The Cornerstone AUGUST 2017 Township Of O’Connor Emergency Contacts: Medical Emergencies: 911 Fire: 911 Police: 911

The Township of O’Connor office will be closed Monday, August 7th, 2017 for Municipal Office Hours the Civic Holiday. Also note that the Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: Wednesdays for the month of August. 9:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Closed Wednesdays) Fridays: 9:00 am to Noon

O’CONNOR COUNCIL & STAFF WISH Office Phone: 476-1451 Fax: 473-0891 EVERYONE A FUN & SAFE Garage: 476-1453 CIVIC HOLIDAY Community Centre: 476-1452

MONDAY, AUGUST 7TH Website: www.oconnortownship.ca E-mail: [email protected]

Disposal Site Hours: FIRE PERMITS Summer Hours (Apr 1 to Aug 31) FIRE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL BURNING Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Fire permits are required during the fire season which runs from April 1st to Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

October 31st as per the Forest Fire Prevention Act. A permit is required before Winter Hours (Sept 1 - Mar 31) starting a fire outdoors, including the burning of grass, brush and the use of Tuesdays 3:00pm to 6:00 pm fireworks and incinerators. Fire permits are valid for 15 days and an incinerator Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm permit is valid for the entire fire season. Permits may be revoked at anytime at the absolute discretion of the Township’s Fire Chief Henry Mattas. Building Permits: By-law Number 2016-12, passed June Small fires for cooking or warmth do not require a fire permit. 27, 2016, being a by-law respecting Fire and Incinerator Permits can be picked up at the O’Connor Municipal Office, Construction, Demolition, Inspections, 330 Hwy. 595 during regular office hours or from Fire Chief Henry Mattas at and to set out the rates for permits within 741 Barrie Dr. (please call first) 473-9511. the Corporation of the Township of O’Connor states that building permits will be required for the construction, Dogs Running at Large erection, alteration, repair, removal,

A friendly reminder to please keep your dogs under relocation and change of use of all your control and in your own yard. If you use a dog buildings or structures within the shock collar please check the batteries. Township of O’Connor. If you are If you are having trouble with dogs running at large, building anything larger than 108 square please contact David Frowen, the Township of feet or a building with heating, you are O’Connor’s Dog Control Officer, at 707-3148. required to apply for a building permit. For more information please call the Township Office or the Township’s Chief Road Construction Building Official, Gordon Cuthbertson, at

Culvert replacements and temporary road closures continue 708-7548. Applications available on the throughout the summer. The Township continues to update the Township website or at the office. website of these closures, so please stay informed and check for Please note: New Building Code construction schedules at www.oconnortownship.ca or call the changes effective January 1, 2017. If Township office at 476-1451 for more information. Possible culvert you are building a new home, please ensure you are aware. replacements coming up this month could take place on Broome Road, Smith Road and Garbutt Road. Oliver Paipoonge Library Hours:

A kind reminder to slow down and drive with caution around the construction Use of both branches is free for sites. Slow down for the work crew and give them space. The road crew will O’Connor Residents be will doing their best to keep the conditions of our roads safe. Thank you for Note reduced summer hours your patience and cooperation during this time. Murillo Branch (935-2729) Monday - 10 - 8 pm Council Meetings Wednesday 10 - 8 pm The regular meeting for Council will be held on Monday August 14th. The Saturdays closed for July/August meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers located in the Municipal Rosslyn Branch (939-2312) Tuesday 10 - 8 pm Office located at 330 Hwy 595. Thursday 10 - 8 pm Saturdays closed for July/August Council welcome your involvement and interest in Council meetings and municipal issues. Email: [email protected] Mayor Jim Vezina—577-6735 www.olsn.ca/oplibrary Councillors: Chantal Alkins - 577-8038 Jerry Loan - 768-0947

Kevin Foekens - 577-1698 Bishop Racicot - 577-2215 O’Connor Community Club Celebration of Life The O’Connor Community Club would like to thank everyone who supported and attended the Canada 150 BBQ & Strawberry Festival. Prize donations were greatly A celebration of life appreciated from Shannon Vanlenthe, The Squash Queen, service for the late for the hanging basket and Fran Platnick for the lawn ornament. The funds raised from the Strawberry Festival Dorothea M.A. Case will help support the O’Connor Community Club and the will be held at the community programs and funding they support in our Kakabeka Falls Township. Legion on Monday, A very big thank you to all the volunteers who organized this special day and to all the volunteers that made it happen the August 14th at 11:00 a.m. The service day of the festival. These wonderful volunteers are what will be followed by a luncheon at make events like this possible. 12:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to remember The winners of this years prizes were: Dorothea is welcome to attend. First Prize (Bistro Set): Donna Busch Dorothea was a long time resident of Second Prize (Hanging Basket): Bill Zschetzsche Third Prize (Lawn Ornament): Harold Hunt Oliver and Paipoooge Townships.

Congratulations!!! In later years, she was a resident of

Come join the O’Connor Community Club as we are always Waterloo where she lived with her looking for new volunteers to become members. youngest son and his family. If you are interested, please call Lorna Buob or Linda Racicot at the O’Connor Municipal Office at 476-1451 for more information. ONTARIO RENOVATES PROGRAM If you are unable to commit to meetings, but are able to donate baking and/or occasional hours to help with funeral AFFORDABLE HOUSING luncheons or to aid the Community Club in their efforts to Since 2003 the provincial and federal governments have help support the community, please call the number above provided significant investment in new affordable housing and show how much you care! Every little bit helps. programs. Through partnerships with the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) Come be a part of your community! these programs provide a wide variety of choice:

The O’Connor Community Centre  Forgivable loans to homeowners to repair their homes and

When planning your next special occasion please keep in mind bring them up to health and safety standards and improve that the Community Centre is available for rental. The Centre's accessibility for persons with disabilities 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.  Down payment assistance to eligible families that would

O’Connor Hall Rental Fees: otherwise not be able to afford homeownership $50.00 damage - Social with Liquor - $150.00 deposit may be - All day rental no liquor - $100.00 required.  Capital funding to develop rental at affordable rates - 1/2 day or evening - $50.00 - Use of Kitchen - $25 (May 1st - October 31st)  Capital funding for essential repairs and renovations that - $50 (November 1st - April 30th) improve the health and safety of residents living in social

housing

 Rent supplements

 Grants to assist households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with rent and utility arrears

Affordable housing programs that are currently available include Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) for Ontario and Ontario Renovates (formerly Northern Home Repair).

If you have questions about the program please contact Jennifer Jones, Housing Programs Clerk at 766-2111 (ext. 4091) or via email [email protected] or check out their website at www.tbdssab.ca. Fire Department News Disposal Site

Since the last newsletter the O’Connor First Response Team has responded to 2 medical related calls and the The O’Connor Fire Department Auxiliary has set up Pop Fire Department responded to a call involving a tree on a Can, Beer and Liquor Bottle bins at the O’Connor Disposal hydro line. Site and Fire Hall and in the village of Kakabeka Falls.

Upcoming Events: Please separate your pop and beer cans, beer and liquor bottles from your regular recycling and drop them off at October 21st, 2017 - Vacation Raffle Draw (Lottery any of these bins instead of throwing them in the recycling Licence #M709282) in support of the O’Connor Fire bin at the Disposal Site. Department Auxiliary - must be 18 years of age or older to participate); The Township will save money by reducing the number of times the Recycling Bin needs to be emptied by Recool, 1st Prize: Two tickets anywhere WestJet flies (some and the Fire Department raises funds by collecting restrictions apply) cans/bottles and recycling them. 2nd Prize: OpenBay Lodge ice fishing weekend for two plus $100 grocery voucher (Lac Des Mille Lacs, some Should you have any immediate questions as to how you restrictions apply) can help us recycle your waste items, please call the 3rd Prize: Overnight stay at NorWester Best Western O’Connor Municipal Office at 476-1451. Plus Hotel & Conference Centre including breakfast Lakehead Light Horse Association Inc.(LLHA) Tickets are $5.00 or 3 for $10.00 and are now available at the O’Connor Municipal Office at 330 Highway 595 during 2017 is our 62nd year and it will be an exciting one! With business hours or you can call Cheri Biloski at 475-8263 or an eager and determined executive board, 2017 promises any of O’Connor’s Fire Department members. to be the beginning of bigger and better things to come. LLHA is completely operated by volunteers and sponsors, October 21st, 2017 - 2 Bit Auction The O’Connor Fire and most LLHA events take place at the Oliver Agricultural Department Auxiliary will be hosting their annual 2 Bit Society’s ring at the Murillo Fairgrounds. Auction again this year. Come join this awesome event Once again we look forward to an exciting and successful and support those that help our community. The event will year of shows, gymkhanas, entertaining shows, informative take place at the O’Connor Community Centre at 330 and educational clinics and just plain fun trail rides. They Highway 595. Admission is $5.00 and tickets are available allow us to take part in high profile events such as parades by contacting Cheri Biloski at 475-8263 or they can be and exhibitions throughout Northwestern Ontario. picked up at the O’Connor Municipal Office. Doors open at We appreciate all sponsorship we receive at LLHA. We 6:30 p.m. and Auction will take place at 7:00 p.m. would also appreciate any donations be they cash or Any prize or cash donations for this event would be greatly in-kind. Together we can make a difference and contribute appreciated and can be dropped off at the O’Connor to be a better community by participating and leading by Municipal Office. Tax receipts will be issued for donations example. of $10 or more. For more information, please call Cheri If you wish to support the LLHA, please contact one of our Biloski at 475-8263.We thank you again for your continued representatives; Bill Hickman (president) 577-0418, support! Jenn Hainrich (VP) 935-0229, Vicki Wassenaar (secretary) 631-8815. THANK YOU FOR SALE

The O’Connor Fire Department , First Response and 2011 Jayco Tent Trailer Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who attended the Canada 150 BBQ and Strawberry Festival.  8 foot

Thank you all for your continued support of our fundraising.  Double bed on one side, Twin on the other Congratulations to the 46 winners on the Penny Auction.  3 way fridge, and stove (movable with exterior mount on trailer) We would like to thank The Squash Queen, Pat and Tony  Sleeps six with table down Fiorito, Frances Platnick, Sherri MacDonald, Donna Busch, Aria Buitenhuis, Betty Cook, Linda Racicot, Nipper Hunt,  Awning  No furnace, no oven Lori Macsemchuk, Diana Bockus, Gayle Poohachoff, Anna Lebel, Lorna Krieg, Ron Biloski, Jennifer Cronk Currie and The trailer has been barely used and is in very good Shirley Peel and the Kakabeka Women’s Institute for their condition. Asking price is $7,800.00 generous prize donations. Hopefully I didn’t miss anyone. If interested, please call Lou at 577-3760. Also, big thanks to Gary Wrigley, Mikayla Poohachoff and our fine crew who cooked a wonderful BBQ. We live in an awesome community! Plaques Sincerely, Cheri Biloski The Township of O’Connor offers plaques to commemorate the special anniversary of 50 years or longer and birthday celebrations of SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES 75 years or older for present and past The Fire Department has Smoke detectors residents of the Township. If you know of anyone who for purchase for $25.00, CO detectors for would be celebrating either of these special events in the $25.00 and combination Smoke/CO upcoming year, please contact the Municipal office within a detectors for $35.00 each. These units can few weeks of the event and a plaque will be ordered at no be picked up at the O’Connor Municipal charge. Office during regular office hours. RURAL CUPBOARD FOOD BANK

NEIGHBOURS HELPING NEIGHBOURS MUSICIANS & LISTENERS CONMEE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX P. O. BOX 327 KAKABEKA FALLS, ON POT 1WO KAKABEKA FALLS LEGION

by: Gladys Grant, Public Relations Last Sunday of each month

Last month of summer for everyone to get out and enjoy the (excluding December, July & August) season, especially the children, before school starts in September! 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. That’s a reminder that if anyone would like to donate school Financial donation at the door for the supplies for the school age children of the food bank, it would be Rural Cupboard Food Bank greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at any location If your musical group is interested in donating an that will be listed later in my article. hour of your time for one of these events, please A BIG THANK YOU to the Kakabeka Legion for hosting another contact Lucy at 473-5658. We have two groups musical concert in support of the School Lunch Program of playing each Sunday. For those that want to relax, children registered with the food bank in June. sing along, perhaps even get up and dance, and A BIG THANK YOU to the performers The Band CUZ (Jerry Wark, take in some of this wonderful talent, mark your Harold Zweep, Jim Zweep and John Zywina. Also The Cedar calendars to attend. Valley Band (James, Gabrielle and Edward). It was well attended with so many summer activities going on and thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting the bands and the food bank with your generous donations. Kakabeka Falls A BIG WELCOME to our new volunteers Wendy, Brigitte, Susan, & Rural District RCL Branch #225 Ellen, Laila, Karen, Cathy S., Marianne, Claire, Brittany, Pat, Pru, and Sheila who have recently joined the Food Bank Team. Nice to have new faces, fresh ideas and interest in helping neighbors. I All events take place at the Kakabeka Legion cannot forget our regular volunteers who have been with us for a on Hwy 11-17 in Kakabeka Falls long time, Lorna K., Barb, Ashley, Wayne, Adam, Jennifer, Robin, Call the events line for info. 473-9122 or check out our web page at www.kakabekalegion.ca Corrine, Lorna J., Lauren, Linda, Joanne, Shirley, Jean, Marie,

Gail, Kathy S, Judie, Margaret, Amy and Laurie. I apologize if I BINGO Licence #M728890 missed any names. A BIG THANK YOU to Trudy Byers for finding a spot for all our August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th - Bingo takes place new volunteers. Greatly appreciated. every Wednesday. Maximum Payout of $1,555.00 GARDEN VEGETABLES: If anyone planted an extra row of Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Early birds begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call Gary at 473-9631. vegetables for the food bank, the donations are greatly appreciated. FARMERS MARKET THE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM: Support is always needed for - BREAKFAST every Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. this program for school age children of the Food Bank. For a - MARKET every Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. donation of $50.00, each child registered with the food bank will Sat. August 5th - DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF QUEST receive enough supplies for one week of the month of the school 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Admission is $8 per person which year. It is given out monthly on food bank day. Any amount includes sandwiches, desserts, coffee and tea. towards this program is gratefully appreciated. Please mark your Sun. August 13th - BREAKFAST BUFFET cheque or cash that it is for this program or where you want it to go 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon (for example: Building Fund or buying of groceries for our clients). ‘All you can eat’ Canadian and Finn pancakes, bacon, Any donation of $10.00 or more to the food bank will receive a sausages, scrambled eggs, hash browns, coffee, tea, tax receipt as we are a Registered Non Profit Organization. juice, toast and jam or try our "Made just for you" The food bank will be open on Wednesday, August 16th from omelette. Adults $12, Seniors $11 and children’s 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. for distribution of Hampers to our clients. pricing as well. Join the breakfast club and after 10 On the evening of Monday August 14th, volunteers will be at the paid breakfasts you get a free breakfast. food bank from 6:15 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. preparing for food bank Sat. August 19th - NEW ONTARIO SHOOTERS day. ASSOCIATION GUN SHOW Food and large birthday bags can be dropped off at the Rapport 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Credit Union in Kakabeka Falls Village, both the Murillo and Rosslyn Oliver Paipoonge Libraries, Odena Foods, the Neebing Sun. August 20th - KAKABEKA LEGION HALF Municipal Office and the O’Connor Municipal Office during MARATHON - see website for details. www.runkbfalls.com business hours. ATTENTION: There is a draw for a Flight for Two anywhere West Sat. August 25th - DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF QUEST Jet Flies, (some restrictions apply) Night Away for two at the 8:00 -11:00 p.m. Admission is $8 per person which Valhalla Inn and Over Night for two with breakfast at Grand includes sandwiches, desserts, coffee and tea.

Portage Lodge and Casino! Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for Sun. September 4th - “AN AFTERNOON OF MUSIC” $10.00. Proceeds to the Rural Cupboard Food Bank. Tickets will Sat. September 9th - GENERAL MEETING be available at many different locations. Call Trudy Byers 935-2840, Gladys Grant 925-2202, Lorna Krieg 577-1035. Check Saturdays - CRIB every Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. us out on our Facebook page also to find out where tickets are For more information, call Tim at 983-2998. available. For bookings at the Kakabeka Legion please leave a THE FOOD BANK PHONE NUMBER is 285-0836. message on the Legion line at 473-9122 or call Gary Someone will get back to you as soon as possible if you leave a MacDonald at 473-9631. message with concerns or questions. Our website is Submitted by: Sandra Mazur raisethefoodbank.com! No meeting in August. Excerpt from the OPP Monthly Newsletter

CIVIC DAY LONG WEEKEND – FOCUS MOVE OVER

Over the Civic Day Long Weekend (Aug. 4 – Aug. 7, 2017) the OPP will be conducting a Slow Down, Move Over enforcement and education campaign. With heavy traffic volumes expected throughout the province, highways and roads will see a greater presence of roadside emergency vehicles, making it a particularly important time for drivers to act in accordance with this law. Drivers are being reminded that in 2015, the law was amended to include slowing down and, on multi-lane highways, moving over for tow trucks parked on the roadside with their amber lights flashing. The law carries a fine range of $400 to $2,000 and three demerit points, but the cost is far greater to police officers, other responders and drivers of approaching vehicles who are involved in roadside collisions every year. The Move Over law requires motorists, upon noticing an incoming emergency vehicle (ambulance, police or fire), coming from any direction with sirens or flashing lights operating, to move to the farthest right lane, or the shoulder of the road and stop, until the vehicle has passed by. Section 159 (2,3) of the Highway Traffic Act also requires, if there are multiple lanes in your direction of travel, that drivers slow down and vacate the lane adjacent to the emergency vehicle, if it can be done safely. This provides a buffer lane to stopped service vehicles with active strobing or rotating lights - including tow trucks with their flashing amber lights activated. If you can’t move over safely (i.e. you would cut-off the left lane driver), you must slow down while passing the stopped emergency vehicle. In Ontario, you must slow to below the posted speed limit as necessary to avoid endangering roadside personnel. Failing to respond to an emergency vehicle: Penalties and fines regarding reacting to an approaching or stopped emergency vehicle include: • First Offence: $400 to $2,000, plus three demerit points upon conviction. • Subsequent Offence (within 5 years): $1,000 to $4,000, possible jail time up to six months and possible suspension of driver’s licence for up to two years.

DIALING 911 FOR EMERGENCIES

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding people to use 911 for its intended purpose only, to report emergencies. Each time there is an accidental or 911 call for non-emergent incidents, it is consuming dispatcher time, hampering their ability to attend to real emergencies. It also ties up officer resources that could be better utilized to respond to actual emergencies to keeping our roads and communities safe. 911 is for emergencies only and is meant to report issues in which life or property is immediately threatened. 911 should not be called for general incidents, but strictly for emergency situations. Children should also be taught the responsible use of 911, and that cellphones are not toys. Do not give your child an old cellphone to play with, even if there's no battery or SIM card. The removal of a SIM card from a cell phone still enables the device to call 911, and cell phone users are encouraged to learn about how their devices can be locked to prevent accidental pocket dials. To report a non-emergent incident to police, citizens are asked to contact the Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122 or contact your local police.

August is….. Answers to Word Scramble at the bottom of Page 7. 9th National Peacekeeper’s Day 12th International Youth Day

Free Summer Art Camp For Kids Ages 7-13!!

The Canadian Arts and Heritage Education Program (CAHEP) is hosting a free Summer Art Camp at the Gillies Community Centre on August 10 & 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CAHEP's visual artist Judy Mayor and dance artist Laura Wilson will be exploring Butterflies, Bugs and Birds and will provide both indoor and outdoor creative fun for ages 7-13. You MUST pre-register for this event by emailing your information to Judy Mayor at [email protected] by August 8th. Spots fill quickly! Don’t delay! Please take advantage of this wonderful program provided Answers to Word Scramble for rural children, so we can host more in the future!! Participants are to bring a healthy bag lunch, plenty of water & proper outdoor 1. Volleyball, 2. Swimming, 3. Baseball, attire- hats, running shoes (no flip flops) and sunscreen. 4. Sand Castle, 5. Sunscreen, 6. Gardening, 7. Ice Cream, 8. Road Trip, 9. Fresh Fruit, We hope to see you there! 10. Popsicle, 11. Picnic, 12. Hiking, 13. Camping, 14. Canoeing, 15. Beach, 16. Soccer, 17. Tennis

THANK YOU!

The Gillies Community Centre would like to send out a BIG THANK YOU to the following folks for making our Canada Day event such a success:

Sharon Melville & Evelyn Kieri for their delicious baking & Linda Turk for collecting all the wonderful children's prizes. Laura Jones, Yvonne & Kyla Noy for their help in the kitchen & concessions. To our fabulous Fire Team for bringing the trucks and costumes for the kids to play dress up and for overseeing the safe detonation of the fireworks - Thanks so much Scott Hole & Devon Jackson!! To Shannon & Dan Vanlenthe for barbequing and facilitating the kids games. Thank you to Al Laroche for so many things!! Especially the donation of some fill for the parking lot that Bill Groenhide so graciously spread with his equipment. Thank you as well to many others who helped in various ways! We appreciate you all! Community Events can't happen without volunteers. We are always looking for helpers, and folks to get involved in the community. If you have an idea for a community event, come to our next meeting on Monday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m. and tell us about it! Why go to town for events, classes etc? Let's keep it in the country!! Get involved! Meet your neighbours! Strengthen our community! For more information on current events happening in your community or hall rentals etc., find us on the web at gilliescommunitycentre.com or on Facebook.

Sincerely, Jessica Durand - Secretary for the Gillies Community Centre

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) ...a friendly local weight-loss support group

TOPS is a non profit, non commercial weight loss support group. We offer outstanding support to take and keep off pounds sensibly.

The Nolalu chapter meets every Wednesday at the O’Connor Community Centre. Weigh in starts at 6:15 pm and the meeting at 7:00 pm. Membership is $48.00 annually and $1.00 a week for dues. 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.

For more information, please call Rose Marie Shandruk at 577-5924 or Aria at 475-3588. Share your Recipes Hymers Fair News If you have a favorite recipe and would like to share it in the By Shannon Dodd-Smith O’Connor Cornerstone, please send to the O’Connor

Municipal Office by mail, e-mail or through the mail slot on the front door entrance. Ok folks, we are on the homestretch!

Fair Weekend (some people call it Labour Day weekend :)) is Township of O’Connor just around the corner, and this is what you need to know: R.R. #1, Kakabeka Falls, ON  Gates open 9am - 6pm Sunday and 9am - 5pm Monday. P0T 1W0  Home-cooked traditional Roast Beef and Turkey meals (or) are served Sunday and Monday, respectively @ 1pm in the [email protected] Dining Hall. Watch for full menu posted around Fair grounds.  Admission for adults is only $7; seniors over 65 $5; ages 6 - 12 $5 or $1 with a sunflower or zucchini (which can later FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY be entered into a contest at Hilltop Stage). Kids under 5 years are FREE. SUMMER MENU IDEA...  You can take the Fair bus for $5 return from town. Booth set-up, delivery of entries, etc. happen Friday and Saturday. Please check your Prize List for exact times for details: hymersfair.com or grab a print version from one of BUILD YOUR OWN KABOB BAR the distinguished locations listed below.

Did you know there will be milking demonstrations this year? STEP 1 - You’ll want your grill all warmed up on medium heat Dairy and Goat demos will take place in the Agri-shack area before cooking the kabobs. To avoid the skewers from following the respective shows. Git your hands in there! sticking to the surface of the grill, be sure to rub the grill with vegetable or olive oil, or spray it with grill cooking spray Also new is a "Hymers Fair Corner Store" in the Market BEFORE YOU TURN ON THE BBQ. Building where you can find a selection of handy or critical items you forgot at home along with the always-cool Hymers STEP 2 - When deciding on ingredients (a.k.a. what’s going Fair hoodies, hats, bags, etc. for sale. on the skewer), it’s important to consider everyone’s likes It's not too late to volunteer! Volunteers get their gate fee and dislikes. Offer an array of options like beef, chicken, reimbursed, are provided FREE MEALS for working 3-4 shrimp, tofu and veggies. Purchase marinade, sauce for hours or more, and are celebrated with a party later in the drizzling on the kabobs for added flavor, and materials such year! Can't beat that. as skewers, tongs, wipes, and oil or non-stick grilling spray. Call Debbie to join the fun and be a volunteer at 475-8586 or email [email protected]. STEP 3 - Cut up your veggies and proteins in similar-sized pieces, such as 1 - 1 1/2″ cubes. Set your veggies in the Last but not least, come enjoy the grandeur and excitement refrigerator until ready to serve, then marinate your of the Hunter-Jumper show on August 20. It is the last show proteins in the fridge for at least two hours. Move everything before the Fair. It's truly something to see. from the fridge to the food station once everyone is ready to

start serving themselves. Be sure to keep the veggies and Hymers Prize List booklets are available at these locations: proteins separate during the prep and presentation. Green Acre Variety IDA Kakabeka Kakabeka Falls Hotel Metropolitan Moose STEP 4 - Give each ingredient their own bowl and serving Kakabeka Falls Post Office Rapport Credit Union utensil to prevent cross contamination between Odena Kakabeka Rural 60 Plus ingredients and family/guests can avoid touching the proteins Thunder Bay Feeds Ltd. Thunder Oak Cheese Farm with their bare hands. Mary J. L. Black Library Threads in Time Tip: If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for Thunder Bay Country Market Slate River Dairy 30 minutes before the party starts to prevent parts of the stick C.L.E. Office Thunder Bay 55 Plus from catching fire. 97 Cox Crescent Crafter’s Corner Thunder Bay Co-Op Farm Supplies STEP 5 - Once the guests have built their skewers to their Rosslyn Service Home Hardware own taste, offer additional sauces so they can top off their Township Offices of Conmee, Gillies, O’Connor, and masterpieces. Neebing Place wipes at the end of the table to encourage everyone to Friends of the Library Used Bookstore – Victoriaville clean their hands after creating their kabob.

LAST - Grab your oven mitts because now you’re ready to

The 2017 grill! Keep skewers parallel to one another when grilling to avoid some ingredients from turning mushy or over-cooking Hymers Fall Fair Prize List before the rest are done. Grill for 10-15 minutes, continually book is available at the turning the kabob to ensure all sides are cooked thoroughly O’Connor Municipal Office at 330 Highway and evenly, especially the meats. Enjoy! 595. SNAPP PROGRAM (Sustainable New Agri-Foods Products & Productivity)

Have you heard about the SNAPP (Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity) Program? Coordinated by the Rural Agri-Innovation Network, the program provides micro-grants to local food producers, businesses, collaborations, communities and First Nations to ;

(1) create new products, (2) enhance abilities for season extension, (3) scale up production or enhance productivity.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

 Eligible applicants must be a legal person with the authority to enter into a legal agreement. Examples of a legal person could include corporations or not-for-profit organizations, primary producers, processors, distributors, First Nations, Metis and Inuit.  Collaborations will be accepted with up to three or more collaborators. Each applicant in the collaboration must be a legal person.  Applicants must have at least one component of their business located in Northern Ontario, and the project activity must occur in Northern Ontario. For collaborations, at least two collaborators (legal entities) must be businesses, organizations or persons located in Northern Ontario.

WHAT IS ELIGIBLE?

All costs shall be limited to purchase that directly allow eligible project activities to occur. Used equipment is eligible. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to:  Food/Fibre Processing Equipment  High Tunnels or Greenhouse structures  Food Packaging or Labeling Equipment  Cold Storage Equipment  Building Materials  Farm Production Equipment  Equipment Delivery Costs  Technology Upgrades

Both start-up and existing businesses are eligible. Start-up (in first three years of operation) businesses are expected to provide a business plan with their application.

The program (In-take 2) is now accepting applications until August 31, 2017. For more information, go to http://rainalgoma.ca/snapp/.

O’Connor’s History Book

“First Hundred Years Of Country Living At It Best”

The Township of O’Connor published the O’Connor History Book to commemorate 100 years of “Country Living At Its Best”. Copies of the book in hardcover are available for purchase and they can be picked up at the O’Connor Township Office. The cost of the book is $40.00.

NEW ONTARIO SHOOTERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Presents

2017 KAKABEKA GUN SHOW

Saturday, August 19th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION KAKABEKA FALLS 4556 Trans-Canada HWY, Kakabeka Falls, Ontario (Food & Refreshments Available)

$4.00 Admission (under 12 free with adult admission)

Door Prizes

BUY SELL TRADE DISPLAY

GUNS KNIVES RELOADING E.Q. OPTICS AMMUNITION ACCESSORIES CARTRIDGES CLUB DISPLAYS LITERATURE

THIS SHOW IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE JUNIOR SHOOTER PROGRAM

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O’Connor Free Methodist Church 293 Sitch Road O’Connor-Conmee Fellowship Near the corner of Sitch and Earl Roads in Baptist Church O’Connor Township www.oconnorfreemethodist.org Sunday: 10:45 a.m. Facebook: O’Connor Free Methodist Church worship for all ages

Sunday Worship Schedule: Small Group Studies… Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m. please phone for Morning Worship Celebration ~ 10:45 a.m. information Children’s Sunday School ~ 10:45 a.m. September to June

We’re a friendly and vibrant church with something for everyone! Last Sunday of Every Month (except summer)… At 5:30 p.m., pot-luck supper, then at Children & Youth 7:00 p.m., a time of music, or a film, or a fun-night. Nursery ~ every Sunday morning Feel free to join us!! Sunday School ~ 10:45 a.m. Sundays September to June Junior Youth (ages 10 to 12) ~ Every 2nd Thursday 7-8:30 p.m. O’Connor-Conmee Contact Anna Lebel at 577-9047 for more info Fellowship Baptist Church Senior Youth (ages 13 to 18) ~ 1st & 3rd Friday each month Contact Suzanne Fiorito at 626-6083 for more information. 3 Holomego Rd, corner of Hwy 595 Pastor: Chris Frey, Phone: 475-7720, Cell: 627-1133 Adults Men’s Coffee ~ Earl Hall every Thursday 10:00 a.m. Contact Gary at 623-6331 for more information. Music Jam ~ Music & fun ~ 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Paul at 475-8973 for more information.

Bible Study ~ Every Thursday Night 7:00 p.m. Contact Pastor Chris (624-6579) for time and location. St. James’ Anglican Church Country Warmth in Christ For more information on any of the activities at the OFMC, John St. Road at Calvert Road, Murillo please feel free to contact Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m. (Please Note: No Pastor Chris Fiorito, Sunday school at this time) 577-2363 ~ 933-4655 ~ cell 624-6579 Rector: Reverend Charlene Scriver 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 Charlene Scriver 807-939-1103 [email protected]

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

St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church 10 Porter St., Kakabeka Falls Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. www.dotb.ca Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph Arockiam 935-2898 (Rectory) ESTATE SALE

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Assorted tools, saws, screwdrivers, carving set; air compressors; welders; car polisher; wrenches; etc. small household appliances, furniture, chairs, shovels , water features such fountains; old cook stove as is; a smoker; free kitchen cabinets; radial arm saw. Men’s and Ladies left handed golf clubs with bags; ladders; Honda rotor tiller; extension cords; 1972 restored R/60 BMW motorcycle; rakes; Schwinn bike and a Sirius portable radio; records; boxed sets, CD’s; grow lamps; heated pads for planting; books; sewing machine with cabinet; tables; a metal detector. Too much to list – you have to come and see it all.

ADDRESS: RR#1, 307 SOVEREIGN ROAD, KAKABEKA FALLS NO PHONE CALLS OR EARLY BIRDS, ALL SALES FINAL, AS IS