The Huron Expositor, 1988-09-07, Page 7New federal ' loans make mobile homes affordable
Canadians will have the opportunity to
buy new mobile homes with a 10 per cent
down payment, as a new federal govern-
ment five-year housing loan program began
Thursday.
This latest step in making affordable
housing will help first time home buyers,
who previously had to take out personal
loans at interest rates up to two per cent
higher than a conventional mortgage to get
such housing.
As of September 1 the Canada Mortgage
and Housing Corporation will insure chattel
loans with a 20 year amortization period
-chattel being personal property that can be
moved.
Huron -Bruce MP Murray Cardiff released
details of the loan program during a show-
ing of prefabricated homes built by General
Manufactured Housing of Hensall.
How many lenders will take part in the
government's experiment is not yet known,
but those that do will charge a $235 applica-
tion fee. There will also be insurance
premiums protecting the lender, and these
will range from between .5 to 2.5 per cent of
the mortgage.
This federal housing program comes at a
time when General Manufactured Housing
is expanding into the market for single-
family, factory built homes. Sales of more
than $15 million are expected this year.
At the factory in Hensall an entire house
can be pre -built and made ready to be mov-
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ed in sections by three or Our trucks for a
price of between $35,000 and $90,000.
Customers must buy or lease their own land.
The 145 employees at the factory can put a
home together within two weeks of it being
ordered.
The trend toward pre -built housing
shouldn't affect the conventional builders.
Factory -built homes make up only three per
cent of new housing in Canada, and industry
spokesmen see plenty of room for growth.
There are several other firms which Mand
to gain from the new program aside from
the Hensall operation. In Southwestern On-
tario Royal homes in Wingham and Nor-
thlander Industries in Exeter will also stand
to benefit from the trend toward pre -built
housing. '
Seaforth Manor residents enjoy afternoon
Residents of Seaforth Manor enjoyed an
afternoon of music to remember on Monday
when Carol Carter visited. Residents sang
along to many of the old favorites they re-
quested while Carol also favored with
several instrumental piano solos everyone
enjoyed. Patrick Ryan thanked Carol on
behalf of all the residents.
Tuesday afternoon, residents viewed the
film "Old Yeller" and although they had
viewed this film before they still enjoyed
seeing it again.
Wednesday afternoon Glady's Van Eg-
mond and Elgin Nott played for some good
old toe tannin' tunes which had residents up
dancing and clapping to the music. All
residents present thoroughly enjoyed
themselves.
Thursday afternoon bingo was held in the
activity room with Laura Barber in charge
and Doreen Kelly volunteer assisting.
Friday ladies folded laundry while others
played euchre. Saturday morning will be
Resident Council at 10:30 a.m.
PERSONALS
Dave and Eva Netzke spent Friday after-
noon at their daughters Rose and Pat
Altman and also visited their son Mel while
there.
Tuesday Geraldine Wilson visited with
Mary K. Ryan.
Lawrence Ryan visited his wife Marjorie.
Brenda and Cathy Jessome visited with
their grandmother Edith Jessome and
Isabel Scott visited with husband Bill.
On Wednesday Helen Kirby visited with
Mamie Ross and also attended the old tyme
music program in the activity room.
Harold and Beryl Nicholson visited with
Cassie Nicholson on Thursday afternoon.
Mary Nolan visited husband James
Nolan.
Alice Boyes was visited by her husband
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Ed and son Jim.
Visiting with Frank and Margaret Smale
were Mrs. Christine Suitor and Lloyd Eisler
Jr. and friend Susan.
Les Jessome visited his mother Edith
Jessome.
Charles and Mary Lou (Sills) Rourke
from Winnipeg visited with Madeline
Slattery.
Florence Stewart also visited with
Madeline on Friday.
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Budgie back home at Maplewood
This week residents are once again enjoy-
ing the company of "Arnie" the budgie who
has returned to Maplewood. The bird had
moved to the home of Grace Titford in the
spring and everyone is happy to see them
back.
On Monday afternoon, Bonnie Gowan
visited Maplewood and joined Winona
McDougall, Grace Titford and Lloyd Rowat
in a game of bridge. Residents welcome
anyone who is interested in playing bridge
to join them Monday afternoons.
Euchre was the name of the game for
Tuesday and Thursday afternoon with the
regular group of residents taking part. Also
on Thursday, birthday candles were lit and
a delicious cake was served to residents,
celebrating the birthday of Esther
Thompson.
Friday afternoon, a good number of
residents turned out for bingo. Dwain For-
rest was in charge of calling the numbers.
The lucky winners were Elsie Shaddick,
Evelyn Willes, Mac Habkirk and Willie
Tremeer. They received Wintario tickets for
their prize.
Another celebration was held on Friday
when Birthday Greetings were extended to
Jean Elliott.
Welcome back to Jennie Turnbull who
spent a few days at her home.
We are ready to meet
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DELIVERIES
- fast unloading - prompt payment
- large storage and drying - up to date market
facilities information
FERTILIZER
- 15 flotation custom fertilizer
applicators
- liquid or dry fertilizer
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 15
- custom spraying of
Round -up and other
fall chemicals
Call for prices
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
SEED WHEAT
▪ Hyland Brand Augusta and Houser
- Harus and Fredrick
- Monopol also available
The 'Blue Tag' assures you of Certified #1 seed. For Purity, quality and top yields
sow Hyland brand certified seed.
The staff at W.G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. are ready
and looking forward to serving you this fall.
Seaforth ;Town Hall
Council Chambers
In accordance with guidelines established for "Class En-
vironrnental Assessment for Water Management Struc-
tures, Conservation Authorities of Ontario" this open
house meeting is proposed to allow public review and
input into the proposed replacement of the CNR culvert
over Silver Creek in the Town of Seaforth.
For further information on the project please contact:
Tom B. Prout,
General Manager / Secretary Treasurer
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
P.O. Box 2410
Exeter, Ontario
NOM 150
Telephone (519) 235-2610
Seaforth 345-2545
Pt. Albert 529-7901
Hensel) 262-2527
AIIsa Craig 293-3223
Mitchell 348-8433
Granton 225-2360