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Times Advocate, 1994-9-7, Page 2r Page 2 Times -Advocate, September 7, 1994 Council writes off $32,000 in taxes PARKHILL - Councillors in Parkhill voted to write off a number of 1994 property and business taxes and other charges totalling $32,126.86. Ironically, the August 15, council decision was made just one week after the disastrous downtown fire which is expect- ed to cause an even deeper cut into Parkhill's tax base, it was reported in the Parkhill) Ga- zette. Veterans return for airforce reunion CLINTON - More than 450 members of the Air Force Tel- ecom Association began gath- ering in Clinton last Friday for the 60th anniversary of air force telecommunications in Canada. Many at the reunion had served at the former CFB Clin- ton, which was located in Va- nastra, it was reported in the Clinton News -Record. At least 200 people attended a special dedication service at the main gates to the former base on Saturday afternoon. Town loses out on starring role WINGHAM - The Town of Wingham is paying the price of progress, says Mayor Ian More- land. Wingham lost the chance to play itself in a made -for - television movie based on Alice Munro's book "The Lives of Girls and Women." The town couldn't be used due to the fact that the town is now too modern looking. The mayor said his is disap- pointed that Wingham will not be used. He said Shelburne was picked instead because that town has an older -looking strectscape, in- cluding old schools and a movie theatre reminiscent of the era talked about in the book. As well, Shelburne is a clos- er commute for crews and ac- tors making the trek from To- ronto, it was reported in the Wingham Advance -Times. Moreland said he would like to sec Munro recognized by the town for her contribution towards the arts in Canada. Munro was born just outside of Wingham, in Turnbcrry and attended school in Wingham. Shooting for the film will begin September 6, in Shel- burne. Committee says health care is changing SEAFORTH - There is a new paradigm of health care which goes beyond hospitals, the East Huron Long-temi Care Planning Committee was told last Thurs- day. "We are moving from institu- tional -based care to community based care," committee member Yvonne Kitchen told those -at- tending the meeting at Seaforth Community Hospital. She said the committee must go out to the people to get their input on the reform of long- term care. The committee wants to know what kind of help seniors and the chronical- ly -sick need. Back to school Crossing guard Jeanne Parent was back on the beat early Tuesday moming, making sure all those children heading back across the great divide of Main Street towards Exeter Public School made it safelyy. Tuesday morning not only marked the first crossing guars( duties, but also the first school -bug "rid'e recess, and bag lunches. Job training program exceeds goal GODERICH - Huron County's jobsOntario Training program is boasting of exceeding its goals in putting more people back to work in the county. Approximately 600 people were Exeter election to heat up soon Few council members are committing to their election plans 'Continued from front page said he is aware that AMO rec- ognizes that the municipal work of its members and executive comes first. Mayors of other municipalities have performed as AMO presidents in the past, but is the timing right for Mickle to take on two new jobs? The reeve said he remains un- decided, in part because if he were to run for mayor and lose, he would also forfeit his AMO presidency. Mickle said his decision may be based on whoever else is in- terested in serving as mayor. "1'd like to see it unfold," he said. Deputy -reeve Lossy Fuller has told council members in the past she would not be seeking an- other term, but is apparently re- considering. She said that while she has no plans to run for reeve or mayor, she may let her name stand for deputy -reeve - even though the position no longer in- volves county council duty. The deputy -reeve position will likely still be on November's ballot, even though it will now be little different than a coun- cillor's position. "It takes a long period of time to get rid of it," said Fuller. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom, who topped the polls among the six councillors in the last elec- tion, is willing to say he will be running in this fall's election, he's just not certain where his name will appear on the ballot. "It's going to be interesting to see who's going to run," said Hoogenboom, and confirmed he is thinking about putting his name forward for reeve or may- or. His family and business com- mitments will play a part in his decision, he said. "They come first," said Hoo- genboom. Councillor Dave Urlin said he will be seeking a third term as a councillor, hut acknowledged that as for the top seats in the chambers "it's hard to say what's going to happen". Bert Branderhorst, who was appointed to council last year af- ter the death of councillor Tom Humphreys, said he remains un- decided on seeking his first full term. "I still haven't made up my mind yet," he said. Later this month, all cards are expected to be put on the table when council is asked by the mayor to announce election in- tentions. Officially, October 11-14 is the nomination period, at which time all prospective candidates have to file papers with the town clerk. They can withdraw their names until 5 p.m. October 17, however. Councillors Ervin Sillery, Bob Spears, and Robert Drummond could not be reached for com- ment on their election plans. After many years of slow change for Exeter council, this fall election is already shaping up as a significant redraft of town politics. helped to train for, and find jobs un- der the program, surpassing its orig- inal target of 365 job placements. Candidates have found work in fields as diverse as engineering and animal grooming. A series of pre- employment workshops this fall will be offered in topics such as job search strategies, computer, custom- er service, and welding. Employers can also take advan- tage of up to $10,000 available for training new employees. The program is scheduled for completion in March 1995. McGillivray to vote on easing liquor regulations As a 'damp township, h and liquor sales are still Illegal at social gatherings WEST McGILLIVRAY McGillivray Township voters will get a chance to decide if they want liquor sale restrictions eased in their municipality this fall. McGillivray Township Coun- cil received a letter from the Senior Counsel for the Liquor License Board of Ontario ad- vising that their township was one of the last "damp" areas in Middlesex County. Along with Newbury, Met- calfe, Mosa, and West Williams Townships, McGillivray does not allow the sale of liquor at so- cial functions under Special Oc- casion Licenses. Beer and wine may be sold under the "damp" license, or liquor can be served so long as there are no sales. Township council agreed at their August 31 meeting with the concept of legalizing liquor sales at certain social, group, and family functions in the township. The clerk was di- rected to draw up a bylaw that would be the basis of a ref- erendum question on the No- vember 14 municipal election ballot. The bylaw would have no ef- fect on the establishment of li- censed premises, such as res- taurants or taverns. What won't be on that election ballot, however, are the names of reeve Charles Corbett or councillor Allan Cunningham, who told the rest of council they will not contest be running again. In other business, council ap- proved a bylaw establishing a municipal numbering system n the township, and gave two readings to a draft bylaw setting up street names for McGillivray roads. The list of names will be circulated with tax notices for public response and comment. The street names and mu- nicipal numbering system are needed to set up a coherent ad- dressing pattern for a future 911 emergency telephone system in Middlesex County. Letter from doctor upsets Goderich reeve John Doherty told county council he was not pleased GODERICH - A private letter from Huron County's Medical of Health to the reeve of Goderich brought up a few eyebrows Thurs- day at county council. Goderich's John Doherty said he recently received a letter from Dr. Maarten Bokhout and that he was upset with the contents. Apparently, although contents of the letter were not revealed to coun- cil, Doherty was upset at Bokhout's suggestions on how the reeve should vote. "I personally take offence to any- one telling me how to vote," Do- herty said to council. "While the doctor's views may carry weight with some, they don't with me." Doherty said that the letter, which was also addressed to dep- uty -reeve Bill Clifford, was im- mediately tom up and thrown away. "I suggest he keep his letters to himself because I'm not interested," said Doherty. Bokhout said he did not disagree with Doherty's voting decision and added, "I did not intend to make this a public issue." GENERAL MEETING NOTICE The Huron Provincial Progressive Conservative Association is holding a General Meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 1994 at 8:00 p.m., in the Auditorium of the Clinton Town Hall. This meeting has been called to elect delegates to attend the Ontario Progressive Conservative Annual Meeting in London, being held November 18 to 20, 1994. Those interested in being a delegate to this meeting should attend. For further information please call 235-1443, 524-9546, 357-3518 or 1-800-465-5143. Estate Conservation When it comes to settling an es- tate, everyone involved wants to have it (the estate), cleaned up as quickly as possible. One area that can avoid a lot of problems and save the estate significant dollars, * MetLife Retirement/Estate Planning Mark J. McLlwain Investments/Cosh RRSP's/RRIF's/Annulries --Adote 111 Mark J. McLlwain Insurance & Financial Services Fstate Conservation 147 Mare St., Exeter, Ont. 235-1344 MetUfd Best Rate: 8'/2% (sb ab j ct b drp M�ar.aan) MetLife it Probate 8 Lawyer • Exeadorltrlx t Final Taxes Y Beneficiary(a) is the way that investments arc han- dled at the time of death when deal- ing through an insurance company. When it comes to settling an es- tate, and investments are in a finan- cial institution. most tines the in- vestment can be rolled to the spouse or co-owner in the case of non -registered assets. This invest- ment, however, is locked in until maturity. If the executors need cap- ital for the estate, the investment may be surrendered but at the risk of losing possibly all interest. If the person has names multi- ple beneficiaries or has namcd the estate as beneficiary, the financial institution then passes the money to the estate for distribution. In some cases, this money can be tied up for up to 2 years or perhaps longer. If liquidity is needed to settle final ex- penses, beneficiaries and executors may be found paying for some fees tom their own pockets. On top of this are fees for probate, lawyer's fees, and possibly executor's fees. How can we avoid these costs and have liquidity at the same time? When investing through an in- surance company, your investments at the time of death is distributed directly to the beneficiaries and forms no part of the estate, there- fore avoiding probate, lawyer's, and executor's fees. Interest is paid right up to date which gives the li- quidity it may need for settling fi- nal expenses. The choice is quite obvious]