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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-11-22, Page 5IT'5 Yni7RB1IS111[ESS in Time.. By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO November 20, 1985 - Exet- er's new nursing home isn't scheduled to be completed un- til next summer, but already the facility is totally booked and plans are underway to make application for addition- al nursing home beds. To assist developer Tom Kannampuzha in his bid to the ministry for another 30 beds, Exeter council this week endorsed sending a supporting letter to indicate the local need. 25 YEARS AGO November 21, 1970 - The engineering firm of B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd. re- ported to council last week in an extensive report that it will cost $143,210 to eliminate flooding similar to that expe- rienced in the July 29, 1970 storm which flooded many basements in the William and Anne streets area. The Crediton and District club was organized this week. The aim of the club is to pro- mote sports and good fellow- ship in the community. The first president is Stefan Perts- chy. 35 YEARS AGO November 22, 1960 - Mem- bers of the Exeter curling club took to the ice lanes Tuesday to start play in their new curl- ing rink. Although the ice was still a bit sticky it didn't stop the ardent curlers from having several very close games. 40 YEARS AGO November 22, 1955 - Con- struction has started on an $80,000 cement block addi- tion to the fast growing Hen - sail plant of General Coach Works of Canada Ltd. Robert Cochrane, a native of the Kippen area and now of Grand Prairie, Alberta has been chosen wheat king of the world. A few years ago he was selected timothy king at the World's Fair in Chicago. SO YEARS AGO November 20, 1945 - A number of German prisoners of war vyho have been located at a camp in Eden are to be al- lowed their parole for the win- ter and will be employed by some local farmers. Major F.J. Milner, who has been with the Canadian Army Medical Corps has decided to locate a practice in Exeter. For the second time in a few weeks the fire brigade was called to a fire at the turnip waxing plant on James street about nine o'clock in the eve- ning. Fire started on the roof from sparks that fell from the chimney. The fire was brought under control before much damage was done. 75 YEARS AGO November 20, 1920 - Mr. W.D. Sanders left Tuesday evening for East Elgin where he will address the electors of that riding in the interest of Mr. McDermand, the farmer candidate. At the Remembrance Day services at Hurondale held pre- vious to the Exeter service, reeve George Westcott of Us - borne was chairman and Mrs. Henry Strang deposited a wreath at the memorial for the provincial government. Ruth Love, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Love of Grand Bend was awarded the intercounty public speaking championship. She will be eli- gible for the provincial title contest at Easter. 100 YEARS AGO November 21, 1895 - The village of Lucan is agitating for electric lights. The Zurich fair sponsored by the Hay Branch Agricultural Society is on solid financial footing. After paying for the grandstand erected this fall di- rectors report a surplus of $100. The next step will be to build a new and more commo- dious hall. Mr. Chris Fahrner of Credi- ton after disposing of his prize colt has sold his first prize Tamworth boar to Mr. J. Gint- ner of St. Catharines. This hog has taken five first and a num- ber of second prizes at fairs this fall. 1 Potatoes are a glut this year and J.H. Roy of Fullerton re- ports having 40 Toads. A man who gets mad at what the newspaper says about hint should give thanks three times a day for what they know about him, but don't say. Turkeys were scarce in town this week selling for six cents a pound. Times -Advocate, November 22, 1995 Page 5 Action on Canada Post TORONTO - The Canadian Community News- papers Association has come out in full support of the government's move to put Canada Post through a full and independent review of all their activities. CCNA strongly believes that a mandate review of Canada Post activities is needed and is optimistic this action will lead to a resolution of industry con- cerns. "A thorough examination of Canada Post's busi- ness practices is long overdue and we're pleased the government has taken this step," said Duff Jamison, CCNA President. "We firmly believe that Canada Post has used its monopoly position to muscle out smaller competitors and we hope that the review will get to the bottom of the issues we've raised." Michael Anderson, Executive Director said, "One of the main issues CCNA raised with government was Canada Post's sheer lack of accountability. Canada Post has lost money three out cf the last five years and recently had to hike the price of a stamp to gain revenue." Anderson also said that "Canada Post's notorious reputation for concealing its meth- ods of operations must be revealed by the mandate review. The process must make Canada Post ac- countable." CCNA also indicated their arguments to the re- view will focus on the Corporation's possible abuse of its monopoly position by cross -subsidizing the pursuit of, advertising flyer business. Other concerns will focus on slow mail delivery of newspapers and the maze of arcane regulations enforced by the Corporation. Gerry Dorge, Chairman of CCNA's Postal Affairs Committee stated that "Canada Post tactics in gain- ing advertising flyers is stripping community news- papers of a source of revenue that is vital to their existence," Dorge also said "Our feeling is that we're not being simply outhustled by a leaner com- petitor. We believe and we'll make the argument that Canada Post is using its monopoly over let- termail unfairly to advantage their other ventures." CCNA has been an active participant of the Co- alition for Canada Post Accountability that includes the Canadian Daily Newspaper Association, Les Hebdos du Quebec, the Canadian Courier Associa- tion, the Canadian.Federation of Independent Busi- ness and other busihess groups. 'Accessing the world through technology Seminar will provide registrants with basic Internet understanding EXETER - The second annual South Huron Business Conference will be held Wednesday Nov. 22 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Olde Town Hall in Exeter. The event, organized by the Town of Exeter in partnership with the South Huron Economic Development Committee and the Huron Community Futures Corporation, will provide busi- nesses of all sizes with information about growth through technology. Participants will include Beth Ross of HOMEtown, a five county Internet presence providing com- munity based information, David Anstett of Odyssey Network, Brian Hall from OMAFRA, Huron Tour- ism representative Michael Pullen, London chosen for focus of labor union protest TORONTO - If approved by two broader labor groups, unions will close down most services in Lon- don on December 11 to protest the Ontario Government's swift pas- sage of a massive set of changes to labor law and numerous other job and service cuts that hurt working people, the poor and children. "Our fight is not with the public," said OFL president Gord Wilson following a meeting of a steering committee of union leaders. "It is not our first choice to withdraw ser- vices, but it is our only means to get this government to talk to and listen to people who don't agree with what they're doing. So far, the government is listening only to business, so we're going to take our message straight to employers and let them deliver it for us." Wilson emphasized that workers will not withdraw essential health care services. People will be incon- venienced, he said, but we do ex - Seasonal window painting EXETER - Once again the art students of SHDHS will be painting the windows of local businesses for the Christmas season. SuzAnne Maple, head of the arts department informed the T -A the target date for the project is the week of Nov.28 to 30. It is suggested the students hear from businesses wanting their windows painted no later than Nov. 21 as about one week of prep- aration time is necessary. Students supply all materials but businesses are asked to have a ladder and water available for clean-up. 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Complete auction Service Contact Bob Res. 235-0874, Bus. 2354469 REPAIRS [Sewing Machine Repairs to all makes Free estimates 90 Day Warranty Experienced since 1952 Sew and Save Centre Ltd. 149 Dowpie $t., Strafford Phone 271-9660 pect support from community groups who speak for people threat- ened by government cuts. To reporters' questions about whether she feared backlash from the public over the one -day with- drawal of services, Ontario Public Service Employees Union president Leah Casselman said:" I guess we're always worried about back- lash, but I'm more concerned about what Ontario will look like without public services and by then it might be too late." Canadian Auto Workers presi- dent Buzz Hargrove said the work stoppage is "a political protest and workers have every right to partici- pate." The steering committee's recom- mendation to withdraw labor in London has yet to be approved by a November 19 meeting of union heads and delegates to the Ontario Federation of Labor convention on November 20. George Morfopoulos from Comput- er Training Academy and Janice Dunbar of the Canada Employment Centre. The first hour of the conference will be dedicated to demonstrations and an opportunity to talk to the ex- perts. The second hour will include introductions and short talks from the participants, describing their product and how it fits into prac- tical business operation. Registrants should come away with a basic understanding of the Internet and how their business can utilize technology for research, communication, employment in- formation, government programs, marketing, advertising and supplier information, The conference also provides the business community with an ex- cellent opportunity to network with one another. 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