the Township of Lanark Highlands

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Highland
Voice
2013
Volume 10
Photo Credit: F. Synder
Lanark Highlands
Municipal Service Directory
Inside This Issue
Table of Contents
Mayor’s Message 2013
Council Members — Committees / Meetings
History
Administration
Animal Control
Finance Department
Building Department
Planning Department
Public Works Department – Waste / Recycling Management
Public Works Department – Roads
MDSC (Municipal Drug Strategy Committee)
Police Services
Fire Department
Emergency Planning
North Lanark Community Health Centre
Lanark Highlands — Museums / Youth Centre
Community Services / Arena / Library
Community Directory
Calendar of Events
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Administrative Staff
Phone: 613-259-2398 or 1-800-239-4695 (Toll Free)
Fax: 613-259-2291
www.lanarkhighlands.ca
Name
Position
Ext
Email Address
Ross Trimble
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
222
rtrimble@lanarkhighlands.ca
Rob Wittkie
Planning Administrator/Deputy Clerk
231
rwittkie@lanarkhighlands.ca
Robert Bunker
Treasurer
225
rbunker@lanarkhighlanda.ca
Norma Melanson
A/P-Payroll-Benefits-HR Clerk
224
nmelanson@lanarkhighlands.ca
Donna Schonauer
Accounts Receivable/Taxation Clerk
229
dschonauer@lanarkhighlands.ca
Dave Ennis
Superintendent of Public Works
239
dennis@lanarkhighlands.ca
Cathie Green
Public Works Administrative Assistant 249
cgreen@lanarkhighlands.ca
Philip Borrowman
Chief Building Official
237
pborrowman@lanarkhighlands.ca
Administrative Assistant
228
planningadmin@lanarkhighlands.ca
Rod Black
Fire Chief
236
lhfirechief@lanarkhighlands.ca
Scott Norton
Fire Administrative Assistant
242
snorton@lanarkhighlands.ca
Tom McCarthy
Public Works Technologist
250
tmccarthy@lanarkhighlands.ca
Stacey Knowles
Receptionist
0 or 221
lhreception@lanarkhighlands.ca
OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Lanark Highlands Municipal Service Directory
MAYOR’S MESSAGE 1
Mayor’s Message 2013
It’s hard to believe that we are over half way through the current term of office. Four years seems long going in, but at
this point, it feels like we just got started. One has to remember you can’t change the world over night, but just do what
you can with the resources available.
To that end, last year our new Public Works Superintendent located two slightly used snow plough trucks and two used
graders, all of which are in excellent condition and will put us several years down the road before needing new graders
or plough trucks.
With good news, there is not so good news, that being the condition of two of the bridges that need replacing in the
next few years. To help keep costs down, we have hired a full time Civil Engineering Technologist who can provide
preliminary engineering and project management on the bridges and other projects in the township.
Last year I mentioned that we had hired a full time Fire Chief, but unfortunately Kirk Cannon had to retire for personal
reasons. In just one year, he took us a long way toward a fully amalgamated fire department and fulfilling requirements
from the fire marshal’s office. Fortunately we were able to hire Rod Black as our new Fire Chief. So we are still in great
shape, moving forward in the fire department.
Last year, I spoke of the article in Cottage Life Magazine. In order for water front development to happen, there needs to
be an allowance to develop on private roads. Our current Official Plan permits this, but The Ministry of Municipal Affairs
has disallowed this in our new plan. Council has decided that this is so important for development, that we have taken
the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board. Also, on this front, some are aware of the Algonquin Land Claim moving
forward. Two of the properties in the township are planned for water front development and that will not work without
private road development. Once again, in closing, I would like to say that the excellent staff and volunteers working on
behalf of the taxpayers, keeps the Highlands one of the best places to live, work and play.
Thank you
Mayor Peter McLaren
PETER MCLAREN, Mayor
p.mclarenfarms@sympatico.ca ......................................... 613-259-3139
Township Committees: Council; Committee of the Whole; Committee of Adjustment; Lanark
Highlands & North Lanark Community Health Centre Joint Planning Committee; Sewer &
Water Technical Advisory Committee
County Committees: Council; Corporate Services; Community Development; Community
Services; Public Works; Community Forest Working Group; Mazinaw-Lanark Forest
Management Citizens Committee
WWW.LANARKHIGHLANDS.CA
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2 COUNCIL MEMBERS — COMMITTEES / MEETINGS
BRIAN STEWART, Deputy Mayor & Ward 6
brian_stewart@sympatico.ca 613-253-4609
Council and Committee Meetings
Township: Council; Committee of the Whole; Committee of
Adjustment; Lanark Highlands & North Lanark Community
Health Centre – Joint Planning Committee
Council Meetings
County: Council; Corporate Services; Community
Development; Community Services; Public Works; Awards of
Excellence Sub-Committee; Broadband Project Committee;
OP/ISCP Evaluation Committee
613-256-5957
Adjustment; Middleville Museum Board; Mississippi Valley
Conservation
DEREK LOVE, Ward 2
dereklove.lh@gmail.com
Committee Meetings
Committee of the Whole meetings are generally held on the first
and third Tuesdays of each month commencing at 2:30 p.m.
BOB SUTCLIFFE, Ward 1
rfssr1@sympatico.ca
Township Council meetings are generally held on the
fourth Tuesday of each month commencing at 7:00 p.m.
613-623-3541
To view our updated Committee and Council Meetings Schedule
please check our website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca
Delegations
Those who wish to appear as delegations are asked to submit a
written request outlining the purpose of their delegation to
appear before a Committee, at least ten (10) days in advance of
the meeting.
Township: Council; Committee of the Whole; Committee
of Adjustment; Municipal Drug Strategy Committee; Police
Services Board
KEN SINCLAIR, Ward 3
ksinclair.lh@gmail.com
To submit a request or for further information
please contact the Clerk’s Office at
clerk@lanarkhighlands.ca or at 613-259-2398 ext. 231.
613-278-0806
Adjustment; District Fire Chiefs Meeting; Lanark & District
Museum Board
BOB MINGIE, Ward 4
bmingie.lh@gmail.com
613-256-7881
Township: Council; Committee of the Whole; Committee
of Adjustment; Lanark Highlands Business & Tourism
Association; Sewer & Water Technical Advisory Committee
TOM LALONDE, Ward 5
tlalonde.lh@gmail.com
613-259-5646
Adjustment; Frosty Fling Winter Festival; Lanark Highlands
Public Library Board; Lanark Highlands Youth Centre Inc.
DID YOU KNOW…
The Re-Use Centre at the McDonald’s Corners waste
site is open to all township residents.
We have more clothing than we know what
to do with - for people of all sizes - and it’s
all free! Come and check it out anytime the
McDonald’s Corners waste site is open.
KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!
Celebrating
an 80th/90th Birthday
or 50th Wedding
Anniversary???
Let us know
so we can help
honour the occasion!!!
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HISTORY 3
In 1812, The British Government designated all of Lanark County as
a potential landing point for European immigrant settlers. With the
establishment of Perth as a military town in 1816, Lanark Township,
Dalhousie Township and North Sherbrooke Township were opened
for even greater settlement in 1820. From the outset, Lanark Village
was designated to be the chief local administrative base for
Northern Lanark. Lavant and Darling were also opened for settlement over the following 20 years, in order to accommodate the
increasing number of immigrants from the British Isles.
The earliest settlers were unemployed Scots who left the overpopulated areas of Glasgow and Lanarkshire, following the Napoleonic
war. In 1820, approximately 400 families arrived in Lanark Village,
bringing with them skills in cotton weaving, carpentry, blacksmithing and shoemaking. A similar influx of Irish settlers arrived during
the 1830’s and 1840’s. However, the growth of the area was somewhat impeded by the muddy, rocky terrain and steep slopes, which
prevented easy travel. As a result, many settlers opted to reside in
Perth, unwilling to make the dangerous trek to Northern Lanark.
Of the settlers who did arrive in the Village, all males over 21 years
of age were granted 100 acres divided up using the traditional grid
system - a grid which is still evident in the current land use pattern
and property boundaries. Although the intention of the original
settlers was to farm each parcel of land, it soon became apparent
that the only lands that could be cultivated were those located in
floodplains, along rivers or adjacent to lakes. Consequently, most
settlers opted to perform timber-related activities instead. Early
industrial activity typically included grist mills, flour mills, porkpacking and tanning establishments - soon followed by the
introduction of maple syrup operations, lumbering, saw mills,
furniture activities and fishing.
Since the original settling of the area, events of key historical significance include:
1857 — The Crotch Lake disaster caused a flood from Crotch Lake
to the Ottawa River. Many of the bridges across the Mississippi River
were swept away, including all three in Dalhousie and one in North
Sherbrooke Townships. The flood also washed away the Currie’s
grist mill at the head of Dalhousie Lake (one of the first to be built
and operated on the Mississippi River).
1862 — The Village of Lanark officially separated from the
Township of Lanark.
1883 — The Township of Lavant separates from the Township of
Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke
1997 – May 14 — Lavant Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke
Township, Lanark Township and Lanark Village amalgamate to form
North West Lanark.
1997 – July 1 — North West Lanark Township and Darling
Township amalgamate to form ‘THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK
HIGHLANDS”.
1998 — An ice storm affecting much of Eastern Ontario and
Southern Quebec created a national emergency. Thanks to the
generosity of people, businesses and municipalities outside
the affected area, normality returned to Lanark Highlands after
approximately three weeks. Despite an absence of electricity for up
to three weeks, and the considerable destruction of trees and
forests, the incident was widely viewed as a unifying experience for
the township.
1998 — Flooding occurred along the Clyde and Mississippi Rivers.
An emergency was declared. Flooding caused considerable strife
for a number of weeks.
2012 — Lanark Village celebrated its 150th anniversary with a
weekend long celebration.
Recent History
The Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands is an
amalgamated Township formally created in 1997. The former
municipalities of Lanark Township, Lanark Village and Lavant,
Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke Township were amalgamated on
May 14, 1997. Darling Township completed the amalgamation by
joining on July 1, 1997. Regardless of the time period, residents of
what is now Lanark Highlands have always been noted for their
warm generosity. Lanark Highlands is fortunate to have a proud
heritage, a wealth of natural beauty and a vibrant future.
Did You Know???
Lanark Highlands is the largest municipality in Lanark County.
Lanark Highlands......................................................... 1048 SQ KMS
Tay Valley..................................................................... 549 SQ KMS
Mississippi Mills ........................................................... 520 SQ KMS
Drummond/North Elmsley ........................................... 366 SQ. KMS
Montague ..................................................................... 280 SQ KMS
Beckwith ....................................................................... 241 SQ KMS
Perth ............................................................................ 12 SQ KMS
Carleton Place .............................................................. 9 SQ KMS
SQ KMS = Square Kilometers
1917 — A fire destroyed the Clyde Woolen Mills - the areas largest
industry and employer.
1919 - 1920 — The Hydro Electric Power Commission constructed
a Hydro Plant at the High Falls, upstream from Dalhousie Lake. The
construction employed over 200 men from the area.
1959 — A catastrophic fire in the Village destroyed 43 buildings
(including the Town Hall, the Library, Memorial Clock and Legion
Hall), leaving more than 100 people homeless, and caused
$1.5 million in damage. It is a commonly held view that the fire had
a profound psychological impact on the spirit of the people of
Lanark, causing a temporary depression.
1975 — Lavant Township amalgamates with Dalhousie and North
Sherbrooke Township to form the “Township of Lavant, Dalhousie
and North Sherbrooke”.
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4 ADMINISTRATION
Vital Statistics
Birth Registrations – the birth of every child born in the Province
of Ontario must be registered with the Municipal Clerk of the
municipality where the child was born, within 30 days of the birth
of the child. For example, if your child is born at the hospital in
Perth you must go to the Perth Town Hall. Or if your child is born at
home and you live in Lanark Highlands you must go to the Lanark
Highlands Municipal Office.
Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates – applications may be
obtained from the Clerk’s Department or by visiting:
www.serviceontario.ca.
Marriage Licenses – application forms are available from the
Clerk’s Department or by visiting www.serviceontario.ca. A marriage
license is valid for a period of three (3) months from the date of
issue. The license fee is $100.00 payable in cash, cheque, money
order or debit.
Once you have filled out the application, you must call the
Municipal Office to make an appointment. When you come,
make sure you and your partner bring identification, such as a birth
certificate (along with any change of name certificates), current
passport, Record of Immigrant Landing or Canadian citizenship
card, along with photo identification to prove your current legal
name and age.
Commissioner of Oaths
A number of staff members, by virtue of their office, are
“Commissioners of Oaths”. If you require the service of a
Commissioner of Oaths, please call to make an appointment
to ensure the availability of a Commissioner.
Once an appointment is scheduled, you must come to the Municipal
Office in person and sign the affidavit in front of the Commissioner.
You must provide one original piece of government issued identification (no photocopies permitted) that includes your photo and
signature (ex. valid driver’s license, passport, etc.) There is a fee of
$5.00 plus HST, for this service.
A Commissioner of Oaths is not the same as a “Notary Public”. A
Notary Public is a person who is authorized under the Notaries Act
to do various things, including commission documents, certify
documents as true copies and to verify signatures. If you require
the services of a Notary Public, please contact a Lawyer’s Office.
Freedom of Information
The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act (MFIPPA) provides individuals with the right to access certain
records and personal information under the custody and control of
the Township. The purpose of the MFIPPA is two-fold; providing
access to information and protection from access to information in
certain specific instances.
Please contact the Clerk’s Department for assistance. In most cases,
information is made readily available to the public and you won’t
need to make a formal request. The municipality may in some cases
restrict access to certain documents to protect individual privacy or
the public interest.
List of Municipal Service Fees
Civic Address
Marriage Licence
Commissioner of Oaths/
Certifying Documents
Photocopies
Faxes
Laminating
Tax Certificate
Zoning Compliance
Township Map
Fire Permit
Dog Licence
Blue Box
$84.75/sign and post
$39.55/sign replacement
$50.85/post replacement
$100/licence
$5.65/document
$2.26/additional document
$0.30/letter/legal
$0.40/11x17
$1.25/page
$3.00/overseas
$1.25/letter
$1.50/legal
$0.75/large card
$0.50/business card
$30/roll number
$50/roll number
$20.50 each
$5 each/per year
$10/dog – Jan 1st to Mar 31st
$15/dog – Apr 1st to Dec 31st
$50/kennel licence
$9.05 each
*includes HST
Lottery Licences
Any charitable organization within Lanark Highlands intending to
run a lottery is required to apply for and be in receipt of a lottery
licence before doing so.
The Lottery Licencing Officer at the Township Office can issue a
licence for most lottery events including bingos with up to $5,500
prize value, raffles up to $50,000 and most break open ticket raffles.
The fee for a lottery licence is 3% of the total value of the prize(s)
and the prize(s) must equal at least 20% of the anticipated revenue
from ticket sales.
Charitable organizations for the purpose of conducting a lottery are
generally classed as existing for:
• The relief of poverty
• The advancement of
education
• The advancement of religion
• Other charitable
purposes beneficial
to the community
without discrimination
For more detailed information or to acquire an application form
please contact the Township Office or visit the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario Website:
http://www.agco.on.ca/en/c.gaming/c.gaming.html.
For more detailed information or to acquire an application form
please contact the Township Office or visit the Office of the
Information & Privacy Commissioner of Ontario at:
www.ipc.on.ca.
DID YOU KNOW…
Nine recycled 2 litre pop bottles
can be transformed into one
XL polyester t-shirt.
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ANIMAL CONTROL 5
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Animal Control Officer, Anita Stuart ...................... 613-259-9998
Emergency Pager ..................................................... 613-267-9337
(this pager does not take voice messages - please dial your phone number using
the keypad of your touchtone phone)
*All calls are confidential.
Dog Licensing
The Townships Animal Control By-Law #2004-502 provides for the
annual licensing, regulating and registering of all dogs and imposes
a licence fee on all dog owners.
2013 Fees
Dog Tag
$10.00/January 1 to March 31
$15.00/after March 31
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Licenced Hunting Dog
Micro Chipped Dogs
$5.00 (valid licence required)
Free
micro chip papers must be produced
in order to obtain the micro chip number
— the dog is still required to be registered and
wear a 2013 dog tag.
Replacement Tags
$2.00
Guide Dogs
Free
Kennel Licence
$50.00
plus applicable taxes
Dog Licences expire on
December 31st each year!
Where to Purchase a Tag?
Dog Tags can be purchased at the Township Office using cash,
cheque or debit during regular office hours Monday - Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you would like to have your dog tag sent to you in the mail, please
send a self addressed stamped envelope along with a cheque made
payable to the Township of Lanark Highlands and the following
information:
• Dog’s Name
• Colouring
• Special Markings
(if any)
Animal Control and Animal Cruelty are two different agencies.
When considering which agency to call consider this - Animal
Control protects people from animals, Cruelty Agents (OSPCA)
protect animals from people. If you suspect animal cruelty or
neglect, please call the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (OSPCA) at 613-283-9360.
Pit Bulls
The Dog Owners Liability Act (DOLA) requires that ALL Pit Bulls be
spayed/neutered, on a leash of no more than 1.8 metres in length,
and muzzled when off the property of the owner. When on the
property of the owner, the property must be securely enclosed to
prevent the pit bull from breaking out of the property.
Pit bulls can be seized by Animal Control if it is felt they are behaving in a menacing manner, have bitten or attacked a person or
animal, or are considered to be a Prohibited Pit Bull (i.e. one that has
not been spayed/neutered).
It is illegal to give away or sell Pit Bulls or their puppies in Ontario.
The only agencies that can sell or give away these dogs are pounds
and shelters.
Aggressive Dog Licence $1,000.00
• Owners name, address
& phone number
• Copy of the Micro Chip
Papers (if applicable)
Ontario Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA)
• Breed
• Age
• Sex
Animals Running at Large
An animal shall be
deemed to be running
at large if found any
place other than the
premises of the owner
and not under the control of any person. The Animal Control Officer
may seize any animal found running at large in the Township and
cause such animal to be impounded or returned to the owner.
Barking Dogs
Owners of a dog shall take all precautions necessary to prevent the
dog from barking in order to not disturb the peace and quiet of any
residence or persons in the vicinity.
Failure to comply with the DOLA could result in charges or the dog
could be ordered destroyed. For a copy of the DOLA or further information please visit: www.e-laws.gov.on.ca
Spaying/Neutering
Spaying/Neutering can help to prevent your pet from wandering,
and reduces the risk of many diseases. Every year unwanted animals
end up in municipal pounds, cared for at public expense. If you are
unable to keep your dog/cat, call Animal Control or your local pound
or shelter. Please do not leave these animals to fend for themselves.
This practice is inhumane and against the law.
Poop & Scoop
Dog owners must pick up after their pet. Owners of a dog who
allow waste to be placed on public property or private property not
owned by the dog owner are liable to a fine.
Livestock Evaluator
Keeping your flock safe from predators is critical. Information on
preventative measures and compensation after the fact can be
found on the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
website at www.omafra.gov.on.ca or by calling 1-877-424-1300.
If you are the owner of livestock or poultry and have suffered a
loss of livestock due to predation by a coyote, wolf or stray dog
please call the Livestock Evaluator.
Special Note: Changes have been made to the
existing program which now requires applicants to provide a Farm Business Registration
number and premises ID.
Contact Information
Livestock Evaluator, Ross Creighton
613-256-4752
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6 FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Donna Schonauer ...................................... 613-259-2398 ext. 229
Accounts Receivable/Taxation Clerk
dschonauer@lanarkhighlands.ca
Robert Bunker............................................ 613-259-2398 ext. 225
Treasurer
rbunker@lanarkhighlands.ca
Taxes
The 2013 Interim Taxes are based on 50% of the property taxes
billed in 2012.
The 2013 Final Taxes will be calculated as follows:
2013 Assessment x 2013 Tax Rate – Interim Billing = Final Taxes
TAX PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments may be made by any one of the following methods:
1
Mail To:
2
In Person:
Township of Lanark Highlands
P.O. Box 340, 75 George Street,
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
Municipal Office
75 George Street, Lanark — 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
*Cash, Cheque or Interac (we do not accept credit cards)
3
Drop-Off:
4
Telephone/
Internet
Banking:
Bank:
Municipal Office – Mail Slot
75 George Street, Lanark
(located to the left of the main door) *Cheques Only
5
6
Automatic
Bank
Withdrawals:
Bank Service charges may apply.
Please use your roll number as your account
number.
Taxes can be paid at any bank branch.
The original bill is required.
The Township can arrange for automatic
monthly withdrawals from your bank account
to be applied against your tax account.
Your tax account must be up to date before
you begin. Contact the Municipal Office for
further information.
Make Cheques or Money Orders payable to:
“TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS”
Receipts: If a receipt is required, send the entire bill and a
self-addressed stamped envelope.
Post Dated Cheques: Post-Dated Cheques will ONLY
be accepted at the Municipal Office.
Tax Bill Breakdown
The Township of Lanark Highlands collects taxes for all properties
within its boundaries. However, the Total Tax Rate applicable in the
Township of Lanark Highlands is actually made up of three different
Tax Rates, each raised for a different entity, being the Township of
Lanark Highlands, the County of Lanark, and the Boards of Education.
These independently calculated Tax Rates combine to make up your
Total Tax Rate. This Total Tax Rate is multiplied by your property’s
assessment to determine how much your annual taxes will be. Tax
Rates are not usually determined until late spring because of the
timing of the budgeting process of the three entities involved.
Tax Due Dates
Final
Final
August 30th, 2013
October 31st, 2013
IMPORTANT!!
PLEASE READ
It is very important that you remit your tax bill stubs with your
payments or indicate your tax roll number on your cheque.
If you are paying more than one account, please indicate exactly how much
you wish to have credited to each account. Thank you!!
Additional Information
Change of Address
Please notify the Township Office as soon as possible if there is a
change of address. Failure to receive a tax bill will not invalidate
penalty and interest charges.
Additional/Supplementary Tax Bills
You may receive additional or supplementary tax bills if there have
been changes to your assessment (ex. new house, renovations,
demolitions, tax class and tax qualifier changes, assessment
appeals, errors and omissions, etc.).
Reprinting a Tax Bill
A charge of $10.00 + HST will be charged for a reprint of a tax bill.
Please keep your final tax bill in a safe place as you may require it for
income tax purposes.
Other Currencies
Payments made other than in Canadian Funds will be applied
against taxes owing at the exchange rate applicable on the day of
receipt less a $5.00 service charge.
NSF Cheques
NSF or any returned cheques are subject to a processing fee of
$20.00.
Overdue Accounts
A late payment charge of 1.25% on the total owing will be added
on the first day following the due date and on the first day of each
month thereafter until paid. All subsequent payments are applied
to interest charges first, then to outstanding taxes.
Mortgage Companies
If a Mortgage Company pays your taxes, a receipt will be sent to
you after the payment(s) have been made.
In 2012, the breakdown of the tax bill in terms of funds
raised was as follows:
• County of Lanark
33%
• School Boards
17%
• Township
50%
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT 7
Philip Borrowman.....................................613-259-2398 ext. 237
Chief Building Official
pborrowman@lanarkhighlands.ca
For Appointments ...............................................613-259-2398 ext. 0
lhreception@lanarkhighlands.ca
Remember – call ahead to get
the facts before
starting any
building
project.
If you are thinking about a
construction project, we recommend that you
contact our office early on in your planning so that we can help
identify the steps and rules you will need to consider. By doing so
you will be able to avoid costly delays and disappointments down
the road. (Making an appointment is recommended.)
When do you need a building permit?
• Any free standing structure over 108 sq. ft. including farm
structures
• Any additions to existing structures of any size including farm
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structures
Renovations both residential and commercial/other
renovations or alterations
Plumbing/Alterations to plumbing
Decks
Swimming pools, above or under ground
Solid fuel burning appliances
Demolitions
The Building department has information packages available upon
request for various types of building projects. These packages
include the required information and cost to obtain a building
permit, a list of the required inspections, and the application form.
Other Requirements
Lanark Highlands Development Charges
All lands, buildings and structures located within the Township are
subject to development charges. Development charges must be
paid prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Lanark County Development Charges
A development charge from the County of Lanark will also be
applied and is to be collected by the local municipality at the time
of building permit issuance.
Entrance Permit
An entrance permit must be in place either from the County of
Lanark or the Township of Lanark Highlands Public Works
Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. Final
inspection of the entrance must be completed by the authority
having jurisdiction.
Planning Review
Prior to issuance of a building permit your project will undergo a
planning review to ensure compliance with the Zoning By-Law and
Official Plan. It is a legal requirement that all applicable law be
addressed before a building permit is issued.
Septic
A Building Permit and the associated inspections ensure that your
project is in compliance with the Ontario Building Code. Not only is
this your best protection from future liability associated with unsafe
construction practices but is a legal requirement.
The Leeds Grenville Lanark District Health Unit (1-800- 267-7918)
must be contacted to determine the septic requirements for all
new single family dwellings and most additions to existing
dwellings.
Septic Tank Maintenance is Your
Responsibility
Septic systems require maintenance. As
a property owner, it is your responsibility to have your septic tank maintained
and pumped out on a regular basis.
Studies have shown that routine pumping of a septic tank is necessary for
proper performance and treatment of
wastewater. Faulty systems may lead to
costly repairs and the compromise of
water quality and public health.
If you have not had your septic tank pumped out within the last
3-5 years, please act responsibly and hire a licensed septic tank
hauler to pump out your tank. Routine pumping will provide you
with the peace of mind knowing that your septic tank is in good
working order and capable of handling additional wastewater from
your home.
Further information can also be obtained by contacting your local
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Office or their website
at http://www.healthunit.org/default.htm.
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8 BUILDING DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE “A” — Classes of Permits/Permit Fees
Fee
Living Areas - Single Detached Dwellings & Additions
$0.55/sq.ft (Min. $60)
Living Areas Security Deposit
$500 (Single Detached Dwellings)
$200 (Minor Additions)
Non-Living Areas (garage, shed, deck, etc.)
$0.25/sq.ft. (Min $60)
Mobile and Modular Homes
$0.30/sq.ft (Min. $60)
Basements (finished or unfinished)
$0.25/sq.ft.
Renovations
1% of construction value (Min. $60)
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance
$65 flat fee
Demolition
$60 flat fee
Plumbing
$50 flat fee
Multi-Residential
Multi-Residential Security Deposit
$0.60/sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. (Min. $60)
$0.30/sq.ft. over 2,000 sq.ft.
$1,000
Swimming Pools
$70 flat fee
Industrial/Commercial/Institutional (ICI)
ICI Security Deposit
$0.20/sq.ft (Max. $500)
$1,000
Agricultural
$60 flat fee, + 0.25% of cost (Max. $500)
Agricultural Security Deposit
$200
Occupancy Permit
$60 per application
Revision to Building Permit
Same as building permit (Min. $60)
Permit Renewal
$60 per application
Permit Transfer
$60 per application
Change of Use Permit
$60 + 1%/thousand over $5,000 value
HUNTING
Permit Type/Description
The Ministry of Natural Resources provides information on popular hunting topics such as
seasons, maps, laws and licensing. To view a copy of the current Hunting Regulations
visit the Ministry of Natural Resources Website at the following link:
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/stdprodconsume/groups/lr/@mnr/@fw/documents/
document/251888.pdf
If you have any further questions, please consult the MNR website www.mnr.gov.on.ca
or call them Toll Free at 1-800-667-1940.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT 9
Rob Wittkie ................................................613-259-2398 ext. 231
Planning Administrator
rwittkie@lanarkhighlands.ca
Planning Administrative Assistant..........613-259-2398 ext. 228
planningadmin@lanarkhighlands.ca
What is the Planning Act?
The Planning Act sets out the ground rules for land use planning in
Ontario and describes how land uses may be controlled, and who
may control them.
The Act is legislation passed by your elected provincial representatives to:
• promote sustainable economic development in a healthy natural environment within a provincial policy framework
• provide for a land use planning system led by provincial policy
• integrate matters of provincial interest into provincial
and municipal planning decisions by requiring
that all decisions shall be consistent
with the Provincial Polic y
Statement when decision-makers
exercise planning authority or
provide advice on planning
matters
• provide for planning processes that
are fair by making them open, accessible, timely and efficient
• encourage co-operation and coordination
among various interests
• recognize the decision-making authority and
accountability of municipal councils in planning
What is an Official Plan?
An official plan describes your upper, lower or single–tier municipal
council’s policies on how land in your community should be used. It
is prepared with input from you and others in your community and
helps to ensure that future planning and development will meet
the specific needs of your community.
The Township adopted its new official plan in September 2010. In
December of 2012 the Province approved the plan. The Township
has appealed two sections of the plan and is currently in negotiations with the Province.
What is a Zoning By-Law?
A zoning by-law controls the use of land in your community. It
states exactly:
• how land may be used
• where buildings and other structures can be located
• the types of buildings that are permitted and how they may
be used
• the lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building
heights and setbacks from the street
An official plan sets out the Township’s general policies for future
land use. Zoning by-laws put the plan into effect and provide for its
day-to-day administration. They contain specific requirements that
are legally enforceable. Construction or new development that
does not comply with a zoning by-law is not allowed, and the
Township will refuse to issue a building permit.
How does the Zoning By-law affect you?
If you apply for a building permit – If you apply
for a severance (consent) – If you open a
business – If you change the use of your
property – the application must
comply with the Zoning By-law.
Within three years of the new official
plan coming into effect, Council
must amend the zoning by-law to
ensure conformity with the official plan.
What is a Minor
Variance?
The owner of a property or any
person authorized in writing by the owner
who is unable to comply with the provisions of
the Zoning By-Law may apply to the Committee of Adjustment by
means of an “Application for Minor Variance” for relief from the
Zoning By-Law. Minor Variances may be granted provided that, in
the opinion of the Committee, the request is minor in nature, is
desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure and if in the opinion of the Committee, the general
intent and purpose of the Zoning By-Law and the Official Plan are
maintained. A minor variance does not change a zoning by-law. It
simply excuses you from a specific requirement of the by-law and
allows you to obtain a building permit.
Additional Information and Application Forms are available on
the Township website: www.lanarkhighlands.ca
You are invited to experience
the newly remodeled and expanded
Lakeside Bar & Grill
www.cedarcove.ca
613-623-3133
100 Cedar Cove Rd
White Lake, Ont.
Experience the ﬁnest cuisine
while taking in the panoramic views
of White Lake.
Whether it’s a casual lunch or
succulent dinner our chef’s
won’t disappoint.
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General Manager
Box 310, 67 Paul Dr., Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
613.259.2352 • 1-800-361-5296
R.Bosman@GroundsGuys.ca • GroundsGuys.ca
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10 PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Zoning Compliance Report (Property Information Sheet)
Severance
Thinking about or are in the process of purchasing property in Lanark Highlands?
A Zoning Compliance Report provides you with:
• Assessment mapping
• Zoning By-law mapping
• Official Plan mapping
• A review of the property file
is completed which may
• The pertinent zoning
reveal items on file that
information which will give
would affect the property
the permitted uses and the
(i.e. outstanding local
various yard setback
improvements, site plan
requirements for those uses
control agreement,
• Information on other zoning
development agreement)
provisions that affect the
property (if applicable)
How do I divide my property?
A severance (or consent) is a division of land process that is followed
to create one or two new lots from an existing parcel. Any further
division, (e.g. three or more lots), would necessitate the filing for
approval of a plan of subdivision.
A zoning compliance report must be requested in writing with the
following information:
• assessment roll number
• legal description (lot and concession)
• contact information (mailing address, phone number)
• how you would like to received the report (pick-up, mail etc.)
Zoning compliance reports cost $50.00 per assessment roll number.
Payment must be received with the written request.
Site Plan Control
The County of Lanark is the approval body for both severances and
plans of subdivision. For more information on Severances and
Subdivisions contact the County of Lanark Planning Administrator
at 613-267-4200 or visit their website at:
www.county.lanark.on.ca.
Committee Of Adjustment
This Committee considers applications for minor variances from the
Zoning By-Law and applications for enlargement or extension to
any existing legal non-conforming building or structure.
Applications to the Committee of Adjustment will be processed in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 45 and 53 of the
Planning Act, applicable regulations (O.Reg. 200/96 and 197/96 as
amended), the Statutory Powers Procedures Act and applicable
Township policies.
Additional Information and Application Forms are available
on the Township website: www.lanarkhighlands.ca
The Site Plan review and approval process is a legislative tool under
the Planning Act. Site Plan Control is a development review process
which evaluates the layout of site features, (buildings, parking
areas, landscaping, etc), but not the interior spaces of the proposed
structures. It seeks to mitigate the impact of development.
Site plan control by-laws are not zoning by-laws. They are used to
establish areas where site plan control will be applied over and
above those set out in the zoning by-laws. These areas must be
described in the official plan.
Site plan controls are used to ensure that:
• developments are built and maintained in the way that council
approved
• new developments meet certain standards of quality and
appearance
• there is safe and easy access for pedestrians and vehicles
• the appearance and design features of buildings, and their
sustainable design, are satisfactory
• there is adequate landscaping, parking and drainage
• nearby properties are protected from incompatible
development.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – Waste / Recycling Management 11
Dave Ennis .................................................. 613-259-2398 ext. 239
Superintendent of Public Works
Tom McCarthy ............................................ 613-259-2398 ext. 250
Public Works Technologist
Cathie Green .............................................. 613-259-2398 ext. 249
Public Works Administrative Assistant
Lanark Highlands
Transfer Stations & Landfills
Lanark Highlands operates a network of transfer stations and landfills for its residents. Landfills are the final resting place for non
recyclable garbage; they require a daily cover of soil to prevent
garbage from attracting wildlife or blowing around as litter. Since
daily cover fills valuable space, the Township operates one landfill
at a time in order to preserve capacity. Transfer Stations accept
recyclables and garbage which are shipped off site for final disposal.
In 2013 the Middleville Waste Site will continue to operate as the
municipal landfill, accepting Construction & Demolition waste and
large household items in addition to recyclables. All other Waste
Sites now operate as Transfer Stations and only accept Bagged
Household Waste and Recyclables (Blue Box materials, Brush,
Leaves, Tires, WEEE and Scrap Metal.) If you have any questions
about waste disposal, please contact the Lanark Highlands
Township Office at 613-259-2398, ext 249 or 250
Large Loads Must Be Sorted!
Loads of construction & demolition waste MUST be sorted prior to
delivery to the landfill. Scrap metal, asphalt shingles, wood must be
separated for deposit into designated areas at the landfill. Load
separation increases the municipality’s ability to divert materials
from the landfill and recycle and increases revenues to pay for
waste management. Load separation extends the life of our landfills and reduces your tipping fees. Large loads will NOT be accepted
if metal, shingles and wood are not separated.
Lanark Village Curbside Service
Watch your local papers or call
the Municipal Office for
changes to garbage/
recycling pick-up due to
Statutory Holidays.
THE LANARK
& DISTRICT
CIVITAN CLUB
FREE WEEE!!
WEEE stands for “Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment” and is the
informal name given to electrical and
electronic products that are no longer
wanted by their owners.
Unwanted electronics don’t need to pile up in landfills. Most of the
parts – steel, glass, copper, aluminum, plastics and precious metals
– can be recovered and reused to make new products. Lanark
Highlands collects WEEE at all waste sites so it can be sorted and
processed at approved facilities in Ontario and Quebec, instead of
being land filled or shipped to developing nations.
When you recycle WEEE you support the development of Green
Industry in Canada while reclaiming valuable resources and
preserving local landfill space. All of Lanark Highlands waste
disposal sites accept WEEE FREE of charge.
Designated Materials include the following:
• Desktop
computers
• Portable
computers
• Computer
peripherals
(including
modems)
• Monitors
• Televisions
• Printing devices
(including copiers,
scanners,
typewriters)
• Telephones
(physical and
accessories)
• Cellular phones
• PDA’s and pagers
• Audio and video
players
• Cameras
• Equalizers, (pre)
amplifiers
Radios
Receivers
Speakers
Tuners
Turntables
Video players/
projectors
• Video recorders
• Personal hand
held computers
•
•
•
•
•
•
For more information and a detailed list of accepted materials go
to www.ontarioelectronicstewardship.ca.
USED TIRE RECYCLING
Residents can deliver all used tires to any Township
waste site free of charge and be assured they will be
diverted from the landfill and recycled.
The Used Tire Program benefits Ontario by promoting
safer methods of reusing and recycling scrap tires, by
creating jobs and economic growth, and by protecting
the health and safety of people and the environment
through scrap tire recycling.
Lanark Highlands is doing its part to help Ontario
meet its scrap tire goals.
Making a Difference
in Our Community
AIR CONDITIONED HALL RENTALS AND/OR CATERING
CALL 613-259-3216
OLD TIMER TALENT NIGHT & DINNER
LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing Services
details@higher-ground.ca
3304 Darling Road, Clayton ON K0A 1P0 (California - Lanark Highlands)
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12 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – Waste / Recycling Management
2013 Holiday
Waste Site Hours
Holiday Weekends:
All waste sites normally open
on Sunday will be closed
Sunday & open Monday with
the exception of the February
Family day weekend.
VICTORIA DAY
Closed Sunday May 19
Open Monday May 20
CANADA DAY
Closed Sunday June 30
Open Monday July 1
CIVIC HOLIDAY
Closed Sunday August 4
Open Monday August 5
Lanark Highlands Waste Site Hours – 2013
Waste Site
Summer (Day-Hours)
Winter (Day-Hours)
FLOWER STATION
770 Hills of Peace Road
MAY 15th to SEPTEMBER 14th
Wednesday — 4 pm - 6 pm
Sunday — 4 pm - 6 pm
SEPTEMBER 15th to MAY 14th
LANARK VILLAGE
115 Forbes Road
Saturday — 9 am - 1 pm
MCDONALD’S
CORNERS
800-10th Con. Dalhousie
Thursday — 4 pm - 7 pm
MIDDLEVILLE
4686 Wolf Grove
Monday — 3 pm - 6 pm
Monday — 3 pm - 6 pm
ROBERTSON LAKE
3962 South Lavant Road
Saturday — 3 pm - 6 pm
WATSON’S CORNERS
2240-3rd Con. Dalhousie
Tuesday — 4 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday — 2 pm - 5 pm
SNYE ROAD
171 Snye Road
LABOUR DAY
Closed Sunday September 1
Open Monday September 2
THANKSGIVING DAY
Closed Sunday October 13
Open Monday October 14
CHRISTMAS EVE
Closed from noon onwards
Tuesday December 24
CHRISTMAS DAY
Closed Wednesday
December 25
BOXING DAY
Closed Thursday
December 26
NEW YEARS EVE
Closed from noon onwards
Tuesday December 31
Waste/Recycling Tipping Fees
Description
Fee
DRYWALL
$155/tonne
ASPHALT SHINGLES
$155/tonne
CONSTRUCTION WASTE
UN-BAGGED WASTE
2014 Waste Site
Holiday Hours
NEW YEARS DAY
Closed Wednesday
January 1
EASTER SUNDAY
(April 20) All Sites Closed
EASTER MONDAY
(April 21) Sites closed
Sunday will be
Open on Easter Monday
SOFAS, BOX SPRINGS AND MATTRESSES
REFRIGERATION UNITS
All units must be tagged to certify that
refrigerants have been removed.
Only debris
originating
from
$155/tonne
within the
$155/tonne
Municipality
of Lanark
$155/tonne
Highlands
Tagged units – no charge
will be
Non-tagged units – the charge shall be accepted.
established by current contract price ($15.00)
for removal of refrigerants. (subject to change)
BRUSH AND READILY COMPOSTABLE
MATERIAL (VEGETATION)
NO CHARGE
ELECTRONIC WASTE
NO CHARGE
TIRES
NO CHARGE
ILLEGAL DUMPING
$1000.00
MINIMUM FEE
(anything less than 0.03 tonnes or 4 cu.ft.)
$5.00
Note 1:
Note 2:
In the
event that
the weigh
scales are
inoperable,
$32.50/cu.yd.
Fee will
apply.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – Waste / Recycling Management 13
Curbside Garbage &
Recycling Guidelines
PAPER
✓ Books (soft & hard cover
Residents of Lanark Village who currently
receive curbside pickup will continue to do so
without the need of a bag tag.
Curbside WASTE PICK-UP limits:
• Residential: 2 bags per week
• Multi-residential & apartment units: 2 bags per residential unit
per week
• Commercial & Industrial Establishments: 5 bags per week.
• Additional bags in excess of these limits can be taken to any waste
site during normal operating hours for disposal without incurring
any additional charge or the requirement of a bag tag.
• Pickup will continue to take place on Fridays. Garbage and blue
boxes should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m.
• A bag or container used for waste disposal shall not exceed
45 pounds when full.
• The following items are considered ‘uncollectible waste’ and will
not be collected curbside: articles more than 1.5 metres long,
construction or manufacturing waste, yard waste, iron or steel,
tires, electronics, appliances, household hazardous waste (including paint), or the carcass of any animal.
Curbside RECYCLING PICK-UP limits:
The following materials are uncollectable in the
Lanark Village Curbside program: broken window
glass & ceramic dishes, plastic film wrap (shrink
wrap), motor oil or transmission oil containers, full
or partially full paint cans, newspapers wrapped in
plastic, chip and candy wrappers, diapers, cat litter
and animal feces, blister plastic packaging.
The contractor is not required to collect any materials in a blue box
which are overly contaminated with food residue or where there is
a health risk to the collector (e.g. broken glass, hazardous materials,
and bee or wasp problems). The non-collectable material will be
left in the blue box with a courtesy tag explaining why it was not
picked up.
✓
✓
✓
✓
x 3ft (0.61 x 0.91m),
flattened and/or bundled)
✓
✓
✓
✓
✗
✗
✗
✗
✗
✗
✗
The Reuse Centre is a community-based volunteer
organization that partners with the Township to divert
reusable goods from the landfill and redistribute them
free-of-charge to people who can use them.
Books, clothing, house wares, craft materials, furniture, electronics, small appliances, sports & garden
equipment, reusable windows and doors are all
accepted at the Reuse Centre from Lanark Highlands’
residents. (Due to limited storage capacity and
(including glossy)
✓ Paper (colored & white)
✓ Paper towel rolls (empty)
✓ Shredded paper (in a clear
✓
✓
✓
✓
plastic bag)
Telephone books
Toilet paper rolls (empty)
Tissue paper
Wrapping paper
(non-metallic)
Blister plastic packaging
Cat litter/animal feces
Ceramic Dishes
Chip/candy wrappers
Diapers
Mirrors
Motor oil containers
✗ Window glass
✗ Paper Coffee Cups
(i.e. Tim Horton’s)
✗ Plastic film wrap (shrink
wrap)
✗ Plastic toys/plastic rigid
reusable containers
(i.e. Tupperware)
CONTAINERS
✓ Aerosol cans (empty)
✓ Aluminum plates
✓ Cardboard cans (frozen
✓
✓
✓
Blue Boxes...
McDonald’s Corners
Reuse Centre
Envelopes
File folders
Frozen food boxes
Greeting cards
✓ Junk mail
✓ Newspaper & flyers
NOT Acceptable for Recycling
✓
can be purchased at the Municipal Office.
Blue boxes: $9.05 each.
These items are offered for sale on a ‘cost recovery’ basis: the retail
prices are the municipality’s actual cost plus HST.
– remove hard covers)
Boxboard (cereal, tissue,
cracker)
Brown paper bags
Catalogues & magazines
Corrugated cardboard (2ft
✓
✓
juice, peanut, hot
chocolate, etc.)
Cartons (milk, juice,
cream)
Clam shells (plastic
produce & bakery
containers)
Egg cartons (plastic &
Styrofoam)
Glass bottles & jars
(non-refundable, lids
removed)
Juice boxes
Paint cans (metal, empty,
dry, lids removed)
✓ Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs &
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
lids (i.e. food & beverage
containers, household
cleaning products,
laundry detergent,
shampoo bottles, etc.).
Plastic bags (bread,
produce, outside milk bag,
blue newspaper bags and
grocery/retail bags-stuff all
bags into one)
Pop/juice cans
Steel cans
Styrofoam (plates, cups,
meat trays, egg cartons,
rigid packaging) – NO
Styrofoam peanuts
Yogurt/pudding/
applesauce cups
volunteer labour, donations from outside of the increased with the new and improved facility from an
Township are discouraged.)
estimated 16 tonnes of material in 2009 to 37 tonnes
in 2010, to 75 tonnes in 2011 – a 370% increase in
The Reuse Centre is located at the McDonald’s diversion!
Corners Waste Site: 800 Con. 10, Dalhousie at
County Road 12, and is open during regular waste To CONTACT the ReUsers (to offer your volunteer labour
site hours.
or to get information to assist in establishing a Reuse
Centre in another community) phone Lynne Parks at
‘The ReUsers’, a volunteer group dedicated to maxi- 613-278-2739, Chris Anstead at (613) 278-1428, or
mum diversion from the landfill, staff the Reuse email thereusers@hotmail.com
Centre. In October 2009 the ReUsers, with support
from the municipality, local businesses and volunteer
carpenters opened a new facility to accept, sort, and
distribute reusable goods. Diversion from the landfill
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14 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – Waste / Recycling Management
Municipal Hazardous Waste
Depot (MHWD)
It’s estimated that Canadian families buy 40 to 50
different kinds of hazardous products such as paint,
cleaners, and pesticides every year. The MHWD at
the Middleville Waste Site provides access to a recycling program designed for household products
that require special end-of-life care. Ontario’s Municipal Hazardous
or Special Waste program helps municipalities recover these materials, so they won’t end up being poured down drains or sewers or
directed to landfills where they can cause a real threat to our health
and our environment.
Waste items must be identifiable
and in a sealed container or package.
This facility cannot bulk flammable or highly vapourous liquids –
therefore any containers holding these liquids will not be returned.
(Example: gasoline containers) no exceptions.
2013 SEASONAL DATES
Victoria Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Day
(Sat. May 18th - Mon. October 14th)
Waste Items NOT Accepted at the MHWD
The Province of Ontario mandates which materials we can legally
accept and which ones we cannot. We have compiled the following
information to facilitate your search for convenient, legal methods
to dispose of materials that are not handled by our MHWD and to
provide disposal options during the winter months when our
MHWD is closed. An increasing number of local retailers participate
in TAKE IT BACK programs for recycling and safe disposal of hazardous materials they sell such as paint, batteries, and compact
fluorescent bulbs. This is by no means a complete listing but does
provide guidance to help you find local disposal options. Thank you
for your continued efforts to reduce the amount of hazardous waste
going to our landfill sites.
MHWD Re-Use Table
Most items on the table are latex, oil and aerosol
paints, though you may also find household cleansers and lubricants. To be eligible for re-use, items
must be in the original manufacturer’s (undamaged)
container with a clearly legible label containing product use information and product hazards. Before your next paint job, check the
MHWD RE-USE TABLE to see whether there is a paint that suits your
needs. Re-using items instead of sending them to the landfill helps
preserve our natural environment, extends the life of our waste
sites, and saves the township money on recycling and disposal.
Waste Items Accepted
✓ ACID OR BASE CORROSIVES (CLEANERS, DRAIN OPENERS,
RUST REMOVER)
✓ AEROSOL CANS (CONTAINING RESIDUAL MATERIALS)
✓ BATTERIES (LEAD ACID VEHICLE AND DRY CELL BATTERIES
- SINGLE USE & RECHARGEABLE)
✓ FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
✓ FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (GASOLINE, SOLVENTS, STRIPPERS,
TURPENTINE)
✓ LATEX PAINT, OIL PAINT & STAIN
✓ MOTOR OIL, ANTIFREEZE, OIL FILTERS
✓ ORGANIC FLAMMABLE (ADHESIVES, DRIVEWAY SEALANT,
CAULK, RESIN)
✓ OXIDIZERS (POOL CHEMICALS, FERTILIZER)
✓ PATHOLOGICAL WASTE (SYRINGES)
✓ PHARMACEUTICALS (PRESCRIPTION OR NON PRESCRIPTION
DRUGS FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY USE.)
✓ PESTICIDES
✓ PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS (PROPANE TANKS & CYLINDERS,
OXYGEN & HELIUM TANKS.)
Waste Items NOT Accepted at the MHWD
✗ AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES OR FLARES can be taken to any
detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Go to their
offices during regular business hours Monday - Friday.
✗ ASBESTOS: Homeowners should never handle asbestos.
Please call a licensed demolition expert.
✗ COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT (CFL) BULBS &
FLUORESCENT TUBES can be recycled at all Ontario Home
Depot locations and many other hardware stores. CFL bulbs
and tubes should not be disposed of with regular household
waste because they contain mercury. Help the environment
by bringing your old CFL bulbs to a local retailer to be
responsibly recycled.
✗ MERCURY (MERCURY FILLED THERMOMETERS,
THERMOSTATS) There are a number of retail locations across
Canada that provide collection options for mercurycontaining products. Go to http://www.switchthestat.ca/
eng/dropoff.php to find a public drop-off location.
When you bring your leftover materials and containers to the
MHWD, we’ll ensure that they’re reused or recycled into new materials such as recycled paint, antifreeze and plastics. When we can’t
reuse or recycle what we collect, we’ll handle disposal in the most
environmentally friendly way possible.
✗ P.C.B. CONTAMINATED WASTE (FLUORESCENT LIGHT
BALLASTS) Ballasts manufactured prior to 1980 could
contain PCB’s. After 1980 they do not contain PCB’s but they
contain oil and should not be disposed of in a landfill site.
The homeowner should never handle P.C.B.s. Please call a
licensed disposal expert.
For more information about household hazardous waste go to
www.makethedrop.ca. You’ll find information about materials, public drop-off locations for materials not accepted at the
Middleville MHWD, and alternate disposal locations for offseason disposal.
✗ RADIOACTIVE WASTE (SMOKE DETECTORS) According to
the Ontario Ministry of the Environment smoke detectors
should be discarded with your regular household waste at
the curb. Apparently the amount of radioactive waste
contained in these units is negligible.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – Roads 15
Public works employees work vary- Summer Hours:
Mid-April to the end of October: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Mon. - Friday)
ing hours depending on the season.
Winter Hours: Beginning of November to mid-April: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Mon. - Friday)
Hours of operation are as follows:
Road Maintenance Activities
Gravel Resurfacing
May/June/July
Roadway Classification System
Class 4
Speed Limit 80 kph
500 – 999 vehicles per day
Calcium – Class 4 & 5 Gravel Roads
June/July (Class 6 Roads DO NOT receive calcium)
Class 5
Speed Limit 60 kph
Road Side Grass Mowing
July
Class 6
Speed Limit less than 80 kph
Roadside Brushing
Various locations throughout the year
Class 6B
Routine seasonal maintenance only
(no winter maintenance)
Grading
As required (varies by traffic volumes/types, quality of road base,
Class 6C
No routine maintenance or
inspection, use at own risk.
moisture content/rainfall and presence of calcium)
Reporting Streetlight Outages:
Please call the Township Office at 613-259-2398 to report a streetlight that is out/cycling/flickering. We will need the pole number,
the closest civic address number, and the road name.
Entrance & Civic Address Sign Permits/
Fees
New home construction requires an entrance and a civic address
application to be completed before a building permit will be issued.
You can apply for these permits at the Township Office in the Public
Works Department.
Costs associated with these permits are as follows:
Entrance Permit $100
• if culvert is required and owner installs $200
• if culvert is required and township installs $1,100
Civic Address Sign & Post $84.75 (includes HST)
• Replacement, Sign only $39.55
• Replacement, Post only $50.85
Restricted (Half-Loads) Loads Notice
Restricted loads are usually in effect from March 1st to mid-May.
Please check the local newspapers, the township web site or call
613-259-2398 to confirm schedule.
Road Emergency Pager Number
1-888-235-9711
Please call this number only in case of a road related emergency or
potential danger that requires immediate attention as responding
to the pager requires the carrier to interrupt their normal activity
(i.e. snowplowing, grading etc…) to find a land telephone or a location where a cell phone works. General requests for information will
not be provided via this number.
Capital Projects Proposed for 2013
Transportation Services:
✓ Robertson Drive-pulverize and pave to 7 meters
✓ Resurface Ashby Road
✓ Repair intersections at Ashby Road and 3rd Con on
Sheridan Rapids Road
✓ Pulverize and tar-chip 4.1km Lavant Road from Boundary to
Campbell’s Road
✓ Purchase ‘tow behind’ sweeper for roads
✓ Realign Coon Hill on Gemmills Road
✓ Design to tender for French Line Bridge
✓ Build new salt shed for Tatlock Patrol Yard
✓ New cab-chassis for Village of Lanark
Public Works – Environmental Services:
☛ Lanark Village Waste Site Closure
☛ Land Purchase Costs –
Middleville / Robertsons’ Lake / White Lake
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16 MUNICIPAL DRUG STRATEGY COMMITTEE
Meet Our Committee Members
Stacey Knowles ..........................................613-259-2398 ext. 221
Acting Secretary
sknowles@lanarkhighlands.ca
The Lanark Highlands Municipal Drug Strategy Committee is a
volunteer committee that represents the residents of the Township
of Lanark Highlands. The Committee is also a member of a larger
networking group that includes the municipalities in Lanark County,
including the Town of Smiths Falls.
Purpose:
The Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Drug Strategy
Committee is a Sub-Committee of Council that provides direction
for the planning and implementation of the local municipal drug
strategy network. The Committee holds the mission and vision of
the drug strategy network:
Mission:
• To address alcohol and other drug related problems through
communication and collaboration across the Four Pillars of
Prevention, Enforcement, Harm Reduction and Treatment to
meet the needs of the Township of Lanark Highlands.
Vision:
• Our vision for the Township of Lanark Highlands is a healthy
community, free from alcohol and drug misuse/abuse.
Message:
The Municipal Drug Strategy Committee meets six times a year at
the Lanark Highlands Municipal building at 75 George Street in
Lanark Village. Mr. Warren McMeekin, a member of the Municipal
Drug Strategy Committee, has left the Committee to be the
Executive Director of the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre and will
continue to participate on our MDSC as a guest. The successful
candidate for the vacant position is Dale Solf. We look forward to
his valuable contributions in 2013.
In 2012, the Lanark Highlands MDSC hosted the networking group
of Municipal Drug Strategies in Lanark County; including the Town
of Smiths Falls. The meeting was held at the Lanark Highlands Youth
Centre and was an overall success. This meeting included a networking activity, a presentation on Harm Reduction Campaign – Protect
your Prescriptions from the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District
Health Unit, a presentation on community resources by the Ministry
of Transportation, and a final presentation on Early Integration
Program by the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Care Group.
Again in the spring of 2012 we combined the PSB members, OPP,
MDSC, teachers and students from both local schools to our baseball game. Thanks to the generosity of numerous businesses from
within the township and beyond; students were provided with
lunch as well as a draw for prizes donated to the event. The 5th
annual baseball game is scheduled for June 14th, 2013.
Councillor Derek Love, Chair
Derek retired from the Ottawa Police Service in 2005
after 31 years of service, 25 of those in investigative
fields, the remainder in managerial positions. He
volunteered in numerous capacities with the United
Way to bring programs to the community who were
in need.
Tom Bird, Volunteer
Tom brings 35 years in Law Enforcement in areas of
drugs, firearms with emphasis on enforcement and
prevention. He is member of the PSB and is a
member and volunteer with the Legion and other
charitable events.
Christine Laver, Volunteer
33 years experience as a Registered Practical Nurse.
The past 13 years have been in Community Health
Centre’s as a Certified Respiratory Educator helping
clients manage their asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Ryta Dulmage, Volunteer
Ryta was a registered nurse assistant for 15 years and
worked for 10 years with handicapped children.
Through personal experience she is aware of how
drug use affects families and that there is a need for
help within the community.
Dale Solf, Volunteer
With a background in the British Royal Marines, Dale
is now a volunteer instructor for the Royal Canadian
Sea Cadets, Lanark Branch. He has a strong commitment to community involvement and, as the newest
member of our Committee, he is looking forward to
a productive 2013.
Meetings are open to the public.
The community is encouraged to attend our meetings,
which are advertised on the Township Website.
For further information, visit the Township Website:
http://www.lanarkhighlands.ca
The Municipal Drug Strategy
Committee members also were
recipients of discussions with
persons who shared their experience on prevention, treatment,
harm reduction and enforcement.
As the Committee moves forward
in 2013, new and innovative ideas
and options are being discussed to
assist those who are in need.
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POLICE SERVICES 17
Lanark Highlands Township has a Police Services Board that
deals exclusively with Lanark Highlands policing issues. The
Board ensures that resident’s policing issues are dealt with in a
professional and timely manner. The Board works regularly with
the Detachment Commander to attain high standards. Some of the
policing issues do not necessary avail themselves only to Lanark
Highlands but to other jurisdictions as well. For this reason, the
Lanark County Police Services Boards holds an information sharing
session four times a year in conjunction with the Ontario Provincial
Police. Innovative ideas, crime trends, training and networking
between Boards brings Board members up to date on issues other
jurisdictions are involved with. These meetings are known as the
Association of Lanark County Police Services Board (also known as
the Joint Board). All Lanark County Townships that have a Police
Services Board have representation on the Joint Board.
Detachment Commander Message
We continue to work in partnership with the Police Services Board
and the community to identify priorities and ensure Lanark
Highlands is a safe and enjoyable place to live. Our efforts have
paid off tremendously, with a high clearance rate in property crimes
and a reduction of serious accidents. We will continue to be highly
visible in the community and meet the needs of our contractual
agreement. We look forward to continued success in 2013.
Let’s Make a Difference!!!
GT Salisbury, Commander
Lanark County OPP
OPP Enforcement Priorities for 2013
1. Reduce Incidents of Property Crime
Break and enters, thefts, and mischief’s are a violation of a person’s
privacy and must be reduced. We have implemented a Property
Crime reductions strategy which is already seeing successes in
resolving these crimes early in the new year.
2. Traffic Safety
We will be focusing a lot of our efforts on road safety, especially in
the area of enforcing seatbelt use, reducing the dangerous use of
cell phones and texting while driving, and targeting Aggressive
Driving.
3. Reduce Illegal Drug Use
We will work in partnership with the Drug Strategy Committee to
reduce the use of illegal drugs and alcohol, which can often spin off
into other criminal offences.
4. Pro Active Youth programs
Together with the community, we will work with the local youth
to identify issues they are victims of, including bullying, internet
safety, and youth crime.
DID YOU KNOW…
Electronics can be recycled at all Lanark
Highlands waste sites – for free!
Detailed information about what is accepted is
available at www.lanarkhighlands.ca
POLICE SERVICES BOARD:
Back Row:
Mayor Peter McLaren .............................................. 613-259-3139
Gerry Salisbury, Inspector ...................................... 613-267-2626
Rob Wittkie, Board Secretary ....................613-259-2398 ext. 231
Front Row:
George Braithwaite, Provincial Appointee ............ 613-278-2943
Councillor Derek Love, Chair .................................. 613-623-3541
Tom Bird, Municipal Appointee .............................. 613-253-6027
2013 Meeting Schedule
Lanark Highlands PSB
Joint PSB
Joint PSB
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
Robertson Lake
White Lake
Joint PSB
Joint PSB
9:00 am
10:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
Wed. February 13th, 2013
Wed. March 6th – Lanark Highlands
Tues. April 23rd, 2013
Tues. June 4th, 2013
Wed. June 5th – Mississippi Mills
Fri. June 14th, 2013 – Baseball Game
(Rain date – Monday, June 17th)
Sat. June 22nd, 2013
Tues. July 9th, 2013
Tues. September 3rd, 2013
Wed. September 4th – Montague
Tues., October 1st, 2013
Tues., December 3rd, 2013
Wed. December 4th – Tay Valley
Police Services Board Responsibilities
A board is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective
police services in the municipality and shall,
a. generally determine, after consultation with the Detachment
Commander, objectives and priorities with respect to police services in
the municipality;
b. establish policies for the effective management of the police force;
c. part of the process to appoint the Detachment Commander;
d. direct the Detachment Commander and monitor his or her performance;
e. receive regular reports from the Detachment Commander on disclosures
and decisions made under section 49 (secondary activities);
f. review the Detachment Commander’s administration of the complaints
system under Part V and receive regular reports from the Detachment
Commander on his or her administration of the complaints system.
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18 POLICE SERVICES
Association of Lanark County Police Services Board
Lanark Highlands Township has a Police Services Board that deals exclusively with Lanark Highlands policing issues. The Board ensures that
resident’s policing issues are dealt with in a professional and timely
manner. The Board works regularly with the Detachment Commander to
attain high standards. Some of the policing issues do not necessary avail
themselves only to Lanark Highlands but to other jurisdictions as well. For
this reason, the Lanark County Police Services Boards holds an information
sharing session four times a year in conjunction with the Ontario Provincial
Police. Innovative ideas, crime trends, training and networking between
Boards brings Board members up to date on issues other jurisdictions are
involved with. These meetings are known as the Association of Lanark
County Police Services Board (also known as the Joint Board). All Lanark
County Townships that have a Police Services Board have representation
on the Joint Board.
In 2012 the Police Services Board and the Ontario Provincial Police
attended Lake and Property Owner’s Associations to promote local
programs and answer questions. This initiative gave residents an opportunity to meet officers assigned to patrol their local waterways and
roads. Residents also met with the Detachment Commander for the
County of Lanark. Despite their very active summer schedule, members
of Crime Stoppers and the Marine Unit attended some events. Further
Property Owner Association meetings have been scheduled for 2013.
2012 Lanark Highlands Friendly Baseball Game
Pictured below is the 2012 baseball game participants hosted by the Lanark Highlands Police Services Board.
Participants include various members of the Ontario Provincial Police including the Detachment Commander,
Municipal Drug Strategy volunteers, students from Maple Grove Public School and students from Sacred Heart School.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT 19
The Lanark Highlands Fire Service is a progressive fire department with highly trained individual’s providing professional
Fire and Rescue Services to over 5200 residents over
1000 square kilometers.
Fire Stations
Lanark District
Station # 1 - Lanark Village Fire Station
Lanark Highlands has implemented the Enhance 911 system. Please
make sure *We Can Find You? & We Can Get To You?*
Jeff Rothwell, District Chief
75 George Street, Lanark
1) Ensure your Property Identification Number (PIN) clearly identifies your home or cottage.
Middleville District
Station # 2 – Middleville Fire Station
2) Ensure laneways and private drives are clearly marked to direct
responders to your home.
Chris Pearman, District Chief
4193 Wolf Grove Road
Paul Sullivan, District Chief
5617 McDonalds Corners Road
Fire Service
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 613-278-1144
Fax: 613-278-2100
Tatlock District
Station # 4 – Tatlock Fire Station
Rod Black,
Fire Chief
Phone: 613-259-2398 ext. 236 or
1-800-239-4695 ext. 236
Fax: 613-259-2291
E-mail: lhfirechief@lanarkhighlands.ca
Scott Norton,
Fire Administrative Assistant
Phone: 613-259-2398 ext. 242
Fax: 613-259-2291
E-mail: snorton@lanarkhighlands.ca
Phone: 613-264-7329
Fax: 613-259-3368
LDNS District
Station # 3 – McDonald’s Corners Fire Station
Lanark Highlands
Township of
Lanark Highlands
75 George Street,
Box 340
Lanark, Ontario
K0G 1K0
Phone: 613-259-3479
Fax: 613-259-2995
Dave Smith, District Chief
654 - 7th Concession Darling
Phone: 613-256-3453
Fax: 613-256-7551
White Lake District
Station # 5 - White Lake Fire Station
Morgan Pirie, Acting District Chief
1376 Snye Road
Phone: 613-623-5172
Fax: 613-623-8063
2013 Fire Permits
2013 Fire Permits are available for sale at the township municipal
office and local stores.
•
Fire permits are valid only for the year of issue
•
Fire permits must be renewed prior to burning
•
You must notify LHFS of any and all open air burning
Fire permits can be renewed in three ways;
1) Phone 613-259-2398 ext 500 or toll free 1-800-239-4695 ext. 500
2) Fax: 613-259-5706 form is available at www.lanarkhighlands.ca
3) Email: firepermit@lanarkhighlands.ca
4) Website automated email coming soon
Ontario averages over 1300 wildfires each year from Georgian Bay
to Hudson’s Bay and about half of these are started by people. Every
year people and property are threatened by wildland fires. Many of
these fires occur in areas called the urban interface zone where
homes, cottages and subdivisions are built into the forest landscape. Is your property at risk? FireSmart is a program that
provides information to help communities and homeowners to
take action and protect their properties and adjacent natural
resources from the risk of wildfires. To find out if your property is at
risk, look through the “Home Owners FireSmart Manual”. Then you
can complete the home owner’s survey on your own property and
assess the potential risk of loss due to a wildfire. You can use the risk
assessment to show you where you may need to do some work to
protect your home and property.
Be Fire Smart — A fire permit is required from March 1 to November 30 and must be called in to 613-259-2398 ext. 500 or
1-800-239-4695 ext. 500, fax 613-259-5706, every time. When there is a FIRE BAN in place NO BURNING is allowed, no exemptions.
A fire ban is in placed from April 1 to May 15. Check the Township Website for current information.
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20 FIRE DEPARTMENT / EMERGENCY PLANNING
EMERGENCY PLANNING
Prepare your Family
Every Canadian household needs an emergency
plan. It will help you and your families know what to
do in case of an emergency. Remember, your family
may not be together when a disaster occurs. Plan
how to meet or contact one another and discuss what you would
do in different situations. In an emergency you will need some basic
supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be
prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.
The Emergency Survival Checklist below outlines the basic
items every family should have prepared:
• Flashlight and batteries
(extra batteries)
• Radio & batteries or crank
radio (extra batteries)
• First-aid kit
• Telephone that can work
during a power disruption
(cell phone)
• Candles and matches/lighter
• Extra car keys and basic
car-kit
• CASH
• Important papers
(identification)
• Non-perishable food
(ready-to-eat items that do
not require refrigeration)
• Manual can opener
• Bottled water (4 litres per
person per day)
• Clothing and footwear
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Toilet paper and other
personal items
• Special items such as
medications, infant formula
and equipment for people
with disabilities
• Backpack/duffle bag
• Whistle (to attract attention,
if needed)
• Playing cards and games
Listen to Lake 88.1 FM
radio for emergency
information updates.
Prepare your Pets
Remember that pets are not allowed in some public shelters or
hotels because of certain health regulations. Also some people
might be allergic to and/or frightened by your pets. Be ready with a
pet carrier in case you need to leave your pet at a shelter or petboarding facility.
The Pet Emergency Survival Checklist:
• Food, potable water, bowls,
paper towel and a can
opener
• Blanket and a small toy
• Collar and Sturdy leash/
harness
• Cat litter/pan (if required)
and plastic bags
• Carrier for transporting your
pet or housing your pet in
case you need to leave them
at a pet-shelter
• Medications and medical
records (including
vaccinations)
• Current photo of your pet
in case your pet gets lost
• Information on feeding
schedules, medical or
behavioural problems
in case you must board
your pet
• Up-to-date ID tag with your
phone number and the
name/phone number of
your veterinarian
• Copy of license (if required)
• Muzzle (if required)
Please visit the Township website for more information.
www.lanarkhighlands.ca
DID YOU KNOW…
Landfill space is valuable. Every time you
recycle, you help the Township raise money to
pay for recycling services. Diverting waste from
our landfills makes ‘good cents.’
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NORTH LANARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE 21
THE NORTH
LANARK
COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTRE
– celebrating 20 years
in the community!
The North Lanark Community Health
Centre (CHC) has been a part of the
community of north Lanark since our doors
opened 20 years ago. At our CHC, the
health and well-being of every individual,
every family, and every community matters!
While some people may think of us as a
“doctor’s office”, the last three words in our
name “North Lanark Community Health
Centre” provide a much better description
of who we are. Our staff - which includes
family doctors, nurse practitioners and
nurses – also includes a dietitian, social
worker, respiratory therapist, chiropodist,
health promoter and community
developer. Together, we provide a wide
range of primary care and health promotion programs and services to area
residents.
Our health promotion programs promote
health and wellness and serve to prevent or lessen illness and disease. These
programs are aimed at addressing the
broader health needs of the people and
community we serve. For example, our
programs include: exercise classes for older
adults and seniors; smoking cessation
groups; cooking groups for men and
budget-conscious families; information,
support and skills training for people with
chronic health conditions; stress management programs; and active, co-operative
play for young children, to name just a few.
All our programs are free and all members
of the community are welcome!
The high level of involvement and commitment from the local community – from
volunteers, local government, schools,
community-based organizations, and other
health and social service providers – is what
enables us to offer such a wide range of
programs and services to the community.
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’ll be
hosting an Open House and special events
during Community Health Week (October
6-12, 2013). To find out more about our
programs and services, or about our anniversary plans, please visit our website
at www.northlanarkchc.on.ca or phone
613-259-2182. We are located at 207
Robertson Drive in Lanark Village.
At the North Lanark CHC, much of the work
we do in the community is accomplished
through active partnerships with others.
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22 COMMUNITY — MUSEUMS / YOUTH CENTRE
Lanark and District Museum
Middleville & District Museum
Email – lanarkanddistrictmuseum@gmail.com
Website – www.lanarkcountymuseums.ca
80 George Street, Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0 | 613-259-2575
2130 6th Concession D
Lanark, Middleville | 613-259-5462
Located at 80 George St. in Lanark Village, this link to the area’s past
houses displays of artifacts collected from the Lanark Highlands,
Drummond Township and other historically linked communities.
A large collection of Canadiana books, family histories, photographs and genealogical records are also available for researchers,
including the entire collection of Lanark Era newspapers from 1895
to present. The museum offers rotating displays on area events,
personalities and locations. A small gift shop offers historical
books, postcards, and souvenirs from the Purdon Conservation
Area for sale.
New exhibits 2013:
The 1913 “Old Boys Reunion”
Postcards: Our Hamlets, Villages, & Towns Remembered
Hours of Operation
Victoria Day weekend to the weekend before Thanksgiving on
Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays.
Open 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment
Admission Rates: $4 adult, $5 couple/family, $2 seniors, Children
under 12 Free.
Step into the past and explore pioneer history at our informative
country museum set in an 1861 two-story stone schoolhouse in
Middleville village. The pioneer spirit shines from every corner of
this unique museum and treasures from days past are waiting to be
discovered. This year marks the official opening of our addition built in 2012 with help from the Ontario Trillium Foundation - which
houses many new and exciting exhibits.
• A 1830s settlers’ cabin
• A dramatic horse drawn hearse
• A dugout canoe made of a single basswood log
• An 1830’s “barn-frame” loom
• Restored 1918 Chevrolet truck and 1922 Model T Ford
• Old time maple syrup and cheese making displays
• Blacksmithing tools and farm implements
• Lanark County lumbering and shanty artifacts
• Library of original genealogical and family records
Hours of Operation
Sunday & Holiday Monday, Victoria Day through Thanksgiving.
Open 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment
Admission Rates: $5 per person, 12 and under free.
THE LANARK HIGHLANDS YOUTH CENTRE
is a community
organization that provides programs and services for local youth. Our mission is to be a safe
and positive environment where youth have opportunities to enhance their potential and
contribute positively to the community.
The Youth Centre offers opportunities for:
• Positive role modeling
• Setting and achieving goals
• Leadership and encouragement
• Developing the confidence to overcome
obstacles and make healthy choices
• Community pride and involvement
The Youth Centre is open on
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday,
3:00-8:00 pm, and
Wednesday 3:00-6:00 pm.
61 Princess Street, Lanark Village
We invite you to drop by and visit the
Youth Centre.
Please contact the Director or
Supervisor for more information at
(613)-259-2012 or lhyci@storm.ca.
www.lhyci.yolasite.com
The Youth Centre is open to youth aged 10-18 throughout the year, and offers a wide range
of activities to suit the needs and interests of a diverse group of youth.
These programs include:
• Drop-In Program
• Community Participation
Activities
• Sports Night
• Garden Project
• Cooking and Food
Program
• Special Events and
Excursions (including
• 4H Projects
Summer Excursion
• Skill Building Workshops /
Program)
Training Courses
• Youth Dances
• Homework Club
At the Youth Centre, young people
can hang out with friends, access the Internet,
use the computer for homework or entertainment, play games, learn simple cooking
techniques and enjoy hot meals. Please
contact the staff for more information.
In the summer months, youth can also participate in our special Garden Project or the
Summer Excursion Program. Youth also have
opportunities to participate in fundraisers and
other events, adding their energy and talents
to help build a more vibrant community.
The Lanark Highlands Youth Centre welcomes
the involvement and support of any person or
group who would like to help. We are a charitable organization and rely on donations and
other support to provide quality services to
youth. There are many ways to give to the
Youth Centre, whether you can volunteer your
time or teach a skill, offer new information or
lend your experience. If you would like to make
a monetary or in kind donation, your donation
can be mailed or dropped off at the Youth
Centre or the Township of Lanark Highlands.
Tax receipts are available to donors.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES / ARENA / LIBRARY 23
Capital Projects Proposed for 2013:
• Clyde Waterfront Park / Clyde Ball Park restoration and
maintenance
• Youth Centre capital work
• Community Halls capital improvements
• Property Acquisition – survey & legal – Clyde Forks Cemetery
Lanark & District Community Centre
Terry Donaldson .................................................. 613-259-3345 or
Arena Manager
613-250-0730 (cell)
The Lanark and District Community Centre has three venues offered
for rent to individuals and organizations.
Arena
67 Princess Street, Lanark ON
Public Skating Hours
Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday afternoon 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Admission is one (1) dollar.
Wanda Proux, Head Librarian ......................................613-259-3068
Romalda Park, Assistant Librarian ..............................613-259-3068
The
Lanark
Highlands
Public
Library
www.lanarklibrary.ca
Sunday / Monday ........ CLOSED
Tuesday ........................... 10AM-1PM and 2PM-9PM
Wednesday .................... 10AM-1PM and 2PM-6PM
Thursday ......................... 1PM-6PM
Friday ............................... 12PM-7PM
Saturday ......................... 10AM-3PM
75 George St., Lanark Village - 2nd Floor
(Wheelchair Accessible)
Membership is FREE to residents of Lanark Highlands, Tay Valley
and Drummond/North Elmsley Townships. The total holdings in
the library are 20,776 and growing. We offer all categories of books,
DVD’s, audio/CD books, French books and large print books. Fax
and photocopy services are available as well as Interlibrary Loan
service. Two community access computers are also available for
your use free of charge for a one hour time frame. Give us a call and
we will gladly reserve a time for you.
The ice surface is available for daytime ice rentals weekdays from
Mid-September to the end of March. Possibilities include:
Board Members are: Tom Lalonde, Jeanie Maennling, Ken Sinclair,
Treasurer Shannon Adams, Carlita Delion, Geraldine Vanderspank,
Barbara Mingie and Stan Errett. The board meets on the second
Wednesday of the month.
• Seniors Skating
• Moms/Dads and Tots skating
• Lunchtime Skating for Business People
Please feel free to browse our ON-LINE CATALOGUE to see our great
collection at www.lanarklibrary.ca
During the winter season, the ice surface is used for hockey, figureskating and broomball events by a number of groups. There is a
large viewing area and a snack bar available during these events for
the use of spectators.
The ice surface holds a capacity of up to 1,400 people and is available for off-season rentals. Possibilities include:
• Weddings
• Receptions
• Stags
• Concerts
• Festivals
• Tradeshows
Upstairs Hall & Meeting Room
The upstairs hall is available year round for rentals for business
meeting, workshops, birthday parties, showers and other celebrations and events. The facilities can accommodate up to 70 people.
A full kitchen, whiteboard and overhead projector are available.
ICE RENTAL RATES FOR 2013-2014
*
(*SUBJECT TO REVIEW)
“In Memoriam” are a beautiful way to remember your loved ones
especially if they have been avid patrons of the library. We also
have an Adopt-a-Book program.
The Library gives CHARITABLE RECEIPTS for income tax purposes.
The Library thanks our contributing Municipalities, all patrons and
organizations who continue to support the Library in every way
possible.
• Dinners
Minor Hockey/Figure Skating/Youth Centre
Regular Ice Men’s Hockey
Broomball
Maple Grove & Sacred Heart Schools
Schools outside of Lanark Highlands
As well, please feel free to visit the library, there is an ongoing book
sale of 5 for $1.00.
$115.50
$176.54
$134.74
$57.74
$116.10
Priced per hour (50 minutes), taxes included
Arnprior Public Library
21 Madawaska Street, Arnprior ON K7S 1R6
613-623-2279 | www.arnprior.library.on.ca
The Board of the Arnprior Public Library meets
on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding July & August)
2011-2014 Board Members
Arnprior Representatives
Neil Salminen | Susan Kirk | Andrew Carter |
Margaret Fisher | Maureen Sly-Havey |
Lynn Grinstead
McNab/Braeside Representatives
Dan Q Smith | Susan Gillan
Lanark Highlands Representative
Joan Cardiff
Library
Hours
Monday Thursday
Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
BASEBALL IN LANARK!!
Clyde Memorial Ball Park is located in the Village of Lanark on Clarence Street, directly behind the Municipal Office.
The park is available for league play or tournament rental. For more information and bookings call Terry at 613-250-0730.
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24 COMMUNITY SERVICES / DIRECTORY
MERA
McDonalds Corners/Elphin Recreation and
Arts is a not-for-profit community arts organization operating out of a renovated 1860s
Schoolhouse on Concession 9A in McDonalds
Corners. Our mandate is to provide arts and recreation activities
for people of all ages in our community. We have a weaving studio,
a pottery studio, and several ongoing groups focussing on heritage arts and fibrearts. The McDonalds Corners Farmers Market is
on the Schoolhouse grounds every Saturday from May to October
with Cafe MERA operating on Saturdays and Sundays except in
December and January.
For information call 613-278-0388 or
email meraschoolhouse@bell.net
We are the only organization wholly dedicated to community arts
in Lanark County and we are partly funded by the Ontario Arts
Council. Check our website for year round programming for
people of all ages www.merachoolhouse.org
Lanark Highlands
Business &
Tourism Association
The Lanark Highlands Business & Tourism
Association is a not-for-profit, volunteer driven
group, whose members consist of area business people. LHBTA is
an accredited association. Members provide warm hospitality
and efficient services and information for both local residents
and tourism organizations, as well as the visitors who take vacations in this area.
For more information visit our website at:
www.lanark-highlands.com or call 613-259-2398
Lanark Highlands Frosty Fling
Celebrate winter in the Highlands and join in
the fun during this three-day winter carnival in
January. Events for the whole family. Free teen
pizza and movie night and teen dance on ice. Skating carnival with games, races, prizes and mascots – for the young
and young at heart. Horse-drawn wagon rides, outdoor kids
games, tobogganing and bonfire….and more. Don’t let the
cold weather keep you in – come out to the Frosty Fling!!
Churches
Anglican Parish of Maberly-Lanark .................................... 613-561-8455
Balderson United Church ...................................................... 613-259-3380
Boyd’s United Church ............................................................ 613-253-6010
Clayton United Church ........................................................... 613-259-9132
Clyde Forks United Church ................................................... 613-256-3453
Elphin Presbyterian Church ................................................. 613-279-2679
Hopetown United Church ..................................................... 613-259-9132
Knox Presbyterian Church, McDonald’s Corners........... 613-278-2858
Lanark Baptist Church............................................................. 613-259-3173
Middleville Trinity United Church....................................... 613-259-5692
Sacred Heart Parish - Lanark................................................. 613-259-2155
Snow Road Presbyterian Church ........................................ 613-278-0888
St. Andrew’s United Church - Lanark ................................. 613-259-3380
St. Andrew’s United Church, Watson’s Corners .............. 613-259-9132
St. Columbkill at McDonald’s Corners ............................... 613-259-2155
Community Halls & Centres
Clayton Community Centre
– Karen Nichols ........................................................................... 613-256-6190
Darling/White Lake Centre
– Elaine Pash ............................................................................. 613-623-6315
Ferguson Falls Hall
– Nancy Command ................................................................... 613-257-1596
Hopetown Community Centre & Sports Field (5633 Hwy 511)
– Glenn Yuill................................................................................. 613-259-5750
Lanark & District Community Centre (67 Princess Street)
– Terry Donaldson ..................................................................... 613-259-3345
Lanark Highlands Youth Centre Inc. (61 Princess Street)
– Warren McMeekin .................................................................. 613-259-2012
McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall
– Beth Rochon............................................................................. 613-267-1406
McDonald’s Corners/Elphin Rec. Assoc. (MERA)
(974 - 9th Concession A, Dalhousie)
– David Poole .................................................613-278-0220/613-278-0388
Middleville Agricultural Hall (4189 Wolf Grove Road)
– Grant Dixon .............................................................................. 613-259-2243
Middleville Community Centre (4203 Wolf Grove Road)
– Margo Fulford .......................................................................... 613-256-5474
North Lavant Community Centre (2082 Black Creek Road)
– Cheryl McGonegal.................................................................. 613-259-3079
South Lavant Community Centre (4101 South Lavant Road)
– Bob Fletcher ............................................................................. 613-259-2540
Tatlock Community Centre (696 - 7th Concession, Darling)
– Nancy Jibb-Varey / Dan Jibb ............................................... 613-256-2448
Watson’s Corners Community Hall (1132 - 3rd Concession, Dalhousie)
– Helen Johnson ............................................613-259-5454/613-259-5223
DID YOU KNOW…
It takes 240 recycled plastic jugs
to make one plastic Muskoka chair.
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 25
Government Offices
Almonte Licence Bureau ....................................................... 613-256-2790
Canada Post (Lanark) .............................................................. 613-259-2801
Lanark County Community Justice Program.................. 613-264-1558
Lanark Leeds and Grenville Legal Clinic ........................... 613-264-8888
Legal Aid Ontario...................................................................... 613-267-3123
Randy Hillier, MPP .................................................................... 613-267-8239
Scott Reid, MP ............................................................................ 613-267-8239
Eastern Ontario Agri-Business Support Centre ............. 613-448-2321
Business Development Bank of Canada, Kingston ...... 613-389-0999
Services Canada ........................................................................ 800-622-6232
Ministry of Natural Resources Kemptville Office .......... 613-258-8204
Ministry of Natural Resource Information Centre......... 800-667-1940
Ministry of Community & Social Services ........................ 888-789-4199
MTO Driver & Vehicle Licensing Office Perth.................613-267-2129
Mississippi Valley Conservation ................................... 613-259-2421 Services
Access Centre for Community Care in Lanark ................ 613-283-8012
Alzheimer Society of Lanark County ................................. 613-264-0307
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lanark County............... 613-283-0570
Children’s Aid Society, Perth ................................................. 613-264-9991
Children’s Resources on Wheels (CROW) ......................... 613-283-0095
Community Living Assoc. Lanark County ........................ 613-257-8040
Darling Seniors – Ken Cunningham .................................... 613-259-2606
Interval House, Lanark ............................................................ 613-257-5960
Lanark & District Civitan Club .............................................. 613-259-3216
Lanark Animal Welfare Society ............................................ 613-283-9308
Lanark Community Programs .............................................. 613-257-7121
Lanark County Food Bank ..................................................... 613-257-8546
Lanark County Municipal Office.......................................... 613-267-4200
Lanark County Roads .............................................................. 888-952-6275
Lanark County Support Services ........................................ 613-253-0090
Lanark County Tourism Association – Marie White ....... 613-267-4200
Lanark Highlands Business & Tourism Assoc. ................. 613-259-2398
Lanark Highlands Food Pantry – Helen Campbell ......... 613-259-3380
Lanark Highlands Public Library – Wanda Proulx .......... 613-259-3068
North Lanark County Community Health Centre ......... 613-259-2182
Ontario Hunter Education Program................................... 705-748-5785
Perth & Distict Chambers of Commerce .......................... 613-267-3200
Re-Use Centre – Chris Anstead ............................................. 613-278-1428
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 ................................... 613-259-3249
Stock Bus Lines Ltd. ................................................................. 613-267-5490
Tay-Clyde Shriners Club – Graham Oldford ..................... 613-267-1607
TriCounty Addiction Services ............................................... 613-283-7723
United Senior Citizens of Ontario – Ken Cunningham .. 613-264-8252
United Way of Lanark County – Sarah Bridson ............... 613-253-9074
Valley Heartland........................................................................ 613-283-7002
Volunteer Bureau of Lanark County .................................. 613-253-8252
Welcome Wagon – Bev Hayman .......................................... 613-326-0524
Women’s Expanding Business Network
of Lanark County ...................................................................... 613-253-1802
Lanark Highlands Livestock Evaluator
– Ross Creighton ......................................................................... 613-256-4752
Recreation
Clyde Memorial Ball Park-Lanark Village .......................... 613-259-2398
Lanark Arena – Terry Donaldson .......................................... 613-259-3345
Lanark Figure Skating Club ................................................... 613-259-3345
Lanark Fish and Game Club .................................................. 613-259-3450
Lanark Get Outdoors Club – Karen Dickenson ................ 613-257-7211
Perth-Lanark Minor Hockey – Anne Arnoldi .................... 613-267-4698
Lanark Trap Club ....................................................................... 613-259-3395
Newspapers
EMC ............................................................................................... 613-283-3182
Frontenac News ........................................................................ 613-279-3150
Lanark Era .................................................................................... 613-259-2801
Perth Courier .............................................................................. 613-267-1100
Schools
Almonte & District High School .......................................... 613-256-1470
Carleton Place High School .................................................. 613-257-2720
Maple Grove Public School - Lanark .................................. 613-259-2777
Notre Dame Catholic High School - Carleton Place ..... 613-253-4700
Perth & District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) ...................... 613-267-3051
Sacred Heart of Jesus School - Lanark .............................. 613-259-2113
St. John’s Catholic High School - Perth ............................. 613-267-4724
HIGHLAND VOICE 2013
2013 Calendar of Events
ONGOING EVENTS
Please check the Township website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca
for a complete Calendar of Events
JULY
May - October
McDonald’s Corners Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm
www.lanarklocalflavour.ca/node/121
Last Friday of every month
Lanark Civitan’s Old Time Talent Night and Dinner
– Lanark & District Civitan
www.lanarkcivitan.com
Vic Tysick
613-259-5610
July 1
APRIL
July 6
April 27
April 28
MAY
May 5
May 18
May 18
JUNE
Road Clean Up and BBQ
White Lake Property Owners Association
Dan Ryan
613-623-7579
Dinner and Fashion Show at Cedar Cove Resort
Proceeds to the Darling Whitelake Community Centre
janjonesis@rogers.com
July 6-14
AUGUST
Aug. 31
Lanark Highlands Forest Rally
Motorsport Club of Ottawa
http://lhfr.ca
Lanark and District Museum Opening
lanarkanddistrictmuseum@gmail.com
613-259-2575
Middleville & District Museum Opening Tea
Middleville & District Museum
1-4 pm
Beata Kubicki
613-259-3310
middlevillemusuem.blogspot.com
June 2
Annual White Lake Village Yard Sale
www.whitelakeon.com
June 14 (Rain Date June 17)
Lanark Highlands Police Services Board
Community Baseball Game
Township of Lanark Highlands
613-259-2398
June 15
Dancing in the Park
Meri Squares-Fundraiser for Festival 2014
613-259-2207
June 16
Fish Fry
Middleville Fairgrounds
www.middlevillefair.ca
June 16-30 Lady Slipper Orchids in Bloom
June 22
2013 Bass Fishing Derby - Cedar Cove
Adam Pugh
www.cedarcove.ca
June 23
Middleville & District Museum Official Opening
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Ontario Trillium
Foundation Grant Project
middlevillemusuem.blogspot.com
June 23
Strawberry Social
North Lanark Regional Museum
613-257-8503
2014
July 1-15
July 6
Jan. 24-26
Frosty Fling Winter Carnival
- Lanark Village
Watch for details
613-259-2220
Corporation of Township of
Lanark Highlands
P.O. Box 340
Lanark, ON
K0G 1K0
Canada Day Celebration & Fireworks
Clyde Memorial Ball Park Lanark & District Civitan
Freda Fournier
613-267-2491
www.lanark-district.civitan.net
Lady Slipper Orchids in Bloom
Cedar Cove Carnival & Flea Market
Sponsored by Darling White Lake Community Centre
100 Cedar Cove Rd, White Lake, ON
Highland Heritage Day
Middleville Fairgrounds & Middleville and District Museum
Bob McKay
613-259-3028
www.middlevillemuseum.blogspot.com
Ontario Family Fishing Week
1-705-748-6324
www.familyfishingweekend.com
Inroads Studio Tour
613-335-2073
www.inroadstour.ca
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 1-2
Sept 8
Sept. 14
Inroads Studio Tour
613-335-2073
www.inroadstour.ca
Annual Prostate Cancer Golf Tournament
Lanark & District Civitan Club
613-267-2491
Freda Fournier
www.lanark-district.civitan.net
Middleville Fair
Middleville Fairgrounds
www.middlevillefair.ca
OCTOBER
Oct. 6
Oct. 6 - 12
Oct. 19
Fall Scarlet Run - 1/2 Marathon & 5 km
Debbie or Dan Keaney
613-259-2036
www.runningroom.com
Fire Prevention Week — “Prevent Kitchen Fires”
Apple Pie Social
North Lanark Regional Museum
613-257-8503
NOVEMBER
Nov. (TBA) Roast Turkey Dinner
Tatlock Community Centre – Watch for details
Carol… 613 -256-1071
Nancy… 613-256-2448
Nov 30
Arts & Crafts Sale – Middleville
MERA 613-278-0388 www.meraschoolhouse.org
DECEMBER
Dec. 14
Dec. 20
Feb-April
Maple Syrup Events
Lanark Highlands
Lanark Village Santa Claus Parade
Bob Mingie
613-256-7881
Holiday Gathering at Watson’s Corners
Active Seniors Koalition
613-492-0291
www.activeseniorslanark.ca
Apr. (TBA) Roast Turkey Dinner
Tatlock Community Centre
– Watch for details
Carol… 613-256-1071
Nancy… 613-256-2448
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