2013 Spring & Summer Guide - Municipality of North Perth

2013 Spring& SummerGuide330 Wallace Avenue NorthListowel, ON N4W 1L3Phone: 519-291-2950Toll Free: 888-714-1993www.northperth.cawww.northperth.ca

MayorJulie BehrnsDeputy MayorVince JudgeElma Ward CouncillorsKen BuchananMatt DuncanDavid LudingtonListowel Ward CouncillorsDoug KellumWarren HowardMatt RichardsonWallace Ward CouncillorsPaul HornMeredith SchneiderMunicipal Contacts .......................................................1Building Department & By-Law Info....................................2Clerk’s Department .......................................................3Finance Department .....................................................4Public Works Department. ...............................................5Daycare and Early Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Library and Community Programs .....................................7Community Programs ....................................................8Registration Form .........................................................9Community Parks & Trails ...............................................10MAYOR’S MESSAGEGreetings from NorthPerth Council. This guidehas been prepared foreasy reference to the manyrecreation programs availablein North Perth. As well, itcontains valuable informationregarding municipal services,programs and contacts in thecommunity.Table of ContentsMany of these programswould not be possible withoutthe wonderful volunteersour community is extremelyfortunate to have, and for thatwe are truly thankful!There’s something for all ages,so on behalf of North PerthCouncil, I encourage you toparticipate, be a spectator,or become a volunteer in ourvibrant community. You willbe glad you did!Julie BehrnsMayorMunicipality of North PerthNorth Perth Facilities for Rent .........................................12Summer Bus Trips. .......................................................13Summer Camp Information ............................................15Summer Camp Schedule ...............................................16Specialty Camps. .........................................................17Pool Information .........................................................18Public Swimming Schedule ............................................19Swimming Lesson Schedule. ...........................................21Sport & Leisure Contacts. ...............................................22Community Contacts. ...................................................23MUNICIPALGeneral Inquiries ...........................................519-291-2950Chief Administrative Officer ..............................519-292-2040Clerk. .........................................................519-292-2062Director of Finance/Treasurer ............................519-292-2045Public Works - Roads, Water, Sewer .....................519-292-2068Public Works - Landfill .....................................519-292-2069Director of Recreation .....................................519-292-2055Fire Chief - ext. 3101 .......................................519-291-6825Chief Building Official .....................................519-292-2058By-law Enforcement Officer ..............................519-292-2050Water Billing Inquiries .....................................519-292-2046Tax Collector ................................................519-292-2044Recreation Facilities Booking. ............................519-292-2054Recreation Program Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-292-2056Planning Inquiries. .........................................519-292-2059Animal Control Officer ....................................519-356-2841After Hours Emergency ...................................519-291-2940ARENAS, POOLS & COMMUNITY CENTRESListowel Memorial Arena .................................519-291-4875Wallace Community Centre ..............................519-291-2976Elma Logan Recreation Complex ........................519-347-2650Elma Memorial Community Centre .....................519-356-2353Listowel Kinsmen Pool ....................................519-291-5387Atwood Lions Pool. ........................................519-356-2630OTHER MUNICIPAL SERVICESNorth Perth Day Care Centre .............................519-291-4222North Perth Public LibrariesListowel Branch .......................................519-291-4621Atwood Branch .......................................519-356-2455Monkton Branch ......................................519-347-2703Stratford-Perth Archives-Listowel .......................519-291-1598Fairview Cemetery Office .................................519-291-5433OTHERAvon Maitland District School Board ...................519-527-0111Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board ...........519-345-2440Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. ...............519-335-3557Listowel Memorial Hospital ..............................519-291-3120Gary Schellenberger - M.P. Perth-Wellington .......1-866-303-1400Randy Pettapiece - M.P.P. Perth-Wellington .........1-800-461-9701Hydro One Billing Inquiries ............................1-888-664-9376Hydro One Emergency .................................1-800-434-1235MTO - Road Conditions/Closures .....................1-800-268-4686Perth District Health Unit .................................519-271-7600County of Perth. ............................................519-271-0531EMERGENCYFIRE EMERGENCY NON-EMERGENCYStation 1 - Listowel 9-1-1 519-291-6825Station 2 - Atwood 9-1-1 519-356-9031Station 3 - Monkton 9-1-1 519-347-2626POLICE 9-1-1 519-291-3326AMBULANCE 9-1-1 519-273-7382LANDFILL SITE7080 Road 166Hours:Tuesdays to Fridays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.The Landfill is now available for year round disposalof these household hazardous waste materials:paint, used oil, anti-freeze, propane tanks, batteries,fluorescent tubes and tires. It is important to bringyour hazardous products to the Landfill Site duringnormal landfill hours so they can be disposed ofproperly.The Municipality of North Perth Household HazardousWaste Disposal Program is an opportunity for you toclear potentially dangerous waste out of your home anddispose of them in an environmentally safe manner, at nocost to you. NO PESTICIDES.Please note that landfill hours aresubject to change. For updatedschedule, call 519-292-2067 or checkout our website www.northperth.caMunicipal Contacts | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 1

NEW OCCUPANCY REqUIREMENTSFOR HOUSES COME INTO EFFECTJANUARY 2012Commencing on January 1st, 2012 residential houses* must meetmore stringent completion requirements before occupancy of thehouse can be permitted. These new requirements found in Article1.3.3.4. of Division C of the Ontario Building Code will culminatein the issuance of an Occupancy Permit.Builders of such houses will need to be diligent to ensure theycan meet their scheduled closing dates.Here’s a summary of the current and future criteria for allowingthe occupancy of a newly constructed house:BUILDING COMPONENTS REqUIRED FOR OCCUPANCY OF A HOUSE*(a) Structure substantially completed and ready to be used for its intended purpose(b) Building envelope substantially completed (cladding, roofing, windows, doors, assembliesrequiring a fire resistance rating, closures, insulation, vapour barriers and air barriers)(c) Insulation and vapour barrier protected from mechanical damage where required(d) Site grading is substantially completed(e) Required electrical supply is provided(f) Required fire fighting access routes have been provided and are accessible(g) (i) Required exits, floor access and egress systems, handrails, guards, smoke alarms, carbonmonoxide detectors, fire separations and fire stopping components and systems arecompleted and operational(ii) Required exhaust fume barriers and self-closing devices on doors between attached or built-ingarage and the dwelling unit are completed and operational(h) The water system, building drain, building sewer, drainage system and venting system arecompleted, operational and tested(i) Required plumbing fixtures are substantially completed and operationalPROPERTY STANDARDS AND BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT REMINDERS• In-line skates, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades & roller skates are not permitted in downtown core as per By-law No. 100-AD-2002• All persons are to remove all animal excrement from public and private property including parks and walking trails. No dog ispermitted to run at large on any public property within the Municipality as per By-law No. 125-AD-2000.• Fireworks are only permitted to be set off within the Municipality with approval of the Fire Chief as well as permit issued by theMunicipality of North Perth as per By-law No. 56-AD-2001.• The Noise By-law is in effect year round. Certain violations including yelling, shouting and loud music are prohibited at specifictimes of the day as per By-law No. 32-AD-2001 and are subject to a fine.• Property Standards 72-2009. All properties are to maintain the prescribed standards for themaintenance and occupancy of all properties in the Municipalities.• No person shall erect a sign on public property without the permission of Council. If permitted,any such poster or sign must be removed within three days following the event as per By-lawNo. 22-2009Please Contact the By-law Enforcement Officer, Kristen Bickers at 519-292-2050, with regards toany questions pertaining to by-laws or property standards.APPLICATIONSRECEIVED BEFOREJAN. 1, 20122 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Building Department & By-Law InfoXXXAPPLICATIONSRECEIVED AFTERJAN. 1, 2012(j) Radon venting requirements for designated municipalities X X*Note: Houses are residential dwelling units in a detached, semi-detached or townhouse form where no unit is above another unit, and eachunit has its own exit facility.A house cannot be occupied without an Occupancy Permit being issued, and no Occupancy Permit will be issued unless all of theabove requirements have been satisfied.XXXXXXXXXXCOUNCIL SCHEDULEThe council schedule, agenda and minutesmay be viewed at www.northperth.ca.Please note all Council meetings will beheld in the North Perth Council Chamberslocated at 330 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel, ONCouncil MeetingsMonday, April 8, 2013Monday, April 15, 2013Monday, April 22, 2013Monday, May 6, 2013Monday, May 13, 2013Monday, May 27, 2013Monday, June 3, 2013Monday, June 17, 2013Monday, June 24, 2013Monday, July 8, 2013Monday, July 22, 2013Monday, August 12, 2013Monday, August 26, 2013Monday, September 9, 2013Monday, September 16, 2013Monday, September 23, 2013Monday, October 7, 2013Monday, October 21, 2013Monday, October 28, 2013Monday, November 4, 2013Monday, November 18, 2013Monday, November 25, 2013Monday, December 2, 2013Monday, December 9, 2013Monday, December 16, 2013The public is welcome and encouragedto attend these meetings. If you wish tobe a delegation at a Council meeting, youneed to prepare a presentation and haveit available to the Clerk by 4:30pm on theWednesday prior to the meeting, for it tobe included on the agenda.CLERK DEPARTMENT SERVICESWe strive to efficiently provide the statuatory responsibilities and services of theMunicipal Clerk to the Municipal Council and Public. Services provided by theClerk’s Department include:• Municipal Website Administration• Council and Committee minutes• Co-ordination of Municipal Elections Commissioner of Oath Signature:• By-law and Policy Information • Bring Identification such as driver’s• Emergency Management Planlicense or passport• Building Department• Bring the unsigned document thatrequires the Commissioner of• PlanningOath Signature. All persons whose• Vital Statisticssignature is required MUST be• Marriage Licencespresent to sign• Lottery Licences• $15 fee for the CommissionerService appliesCOMMUNITY EMERGENCY MANAGMENTAn emergency or disaster can happen at anytime and occur anywhere.From snow storms to power outages, road closures and the unavailabilityof supplies, the County and Member Municipalities of Perth are preparedto manage an emergency.Emergency Management Links:• Emergency Management Ontario - http: //www.ontario.ca/EMO• Perth County Emergency - www.perthcounty.ca/emergency_management• Environment Canada Public Weather Warnings - http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/warnings/warnings_e.html• Perth County District Health Unit - http://www.pdhu.on.ca/Due to recent events in Canada and around the world, personal emergencypreparedness has become more and more important and necessary. TheCounty and Member Municipalities of Perth are preparing for emergenciesas well as the provincial and federal governments. However, personalpreparedness starts with you.Clerk's Department | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 3

FINANCIAL SERVICESCome visit us at the North Perth Municipal Office. Enter throughthe doors closest to the parking lot, left side, go upstairs and comesee us at our front counter for all your municipal service needs.The Finance Department works in collaboration with the otherdepartments to ensure the fiscal responsibility and stewardship ofthe Municipality’s operations and asset management.Our StaffWe have very experienced, cordial and professional staff that lookforward to serving you.2013 Tax Due DatesMarch 20th, June 19th, September 18th, November 20th.Payments can be made in person Mon-Fri from 8:30a.m. –4:30p.m. by cash, cheque or debit. Payments can also bemade via online banking, or you can have your accountset up on our pre-authorized playment plan.TO ENSURE YOUR PAYMENTS AREAPPLIED TO THE PROPER ACCOUNTS,PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR ACCOUNTNUMBER ON ALL PAYMENTS:LANDFILL SITE HOURSELMA LANDFILL7080 Road 166Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.MUNICIPAL DRAINSIf you have ever wanted to know if your farm was tiled or wherethe Municipal Drains were on your land or the surroundingarea, well, you can!Ontario Ministry of Agricultural and Affairs (OMAFRA) madethis data available through their website. To get the drainagemapping tool go to www.omafra.gov.on.ca.For North Perth Drainage maps, visit the North Perth websiteat www.northperth.ca and the maps can be found on theMunicipal Drainage page.GENERAL INqUIRIES .............Sarah Jamieson 519-292-2049TAXES AND DRAINAGE. .............Valerie Ropp 519-292-2044WATER/SEWER BILLING .........Lois McLaughlin 519-292-2046ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ............Joan Harrow 519-292-2047ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/PAYROLL ...... Karen Toner 519-292-2048FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/REPORTS ..Frances Hale 519-292-2045REC FACILITY BOOKING . . . . . . . . . Nicole Johnston 519-292-2054CAMPAIGN CO-ORDINATOR ......Jenny Bournon 519-291-2950ext. 2086Our ResponsibilitiesThe Municipality of North Perth’s Finance Department isresponsible for managing the Municipality’s financialresources in a fiscally responsible manner. The department’sresponsibilities include the invoicing, receipt andexpenditure of municipal funds, maintaining the municipality’saccounting and other financial records, budgetdevelopment, property taxation, water & sewer billing, payroll,grant funding, debt financing, investments, year-endfinancial reporting and corporate reception.TaxesFor internet banking payments choose North Perth Taxes asthe payee, enter roll #.Water/Sewer:For internet banking payments choose North Perth Water/Sewer as the payee, enter last 9 digits of your account number(first 0 is omitted).Accounts Receivable:For internet banking payments to below listed accounts,choose North Perth Accounts Receivable as the payee andenter your account #:Day Care: #60...Program Registration: #70...Facility Rentals: #71....Municipal Drains: #85....Landfill: #44....Cemetery: #50....Roads: #30....Building Invoices: #02....Live in Comfort and Style at Perth MeadowsThursday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.The Landfill is now available for year round disposal ofthese household hazardous waste materials: paint, usedoil, anti-freeze, propane tanks, batteries, fluorescenttubes and tires. It is important to bring your hazardousproducts to the Landfill Site during normal landfill hoursso they can be disposed of properly.Bring your e-waste to the Elma Landfill site for no chargeduring normal operating hours. For a full list of e-wastematerials, please visit the North Perth Website.Please note that landfill hours aresubject to change. For updatedschedule, call 519-292-2067 orvisit our website www.northperth.caDUST CONTROLDust suppressants are applied once a year to rural roads toassist in controlling dust. The dust suppressants work the bestwhen moisture is present for the calcium chloride to bondwith, which creates a seal on the surface of the gravel road.When moisture is not present because of a dry period, theeffectiveness of the dust suppressants can be reduced.Municipal Property AssessmentCorporation(MPAC)2013 is the first year of the new four-year-phase-in period that willbe in effect from 2013-2016. If you have any concerns with regardto your property assessment, you may contact MPAC directly:Tel.: 1-866-296-6722 Website: www.mpac.caEmail: enquiry@mpac.ca2013 DOG TAGSDog tags are being sold door to doorby the Animal Control Officer. Tagscan also be purchased at theMunicipal Office service counter,located at 330 Wallace Avenuein Listowel.The Municipality of North Perth is proud to offer an AdultLifestyle Community conveniently located in Listowel.Both one and two bedroom open concept units are currentlyavailable on an Equity Life LeaseContact us for more information today:519-418-4100 519-418-4663perthmeadows@wightman.cawww.perthmeadows.cawerth@wightman.caTIPS FOR WHEELIE BIN PLACEMENTON WINDY DAYS• Ensure your bins are atleast 75%full when setting them out• Put the heavy items, such asnewspapers, in the bottom of thebins• On really windy days, turn yourbin so the wheels are against theroad, facing the windFor any other questions orconcerns please call the BluewaterRecycling Association at 1-800-265-9799 or email info@bra.orgSTREETLIGHTSPlease call the Public Works Department at 519-292-2067 toreport a streetlight that is out or not working properly.4 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Finance DepartmentPublic Works Department | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 5

NORTH PERTH DAYCARE SERVICES791 Main Street West, Listowel, ONWe provide care for children ages 18 months - 6 years.• qualified E.C.E. Staff• Arts & Crafts• Nutritious snacks & lunch• Fine & Gross Motor Activities• Social SkillsBest StartOpen to all JK & SK children to compliment kindergarten programs and help prepare them for grade 1.School-Age ProgramsOffered to children JK to 12 years of age at the following locations: Wallace Public School, Elma Public School, Central PublicSchool, Eastdale Public School and St. Mary’s Catholic School (after school only).For more InformationDaycare Phone 519-291-4222 Fax 519-291-1058Best Start Phone 519-291-1733 E-mail lharding@northperth.caAll programs are licenced by the Ministry of Community & Social Services. For financial assistance, please call 519-271-3773 ext. 271.COUNSELLOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM• Are you 13 years old or older?• Do you like working with children?• Do you like being outdoors?• Why not become a C.I.T.?This program is designed to help you develop leadership skills and gain hands-onexperience in a day camp setting. Participants will be involved in a fun, informativetraining session where they will learn to teach arts, crafts, games and sports. They’llmake new friends, gain self-confidence and develop leadership skills. You’ll even geta chance to practice your skills during a 2-week placement at our camps. A certificatewill be issued upon completion of all requirements.AdultGolfLessons To register call Amy at Parks & Rec 519-292-2056 oragangl@northperth.caClass is limited, so register now!Parks & Recreation 519-292-2056Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013Cost: $60.00Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Location: Listowel Memorial ArenaSwimmingLesson Infoon Page 21Inside the North Perth Day Care791 Main St. W., Listowel, OntarioOpen Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.519-291-6626 www.pcfk.on.ca* play * nurture * touch * cuddle * hold *Getting the best start possible … “FREE”morning, afternoon, evening and weekendprograms offered at several locations inNorth Perth. Get answers to your questions andconnect with other parents/caregivers.* read * love * respond * talk * grow *6 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Daycare and Early YearsTD SUMMER READING CLUBThis summer GO, Here, There or Anywhere with the North Perth PublicLibrary’s Summer Reading Program. The TD Summer Reading Club isgiving kids the opportunity, encouragement, and a suitcase full of ideasand activities to launch them on their travels. Books are the gateways tonew worlds to explore, new characters to encounter, and new challengesto undertake. Join our pre-school and school-aged programs this summer.Pre-registration opens June 10th.Call any branch library to register:Listowel 519-291-4621Atwood 519-356-2455Monkton 519-347-2703Library & Community Programs | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 7

Municipality of North Perth Parks & Recreation DepartmentRegistration FormPART A: FAMILY INFORMATION - Please print clearlyADULT/PARENT/GUARDIAN’S FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME BIRTHDATE (D/M/Y) SEX (M/F)FAMILY ADDRESS CITY/TOWN POSTAL CODEHOME PHONE( )GUARDIAN’S NAME AND BUSINESS/CELL NUMBEREMAILGUARDIAN’S NAME AND BUSINESS/CELL NUMBEREMERGENCY CONTACT NAMEARE YOU A NEW APPLICANT?o YES o NOHAVE YOUR PHONE OR ADDRESS CHANGED SINCE LAST REGISTRATION?o YES o NOEMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE( )FAMILY MEDICAL INFORMATIONIs there any medical information or special needs you would like us to know about? Indicate participant’s name.PART B: PARTICIPANT INFORMATION - Can be used for more than one family member (If program is full, applicant will be waitlisted)1) PARTICIPANT’S FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME BIRTHDATE (D/M/Y) SEX (M/F)PROGRAM NAME LOCATION SESSION DATE TIME FEEPROGRAM NAME LOCATION SESSION DATE TIME FEE2) PARTICIPANT’S FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME BIRTHDATE (D/M/Y) SEX (M/F)PROGRAM NAME LOCATION SESSION DATE TIME FEEPROGRAM NAME LOCATION SESSION DATE TIME FEE3) PARTICIPANT’S FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME BIRTHDATE (D/M/Y) SEX (M/F)PROGRAM NAME LOCATION SESSION DATE TIME FEEPROGRAM NAME LOCATION SESSION DATE TIME FEECheck out our website for:• Upcoming Beautification Contest—Show your pride and spruce up your property!• 2013 IPM Cookbook, Souvenirs• Quilt Competition Details• Education Resources and more!In accordance with the new legislation, theMunicipality of North Perth Parks & Recreationwishes to inform all registrants that the informationthat is gathered is stored in the Municipal officeand storage area. The information is shared withour Municipal staff and/or contracted instructorsfor the purpose of emergency, health and safetyinformation. The information is also being used toinform the registrants of any future programs similarto those registered for. Registrant information isstored for five (5) years before being destroyed.TO REGISTERMAIL form with payment to : 330 Wallace Avenue North, Listowel, ON N4W 1L3DROP OFF form with payment to: Municipal Building, 330 Wallace Ave. N., 2nd Floor, ListowelFAX form to 519-291-5611 (payment must be received within 48 hours of fax)CALL 519-292-2054 or 519-292-2056 (payment must be received within 48 hours of fax)PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED REGISTERED UNTIL PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.OFFICE USE ONLY TOTAL AMOUNT $ENTERED BYPAYMENT METHODDATE ENTERED8 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Community ProgramsRegistration Form | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 9

HOW TO REGISTERIn PersonAt the Municipal Office, 330 Wallace Avenue North, 2nd Floor,Lisowel, ON. Department Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Monday to Friday. Pool registration can also be accepted atthe Listowel Kinsmen Pool (519-291-5387) and the AtwoodLions Pool (519-356-2630) during their summer hours.Drop-BoxLocated by main doors of the Muncipal Office. Pleaseinclude payment with registration form.MailUse the registration form in this guide, or download a format www.northperth.ca under the recreation web page.Mailing to 330 Wallace Avenue N., Listowel, ON N4W 1L3.FaxRegistrations by fax will be processed once payment isreceived. Fax to 519-291-5611.E-mailSend forms to agangl@northperth.ca. Registrations by e-mail willbe processed once payment is received.North Perth is now on:PAYMENT OPTIONS• By cheque, payable to the Municipality of North Perth. Pleaseattach cheques to registration form. Post-dated chequeswill not be accepted unless authorized by the recreationdepartment• By cash (please do send cash in the mail)• Debit at the Municpal Office• Online/Telephone Banking. Select the Municipality of NorthPerth as the payee, then select Accounts Receivable. Youraccount number is 10 digits in length and can be obtained bycalling 519-292-2056 or 519-291-2054.TaxesTaxes have been included in program fees where applicable.NSF Policy• An adminstrative fee of $25 will be levied for all NSFcheques.EnrollmentEnrollment is based on a first come, first serve policy. Notethat you are not considered registered until payment hasbeen received. If a class was filled before your form wasprocessed, you will be contacted to make other arrangements(i.e. transferred to another class or wait-listed). You will becontacted should a space become available.Program CancellationsThe Municipality of North Perth reserves the right to cancelany programs that fail to meet the minimum registrationnumbers. Participatns are offered a full refund, credit onaccount or opportunity to transfer to another available class.Please allow 4 weeks for refunds.COMMUNITY PARKS & TRAILSParks & PlaygroundsWe have many beautiful playground areas that contain walkingpaths, park benches and picnic tables. Our community parks inAtwood, Wallace, Monkton and Listowel also include pavilionsavailable for rent for special occasions like reunions and familypicnics. To rent a pavilion, call the Parks & Recreation office at519-292-2054.Tennis CourtsFabulous courts available in Listowel, Atwood and Monkton.Tennis courtesy rule: When people are waiting for a court,players must stop playing on the half hour regardless ofwhen they play. Tennis takes precedence over all other sportson the courts at all times. For tennis lesson inquries callParks & Rec. 519-292-2056.North Perth TrailsNorth Perth offers trail users a unique combination of trailsthrough the core area, agricultural land, parks, and former railwayrights of way. Listowel Memorial Park has a beautiful walking trail(Rotary Walkway 2 km one way) along the Maitland River featuringmany eye-catching flower gardens and parks. The North PerthTrail runs along the former railway from Listowel to Atwood (8 kmone way) and from Listowel to Gowanstown (4 km one way). Enjoythese trails for walking, biking, jogging, cross country skiing, birdwatching and nature viewing. For trail maintenance inquiries,please contact the parks & recreation office at 519-292-2054 or519-291-2056.Soccer PitchesFields in Listowel, Wallace and Elma to suit all ages availble forteam play and tournaments from May to September. To book callthe Parks & Recreation at 519-292-2054.Ball DiamondsWe have a variety of excellent ball diamonds available for slopitch,soft ball, and fast ball in all locations and an amazing hardball field in Listowel. We co-ordianate booking and maintenanceof our diamonds and most are equipped with lights. AvailableMay to September. Call Parks & Recreation 519-292-2054.Skate ParkLocated in Listowel Memorial Park, this newly constructedpre-cast concrete park features quarter pipes, pyramid corners,bank ramps and more! Please read all skatepark rules. It isrecommended that helmets, elow pads and knee pads be wornat all times.Outdoor PoolsTwo outdoor pools located in Listowel Memorial Park andAtwood Lions Park, respectively, are available mid-June to theend of August. See page 19 for public swim and swimminglesson schedules.NEW Splash PadOur new Splash Pad will be open this summer. Located inListowel Memorial Park beside the Listowel Kinsmen Pool.10 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | How to RegisterCommunity Parks & Trails | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 11

MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH FACILITIESElma Memorial Community Centre• Offering one of the area’s finest kitchens for caterers• Air conditioned hall with full kitchen facilities• Can accomodate up to 256 people with round tablesWallace Community Centre• Air conditioned hall with full kitchen facilities• Can accomodate up to 300 peopleAtwood, OntarioKurtzville, Ontario• Arena floor available during summer months for up to 1,000 peopleElma Logan Recreation Complex• Meeting/Banquet room with kitchen for up to 90 peopleMonkton, Ontario• Arena floor available during summer months for up to 1,300 peopleListowel Memorial Arena• Auditorium can accomodate up to 200 peopleListowel, Ontario• Arena floor available from May to August for up to 1,200 peopleFor Rental Inquiries, call 519-292-2054 or 1-888-714-1997 todayFor booking and rates for weddings, buck & does, anniversaries, banquets, meetings, or any other special event. All facilitiesfully licensed with Smart Serve trained bartenders. Special rates for day before set up.BUS TRIPSOur camp leaders will help supervise your children on this trip. Families are also welcome tocome on the trip together. Register now to reserve your seat before they are all gone! CallParks & Recreation at 519-292-2056.STORYBOOK GARDENSJuly 18, 2013$25 per person includes bus trip and ticketinto park. Bus leaves Listowel EastdaleSchool 9am and returns at 5pm. For ages 6& up. Families Welcome!To register, call Amy Gangl at Parks &Recreation 519-292-2056AFRICAN LION SAFARIAugust 15, 2013$40 per person includes bus trip and ticketinto park. Bus leaves Listowel EastdaleSchool 9am and returns at 5pm. For ages 6& up. Families Welcome!To register, call Amy Gangl at Parks &Recreation 519-292-2056CANADA’S WONDERLANDTuesday, August 20, 2013$65 per person includes bus trip andticket into park. Bus leaves ListowelMemorial Arena 7:30am and returnsat 7:30pm. For ages 14 & up. FamiliesWelcome!To register, call Amy Gangl at Parks &Recreation 519-292-2056Did You Know...Our daycamp programs include bus trips to Storybook Gardens and African Lion Safari? Aswell as trips to other locations such as Molesworth Bowling Lanes? Sign up for the week ofcamp, and we’ll do the rest! See pages 14-17 for camp details.12 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Municipal FacilitiesBus Trips | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 13

Did You Know…Our camp includes swimming at our outdoor pool 2-3 times aweek, picnics in the park, physcial activity games, fun crafts, visitsto local venues, special guests and bus trips? All for just $27/day.WHAT A DEAL!What to Bring to Camp• Swimsuit and Towel• Sunscreen & Hat• Healthy Snacks & Healthy Lunch• Lots of Drinks/Water• Running ShoesLate Pick-Up PolicyParents are kindly asked to pick up their children directly after theprogram has concluded. Late pick-ups increase our staff costs;therefore, an administrative fee may be applied if this occurs.Lost and FoundWe recommend that your child not bring expensive or valuableitems to camp. Please be sure that your child understandsthat he/she is responsible for items brought to camp. TheMunicipality of North Perth is not responsible for any lost,damaged or stolen personal belongings.Our Camp StaffRecreation Program InformationProgram ConfirmationsAll participants are accepted into their first program choiceunless they are contacted by our department.Gift CertificatesNot sure what to get that person for that special occasion? Buya gift certificate towards our camp, pool pass or communityprogram. Amy Gangl at 519-292-2056 or agangl@northperth.ca.Program PoliciesThe Municipality of North Perth reserves the right to withdraw,postpone, cancel or combine classes, limit registration orchange instructors. Every effort is made to enroll you in yourfirst program choice and ensure that your recreation experiencemeets or surpasses your expectations. For inquiries about ourprograms call 519-292-2056.Class CancellationsUnforseen circumstances (i.e. instructor illness, facilityemergency) may cause a class within a program to becancelled. Every attempt will be made to reschedule.However, if this is not possible, a refund for that class cannotbe issued.Special NeedsWe believe that everyone has the right to recreation and leisureservices regardless of age, disabilty, religious affiliation, abilityto pay, race or gender. All people are welcome into our facilitiesand programs. Please contact our department for assistanceshould you require special considerations or if you have anyconcerns. We strive to make everyone’s experience positive andenjoyable. Volunteers accompanying people with special needsshould notify us at 519-292-2056 before the start of program tocomplete a registration form.Integration Leaders are available!In the summertime, we have Integration Leaders available towork with children with special needs to help integrate theminto our summer camp programs. We visit the family homeand gather information about the child’s needs and use thatinformation to help make your child’s experience at camp afabulous one! We’re booking our schedules now! So if interested,call Amy Gangl at 519-292-2056.Please label your child’s clothing, hats and other articles broughtto camp. If a child has a knapsack it will help keep his/herbelongings together. Peanut allergies are on the rise, so we askyou not to pack peanut butter or peanut related foods.Drop-Off, Pick-Up, AbsenteeismA sign-in and sign-out procedure has been established for allcamps. it is very important that all parents and/or caregiversfollow the established procedure. If you know ahead of time thatyour child will miss a day of camp, or if they will be absent due tounforseen circumstances, inform us immediately by calling thecamp phone at 519-537-2532 or Amy Gangl at 519-292-2056.Swimming Lessons? No Problem!Our summer staff/ volunteers will take your child to swimminglessons and return them to camp safely for the duration that isnecessary.PROGRAM SUBSIDIzATION –DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE?Our energetic staff receive extensive pre-camp training includingprogramming, child and group management, age appropriatecamp activities, healthy child development, co-operative games,team sports, physical activity and leadership. They are all FirstAid & CPR certified. Our staff are committed to the Municipalityof North Perth Parks & Recreation Philosophy, which is carriedthroughout our daily camp routines.SafetyFamilies living in Perth County may qualify for assistance with their child care costs.Child care financial assistance is to support families with the cost of licenced childcare. Families that can apply for funds:• Parents participating in the workforce• Parents pursuing education or training• Parents of children with special needs• Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works recipients• Other exceptional casesThe family’s total net income is used to determine eligibility for assistance. Toapply for and be eligible for child care subsidy, families need to provide a copy ofmost recent Canada Child Tax Benefit Notice OR your most recent Federal Noticeof Assessment. Families with a total net income of less than $20,000 receive 100%financial assitance. Please contact 519-271-2773 ext. 254 or 1-800-669-2948 ext. 254.Families who live in Huron Copunty may be eligible for financial assistance. For moreinformation contact Huron County Children’s Services at 519-482-8505.Our camp rules and regulations are designed for your child’ssafety. Camp leaders will review the rules regularly at camp. Nochild will be allowed to wander off unsupervised or leave thegroup at any time without permission. To ensure participanthealth and safety, please make camp staff aware of any allergies,medical conditions or behavioural concerns your child may have.We reserve the right to dismiss a camper who refuses to abide bythese policies, or does not adjust to the group situation.NEED HELP WITH ARESPITE PLAN FORTHE SUMMER?The Respite Program at FamilyServices Perth-Huron continuesto work with community partnersto expand available optionsfor children with special needswho live in Perth County. If youwould like assistance exploringthe options and some of thefunding sources available, pleasecontact Nancy Farr, Respite CareCo-ordinator, at 519-273-1020 ornfarr@fsph.ca.14 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Recreation Program InformationSummer Camp Information | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 15

North Perth Summer Day CampFor children going into Grade 2 (and older) in Fall 2013(Those children going into Grade 1 in Fall 2013 call Best Start 519-291-1733or North Perth Day Care Centre 519-291-4222)• Camp Hours are 8:30 - 4:30• Extended care availble upon request 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. ($2) and 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. ($2)• Family rate is for 3-5 children per family• Can register anytime• Registration form on page 112013 CAMP SCHEDULETHEME WEEK LOCATION COST/DAY COST/WEEKSchool’s out for the Summer! July 2-5A Butcher, A Baker, ACandlestick MakerJuly 8-12Planes, Trains and Automobiles July 15-19Febulous Festivals July 22-26Attack of the Arts! July 29-August 2He Shoots, She Scores! August 6-9Camping in the Great Outdoors August 12-16Amazing Authors August 19-23Cartoons and Comics August 26-30Listowel EastdalePublic School GymListowel EastdalePublic School GymListowel EastdalePublic School GymListowel EastdalePublic School GymListowel EastdalePublic School GymListowel EastdalePublic School GymListowel EastdalePublic School GymListowel EastdalePublic School GymTrinity United Church inListowel$27/Child$77/Family$27/Child$77/Family$27/Child$77/Family$27/Child$77/Family$27/Child$77/Family$27/Child$77/Family$27/Child$77/Family$27/Child$77/Family$27/Child$77/FamilyTO REGISTER CALL 519-292-205616 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Summer Day Camp$100/Child$285/Family$125/Child$355/Family$125/Child$355/Family$125/Child$355/Family$125/Child$355/Family$100/Child$285/Family$125/Child$355/Family$125/Child$355/Family$125/Child$355/FamilyHIGH FIVE qUALITY ASSURANCEChildren’s recreation and sports programs are an essential component of children’s healthy developmentin becoming strong, not just physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. We believe recreationprograms must meet the highest quality standards.The Municipality of North Perth has been a High Five member for 10 years!We are committed to providing quality summer camp programs for children. We hold true to the fivePrinciples of Healthy Child development that the research indicates are essential for quality programs: ACARING ADULT, the opportunity to make FRIENDS, the opportunity to PLAY, the opportunity to MASTERSKILLS and the opportunity to PARTICIPATE.www.highfive.orgART ATTACK CAMPChildren will learn to express their imagination and creativity through sculpting, painting, buildingand molding. This program also incorporates fun games and other art-related activities. Parents areinvited to come see our art exhibit at the end of the week!Date: July 2- 5, 2013 or Aug 6-9, 2013 Location: Listowel Central School GymTimes: Ages 3-5 is from 9am to 12pm Cost: $60/weekAges 6-10 is from 1pm to 4pmExtended care available 8:30 am - 9:00am and 4:00 pm - 4:30pm($2/hr)To register, call the North Perth Parks & Recreation Office 519-292-2056STORYTELLER DRAMA CAMPDANCE FEVER CAMPChildren will explore a new and exciting theme through role-playing, storytelling, crafts,creative exploration, movement and music.Date: July 22-26, 2013 Location: Listowel Central School GymTimes: 8:30am - 4:30pm Ages: 6-10 year old Cost: $135/weekExtended care available 8:00 am - 8:30am and 4:30 pm -5:00pm ($2)To register, call the North Perth Parks & Recreation Office 519-292-2056Campers will explore basic movement and expression, dance in brief choreographic works anddiscover ballet, theatrical and modern dance. Program also includes related crafts and games.Date: July 8-12, 2013 Location: Listowel Central School GymTimes: Ages 3-5 is from 9am to 12pm Cost: $70/weekAges 6-10 is from 1pm to 4pmExtended care available 8:30 am - 9:00am and 4:00 pm - 4:30pm ($2hr)To register, call the North Perth Parks & Recreation Office 519-292-2056COOKING WITH KIDS CAMPChildren will enjoy and appreciate cooking with real food, enhanced social skills, increasedconfidence & self esteem, as well as build a lifetime of portable skills. Children will be learninghands-on recipes, cooking together, serving each other with dignity, cleaning up after a meal,main ingredients (local, seasonal, nutrition) as well as participate in interactive conversation.Dates: July 15-19 or July 29-Aug 2Theme: Italian/MediterraneanLocation: Elma Memorial Community Centre Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Ages: 7-11 yrs.Programs include nutritious lunch, 4 hours of hands on learning as well as fun crafts and games.We’ll also be going swimming in the afternoon! Cooking Instructor: Carol Miller. Limit 10/camp.Cost: $155/week. To register, call the North Perth Parks & Recreation Office 519-292-2056Specialty Camps | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 17

Lane SwimsDesignated times for lane swims gives you the opportunity andspace to enjoy an in-pool workout at your own pace.AquaFIT and AquazUMBAAquafit classes are designed to improve cardiovascularfitness, range of motion, and strength levels in a fun, upbeatenvironment. Please note additional fee for AquazUMBA.Adult LessonsWe are available to teach adult swim lessons to fit your schedule!Birthday PartiesYour child and friends will enjoy a swim, hot dog, juice, snack anda birthday cake! $13 per person with minimum of 7 children. Callthe pools to book your time.Pool RentalsOur pools are availble for rent. Rental includes qualified lifeguardsupervision and all pool equipment. Call Nicole at 519-292-2054for inquiries.Theme DaysOur staff work hard to prepare special theme days througout thesummer. Check out our ‘events’ board at the pools for specialtheme activities and other fun summer events.Stuff you need to Know...• Review the pool rules upon entering the pool deck• Avoid meals, snacks and fluids one hour prior to enteringthe pool• Children under the age of 10 years who are unable topass the facility swimming test must be accompanied bya parent or guardian who is atleast 12 years of age and isresponsible for their direct supervision, with a maximumof two children for each parent or guardian• Children under the age of 6 years may not be admittedto the swimming pool unless they are accompanied bya parent or guardian who is responsible for their directsupervision, with a maximum of two children for eachparent or guardian• Parking lots are unsupervised, please lock your doors• The Municipality of North Perth is not responsible forlost or stolen items• When you are at the pool, please review the Rain/Thunder Storm Policies and Procedures with regards towhen these conditons close the pool• Please review the Lifejacket (PFD) policies prior toentering our pools with a PFD• For his/her safety, it is important that you are confidentof your child completing pre-requisites before advancingto the next swim level• An administration fee may apply for cancellations whenthe office is notified less than 24 hours before programdate. Cancellations that occur on the day of the programwill be charged the full rate• Slide Rules: Before going down, please read and followall rules listed by “Tony the Turtle”Pool FoulingsWe are required by the Ontario Health Act to close ourpools whenever feces or vomit are found. Please help uskeep our pools open by:• Ensuring children who are not toilet trained are wearingtight plastic pants• Encourage your child to visit the washroom as needed• If you are feeling sick, come out of the water onto thedeck and notify the lifeguard• Make-up lessons are not re-scheduled for pool foulingsOPEN HOUSE in Atwood & ListowelSATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013FREE Family Swim 12:30-2pmFREE Public Swim 2-4pm2013 PUBLIC SWIMMING SCHEDULELISTOWEL KINSMEN POOL 519-291-5387 | ATWOOD LIONS POOL 519-356-2630JUNE POOL SCHEDULE — BEGINS JUNE 8thTIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY12:30 - 2:00 Family Swim Family Swim2:00 - 4:00 Public Swim Public Swim4:00 - 6:30SwimmingLessonsSwimmingLessonsSwimmingLessonsSwimmingLessonsSwimmingLessons6:30 - 8:00 Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public SwimJULY & AUGUST POOL SCHEDULE — BEGINS JULY 2ndTIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY9:30 - 12:00SwimmingLessonsSwimmingLessonsSwimmingLessonsSwimmingLessonsSwimmingLessons12:00 - 12:30 Lane Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim12:30 - 2:00 Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim2:00 - 4:00 Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim4:00 - 5:00Swim TeamPractice5:00 - 6:30 Family SwimAtwoodLessonsuntil 6:30ListowelLane SwimSwim TeamPracticeFamily SwimListowelLessonsuntil 6:30AtwoodLane SwimSwim TeamPracticeFamily Swim6:30 - 8:00 Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim8:00 - 9:00ListowelPublic SwimAtwoodAquafit &Lane SwimAtwoodPublic SwimListowelAquazUMBA$6/personListowelPublic SwimAtwoodAquafit &Lane SwimAtwoodPublic SwimListowelAquafit &Lane SwimThe splash pad construction will resume in the spring and we expect to have it open in time for summer.ADMISSION RATESSEASON RUNS JUNE 8th – AUGUST 30thFamily & Public Swims ........................................$3/personFamily Rate (3+ members of immediate family) ..........$10/familyBook of 10 Passes ..............................................$28/bookAquafit Classes .................................................$3/personAquazUMBA ......................................... $6/person½ Hour Lane Swim Time ......................................$1/person1½ Hour Lane Swim Time ....................................$2/personALL-INCLUSIVESEASON’S PASSESWhat a Deal!$110 INDIVIDUAL$245 FAMILYIncludes all aquatic programming excludingswimming lessons and AquazUMBA. Add one care-givermember to your family pass at no additional charge!18 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Pool InformationPublic Swim Schedule | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 19

8 FOR 8 LESSONSCan’t do 2 straight weeks of lessons? Why not try doing one lesson aweek for 8 weeks? Refer to right hand column of schedule on page 21for dates and times for each pool.ATWOODATHLETICS SWIMTEAM$38/personWe have 3 swim practices eachweek. Completion of level 5 isstrongly recommended.To register call the RecreationOffice at 519-292-2056 or theAtwood Lions Pool at519-356-2630.ADVANCED AqUATICSBronze StarKeep your swim skills up and challenge yourself to a 400m timed swim. Learn valuable CPR andfirst aid skills and basic search and water rescue techniques. Work as part of a team, do a searchpattern, and perform low-risk rescues. Your new lifesaving skills will be practised in situationsthat may occur at home, at the pool, on the beach or near ice.Cost: $80 Listowel Kinsmen Pool and Atwood Lions Pool: July 15-19, 2013 9am - 12pm.Bronze MedallionLearn about the lifesaving principles of water rescue education: judgement, knowledge, skilland fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries; defence and release methods in preparation forchallenging rescues involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesaversdevelop stroke efficiency and endurance for a timed 500m swim. Completing Bronze Medallionalso certifies the swimmer with an Emergency First Aid & CPR certification. Bronze Medallion isthe pre-requisite for Lifesaving Bronze Cross.Cost: $190. Listowel Kinsmen Pool and Atwood Lions Pool: July 15-19, 2013 9am -3pm.Bronze CrossWant more challenge and advanced training in lifesaving? Test yourself with more complexrescues both in and out of the water with this course. Completing Bronze Cross includesan introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilites and also certifies the swimmer witha Standard First Aid & CPR certification. Bronze Cross is a pre-requisite for registering inother certifications such as National Lifeguard (NLS) and Water Safety Instructor (WSI).Cost: $190. Listowel Kinsmen Pool and Atwood Lions Pool: July 15-19, 2013 9am -3pm.LISTOWELLIGHTNING SWIMTEAMJoin our fabulous S.W.O.R.S.A. swim teamfor a fun and challenging summer! Agreat way to make new friends, build selfconfidenceand improve your swim stroke!Practices start the first week of July. Wehave 3 swim practices each week. Whata deal! Completion of level 5 is stronglyrecommended$38/personCall the Recreation Office at 519-292-2056 orthe Listowel Kinsmen Pool at 519-291-5837.REGISTRATIONNIGHTWed. May 29thYou can register forswimming lessonsanytime by coming intothe Municipal Office. Ifyou prefer coming toour evening registration,our lifeguards will beavailable on Wednesday,May 29, 2013 from 6-8pmat the Municipal Officein Listowel and the ElmaMemorial CommunityCentre in Atwood.For swimming lessoninquiries call the recreationoffice 519-292-2056 or519-292-2054.2013 SWIMMING LESSON SCHEDULELISTOWEL KINSMEN POOL 519-291-5387 | ATWOOD LIONS POOL 519-356-2630NOTE:Bronze Star, Medallion and Crossin Atwood AND ListowelJuly 15 - 19, no regular lessons.Starfish (30 min) 6-18 monthsParent to accompany child in the water. Buoyancy,movement, entries, songs and play in the water.Duck (30 min) 18-36 monthsParent to accompany child in the water. Toddlersbuild confidence with games, songs and active play.Sea Turtle (30 min) 2-3 yearsParent to accompany child in water during first 3lessons. Glides, floats, safe entries, kicking with aid.Sea Otter (30 min) 3-5 yearsChildren develop skills in swimming, glides, floatingand build awareness of safe entries.Salamander (30 min) 3-5 yrsFloats and glides through games and songs. Learningto jump into chest deep water.Sunfish (30 min) 3-5 yearsPreschoolers work on stroke and skill progressions.Entries and floats in deep water.Swim Kids 1 (30 min) 6+ yrsAn entry level that provides orientation to thewater. Introduces floats and glides with kick.Swim Kids 2 (30 min) 6+ yrsChildren are introduced to deep water activitiesand use of PFD. Endurance is built on flutter kickand glides.Swim Kids 3 (30 min) 6+ yrsProvides an introduction to front crawl and diving.Children work on floats and changing direction.Swim Kids 4 (30 min) 6+ yrsChildren work on kneeling dives, surface support.Swim Kids 5 (45 min) 6+ yrsBack crawl, sculling and whip kick on back areintroduced. Stride dives, boat safety and 50 mendurance.Swim Kids 6 (45 min) 6+ yrsIntroduction to ice safety, rescue of others,elementary backstroke, 75 m endurance.Swim Kids 7 (60 min) 6+ yrsChildren learn about airway and breathingobstructions, whip kick on front, 150 m enduranceswim.Swim Kids 8 (60 min) 6+ yrsIntroduces breaststroke, foot first surface divesand rescue entries, 300 m endurance.Swim Kids 9 (60 min) 6+ yrsChildren work on head-first surface dives andstanding dives. Wise choices, peer influence andself-rescue, 400 m endurance.Swim Kids 10 (60 min) 6+ yrsRefinement of all strokes and surface dives; dolphinkick, 500 m endurance.SESSION 1June 17 - 28SESSION 2July 2 - 12Compressed WeekSESSION 3July 22 - Aug 2SESSION 4August 6 - 16Compressed Week8 FOR 8Atwood Tuesdays:July 2 - Aug 20Listowel Thursdays:July 4 - Aug 22$66 4:00 - 4:30 10:30 - 11:00 n/a 11:00 - 11:30 6:00 - 6:30$66 4:00 - 4:30 10:30 - 11:00 n/a 11:00 - 11:30 6:00 - 6:30$66 4:30 - 5:006:00 - 6:30$66 4:30 - 5:005:30 - 6:00$66 4:00 - 4:305:30 - 6:0010:30 - 11:0011:30 - 12:009:30 - 10:0011:00 - 11:309:30 - 10:0011:00 - 11:3010:00 - 10:3011:00 - 11:3010:00 - 10:30 6:00 - 6:3011:30 - 12:00 10:30 - 11:00 5:30 - 6:0011:30 - 12:00 10:30 - 11:00 5:30 - 6:00$66 5:00 - 5:30 10:30 - 11:00 10:30 - 11:00 10:00 - 10:30 5:00 - 5:30$66 5:00 - 5:305:30 - 6:00$66 4:30 - 5:006:00 - 6:30$66 5:00 - 5:306:00 - 6:30$66 4:00 - 4:306:00 - 6:30$70 4:00 - 4:455:30 - 6:1510:00 - 10:3011:30 - 12:0010:00 - 10:3011:00 - 11:3010:30 - 11:0011:30 - 12:009:30 - 10:0011:00 - 11:3010:00 - 10:30 10:30 - 11:0011:30 - 12:0010:30 - 11:00 10:30 - 11:0011:30 - 12:004:30 - 5:004:30 - 5:0011:00 - 11:30 11:00 - 11:30 6:00 - 6:3011:30 - 12:00 11:00 - 11:30 6:00 - 6:3010:30 - 11:15 10:30 - 11:15 10:00 - 10:45 5:00 - 5:45$70 4:45 - 5:30 11:15 - 12:00 11:15 - 12:00 10:00 - 10:45 5:00 - 5:45$77 5:00 - 6:00 9:30 - 10:30 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 4:30 - 5:30$77 5:00 - 6:00 9:30 - 10:30 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 4:30 - 5:30$77 4:00 - 5:00 9:30 - 10:30 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 4:30 - 5:30$77 4:00 - 5:00 9:30 - 10:30 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 4:30 - 5:30PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS ($18/half hour)Available 9-9:30, 9:30-10am, 12-12:30pm, selected weeks. If you prefer evening lessons, privates are available during 8 for 8lessons 4-6:30pm on Tuesdays or Thursday evenings. Please call the pool for more details and to book your lessons!20 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Advanced Aquatic ProgramsSwimming Lesson Schedule | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 21

SPORT & LEISURE CONTACTSBADMINTONBASKETBALLParks & Recreation............................519-292-2056Minor Wayne Donkersgoed .........................519-291-6279MensBASEBALLMinor ListowelDerek Mendez ...............................519-492-3456Brad Shiell....................................519-291-3357............................. www.listowelminorbaseball.caMinor Elma Logan Jeff Buchanan ................................519-356-9153Co-Ed Slo-Pitch Ken McArthur ................................226-339-0883Men’s Slo-PitchBINGOJason Snider..................................519-291-3996Atwood Lions John Subject .................................519-356-2740BOCCE Maitland Terrace .............................519-291-3650BOWLING Molesworth Bowling Lanes ...................519-291-1376CURLINGListowel Howie Pruden...............519-291-3161 or 519-335-6776Monkton Rick Portena .................................519-356-2955CYCLING .......................................519-292-2056 or 519-291-9675DARTS Royal Canadian Legion .......................519-291-2650DANCE School of Dance ..............................519-418-5763FITNESS Dynafit Exercise Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-291-2122GOLFDawn Linklater ..............................519-356-1000Parks & Recreation ...........................519-292-2056Urban Fitness ................................519-492-0515Anytime Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-404-1946Listowel Golf Club............................519-291-2500Tralee Golf ...................................519-291-3355GYMNASTICS Sharon Hardie ................................519-343-2389HOCKEYMinorListowelRandy Bauman...............................519-291-5906Elma Logan Jeff Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-347-4025Wallace Steve Dunbar ................................519-291-3977Huron Perth Lakers Kevin Nicholson..............................519-347-4396Rec LeagueListowel Kevin Jackson ................................519-343-2780WallaceTim Matheson................................519-291-3432Elma Logan Daryl Eidt ....................................519-348-0008Old TimersListowel Classics Milt Corley....................................519-291-5279Wallace Ron Vines ....................................519-291-4851Elma Logan Joel Skelding.................................519-348-4558Monkton Wildcats Mark Uniac ..................................519-301-1609Jr. B. Cyclones Don Annett ..................................519-291-8825Upper Maitland Rob Leach ...................................519-291-1875HORSEBACK RIDING ..........................................519-335-3290HORSESHOESRoyal Canadian Legion ............................................519-291-2650Elma Logan Recreation Complex ...................................519-347-2650LACROSSE Joe & Christine Reyes ........................519-291-6399MARTIAL ARTSDynafit - zack Vines ..........................519-291-2122Promar Karate - Mark Yates ...................519-418-5425PUBLIC SKATINGListowel Memorial Arena ..........................................519-291-4875Wallace Community Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-291-2976Elma Logan Recreation Complex ...................................519-347-2650qIGONG and MEDITATIONAndrew Epplett ..............................519-291-5299Susan James .................................519-291-1858RIFLE and REVOLVER CLUB ..................................519-291-4197SAILING Conestoga Sailing Club. ......................519-638-5241SKATING CLUBListowel Cathy Bitton .................................519-291-3062Wallace Pam Jackson .................................519-291-4450Elma Logan Kathy Boyd. ..................................519-347-2408SNOWMOBILINGMaitland Valley Brad Brooks ..................................519-291-4322Palmerston Brad Scott ...................................519-343-4711Milverton & District Rob Woodrow. ...............................519-595-2042SOCCERMinor Listowel Jeff Horton ..................................519-291-5895Minor Wallace Tabatha Rozema .............................519-291-5222Minor Elma Logan Leslie Naylor .................................519-347-2504Mens Hans Meier ..................................519-291-9760Ladies Tabatha Rozema .............................519-291-5222Indoor Co-Ed Parks & Recreatiaon ..........................519-292-2056Indoor Minor Parks & Recreation ...........................519-292-2056SWIMMING POOLS/SWIM TEAMListowel Kinsmen Pool/Lighting Swim Team ........................519-291-5387Atwood Lions Pool/Athletics Swim Team ...........................519-356-2630TENNISListowel Courts. ...................................................519-291-4875Atwood Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-356-2353Monkton Courts ...................................................519-347-2650Tennis Lessons Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-292-2056VOLLEYBALLCo-Ed Janice George ................................519-291-4136YOGA Dynafit ......................................519-291-2122Ann Soltys. ..................................519-291-4224zUMBAParks & Recreation ...........................519-292-2056Dynafit Exercise Centre .......................519-291-2122Urban Fitness ................................519-492-051522 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Sport & Leisure ContactsSPECIAL INTEREST GROUPSAgricultural Society Lynn Fallis ..................519-291-2776Big Brothers and Big Sisters Bonnie Ford ................519-291-6762Chamber of Commerce Sharon D’Arcy ..............519-291-1551Community Hospice North Perth ..........................519-291-5141Community Connection Newsletter .......................519-292-2056Community Living North Perth .............................519-291-1350Community of Character ........................ communityofcharacter.caCystic Fibrosis Canada Donna Mitchell .............519-291-5837Early Years Centre Debbie Miller ...............519-291-6626Family Services Perth Huron ..............................1-800-268-0903Flying Club Rick Coghlin ................519-356-2326Horticultural Society Erland. .....................519-291-3855Huron Perth in motion Katherine Horst ..........1-877-271-7348Linguists of Listowel ..........................linguistsoflistowel.blogspot.caLMH Hospital Auxilliary Rhonda Beirnes ............519-291-4046Middle Maitland Rejuvination Doug Grant ................519-291-9152Neighbourhood Watch North Perth OPP ...........519-291-1414North Perth Arts Council Gary Moon .................519-291-2583North Perth Beautification Parks & Recreation. .........519-292-2055Optimism Place North Perth Worker .........519-301-5310Paddyfest Family of Kin ...............519-291-1321Perth County Visitor’s Association ..........................519-603-3724Perth District Health Unit ....................................519-291-2812Relay for Life .................................................1-800-294-0086Salvation Army Family Services .............................519-291-2900Terry Fox Run Jim McCutcheon. ...........519-291-2104Theatre 311 ....................................................519-291-2033Victim Services Perth County .............................1-866-387-7773Welcome Wagon Connie Dammeier ..........519-291-5177Women’s InstituteHuron Perth District Winnie Trachsel. ............519-273-1314Listowel West Branch Kathy Doig .................519-291-1309Gowanstown Peace Branch Audrey Orth. ...............519-291-1448Donegal Barb McCorquodale ........519-356-2569Maple Leaf Ruth Dewar. ................519-356-2623The Listowel Memorial Hospitalis committed toa Vision ofBeing a Leader in Fully Integrated, Rural Hospital-BasedHealth ServicesSERVICE CLUBS & ORGANIzATIONSCAR CLUBAtwoodWayne Hamilton............519-291-3500CommancherosKen O’Grady................519-291-3738K-40 CLUB Kevin Semple ..............519-291-1160KINSMEN CLUBListowel ............................519-291-1321Monkton Bill Young ..................519-347-2593KINETTE CLUBListowel Meghan Doig ..............519-291-4615LEGIONRoyal Canadian Legion......519-291-2650LIONS CLUBAtwood Mike Smith .................519-356-1100MonktonDoug McEwen..............519-347-2534MASONIC LODGE Scott Tanner ................519-291-6461ODDFELLOWS Stratford ...................519-271-7168OPTIMIST CLUBListowel David Ross .................519-291-6864MonktonGordon Young..............519-347-2403ORANGE LODGE Stewart Gilkinson ...........519-291-3202ROTARY CLUB ............................519-887-6999TRUE BLUE LODGEFlorence Broughton.........519-291-2849If the contact person for your organizationhas changed, or if we omitted your group,please contact the North Perth Parks& Recreation Office 519-292-2056 oragangl@northperth.caCommunity Contacts | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca 23

SENIOR SERVICESAdult Day Service VON ........................519-291-3614Alzheimer Walking Program.................................519-291-5898Bocce............................................................519-291-3650Canadian Mental Health Association ....................1-888-875-2944Caressant Care Nursing & Retirement Homes ...................519-291-1041Community Support VON ........................519-291-5898Community Transit VON ........................519-291-5898Congregate Dining VON ........................519-291-5898Exercies Programs VON ........................519-291-5898Home Maintenance Referral ................................519-291-5898Maitland Terrace Retirement Residence ........................519-291-3650Meals on Wheels ..............................................519-291-5898North Perth SeniorsLinda Pyke..................519-291-1490Shuffleboard Parks & Recreation ..........519-292-2056Skating Parks & Recreation ..........519-292-2056VON Perth-Huron .............................................519-291-5898Perth Meadows Apartments & Townhouses ....................519-418-4100 PERTH COUNTY’S REFUGEFOR WOMEN AND CHILDRENwww.optimismplace.comFULL RANGE OF SUPPORTSERVICES FOR ALL WOMENWE ARE MORE THANJUST A BED!24 HOUR CRISIS LINE (ALSOSEXUAL ASSAULT HELPLINE)519-271-5550 OR 1-800-265-8598NORTH PERTH WORKER519-301-5310YOUTH ORGANIzATIONS4-H Club Jennie Nichol ...............519-356-2087Air Cadets Inger Ivo. ...................519-291-2885Galbraith Optimist Camp Helen Young ................519-347-2403Girl Guides, Sparks, Brownies .............................1-800-565-8111Perth County Junior Farmers Bob Baver ..................519-393-8679Skateboard Park Parks & Recreation ..........519-292-2056Scouts & Cubs Trinity United Church .......519-291-3460Shinny Hockey24 www.northperth.ca | 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | Senior & Youth ContactsParks & RecreationYouth Bowling Molesworth Lanes ..........519-291-1376Youth Unlimited Upper Deck .................519-291-9296• New to the North Perth Community?• Expecting a Baby• Bride to be?We’ve got gifts for you!Call Connie Dammeier519-291-5177NORTH PERTH ISA COMMUNITY OFCHARACTERwww.communityofcharacter.caWWW.VISITPERTH.CAWe believe that the best way todeliver quality health information,services and care, is through a highlyeffective, person-centered team ofhealth professionals.www.npfht.caHealth Yourself,Drop thePressure !A health service forindividuals withnewly diagnosed highblood pressure orhigher thannormal blood pressureTalk to your doctor today, to see if this programis right for you!Prevent Diabetes ProgramFor individuals with prediabetes, glucoseintolerance, elevated blood sugars or athigh risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.Lung Health ProgramHelping North Perth residents of all ages breathea little easier through:CareforSeniorsAsk your family physician if thisprogram is right for you!Listowel Clinic (519) 291-4200Break Through... a bone health educationprogram for adults about the prevention,treatment and managementof osteoporosisFor the next programcontact:Heather Mann RD519-291-3125 ext. 6271Lindsay VanBergen, VON519-291-5898Call now, space is limited!BreastfeedingBuddies ProgramNo appointment required.For more information,call 519-291-3125 ext. 6278Mental Health CounsellingWell Women ProgramThe Fisher Family Primary Care Centre185 Inkerman St. E.Listowel, OntarioN4W 2N1Phone: 519-291-4200Patient Quick Facts1. Clinic Office Hours: 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Monday—Friday24 hours notice required for all appointment cancellations2. Prescription RenewalsPlease call in all requests for prescription renewals 2weeks before you need them.3. Injections given Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridayfrom 9a.m.-11:30 a.m. and Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.4. What to bring to all appointments:¨ All medications in original containers (includes all naturalsupplements, inhalers, insulin)¨ Photo ID¨ Health Card¨ Make sure that you update your current phone numberand address at every appointment.5. Triage Nurse ServicesPlease make an appointment for all procedures.This will ensure that wait times are reduced, saving ourpatients valuable time.NOTE: we are not a “walk in clinic”6. Life Labs is an independent business and has a separateentrance. Contact: 1-877-849-3637.The lab will refuse anyone who does not bring theirrequisition or Valid Health Card.7. Patient Call In and Return Calls:For non-urgent matters, all calls will be returned within 5business days.8. Privacy and confidentiality is of utmost importance inprotecting our patients. If you would like a loved one tohave access to your records, please fill out a Release ofInformation form the next time you are in. This will indicateyour wishes to have your information shared withyour loved one.Kick Butt!Quit smoking today!Call:519-291-4200Nutrition ServicesYouth Addictions CounsellingCome visit our booth at the ListowelHome and Lifestyle ShowMay 3, 4 & 5 and find out your lung age.See you there!| 2013 Spring & Summer Guide | www.northperth.ca Y