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The Cornerstone Township Of O’Connor APRIL 2016 Office Closed The O’Connor Municipal Office will be closed Tuesday, April 27 and Wednesday, April 28 to permit staff to attend training Sessions Emergency Contacts: Medical Emergencies: 911 Fire: 911 Police: 911 Municipal Office Hours Monday—Thursday: 9:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Fridays: 9:00 am to Noon Office Phone: 476-1451 Fax: 473-0891 Garage: 476-1453 Community Centre: 476-1452 Website: www.oconnortownship.ca E-mail: [email protected] Disposal Site Hours Summer Hours (Apr 1 to Aug 31) Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Winter Hours (Sept 1 - Mar 31) Tuesdays 3:00pm to 6:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Building Permits: By-law 2006-14, being a by-law respecting Construction, Demolition, Inspections, and to set out the rates for permits within the Corporation of the Township of O’Connor states that building permits will be required for the construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal, relocation and change of use of all buildings or structures within the Township of O’Connor. If you are building anything larger than 108 square feet or a building with heating, you must apply for a building permit. For more information please call the Township Office or the Township’s Chief Building Official, Gordon Cuthbertson, at 708-7548. Applications available on the Township website or at the office. Oliver Paipoonge Library Hours: Use of both branches is free for O’Connor Residents Murillo Branch (935-2729) Monday - 10 - 5 pm Tuesday 6 - 8 pm Wednesday 10 - 5 pm , 6 - 8 pm Thursday 6 - 8 pm Saturday - 1- 5pm Rosslyn Branch (939-2312) Tuesday 10 - 5 pm & 6 - 8 pm Wednesday - 6 - 8 pm Thursday 10 - 5 pm & 6 - 8 pm Saturday - 1- 5 pm [email protected] www.olsn.ca/oplibrary Council Meetings The regular meetings for Council will be held on Monday, April 11th and Monday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held in Council Chambers located in the Municipal Office located at 330 Hwy 595. Budget meeting have been set as follows: - Roads Department - April 11th at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular Council Meeting - Fire Department - April 25th at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular Council Meeting - Full Budget - May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Council welcome your involvement and interest in Council meetings and municipal issues. Mayor Jim Vezina—577-6735 Councillors: Chantal Alkins - 577-8038 Jerry Loan - 768-0947 Kevin Foekens - 577-1698 Bishop Racicot - 577-2215 Disposal Site News *NEW HOURS* as of April 9th Council at their meeting held on Tuesday, March 29th reviewed the results of the Ratepayer Survey regarding the Disposal Site hours. It was decided that the site will be open from 9:00 a.m. every Saturday starting on April 9th. It was also decided to do a trial run and have the Disposal Site open until 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays until September 30th to determine if it is feasible to stay open later in the afternoon. Tuesday hours will remain the same with the Disposal Site opened at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the summer (April 1st to August 31st) and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the winter (September 1st to March 31st). It was decided not to change the Tuesday winter hours due to the sun setting earlier in the winter months. REMINDER TO RESIDENTS. When bringing your garbage to the Disposal Site, please make sure that your garbage bags are secured in your vehicle. There has been a few instances when bags have fallen out of vehicles and they have left a trail of garbage on the roadways. Load Restrictions in Effect (Half Loads) Load restrictions have been applied to all municipal roads within the Township of O’Connor and will continue during the period designated by the Ministry of Transportation. The Township of O’Connor reserves the right to extend the load restrictions due to the weather and/or road condition after the Ministry has lifted their restrictions. MTO has also placed load restrictions on Hwy 595 & 588. Municipal Property Taxes The second installment of O’Connor Property Taxes are due Friday, April 29th. Please see your tax bill, which was sent out in February, for the amount due. Payments can be made by cash or cheque by using internet or telephone banking. For more information please contact the Municipal Office at 476-1451. Please note the office closures above if paying at the Municipal Office. Summer Employment Interest The Township of O’Connor is asking if there are any students interested in summer employment this year. We are considering positions for both the Roads Department and the Municipal office, however we need to know if there is any interest as we will need to apply for funding through various programs. Interested Students should contact the municipal office at 476-1451 or visit our office at 330 Hwy 595 during regular office hours for more information on eligibility. Summer Hours Start

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  • The Cornerstone Township Of O’Connor

    APRIL 2016

    Office Closed The O’Connor Municipal Office will be closed Tuesday, April 27 and

    Wednesday, April 28 to permit staff to attend training Sessions

    Emergency Contacts: Medical Emergencies: 911 Fire: 911 Police: 911

    Municipal Office Hours Monday—Thursday: 9:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Fridays: 9:00 am to Noon

    Office Phone: 476-1451 Fax: 473-0891 Garage: 476-1453 Community Centre: 476-1452

    Website: www.oconnortownship.ca E-mail: [email protected]

    Disposal Site Hours

    Summer Hours (Apr 1 to Aug 31) Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

    Winter Hours (Sept 1 - Mar 31) Tuesdays 3:00pm to 6:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Building Permits: By-law 2006-14, being a by-law respecting Construction, Demolition, Inspections, and to set out the rates for permits within the Corporation of the Township of O’Connor states that building permits will be required for the construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal, relocation and change of use of all buildings or structures within the Township of O’Connor. If you are building anything larger than 108 square feet or a building with heating, you must apply for a building permit. For more information please call the Township Office or the Township’s Chief Building Official, Gordon Cuthbertson, at 708-7548. Applications available on the Township website or at the office.

    Oliver Paipoonge Library Hours: Use of both branches is free for

    O’Connor Residents

    Murillo Branch (935-2729) Monday - 10 - 5 pm Tuesday 6 - 8 pm

    Wednesday 10 - 5 pm , 6 - 8 pm Thursday 6 - 8 pm Saturday - 1- 5pm

    Rosslyn Branch (939-2312) Tuesday 10 - 5 pm & 6 - 8 pm

    Wednesday - 6 - 8 pm Thursday 10 - 5 pm & 6 - 8 pm

    Saturday - 1- 5 pm

    [email protected] www.olsn.ca/oplibrary

    Council Meetings The regular meetings for Council will be held on Monday, April 11th and Monday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held in Council Chambers located in the Municipal Office located at 330 Hwy 595. Budget meeting have been set as follows: - Roads Department - April 11th at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular Council Meeting - Fire Department - April 25th at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular Council Meeting - Full Budget - May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Council welcome your involvement and interest in Council meetings and municipal issues.

    Mayor Jim Vezina—577-6735 Councillors: Chantal Alkins - 577-8038 Jerry Loan - 768-0947 Kevin Foekens - 577-1698 Bishop Racicot - 577-2215

    Disposal Site News *NEW HOURS* as of April 9th

    Council at their meeting held on Tuesday, March 29th reviewed the results of the Ratepayer Survey regarding the Disposal Site hours. It was decided that the site will be open from 9:00 a.m. every Saturday starting on April 9th. It was also decided to do a trial run and have the Disposal Site open until 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays until September 30th to determine if it is feasible to stay open later in the afternoon. Tuesday hours will remain the same with the Disposal Site opened at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the summer (April 1st to August 31st) and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the winter (September 1st to March 31st). It was decided not to change the Tuesday winter hours due to the sun setting earlier in the winter months.

    REMINDER TO RESIDENTS. When bringing your garbage to the Disposal Site, please make sure that your garbage bags are secured in your vehicle. There has been a few instances when bags have fallen out of vehicles and they have left a trail of garbage on the roadways.

    Load Restrictions in Effect (Half Loads) Load restrictions have been applied to all municipal roads within the Township of O’Connor and will continue during the period designated by the Ministry of Transportation. The Township of O’Connor reserves the right to extend the load restrictions due to the weather and/or road condition after the Ministry has lifted their restrictions. MTO has also placed load restrictions on Hwy 595 & 588.

    Municipal Property Taxes The second installment of O’Connor Property Taxes are due Friday, April 29th. Please see your tax bill, which was sent out in February, for the amount due. Payments can be made by cash or cheque by using internet or telephone banking. For more information please contact the Municipal Office at 476-1451. Please note the office closures above if paying at the Municipal Office.

    Summer Employment Interest The Township of O’Connor is asking if there are any students interested in summer employment this year. We are considering positions for both the Roads Department and the Municipal office, however we need to know if there is any interest as we will need to apply for funding through various programs. Interested Students should contact the municipal office at 476-1451 or visit our office at 330 Hwy 595 during regular office hours for more information on eligibility.

    Summer Hours Start

  • Fire Department News Since the last newsletter the O’Connor Fire and First Response Team responded to three (3) medical related calls and one (1) chimney fire call.

    VOLUNTEERS: The Department is always looking for individuals who are interested in becoming Fire Fighters, First Responder or both.

    The team meets Tuesday’s at 7:30 p.m. at the O’Connor Fire Hall located at 325 Highway 595. The Fire Department Auxiliary meet on the second Tuesday of the month, the First Response Team meet on the third Tuesday of the month for training and Fire Department meet on the remaining Tuesdays for training.

    Leanne Coderre, our First Response Coordinator, will be providing certification in the near future, so if you are considering becoming a First Responder, now is a good time. For more information with regard to the team you can contact Fire Chief Henry Mattas at 623-3523 or Leanne Coderre at 475-5828.

    O’Connor’s Women’s Institute The Women’s Institute meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 1:00 pm. Come and join us, everyone is welcome! Phone Rose at 577-7031 for more information.

    Dogs Running at Large

    If you are having trouble with dogs running at large please contact David Frowen, the Township of O’Connor’s Dog Control Officer at 707-3148. Please note that for the week of April 4th to the 8th please contact the Township Office if you have an issue with dogs running at large.

    The Fire Department has Smoke detectors for purchase for $10.00, CO detectors for $25.00 and combination Smoke/CO detectors for $35.00 each. These units can be picked up at the O’Connor Municipal office during regular office hours.

    Skating Rink and Rink Shack are now closed for the season. We would like to thank the Volunteer Fire Department members who flooded the rink surface and the volunteers who came out to clear the rink surface.

    O’Connor Community Club Thank you to everyone who came out to our Spring Shopping Event and supported our local vendors on March 20th. Thank you to Councillor Bishop Racicot for volunteer-ing to BBQ hotdogs and sausages for the Club to sell and to all our Club volunteers that provided baking to our vendors and our shoppers. Thank you also to the numerous vendors that set up shop and promoted their products including baked goods, homemade crafts, beauty products, health products, home décor, and photographic art and much more. All our wonderful vendors also contributed items for door prizes.

    Thank everyone again for your support and we look forward to hosting a similar event next year. Our next Club meeting will be held on Monday, June 20th. Everyone welcome.

    Thank you to everyone who placed a order for the Mom’s Pantry Products fundraiser. The orders will be available for pickup on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the O’Connor

    Municipal Office between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. If you know that you cannot make it during these times please contact the municipal office at 476-1451 to make other arrangements for pick up. Thank you.

    The Club is always looking for new members so if you are interested in what we do please contact any of our members or Lorna at the above number.

    Fire Permits

    AS OF FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST

    FIRE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL BURNING

    Fire permits are required during the fire season which runs from April 1st to October 31st as per the Forest Fire

    Prevention Act. A permit is required before starting a fire outdoors, including the burning of grass, brush and the use of

    Incinerators. Fire permits are valid for 15 days and an incinerator permit is valid for the entire fire season. Permits may be revoked at anytime at the absolute discretion of the

    Township’s Fire Chief Henry Mattas. (Fires for cooking or warmth do not require a fire permit)

    Fire and Incinerator Permits can be picked up at the Following Locations: Township Office, 330 Hwy. 595,

    476-1451 (during regular office hours)

    Fire Chief Henry Mattas 741 Barrie Drive 473-9511 (please call)

    On Monday April 4, 2016, municipalities all across Ontario will be raising the

    Autism Ontario Flag to honour

    World Autism Awareness Day

    This event will hopefully help to raise awareness of Autism and encourage people to take the time to learn what

    Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are all about.

    Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life.

    It is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain.

    The Township of O’Connor will raise a flag at the O’Connor Community Centre in support of

    World Autism Awareness Day.

    Plaques The Township of O’Connor offers plaques to commemorate the special anniversary of 50 years or longer and birthday celebrations of 75 years or older for present and past residents of the Township. If you know of anyone who would be celebrating either of these special events in the upcoming year please contact the Municipal office within a few weeks of the event and a plaque will be ordered at no charge.

  • Crime Stoppers look forward to continuing to work with the community on Crime Prevention initiatives. Keep in mind that if you have any information about any crime, we ask that you contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or 623-TIPS or submit a web tip at www.tipsubmit.com.

    Remember your Identity will remain anonymous and you could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.00 and you will never have to testify in court.

    Excerpt from the OPP Monthly Newsletter

    OPP REMIND THE PUBLIC TO BE AWARE OF CHANGING ICE CONDITIONS

    Thunder Bay OPP would like to remind the public to be careful when venturing out on the area lakes and rivers at this time of year during the spring melt. Some of the area lakes may have up to 12 inches of ice thickness or more but near some to the islands and rivers where there are varying currents, the ice is questionable.

    Avoid fast moving rivers and hydro dams

    Always be prepared when you venture out.

    Always advise someone of your destination and when you expect to return, carry a cell phone with you, if possible wear a floater suit and have ice picks available.

    Always know the ice conditions before you venture out.

    Recommended minimum ice thickness is as follows:

    3” (7cm) or less - STAY OFF 4” (10cm) - ice fishing, walking, cross country skiing 5” (12cm) - one vehicle - snowmobile or ATV 8-12” (20-30cm) - one vehicle - medium truck

    SEAT BELTS Who is less likely to buckle up on Ontario Roads? A close look at seat belt-related road deaths on Ontario Provincial Police patrolled roads in recent years suggest that males place far less importance on wearing a seat belt than females do. Over the past five years (2011-2015), a total of 332 people have died in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads as a result of not wearing a seat belt. According to OPP data, 261 of the victims were males and 71 were females. OPP are sharing some insight into seat belt attitudes and why they believe there have been almost four times as many male seat belt-related deaths as females deaths in the same casual factor category. “Our data suggests a strong presence of male drivers and male passengers who believe that they are at a lower risk of being involved in a collision than other people, and who do not see a need to wear a seat belt. This attitude works against our efforts to save lives on our roads” J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes, Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner. “Ontario’s roads are among the safest in North America and it is everyone’s responsibility to keep them that way. Everyone knows that seat belts save lives so buckle up - it only takes a moment but can make all the difference. Do your part to help the dedicated OPP officers keep our roads safe for everyone.” - Yasir Naqvi, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services. All drivers and passengers need to acknowledge the fact that if they do not buckle up, they are at a significantly greater risk of dying in a collision that can be caused by the irresponsible actions of a distracted, impaired or aggressive driver.

    OPP data also revealed that over the past five years, more than three times as many unbuckled drivers (252) died in collisions as unbuckled passengers (80). This statistic is also of concern to the OPP. Paying it forward from the driver’s seat

    When it comes to seat belt use, the OPP looks to drivers in particular to set a good example for their passengers - especially children, young drivers and young passengers whose decision to wear a seat belt over the course of their lives may be significantly influenced by the attitudes of their parents, other family members and friends. Passengers of all ages are more likely to buckle up when they see the driver do it. The death of one unrestrained child is one too many

    While the number of seat belt-related deaths among children under 16 years of age remains the lowest of all other age groups, it is unacceptable to the OPP when even one child dies as a result of this casual factor.

    Between 2011 and 2015, nine children have died because they were not properly restrained in the vehicle. Parents and child caregivers need to ensure that children are always safely bucked in a child restraint appropriate to their age and size.

    Whether it is a car seat for infants or toddles, or a booster seat, make sure it is the right seat.

    The OPP are counting on all drivers to help make it safe for everyone travelling on Ontario roads. Did you know?

    When involved in a serious motor vehicle collision, getting ejected from a vehicle almost always ends in death.

    Encouraging family and friends to wear a seat belt can have a significant positive influence on their decision to wear a seat belt. Start talking about it!

    Air bags are designed to work with, not replace seat belts.

    The set fine for Failing to Wear a Seatbelt is $240 plus two demerit points.

    BUCKLE UP ONTARIO EVERY TRIP, EVERY TIME!

  • Rural Cupboard Food Bank Neighbours Helping Neighbours

    P. O. Box 327 KAKABEKA FALLS, ON POT IWO By: Gladys Grant, Public Relations

    As I look out my window today, there certainly is no sign of spring, but hey it is March and anything can happen this time of the year. Spring signs were showing in my flower garden along the east wall of our home before all this snow fell again. Hopefully daffodils and tulips will be shooting up out of the ground along with the crocuses. All so beautiful to see after the long winter. From the rain and snow, moisture is going into the ground which is good for our wells and the fields.

    A BIG THANK YOU TO St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Kakabeka Falls for their continued support of the Rural Cupboard Food Bank with a generous monthly donation.

    A BIG THANK YOU TO Slate River Baptist Church for their generous donation to the food bank. Another great supporter all year long.

    A BIG THANK YOU TO Pinegrove United Church for their continued monthly donations. It was Pinegrove church who initiated our Birthday bag program for the children up to age 14 and under. It has been a great success.

    A BIG THANK YOU to Janet Baillie a Pampered Chef consultant, who continues to support the food bank with her donation of a dollar per customer from all her home parties. What a wonderful way to pay it forward.

    A BIG THANK YOU to the First Christian Reform Church on Arthur Street for their generous donation to the food bank.

    A BIG THANK YOU to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 225 for their generous donation to the food bank from their Christmas supper held in December. They also provide each food bank recipient with a free supper if they wish to attend. So as you personally support the legion in this endeavor you are also supporting the food bank. Thank You!

    All of the above donations are so greatly appreciated. Without your funding and everyone else who donates we would no be able to supply groceries to our grateful clients.

    ATTENTION: On Saturday, May 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. the 5th Annual Rural Health Fair is being held at Kakabeka Falls Public School, 1 Porter Street, Kakabeka Falls, ON POT1WO. The Rural Cupboard Food Bank will have a booth set up there for donations. Do not hesitate to ask questions of person in charge about the food bank. This year’s theme is “Cultivating Our Community Roots” Watch for more advertising elsewhere!

    SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM: Support is always needed for this peanut free program for a school age child registered with the Food Bank. The child will get enough lunch supplies for one week per month of the school year for $50.00. Any donation towards this program is always greatly appreciated. Please mark your cheque or if cash is given that it is marked for this program. A tax receipt will be issued for $10.00 or more for any donation to the food bank as we are a Registered Non-Profit Charity.

    The Food Bank will be open Wednesday, April 20th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for distribution of hampers to the clients. Food can be dropped off at the Rapport Credit Union in

    Kakabeka Falls, the Oliver Paipoonge Library in Rosslyn and the Needing Municipal Office during business hours. Reusable shopping bags are always welcome and can be dropped off at any of the above locations or at the food bank at times listed below. You can bring them on Tuesday afternoon, April 19th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or in the evening from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. when people are there preparing for food bank day.

    A BIG THANK YOU to all our volunteers who give so freely of their time to help out at the food bank. Even some of our clients pitch in on food bank day to help out in any way they can. So greatly appreciated.

    The food bank phone number is 285-0836 if you have any questions or concerns. Calls will be received from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

    Our Annual meeting went very well with all the reports being presented and The Board elected: Mark Halabecki as Chair by acclamation and elected Kevin Halabecki as Vice Chair by acclamation also. They were the only two positions up for re election.

    ATTENTION: Building plans are moving forward and keep reading our Food Bank news items for more information in the months to come. Check us out on FACEBOOK!

    Next meeting is Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in their church hall. Come out to our meetings to get informed and updated on our new building project.

    SPINACH QUICHE - 1/2 cup butter - 3 cloves garlic, chopped - 1 small onion, chopped - 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained - 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained - 1 (6 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled - 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste - 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust - 4 eggs, beaten - 1 cup milk salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion in butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into pie crust. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the pastry shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining Cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

  • All events take place at the Kakabeka Legion on Hwy 11-17 in Kakabeka Falls

    Call the events line for info. 473-9122 or check out our web page at www.kakabekalegion.ca

    Wednesdays - BINGO Licence M728855 April 6, 13, 20 & 27 - Bingo takes place every Wednesday Maximum Payout of $1,360. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early birds begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information call Gary at 473-9631. Sat. April 9th- DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF QUEST. 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Cost is $7 per person including coffee and a light snack.

    Sun. April 10th - BREAKFAST 8:30 - 12:00 Noon All you can eat, Canadian and Finn pancakes, bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, hash browns, coffee, tea, juice, toast and jam or try our "Made just for you" omelette. Adults $12, Seniors $11 and children’s pricing as well. Join the breakfast club and after 10 paid breakfasts you get a free breakfast.

    Sat. April 16th - DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF QUEST 8 p. m. - 11 p.m. Cost is $7 per person including coffee and a light snack.

    Sat. April 30th—DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF QUEST 8 p. m. - 11 p.m. Cost is $7 per person including coffee and a light snack.

    Saturdays - CRIB every Saturday from 1 - 4 p.m. For more info call Tim at 983-2998.

    SPRING IS ON IT’S WAY AND THE FARMERS MARKET WILL BE RETURNING ON SATURDAYS SOON! WATCH

    FOR THE START UP DATE IN NEXT MONTHS NEWSLETTERS

    For bookings at the Kakabeka Legion leave a message on the Legion line at 473-9122 or call Gary MacDonald at 473-9631

    Kakabeka Falls & Rural District RCL Branch #225

    The O’Connor Community Centre When planning your next special occasion please keep in mind that the Community Centre has recently been upgraded with new kitchen appliances both upstairs and downstairs, paint on all levels and it has been equipped with an accessible lift. The Centre's capacity is 132 people when a liquor license is required. Maximum capacity is 162 people. Please call the Municipal Office at 476-1451 for more information. O’Connor Hall Rental Fees: - Social with Liquor - $150.00 - All day rental no liquor - $100.00 - 1/2 day or evening - $50.00 - Use of Kitchen - $25 (May 1st - Oct 31st), - $50 (Nov 1st to Apr 30th)

    $50.00 damage deposit may be

    required.

    Cornerstone Advertising The fee structure for advertising in the Cornerstone has been set by Council.

    ─ Business Ad - 7.50, Full Page Ad - $15.00 ─ Personal/Classified Ads - $5.00 (ie garage sale) ─ Birthday, Anniversary, Baby Announcements - $2.00

    Individual mailing to non-ratepayers Annual Fee: $25

    Deadline for ad submission is the 25th of the Month.

    Plaques The Township of O’Connor offers plaques to commemorate the special anniversary of 50 years or longer and birthday celebrations of 75 years or older for present and past residents of the Township. If you know of anyone who would be celebrating either of these special events in the upcoming year please contact the Municipal office within a few weeks of the event and a plaque will be ordered at no charge.

    April Word Search

    Leading Ladies

    Alba, Aniston, Barrymore, Bates, Blanchett, Cher, Dench, Diaz, Fanning, Foster, Hathaway, Jolie, Lange, McAdams, McDormand, Mirren, Paltrow, Paquin, Ricci,

    Roberts, Streisand, Swank, Theron.

    O’Connor’s History Book

    “First Hundred Years Of Country Living At It Best”

    The Township of O’Connor published the O’Connor History Book to commemorate 100 years of “Country Living At Its Best”. Copies of the book in hardcover are available for purchase and they can be

    picked up at the O’Connor Township Office. The cost of the book is $40.00.

  • Applications Open for Summer Company

    Opportunities

    Province Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship Opportunities. Ontario is now accepting applications for the Summer Company program, which helps youth start their own business and gain the skills they need to succeed. Summer Company offers mentorship, training and awards of up to $3,000 to students aged 15 to 29. Students can apply online until May 6. For more Information go to the following website.

    https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-summer-company-students

  • TOPS

    (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) ...a friendly local weight-loss

    support group

    TOPS is a non profit, non commercial weight loss

    support group. We offer outstanding support to take and keep off pounds sensibly.

    The Nolalu chapter meets every Wednesday at the O’Connor Community Centre. Weigh in starts at 6:15

    pm and the meeting at 7:00 pm. Membership is $32.00 annually and $1.00 a week for dues.

    Bring a friend or family member and come see what we have to offer.

    There are 16 TOPS chapters in the Thunder Bay and rural areas.

    For more information please call Rose Marie Shandruk at 577-5924 or

    Donna at 475-4771

  • COMMUNITY BABY

    SHOWER

    Baby Shower for Terri-Lyn

    Erickson/ John Mazur and

    Baby Piper Mary

    Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

    2 - 4:00 p.m.

    O’Connor Community Hall

    330 Highway 595

    Hosted by both Grandmas

    Sandra (577-9667) and

    Katy ( 475-5960)

  • O’Connor-Conmee Fellowship Baptist Church

    Sunday: 10:45 a.m. worship for all ages

    Small Group Studies…

    please phone for information

    Last Sunday of Every Month (except summer)… At 5:30 p.m., pot-luck supper, then at 7:00

    p.m., a time of music, or a film, or a fun-night. Feel free to join us!!

    O’Connor-Conmee Fellowship Baptist Church

    3 Holomego Rd, corner of Hwy 595

    Pastor: Chris Frey, Phone: 475-7720, Cell: 627-1133

    O’Connor Free Methodist Church

    293 Sitch Road Near the corner of Sitch and Earl Roads in

    O’Connor Township

    www.oconnorfreemethodist.org

    Sunday Worship Schedule: Adult Bible Study ~ 9:30 a.m.

    Morning Worship Celebration ~ 10:45 a.m.

    Children’s Sunday School ~ 10:45 September to June

    We’re a friendly and vibrant church with something for everyone!

    Children & Youth Nursery ~ every Sunday morning

    Sunday School ~ 10:45 am Sundays September to June

    Junior Youth (ages 10 to 12) ~ Every 2nd Monday 7-8:30 pm

    Contact Anna Lebel at 577-9047 for more info

    Senior Youth (ages 13 to 18) ~ 1st & 3rd Friday each month

    Contact Suzanne Fiorito at 626-6083 for more info

    Adults Men’s Coffee ~ Earl Hall every Thursday 10:00 a.m. Contact Gary

    at 623-6331 for more info

    Gals of Grace ~ fellowship & fun ~ last Friday of the month

    contact Lesley at 621-8402

    Music Jam ~ Music & fun ~ 3rd Sunday of the month contact Paul

    at 475-8973 for more info

    Bible Study ~ Every Thursday Night 7:00pm contact Pastor Chris

    (624-6579) for time and location

    For more information on any of the activities at the OFMC,

    please feel free to contact

    Pastor Chris Fiorito,

    577-2363 ~ 933-4655 ~ cell 624-6579

    Or visit us on Facebook:

    O’Connor Free Methodist Church

    3rd

    St. James’ Anglican Church

    Country Warmth in Christ John St. Road at Calvert, Murillo

    Sunday Service & Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. Interim Rector and Canon: Paul Carr (939-1103)

    St. Mark’s Anglican Church Country Warmth in Christ

    St. Marks St., Rosslyn Village Sunday Service & Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

    Thursday Eucharist: 10:00 a.m. Interim Rector and Canon: Paul Carr (939-1103)

    Redeemer Lutheran Church www.redeemerlcc.ca

    Hwy 11/17, Kakabeka Falls, ON Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

    473-9164

    St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church 10 Porter St., Kakabeka Falls

    Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. www.dotb.ca

    Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph Arockiam 935-2898 (Rectory)

    http://www.oconnorfreemethodist.org