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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-04-17, Page 22 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Lambton Shores funds $10,000 to look at a septic system Lynda HIllman-Rapley Lakeshore Advance Lambton Shores have funded $10,000 for a request of $7,850 for a study to do a detailed look at one septic system, and monitoring stations at numerous other locations to determine if there is an impact from all septic systems in Southcott Pines. Brent Kittmer, Director of Community Services told the Lake- shore Advance Lambton Shores staff will be involved throughout this project. April 8, council heard a delegation from Dr. Carl Belke (Southcott Pines Park Association) requesting that coun- cil support a grant application for the newest intake for the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund. The pro- posal is for a water quality study of the Grand Bend aquifer, specifically to measure the potential impacts that may be related to septic systems in the area. lhe Association asked the Municipality to fund $7,850 that the grant does not cover. Brent Kittmer, Director of Commu- nity Services explained to council that the primary issues for Council to con- sider when deliberating upon this request were that: "Currently there are no funds approved in the operating budget for this program. Council would need to decide which business unit to allocate this cost to, and if the particular line item to which the program is costed is exceeded, the overage would have to be funded from reserve. Alternatively, Council could cut services in an already approved program to accommodate this expense. Staff does not recommend this approach as the operating budget represents the core services approved by Council, and was presented in a cost efficient manner. Should Council wish to support this program staff recommends that it be funded from the Community Services - Miscellaneous account which has an approved budget of $2,899.03, and that at 2013 year end any costs associated with the program that have caused this line item to be exceeded be funded from the Working Reserve." "Should Council decide to support this program, and should the grant be approved, the Municipality will be spending public funds on the program. Because of this staff recommends that Council direct staff to take the lead on the program to ensure that the public interest is protected and that public funds are used per approved policies. It is recommended that the Manager of infrastructure take the lead on this pro- gram, and that the relationship with SPPA be maintained for the course of the program to liaise with the local property owners." Kittmer said this program will pro- vide valuable information regarding the impact of septic systems in the Arbortech/Taylor Professional Tree Care Inc. Within this past year Arbortech Professional Tree Care and Taylor Tree Service became one company. Both businesses have operated in the area since the early 1990's, run by people who have been in the trade for over 30 years. We employ well-educated, informed and friendly Certified Arborists, apprenticing Arborists and Certified Horticulturists. These professionals come with a great work ethic and attention to quality and detail. 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In 2009 the province and fed- eral government accepted an application from Lambton Shores to build a sewage treat- ment plant that would include capacity to eventually service those properties currently on septic systems once collection systems were built. The amount of that funding was $14.9 million. The $10,000 of tax payer dol- lars will pay for a study that will provide the municipality with information regarding how a septic system performs in sandy soil. Kintner says the proposal was to fund this from a miscellane- ous account in the Community Services budget. 'I'o achieve the full funding amount a draw from reserve would be needed. "'That said, if the work is not completed until 2014 they will include this in the 2014 operating budget. Dance Legends celebrate at the Grand Dance Legends celebrates the art of dance with an energetic tribute to legendary dancers and choreographers. This high- energy, powerhouse show runs at 'ihe Grand 'theatre from April 16 to May 18. From the creators of the ever - popular 'Twist and Shout: The British invasion and Leg- ends comes a show that is sure to put some spring in your step! Get swept away by the soft shoe grace of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gene Kelly, the toe -tapping talent of Sammy Davis Jr., the ele- gance of (:yd Charisse and the iconic moves of Michael Jackson. Dance, music and comedy will leave you energized and inspired. "Dance Legends is more than a series of dances," Susan Kerley, Artistic Director of The Grand and Director of the show, says. "It is about the passion, the inexorable need to dance that fueled those legendary dancers as they gave their unique expression and interpretation of what it is to be human. That is the overarching story being told. Dance Legends is a celebration t)f those creators. It is a celebration of dance. it is a celebration of what it is to be human:' The show will not only be loaded with brilliant choreogra- phy and movement, it will also be visually stunning thanks to Set and Costume Designer, 13111 Lay- ton. Known for his work behind the scene's on a variety of Grand productions, including The Great Gatsby, Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz and Dreanngirls. Layton has designed more than 250 cos- tumes for this spectacular show. Bringing their talent and energy to the stage are: Marc Cardarelli, Lisa Jantzie, Jessica Keeling, Shel- ley Kenney, Bethany Kovarik, Sasha Kozak, Andrew Kyrzyk, Jacques Monfiston, Natalie Moore, Kimberly O'Neill, Erica Peck, Joel Taylor, Brett 'Taylor, Michael Tomtit ow, Kyle Toy, Courtney Van Wirdunn, Christine Watson. Working behind the scenes are creative team members Susan Ferley (Director), Michael Lerner (Musical Director), Gino Berti (Lead Choreographer), Jacques Monfiston (Assistant Choreogra- pher), Kimberly O'Neill (Assist- ant Choreographer), Matt Alfano (Choreographer), David Con- nolly (Choreographer), Michael Cot (Choreographer), Linda Garneau (Choreographer), Fanny Ghorayeb (Choreogra- pher), iackie Mustakas (Chore- ographer), Vera Stephenson (Choreographer), Bill Layton (Set and Costume Designer), Renee Brody (Lighting Designer), Jim Neil (Sound Designer), Kelly Luft (Stage Manager), Suzanne McArthur (Assistant Stage Man- ager), Valerie De Jong (Appren- tice Stage Manager). Don't miss Dance Legends on The (;rand Theatre ruain stage from April IG to May 18. For tick- ets, visit gramlthcatre.eorrt or call the Box (Wice at 519-672-8800. OFFICE HOURS 'i'hc New Ofice 1 -lours for The Lakeshore Advance will he as follows... 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