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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-04-19, Page 3Exeter gets $100.,000 Aimed at lowering taxes GB protests share of grants Schneiders Smoked Picnic Shoulders lb 69c Schneiders Bacon VACUUM PACKED lb 99t Loin Pork Chops lb. $1.19 Li bby's Pork 'n Beans 1.`: 4/$1.00 Green Giant Peas 14 oz 2/49c Tryvalley Fruit Cocktail 28 oz 2/89( Red Rose Tea Bags BOYLE1 „ LUCKY R 90's 69t We Hoye .lots of Easter Warns 'and SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION OPEN THIS THURSDAY NIGHT TIL 9:00 p.m. FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE SUCCESSFUL CANVASS — Members of the Hensall Kinsmen Club canvassed the community Monday and Tuesday for the Cancer Society. With not all the returns in yet, they estimated the total at around $300. Above, Bevan Bonthron, vice president, left, and Wayne Reed, presi- dent of the service club, tabulated the returns as they came in Monday night. T-A photo Two dentists:leaving but two are coming EXETER , 235-1661 433 MAIN ST. SPECIALS . . . 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He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 35 great- grandchildren, R Funeral service was held April 17 from the R. C. Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Glenn Wright officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Jory, Danny Jory, Larry Jory, Richard Jory, Rodney McLaren and Ross Beaver. Times-Advocate, April 19, 1973 Page :3 will receive $58,000, The amounts for other area centres are as follows; Hensall $16,000; Zurich $10,000; Lucan $21,000; Hay township $9,000; McGillivray township $8,000; Stanley township $14,000, Usborne township $26,000; I3osanquet township $13,000. Biddulph township $28,000. In the budget highlights, four additional grants are listed. The one which appears to be responsible for the announced it, is to put a tax on electricity, with the exception of materials to be exported," said Mr. Davis. There is, however, no specific definition of the buyers who to whom this exemption will apply. Nor is there a clearly defined distinction between Exeter's commerical and power classes, with reference to the products they make. Consumers in both classes one and two could be affected, and according to Mr. Davis, this could be very con- fusing. "The definition of manufac- turing is a real difficulty," he said, "and what is the difference between manufacturing and production?" It is extremely difficult to know where to draw the line". Mr. Davis hopes some of these problems will be resolved by the Association of Municipal Electric Utilities, the parent body of the PUC which met yesterday. But it will take more than that. "It is a very complicated situation," said Mr, Davis, "and there will have to be some compromises made, but we will just have to wait until we get some more feedback". Mr. Davis said he doesn't anticipate any major problems with the billing itself, except for repercussions from the public. He said they were apt to blame the person doing the billing, rather than the government. He said he thought the present machine billing system should be able to cope with the extra tax, although it will mean more paper work. The extra paper work is one of the main things bothering fuel distributors in Exeter. "It's going to create more work for us. That's for sure," said Art Clarke. It's not • too convenient • in the truck, but. we. are. going. to have tax sheets with us constantly." IVIr.'Clafie-said that about two- thirds of his gallonage is fuel oil. "This means a lot more records to keep track of," he said. Imperial Esso agent Fred Lankamp agreed. "It's often hard enough to collect now, but with this tax, it's going to be even harder to handle." Mr. Clarke also suggested that some problems of credit might develop, with the addition of the seven percent tax. "Our average delivery is about $30 worth now," he said. "With an extra seven percent, it's going to mount up for the customer. And it's high enough now." Both fuel distributors reiterated that they didn't think anyone would make a serious attempt to cut costs by con- serving fuel. "Our last price increase was two cents per gallon, which amounts to about the same thing," said Mr, Clarke. People didn't change their habits then, and I don't think it will make any difference to gallonage now." "What's the difference?" said Mr. Lankamp. "You could turn down your thermostat, and then go out and spend the money you save on sweaters to wear around the house. And the tax on them has gone up too." from Grand Bend properties. A check, up river might disclose a large numer of properties draining into the river. The provincial and federal authorities keep hammering away at land use, and the en- vironment,The recent proposal of the Dillon Company for lagoon sites located on prime farm land seems to defeat all the statements from Senior Governments that such lands should be preserved for the future.. In so far as the environment is concerned, senior government is not looking much beyond the end of • their nose in suggesting a lagoon for us, When in a short time a larger lagoon system, or more lagoons will be required in the immediate area, to care for the built up areas around us, And further, these built up areas are attracting greater numbers to build every year. It would appear that rather than just looking at Grand Bend, you should take in a greater area as suggested in this letter, In place of looking to lagoons as the solution, why not a treatment plant?" See many problems Resort asks for change in sewage disposal plans Most area municipalities are still "in the dark" regarding the new grants which they have been told they will be getting as the result of the Ontario budget brought down Thursday by Provincial Treasurer John White. One area council is upset with the distribution of grants. At Monday's regular meeting of Grand Bend council, when members found out their share of grants would be only $5,000, they were outraged. Reeve John Payne said, "the situation is utterly disgusting. The system seems to be really unfair, Some areas, even in our own county of Lambton with lower assesments than ours are getting more grants," All members of the summer resort council agreed steps should be taken immediately to find out why the Grand Bend grant appears to be out of line with others. While a copy of the budget highlights which heads of most municipalities received in the mail Monday lists the grants each area will receive, the MRS. CHARLES HAWGOOD Mrs. Charles Hawgood, the former Jean Johnston, Brucefield, died at the Clinton Public General Hospital, April 16, 1973 in her 57th year. She is survived by her husband, and was the mother of Mrs. Neil (Marlene) Hamilton, Guelph and Mrs. Peter (Gloria) McFalls, Exeter, She was the grandmother of Karen Hamilton and Jason McFalls, Funeral service was held April 18, 1973 from the Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy with interment in Alvinston Cemetery. GARNET CLIFFORD McFALLS Garnet Clifford McFalls, Exeter passed away at South Huron Hospital, Exeter April 12, 1973 in his 73rd year. He is survived by his wife, the former Velma Jane Bilyea and was the father of Mrs. Harold (Donna Marie) Patterson, and William, both of Exeter and Elmer, of Woodstock, He was the brother of Percy A. McFalls, Exeter and was predeceased by one brother, Elmer in 1917. He•is .also.survived by nine grandchildren. Funeral service was held Saturday April 14, 1973 from the R. C, Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Glenn Wright officiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Peter McFalls, Richard McFalls, Don Bilyea, Robert Bilyea, Fred Bilyea and George Westman. Grand Bend council is asking the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to take a different approach to the proposed sewage system for the village and the location of a lagoon in Stephen. Two hearings within the past year have brought strong ob- jection from owners of land in Stephen township where the lagoons were suggested, Reeve John Payne presented a letter to fellow council members which he had drawn up to be sent to the Ontario government. Members approved the contents of the message, The letter suggests a treatment plant appears to be the logical solution having in mind the preservation of good farm lands and the environment. Council feels a treatment plant Should not be the liability Of Grand Bend residents and the facility should be provided by the two senior governments, Portions of the letter going to the Environmental Board follow: "It, is our Opinion that the Department should be un- dertaking a survey of the whole area including not only Grand Bend, but parts of Hay, Stephen method of calculation seems to be difficult to figure out, The town of Exeter is listed to get $108,000. At Monday's meeting of council, members weren't sure if this was an all-in-one grant or a brand new one. Stephen township clerk- treasurer Wilmer Wein said he called the Ministry of Municipal Affairs in London Friday and officials there could shed little light on the subject. Under the new system, Stephen township — Continued from front page definitely going to be affected," said Mr. Davis. The tax will be added directly on to their bills, effective July 1, "But we have received no directive on who will be exempt from the tax in- the other two consumer classes", he continued. The provincial treasurer in- serted a clause in the budget exempting industry from the seven percent tax because he fears that it would weaken Ontario's position in world trade markets. "The intent, as we understand Investigate two thefts in Exeter Sometime Thursday afternoon a radio was taken from the shop of Genttner Fuels, Sanders street. It was valued at $20. Constable Jim McMeekin is in- vestigating. Saturday Mery Cudmore of Cudmore Heating reported the loss of about $200 worth of air conditioning testing equipment. The same day the equipment in question in a green metal carrying box was found by Rick Lindenfield and Jeff Rooth. They reported it to the police who in turn returned it to Mr, Cudmore. To write off fire account Having explored all avenues in an attempt to collect a bill of $195, Exeter council agreed this week to write the amount off "to ex- perience", - The bill was the cost incurred in having the local brigade an- swer a fire call at the McGillivrary Township farm of Harry VanOsch in the summer of 1971. Council originally billed the township, but failed to collect. Then they billed Ailsa Craig because that community's fire department should have an- swered the call. Ailsa Craig refused to pay too, "Chalk it down to experience," commented Councillor Ted Wright in suggesting the bill be written off. Council agreed, but Councillor Bruce Shaw said a letter should be sent to McGillivray and Ailsa Craig suggesting their action had been wrong, but that Exeter would probably answer such a call again. Some confusion arose at the time because the farm is located on the boundary between McGillivray and Stephen., The Crediton brigade was called instead of the one' from Ailsa Craig, and seeing the enormity of the blaze, Crediton called Exeter for help. Someone suggested Crediton firemen had "goofed" in calling Exeter but there was no suggestion that they be asked to pay the bill. and Bosanquet townships. It is possible that the area should go along the lake as far North as Turnbull's and to the Pinery Park, on the South. The Village of Grand Bend is a "bedroom" for this whole area which attracts tens of thousands of people on weekends. The way in which things are going now, we will be un- derwriting all the costs of engineering surveys, lagoons and sewer lines. We are convinced that sooner or later, the areas referred to will want to look into our system. When that happens we will have had to pay all the original costs, and not recover our financial outlay. These other areas actually become freeloaders on the ratepayers of Grand Bend. We are interested in a sewage system for Grand Bend, but we want to be convinced that you have taken a serious Took at the whole area mentioned earlier in this letter. Grand Bend proper is not ex- periencing any serious problems with septic tanks. MoreOver, there are mighty few septic tanks that drain into the Ausable River Two of Exeter's three dentists are retiring from practice in the community, one permanently, and one temporarily. Two young dentists who are graduating from the London Dental College this spring, Dr. Jim Jean and Dr. Russell Lingard, will be taking over the practice of Dr. Harvey Cowen and Dr. Donald Gratton. Between Dr. Cowen and Dr, Gratton, they have accrued about Pinery police report thefts Three break-ins have been reported recently to the Ontario Provincial Police detachment at the Pinery Park. Three of the occurrences were at the Beach O'Pines subdivison, south of Grand Bend. Constable R,D. Hendley reported goods valued at $500 were stolen. A fourth break-in occurred in the Port Franks area and property valued at $20 was taken. Constable F.A. Gardiner in- vestigated. Saturday, a three vehicle collision occurred in Grand Bend at the intersection of Ontario and Main streets. Vehicles involved were driven by Edward Bloomfield, Dashwood; Agnes Appleton, Exeter and Rhonda Manore, Grand Bend. Constable P.M. Clushman set total damages at $2,300. A week earlier, two accidents were investigated by the Pinery detachment officers. Vehicles driven by Keith Mclnroy, RR 3, Kerwood; Eldon Edgar, RR 1, Alvinston and Tom Parkin, RR 2, Ilderton were involved in one of the collisions. Constable M.J. Stinson listed damages at $1,200. In the other mishap in- vestigated by Constable Gar- diner,, a vehicle driven by Brian Leblanc of Windsor struck a tree in the Pinery Provincial park. Damage is high in town accident In the only accident of the week in lilxeter, damages Were listed at $1,000 by Constable John Goarley. The mishap occurred on Main Street at Wellington and involVed vehicles driven by borothy Elliot of Brussels and Rodger Venner, 62 Ring Street, Hensel percent of the municipality's 1972 net general levy. Ontario ' will pay all municipalities a General Support Grant equal to four percent of their 1972 net general levy. This grant recognizes the financial imbalance in the municipal sector resulting from the slow-growing property tax. The rate of the General Support grant will rise to six percent for those municipalities which contain their spending growth to eight percent or less in 1973. The rate will drop to two percent for municipalities which increase their spending in 1973 by 12 percent or more, This incentive for municipal economy is intended to ensure that local taxpayers get the benefits of the increased provincial funding, Increased grants for policing were also announced. The un- conditional grant towards municipal policing will be in- creased by $12.5 to $3 per capita. 47 years of dentistry in Exeter, Dr. Dowen came to this com- munity in 1935 from his practice in Dashwood and Zurich, where he started his career in 1923. He is a native of Fergus. "I figured now was the time to retire," said Dr. Cowen, "when I have someone I feel I can turn the patients over to with no second thoughts". He said he has no regrets about the many years he has lived and served in this area. Nor does he have any concrete plans for the future, "I like living in this district and certainly wouldn't want to change now," he said, Dr. Gratton, a native of Grand Bend, joined Dr. Cowen in 1967. He is leaving Exeter, at least temporarily, to take a graduate course at the University of Michigan, The two-year course begins inSeptember, and thewhole Gratton family are moving there for that length of time. They are maintaining their present residence in Grand Bend, When Dr. Gratton returns, he will be teaching at UWO, but will resume practice in Exeter at least one day a week: Dr, Cowen estimated that their replacements, Dr. Jean and Dr, Lingard, will begin work around June 1. Carpenters are starting renovations to the office the second week in May and the office will be open for business as soon after that as possible. They are both very nice, and very capable young men," said Dr. Cowen. 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Satisfaction or your money refunded, In additional reform measures the province will increase its support to local governments by an additional $79 million, $40 million will be used to increase average support to school boards from 58 to 60 percent and $8 million to enrich the municipal tax on post-secondary institutions and to broaden the local property tax base to include hospitals and correctional institutions. Poor turnout for activities Attendance was generally small, but enthusiasm was generally high at the many events and programs planned at area schools for Education Week last week. Programs varied greatly. McGillivray public school put on the play, Tom Sawyer, for two nights, with two completely different casts each night, This was very well attended, Usborne and Stephen Central Schools tried a slightly different approach with a science fair, films and social evening at Stephen, and a parent's fun night at Usborne, in addition to class visitation throughout the day. The regular class visits fared not too badly, but many other events fared not too well. Exeter Public School planned an ambitious program, with events on four nights, as well as class visitation all day Wed- nesday. On the Monday evening, all the boys brought their fathers to the school for a tour of the areas and displays, and a game of volleyball. Tuesday night it was the girl's turn. Principal Jim Chapman estimated that about 90 percent of the parents and guardians were involved in ac- tivities either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during the day. Very few showed up for par- ticipation in the simulated classroom situations planned for Wednesday night, however, and only a handful attended the seminar and discussion on special education Thursday night. Mr. Chapman was quite disappointed in the response to the last two evenings. "But I wanted to try it this way, and now I know:: he said, Another year, he yit1414, , changethiags somewhat, including co- ting4lans .Vvith -principal Joe Wooden of SHDHS so that they do not conflict, Mr. Chapman said that the results of the week over-all were "very positive." He added, however, that he would prefer to make it education "year" rather than designating just one week. "We want to spread events throughout the year," he con- cluded. OFF TO WOSSA - South Huron District high school will be represented at Saturday's WOSSA badminton tournament in London. Shown above ready to go are Barbara Ann Thomas and Debbie Riddell. increased grants is a resource equalization grant. It is intended to strenghten the fiscal base of the less prosperous municipalities and make Ontario's total grant structure more equitable. The grant will be paid to all municipalities with a per capita equalized assessment below $10,000. The government release continues as follows "Over 80 percent of Ontario's municipalities which have 63 percent of the province's population will benefit from the Resource Equalization grant. The formula is: Actual per capita equalized assessment is deducted from the standard $10,000. This deficiency is ex- pressed as a percentage of $10,000. One-half of this per- centage is applied to the municipality's 1972 net dollar levy to yield the amount of the grant.The maximum equalization grant is equal to 20 ,