GIANT HOGWEED IN YOUR BACKYARD? Please direct any concerns to the following: 1. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources - Invasive Species Hotline -     1 - 800- 563 - 7711 2. County of Lanark, Weed Inspector - Tom Guindon - 613 - 267 - 1353     or 1 - 888 - 952 - 6275     email - roads@county.lanark.on.ca or check out the following website - www.invadingspecies.com

RIDEAU VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY'S SHORELINE NATURALIZATION Naturalize Your Shoreline! Help and Money Available Are you interested in naturalizing your piece of waterfront through planting? The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s Shoreline Naturalization Program provides simple, cost-effective advice and hands-on guidance on how to naturalize your shoreline through planting efforts.  The program provides on-site visits by qualified staff, with the know-how to plan, order the plants you need and provide extra muscle for the planting.   Waterfront owners, lake associations, river groups and other not-for-profit groups can all take advantage of this program which provides up to 75 per cent funding (to a maximum of $1,000) for the planning, purchasing and planting of approved projects.  To learn more, or to set up a site visit, contact ANDREA at ext. 1173 or andrea.klymko@rvca.ca.

RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS Please find the attached link to the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Helath Unit  website which now has all the clinic locations and details posted.  http://www.healthunit.org/rabies/rabies_clinics.htm

JOINT COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR 2010 ELECTION Click here for the Terms of Reference.            Click here for the Application Form.

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.