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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1999-12-29, Page 1010 Exeter Times. -Advocate Wednesday, December 29, 1999 Forestry debt forgiven Bye TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER -- The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority received a rare Christmas present from the provincial government last week with the announce- ment their Agreement Forest Program debt has been forgiven. Under the program, the ARCA owns the land and the Ministry of Natural Resources plants and manages the trees with the costs recovered when wood products are sold. With the cancellation of the debt, the ABCA can use the revenue locally for tree planting, forest management or buying land, ABCA general manager Tom Prout said. The ABCA owns about 10,000 acres of land and 4,700 acres are in the Agreement Forest Program. The ABCA's agreement forests are in six municipalities with 2,300 acres of the 4,700 in Hay Twp. The authority joined the program in 1952 when it purchased a tract in Hay Swamp. The last piece of land was added to the program in 1991. Prout said the MNR did $480,000 of work on the forests and $94,500 in revenue has been received leav- ing a net management cost/expenditure of $385,500. In the last 10 years, the MNR has not had the resources to do any forest management for the ABCA but under terms of the agreement, the ABCA couldn't tend the forests either. In 1996, the MNR formally stopped management and through a memorandum of understanding, the ABCA was allowed to do some tend- ing that provided enough revenue to pay for the man- agement. "As time progresses, we should have a net revenue," Prout said. The announcement applies to all agreement forests in Ontario, owned by conservation authorities and coun- ties. Prout expects the formal paper work associated with the announcement to be completed early in 2000. The ABCA received $227,000 over the past several years from the province to purchase land and if the land is sold, half the money must be returned to the province. FEBRUARY February 3, 1999 gar Dashwood's future is up in the air as Dashwood residents are concerned what will happen to the because of amalgamation talks. Dashwood is now divided along Highway 83 between Hay and Stephen townships and each township is with differ- ent amalgamation groups. or The 2001 Ontario Games are a long way away but are already off to a Grand start. Even though the games are a ways off the Friends of the Games have already raised $114,001 or 20% percent of their goal. February 10, 1999 gar The Hensall intersection was deemed 'too safe' by the Ministry of Transportation to warrant a cau- tion light. The Ministry said there must be at least three accidents each year for three years before it will install a safety light. gar The new Lucan library was delayed despite the riginal plan for a new library to be complete at the nd of January. The $300,000 project was sched- uled to start last September but as of yet the ground as not yet been broken. OW The settling of the county/town planning fee eud could result in a costly hike for builders. Proposed changes to the planning fees in Exeter to end a long dispute could triple some fees. February 17, 1999 or The first baby in almost four years was born at the South Huron hospital. When the parents, Lynda and Phil Thompson, discovered the Wingham and District hospital was not equipped for child birth they were rushed to Exeter. After a split recorded vote, Exeter chose the Huron County -wide OPP quote over the Exeter only quote. The prices were nearly identical and over- time was the deciding factor. or A letter from the Provincial Health Minister Elizabeth Witmer said the South Huron needs three more doctors to be up to par. Because South Huron has been recognized it can now be involved in entic- ing doctors to come to our area. February 24, 1999 Fr Poor student behaviour at the South Huron high school has caused the South Huron principal, Deb Homuth, to cancel all school events until the behav- iour Improves. ▪ The Zurich Council has said 'no' to the request made by Seaforth/McKillop to join the 'Original Six'. Zurich would prefer to join with the Stephen- Usborne-Exeter group but is concerned that it would be an island. Churches schedule annual meetings By Mary Pearson COMIAlidiangESMWECE CENTRALIA - On Christmas Eve at Centralia United Church, the Christmas story was told once again in scripture, song and story. Minister Heather Scott led the worship service. The children of the Sunday School were very good in their roles as angels, shepherds and wise men. They also read scriptures and led prayers. Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus were portrayed by Carol and Allan Powe and their daughter Candace. In the Advent wreaths, the can- dles of love, hope, peace and joy were lit. The Christ candles were also lit. Minister Scott invited everyone to participate in the Communion celebration. Minister Scott also led worship on December 26. Her meditation was entitled 'Home for Christmas'. She spoke with the children about the meaning of Christmas and reminded them that Santa visits once each year, but Jesus is with them every day. Announcements Centralia and Zion West U.C.W. will meet January 6. Annual meetings are scheduled soon in the new year. All reports for the Annual Report should be given to Michelle Hern by January 7. Zion annual meeting will be held January 31 at 8 p.m.. Centralia will hold their annual meeting on February 6 at 1:15 p.m. following worship and lunch. The Official Board will meet on January 20 at 8 p.m. at Centralia United Church. Euchre results At Heywoods Restaurant on December 20, Lone Hand winners were Kit Hern and Fred Cook. Mary Wallis and Gordon Eaton were the High Score winners. The Hidden score winner was Andy Thompson. Correspondent's message As 1999 comes to a close, I Clinton Community Credit Union War Ofsa 118WiSt. 1.519235.OG11 Fee 1419~2 seri • tido Me 41Outerb St. 1-51341231N Fat 1.519 3743 Dstlwsood 237.3777 Buying, Building or Renovating? Finance with us!. Complete Line of Building Materials TOOLS - LUMBER - CEMENT DOORS - WINDOWS.- HARDWARE PRESSURE TREATED WOOD KITCHENS • RENTALS - ELECTRICAL PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES 2364393 235.2081 Zurich Exeter would like to thank everyone for your support and encouragement throughout the year. 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