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Times-Advocate, 1982-03-17, Page 5The readers write Discuss PUC bill, Heritage Days, trophy case Mr. Bill Batten, Editor Exeter Times Advocate Main Street South Exeter, Ontario NOM ISO Dear Sir: Many people, in paying their PUC bills, have com- plained about the increased charges. I would like to take a moment to explain the in- creases. The cost of hydro to the utilities increased over 10 percent in January. That burden to the utility must be borne by the users; hence, the higher electrial rate. Alto noticed on the recent billing is a water surcharge which is doubled from the previous billing. Council realizes that is must provide for increased sewage expan- sion • in the next few years. The project can be financed in several ways: deben- turing (at existing interest rates). increasing taxes or increasing user costs. •No doubt, a combination of all three may be necessary to finance the $1,000,000. plus project, but the most reasonable is to impose a water surcharge in advance of undertaking the expan- sion. High interest charges are avoided; savings in- terest Accumulates, and a significant increase in taxes is avoided. The PUC collects the sur- charge for the Town because the surcharge is based on the cost of water consumption and the PUC know how much water is consumed. In thiscase, it is the Town's nes that have increased your utility bill and not the PUC itself. I hope this explanation is of some assistance. Yours truly, Bruce Shaw Mayor Dear Editor: As you may already know, the Town and Country Homemakers' Agency exists to provide quality care in the home for persons in Huron County who need help with homemaking or personal care. We are a registered charitable organization which employs trained homemakers throughout the county. In .1981 the town and Country Homemakers provided over 52,000 hours of service to 1,444 residents in all parts of the county. To do this, we employ ap- proximately 80 homemakers, an executive LIONESSES HELP HOMEMAKERS - The Exeter Lioness club made a recent donation of $150 to the Town and Country Homemakers. Above, Lioness Lossy Fuller presents the cheque to Homemakers chairman of the board Bev Brown. Cromarty women consider strangers * * ' * Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, I have had the great pleasure of being in the position of helping improve the appearance of the rec centre and to help promote sports inr Exeter and area. The way I have chosen to do this is in the construction of a new and larger trophy case, which was very much needed. - The trophy case was not constructed for any one sports activity, but for sports activities in Exeter and area, if they wish to use It. I wish to gratefully thank all the following groups who donated funds and help: Exeter Centennial Soccer Club, Exeter Minor Hockey Association, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 167, South Huron Recreation Centre, Exeter Minor Soft Ball Association, Exeter Figure Skating Club, Exeter Co-op Limited, Huron Tractor Limited Ron Hern Construction Limited., Thank you very, very much for your support. Organizer. Simon van Dam By MRS. ROBERT LAING CROMARTY The W.M.S. of Cromarty Presbyterian Church met at .. the home of Mrs. T.H. Scott March 8. The president, Dorothy Miller opened the meeting with a prayer and a hymn. Muriel Scott was in charge of the study book and dealt with the subject Strangers and Sojourners. with members reading several selected passages of.scrip- ture. The message to us as Christians is that this is God's world; He is the Supreme Being; everyone is equal under Him, and we are all strangers and sojourners in His world. Five members answered the roll call with a Bile verse on Hospitality, a d Agnes Lamond recorded six visits made • and six cards sent to the sick and shut-ins. In business it was decided to accept the invitation to at- tend the meeting of Thames Road U.C.W. on April 5 at 8 p.m. Plans were completed for the Good Friday pot luck dinner and W.M.S. April meeting in the basement of the church. All the ladies of • the congregation are invited. The topic in the form of a story about "Neighbours and Strangers: was given by Edna Stoneman. For a special number Agnes La - mond led the Bible study .dealing with the question, "Who are the People of God?" Scripture reveals • WIN ESSAY AWARDS — Kelly Johns and Carolyn Hoonard of Usborne Central School won honourable mention prizes in the recent essay contest sponsored by the Wingham district office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. T -A photo that those who declare that Jesus is the Son of God are the people of God. The hymn, Help Us to help each other Lord, was sung and the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. A tasty lunch was served. Five membefs of the Covenant Players will be taking part in the regular 1:30 church service next Sunday. The quarterly communion service was celebrated on Sunday afternoon. Bailin around Continued from page 4 . players and fans gave them no noticeable reason to believe we considered them anything but another hockey team, nothing more, nothing less. .Publicly that is! Privately? Each has to answer that! The govern- ment survey would suggest at least 30 percent were putting up a false front. Perhaps the time would have been better spent sit- ting around getting to know each other rather than playing hockey. In hockey, as in life, we cling to the false hope that maybe next season will be better...without taking the necessary steps to ensure that it will. For that, there are only losers. Best Interest 1 73/a% We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest be- ing offered on Guaranteed Investment Cer- tificates. • subject to change Gainer-Kneale Insurance AgencyInc.Insurance Agency Inc. GRAND BEND CLINTON 238-8484 482-9747 EXETER 235-2420 director, a case manager, and a bookkeeper. Our board Of directors is composed of volunteers, with representation from most areas of the county. We believe this Huron County charity provides a valuable service; all of the benefits are for residents .of the county and it also provides opportunity for employment. As of January 8, 1982, the hourly cost for homemaking service is $6.25. Out of this we must: pay the homemaker's wage, pay part of her travelling ex- pense, operate the homemakers' agency, pay employee benefits. Based on ability to pay, the charge to the client ranges from $2.00 to $6.25,. and many people who need this help have difficulty paying for it. In many cases, the help that a homemaker can provide means that elderly or disabled people can stay in their own home: and there's no place like home! This year. we have received a grant from the Canada Employment Development Branch to organize and conduct a door- to-door canvass in Huron County. The canvass, ten- tatively planned for early October, has a two -fold purpose. First, we hope to raise money to assist those unable to pay the full cost of home- making services. We want to be able to provide help where it is needed. We know many of our 'clients need financial assistance to continue having homemaking, and that others who need homemaking help are reluctant to ask for it because of the cost. Our second reason for this campaign is to raise money to reduce the mortgage on the house which holds our office. This was purchased last June as a less expensive and better alternative than trying to rent other office space. Our hope is that a door-to- door campaign throughout the county, on an annual basis, will be a significant source of funds to meet these needs. In metropolitan areas homemaking agencies receive funds through United Way Appeals, where they exist._Sfhce such help is not available here, charitable organizations such as ours must raise funds them- selves. We will be ap- proaching your community for help with this canvass, and are hopeful of generous support for.the.work that we have outlined. Our Annual meeting will be held April 7. at Pine Ridge Chalet, Hensali; further information or tickets are available from Lossy Fuller, Exeter, 235- 0684. Anyone who would like to know more about' Town and . Country Homemakers is welcome to attend. Inquiries can also be' made by calling 357-3222. Yours truly, Be' erely Brown Chairman, Board of Directors Succulent andtender. That's how we make chicken at Kentucky Fried Chicken. KenSucky Fired �kicken .. The Colonel's taste is best. 227 Main St. North. Exeter Dear Readers: Due to the many inquiries in regards to the "Heritage Days" activities taking place in Exeter on July 16, 17, 18 I would like to inform the public what has' been planned to date. The "Heritage Days" committee of Exeter is a new group made up of representatives from the different service clubs and organizations. Its aim is to have a family oriented fun weekend for Exeter with the profits going towards a community project. At the present time things are falling into place nicely with events for young and old, and participation for all. Horseshoes, lawn bowling, ball games and children "Rutabaga Olympics." Flea Markets, Farmers market, craft and antique shows, fish fry, pan cake breakfast, tea gardens, beef BBQ dinner and food booths on the grounds. A large parade, dance, talent show and many other events. Again there is still a place for clubs or organizations to make money. Rent a table and space for 86.00 from any of the following chairmen and sell your own wares. Flea market - Percy Noels legion Rep. 235-1175. Craft show -Mary Loucks - Kinette Rep. 235-1156. Antique show - Penny Dinney - Lioness Rep. 235-0231. Farmers market Sally Lou Raymond - Lioness Rep. '235.0303. Food booths - Lois Armstrong - Campers. 235-2563. Don't wait too long to call as apace is limited. Also it would be ap- preciated if all groups, organizations or any in- dividualwould look after one entry for the parade; be it large or small, If you have something in mind give the Chairman Garnet Hicks a call at 235-2438. . This is also a great time to invite friends and relatives back to Exeter for a great weekend. You sure wouldn't have to worry about en- tertaining them, and, if you are short of beds just call Bruce . Shaw at 235-0208 as he is Chairman of the Bed and Breakfast ac- commodations. We feel very surest he will be able to solve our 'problems. Or if your friends have a tent, camper; air motorhome and love to camp, camping is available at the Fairground for $5.00 for the weekend with no hookups and you will be camped right in the centre of the activities. Just call Iry Armstrong 235-2563 and make a reservation as space is limited to 300 units. Hope this letter.will help to keep the people of Exeter and area up to date on the' July activities, so you can plan ahead and make arrangements to be home for this large event. The Beef BBQ tickets will go on sale the end of May so watch for these as we are planning for only 1,000 so get your tickets early,to make sure you are one of the lucky ones to be able to say they had a meal • of strictly Huron County products. Let's all work together on this large community project and make it an an- nual success. "Something new for 82." Lois Armstrong Rep. Heritage Days Committee • Times -Advocate, March 17, 1952 • • • PRESENTS Rec Centre man John Pym of all sporting TROPHY CASE is now covered accepts groups MARCH IS s The by a the trophy in Exeter and area. east wall of the entrance new trophy case, Above, Rec case from organizer Simon to the South Huron Centre board chair- vanDam on behalf T -A photo NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH Centralia College of Agricultural Technology presents an evening program on HEALTHFUL NUTRITION Thursday March 25, 7:00 p.m. at Huron Hall, Centralia .College * Guest Speaker Cathy Thomson, R.P.Dt. Huron County Public Health Nutritionist * College students' presentation * Film "Look. 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