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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-04-05, Page 5IT'S Y() l .1 R BUSINESS Times -Advocate, April 5, 1995 Page 5 PC candidate opens area campaign office • EXETER - Helen Johns, PC can- didate in Huron officially opened her Exeter Campaign Headquarters on Thursday. In a brief address to about 75 campaign workers, Johns enthu- siastically reviewed her activities to date, including the recent visit of Ontario PC leader Mike Harris to Goderich and Wingham, and noted that opening the headquarters makes it official. '"the race is on," said Johns. "During this race, you and I will see support from the tax- payers in Huron County for effec- tive leadership that is committed to real change in the way government spends our money, and support for policies and programs that will re- store a sense hope and opportuni- ty,, The campaign headquarters will also serve as the area campaign of- fice. Area offices will also be opened in Clinton and Wingham, with a local campaign office in Goderich. Helen Johns PC candidate for Huron officially opened her area campaign office in Exeter Thursday night. Mayor Ben Hoogenboom, left and PC association president Syd Thompson of Wingham assisted with the ribbon cutting. i 1 oss Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO April 3, 1985 - Huron county council is opposed to Ontario Hydro transmission lines going through the county and will ask the provin- cial utility to use the M3 -Bruce to Essa-route for the lines. South Huron Hospital adminstrator Roger Sheeler has resigned to take the position of chief executive officer at Leamington Hospital. 25 YEARS AGO April 2, 1970 - The status of the proposed Rock Festival for the Parkhill area is still up in the air. Early Tuesday, Parkhill mayor Adrian Ansems said the festival scheduled for July 3 to 5 was off, but after reports to the contrary, Ansems said the next day, " I don't have a clue as to what is going on." Less than a month after indicating they would open special meet- ings to the press, Exeter council altered that intention and went be- hind closed doors for a special session, Monday. The press was not notified of the meeting , although clerk Eric Carscadden advised the Times Advocate Tuesday that a meeting had been held and the minutes were available. Charles L. Smith, manager of the Exeter branch of the Bank of Montreal for the past 12 years is retiring after a 45 year banking ca- reer. His successor is John E. Irvin, previously stationed at Tim- mins. 35 YEARS AGO April 2, 1960 - Buddy Dietrich of the Exeter Mohawks received the Gerry Smith goaltending trophy Tuesday night for the second straight year as the agile netminder once again proved to be best in the WOAA Group One intermediate league. 40 YEARS AGO April 1, 1955 - Draining of Lake Smith on the L.C. Hagmeier farm near Grand Bend has destroyed one of nature's finest wild life sanctuaries, " ARCA chairman John Stephens charged Wednesday. Another 100,000 trees will be planted in the Ausable River Forest in Hay Swamp this summer according to Zone Forrester Stuart Hamilton of Stratford. Close to 1,000 visited the new store of T and T Flooring during its opening Saturday. The firm has renovated the store on Main street formerly occupied by Rick's Foodland. 50 YEARS AGO April 3, 1945 - Some of the Tads anxiously awaiting the opening of the swimming season took their first dip in the river above the dam on Sunday and discovered to their discomfort that the water was quite cold. At the 18th blood donor clinic 195 made donations bringing the total number to date to 2,135. Daffodils, violets, crocuses and hyacinths were picked from local gardens on March 24. What is believed to be the largest natural gas find in this area has been struck in a well on the Irvine Devine farm, west of Dashwood. Delton Finkbeiner who has been operating the Avalon Sandwich Shop has sold out to Gordon Appleton and will open a butcher shop in the building he has bought from Mrs. J. Prout. Last Sunday, two veteran ministers, Rev. J.W. Down, 85 and Rev. J.P. Rice, 91 attended the service in James street United Church. Rev. Rice has served 72 years in the ministry and Rev. Down 64 years. 75 YEARS AGO April 2, 1920 - Mr. T.C. McLeod has resigned his position as -bar- ber with F.M. Boyle and left on Monday for Kitchener where he has accepted a job with Dominion Tire Company. J.C. Kestle, agent for Cockshutt and Forest and Wood farm Ma- chinery is moving his warerooms to the Baker building one door door north of the Jackson factory. Misses Muriel Nicholson and Addie Gaiser who are attending London Normal School are holidaying at their homes in Crediton. Owing to the overcrowding of the public school, parents are re- quested to send only those children who are now six years of age. A party of ten from town were in Chatham on Monday and brought home Gray Dart cars for Mr. Thos. Newell. Make bedtime story time. ABC CANADA THE FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE LITERACY IN CANADA Dtstnbubon of this message was made possible by the Canadian Advertising Foundation. 1,11 '1111l� Over 50 exhibitors offering savings & selection In computers, software, peripherals. Also computer clubs Sun.. April 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ILDERTON COMMUNITY CENTRE from 401: N on )tiny. 100 Wend, W. to Hey 4 oebnNofNye, then Wonetrlld le Admission tie *x souse Children 12 & under hes For mon Info can 1-800-4858288 4 nvestma� P 1 Yr. - 7.55% 3Yr. -7.75% 5 yr. - 8.125% Segregated Funds 2YR. -9.10% 3YR.-6.50% 4YR.-8.60% Gasser-Kneale 235-2420, 2384484 • OIC rates subject to change. Short- term rams available. Segregated find rates Puha* realms willvvory t performance. 1 Capital support for school board LONDON - Middlesex MPP Irene Mathyssen announced Friday that $1,225,000 in jobsOntario Capital support will be provided the Middlesex County Board of Education for repairs and improvements to school buildings. The funding will be provided over a three-year period, starting in 1996. A contribution of $398,000 from the school board will bring the total to $1,623,000. • The funds will be used to improve the safety, accessibility, and en- ergy efficiency of schools. School boards will determine local prior- ities based on program guidelines. "Education is a vital public service and it costs money to maintain our school facilities, said Mathyssen. "This funding helps make sure that there's a high-quality learning environment for our students, and it also provides jobs in our community. The provincial and local contribution together means 28 person-years of work." In 1996 the board will receive $408,373. Allocations for 1997 and 1998 will be updated to reflect changes in enrolment and facilities. jobsOntario Capital supports the province's investment in educa- tion and training infrastructure for more than three million full and part time students. The Ontario government provides capital funds of approximately $400 -million every year to school boards, and uni- versities. Training program will create jobs in Wingham WINGHAM - Up to $396,740 will be invested in Westcast In- dustries due to the jobsOntario Training program. Westcase will be able to hire and train up to 47 long- term unemployed people in Wing - ham and Strathroy as a result of the program. Westast produces exhaust man- ifolds for approximately 25 per cent of all North American auto- mobiles. The new employees will work primarily as technicians in the machining division. The hiring and re-training will also mean savings of a minimum of $270,000 in social assistance costs in one year. Under the program, private em- ployers are able to receive a train- ing credit of $10,000 for each long- term unemployed person hired for a minimum of one year. 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Donors are as follows: Anstett Jewellers $500 Glenn and Joan Kells and family $100 Edith Boyle 5100 Murray and Rhea Greene 5100 Bobbi Hoffman $25 Lorne and Phyllis Haugh $100 Bev and Norma Lindenfield 5100 Michael and Lynn Veri and family $500 Riverview Estates Social Club $200 Exandarea Mcadown Co -Operative $100 Greta Richard $100 Bill and Diane Carson $100 Roy and Barb Triebner $100 These donations raise the total amount raised by the Lions Club to $127,516. Got a news tip? 235-1331 Introducing Our National Flower! Drop in and see the Easter Bunny .Thurs., April 13 �y ao 't7] Free Potted Easter Flowers! Come In to our branch during our Easter Celebration and you could receive a free pot of (lowers. Al p.riltipaling branch(+. Ask for detail'. Um hr.nuh. tvhile supplies list. National Trust 425 Main St. Exeter Ontario 235-0530 DECISIO ► S tri'. a X11 1 s .46 4 GET 5200. in FREE clothing and accessories of your choice. 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