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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-12-15, Page 6• PAGE 6--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1977 • ear Editor...... • from page 4 to organize such a project. I now appeal to interested citizens and organizations to assist nje in the organization of such an idea. Joanne Durst (Editor',s note: A skating rink will be made in Judith Gooderham Park after Christmas as it has been in the past. This rink is open to everyone free of charge). Irresponsible Dear Editor: The following statement was released by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association on the 8th of Decemher, 1977.. The statements in the press and by other sources, which charge that in the Wiarton pee wee situation, the O.M..H.A. is in violation of the order handed down in the case of the Human Rights issue in Huntsville, are irresponsible - and totally incorrect. (A girl has been banned from playing with Wiarton.) The Huntsville order does not become final and binding on the O.M.H.A:, or make its rules invalid, as long as an appeal of the .decision is before the courts. An appeal is presently before the courts. If the people making these statements, whatever their involvement will take time to seek legal advice, as did the O.M.H.A., they will find that the O.M..H.A. is conducting its business well within the existing laws as it is legally and rightfully entitled to do. The O_M.H,A. will continue to enforce the rules, and discipline all transgressors as dictated by the more than 22,000 teams, which, form the association. Hugh Hodges, Chairman W.O-A.A., minor hockey. Clinton Invite Dear Editor-, Waterford District High School is celebrating the centennial of the former town of Waterford, by holding a reunion on J my 1, 19.76.. In order to make this event 0 success, we are attempting to locate ex -students, board members, principals teachers. custodians, office and cafeteria staff, and bus drivers to ask them to contact us at Box 1008. Waterford, Ontario NOE 1YO. Many of these people have moved and relocated across our vast country, and it will be through your assistance that we reach them about this exciting event. 1f you could find space in Dear Readers • from page 4 ... recreation area at the corner of Bennett and Eldon is concerned. Onceagain, no municipal- tax dollars are involved in this project, unless one measures the maintenance after the facility is built. And according to Lynn Meyers, maintenance will be minimal due to the materials used, for con- struction. It has been a widely recognized fact that Goderich is sadly lacking in track and field facilities as well as ball diamonds and soccer fields. It, is good to know that all of these needs will be met in the new recreation area which is to be owned by the board of education but utilized by the public in the town of Goderich and the surrounding area alonk with the schools here. your publication to make mention of this, it would be greatly appreciated'. Thanking you in anticipation of your assistance, 1 remain Yours truly, Wanda Goode, Publicity Chairperson Waterford. Maintenance costs will be shared, it is understood. The big boosters for this project have been the students at `GDCI who have already raised $11,400 towards it and have plans to raisean additional $6,000 in the spring. Surely the kids are to be commended for their efforts as well as their teachers who obviously have encouraged them every step of the way. And of course, the com- pletion of the arena renovations during 1977 has been another example of the public working together. without using municipal tax dollars. That project cer- tainly was controversial and difficult at the time, but it has taught many lessons and added immeasurably to the town's inventory, bath real and potential, Rent review Dear Editor, - 1 have enclosed a newly published booklet on Ontario's Rent Review Program and would be grateful if you could advise your readers that it is now available to anyone calling or writing to our Rent Review Office at 80 Dundas Street, London. The booklet contains valuable information for landlords and tenants, many of whom mar not know about rece.nt changes to the Residential Premises Rent Review Act. Some of the highlights are as follows: • On Octob,er 27, the guideline for rent increases was lowered from 8 to 6 percent to conform with the guideline for wage increases set by the Federal Govern- ment's Anti -Inflation Board. Landlords seeking rent in- creases above 6 percent must now apply for rent review. Tenants may apply for review of any increase. • The Rent Review Act has been extended to December 31, 1978 and landlords may charge only one increase in a 12 -month period. This applies to an increase authorized by a Rent Review order or to an increase within the guideline limit that can be charged by a landlord without going to Rent Review. - • Any proposed increase must be based on the last rent lawfully charged before the increase takes effect. • A landlord must give a tenant written reasons, for any proposed increase at the same time as he gives his 90 - day notice of the increase, If the increase is above 6 per- cent, the landlord must apply for rent review at least 60 days in advance of the ef- fective date of the increase. • Tenants wishing to apply for rent review/ must do so within 60 days of receiving notice of the proposed in- crease. • The time for filing a notice of appeal with the Appeal Boardhas been ex- tended to 21 _ days. After a notice is filed, a landlord or tenant has a further 7 days to notify the other party. Parties unable to attend the hearing may now apply to the Appeal Board for permission to appeal an order. • It is now an offence to charge or attempt to charge more than one rent increase during a 12 -month period; to collect rent in excess of the amount ordered by the Rent Review Officer or the Appeal Board, or to refuse to file an application when ordered to do so by a ,Rent Review Officer. • Summary conviction of these offences could result in a fine of up to $25,000 for corporations or $2,000 for individuals,,,The penalty provisions remain in force beyond' December 31, 1978 to ensure compliance with the legislation. Yours sincerely, Lesley Harris (Mrs.), Senior Inquiry Officer, Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations Write a letter today! Participate • an your local newspaper There are many activities for the seniors at the day care centre. 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