister REV. JAMES FORSYTHE Loy Associate Mr, Peter Snell Organist and Choirmaster Mr. Robert Cameron Sunday, January 8 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion and Church School .Courtesy Cor 235-1536 Mr. Charles, Atthill Nursery Facilities Available All Are Welcome The Trivitt Memorial Church (Anglican) Main of Gidley. Exeter the REV. J.W, SUTTON Rector 235-2335 Friday, January 6 Feast of the Epiphony '7:00 p.m. Eucharist Sunday, January 8 Baptism of -Our Lord (lit Sunday after Epiphany) 11:15 a.m. Eucharist Church School Nursery, Celebrating 12. yeors in Christ's Servke 1, CARDS QF THANKS — 1 would like to thank my relatives and friends for their kindness while 1 was a patient in Exeter and St. Joseph's Hospitals. The visite, treats, flowers, cards and phone calls were all very much appreciated. Speclal thanks to the doctors of Hensall Medical Centre, also nurses of Exeter Hospital as well as the doctors And nurses of 4th floor, St. Josephs Hospital. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Alex McBeath. lc The family of the late Ida Hodgins wish to thank relatives, friends, neighbours for flowers, memorial donations, sympathy cards and food donations during the loss of a beloved mother and grandmother. Special thanks to Rev. Bruce Pocock of Holy Trini- ty Church, Lucan, C. Haskett & Son Funeral Home, Lucan, The James A. Harris Funeral Home, London, also 1 Grovenor Club, London for the lunch served after the funeral. We will always remember your kindness. Lloyd, Helen, Stuart and Kathy Hodgins, Gerald and Lois McFalls. 1• The family of the late Lyle Rev- ington wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation to their relatives, friends and neighbours for their moral support; floral tributes, Mass cards, memorial donations to the Heartand Cancer Associations and also for the bak- ed good received at the hall. We also would like to extend our sincere thanks to Father Joseph Nelligan and Rev. Keith Brown, the pallbearers and Ijaskett's Funeral Home. Your kindness - will be remembered always. The Revington family. lc A sincere thank you to my relatives, friends and neighbors for the cards, gifts, visits and phone calls while a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital and since retur- ning, home. Also to Dr. Scrimgeour and Dr. Slater and nursing staff on 4NW and 6SE. Laverne Allison. lc My sincere thanks to all friends and relatives for cards, flowers, treats and visits while a patient in South Huron Hospital and since returning home. Special thanks to Hoffman's Ambulance and the hospital staff for their excellent care. Violet Bender. lc We would like to say thanks to all the wonderful people on RR 1 Crediton, RR 2 Crediton and RR 2 Centralia, to the super kids on Bus No.2 and Bus No.3 of Mt. Carmel School and to the dear lit- tle ones in Donna's Sunday School class for all the lovely gifts, treats, flowers and cards. We wish you all the very best for the New Year. Harvey and Donna Smith. 1• Shirley -arid I wish to express our sincere thanks for the visits, cards, phone calls and treats while I was a patient in Universi- ty Hospital and since returning home. George Tieman. 1• IN MEMORIAM— HERN — In loving memory of a dear dad, grandfather and great- grandfather Thomas Hern, who left us one year ago, January 7, 1983. Evefy day in some small way, • Memories of you come our way, No one knows the grief we share, When we all meet and you're not there. Always remembered by Ross, Alma and family. 1• HERN — In loving memory of a dear bad and Grandpa, Thomas G. Hern who passed away January 7, 1983. As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near. Silent thoughts of times together Hold memories that will last forever. Lovingly remembered by Wayne and Laura, Earl and Bar- bara and families. 1• HERN — In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grand- father Thomas G. Bern, who passed away one year ago January 7, 1983. It is sad to walk the road alone Instead of side by side, But to all there comes a moment When the ways of life divide. You gave us years of happiness, Then came sorrow and tears, But you left us beautiful memorise We will treasure through the , years. The world changes from year to year, And friends from day to day, But never will the one we loved From memory pass away. Lovingly remembered and sad- ly missed by his wife Olga and family. • 1• Coming Events BiNGO --'Every Tuesday even- ing at Vanastra Centre, RR 5 Clin- ton, 8 p.m. First regular card 51.00, 15 regular games of 520 each, 3 share the wealth. Jack Pot 5200 must go. Admission restricted to 16 years and over. 33tfnc tr TIIE HURON COUNTY Health Unit invites you to attend the Chtld health Clinic, held at the Health Unit office, South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, January 9, 1984 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for: 1. Health Surveillance 2. Anaemia Screening 3. Im- munization 4. Hearing Screening 5. Vision Screening 6. Fluoride brushing for ages 3 to 5.years. Adult immunization will also be offered at this clinic. lc FESTIVAL SiNGLES Dance every second Saturday starting January 2, Stratford Fairgrounds Annex. Live hand and lunch. Dan- cing 9-1. Please clip and save.lc STRAWBERRY AND Ham Sup-. per June 18 in Thames Road United Church. ' lc IN MEMORIAM --- McFALLS — In loving memory of wonderful parents and - parents, Vera who away three years ago January 4, 1961 andGeorge, 16 years ago April 13, 1. May the winds of heaven blow softly, .,On that sweet and sacred spot Where ones we love are sleeping And will never be forgot. Lovingly remembered and sad- ly missed by Ross, Hazel, Joyce and families. 1c TOOKEY — In loving memory of William E. Tookey who passed away January 9, 1978. A token of love and remembrance, Of one we will never forget His memory to us is a treasure, His loss a lifetime regret. Lovingly remembered by wife Hilda and families. lc VANSTONE — In loving memory of a dear son and brother David who passed away three years ago January 3, 1961. We cannot forget your smiling face, Your happy, carefree ways, Your smile that won so many friends, - In the happy bygone days. So this month comes with deep regret, For it brings back a day we cannot forget. Always remembered and sadly missed by Mom and Dad, Mary Ann, Kelly and Shawn. lc VANSTONE — In loving memory of a dear friend Dave Vanatone, who passed away in an accident three years ago January3, 1981. Thank you for the memories That are yours and ours alone, For they recall so many special moments, That together we have known. You were someone we could talk to That no one can replace You were someone we could laugh with Till the tears ran down our face. You were someone we could turn to When we needed a helping hand You were someone we thought more of As each day came to an end. But most of all my friend. Always loved and sadly missed by Howard, Jean and Paul. lc YEARLEY — In loving memory of a dear mother Gertrude M. who passed away January 8, 1973 and a dear father Thomas G. who passed away February 11, 1981. They have gorte across the river, To the shore of ever green. And we long to see their faces, But the river flows between. Someday, sometime we shall see The faces we loved so well, Someday we'll clasp their loving hands And never say farewell. Lovingly remembered by daughters Audrey, Rena and son Ed and grandchildren. 1• Payments for 1982 wheat The Honourable Eugene F. Whelan has announced stabilization payments will be made to Ontario wheat pro- ducers on their 1982 crop. The payment, in the amount of 134.17 per tonne, or approximately 93 cents per bushel, will be made directly to producers from the Agricultural Stabilization Board, Ottawa,. based on in- dividual producer records supplied by the Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Board. `. Jim McWilliam, chairman of the Ontario Wheat Board, said the board is extremely pleased the board's submis- sion for payment at $34.17 per tonne has been approved, which will bring the total average price to producers for the 1982 crop to about 1164.00 per tonne. McWilliam also said that because the board's records are sufficient for the Stabilization Board's pur- poses, application for pay- ment will not be necessary by producers. Although the Minister's an- nouncement did not specify the date on which the payments are to be made, it is expected cheques will be issued soon because records are already being verified by the Stabilization Board, Ontario producers suffered severe winterkill in their 1982 crop which reduced total harvested rf*cres by about 50 percent, with the most southerly counties receiving the most serious damage. Total outturn of the crop came to 316531 tonne delivered to the marketing board. in addition to the winterkill problem, the 1982 crop was also hit with vomitoxin restrictions imposed by Health & Welfare Canada which incurred extra marketing costs. That factor along with depressed export prices, lowered the average price to producers to a level qualifying for federal support payments. The payment as requested by the Ontario Wheat Board has been calculated at 100 percent of the past five year • average, taking into account a e ash coat increase. Modern man's idea of roughing it is surviving through the night after the thermostat on his electric blanket conks out. - Celebrations to be across province In 1984, Ontario will launch a year of celebration to com- mermorate the' Province's Bicentennial. Festivities will stretch from Kenora to Cor- nwall and beyond, honouring our past, saluting our present and welcoming the future of Ontario. Why was 1784 chosen as our startpoint? Wasn't Ontario always here? Of course, the land mass itself didn't suddenly spring into being two hundred years ago. In point of fact it's among the oldest on the planet. But the Bicentennial is Celebrating more than the age of a geogtaphic region. We're paying tribute to the founding and flourishing of an organiz- ed society which has grown into the Ontario we know. When was this place official- ly named Ontario? , The " Province of Ontario was created by the British North America Act of 1867, the same law that establish- ed the Dominion of Canada as a confederation of four pro- vinces. Even then our present-day boundaries weren't firm until 1912. - But weren't we once call Up- per Canada? This area was called Upper Canada from 1791 until 1841 when, after the 1837 Rebellion and Lord Durham's report, the Act of Union combinedi, Upper and Lower Canada. The government moved around every few years, sit- ting in Kingston, Toronto and Quebec City until Ottawa was chosen - as the permanent capital. Between 1841 and 1867 Upper Canada was known as Canada West. .The year 1791 seems to be an important milestone. What happened then? In 1791, recognizing the wishes of the several thou- sand people who had settled the western part of the old Province of Quebec since 1784, the British Parliament passes the Constitutional Act dividing the area into Upper and Lower Canada. Colonel John Graves Simcoe was ap- pointed Lieutenant Governor of the new Province of Upper Canada, and called the first Legislative Assembly to meet at Niagara in 1792. Were these settlers the United Empire Loyalists? Many of them were. By 1791 they had been joined by others who came up from Lower Canada or were the first arrivals in the great stream of emigration from Britain and Europe which continues today. As well, some settlers from the United States who did not qualify as Loyalists were attracted here by good land and other opportunities. Who were the Loyalists? To be recognized as a Loyalist, a person had to show evidence of allegiance to the King during the American Revolution. Of the more than 7,500 Loyalists who came to Ontario, most were farmers, mercliants, artisans, hunters and their families. They brought with them the ex- perience of living on the fron- tier and an appreciation of law and order. They were also a diverse group, but they knew the im- portance of working together. The majority were born in the United States and were like the Americans of the day, descended largely from English, Scottish, Irish, Ger- man, Dutch, Native Amer- cian and African forefathers. You mention Native people. Weren't there Indians here in Ontario Jong before 1784? Certainly there were. The first Eurasian people came to North America over 25,006 years ago. There is evidence that they have lived in On- tario more than 10,000 years, following the retreat of the glaciers which once covered much of the land. By the 17th century when French ex- plorers, beginnifag with Champlain and Brule, began to visit the area, a well - organized society of Native people existed in Ontario. Those who came in 1784 leav- ing their traditional lands in New York State had been allies of the British during the war. Didn't the French have set- tlements in Ontario before 1784? , The first French settlement in Ontario, the mission of Ste. Marie Among the Hurons near Midland, was founded in 1639. This was more than 30 years before the establish- ment of Fort Frontenac at Kingston or the French and British fur trading posts on Hudson's Bay. The place which has been occupied con- tinuously by French-speaking people the longest time, however, is along the Detroit River in Essex where the first settlers came to farm before 1750. The oldest English- speaking settlement is Moose Factory. Why then shouldn't we celebrate the people and their settlements which existed before 1784 too? We can and we will. Although the migration of the Loyalists provides us with the occasion for celebration in 1984, Ontario's Bicentennial will honour not. only .,the pioneers of 1784 but also all who came before and after them -- the countless in- dividuals who have made On- tario their chosen home. And that's precisely why every Ontario resident fits in. That sounds a- lot like my home town. In fact we weren't even established un- til 1902. If you think about it, not all communities in Ontario have existed for 200 years and that's .a Large part of what keeps our Province young and vital. The Bicentennial theme is "Celebrating Together" and that means recognizing the worth{ and the wonders of every town and city and village in Ontario, old and new alike. A SKIING WE WILL GO — The weekend weather was ideal for skiing and Deanne Ballantyne and Barba Tiernan were caught in action Sunday afternoon. Where are O'Dempsey's? ' Dear Sir: In the 1871 Census cif Usborne Township, i see three Dempseys recorded, John Dempsey 56 years, .John Dempsey 26 and Andrew Dempsey 28, farmers, born in Ireland and Presbyterian. This information leads me to believe they came from Co. Antri orth Ireland, from w great-grandfather, John ' psey of Goderich Townshi also came. The O'Dempsey families lived in Central Ireland from very early time• Thousands of acres of their land was con- fiscated by the English after the time of Cromwell. Our part of the family, 6 brothers, had turned Protestant and fled to Wirth Ireland in the Rebellion of of 1641. Here they mostly joined •the Presbyterian' Church. I {lave done considerable research on this family and would be most interested to make a contact with descen- dants of these Dempseys of Usborne Township.Thanking you for your troule, ' Mrs. Mervyn Lobb RR 2 Clinton, Ont. NOM 1L0 (Ph: 482-7580) Times -Adv • • t., January 4, 1984 0 RINGETTE WINNERS — The B championship of the girls ringette tournament held during the holidays at the Stephen township arena was won by Dorchester. Above, Debbie Westerwouldt and Sarah Holmes receive the trophy from convener Sherry Pfaff. LA photo Many Iv MRS. HUGH MO4NZ With Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Fenner New Years day for dinner were Mrs. Audrey Westman and Cheryl, Lon- don, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nicholson, Courtright, Mr. and Mrs. Ken, Nicholson, Bradley, Angela, Aaron and Corey, Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Moore, Julie and Brent, a, and Mabel and Karen they, John and Beverley Keller, Sherri -Lynn and Stephen, spent a few days last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kirk at Moorefield for a combined Christmas and New Year's celebration. Also attending were two of Beverley's sisters and their families, Barbara and Gerald Higdon and Scotty; Donna and Bill Burnett and family, all of Rothsay: With Ken and Ortha Baker were Ken Jr., Carol, Shellie and Tracey Baker, Stratford, Don, Sharon and Jamie Baker, Sandra and Tony visit at Shipka RegierChris, Heather and Jillian, Detroit, Bob antj Marg Reid, Varna, Mrs. Emma Schilbe, Zurich. Harold and Lucille Vincent, Lori, Mike and Michelle spent a few holidays in Evart, Michigan last week with Lucille's mother, sisters and their families, Mrs. Fred Hoffman, Janet and Bruce Navarre and family, Beverley and Horst Kovitzki and family. Tom and Rosanne Russell, their daughters Jackie and Jenny, of Cottam, visited a few days in this area last week with Tom's parents, Cliff and Velma Russell in Dashwood and with his brothers Doug, Bruce and Don, their wives and families. Rosanne, Jackie and Jenny visited Wednesday afternoon with Hugh and Annie Morenz and they returned home on Thursday. Wednesday evening visitors with John and Linda Weurth, Becky and Sarah were Steve Many celebrations in Greenway area Sy ANNE WALPER their .-family Mr. and Mrs. Many celebrations were held Ken Eagleson and Mr. and over the holiday season. Keith Mrs. Morley Eagleson and Walper of, Montreal and their families. Joanne and Ian Pentecost, Harvey and Shirley Guelph spent a few days with Eagleson entertained their Harvey, Elizabeth and me. family; Gary and Chris Gladys Hodgins, London. Eagleson and Matthew of and John and Alma Hood and Zurich; Gerald and Carolyn family holidayed with Ivan Merner and Steven and Julia Hodgins. of Exeter and Hans and Helen Viola Curls spent a week'` Bischoff and Angela of with Evelyn and Manuel Exeter. Curt:. - Graham and Anna Our family_ were dinner Eagleson. had a family guests of Grace and Carol Newey, London, Wednesday evening and Neil and Marcia Trevithick and family of Brinsley on Monday evening. Bill" Johnson visited with friends and relatives during the holiday week. Service was held in the United Church Sunday with Rev. Peebles giving for his message "Mali's Question, God's Answer)' Jim and Doris Eagleson celebrated Boxing Day with celebration on Boxing Day. Earl and Mariotr Steeper also held a family gathering to celebrate the holiday. We extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wood- burn hnd family on their re- cent bereavement. I wish everyone a very hap- py, healthy and prosperous New Year and I would like to thank everyone who helped me during the year withjl@tvs for the column. It was great- ly appreciated. Flear, Toronto,MathildaMar- tin, Grand Bend, Noel and Sandy , Skinner of Mississauga. Supper guests 'Sunday with the Weurths were Linda's parents and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hern and Robbie, Woodham. Want study of tax reform The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has called for nrovincial government com- 'litment to a continued study of property tax reform, in response to the announce- ment of a revised farm tax reduction program. In the interim, the OFA has accepted the new program which will rebate 60 percent of property taxes to eligible farmers. In addition; the new program will offer broader eligibility requirements than the present program, which offers a 50 percent rebate. "In looking at the new pro- gram, we had to decide what was in the best interests of the farm community, although the new program is not what we originally asked for," OFA President Ralph Barrie said. Barrie was referring to a proposal by the government to rebate 100 percent of pro- perty taxes on productive farmland. However, after the proposal was announced, far- ther research found out that the plan would actually in- crease taxes for many farmers and cause problems with equalization payments. "The OFA policy"has been to reform the property tax system," Barrie said, The OFA believes the pro- perty tax system needs to be reformed because farmers shoulder an unfair portion of property taxes. The new pro- posal will help lighten this load by increasing the rebate, allow more farmers to par- ticipate, guarantee property rights and guarantee the pro- gram through regulation, Barrie pointed out. The OFA's stand on the new program was set at a board of directors meeting held here earlier today. .• Clinton, Ontario (519) 482-3544 YOUTH AQU4TICS Red Cross Safety- Fee YELLOW Monday Saturday ORANGE Monday Soturdoy RED Tuesday Saturday MAROON Tuesday Saturday SURVIVAL Tuesday Saturday S LUE Tuesday Saturday *atm w.dn.,aoy Saturday GREY Thursday WHITS Thursday f Vanastra Recreation Centre WINTIR PROGRAM '84 Starts: January 9, 1984 to March 17, 1984. Phone: 482-3344 to register NEW PROGRAMS RISC Llte.eving Fltne.. Awards • This award emphasizes the Importance of physical fitness in Iife saving by teaching and encouraging con• dldot•s to measurer and maintain personal physical fitness for lifesaving emergency. Monday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m,. Fee: 524.00/10 weeks ammenembeemememonomme i5SO SWIM CANADA Competitive swimming to I•orn, new techniques for stroke profiency. Learn racing turns, entries and other competitive skills. F•.: $24.00/10 weeks. Monday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING Thursday - • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Fey. 524.00/10 weeks TRIMA• 51111 Fes: 530.00'10 weeks Monday 11:00 - 12:00 n m 0:00 • 0000 p.m. 'N.dnesdoy 1:30 - 7:30 p.m. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. SAUNA 1. SWIM INCLUDED B:30 - 9.30 p.m. MEMBERSHIPS POOL • 3 months Child 512.00 Student 518.00 Adult 523.00 Family $46.00 PULL 3 months. 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