The Cornerstone
Township Of O’Connor
Country Living At Its Best
September 2011
Emergency Contacts:
Medical Emergencies: 911
Fire: 911
Police: 911
Municipal Office Hours
Office Hours
The office will be closed on Monday, September 5th for Labour Day
The office will be back to regular hours as of Tuesday, September 6th.
The hours are as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday:
9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Fridays: 9:00 am to Noon
Disposal Site Hours
Effective September 1st the Disposal Site will be operating on
winter hours as follows:
Tuesdays 3 to 6 pm and Saturdays 10 to 3 pm
Council Meetings
The next regular meeting of Council will be held on Monday, September 12th and
Monday September 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in the
back of the Municipal Office, 330 Hwy. 595.
Council welcome your involvement and interest in Council meetings and
municipal issues.
Mayor Ron Nelson - 475-9213
Councillors:
Gwen Garbutt – 473-9038
Bishop Racicot - 577-2215
Jerry Loan—768-0947
Jim Vezina – 577-6735
Fire Permits
FIRE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL BURNING UNTIL
OCTOBER 31st.
This includes the burning of grass, brush and the use of incinerators. Fire permits
are valid for 15 days and an incinerator permit will be dated for the entire fire season.
Fires for cooking or warmth are exempt. Fire and Incinerator Permits can be picked
up at the following locations:
Township Office, 330 Hwy. 595, 476-1451
(during regular office hours)
Bishop & Linda Racicot,
151 Hwy. 590, 577-2215 (please call)
Fire Chief Henry Mattas
741 Barrie Drive, Oliver-Paipoonge, 473-9511 (please call)
Left in error at the Disposal Site Burn Pile
on Tuesday, August 16th at approximately 7:00 p.m. One 4 ft, orange painted
(Jack-all) style jack.
Please return to the disposal site attendant or the Township Office or
phone Gordon at 475-7602 for pick-up.
Thank You.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday:
9:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Fridays: 9:00 am to Noon
Office Phone: 476-1451
Fax:
473-0891
Garage: 476-1453
Community Hall: 476-1452
Web: www.oconnortownship.ca
E-mail: [email protected]
Disposal Site Hours
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Winter Hours: Sept 1st to Mar 31st
Tuesday—3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday—10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Summer Hours: Apr 1st to Aug 31st
Tuesday—6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday—10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Disposal Site Fees:
Must bring receipt to disposal site
Fridge or Freezer Disposal $20.00
Tires:
Semi-trailer or tractor
$25.00
Passenger/Medium Truck $ 7.00
Motorcycle/Utility/Dolly
$ 5.00
Building Permits:
By-law 2006-14, being a by-law
respecting Construction, Demolition,
Inspections, and to set out the rates for
permits within the Corporation of the
Township of O‘Connor states that
building permits will be required for the
construction, erection, alteration, repair,
removal, relocation and change of use of
all buildings or
structures within the
Township of O‘Connor.
If you are building anything larger than
108 square feet, you must apply for a
building permit. For more information
please call the Township Office.
Oliver Paipoonge Library Hours:
Use of both branches is free for
O‘Connor Residents
Murillo Branch (935-2729)
Monday - 10 - 5 pm
Tuesday 6 - 8 pm
Wednesday 10– 5 pm , 6 - 8 pm
Thursday 6 - 8 pm
Saturday 1 - 5 pm
Rosslyn Branch (939-2312)
Tuesday 10 - 5 pm & 6 - 8 pm
Wednesday - 6 - 8 pm
Thursday 10 - 5 pm & 6 - 8 pm
Saturday 1 - 5 pm
O’Connor Community Club
The Club has reduced the prices on their O‘Connor 100th
Anniversary clothing items.
New sale prices are as follows:
Hats
$10.00 Zippered Hoodies $35.00
T-Shirts—Adult $10.00 Sweatshirts
$40.00
All items can be purchased at the O‘Connor Township
Office located at 330 Hwy. 595.
Fire Department News
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday, August
27th for our Annual O‘Connor Day celebration and
purchased a ticket for our BBQ Raffle. All but a few of the
400 tickets printed were sold during the course of the day.
This year‘s lucky winner was Ms. Leanne Coderre, a long
time resident of O‘Connor and a dedicated First Response
member who has served this community for over 26 years
as a First Responder and as the First Response
Coordinator. Congratulations Leanne!
On Saturday, October 1st the O‘Connor
Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be
UT hosting our second annual Chinese Auction
O
LD
and we are please to announce that we have
SO
already sold out of tickets. Thank you to
everyone who purchased a ticket and good
luck at the auction.
At this year‘s Annual O‘Connor Day, the club operated the
concession booth selling pop, water, chips, strawberries
with ice cream and glow products. We would like to thank
everyone who dropped by and supported our fundraising
effort. As in the past the Club was able to donate $500.00
towards the fireworks.
O’Connor’s Women’s Institute
The Women‘s Institute meetings are held the second
Monday of every month at 1:00 pm. Come and join us,
everyone is welcome.
Phone Rose at 577-7031 for more information.
THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO RECYCLE
Four important reasons are:
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O’Connor History Book
O’Connor’s History Book
―First Hundred Years Of Country
Living At Its Best‖
In 2007 the Township of O‘Connor
published the O‘Connor History Book
to commemorate 100 years of
―Country Living At Its Best‖. Copies of
the book in hardcover are still available
for purchase and they can be picked
up at the O‘Connor Township office, Conmee Township
office, the Metropolitan Moose Café or Global Flags and
Banners in Kakabeka Falls. The cost of the book is
$40.00 and if you would like to ship the book to family out
of town we also have corrugated boxes designed
specifically for the book at a cost of $2.00.
Dogs Running at Large
If you are having trouble with dogs, other than
your own, in your yard please contact the Ms.
Becky Davis at 252-3196.
Every effort is made to locate owners, however, if the
owner cannot be located within 3 days the dog will be
brought to Thunder Bay Animal Services. In order to
retrieve your dog payment must be made at the O‘Connor
Municipal Office, 330 Hwy. 595, during regular office hours
prior to picking up or delivery of your dog. Copies of the
Dog Running at Large By-law and Policy are available at
the Township Office.
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Recycling saves natural resources by reducing the
need to drill for oil and dig for minerals.
Recycling saves energy. It often takes less energy to
make products from recycled material than raw
materials; for example, recycled aluminum takes 95%
less energy than new aluminum from bauxite ore.
Recycling helps keep the air and water cleaner.
Making products from recycled materials typically
creates less air and water pollution than making
products from virgin materials.
Recycling saves landfill space by reusing products that
would otherwise have gone to a landfill or been
incinerated.
Recycling is not the first ―R‖ in the three ―R‘s‖, in fact, it is
the third ―R‖. If you truly want to make a difference to the
environment, you should practice the first ―R‖, which is
reducing consumption, since it is the most effective step
toward producing less waste.
Unfortunately, in this day and age, it may be difficult to
reduce consumption. This is when the second ―R‖ comes
into play. Reuse as much as possible before recycling any
remaining materials. Reusing products, where possible, is
even better than recycling because the item does not need
to be reprocessed before it can be used again.
Finally, if you have to make the purchases, buy products
that are made of recycled materials . And make sure you
recycle the items when you don‘t need them anymore.
Look out for the recycling symbols on your products that
tell you that they are made of recycled materials, or are
designed for recycling.
All three of these practices count! So please when
shopping make wise choices when purchasing packaged
products and, where necessary, make sure to separate
your recycling from your solid waste.
Lets show our children we care about their future.
Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors who helped make our
11th Annual O’Connor Day a big success.
O’Connor Women’s Institute
Northwest Insurance Group
McKITRICKS
Pollard Highway products LTD.
Firesteel Contractors Limited
O’Connor Free Methodist Church
Dale Cook
O’Connor Community Club
Armtec
Dave Buob Trucking LTD.
S.A.E. Electric
J. Wilkins Disaster Kleenup
Kevin’s Tire Service
Kakabeka Esso
Brad’s Water Treatment
Grant Thornton, LLP
THP Variety
Provincial Alliance Credit Union
JMV Services
JAK Forestry
Bubba & Yvonne, Tom & Phil
Holland Enterprises
Wilsons Business Solutions
Fort Garry Industries
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
Taranis Contracting Group
Haquoil Construction Limited
Recool Canada Inc.
Economy Printing
CJ’s Home Made Food
River Rat Rentals
K&A Variety & Gas Bar
April’s Kitchen
Traditional Native Crafts
Bennett’s Bakery
Valley Fire Protection and Services Limited
Hydro One
Air Liquide Canada
Canadian Tire Fort William Rd.
Freight Managers Inc.
Swinger’s Driving Range
Vanderwees Home and Garden
Strongco
Weber Supply
C.C. Poulin Equipment Ltd.
Township of Conmee
A & L Auto
PerHol Construction Ltd.
Tim & Jennifer Silvaggio
NAPA Auto Parts
Provincial Alliance Credit Union
(Kakabeka branch)
Neebing Lumber
JML Engineering
Shake Shoppe
Biloski family
This years winner of the O’Connor Fire Department
BBQ Raffle—Leanne Coderre
Boyer Truck Sales
Kakabeka Hotel
Central Canada Fuels & Lubricants
Fantasy Falls
Cal-Gas
Thunder Bay Truck Centre
Henry Mattas
Stanley Tavern
Arctic Ice
Lorna & Wayne Blaikie
Thunder Bay Co-operative Farm Supplies
Country Side Restaurant
Ami Bour – Mary Kay Consultant
Vanlenthe Auto Sales
Eclipse Hair Design
Aslinz Aesthetics
Odena Super A Foods
Nova Pro
Canada Post
Breukelman’s Potato Farm
Peter & Jo-Anne Vanlenthe
Toromont CAT
Thunder Ridge Equestrian Centre
Acklands-Grainger Inc.
Global Flags & Banners
Parts Source
KA Vanderzwaag Construction
CIBC
This years winner of the Hydro One Bake Draw
Erlise Paglia
O’Connor Day 2011
Our 11th O’Connor Day has come and gone. How time flies!! Congratulations to all our tournament, contest, raffle and
attendance draw winners. I think there were a few very happy people going home with some wonderful prizes this year.
Thank you to all of our great sponsors listed on the next page. Without them this could not have happened.
Thank you to all our special volunteers who run the tournaments, contests and children’s carnival. Joe McDonald for the
Cribbage tournament, Jim Vezina for the Horseshoe tournament, Ashley Gunn and Jasper Schmidt for the Volleyball
tournament, Willis Mattas, Betty Blaikie and Dawn Dumoulin and family for the Bucksaw and Nail driving, Ron Biloski and
crew for again providing the children with some wonderful memories, playing the carnival games at O’Connor Day. The
little ones really do love them. Also thanks to Ron and crew for organizing the paintball area. Thanks to Dennis Roy for
setting up his homemade high powered paintball guns. Hope everyone got a chance to check them out. Thank you to
Andy Buob who once again provided tractor/wagon rides for everyone. This also continues to a popular event. Thank to
Alex Busch for dressing up and handing out balloons to the children.
Thank you also to all our great volunteers who helped behind the scenes with the setup, clean up, breakfast and of
course those who manned the different booths, cooking, serving, or selling throughout the O’Connor day. We have a
dedicated group who come out year after year to help make this day such a success for everyone and we did get some
great new ones this year. Thank you for coming forward. If anyone out there would be interested in stepping forward
next year please let us know. It does take a lot of people and like the saying ―More hands make light work‖.
Thank you also to the members of the O’Connor Fire Department for setting up their display, providing handouts and fire
safety information and allowing the children to practice their fire fighting skills. Thank you to Sparky, the fire dog, who
once again made an appearance.
Thank you to the O’Connor Community Club for setting up their concession and providing the crowd with non-alcoholic
beverages, snacks, strawberries and ice cream and off course the glow products for fireworks time. The Community
Club also owns the inflatable jumper, which provides the children all day fun for only $1 each.
Thank you to the Ministry of Natural Resources for bringing out the trailer full of forest fire safety information and Smokey
the Bear, to the Canadian Red Cross for their display, HAGI transit for providing information on their services. Please
see the survey in this issue of the Cornerstone to see if there is a need for their services in O’Connor. Thank you to the
O’Connor Free Methodist church for their booth providing some wonderful free prizes to our guests. Also to Kings
Highway for providing the musical entertainment at the church booth. Thank you to the ladies from the Oliver Paipoonge
public library for providing a used books sale for those in attendance. We hope you were able to sell some of the books
and go home a little lighter. Once again the band ―Quest‖ provided some good old live music for the crowd to get up and
dance to. Hope everyone enjoyed them. Thank you to those residents who through in a little extra cash donation so that
we could afford to have them play for us. Thanks to Tim and Jennifer Silvaggio for the use of their stage to keep the
band sheltered.
The day was another wonderful success and we hope you didn’t miss it. The Fireworks once again ended the day with a
fantastic display. Thank you to Bill Groombridge and London Fireworks for the spectacular show.
Council will be discussing whether or not O’Connor Day will continue next year at our next Council meeting September
12th and if so in what format. If you would like to make a comment about whether or not it should continue or would like
to step forward to help with the planning please contact the Township office at 476-1451.
On Saturday, August 27th during O‘Connor Day, HAGI Community Services for Independence
provided the residents of O‘Connor with information on the services they provide. To help determine
if there is a demand for their transit service in the rural area they have asked that we include a copy of
the following questionnaire. Please take this opportunity to fill in the questionnaire and submit it to:
HAGI Community Services for Independence
1201 Jasper Drive, Suite ―A‖
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6R2
Working smoke alarms are essential in seasonal homes and recreational vehicles
This summer two men died in separate trailer fires in Ontario. It has been
confirmed by Office of the Fire Marshal investigators that no working smoke
alarms were recovered from either trailer. Fires in these types of seasonal
homes can spread incredibly fast.
As a result of these tragic fatal fires, the O‘Connor Fire Department would like to
remind everyone that it is the law to have a working smoke alarm in their trailer
home, motor home and other recreational vehicle. In addition to smoke alarms
these homes, vehicles or boats used for sleeping should be equipped with a
carbon monoxide alarm.
The Ontario Fire Code requires every ‗dwelling unit‘ in Ontario to have working
smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. What many people
may not know is that the term ‗dwelling unit‘ includes seasonal homes such as
park model trailers, cabins and cottages and may include trailer homes, motor
homes and other recreational vehicles.
While many new trailer and RV models may already meet a construction
standard requiring working smoke alarms, older models may not be equipped
with any or they may not have been properly maintained. Smoke alarms should
be tested before sleeping in any of these seasonal homes and then monthly and
after any absence of more than a few days. Replace any smoke alarms that may
be more than 10 years old.
Smoke alarms can alert you and give you and your family the precious time needed to safely escape a fire. Install smoke
and carbon monoxide alarms in any structure where people may be sleeping or living. Failure to comply with the
applicable Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $100,000.
The O‘Connor Fire Department does have smoke detectors for sale at a cost of $10.00 each
and they can be picked up at the O‘Connor Township office during regular office hours.
Murillo Branch
935-2729
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
We would like to thank…
Carole and Bob Klapprat for
donating ‘The Harrow Fair
Cookbook’ in memory of
Ollie Vibert.
Sandy Vibert for donating a
standing subscription to
Country Woman Magazine to
Rosslyn Library.
Fall Hours
10 – 5:00
6 - 8:00
10 – 5:00 & 6 - 8:00
6 – 8:00
1 – 5:00
Rosslyn Branch
939-2312
Tuesday 10 - 5:00 & 6 - 8:00
Wednesday 6 - 8:00
Thursday 10 - 5:00 & 6 - 8:00
Saturday 1 – 5:00
www.olsn.ca/oplibrary
On August 9th, Rosslyn Library was
honoured by the presence of several talented
local poets. A round-table discussion and
reading of a number of ‗favourite‘ poems was
followed by a delicious luncheon.
As a result, both library branches received a
donation of two poetry books,
Straight Lines by Mary Frost and
Core Samples, Poems from Northwestern
Ontario by Sharon Irvine, Sue Blott, Sherri
Lankinen, Cathy Carroll, and Mary Frost.
Thank you to Mary Frost and the Kakabeka
Book Club for these donations.
Back to School
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
2 Positions (Pending grant approval)
Tuesday,
September 6th
Oliver Paipoonge Public Library
Community Access Program/Youth Employment Program
Youth Intern Position
Contract date: September 19 to March 31, 2012 (tentative)
Location: Murillo Library & Rosslyn Library
420 hour contract at $11.00/hour.
Approx. 24 hours weekly, some flexibility in scheduling
Must be a Canadian citizen between the ages of 15 – 30
Please remember to allow for
extra time for driving to allow
for school bus pickups and
drop-offs and please keep an
eye out for children.
Successful candidate will conduct computer tutoring
sessions for the public on various related subjects and
software, maintain equipment, troubleshoot equipment
issues and other duties as assigned. Preference will be
given to applicants with computer skills, and knowledge of
LAN and wireless networks.
Closing date for resumes: September 12th, 5:00 p.m.
Please forward resumes to:
Maxine McCulloch, CEO
Oliver Paipoonge Public Library
[email protected]
Kakabeka Falls & Rural
District RCL Branch #225
All events take place at the Kakabeka Legion
on Hwy 11-17 in Kakabeka Falls
Call the events line for info. 473-9122 or check out our
web page at www.kakabekalegion.ca
Wednesdays - BINGO –every Wednesday - Payout of
$1,465.00. Doors open at 5 pm Early birds begin at
6:45 p.m. For more information call Jim at 473-9623.
Sat. Sept. 3rd - DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF THE
CAMPBELL FAMILY BAND from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Come out and enjoy some great dance music. For
more information please call Christel at 475-3400.
Sat. Sept. 17th - DANCE from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Come out and enjoy some great dance music. For
more information please call Christel at 475-3400.
Sun. Sept. 18th - Buffet Breakfast 9:00- 12:30 p.m.
All you can eat, Canadian and Finn Pancakes, bacon,
sausages, scrambled eggs, hash browns, coffee, tea,
juice, toast and jam or try our "Made just for you"
omelette, adults $9 ,seniors $8 and children' s prices
$5 and $3. Join our breakfast club and after 10 paid
breakfasts you get a free breakfast.
Visit the Legion Booth at the Slate River Plowing Match in
September.
-Submitted by Sandra Mazur
www.kakabekalegion.ca
WANT TO BUY:
I‘m looking for an old kitchen cupboard
or old pickle cupboard.
Please call 577-4787.
GREEN ACRE VARIETY
PERMANENTLY CLOSING
After over 22 years of serving the rural community, the
Management of the Green Acre Variety announces that
the store will be closed as of October 1, 2011. We
thank all of our valued customers for their patronage
over the years and apologize for any inconvenience the
closure may cause. Thank you also to all the staff over
the years who have contributed to the success of the
business. Special thanks to Susan Jacobson who has
done a great job managing the store the last 6 years.
After 18 years with the business, and
unsuccessful attempts to sell it, I am ready to retire
from the store in order to have more time to pursue
other career interests and enjoy my daughters who are
growing up way too quickly.
Sincerely thanks to all,
Karen Caren and Family
Hymers Fall Fair, Labor Day Weekend – September
4th and 5th, 2011 www.hymersfair.com
A century ago, the Hymers Fall Fair planted itself firmly at
the heart of agricultural pride within the small community of
Hymers. The fair was established in 1912 and the year 2012
marks the 100th Anniversary of our country fair. The early
fairs consisted of agricultural competitions and shows of
horses, beef and dairy cattle, along with races and old
fashion games that were traditional at a country fair. These
have remained a key component of the fair today and we
are planning more of the same to celebrate our 100th
anniversary next year. We hope to have a great display of
heritage items, along with pictures of the past to display
during our 100th celebration. We look forward to welcoming
back many people who have been involved with the fair
over the years, to help us celebrate.
While the Fair has evolved over the years, the Board of
Directors remains committed to showcasing our agricultural
heritage and promoting rural lifestyle. We truly believe in
offering a good old fashion fair with traditional events and
country music, while avoiding things like a beer gardens and
midway. I believe that is what makes rural fairs such a
custom with people from the country and the city alike and it
keeps people coming back year after year and generation
after generation. We strive to maintain the agricultural
component in our fair as many of today‘s children,
especially those from the city, have never seen a cow, goat
or chicken or know where their milk comes from, or how
their food gets to their kitchen table. Last year, we brought
Maple the Cow to our fair and children were thrilled to have
an opportunity to milk this ―educational‖ cow. While some
fairs have kids standing in line for a ride on a midway event,
our fair has children standing in line to be able to milk a
cow. That is the WOW factor of a country fair.
Fair weekend is really a homecoming for everyone and we
are hoping to see family reunions take place for our 100th
fall fair. What a great opportunity to reunite families by
bringing everyone to the fair.
In celebration of our Centennial Year we are producing a
Heritage Cookbook and we encourage you to submit your
favorite family recipe. The cook book will include basic
recipes of the past from traditional breads, soups, main
dishes and desserts to ―how to's‖ such as preserving and
curing meats. We are also interested in a section of cures
and tonics in addition to the folklore of our local seniors. If
you have a favorite old recipe from the early 1900's on we
are interested in hearing from you. Also, if you have old
cookbooks available for research we would love to see
them. Please contact Dodie at [email protected] to submit
your recipes.
"There's always a real buzz around fair weekend but there
seems to be a heightened level of excitement and
community spirit around the fair this year as we prepare for
our 100th celebration. On behalf of the Executive, Directors,
Advisory Board and Members, I extend an invitation to all of
you, to come out and enjoy a day at a ―Traditional Country
Fair.‖ You can purchase local food and produce, enjoy local
musical entertainment, see the animals and livestock and
participate in a truly wonderful learning experience.
―FAMILY ACTIVITIES‖ - Throughout the weekend we have
Various activities scheduled to take place on the playground.
All activities are totally free. Come on out and let Cat teach you
about the Wonderful World of Worms, Grasshoppers Galore,
Lashing 101, The Key to Survival- Traditional Fire Lighting,
Rope Making 101- Fastenings to fishnets, and The Perfect
Design: Fabulous Feathers.
―COIN POOL‖ - The Thunder Bay Co-op coin pool will back
again this year; and even better, it will contain $2,000 in coins.
Daring divers 14 and up can enter for a free opportunity to dive
in and grab as much cash as they can in 2 minutes. This takes
place on Monday only.
Saving your seeds Members of the Gillies Seed Group will
educate you on seed saving so that you can enter our new
categories next year with your own harvested seeds. Look for
these ladies in the Exhibit Hall as they will get your growing
your own seeds.
APPLE CLINIC - We will be offering an Apple Clinic again this
year. If you do not know what kind of apples you are growing
you can bring them into the fair on Saturday, September 2nd
between 9-11 am and they will be identified for you. Bring 6
extra apples or 13 extra crabapples and you can enter them in
the judging while you are there.
BUSING FROM TOWN - We will have bussing again this year.
The bus picks up at Country Fair Plaza at 11:00 am, Thunder
Bay Community Auditorium at 11:15 am. and Arthur Street
Marketplace at 11:35 am. Cost of the bus is $5 return trip. The
bus leaves the grounds each day at 5:30 p.m. Admission to
the fair grounds is extra.
DINING HALL MEALS - Our deep pit BBQ Roast Beef Dinner
will be available on Sunday and our Traditional Turkey Dinner
with all of the trimmings will be available on Monday. Come out
and enjoy good home cooking!
FARMER’S MARKET - Visit our vendors in the farmers market
to purchase local produce, baking, meat, preserve, crafts,
ewing, woodworking, soaps, honey and so much more. Many
local artisans and vendors are also located throughout the
grounds. Check out what they have to offer.
CONTESTS AND DRAWS AT THE GAZEBO - Register for
the daily contests at the gazebo. We will also have t-shirts,
mugs,
ookbooks, 100th Anniversary Calendars and cash draw tickets
for sale. Look for the flag pole marking the location of the
gazebo and use this as your official meeting place for your
children and family members. The gazebo is also our lost and
found. Our 2012 Drawing Contest is open to grades 1-6 and
this years theme is ―Happy 100th Anniversary Hymers Fair‖.
Look for more details on the web page or in the prize book
SLUSHIES - Look for the slushy booth at this years fair. You‘ll
stay cool and all profits stay at Hymers Fair.
RECIPES - We are still looking for recipes for our anniversary
cookbook. Please contact Dodie at [email protected] to submit
your recipes.
See you at the fair !
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS YEAR?!
Hymers Fall Fair is fast approaching. The fair grounds are
open to the public on Sunday and Monday of the Labour
Day weekend and we would love to have you come out and
visit us.
Sandra Mazur,
President, Hymers Fall Fair
[email protected]
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Sam Lennox
Decorative Metal Spice Rack (Black) with Bottles
Assorted Rims (13”, 14”, 15”, 16”, 16.5”)
10 Acres Partially Cleared Lot Ender’s Road. Entrance, Hydro Fronting Property, Clearing with
Perfect Southern Exposure for Micro Fit Energy (Program O.P.A.)
32”x54”x60” Insulated Wood Storage Bin
8” Teco Table Saw with Cast Iron Top & Electric Motor
48” Track Jack
Car Radios
Set of 28” Sanyo Speakers (10 Ohm) & 15” x 15 Watt
Tire Chains for Snow Blower & ¾ Ton Truck
10” Craftsman Mitre Saw
Two Light Brass & Glass Decorative Wall Fixture
8 Gallon Milk Can & Lid
5 Gallon Milk Can & Lid
2 Gallon Cream Can & Lid
#56 Creamery Butter Box (wooden)
Stainless Steel Separator Basin with Spigot
16” x 25” Lifetime (Permanent) Furnace Filter
4’ Landscape Gill w/3 Point Hitch
Insulated Stainless Steel Minnow Tank 24”x12”x24” w/locking lid for storing/transport
24” Dual light Fluorescent Fixtures with Bulbs
4”x3” ABS Reducing Field Tile Fittings
Furnace Humidifier with Drum & Controls
475-0090
$10.00
$10.00/ea.
$20,000
$100.00
$35.00
$30.00/ea.
$25.00/ea.
$30.00/pr.
$10 - $65/set
$65.00
$10.00
$35.00
$30.00
$25.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$200.00
$40.00
$10.00/ea.
$3.00/ea.
$25.00
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Thinking about participating in the Microfit Solar Program? Provincial
Alliance Credit Union has a Solar Financing Program designed to help you
participate. Please call Mary Ellen or Shirley at (807)-475-4276 for details.
Contact Information:
Mary Ellen Smith Branch Manager CFP
or
email:
[email protected]
Shirley Erickson Loan Officer
Email:
[email protected]
43 Clergue St, Kakabeka Falls On P0T 1W0
Phone: 807-475-4276
Fax:
807-475-5990
Toll Free: 1-877-523-7228
www.provincialalliance.com
RURAL CUPBOARD FOOD BANK
NEIGHBOURS HELPING NEIGHBOURS
Located at Redeemer Lutheran Church
P. O. Box 327 KAKABEKA FALLS, ON POTIWO
By: Gladys Grant
Fall is in the air and the children are back in school.
Gardens are being harvested and we appreciate all the
vegetables that were donated to the food bank. We kept
busy all summer and thanks to everyone for continuing with
donations, as we all know hunger never stops. A BIG
THANK YOU to the 6 Serve Kids in July from across
Canada and the United States who once again this summer
worked for 2 days having food drives, cleaning up at the
food bank and preparing the staples like flour, sugar,
oatmeal, tea and coffee and the personal items by putting
them into bags and giving the volunteers from Tuesday
nights the summer off. It is so great to see young people
give so freely of their time to help others in need. This was
done under the leadership of Lorne Gernat from First
Christian Reform Church on Arthur Street and Judy Fleck,
Kelly Stajkowski and Barb Maxwell dedicated volunteers
with the Food Bank. Sincerely appreciated folks. A BIG
THANK YOU to members of St. Mark‘s church for donating
school supplies to the children again this year they were
greatly appreciated at the August food bank. A BIG THANK
YOU to Union Gas for a generous donation in the amount of
$2,500.00 presented in June by Don Burton, President of
Union Gas to Judy Fleck our secretary at the food bank. A
BIG THANK YOU to everyone who donated either cash or
groceries to the food bank in Memory of Gertie Minteko.
Gertie was always so generous with her donations to the
food bank and helping people in need.
For anyone wanting to donate groceries or items to the food
bank people are there on the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of every
month from 1 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. and in the evening from
6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M, depending on when the Third
Wednesday of the month falls. Some times the first
Wednesday of the month is the first of the month, so people
will be there on the 2nd Tuesday and it is the 3rd
Wednesday. Hopefully this clears up some confusion that
took place in June when June 1st was a Wednesday. Lorna
Krieg at 577-1035 will be in charge of Tuesday‘s nights
before food bank now and we certainly welcome her on
board and anyone wanting to volunteer can call Lorna.
Items can be dropped off at the Credit Union in Kakabeka
Village and HWY 130 during business hours. Please
contact Etta Nowak at 475-5279 for any clothing or furniture
items, etc. that you have to donate. Anyone wishing to
volunteer during Food Bank day downstairs, which is the 3rd
Wednesday of every month please contact Diana Bockus at
475-8761.
At our Annual meeting in June our board of Directors are as
follows:
Mark Halabecki, Chair, Kevin Halabecki, Vice Chair. Gayle
Poohachoff, Secretary, Judy Fleck, Secretary and Statistician, Kelly Stajkowski, Buyer and Gladys Grant, Public
Relations. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $10.00
or more. Just got word that Mark Halabecki will be resigning
from his position as of Sept. 8th as he will be going away
to University in Manitoba, Kevin will fill in until a
replacement can be found.
Thank you Mark for all your hard work and dedication
volunteering with the food bank since it opened in May
of 2000. We wish you all the best. You will be missed.
Next food bank will be September 21st from 10 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
FOR SALE
One set of Wrangler Good Year Territory Tires
LT 235 R15 with Aluminum American Racing
Rims 5 Stud off a Ford 150 4x4.
Like new, used one month only. $800.00
Also one Lear Truck Topper, great condition
asking $300.00 obo.
Call Greg at 475-8263
T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
...a friendly local weight-loss support group
TOPS is a non profit, non commercial weight loss
support group. We offer outstanding support to
take and keep off pounds sensibly.
The Nolalu chapter meets every Wednesday at
the O‘Connor Community Centre. Weigh in starts
at 6:15 pm and the meeting at 7:00 pm.
Membership is $30.00 annually and $1.00 a week
for dues. Bring a friend or family member and
come see what we have to offer.
There are 16 TOPS chapters in the Thunder Bay
and rural areas. For more information please call
Rose Marie Shandruk at 577-5924 or
Donna at 475-4771
O’Connor Hall Rental Fees:
- Social with Liquor—$150.00
- All day rental no liquor—$100.00
- 1/2 day or evening—$50.00
- Use of Kitchen—$25.00
$50.00 damage deposit may be required. Call to book
your event at 476-1451.
CORNERSTONE ADVERTISING
The fee structure for advertising in the
Cornerstone has been set by Council.
- Business Ad $5.00 – Full Page Ad $10.00
- Personal/Classified Ads - garage sale, for sale item, etc.-$2.50
- Birthday, Anniversary, Baby Announcements -$1.00
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 25th of each month.
The third annual Caribou Charity Ride will be held on Sunday, September 11,
2011. The purpose of the ride is to raise awareness and to serve as a fundraiser for
the Northern Cancer Fund. Last year our event saw 350 riders participate and raised
$25,000 for the local cancer centre. This year we are expecting 400 riders and plan
to increase our donation. We hope to once again have your support and
co-operation.
The Long (100km) will run through O‘Connor Township along Hwy 590, 595 and
588. This is essentially the same route that has been run the previous two
years. The Long Route will begin at 9:00am from the Nor‘Wester Hotel and riders will
take
between 3 to 6 hours to return. The Short Route will begin at 10:30am from the
Nor‘Wester Hotel and riders will take approximately 1.5 to 3 hours to return. These routes have been selected based on their level of
difficulty as well as the safety of the participants. Once again this year there will be Aid Stations along the route to provide rest stops
that have both food and water. There will also be SAG (safety and gear) vehicles that will patrol the route. Each SAG vehicle will
have a mechanic, a radio operator and a first responder onboard in the event of an emergency. There will also be a contingent of
stationary and rolling marshals to guide the riders and to remind them to follow the rules of the road and proper etiquette.
The Thunder Bay Cycling Club is asking the residents of each municipality to please be patience and respect the cyclists on the road.
They are also asking if any residents are interested in getting involved as either riders or volunteers. For more information please
visit their website at: www.cariboucharityride.com
BRAD’S WATER TREATMENT
Your Water Treatment Specialists
Call 577-0462
The Lakehead Region
Conservation Authority
Presents
the Annual Hazelwood Harvest
Fall Festival and Craft Fair
Norwest Minor Hockey
will be holding registration
for the upcoming season
on the following dates:
Wed, September 7th
Sat, September 10th
Wed, September 15th
6:30 - 9:00 pm
9:00 - 11:00 am
6:30 - 9:00 pm
All registration at the Norwest Arena
Our new website is:
www.norweststarshockey.ca
Sunday, September 11th, 2011
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Guided Mushroom Hikes with Dr. Len
Hutchison of Lakehead University
scheduled at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Crafts, baking, concession, and more!
Admission is only $2 per vehicle, or show
your Explorer Card!
Contact the LRCA office at
344-5857 for more information!
DRAFTY DOORS OR LEAKY WINDOWS?
WHO YOU GOIN’ TO CALL?
JMV
SERVICES
SERVING THE CITY OF THUNDER BAY
AND
SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1994
SPECIALIZING IN WINDOW AND
DOOR INSTALLATION
AND REPLACEMENTS.
FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATES
CALL JIM VEZINA
@ 628-9632 OR 577-6735
You could save up to $150
per year on your electricity
bill by getting rid of that old,
inefficient second fridge of
yours. Book an appointment
today and we will come pick it
up for FREE – we'll even haul it
out of your basement for you
and take care of it in an
environmentally responsible
manner. When we are finished recycling and
reclaiming material, very little will be sent to the
landfill!
Am I Eligible?
DANIEL VANLENTHE
MECHANICAL
WETT
INSPECTIONS
CHIMNEY
SWEEPING
ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
INSTALLATION
& MAINTENANCE
Specializing in Rural Homes
A Country Man
For a Country Home
939-1013
RR#1, South Gillies, ON
To qualify, you must have at least one appliance as
shown in the "primary appliance" category below. If
you have at least one "primary appliance," then we
will also pick up window air conditioners and
dehumidifiers.
Primary appliance: Full-sized refrigerators and
full-sized freezers must be:
 between 10-27 cubic feet
 in working condition (plugged in 24 hrs prior
to pick up)
 15 years of age or older.
Secondary appliance: Window air conditioners and
dehumidifiers must be:
 in working condition
 10 years of age or older
 window air conditioners must be removed
from the window prior to pick up and placed
near a power source.
Note: An individual 18 years or older must be
home during the scheduled appointment time to
sign the appliance release form. Appointments
cannot be cancelled online.
Please call 1-877-797-9473 to cancel your
existing appointment.
O’Connor Free Methodist Church
293 Sitch Road, Kakabeka Falls
Pastor Chris Fiorito- 577-2363 or 933-4655
There‘s something for everyone at the little church
with the big heart!
Regular Worship Schedule:
Adult Bible Study- 9:45am
Morning Worship Service- 10:45am
Children’s Sunday School- 10:45am
*Phone Pastor Rob @627-4926 for information on
Jr. and Sr. Teen programming this fall
September 10th is the Annual Church Picnic at 2:00
p.m. with a potluck supper at 5:00 pm. Call Paster
Chris Fiorito for more information at 933-4655.
The O‘Connor Free Methodist Church is currently
doing a Mom‘s Pantry Fundraiser. Order forms are
due back Tuesday, September 6th. If you are
interested in ordering and have not picked up an
order form please call Cheri Biloski at 475-8263
ST. JAMES CHURCH MURILLO PRESENTS
AN EVENING OF
CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC
BY SPENCER HARI
“BACK TO THE COUNTRY”
Saturday, September 17th, 2011.
7:30 P.M.
MURILLO TOWN HALL
Tickets $10.00 Per Person
Advance Ticket Sales Only
Contact: Pat Hari– 473-9487
or Rolly Martyn– 935-2648
Refreshments served at Intermission
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
P.O. Box 179
KAKABEKA FALLS, Ontario
P0T 1W0
ST. THERESA’S
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.
(10 Porter St., Kakabeka Falls)
http://my.tbaytel.net/unum3/
email: [email protected]
Sunday Mass: 11 a.m.
Coffee, light lunch and
Fellowship after Mass
O’Connor-Conmee
Fellowship Baptist Church
Sunday
10:45 am Worship & Sunday School
Guest speakers each Sunday
PASTOR Garry Heintz
Ph. 473-9164
CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH
Kakabeka Falls - 473-9197
www.KakabekaUnitedChurch.org
Clergue Street
Regular Sunday Service 10:00 am
Sunday School Available
Children Welcome
NEED A RIDE CALL - 473-9429
~~~ Everyone Welcome ~~~
3 Holomego Road, corner of Hwy 595
Church basement available for rentals
Telephone: 473-9369