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Times-Advocate, 1984-03-21, Page 2Po.e2 limas -Advocate, March 21, 1984 REWARD FOR LONG SERVICE - At a recent reception at the Exeter Legion Hall, Russ Tieman was honoured for more than 30 years service with Darling's IGA. He received a trip to Germany from the company and luggage from the staff. From the left are Jim Darling, Jack Darling, Doreen and Russ Tiernan, Marian Darling, Joe Darling and Jeff Darling. T -A photo Need Kitchen Flooring? If you're looking for carpet or vinyl for a small area or an entire house • SAVE TIME • SAVE MONEY • SEE US FiRST f 09ac� . p&p Municipal tax assessment IMIESSEIMINIMMINIMUMINNINIUMUMINNINUMIINNININIMUNNINISMNIM In light of the increased dif- ficulty many municipalities face is the provision of ser- vices to their citizens, Liberal Leader David Peterson has announced the creation of a Task Force to study the pro- vincial governmentsrole and impact on municipal tax assessment. The Chairman of this Task Force is Herb Epp (L - Waterloo North), a former Mayor of Waterloo who has an abidinginterestin the ad- ministration of municipal af- fairs, and hearings will begin in Hamilton on March 29. The need for this study has been underscored by the pro- vincial government's decision to change its funding formula for municipalities. Quite simply, despite protestations by Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Claude Ben- nett, there will be losers even this year. Do it yourself or have our instoller Ed Allen do it for you 355 Main Sf., S., Exeter 235-1990 EMPLOYEE HONOURED - Dorothy Marks has been an employee of Darling's IGA for 25 years. Above, she receives a gold necklace from Joe Darling at a recent reception at the Exeter Legion hall. T -A photo HOME A BUCKET FOR ONLY iat. March 24, Sun. March 25 15 pieces of "finger lickin. good" chicken will feed 6 hungry people for less than $2.00 each. Chicken I%ntuckyFried %(rTWINS 227 Main Ste Exeter Budget talks from Cardiff Murray Cardiff, M.P. for Huron -Bruce spoke to the House of Commons March 12, in a debate on the February 15th Budget. While he expressed concern for the current economic en- vironment, Mr. Cardiff's primary concern was with the specific impact of the budget on such groups as farmers, small businessmen, homeowners, pensioners, and the unemployed. He expressed his concern over the high rates of Cana- dian unemployment, and said that he doubted whether the Government's proposed $150 million to youth employment schemes will help. With regards to the impact of the budget on the farm community, which is "a large and important group in this country, and makes up a large proportion of the population of my riding, Huron -Bruce", Mr. Cardiff expressed his regrets over the government's inaction on the issue of the Farm Credit Cor- poration's special interest rate rebate program, as well as his concern over the fact that the budget did not deal with Section 31 of the Income Tax Act. Section' 31 "has been a pro- blem for some time," he said, particularly in so far as it does not adequately define full time as opposed to hobby farmers. This, he feels, discriminates against those "young or new farmers, not to mention experienced farmers facing financial troubles who are forcedto work a full eight hour day off the farm, and then to spend another full eight hours or more on the farm." He "welcomed," though, the $120,000 rollover of tax- able gain on the sale of qualified farm property into an RRSP, which' benefits retiring farmers who other- wise have little opportunity to save for their retirement. He also welcomed the budget's proposed aid ' to homeowners, although he noted that the proposed Mor- tgage Rate Protection Pro- gram, and the proposals for legislation to make it easier to repay mortgages are contain- ed in White Papers, and will have to be legislated. He ex- pressed his hopes that the government would not delay in passing this legislation. Cardiff was also pleased that the issue of Guaranteed Investment Supplements was being raised, and that the elderly will receive increases of $50 to their GIS. While this fell short of his expectations - a Parliamentary Task Force last year recommended an in- crease of $102., - he was pleas- ed "that much needed assistance to the elderly poor is forthcoming. it should help some 750,000 needy senior citizens." The case of regional munlclpalities like Hamilton - Wentworth, which will lose ll400,000 this year, is not uni- que. The new grant policy will result in a severely curtailed flow of funds from Queen's Park to local governments over the next few years. Ultimately, as in Hamilton - Wentworth, the choice will be to cut services or to raise pro- perty taxes to meet rising costs. We, in the Ontario Liberal Party, question the wisdom of forging ahead with a program which has such significant impact on taxpayertk„„with a minimum of consultation with municipal officials. Perhaps the provincial government believes that the convolutedtax administration system will obscure its role in burdening the taxpayer. But it is precisely because of the wrong-headed spending priorities of the provincial government that municipal transfers are being cut back. Cutbacks in municipal fun- ding by the province are the continuation -of a province - wide trend which has been evident for a decade. In the City of Toronto, for example, Ontario's contribution to municipal spending for every dollar of realty and business tax paid by property owners has decreased 15 percent over ten years. The provincial share of local education costs in Metropolitan Toronto has declined from 35 percent in 1975 to 13 percent last year. There is clearly a need to redefine and renew the rela- tionship between the province and municipalities to provide quality services effectively and efficiently. Among the issues the Task Force will address are: What is the most equitable funding formula for municipalities? What initiatives should the provincial government under- take to help municipalities currently in a financial squeeze? How should the role, func- tions and performance of the Assessment Review Board, which is provincially regulated, be improved? There are numerous horror stories about the treatment of citizens in this forum. Delays in hearings, inconsiderate scheduling and mid -stream rule changes are too often the practice. What specific tax impact has occurred as a result of the provincial government's shift of the cost of services to the property's taxpayers? How can we best protect persons on fixed incomes who are faced with increased pro- perty taxes which are rising faster than inflation? What can the provincial government do to help municipalities who are work- ing to assist cases of proper- ty tax hardship? Under the Bridal shower at Orant�n Ry MRS. E. SUMMERS At Granton United Church, Rev. Bruce Pierce conducted the morning worship on Sun- day and took the text for his sermon from the scripture lesson from Luke 9 verses 22, 2? and 51 and entitled his message "Going t� Jerusalem". "If we don't follow Jesus' life at this time, we have not wholly accepted Him" said the minister. "We read the Easter story every year, Jesus did not let His pride interfere with His duty to His Heavenly Father. Christ is our sin offering who gave His life for ours. Keep your eyes on Jesus, turn your face toward Jerusalem". Anglican, Church At St. Thomas Anglican Church, Rev. Peter Derrick was the celebrant of the Holy Eucharist assisted by John Herbert. The first scripture reading was given' by Betty Ann Herbert, the epistle was read by Jim Hodgins and the rector read the gospel: Rev. Derrick preached his sermon from John 13 verses 1 to 17. This was on being born again. "One cannot see the Kingdom of God unless he is born anew. Explorer news The Granton Explorers en- joyed a sleep over at their leader Julie McRobert's home on Monday, March 12. At 7:30 p.m. everyone had ar- rived and we watched two movies. After the movies we talked, ate popcorn and drank pop. Later on we thought it was time to go to sleep and some did. In the morning, for breakfast we had French toast whilewatching a movie Becky Bryan, secretary WI Institute The Granton WI St. Patrick's social evening was well attended Thursday even- ing March 15 in the Mason's hall. Following the dinner progressive euchre was en- joyed. Prize winners as follows: men's high Murray Carter of Lucan; ladies high Dorothy Darling, Lucan; lone hands, Bob Elston, St. Marys; low score Ruth Allen pf Bryanston. Personals The St. Thomas Anglican Church Bible study under the direction of Rev. Peter Der- rick was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Harm- sworth on Thursday evening, March 15. Bridal Shower Saturday afternoon, a fami- ly and friends personal bridal shower was held in the United Church honouring Linda Pierce. Ann Pierce, sister-in- law of the bride to be was responsible for the arrangements. Assisting Linda to open her gifts were Mrs. Gloria Mar- tin, . Crediton and her daughters, Ruth and Lisa, former babysitting charges of the guest of honor. . Among the many gifts was a going away dress from her brother Michael and his wife Ann. Relatives and friends at- tended from Woodstock, Lon- don, Crediton, Exeter, Sarnia, Sixth line Moore township, near Sarnia. When - all the gifts were opened and displayed Linda graciously thanked everyone and invited one and all to come and visit her in Strathroy. • Lucan bowling Intertown Ladies Lucan 21 Exeter 9, Lucan 23 Mikes 7, Helen Hardy 259-714; Edie Burt 226-638. Intertown Men: Lucan I 33, Stratford Mikes II 15, Bob Smith 261-1177, Don Watt 299-1166. Monday ladies: Pat Riddell 280-692, Helen Hardy 248-690, Audrey Watt 330-682, Sue Johnston 250-647, Janet Ankers 247-636, Marg Greenlee 284-6:14, Jackie Martens 249-620, Marg Young 232-612, Deb Thompson 259-602, Sharon Ridick 259, Muriel Kennedy 252, Beulah Storey 243, Marilyn Carter 241, Shirley Fowles 240. Colleen's: Norma Galloway '260-649, Debbie Wonnacott 229-612, Judy Jacques 244, Sylvia Fahner 222, Mary Van Geel 212, Norah Cowie 209, Sheila Charlton 208. Medway: Glen Evans 234-632, Cal Carmichael 222, Jack Heaman221, Marie Moir 215, Ken Weir 213. Senior citizens: Charlie Grieves 224. Helen McDonald 206, Frank DeBlock 203, Harry Noels 198, Verna Dowdall 188, Henry Den Otter 190, Gote Wennerstrom 187, Wilhelmina Den Otter 184, Jean Miller 174. Thursday men: Charlie Elson 298-733, Fred Cowdrey 279-691, Kevin Lightfoot 270-682, Carl Dunlop 257-682, Jim Smith 245-684, Colin Brewer 243-674, Brian Noyes 253-673, Larry DeCaluwe 249-672, Ed Groenewagen 273-667, Bob Smith 256-663, Bob Sockett 269, Russ Smith 263. Friday mixed: Wayne Smith 237-680, Bob Smith 253-648, Don Watt 256-635, Don Wallis 257-642, Dave Mawdsley 250, Raymond McRoberts 242, Pat Ward 237, Brenda Smith 234, Sharon Martens 220, Barb Gage 222, Dave Smith 220. Sunday mixed: Cheryl Smith 287-682, Charlie Elson 243-649, Kathy Mason 217-645, Bruce McKichan 240-616, Norma Galloway 208,166, Rob Riley 251, Donna Evans 222, Eugene Webber 218, Doug fialladay 214, Ey Jock Riddell MPP current system, municipalities are sometimes reluctant to grant tax relief (eg. UFFI, radioactive soil, extreme hardship) because they have to sustain the full burden of the cost without any provincial support. The Task Force chairman, Mr. Epp, was Mayor of Waterloo for three years after serving as a regional coun- cillor and alderman. He was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1977, and is cur- rently Liberal Caucus critic for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. He has an excellent background in municipal finance, and we are confident that the Task Force will bring forward many positive. recommendations. on location or Studio Bart DeVries PHOTOGRAPHY CO• MMERCIAIL • WEDDINGS • GROUPS Monolog mod Lairisabig Telethoiwe 235.129S 137 Thames Rd. 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