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GREGGCHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca County trims tax rate
The United Counties of Prescott-Russell council (UCPR) passed the resolution ap- proving the 2013 tax rates and the coun- ty levy during its April 24 session. What makes this resolution stand out is that it approves a 0.5 per cent decrease in the residential property tax rate approved earlier this year in the UCPR’s 2013 budget and that was already holding at a zero per cent increase. “The (tax) rate is no longer zero, it’s neg- ative point five,” said Stéphane Parisien, UCRP chief administrator. “What we had predicted has, in fact, happened.” The 2013 UCPR budget was based on confirmed capital expenses for works proj- ects and equipment purchases along with projections of daily operating expenses based on past years’ costs and allowing for inflation and agreed wage increases. It also included in the revenue sec- tion projections of support funding from senior governments and other sources, which could change once those other budgets with their grant programs were confirmed. All of the conditions attached to the 2013 counties budget have now come through. The new counties tax levy is $37,445,000. The UCPR’s residential property tax rate is now $464.73 for every $100,000 as- sessed value of the house and land. This is $2.46 per $100,000 less than the 2012 residential property tax rate for the counties.
Calumet
L’ORIGNAL | Homeowners may want to take a close look at those property tax invoices when they arrive in the mail. The counties may be taking a smaller share of the whole tax pie this year than expected. New generator The pumping station for St-Isidore’s water and sewer service needs a new generator. The Nation council had budgeted $40,000 this year for a replacement generator. Pub- lic Works Director Marc Legault reported that one equipment supplier’s site review indicated a new generator to meet the pumping station’s needs would cost almost $62,000. A second supplier’s site review came up with a $66,200 estimate. Council accepted Legault’s recommendation to go with the lower cost proposal of $61,900 fromGal Power. That price includes the gen- erator along with a complete retro fit of the pumping station as the current generator setup no longer meets the provincial code. Legault noted that Gal Power has been the successful low-cost bidder for several past tenders with the municipality. Ac- cepting the company’s lower cost proposal would save the municipality $15,000 in the usual tendering process costs along with any engineering expenses.
Spring Tea organized by Holy Trinity Calumet ACW on Saturday, May 4, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Centre Paul Bougie in Calumet. Enjoy tea or coffee, sandwiches and squares and shop for homemade goodies, crafts, and treasures from the White Elephant Table. Entry fee.
Chute-à-Blondeau
Register now for “The Treasures of East Hawkesbury” craft show organized by le Cercle des Fermières of Chute-à-Blondeau before June 14. This is your chance to demonstrate your talents. The event will be held November 8, 9 and 10 at the Chute-à-Blondeau com- munity centre. Information : Lyne Charlebois at 613 632-0524 or Linda Rozon at 613 674-5731.
Curran
Whist militaire organisé par le Club de l’Amitié de Curran le samedi 4 mai, à 13h30, au forum, 819, rue Cartier. Réservation avant le 2 mai. Florida : 613 673-5916 ou Pierre-Yves 613 673-9278.
Fassett
Exposition en folie organisée à Fassett les 18 et 19 mai. Plus de 20 artistes et artisans dans l’ancien hôtel de ville, de 10h à 16h. Information: Ovila et Dominique 613 699-6377 ou ovila@b2b2c.ca
Fournier
Annual golf tournament of St-Luc’s Parish in Curran, on May 26, start time 12:30 p.m. at the Nation Golf Club. Register before May 15. Contact Benoit 613 673-5490 or Rich- ard 613 673-5554. Grenville Déjeuner «Les P’tits Matins Ensoleillés» commandité par les Chevaliers de Colomb Conseil 3188, le dimanche 5 mai au sous-sol de l’église de Grenville, 322, Principale, après les messes de 8h30 et 10h. Billets à la porte. Supper-show benefit in aid of the Grenville Elementary School featuring comics Neil Jann, Sebastien Bourgault, J.P. Bonnet and Joey Elias, Saturday, May 11 at 6 p.m., Gren- ville community centre, 21 Tri-Jean, Grenville. Reservations: 819 242-3230 or 450 566- 1832. Hawkesbury The Hawkesbury Public Library presents Story Hour Friday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. Réunion du club d’autos de Hawkesbury le mercredi 8 mai à 19h, au local du club, au centre Guindon de la rue Principale à Hawkesbury. www.clubautohawk.com Lefaivre Bazar annuel pour la paroisse de Lefaivre à 13h30, le dimanche 26 mai à l’église. Tirage à 19h30. Souper servi au Centre communautaire Mgr Charbonneau à partir de 16h30. Billets disponibles le jour même. Information: Jacques Lavoie, 613 679-4261. L’Orignal Garage sale to benefit FFC organized by Friends of Feral Cats on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 180 Longueuil St. in L’Orignal. If you wish to donate items for the ga- rage sale, we will be happy to go and collect your donations. Please contact Suzie (613 872-2476) or Jeannie (613 632-6003.) See you there on May 18. Rigaud Talk with anglophone authors Bill Haugland and Robert Popi, Thursday, May 9. Reser- vations: 450 451-8841. Rockland Retrouvailles et présentation des activités printemps-été 2013 de Retraite en action (REA) le lundi 6 mai de 9h30 à 11h30. Les non-membres doivent se rendre à l’Académie de hockey, au 8710, chemin de comté 17, à Rockland, alors que les membres peuvent s’inscrire selon les modalités d’inscription reliées à la programmation (Code 101-02E). Vankleek Hill Russell Gauley breakfast Sunday, May 5, Vankleek Hill Arena, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pro- ceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society transportation program. Info: 613 678-3760. Competition organized by the Vankleek Hill Fiddle and Dance Association Saturday, May 11, at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre, 36 Mill St., Vankleek Hill. 2 p.m. Square dance competition, 7 p.m. Concert and Showcase featuring Kyle Felhaver and Becky Reid, fiddling and step dancing Uncle George, Roger Hamelin & friends, Germain Leduc – champion fiddler, 8 p.m. Dance to the music of the Glenn Silverson band. Information : 613 675-4955 / 613 674-5638 or kelleyallen@xplornet.ca. Vankleek Hill May Show May 18 and 19 on the Main Street of the village. There will be music, dancers, artists and arts and crafts. Information : 613-678-5086 or www. vankleekhill.ca/events or Facebook www.facebook.com/philarberexcellentevents
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