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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1997-11-19, Page 28Page 26 ' 25 Nobe Tintes•Advocate; November 19, 1997 FREE LONG DISTANCE FOR TWO MONTHS AND 3AVE THE $1O ADMIN. UNTIL CHRISTMAS. WITH ALL PAID YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. GREAT GIFT IDEA. CALL ALL OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOR AS IOW AS !l.9 L Tll 288, 289. 283. 284, 285, 287, 289, 293. 294, 227, 228, 232. 234, 235, 284, 245.246, 247, 425, 481: 475, 485, 633, 631, 637, 844, 652, 666, 693. 762, 764. 769, 775, 782, 877. Fa lydorrnatbn call today 680.8683 Ext. 6000 26 Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS • In the Estate of ARNOLD MURRELL WHITNEY . Late of the Township of Bosanquet, in . • the County nf.lamhton, who died on or about the 24th day .of August. 1997. Creditors and others having claims • against the above estate are required to - • send full particulars of such claims to .the undersigned on or before the 28th'. • day of November: 1997 after which date the estate assets will he distributed having regard only to claims that have .then been received. RAYMOND & McLEAN • Barristers and Solicitors 387 Main Street • P.O. Box 100 • Exeter. Ontario - • NOM 1S6 -Solicitors'for the Estate Trustees 27 Tenders Wanted CALL FOR PROPOSALS PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES Huronview and/or Huronlea Terms of Reference • Availalple at Huronview 8, - trturonlea (519)482-3451' Proposal Deadline Nov. 28,1997 .A HURON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY REFERENCE#: S.F.T. (HC) 98-01 Bids are :Molted forme •rupDly of - all labour. malenars. and -aauiD- ment necessary 'or Move Out and Cycle Painting at OHC .n throughoui Huron..County as aro when required' • Tenders will be received for the above until a.m local time Wednesday. December 3. 1997 by the Huron County Housing Authority, 44 East Street. .Goderich.Ontario N7A '1N3. (519) 524-2637. from .vhom specifications -and �ietaus may oe be obtained Preasertuote - above reference number. THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT.N4CESSARILY, ACCEPTED. Your flews Letters to the Editor Heading for a two-tier system "The Canadian concept of univer- sality is being steadily -eroded by corporate -agenda type govern- ments. " Dear Editor Most of the teachers will he heading back to' school now, after the largest teacher's strike in Canada. Some people. including some of those teachers, consider that to he a capitulation: divided. and conquered; a loss. Many others felt that the point had been made, and the protest over. Rill 160 can he continued through the Courts of Law. rather than the Court of Public Opinion. '' . • So now what? The government plans to pass Bill l60 more or less intact. and Education Minister Johnsonpredicts that, a year from now.. people will hardly remember what the fuss was all about. I-.us- pect that be is being a blit too optimistic.. . - -. Bill -160 gives this government -almost total con- trolover public education from property -taxes and - curric.ulum up to the right to open or closeschools, all without the democratic interference of those - affected. "Iltis gitvernment says that because: voters gave them a inajority vote -for change. they'havi; the right•to restructure:as they sec tit. An Order -in - Council prevents teachers and parents from holding this government accountable for any of the actions of its government -appointed -education committee. - At best. this allows the government to function as a benevolent dictatorship. At worst?.Tlte potential 10 • 'adversely affect public education is enormous. . Remember a few years ago when Brian Mulroney • began cutting funds from the CPR and CNR- railway system~"..Even with a leaner. meaner management. the railways were gradually les. able to do the loh of connecting this country anddeliyering the goods. Lines:were closed. --and small towns. formerly served by rail. dried up. Some more profitable lines were sold - and,privatiierl: The.riumher of ipriVatclyf - owned trucks oni.theioadways exploded. and the result has been more cttngested•roadways. damaged hy the heavier traffic. 0i -course, the :Muironey gov- • ernment was ahie to. cut the costs of fun ling ,i national railway system. and the service. saps remain today. - • - 1 suspect that the rnanagement-oriented govern- • ment of Mike Harris..who look -at children its "eirn- sumers" of education. well use a similar process. First, attack and discredit the system: Start with • areas in obvious need of restructuring, like the bioat- ed administrationsof_some boards. standardize the report cards. testing, class hours, and teacher's prep time. Talk about the need formore parental involve, ment. • • - ' . How many people have actually read or heard anything more about Bill 160 than what Mike Harris said inhis•TV chats? (it's hundreds Of pages Tong.) What else is inside? Government appointed commit- tee members? Orders -in -Council quashing the right . of parents or teachers to.appeal, or sue "for damages'? The hill "The Fewer -School Boards Act" drastically • cuts the number Of both hoards and trustees. After they settle the amalgamation issues. what areas of • authority remain? What influence will the Parent Copncils actual)} have on their children's education? How can such an urban centralized -system respond - to the needs-ot more isolated rural or northern areas'' What criteria could:the government use to justify • closing schools in poorer or less -populated areas? Will children have to ride buses for longer distances to more centralized schools?- • Remember, if they decide it's more costefficient. you have no options. All decisions are final. Parents with more money wilt set up -"Charter Schools" or private schools, which they will ie able to control. Just read David Frum and Rory Leishman sing the praises of charter (privately funded) schools. Brought 10 you by the same folks who think that pri- vate hospitals and clinics for those "who can afford to pay" is a wonderful financial solution. . Two-tiered medicine. A private one for the Haves and a puhlicone for the Have-nots. •. Two,Tiered transportation. The wealthy seldom use trains:_ they can Ily. • Now they are poised to gut our puhlic education. For the results, lust look down south' to the USA to sec the effects of the huge'gaps in the quality of edu- . cation on their "Have -and Have-not" caste system. • Do you see a -pattern here" The Canadian concept of universality is being steadily eroded by corporate -agenda type governments. - - I don't know about you. but fin worried. As tar as -I'm concerned. the tight over Bill 116(1 ; shouldn't be called off just yet. If we. don'( speak .now. -we may forever have to hold our peace. Roberta Ann Walker. Grand Bend • • ri c'irc'a •S_UBSCRIBE!- If you aren't subscnbin9 _ to The Times -Advocate, you're missing out ' . Use the coupon tlelow and subscribe today! . Name: --- Address 'City.' Prov. I Postal Code aU85CHlerant BATES: .,ar 535 -.'.s5 liST•2 .ear 563 -44t GST OUTSIDE CANADA - -s,o2co 1 1 1 USE YOUR CREDIT CARD JUODOLJL1D i ^JL]L ODUC 1 Card No cxoiry Date _ , _ J Visa J Master Card. J Cheque enclosed Return fo; TIMES ADVOCATE 424 Main St. Exeter, Ont. NOM' 1S6 L --r_-t --J 1 1 1 1 1 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Corporation of the Town of Exeter Request for Proposal Janitorial Contract 322 Main St. S. (Olde Town Hall) • 330 Mean St. S. (Library) The. Corporation of the Town of Exeter is considering proposals for the rnaintenance • of its facilities at the. above locations. A full description of the duties required in each building and a tender form may be picked up at the Olde Town Hall, 322 Main St. S. The tender forms will be available until .5:00 p.m. on November 28, 1997 and must be returned no later than 5,00 p.m. on December 5, 1997 to qualify for consideration. A site inspection will be held on November 28, 1997 at 4:30, p. m. • at 322 Main St. S. Exeter. Failure to attend the site inspection will result in disqualification from the tender process. The term of the contract will be for a period of three (3) years commencing January 1, 1998. The lowest or any tender -not. necessarily accepted. For'additional information contact: Dave Moyer 322 Main St. S. Exeter Ontario. NOM 1S6 ' • (519) 235-0310 Ext. 27 1- or L'Ic1SSi/iL'(I tl(Is c'a11 tllc tilvocatt' 7 - l ) >-1 l3,31 Your Views Letters tot : Editor ..0n. -..being a senior t "Retiremenbg rought not rest but new and satis- fying opportunities..." Dear Editor: Please note at the outset that the writer did not say. "On hecoming.a senior" -in the caption above, as he would now he entitled to a quarter- . century citation, were such given; for having achieved that distinction.! Accordingly. may i he excused if, on this.occasi9n, i range into the more 'Subjective areas of comment. . During one's senior years both the time and inclination for rememher- ing are there in abundant measure.. Forgetting intrudes at surprising and often embarrassing moments, however. Memory is selective in the mat: •• ter of -choosing its own highlights and respectful of sequence and tied to specific' Locations. Earliest memories are of the -home -far -in. the.local • school and the neatest village in Lincoln County where t grew up. - . Probably my first concept of a world of two hemispheres was the divi- sion of the peninsula.into the part above and the other part -below the "mountain", as'we called ii. More specific memory pegs. were such things_ as our first. telephone connection. in 1911 and thenew power line along Young Si. a half mile away. at about the same time. WW 1 was not • a fierce and deadly conflictfar across an ocean hut was a family soldier winding his puttees around his lower legs, a noisy group of young folks having a Red Cross party and strange roaring aeroplanes making practice flights over our tields_and sometimes landing in them. The first automo- bile to -enter our driveway and stop with a big hang and a cloud of smoke is as vivid a memory as is the haunting -music and song that came each summer from a gypsy encampment on an untravelledf road allowance just below our hack pasture..• - -• ' The decades of this cloing century as they passed lett distinguishing- . memories. The early 20's -were. high school years with long walks morn- ing.apd after s, hool with no buses. I recall particularly a y-oUng principal at Smithville. :lbertJudge. who put a rough school in order by getting - the boys to join:a radio club where we learned to huild receiver sets for use in our homes. I transferred to Beamsville H.S. for my senior matricu- lation. adding four to my daily hike. After a year at Hamilton - Normal School; the -second half Of the 20's were spent teaching at - Fisherville and Welland. where J continued as a principal through -most - of the 30's. meanwhile working off my B.A. and school inspector's diploma by -correspondence. Atter all. it was depression times.. . - - Empltiyinghoards set their own salary schedules and requirements . which one accepted. -There was no thought of. no point. in striking. The 40's were filled with the multiple duties ofinspector of county schools and'service committee work in'WW Ii time. 'Through the 50's until. '67 i was posted to London "Teachers' College staff. -What a rewarding experi- ence. what wonderful young people! - Retirement brought not rest hut new and satisfying opportunities.- - extension lecturing and freelance writing. It alsoieft time. for travel and holidaying down south and at our Southampton cottage. Along with the . good there were had times and sad -times. hut that is life. Now I am hap- pily settled- in Exeter in Huron Countyi remamedand still writing by computer. since vision has fallen off to 10 per cent. My wife, Erma. is . my eyes. my editor. my everything. "Praise God from whom all -bless- ings flow." ' • A C • Save the cost of a vehicle information package. Sell at McKenzie's Associated Auctioneers Public Auto Auctions Every Tues. & Thurs. at 6 p.m. MSO Regular antique, real estate and household auctions MCKENZIE'S 4ssociated'Auctioneers Inc. 1881 .Scanlan Street, London Ont. VSW 6C3..1 Miles north of the 401 on airport Road - 1 mile west on River Road. • (119)453-7182 • 1-800-265-1906 Fax: (5191451-2443 E=mail: auction•wwdc.com Web Site: ' www.auctionweb.com/associated RICHARD LOBB AUCTION CALENDAR CLINTON 482-7898 Sat, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. Coins, carpet. .40 bicycles from,. Goderich : Police. furniture, .. 2 horse -drawn cutters and light wagon- at Lobb Auction in Clinton. Diabetes STOP the epidemic. -• CC' it:ANTINi1 AUCTION CALENDAR Bob Heywood 235-0874 Res. or 235-3948 Pager Saturday. November 22 at 10 a.m. at Hensall Arena We will 'be dispersing a large offering from 2 London North homes - for Mr. G. McKay and Mrs. J. Neilsen. • PARTIAL LISTING: includes a lovely Mission Oak. grandfather clock, Victorian vanity with marble top. 2 single automatic beds - adjustable by remote control. Waterfall. sidepoard. entertainment unit. oak china • cabinet and matching. buffet, •Windsor back chair. oak parlor table. Japanese round -Saki" table and -4 stools (heavily carved), double .bed. dressers. chests, desk. 2 ice •cream chairs, nice china cabinet, coffee and end tables, microwave, -chesterfield and chair. color TV.and remote, chrome table and 4 chairs, single bed, gingerbread and mantel clocks. upright vacuum, cedar chest, 2 antique captains chairs, signed crock ;hurn. cast iron seat. china and glass incl. 2 Royal Doulton figurines. Diana and Shirley, Germany. etc. beautiful Gone with the Wind lamp, oil lamps, a large- lot of LP records. cassette tapes, books, -mirrors, painting, small tables, bedding,•air compressor, nailing • gun. plus a large offering of tools, hand and power and accessories to sell sharp at 10 a.m. incl. many tools as new. Something for everyone. DON'T FORGET THE TIME AND TALENT AND TREASURE AUCTION. Fri., Nov. 21 at Kirkton •Community Centre, sponsored by Thames Road-Elimville UC. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. AUCTION SALE House sold, family moving (plus additions) 159 Main St. Lucan Saturday November 22 at 10 a.m. Special items: 4- seated surrey (Brantford Carriage Ltd., used by Lucan's Dr. Banting), 2 -seated buggy (A.B. Greer Manufacturers, London, Ont.), 2 cutters (1 Brockville Carriage Co.), horse wagon sleigh, bobsled runners, old hay wagon, 20' fish and chip wagon (2 fryers, grill. microwave, 2 fridges (1 prop-elec. & elec.) CO2 equip.) ANTIOUES/FURNITURE/ . r ; Pnmitive medicine cabinet, tables (010 diningroom, 2 boardroom. (1 with 3 chrs), restaurant booth, apt. size kitchen and 4 chairs, etc.), beds, (Eastlake bunk, Sklar sofab:41,-3/4 and double, roll away), desks (old double pedestal, cash register, white knockdown etc.), 1863 pine pews, large primitive peg leg bench, chairs (rockers - Clandeboye, caned -seat and rust uphoist., pressback, wooden potty, 4 white kitchen, etc.), antique wool winder, ox yoke (mint), bells (sleigh and brass), antique brans blowtorch, counter/floor, scales, old workbench vise (attached stand), large primitive wooden boxes, glass (depression. etc.) dishes (copper lustre, church plates; etc.) paper (catalogues, magaiines, etc.), books, antique Christmas decorations, pictures and many more collectibles. HOUSEHOLD; stereos, 21" Sony Tnnitron television, Electrolux carpet shampooer, vacuums (Beaumark, Hoover, Bissell 400 carpetswpr), small kitchen appliances (cappuccino maker, 2 cup coffee maker, freezer defroster etc. etc.), humidifier, mirrors, linens, Ige • and variety wooden shelves, old sealers, puzzles and all household items associated with a moving sale too numerous to mention. Ian; Cash/cheque day of sale. Viewing; 9 a.m. "same day. Lunch booth. For full listing call: MITCHELL'S AUCTION SERVICE Phis Mlteh•u - t 8191 232-91605 (terry Dnhrindt. Exeter Teachers continue battle Dear -Editor: - - The -teachers of Huron County wish to publicly thank.everyone. individ- uals and businesses alike. who contrihuted.support to our recent political protest.agatnst Bill.160. We are hack in our classrooms for one reason - our dedication to the students in every school in the.county. Our fight is not over. by -any means. We are continuing our battle against Bill. 160 and this.government and we will continue to educate the public - about the horrors of this hill and -the -dictatorial policies of the Hams gov- ernment. so -clearly evident in this legislation.. - -Every teacher in this area appreciates•the various fortes of support we received across Huron County. To all of you who donated hot coffee, hot chocolate. donuts. cookies. niufftns.:apples. picket signs. time on the picket .lines. money. a friendly wave. a supportive word. a handshake, etc: Thank You! -Our struggle -is not over: Weare continuing our information programs • around the. county. Please, for the sake p1 publicly funded education in - Ontario. take the time to learn ahout.Bill 160. 11 is'important to the future, of this proviacc that each person know. what this governmcrlcis doing. Educate yourself.' - Huron. Coalition • (Alma Westlake. FWTAO. Paul Dyck. OPSTU, Terry Wilhelm, • - • OECT.. Mary- Ann Cruickshank, OSSTF) Sheep stolen and skinned ELGINFIELD - A farmer on Elgin1iold Rd. had two sheep stolen last week. London OPP Const. Donna Shulist said the. animals were slaughtered ina nearby ticld and the hides were lett at the scene. Keep those golf carts off highways NORTH LAMBTON - The North Lambton OPP reminds people that golf carts aren't allowed on any Ontario highways. The OPP have fielded several complaints recently about golf carts on area roads. North Lambton OPP-Const. Luke George said. The Off Roads Vehicle Act prohibits the use of golf -carts. all terrainvehicles, dirt hikes and go karts on roads, shoulders and ditches owned hy the province, countiesor municipalities. Those caught using vehicles contrary to the Act will receive tines ranging from $53.75 (plus surcharges) to $253.75. • - - Watch out for fake dough while Christmas shopping - NORTH LAMBTON - The North Lambton OPP warn shoppers that the Christmas season is prime fake bill time. Counterfeit money circulates easier during Christmas shopping season because retailers and consumers are busier, North Lambton OPP said. Themost common fake bills are $20s, $50s and $IOOs. The hills look real but the colors are off and the paper feels different than a genuine hill. The OPP suggest holding a suspected hill up to a light and to look at the hologram. if the hologram doesn't change color. the bill might be a fake. Another way to tell if a hill is a fake is to try to pick the green ball- point sized dots called planchettes off. On real hills the planchettes can he picked off but on fakes they are just ink spots. . If you come across a suspected fake bill, call your nearest OPP detachment.