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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-12-01, Page 30PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2005. Bluewater looking to share chief building official The municipality of Bluewater is looking to share a building department with several other Huron County municipalities including North Huron. Clerk-administrator John Stewart said North Huron has been invited to get information about the proposed changes but, “it is not something we are pursuing.” The possible changes would be one chief building official for the municipalities who enter into an agreement and a number of inspectors working in each area. “The idea is, with one person, if they were on holidays or if they were sick or tied up somewhere then we wouldn’t have anyone to cover,” Stewart said. “This would give us some additional coverage so we could draw from the inspectors in other municipalities.” The clerks in several municipalities were expected to meet on Tuesday, Nov. 29 to discuss costs and which municipalities could be a part of it. Stewart said he couldn’t guess at this point how much the changes would cost if North Huron decided to enter into an agreement. “We’re just getting information right now,” Stewart said. An informal round table discussion about the idea of a joined building department was held three weeks ago where it was decided to let the clerks meet to discuss the matter further. The municipalities proposed for the creation of a joint building department along with Bluewater are South Huron, Central Huron, Goderich, Lucan-Bidulph and North Huron. However, Stewart said the municipalities to join are not ‘determined yet including North Huron. Give gift of education this Christmas It’s an annual dilemma for many Canadian grandparents: what should you give your grandchildren for Christmas? For many, the answer turns out to be “whatever my son or daughter tells me to buy that’s somewhere near the bottom of their list.” But buying yet another toy, or more clothes - which come with a limited useful lifespan - is often not the most satisfying answer for grandparents Who want to provide a more meaningful contribution to their grandchildren. So here’s an idea ... who about starting a Registered Education Savings Plan - or RESP - for your grandchildren, and give it to them for Christmas? Or, if your family already has one, make a contribution to it. For hundreds of thousands of Canadians over the last forty years or so. RESPs have provided the means for them to attend college or university. Today, post-secondary education at a Canadian university can cost upwards of $15,000 - that’s tuition fees plus residence and living expenses. For children bom today, estimates suggest that, when they are ready to go to university, a four-year program may cost over $120,000. Whether or not your particular Damage done to OPP cruiser On Nov. 24 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Huron OPP were responding to a three-vehicle collision on Lucknow Line in Ashfield- Colborne-Wawanosh Twp. The vehicle had been travelling on a closed road as a result of the dangerous conditions. The officer assisted in removing a driver with minor injuries, who was transported by ambulance to Wingham hospital. The officer that was attempting to get the drivers of the vehicles to a place of safety. They encountered severe whiteout conditions and the cruiser entered the ditch. Hampered by the weather conditions and poor visibility both the cruiser and other vehicles involved were left at the scene. Officers returned at the first safe opportunity to retrieve the vehicles and found someone had tvandalized the windows and lights causing severe damage to the police vehicle. If you have any information that can assist police with this investigation, call the OPP or Crime Stoppers at l-800-222-8477(TIPS). family has - or will have - the ability to pay for post-secondary education, a so-called group RESP just makes good sqnse. The money you put into it grows steadily in conservative, secure investments. You pay no taxes on income earned in the plan until it is withdrawn - and if it is withdrawn by your grandchild while in university or college it is taxed in their hands. And the Government of Canada will con:ribute additional funds to make the investment grow even higher. Here’s how a group RESP works... Once you establish your plan, through an RESP dealer, you can contribute a small amount per month, or up to $4,000 per year, to a maximum of $42,000 over the full life of the plan. Your money is put into a “pool” with other contributors, to maximize the potential return. In addition, the government will provide a Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) of up to $500 per year, per child, or up to $7,200 in government funds over the life of the plan. When your grandchild is ready to go from high school, your RESP contributions are returned tax-free, to be used toward the education expenses. Your grandchild then receives the interest from the plan as Education Assistance Payments, and even though tax is then payable, it’s at your grandchild’s tax rate, which will usually be minimal at that stage of his or her life. There are many other details you’ll want to know and questions to ask. To get started, visit the RESP Dealers Association of Canada website - www.respdac.ca - and link onto the sites of any of the four member companies. Then, when you’re ready, call the one you feel most comfortable with. Giving an RESP - or making a contribution to one that’s already in place - may not generate screams of delight under the Christmas tree this year. But long after the video game or wind-up doll are broken, or the pair of gloves wear out - your gift of education will create a meaningful legacy that will last a lifetime. Book your... Christmas Party or New Year's Eve Party NOW! 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