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The Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council kicked off its seventh annual cottage safety education campaing last week to promote fire and carbon monoxide safey at the lake. The Campaign focuses on the preparation and practise of a home or cottage fire escape plan and the maintenance of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Using a holiday like the Victoria Day Weekend is an excellent way to schedule annual maintainence of your alarms.

For more information go to www.safeathome.ca/pieceofheaven

Working smoke alarms are required on every storey of a cottage and outside all sleeping areas and cottages with fireplaces or fuel-burning appliance of any kind should have carbon monoxide alarm.

Every year: make sure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide batteries are fresh and the alarms are working.

The Buckhorn Welcome
and Tourist Centre
is all set for the 2013 Season

The Buckhorn Welcome Centre is located at the corner of Lakehurst Road and Country Road 36 traffic lights in Buckhorn and on the Liquor Store parking lot.

The fully accessible building is owned by the Municipality of Trent Lakes but privately operated by the Buckhorn Tourist Association and is dedicated to introducing the public to various tourism activities and locations within the Buckhorn and Trent Lakes area.

Everyone is welcome whether you are new to the area, passing through, or a full or part time resident just wanting to re-visit something old and familiar or searching for something entirely new. Drop-in and let the friendly staff help you enjoy your stay in our beautiful region.

Please come on in to say "Hi" and see what they might have just waiting for you and your family to discover or to set off  on a new adventure and build forever memories. 

Opening Day is Friday, May 10th from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

2013 Hours of Operation

Spring Hours:
Monday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: July and August
Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fall Hours: September 6 to October 11
Friday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thanksgving Weekend Hours:
Friday October 11, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday October 12, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 13, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 

Council passed the Strategic Plan for the inclusive years 2013 to 2016 on February 5th, 2013.

You can view or download a copy of the Municipal Strategic Plan here 

Peterborough County 
4-H Agrucultural Scholarship Bursury 2013 

The County of Peterborough, in each year considers the awarding of 4-H scholarships in incremental amounts of $250.00 to a total maximum of $500 per year to eligible post-secondary student in an agricultural-related field or a field that can be used in the agricultural industry. 

To download the criteria and application please follow this link

For more information please contact the County at the information provided in the next column

Peterborough County  
2013 Land of Shining Waters Bursary

The Peterborough County Land of Shining Waters Bursary is also available to eligible post-seconday students residing in the County of Peterborough and in need of financial assistance, in athe amount of $250.00.

To download the criteria and application please follow this link

For more information regarding either of these bursaries please contact the County of Peterborough by telephone at 705 743-0380 ext. 301 or 1 800 710-9586, by fax at 705 876-1730, by email at ssaunders@county.peterborough.on.ca or visit the County website at www.county.peterborough.on.ca.

Copies of the applications and criteria are also available from the Municipal Office and Public Library

The City of Peterborough is developing a 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan for the City and the County of Peterborough. The Plan will create a long-term vision and identify goals that reflect the distinct issues and needs related to affordable housing and homeless-related services in the City and the County of Peterborough.  It will set out a broad strategic plan for housing and homelss programs and services for the next ten years for the City and County of Peterborough.  It is a Provincial requirement for municipalities responsible for housing to have a Plan in place by 2014.

The Ministry of Municipal Affiars and Housing has implemented new legislation and released a Minister's Housing Policy Statement articulating new Provincial 'interests', which emphasize human services integration, evidence-based needs assessment and public accountability.  Building Foundations: Building Futures, Ontario's Long-Term Affordable Housing Stratefy outlines the Province's plan for the future, with an empahsis on partnerships with municipalties and re-enforcing the need of flexible, long-term Federal funding.

In recognition of successful local initiatives throughout the last decade and the commitment of the community to suport and advocate for local services, "Building from Strengths"is the working title of the Plan for Peterborough.  Guided by a Steering Committee and Project Team comprised of City, County and Township staff, the Plan is scheduled to be completed in 2013, after Council approval and after the province provides feedback.

Update Bulletins

Bulletins will be available on a semi-regular basis, proficing general update and marking milestones in the Plan development.

You can access the Housing and Homelessness Plan Bulletins or obtain more information by following the link to the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan at

http://www.peterborough.ca/Living/City_Services/Housing_Division/10-year_Housing_and_Homelessness_Plan.htm

Applications may be filed by a low-income senior and/or a low-income person with a disability to the Treasurer of the lower-tier Local Municipality within the County of Peterborough for the purpose of receiving relief of a tax increase for the current property tax year.  Such application and criteria shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. 1. The application shall be made on a form available from the lower-tier Municipality
   2. An "Eligible Person" means a low-income person with a disability(ies) or a low income senior or the spouse of such eligible person who:
      1. Is an owner of property in one of the lower-tier municpalties and has maintained continuous ownership of said propery for a period of at least two years as at December 31 prior to making application under the providions of By-law No. 2010-74;
      2. Has occupied the property as the principal residence for which the application for tax relief is being made.
2. The Treasurer of the lower-tier Municipality shall adjust the collector's roll and provide for a tax relief in the current tax year for the tax increase subject to the following conditions:
   1. The applicant must properly complete the municipal application form and file same with the Treasurer of the lower-tier municpality by November 15th of the current tax year.
   2. Evidence of benefits being received by the applicant under the Family Benefits Act, the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997 and/or the Old Age Security Act (Canada) or Canadian Pension Plan Disabilities Pension must be submitted with the application.
   3. Evidence of ownership must be submitted with the application.
3. Relief shall not be allowed for more than one principal residence
4. Relief shall be granted for a tax increase only where the balance of the property tax is current and all arrears are paid in full
5. This relief is in accordance with County of Peterborough By-law No. 2010-74
6. The tax relief will be an outright grant made by the lower-tier Municipality and will not entail repayment and will not be a lien against property.  Eligible property owners are entitled to a grant provided that the said tax increase for any single year exceeds $100.00 to a maximum relief up to $200.00
7. The Treasurer of your lower-tier Municpality has the right to approve or deny an application for Tax Relief.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes (formerly the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey) is a lower-tier municipality
of the County of Peterborough. 

For further information, to find out if you might qualify for this program or to obtain a copy of the application form please call the Township Finance & Property Tax Department at 705-738-3800 or 1-800-749-4009 and speak with one of the following representatives:

Donna Teggart, Treasurer at extension 228 or dteggart@trentlakes.ca
Ellie Crosby, Deputy Treasurer at extension 224 or ecrosby@trentlakes.ca
or Chasity Robertson, Tax Clerk at extension 232 or crobertson@trentlakes.ca

Application forms and the County of Peterborough By-law  2010-74 are available on the Township website Online Tax Forms page under the Tax Information menu or direct download here

Application forms are also available from the County of Peterborough website - www.county.peterborough.on.ca

If you would like more information from the County of Peterborough please contact Sally Saunders, Clerk, County of Peterborough at 705-743-0380 or by email: info@county.peterborough.on.ca

The Business Advisory Centre's Rural Outreach Program serves as a County-wide compliment to the services offered by the BAC's Peterborough office.

The program includes:

• business consultations in each of the eight townships in Peterborough
• access to a computer workstation and valuable resources at seven service kiosk locations
• business visitiation program in each of the communities

Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Kiosk:

Thurs. May 10, 2012  9 a.m.
Wed. May 16, 2012  9 a.m.
Thurs. June 7, 2012  9 a.m.
Wed. June 13, 2012  9 a.m.
Thurs. June 21, 2012  9 a.m.

For location, more information or to make an appointment please contact:

Karen Joplin
kjoplin@gpaedc.on.ca
705-743-0777, ext. 2136

The Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey recognizes that persons with disabilities should be provided with an equal opportunity to access goods and information in a manner consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality as stated in the regulations of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005. Please click on the items listed beside for further information.

2012-2013 Accessibility Plan
By-Law B2009-77
Accessible Customer Service Standards Policy
Customer Feedback Form
Notice of Admission Fees
Notice of Service Disruption
Notice of Service Disruption Township Office

The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has 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 Municipality of Trent Lakes. 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: Municipality of Trent Lakes 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 Municipality of Trent Lakes (former 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.