Naturally SPIRITED WINTER 2017 EDITION

Proud to be PUBLISHED BY: TOWNSHIP OF KILLALOE, HAGARTY AND RICHARDS celebrating with everyone from coast to coast in Canada January 28 Big Day in KHR on the occasion of Loggers, Winter Magic to keep you busy our 150th birthday! Our Logger Sports Festival Magic at Bonnechere is a day full of excitement, Provincial Park. Walk the fun and action aimed to make trails and visit the beach Easy every member of the family that we usually only have smile. The event takes place access to in the Reference at the Recreation summertime. Park, 545 Albert Street in 11:30am-1:00pm: Snow- COUNCIL Round Lake Centre on Mazing Fun Hunt. Giant Mayor Janice Visneskie Moore Saturday, January 28th. coloured ice crystals in the Carl Kuehl (Ward 1) The festival runs from snow maze, climb into a Ted Browne (Ward 1) Stanley Pecoskie (Ward 2) 11:00am to 4:00pm and starts quinzee and stack square Debbie Peplinskie (Ward 2) with the Junior Loggers - a timber. Bonfire for stories, Brian Pecoskie (Ward 3) returning event this year. songs and free hot dogs, John Jeffrey (Ward 3) Boys and girls ages 8 to 12 s'mores and hot chocolate. ----- years will compete in nail 12:30-2:30pm: Footprints TOWNSHIP OFFICE drive, buck saw, log roll and in Time Hike. Guided be present with his stories and 1 John Street, choker race. Best dressed snowshoe hike while exploring loggers will be recognized. pictures of the Valley's animals 10,000 years along the Little Killaloe, K0J 2A0 and birds, trees, plants and Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm MC Dai Bassett keeps things . Bring your Phone: 613-757-2300 moving with his wit when the waters. There's skating, bonfires snowshoes. Fax: 613-757-3634 big guys step up to compete in and free hot dogs and hot 1:00-2:30pm: Family Scaven- [email protected] tree felling, log cutting, tea boil, chocolate plus a special local ger Hunt. Explore backwoods, www.killaloe-hagarty-richards.ca speed cutting, pulp toss and treat. This event showcases not campsites and pathways and Library: 613-757-2211 chair carving. Terry McLeish only our areas rich heritage, but hunt for treasures. ----- entertains with original songs also its strong and vibrant 2:45pm: Door prize draw. A STAFF CONTACTS including “The Loggers Song.” community spirit. chance to win one of our ever- Winter Magic Lorna Hudder Experienced Canadian popular door prizes. Meet the CAO Clerk Treasurer bushman, Gord McMillan will Also on January 28th is Winter Park staff and volunteers. Susan Sheridan Deputy CAO Clerk Treasurer Tammy Gorgerat HOUSE BUSINESS CO-ED18+ Administrative Assistant, Document Management and Archive DECORATING DECORATING BROOMBALL Debbie Yantha WINNERS WINNERS AT ROUND LAKE Office Assistant Dean Holly The winners of the Christmas In addition to home As part of a new pilot project, Works Superintendent house decorating contest decorating winners for the the Round Lake Recreation Don Wrigglesworth were announced at council on holidays, we also awarded Rink will be opening a time Bylaw Enforcement Officer December 20th. This year’s local businesses who were in slot at 8:00pm to close on Chief Building Official recipients were: Leonard and the festive spirit. Our winners Mondays for co-ed Tyler Mask Irene Kuiack (first place), this year were: Old Candlery broomball. Players must be Building & Asset Management Kathy Finucane (second (first place), The Little Gem 18 years of age or older. place) and Matthew & (second place) and Tyler’s Come on out and for more Bob Gareau Fire Chief Michelle Cherry (third place). Garage (third place). The details, contact Tyler Mask at: We thank all residents of our municipality thanks our local 613-401-1117. Tyler can Maria Mayville community for participating answer questions about Community Development Officer businesses for participating and hope the Christmas spirit and wishes you all a happy equipment needs and team Nicole Zummach stays with you all year. and prosperous New Year. composition. Librarian EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY Lions Sno Fun Winter Festival Plenty of activities Februrary 1-5, 2017 January 28, 2017 Annual Loggers Sports The Killaloe Lions Club is 11:00am-3:00pm: Festival at the Round Lake hosting their annual SnoFun Lions Amazing Race starting Recreation Centre. Come winter festival, taking place at the Killaloe Hardware store. out and see the spirit of February 1-5, 2017. Entry forms also available at Killaloe, Hagarty and Wednesday, February 1st Killaloe Hardware. 3:00pm-6:00pm: All Day: Richards at this fun event! CRC “Game On” and Lions February 1-5, 2017 Killaloe Curling Club 11:00am-4:00pm Digital Snowman Challenge Bonspiel. Montréal Canadians ----- 5:00pm-6:30pm: 3:00pm-6:00pm: versus Toronto Maple Leafs. January 28, 2017 SnoFun festival kick-off supper CRC SnoFun Girls Program. All are welcome to attend. Winter Magic at at the Lions Hall. Adults $10, Friday, February 3rd 8:00pm-1:00am: Bonnechere Provincial ages 5-12 $5 and under 5 free. 10:00am-11:00am: SnoFun Dance. Casey & Co. Park. A unique winter 6:30pm: Killaloe Public Library Killaloe Lions Hall. Tickets and experience at the Park Lions SnoFun Youth Talent craft and story time. admission: $10 per person filled with many activities Show at the Lions Hall. 4:30pm-6:30pm: includes a light lunch. for the family. Fun gets Thursday, February 2nd St. Andrew’s Pancake Supper Sunday, February 5th started at 11:30am. Noon: at the Parish Hall. 1:30pm ----- Killaloe Senior Citizens’ 7:00pm: Sledding and bonfire at Garnie’s February 4, 2017 Friendship Club lunch and Darts and euchre at the Ranch. Free hot dogs and hot Winter Farmers’ Market. cookie bake-off. Killaloe Lions Hall. chocolate. Indoors at the Killaloe All Day: Saturday, February 4th Lions Hall, 18 Lake Street. Lions and OPP SnoFun 10:00am-2:00pm: Come out and enjoy the fun at First Saturday of the broomball tournament and BBQ Farmers’ Market at the the Killaloe Lions SnoFun month from December to at the Killaloe rink. Killaloe Lions Hall. winter festival. May. 10:00am-2:00pm. Fresh produce, meat, breads, preserves, arts & crafts and gifts. ----- February 4, 2017 Kevin Lynch annual hockey tournament. Held at the Killaloe rink. This is the 26th annual tournament. Come out Nordic Ski Club and support this classic community event. For Opeongo Nordic is a cross more information, contact country ski club, located at Derek Cybulski at 613-757- the top of Drohan Road, 2283. ----- up the hill from the February 10-12, 2017 intersection of Opeongo Be sure to check our Road and 512, Brudenell. website or the Naturally While membership is Spirited Facebook page for encouraged, day-users are events taking place at the Round Lake and Killaloe welcome and may pay at rinks as part of the Safe Sledding This Year the trailhead or pick up regional Festival of day-passes at Grandma’s Outdoor Rinks! For information on local snowmobile trail conditions, visit: Pantry in Killaloe or Mad ----- www.snowcountryscsa.ca and click on Trails and Permits. Outdoors in Barry’s Bay. February 11, 2017 You will be directed to a Trail Status map for Ontario. Your Trails range in length from The Wilno Rink Mocassin local snowmobile club is the Bonn Trae Snowmobile and Dance. Open to everyone. 0.5km to 3km and you can This event is part of the Recreation Club in Deacon. They can be reached at 613- combine loops to lengthen Festival of Outdoor Rinks! 625-2555 or [email protected]. The your ski. For details: ----- president is Mike Cayer. Permits are all purchased online February 12, 2017 at: www.ofsc.on.ca. Permits are available for seasonal www.opeongonordic.com Wilno Rink exhibition use, multi-day permits, special events or for classic sleds. [email protected] broomball tournament. Plenty of fun! Www.snowcountryscsa.ca Search us on Facebook! Community Bonspiel Feb.25 EVENTS IN AND Local curling event is open to the entire community AROUND THE REGION The Killaloe Curling commitments. Teams will January 29, 2017 Club is holding their annual also be evenly matched as Opeongo Nordic's Third 2017 Community Bonspiel much as possible to ensure Annual Classic Loppet. from Saturday, February a fun event for everyone. Kids, women's or men's ski 25th to Sunday, March 5th. If you have participated race (2.5km, 5km, 10km or This event has annually in past Community 20km). Register online. welcomed both Bonspiels, you will be www.opeongonordic.com experienced and novice contacted to enter your ----- players to a fun bonspiel. team for this Anniversary February 4, 2017 Playing against friends, co- Bonspiel. For information Mosaic Signs Workshop at workers and neighbours, and entries, please contact The Railway Station in each four-person team will Corrine Higgins at 613- be available and organizers will Barry's Bay. Led by Kathryn play three games during this 756-1535 or Gerald Mullin at Bossy. 10:00am to 4:00pm. nine-day event. attempt to schedule games 613-757-2557. around work and personal $90 + HST per person. Equipment such as sliders will Phone: 613-756-5885 www.therailwaystation.ca ----- Canada Summer Jobs Grant February 4, 2017 Apply now if you plan to hire students for the summer Snowmobile Driver Training Course. Snow The deadline for the Canada summer job opportunities for summer job opportunities for Country Snowmobile Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program is students, while strengthening young people aged 15 to 30 Association office, 40484 fast-approaching. The final day local economies and years, who are full-time students for applying is January 20, 2017. communities across Canada. intending to return to their Highway 41, Pembroke. The Government of Canada Funding opportunities are studies in the next school year. Open to those 12 years of has been accepting applications available to not-for-profit The application period will age or older without a for the Canada Summer Jobs organizations, public-sector remain open until January 20th, valid drivers licence. $40. Program since mid-December. employers and small businesses 2017. For information, visit the 9:00am-2:00pm. Pre- For many years, Canada with 50 or fewer employees Canada Summer Jobs website: registration is required. Summer Jobs has been helping under the CSJ program. www.servicecanada.gc.ca Phone: 613-646-7736. employers create much-needed Applicants must create [email protected] ----- February 11, 2017 Vintage Snowmobile Show Marriage + Shine at Railway Station LE FESTIVALE DES FESTIVAL OF Licence Park. 10:00am-4:00pm. patinoires Outdoor Sledders special lunch at Requirements the Balmoral Hotel, maple extérieures Rinks taffy by Spring to Life If you are getting married Farm, bonfire and more. this year, you will need a This year’s participating rinks: Opeongo Line, Barry's Bay. marriage licence. The Phone: 613-756-5885 Township of Killaloe, Hagarty Barry’s Bay, Braeside RA Centre, Calabogie, Calabogie ----- and Richards issues marriage Peaks, Combermere, Dacre, Deep River, February 25, 2017 licences. You need to make an Douglas, Foresters Falls, Griffith, Horton, Timberline Mystery appointment to obtain your Snowmobile Poker Run. licence and you need to bring Killaloe, Madawaska, Ma-te-Way Park, Registration at 11:00am. the following: a completed Maison des Jeunes, McNab School, Run at 1:00pm from the Marriage Licence Application Rankin, Round Lake, White Lake, Timberline Clubhouse. Form (available in the office Whitney & Wilno Phone: 613-732-1427 or on our website), you and www.snowcountryscsa.ca your spouse will each need ----- two pieces of ID and you need FEBRUARY 10-12, 2017 March 4, 2017 to pay the prescribed fee of Dust off your bridal gown, $75. If either party is Also part of the Festival this year are: or bridesmaid dress for the divorced, a copy of the Pond Hockey Bridal Ball. 8:00pm-1:00am. original divorce decree is also Tournament and Winter Brewed Late lunch, DJ, door prizes, required. The licence is valid Festival, and Deep River Winter Carnival! for three months from the date contests and fashion show. it is issued. For more Search Bridal Ball on information, call 613-757- FREE FUN WEEKEND! Facebook. 2300 or email us at: www.facebook.com/outdoorrinks Clarion Hotel, Pembroke [email protected] www.festivalofoutdoorrinks.com 900 Pembroke Street East

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