CANADA DAY HOLIDAY A reminder to everyone that the Municipal Office will be closed Monday July 3rd, 2017 for the Canada Day Holiday.

HOLIDAY GARBAGE Garbage collection will NOT be delayed because of the Victoria Day Holiday.

PRINCE LAKE HOLIDAY GARBAGE PICK UP Garbage collection will be delayed one day because of the Victoria Day Holiday.

RECYCLING CART COLLECTION Please have your cart out by 7:30 a.m. Your recycling will be picked up every two weeks. July 12, 26, Aug. 8.

BUILDING PERMITS Please remember that building permits are required for re-shingling, decks, fences, new windows & doors, siding etc., as well as houses, garages and accessory buildings. Please call the municipal office at 705-779-2992 ext. #1, if you have any questions.

MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday – closed to the public

Prince Twp. Monthly Newsletters If you would like the newsletter emailed to you,

please email Lorraine at lorraine@twp.prince.on.ca.

Wishing everyone a safe and

happy Canada Day!

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PROUD TO BE CANADIAN This upcoming July 1st will mark 150

years since Confederation. It’s our

Sesquicentennial! On that day, the

provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New

Brunswick, and Nova Scotia banded

together 150 years ago to form the

Dominion of Canada. Since then, our

country has only grown, bringing in

other provinces and welcoming their

unique cultures and contributions.

Unlike the United States, we aren’t a

melting pot where all cultures become

one. Instead, we’re a mosaic,

celebrating our differences to create a

rich tapestry of cultures that stretches

from coast to coast. - Owl Practice

WELCOME STUDENTS We want to welcome all our summer students. Roads – Kelsey, Matthew, Mike and Winston Museum – Emma Library – Kayla Best Start Hub – Hannah

The Museum is now open!

The Prince Township Museum is happy to announce that Emma has been hired to staff the museum for the summer. Summer museum hours are: Monday to Friday 9 to 4 (closed from noon to 1pm) Stop in and say hello to Emma and have a look at all the exhibits.

Celebrate Free Family Fishing Week This July

Tackle the Great Outdoors and Reel in Family Fun With summer officially here, celebrate the warm weather and the great outdoors by fishing license-free with the whole family from July 1 through July 9, 2017. Families across the province can take part in Free Family Fishing Week by finding a good nearby fishing spot through Ontario's Fish ON-Line website.

NEWSLETTER July 2017

Anglers are reminded to follow the rules for fishing in Ontario and stick to the daily fishing limits to help preserve and protect our province’s fish populations. QUICK FACTS

Approximately 1 million fishing licences are sold in Ontario each year.

Fish license fees go back into programs that help stock Ontario waterways, conduct biological research and support conservation projects.

Ontario’s lakes and rivers are home to approximately 160 types of freshwater fish.

New anglers can borrow fishing gear for free through the Tackleshare program.

Check out the Ontario Family Fishing Events website for events near you.

Quotes “Fishing is a great way for families and friends to get outside, spend time together and enjoy Ontario’s beautiful lakes and rivers. Family Fishing week offers everyone the opportunity to give fishing a try, and I encourage you to join in the fun at one of the many free family fishing events taking place across the province.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS

Reminder Flashing Green Lights and Four Way

Flashers

Please be courteous and give these vehicles the right of way so that fire fighters can respond to emergency calls in a timely and safe manner. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated by the men and women of the Prince Township Volunteer Fire Department.

BURNING PERMITS Anyone wishing to burn must drop by the Municipal Office during regular hours to pick up your burning permit. Permit fees will be as follows: $10.00 - yearly $2.00 - two weeks $20.00 - day burning (special permit that has to be authorized by the Fire Chief) No day burning still applies. Please phone the Fire Dept., as per your permit, prior to any burning, to determine if there are any fire restrictions.

Remember burning without a permit, will result in a fine.

CAO/CLERK-TREASURER'S REPORT

Wishing everyone a safe and happy sesquicentennial Canada Day! The final tax bill for 2017 will be sent out soon. There are two installments on this bill, August 15 and October 15.

Interest is charged monthly on overdue balances, at a rate of 1.25%. With the education rate included, the total tax rate for 2017 is 0.01003154. The municipal portion of the rate is unchanged from 2016. With road work scheduled for Prince Lake Road this summer, and bridge work to be done on Gagnon Road, please be patient and watch for road delays and road closure signs. Of course, Prince Lake Road will not be closed completely but there will be times when you will need to plan your entrance and egress to and from Prince Lake as access will be limited or impossible at certain times of the day. On June 9th, we had a wonderful event, bringing the Lake Huron Bicycle Trail, the Lake Superior Water Trail, the Great Trail (Transcanada Trail) and Voyageur Trail together at the new Gros Cap Marina Park. The ribbon cutting was attended by several dignitaries, including the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, the Honourable Eleanor McMahon, MPP Michael Mantha & Chief Dean Sayers, of Batchewana First Nations. Watch for an even bigger party down at the park on August 26th. The Great Trail is generously sponsoring events across Canada to Canada 150 and the Great Trail. There will be demonstrations of our new universally accessible dock and guided hiking tours, among other activities. Planning is underway. If you have any suggestions, please call Sharmina at 705-779-2992 ext. 3. We expect work on the Festival and Events Pavilion to commence soon. This is another exciting project for the municipality. While construction is underway, we ask that you take extra care while in the municipal parking lot, particularly if you need to access the recycle

carts behind the municipal office or the back door to the community centre. This summer, the municipality has hired 4 road crew students, the library, museum and parent/child resource centre have each hired 1 student. This is possible through the Canada Summer Jobs sponsorship. Watch for children as school is out and have a safe and enjoyable summer. To our American friends, residents and visitors:

Respectfully, Peggy Greco CAO/Clerk Treasurer

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact the Municipal Office, or any member of Council: Mayor Ken Lamming Cell (705) 971-3663 klamming@princetwp.ca Councillors Dave Amadio (705)779-2836 damadio@princetwp.ca Ian Chambers (705)779-3364 ichambers@princetwp.ca Enzo Palumbo (705)975-4343 epalumbo@princetwp.ca

Michael Matthews (705)779-3575 mmatthews@princetwp.ca

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER David Harnish (705)779-9927

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Barbie Rudnicki (705)255-0419

BEST START HUB ABC, You & Me! ABC, You & Me provides children with an opportunity to learn and explore in a group setting. We will include a variety of fun, interactive and hands-on activities for children, reinforcing literacy, numeracy, listening, and

socialization skills. Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:00am. Outdoor Adventures Join us outside for various physical and learning activities that will spark your child’s interest in the natural world and help build their imagination. Wednesdays beginning July 5, 2017 from 11:00am to 12:00pm for four weeks. Please dress according to weather, and bring sunscreen! If raining, activities will be held inside! Wednesday, July 5, 2017: Picnic in the Park - Bring your peanut free snack/lunch to enjoy outside in the sun! Wednesday, July 12, 2017: We’re Going on a Scavenger Hunt - Using nature as a guide, we will try to find all the clues in our hunt! Wednesday, July 19, 2017: Monkey Around in the Playground - Join us in our sand-filled playground for some gross-motor fun! Wednesday, July 26, 2017: Water, Bubbles, Volcanoes! Oh My! – Splash around in the water table, or blow big bubbles up to the sky! Build a volcano and watch it explode! Many exciting activities! One to One Primary Care Triple P This Triple P Program includes brief one to one sessions that assist parents to develop parenting plans to manage behavioural issues (such as tantrums, fighting, going shopping) and skill development issues (such as eating independently, toilet training, staying in bed at night). For appointments, please call 705-779-3627. Nipissing District Developmental Screen Early supports through the use of the Nipissing District Developmental Screen provide parents with the opportunity to follow their child’s growth and development examining the thirteen key

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

Regular Council Meetings

And Planning Matters Tuesday July 11th, 2017

6:45 p.m.

Agendas are posted on the website the day before the meeting. If you require a copy, please call ahead so it can be printed for

pickup on Monday.

developmental stages. Based on screening results, we initiate registration or refer to specialized services through the local access mechanism. For appointments, please call 705-779-3627. Please note that Prince Township Best Start will be CLOSED on Monday, July 3, 2017. Summer Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am-3:00pm Thursday 9:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm Visit us on Facebook: Parent/Child Resource Centre “Best Start Hub” Or Google: Parent/Child Resource Centre “Best Start Hub” if you do not have Facebook Email: prince.beststarthub@hotmail.com

LIBRARY THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY were successful in receiving a federal grant for Canada Summer Jobs and we welcome Kayla S. to the library for seven weeks. She will be promoting the Toronto Dominion Summer Reading Club, and there will be some special fun programs Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6-8 p.m. Come to the library and have fun, while we celebrate Canada 150! COMMUNITY CALENDARS: The Library’s only fund raiser. The Board volunteers will be contacting you soon to renew your calendar.

We record anniversaries, memorials, birthdays, and municipal meetings, dates, and local events. If you are a business owner and would like to advertise, we may have a spot available. ALL orders are due by Wednesday, September 6th. The cost is the same, $10.00. Advertising is $60.00. If you have a new logo, there is an extra $15.00 charge.

PHOTOGRAPHS: Do you have a photo that depicts Prince Township for the calendar? Please drop them in at the Library or the Township Office with your name.

BOOK CLUB: We will resume in October. They are held on Thursday evenings in the library. MONTHLY DRAW: Each month thanks to The Friends of the Library, we will have a themed basket draw for our patrons. Remember to put your name in, after you check out your items. Names will be posted on the bulletin board. THE MAY WINNER OF GARDENING BOOKS AND A PLANT WAS: DENISE CHARLES. RECOMMENDED BOOKS: These are from our leased McNaughton selection, which is paid for from the sale of the community calendars. VICIOUS CIRCLE by C.J. Box. The past comes back to haunt game warden Joe Pickett and his family with devastating consequences… THE MAP THAT LEADS TO YOU by J.P. Monninger. Heather Mulgrew’s

world is already mapped out: she is going to travel abroad with her friends after college. But that was before an encounter with Jack, a passionate adventurer who changes the course of her journey and her life.

Based on a true story of the largest fire in Maine’s history in October 1947, THE STARS ARE FIRE by Anita Shreve tells the story of a woman who discovers her own strength and asks the question: Who would you be if you could begin again?

THE SWITCH by Joseph Finder. A simple mix-up throws one innocent man (Michael Tanner) into the crosshairs of sinister government secrets and ruthless political ambitions by Senator Susan Robbins and her young chief of staff Will Abbott…

BEFORE WE WERE YOURS by Lisa Wingate is a novel based on one of America’s real-life scandals – in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country. ONTARIO LIBRARY SERVICE NORTH LARGE PRINT POOL: We have received our first shipment of twenty-five books. There will be a rotation every three months. The first payment for these books was made by the Ontario Provincial Government Capacity Fund Grant. ***WE ARE NOW ON SUMMER HOURS**** MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: 10-NOON & 1-5 p.m. TUESDAY, THURSDAY: 1-5p.m. AND 6-8p.m. CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY RETURN BOX: PLEASE PUT ALL ITEMS IN A TIED PLASTIC BAG.

Friends of the Prince Township Library

ITEMS FOR SALE The Friends’ bookshelf near the library’s entrance includes shelves of retro items aimed at attracting collectors. These include an assortment of LP records (remember those?) that we’re selling for $0.25 each. We also have comic books in like-new condition at $0.50 each. Other summer reading material includes hardcover and paperback mysteries, some science fiction titles, and a few fantasies that sell for $1.00 or lower. It’s a good time to stock up on reading material for rainy days at camp without having to worry about overdue fines when you get back. NEXT FRIENDS MEETING: Our next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting on Friday, October 13 at noon in the library. We welcome new volunteers to come out and participate in our fundraising projects. In the meantime, we wish all Prince residents a happy, safe, and relaxing summer vacation.

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Tips to Reduce Problem Bears

People are reminded to take the necessary steps to help avoid attracting bears into populated areas.

Garbage, outdoor grills and bird feed commonly attract black bears. Minimize your chances of attracting bears by:

Putting garbage out only on the morning of collection.

Storing garbage in waste containers with tight-fitting lids.

Frequently wash garbage cans, recycling containers and lids with a strong disinfectant.

Remove grease/food residue from BBQ grills including the grease cup, after each use.

Put away bird feeders and offer natural alternatives like flowers, nesting boxes and fresh water.

Often a bear is just passing through, and if it does not find a food source it will simply move on. For more information on what to do if you encounter a black bear on your property or while enjoying the outdoors, visit the MNR website at www.ontario.ca/bearwise. If a bear appears to be threatening, persistent or aggressive, call the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service immediately.

SUMMER SAFETY

Parents should review street-proofing with their children and remind them of the play safe rules for the summer, including:

Wearing all safety equipment, including a helmet when riding a bicycle.

Look all ways when crossing the street.

Educate your children about “who is a stranger.”

Teach children how to handle stranger encounters to increase their safety.

Maintain a ‘buddy system’ when playing or walking home, safety in numbers.

If spending more time on the Internet, cyber proof your children.

Parent should remain informed of events of your children’s everyday lives.

Never leave your children unattended around water.

Enjoy summer and above all be safe.

Are You Prepared?

Emergencies can strike anywhere, at any time. That’s why everyone in Ontario is encouraged to be prepared—by having a plan, assembling a survival kit, and by staying informed.

Build an Emergency Survival Kit Your emergency survival kit should have everything you and your family would need to be safe and take care of yourselves for at least three days immediately following an emergency.

The following list is broken down into the essentials, items you may need to meet your family’s unique needs, and items to have ready in case you must leave your home.

WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR SURVIVAL KIT

Essentials

Food (non-perishable and easy-to-prepare items, enough for 3 days) and a manual can opener

Bottled water (4 litres per person for each day)

Medication(s) Flashlight Radio (crank or battery-run) Extra batteries First-aid kit Candles and matches/lighter Hand sanitizer or moist towelettes Important papers (identification, contact

lists, copies of prescriptions, etc.) Extra car keys and cash Whistle (to attract attention, if needed) Zip-lock bag (to keep things dry) Garbage bags

Special Considerations

Items for babies and small children—diapers, formula, bottles, baby food, comfort items

Prescription medication Medical supplies and equipment Pet food and supplies

Any other items specific to your family’s needs

Extra Supplies for Evacuation

Clothes, shoes Sleeping bags or blankets Personal items (soap,

toothpaste, shampoo, comb, other toiletries)

Playing cards, travel games, other activities for children

Be Informed There are two main ways that you can be informed about emergencies: sign up for Ontario’s emergency alerts, and learn more about the hazards you can ace and how you can be prepared for them.

During an emergency, you should stay tuned to local news channels. Be sure to have a portable, battery-operated or crank radio in your survival kit in case of power outages.

Emergency Alerts Ontario’s three types of alerts—Red Alerts, Emergency Information Advisories and Tornado Warnings—quickly deliver information on threats or emergencies that have occurred via email, text message, RSS feed, and other channels. They usually include information on how to keep you and your family safe.

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Tips for keeping your property and neighborhood safe

Lock it Lock your garage, your vehicles and your home - even when you are home. It may sound obvious, but many criminals will check to see if doors are unlocked, giving them an easy opportunity to strike. Also, whether you have a security system or a dog, put up signs warning people about both. If everything is locked up and criminals are faced with the prospect of additional deterrents, most will move on.

Secure it Install additional security locks on exterior doors and windows and don't forget about surveillance! When possible, install devices that permit sight to the other side, such as chain link fences, and keep shrubs and bushes trimmed below ground level windows and trees pruned above eye level to eliminate areas of potential concealment. Consider installing a security system as an additional deterrent.

Light it Turn on your lights! Use timers on your lights when you're away from your home or business so they appear occupied. At night, use outdoor lighting to enhance illumination in dark areas around your property where an intruder might hide, such as stairwells, alleys and hallways. Install motion lights and/or cameras at all entrances and turn your porch lights on at night.

Hide it Install and use blinds and curtains to prevent people from seeing inside your home, especially at night. Protect yourself, your belongings and your privacy with good quality window coverings. Consider frosted treatments on

garage windows, which will still allow in natural light, but prevent people from seeing inside your garage. And don't "hide" spare keys under a doormat or in a planter; keep them with a trusted neighbor or nearby business.

Remove it Never leave valuables in your vehicle, especially a wallet or purse. Take any electronics, such as cell phones, tablets and laptops inside with you, including your remote garage door opener. In many cases, criminals will enter a vehicle for the sole purpose of stealing your garage door opener in hopes of gaining access to your garage and, subsequently, your home. Also, be cautious about placing boxes from big ticket items, such as a new television, out for recycling as this can be an invitation to thieves who now know exactly what's in your home.

Share it Introduce yourself to your neighbor’s, as neighbor’s who know each other watch out for one another. Get to know other people who live on your street. Consider setting up (or joining!) a page on social media for your subdivision as a way to communicate and share information with one another. But keep in mind you need to be cautious about what you share on social media sites - even if it's considered a friendly or helpful group. Divulging too much personal information can potentially put you and your property at risk, as there is no way to know or control the intentions of other social media group members.

Do not share or discuss personal information, such as upcoming vacations or when you, or other family members, will be away from your home, on social media. Advertising when you are going to be away from your property for an extended period of time is like hanging a "come on in" sign on your door for thieves. Personal information like this should only be shared with a trusted neighbor, friend or family member who can keep an eye on your property while you're away.

Report it See something suspicious? If it's an emergency or crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

Look who is making a come-back!

The third Wawa Goose will be unveiled at 12:00 noon on July 1, 2017. There will be cake, music and celebrating.

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