Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield

News and Public Notices

Paving of County Road 29 (Queen Street / Bridge Street) Lakefield

The County of Peterborough is undertaking the Paving of County Road 29 through the Village of Lakefield. The location of the project will be at the westerly limit of Lakefield (Maples Restaurant) to the entrance of Lakefield College, at the east limit of Lakefield. Read more...

Council Award of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

The Council Award of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is presented at Council meetings to honour outstanding Ontario Physicians who have demonstrated excellence. Citizens are encouraged to participate in the nomination of area physicians. The deadline for nominations is August 13, 2010.

The selection criteria and the nomination forms can be found by clicking on the following link: Physicians Council Award

Sullivan's General Store in Ennismore - 100th Anniversary Celebration

Image Sullivans General Store

Sullivan's General Store in Ennismore is celebrating their 100^th anniversary on July 31, 2010.

They are located just north of Peterborough and have been serving several generations of the farm community, local residents and Buckhorn, Pigeon and Chemong Lake cottagers and campers for all of these years.

Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Fire Department Private & Unassumed Roads

The Fire Department would like to remind all homeowners to make sure that access to your property is clearly accessible in order that the Fire Dept's apparatus can get to your property in a timely matter with no obstructions in case of an emergency. All driveways and roads (private & unassumed) have to be pot hole free, trees and bush foliage trimmed back. Trees not properly trimmed back could cause costly damage to the lighting systems on the emergency vehicles.

If you require further information click the link for our Private Roads Policy, or you may contact the Fire Chief at (705) 292-7282.

Ontario Municipal Board Hearing

Applicant:	McCloskey Holdings Inc. c/o 3347443 Cnada Inc.
Date:	Tuesday July 27, 2010 - 11:00 a.m.
Location:	Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Council Chambers 1310 Centre Line Bridgenorth, Ontario

OPP Media Release : Marihuana Grows

Bear Sightings

Members of Peterborough County OPP have received complaints from residents and cottagers regarding bear activity. These incidents are County wide and not limited to just the northern and eastern Townships.

The majority of bear complaints have been of the nuisance variety but there has been one incident where lethal force had to be used by officers.

Police advise home and cottage owners to follow a few simple tips to help keep your family and pets from encountering a bear in your area. By following these tips you can avoid attracting bears to your property; however a nuisance bear can be reported at anytime by contacting the Ministry of Natural Resources Hotline at 1-866-514-2327 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122

Garbage:

Eliminate odours. Put garbage in containers that have tight fitting lids, and only put it out on the morning of garbage day, not the night before
Whenever possible, store garbage in bear-resistant containers, or indoors (house, shed, garage). Do not store garbage in plywood boxes, old freezers or vehicles
Put meat scraps in the freezer until garbage day
If you do not have curb side pick up, take your garbage to the dump often
Frequently wash garbage cans and recycle containers and lids with a strong smelling disinfectant

Bird/Pet food:

Fill bird feeders only through the winter months
Do not leave pet food outdoors. Feed pets indoors, not outside or in screened in areas or porches

Fruits/Vegetables/Compost:

Avoid landscaping with trees, shrubs or plants that produce food known to attract bears (some examples include crab apple trees, mountain ash, beech and oak)
Do not put meat, fish or sweet food (including fruit) in your composter
Remove vegetables and fallen fruit from the ground
Pick all ripe fruit from trees and bushes

Smells:

Be aware that cooking odours can attract bears
Remove grease and food residue from barbecue grills, including the grease cup underneath, after each use

*Prepared from information located on the Ministry of Natural Resources website www.mnr.gov.on.ca

Veterans Wall of Honour

The Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield supports the Veterans Wall of Honour project and encourages Township residents to consider a donation to this worthy cause. The Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield has donated $1000.00 to the Veterans Wall of Honour Fundraising Campaign.

Veterans Wall of Hounour
c/o City of Peterborough
500 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 3R9

www.peterborough.ca

Click this link to make a Donation

Official Opening of Lakefield Farmers' Market - Thursday, May 20 at 2pm.

The Lakefield Farmers' Market, a new seasonal market, will be having an Official Opening on Thursday, May 20^th at 2pm and the public is invited to attend. Local dignitaries will be on hand to help with the official ceremony to recognize this wonderful addition to the community.

Local crowds have already been high for the market and co-founder Susan Chan says "All the vendors have been very pleased with their sales, the turnout and the atmosphere of the market." Local residents were able to purchase such delicious combinations as artisanal cheese, locally roasted coffee and locally produced lamb.

The Steering Committee of the Lakefield Farmers' Market is committed to making the Official Opening special. Local dignitaries will bring their greetings and Town Crier Tom MacMillan will ring the market OPEN and then proceed to spread the message "It's Market Day!" along the main streets of Lakefield.

The market includes 38 vendors made up of 17 agricultural, 11 food and 7 artisanal vendors, as well as local buskers entertaining. The Lakefield Farmers' Market has proudly adopted the slogan "Your connection to local food!".

Hours of operation are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours during the summer. The market is located behind the Lakefield Arena, close to the waterfront. There is plenty of parking and easy accessibility by car, bicycle, boat, or on foot. For more information visit the website at www.lakefieldfarmersmarket.net or call 705-652-6963.

Barefoot Challenge Day - June 1, 2010

The Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield has declared June 1, 2010 to celebrate International Children's Day as Barefoot Challenge Day in an effort to raise awareness of children's rights and to understand the struggles faced by underprivileged children.

Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario

The Council has declared June as Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness month in the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield in an effort to help raise awareness of these conditions and promote the support, education, and information programs that are available through the Association.

Recreation and Parks Month

The Council has declared June as Recreation and Parks Month in the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield in an effort to help children, families, and organizations in our community celebrate the wonderful benefits that parks and recreation provide.

2010 Municipal and School Board Election

The 2010 Municipal and School Board Election will take place on Monday, October 25, 2010.

Voting will be by Mail-in Ballot

The Township will use the convenient mail-in-ballot method as it has in past elections. Eligible electors will receive an election kit by mail prior to Election Day. The kit includes an election ballot and all the necessary information to complete and return the ballot.

This is your opportunity to vote for members of your local Council and School Board Trustees.

Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign

At the Council meeting of April 27, 2010, Council proclaimed that May 25^th be declared as National Missing Children's Day in the Township of Smith- Ennismore-Lakefield and the month of May be declared as Green Ribbon of Hope Month in the Township of Smith- Ennismore-Lakefield in an effort to promote the safe return of all missing children.

The Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign is aimed at bringing awareness to the community regarding the issue of missing children and how one can safeguard their child from predators, on-line or in the streets, which seek to harm their love ones. In the year 2007, 60,582 cases of missing children were reported to the RCMP National Missing Children Services, of which 21,293 were recorded here in the Province of Ontario alone.

The Green Ribbon of Hope™ Campaign was developed by the students of Holy Cross Secondary School in St. Catharines, after the 1992 disappearance of Kristen French. During the search for Kristen, her fellow students, teachers and friends chose as their symbol the Green Ribbon of Hope. Thanks to the efforts of the students of Holy Cross Secondary School, Kristen's memory lives on and the Green Ribbon of Hope has become a symbol of hope for all missing children and their families. The students of Holy Cross Secondary School have given Child Find the exclusive rights to the Green Ribbon of Hope.

The Green Ribbon Campaign, particularly the green symbol has been trademarked by Child Find and may not be used by any other institution or organization without expressed written consent of CHILD FINDCANADA INC.

Access Awareness Week

Council proclaimed May 29 to June 2, 2010 to be "Access Awareness Week" in the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield at the Council meeting of April 13, 2010.

Coyotes in the Community

Ministry of Natural Resources Fact Sheet.

Canada-Ontario Home Ownership program

Opportunity For Affordable Home Ownership in the City and County of Peterborough

Ward Street Corridor Transportation Study

The Second Public Information Meeting is scheduled and will be held as follows:

Date:                   Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Time:                   7:00 - 7:30 pm - Formal Presentation / 7:30 - 9:00 pm - Open House

Location:              Bridgenorth Community Centre 836 Charles Street  Bridgenorth, Ontario

The first Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Bridgenorth Community Hall, 836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth Ontario. The information on the following PDF's was displayed during this meeting.

Background
Community Dialogue
Next Steps
Study Approach
Study Goals
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St. Martin's Parish Hall - Newspaper Ad

St. Martin's Parish Hall - Notice of Intention to Designate

Federal Regulations - Consultation Process re: Telecommunications Towers

Lakefield Water Supply and Storage System - Class Environmental Assessment Study Schedule B (Phase 1 & 2)