Public Works Department - the Township of Lanark Highlands

Inside This Issuewww.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Table of ContentsMayor’s Message 2011 ................................................................................................................1Council and Committee Meetings ................................................................................................2About the Township ....................................................................................................................3Administration ............................................................................................................................4Animal Control ............................................................................................................................5Finance Department ....................................................................................................................6Building Department ...................................................................................................................8Planning Department ................................................................................................................10Public Works Department .........................................................................................................12Public Works Department – Waste / Recycling Management .....................................................13Public Works Department – Roads ............................................................................................17EAC (Environmental Advisory Committee) ................................................................................18MDSC (Municipal Drug Strategy Committee) / Police Services .................................................19Fire Department ........................................................................................................................22North Lanark Community Health Centre ...................................................................................24Lanark Highlands Youth Centre / Museums ..............................................................................25Active Seniors Koalition ............................................................................................................26Community Services – Arena / Library ......................................................................................27Community Directory ................................................................................................................28Calendar of Events .........................................................................................Outside Back CoverAdministrative StaffPhone: 613-259-2398 or 1-800-239-4695 (Toll Free) Fax: 613-259-2291 www.lanarkhighlands.caPosition Name Ext Email AddressInterim Chief Administrative Officer Ross Trimble 222 rtrimble@lanarkhighlands.caClerk/Deputy CAO Amanda Mabo 231 clerk@lanarkhighlands.caTreasurer Robert Bunker 225 rbunker@lanarkhighlanda.caAccounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Norma Melanson 224 nmelanson@lanarkhighlands.caAccounts Receivable/Acting Taxation Clerk Donna Schonauer 229 dschonauer@lanarkhighlands.caPublic Works Superintendent Scott Cameron 239 scameron@lanarkhighlands.caPublic Works Assistant Cathie Green 249 cgreen@lanarkhighlands.caChief Building Official Philip Borrowman 237 pborrowman@lanarkhighlands.caPlanning & Administrative Assistant Janie Laidlaw 232 jlaidlaw@lanarkhighlands.caActing Community Services & Fire Services Assistant Scott Norton 242 snorton@lanarkhighlands.caActing Administrative & Taxation Assistant Laurie Hall 0 lhreception@lanarkhighlands.caOffice Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm » Monday – Friday

Mayor’s Message 2011am pleased to be reportingI to the residents of LanarkHighlands with the firstMayor’s Message for theHighland Voice since my electionas Mayor in 2010. I wantto thank all the residents ofLanark Highlands who turnedout to cast their vote in therecent election – exercisingyour right to vote is one of themost important responsibilitiesa citizen can undertake.I have always believed thatliving in Lanark Highlandsis a privilege and am happy to note that Lanark is fast becominga favoured destination in Lanark County. With its numerouslakes, rivers and natural forests, Lanark Highlands offersvisitors and residents the opportunity to experience life at thecottage while still maintaining many of the conveniences of anurban community.The attraction to Lanark Highlands is easy to understand andas someone who has lived here all my life, there is nowherein the world I feel can compare to the beauty and attraction ofthis area. With its many unique businesses (including three golfcourses and numerous maple syrup producers), not to mentionits dedicated volunteers, Lanark Highlands is a place I am proudto call home.We are fortunate here in Lanark Highlands to have the best ofboth worlds: we can enjoy the peacefulness of rural living whilestill living less than an hour away from the City of Ottawa, andonly a few minutes away from Perth and Carleton Place. Despiteour proximity to urban areas, Lanark Highlands holds much ofthe County owned forests and green spaces. With a population ofjust over 5,000 people, the municipality contains 32,000 acres ofCrown Land and 8,712 acres of community forests.This Township has a tremendous amount of potential for growthand as Mayor, I would like to see population numbers and businessescontinue to grow within the Township. One of my goalsfor this term on Council is to make living and moving here moreaffordable. I would like to reduce the costs associated with developmentto convince more residents and businesses that LanarkHighlands is a good place to settle down.In an effort to encourage development, Lanark Highland’s Counciland staff have spent several years exploring options for Sewerand Water services. After receiving a grant of $7,250,000 in 2007,the Township undertook and completed designs for a sewer andwater system to provide clean water to the Village of Lanark.Although I am hopeful Lanark will someday boast a water treatmentfacility, we may not see sewer and water service in ourimmediate future. We have an excellent plan paid for and in ourownership, but we can’t move forward without more funding tomake this affordable for all…we are in a waiting game and mustbe vigilant of any change in the water situation.In the meantime there are many other positive developments inthe Highlands to look towards for our future growth.Unlike many rural areas in Ontario, in Lanark Highlands we arein the enviable position of having a medical clinic and physiciansPETER MCLAREN, Mayorp.mclarenfarms@sympatico.ca 613-259-3139Township Committees: Council; Committee of the Whole; Committee ofAdjustment; Lanark Highlands & North Lanark Community Health Centre –Joint Planning Committee; Sewer & Water Technical Advisory CommitteeCounty Committees: Council; Corporate Services; Community Development;Community Services; Public Works; Community Forest Working Group;Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Management Citizens Committeeto rely on as a source of quality health care. The North LanarkCommunity Health Centre employs four doctors and three nursepractitioners and is an asset to our community.In addition, we are also fortunate to have our own arena withinthe township. In two years, the Lanark Highlands CommunityCentre will be celebrating its 50th birthday which is quite anaccomplishment. It is home to the Lanark Figure Skating Cluband is used by the Perth & Lanark Minor Hockey League, in additionto other recreational leagues. Besides the arena, residentscan also be proud of our newly rehabilitated tennis courts andour world class baseball diamond.I feel strongly that the development of our young people is one ofour most precious resources. The Lanark Highland’s Youth Centreprovides opportunities for growth to youth in the community.There, young people can learn skills such as computer usage,cooking or even gardening. Funded in part by the Township, theYouth Centre is an integral part of our community.I have always believed that one of the most appealing aspects ofLanark Highlands lies in the volunteers who work so tirelessly tokeep our communities vibrant and cohesive. A good example ofthis lies in the McDonald’s Corners Re-Use Centre. The Re-UseCentre is a volunteer-driven component of the McDonald’sCorners Landfill and is already being used as a model for otherTownships, particularly as other municipalities search for meansof reducing the waste added to landfill sites.In light of the abundance of natural and pristine beauty in theregion, Lanark Highland’s residents need to take the conservationof our natural features seriously. Fortunately, Lanark Highlandsis one of the few municipalities to have created an IntegratedSustainable Community Plan (ISCP) to set out a framework forsustainable thinking. Its goal is to act as a “road map” for Councilto follow in an effort to perpetuate sustainability.With Lanark’s 150th anniversary looming next year, having agoal in mind for the future is important.As Mayor, I feel strongly that any successful municipality muststrive for balance. Our Council needs to balance the desire fordevelopment with the preservation of the natural ecologicalfeatures that draw people to our Township. As we move forwardinto the next term of Council, I am committed to keeping costswithin the Township down to a manageable level in an effort toensure a reasonable tax rate for residents.I look forward to serving the needs of Lanark Highland’s residentsover the course of the next four years, and am humbled bythe faith they have shown in my leadership.Thank-you.Mayor Peter McLarenwww.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 20111

Council and Committee Meetingswww.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011BRIAN STEWART, Deputy Mayor & Ward 6brian_stewart@sympatico.ca 613-723-7928Township: Council; Committee of the Whole; Committeeof Adjustment; Lanark Highlands & North LanarkCommunity Health Centre – Joint Planning CommitteeCounty: Council; Corporate Services; CommunityDevelopment; Community Services; Public Works;Awards of Excellence Sub-Committee; BroadbandProject Committee; OP/ISCP Evaluation CommitteeBOB SUTCLIFFE, Ward 1rfssr1@sympatico.ca 613-256-5957Committees: Council; Committee of the Whole; Committeeof Adjustment; Middleville Museum Board; MississippiValley ConservationDEREK LOVE, Ward 2dereklove.lh@gmail.com 613-623-3541Committees: Council; Committee of the Whole; Committeeof Adjustment; Municipal Drug Strategy Committee;Police Services BoardKEN SINCLAIR, Ward 3ksinclair.lh@gmail.com 613-278-0806Committees: Council; Committee of the Whole;Committee of Adjustment; District Fire Chiefs Meeting;Environmental Advisory Committee; Lanark & DistrictMuseum Board2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION STATSOn October 25th, 2010 eligible electors cast their ballot to electtheir local Councillors for the Township. Below are a few stats:VOTING STATSTotal Eligible Voters 6,571Total Voter Turnout 57.16%Voter Turnout – Ward 1 56.67%Voter Turnout – Ward 2 43.65%Voter Turnout – Ward 3 49.69%Voter Turnout – Ward 4 61.94%Voter Turnout – Ward 5 56.87%Voter Turnout – Ward 6 72.93%Voter Turnout – Resident 58%Voter Turnout – Non-Resident 42%QUESTION ON THE BALLOTAlso included on your ballot for the 2010 Municipal Election wasa question asking:YesDo you agree that the Deputy Mayorshould be elected by general vote?No 15921843 Answer is Binding2BOB MINGIE, Ward 4bmingie.lh@gmail.com 613-256-7881Committees: Council; Committee of the Whole; Committeeof Adjustment; Lanark Highlands Business & TourismAssociation; Sewer & Water Technical AdvisoryCommitteeTOM LALONDE, Ward 5tlalonde.lh@gmail.com 613-259-5646Committees: Council; Committee of the Whole; Committeeof Adjustment; Frosty Fling Winter Festival; LanarkHighlands Public Library Board; Lanark Highlands YouthCentre Inc.The result of the question was binding and therefore theTownship must begin to implement the results of the question byApril 25th, 2011 by passing the appropriate by-laws.*for the results of the question to be binding, meaning that the Townshipmust implement the results,a) at least 50% of eligible electors in the municipality must vote on the question(50%of 6,571=3285.5; there were 3435 votes on the question); andb) more than 50% of the votes on the question must be in favour of thoseresults (50% of 3435 = 1717.50; there were 1843 votes in favour)COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGSCouncil MeetingsTownship Council meetings are generally held on the fourthThursday of each month commencing at 7:00 p.m.Committee MeetingsCommittee of the Whole meetings are generally held at2:30 p.m. on the second & fourth Tuesday of the month.Meeting dates and times are posted on our website.Copies of agendas and minutes are also available.DelegationsThose who wish to appear as delegations are asked tosubmit a written request outlining the purpose of theirdelegation to appear before a Committee, at least ten (10)days in advance of the meeting.To submit a request or for further information pleasecontact the Clerk’s Office at clerk@lanarkhighlands.ca or at(613)259-2398 ext. 231.

About the TownshipHistoryIn 1812, The British Government designated all of Lanark Countyas 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 SherbrookeTownship were opened for even greater settlement in 1820. Fromthe outset, Lanark Village was designated to be the chief localadministrative base for Northern Lanark. Lavant and Darlingwere also opened for settlement over the following 20 years,in order to accommodate the increasing number of immigrantsfrom the British Isles.The earliest settlers were unemployed Scots who left the overpopulatedareas of Glasgow and Lanarkshire, following theNapoleonic war. In 1820, approximately 400 families arrivedin Lanark Village, bringing with them skills in cotton weaving,carpentry, blacksmithing and shoemaking. A similar influxof 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 aresult, many settlers opted to reside in Perth, unwilling to makethe dangerous trek to Northern Lanark.Of the settlers who did arrive in the Village, all males over 21years of age were granted 100 acres divided up using the traditionalgrid system - a grid which is still evident in the currentland use pattern and property boundaries. Although the intentionof the original settlers were to farm each parcel of land, it soonbecame apparent that the only lands that could be cultivatedwere those located in floodplains, along rivers or adjacent tolakes. Consequently, most settlers opted to perform timber-relatedactivities instead. Early industrial activity typically includedgrist mills, flour mills, pork-packing 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 historicalsignificance include:1857 - The Crotch Lake disaster caused a flood from Crotch Laketo the Ottawa River. Many of the bridges across the MississippiRiver were swept away, including all three in Dalhousie and onein North Sherbrooke Townships.The flood also washed away theCurrie’s grist mill at the head of Dalhousie Lake (one of the first tobe built and operated on the Mississippi River).1862 - The Village of Lanark officially separated from theTownship of Lanark.1883 - The Township of Lavant separates from the Township ofDalhousie and North Sherbrooke1917 - A fire destroyed the Clyde Woolen Mills - the areas largestindustry and employer.1919-1920 - The Hydro Electric Power Commission constructeda 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 LegionHall), leaving more than 100 people homeless, and caused$1.5 million in damage. It is a commonly held view that the firehad a profound psychological impact on the spirit of the peopleof Lanark, causing a temporary depression.1975 - Lavant Township amalgamates with Dalhousie and NorthNorth Sherbrooke Township to form the “Township of Lavant,Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke”.1997 - May 14 - Lavant Dalhousie and North SherbrookeTownship, Lanark Township and Lanark Village amalgamate toform North West Lanark.www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Did You Know???Lanark Highlands is the largest municipality in Lanark County.Lanark Highlands .................................................. 1033 SQ KMSTay Valley ............................................................... 554 SQ KMSMississippi Mills ..................................................... 500 SQ KMSDrummond/North Elmsley .................................... 365 SQ. KMSMontague .............................................................. 283 SQ KMSBeckwith ................................................................ 242 SQ KMSPerth ...................................................................... 10 SQ KMSCarleton Place ........................................................ 9 SQ KMSSQ KMS = Square Kilometers1997 - July 1 - North West Lanark Township and Darling Townshipamalgamate to form ‘THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS”.1998 - An ice storm affecting much of Eastern Ontario andSouthern Quebec created a national emergency. Thanks to thegenerosity of people, businesses and municipalities outsidethe affected area, normality returned to Lanark Highlands afterapproximately three weeks. Despite an absence of electricity forup to three weeks, and the considerable destruction of trees andforests, the incident was widely viewed as a unifying experiencefor the township.1998 - Flooding occurred along the Clyde and Mississippi Rivers.An emergency was declared. Flooding caused considerable strifefor a number of weeks.Recent HistoryThe Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands is anamalgamated Township formally created in 1997. The formermunicipalities of Lanark Township, Lanark Village and Lavant,Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke Township were amalgamatedon May 14, 1997. Darling Township completed the amalgamationby joining on July 1, 1997. Regardless of the time period, residentsof what is now Lanark Highlands have always been noted fortheir warm generosity. Whether in times of need or emergency,or if only to welcome a new resident or traveler, the people ofLanark Highlands Township have always been seen as waitingwith open arms for all, offering their services, their belongings,and their kindness.3

Administrationwww.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 20114Vital StatisticsBirth Registrations – the birth of every child born in theProvince of Ontario must be registered with the Municipal Clerkof the municipality where the child was born, within 30 days ofthe birth of the child. For example, if your child is born at thehospital in Perth you must go to the Perth Town Hall. Or if yourchild is born at home and you live in Lanark Highlands you mustgo to the Lanark Highlands Municipal Office.Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates – applicationsmay be obtained from the Clerk’s Department or by visitingwww.serviceontario.ca.Marriage Licences – application forms are available from theClerk’s Department or by visiting www.serviceontario.ca. Amarriage license is valid for a period of three (3) months from thedate 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 theMunicipal Office to make an appointment. When you come,make sure you and your partner bring identification, such as abirth certificate (along with any change of name certificates),current passport, Record of Immigrant Landing or Canadiancitizenship card, along with photo identification to prove yourcurrent legal name and age.Commissioner of OathsA number of staff members, by virtue of their office, are“Commissioners of Oaths”. If you require the service of aCommissioner of Oaths, please call to make an appointment toensure the availability of a Commissioner.Once an appointment is scheduled, you must come to theMunicipal Office in person and sign the affidavit in front of theCommissioner. You must provide one original piece of governmentissued identification (no photocopies permitted) thatincludes your photo and signature (ex. valid driver’s license,passport, etc.) There is a fee of $5.65 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 theNotaries 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 aLawyer’s Office.Freedom of InformationThe Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of PrivacyAct (MFIPPA) provides individuals with the right to accesscertain records and personal information under the custody andcontrol of the Township. The purpose of the MFIPPA is two-fold;providing access to information and protection from access toinformation in certain specific instances.Please contact the Clerk’s Department for assistance. In mostcases, information is made readily available to the public andyou won’t need to make a formal request. The municipality mayin some cases restrict access to certain documents to protectindividual privacy or the public interest.For more detailed information or to acquire an applicationform please contact the Township Office or visit the Office ofthe Information & Privacy Commissioner of Ontario at:www.ipc.on.ca.Civic AddressList of Municipal Service FeesMarriage LicenceLottery LicencesAny charitable organization within Lanark Highlands intendingto run a lottery is required to apply for and be in receipt of alottery licence before doing so.The Lottery Licencing Officer at the Township Office can issue alicence for most lottery events including bingos with up to $5,500prize value, raffles up to $50,000 and most break open ticketraffles.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 revenuefrom ticket sales.Charitable organizations for the purpose of conducting a lotteryare generally classed as existing for:• The relief of poverty• The advancement ofeducation• The advancement of religion$84.75/sign and post$39.55/sign replacement$50.85/post replacement$100/licenceCommissioner of Oaths/ $5.65/documentCertifying Documents $2.26/additional documentPhotocopiesFaxesLaminatingTownship Lapel PinsProperty TaxesTax CertificateZoning ComplianceTownship MapFire PermitDog LicenceComposterBlue Box$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$2.88 each$11.30/copy of Bills$11.30/copy of Receipts$11.30/copy of HistoryPrintout$11.30/copy of Screenshot$30/roll number$50/roll number$20.50 each$5 each/per year$10/dog Jan 1 st to Mar 31 st$15/dog Apr 1 st to Dec 31 st$50/kennel licence$5.00/hunting dog$50.85 each$9.05 each*includes HST• Other charitablepurposes beneficialto the communitywithout discriminationFor more detailed information or to acquire an application formplease contact the Township Office or visit the Alcohol andGaming Commission of Ontario Website:http://www.agco.on.ca/en/c.gaming/c.gaming.html.

Finance DepartmentMPACMunicipal Property Assessment CorporationEvery municipality in Ontario is a member of MPAC, a non-sharecapital, not-for-profit corporation whose main responsibility is toprovide its customers - property owners, tenants, municipalities,and government and business stakeholders - with consistent andaccurate property assessments.MPAC administers a uniform, province-wide property assessmentsystem based on current value assessment in accordance with theprovisions of the Assessment Act. It provides municipalities witha range of services, including the preparation of annual assessmentrolls used by municipalities to calculate property taxes.AboutMyPropertyAboutMyProperty is a secure, online service that provides propertytaxpayers with convenient access to property assessmentinformation. Through AboutMyProperty, property taxpayerscan access property assessment information, site information,lot size and recent sales information on their own property andsimilar properties – free of charge.Contact informationIn addition to the reports available through AboutMyProperty,property taxpayers can call MPAC at 1-866-296-MPAC (6722)To connect to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation(MPAC) to look up your property assessment details visit:www.mpac.ca.False AlarmsWhat is a False Alarm?A false alarm is a Security Alarm Occurrencewhere there is no evidence that an unauthorizedentry or unlawful act has been attemptedor made into, on or in respect of a building,structure or premises.A false alarm includes, but is not limited to:i) the activation of an alarm during its testing without priorauthorizationii) an alarm activated by mechanical failure, malfunction orfaulty equipment;iii) an alarm activated by atmospheric conditions, vibrationsor power failure;iv) an alarm activated by user error$100 PenaltyWhen an “unreasonable number” of False Alarms have occurred,a Cautionary Notice will be issued. More than three False Alarmsreceived from a residential or business unit within a twelvemonth period is deemed an “unreasonable number”.Where there is a further False Alarm within one (1) year of theissuance of a Cautionary Notice, a Secondary Notice will beissued. The Secondary Notice will advise the Owner that theirpremises will receive a low priority response for 14 days if thereis an alarm.If a further False Alarm occurs at any time following the issuanceof a Secondary Notice, a Suspension Notice will be issued.The Suspension Notice will remain in effect until the reliability ofthe alarm can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the OntarioProvincial Police and a $100 Fee for this and each subsequentFalse Alarm occurrence will be issued.www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Celebratingan 80 th /90 th Birthdayor 50 th WeddingAnniversary???Let us knowso we can helphonour the occasion!!!DID YOU KNOW?Electronics can be recycled at allLanark Highlands waste sites – no tipping fees apply!Detailed information about what is accepted isavailable at http://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/Watch for addition of new materials in 2011.KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!The Bear Wise Program teaches people about black bears aswell as things they must do to keep bears away from urban andsemi urban areas. For more information about how to preventencounters or to learn more about black bears, please visithttp://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Bearwise/.7

Building Departmentwww.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Remember – call ahead to get thefacts before starting any buildingproject.If you are thinking about a constructionproject, we recommend that you contactour office early on in your planning so thatwe can help identify the steps and rules youwill need to consider. By doing so you willbe able to avoid costly delays and disappointmentsdown the road. (Making anappointment is recommended)When do you need a buildingpermit?• Any free standing structure over 108 sq. ft. including farmstructures• Any additions to existing structures of any size includingfarm structures• Renovations both residential and commercial/otherrenovations or alterations• Plumbing/Alterations to plumbing• Decks• Swimming pools, above or under ground• Solid fuel burning appliances• DemolitionsThe Building department has information packages availableupon request for various types of building projects. Thesepackages include the required information and cost to obtaina building permit, a list of the required inspections, and theapplication form.Other RequirementsSepticA Building Permit and the associated inspections ensure thatyour project is in compliance with the Ontario Building Code. Notonly is this your best protection from future liability associatedwith 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 forall new single family dwellings and most additions to existingdwellings.Entrance PermitAn entrance permit must be in place either from the Countyof Lanark or the Township of Lanark Highlands Public WorksDepartment prior to the issuance of a building permit. Finalinspection of the entrance permit must be completed beforeoccupancy is permitted in new construction projects.Lanark Highlands Development ChargesAll lands, buildings and structures located within the Townshipare subject to development charges. Development charges mustbe paid prior to the issuance of a building permit.Lanark County Development ChargesAs of January 1st, 2011 a development charge from the Countyof Lanark will also be applied and is to be collected by the localmunicipality at the time of building permit issuance.Planning ReviewPrior to issuance of a building permit your project will undergo aplanning review to ensure compliance with the Zoning By-Lawand Official Plan. It is a legal requirement that all applicable lawbe addressed before a building permit is issued.SepticSeptic Tank Maintenance is Your ResponsibilitySeptic systems require maintenance. As a property owner, it is your responsibility tohave your septic tank maintained and pumped out on a regular basis. Studies have shownthat routine pumping of a septic tank is necessary for proper performance and treatmentof wastewater. Faulty systems may lead to costly repairs and the compromise of waterquality 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 licenced septic tank hauler to pump out yourtank. Routine pumping will provide you with the peace of mind knowing that your septictank 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 websiteat http://www.healthunit.org/default.htm.8DID YOU KNOW?Landfill space is valuable. Every time you recycle, you helpthe Township raise money to pay for recycling services.Diverting waste from our landfills makes ‘good cents.’KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!Contact InformationChief Building Official ................613-259-2398 ext. 237pborrowman@lanarkhighlands.caFor Appointments ....................... 613-259-2398 ext. 0lhreception@lanarkhighlands.ca■ Excavations■ Heavy Equipment Rentals■ Aggregate Supplyad placeholder■ Septic Systems■ Trucking■ Road Construction■ Rock Excavations1800 Maberly-Elphin Rd. RR1 McDonald’s Corners, ON K0H 2B0Phone: 613-268-2308 ■ Fax: 613-268-2466 ■ Email: crains@xplornet.comwww.crainsconstruction.com ■ www.craindevelopments.com

Public Works Departmentwww.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 201112Waste/RecyclingTransfer Stations & LandfillsLanark Highlands operates a network of transfer stations andlandfills for its residents. Landfills are the final resting place fornon recyclable garbage; they require a daily cover of soil toprevent garbage from attracting wildlife or blowing around aslitter. Since daily cover fills valuable space, the Township operatesone landfill at a time in order to preserve capacity. TransferStations accept recyclables and garbage which are shipped off sitefor final disposal. In 2011 the Middleville Waste Site will continueto 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 Stationsand only accept Bagged Household Waste and Recyclables (BlueBox materials, Brush, Leaves, Tires, WEEE and Scrap Metal.) Ifyou have any questions about waste disposal, please contact theLanark Highlands Township Office at 613-259-2398.Large Loads Must Be Sorted!Loads of construction & demolition waste MUST be sorted priorto delivery to the landfill. Scrap metal, asphalt shingles, woodmust be separated for deposit into designated areas at the landfill.Load separation increases the municipality’s ability to divertmaterials from the landfill and recycle and increases revenues topay for waste management. Load separation extends the life ofour landfills and reduces your tipping fees. Large loads will NOTbe accepted if metal, shingles and wood are not separated.Used Tire Recycling!Residents can deliver all used tires to anyTownship waste site free of charge andbe assured they will be diverted from thelandfill and recycled.The Used Tire Program benefits Ontarioby promoting safer methods of reusingand recycling scrap tires, by creating jobsand economic growth, and by protectingthe health and safety of people and the environment throughscrap tire recycling.The Used Tire Program benefits Lanark Highlands by turning awaste management expense into a source of revenue. In 2009,the municipality paid $8870 to have stockpiled tires hauled awayfrom the waste sites; in 2010, we earned over $6300 as a UsedTire Collector.In 2010, 5500 tires were collected and hauled away from LanarkHighlands to find new life through Ontario-based scrap tireprocessors and manufacturers producing end-of-life products -from playgrounds and hockey rinks, to rubber automotive parts.Tires from On-Road and Off-Road vehicles with or withoutrims are accepted in the program. For more information and acomplete list of accepted tires, go to: www.ontariots.caLanark Highlands is doing its part to help Ontario meet itsscrap tire goals.KEEP IT GREEN - RECYCLING WORKS!Contact InformationScott Cameron ......................... 613-259-2398 ext. 239Superintendent of Public WorksCathie Green ............................ 613-259-2398 ext. 249Public Works AssistantWaste/Recycling Tipping FeesDescriptionDRYWALLASPHALT SHINGLESFee$30.00 per cubic yard$30.00 per cubic yardCONSTRUCTION WASTE $30.00 per cubic yardbased upon the type ofmaterial (determined at thediscretion of the site operator).FIRE DEBRISUN-BAGGED WASTE(residential and commercial)50% of the standardtipping-fee applied to nonrecyclablefire debris.Only debris originating fromwithin the municipality will beaccepted.$30.00 per cubic yard.REFRIGERATION UNITS All units must be tagged tocertify that refrigerants havebeen removed.Tagged units – no chargeNon-tagged units – thecharge shall be establishedby current contract pricefor removal of refrigerants.(2011: $15.00)SOFAS, BOX SPRINGSAND MATTRESSESBRUSH AND READILYCOMPOSTABLEMATERIAL (VEGETATION)ELECTRONIC WASTETIRESILLEGAL DUMPING$10.00 eachNO CHARGENO CHARGENO CHARGEA $1000.00 fine shall beassessed per occurrence(includes costs).NOTE: A set of weigh scales at the Middleville Waste Sitewill become operational in 2011. Waste tipping fees willbe payable on a per tonne basis. In the interim, the aboveTipping Fees continue to apply.DID YOUKNOW?It takes 240recycled plasticjugsto make oneplastic Muskokachair.KEEP IT GREEN– RECYCLINGWORKS!

Public Works Department – Waste / Recycling ManagementHolidayWaste Site HoursHoliday Weekends:All waste sites normallyopen on Sunday will beclosed Sunday & openMonday with Sunday hours.VICTORIA DAYClosed Sunday May 22Open Monday May 23CANADA DAYClosed Friday July 1CIVIC HOLIDAYClosed Sunday July 31Open Monday, August 1LABOUR DAYClosed Sunday September 4Open Monday September 5THANKSGIVING DAYClosed Sunday October 9Open Monday October 10CHRISTMAS EVEClosed from noon onwardsCHRISTMAS DAYClosed Sunday December 25Closed Monday December 26(the Snye Road site will openTuesday, December 27thfrom 12 – 4 p.m.)NEW YEARS EVEClosed from noon onwards2012 Waste SiteHoliday HoursNEW YEARS DAYClosed Sunday January 1Open Monday January 2GOOD FRIDAY (April 6)All Sites ClosedEASTER SUNDAY (April 8)All Sites ClosedEASTER MONDAY (April 9)Sites closed Sunday will beopen on Easter Monday.Lanark Highlands Waste Site Hours — 2011/2012Waste Site Summer (2011 DAY-HOURS) Winter (2011/12 DAY-HOURS)FLOWER STATION MAY 15 th to SEPTEMBER 14 th SEPTEMBER 15 th to MAY 14 th770 Hills of Peace Road Wednesday — 4 pm - 6 pmWednesday — 3 pm - 5 pmSunday — 4 pm - 6 pmSunday — 3 pm - 5 pmLANARK VILLAGE MAY 15 th to SEPTEMBER 14 th SEPTEMBER 15 th to MAY 14 th115 Forbes Road Wednesday — 12 pm - 3 pmWednesday — 12 pm - 3 pmSaturday — 9 am - 1 pmSaturday — 9 am - 1 pmMCDONALD’S MAY 15 th to SEPTEMBER 14 th SEPTEMBER 15 th to MAY 14 thCORNERS Thursday — 4 pm - 7 pm Thursday — 2 pm - 5 pm800-10 th Con. Dalhousie Saturday — 9 am - 1 pm* Saturday — 9 am - 1 pm(*8 am - 12 pm until May 31 st , 2011) Sunday — 2 pm - 7 pm Sunday — 12 pm - 5 pmMIDDLEVILLE MAY 15 th to SEPTEMBER 14 th SEPTEMBER 15 th to MAY 14 th4686 Wolf Grove Monday — 3 pm - 6 pm Monday — 3 pm - 6 pmWednesday — 5 pm - 8 pmSaturday — 9 am - 3 pmWednesday — 5 pm - 8 pmSaturday — 9 am - 3 pmROBERTSON LAKE MAY 15 th to SEPTEMBER 14 th SEPTEMBER 15 th to MAY 14 th3962 South Lavant Road Wednesday — 5 pm - 7 pmWednesday — 3 pm - 5 pmSaturday — 3 pm - 6 pmSunday — 3 pm - 6 pmSaturday — 1 pm - 4 pmSunday — 1 pm - 4 pmWATSON’S CORNERS MAY 15 th to SEPTEMBER 14 th SEPTEMBER 15 th to MAY 14 th2240-3 rd Con. Dalhousie Tuesday — 4 pm - 7 pm Tuesday — 2 pm - 5 pmSaturday — 2 pm - 7 pmSaturday — 2 pm - 5 pmSNYE ROAD MAY 15 th to SEPTEMBER 14 th SEPTEMBER 15 th to MAY 14 th171 Snye Road Thursday — 5 pm - 7 pm Sunday — 12 pm - 4 pmSunday — 12 pm - 6 pmCurbside Garbage GuidelinesResidents Of Lanark VillageResidents of Lanark Village who currently receive curbside pickup willcontinue to do so without the need of a bag tag.The following limits will continue to apply to curbside WASTE PICK-UP:• Residential – two bags per week• Multi-residential & apartment units: two 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 operatinghours 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 must be at the curb by7:00 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: articlesmore than1.5 metres long, construction or manufacturing waste, yard waste, iron or steel,tires, electronics, appliances, household hazardous waste (including paint), or the carcass ofany animal.www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Lanark Village Curbside ServiceWatch your local papers or call the Municipal Office for changes to garbage/recycling pick-up due to Statutory Holidays.13

Planning DepartmentCommittee Of AdjustmentThis Committee considers applications for minor variances fromthe Zoning By-Law and applications for enlargement or extensionto any existing legal non-conforming building or structure.Applications to the Committee of Adjustment will be processedin accordance with the requirements of Sections 45 and 53 of thePlanning Act, applicable regulations (O.Reg. 200/96 and 197/96as amended), the Statutory Powers Procedures Act and applicableTownship policies.Zoning Compliance Report(Property Information Sheet)Thinking about or are in the process of purchasingproperty in Lanark Highlands?A Zoning Compliance Report provides you with:• Assessment mapping• Official Plan mapping• Zoning By-law mapping• The pertinent zoning information which will give thepermitted uses and the various yard setback requirementsfor those uses• Information on other zoning provisions that affect theproperty (if applicable)• A review of the property file is completed which may revealitems on file that would affect the property (i.e. outstandinglocal improvements, site plan control agreement, developmentagreement)A zoning compliance report must be requested in writing withthe 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 $50.00per assessment roll number.Payment must be received with the written request.DID YOU KNOW?Recycling in Lanark Highlands is easy!There are two streams: fibre goes in one box(mixed paper & cardboard), containers in another(glass, plastic, metal.)KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!Site Plan ControlThe Site Plan review and approval process is a legislative toolunder the Planning Act. Site Plan Control is a developmentreview process which evaluates the layout of site features, (buildings,parking areas, landscaping, etc), but not the interior spacesof the proposed structures. It seeks to mitigate the impact ofdevelopment.Site plan control by-laws are not zoning by-laws. They are usedto establish areas where site plan control will be applied over andabove those set out in the zoning by-laws. These areas must bedescribed in the official plan.Site plan controls are used to ensure that:• developments are built and maintained in the way thatcouncil approved• new developments meet certain standards of quality andappearance• there is safe and easy access for pedestrians and vehicles• the appearance and design features of buildings, and theirsustainable design, are satisfactory• there is adequate landscaping, parking and drainage• nearby properties are protected from incompatibledevelopment.SeveranceHow do I divide my property?A severance (or consent) is a division ofland process that is followed to createone or two new lots from an existingparcel. Any further division, (e.g. threeor more lots), would necessitate the filingfor approval of a plan of subdivision.The County of Lanark is the approval body for both severancesand plans of subdivision. For more information on Severancesand Subdivisions contact the County of Lanark PlanningAdministrator at 613-267-4200 or visit their website at:www.county.lanark.on.ca.Additional Information and Application Formsare available on the Township websitewww.lanarkhighlands.caDID YOU KNOW?Plastic containers with numbers 1-7 can all berecycled, but only 5 kinds of film plastic can be recycledin Lanark Highlands:Bread bags, grocery & produce bags,blue newspaper bags, and ‘outer’ milk bags(not the inside pouches, just the outer bags.)All other film plastic like saran wrap, bubble wrap, cat& dog food bags, Ziploc and plastic bags not listedabove must go in the garbage. By carefully sortingyour recycling you help the Township produce clean anduseful recyclable material that brings in good marketvalue to help pay for municipal waste management.KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!11www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011

Public Works Department – Waste / Recycling Managementwww.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 201114Curbside Recycling GuidelinesThe following limits will continue to apply tocurbside RECYCLING PICK-UP:The following materials are uncollectable in the Lanark VillageCurbside program: broken window glass & ceramic dishes,plastic film wrap (shrink wrap), motor oil or transmission oilcontainers, full or partially full paint cans, newspapers wrappedin plastic, chip and candy wrappers, diapers, cat litter and animalfeces, blister plastic packaging.The contractor is not required to collect any materials in a bluebox which are overly contaminated with food residue or wherethere is a health risk to the collector (e.g. broken glass, hazardousmaterials, bee or wasp problems). The non-collectable materialwill be left in the blue box with a courtesy tag explaining whyit was not picked up.Blue Boxes & Composters...can be purchased at the Municipal Office. Blue boxes: $9.04 each. Composters: $50.85 each.These items are offered for sale on a ‘cost recovery’ basis: the retail prices are the municipality’s actual cost plus HST.PAPER✓ Books (soft & hard cover – remove hard covers)✓ Boxboard (cereal, tissue, cracker)✓ Brown paper bags✓ Catalogues & magazines✓ Corrugated cardboard (2ft x 3ft (0.61 x 0.91m),flattened and/or bundled)✓ Envelopes✓ File folders✓ Frozen food boxes✓ Greeting cards✓ Junk mail✓ Newspaper & flyers (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)NOT Acceptable for Recycling✗✘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 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 & beveragecontainers, household cleaning products, laundry detergent,shampoo bottles, etc.).✓ Plastic bags (bread, produce, outside milk bag, bluenewspaper bags and grocery/retail bags-stuff all bagsinto one)✓ Pop/juice cans✓ Steel cans✓ Styrofoam (plates, cups,meat trays, egg cartons,rigid packaging) – NOStyrofoam peanuts✓ Yogurt/pudding/applesaucecupsDID YOU KNOW?The Re-Use Centre at the McDonald’s Corners wastesite is open to all township residents. We have moreclothing than we know what to do with - for people of allsizes - and it’s all free! Come and check it out anytimethe McDonald’s Corners waste site is open.KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!

Public Works Department – Waste / Recycling Managementwww.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 201116Municipal HazardousWaste Depot (MHWD)It’s estimated that Canadian familiesbuy 40 to 50 different kinds of hazardousproducts such as paint, cleaners,and pesticides every year. The MHWD at the Middleville WasteSite provides access to a recycling program designed for householdproducts that require special end-of-life care. Ontario’sMunicipal Hazardous or Special Waste program helps municipalitiesrecover these materials, so they won’t end up being poureddown drains or sewers or directed to landfills where they cancause a real threat to our health and our environment.2011 SEASONAL DATESVictoria Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Day(Sat. May 21st - Mon. October 10th)Waste items must be identifiable and in asealed container or package.This facility cannot bulk flammable or highly vapourous liquids- therefore any containers holding these liquids will not bereturned. (Example: gasoline containers) no exceptions.Waste Items NOT Accepted at the MHWDThe Province of Ontario mandates which materials we canlegally accept and which ones we cannot. We have compiled thefollowing information to facilitate your search for convenient,legal methods to dispose of materials that are not handled byour MHWD and to provide disposal options during the wintermonths when our MHWD is closed. An increasing number oflocal retailers participate in TAKE IT BACK programs for recyclingand safe disposal of hazardous materials they sell such as paint,batteries, and compact fluorescent bulbs. This is by no means acomplete listing but does provide guidance to help you find localdisposal options. Thank you for your continued efforts to reducethe amount of hazardous waste going to our landfill sites.MHWD Re-Use TableMost items on the table are latex, oil and aerosol paints, thoughyou may also find household cleansers and lubricants. To beeligible for re-use, items must be in the original manufacturer’s(undamaged) container with a clearly legible label containingproduct use information and product hazards. Before your nextpaint job, check the MHWD RE-USE TABLE to see whether thereis a paint that suits your needs. Re-using items instead of sendingthem to the landfill helps preserve our natural environment,extends the life of our waste sites, and saves the township moneyon recycling and disposal.When you bring your leftover materials and containers to theMHWD, we’ll ensure that they’re reused or recycled into newmaterials such as recycled paint, antifreeze and plastics. Whenwe can’t reuse or recycle what we collect, we’ll handle disposalin the most environmentally friendly way possible.For more information about householdhazardous waste go to www.makethedrop.ca.You’ll find information about materials, publicdrop-off locations for materials not acceptedat the Middleville MHWD, and alternatedisposal locations for off- season disposal.Waste Items Accepted✓ ACID OR BASE CORROSIVES (CLEANERS, DRAIN OPENERS,RUST REMOVER)✓ AEROSOL CANS (CONTAINING RESIDUAL MATERIALS)✓ BATTERIES (LEAD ACID VEHICLE AND DRY CELLBATTERIES - 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 NONPRESCRIPTION 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 takento any detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Goto their offices during regular business hours Monday- Friday.✗ ASBESTOS: Homeowners should never handle asbestos.Please call a licensed demolition expert.✗ COMPACT FLOURESCENT LIGHT (CFL) BULBS &FLOURESCENT TUBES can be recycled at all OntarioHome Depot locations and many other hardware stores.CFL bulbs and tubes should not be disposed of with regularhousehold waste because they contain mercury. Helpthe environment by bringing your old CFL bulbs to a localretailer to be responsibly recycled.✗ MERCURY (MERCURY FILLED THERMOMETERS,THERMOSTATS) There are a number of retail locationsacross Canada that provide collection options for mercurycontainingproducts. Go to http://www.switchthestat.ca/eng/dropoff.php to find a public drop-off location.✗ P.C.B. CONTAMINATED WASTE (FLUORESCENT LIGHTBALLASTS) Ballasts manufactured prior to 1980 couldcontain PCB’s. After 1980 they do not contain PCB’s butthey contain oil and should not be disposed of in a landfillsite. The homeowner should never handle P.C.B.s. Pleasecall a licensed disposal expert.✗ RADIOACTIVE WASTE (SMOKE DETECTORS) Accordingto the Ontario Ministry of the Environment smoke detectorsshould be discarded with your regular householdwaste at the curb. Apparently the amount of radioactivewaste contained in these units is negligible.

Public Works Department – RoadsRoadsPublic works employees work varying hours depending onthe season. Hours of operation are as follows:Road Maintenance ActivitiesGravel ResurfacingMay/June/JulyCalcium – Class 4 & 5 Gravel RoadsJune/July (Class 6 Roads DO NOT receive calcium)Road Side Grass MowingJulyRoadside BrushingVarious locations throughout the yearGradingAs required (varies by traffic volumes/types, quality of road base,moisture content/rainfall and presence of calcium)Entrance & Civic Address SignPermits/FeesNew home construction requires an entrance and a civic addressapplication to be completed before a building permit will beissued. You can apply for these permits at the Township Office inthe 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 $1,000Civic Address Sign & Post $84.75 (includes HST)• Replacement, Sign only $39.55• Replacement, Post only $50.85Restricted (Half-Loads) Loads NoticeRestricted loads are usually in effect from March 1 st to mid-May.Please check the local newspapers, the township web site or call613-259-2398 to confirm schedule.Road Emergency Pager Number1-888-235-9711Please call this number only in case of a road related emergency orpotential danger that requires immediate attention as respondingto the pager requires the carrier to interrupt their normal activity(i.e. snowplowing, grading etc…) to find a land telephone or alocation where a cell phone works. General requests for informationwill not be provided via this number.Summer Hours:Winter Hours:Roadway Classification SystemClass 4 Speed Limit 80 kphClass 5Class 6Class 6BClass 6CMid-April to the end of October:7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Mon. - Thurs.)Beginning of November to mid-April:7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Mon. - Friday)500 – 999 vehicles per daySpeed Limit 60 kph50 – 499 vehicles per daySpeed Limit less than 80kph0 – 49 vehicles per dayRoutine seasonal maintenance only(no winter maintenance)No routine maintenance or inspection,use at own risk.Reporting Streetlight Outages:Please call the Township Office at 613.259.2398 to report a streetlightthat is out/cycling/flickering. We will need the pole number,the closest civic address number, and the road name.Winter Maintenance ActivitiesLanark Highlands Township has adopted the Provincial “MinimumMaintenance Standards for Municipal Highways” Reg. 298/02, asthe standard for year-round township road maintenance. Underthe Municipal Act, these benchmarks were adopted to standardizelevels of service for various classes of roads throughout theProvince, and to specify reasonable response times to maintain orcorrect deficiencies on the roadways depending upon their class.Provincial, county, and municipal roads are classified differentlywithin these standards based on Posted or Statutory Speed Limitand Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT.)Winter maintenance activities and priorities are based on theroadway classification and the associated level of service, as wellas legislated hours of work, manpower and municipal budget.For further information on issues relating to winter road maintenanceplease visit the Township’s website at:www.lanarkhighlands.ca.www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011www.lanarklocalflavour.ca17

Public Works Department / EAC (Environmental Advisory Committee)www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 201118Public Works – Capital ProjectsTransportation ServicesCapital Projects Completed in 2010:Road Reconstruction c/w Hardtop Surface Treatment(Total 18 km)✓ Galbraith Road from Darling Road to 11th Concession(5.8km)✓ Highland Line from County Rd 12 to Wheeler’s SugarCamp (4.5km)✓ Sheridan Rapids Road from 3rd Concession toRiver Drive (3.3km)✓ North Shore Road from Sugarbush Hill to 9th Concession(2.3km)✓ 7th Concession from Pine Hill Rd to Rosetta Rd (2.2km)Bridge Replacement✓ Joe’s Lake Bridge on Black Creek Road crossingClyde RiverCapital Projects Proposed for 2011Road Reconstruction c/w Hardtop Surface Treatment☛ Lavant Darling Road from Campbell’s Road toFlower Station Rd (1.0km)Re-Surface☛ Ashby Road from Sheridan Rapids Road toIron Mine Road (3.6km)Paved Shoulder☛ Robertson Drive from George Street to Forbes RoadEnvironmental ServicesCapital Projects Proposed for 2011Middleville Waste Site☛ Completion of Weigh ScalesSNOWMOBILINGOne of the best ways to tour the Township in the winteris by snowmobile. There are numeroustrails, as well as many local clubs.For further information visitthe Ontario Federation ofSnowmobile Clubs website atwww.ofsc.on.caThis report is printed with vegetable based inks on anenvironmentally responsible paper source.EAC MembersCouncillor Ken Sinclair, Chair 613-278-0806Syd Brownstein 613-259-2423Susan McLenaghan 613-278-2774Bobby Clarke 613-256-9424Ted Mosquin 613-267-4899Warren McMeekin 613-259-2740Do you have any environmental concerns or ideas you would liketo discuss with the EAC? Let us know!! Your input is important!!Lanark HighlandsEnvironmental Advisory CommitteeThe Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands is committedto environmental responsibility both globally and locally throughenvironmentally sustainable policies and activities. Councilunderstands the link between a healthy environment and longterm economic and social vitality. In order to integrate protectionand enhancement of the environment with the social andeconomic interests of the Township and its communities, Councilhas established the Lanark Highlands Environmental AdvisoryCommittee.The Lanark Highlands Environmental Advisory Committee willprovide environmental advice, recommendations and informationto Council concerning environmental issues related to publicpolicies, programs and projects that affect the municipality.The Lanark Highlands EAC is networked with other similar organizations.Presently your EAC is a committee of one representativeof council, five non-elected members of the communityand one staff member. The council representative for the EACis Councillor Ken Sinclair. The EAC meets once per month withoccasional extra meetings to work on special topics. Visitors arewelcome to attend meetings.To find out what will be discussed at the next EAC meeting orwhat has gone on in the past and meeting dates, please contactthe EAC’s staff representative, Janie Laidlaw at259-2398 ext.232 or jlaidlaw@lanarkhighlands.ca. The agendaand minutes of EAC meetings are posted on the township websiteat www.lanarkhighlands.caMany environmental issues are regulated at the provincial andfederal level. Any local environmentalconcerns should be brought to yourmunicipal council or the LanarkHighlands EAC.The EAC will continue to raiseawareness on good environmentalpractices.With outreach to support local projectsand workshops, education andother local environmental initiatives,the EAC hopes to inspire,within the community,good stewardship of thenatural environment.

MDSC (Municipal Drug Strategy Committee) / Police ServicesMunicipal Drug Strategy CommitteeThe Lanark Highlands Municipal Drug Strategy Committeeis a volunteer committee that represents the residents of theTownship of Lanark Highlands. The Committee is also a memberof a larger networking group that includes the municipalities inLanark County, including the Town of Smiths Falls.PurposeThe Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Drug StrategyCommittee is a Sub-Committee of Council that provides directionfor the planning and implementation of the local municipal drugstrategy network. The Committee holds the mission and vision ofthe drug strategy network:Mission:• To address alcohol and other drug relatedproblems through communication andcollaboration across the four pillars ofprevention, enforcement, harm reductionand treatment to meet the needs of theTownship of Lanark Highlands.Vision:• Our vision for the Township of LanarkHighlands is a healthy community, free fromalcohol and drug misuse/abuse.Volunteer Committee MembersCouncillor Derek Love, ChairTom BirdRyta DulmageChristine LaverWarren McMeekinMeetings 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/Governance/DrugStrategy.phpor to speak to one of the Committee Members contact:Contact InformationAmanda Mabo ......................... 613-259-2398 ext. 231Clerk/Deputy CAOclerk@lanarkhighlands.caDetachment Commander’s MessageAs the Detachment Commander of the Lanark County OPP, I amvery proud of the efforts of our officers to ensure the residents ofall our communities enjoy a safe and healthy environment.For Lanark Highlands particularly, the municipality is large andprovides policing challenges both rural and municipal, withseveral towns and villages, and numerous lakes and waterways.In partnership with the Police Service Board, we will continueto identify priorities and provide a highly visible service to thecommunity. We must also work with the community membersthemselves, and continue to partner with Neighbourhood Watchgroups, Lake Associations, Emergency Services, and our veryown Auxiliary Unit.Together, we can all make a difference!!G.T. Salisbury, InspectorCommanderLanark County OPPOPP Enforcement Priorities for 2011As the Detachment Commander, it is my role to work jointly withthe PSB, and for 2011, I have directed our officers to prioritize thefollowing Enforcement Initiatives:1. Reduce Aggressive DrivingThis includes failing to stop for stop signs, speeding andfollowing too close. In addition, too many drivers are stilltalking on cell phones and using blackberries while operatingtheir vehicles!2. Seatbelt Compliance37% of our serious accidents involve occupants not wearingseatbelts. We will be making every effort to reducethis number, and it will involve both enforcement andeducation.3. Property Crime ReductionThefts, Break and Enters and Mischief’s are a crime ofconvenience. We have established a formidable plan toreduce these offences.4. Illegal Drug UseWe have developed solid strategies to meet the Drug UseIssues, and will reduce the use of illegal drugs.5. Marine (Snow Vehicle Patrols)Our Detachment will be visible on the Lakes and Trailsensuring everyone enjoys the safe use of recreationalvehicles.www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Tips to Avoid TheftsSome tips to avoid thefts from your residence andvehicles include:• Never leave keys in your vehicle• Never leave your vehicle unlocked• Don’t leave valuables in your vehicle• Use light timers at home• Have a neighbour check your residence• Cancel newspaper delivery• Have someone remove snow from your laneway ifyou’re away19

Fire DepartmentIs Your Home Safe ?– Take This Short QuizIs your home safe from fire?The answer may surprise you. Fire hazardsmay be lurking in your home where youleast expect them. Take a few minutesto inspect your home for fire hazards. Asyou go from room to room, circle yourresponses to the questions below.Cooking Safety1. Does an adult always stay in thekitchen when food is cooking on thestove?Yes / No2. Are stove tops and nearby countersclear and uncluttered?Yes / No3. Do you keep a proper fitting lid nearthe stove when you are cooking?Yes / No4. Are pot handles turned inward sothey can’t be bumped?Yes / No5. Are curtains, utensils, paper towelsand other things that can burn wellaway from the stove?Yes / No6. Is there a “kid-free” zone of onemetre around the stove when adultsare cooking?Yes / NoCandle Safety7. Are candles placed in sturdy holders,out of reach of children and pets sothey can’t be knocked over?Yes / No8. Do you cover lit candles with glasschimneys, to prevent people orobjects from brushing against theflame?Yes / No9. Do you always extinguish candlesbefore leaving the room or going tobed?Yes / NoHeating Safety10. If space heaters are used in yourhome, are they at least one metreaway from things that can burn,including curtains, furniture, pets?Yes / No11. Does your fireplace have a sturdyscreen to catch sparks?Yes / No12. Has your chimney been inspectedand cleaned during the past year?Yes / No13. Has your furnace been serviced by aprofessional in the past year?Yes / No14. Are propane tanks, gasoline, orother fuels stored safely outside yourhome?Smoking, Matches andLightersYes / No15. Are matches and lighters stored outof the reach of children, in a lockedcabinet?Yes / No16. If you smoke, do you have just onelighter or book of matches and keepit with you at all times?Yes / No17. Do you encourage smokers in yourhousehold to smoke outside?Yes / NoElectrical Safety18. Are electrical cords in good condition,without cracks or frayed areas?Yes / No19. Are extension cords used safely? (Notunder carpets or across doorways?)20. Are kitchen appliances – such as thekettle, coffee-maker, toaster ovenand microwave, plugged into separateoutlets?Yes / NoSmoke Alarms21. Does your home have workingsmoke alarms on every storey andoutside all sleeping areas?Yes / No22. Are the batteries working in all yoursmoke alarms? (Test the battery bypushing the test button. If there is nobutton, Press the centre of the cover.)Yes / No23. Do you have a designated person totest the smoke alarms monthly andchange the batteries at least once peryear?Yes / NoHome Fire Escape Planning24. Are all the exits in your home clear offurniture, toys and clutter?Yes / No25. Do you have a home fire escape planthat includes two ways out of everyroom (if possible)?Yes / No26. Have you picked a safe place outsidewhere everyone will meet after exitingthe home?Yes / No27. Have you practiced a home fire drillwith everyone in your household?Yes / NoWhat’s your Score?Add up the number of “yes” responses inyour checklist. Give yourself one point forevery “yes” response.Score:______www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Yes / NoAnswer KeyIf you answered “yes” to at least 20 questions, you’re well on your wayto a fire safe home.If you answered “yes” to between 15 and 20 questions, you’re on theright track but there is still some work to be done.If you answered “yes” to fewer than 15 questions, there are someimportant changes that need to be made around your home to makesure everyone in your home is safe from fire.If you answered “yes” to all of the 27 checklist questions above,congratulations! You are a fire safety expert!23

Fire Department / North Lanark Community Health Centrewww.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Fire DepartmentIs Your Wood Stove Safe?Improperly installed and maintained wood stoves and fireplacescan lead to dangerous conditions that put you, your family, andneighbours at risk.Follow the rules – When purchasing a new wood stove or fireplaceinsert, look for the mark of an accredited certification agencythat ensures the product has been tested and meets establishedsafety standards.Check with your local building department and obtain anynecessary permits prior to installing a wood stove, fireplaceinsert, or chimney. Always follow the manufacturer’s installationinstructions. The Ontario Fire Code requires homeowners toensure that their home heating appliances and chimneys are safe.This requires periodic inspections and maintenance.Tips for maintaining your wood burningappliance1. Inspect and Clean your Chimney• Check your chimney and clear any obstructions at the start of theheating season, and make sure damper controls work properly tokeep smoke and toxic gases from building up inside the home.• Check chimneys and flue pipes often for creosote and soot buildupand clean to prevent a chimney fire.• Your chimney may have problems you can’t see. If in doubt,consult a WETT (Wood Energy Technical Training) certified chimneysweep.2. Cap It Off• Maintain an appropriate chimney cap on top of your chimney toprotect against damage from rain or snow.• Spark screens should be inspected regularly to make sure smokecan vent properly.3. Check Stove Pipes and Connections• Ensure all joints in flue pipes are securelyfastened with at least 3 screws. Where fluepipes are joined together, the small(crimped) end should point towardthe appliance.4. Protect Floors and Walls fromHeat and Sparks• Keep combustible materialsa safe distance away fromwood stoves and fireplaces.• Always use a properly fittingscreen for your fireplace.• Consult a WETT certified chimney sweep if wallsget too hot.5. Burn Dry Wood• Burn properly dried well-seasoned wood to reduce the risk ofexcessive creosote build-up from inefficient burning or smolderingfires.• Store wood outdoors, stacked in an open area or shed away fromthe house or deck to provide good air flow that will assist drying.6. Remove Ashes Safely• Allow ashes to cool fully before cleaning them from your fireplaceor wood stove.• Use only metal, non-combustible containers to remove ashesfrom the appliance.• Take them outside immediately and store well away from buildingson a non-combustible surface.7. Install Carbon Monoxide Alarms• All homes with fuel-fired appliances should have a carbonmonoxide (CO) alarm. Check with your fire department ormunicipal office regarding Building Code and municipal by-lawrequirements.24The North LanarkCommunity HealthCentre– a place where everyonematters!The North Lanark Community HealthCentre (CHC) has been a part of the communityof north Lanark since our doorsopened 19 years ago. At our CHC, thehealth and well-being of every individual,every family, and every communitymatters!While many people often refer to us asthe “clinic”, the last three words in ourname “North Lanark Community HealthCentre” provide a much better descriptionof who we are. Our family doctors,nurse practitioners and nurses work in aninter-professional team which includesa dietitian, social worker, respiratorytherapist, chiropodist, health promoterand community developer to provide awide range of primary care services toresidents of north Lanark. We also offera number of programs that promotehealth and wellness and serve to preventor lessen illness and disease. Theseprograms are aimed at addressing thebroader health needs of the people andcommunity we serve. For example, ourprograms include: exercise classes forolder adults and seniors; smoking cessationgroups; cooking groups for men andbudget-conscious families; information,support and skills training for peoplewith chronic health conditions; physical,active play for young children, to namejust a few.At the North Lanark CHC, much of thework we do in the community is accomplishedthrough active partnershipswith others. The high level of involvementand commitment from the localcommunity – from volunteers, localgovernment, schools, community-basedorganizations, and other health andsocial service providers – is what enablesus to offer such a wide range of programsand services to the community. All ourprograms are free and all members of thecommunity are welcome!The primary care service area for theNorth Lanark Community Health Centreincludes all parts of Lanark County thatare north of Highway #7, and extendsservice to the parts of Frontenac Countythat are north of Highway #7 and theTownship of Greater Madawaska inRenfrew County. The service area forthe “Healthy Young Families Program”,which is for families with children aged 0– 6 years, includes all of Lanark County.To find out more about ourprograms and services,visit our website atwww.northlanarkchc.on.caor phone 613-259-2182. We arelocated at 207 Robertson Drive inLanark Village.

Lanark Highlands Youth Centre / MuseumsLanark HighlandsYouth Centre Inc.PO Box 85, 61 Princess StreetLanark, ON K0G 1K0Tel: (613)-259-2012Email: lhyci@bellnet.cawww.lhyci.yolasite.comThe Lanark Highlands Youth Centre is a community organizationthat serves the needs of our local youth. Our mission is to be asafe and positive environment where youth are given opportunitiesto enhance their potential. Our vision includes providingopportunities for:• Positive role modeling• Community pride and involvement• Setting and achieving goals• Leadership and encouragement• Developing the confidence to overcome obstacles and makehealthy choices in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.DROP-INPROGRAMMuseumsTuesday, Thursday & Friday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Saturdays11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.We invite you to drop by and visit the Youth Centre.Please contact the Director or Supervisor for moreinformation at (613)-259-2012 or lhyci@bellnet.ca.Lanark & District Museum80 George Street, Lanark613-259-2575, 613-259-5288 or613-278-2228Email:lanarkdistrictmuseum@bellnet.cawww.lanarkcountymuseums.caA Link with Lanark’s Heritage –Past, Present and Future.The Lanark and District Museum housesdisplays of tools, clothing and artifactscollected from Lanark area pioneerhomes, as well as a library of Canadianabooks and Genealogy Records, whichincludes the only complete set of LanarkEras available (1895-2000). These may beread on microfilm at the Perth Campus ofAlgonquin College or at Archives Lanark(613-267-2232).The Lanark& DistrictCivitan ClubHALL RENTAL• WEDDING PARTIES, RECEPTIONS & MEETINGS• CATERING & BAR AVAILABLE• CAPACITY 215• NEWLY RENOVATED & AIR CONDITIONEDCALL FOR BOOKINGS 613-259-3216Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from VictoriaDay weekend to Thanksgiving weekendOpen 1:00-4:00 p.m (Or by appointment)Admission by donationDalhousie Historic Library &Museum1132, 3rd Concession, Dalhousie,Watson’s Corners613-259-5454 or 613-259-5223First rural library in Ontario!!The Youth Centre gives youth the chance to develop a feelingof ownership of their Centre and their community at large. Thisencourages youth to develop a sense of community engagementand civic responsibility. The Youth Centre is open to all youthaged 11-19, and offers a wide range of activities to suit the needsand interests of a diverse group of youth.Currently, we offer a drop-in program and special projectsthroughout the year. During the drop-in, youth can hang out withfriends, access the Internet, use the computer for homework orentertainment, take part in a sports program, learn simple cookingtechniques and enjoy a hot meal.Youth can also participate in our special Garden Project. Youthtake care of a community garden throughout the summer, learningto grow, nurture and harvest a good yield of fresh produce.Youth also have the opportunity to participate in several communityfestivals and events, adding their energy and talents to helpbuild a more vibrant community.The Lanark Highlands Youth Centre welcomes the involvementand support of any person or group who would like to help. Weare a charitable organization and rely on donations and othersupport to provide quality services to youth. There are many waysto give to the Youth Centre, whether you can volunteer your timeor teach a skill, offer new information or lend your experience. Ifyou would like to make a monetary donation, your donation canbe mailed or dropped off at the Youth Centre or the Township ofLanark Highlands. Tax receipts are available to all donors.Hours of Operation – AdmissionThe Dalhousie HistoricLibrary became the firstPublic Library in the oldBathurst District and thefirst rural library in Ontario.It was established in 1828.Now a Museum, it containsmany old books and artifactsfrom days past, as wellas genealogical records. Itis housed in the Watson’sCorners Community Hall.Middleville & DistrictMuseum2130 6th Concession DLanark, Middleville613-259-5462Step into the past and exploreLanark Township history in ourinformative country museum located inthe Hamlet of Middleville. Set in an 1861two-story stone school, the pioneer spiritshines from every corner of this uniquemuseum. Treasures from our settler dayswill amaze you.• A dramatic horse drawn hearse• A dugout canoe made of a single basswoodlog• Old time maple syrup and cheesemaking displays• An 1830’s “barn-frame” loom• Blacksmithing tools and farmimplements• Lanark County lumbering and shantyartefacts• Original genealogical documents andfamily recordsHours of Operation – AdmissionSaturday, Sunday & Holiday Mondayfrom Victoria Day weekend toThanksgiving weekendOpen 1:00–4:00 p.m. (Or by appointment)$5.00 per person (12 and under free)25www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011

Active Seniors Koalitionwww.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Active SeniorsKoalition (ASK)Activities for Healthy ActiveSeniors and Older AdultsA wide variety of fun, free, andlow cost activities are available for seniors and older adults inthe Highlands to stay, or get more, physically active. While beingphysically active is important for every age group, older adultsand seniors know that maintaining and building their strength,balance and flexibility will benefit them each and every day. Andthat is why so many individuals and community organizationsincluding the Township of Lanark Highlands, the North LanarkCommunity Health Centre, Lanark Transportation Association,Community Home Support Lanark County, and community hallsand associations have come together as the Active SeniorsKoalition (ASK).If you are a senior or older adult and want to have some funand be active, see the “Calendar of Activities” below, and pick atime, location or activity that appeals to you. Drop-in! You don’tneed to pre-register or phone before hand - but if you want moreinformation before you go, then call Kara (613-259-2182).As of January 2011, you can choose from the following free andlow cost activities: exercise classes (for both high and lowermobility participants), shuffleboard, line dancing, games nights,yoga, and indoor and outdoor walking. New activities are alwaysbeing considered, so if you have a strong desire for somethingthat isn’t offered, please let us know.All our activities are offered in partnership with the communityhalls and associations across north Lanark. Their support letsus offer activities and events in Lanark Village, Ferguson’s Falls,McDonald’s Corners, Middleville, Tatlock and Watson’s Corners.If no events are currently being offered in your community, andyou would like to help change that, give us a call. We would loveto hear from you.For updates to the Calendar of Activities, you can visit any of thefollowing websites,www.ActiveSeniorsLanark.cawww.northlanarkchc.on.cawww.lanarkhighlands.caor phone Kara (613-259-2182) for more information.26DID YOU KNOW?Nine recycled 2 litre pop bottles can be transformed into one XL polyester t-shirt.KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!

Community Services – Arena / LibraryLanark & District Community CentreThe Lanark and District Community Centre has three venuesoffered for rent to individuals and organizations.ArenaThe ice surface is available for daytime ice rentals weekdays fromMid-September to the end of March. Possibilities include:• Seniors Skating• Moms/Dads and Tots skating• Lunchtime Skating for Business PeopleDuring the winter season, the ice surface is used for hockey,fi gure-skating and broomball events by a number of groups.There is a large viewing area and a snack bar available duringthese events for the use of spectators.The ice surface holds a capacity of up to 1400 people and is availablefor off-season rentals. Possibilities include:• Weddings • Concerts • Dinners• Receptions • Festivals• Stags• TradeshowsIce Rental Rates for 2011-2012Minor Hockey/Figure Skating/Youth Centre $115.50Regular Ice Men’s Hockey $176.54Broomball $134.74Maple Grove & Sacred Heart Schools $57.74Schools outside of Lanark Highlands $116.10Priced per hour (50 minutes), taxes includedUpstairs Hall & Meeting RoomThe upstairs hall is available year round for rentals for businessmeetings, workshops, birthday parties, showers and othercelebrations and events. The facilities can accommodate upto 70 people. A full kitchen, whiteboard and overhead projectorare available.The Lanark Highlands Public Librarywww.lanarklibrary.caMembership is FREE to residents of Lanark Highlands, Tay Valleyand Drummond/North Elmsley Townships. The total holdingsin the library are 19,337 and growing. We offer all categoriesof books, DVD’s, audio/CD books, French books and large printbooks. Fax and photocopy services are available as well asInterlibrary Loan service. Two community access computers arealso available for your use free of charge for a one hour timeframe. Give us a call and we will gladly reserve a time for you.Board Members are: Tom Lalonde, Jeanie Maennling, Ken Sinclair,Jane Conley, Treasurer Shannon Adams, Carlita Delion, GeraldineVanderspank, Barbara Mingie and Stan Errett. The board meetson the second Wednesday of the month.Please feel free to browse our ON-LINE CATALOGUE to see ourgreat collection!“In Memoriam” are a beautiful way to remember your loved onesespecially if they have been avid patrons of the library. We alsohave an Adopt-a-Book program.The Library gives CHARITABLE RECEIPTS for income taxpurposes.The Library thanks our contributing Municipalities, all patronsand organizations who continue to support the Library in everyway possible.Sunday - MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayLibrary HoursCLOSED10 a.m. -1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.10 a.m. -1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.1 p.m. - 6 p.m.12 p.m. - 7 p.m.10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Contact InformationWanda Proux, Head Librarian ................. 613-259-3068Romalda Park, Assistant Librarian .......... 613-259-3068www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Contact InformationTerry Donaldson .....................................613-259-3345 orArena Manager613-250-0730 (cell)Dealer Principal35 Years of ServiceArnprior Public Library21 Madawaska Street, Arnprior ON K7S 1R6613-623-2279 | www.arnprior.library.on.caThe Board of the Arnprior Public Librarymeets on the third Wednesday of eachmonth (excluding July & August)2011-2014 Board MembersArnprior RepresentativesNeil Salminen | Susan Kirk |Andrew Carter | Margaret Fisher |Maureen Sly-Havey | Lynn GrinsteadMcNab/Braeside RepresentativesDan Q Smith | Susan GillanLanark Highlands RepresentativeJoan CardiffLibraryHoursMonday -ThursdayNoon - 8 p.m.Friday9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday10 a.m. - 5 p.m.27

Community DirectoryServicesAccess Centre for Community Care in Lanark ....... 613-283-8012Alzheimer Society of Lanark County ...................... 613-264-0907Arnprior Public Library ............................................ 613-623-2279Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lanark County ...... 613-283-0570Children’s Aid Society, Perth ................................... 613-264-9991Children’s Resources on Wheels (CROW) .............. 613-283-0095Community Living Assoc. Lanark County .............. 613-257-8040Darling Seniors— Ken Cunningham .................................................... 613-259-2606Interval House, Lanark ............................................ 613-257-3469Lanark & District Civitan Club ................................ 613-259-3216Lanark Animal Welfare Society .............................. 613-283-9308Lanark Community Programs ................................. 613-257-7619Lanark County Food Bank ...................................... 613-257-8546Lanark County Municipal Office ............................. 613-267-4200Lanark County Roads .............................................. 888-952-6275Lanark County Support Services ............................ 613-253-0090Lanark County Tourism Association— Marie White ............................................................ 613-267-4200Lanark Highlands Business & Tourism Assoc.— Rene Bosman ......................................................... 613-259-5016Lanark Highlands Food Pantry— Helen Campbell ...................................................... 613-259-2457Lanark Highlands Public Library— Wanda Proulx ......................................................... 613-259-3068North Lanark Community Health Centre................ 613-259-2182Ontario Hunter Education Program ........................ 705-748-5785Perth & Distict Chambers of Commerce ................ 613-267-3200Re-Use Centre— Chris Anstead ......................................................... 613-278-1428Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 ....................... 613-259-3249Stock Bus Lines Ltd. ................................................ 613-267-5490Tay-Clyde Shriners Club— Graham Oldford ...................................................... 613-267-1216TriCounty Addiction Services .................................. 613-283-7723United Senior Citizens of Ontario— Ken Cunningham .................................................... 613-259-2606United Way of Lanark County— Sarah Bridson ......................................................... 613-253-9074Valley Heartland ...................................................... 613-283-7002Volunteer Bureau of Lanark County ....................... 613-253-8252Women’s Expanding BusinessNetwork of Lanark County ................................. 613-253-1802Lanark Highlands Livestock Evaluator— Ross Creighton ....................................................... 613-256-4752NewspapersEMC .......................................................................... 613-283-3182Frontenac News ....................................................... 613-279-3150Lanark Era ............................................................... 613-259-2220Perth Courier ............................................................ 613-267-1100SchoolsAlmonte & District High School ............................. 613-256-1470Carleton Place High School ..................................... 613-257-2720Maple Grove Public School - Lanark ...................... 613-259-2777Notre Dame Catholic High School - Carleton Place.................................................................................. 613-253-4700Perth & District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) ............ 613-267-3051Sacred Heart of Jesus School - Lanark ................... 613-259-2113St. John’s Catholic High School - Perth .................. 613-267-4724Winter Funin theVillage!www.lanarkhighlands.ca Highland Voice 2011Baseball 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 ortournament rental. For more information and bookings call Terry at 613-250-0730.