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YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
The Township of Champlain is looking to subsidize the attendance of four youths, aged 9-14 years, at a bilingual Youth Entreprise Camp in Limoges.
Dates: July 17-22 August 7-12
Anyone interested in attending, should send a letter to Champlain Township, 948 Pleasant Corner Road East, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0, Attention: Jean Thériault, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, email: jean.theriault@champlain.ca, by July 15 or July 29, 2011 at the latest, telling us why you should be considered.
For more information about this camp: www.yep-pej.ca
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
JUNE 29TH, 2011, 4:30 P.M.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain will hold a special meeting on the 29th day of June, 2011, (following a Public Meeting) at 4:30p.m., at the Township Office, 948 Pleasant Corner Road East, to consider the following:
- Resolution to declare two parcels of land surplus
- Adoption of By-Law 2011-36 – Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2000-75 – proposed zone change – André Desjardins
- Adoption of By-Law 2011-39 – Being a By-Law to close, stop-up and sell part of a public highway
- Adoption of By-Law 2011-40 – Being a By-Law to close, stop-up and sell part of a public highway
Any person desiring further information, please contact the undersigned during regular office hours.
Jean Thériault, AMCT
Clerk
Township of Champlain
948 Pleasant Corner Road East
Vankleek Hill ON
K0B 1R0
Tel: 613-678-3003
MURRAY J. ALLEN NAMED CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2011
PHOTO: Champlain Township
Champlain Township’s Muncipal Council honoured one of its residents on June 8, 2011. Murray J. Allen, a well-known farmer who is involved in many organizations, was named 2011 Senior Citizen of the Year. With his wife and a few taxpayers looking on, Mr. Allen was presented with his award.
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
The Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain will hold a special meeting on May 18th, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at the Township Municipal Hall.
Item to the agenda:
- Adoption of By-Law 2011-32 - Being a By-Law to amend By-Law No. 2000-75 - proposed zone change - Siversky Joint Venture
Township of Champlain
948 Pleasant Corner Road East
Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B 1R0
(613) 678-3003
NOTICE OF MEETING - MARCH 24TH, 2011 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - RECONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 34 (VANKLEEK HILL)
4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. - Municipal Office, 948 Pleasant Corner Road East, Vankleek Hill, Ontario
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NOTICE OF MEETING - BUDGET MARCH 16TH, 2011 (5:00 P.M.)
Please be advised that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain will hold a meeting on March 16th, 2011 at the hour of 5:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Hall to consider the 2011 budget estimates.
HERITAGE VOLUNTEER RECOGNIZED IN CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP
PHOTO: Champlain Township
Vankleek Hill resident and volunteer J. Denis Séguin received a 2010 Heritage Community Recognition Award for his work in Built Heritage from the Ontario Heritage Trust. The award was presented to him by Champlain Township Mayor Gary J. Barton during Council’s regular meeting on February 9th, 2011. Mr. Séguin, an architect at HOK (Ottawa) and a life-long resident of Vankleek HIll, worked and volunteered on the successful restoration of the Higginson Tower and the Musée Vankleek Hill Museum, both located in Vankleek Hill. Mr. Séguin invested an estimated 5,000 hours of volunteer time in these two projects. In 1998, he also helped transform the building which is now home to the Champlain Township Public Library.
OPP AND CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP RECOGNIZE LIFESAVERS
PHOTO: Champlain Township
There was a very special moment during Champlain Township’s regular Council meeting, on December 8th, 2010. Four area men were recognized both by the Ontario Provincial Police and the Municipality for their quick action in helping a hockey player who had collapsed with heart trouble at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre, on March 5th, 2010. Marcel Desjardins was quickly attended to by part-time District 2 firefighters Alain Duval and Patrick Bernier who were off-duty, by Claude Robert, an off-duty Paramedic, as well as Champlain Township employee Yvon Lepage. A grateful Mr. Desjardins addressed some thanks to his saviours after they had received their certificates of commendation from OPP Hawkesbury detachment Commander Steven Waite and Mayor Gary J. Barton. On hand for the photo were, l. to r.: Dominique Sauvé (OPP officer who recommended the citizens for the award), Gary J. Barton (Mayor, Champlain Township), Alain Duval, Yvon Lepage, Marcel Desjardins, Patrick Bernier and Inspector Steven Waite. Unfortunately, Claude Robert could not attend the short ceremony. Mayor Barton reminded the audience approximately 1,000 defibrillators have been installed in public buildings in Prescott and Russell and that more are being added.
CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP'S NEW COUNCIL SWORN IN
PHOTO: Champlain Township
Members of Champlain Township’s municipal Council – including two new faces – were sworn in during a short ceremony in the Council chambers, on December 1st, 2010.
SPEED CONTROL DEVICE NOW IN CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP
PHOTO: Champlain Township
Outgoing municipal Council has heeded ratepayers’ concerns over speeding on some of Champlain Township’s roads. The Municipality recently took delivery of a speed radar which will be transported to problems areas. Drivers will thus be able to see what speed they are driving at. “This device should make speeders very aware that they are putting others at risk” said Mayor Gary Barton.
ROAD CLOSURE
Festival of Flavours - Sunday, September 19th, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., temporary road closure: Main Street (County Road 10), from Highway 34 to Derby Street, Vankleek Hill for the 12th edition of the Festival of Flavours.
CHAMPLAIN IN BLOOM
Sunflower contest for elementary schools
Champlain in Bloom is sponsoring sunflower contest for elementary schools in Champlain. Schools will be advised when contest at individual schools will be held.
MILITARY VEHICLES INVADE VANKLEEK HILL
Almost 20 military vehicles – jeeps, machine gun platform and convoy truck – invaded the Southern border of Vankleek Hill, on Saturday, July 17th, 2010. The occasion: this group, the Collectionneurs de véhicules militaires du Québec, was invited to the area and a stop was planned at Sylmar AutoVille’s warehouse. Many people were on hand to view the various trucks, as well as to examine the Villeneuve family’s impressive collection of car memorabilia. In addition to organizers officially recognizing some veterans who were on hand, two appreciation certificates – one from Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P. Pierre Lemieux, the other from Champlain Township – were handed over. Lastly, attendees jumped back in time as they heard British Prime Minister Winston Churchill announce the Allied victory (and hence, the end of the Second World War) on May 7th, 1945, during a BBC broadcast.
PHOTO: Champlain Township
NOTICE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN
The Township of Champlain has some funds available for distribution to any recognized community organizations in the Township of Champlain that will sponsor a cultural or recreational event.
Requests will be received by the Township of Champlain until July 16th, 2010. Proposals must completely describe the cultural or recreational activity, the date(s) and location of the event including submitting an itemized budget. Funding for sponsored events will only be considered for an activity that occurs after June 18th, 2010 and not later than December 31st, 2010. Only one (1) cultural or recreational event per community organization may be submitted.
Township of Champlain,
948 Pleasant Corner Road East,
Vankleek Hill, Ontario. K0B 1R0
(613) 678-3003
www.champlain.ca
MILITARY VEHICLES INVADE VANKLEEK HILL
Almost 20 military vehicles – jeeps, machine gun platform and convoy truck – invaded the Southern border of Vankleek Hill, on Saturday, July 17th, 2010. The occasion: this group, the Collectionneurs de véhicules militaires du Québec, was invited to the area and a stop was planned at Sylmar AutoVille’s warehouse. Many people were on hand to view the various trucks, as well as to examine the Villeneuve family’s impressive collection of car memorabilia. In addition to organizers officially recognizing some veterans who were on hand, two appreciation certificates – one from Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P. Pierre Lemieux, the other from Champlain Township – were handed over. Lastly, attendees jumped back in time as they heard British Prime Minister Winston Churchill announce the Allied victory (and hence, the end of the Second World War) on May 7th, 1945, during a BBC broadcast.
PHOTO: Champlain Township
IN REMEMBRANCE OF ANDRÉ LANDRIAULT
Deceased Champlain Township Ward 2 councillor André Landriault was remembered on June 23rd, 2010, during a short dedication ceremony of a red maple in Laurier-Pilon Park in L’Orignal, before a crowd of family members, friends and colleagues. Mayor Gary J. Barton provided a brief glimpse of the politician’s career, which started in 1964 and up to the time of his passing in January 2010. He reminded everyone present how his former colleague on Council had wished trees be planted everywhere within the Township. The red maple which has been planted in his memory will ensure those who knew him will remember him for years to come. Daughter Louise spoke for the family and said how lucky she felt to have had her father as a mentor in life. Widow Murielle Landriault mentioned she walks by the park almost on a daily basis and the tree will provide her with fond memories of her late husband.
PHOTO: Champlain Township
In photo 1, Mrs. Landriault and Mr. Barton unveil the commemorative plaque. In photo 2, a portion of the Landriault family and some members of Council are present. From l. to r.: Jacques-Yves, Ginette and Christiane (brother and sisters); France, Michelle and Louise (daughters); Gilles and Alexandre Pilon (to the back, France’s husband and son); Murielle Landriault, Gary J. Barton (Mayor), Paul Emile Duval, Bernard Franche, Gérard Miner, Philippe Legault and Helen MacLeod (councillors).
LOOKING FOR RURAL ONTARIO LEADERS
The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is looking for rural leaders, young and not-so-young! In the final segment of a four-part strategy, this organization will be holding a two-day summit in October 2010, near Orangeville.
The ROI, 4-H Ontario and the Foundation for Rural Living have partnered to offer a leadership development initiative called Steps to Leadership. In the fourth and final step, participants and other interested rural leaders will be assembling at the Hockley Valley Resort (near Orangeville) for the Leading Edge Summit to share ressources, network and try various techniques. Dates to circle on your calendar are October 19th and 20th, 2010. Early bird registration will be possible from now until August 20th, 2010 with Alicia Evans at (519) 826-4204 or by e-mail at aevans@ruralontarioinstitute.ca. Participants must be aged 18 and over.
SPECIAL MEETING TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN
Please be advised that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain will hold a special meeting on June 16th, 2010 at the hour of 4:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Hall.
The items on the agenda are as follows:
- Training - Harassment and Violence in the Workplace
- Approval of community activities
Township of Champlain
948 Pleasant Corner Road East
Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B 1R0
(613) 678-3003
VANKLEEK HILL SIGNS GET NEW LEASE ON LIFE!
PHOTO: Champlain Township
Champlain Township is pleased to report it has refurbished all four entrance signs to Vankleek Hill in the last couple of weeks. This work – along with replacing the base for the flower beds – was necessary as these signs have withstood the elements ever since they were erected in 1997. Some of the signs had actually started splitting! Champlain Township also wishes to acknowledge the many hours the Vankleek Hill Horticultural Society volunteers also put in as they tendered to the flowerbeds at the base of the signs. Next up, touch-ups at a later date on some of the colours!
CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP AT 2010 TOURISM SEASON OPENER
PHOTO: Champlain Township
Champlain Township was on hand during the official launch of the 2010 tourism season in Prescott and Russell, in Limoges on May 28th. Along with many businesses and organizations, Champlain Township set up a booth under a big canopy and Economic Coordinator Jacques Des Becquets answered questions. Many visitors took a good look at the many offerings. Later in the afternoon and with many guests looking on, two ceremonial cakes were cut to mark the event. This day was a joint effort between the Economic Development and Tourism Office of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and the Prescott and Russell Tourism Association (PRTA).
CHAMPLAIN IN BLOOM GIVES A HELPING HAND TO PCPS PLAYGROUND PROJECT
PHOTO: Champlain Township
Volunteers from the Champlain in Bloom organization were on hand for the day-long working bee for the new playground on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at Pleasant Corners Public School. This important project aimed to install a new children’s playground structure in the back of the school, as well as to beautify the grounds by the addition of many trees, a walkway as well as planting ornaments. This school project received a grant from the Let Them Be Kids Foundation and approximately 200 volunteers pitched in throughout the day.
CHAMPLAIN GIFT BASKET GOES TO CHUTE-À-BLONDEAU RESIDENT
PHOTO: Champlain Township
The Township of Champlain participated in the 2010 edition of the Champlain Commercial Fair, held at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre on April 10th-11th, 2010. Councillor Helen MacLeod assembled a gift basket of many products from local shops, as well as a few Township items, as a prize. The ticket belonging to Mrs. Audrey Black, from Chute-à-Blondeau, was picked at the end of the weekend. Mrs. Black is pictured receiving her prize from Champlain Township Economic Coordinator and Secretary to Council Jacques Des Becquets, on Monday, April 12th, 2010.
CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY OBTAINS PROVINCIAL RECOGNITION
PHOTO: The Review
The Champlain Township Public Library reached a milestone, in September 2009. After two years of careful work on official documents and the premises, the Library Board was officially recommended for an Ontario accreditation. The Library achieved a score of 95%, and it remains one of only 28 libraries – out of 319 in Ontario – to receive this distinction handed out by the Ontario Ministry of Culture and the Federation of Ontario Libraries. Library Board President Lise Béliveau and Head Librarian Lynda Poyser summarized the process for the benefit of Council during the regular meeting of April 14th, 2010. On behalf of Champlain Township, Mayor Gary J. Barton presented both reprensatives with the actual award. Pictured, l. to r., are: Lynda Poyser, Gary J. Barton and Lise Béliveau.
TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN - NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL
The Council of the Township of Champlain, at its regular meeting of April 14th, 2010, received all applications for the office of Councillor for Ward 2 (L’Orignal) which was declared vacant on March 10, 2010 and appointed Mr. Philippe Legault, P. Eng., to fill this office until the end of the present term of Council. Congratulations to Mr. Legault.
VANKLEEK HILL HIGHLIGHTED AT RADIO CANADA ON MAY 15
Many students from Vankleek Hill’s École Saint-Grégoire, parents and area adults will no doubt remember Félix, Mathieu and Jean-Sébastien, from the youth show Les pieds dans la marge (loosely translated to Living on the Edge, at Radio-Canada television), taking Vankleek Hill by storm in April 2009 to shoot a segment of the hit show.
Sylvie LeBlanc, Script and Post-Production Coordinator, has advised the Township this episode will be aired on Saturday, May 15th, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. Participants may recognize themselves yet!
TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN - SPECIAL MEETING
Please be advised that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain will hold a special meeting on March 29th, 2010 at the hour of 4:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Hall.
The item on the agenda: Connection link - Highway 34
Township of Champlain
948 Pleasant Corner Road East
Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B 1R0
(613) 678-3003
TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN - NOTICE OF MEETING
Please be advised that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain, at its meeting of April 14th, 2010 (7:00 p.m.), at the Township Municipal Hall, will consider the adoption by by-law of the 2010 budgetary estimates.
Township of Champlain
948 Pleasant Corner Rd East
Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B 1R0
VANKLEEK HILL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE ABOUT TO REMEMBER THE OLD AND CELEBRATE THE NEW!
Former students and staff of the Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute are invited to share memories of the present building and to usher in the era of the “new” VCI!
An organizing committee has already started to plan events slated from July 1st to 3rd, 2010. Reunion participants will be able to partake in a golf tournament, a Wine and Cheese, a Silent Auction, a Dinner/Dance and much more.
To attend, former students and staff must register on-line before April 30th, 2010 at http://vci.ucdsb.on.ca.
The Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute is located at 5814 Highway 34, in Vankleek Hill. Don’t miss it!
UNITED COUNTIES WARDEN PAYS CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP A VISIT
PHOTO Champlain Township:
The United Counties Warden for 2010 visited Champlain Township at the start of the regular meeting of February 10th. R. Conrad Lamadeleine (Mayor of Casselman) explained to Council what his priorities will be as Warden. He hopes to boost tourism and public transport. Pictured are (l. to r.) Mr. Lamadeleine signing the guest book while Champlain Township Mayor Gary J. Barton looks on.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN - USER FEE AND CHARGES
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Hall located at 948 Pleasant Corner Road East, Vankleek Hill, to consider amending the current fee structure and charges for municipal services and programs.
The proposed rate changes are as follows:
Fees charged for disposal of tires at the municipal landfill site for the year 2010
- Tires under 18" (without rim) - free of charge up to a maximum of 4 tires per person;
- Tires under 18" (without rim) in excess of the limit of 4 tires per person - $15/tire;
- Tires under 18" (with rim) - $20/tire;
- Tires over 18" (without rim) - free of charge up to a maximum of 4 tires per person;
- Tires over 18" (without rim) in excess of the limit of 4 tires per person - $45/tire;
- Tire over 18" (with rim) - $45/tire.
Fees charged for camping for the year 2010
- season (rent for lot) & storage - $2,500;
Township of Champlain
948 Pleasant Corner Rd East
Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B 1R0
NOTICE OF MEETING TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN
Please be advised that pursuant to the provisions of Section 290 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain will hold a meeting on March 16th, 2010 at the hour of 4:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Hall to consider the 2010 budget estimates.
Township of Champlain
948 Pleasant Corner Rd East
Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B 1R0
CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP OFFERS SOUVENIR PLAQUE TO LONG-TIME EMPLOYEE
Champlain Township Municipal Council took a few minutes at the start of the regular meeting to recognize a long-time employee, on January 13th, 2010. Normand Villeneuve, who up until December 31st, 2009, was Lead Hand at the Public Works Department, was handed a plaque in recognition of his 31 years of municipal services. The retiree first worked for the former Township of West Hawkesbury and continued his work with Champlain Township, created as of January 1st, 1998. Mr. Villeneuve hinted he was looking forward to some fishing, in the spring!
L. to r., front row: Gary J. Barton (Mayor), Normand Villeneuve (retiree) and Francine Villeneuve (wife). Back row, same order: councillors Robert St.Denis, Gérard Miner, Normand Riopel, Paul Emile Duval, Bernard Franche, Helen MacLeod and Pierre Perreault.
TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN - SEALED TENDERS
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN will accept sealed tenders for GRASS CUTTING IN MUNICIPAL PARKS & OTHER RECREATIONAL SITES until Monday, April 19, 2010 at 12:00 (noon) at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre, 36 Mill Street, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B 1R0.
Tender documents can be obtained at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre For additional information, please call (613) 678-3601. The lowest and or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.
2010 VANKLEEK HILL CARNIVAL : it’s almost here!
Thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers, the Vankleek Hill Carnival was back last year after a lengthy absence. The 2010 edition is just days away! Have a look at the program. Then bundle up, round up the kids and join the fun!
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QUEEN'S PARK SPEAKER VISITS CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP:
Champlain Township welcomed a distinguished guest on Thursday, December 17th, 2009. Steve Peters, Member of Provincial Parliament for Elgin-Middlesex-London and Speaker of the Legislature of Ontario visited the Champlain Township Town Hall before visiting Beau’s All Natural Brewery in Vankleek Hill. MPP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Jean-Marc Lalonde accompanied Mr. Peters through the riding. During his whirlwind tour, Mr. Peters also stopped in Rockland, Saint-Isidore and Saint-Albert. Pictured are Steve Peters signing Champlain Township’s Guest Book while Mr. Lalonde (right) and Gary J. Barton (Mayor, standing) look on. Steve Peters entered municipal politics in 1988 before moving up to the provincial level in 1999. He has been Minister of Agriculture and Food as well as Minister of Labour before being appointed as Speaker of the Legislature in November 2007.
FIREMAN HONOURED FOR RESCUE:
Champlain Township fireman Jean-Philippe Mathieu has received an honour for bravery for his icy rescue of a Vankleek Hill woman last November.
Mathieu, who is also an Ontario Provincial Police constable, received the Ontario
Medal for Firefighter Bravery in recognition of his actions following a car accident on
Cassburn Road November 26, 2008. Off-duty at the time of the incident, Mathieu saved
a woman whose vehicle had landed upside down on thin ice. The accident occurred
at about 6:40 p.m. on Cassburn Road just south of Emerson Road. A Nissan Pathfinder
SUV, being driven northbound on Cassburn Road, lost control and hit an oncoming
southbound Dodge Ram pick-up truck, driven by Gisèle Gauthier, of Vankleek Hill. The
truck continued rolling into the ditch driving through adjacent fences, rolling over on
its top in a slightly frozen artificial pond. Gauthier ended up hanging from her seatbelt
upside down, partially submerged in water. The first person to arrive on the scene,
Mathieu jumped onto the ice and into the water to help the stranded motorist. The doors
of the truck were locked. Mathieu was able to direct the disoriented driver in locating
the unlocking mechanism. Since the ice was preventing the door from opening Mathieu
forced the door open and was able to get the driver out of her vehicle.
O.P.P. Constable Jean-Alexandre Robillard-Cardinal and O.P.P. Auxiliary-Constable
Danyk Lafrance arrived on scene and helped Mathieu carry the driver to safety. Both
drivers sustained minor injuries.
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BERTRAND SUPPLIES WINS JURY'S AWARD AT THE 2009 PRESCOTT-RUSSELL EXCELLENCEMERIT AWARDS:
L’Orignal’s Bertrand Supplies received the coveted award of the Jury’s Choice during the 10th Annual Prescott-Russell Excellence Merit Award gala evening in Embrun, on Saturday, October 24th, 2009. This business had also been nominated in the retail business category. In receiving his award, owner Marc Bertrand expressed his delight in receiving this recognition, especially after being involved in business for over 30 years. Bertrand Supplies offers bodywork, welding and associated products, tools as well as safety and cleaning products. The Gala is organized by the Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation, in association with many partners and sponsors.
PHOTO captions:
From l. to r.: John Candie (General Manager at the Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation) presents the Award (which the PRCDC sponsored) to Marc Bertrand (Bertrand Supplies) before the audience at the gala evening in Embrun, October 24th, 2009.
From l. to r.: Marc Bertrand, his partner Lisette Léger and one of L’Orignal ward councillors at Champlain Township, Bernard Franche.
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YOUTH PROGRAM FUNDING BY SEVEC:
The Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges Canada (SEVEC), has been in existence for 70 years. Its “mission is to create, promote and facilitate enriching educational opportunities for youth within Canada for the development of mutual respect and understanding through programs of exploration in language, culture, and community.” Its Youth Action 2010 program is offering to fund community projects which young leaders are organizing : volunteer-related, working with the seniors, etc. Info: Cathleen Cogan Bird at 1 (800) 387-3832, extension 235 or by e-mail at : ccoganbird@sevec.ca. Deadline for applications is November 19th, 2009!
OCTOBER 21st, 2009 PROCLAIMED AS 'Childcare Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day':
The Council of the Township of Champlain, at their regular meeting of October 14th, 2009, proclaimed October 21st, 2009 as 'Childcare Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day'
MPP JEAN-MARC LALONDE ANNOUNCES THE CELEBRATE ONTARIO 2010 KICK OFF
McGuinty Government Invites Festivals And Events To Apply For Funding
October 1, 2009
Ontario is continuing to support festivals and events that create jobs, attract tourists and boost local economies across the province.
Whether brand new or returning for another great year, festivals and events across the province are invited to apply to Celebrate Ontario 2010. The deadline for applications is November 27, 2009 and full application details can be found on the Ministry of Tourism’s website at: www.ontario.ca/celebrateontario.
Celebrate Ontario 2009 supported 224 festivals and events across the province, including successes like:
- Le Festival de Noël, Village de Casselman;
- Le Festival de la CURD 2009;
- The Multicultural Festival, Township of North Glengarry; and
- The Russell Fair
This year, Celebrate Ontario 2010 returns with $11 million available to help festivals and events of all sizes reach new audiences and invigorate local economies.
QUOTES
“Our government knows how important festivals and events are in driving tourism in Ontario. This investment is not only helping our festivals and events enhance their program, it is also helping them attract new audiences to their communities, while creating jobs for more Ontarians and generating increased economic activity for the entire province.”
— MPP Jean-Marc Lalonde
QUICK FACTS
- Celebrate Ontario 2009 provided $11 million to support 224 festivals and events across the province.
- In 2008, tourists spent over $23 billion in Ontario
- 300,000 people in Ontario are directly and indirectly employed by the tourism industry.
LEARN MORE
Learn more about Celebrate Ontario 2010.
Read more about Celebrate Ontario success stories.
Discover travel experiences in Ontario.
CONTACT:
Mélissa Ouellette 416-325-7289
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL - OCTOBER 6TH, 2009 AT 3:30 P.M.:
The Municipal Council will hold a special meeting of Council on October 6th, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at the Township Municipal Hall, 948 Pleasant Corner Road, Vankleek Hill
Items on the agenda are as follows:
- employees group benefit program
- personnel policy
- absence of a member of Council
- VCI Blue Box Program
As part of the continuing waste diversion initiatives of the Township of Champlain, please be advised that a special curbside pickup of compostable material (leaves, branches, grass and cedar clippings) will be made during the following week:
week of November 1st, 2009.
Please ensure that all such material is placed at the curbside (or edge of road) beginning on the Monday of the pickup week before 7:00 a.m. No vehicles will return to an area if pickup has already occurred. Also ensure that all branches are tied-up in bundles no longer than six (6) feet in length and that all leaves, grass and cedar clippings are in biodegradable bags for pickup.
The Municipal Council
Township of Champlain
(613) 678-3003
Three active Champlain Township firefighters – and a fourth retired one – were honoured for decades of public service towards their community in a special presentation during the Council meeting of August 5th, 2009. Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P.P. Jean-Marc Lalonde was on hand to reiterate his support but also to hand a certificate to the following gentlemen from district 1 (Vankleek Hill). Spouses were also recognized for the support they lend to their significant other in the course of their duty. Some family members were on hand to witness this small ceremony. Pictured (l. to r.) are : Roger Champagne (Champlain Township Fire Services Chief), recipients Michel Martin (25 years of service), Gary J. Barton (25 years of service), Bruce Barton (40 years of service), Ernest Roebuck (30 years of service) and Jean-Marc Lalonde (M.P.P. for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell).
It was many months in the making and after many fundraising endeavours, the children of Champlain Township are now enjoying their very own Splash Park, near the Vankleek Hill arena. This water play structure opened on July 15th but August 5th marked its official opening and many contributors and dignitaries were on hand. This project benefitted from a $57,000 Trillium Foundation grant, a golf tournament and many organization which donated proceeds (all of which which raised approximately $31,000) as well as a sizeable contribution – both in money and man-hours – from Champlain Township. Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P.P. Jean-Marc Lalonde stated the Trillium Foundation looks favourably upon splash parks as they are very popular with families of all ages. On hand (l. to r.) for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 5th were : Louis Paquette (Champlain Township Recreation), Jean Thériault (Twp CAO), Helen MacLeod (Longueuil ward councillor), Richard Charest (Splish Splash committee communications), Gérard Miner (West Hawkesbury ward councillor), Gary J. Barton (Mayor), Pierre Perreault (West Hawkesbury ward councillor), Jean-Marc Lalonde (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P.P., with scissors), Bernard Franche (L’Orignal ward councillor), Paul Emile Duval (Vankleek Hill ward councillor), Derek Duval (Splish Splash committee President) and Janis Renwick (Recreation Director at Champlain Township).
Champlain Township officially renamed a park in its Eastern sector during a small ceremony, on Wednesday, August 5th, 2009. The parc Desjardins-Laurentian Park is so named in recognition of developer André Desjardins’ purchase of a children’s play structure.
Mayor Gary J. Barton thanked the businessman for this gesture, saying both parties benefit from this arrangement. Local councillor Gérard Miner also thanked Mr. Desjardins and added the park has been very busy since the structure was installed.
Pictured (l. to r.) are : Jean Thériault (Township CAO), Gérard Miner (West Hawkesbury ward councillor), André and Pierrette Desjardins (developers), Pierre Perreault (West Hawkesbury ward councillor), Gary J. Barton (Champlain Township Mayor), Bernard Franche (L’Orignal ward), Paul Emile Duval (Vankleek Hill ward) and Helen MacLeod (Longueuil ward).
CREATE AN INUKSHUK! JOIN IN THE OLYMPIC FEVER:
Have fun making a garden sculpture – and be creative – use stone, wood, recycled products.
Residents or businesses in the Township of Champlain may enter our contest by sending us photos of the finished product.
Contest ends July 31st, 2009
Photos of winning entries will be on display at the Vankleek Hill Fair, August 13 – 16.
Send photos to:
Township of Champlain
948 Pleasant Corner Road E
Vankleek Hill, On K0B 1R0
Or e-mail to:
Jacques.desbecquets@champlain.ca
HAVE FUN
AND GOOD LUCK!
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L'ATELIER DES PETITS CHAMPLAIN OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED:
Children and adults alike flashed some broad smiles on Friday, June 19th, 2009, during the official opening of the new daycare centre L’Atelier des Petits Champlain in L’Orignal. Thanks to a provincial grant, a total of 26 spaces have been allocated to this francophone daycare located at Saint-Jean-Baptiste school. The service has been running since March. Picture are, from l. to r.: Michel Pilon (President, Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien), Gary J. Barton (Mayor, Champlain Township), Marie Pageau Handfield (Champlain Township Daycare Coordinator), Jean-Marc Lalonde (M.P.P. for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell) as well as Roger Paul (Education Director and Secretary to the CSDCEO). The three children are, from l. to r.: Kegan Robitaille, Isabelle Larivière and Benjamin Inskip.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING:
On Friday June 5th 2009, in a joint meeting the Federal and Provincial Governments announced the following approvals for infrastructure projects:
- BCF Intake 2 approved the "Vankleek Hill Lagoon Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade" project. This project is to upgrade the failing components of the Vankleek Hill treatment system and restore the functionality of the sewage lagoons such that sewage system is capable of achieving its designed treatment capacity and effluent quality. The project was approved for a total cost of $807,500 of which each level of government will contribute $269,167.
- The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund approved the "Vankleek Hill Elevator Replacement" project. This project is to replace an existing lift, which is not working with a full service elevator. The project was approved for a total cost of $200,000 of which each level of government will contribute $66,667.
- The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund also approved the "Pleasant Corner Road Reconstruction" project. This project will consist of pulverizing and repaving a section of Pleasant Corner Road. The project was approved for a total cost of $175,000 of which each level of government will contribute $58,334.
The total value of the three projects is $1,182,500 of which the Federal and Provincial governments will fund $788,333.
Unfortunately, our fourth project the "Rue des Chalets Municipal Water and Sewer Infrastructure" was not approved. This project would have extended the water supply and sewage collection system to include the 17 lots that remain on private well and sceptic system in this residential development.
Jean Thériault, AMCT
Chief Administrative Officer
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THE 2009 SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Champlain Township honours senior:
Champlain Township Municipal Council honored its latest Senior Citizen of the Year during its regular meeting of June 10th, 2009. Mr. Harold MacMillan was bestowed this title for the year 2009. Mayor Gary J. Barton summarized this gentleman’s involvement in several circles : the Vankleek Hill and District Historical Society, the history of Glengarry, the Glengarry Celtic Hall of Fame, genealogy as well as a past school trustee, among numerous accomplishments. The recipient humbly accepted his award in the presence of members of his immediate family, namely his wife Ruth and his grandchildren Blake and Lauren. Congratulations to Mr. MacMillan!
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NOTICE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN:
The Township of Champlain has some funds available for distribution to any recognized community organizations in the Township of Champlain that will sponsor a cultural or recreational event.
Requests will be received by the Township of Champlain until June 8th, 2009. Proposals must completely describe the cultural or recreational activity, the date(s) and location of the event including submitting an itemized budget. Funding for sponsored events will only be considered for an activity that occurs after June 11th, 2009 and not later than December 31st, 2009. Only one (1) cultural or recreational event per community organization may be submitted.
Township of Champlain,
948 Pleasant Corner Road East,
Vankleek Hill, Ontario. K0B 1R0
(613) 678-3003
JUNE PROCLAIMED AS SENIOR'S MONTH:
WHEREAS SENIORS' MONTH is an annual nation-wide celebration;
WHEREAS seniors have contribtuted anb continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community;
WHEREAS seniors contintue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community;
WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told;
WHEREAS the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and further adds to the health and well being of the community;
WHEREAS the knowlebge and experience seniors pass on to us continues to benefit all;
I, Mapor Gary J. Barton , do hereby proclaim June 1-30,2009 Seniors' month in Champlain and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.
Dated in the Mayor's office on this 13th May day of 2009.
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PRESS RELEASE:
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL APPOINTS NEW ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK and TREASURER
April 28 2009 – The Mayor of the Corporation of the Township of Champlain, Mr. Gary Barton is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jean Thériault as Administrator/Clerk and Treasurer of the Township.
“My colleagues on Council and I are very pleased with Mr. Thériault’s leadership abilities”, explains the Mayor. In addition to 20 years of experience in municipal management in Eastern and Southwest Ontario, Mr. Thériault holds an AMCTO accreditation. Since 2006, he has been the Administrator of the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands. “Mr. Thériault possesses the professional skills and experience that we were looking for in our candidates”, explains Mayor Barton.
The new Administrator states that this new challenge at the Township of Champlain is very much in line with his career objective in municipal management. Mr. Thériault explains that he wanted to contribute to the advancement of a bilingual municipality. He states that “the Township of Champlain is a great opportunity to promote the development of a growing community within the United Counties of Prescott-Russell.”
Mr. Thériault will begin in his new position on May 11th.
In closing, Mayor Barton reiterates Council’s appreciation for the many years of dedicated service provided by the outgoing Administrator, Mr. Robert Lefebvre, who retired in April.
For more details, please contact the Township of Champlain at (613) 678-3003.
THOMPSON ROSEMOUNT GROUP CONTRIBUTES TO SPLASH PARK:
VANKLEEK HILL – The Splash Park project – to be built next to the Vankleek Hill arena – received a boost from a well-known collaborator to Champlain Township, on March 30th, 2009. Bill Knight, Vice President of engineering firm the Thompson Rosemount Group in Cornwall, handed Champlain Township Mayor Gary J. Barton a cheque.
Fundraising efforts are well under way thanks to a committed group know as Splish Splash. Their goal is to raise over $92,000 to construct the water-shooting structure, flat pad and to landscape the play area. Pictured are, l. to r., Bill Knight (VP, Thompson Rosemount Group) handing over the contribution to Mayor Gary J. Barton, on behalf of Splish Splash, the fundraising committee.
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SECOND NEW RECYCLING TRUCK FOR CHAMPLAIN, EAST HAWKESBURY AND HAWKESBURY:
The Townships of Champlain, East Hawkesbury and the Town of Hawkesbury have been participating as early as 1991 to offer pick-up service of recyclable material. To complete this service, two recycling vehicles are operated. One such vehicle was replaced last year with the other vehicle being purchased in February 2009. Each of these vehicles has a greater carrying capacity, resulting in fewer trips to the recycling facility, thereby reducing costs and harmful air emissions into our environment.
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L'ORIGNAL TO GET NEW WATER PUMPING STATION:
Champlain Township received some news it was waiting for, on Friday, February 13th, 2009. Under the auspices of the three-way Building Canada Fund, the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario announced they were each contributing $ 192,269 $ towards the construction of a new wastewater pumping station in L’Orignal.
Champlain Township will be contributing the same amount, for a total project cost of $ 576,807.00. The present pumping station on King Street was built in 1974. Equipment has been failing and pumping demand has increased, resulting in a number of breakdowns and incidents of untreated water discharging in the Ottawa River. Work is scheduled to start in the summer and to be completed by the fall.
Pictured during the announcement are, (from l. to r.) Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P.), Pierre Perreault and Bernard Franche (two of Champlain Township’s councillors) and Jean-Marc Lalonde (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P.P.).
PHOTO: The Thompson Rosemount Group Inc.
The King Street pumping station in L’Orignal, as it stands today.
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CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP LAUNCHES BizPaL ONLINE SERVICE:
Champlain Township unveiled the BizPaL (Business Permits and Licences) online service to a group of onlookers, on February 2nd, 2009. This three-step process enables business owners who want to set up shop or expand their existing operations to find out which – and how many – permits they will need.
Champlain Township is one of over 80 municipalities in Canada who have so far adopted this service. Industry Canada worked with a few key partners in order to create BizPaL and it approached ServiceOntario, which also embraced the concept. The Federal Government aims to lessen the amount of paper work required to do business. Pictured in the photo are, from l. to r.: Lyse Desforges (Hawkesbury assistant to Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P.P. Jean-Marc Lalonde), Dan Holmes (BizPaL Project Manager for Champlain Towship), Gary J. Barton (Mayor) and Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P. in Ottawa).
To use BizPaL, simply log on to www.champlain.ca and click on the BizPaL logo at the bottom right of the screen.
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BMXERS JUMP TO THE CHALLENGE:
Champlain Township municipal council received a delegation during the January 14th regular meeting, whose members handed over some extra money! The BMX Committee started looking into establishing a BMX Park in L’Orignal in 2001. The following year, an asphalt base was laid out. In 2004 and 2006, some of the wooden ramps had deteriorated and needed replacement. The committee raised some money in order to contribute towards the new structures, funded also by the Trillium Foundation of Ontario and the Township of Champlain. Meanwhile, members conducted a survey to gauge interest in rebuilding the structures; skateboarders were allowed to use the facilities. The committee set out to raise over $2,892. Members had a surprise in store: an additional cheque for $1,606, which they presented to their representatives on Council. (See photos...) Pictured from l. to r., front row, are: Janis Renwick (Recreation Director), Alex Bigelow (L’Orignal BMX committee) and Denver Bates (L’Orignal BMX committee). From l. to r., back row: Pierre Perreault, André Landriault, Helen MacLeod, Paul Émile Duval (councillors), Malcolm MacKiddie (BMX committee parent, handing over the additional cheque for $1,606), Jim Walsh (BMX committee) and Josh Bates (L’Orignal BMX committee Chair).
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TWO RESIDENTS RECEIVE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD FOR BRAVERY:
Champlain Township’s regular municipal meeting of December 10th was special for two residents. Daniel Ganley and Janine Jalbert both received a Governor General’s Certificate Commendation, which Mayor Gary Barton handed them. Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean recognized Mr. Ganley’s and Mrs. Jalbert’s heroic actions in freeing a man from under a refrigerator following a natural gas explosion which destroyed a home in Vankleek Hill and damaged others, on October 2nd, 2006. Pictured are Mr. Ganley and Mrs. Jalbert, along with Mayor Barton.
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