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THE HERALD Wednesday July 171874 Page Canadians Will Pay More For Credit Than Last Year Acton Residents Say Town Still Smells by Richard Norman The latest consumer price index has shown that Canadians are paying percent mora than last month and percent more for the same goods purchased one year ago The major Items to be by increased price are fuels heating and gasoline and food both at the restaurant and home WORST INFLATION SINCE The Index also reveals that this Is the worst trend In in flation since the early 1950a One of the major contributing factors Is consumer credit The abundance of free credit ia forcing people to spend beyond their means Very few wait until they can afford what they want Monthly payments are quite common for everything purchased from food to cars Credit when used wisely can ease the financial situation to the point where the monthly payment can stretch the pay check by allowing the con sumer to take advantage of special sale items and budget more closely Credit is both efficient and economical provided the consumer knows what free credit costs YOU PAY FOR CREDIT Each and every time a consumer makes use of a credit card someone pays Each credit card used represents a charge of from two to seven percent to the consumer The extra charge never appears on your monthly statement but it Is always collected The merchant must pay to the Issuing bank or company a specified percentage calculated on the volume of credit sales The average local retailer pays three and three quarters percent The contract between the merchant and the credit company usually stipulates that the price la to be the same for both cash and charge customers The Chargex isauer- agreement states the merchant agrees to sell goods and services at the same price and upon same con ditions as those applicable to cash transactions to car dholders and authorized users Is It fair to ask the merchant to absorb the loss of the service charge in order to accomodate those wishing to use credit Prices must then raised by the amount of the service charge whether or not the sale Is credit While the merchant is forced into a situation where he must raise prices be must also remain competitive with other retailers Several merchants feel they must absorb the cost In order to keep their prices The final decision has been made by Ontario Hydro and the provincial government on the route of the tran smission lines from the to the Pickering generating station The transmission lines will cross the escarpment at Limehouse and continue south down the centre of Number Five Giant Trees Flourish Near Chalk River LEGION NOTES BYROMATIMPSON s about the picnic this week folks as I wasnt able to attend and no news was given to me Ill have It all next week for you though and hope to have a or two to go along with Visitors to our branch the past week have been Russell of Powell River British Columbia He belongs to Branch Powell River Russ was out here to spend a few days with his sister and brotherinlaw Mr and Mrs W Stringer 22 Parkview on the occasion of their golden anniversary He was able to renew a few acquaintances white here as he attended school here when a young boy Carl Chesney our American cousin was here for a short visit Ron McLean was in with his brother Mac McLean Ron halls from Windsor Doris Chamberlain had her law In on Friday Ruby Jen nings is from London England originally but is staying around these parts for a white Nice to see all of you and hope your visit to our town and to our branch is a pleasant one A notice on our bulletin board Indicates that our dues will be 11 so dont forget when you arc making out your cheque to the membership chairman the costs of everything Is spiralling these days and dominion command is feeling the pinch as much as everyone else It was their decision to make the in- crease at the Inst convention Still the price la very reasonable when the members stop and think what they get Stray Dogs Are Causing Problems According to a HlUsburgh farmer the way that dogs are allowed to run free and cause damage farmers would be better off to quit farming Clarence and Sadie Bryan of have been farming for 33 years In the area and are tired of having their cattle chased and frightened by dogs The latest attack on June left their heifers and one calf to leave the close proximity of the bam Two large dogs continually chased me cattle until they ran Into the bam for protection The cattle wont go back Into the fields now theyre still pretty frightened People Just dont seem to realize that this can be really rough for the cattle Mrs Bryant explained She pointed out that farmers have a legal right to shoot any dogs found on their property and she wondered why the owners allowed them to run free In cases like this I think the former sometimes gets a raw deal We Just wish people would realize how frightening this can really be she added Mrs Bryant noted that the experience was very upsetting to her also The dogs Just seemed to go wild and no one can raise sheep around here because they go for sheep Just terribly she continued Last week Mr Bryant went to the Erin Township council asking for a fair settlement for the attack A claims inspector had set the amount of the settlement after reviewing Mr Bryants cattle but he did not agree with It Mr Bryant told the council tie f would appeal the amount to the Ontario government and council decided to hold their decision until receiving the provinces opinion Hank RusselI3 Al Mnrtln124 Dave Shoebrldge310 Arnold Harry Atkinson FRIDAY NIGHT DART SHOOT WINNERS Steak Winners J Gilchrist Barb Reese Roma Tlmpson Edna R Smith Poetic thwalte H Cloutler Eric Clarke hope Dorothy gets one of these as she threw the darts to win them and Arthurs SATURDAY NIGHT MINI- BINGO WINNERS D Robinson M Beat tie Leo no Postlethwalte and Tom Elliott Nice going congratulations to all the winners AUXILIARY NEWS Our sports officer Hazel Dumper has had a letter from the zone sports officer and there is a zone sports meeting at Brampton legion hall Wed Sept at This Is to be an informal open meeting and Rose Green has asked Hazel to have as many out as possible to attend this meeting So lets get behind Hazel and give her cur support by at tending Circle your calendar now Birthday dinner on Friday Sept Get your tickets while they are still available We are taking names for those who are going to be able to help us the week of Sept 24 to at the International plowing match either out at the the branch Get In touch with your executive to offer your help please NOTE- July our pipe band Is going to be in Erin for the Founders Day parade Try to attend if you can Debentures For Arena The regional ad ministration and finance committee agreed last Wed nesday to allow the town of Halton Hills to sell debentures for as much as to finance their proposed arena In a report to the committee regional treasurer Don Farmer noted the project is important to the citizens of Halton Hills He recommended the ac ceptance of the debenture request Halton Hills Coun Ric Morrow added that the total sum of may not be necessary for the town He explained that the council was trying to have plans drawn for a less expensive arena Weve got vitually In cash on band and another In winter works grants he said Were not sure what the final cost will be to build the arena but were trying to cover ourselves He added that construction would have to begin by the end of September or the town would lose the winter works grant The coat of the protect has increased tremendously In the past two years Coun Morrow added It might be that well only need for the project but we might need It all when he tenders are opened and rather than have any delays were applying for the maximum now no said Coun Carl of Oak- vllle agreed that the money was necessary but pointed out that Hills would have to show this by cutting something from their budget next year This la quite an Increase In the budget proposed by the town at the beginning and It will have to be reflected In their budget next year he said The request If approved by council Wednesday will go to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval Giant trees that have flourished under the care of Canadian forester for more than years can be seen by the public at the Forest Experiment Station on highway No near Chalk River On tario Again this summer the Station la Inviting Canadians to visit their 38- mile home where forestry research in Canada began in 1918 The Visitors Centre Is open seven days a week from May until the end of September says David J Stewart head public awareness projects Forest Experiment Station At the station visitors can stop and enjoy luncheon in the picnic area and take a walk in the forest On view are pines alder ash cedar and elm along with various reeds and grasses Children may also see a wide variety of wetland birds and wild animals native to the region Located in the Ottawa Valley the station is about miles northwest of Ottawa Because of its variety of undisturbed environments the station area contains a rich fauna and flora The western boundary adjoins Algonquin Park and the area as a whole is located at the point In the Ottawa Valley where the forests of the Canadian Shield give way to agricultural lands of southeast Ontario As a result the locality Is an Important area for deer moose beaver fisher raccoon red and black fox and others are common although they are seen Infrequently The Petawawa Forest Experiment Station says Mr Stewart now conducts an information program to help the public understand and appreciate forests forestry problems and forestry research Group tours are arranged mainly for schools and universities The aim of the tours la to provide experience of forests and forest management Most people looking at a forest get the Impression that It la a relatively static system There Is a feeling of peace and quiet the main sounds being the hum of in sects the calls of birds and possibly the rustle of small animals Tree population have a life of their own says Mr Stewart You cannot easily see feed compete and mate although in fact they do all these things If you know how a forest works and can use your imagination to visualize Its processes a forest becomes a much more exciting place Uptodate Information on access and tours may be ob tained from Forest Experiment Station Chalk River Ontario down to what the customer will pay One merchant adds the service charge to the sale total which Is again In violation of the agreement between him and the Issuing company CA8HEX CARD in attempting to make consumers aware of these hidden charges the Canadian government introduced the Cashex Card The card stated that the bearer of the card wished to pay cash and should be exempt from the credit surcharge since he did not wish to make use of that service Fear on the part of the mer chant to honor these cards and Ignorance on the part of the Canadian consumer to present and shop for these discounts made the Cashex Card a dismal failure The major credit card companies feel the Increased business brought by these cards offsets the additional charges but with the small volumes and the need to remain with the Toronto market the free credit expensive to both the consumer and the retailer Canadian Tire Is one store that has been rewarding cash customers by Issuing percent discount coupons at each sale The same system would work elsewhere if some one would act Many store owners would gladly refund the amount of the service charge as an alternative to charge ac counts One company American Express has issued instructions to It participating merchants In the United States that they now have the option to pais on to cash paying customers the amount of the surcharge at a discount as a result of legal action taken by the American Consumer Union CREDIT OPTIONS Credit cards offered by stores and mall order companies vary slightly In the credit structure The amount of the service charge is somewhat smaller because here the volume of the credit sales covers the cost of bookkeeping etc By becoming a preferred customer you now can take advantage of special sales any time The friendly psychology of making you a preferred customer is all that Is needed to Induce a sale when the right merchandise Is available When shopping may pay to carry that extra of cash and ask for the service charge discount when youre not using the service Youve got nothing to lose and a savings of two to seven percent to gain This Is the concensus of a number of Acton residents who are attempting to stop the problem of smelly air In the town with a petition Four Acton residents have organized the petition to stop the local tannery and Company Ltd from emitting the smell and using holding pits for waste materials The four residents Brian Iredale Jean Smith from Popular Avenue Bob Holmes from Klngham Estates and Ron Melon of Crescent Street report that the petition has received good support with more than persons signing It Were not having much trouble getting people To sign In this area said Brian Iredale who has lived on Popular for four years One woman refused it but everyone else is Jumping at It Mr Iredale noted that the problem covers his area everytlme a south wind blows I think Its the old pools that have been there for years he said No one told us about the smell or the tannery when we first moved to Acton he related Ive phoned the air management office and they said they would send a guy around but I never heard from assistant director of the ministry of environments central region stated that the company was cleaning up the smell but would need at least a year to fill In one large holding pond However less than 200 yards behind the homes on Popular and Crescent a small pond approximately yards across The redbrown water covered by a greasy film in the pond a foul rottenlng fleshy type of smell which Is very no cable when standing close to the banks While Mr Trivett pointed out that the smell would only be noticeable at certain times and never as often as In the put residents of Kingham Estates have suffered with the smell since Thursday The smell wasnt too bad when we first moved here but lately this spring its become really heavy worse than ever said Bob Holmes a long time resident of Acton Mr Holmes knew about the tannery before he moved to his house more than a year ago but at that time the home was all he could afford When an east wind blows across the filter beds then It really gets heavy he added Ive complained to the air management office but never got a reply yet Jean Smith of Popular Avenue feels that the petition has received quite good backing from the people so far Theyre willing to sign Mrs Smith complained that the smell can blanket the area at any time and It was almost Impossible to plan any outdoor parties Itll be a nice summer evening and then bingo the smells there You have To close the window because It sticks In your throat she explained She added that when her husband bought the house four years ago the real estate agent never said about the tannery or the smell The air management branch never but then neither did the local However she was hopeful that the new council of Halton Hills might trv and the citizens rid the town of smell If we can just get some of the people to back us and give us a little push to get us on our way well be alright she added The organizers of the petition stilt need people to take It through other areas in Acton primarily the Glen Lea Sub division Mothers in Korea tell their small sons they persist In holding their chopsticks In the middle when eating they will up to marry ugly girls he National Geographic Society says LIMESTONE ALL SIZES AB GRAVEL FILL AND TOP SOIL BUD HAINES DURHAM ST OR Choose tt from Canadas largest rental fleet of cars and trucks ANDREW MURRAY MOTORS Rosd KENTNERS PHARMACY M MAIN ST SUMMER HOURS MONDAY TUESDAY AM9PM WEDNESDAY THURSDAY i FRIDAY 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acclaimed him Volcano ihe brilliant drama of on Icelandic volcano eruption Children Village is Ids most ployground Over 30 space age ways kids hove fun in place dreamed up for them On a Moon Walk An Earth Box Cowl Gelling bliss fully drenched in new Water Play Area Shooting Com Afterwards they pop into a bird shaped Kid Dryer gel dried off This year we vc added something lor grownups a new Mint Golf Course Eighteen holes in a story land selling pull Exponential Theatre in steel Kids high above the water surround you Willi sound colour images lis a whole new mulli medio experience using dim slides music This year a startling view of Canada capital in Or More Than a City the swirl of dancing colours and poller r is known as Kaleidoscope Plus Marching bonds clowns talking animals all over the park A travelling Showboat ill Ihe canals with sound of music The HMCS Hoida Ontario a new artisan The Marina wilh its unique seawall promenade More than caring and drinking places in all for every palate and pockelbook Pedal Boats Weekend helicopter rides Park lod Picnic spots And watch for many more new things all season long Hours Summer Programme May Labour Day Pork open a m 1 a m Attractions open 10 Autumn Programme Sep through Thanksgiving Park and tractions open weekends and holidays only limes as above Winter Programme Sundays February ADMISSION Includes all attractions above except pedal boots helicopter rides Mini Golf lours of HMCS Adults and over SI each after 00 SI Juniors 13 17 SI each Children with parent or free up children Children 12 and under unaccompanied each Ontario resident senior citizens free Parking SI Except during CNE period During will be the same as those by the Ticket will permit entry both Ontario Place Special Rates Group discount available on pre arranged tours Phone 416 for information