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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-07-08, Page 18SKILL TESTING RIDE-Danny Sharpe, a grade 1 student at Lucan Public School Is concentrating on the course while Constable Gord Barker of the Lucan O.P.P. watches intently the progress of Danny. The obstacle course was set up on Wednesday afternoon by Consta- ble Barker in order to give the kids from grades 1 to 4 a chance to test their riding skills. It was not a competition or a test for points, merely a chance to simulate actual street conditions. Photo by T. Stover Plan fund raising for new Lucan arena See What's New in CARPET Watch next week's paper for details. NOTICE OF MEETING The Commission to Review Proposals for Property Tax Reform in Ontario A public meeting for residents of Huron and Perth counties and Stratford will be helc1 on August 4, 1976 at 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. to 9:30' p.m., at Goderich Collegiate Gymnasium, 260' South Street, Goderich, to receive submissions, both oral and,written, from local government representatives, prop- erty taxpayers and-all other interested parties, concerning the proposals that have been put forward by the Government of Ontario as a means of establising a new system of property taxation based on market value assessment. This meeting is one of a series which the Commission is conducting throughout Ontario this summer and fall, before submitting its recoMmendations to the govern- ment. • The proposals, originally published in the 1976 Ontario 'Budget, Budget Paper E, entitled Reform of Property Taxation in Ontario, are as followg: Residences in Ontario, %ci51160iiiety2.' will bear -a reduced share of property taxes: • 2. Residential property will be.redefinecf to include only residences and a reasonable amount of land. 3. The present practice of levying dif- ferent mill rates on residential and commercial properties will be discon- tinued. • 4. Farmland, farm buildings, • managed forests and farm residences will be assessed at market value. Farmland, farm buildings and managed forests will be taxed.at '100 percent of market value and the taxes will be paid by the Province. Farm residences will be taxed as all other residences. at 50 per- cent of market value and the taxes will be paid by the owner. There will be • provision to recover taxes paid by. the Province if the 'property 'changes use. 5. All real property used for the purpose of a business including government administrative facilities will be subjebt • toen additional assessment of 50 per- cent of 'market value for -business, taxes. 6. All public property except residerides will be subject to payments in lieu of taxes equal to full taxes at 100 perCent of market value. Public residences will ' • be subject to payments in lieu of takes equivalent to full taxes at 50 percent of market value. Public utilities will be subject to business assessment at 50 percent of market value. 7, As is the present case, •chutches., • cemeteries, anckpropetty held in trust for a band or body of Indians will 'be exempt. All other presently exempt property will be taxed at 100 percent '---of'.inarket value, except' residences wbich .will be'taxed at 50. percent of market value. 8. k uniform method of phasing-in the new tax system over a period of up to five years will be available to prevent abrupt tax changes. • 9. Assessment rolls will be 'returned and enumeration will be performed every two years to coincide with local gOvernment elections. 10: Asdessm'ent on provincial government property will be pooled and assigned between the public and separate ele- mentary schools in the same propor- tion as the taxable assessment as- signed bpi the owners and occupants of residences. 11. Costs . shared among municipalities will be shared on the basis of the assessment on which taxes and pay- ments in lieu of taxes are based. 12. Where assessment is to be used to determine the grant to 'be paid to a municipality, the assessment used will be the assessment on whidh taxes and payments in lieu of taxes are based. 13. The provisions offThe Assessment Act will apply to the assessment of all real property in Ontario, including areas without municipal organizations. 14. Public bodies which receive provincial grants, such as school boards, mill be allowed to include their, property tax payments as allowable expenses for grant purposed. 15. Ontario's property. tax credits ',which relate property taxes to the ability to , pay will,, if necessary, be strengthened upon implementation of the . new system. Copies of Budget Paper E containing background and explanatory information, in addi- tion to the proposals themselves, may be obtained, free of charge,. from regional assessment offices or from Mr. 'Lawrence Close, Executive Secretary, Commission.on Property Tax Reform, Fifth Floor, Frost Building South, 'Queen's Park, Toronto M7A 1Y7, telephone (416) 965-1671, If you plan to appear and present a written or oral sub- mission, please notify Mr. Close in advance, by letter or telephone, We would also ap- preciate receiving one copy of any written submission, prior to the *meeting. Since the purpose of these meetings is to help ensure•that the new taxation system is implemented in ,an efficient and • equitable .manner, the Commission hopes that all Ontario residents with opinions and• suggestions to offer will manage to make their representations to us. Willis Blair Chairman Page 18 Times-Advocate, Ju ly 8, 1976 Lucan and district news Nine mishaps in OPP area Nine minor motor vehicle accidents were investigated this week by officers of the Lucan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Tuesday at 7:35 p,m. vehicles driven by Bryden Taylor, RR 2, Grand Bend and Lillian Berg, RR 4, Parkhill collided on the Main street of Ailsa Craig. LORAY'S Tack and Harness Shop Anniversary Sale Fantastic Savings and Bargains for the whole Month of July SPECIALS INCLUDE Game Saddles as low as $ 180.00 Pony Saddles $69.95 Beamor King Cutter 5425.00 Stubben '384.95 English Jumping Saddles . Complete $1 15.00 Plus Many Other Saddle Specials Pony Harness as low as $59.95 English rubber riding boots for the whole family $9.95 Western Boots 20 - 50% Off Feed Tubs (corner and round) $9.95 Bridles, Reins, Saddle Pads, Blankets Shirts and Hats Also on Sale STORE HOURS Daily except Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 12 Noon to 6 p.m. ' OPEN JULY 1 Shop located 1'/2 miles south of Clandeboye on Middlesex 22 Chargex Available Phone 227-4172 spend a little time, save a lot of money... ...and build a bunch of dreams! A real, wood-burning Heatilator brand Fireplace costs less to buy, is easier to install, has a 20 year warranty and, is guaranteed smoke-free. There's nothing like it on the market! Why not order yours today . Professional installation available. One year workmanship guarantee. Mark 123 As shown, can be installed by any do-it-yourselfer as a weekend project. All built-in wood-burning Heatilator Fireplaces are U.L. listed. only $79900 PLUS TAX Price quoted includes fireplace, complete with screen, ,,••• chimney, firestop and roof termination based on 14 feet from hearth to chimney top.(Heat circulating model also available.) CANADA'S LEADING FIREPLACE SYSTEMS For Further Information Please Contact: CUSTOM DESIGN CENTRE 1195 DUNDAS ST., LONDON Name Address Phone Call Collett 451-2424 Store Hours 9 a.m. p.m. Eric and Robert Say: For Flowers, Plants or Gifts CALL OR VISIT OUR DADDY'S FLOWER SHOPS Grand Bend Flowers - Main ST. - 238.8638 Hensall Flowers - King ST. - 262-2533 After Hours. Farmer Bill's Greenhouses - Dashwood .237-3228 new foundation in tine for the fall hockey season. An auditorium is planned for the summer of 1977 to the south of the present arena. ti No injuries were reported and Constable B.D. Munro set damages at $550. A heavy rainstorm was the cause of a mishap Wednesday at 9 a.m. when vehicles driven by John Graham, Lucart and Ken Wood, RR 3, Lucan - were in collision on Highway 4, a half mile south of Lucan. Constable W.T. Hodgins listed damages at $1,100. Constable Munro estimated damages at $500 Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Involved were vehicles driven by Jane Forester, Lucan and Gary Schmidt, RR 5, Stratford. The mishap occurred on the Centre sideroad at the Biddulph Central School. A vehicle driven by Leo Hoff- man, RR 3, Dashwood was damaged to the extent of $175 when it was struck by an unknown hit and run vehicle on. Highway 4 at the Mt. Carmel road, Friday at 12:50 a.m. Constable Jim Craig in- vestigated. • At 12:30p.m. Friday a vehicle driven by Franklyn Gray,Aylmer left Highway 23, about two miles north of Highway 7 and struck two trees and a steel sign post. Constable Vance listed damages at $830. Another single mishap took place Friday afternoon at 5:45 p.m. when a vehicle driven by Jose P. Lima, Cambridge left Highway 7, a mile east of High- way 23. Constable G.N. Wilcox set damages at $260. Vehicles driven by Larry McIntyre and Simo Labus, both of London collided on Highway 4 at Birr, Friday evening at 9:30 p.m. Constable Wilcox listed the, amount of damages at $1,800, gonstable Munro estimated damages at $250 Friday night at 11:35 p.m. when a vehicle driven by David Vincent, Sarnia left the roadway at the intersection of Concession 8 and Concessions 4 and 9 in McGillivray township. By JOY SCHEIFELE Members of the Ailsa Craig Business Association and Lions' Club have their heads together these days as they btisily prepare for th'e annual Gala Days. This year it has been decided to hold the Gala Days on July 24 and 25 rather than a long weekend. It was felt this would be better timed, leaving the long weekends free for anyone whose only op- portunity for going away may be just at that time. Turtles will be a big feature again this year. (Everyone will undoubtedly recall last year's turtle races!) At noon Saturday the turtles will officially begin Gala Days with a turtle parade along Main Street. Children will be encouraged to dress up with thOr pets and join in the parade. Races and games for the children will be held at the Ball Park and again the turtles will be given opportunity to show their speed and endurance in another turtle race following. Baseball games between the Nairn Juveniles and Ailsa Craig is scheduled. And of course the traditional chicken bar-he-que is slated for the evening meal, with entertainment folllowing. • Sunday too, promises to be a The fund raising campaign for a new arena for Lucan and district will be kicked off on Monday, July 19. A door to door canvass will cover all of Lucan and the township of Biddulph, the first three concessions of McGillivray township and concessions 15 and 16 and along Highway 7 in London township. Campaign chairman Larry Hotson has indicated all out-of- town suppliers to Lucan mer- chants are being contacted for contributions. Representatives from the Lucan Lions, Firemen and Junior Farmers will be assisting in the fund raising canvass. • Otheer members of the com- mittee are Ruth Hill, Harry Loyens, Gerry. Van Bussel, Jim Young, Richard Akers and Leida Revington. Donations of $25,000 from the arena kitchen committee and $500 from the Lucan Irish junior hockey club have been received. Hotson said the committee hoped to raises about $300,000 with the balance coming in government grants. Architects C. A. Ventin Associates of Simcoe and St rat hr oy are presently designing plans. Draft approval has already been given ,for the outside foundation. Present ' plans call for the present ice surface roof and walls to be removed and replaced on a- day full of activity beginning with a pancake breakfast, a ball game between the Lions Club and Business Association. Church service is being planned by the local ministerial association and a Gosepel Sing will be held following the pot luck supper after the worship service. The clerk-treasurer of the village of Lucan for' the past 15 years will be retiring on November 30 of this year. Mrs. M.L. Gibson who took over the post from the late Don Chown on December 1 of,1961, has tendered her resignation, Mr, Chown passed away iii Sep- tember of 1961, Present reeve Ivan Hearn who held the same position in 1961 filled the clerk's post until Mrs. Gibson was hired. Mrs. Gibson has been in the employee of Lucan village boards for more than 40 years. She was the secretary-treasurer of the Lucan Hydro Commission from 1925 to 1965, For four yeat's she carried on the duties for both the village and the hydro board. Advertisements are now being placed in area newspaper's and the Municipal ' World fpr 'a replacement for Mrs. Gibson with duties to commence on December 1. Applicants with municipal accounting and administrative experience will be given preference. The successful candidate must have or be willing to take the AMCTO course. A lengthy report on the hiring of , a clerk-treasurer- adm.inistrator was studied by council. Ii outlined all the duties and, requirements for the new position. At Monday's regular meeting of council, clerk Mrs. Gibson was authorized to write letters to a number of residents advising that it is contrary to the village's zoning bylaw to have abandoned or derelict cars in Lucan. During the discussion, coun- cillor Norm Steeper commented, "In the letter we ask them for their co-operation in getting our town cleaned up. If this is not done in 30 days after receiving notice, charges may be pending." Reeve Ivan Hearn reported that $32,500 had been received from the province •for the Home Renewal program. One project is now underway in Lucan, Grants and loans are available ,under this program to bring any homes up to government stan- dards. Approval was given to Darling's IGA store on Main street for an addition to their , store. The new portion at the front will be held back about five or six feet from the sidewalk and the back of the building will be squared off. Works forem an Ber t Thom ps on Was authoritzed to obtain prices on removal of stumps throughout the village, On the subject Thompson said "there are about 55." To" this Reeve Ivan Hearn replied, "We can't afford to do all in one year, so, it will have to be' on a priority basis." A letter presentation from the Kleinfeldt Group on modern mobile home park living was filed. ° • WI pot luck All members of the Litcan Women's Institute are reminded of the pot luck luncheon and picnic in the Lions Club Park, on Wednesday, July 14. Please come at 12:30 to sit down at 1 p.m. promptly and bring all your utensils. Each member of the executive and each convener is asked to provide an item for a program of games, sports, etc, In case of rain, an indoor picnic ia will be held at the Masonic Hall.W • Plan Gala Days for Ailsa Craig Total service of 40 years Logan clerk to retire