News for You www.lakeshore.ca Marriage licenses are available at the municipal office. The license is valid for three months from the date of issuance at a cost of $125.00. Report any vandalism you witness in our parks or to any of our buildings to the OPP. Your contact information will remain confidential.
Your Members of Council: • Mayor - Tom Bain • Deputy Mayor - Bob Sylvester Councillors • Ward 1 - Francis Kennette, • Ward 2 - Al Fazio • Ward 3 - Charles W. McLean • Ward 4 - Raymond Lalonde • Ward 5 - Dan Diemer • Ward 6 - Paddy Byrne
Please notify the Town immediately if you notice any missing or damaged stop signs or any other related traffic signs or signals. The summer Council Meeting Schedule has been finalized. Council meetings will be July 14 and August 11. Planning meetings will be July 13 and August 10. All meetings of Council begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in Council Chambers unless otherwise scheduled. Any changes to the above dates, location and times will be posted on the Town’s website in advance of the meeting.
July, 2009
911 Street Re-Naming Project The final phase of the street renaming project is moving ahead and installation of the new signs is expected to occur during July and August. Several open houses were held where administration explained the project and reasons for the changes. Residents were asked to participate in selecting names for the streets requiring new names. Numerous responses were received and reviewed for compli-
ance with the Street Naming Policy. The road names have been assigned and letters will be sent to residents shortly stating what their new street name or address will be and when it will be changed. Residents are asked to begin changing their address after the date stated on the letter. All of our street information has been sent electronically to the variety of agencies who require it, including Bell, Canada Post, Hydro, Union Gas, Fire, Police, etc. Canada Post has stated they will have the data available
electronically in their system by mid August. Many agencies rely on Canada Post for their address data so their data should be up to date after that time. The municipality has completed an Address Change Checklist to help residents which is available on our News page under Council and Administration. One concern we have heard is in regards to Passports - according to Passport Canada, there is no need to change your passport. The project is expected to be complete by September.
Water Treatment Plant Grand Opening The official grand opening ceremonies for the new Lakeshore WTP were held on May 29th. The event marked the completion of a three year long construction project. The ceremonies were held at the new plant located at 492 Lakeview Drive and included dignitaries Jeff Watson, MP and Bruce Crozier, MPP along with
Mayor Tom Bain and members of Lakeshore Council. Approximately 150 people attended the opening ceremony and were invited to tour the new facilities. They had the opportunity to view one of the most
modern water treatment facilities in the region. Many observers stated the facility was much larger than expected, very clean and modern. They were amazed at the technology used to treat the water. Town staff worked very hard at preparing for this big event and the day was a great success.
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Demolition of WTP The Belle River Water Treatment Plant (WTP) was originally constructed in 1926. In 1945, the plant underwent extensive upgrades and in 1974, further renovations were undertaken.
and was completed within approximately two months. A small park has been created where the former plant was located. The Belle River WTP served the community well for many years and the new water plant will continue providing safe, quality drinking water to the residents and businesses within the Town of Lakeshore for many years to come.
In January 2002, the process began to identify Lakeshore’s water needs for the future. Construction for the new WTP plant began in May 2006 and it was placed into service in January 2009. At that time, the original plant was decommissioned after over 80 years of service. Demolition of the original water plant commenced in February 2009
Construction has been completed on a new raw water intake pipe which supplies water to the new Lakeshore Water Treatment Plant. The new 1200 mm diameter intake pipe extends approximately 1.0 kilometer into Lake St. Clair and is constructed primarily of polyethylene material. At the end of the intake pipe is a cone shape crib structure which funnels water into the pipe. The crib structure is equipped with systems to prevent the formation of frazil ice and the accumulation of zebra mussels. Work on the new intake commenced in September 2008 and proceeded during difficult winter conditions thanks to the efficient work of Dean Construction. The new raw water intake is expected to serve the community for the next forty years.
Bus Kids.ca
This website was developed by the Windsor Essex Transportation Consortium to outline school bussing regulations, programs and provide information on bussing and schools. An interesting section is the school link. No matter what school board you support, there is information on the school and it’s boundaries. If you are not sure which school your child could attend you can simply enter your address, select the board and the system will tell you.
Water Intake
If you want to know about bus transportation eligibility, you just need to enter your address, select the school and grade and the system will tell you if you are eligible for bussing or if your child must walk to school. One of the most used features is the Storm Sentinel. This system tells you if the busses are running, delayed or cancelled due to weather. If you have children in school, check this site out!
Park Benches Share your special memory of a loved one or celebrate a special occasion. The Commemorative Bench program offers a permanent tribute towards a loved one or milestone in your life. Benches benefit all age groups in providing a resting place along a trail or within a park. For more information on this program, visit the Commemorative webpage under Resident Services or call the municipal office.
Customer Service
Summer Road Projects
The new Customer Service regulation will come into effect on January 1, 2010 for public sector organizations. The regulation requires the municipality to establish policies, practices and procedures on providing goods or services to people with disabilities.
The Town of Lakeshore is undertaking several road construction projects this summer. These include the reconstruction of both Patillo Road (from County Road 42 to the CPR tracks), Harbour Drive in Lighthouse Cove from Mariners Drive to Luken Marine and the conversion of gravel to paved on Concession 5 in Comber.
We welcome any feedback you might have on how we are currently providing goods and services to people with disabilities. You may do so by sending an email to
[email protected] or by telephone at 519-728-2700.
The Patillo Road improvement project also includes a multiuse pathway and turning lanes at County Road 42. The County of Essex also has several road projects this summer, the most prominent being County Road 22 at Pike Creek. Visit our website for an up to date listing of County Road projects.
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Watermains This is a record setting year for the number of cast iron watermains being replaced throughout the municipality. Over $4.7 million will be spent, focusing mainly in the community of Belle River. Roads included are: Old Tecumseh Rd., Notre Dame, Tecumseh Rd., Henry, Peter, Railway, Simon, Island, Fourth, St. Jude, and Poisson St. The replacement of these mains will enhance the delivery of water as well as place new fire hydrants at strategic locations. Almost 75% of our 56km of cast iron mains will be replaced at the end of this year. Lakeshore will continue to be proactive in the replacement of these mains to provide our residents with excellent water.
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Woodslee Karate Karate is about self defense, teaching respect, discipline and how to be a better person in life. At the Lakeshore Gojuryu Karate club, young and old alike learn these lessons from Sensei Wayne Currie. This club is celebrating one year in the Woodslee Community, with classes out at the Millen Centre. Without any previous experience and at any age, you can start to learn Karate. Students are grouped in similar age categories which stress safety and confidence. Lakeshore Karate gives back to the community by sponsoring summer reading
programs and the Lakeshore food bank. The Town of Lakeshore partners with a number of community groups at the Millen Center, Comber Community Centre and the Puce Sports and Leisure Centre. As an In Motion Community, we stress healthy physical activities. If you are interested in participating in any of our programs, visit our website. Our program listing is constantly being updated with new activities for all age groups; from our summer programs for children to our Senior p r o grams. Get involved and get active.
New Playground Equipment The Town of Lakeshore Parks and Recreation division is in the process of brightening up both Leffler Park on Old Tecumseh Road and the Puce Sports and Leisure Centre by installing new playground equipment.
We anticipate the installation to be complete by July 2009. Residents were given the opportunity to view three different proposals at an Open House held on April 28th at the Puce Centre. A large number of parents and their
children attended and voted on their preferred design which was then ordered. We hope plenty of little ones will enjoy their new, updated play areas!
The Olympic Flame Is Coming to Lakeshore The Olympic Torch relay will begin it’s 45,000 km, 106 day journey on October 30. The Olympic flame will travel by land, air and water over it’s journey as it visits more than 1000 communities. Over 90 percent of Canadians will be within an hour’s drive of the longest Olympic Torch Relay to take place in a single country.
The Olympic Flame will reach our community of Comber on the morning of December 23. The Town of Lakeshore is delighted to be selected as a host community. We are currently planning festivities for the celebration. If you have
any suggestions for our committee, please contact the municipality. Ceremony details and activities will be posted on our website as they are finalized. You may also visit the official Olympic website at www.vancouver2010.com. This website provides information regarding the Olympics and Torch Relay. You can also sign up to be a torchbearer and take part in this historic opportunity.
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Buy Local Supporting our county farmers supports our local economy. Nothing tastes better than locally grown, fresh produce.
Visit our website at www.lakeshore.ca
The Essex County Federation of Agriculture is pleased to offer opportunities to explore the agri-food industry in Essex County. Visit their website at www.efca.ca to find more than 50 local farmers throughout Essex County.
Events The 2009 Recreation and Leisure guide is now available. Copies are available at the municipal office, Puce Sports and Leisure Centre or electronically on our website. July 12 is the Lakeshore Kids Fishing Derby at Wagner Orchards from 9-2. Fishing poles available for those who do not have one, hot dogs for the children, prizes. Free. All of our events are posted on our event calendar. If you are interested in renting any facility, park or pavilion, use our online facility scheduling system on our Recreation and Leisure page to view the availability. Contact Recreation Services at 519-727-0470 for further information or to book. The Puce Sports and Leisure Centre is a beehive of activity. There are so many programs at this facility we are unable to list them. Visit our website or the facility to find out about all the youth, adult and senior programs.
Lakeshore’s Heritage The Town of Lakeshore has a proud pioneering history that is reflected not only through our documented history, but also by the many structures, buildings, and properties that we find throughout our community. They are the last tangible reminders of our ancestral way of life and the strength of enduring perseverance in the pioneer spirit. These heritage properties can teach present and future generations about the architectural beauty, craftsmanship and personal stories of those who where here before us and who shaped the communities we call home. There is an old saying, “You have to know where you’ve been before you know where you are going.” This
means one must know his/her own family history before you can understand who you truly are, and what path you should take in life. The same ideology stands for communi-
and property owners. The Lakeshore Municipal Heritage Committee is in the process of completing an inventory list of heritage properties within the Town’s boundaries for Council’s consideration. The Inventory will provide Council with a list of properties of interest within the Municipality. The Inventory list does not designate a property as a Heritage Building. Property owners or the Heritage Committee can initiate the steps to designate the property if they desire.
ties. Most people choose to live in a community that reflects their own sense of values. Through communication, consultation, and input from Town residents
The Lakeshore Municipal Heritage Committee is committed to preserving our local history for generations to come. The committee looks forward to hearing from the residents of Lakeshore to answer any questions or concerns they may have with this process.
