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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-11-27, Page 88 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Canada's Gas Tax Fund Helping Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Shipley Announces Second installment of annual $2 -billion transfer available for municipal infrastructure Lakeshore Advance Bev Shipley, Member of Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infra- structure, Communities and Intergovernmen- tal, has announced the second installment of Canada's Gas Tax Fund for 2013. This installment makes available a total of $14,720,993 to communities in Lambton-Kent- Middlesex this year to support its local infra- structure priorities. Area municipalities will also receive more than $3.3 million from the Government of Canada's GST/HST Incremen- tal Federal Rebate Program. Last year Lambton Shores received $137,466 and 2013's allotment is $342,026. "Our Government is proud to invest in important infrastructure projects, as we focus on creating Jobs, protnoting growth, and build- ing strong, prosperous communities across Canada;' said Shipley. "This is funding each community in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex can use on the infrastructure priorities of their choice, in their communities. there is no appli- cation necessary. If a community wanted to spend these moneys on bridge or road repairs, it is again their choice" Funding can currently be spent in the fol- lowing areas: • Drinking water • Wastewater infrastructure • Public transit • Community energy systems • Solid waste management ■ Local roads Shipley also noted that eligible categories for the Gas Tax Fund will be expanded and the Fund will be indexed at 2 per cent a year in $100 -million increments, starting in 2014, allowing municipalities even more flexibility to focus on their infrastructure priorities. 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The en-suito features a soaker tub as well as a shower stall, as well as double basins to ease the morning rush. The generous walk -In closet will be roomy enough for even the most clothes -conscious couple. Adjacent to the foyer is the second bedroom, which occupies the front of the home. This bedroom is Ideally located to double as a home office. Entrance to the four -piece bathroom, which Includes a storage closet, is framed by an archway. Opposite is the laundry room, with a large walk-in closet for family gear, and access to the double garage. Also off the foyer, a flight of stairs leads down to the unfinished basement, included In the plans. Exterior finishes Include stone accents, vertical board -and -batten siding and stucco. Windows are partly mullioned, and the garage door features narrow accent windows. This homo measures 49 feet, six Inches, by 48 feet, two inches, for a total of 1,594 square feet of living space. 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Effective December 2, 2013, the new hours will be as follows: Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.; 7ttesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.; Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.; Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.; Satur- day: 9:00 a,m. - 2:00 p.m.; Sunday: Closed. For more information, please comae the Grand Bend Library at 519-238-2067. Lambton County library offers a vari- ety of free materials and services to nwet the leisure and informational needs of the community through its 26 branches, bookmobile and website. efeader lend- ing, multi -media resources, online serv- ices, programs and Internet access are all available. Discover a library in your neigh- bourhood, visit www•Iclibraty.ca. For more information about Lambton County, visit www.lambtononline.ca. Grand Bend WI Hand made Christmas decor At the November Grand Bend Wom- en's Institute meeting a display of hand made Christmas tree decorations was very unique and interesting. Some of the ornaments were tatted stars, knitted wreaths, ribbon angels and quilted Christmas symbols. The ornaments all had sentimental value as they were made by children or close friends. Marg DesJardine aided us in constructing rustic string stars. We used yarn, cord or string to create our own stars. President Glenn presided for the business meeting. It was noted that the Ontario Women's Institute will restruc- ture the Districts and Areas now in use. An Ontario W1 branch resolution to have amber flashing lights on school buses will be presented. 'these amber lights will flash before the red lights as a warning that the bus will stop. This sys- tem is already in use in Manitoba. The WI helped to Implement the red flash- ing light system previously. A monetary donation was given to the Agriculture/ Water Festival. ROSE: coordinator Barb Kilback gave a Spring Awakening up- date. Demonstrators and speakers have been booked for this April 2014 event, The next WI Book Club meets November 28 at the library to review Sarah's Key. On lanuary9 a librarian will speak to the members. The next Library showcase project is "Christmas Cards". Our next WI meeting is Decem- ber 19 and a Christmas meal will he enjoyed.