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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1980-11-26, Page 2,• • • `.• •••. • • • Times, November 26 1980 AUNT, MPP (HURON, t • yernra0,ntal Affairs .013ii- 'Wells has a bin in the which he hopes t municipalities to boundary and „Myth:Illrelated issues. 114 stated that in response to requests from urban and rural municipalities, the government, in 1979, " presented a proposal for a new process modelled on labor-management nego- tiating techniques. The pro- cess was tested, then in the springof this year a compre- hensive agreement was reached, representing a mutually agreed -to legislated conclusion to years off discussions and controversy. The legislation would authorize a municipality wanting to resolve an inter- municipal boundary or boundary -related issue to apply to the minister of in- tergovernmental affairs rather than to the municipal board. A fact -finder would be appointed to look into the application and, if necessary, direct face-to- face negotiations between the municipalities would follow. The bill would amend the Municipal Act so as to limit annexation and amalgama- tion applications to the OMB tO • these involving unorgan- lied territat7and. those atAtoriged. following Pre' ceeda under this new legisla- tion. . The minister is hopeful that the necessary legal and administrative framework will be in place by early in the new year. Energy Minister Robert Welch has announced a reduction of the cost of electricity to year-round and •farm residential customers, effective Jan. 1,1981. This \ zeduttion is, made , • possible by the special grant program announced by the treasurer last week. _At will r_ethic_e the dif, ferehtial by about 30 per cent from Queen's Park between the retail rate, or electricity paid by rural residents relative tothat paid by • the average municipal retaileustoraer. 'The special grant 'Will apply to all rural reakleOtial customers, including farm - class customers having a „residence on the Ontario ,Hydro retail system, but does not cover intermittent occupancy customers, such as cottagers or chalet owners, and commercial and industrial customers. Ontario's 175,000 welfare recipients will receive a seven per cent increase in their monthly cheques in the new year. Thit is an interim adjustment to compensate for inflation effects, ac- cording to Keith Norton, minister of community and social services, and not the basic rate of adjustment for .the 1981-82 fiscal year. The Ontario Legislature's. Justice Committee was given Consumer and Commercial Relations Minister Frank Drea notice to produce documents relating to the tangled af- fairs of three financial companies. Mr. Drea has argued in the Legislature that he cannot comply with the request for government files on ReMor Investment Management Corp., C and M Financial Consultants Ltd., and Astra Trust Company because of an opinion he has received from the ministry of at- torney -general that the matter is sub judice. According to the motion, if Mr. Drea refuses, the committee will report to the House with a request that the speaker •subpeona the documents. A sweeping overhaul of the Ontario Workmen's Corn- pensation system that would give more money to workers whose disability leads in income losses and less to injured workers able to Taintclin,,earntnnsi'M been pcommended in a report by Harvard Professor Paul Weiler. The interim report, tabled in the Legislature by Labor Minister Robert Elgie, would protect all the earnings of 99' per cent of the province's workers. Under the current system, injured workers are' paid 75 per cent of their previous gross earnings, up to $18,500 a year. The maximum weekly benefit is now 66.83. The report recommends that the ceiling for claims be raised to 250 per cent of the average industrial wage, bringing the ceiling to a possible $40,000 a year. The benefits • would be based on 90 per cent of a worker's previous net earnings and would be in- dexed. The report also , proposes that injured workers should have their own fringe benefits maintained by the employer. Dr. Elgie said he will seek comments on the report and then make his recom- mendations to Cabinet. Culture and Recreation Minister Reuben Baetz has announced plans to extend TV Ontario' service to the Grey -Bruce area. He said that if all licensing and technical requirements are fulfilled on schedule, TV Ontario would be available on a regular VHF channel in approximately 14 months. The new service will reach 132,000 people living in Owen Sound, Wingham, Palmer- ston, Mount Forest, Flesher - ton, Thornbury, Lion's Head, Kincardine, Lucknow, South- ampton, Port Elgin, Han- over; Wiarton and Meaford. Construction of the Grey - Bruce transmitter, which will cost around $1,150,000, will start early in the new year. Operating costs will be $80,000 a year. Happy Gang holds 'meeting A regular meeting of the Wingham Happy Gang senior citizens was held Nov. 18. Following opening exer- cises, the president reported on several items of corres- pondence. One of great in- terest to seniors in Ontario is the 10th International Senior Citizens' Association Con- gress to be held next year in Toronto, May 20-21. This is a meeting which may not hap- pen again for a long tine and 'he president urgni bers to atten 1 if possible. Rates for itor,ti re a' ins and registratio5, are available. There also was a letter issued to all clubs in Zone •by the ministry of health I recreation, pointing out some of the advantages of belonging to separate zones. Zone 33 encompasses eight clubs. There is one regular meeting remaining this year, and it was decided to hold it Dec. 12 starting with a pot luck luncheon at 12:30 p.m. The group also decided to move its regular meetings to the second Friday after- noon of each month. The executive met Nov. 10 and spent most of its time trying to put together a core executive for next year. Needed are a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. At the regular meeting there were volun- teers for the secretary and treasurer posts, but two vital offices still are open. Nearly all the committees are set. The group was entertained by excellent readings by Verna Bone and Ethel Holmes, as well as a couple of songs, one of them self- - composed, -from Borden Jenkins. A group sing -song and friendly game of bingo ensued, and a nice lunch was enjoyed before all departed home. .: • . • "", ...„ INCREDIBLE RECORD—Russell Bolton CifSeatsii•ih won his ninth **Wive grand championship In the Second cut alfalfRiClaS$ 0 the Royal Wink* rilr MIS year. Ngrother competitor In the history of the fair has equalled:Mr. Bolton'arac, ord 0 producing top quality hay and collecting grand championships.N111 hit try foe 10 ine row? "I'II probably be back if the old body is working," said Mr: 1301t011; who With' his son Art operates a 350 -acre farm producing beef cattle, grain and hay, Dave Stewart of Whitefarm Equipment, Brantford, awards him the White Challenge Hay Trophy for the...ninth time, Midnight Dome, at an ele- vation of 3,500 feet above sea level, and near Dawson City, Yukon Territory, allows a panoramic view of the Klondike Valley, the sixty mile country and the Yukon River. MRS. MRS. LEWIS STONEHOLISE Belgrave Personal Notes Mr. . and 'Mrs. George Johnston; Tara and Erin, spent the,weekend with Mrs. Laura Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Rohert Grasby. Mr,,,,,RIVVIrs. Ross Procter and family, Mr. and Mrs. George , Procter :Mrs. Stewart Procter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles procter, Mrs. Kenneth .... Alton and Mr. James McLean attended the funeral, g the late Wendell Richards of Brussels, which was held at the Wellington Square United Church in Burlington. on Friday, November 21. - Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John , Campbell on the arrival of their new,baby, in St. Joseph's -Hospital, • London, on Friday, Nov. 21. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Storer of Kitchener spent'the week- . end with Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Hanna.. • We are pleased --to hear that Mrs.. Cliff Logan, who was a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, wag able to return home last Tuesday, and Mrs. John Roberts, who was a patient in University Hospital, London, was able to return home on- Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Americo "Arruda of Toronto is spending a few days with her moth'er, Mrs. Cliff Logan. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph. Logan, Kevin and Trevor of Wyoming spent the weekend with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. George McGee and Mrs. Cliff Logan. Little Miranda Simian of Wingham spent the weekend with her grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Bieman. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Bradley of Lucknow visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Michie and attended the Knox United Church Laymen Service on Sunday morning, where Bill Thom- son of CKNX, Wingham, was guest speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Jack 'Taylor visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor of Sarnia. Mrs. George Cook, Miss Annie Cook and Mrs. Ken- neth Wheeler visited on Saturday afternoon ' with Mrs. Etta Cook and Mrs. William Gow, who are patients at the Maitland ank of Monfreal and Loan. r rtijjJI 4a .44 Manor Nursing • Home, Goderich. Miss Joyce Burr of Owen Sound and Miss Joanne Edgar, who 'are" attending Centralia College, spent the weekend with Joanne's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. James Boak of Dungannon called on their aunt, Mrs. George Cook on Sunday afternoon. Thirty-two relatives, neighbours and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Jack King„of Wingham for a surprise birthday party to honor her mother, Mrs. iorictx-zo.,410Kriv,7 114,t,',74 tAt Robert Iliggint4; on the occa- sion of her 85th birthday. • Mr. and Mrs: Gordon Campbell and Headier of Kitchener called 'on his mother, Mrs. Olive :Camp- bell on. Sunday. . We are pleased to 'beer that Mrs. WillialeGoy,/,ofthe Maitland ManGoderich, was able to go for a.car-ride and out for dinner recently • with her husband. We are pleased , to heat that Mrs. William Black was able to return home on Fri- day after being a patient in" the Wingham and District Hospital. , n rfr' Arlhe HUM° COOnitY Hee ithlinito 1111 so.operetlen Wilt the Health of Animals jitettelt of the C,lieele Raper. talent •Uff ltipictikture. will b. holding fru anti-rata144 vaccination clinira et the follow -4114p •.-... • .7 , .,..„-., , • , _ ORME 'WINDHAM CLIFFORD BLTIN • CLINTON BRUSSELS IMPORTie" HATFIELD 41ENSALL EXETER • M9mlory, Oficelibir 1, '100B, 400 p.m., 500 Dalt. Gerrie Community Centre. Tuesday. December 2, 1100, 3:00 pm. - MOO p.m. Wingham Armouries. Wednesday. December 3. 1100, 300 p.m., 0:00 p.m. Clifford Fire Hall. Thursday., December 4. 14110. 3:00 pm. - 0:00 p.m. Blyth Community Centre. • Friday. December S. 10141. 2:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Clinton Tovi'd MADdey. December 4. 10110., 1:00 p.m. l•Opan Gothoriih fire Hall. Tuesday. December 0, VIM. 3:00 p.m. - 8:0018.111.11rusmisfIrsi Hall. Wedeesdey. _December 10, 10110..2:00 • p•m•-0:00 p.m. Sec:forth Community Centre (upstaiirsi. Thursday, December 11. 1400. 3:00 p.m... • 0:00 p.m. Dayfield Arena. Monday. Der.ember IS. 1410. 3:00 p.m. • II:00 p.m. Hensel! Community Centre. December 15.1000, 2:60 p.m... 11:00pan. South Huron Recreation iffednesday, Decembrir 17, 101111. 2:00 • ORMFOsoup p.m..11:110 p.m. Grand lend Fire Hall. ' ;••••.7';:. : 6. Now that you've decided to buy additional farmland, if makes sense to get sound advice and all the financing you need. Our Agri -Land Loan package features: • Flocjlbili y in security requirements, including • a second mortgage, if necessary. • Flexible repayments •geared to your individual farm revenue generation. The princi- pal and interest may be amortized ' . • over the full term of the loan to make your repay- ment easier. • Flexible repayment periods, up to 25 years. • Competitive interest rates, to suit your individ- ual requirements. • Farm Creditor Insur- ance to protect your /family and your farm, with coverage up to a maximum of $500,000. 1 plus • The opportunity to consolidate and refinance other outstanding' farm loans consistent with your cash flow. We will work with you to develop the financial package that best suits your needs. Call us for more details about our Agri -Land Loan and find out all about our professional financial services designed for the family business of farming. „ JIr.04 90.4r, . mr,'..p‘ l' 4II4't I '1Z•••4••K;7 ''''. 1/ ." J ,A;O- ;' I ' ' ' • .:1,1 '-'0- ' '1',-;t.- - -.2.--,•:%.,- ; t ,,, •.. ,, :4 - i--.[ -.''..c.,(tif,..f az•-,i, 164:.4'f '' / 41/ . •• ,•••'' ''' - : • ':t•:: ;'-: 1 .!,‘ it 7 II:?:1 '''59 • ell •-- 4i 1:-.4-,,,/ t,.. in 4 C.- 441 Rabies, which is spread by infected animals, continues to be a serious problem in Ontario. • It is of special concern in built up areas where domestic and "201 'k•A' wild animals are infecting children " who come in contact with them. FifstsankA9fi_sefvkes Bank of Montreal TM Trade Mad Ran& Maadical Ringo winners BLUEVALE — Bingo win- ners for Nov. 21 were: reg- ular games, Bonnie Perry, Mrs. H. Garniss, Mrs. F. Riley, Brian Searson, Mrs. Ryan, Karen Shaw, Steven Johnston, Mrs. Riley, Ricky Edgar, and Dorothy Green- away. Those winning tur- keys were Mrs. H. Garniss, Harvey Timm and Steven Johnston. The $25 special prize was won by Mrs. W. Warwick, and Share the Wealth was won by Mary Searson and Sandra Thompson. Door prizes were .won by Irene Brown, Harry Elliott, Elaine Campbell, Alice Elliott and Marg Thompson. Mrs. Jack Jenkins won the afghan, Children should be warned to avoid stray pets, as well as wild animals, especially if they appear sick or friendly because these usually are signs that they are rabid. Pets should be regularly vaccinated and kept indoors at night You can help to control rabies by reporting to your local police, humane society or health unit any pets or wild animals which are acting strangely. Do not handle your pet with bare hands immedi- ately -after it has fought with a rabid animal. Do not touch dead animals. Seek advice from veterinarian. Contact your doctor or health unit imndiate1y if your child or petcomes in contact with wil animals. If you would like to know more abut rabies Ministry of Health write for a free copy of our pamphlet, ANIMALS, RABIES AND YOU from the Ontario Health Resource Centre, Queenh Park. Ontario Toronto, Ontario M7A 1S2. s Dennis A. 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