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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
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