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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-11-20, Page 15INVESTIGATE OUR PRICES RIB I STEAK $1.69. % i KIDNEYS 2Y 4 LB. % 16 BEEF 1 rip LIVER LB etb 4Re ffigo gim e Grocery Features Club House Stuffed Olives Kraft Sauce Horse Radish Javex 128 oz. 12 oz. 89' 12 oz. 53' $1.18 Stuart House 18" x 25' Aluminum Foil 99' Bicks Polish Dills 4.0z '1.19 Nestles Hot Chocolate2,1 99 Squirrel 32 oz. Peanut Butter 9.73 Fresh Produce Bananas lb. 23' Lettuce Head 35' FROZEN FOODS McCain 2 lb . Dollar Chips 75' McCain 8 oz. Potato Puffs 35' MERNER'S MEAT MARKET Dashwood 2374314 We Can Do It! Custom Killing and Processing Give Us A Try! GRAND BE AND DISTRICT NEWS November 20, 1975 THE EXETER-TIMES ADVOCATE Page 1A Veiled costs, Grand Bend residents pay more for sewers BILL BRENNER, Grand Bend, and four-legged friend Heidie, stroll along River Rd which may be added to Grand Bend's sewer project. T-A phOto environment. Consequently, Grand Bend citizens pay the ministry's operating expenses, including maintenance and wages, Also, the $2.8 million debt in- curred by the owners of 500 properties doesn't include the effects of inflation on dollar value, While interest rates on loans, whether government or private, remain the same or increase, the value of the dollar is steadily declining. If the government has entered into contract with Grand Bend stipulating periodic review and adjustment of interest rates, Grand Bend will pay more than the interest costs now calculated at 10 percent. Current projected interest costs are calculated only at the 1976 dollar value. In simplistic terms this means a dollar today may be worth four cents 40 years from now.Con- sequently, if dollar value declines While interest fate's grow; overall'` debt increases. Coupled to this is the fact sewers may need to be replaced 40 years from now. Also included in the yearly rate as a hidden construction cost is the four mill tax increase ef- fective 1977 — the year the sewers are expected to be operational. "They're recovering some of the money to put in the sewers by raising the mill rate — you can't charge people to death," town clerk Louise Clipperton says. Yet the $8,000 rate jump (a mill is worth $2,000 in Grand Bend) — although spread over the entire.. village, including Southcott Pines, exempt from the project - still includes people paying frontage rates, Over 40 years the mill increase would net $320,000. Clerk Clipperton says part of the mill increase covers ad- ditional hook-up charges above the $35.79 connection fee, Another cost to Grand Bend taxpayers and associated to the sewer project is the $60,000 fund to repair roads torn up by main- line installation, The money is being collected through taxes until 1977 — the year council raises the tax rate four mills to cover sewer operation expenses. There is also the matter of River Rd. which council decided to include in the project after another area was deleted from the original plan. Reeve Sharen says adding River Rd. to the sewer project won't cost much money; but he adds that tenders are being called for engineering surveys to assess the exact cost. Excluding River Rd., the cost to the village of Grand Bend for a sewer servicing 500 properties and for other projects directly associated, is to date, $3,085,800. SWEATER SHOP Grand Bend 238-8007 PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE Hundreds of Sweaters Reduced SHOP EARLY STORE HOURS - Sunday 12 noon 5 p.m. Monday Closed Tues., Wed., Thurs 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & 7 - 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EIS Inn liketreat Ttntre UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Book Your Christmas Parties NOW Special Group Dinners Available Our Specialty . . . Hot & Cold Smorgasbord ACCOMMODATIONS UP TO 100 PEOPLE Special Christmas Noon LUNCHEON MENUS Served 12 noon - 2 p.m. Reservations Suggested FROM DEC. 15 - DEC. 19 We Cater to Banquets, Weddings, Bowling Groups, Private Parties or any social function. - VILLAGE RETREAT AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES Guild ..Christmas bazaar The Huron Country Playhouse Ladies.' Guild's annual Christmas bazaar will be held on December 6 at the home of Mrs. pool Brown in Southcott Pines, it was decided at the Guild's luncheon held on November 12. The luncheon, held at the Green Forest Motor Hotel, was attended by members from the area and from out of town. Mrs. Brown's home, which has been written about in Better Homes and Gardens, is considered, to be one of the finest homes in the area, Mrs. Doris Thomas, a Director of the Guild, called it "out a the ordinary," The luncheon also set the date for the opening day dance for next year, The dance will be held on June 19. It is always a gala event and many of the members, as well as guests are expected to attend. Season tickets are available for next season's performances, They are being sold in blocks of eight each for $24. The price will rise $30 in the new year. The eight tickets can be used in any manner the holder wants, Thomas said. This means that all eight can be used for one play or they can be broken up into smaller packages at the discretion of the owner, ,Season ticket 'holders also receive free admission to the annual openfng dance, All plays will be held in the Guild's playhouse, which was completely refurbished last year, Pet-404gal Mr. & Mrs. Milt Jacob of Rochester, Michigan, visited last week with Mr, & Mrs. Bill Baker. Mrs. Raymond Kading spent a few days last week in St. Thomas with her cousins, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Baker, Mr. & Mrs. Alec Hamilton were Sunday supper guests with her sister and husband Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Wein of Crediton. TEACHER, TEACHER — Donna Mitchell and Faye Blair, two nursery school teachers lead Grand Bend, Dashwood and Zurich children in a game of "Goose" on the front lawn of Grand Bend United Church. Don- na, on right, a graduate from Lambton College in Early Childhood Education, is also instructing Faye, who graduates from the same two-year course this year. "Besides looking after the children, I'm a teacher teacher," Donna says. T-A photo. SUMMER OR WINTER, 'THE CLIFF RUSSELL DELIVERY SYSTEM IS FUEL-PROOF. When Cliff Russell delivers your fuel, you never have to worry that your furnace will run out of oil. Or that your farm machinery will have to wait for panic deliveries of gasoline, diesel fuel or Esso lubricants. You see, Cliff Russell's system is fuel-proof. He gets to know his customer's needs, and when their oil tank needs filling. So he's around before you phone, and before the tank reaches empty. Cliff Russell knows when your farm machinery has to keep moving, too. So he makes sure you have enough of the Esso products you can trust. And his budget payment plan makes buying easier, too. But then, Cliff Russell understands your problems, He's been in the area thirty years. Cliff Russell, R.R. NO. 2, Dashwood, Ontario. For del-Noy, call collect 138.2481 HCP to get $9,000 LIP that's a lot of seats to fill," he adds. Murphy says the LIP grant will aid updating the mailing list, and will provide funds for ads, office expenses, a newsletter, and communications to schools regarding bookings for a new touring group of apprentice actors. The young performers will be drawn from the best apprentice actors at. HCP and Will take live theatre to area schools this Spring, "We want to prove theatre isn't high brow and boring to young people, We want to prove it's exciting and fun. Most of the Toronto-based touring companies hit only major centres; they flit about and miss the in-betweens," he says. "By going out into the com- munity we'll be promotng the theatre in Grand Bend," Murphy adds. In addition the LIP funds will finance the construction of eight portable electric marquees and provide work for three people who will carry out a new sub- scription campaign. By GORDON BAGLEY Are Grand Bend residents paying 25 percent of costs for the new sewer system; or are they paying more through veiled economic methods? Last week, Reeve Bob Sharen said the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) approved the project for $3.1 million. The approval culminates a viability study undertaken by the OMB because 65 Grand Bend citizens complained the project was too expensive. Reeve Sharen says the scheme calls for the village to assume 25 percent 4775,000) of costs while the province picks up the rest. While the reeve says he can't speak for provincial govern- ment, he belielies they will raise funds through debentures issued at 10 percent interest. Yet simple calculation shows the province isn't footing 75 percent of the bill ($2,337,995) but sharing costs equally. According to repayment scheme guidelines, a property! assessed at $2750 with 60 foot frontage pays about $141.29 annually for 40 years, This in- cludes an annual $35,79 con- nection charge. The connection charge can also be paid off in one lump sum, $350 which avoids paying accumulating interest. At those rates a property owner pays $5,651.60 over 40 years for access to sewers. To date there are about 500 property owners involved in the project. Assuming the 60 foot frontage is average for 500 properties, owners pay $2,825,800 over 40 years, not $775,000. Reeve Sharen says the descrepancy occurs because operational costs over and above actual sewer construction are included in the $141.29 yearly rate. He says operational costs plus interest on repayment of government debentures make up $76 of the yearly bill, This is reflected in the surcharge on water bills of 150 percent ($76.50). Apparently, sewers aren't owned by the municipality that uses them, but are owned and operated by the Ministry of 11111111111111111111111111111111111i111111111111111111 Skilly's Have CHRISTMAS TREATS for all your favorite employees & customers We have special gifts that will really be appreciated. • CHEESE BASKETS Delicious imported cheeses, beautifully arranged in baskets or teak wood trays. We also make cheese trays for that small party or entertainment event. EUROPEAN • ADVENT CALENDARS Children love them. Open each day for 24 days before Christmas and you'll get a delicious treat, Visit Our Shop to See Our Selection or Telephone 235-0772 or 238-8990 SKILLY'S Delicatessen & Cheese House GRAND BEND Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Uffill11111111111111111111Millumuuntill011111 Orpha club meets, tickets distributed The Orpha Club met last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. George Walper in Green Acres with 26 members at- tending. President, Mrs, Clarke Ken- nedy, opened with a poem, "A little at a time," Tickets were distributed for the quilt raffle to be drawn for at their Christmas party December 9, at Mrs. Roy Flears home. Earl Finn en and Roy Flear had made several doll cradles to be given as Christmas gifts to Children's Aid at Sarnia. The ladies planned to make bedding to equip the cradles. The travelling prize donated by Jean Galbraith was won by Mrs. Art Finkbeiner. Next meeting will be November 26 at Mrs. Marty Burke's home, Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Lillian Brown. Bread beaters compare rolls The Grand Bend No I, 4-H club girls held. their meeting last Thursday evening at Mrs. Jack Smeekens home. They decided to name their club the "Grand Bend Better Batter Bread Beaters." Roll call was answered by telling the meal that they ate the most bread at,and in what form. The girls, were aksed by their leaders to go to markets and compare prices on labels of breads, mixes and dough products. At the discussion period they talked about covers for their record books and a skit for Achievement Day. Home assignment was to make bread at home. Meeting next week will be at the same place and time. The Huron Country Playhouse will receive a $9,000 LIP grant in 1976 - the third in four years - according to Artistic Director James Murphy. The money will finance a promotion campaign designed to take the three year old theatre's name and growing fame to surrounding communities and further afield. "The thinking was that there was so much work being done here developing property; we felt it was time to develop the audience," Murphy says. "We plan to mount an ex- tensive publicity campaign to get a wider public awareness of our existence." The director adds the $9,000 gives HCP money to experiment with; a kind of learning process financing to enable them to set up a permanent promotional system. Murphy says HCP's annual budget is $150,000 and that 75 percent of it comes from revenue gained during the 10 week theatre season. "That puts the responsibility On US to produce plays, to earn our keep, The new theatre holds 2,400 people - 26,000 over a season