June 2016 newsletter

June 2016
Upcoming Council Meetings
If you need to speak to council on an issue, please send a
brief, written summary of the matter that is to be
presented. Written requests must be received at the
Municipal Office by 10:30 AM on the Thursday of the week
prior to the meeting date.
Special Council Meeting
June 7th 6pm - VFD
June 7th 7pm - Landfill Operations
Regular Council Meetings
June 13th and June 27th
Meetings start at 7 PM (unless noted)
and are open to the public.
Location is the Gillies Municipal Office.
Copies of meeting agenda are available at the office,
the bulletin board at the Green Acre Corner Store and
on the website: www.gilliestownship.com
Have an issue or concern?
Office staff are happy to forward any form of
communication to Council.
Alternatively, council members may be emailed directly.
[email protected]
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The Reeve and Council of The Township of Gillies
appreciates and encourages ongoing feedback from the community. Please
include your name and contact information and administration will let you
know when your concerns will be brought before Council.
Anonymous submissions are not considered for Council discussion.
Township of Gillies
RR#1 1092 HWY 595
Kakabeka Falls, ON
P0T 1W0
Email: [email protected]
www.gilliestownship.com
Phone: (807)475-3185
Fax: (807)473-0767
Roads: 475-3165
Municipal Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Disposal Site Hours
Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Year round
Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
May 6th - September 9th
Emergency Numbers
Non-Emergency OPP
1-888-310-1122
Emergency
(fire, medical, OPP)
911
MTO Highway Concerns
Carillion Canada Inc.
1-888-636-8704
Council Members
Reeve
Rick Kieri
Councillors
Rudy Buitenhuis
William Groenheide
Karen O’Gorman
Wendy Wright
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COUNCIL NEWS
Summary of council
activities for the month
of May 2016
Council Matters
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Deputation by MPAC
Daves Rd Bridge
Deputation by resident Telecommunication issues
Deputation by resident forestry operations
Budget 2016
Photocopier lease
Grass/Weed Cutting
quotes
Gillies Emergency Plan
Frost Boils
First Street West
By-Laws Passed
 By-Law 2016-010,
Emergency Management Plan
ing Lyme Disease research
Town of Shelburne regarding cutbacks to therapy for autism
roadbed.
We all remember how wet
our fall and early winter was
this past year. The moisture
that saturated our roads and
right of ways, and on a positive note raised our groundwater levels, had no chance
of draining into the water
tributaries before freeze up,
and consequently was frozen in place as temperatures
dropped in early January.
External Meetings
Lakehead Rural Municipal
Committee
 Reeve Kieri
NOMA conference
 Reeve Kieri
 Councillor Wright
LRCA
 Councillor Wright
Now, we understand that
some would argue there was
no frost this year, which to
some degree is true for
snow covered areas, however, the fact is that roads
are cleared of insulating
snow layers, and heavy traffic serves to drive frost deep
into the road bed, much like
a waterline or septic field
will freeze if the snow layer
is compacted over it.
Lakehead School Board
Consulation
 Councillor O’Gorman
OMAFRA focus group
 Councillor O’Gorman
Roads Tour
 Reeve & Council
 Roads Committee
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As the roads began to thaw
in the spring, the moisture
that was trapped in the roadbed could not drain through
the frozen layer beneath and
subsequently, traffic above
creates a pumping effect
that forces the moisture up
into the sub-grade layer of
the road that is directly below the gravel surface. Once
the gravel surface becomes
saturated and loses its
strength, it eventually fails
(leaving a sandy appearance) and the sub-grade
layer “boils” to the surface
and causes large road deformities.
Your tax dollars,
Your investment,
Your Township
Frost Boils
As Gillies Township resiResolutions by Othersdents are quite aware, as
Supported by Council
well as residents from all
neighbouring areas, the
 TBSSAB regarding food roads infrastructure we all
security
invest in has been quite ex Town of Amherstburg
tensively damaged by frost
regarding Bill 180
boils this spring.
 City of Welland regarding the legislation for
Now, to be accurate, the
private supportive living frost boils we see and drive
accommodations
over on a daily basis are
 Municipality of South
only the visual damage
Dundas regarding the
component to, what is at the
suspension of the Rural root, a culmination of conEconomic Development tributing factors that when
program
broken down to basics are
 Niagara Region regard- moisture trapped in the
There are a few options to
deal with these boils, very
few of which are cost efficient. The failed areas that
are rutted up are partly due
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to an insufficient base layer
of aggregate on the roads,
and the heavy equipment
used to maintain the roads,
as well as daily school bus
and other heavy traffic only
serve to make the problem
worse. Excavation of the
failed areas would therefore
only serve to destroy the
areas of road that have not
yet failed, causing more
damage, and ultimately
costing more in the long
run. These areas will drain
and dry out given time, at
which point better drainage
measures and more aggregate can be placed, in order
to lessen the resulting effects in the future.
Residents are asked to drive
with caution, and to understand that this is not an issue
unique to Gillies Township,
as a short drive into surrounding areas will prove.
Your patience and understanding of the conditions
are very much appreciated
as we make the most of our
efforts to keep the areas that
have been worst effected
maintained to the best degree we can, given what we
have for resources, as well
as improving the rest of our
roads through general maintenance and proactive planning, so as to facilitate the
most effective use of our
combined investment as a
whole, which is your Township of Gillies infrastructure.
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REMINDER:
ATVs/ORVs are currently
not permitted on
Township Roads.
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Kakabeka Falls
& Rural District RCL#225
All events take place
at the Kakabeka Legion
on Hwy 11-17
in Kakabeka Falls
Call the events line for info.
473-9122 or check out our
web page at
www.kakabekalegion.ca
Wednesdays
BINGO
LICENCE M728855
June 1,8,15,22,29
Bingo takes place every
Wednesday – Maximum
Payout of $1,360. Doors
open at 5p.m Early birds
begin at 6:45 p.m.
For more information call
Gary at 473-9631
Sun. June 12th
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST 8:30- 12:00
‘All you can eat’ Canadian
and Finn pancakes, bacon,
sausage, scrambled eggs,
hash browns, coffee, tea,
juice, toast and jam or try
our “Made just for you”
omelette.
Adults $12, Seniors $11
and children’s pricing as
well. Join the breakfast club
and after 10 paid breakfasts
you get a free breakfast.
Rural 60 Plus
cluding coffee, sandwiches
and danties. *ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS
DANCE ARE TO SUPPORT THE LEGION
ROOF FUND!
We Still Know How to Have Fun
5 Pineview Road, Kakabeka Falls, Ontario P7K 0G8
Phone: (807) 475-5779
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rural60plus.ca/
Sat. June 24th
DANCE
to the music of Quest
8p.m- 11 p.m. Cost is $7 per
person including coffee and
a light snack.
Rural 60 Plus is an independent, non-profit
organization, encouraging older adults to socialize and
stay active. You can fill your retirement years with
fitness, fellowship and fun!
Saturdays
CRIB
every Saturday from 1-4
p.m. For more information
call Tim at 983-2998
Rural 60 Plus is routinely open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, offering a variety of activities.
Membership is now open to area residents—both urban
and rural—who are 55 years of age or older for an annual
fee of $10.00. Nominal charges may apply to some of the
programs and activities.
Saturdays
THE KAKABEKA
FARMERS MARKET IS
BACK
(Starting June 11th) 10am1pm. A good selection of
everything homemade or
handmade.
NEW AT THE LEGION:
Fridays
THE LEGION FOOD
TRUCK WILL BE OPEN
EVERY FRIDAY 4-7PM,
beginning May 20th. The
truck will be in the parking
lot at the Legion. So stop by
on your way to camp for a
bite to eat!
For bookings at the
Kakabeka Legion leave a
message on the Legion line
at 473-9122 or call Gary
MacDonald at 473-9631
Sat. June 19th
DANCE
to the music of CUZ &
FRIENDS
Those old Gillies Boys are
getting back together so
come on out and enjoy
yourself. 8p.m- 11 p.m.
Cost is $7 per person in3
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WANT TO
ADVERTISE?
Please contact the
Municipal Office for
deadlines.
Rates:
Full Page: $30.00
Half Page: $20.00
Quarter Page: $15.00
Business Card: $5.00
Classifieds and basic
announcements are FREE
for residents.
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INTERIM TAXES
INTERIM TAX bills were mailed on Feb 5th. The due dates are:
March 10th and May 2nd.
If you have not received your tax bill, please call or email the
office so we can verify your address and send a new one.
Interim tax bills are based on 50% of the 2015 tax rate. Any increase in property
taxes are due to MPAC assessment.
Information on MPAC assessment can be found online or at the municipal office.
Business Directory
Daniel Vanlenthe Mechanical - Wood energy home inspections. Electrical water
heater installation & repair. Oil
and wood energy home installations and inspections. Location: South Gillies, ON. Telephone: 807-939-1013
Gillies Community Centre Various events/clubs; available
for rental. Location: South
Gillies, Ontario. Email: [email protected]
m Website:
www.gilliescommunitycentre.c
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Graph-X by Deb - Printing~Design~Promotions. Location: Gillies, Ontario. Phone:
807-935-2685 Email: [email protected]
Website:
www.graphxbydeb.com
Green Acre Variety Store groceries, gas/diesel, propane,
post office. Location: 1226
Hwy 595, Gillies, Ontario.
Phone: 807-475-5631
Rosedale Farms - sells free
run, local, farm fresh
eggs. Contact Dale Carter
(807) 622-3952
Rose Valley Lodge & Restaurant - 5-course meals, log
cabin rentals. Location: 56
Rose Valley Road, South
Gillies, Ontario. Phone: 807473-5448 Email:
[email protected] Website:
www.rosevalleylodge.com
DISCLAIMER: BUSINESS DIRECTORY IS ONLY
FOR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN
OR NEAR THE TOWNSHIP OF
GILLIES.
Businesses located further outside
the township are welcome to advertise in the Township newsletter.
Please see current newsletter for
our affordable rates. To be added
to the business directory, please
email the Township office the
following: business name, contact
info, summary of services/
products. Rules: Administration
reserves the right to edit listings
for space issues. Administration
reserves the right to refuse listings.
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FOOD SAFETY TIPS 2. If the fittings, flex hose
or burners are worn or
FOR BARBECUING
they were formerly
working well).
completely before covering it.
rusted, replace them
Everyday Use
Keep hot food hot
and replace missing or Lighting the Barbecue
 Always use and store
Remember to keep hot food
worn “O” rings if your  Always open the barbeyour barbecue outdoors,
hot until served. Keep
connector requires “O”
cue
lid
before
lighting.
cooked meats hot by setting
upright, in a secure, well
rings.
them to the side of the grill,
-ventilated area, at least
 Use the service valve on
not directly over coals
three metres (10 feet)
3. Ensure that the burner’s the propane cylinder to
where they can overcook.
away from sources of
venturi are properly
turn on the gas supply.
heat or ignition, winseated over the barbeServing food
Next, turn on the burner
dows or doors, clear of
cue’s gas valve orifices. and immediately use the
Use a clean plate when takthe house, and far from
ing food off the grill. Reigniter switch.
4.
Use
a
flexible
brush
member not to put cooked
anything that might ob(made for this purpose)  When finished with the
food on the same plate that
struct the flow of air
held raw meat. This preto clean the tubes bearound the grill.
barbecue, turn off the servents it from being retween the gas valve and vice valve first to ensure
contaminated by raw
the burner, as blockages there’s no propane left in  Store cylinders off the
juices.
ground on a noncan occur due to spiders the hose; then close the
combustible base and
or insects (in many
burner control valves.
Leftovers
never store or place spare
cases, debris in the
Cool food by using shallow
cylinders under or near
tubes is the reason bar-  Make sure the gas grill is
containers, so that it cools
the barbecue.
quickly. Discard any food
shut off and has cooled
becues start “blowing
left out for more than two
out” for no reason when
hours. On hot summer
days, don't keep food at
Best Ever BBQ Chicken
room temperature for
Prep Time: 15 mins
more than one hour. ReTotal Time: 1 hr
member to keep food out
Servings: 8
of the temperature danger
zone of 4°C to 60°C (40°
Ingredients
F to 140°F). When in
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 2 tablespoons Worces 2 dashes hot pepper
doubt, throw it out!
 2 teaspoons butter
tershire sauce
sauce
 1 cup Heinz ketchup ( a  1/2-3/4 tablespoon cel 8 large chicken breast
must for us)
ery seed
halves, bone-in with
PROPANE

1/4
cup
packed
brown

1
tablespoon
prepared
skin
SAFETY
sugar
mustard
The Canadian Propane
 1/4 cup chili sauce
 1/2 teaspoon salt
Association is pleased to
share the following barDirections
becue safety tips:
1. In a saucepan, saute the garlic in butter until tender.
Taking your barbecue
2. Add the next 8 ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
out of storage
4. Remove from the heat and set aside.
1. Inspect and clean
5. Grill the chicken, covered over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
6. Baste with sauce.
your gas barbecue
7. Grill 15 minutes longer or until juices run clear.
before using it for the
8. Continue basting and turning during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
first time each sea9. Serve with any extra sauce you set aside for dipping.
son.
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rectly out of the main stem
with no leaf stalk connecting them.
Invasive Species Giant Hogweed
and Wild Parsnip
It is highly recommended
that a professional exterminator removes these plants
to reduce any risk of toxicity. Please take extreme precautions including protective clothing (spray suits)
and eyewear if you plan to
attempt to remove Giant
Hogweed or Wild Parsnip.
Please note that vegetation
control by mechanical
means is mandatory for hydroelectric suppliers as per
“Use of Herbicides Policy”
for the Township of Gillies.
Wild parsnip typically
grows between 0.5m - 1.5m
tall with a flower head 0.1m
- 0.2m in diameter. The
flower head is made up of
tiny yellowish-green flowers. The smooth green stem
is 2.5cm - 5cm thick with
few hairs. Leaves consist of
2 to 5 pairs of leaflets that
grow across from each other
along the stem with one diamond shape leaflet on the
end.
For more information contact the Invading Species
tween 2m - 5.5m tall with a
The
sap
from
Giant
hogAwareness Program hotline
Did you know the Fair
umbrella-shaped flower
weed
and
Wild
parsnip
both
at 1-800-563-7711.
serves a home-cooked
head ranging between 0.3m
contain toxic chemicals
meal BOTH days of the
- 0.9m in diameter. The
which can cause skin to re- A detailed identification
Fair? Did you know the
flower head contains tiny
act to sunlight causing sechart with photos has been
summer horse shows are white flowers with 50 to
vere
dermatitis,
and
resultincluded on the next page.
open to the public? And
150 clusters. The stem is
the hot dog booth is open so 5cm - 15cm and has reddish ing in intense burns, rashes Additional information and
or blisters. Please seek
colour copies are available
come on out!
-purple blotches and stiff
medical attention immedi- at the municipal office.
hairs containing clear, waately following exposure.
Are you interested in
tery sap. Leaflets grow dihelping-out?
For more information contact: 475-8586 or
[email protected]
Over the past decade several
invasive plant species have
spread in and around the
Hymers Fair News Thunder Bay area. Giant
June 2016
Hogweed and Wild Parsnip
It's exciting times! The Hy- are those of which can cause
mers Fair volunteers have
bodily harm if you are exbeen busy lining-up enter- posed to the sap so it is imtainment, finalizing the ex- portant to identify the plant
hibit categories, selecting
and the differences between
food vendors, sprucing up
other members of the carrot
the grounds, and even start- family.
ing a strategic plan to make
improvements to the Fair.
Giant hogweed ranges be-
Why Should I Volunteer?
 To get to know a community
 To demonstrate commitment to a cause
 To donate your professional skills
 To use your time productively
 To make new friends
 To help someone in
need
 To explore a career
 To have fun
 To do something different
 To build your Resume
with new skills
 TO FEEL GOOD and
LIVE LONGER!
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Invasive Species Chart
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Canada Day
Celebration
& Fireworks
Wednesday, July 1st rain or shine!
Next Swap
June 18th 11-5
Bring a book (or not) and
take a few books!
By donation in
support of the Com Centre
Celebration will begin at 8:30pm
with popcorn and cake.
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Fireworks begin at 10:30pm
courtesy of grants made available through the
Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada program
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Pins & Needles Club
6:30-7:30
The first Sunday of every month
For more info contact
1:00-4:00pm
Kierce 622-4846
[email protected]
An opportunity and space for people to get
together to enjoy fabric arts, or learn new
skills in sewing and quilt-making. Bring a
new or unfinished project, your equipment,
and join us for fun afternoon.
Contact Beth for further information at
[email protected]
FITNESS
Monday & Thursdays
6:30pm - 7:30pm
For more information
Contact Karen 630-6607 or
[email protected]
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YOGA
Wednesdays
6:15pm - 7:15pm
To register call Paula
At 345-0869
Or [email protected]
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Rural Roots
Garden Club
June 21st
7:30pm - downstairs
Open to Everyone –
Beginners to Advanced
All ideas welcome!
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June 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
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Landfill
open 6-8
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Pins & Needles 1pm
G.C.C.
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Rural Roots
Garden Club
7:30pm
G.C.C.
Landfill
open 6-8
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Council Meeting
Office
7 pm
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Landfill
open 11-5
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Landfill
open 6-8
Office
7 pm
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Landfill
open 11-5
Landfill
open 6-8
Council Meeting
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Sat
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Book Swap
G.C.C. 11-5
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Landfill
open 11-5
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Landfill
open 11-5
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