MAY - JUNE NEWSLETTER 2008
NOTICE
A BRUCE COUNTY PLANNER
will be in the Municipal Office on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each
month 9:00 – 12:00 to answer questions.
Please call ahead so any information needed may be made available
519-534-2092
Place unwanted items such as usable furniture, clothing, books, tools, sporting goods, toys etc. at the end of your driveway or the edge of your lawn.
Please tie a white plastic bag to one of the items at the curb to indicate that these are Goods Exchange Day items. The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie will not assume any liability for items lost or removed during Goods Exchange Day.
PLEASE DO NOT PICK-UP ANYTHING UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THAT IT IS A GOODS EXCHANGE DAY ITEM.
These items will not be picked up by the Municipality and are the responsibility of the owner to be disposed of or taken back to the residence by 6:00 pm.
Refuse must be in a clear (only) garbage bag or container and placed at the end of the laneway by 7:00 am.
· Garden refuse does not include cardboard, tires
Residents are reminded that there is a COMPOST PILE located in Paisley and both landfill sites. NO OTHER MATERIAL IS TO BE DROPPED OFF THERE.
Residents are also reminded that COMPOSTERS ARE AVAILABLE at the Municipal Office for a cost of $30.00.
NOTICE
TO MUNICIPAL WATER USERS (CHESLEY, PAISLEY, TARA)
The Municipality will be flushing watermains Apr 21st to June 20
Some residents may experience water service interruptions depending on your location.
While there is no health risk, you may expect discoloured water and/or low water pressure at various times during this process.
Please check the colour of your water prior to doing laundry.
Arran-Elderslie Water Dept
The Paisley Ratepayers Association will be holding a
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
May 17
Holy Trinity Anglican Church A.C.W.
BAKE SALE
Friday, May 16 10 am to 4 pm
At the Chesley Fire Hall
Songs & Sing-a-long
with Rob Ritchie on the keyboard (Tanglefoot) and Midnight Blues
Sunday, June 1, 7:30 p.m.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Chesley
$15.00 Admission
Refreshments
Tanglefoot
A full throated, multi-instrumental roar of exuberance and delight – Toronto Star
Friday, June 20, 8:00 p.m.
At the Bijou Theatre, Chesley
Tickets $25.00
Brought to you by
Anglican Parishes of Chesley, Tara and Paisley
email LLNixon@bmts.com
phone 519-363-2339
Treasure Chest Museum
Paisley will be opening May 16 for the new season.
The first exhibit is “Wedding Bells”
This exhibit will run from May 16 to June 30. Twenty years has past since the Museum became part of the Municipality and to celebrate this, the next exhibit will be “What Do You Collect”, beginning July 1 until July 20.
If you have Wedding Attire or Something That You Collect and would like to loan, please call the Museum at 519-353-7176 and leave a message.
Museum Hours: Weekends – Victoria Day Weekend until June 30 – 1 to 4 p.m.
July – August - 7 days a week – 1 to 4 p.m.
Labour Day Weekend to Thanksgiving Weekend –
1 to 4 p.m.
Annual Coffee Break & Bake Sale
Saturday, May 3
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
St. Anne’s Church Hall, Chesley
Quilt raffle, bake sale, plants homemade pie and cheesecake, tea & coffee served.
Sponsored by St. Anne’s Catholic Women’s League
CHESLEY BRANCH OF THE BLUEWATER UNIT CANCER SOCIETY NEEDS YOU!
The Chesley Branch needs VOLUNTEERS who would be willing to drive for our TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. If you are INTERESTED or would like to find out more information please call the Unit Office in Owen Sound at
519-376-6011
THANK YOU
for March Break Family Skating
Paisley Skating Club
Mark Davis
Ron Oswald
Paisley Rotary Club
Allen’s Tim-Br Mart
Robinson’s Home Hardware
Mary Cumming Sports Bin
Arran-Elderslie Rec Dept
Tara Knox Presbyterian Church
ANNUAL BEEF SUPPER
Wednesday, May 14
4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 sitting
$12 for adults
$6.00 for children under 12
Take outs available
To reserve Tickets call
934-2817 or 934-2906
(please leave a message if necessary)
Tickets also available a Mill’s Hardware
Friends of Tara Library will hold their ANNUAL VICTORIAN TEA Saturday, May 10
Presbyterian Church Hall 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Cost is $6.00
Tickets available at the Tara Library.
For info call 934-2870 or
934-2729
Friends of the Tara Library will hold their ANNUAL BOOK SALE at the Tara Library on Saturday, June 14 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Tara Horticultural Society
PLANT SALE
Saturday, May 10
at the Tara Rotary Park.
Donors and Buyers are needed
Call Ronna 934-1160
Paisley Rat Track
Sunday, May 25
Amateur National Qualifier
All Classes plus Mini ATV’s
Don’t miss the Thrill on the Hill and the Thunder in the Valley
All MX classes from 4 to +60
Non-stop racing 9 – 5
Rain or Shine
Separate Junior Track for 50cc bikes and Mini ATVs
On-site Food Booth, T-shirts
Admission: $10.00 Adults
$7 Kids 12 yrs and under
Preschool Free
The Chesley Horticultural Society
FLOWER SALE
May 9 starting at 9:00 a.m.
Johnson’s parking lot (by Fire Hall)
The Chesley Horticultural Society
ANNUAL BARBEQUE
June 24
11 1st Ave N (old co-op mill)
with music in the park of follow starting at 5:30
Kinsmen Club of Chesley
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Friday, May 9
Chesley Community Centre
Thomas Baxter
“Thought Control”
A theatrical presentation with no props, no smoke and mirrors, just the thoughts and imaginations of the audience members themselves
Cocktails at 6:30 pm
Four-course gourmet dinner served at 7:30 pm
Be pampered for the evening. Servers to cater to your every wish
Tickets $35.00 at Wilfred McIntee
Real Estate or any Kinsmen member. 519-363-3726
Tara Glad Tidings Mennonite Church
SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL
July 14 – 25 9:00 – 11:30 am
Kindergarten to Grade 8
Everyone welcome
Contact Rod Weber 519-934-0853
CHESLEY KINSMEN CAR SHOW
Sunday, June 22, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
in the Chesley Park
Breakfast & Burger Bar
For info 519-363-9080
GIANT BOOK SALE
of used books at the Chesley Library on Saturday, June 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donations of used books in good condition may be dropped off at the library during open hours. Rain date June 28. Sponsored by the Chesley and Area Friends of the library.
TAXES
The 2nd Installment of taxes is due June 30
2008 DOG TAGS
Dog tags are now due.
$15.00 for spayed or neutered dog
$25.00 if not.
For prices on more than one dog or if you no longer have a dog, please contact the office at 363-3039.
Unpaid tags will be added to taxes.
OWNERSHIP CHANGES
To prevent misdirected tax bills, please advise in writing to the Municipal office (e-mail areld@bmts.com), as well as, The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (e-mail enquiry@mpac.ca). Please quote roll number and property address on all correspondence.
TAX ARREARS
Arrears attract interest and penalty at a rate of 15% annually. At the current interest rates it may be in your best interest to borrow funds, if possible to pay off the arrears.
The Municipality will be registering for tax sale any property more than
three years in tax arrears. Any costs related to the sale of the property are added to the property taxes.
Friends “R” Us
(Formerly known as Chesley & District Big Sisters)
SPRING AUCTION TEA
May 15, at 7:30 p.m.
St. John’s United Church
Admission is something to sell
Come out for an evening of
Fun, Food & Fellowship
DRINKING WATER
SOURCE PROTECTION
Everybody is responsible for water! Water quality and quantity conservation is a community activity that begins with each landowner and their family.
How you use water in your home, around the yard and while at work and play is important to our water supply. Treat your water well, so it can stay as pure and plentiful as possible.
- collect rainwater in a barrel to use on the lawn and garden
- be an avid recycler and dispose of hazardous waste properly
- try ‘green’ cleaners, lawn care products and pest controls
- sample your well water 3x/year through the health unit
- maintain your septic system – pump every 3-5 years
To learn more about how to protect drinking water sources visit: www.waterprotection.ca
SWIMMING POOLS
will be open Friday June 27 for public swimming. Hours for public swimming will be posted at the pools.
Chesley Swimming Registration – Thursday May 15 @ 6:30 – 8:30 pm
at the Chesley Community Centre
Tara Day Camp and Swimming Registration –
Thursday May 8 @ 6:30 – 8:30 pm
at the Tara Community Centre
Registration is on a first come first served basis with priority given to registrations made on registration night.
A 25% late registration fee applies to registrations made after May 31.
Session 1 runs July 7 – July 18
Session 2 runs July 21 – Aug 1
Session 3 runs Aug 4 – Aug 15
Session 4 runs Aug 18 – Aug 29
Class times available at registration