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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-12-09, Page 16Page 16 Times -Advocate, December 9, 1992 South Huron concert ton. EXETER - The Sounds of Christ- mas can be beard tonight (Wednes- day) at South Huron District High school as they present their annual Christmas concert. Six beads will take pan in the ex- travaganza as well as some smaller ensembles. Included will be the Jr. Band, Dukes, Exeter Community Band, Triple Tno, South Huron Concert Band and the South Huron Concert Choir. It promises to be a great night for everyone so catch a little spirit and MI-IMIMI alt out. lit+ 4110101't1 is bi the large symSatrte1/*lrial let 7:30 p.m. and tate admission is one canned food item whkh will be submitted to the Christmas Bureau. Grand Bend wants to know more about its tax structure GRAND BEND - Village council is going to Wee a hard look at taxes in Grand Bend. Monday night, Mayor Tom Lawson announced he and Clerk -Administrator Paul Turnbull will be gather- ing data and analyzing it in an attempt to get some an- swers about taxes. Lawson wants to know what exactly the village is paying over to Lambton County and the Boards of Ed- ucation and just what exactly the services they are re- ceiving tor their Grand Bend tax dollars. "There is a limit of what we can afford. People want services but are they willing to pay?, asked Lawson. He said there are certain upper tiers of government, i.e. the county and certain provincial ministries which could take a hard look at how they are spending the village's tax dollars. Lawson sited as an example, Lambton County's re- MNR report cent decisions to close Grand Bend's landfill site. He also noted the county has handed out 51,535,000 to three different county municipalities for compensation of their sites. "Our taxation is way out of whack. M a summer re - son, we're over -taxed," said councillor Ed Fluter. He added the tax structure is very difficult Us under- stand. "Fewer and fewer people understand it, it's very complex," said Fluter. Local businessman Lloyd ()adieu, who attended Monday night's council meeting said a group of his colleagues have organized themselves into an organi- zation and may be seeking the assistance of a lawyer to help them understand the tax system. "We need someone who knows what to dig out," said Guilleu of digging into the problem. Ministry estimates coun forests worth $10 million GODERICH - Huron Count could be reaping the profits of its fo- rests but it won't be until the next century. Thursday afternoon, Marvin Smith of the Ministry of Natural Resources, said the county has about S10 million worth of trees which will reach maturity in about ten years. However, the agreement between the county _and the mipistry on its 1,600 acres of forest, expires in the year 2000. "if there were an extra 10 or 15 years, (on the agreement) a consid- erable profit would be shown," said Smith a Management Forester. "The dollar value that is accumu- lating there is tremendous," he add- ed. In all. the county has 14 proper- ties, primarily in the northern pan of Huron county. The agreement program started in 1950 and presently, the county is in,debt _5173,593.58_ for _the man- agement costs of the properties. The forests have yielded a profit of 546,330.18. Smith said the ministry has been prurung the white pine trees and this helps increase the value of the wood by as much as three times. Exeter reeve Bill Mickle wanted -to-know _if _there was a clause for renewal in the agreement. That is being looked m to. Mickle was Sleigh belis ring at Pioneer Village LONDON - Fanshawe Pioneer Village London's only living histo- ry museum, promises good old umes for the whole family at its Victorian Village Christmas on Saturday, December 12 and Sun- day, December 123 as well as Sat- urday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During both special event week- ends visitors can enjoy horse- drawn sleigh rides and make their own traditional Christmas cards and decorations. The Village, which features more than 20 restored and recon- structed buildings, costumed inter- preters and demonstrations of skills such as biacksmithing, can- dle -dipping and baking, will be decorated for the holidays. The Gift Shop -- which sells Ca- nadian crafts, many made by Lon- doners -- will also be open, and hot cider and other treats will be served in the Tea Room. The Village is located on Fan- shawe Park Road, east of Clarke Road. Admission is adults, 54.50; metiers and students, $3.75; chil- dren S to 12 52.50; and free for children under 5. Village hours until Decernber 5, 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. From December 6 to 2A, 1 •to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satualay and ,Situ - .day. For further information, -please call the Village at (519) 457.1296. concerned whether or nut the min- istry would try and collect on the debt or possibly take over the fo- rests which would see the county's chances of the 510 million profit slip away. "Over the next decade they'll (ministry) try and interest the county in doing something without their help," said Smith. Members of the Exeter Community Band warm up for their part in the annual Sounds of Christmas concert to be held at South Huron. Lucan ABCA rep reports LUCAN - On completion of his first year as Lucan's representative on the board of directors of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Au- thority, Bob -Benner made a report to -council last Tuesday night. Benner said he hoped the Author- ity's budget for 1993 would include a no percent increase. He added, " I am counting on no increase and wouldn't be surprised to see a de- crease. This will certainly mean a cut in services". The Lucan director continued, We had a good year. It takes at least six months to get to know what's going on. I'm quite happy to tell you that the quality of the ad- minstration and staff is much high- er than I ever expected. They do a great job". When asked by councillor Bryan Smith about the Authority taking over tile bed approvals, Benner said, "Our staff feels they can deliv- er this service. The application fee which was set by the Upper Thames Authority is 5200. In most instances an engineer's or soil re- port will not be necessary. This will amount to a saving of up to 5600. We want to deliver this service with a minimum of interference". With the upcoming two zone floodplain mapping, Benner said he hoped it would free up some addi- tional land in Lucan for develop- ment. Village council is now awaiting Ontario Base Mapping draft sheets before considering approval of revi- sions proposed by the ABCA. If these draft sheets are not available soon, council will approve the revi- sions as presented with a straight line drawn at the end of Princess street where existing elevation mapping ceases. Let Dinney's Light Up Your Christmas STUNNING GIFT OFFER Now through ialecember 24th... When you purchase $100.00 or more worth of furniture, you will receive this beautiful Inns floor lamp (retail value $100) • Let our friendly staff help you fill your Christmas Gift List or decorate any room in your home, in time for the holidays. Whatever your reason, whatever your purchase... the lamp is our gift to you! 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