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Monday, March 8, 2010
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
at
St. Paul's Presbyterian Chruch
120 Murray Street, Peterborough

For more information please contact the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre at (705) 748-5901

Everyone is Welcome!

FREE event - donations accepted

Potluck dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. so bring your pot to share and your own dishes and cutlery.

This evening celebration includes storytelling, dancing, music and mural painting starting at 7:00 p.m. and ending 8:30 p.m. Come injoy the fellowship and celebration.

A free
Career Fair
will be hosted at the
Buckhorn Communty Centre,
 1801 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
on
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A broad range of businesses from Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Township and Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Township and surrounding area.

How this event can benefit your business:

• free marketing opportunity
• replenish your pool of resumes
• match your hiring needs to a diverse group of job seekers
• get a head start on hiring for the upcoming summer season

To Register: Fill out a registration form and fax to Julie or Kelly at 705-748-8858.

 Registration Form

How this event can benefit you if you are looking for employment:

If you are looking for work, come on out to the Career Fair featuring a wide range of career related options:

• employers with job openings will want to meet you
• discover the many free and local services available to you
• Job searching support networks
• Community employment agency information
• Employers from Galway-Cavendish and Harvey, Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield and surrounding areas.

Career Fair Poster

For a list of exhibitors, check out:

www.percresources.ca
www.placementexperts.ca

 For more information on this event please call Julie or Kelly at 705-748-8830, extension 3222.

The 2010 Interim Property Tax Bills were mailed out on the 24th of February, 2010.

Please ensure that if you have moved recently that you have updated your mailing infomation with our office. We must receive any changes to a mailing address in writing with a signature granting us permission to make the change.

The mailing will include your Waste Site passes and a Free Tip pass for the year. Landlords - please be sure to forward the passes to your tenants

The Peterborough County-City Health Unit has free cooking sessions for anyone interested in sharing new recipes, developing skills, learing about nutrition and having fun.

You will share recipes, prepare a meal, take home cooked food and receive a free grocery gift certificate.

For more information call 743-1000, extension 335 or email:
comecookwithus@hotmail.com

The sessions are
Wednesday, February 17th and 24th
Wednesday March 3rd, 10th and 17th
all from
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at the Buckhorn Community Centre
1801 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn

The Peterborough County City Health Unit has advised that two Rabies Clinics will be held on:

Saturday, May 8th, 2010 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m

in the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey

For more information please visit the Peterborough County City Website or call (705) 743-1000

The two locations in the Township to take your pets to are:

Havey Ward Township Garage & Roads Depot
884 Melody Bay Road, off Lakehurst Rd), Buckhorn
Cost is $20 per animal

Galway Fire Hall
569 Galway Road (off Cnty Rd 121),
Kinmount
Cost is $15 per animal

Available to all students in their final year of high school or mature students, enrolled in post secondary courses leading to a career in Policing, Fire Fighting, Emergency Measures Services or Forensics.

One $500.00 scholarship will be awarded.

You must use the 2010/2011 Application Form provided. Applications are also available at the Township Administration Office in hardcopy.

The deadline for all applications and supporting documents must be postmaked no later May 31st, 2010.

Applications and correspondence should be mailed to:

Cavendish Community Policing Committee
Attn: Scholarship Committee
RR. #1
Buckhorn ON   K0L 1J)
 

The criteria for Student eligibility shall be acceptable grades, good character, participation in student activities and community service involvement. Students who are considered eligible shall be enrolled in post-secondary school studies at a recognized instituition. Preference will be given to students who are permanent residents of Cavendish Ward, with consideration given to students from Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Township. The final decision as to the awarding of the scholarship shall be that of the Cavendish Community Policing Committee.

No other material will be considered by the Scholarship Committee except those specifically cited in the application.

Materials will not be returned. All information privacy laws and regulations will be adhered to.

Only the successful applicant will be notified in writing by the end of June 2010.

For more information:

705-657-8737

Date:     February 24, 2010
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Buckhorn Public
School Gymnasium
Buckhorn

Organized in partnership with the Buckhorn Public School, Rural Outreach Centre and the Peterborough Community Social Plan

FREE Clothing, toys, books and hygiene products, etc.

Come and take advantage of this amazing event!

All clothing items are clean and in great condition

Meet Your Needs Day Poster here

There currently is a vacancy on the Environmental Advisory Committee. Interested individuals should submit a resume and letter of interest to Pat Kemp, CAO/Deputy Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. Friday February 26, 2010.

Please click here for the Terms of Reference.

Sealed applications are to be sent to:

Pat Kemp, CAO/Deputy Clerk
701 County Road 36
P.O. Box 820
Bobcaygeon, Ontario K0M 1A0
Phone: (705) 738-3800 Ext. 235
pkemp@galwaycavendishharvey.ca

The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Upgraded Outdoor Skating Rink/Sportspad, the new playground equipment and the newly fenced Baseball Diamond at the Cavendish Culture and Recreation Centre held on Monday February 15th, 2010 was very well attended and had a number of dignataries on hand for the event. 

In the Photo Above from Left to Right: Chair of the Cavendish Culture and Recreation Committee Kathy Warren (sitting), Reeve Tom Flynn, MP Barry Devolin, MPP Rick Johnson, Peterborough County Warden Murray Jones, Councillor Janet Clarkson, Councillor Bev Matthews, Deputy Reeve Madeline Pearson, Councillor Peter Franzen. For a larger version of this photo, please click here

News Release from the Peterborough County Ontario Provincial Police:

The Peterborough County Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind all drivers that the Distracted Driving Laws come into effect on Monday, February 1, 2010.

The educational period that began October 26, 2009 will end. The primary focus of this period was to educate drivers of the new legislation.

Since October 26, 2009 officers from the Ontario Provincial Police throughout Ontario have issued 64 charges and 3260 warnings during the educational period.

Charges were only laid when a warning wasn't appropriate, such as unsafe driving behaviours while using a device. For example, Following To Closely, Failure to Drive in a Marked Lane, etc., when the driver was using a hand held device.

While there has been a decrease in the number of persons using hand held devices while driving, a large number of drivers continue to engage in this dangerous activity.

Officers will continue to use their discretion, however starting February 1, 2010, offenders will be issued fines of $155 dollars by way of a Provincial Offence Notice.

The Ontario Provincial Police are committed to ensuring the safey of everyone using the roadways in the Province of Ontario

Residents interested in learning more about whether they are included in the proposed service area can contact Bell Aliant at 705-876-2184. 

The Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield acted as the lead applicant for the Rural Connections Phase 2 grant program. Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield received a $1 million grant to expand broadband services. The RTP was awarded to Bell Aliant Regional Communications Limited to implement a wireline solution to expand broadband service. Bell Aliant will invest just over $2 million to create a $3 million broadband investment in the County of Peterborough.

A list of communities with the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey covered by this initiative may be viewed on the following maps. Catchacoma Lake Area and Lakehurst Rd/Buckhorn Lake Estates/Kawartha Hideaway Area.

The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2010. 45.7 km of additional fibre cable is to be installed that will extend service to approximately 3955 households and businesses. 

The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has recently been made aware of the existence of a consumer product that poses a serious fire safety hazard. The Flying Lantern (also known as a sky lantern) is currently being sold by Canadian online distributors of fireworks products and at retail stores.

The product resembles a small paper hot-air balloon, fuelled by an open flame. When released the hot air produced by the fuel source can lift the lantern to extreme heights and allows it to drift for long distances until the fuel is depleted. These lanterns are often released in large numbers to generate an impressive visual effect

The OFM has learned that, due to their uncontrolled and unpredictable flight path, they can land on trees, buildings rooftops, or other combustible properties while still ignited and potentially cause a fire.

There have also been reports of lantern releases near airports causing lengthy flight delays. Concerns regarding the lanterns have resulted in this product being banned in certain parts of Asia.

The OFM has written to Health Canada's Consumer Product Safety Bureau to request that it take the necessary actions to prevent this product from being sold in Canada. In the meantime, fire departments should caution members of their community about the potential fire hazards associated with the Flying Lantern. Retailers who sell this product should also be encouraged to remove it from their store shelves.

For enquiries regarding the Flying Lantern and potential fire hazards, please contact the OFM by telephone at (416) 325-3100.

Peterborough Family Law Information Centre:
Superior Court of Justice
470 Water Street, Peterborough
705-876-6915

This service provides free, brief, mediation, as well as free family law information, and referrals to other community agencies at three family court sites in Peterborough, Cobourg and Lindsay. Visit the Centre before you separate.

Funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General

Four Counties Family Mediation
349A George St. N., Suite 205, Peterborough
705-760-9603 or 1-888-605-1393

This agency provides mediation in the community to residents in the counties of Peterborough, Haliburton, Northumberland and City of Kawartha Lakes. Mediation service is provided by mediators approved by the Ministry of Kawartha Lakes. Mediation is a voluntary method of resolving disagreements that arise out of separation or divorce. The Mediator is a trained professional who acts as a neutral third party to facilitate an agreement between the parties. Fees are geared to income and are subsidized by the Ontario government. First appointment is free. For more information visit our website: www.familycourtmediation.com or call 705-760-9603 or 1-888-605-1393.

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The Greater Peterborough and Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) has established a Business Advisory Centre in the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey. The GPA EDC's Business Advisory Centre is a resource centre for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Professional consultants advise business owners on key aspects of start-up, and maintaining successful operations. Whether you are starting, or in the initial years of business the Business Advisory Centre can help.

The Business Advisory Centre will be offering FREE Business Consultations every Friday in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Township.

Date: Every Friday by appointment
Location: Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Municipal Office, County Rd 36
Time: By appointment only, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

For more information or to book your appointment, contact:

- OR -

Business Advisory Centre
210 Wolfe St., Peterborough, K9J 2K9
(705) 743-0777 ext. 225
bac@gpaedc.on

The Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey officially opened its HELP Centre at a ceremony on Monday, February 19th, 2007 at the Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Library in Buckhorn. The HELP Centre is open on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Community Social Plan Committee were in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony. The Committee consists of representatives on the Township, the Peterborough Community Social Plan, Buckhorn Community Centre, Rural Outreach Centre, Buckhorn and District Tourist Association, Galway Hall, Cavendish Hall Community Care and Oak Shores Community Centre.

The H-E-L-P Centre is funded by Service Canada and is free to residents of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Township. Trained professionals are available to provide confidential assistance.

The following are some of the services available:

• Connecting you to a service Provider or Agency
   
• Family services
   
• Health Care Providers
   
• Employment services
   
• Writing a resume
   
• Starting your own business
   

For more information residents can call 1-800-374-4009, Ext. 303 to leave a confidential message.