OWN THE PODIUM 2010 MUNICIPALITIES CHALLANGE Olympic Community Challenge: OWN THE PODIUM Beckwith Township Council invites all our residents to join us in our support of Canadian Athletes participating in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.  Own the Podium 2010 Municipal Challenge is a competition between Municipalities to raise funds for our Athletes.  Every dollar raised will go directly to our Athletes.  Lanark County residents who donate will qualify for a chance to win a trip to Vancouver after the Olympics. We are proud of our Canadian athletes and this great opportunity to suppor them. The Challenge has been designed to make it easy for everyone to participate.  Start yourself off by making a donation to support Beckwith Township Municipal Challenge.   http://community.olympicfoundation.ca/programs/municipal

LANARK COUNTY - NOTICE - WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS The County Public Works Department is responsible for the sanding, salting and plowing of approximately 567 kilometers of County roads during the winter. These operations are completed by county forces, as well as several private contractors. The County also has Agreements with municipalities to provide winter maintenance on some sections of County road within their geographic boundaries. To report road conditions and concerns that require an immediate response, please contact the Public Works Department as follows:   (a)    (613) 267-1353 or, (b)   Toll Free 1-888-952-6275, then press 4, then press 2   Then proceed based on the day and time as outlined below: 1.     Weekdays (4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.), Weekends and Holidays      Follow the voice mail instructions (press 6) and report the location of the problem,     your name and telephone number. The on-call Supervisor will be paged immediately     and he will return your call as soon as possible. 2.    Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.     A Customer Service Representative is available to assist you during office hours.     The public is reminded that under the Highway Traffic Act it is an offence to:     Park or stand a vehicle in such a manner as to interfere with movement of traffic or     the clearing of snow from a highway (Section 170);     Deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing to do so from the     road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road (Section 181). Please remember to adjust your driving speed to suit the prevailing weather and road conditions.   Thank you for your co-operation.                                                Steve Allan, P.Eng                                              Director of Public Works                                              The Corporation of the County of Lanark                                              Public Works Department                                              99 Christie Lake Road, P.O. Box 37                                              Perth, ON, K7H 3E2                                              Phone:  (613) 267-1353 ext 3113                                              Toll free: 1-888-9-Lanark                                              Fax:       (613) 267-2793                                              E-Mail:   roads@county.lanark.on.ca                                              Website: www.county.lanark.on.ca

VOLUNTEERS Volunteers Strenghten Our Community! THANK YOU The Township of Beckwith would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers from throughout the community !!  The act of volunteering is a tremendously positive and effective use of personal strengths and talents that differ from person to person, and it is through these acts that we recognise our true strenghts, and realise that everyone is an expert at something. There are many different levels of volunteer commitment, all of which are extremely valuable.  Individuals have the opportunity to participate on the day of an event, helping with such things as being a member of an organizing committee, helping set-up or parking. We would again like to thank the volunteers who help out with the following programs.  Your valuable time contributes to the traditional success these events have become. - March Melt Down - Beckwith Youth Dances - Franktown Lilac Festival - Beckwith Heritage Days - Community Halloween Party - Beckwith Clean-up Days - Seniors Programs - Recreation Programs - Township Committees - Volunteer Fire Department - And many other Community Groups The above events are all fun and provide flexible opportunities for residents to become involved in your local community and Beckwith Township as a whole.  We tremendoulsy value any time that can be spared to these beneficial community events. Remember, you only get out of life what you put into it.

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE GLEN ISLE BRIDGE  Lanark County is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the rehabilitation or possible replacement of the Glen Isle Bridge, located on Glen Isle Road, approximately 0.5km south of County Road 29.   The project is being initiated in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Manual. The Municipal Class EA applies to municipal infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water and wastewater projects. This project is designated as a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking, under the Environmental Assessment Act.    A temporary detour will be constructed on Glen Isle Road to allow for access during construction.   Public and agency consultation is an important component of the Environmental Assessment process. Public and agency input are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of the project.   A Public Information Centre is being held to provide information as to the alternative solutions and to receive input and comments from interested persons.   PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE   Date:          Thursday September 10, 2009 Time:          4:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location:     Carleton Place Arena   The Public Consultation Centre will consist of a drop-in type format with displays showing the alternative solutions. Staff from the County and the project lead consultant will be on hand to answer any questions.   Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the County of Lanark intends to proceed with the planning, design and construction of this project.   If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, please contact the following individuals:   G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc.                               Lanark County Matt MacDonald, P.Eng.                                    Steve Allan, P. Eng Project Manager                                              Director of Public Works                    1-71 Millennium Parkway                                   County Engineering Building Belleville, ON                                                   99 Christie Lake Road K8N 4Z5                                                         P.O. Box 37 Phone 613-969-1111                                        Perth, ON Fax 613-969-8988                                          K7H 3E2                                                                     Phone 888-9-LANARK                                                                     Fax 613-267-2964

TREE-PLANTING CHALLENGE  Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources is challenging everyone in Ontario to help fight climate change by planting trees.   Trees not only help reduce the impacts of carbon dioxide in our environment, but also provide erosion control, restore and enhance wildlife habitat, help reduce flooding, improve air and water quality and contribute to energy conservation.   The ministry has set up ontario.ca/plantatree,  an interactive website where people can tell everyone how they’re helping Ontario fight climate change by planting trees. They’re encouraging people to visit the website to enter the number of trees they’ve planted, send in stories and pictures of their tree-planting events and find information about planting trees and its benefits.   If you planted a single tree in your backyard or are organizing a community event to plant 100 trees, let Ontario know by entering it on the Ministry of Natural Resources’ website. Friendly competitions between neighbourhoods, municipalities, schools and community groups are a great way to build enthusiasm, plant more trees, and contribute to an even greener and cleaner Ontario.   Challenge yourself. Challenge others. Watch the total grow. Spread the word – if you plant even one tree you will be helping the environment and contributing to a brighter and cleaner future for our province.