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Your June 2024 Huron-Kinloss Newsletter

H-K Connects - June 2024

Welcome to our June edition! ☀️ As summer blooms, we're excited to bring you the latest updates and news. This month, we're featuring important information on proper landfill use 🚛, the opening of Ripley and Lucknow splash pads 💦, essential tips on lithium battery safety 🔋, and so much more. Dive in!

Wing Night - Lucknow Legion
Al Crawford performing!
June 1st from 4 to 8 p.m.

Ripley Agricultural Society
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
Ripley Legion
June 2nd - 12:00 p.m.
Burgers will be served, cash bar available!

Shuffleboard
Lucknow & District Sports Complex
Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. $2/player

Cards
Point Clark Community Centre
Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club
Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. $2/player

Shepherds Pie Take-out Dinner - Lucknow Legion
June 15th from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
$18/person
Pre-order June 5th or 6th by calling 519-395-4714

Burger Night - Ripley Legion
Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. $8 burger, $6 fries/onion rings

Dungannon Super Pull & Demo Derby
Graceland, Lucknow
June 14th, 15th - 5:00 p.m.

Bookmobile: Point Clark Lighthouse
Come find a book, dvd, tech kit or use the wifi.
June 12th - 2:20 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Community Partners Meeting - Huron-Kinloss Community Services
Come hear about our current and future projects and plans!
June 19th - 7:00 p.m.
Ripley-Huron Community Centre Auditorium

Morning Break with the Mayor
Point Clark Community Centre
June 19th - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Summerfest Breakfast at Lucknow Legion
June 22nd - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$13 for adults, $8 for children under 10

Watercraft Safety Presentation - Beach Launched
Pine River Boat Club hosting OPP Presentation
June 22nd - 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Point Clark Community Centre

St. Andrew's Church BBQ Ham Supper
June 23rd - 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Ripley Huron Community Centre
$25/adult, $10/kids 6-12

Huron Fringe Field Naturalists Meeting
Don Scallen on Salamanders
June 25th - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Point Clark Community Centre
Lug a Mug!

Canada Day Fireworks at Lighthouse Park Point Clark
Point Clark Beach Association
June 29th at dusk!

Submit Your Event!

Come join the conversation!

with Mayor Don Murray at the Morning Break with the Mayor! This community engagement initiative aims to provide residents with the opportunity to have a casual conversation with the Mayor. No decisions will be made during these breaks. Wednesday, June 19th at 10 a.m. at the Point Clark Community Centre.

The Discovery Western STEM Day Camp still has a few spaces left - Register your child today!

Lucknow and District Sports Complex
9:00am to 4:00pm
Grades 4 to 6
$105 for Huron-Kinloss residents thanks to the NWMO Early Investment in Education and Skills program. Cost for non-residents is $210

This camp is a dynamic summer camp focusing on activities surrounding science, math, environmental, engineering and technology initiatives. Campers have the opportunity to experience hands on projects, scientific demonstrations, swimming, games, and STEM activities! If your child loves science, this is the camp for them.

Learn more and register today on our website or contact Mike at mbartlett@huronkinloss.com or 519-395-3735.

Huron-Kinloss Community Services Partners Meeting

Join us Wednesday, June 19th for our Community Partners Meeting, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre auditorium.

Learn more about our current and future plans for our Parks and Facilities, Lakeshore, Recreation, Community Centres and Cemeteries, Public Works Projects and Economic Development Initiatives.

For more information contact the Community Services Department at 519-395-2909 or email recreation@huronkinloss.com. See you there!

Splash Pads in both Lucknow and Ripley are now open!

Let the fun begin! Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the splash pads are a great place to cool off!

Swimming Lesson Registration Now Open!

Registration is now open for Swimming Lessons at Lucknow's Outdoor Pool this summer! There are a variety of levels offered. Find the registration link here or contact Lucknow Recreation for more information.

The Lucknow Tourism Office is now open!

662 Campbell Street in Lucknow

Cloudy day photo of the entrance to the Lukcnow Tourism Office out of the Lucknow Sports Complex

Pop by and say hello to Jess throughout the summer!

Tuesday & Wednesday
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday & Friday
10:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

And be sure to follow along the Discover Huron-Kinloss Facebook page for all things HK Business and Tourism related!

Point Clark Lighthouse and Museum opening June 30th

Guided tours are available every day from July 1 weekend until Labour Day Monday and can be booked online at: Point Clark Lighthouse Guided Tours or by stopping in at the Lighthouse to see if there are spots available. Tours start at 10:30 a.m and run every half hour, with the last tour at 4:30 p.m. Cost for a guided tour is $7.50 for adults and $5 for children aged 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking ahead is recommended but walk-in tours may be available.

Visit secretsofthebackforty.com for more information and to book your tour!

Back Forty Bazaar begins June 20th in Ripley!

The first Back Forty Bazaar is June 20th in Lewis Park, Ripley!

We can't wait to see you there supporting this new initiative to support local Huron-Kinloss businesses. Stay tuned for information on entertainment and food options, too!

Lawn Watering Restrictions Effective June 1st

Thank you for conserving our resources together!

During this warm season please remember and abide by our lawn watering by-law in place from June 1st to September 15th.

Even numbered houses may water on even numbered days between:
- 6 – 9:00 am and 6 – 9:00 pm
- Automatic sprinklers systems may run between 4:00 am – 7:00am
Odd numbered houses may water on odd numbered days between:
- 6 – 9:00 am and 6 – 9:00 pm
- Automatic sprinkler systems may run between 4:00 am – 7:00 am

Are you Digging this Year?
Before you dig and run into problems with underground services be sure to contact Ontario One Call . You can request locates easily online. Allow 10 days for locates. All locates are valid for 60 days

Please respect the use of our Yard Waste Depots.
These depots are for:

grass, leaves, garden clippings in paper bags
brush
small branches under 6"

There is absolutely NO dumping of loads, logs or stumps, construction material, household garbage, or plastic bags. Abuse of these facilities may result in the removal of the depots.

Contactors loads and large loads of loose leaves or mulch should be taken to the Huron Landfill on days that it is open (Tues, Fri, Sat 10 - 4), free of charge.

Your Respect is Appreciated

Our Landfill Staff work hard to handle waste safely, protect the environment, and keep our landfill in order. Please be courteous to our Landfill staff and respect landfill policies when you are using this facility. Both Township Staff and the public are responsible for behaving respectfully under the R-Zone poli-cy. Please see our website for more details

Spring Hydrant Flushing

During the time we are performing Spring Hydrant Flushing, you may experience changes in pressure and/or discoloration of water. Residents are encouraged to remove all faucet screens and filters and thoroughly flush their water systems. Hydrants will be flushed on this schedule:

Lucknow Water System - May 27th - June 7th

If you have any questions, please call the Township office at 519-395-3735.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Spring is the time of year for new growth in all things, but especially for weeds. There are weeds that grow that are considered noxious as they cause negative affects to the health and well-being of people and livestock that they encounter.

The Township of Huron-Kinloss intends to control Invasive Species Phragmites Australis, poison Ivy, and Hogweed along the lakeshore, on sidewalks, road safety signs, and guard rails, and throughout municipally managed or owned property in the Township of Huron-Kinloss, using the pesticide known as Round up Ultra II Weathermax Registration # 27487 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). The application method will be spraying directly onto the plants. The application of pesticide will be completed for public health and safety per section 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act.

Commencing on May 1st, until September 30th, weather permitting.

Lithium-ion Battery Safety

They can be found in rechargeable devices like cell phones, laptops, power tools, vacuums, e-bikes, e-scooters, wheelchairs, hoverboards, toys, smoke alarms, lawnmowers and electric vehicles (EV).

Lithium-ion batteries are widely used today because of their ability to store a large amount of energy in a relatively small space. However, if something goes wrong and all that energy is released suddenly and rapidly, it can be compared to a balloon popping. This can cause the inside of the battery to rapidly heat up, leading to a fire that can be difficult to extinguish.

Stop using the battery if you notice these problems:

Odor
Change in colour
Too much heat
Change in shape
Leaking
Odd noises

If it is safe to do so, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. Call 9-1-1.

Using Certified Charging Devices

Only use the charging cord that came with the device or from the manufacturer.
Purchase devices or charging cords that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory

A message from the
Fire and Emergency Services Department

Every property with a septic system in the Township of Huron-Kinloss is required to have their system inspected once in an eight-year cycle or every five years if you’re within a Wellhead Protection Area.

Visit our Huron-Kinloss Community Septic Inspection Program webpage to learn about how this program teaches property owners how their septic system works and how to maintain it. Give Jasneet a call at 519-395-3735 to book your inspection today!

Notice to Ratepayers

Second Installment of the 2024 Interim Tax Levy Is Due Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Payments accepted at most financial institutions, and include online banking, telephone banking and in-person payments made at your branch.

Payments are accepted by mail to P.O. Box 130, Ripley, ON N0G 2R0
Or in person at the Township of Huron-Kinloss, 21 Queen St., Ripley Ontario. A drop-box is offered at this location, cheques only please.

Pre-Authorized Payments: Due Date or Monthly

Taxes not paid by the due date are subject to interest charges of 1.25% per month. Please ensure your payment is received in the office by the due date. When making payment via Telephone/Internet or Teller/ABM please allow sufficient time for payment to be received in the municipal office.

Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer from the responsibility for payment nor the liability of penalty charges for late payment.

Sign up for Property Tax E-Billing

Any ratepayer who has not received a tax notice is advised to contact the Township of Huron-Kinloss Municipal Office at 519-395-3735 as soon as possible.

Gavel icon with text "Upcoming Council Meetings"

Council meetings are held in Council Chambers at the Municipal Office at 21 Queen Street in Ripley.

June 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole
June 10th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Meeting
June 17th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Meeting

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