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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-03-08, Page 5Seniors coalition supports budget with reservations OTTAWA - The Coalition of Seniors for Social Equity (COSSE) is generally satisfied that the federal budget did not target benefits for seniors and that the Minister of Finance recognized their concerns about the social safety net. However, the coalition is concerned that budget reduc- tions will impact adversely on pro- grams and services to seniors. Pro tempore chairman of COSSE Claude Edwards noted that the Minister listened to the co- alition's major concerns detailed in its paper "Seniors' Income: Myth and Reality", tabled last De- cember. "The Minister's commit- ment to uphold the principles of the Canada Health Act and to make our tax system fairer will be seen as positive developments by Canadian seniors," he said. The seniors' coalition is con- cerned that major cuts in the Pub- lic Service will negatively affect. services to seniors. "Reductions in the transfer of federal funds to the provinces and giving them the power to use these funds as they wish may result in the deteriora- tion or elimination of services," Edwards said. "Higher provincial and municipal taxes will probably result and, again, the average tax- payer is the loser." Edwards said the seniors' coali- tion wants to be consulted on the national standards to be estab- lished for health and social servic- es and it will monitor any plans to reduce benefits and services to seniors. Back in Time... By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO March 6, 1985 - Although the town's consulting engineers will be asked to give their opinion as to the cause and remedy for flooded basements on Pryde Boulevard and Carling St., Exeter council learned this week that the remedy could be costly for the town as well as the residents in the affected areas. Winners in the annual public speaking -contest for the two Exeter elementary schools were Spring Cushman, Marcie Ellison, Fred Ste- ciuk, Linda Snell, Brad Thompson and B.J. Batten. Cecil Desjardine was named president of the Hay Township Farm- ers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for 1985. Howard Datars is vice- president. 25 YEARS AGO March 7, 1970 -Officials from Conestoga College have offered some suggestions for the possible total utilization of the Canadian Forces Base at Clinton, scheduled to be closed down next year. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Drysdale, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mickle, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wareing and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knight, all of Hensall attended the dedication of the Kinsmen National Institute on Mental Retardation in Toronto, Friday. A rink from South Huron District High School won the Huron - Perth boys curling championship recently. Coached by Ted Davies, team members are skip, Doug Webber, Brian Miller, John Knight and Kevin Lamport. Everett Haist of Dashwood has built a miniature model of the brick -making yards that were popular in the Crediton district in the 1890's. This display is now in the window of the clerk's office in Exeter. The 175,000 square foot addition to the Dashwood Industries fa- cility at the Centralia site is nearing completion. Thirty-six drivers were presented with safe driving awards at the annual Guenther -Tuckey Transports Limited safe driving awards banquet, Saturday night in Dashwood. Les Mitchell was again tops with 13 years of success followed by Gordon Appleton and Anton Hansen with 12 years each. At 10 years were Bev Skinner, George DeJong and Ben Edwards. The Exeter Hawks after losing the first game eliminated the Luc - can Irish from the OHA Junior "D" semi-final series with four straight wins. Randy Parsons and Barry Baynham each scored four goals for the Hawks in the series and John Hayter was a stalwart in goal. Crediton is to lose another landmark. The chopping mill on Main street was sold at auction last Wednesday. Earl Lippert bought the land and the building will be torn down. Anthony Aquilina, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Aquilina of Exeter, a third year student at the Quebec Conservatory of Music has been se- lected to play in the woodwind quintette 35 YEARS AGO March 10, 1960 - Patients of South Huron Hospital are being en- tertained by the two portable television sets donated by the Exeter Kinsmen last week at their tenth anniversary banquet. Laird Joynt, a native of Hensall has been elected to the board of directors of the Canadian Kodak Company. He has served as treas- urer of the firm for some years. The Exeter Public Schgool board learned Friday 'night that it may be necessary to establish d►o kindergarten classes in September. 40 YEARS AGO March 9, 1955 - Monday night's fire caused more than $40,000 damage to the Hyde Tractor and Combine Company of Hensall. Most of the loss is covered by insurance Businessmen in Exeter are protesting the proposed change in train schedules which will affect mail delivery here. 50 YEARS AGO March 8, 1945 - Sgt. Ed Hunter-Duvar, a mechanic at the Central- ia Airport who came to Exeter from Summerside, Prince Edward Is- land has purchased the property of the late Richard Pickard and fol- lowing his discharge from the air force expects to go into business. here. 75 YEARS AGO March 8, 1920 - Mr. Herman Ireland of Dashwood has taken a po- sition in the Dashwood bank as a beginner. Mr. J.G. Cochrane of town has bought the Conner machine build- ing which he has been occupying. He has installed the latest machin- ery and is an expert mechanic himself. He has taken the agency for the Fairbanks Morse gasoline engine. 11r2k.7kC. • Specializing in Farm & Business Income Tax • Computerized Bookkeeping • Capital Gain elections • In Home Service 194 High St. Ailsa Craig NOM 1A0 (519) 293-3388, Fax (519) 296-5999 75 Main St. Thedford NON 2N0 (519) 296-53801-800-304-3986 Ask for Ron Steeper F S. Cafe joins list of new ventures Bayberry one of several businesses opening this month on Main Street By Heather Vincent T -A staff EXETER - Joanne Johns saw an opportunity to make her dream of owning her own restaurant come true and within one month, it be- came a reality. The Bayberry Cafe which opened last Wednesday at 437 Main Street offers patrons a "healthy country al- ternative," states the menu. Johns focuses on the lunch and afternoon crowd, preparing food which peo- ple would not necessarily cook Lt home for the kids. The menu lists healthful but mouthwatering salads, appetizers, sandwiches, stir frys and burgers. Johns encourages people to drop in for lunch or just for an afternoon respite. "Hopefully people will feel com- fortable just coming in for coffee and cheesecake," said Johns. Speaking of cheesecake, all the desserts are made with quality in- gredients on the premises daily by staff members. Some of the des- serts include chocolate mocha cheesecake and raisin pie with ice- cream. Fresh pasta or seafood, homemade soup, and specialty cof- fee also are offered on a daily spe- cials board. Johns credits her friends and fam- ily, especially her husband, Steven with helping to make the Bayberry possible. People have been a great help in getting the new business up and running in a very short time. The restaurant business was not just a dream, but often a way of life for Johns. Her parents owned the gas station and restaurant in El- ginfield for 17 years while she was growing up. Johns fondly re- members her excitement at the prospect of participating in the fam- ily business. Letters to the editor Generous donations from local businesses "When I called to ask for assistance the answer was always "Yes, how can I help?"... Dear Editor: I would like to comment on the advertisement "Just Like You!" which ran in last week's Times Advocate. On March 3 and 4 the students of South Huron District High School participated in the 30 hour famine, to raise money for World Vision. While the final tally is not yet in, the students raised almpst $2000.00 for this worthy cause. The local merchants played a significant role in helping us to ac- complish this. Drinks for the students were donated by Theo's Food - town in Huron Park, and Darling's, Seip's Valu -mart, Big V, and Becker's, in Exeter. Ice and cups were donated by McDonald's Res- taurant. The students were kept entertained with movies from Os- cars Videos. And, after 30 hours without food, the students enjoyed pizza courtesy of New Orleans Pizza, and Grammies. Without the generosity of these merchants our 30 hour famine would not have been the success it was. I would like to thank all of these people for their generosity, and to urge your readers to continue to support all the businesses in our area. When I called to ask for assistance the answer was always "Yes, how can I help?", a response which I doubt I would get from any Megastore. Our merchants are involved in our community, and deserve our support. 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