12-2014 Newsletter

CHISHOLM
NEWSLETTER
Published by the Corporation of the Township of Chisholm
2847 Chiswick Line, RR #4, Powassan, ON P0H 1Z0
(705) 724-3526 Fax: (705) 724-5099 Email: [email protected]
December, 2014
We hope your Christmas and New Year’s is filled
with happiness and joy!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Walter Ross
Dave Hodgins
Leo Jobin
Nunzio Scarfone
Chris Jull
COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS
December/January
Recreation Committee
December 8
7:00 p.m.
Council*
December 9
7:00 p.m.
Public Works Committee
December 11 7:00 p.m.
Council
January 13
7:00 p.m.
Public Works
January 15
7:00 p.m.
*Please note: There will only be one Council meeting in
December. All meetings are open to the public!
Agenda & Minutes are on the website www.chisholm.ca
The Township office will CLOSE at 12:00 noon on
December 24th, 2014 and will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on
Monday, January 5th, 2015. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause.
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The LANDFILL will be CLOSED on December 24th
but will be OPEN on Saturday December 27th from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and December 31st from 1:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
RECYCLING DATES: December 11th, 27th, and
th
January 8 .
PLEASE NOTE: Recycling will be picked up on
Saturday, December 27th
instead of
th
Thursday, December 25 . Have your blue box
at the curb by 7:00 a.m.
MESSAGE FROM COUNCIL
Council would like to remind residents of By-law 2014-06
that prohibits:
 the depositing of snow on any road or bridge located in
the Township of Chisholm,
 the moving of snow within the road allowance from
one side of the cleared road to the other side.
 the parking of vehicles that could obstruct or hinder the
snowplow, during the months of January, February,
March, April, May, October, November, and
December. Vehicles parked or abandoned will be
towed away at the owner’s expense.
SUNDAY CARD GAMES
It’s that time of the year again! Card games will begin
on January 11th, 2014. Come out and enjoy the
company while playing a hand or two! They run every
other Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Council
Chambers
CHISHOLM COMMUNITY POLICING
The Chisholm Community Policing Committee would like
to give residents some tips to ensuring you have a safe and
happy holiday season. Always remember to drive
according to road conditions this winter. When doing your
shopping it’s a good idea to place your purchases
somewhere they cannot be seen and double check that you
lock your vehicle. If going on holidays out of town, have
someone watch over your home to prevent any break-ins.
Also if you drink please don’t drive.
No. 24
Message from Mayor Jobin
MPAC Assessments have been mailed. Make sure you
read them carefully, and if you are not satisfied with your
assessment, be sure to appeal a.s.a.p. Please don’t wait until
your tax bill comes in and be surprised. The deadline for
appealing your assessment through MPAC is March 31st,
2015.
Looking for a unique local Christmas gift this year?
Consider giving a volume of “Our Chisholm History”.
Cost is $20 for one volume, or a set of all three for $45.
Volume 1 – General History, Volume II 1880-1974,
Volume III – 1975-2000. Proceeds above the cost of
production go to support our local Chisholm Women’s
Institute (WI). Find them on display and for sale at
Chisholm Country Market & Feed, or order by speaking
with Anne at (705) 724-9183.
SANTA FUND
It’s that time of the year already! It is time to think of those
in need. The East Ferris Santa Fund and the Powassan
Lions Club Santa Fund are again having their annual
Christmas Basket Campaigns. These campaigns are
extremely important to aid those families in need over
Christmas.
Please be generous and donate or volunteer to either one of
these agencies as they both help out the needy residents of
our Township. For more information, please contact the
Township Office.
Chisholm United Church
Come one, come all! The Congregation of
the Chisholm United Church invites you to
come and join us in our coming events.
Sunday, December 21st, 2014
 The 5th annual ‘Journey to Bethlehem’. Meet at the
home of David and Anne Dockendorff, 1162 Pioneer
Rd, at 2:00 p.m. for refreshments before taking a
‘walk to Bethlehem’ to visit the new born ‘babe in the
barn’.
 Potluck dinner at the Chisholm United Church at 5:00
p.m.
 Home-to-home Christmas carolling at 6:30 p.m.
Board the caroling bus at the Chisholm United Church
and enjoy an evening of Christmas cheer.
Saturday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m.
 Film Screening of “Still Mine”
This was filmed in Port Loring area, and is based on a
true story of a New Brunswick farmer who ran afoul of
local building regulations by assembling a second
home on his own property for his failing wife with
Alzheimer’s.
STRUGGLING TO PAY YOUR HEATING COSTS?
You may qualify for the Community Homelessness
Prevention Initiative (CHPI).
Through this program, you may qualify for assistance with
heating related costs such as: wood, propane, oil, oil tank
replacement and furnace repairs.
A means test, including your income, assets and monthly
expenses is required to determine eligibility.
If you are receiving social assistance, talk to your
caseworker to find out more.
If you are not receiving social assistance: Call the CHPI
line at 705-474-1923 ext. 3167 or Toll free at 1-877-3195411 ext. 3167.
2015 VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
The Volunteer Service Award Program recognizes
volunteers from all sectors for their continuous years of
service in a community organization. It provides a way for
our municipality and the Ontario government to thank them
in a meaningful way. Please submit your nomination to
this office by January 8th, 2015.
Powassan & District Union Public Library
Here are a few activities going on at the library for the
month of December 2014. For more information about any
of these, please don’t hesitate to contact the library at 705724-3618.
Dec. 4th – Pampered Chef party at 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 6th - Library will be selling “Christmas flavoured”
cotton candy at the annual Festival of Lights
Dec. 16th – Raising Readers at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Jobin
and Santa Claus (Books, crafts, songs and food!)
Dec. 19th - Annual Open House in the afternoon. Paul
Wilson, The Straw Hat Man, will be there with his guitar.
(Cookies, music and good cheer!)
Dec. 22nd - All-day “Engineering Day”. Drop in and take
some of the building challenges.
Jan. 2nd – Prince and Princess Tea Parties: one at 10:30
a.m. and one at 1:00 p.m. Sign up is required!
Please Note: The library will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, and
26 as well as Dec. 31 and Jan. 1st.
Merry Christmas!
A Poem by Poet Laureate Peggy Smith
D U N N I E’ S
GENERAL HOUSEHOLD REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
& SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
Plumbing
Yard Maintenance
Electrical
Decks
Exterior Finishes
Window Cleaning and Repair
Waste and Junk Removal
Senior Living Modifications
CALL 724-5757 OR 471-4869
IN LOVE WITH WEDDINGS FLORAL DESIGN
Beautiful floral arrangements for weddings and special
events. Contact for a free consultation!
Linda Ellery
On the web@ inlovewithweddings.ca
Phone: (705) 724-6192 or e-mail:
[email protected]
Visit us on Facebook!
Thank you to all voters for the support on Election
Day. I am proud to represent you on Council and
welcome you to attend meetings and express your
opinions or expertise. Together we can work through
the issues, continue to improve services and roads,
manage our spending, and make Chisholm a great
place to live. Please contact me with any questions.
Nunzio Scarfone
(705)724-3681 [email protected]
A sincere thank you to all for
re-electing me as Mayor.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas
and a prosperous New Year.
Have a safe and Happy Holiday!
Leo Jobin.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE
From Chris Jull
Thank you to all those who supported me in
the election and everyone who came to vote.
I hope to see many of you at
WINTERFEST Family Fun Day
Saturday, February 7th
at 479 Pioneer Road
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the
residents of Chisholm Township for their support
during the Oct 27th elections. I look forward to
serving the residents of Chisholm with the same
dedication I gave the Canadian Forces
throughout my military career.
Sincerely,
-Walter Ross
Thank you to the people of Chisholm
CHISHOLM UNITED CHURCH,
1469 Chiswick Line.
Worship Service & Church School
every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Reverend Teresa Jones
Church Office: 724-2815
E-mail: [email protected]
You are always welcome!
for your support. I am looking forward to
another term of making our Township
the best place to live work and play.
Merry Christmas to all!!
-Dave Hodgins