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2008 Prince Newsletters |
PRINCE TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER
January 2008
ONTARIO EARLY YEARS SITE Mother Goose and Story Time Come on out and enjoy Mother Goose Time! We will be having interactive stories and songs with all materials we use to take home to keep. Begins Wednesday, January 9 2008 at 10:30am, for six weeks. We will be having these sessions in our Prince Township Public Library. Come on out and enjoy some singing and a story! Circle Time We will include a variety of fun, interactive and hands-on activities for children reinforcing listening and socialization skills. Beginning Monday January 7, 2008 at 11am every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Community Christmas for Kids Events We will having free craft activities available for children of different age groups to participate in with their families: Wednesday January 2, 2008 – Glitter Glue a Snowflake 9am to 3pm Thursday January 3, 2008 – Winter Story “The Mitten” and Craft 11am to 1:30pm Friday January 4, 2008 – Winter Snack 11am – 1:30pm Adult accompaniment and pre-registration required. To register please call the Prince Township Ontario Early Years Site at 779-3627 or sign up while visiting the Centre. Hours Monday to Friday 9:00-3:00pm Tuesday and Thursday, also 6:00-8:00pm Saturday 10:00-3:00pm
BLUE BOX DATES – Jan. 3, 16 & 30 GARBAGE DATES Jan. 3, 9, 16, 23 & 30
WOMEN’S EXERCISE GROUP Exercise classes will start on November 1, 2007 Tuesdays and Thursday.
COMMUNITY’ SMILE CORNER: Thank you for sharing your ‘encouraging smile’ with all those on the journey of life! (Every joy and blessing to you and yours today and always). - Good to see the Trudy ‘lovelies’ enjoying a lunch together! - A ‘Grandma’ parcel scrunched under a wiper blade! - The tough legged Jack and his Mom… thanks for the wee visit! - The proud & joyful owner of the new ear piece phone! - Snow-machine compactor (replaces a snow-blower some say)…LOL! - The lady in red … on a bright & joyful Sunday morning! - Rhonda’s response to poetry! - We’re so proud of ya, ‘driver’ Deb! A smile is a perfect gift – one size fits all – and no one minds if you exchange it! A smile is like a little candle burning in the darkness – it helps to light the way! And, A smile is contagious … pass it on!!!
The following resolutions were passed at the Regular Meeting of Council held November 27, 2007 Council Meeting: Present: Reeve: Lou Madonna Councillors: Ron Amadio Ken Lamming Roberta Williamson David Yanni
Resolution 2007-184 Moved by Ron Amadio Seconded by Roberta Williamson “Resolved that the report of the By-Law Enforcement Officer for the month of October be accepted as presented.” Carried.
Resolution 2007-185 Moved by Roberta Williamson Seconded by Ken Lamming “Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Deputy Fire Chief as presented.” Carried. Resolution 2007-186 Moved by Roberta Williamson Seconded by Ken Lamming “Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Administrator with regards to Third Quarter Report as information.” Carried. Resolution 2007-187 Moved by Ron Amadio Seconded by Ken Lamming “Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Administrator with regards to Auditor Quotes as information and further that we will hire the firm of Calam, Russio, Rossi to perform our 2007 audit.” Carried. Resolution 2007-188 Moved by Roberta Williamson Seconded by Ron Amadio “Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of Karen Vallee, Executive Director, Ontario Early Years as information and further that they are allowed to use the basement room for a monthly amount of $200.00 per month starting January 2008 and are allowed any renovations necessary to perform their duties” Carried.
The following resolutions were passed at the Regular Meeting of Council held December 11, 2007 Council Meeting: Present: Reeve: Lou Madonna Councillors: Ron Amadio Ken Lamming Roberta Williamson David Yanni
Resolution 2007-197 Moved by Roberta Williamson Seconded by Ken Lamming “Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Administrator with regards to Meeting Investigator as information.” Carried. Resolution 2007-198 Moved by Roberta Williamson Seconded by Ron Amadio “Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Administrator with regards to Tony Martin Round Table as information.” Carried. Resolution 2007-199 Moved by Ron Amadio Seconded by Roberta Williamson “Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Administrator with regards to By-Law Enforcement for the month of November 2007 as information.” Carried. Resolution 2007-200 Moved by Ken Lamming Seconded by David Yanni
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby support the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley with regards to the cost of training related to Fire Code enforcement.” Carried.
If you have any questions regarding the above or any resolution, please contact any member of Council: Reeve Lou Madonna 779-2583949-1978Cell 254-8989 Councillors Ron Amadio 779-3721 Ken Lamming 779-2875 Bobbi Williamson 779-3238 David Yanni 779-3170
Recycling Blue box collection takes place every other Wednesday. Although we do not have “yellow” boxes, we do collect “yellow box” materials, provided it is sorted. We collect: • newspapers/flyers
• magazines • boxboard/small boxes (cereal boxes, detergent boxes, tissue boxes - plastic liners must be removed) • cardboard boxes - larger quantities must be bundled 2x2x1' using tape, rope or string (no wire) • paper egg cartons (not plastic) • toilet paper/paper towel rolls • milk/juice cartons - remove plastic cap & collar • paper ice cream cartons • paper - writing paper, notebooks, junk mail • phone books • wrapping paper • hard and soft cover books • steel (tin) food cans • aluminium food and beverage cans • glass bottles and jars (clear and coloured) • No. 1 plastic bottles (pop bottles, water bottles) • No. 2 plastic bottles (shampoo, etc.) • aluminium food containers (pie plates, take out food container, aluminium foil) We are advised that the end-markets will not accept any number 1 or 2 plastics EXCEPT bottles at this time; therefore, we are not able to collect it. Please remember to remove all lids and to wash or rinse all containers. We do not collect plastic bags, aerosol cans (spray cans), or any containers which have contained chemicals (anti-freeze, windshield washer fluid, oil, etc.) When placing your recycling at the end of the driveway, place it on the opposite side from regular garbage. When not in use, keep recycling container in a clean and dry area (or cover it up). Please sort recyclables. Blue box containers should be placed for collection by 7:00 a.m. Please remember that the bins in the back of the Township Hall are clearly marked. DO NOT PLACE GARBAGE OR ITEMS THAT DO NOT BELONG IN THE BINS!
To commemorate Prince Townships Centennial (1897-19997) an anecdotal historical book entitled “A Royal Experience” was published. It contained stories of events, happenings, recollections of family get-together and personal glimpses of the residents of the Township. Now that Prince is 110 years old, the above “Royal Experience” book is available again. It can be purchased through the Library for $10.00. It makes wonderful reading focussing on our very own residents and township. Why not consider purchasing one for your family!Proceeds will go to the Prince Township Library.
LIBRARY NEWS FOR JANUARY 2008 CALENDARS: Thank you to all who purchased a calendar, and a big thank you to our sponsers. Please support them . Welcome to a New Year of reading. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Don't forget to check out the paperback book tower, or the bookcase, that on the most part have been donated. There are some excellent choices, such as COPY CAT by Erica Spindler and The LOOP by Nicholas Evans. From McNaughton we have: David Baldacci's STONE COLD in Large Print, featuring self-styled detective Oliver Stone and his friends who make up the Camel Club. DOUBLE CROSS by James Patterson has Alex Cross back in the game with his girl-friend Det. Brianna Stone as they attempt to catch a criminal mastermind, a genius of terror, who seeks fame and attention. Sue Grafton's alphabet mystery T FOR TRESPASS, has Kinsey facing a sociopathic caregiver, whose stolen identity allows her to abuse seniors and bilk them out of their savings. The quest to find the final resting place of Alexander the Great is about to heat up in THE VENETIAN BETRAYAL as former agent Malone turned rare-book dealer is drawn into a geopolitical chess game, written by Steve Berry. THE ALMOST MOON by Alice Sebold, brings us a searing portrait of a mother-daughter bond that descends into murder. The first lines of the novel are riveting to say the least! Clemance-Marie Nadeau who suffers from mental illness brought on by years of spousal abuse, attempts to regain her life and sanity by returning to JACKFISH, THE VANISHING VILLAGE written by former Gros Cap resident Sarah Felix Burns. BOOK CLUB: We will meet Thursday January 10th 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss WOMAN IN RED by Eileen Goudge. Our next book selection will be INFIDEL by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. It tells of her astonishing life story from her traditional Muslim childhood in Somalia to her intellectual awakening and activism in the Netherlands and her current life under armed guard in the West. The date will be MARCH 13th at 7:00 p.m. PRINCE CENTENNIAL BOOKS: We found copies of this anecdotal book Prince Township 1897-1997 A Royal Experience in storage and are for sale in the Library for $10.00. Share a chuckle and a tear as you read about our residents' memories. DVD POOL from OLS-N: Movies are for all ages but must be borrowed by an adult patron. It is a 5 day loan period. We are back to Winter Hours. Monday 1-3;Tuesday 1-3 and 6:30-8; Wednesday 10:00-Noon and 1-3; Thursday 1-3 and 6:30-8; Friday 10:00-Noon. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
COMMUNAL GARBAGE LOCATIONS If you use a communal garbage location, please cooperate by taking your turn to pick up garbage which has been strewn by crows/animals. Placing your garbage in a container which you retrieve after garbage pick up or spreading a sheet or blanket over the garbage are great ideas too!
Come and meet with an Employment Consultant who can assist you in your job search. An Employment Connection consultant will be available on Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Prince Twp. Municipal Offices. An Employment Consultant can help you: - Prepare/review your resume - Write a cover letter - Brainstorm employment prospects - Job search on the Internet - Provide advice/support This service is brought to you FREE of charge and is funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
SNOW MACHINES Council reminds everyone of the following laws with respect to snow machines: a. Anyone operating a snow machine beyond private property needs insurance, proof of ownership and either a valid Ontario driver’s licence or a snow machine operator’s licence (issued to persons 12 years and over who have passed a snow machine safety course) b. Snow machines must have two licence plates complete with validation stickers, one plate on either side of the cowling c. Anyone driving a snow machine on the shoulders of a road must be sixteen years of age and hold a valid driver’s licence or snow machine operator’s licence d. Where the posted speed limit on a road is 50 k.p.h. the speed for snow machines traveling along the shoulder is 20 k.p.h. NOT 50. Where the posted speed limit is 80 k.p.h. the speed limit for snow machines is 50 k.p.h. e. Snowmobiling is prohibited on the shoulders of Airport Road between Base Line and the airport entrance. f. The fine for speeding on a snow machine is $90.00. Complaints have been received with respect to snow machines crossing private property - please respect the property of others.
GARBAGE Please be reminded that garbage is to be placed at the curb on the morning of pick up by 7:00 a.m. Please be considerate to your neighbours and remember that placing the garbage out at night will attracted wildlife. Use Candles With Care: When you go out, blow out! “Candles can provide the prefect setting for a special occasion, but they have to be used carefully,” said Acting Fire Chief Leslie Cassidy-Amadio. “Always use sturdy candleholders that won’t tip or burn. Those with glass shades or chimneys are safest.” Between 1995 and 2001, fires caused by candles increased by 47% in Ontario. Research indicates the number of fires ignited by candles remains a serious concern. Data indicate that 40% of candle-related fires begin in the bedroom. Thirty percent begin in the living room. In the last five years, approximately 1,400 reported residential fires were caused by candles, resulting in deaths and 187 injuries. Important candle safety tips include: v Always staying in the room where candles are being used v Keep candles out of all bedrooms v Keep lit candles a safe distance away from anything that can burn v Keep candles, matches and lighters out of the reach of children v Use sturdy candleholders that won’t tip or burn. Those with glass shades or chimneys are the best For more information please contact Leslie Cassidy-Amadio, Acting Fire Chief, at 779-3473.
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