Township Newsletter – Summer 2023

The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Newsletter

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EMPLOYMENT OPPERTUNITY

Seasonal Part-time Machine Operator

The Township of Laird is looking for a Machine Operator to work part-time during the summer season (June to Sept) with the responsibility for operating equipment necessary to maintain, during the summer season, municipal roads & ditches i.e. grader, dump truck, backhoe, excavator, brush hog, chainsaw etc. May be required to complete manual labour such as digs ditches, clear fallen trees, shrubs, patching, etc. to maintain required landscaping on roadsides.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Completion of Garde 12 or equivalent; · Minimum two years of related experience required, preferably in a municipal environment; · Knowledge and experience of road maintenance and construction and operation of related equipment including grader, dump truck, backhoe, excavator, brush hog, chainsaw, and general shop tools; · Valid DZ License with clean driver abstract; · Certified chainsaw safety and operator; · Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team; and · Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume, in confidence, marked “Machine Operator” by July 13, 2023 at 4:30p.m. to the following:

Township of Laird R,R.#3, 3 Pumpkin Point Road West Echo Bay, ON P0S 1C0 PH: 705-248-2395 Fax: 705-248-1138 Email: info@lairdtownship.ca

A detailed job description is available at lairdtownship.ca or by emailing the address above.

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Laird Township Recreation PUMPKIN FEST

BIGGEST Pumpkin Competitions Jack-O-Lantern carving Games, Prizes and FUN for the whole family

Laird Recreation is partnering with Brenda Aelick to offer dog training classes once again this year! Brenda is a Canine Good Neighbor Evaluator for the Canadian Kennel Club as well as a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Certified Animal Actor Evaluator, and Stunt Dog Judge with over 30 years of experience training dogs. Classes will be held at the Laird Fairgrounds Lake George Road E. Contact Brenda at (705) 992-6692 for upcoming dates.

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FINAL TAX BILL The 2023 Laird Township Final Tax Bill was mailed June 20, 2023 with the first installment due July 14, 2023, and the second installment due September 15, 2023. You can pay by cash, cheque, E-transfer, or direct deposit from most financial institutions (exceptions being Royal Bank & TD). Payments by E-Transfer be sure to include the property roll number, email: info@lairdtownship.ca

NORTH SHORE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Is looking for volunteers for the Laird Fair, August 18 – 20, 2023:

· Bartenders for Saturday night (August 19, 2023) · Gate Keepers · Kids Events

AUGUST 18-20

· General Helpers

Contact :

Colleen Alloi, Ag Society President collholmfarm@gmail.com 705-248-3287 Email: lairdfair@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheLairdFair

ECHO BAY UNITED CHURCH ECHO BAY & AREA FOOD BANK Reminder: The food bank is open at Echo Bay United Church the first and third Wednesday of the month 1-2 pm, and second Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm. For the months of July and August, the food bank will be open one additional day of the month. The schedule is noted below:

July 5 1-2pm August 2 1-2 pm July 12 6-7pm August 9 6-7pm July 19 1-2pm August 16 1-2pm July 26 1-2pm August 23 1 -2 pm

NOTE: Access to the food bank resources is only available during the scheduled food bank hours. Deliveries and after-hour meetings are no longer available.

Please remember it is unlawful to have your dog running at large and fines may be levied. A dog may be deemed running at large if found in any place other than the premises of the owner of the dog and not under the control of a competent person. ONTARIO ANNOUNCES A NEW TOLL-FREE NUMBER FOR REPORTING ANIMAL ABUSE 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625)

SPEEDING DEATHS ON ONTARIO ROADS REACH A 10-YEAR HIGH

A reminder that the posted speed limit on Laird Township roads is 60 km/h or less. The Ontario government has added a new penalty for people caught stunt driving starting April 1, 2023. Anyone caught driving 40km/h above the speed limit, where the speed limit is set less than 80 km/h will face stunt driving charges. They will also face a 30-day roadside license suspension as well as 14 day vehicle impoundment. The maximum fine for stunt driving in Ontario is $10,000. You could also face six months in prison.