News & Views 46th Edition Sept – Oct 2014
Municipal Notices
2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Voting Day is Monday, October 27th, 2014
Offices Available For Nomination
Mayor: 1 to be elected
Deputy Mayor: 1 to be elected
Councillors: 3 to be elected
Important Dates
Nomination and campaign period begins January 1, 2014
Nomination day (last day to be nominated) September 12, 2014
Final day for withdrawal of candidacy September 12, 2014
Voting Day - October 27, 2014
Council term begins - December 1, 2014
Campaign period ends - December 31,
2014
Financial filing deadline - March 27, 2015
Candidate forms and guides are available
online at www.deseronto.ca and at the
Email [email protected] to receive a colour copy of the newsletter by email. All editions of the newsletter are
also available for download from www.deseronto.ca.
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Deseronto Town Hall, 331 Main St. Deseronto, ON;
Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Voter guides are also available at locations above. Visit
www.voterlookup.ca to check to see if you are on the list
to vote.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Regular Council meetings take place on the 3rd Tuesday
of each month commencing at 6:00pm. Committee of the
Whole meetings take place on the 1st Tuesday of each
month commencing at 10:00am. All meetings are located
at the Deseronto Community Centre (51 Mechanic St.).
Upcoming Meeting Dates: Sept 16th @ 6:00pm - Oct 7th
@ 10:00am - Oct 21st @ 6:00pm
FALL LEAF PICK-UP: The Town of Deseronto Public
Works Department will pick up leaves in mid-November
this year. Leaves are to be raked to the curb (the edge of
the municipal roadway).
• Do not place leaves in boxes or bags
• Do not include branches or tree limbs with the leaves as they will not be picked up. Complete details will be included in
the Nov – Dec Newsletter and flyers will be distributed to P.O. Boxes during the first week of November.
DESERONTO FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Town of Deseronto Volunteer
Fire Department is currently
accepting applications for Volunteer
Firefighter Trainees.
This position is for individuals who are
interested in becoming members of
the Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department. Applications are
available for pickup at Deseronto Town Hall, Mon to Fri
8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. or online at www.deseronto.ca. A job
description and program outline are attached to the
application.
Qualifications and Experience required:
• Must respond well under pressure and maintain
composure
• Valid class "G" or "G2" Ontario driver's license
• Willingness to obtain class DZ licence
• Must be able to respond to a majority of
emergency calls in an expedient manner.
• Preference will be given to individuals with
the ability to respond to calls during the
day time
Please note that the Town of Deseronto
Volunteer Fire Department requires immediate
recruitment and will
continue accepting applications until full
compliment is achieved. Applicants will be
reviewed on a first
come, first served basis.
Interested applicants are invited to submit
applications to:
Deseronto Town Hall, c/o Dale Loney, Acting
Chief
331 Main St. P.O Box 310 Deseronto, Ontario
KOK1XO
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RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC: A low cost vaccination clinic for dogs and cats will be available on Oct 4th,
2014 at the Deseronto Fire Hall (316 Edmon St.) from 1-3pm. The cost is $25/animal HST included. Dogs
must be on a leash and cats should be in carriers.
Offered in partnership by the Hastings & Prince
Edward Counties Health Unit and Quinte District
Veterinary Association.
TAX BILL REMINDER The 2014 final property tax instalment
due date has now past. Any outstanding tax payments are now
past due and subject to monthly penalties. Failure to receive
your tax notice does not relieve you from incurring penalty
charges for late payment. Contact Ellen Hamel, Treasurer/Tax
Collector at 613-396-2440 or at [email protected] if you
require additional information.
NEW BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Town of
Deseronto by-law complaints/concerns can now be directed to
By-Law Enforcement Officer, Nancy Bruinsma.
Contact Information: [email protected], 613-396-2440
Office Hours: Friday of each week, Deseronto Town Hall, 331
Main St.
DOG LICENCES
All dog owners are required to purchase an annual licence/tag
for their dog(s). The fee for a dog licence is $15.00/dog from
January 1st - March 31st each year. From April 1st – Dec 31st
the price increases to $20.00/dog. Dog licences can be
purchased from the Town Hall located at 331 Main St.
NOT RECEIVING THE NEWSLETTER IN YOUR POST
OFFICE BOX?
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If you aren’t receiving the Deseronto
Newsletter in your P.O. Box, check with the
Post Office to make sure you don’t have the
“No Ad Mail Option” selected. If you have
selected the “No Flyer Option” at the Post
Office you won’t receive the Newsletter.
OPP CITIZEN SELFREPORTING PORTAL
Victims of property damage
and petty thefts can now report
their troubles online to the
Ontario Provincial Police through its new
"Citizen Self-Reporting Portal." This system
allows you to submit a report from your
computer without going to an OPP
detachment. All submissions will be reviewed
by an officer, and you may be contacted to
provide more information. You must have a
valid e-mail address in order to submit a report.
The OPP recommends that citizens utilize
this system to report the following incidents:
• Lost/missing property under $5,000
• Lost/stolen license plates or validation
stickers
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Theft from a vehicle under $5,000
Mischief/damage to a vehicle under $5,000
Mischief/damage to property (other than a vehicle) under $5,000
Theft under $5,000
COMMUNITY CARE FOR SOUTH HASTINGS (CCSH)
CCSH provides vital services to seniors and to adults with physical disabilities allowing them to
remain in their homes with dignity and respect in Deseronto and Tyendinaga Township. All of
the programs and services we offer could not run without the dedication of all our hard working
volunteers. One of our fundraising programs, the Thrift Store, always needs help to sort the
amazing donations we receive and to keep our shop running smoothly. The Thrift Store is open
Tues.-Sat. We have two working shifts each day 10:00am – 1:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm. If
you are interested in recycling and repurposing clothing and household items or just lending a
hand, this is the opportunity for you! Do you have a donation for us? Please drop off all
donations to the Community Care for South Hastings office at 331 Edmon St. between 9am-4pm. We have received a lot
of amazing items that have gone to benefit the community through our little store. Clothing, books, knickknacks, puzzles,
sheets and blankets always can always be re-homed very easily. Please do not drop off large items like couches, chairs,
any electronics, computer parts or
monitors, TV’s, old luggage pieces, broken
electronics or yard sale items. Please also
keep in mind that torn, ripped, stained,
broken and frayed items will just end up in
the landfill at our cost. To help us cover the
cost of disposal fees we would gladly
accept donations of garbage bag tags, or
the money to help purchase them. Thank
you, as always, to our hard working
volunteers for their dedication and for the
continued generosity of our donators
without which our store would not operate!
Please stop by the store to check out our
amazing spring and summer clothing! We
are refreshing weekly to bring you a better
selection. Silent Auctions are back! Stop
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by and make a bid today.
Good Food Box reminder! If you are interested in receiving a Good Food Box, Fruit Bag or Good Baby Box please have
your money in by the first full week of the month. Your box or bag will arrive on the third Wednesday of each month at our
office after 3:30pm. Good Food Boxes are packed full of fresh seasonal foods, they are available for everyone! They are
an amazing value for your dollar. You can now choose from a $15.00 Family box, a $10.00 Singles box or $5.00 fruit bag.
Also available are Good Baby Boxes that offer necessary baby care items at great prices. Call us or stop by the office for
the details!
Do you have any questions about our services? Do you think you or a loved one may qualify for our Smart Meals program
with hot meals from Napanee S.O.S., or our Volunteer Medical Transportation program? Please step into our office at 331
Edmon St. or give us a call at 396-6591, and we can share more information with you, or send Trina an e-mail with any
questions or comments. [email protected].
Diner’s Club $6.00 per meal with Membership - $7.00 without Membership – Memberships are available for sale at
every Diners Club, and at our office as well.
Dates: Sept 3rd & Oct 1st at the Deseronto Community Centre, 51 Mechanic St.
VON Foot Care Clinic –Sept 25th & Oct 23rd at the Deseronto Community Centre, 51 Mechanic St. Clinic cost is $21.00.
Please give us a call at (613) 396-6591 to book your appointment for a session with a VON Foot Care Nurse today!
Questions? Carolyn and Trina are at 331 Edmon St. Deseronto. To reach us by phone, (613) 396-6591
Free Good Food Box Cooking Classes
Ever wonder how to cook some of the produce from your Good Food Box?
Join us & learn how to cook some tasty, easy meals from the Good Food Box!
Information session regarding these classes: Wed, Sept 10th, 6-7pm, Deseronto Library (358 Main St.)
Contact Bev for more information: 613-968-2466
Brought to you by: Community Development Council of Quinte www.cdquinte.com
DESERONTO ARCHIVES
Deseronto’s first World War One volunteer
Roswell ‘Ross’ Murray MacTavish was born on September 22, 1888 in St. George, Ontario, the son of William MacTavish
and Margaret (née McKay). His father was the Presbyterian minister of Deseronto between 1895 and 1905 and Ross
attended both Deseronto Public School and Deseronto High School.
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He studied at Queen’s University, getting his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1907 and a
Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1913. He had obtained a travelling scholarship and was
in England at the outbreak of World War I on August 4th, 1914. On August 26th he
enlisted as a trooper in the 2nd King Edward’s Horse regiment. MacTavish obtained a
commission as a second lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion of the South Staffordshire
Regiment on March 13th, 1915.
MacTavish was the first person with a Deseronto connection to join the armed forces
in the First World War. He rose to the rank of Captain and was awarded the Military
Cross on January 1, 1919.
MacTavish continued to serve in France after the war, working at the headquarters of
the 6th Infantry Brigade. However, he died of influenza in the No. 3 Canadian
Stationary Hospital at Arques on February 6, 1919 and was buried in the
Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery, Saint-Omer.
Ross MacTavish’s younger brother, Wilfrid, named his son (who was born in
Saskatchewan in 1919) Roswell Murray, in memory of his uncle. The younger
Roswell Murray MacTavish joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second
World War as a flying officer and was killed when his Hurricane aircraft crashed in
Scotland on March 18th, 1944. He was buried in Ayr cemetery.
DESERONTO HELPING HANDS FOOD BANK
Thank you to all those people living in our area who have been donating to our food
bank. In addition to grocery items we have also received fresh vegetables from the
Community Garden & from private gardens. Our clients are very thankful for the fresh produce. The generosity of the
Churches, Service Clubs & individuals in this Community & Tyendinaga Township is amazing.
We are also thankful to the Mayor & members of our Town Council for our new location.
Due to a considerable increase in families asking for help we are finding ourselves very short of food. Please consider
donating to our food bank so that we can continue helping families in difficulty. Donations will be accepted, at the food
bank, on Thursday mornings between 9:00 & 9:30 or may be left with staff at the Town Hall (331 Main St., Mon-Fri
between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm)
We are in need of:
Pork ‘n Beans, Pasta sauce, Drinks for children, Crackers, Puddings, Canned fruit, Canned fish
Gratefully, Gail McGlade & Volunteers
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Thank You to Deseronto
Pentecostal Church
Town Council and Parks & Recreation
Department staff would like to extend their
sincere gratitude to members of the
Deseronto Pentecostal Church for their
recent contributions to the Centennial Park
Revitalization effort. The park gazebo and
washrooms received a much need facelift
when members of the church including
Pastors Howard Dudgeon and Dan Rooney,
and Parishioners Dylan Conway, Sara
Conway and Tim Hazelwood generously
donated their time to paint the facilities this
summer.
And although the series soon draws to an
end, it will begin again in July 2015. Be sure
to check out the Deseronto Pentecostal
Church summer Concert series of Music in
Centennial Park 6:30 pm each Sunday
evening through July and August. All
members of the public are welcome to come
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out and enjoy the music!
Family Space Quinte
- Deseronto Early
Learning Playgroup
Deseronto Public School 385 Stanley Avenue,
Deseronto - Tuesdays or Wednesdays
from 9:00am to 11:00am
You will enjoy both child-led and facilitated
learning activities offered in a spacious well
equipped setting. A dynamic planned
program along with occasional parenting
discussion group sessions supported by
early years professionals will assist you in
boosting your childs opportunities for
success! Drop in or call Holly at 613-9669427 ext 243 or email:
[email protected]
Deseronto Diabetes Education Program
The Deseronto Diabetes Education
Program is located at 300 Main Street in
Deseronto and open every Monday
morning from 8:30am to 12:00pm by
appointment. No referral required. No
charge. The alternative site is at 6 Dundas
East in Napanee. The diabetes team works
closely with people who are living with
Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes (commonly
known as borderline diabetes) and those
who are at high possibility for developing
diabetes. Book your appointment today to
discuss your risk and find out how you can properly manage your diabetes or prevent/delay the onset of diabetes. To book
an individual appointment, please contact one of the following team members:
Aleris Cronk (Diabetes Dietitian) 613-354-8937 x 154 or [email protected]
Jane Allen-Cortes (Diabetes Nurse) 613-354-8937 x 115 or [email protected]
Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM) Level 1
13-week course where patients with chronic pain/disease learn the principles of Mindfulness meditation and how these
relate to suffering less pain. Mindfulness assists in better pain control by changing the intensity of both emotional and
physical pain suffering in a very positive way.
• Each class is 2 ½ hours long (with a 15 minute break)
Next session:
Wednesday afternoons, 1:15pm – 3:45pm
Napanee and Area Community Health Centre via OTN
September 24 to December 17, 2014
• You may self-refer or your physician may refer you. Please send your registration form or referral to Danielle Deptuck at
[email protected] or by fax 613-542-7657.
Registration forms can also be picked up at Napanee and Area Community Health Centre and faxed.
The Chill Zone
Drop in Space for Youth 15-20 Years Old - 59 Water Street, Napanee
Trips • Meals • Games • Support • Guest Speakers • Activities
Information contact Trish Reid @ 613-354-8937 x117 Transportation available through Deseronto Transit.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DESERONTO’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY
Deseronto will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary on October 18th 2014! The Town would like to thank the number of
individuals and businesses who have recently come forward to contribute to the event. Thanks to your generous
contributions, the committee has deferred the event to October, to provide additional time to plan a variety of celebration
activities.
The celebration runs from 1-4 pm and features a number of activities including special proclamations, time capsule
dedication, archival displays, tours of significant Deseronto properties, entertainment, refreshments and more! Event
programs will be mailed to all residents and promoted in local media over the coming weeks.
BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT NEWS
New Home for Your Town Grocery & Quinte Variety
The owners of Your Town Grocery & Quinte Variety/Video, Ron Vandelbelt & Lucille Summers are pleased to announce
an exciting merger, relocation and expansion. Your Town Grocery and Quinte Variety have joined together and relocated
to an expanded location at 75 St. George St. in Deseronto.
The business offers a complete line of competitively priced grocery items including a fantastic meat and deli counter, fresh
rotisserie chicken cooked in house daily, produce, dairy, bakery items, dry/ canned goods, convenience items, movie
rentals, lotto and more.
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCES
Anti Spam Legislation – Canada’s new anti spam legislation came into effect on July 1st. This impacts any businesses
that send emails out to customers/potential customers. The consent of the person you are emailing must now be obtained
to continue sending commercial emails. For more information about the legislation visit the following website:
http://fightspam.gc.ca/eic/site/030.nsf/eng/home
Business Workshops and Seminars
To register for any of the following seminars contact: Small Business
Centre
284B Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd, Belleville, Ontario K8N 5B3 Canada
Phone: 613-961-0590
[email protected]
Sit N’ Chat: Business Finance
August 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Bookkeeping Training Series - Quickbooks
Six Sessions: September 10 - October 15 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Business Start Up Basics
September 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Do you have a business idea? Do you want to be your own boss? Do
you know what it takes to be successful?
Business Programs
Save On Energy Hydro One Program For Small Businesses
Do you have central air in your business? Sign up for the peaksaver
PLUS and get a FREE programmable thermostat ($250 value). Hydro
One will install and set up your thermostat. It can be set to automatically
turn down when you close and kick-in just before you open.
Program Details @ 1.866.3802.6051 or online at peaksaverPLUS
(hydroone.com/MyHome/SaveEnergy/Pages/Peaksaver.aspx)
Small Business Lighting program through Hydro One. You can receive a free energy assessment, up to $1500 of free
energy-efficient lighting upgrades and a qualified electrical contractor to do the work at no charge to you and at your
convenience. Program Details @ 1.866.932.8283 or online at Small Business Lighting
(hydroone.com/MyBusiness/SaveEnergy/Pages/SBLighting.aspx)
Why Shop Locally?
Shopping local retains our distinctiveness - Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different
products. Local businesses respond quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet the changing
population needs.
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Deseronto Recreation Department
CENTENNIAL PARK GRAND OPENING SEPT 27TH @ 1PM
The Town of Deseronto is celebrating the recently completed Centennial Park Revitalization project with a special grand
opening ceremony on September 27th, 2014 at 1:00pm, located in Centennial Park (100 Main St.). The park revitalization
project, completed during 2013/2014 has resulted in a variety of park improvements including: new playground facilities,
waterfront trail, boat launch upgrades, picnic/rest areas, facility upgrades, shoreline restoration activities, landscaping
features, and new pedestrian amenities.
CAR/MOTORCYCLE POKER RALLY – CENTENNIAL PARK FUNDRAISER
Get a group of friends/family together for the poker rally. Spend the afternoon enjoying great food, refreshments, door
prizes, and a fun ride!
Date: Oct 11th, 2014 Starting Location: Deseronto Community Centre (51 Mechanic St.)
Time: 12pm registration • 1-4pm Event • Cost: $25/person
Contact Lisa Brooks for preregistration at 613-396-1055, [email protected]
Free BBQ for all participants to follow. Prizes for the top three teams!
2014/2015 RECREATION FACILITY RATES
Ice Rental Rates
Prime Time (Mon-Fri 6pm - close, Sat & Sun 9am - Close)
Non-Prime Time (Mon-Fri Open – 5pm)
Transition Time (Mon-Fri 5pm – 6pm, Sat-Sun Open – 9am)
Minor & Junior Hockey
Birthday/Holiday Party Rentals (includes 1 hour ice & 2 hour hall rental)
Friday - Saturday Rental
Full Day Function
Full Day Meeting (up to 5pm)
Hourly Rate
Sunday - Thursday Rental
Full Day Function
Full Day Meeting (up to 5pm)
Hourly Rate
SKATING PROGRAMS
Public Skating - All Ages
Saturdays & Sundays 3:30pm - 4:20pm
Cost: Free
Public Skating is sponsored by the
Deseronto Lions Club and the Deseronto
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 280.
Public skating is open to all age groups.
$168.00
$94.00
$110.00
$126.00
$170.00
Banquet Hall Rates
Banquet Hall
Meeting Room
$300.00
N/A
$200.00
$125.00
$60.00
$25.00
Kitchen Only
N/A
N/A
N/A
$200.00
$150.00
$40.00
N/A
N/A
$30.00
Public
Skating Adults
Every
Wednesday
2:00pm 2:50pm
Cost: Free
N/A
$100.00
$25.00
Parent & Tot
Skate
Wednesdays
from 10:00am 10:50am &
1:00pm 1:50pm
Cost: Free
FITNESS PROGRAMS
Karate Classes
Adults: Mondays from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Families: Thursdays from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Deseronto Community Centre 51 Mechanic St. Deseronto
Details: Contact instructor Peter Hawley at 613-354-9915.
Adults: $35/month Youth: $25/month
Fitness classes by Elite Personal Fitness
Fitness Bootcamp Classes (INDOOR Bootcamp starts Tues, Oct
14th @ 6pm)
Yoga & Pilates Power Core Classes (starts Wed, Sept 10 @ 6pm)
6 week Learn To Run Program (starts Mon, Sept 22)
Contact Mandi Fletcher 613-396-1652 or [email protected]
Shift Hockey
Everyone welcome, must
provide own equipment.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
from 9:30am - 11:00am
Cost: $7.00/person or
$50.00/season pass (10
skates)
Pick Up
Hockey
Fridays
from
11am12pm
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