February 2018 TOWNSHIP NEWS - Conmee Newsletter.pdfit to go, example Building Fund or buying of groceries for our clients. Any donation of $10.00 or Any donation of $10.00 or more

19 Holland Road, W. R.R #1, Kakabeka Falls, ON P0T 1W0 • p 807 475 5229 • [email protected] • www.conmee.com

February 2018

TOWNSHIP NEWS

REMINDER Fire Permits are required April 1st to October 31st for all burning other than

small campfires for cooking and/or warmth.

In This Issue:

1-2. Township News 3-4. Ads 5. Rural 60 Plus 6. Rural Cupboard 7-9. Ads/Events 10. Hymers Fair News 11. OPP Newsletter

Office Hours Mon to Fri • 9am-4pm The office will be CLOSED on Mon Feb 19th for Family Day Winter Landfill Hours (Oct 15th-May 14th) Wed • 1 pm– 5 pm Sat • 9am-3pm Summer Landfill Hours (May 15th-Oct 14th) Wed • 3 pm– 7 pm

COUNCIL MEETINGS The Council Meeting for the month of February will be held on Tues, Feb 20th. The meeting will be held at 6 pm in council chambers located in the Municipal Complex at 19 Holland Rd West. All Council Meetings are open to the public, however, if you wish to address council you must contact the clerk at (807) 475-5229 or [email protected] by 4:00pm on the Thursday preceding the meeting with a brief description of what you would like to address.

LIBRARY

Residents of Conmee Township can use both branches of the Oliver Paipoonge Library free of charge. See ad for hours.


2018 Municipal Elections

2018 is a municipal election year. Elections will be held for 4 Councillor seats and 1 Mayor seat. Nominations open on May 1st and nomination papers must be filed by 2:00 pm on July 27th. Nomination Papers will be available at the Municipal Office starting on July 1, 2018. Election Day is October 22nd and an Advance Poll will be held on October 6th. You may also appoint a person to vote on your behalf at either of the polls. Council serves a 4 year term, beginning in December of 2018 with meetings being held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. There are also appointments to various Boards and Agencies, as well as several conferences. To be eligible to serve on Council you must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older, and be an eligible voter in Conmee Township (property owner, spouse of a property owner or a renter or spouse of a renter within the Township). Council directs the affairs of the Township under the oversight of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, as well as various other Ministries and Agencies, such as Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Conservation Authority to name a few. There are also internal documents to guide Council decisions such as the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and various regulatory by-laws and policies. Full information and a candidate’s guide will be provided with the Nomination Papers. There will also be an opportunity after the election to attend Councillor training. There have been some changes to the Elections Act regarding people advertising or campaigning on your behalf as well as changes to the financial report that is required after the election. If you would like any further information on running for Council or the role and responsibilities of Councillors, please call the Municipal Office at 475-5229, or visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs website at http://www.mah.gov.on.ca. Eligible voters for the 2018 municipal election will be required to show ID with their name and address. A full list of acceptable ID will be posted on the website and printed in the newsletter in the coming months.

Job Opportunity

The Township of Conmee will be looking for Poll Clerks (2) for the upcoming election. Duties include checking voter eligibility, distribution and control of ballots and vote counting. Full training is provided. You must be available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 and from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, October 22, 2018. You must also be available for approximately 3 hours of training (date to be determined – flexible hours). Poll Clerks will be paid $50.00 each for the training time, $150.00 each for the Advance Poll on October 6th, and $250.00 each for Election Day, Monday October 22nd. There are no deductions withheld from these amounts. Training and election days are held at 19 Holland Road West, Kakabeka Falls. You must have your own transportation available on those days. If you are interested in these positions, please send a resume to the Township of Conmee, 19 Holland Road, West, Kakabeka Falls, Ontario P0T 1W0, fax to 475-4793 or email [email protected], Attention Pat.




RURAL 60 PLUS 5 Pineview Road

475-5779 Email - [email protected]

YOGA - What a wonderful way to keep yourself mobile, have better flexibility, posture, balance, strength and energy. Join us for our first class of 2018 on Thursday, Feb 1st at 10 a.m. - $5 per session. QUILTING: We have acquired a "Quilting Frame and Machine" with computer and laser attachment. Call and inquire about the 2018 training sessions. Projects can start small and go up to a queen size quilt.

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES The following activities take place on a regular basis at the Rural 60 Plus. Monday: Carving - 10 am Disking - 1:30 pm Tuesday: Weaving - 10 am to 3 pm Good Company Choir Wednesday: Beginner Carvers -10 to 3 Cribbage - 1 pm Thursday: Weaving - 10 am to 3 pm Yoga - 10 am Water Colours - 1 - 3:30 Friday: Euchre - 1 pm Feb 9 & 23) If you are interested in any of these activities, please call or email the centre and leave your name & number - your call will be returned. MEMBERSHIPS only $10 per year and you qualify at the age of 55. Please check out our web page for all upcoming events and breaking news. www.rural60plus.ca

RURAL 60 PLUS 5 Pineview Road

475-5779 Email - [email protected]


RURAL CUPBOARD FOOD BANK NEIGHBOURS HELPING NEIGHBOURS

By: Gladys Grant Public Relations

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Hopefully by now the weather has warmed up from the really cold temperatures, but hey it is great to be a northerner!

A BIG THANK YOU to Mr. & Mrs. Clause Dwight & Diana Plomp for their generosity of their time and talents to be at Arthur Street Market Place for nearly a month bringing joy to the young and old at heart in December 2017. A large sum of money and groceries were collected and donated to the Food Bank. Greatly appreciated.

A BIG THANK YOU to Mrs. Morrill’s grade 1-2 class of Crestview School Murillo who made a financial donation to the food bank from their Christmas sale. Greatly appreciated.

A BIG THANK YOU to Valley Foods, Murillo, for having a donation jar in their store during the Christmas season and matching the amount in the jar for a large donation to the food bank. Greatly appreciated.

THE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM : Support is always needed for this program for school age children of the food bank. Each child registered with the food bank will receive enough supplies for one week of the year of the month of the school year. It is given out monthly on food bank day. For a donation of $50.00 it covers the school year. Any amount towards this program is gratefully appreciated. Please mark your cheque or money or cash that it is for this program or where you want it to go, example Building Fund or buying of groceries for our clients. Any donation of $10.00 or more to the food bank will receive a tax receipt as we are a Registered Non-Profit Organization.

The food bank will be open on Wednesday, February 21st with (Intake) Registration being from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. and Hampers being handed out starting at 10 A.M. Clients must be there to register between 9 A.M. 11 A.M. or they will have to phone for an emergency hamper, which is only given out once a year!! Volunteers will stay until all hampers are distributed.

On Monday February 19th volunteers will be at the food bank from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. preparing for food bank day and Tuesday, the 20th volunteers will be there in the afternoon from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M.

Food and bags can be dropped off at the Rapport Credit Union in Kakabeka Village both the Murillo and Rosslyn Oliver Paipoonge Libraries, Odena Foods, The Neebing Municipal Office and the O’Connor Municipal Office during business hours.

Reminder that there is Music the last Sunday of the every month hosted by the Kakabeka Legion, except July & August from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Next one is Sunday February 25th. Cash donation at the Door to support the Food Bank. Great music!

THE FOOD BANK PHONE NUMBER is 285-0836.Call if you have any questions or concerns and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK! Our web site is raisethefoodbank.com

Next meeting is Wednesday, February 7th at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at Conmee Complex.





Hymers Fair News

By Shannon Dodd-Smith

The new Leadership has been elected! Exactly at the publishing deadline, so I am leaving you

on the edge of your seats for the results. :)

I am not talking about the 2018 Municipal and Provincial Elections...but the Hymers

Agricultural Society Board of Directors, of course.

I think there are important similarities though. Like many elected officials:

- the Directors are community members who want to create a positive impact in the world

and our collective future

- they have skills and life experience to contribute to balanced decision-making

- they have to make important (group) decisions to allocate scarce resources in a fair way (no

pun intended!)

- they are building important professional and life skills

- are committed to doing the right thing

- they commit hours of their unpaid personal time to create something great for others.

I am sure any elected official could add to that illustrious list; but in carrying out those wonderful

things, the HAS Board does so in accordance with Robert's Rules, a Constitution, By-laws,

Provincial Legislation; and has the support/oversight of an Advisory Committee.

SO if that wasn't inspiring enough for you to throw your hat into the Municipal or Provincial ring

(but oh how I wish you would, especially if you bring age, gender and/or cultural diversity to the

table); maybe you would consider leading a Committee of the Board to get your feet wet for

Directorship in 2019!

Call Debbie at 475-8586 or email [email protected]. And you can always go to

hymersfair.com.

The March Ad will, among other news, introduce your new Board and share some important

updates for potential small animal exhibitors.

Happy Winter; and thanks for being part of the community!








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