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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-03-06, Page 3041 Mrs. Gllhun Phannavong and her daughter, Bouniny, 8, help themselves to some of the food at a special pot luck supper~ held at Knox Presbyterian Church on Friday evening. The supper was held in honor of the Phannavong family who were Goderlch'sfirst refugee family, arriving two weeks ago. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) k N os may.i.yogjsZer assessinqiit complaints by March .7 If. herneowners have the various Any eoanp1allnts with their Municipalities to answer new assessment notice homeowner concerns and the final date to register a explain` the assessment complaint is Friday, procedure. In this area, March 7. : goderich, Colborne The final appeal date Township and Goderich en the new notices is Township were. grouped March 7 unless you have into one Meeting. received an •ammended , Although turnout was notice, in. which 'case the poor at most of t'he appeal date isextended to meetings, Fagan said March 21. there was not a great deal Ken Fagan of the of dissatisfaction with the Regional Assessment "'new tax notices. Office-•said-th 18-of_the "Tbe t lrnout was_about 26 rnuntcipalities in 4.1 per cent but the Huron county have opted reaction was favorable," for mai•ket value he said. "People just assessment. Ten needed. an explanation of municipalities in Perth the changes. and 90- per .__- a1`so gone -the -same e—riT• of__'tliefn__.were route. satisfied with the 1975 Re -assessment was market value undertaken over the past assessment." six months at the request The changes vary with of the municipalities. each municipality and Open houses were held in naturally, the biggest Goderich couple adopts Indonesiap. foster child Dr. and Mrs. Brian Lynch of Goderich have joined the Foster Parents Plan of Canada by adopting a 13 -year-old boy named Suyanto of Indonesia. Suyanto's father has never attended school and is illiterate. He has a a few " basic kitchen -vocational training utensils. Water is ob- courses are made tained from a neighbour's available, free of charge, well. The family owns I. for Foster Children, their two goats and some brothers and sisters, and. chickens. where ' practical their As a farmer, the father parents. earns $8.86 per month • The objective is to while from making his provide the family with `kepang', ' he receives the tools to help them Energy savings through re -design Insulating your attic may save you a bundle, but in the future residential energy ef- ficiency will have to .go further than that. A FACS Sheet, published by the University of Guelph's College of Family and Consumer Studies, discusses the dramatic fuel savings that could result from-"r-'e=designing communities and cities. The new designs would lessen dependence on the car and decrease the cost of providing • municipal maintenance and - ser- vices. • The FACS Sheet -calls for financial incentives for innovation in city planning arid fuel of ficient housing. It urges piece of land which he µ4 l_ea _m.antth._sor-theau _independent_and _ cultivates. Apart from total income for the self-supporting. family is $11.27 per • All programs • are month. This tqtal is small and inadequate to meet their basic needs.. They manage to have a simple diet of rice mixed with tapioca, vegetables and fried dishes. They are able to have two ‘meals each day. Suyanto was previously sponsored '"by a Foster Parent who became unable to continue. Dr, and Mrs. Lynch contribute 119 a month through the Foster Parents Plan. This money brings help not. only to Suyanto but to every member of his family. It provides the family with free medical and dental care, free prescriptions,' the sustained guidance and counselling of social workers and the benefits of - many special programs. Several of these programs effect Suyanto's family oc- entire communities, working as a .farmer, he also makes.`kepang' (thin sheets of woven bamboo splits) , in order to in - his crease, income. Suyanto's mother, like his father, is illiterate. She remains at home and is dedicated to her household duties. Sometimes she helps her husband in the fields and with the plaitting of bam boo. Suyanto is the youngest child in his family. He has two .older sisters still living at home and an older brother and older sister who are on their own. Suyanto attends ' the fifth grade at school where he is doing well in his studies. At home he diligently helps to collect firewood and fetch water from the well, He would like to become a teacher when he grows up. adapted to the needs of each country and latterly tend to be concentrated in rural areas,, where the whole community can benefit, particularly through mass inoculations, etc. Foster Parents and Foster Children correspond regularly (letters are translated by PLAN) and often develop warm and affectionate relationships which mean as much to the child as the material and financial aid. Foster Parents Plan is currently working in 17 countries in Asia, Africa, Central and.South America. Ove120,000 children are currently being aided by in- dividuals, groups and families in Canada, Australia, The Netherlands and U.S.A. For more information on this noninrofit, non- sectarian, , non-political cupies-their own bam o—b o $ wells for Pure---i—n d cp c n d e n t house measuring 45 feet water and schools for by 36 feet in 'size. The children. walls are partly bamboo All Foster Children and and partly wood. The their brothers and floor is tiled with rough sisters, ages permitting, stone. The roof now has are encouraged to attend some glass roof tiles. The school. Where suitable, dwelling is divided into three rooms. The household'. furniture comprises of two tables, two chairs, a settee, a cupboard, two divans and LIFE, DISABILITY AND MORTGAGE INSURANCE INCOME AVERAGING ANNUITIES GROUP BENEFITS R,R.S.P.'s Ha (HAL) CLAUS London OFFICE Life London 271.1920HOME 524-2495 4__� organization, write to Foster Parents Plan of Canada, 153 St. Clair Avenue West; Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1P8 or call toll-free anytime, 1-800- 268-7174. Canadians to consider more factors in home buying than the trim on the kitchen cupboards. Large scale savings are possible over the long term, but in the present, homeowners can realize dramatic savings through . insulating, caulking and lowering the • thermostat. Solar technology is developing, rapidly, but complex, legal, technical and political issues remain unresolved. Increases in price will reduce consumption to a degree, but the University of Guelph FACS Sheet suggests that pricing structures could be revised to 'reward small energy consumers with lower rates. Act Now! RECIPIENTS OF: GUARANTEED INCOME SUPPLEMENT SPOUSE'S ALLOWANCE Your Guaranteed IncomeSupplement or Spouse's Allowance benefit can only continue after March 31, 1980 if you have completed and returned your application form. Send it in right away. ,. NEED HELP? For further information 'or assistance please consult your telephone directory, or information operator. for the telephone number of the nearest Income Security Program offices. • Canada Health ® and Welfare Canada Sante et Bien -etre social 'Canada Income Security Programs Programmes de la securite du Revenu "Cushioned For Comfort' SALE Yours FREE A VELVET®COVERED CUSHIONED PIANO BENCH COVER, Valued at $29.95.. with the purchase of any CURRIER piano during March -- from . ORGAN SALES & SERVICE Choose from beige, brown, green, gold, or rust. MARCH FEATURE SPECIALS CURRIER Georgian Walnut Spinet PIANO -- Model 1371 - Reg. '2,350.°0 -MARCH SPECIAL INTRODUCTORYmama— O N LY $ 2 ,1 9 90 0 OFFER• TECHNICS Organ -Model SX3900A .now on at the Special price of $2,298.00. You won't believe what a great value you get with this organ until you see and hear it. See them now at: 640 .A17.90/1. od,./ ORGAN SALES & SERVICE -396:3546 -conveniently located at 325 Durham Market Square, Kincardine EALER D Your AUfor - CURRIER Pianos Technics and HAMMOND DEALER complaint was with the tax increase. In Goderich,though, only 37' appeals were • registered_ out of approximately 2,700 property owners. In Most case „where tax increases occur they are in line with normal, yearly increases. But, the new system • has help to alleviate some inequities in the taxing system; In Goderich, vacant land was assessed at 2 per cent and.residential' properties, 8'per cent.. A vacant lot in town was previously assessed at $100 but that has risen to $400 which would com- pute into_ a Tax" bilt-o around $100. With regards " to" farm property the value is basically in the land and Fagan stressed the new method should show a fair resemblance: There will, however, be an adjustment in recreational • properties that were being taxed on a 1950 base. Recreational properties have risen in value almost equal to residential property and in some cases the value is higher. Fagan said the new system will be easy to maintain and also makes room for fair com- parisons of property anywhere. Since prices all reflect 1975 market values homeowners will be able to compare their 'assessment ...with a similar property. Under the system., an averagehome of $40,000 will face a tax bill of $773. Ifyou think your assessment is unfair fill in the appeal section on the right hand side of the notice and mail it to the regional office in London. Appellants will be granted a hearing before the• Assessment • Review Court. JANA NATURAL FOODS 75 HAMILTON ST. • 524-7561 • HOURS: 9:30-540, WED. 9:30.12;90 on Saturday, March 15, 1980 at THE ,JRYDOCK RESTAURANT'S Dinner starts,at 6 p.m. Irish music. singing and dancing from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 4 • OUR IRISH TREATS ARE: Galway 'Bay Lobster or Potato Soup Soda Bread a Salad of fresh Greens Shassles Dublin Hotel Avocado Prawn Mousse GREEN FORT DONEGAL SKATE with black butter sauce or •SLANE CHICKEN baked in a tomato, wine and brandy sauce New Potatoes boiled in the jackets Bachelor's Peas and Carrots Florentines and Irish Coffee '25.00'per person, excluding tax and gratuity THE GREEN BEER WILL FLOW SHAMROCKS WILL ABOUND FOR RESERVATIONS PHONE 565-2553 - FULLY LICENCED UNDER THE L..L.B.O. / WINTER HOURS: _. Monday through Thursday 101r..m;-to 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 9.p.m. tHE DRY DOOC RESTAURANT A\\\\\\\\%.\\ \\\\\\\\\a‘ \\-)„,,a\\\\\\ Overlooking Picturesque Bayfield Harbour on Hwy. 21 BAYFIELD, ONTARIO 0 0 0 BUSINESS DIRECTORY D.B. Palmer Doctor -of-C-hiropractic-- 73 Montreal St. Queen St. Goderich Blyth 524-4555 523-9321 ‹ecorahin9 to, 33 Huron St., Clinton' Box 337, Clinton NOM 1L0 482-9542 529-7939 Paints, Stains, Min Wax products, Wall coverings, Draperies, Floor Sanding, Texturing Interior & Exterior Contracting FREE ESTIMATES. Cards For AH Occasions *Gifts *Books *Stationery Supplies *Records' ANDERSON'S. BOOK CENTRE 33 EAST ST. GODERICH H.O. JERRY LTD. Complete line of PAPER PRODUCTS PARTY SUPPLIES Products for every user. H.O. JERRY LTD. "The Paper People" 185 Park St. GODERICH 524-2855 THE COACH HOUSE TRAVEL SE`RVtcr 59 HAMILTON ST. GODERICH 524-2615 OPEN: Monday -Friday 9:00-5:30 Saturday 9:00-N®0N FULLY APPOINTED FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE TRAVEL THE OLD FASHIONED HARDWARE STORE Top Witch SERVICE Quality PRODUCTS Competitive PRICES Discount —an— Model Railroad Supplies 10% off Reg. List PHIL MAIN HARDWARE For Home, Form & Industry 84 KINGSTON GODERICH 524-9671 MacGillivray&Co^ CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS RONALD 1 TAKALO, C.A. RESIDENT PARTNER 40 THE SQUARE GODERICH, ONT. 524-2677 MONTREAL TORONTO BRAMPTON HAMILTON ST. CATHARINES PORT COLBORNE LISTOWEL WINNIPEG CALGARY EDMONTON VANCOUVER GODERICH Science and Fashion In Hair C®re M'Lady complete heir care services M'Lords hair cutting & styling — Tues., Thurs. evening ^ Senior citizens discounts Wednesday afternoons Plus ^ Nucleic acid !i, protein hair treatments AT Where??? The Beauty Lounge 81 East St., GODERICH 524.4994 R.W®BELL OPTOMETRIST The Square 524-7661 Ronald L® McDonald . CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 47 CHURCH ST., 524-6253 Goderich, Ontario R.J. NEPHEW PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY 65 MONTREAL ST. 524-2029 CLOSED MONDAYS DIESEL" _Rumps and Irtip tors Repaired For All Popular Makes Huron Fuel infection Equipment Bayfield Rd. 483-7971. YOUNG'S Small Appliance Repair Service ' 351 Suncoost Drive Goderich 524-8165 Durst, Vodden & Bender CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 37 West Street Goderich, Ont. 524-2011 Alexander Banter and MacEwan Insurance Agency Ltd. 10 THE SQUARE, GODERICH, ONT. 524-2177 Bert Alexander John Banter Don MacEwan Don Sine HOME NUMBER 524-7836 524-8149 524-7685 524-9313 MacEwa n Insurance Agency Residential Commercial Auto -Life 38 St. David St., Goderich PHONE 524-9531 MacGillivray Associates (Goderich) Limited ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING COMPUTER SERVICES In-house computer providing cash disbursement ledger, cash receipts ledger, accounts receivable, financial statements, time & charges d, spgciallxed reports. 40 THE SQUARE GODERICH 524-2677