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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-01-11, Page 1(519)235-1115 www.hurontractor.com TIMES -ADVOCATE Exeter, Ontario, Canada Wednesday, January 1 1, 2006 x.25 (includes GST) First baby of the year Emma Alyce Alcock arrived Jan. 3 at 9: I 0 a.m. at St. Joseph's Hospital in London to parents Heather and Paul and brother James of Exeter's the first Times -Advocate subscriber baby of the year. Paul said the delivery went well and the weather, which had been threatening, co-operated. (photolPat Bolen) Mount Carmel spared closure By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF MOUNT CARMEL — Parishioners at our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church heard some good news on the weekend when the recommendations on which churches in the area would be dos- ing were released. Mount Carmel was one of the churches on the list for possible clo- sure initially but was not on the final list of recommendations released by the Diocese of London on the weekend. Other areas were hit hard, though, with 35 churches sched- uled to be closed including St. Joseph's in Clinton, which will close by June 30, 2008. More than one in five churches in the diocese will be closed. The Huron -Perth Deanery of the Roman Catholic Church has approximately 17,850 Catholics served by 23 parish churches, which will be reduced to 16 after the closings are completed. The English Martyrs Mission in Bayfield will also close by Sept 3 of this year. The closings are a reaction to a number of factors including parish- es that are short of priests, smaller families and an aging population. Some churches spared closure still face the problem of becoming financially viable, including St. Boniface in Zurich and Precious Blood in Exeter. The report released on the week- end said the two churches, along with several others in Wingham, St. Marys and Brussels, are to prepare a report by Feb. 14 on how they plan to become financially viable in See Church page 2 Province selling Huron Park residential side By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF HURON PARK — The province is putting the residen- tial side of Huron Park up for sale, but residents won't be given the option of buying their homes. Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) community liaison officer Charlene Deyarmond confirmed to the Times - Advocate Monday afternoon the residential side of the park will be listed nationally by the end of this week. She said the ORC, which manages land for the province, is seeking one buyer for the entire residential portion, which consists of 355 homes. Deyarmond said current Huron Park residents will not have the option of buying their homes. "We're looking at having one purchaser and maintain- ing the rental community in South Huron." Meetings were held in Huron Park Monday to provide information to tenants on the impending sale. The province announced in August 2004 it would start privatizing the industrial side of the former 635 -acre Royal Canadian Air Forces base, but set no timetable for selling the residential portion. While privatization of the industrial side saw several delays, negotiations with ten- ants continue. "We've decided that it's time to sell the residential side and, like I said, we're selling it as one whole communi- ty," Deyarmond said. Deyarmond said she doesn't have a time line on how long the sale of the residential side will take to be final- ized. Mayor Rob Morley, who was just informed of the planned sale by ORC Monday morning, admitted he was "not shocked, but surprised" by the move. After meeting with ORC later Monday, Morley said he feels positive about the move and that it will be good for Huron Park tenants. He said the first question most tenants had Monday was what effect the sale will have on them. "The difference is who you make your (rent) cheque out to," he said, explaining government regulations pro- tect tenants when land ownership changes hands. He said the sale won't effect the $7 million infrastruc- ture project for the residential side, which will see roads, water lines, sewers, curbs, gutters and sidewalks replaced. Morley said payment for the infrastructure project will probably be part of the negotiations with any buyer of the residential side. • i The biggest contribution to any RRSP is good advice. George Godbolt" CFP CLU Paul Ciufo` CFP Successful RRSP planning depends on making choices that match your long term goals. As Clarica advisors, we'll talk about your retirement goals, and then help you put together an RRSP strategy that helps you achieve them. Godbolt, Ciufo Insurance & Financial Services Inc. 425 Main Street, Exeter 235-2740 C LARI CA A Sun Life Financial Company life, health & disability insurance, savings and retirement plans, employee benefits, mortgage & business insurance, & mutual funds* Associated with Clarica Financial Services Inc. and *Clarica Investco Inc., a Mutual Fund Dealer.