July 2019 Cornerstone

The Cornerstone JULY 2019 Township Of O’Connor Emergency Contacts: Medical Emergencies: 911 Fire: 911 OFFICE CLOSED Police: 911

The Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, July 1st for Canada Day. Municipal Office Hours Please note that summer hours will begin Tuesday, July 2nd. As such, the Municipal Office will be closed on Wednesdays for the months Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: of July and August. 9:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Please Note: The office will also be closed from Fridays: 9:00 am to Noon Wednesdays: Closed for July & August Thursday, August 1st at 5:00 p.m. until Thursday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m.

Please ensure your fire permits are up to date for this time period, if needed. Office Phone: 476-1451 Fax: 473-0891 2019 Final Tax Billing Garage: 476-1453 The 2019 final tax bills will be mailed out in the first week of July with due dates of Community Centre: 476-1452 July 30th and September 30th. Only cash or cheques (no debit or credit) will be Website: www.oconnortownship.ca accepted as payment at the O’Connor Municipal Office located at 330 Hwy 595. E-mail: [email protected] Payment can also be made using internet or telephone banking. Disposal Site Hours:

Council Meetings Summer Hours (Apr 1 to Aug 31) Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The next regular meeting of Council will be held on Monday, July 8th and Monday, Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm August 12th at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers located at 330 Highway 595.

Council welcome your involvement and interest in Council meetings and municipal Winter Hours (Sept 1 - Mar 31) issues. Tuesdays 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Mayor Jim Vezina - 577-6735 Councillors: Building Permits:

Alex Crane - 473-9420 Jerry Loan - 768-0947 By-law Number 2016-12, passed June 27, Wendy Handy - 344-2523 Bishop Racicot - 577-2215 2016, being a by-law respecting Construction, Demolition, Inspections, and

Road Closures to set out the rates for permits within the Due to the recent washout, Highway 590 at Cedar Creek Corporation of the Township of between Boreal Road and Adrian Lake Road will be closed. Repairs O’Connor states that building permits will have began, however will take approximately three weeks to complete. be required for the construction, As well, starting on schedule for Tuesday, July 2nd, Highway 590 will be closed at erection, alteration, repair, removal, relocation and change of use of all Cedar Creek west of Pool Road to facilitate a scheduled culvert replacement. See buildings or structures within the enclosed notice on page 4 of this issue. Township of O’Connor. If you are For those residents living between either of these closures or anyone building anything larger than 108 square heading to any destinations on Adrian Lake Road, a detour route will follow feet or a building with heating, you are Sovereign road, Fleming road and Strom road for access. This detour will required to apply for a building permit. For also be required for anyone wanting to attend the O’Connor Disposal Site. more information please call the Township Watch for detour signs. Earl Road, Connolly Road and Cronk Road will also Office or the Township’s Chief Building see an increase in traffic during the two closures. Official, Gordon Cuthbertson, at Please drive with caution and slow down as there will be an increase of traffic on 708-7548. the gravel roads, including large trucks. The road crews will be doing their best to Applications available on the Township keep the conditions of our roads safe. website or at the office. If you are concerned about the road closure affecting your daily route, please call Oliver Paipoonge Library Hours: the Township office during regular office hours at 476-1451 for more information. (Use of both branches is free for residents of O’Connor)

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PLEASE NOTE SATURDAYS ARE CLOSED FOR SUMMER HOURS

The O’Connor Community Club and the O’Connor Fire Department Auxiliary are once again hosting our Annual Strawberry Festival. Murillo Branch (935-2729) Come out and enjoy a bowl of ice cream topped with delicious strawberries, Monday - 10 - 8 pm Wednesday 10 - 8 pm tea and coffee, penny auction and raffle. Rosslyn Branch (939-2312)

Friday, July 5th Tuesday 10 - 8 pm 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Thursday 10 - 8 pm

O’Connor Community Centre, 330 Highway 595 Email: [email protected] www.olsn.ca/oplibrary See the full-page ad on the back page of this month’s issue. 1 Fire Department News WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU Since the last newsletter the O’Connor Fire Department and First Response Team have received to 5 First Response CHECKED YOUR SMOKE ALARMS, calls. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS?

For emails of interest to join the O’Connor Fire Department, DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE First Response or Auxiliary, please send to ONES IN YOUR COTTAGE OR [email protected], or pop into one of their weekly CAMPER TOO! Tuesday meetings at 7:00 p.m. (check website for meeting venue at www.oconnortownship.ca). SMOKE DETECTORS & CARBON

First Tuesday of the month MONOXIDE ALARMS SAVE LIVES

- Fire Department meeting The O’Connor Fire Department has for purchase

Second Tuesday of the month Kidde Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms…………...... $25.00 - Fire Department & Auxiliary meeting Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarms…….…...... $35.00 Third Tuesday of the month - First Response meeting These units can be picked up at the O’Connor Township Fourth Tuesday of the month Office during regular office hours. - Fire Department meeting For more information on fire safety, please check the Township website at www.oconnortownship.ca or come O'CONNOR FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY into the Township office during regular office hours and ANNUAL BBQ STEAK DRAW check out the available information pamphlets. Licence #M709290 (Steaks supplied by Odena Super A Foods) FIRE PERMITS WINNERS OF THE 2019 STEAK DRAW REQUIRED FOR ALL BURNING APRIL 1 - OCTOBER 31

1st PRIZE - Mike Ray Fire permits are required during the fire season which runs (30 "AAA" Aged Canadian Rib Eye Steaks) from April 1st to October 31st as per the Forest Fire Prevention Act. A permit is required before starting a fire outdoors; 2nd PRIZE - Rob Jedruch including the burning of grass, brush and the use of (20 "AAA" Aged Canadian Rib Eye Steaks) Incinerators. Please note burning is allowed 2 hours before 3rd PRIZE - Mike Krzystofczyk sunset until 2 hours after sunrise. (10 "AAA" Aged Canadian Rib Eye Steaks) Fire permits are valid for 15 days and an incinerator permit is

valid for the entire fire season. Permits may be revoked at O’CONNOR VOLUNTEER FIRE anytime at the absolute discretion of the Township’s Fire Chief Henry Mattas. DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY (along with The O’Connor Community Club) Small fires for cooking or warmth

Invite you to attend their DO NOT require a fire permit.

ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Fire and Incinerator Permits can be picked up at the Township to be held on Office, 330 Hwy 595 during regular office hours or from Fire Friday, July 5th, 2019 Chief Henry Mattas (call first 473-9511) at 741 Barrie Dr. 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the

O’Connor Community Centre BOOK YOUR NEXT EVENT AT (330 Hwy 595) THE O’CONNOR COMMUNITY Ice Cream & Strawberries, Tea & Coffee, CENTRE! Penny Auction and Raffle. Book your special occasion at the (See back page of this issue for full page poster) O’Connor Community Centre. The Centre's capacity is 132 people when a liquor license is required. Maximum capacity is 162 people. Please call the Municipal Office at 476-1451 for more information or to The Township of O’Connor book your event.

Council & Staff would like O’Connor Hall Rental Fees:

to wish everyone a safe and - Social with Liquor…………. $200.00 - Hall Rental No Liquor………..$75.00 spectacular Canada Day - Use of basement Kitchen…….$50.00

this Monday, July 1st! (A $50.00 damage deposit may be required.)

2 Reminder To Farmers Disposal Site

Please ensure that fence lines are checked PLEASE NOTE: for damage from weathering, fallen trees, etc. Due to the recent washout at Cedar Creek on Highway Be mindful of keeping your animals on your 590 between Boreal and Adrian Lake roads, residents side of the fence and that they are not free to will have to access the disposal site via the detour using roam on Township roads or into your Sovereign road to Fleming road to Strom road. neighbours yards. Please see front page and page 4 for more details. Watch for detour signs and drive safe as traffic may increase for the next few weeks on these roads.

The Township of O’Connor would like to encourage its residents to use cloth bags when shopping to help Family Fishing Week 2019 reduce the amount of plastic bags received at our Happy Family Fishing Week! disposal site. Please note other “green” means of reducing your plastic footprint: 1. Stop using plastic straws. If a straw is a must, purchase a reusable stainless steel or glass straw 2. Use a reusable produce bag. A single plastic bag can take 1,000 years to degrade. Purchase or make your own reusable produce bag and be sure to wash them often! From June 29 – July 7, 2019, 3. Give up gum. Gum is made of a synthetic rubber, Canadian residents can fish without a licence! aka plastic. It’s the perfect time to get back on the water, or 4. Buy boxes instead of bottles. Often, products like laundry detergent come in cardboard which is more easily recycled than plastic. Dogs Running 5. Purchase food, like cereal, pasta, and rice from bulk HAPPY BIRTHDAY bins and fill a reusable bag or container. You save at Large money and unnecessary packaging. TO HANNAH!!! A friendly reminder to 6. Reuse containers for storing leftovers. please keep your dogs 7. Use a reusable bottle or mug for your beverages, under your control and in your own yard. If you even when ordering from a to-go shop use a dog shock collar 8. Bring your own container for take-out. please check the 9. Use matches instead of disposable plastic lighters. batteries. 10. Avoid buying frozen foods because their packaging

is mostly plastic. Even those that appear to be Lots of Love from cardboard are coated in a thin layer of plastic. Plus Mom, Dad, you'll be eating fewer processed foods! Charles, Nicholas & Pepper 11. Don't use plasticware at home and be sure to request restaurants do not pack them in your FIRE DEPARTMENT take-out box. CAN/BOTTLE BINS 12. Ask your local grocer to take your plastic containers (for berries, tomatoes, etc.) back. If you shop at a The O’Connor Fire Department Auxiliary has set up Pop Can, Beer and Liquor Bottle bins at the Disposal Site, farmers market, they can refill it for you. the Fire Hall, in the village of Kakabeka Falls and at 13. Use cloth diapers to reduce your baby's carbon Green Acres Variety. Please consider dropping off your footprint and save money. pop/beer cans and/or beer/liquor bottles at any of these 14. Make fresh squeezed juice or eat fruit instead of bins instead of throwing them in the recycling bin at the buying juice in plastic bottles. It's healthier and Disposal Site. better for the environment. Remove your pop can tabs and drop them off at the O’Connor Township Office for charity. 15. Make your own cleaning products that will be less

toxic and eliminate the need for multiple plastic PLEASE NOTE: These bins are bottles of cleaner. not for water bottles or other recyclables. 16. Pack your lunch in reusable containers and bags.

Thank you to all who have Also, opt for fresh fruits and veggies and bulk items donated to date. instead of products that come in single servings. 17. Use a razor with replaceable blades instead of a disposable razor. 3 Due to the recent washout on Highway 590 at Cedar Creek between Boreal and Adrian Lake roads, residents will have to access the disposal site via Sovereign road, Fleming road and Strom road.

CHECK THE O’CONNOR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT INFORMATION with regard to the closures at www.oconnortownship.ca

4 Participate in a Plan to Keep our The Township of O’Connor Council & Staff Communities Safe!

The Province of Ontario passed legislation in 2018 which makes would like to send our condolences to it mandatory for every municipality to create a “Community Safety Plan”, whether on its own or jointly with other municipalities. The Municipality of Neebing and the Townships of O’Connor, Gillies the family of the late Bill Dow, and Conmee are teaming up to undertake a joint community safety planning exercise. The Administrative Manager in each municipality together make up the implementation team for the former Fire Chief of the Township of O’Connor creation of the plan.

A Community Safety Plan must: • Identify risk factors that contribute to crime, victimization, Cornerstone Advertising addiction, drug overdose and suicide (including systemic discrimination and other factors); The following fee structure for advertising in the • Prioritize the identified risk factors in terms of importance to Cornerstone has been set by Council;

reduce them; ─ Business Ad $10.00 • Identify strategies to reduce the prioritized risk factors ─ Full Page Ad - $30.00 (including: providing new services; changing existing ─ Personal/Classified Ads (ie. Garage sale, Parties, services; improving the integration of existing services or Funeral or Celebration of Life - $5.00 co-ordinating existing services in a different way); and ─ Birthday, Anniversary, Baby Announcements - $2.00 • Set out measurable goals. ─ Death Announcements - free Once the plan is created, the municipalities involved must make it DEADLINE FOR AD SUBMISSIONS IS THE public and report on progress on a regular basis. 23RD OF EVERY MONTH. The first step in creating the community safety plan is for the municipal councils to appoint members to an advisory committee. LAKEHEAD POLICE SERVICE BOARD The Province expects that the advisory committee will be made Looking for One More Provincially up of at least the following: • A representative of either the Local Health Integration Appointed Member Network or another entity that provides services to improve the physical or mental health of individuals; Would you like to serve your Community on the Lakehead • A representative of an educational service entity; Police Service Board? There is one vacancy on the Board which must be filled by • A representative of an entity providing social/community Provincial Appointment through the Ministry of Community services to the general public in the community; Safety and Correctional Services. For details on how to • A representative of an entity providing social/community apply or to apply on line, google “police service board services to children/youth in the community; lakehead”. • A representative of an entity providing custodial services to The Province encourages diversity on Police Service children/youth in the community; Boards, hoping to have the Boards reflect the communities • An employee of any of the municipal councils or a member of that they serve. As such, the Province encourages any of the councils; and applications from minorities, other-abled individuals, and • A person representing the Lakehead Police Service Board. persons of all genders and sexual preferences. The Of course, more than just these folks can participate. There is no Lakehead Police Service Board is a co-operative limit to the number of people who can be on the committee. endeavour, and deals with policing (by the Ontario Committee members must be appointed by the municipal Provincial Police) in the Municipality of Neebing and the councils, and the municipal councils have been directed to Townships of Gillies, Conmee and O’Connor. The Board consider matching the diversity of the committee to that of the holds regular meetings on a quarterly basis, with other communities. tasks and/or training that occur between meetings. If you are interested in serving your community in this way, Volunteers are needed to sit at the advisory committee table. you are encouraged to apply. If you have questions about The implementation team would like the advisory committee, to these appointments, feel free to contact the secretary for the extent possible, to be made up of residents of our four the Lakehead Police Service Board, Rosalie Evans, communities. If you feel you can contribute to the work of the Solicitor-Clerk for the Municipality of Neebing. Police advisory committee as a volunteer, we would love to hear from Service Board meetings are open to the public. Everyone you. Please contact a member of the implementation team, on or before August 15th during regular office hours as follows: is welcome to attend and see what the Board is all about. Meeting dates can be found on the websites of the four Conmee - Pat Maxwell at 475-5229 [email protected] communities (as above) served by the Board. Gillies - Jenna Hakala at 475-3185 [email protected]

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Neebing - Rosalie Evans at 474-5331 [email protected]

th Wednesday, July 24 , at 6:00 p.m., at the O’Connor O’Connor - Lorna Buob at 476-1451 [email protected] Township Municipal Office located at 330 Highway 595.

5 Canada Summer Jobs are now available

for all youth ages of 15-30

in Thunder Bay—Rainy River The hiring season for Canada Summer Jobs 2019 has The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration now begun and is open until July 12th. Young Canadians in Board (TBDSSAB) is providing money in the form of Northwestern Ontario can now apply for approximately 240 forgivable loans to low and middle income families, opportunities that have been made available in the riding of individuals or seniors to fix up their home. The funding is Thunder Bay—Rainy River. part of the Ontario Renovates program which is designed to The Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program assist low to moderate income homeowners to make provides young Canadians with meaningful work experience. needed home repairs or to make modifications to their home For many, a Canada Summer Job is their first experience in to accommodate members with disabilities. the workforce and a great opportunity to begin building a Eligible client groups for Ontario Renovates include low to resume. moderate income homeowners residing in the District of By doubling the number of Canada Summer Job Thunder Bay. opportunities to over 70,000, the Government is helping more To apply to the Ontario Renovates Program please visit the young people get hands-on work experience and save TBDSSAB website and click the following link to download money. the application: Ontario Renovates Application. This year all youth between the ages of 15 and 30 who are Application forms are also available at TBDSSAB’s main site legally entitled to work in Canada are eligible to apply for at 231 May Street South, Thunder Bay or at TBDSSAB positions, not just students. For the first time, all available satellite office locations. Call TBDSSAB’s main line at positions can be searched on JobBank.gc.ca/youth or on the 807-766-2111 or tollfree at 877-281-2958 for more JobBank App. For more information on CSJ, visit the information. For questions or more information, call Canada.ca/Canada-summer-jobs, a Service Canada Office or Brook Latimer, Communications & Engagement Officer call 1-800-935-5555. at 807-766-2111 ex. 4219 or 807-633-5193 (Cell) 6 7 8 Excerpt from the OPP OPP IDENTIFIED 35 PER CENT INCREASE IN Monthly Newsletter OVERDOSE DEATHS WITH NEW REPORTING STRATEGY 'Opioids and Overdoses: Impact and Strategies' MOTORCYCLISTS, OFF-ROADERS AND Report Released BOATERS - why they are at risk The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Opioids Working Group With motorcyclists, off-roaders and boaters expected in large has released their Opioids and Overdoses: Impact and numbers this summer season, the Ontario Provincial Police Strategies report, highlighting the alarming increase of (OPP) is raising awareness of behaviours and contributing opioid overdoses and deaths across Ontario. The report factors that are common in deaths across all three of these contains information relating to OPP opioid seizures, seasonal recreational driver/user classes. overdoses and relevant strategies. (All data applies to 2018 in OPP-jurisdictions): Out of concern for the safety of all Ontarians, the OPP is sharing the data to help prevent the loss of more lives.

MOTORCYCLE DEATHS Key information: • OPP has identified a 35 per cent increase in overdose Driving too fast for the conditions (7), excessive speed (6) and deaths during the first quarter of 2019, compared to the alcohol impairment (5) were the top contributing factors in last first quarter of 2018 year's 36 motorcycle deaths. Seven (7) of the deceased motorcyclists were not wearing a helmet. • Since September 2017, the OPP has administered naloxone on 79 occasions and saved 73 lives OFF-ROADERS DEATHS • OPP has administered the highest number of naloxone doses in March and April 2019 More than half (10) of last year's 19 deceased off-road vehicle • The spirit of the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act drivers were also not wearing a helmet. Alcohol and/or drugs (GSA) is embedded in all aspects of OPP involvement were involved in at least eight (8) of the fatalities. Losing with the public control (7) and driving too fast for the conditions (4) were the top driver actions reported in the deaths. The focus of the OPP Opioids Working Group during the past year has been to establish foundational elements to BOATERS DEATHS respond to the opioid crisis and understand the impacts of overdoses and opioids. New reporting and analytical tools On the water, 22 of the 24 people who died in last year's have been made available to position the OPP to be more boating/paddling incidents were not wearing a life jacket. With proactive in our approach to the opioid crisis. falling overboard (11) and capsized vessels (7) being the top primary causes in the deaths, life jacket use may have The Opioids and Overdoses: Impact and Strategies reduced the number of boating deaths significantly. Alcohol report can be found at opp.ca/opioids and/or drugs were involved in at least eight (8) of the fatalities.

“We can all contribute to the safety on our roads, trails and waterways by never operating a motor vehicle or boat while TOPS #794 impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. Our personal and public (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) safety relies on each and every one of us obeying the speed ...a friendly local weight-loss support group limit, driving in accordance with weather, road and trail conditions, and ensuring the use of helmets when riding a TOPS is a non profit, non commercial weight loss motorcycle and/or ATV and a lifejacket while boating." support group. We offer outstanding support to take -- Thomas Carrique, Commissioner, and keep off pounds sensibly.

Ontario Provincial Police PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE

"Summer is a great time of the year to be outside and enjoy The Nolalu chapter will be meeting every everything Ontario has to offer with your friends and family. Be Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. sure you put safety first this season. ATV riders and for the SPRING/SUMMER months motorcyclists should wear proper protective gear, while at the O’Connor Community Centre. boaters need to ensure they're wearing the correct life jacket. Weigh in starts at 6:30 p.m. in the basement and the Whether on the trails or on the waterways, be sure you respect meeting upstairs at 7:00 p.m. the rules this summer." Membership is $48.00 annually and $1.00 a week for dues. -- Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General Bring a friend or family member and come see what we have to offer.

There are 16 TOPS chapters in the Thunder Bay and rural areas. July is…… Marine Safety Days For more information, please call National Drowning Prevention Week Rose Marie Shandruk at 577-5924 or Aria at 475-3588.

9 10 RURAL CUPBOARD FOOD BANK Kakabeka Falls NEIGHBOURS HELPING NEIGHBOURS & Rural District RCL Branch #225 CONMEE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX P. O. BOX 327 KAKABEKA FALLS, ON POT 1WO All events take place at the Kakabeka Legion by: Gladys Grant, Public Relations on Hwy 11-17 in Kakabeka Falls Call the events line for info. 473-9122 or check out our HAPPY CANADA DAY! Summer is here! Hopefully you can web page at www.kakabekalegion.ca get out and enjoy the many activities planned in our rural communities or City of Thunder Bay! In May, 61 hampers were handed out and we are preparing for 64 CRIB - July 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th in June. For the first 5 months of the year, we have handed out Crib takes place every Saturday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. For more information, call Gary at 473-9122. 294 Hampers, that includes 475 Adults and 231 Children for a total of 706 clients. FARMER’S MARKET - A BIG THANK YOU to Murillo Bakery who for every food bank Every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. supply their healthy, delicious and nutritious bread to all our Breakfast available 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. clients. The bread is freshly made that morning, and picked up by Sat. July 6th - DANCE WITH QUEST Trudy Byers. So gratefully appreciated. 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Admission is $8 per person which A BIG THANK YOU to Urho Piilo who in honor of his 80th includes sandwiches, desserts, coffee and tea. birthday in lieu of gifts asked for donations of non perishable food Sun. July 7th - GYMKHANA 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. items for the food bank. A large amount of groceries were collected from the guests at the party. So gratefully appreciated by all in Thurs. July 11th - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. attendance and Urho for thinking of others in need on his big day of celebration! Sun. July 14th - BREAKFAST BUFFET A BIG THANK YOU to the Rosslyn IDA Pharmacy for holding a 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 ‘All you can eat’ Canadian and Finn Community Yard Sale by renting tables to the public and holding a pancakes, bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, hash delicious barbecue with food items for sale and refreshments. A browns, coffee, tea, juice, toast and jam or try our "Made large sum of money was raised for the food bank. Greatly just for you" omelette. Adults $12, Seniors $11 and appreciated! children’s pricing as well. Join the breakfast club and after 10 paid breakfasts you get a free breakfast. A BIG THANK YOU to the Neebing Fire and Rescue Association for holding a Tail Gate Sale and inviting us to have a Fri. July 20th - DANCE WITH QUEST table to accept donations of cash or food for the food bank. A large 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Admission is $8 per person which sum of cash and groceries were received. Gratefully appreciated. includes sandwiches, desserts, coffee and tea.

A BIG THANK YOU to the Kakabeka Legion for hosting another Sun. July 21st - GYMKHANA 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. successful fund raising afternoon of music on June 30th with JUST

4 YOU and OLD BONES. We thank them for donating their time For bookings at the Kakabeka Legion please leave a message and talents to such a worthwhile cause. Also to everyone in on the Legion line at 473-9122 or call Gary MacDonald at attendance for their generous donations at the door, which goes 473-9631. toward keeping us open to provide for our clients, especially the children. A BIG HEARTFELT THANK YOU to our many Volunteers and Board Members who give so freely of their time and energy to keep the food bank running so efficiently. Without them we would not be able to remain open to serve our clients. The next food bank will be on Wednesday, July 19h with Intake (Registration) being done from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or they will have to phone for an emergency hamper which is only given out once a year to any one individual! Volunteers will stay until all hampers are distributed. On Monday, July 15th Volunteers will be at the food bank from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. preparing for food bank day. The veggie volunteers will not be there in the summer months. Plastic and reusable bags are always welcome. Food and items can be dropped off at the Rapport Credit Union in Kakabeka Village, both the Rosslyn and Murillo Oliver Paipoonge Libraries, Odena Foods, The Neebing Municipal Office, the O’Connor Municipal Office and the Conmee Municipal Office during their business hours. A TAX RECEIPT will be issued for any donation of $10.00 or more to the food bank as we are a registered Non-Profit Charity. The building fund is always accepting donations to pay off the mortgage on the new building! THE FOOD BANK PHONE NUMBER IS 285-0836. Please call if you have any concerns or questions and someone will follow up as soon as possible. CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK! Our website is theruralcupboardfoodbank.com. Mailing address is listed above. No summer meetings. See you in September! WATCH FOR TICKETS SALES on our yearly fundraising draw! Board Members and Volunteers will have them for sale soon!

11 Hymers Fair News

By Shannon Dodd-Smith

Summer is here; but what a wild time it was with Spring springing quite late, leaving plants, animals, and growers alike having to turbo-boost into production; and...well...rushing to ultimately survive winter again!

It can be stressful. I hope you are taking time to breathe and rejoice in the wonderous world in which we live. Perhaps you might even ponder how we can preserve the things that matter the most. Like fresh air, clean water...and healthy, home-grown FOOD!

Are you thinking of doing any food preservation? Canning? Check out the Prize Book to see what you can enter! What about baking? Wanna show-off? Or perhaps flaunt your impressive harvest? Or Hey! What about your goats and chickens? They deserve flaunting too. I mean, are you really going to let the Dairy cattle be the only primped creatures in the ring?

So come to the Fair on Labour Day Weekend, September 1st & 2nd.

Revel in the amazing music on two stages. Enter the free contests. Visit Linda and Charlene at the Gazebo (you know who you are!) and grab some 50/50 tickets. Thousands of dollar$ to be won -- in addition to the Ag and Homecraft prizes! Eat the Fair-food; or a home cooked meal at the Dining Hall. It's the best.

Admission is $7 adult, $5 senior, $5 kids age 6-12 ($1 with zucchini or sunflower to enter into contests at Hilltop Stage), FREE for ages 5 and under. PS We need volunteers in the following areas: Exhibit Hall, Hotdog Booth, Gates, Dining Hall, Cattle Show and for work bees through the summer. Free Membership and meals!

Finally, a very heartfelt shout-out to the enormously talented June Music Night Fun-Raiser Performers: Delilah & Mike, Taryn and Margaret Jackson, Jessica Durand, and Mike & the Misfits. Also, to Green Acres Variety for helping out...and of course, the priceless VOLUNTEERS.

Find us on Facebook or Instagram.

Call Deb for info at 986-3593 or visit hymersfair.com.

“A Little Country Fair with a Big Country Heart"

Rural Family Centre EarlyON Programs

Murillo Site program (4509 Oliver Road)

Tuesday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon (closed Mondays and Fridays for the months of July and August) Please Note the Whitefish program is closed for the months of July and August

Bring a nut free snack for your child.

12 Call 935-3009 for further information. 13

Ontario is Consulting with Seniors and O’Connor-Conmee Fellowship Caregivers on Aging Strong in their Baptist Church

Communities Sunday: 10:45 a.m. worship for all ages Feedback to support a new Small Group Studies… government-wide Seniors Strategy please phone for information. Seniors want to remain active in age-friendly communities that are open to their full participation. Most want to live independently, at Last Sunday of Every Month home for as long as they can, working, volunteering, learning, (except summer)… At 5:30 p.m., pot-luck supper, then shopping or travelling. Yet many seniors face challenges at 7:00 p.m., a time of music, or a film, or a fun-night. accessing programs and services that support their safety, mental Feel free to join us!! and physical health, and overall well-being. Ontario's government O’Connor-Conmee is working for the people by holding consultations to hear from Fellowship Baptist Church seniors, caregivers and organizations on how the province can 3 Holomego Rd, corner of Hwy 595 best support its aging population.

Seniors are the fastest growing demographic in our province. Current estimates predict that the seniors population will grow to Pinegrove United Church over 3 million by 2023 - that is about 400,000 more seniors than 100 Hwy 130, Rosslyn today. This fundamental change in Ontario's demographics (next to the Tbaytel tower) means new challenges and new opportunities for the province. JUNE "Supporting our seniors is about investing in our own futures - Sunday service: 10:30 a.m. everyone should be able to age strong, in an Ontario that is open to all," said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. JULY "We are moving forward with our commitment to develop a NO Sunday service cross-government strategy to do what's right for Ontario's aging population, while growing jobs and the economy. We want to hear AUGUST from seniors, the people who care for them, and the organizations Sunday services will resume who support them." beginning August 11th at 10:30 a.m.

Starting June 7th, during Seniors Month, the government will be holding targeted consultation sessions at Seniors Active Living Centres across Ontario. The consultations will run for six weeks. To ensure that Ontarians across the province have an opportunity to participate, an online survey has also been launched. For Pastoral Care call Church office Feedback from the consultations and online survey will help form Office: 939-1364 a strategy to help seniors: Email: [email protected] • Age at home and in communities; Website: www.PinegroveUC.org • Remain healthy, active and socially engaged; • Stay safe and secure, and • Participate in the labour market and economy. BACKFIELD LAWN CARE GRASS & YARD SPECIALISTS The government expects to announce the government-wide seniors' strategy in the fall.  Grass cutting  Yard Cleanup Quick Facts  Weed Trimming  Waste Removal  Dethatching  Parking Lot Cleanup Have your say and take part in the online survey:  Aerating  Dump Runs Ontario.ca/SeniorsStrategy

• Social isolation is a key risk factor for elder abuse and hospitalization among seniors, with 30% of Canadian seniors at risk of becoming socially isolated. Being active Contact us NOW to schedule your FREE helps to reduce risk of dementia, anxiety and depression. Consultation for Spring Yard Cleanup & There are more than 300 Seniors Active Living Centres across Regular Lawn Maintenance Ontario. These community-based centres provide programs and services to promote wellness, social interaction, and education to [email protected] help seniors stay active, independent and engaged. 807-630-5587 (call or text) 14 807-632-0286 (call or text) KAKABEKA FALLS BIBLE CAMP

Kakabeka Falls Bible Camp is 80 acres of majestic forest backing on the Kaministiquia River with rustic buildings and modern washrooms. The camp is located off highway 11/17, 2 km east of Kakabeka Falls village and is a wonderful place to spend a few days at summer camp. Children’s Camp 2019 for children in grade 3 to 6 runs from Sunday, July 14 until Friday July 19. Speakers for the week are from the Child Evangelism Fellowship and campers will enjoy crafts, sports, swimming, and many other activities for only $150. Contact Linda Sheplawy-Woodcock at 628-4332 or [email protected]. Teen Camp 2019, for all teens runs from Thursday, July 25 until Sunday, July 28. The chapel speaker is Terry Carter, a Christian leader in child and youth ministry from Wesley Chapel in Toronto. Campers will enjoy paintball, river tubing, sports, late night games, a talent show, and other activities for only $90. Contact Wes or Lynda Fidler at 768-5338 or [email protected]. Also check out our website www.kbcamp.ca

St. James’ Anglican Church Country Warmth in Christ John St. Road at Calvert Road, Murillo Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m. (Please Note: No Sunday school at this time) Rector: Reverend Gordon Holroyd 807-939-1103 [email protected]

St. Mark’s Anglican Church Country Warmth in Christ St. Marks St., Rosslyn Village Sunday Service & Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Rector: Reverend Gordon Holroyd 807-939-1103 [email protected]

Redeemer Lutheran Church Hwy 11/17, Kakabeka Falls, ON Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m. Pastor Brad Julien 473-9164 www.redeemerlcc.ca

St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church 10 Porter St., Kakabeka Falls Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. 15 Parish Priest: Fr. Randal Morrisseau 935-2898 (Rectory) www.dotb.ca 16 17 18 19 20