GRAVENHURST TOWN NOTICES
BBQ SEASON SAFETY
PUBLIC NOTICE
MADE IN CANADA
Spring has finally sprung, the bbq’s will soon be getting fired up!
Town Buildings Town Office will bewill be closed on Good Friday, April 3 and closed on Good Friday, Monday, April 6 AprilEaster 3 and Easter
Your Gravenhurst fire fighters have some bbq fire safety tips to keep you and your family safe this spring; Before you fire up that bbq, inspect all the burner ports to make sure they are free from rust, dirt and cobwebs. Check cylinder and hose connections for leaks by brushing with a 50/50 mix of soap and water. Rising bubbles when you turn on the valve indicate a leak. Tighten the connections or repair the hoses. When lighting the grill, ALWAYS have the lid open. Open the valve on the cylinder, then the valves on the bbq, and light the burner using the igniter button. If there is not an igniter button, use a long bbq match through the side burner hole, and light the match before you turn on the bbq fuel. Transport propane cylinders safely by placing them in a secure upright position with the safety valve on top. It is preferable to transport cylinders on the floor of the passenger compartment with the vehicles windows open at all times. NEVER use or store a propane barbecue indoors or in any enclosed space, including a garage. Lastly, make sure that you have working smoke alarms and a practiced home escape plan! For more information, please contact fire prevention officer Robert King 705-687-3414 or Robert.king@gravenhurst.ca
2015 REDUCED LOAD PERIOD Town of Gravenhurst
Now until May 31, 2015 Bylaw: 2009-019 During the spring thaw period, some roads cannot withstand heavy vehicle loads. Depending on the progression of the thaw, restrictions can come into effect quickly, sometimes with only a few days notice. Once the pavement strength has been restored, the load restrictions are removed. To ensure the protection of certain roads the Town of Gravenhurst puts a weight restriction of 5 tonnes per axle on the roads under the Towns jurisdiction. It is advisable that interested parties should make appropriate arrangements prior to the weight restriction period, which is now in effect and usually lasts until mid May. Any deviations to this must strictly adhere to the exceptions under the Highway Traffic Act. 2015 Reduced Load Period – Town of Gravenhurst - March 17, 2015 to May 31, 2015. Schedule ‘A’ - Roads Exempt from Reduce Load Periods:
Gravenhurst Recreation Arts and Culture department and SMILE Theatre productions presents, Made in Canada!
SEEKING CITIZEN MEMBERS The Town of Gravenhurst and Veridian Connections Inc. are seeking two (2) members of the community to sit on an Advisory Committee for the purpose of reviewing electricity distribution issues in the Town of Gravenhurst for the term of Council (2015-2018). Members should possess some combination of the following qualifications: • • • • • • •
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; Be a resident or business owner in the Town of Gravenhurst; Be a resident or business customer of Veridian Connections Inc.; Financial and business management experience; Experience with government regulations and regulated industries; Knowledge of the energy industry; Consumer relations experience.
Please send a detailed resume no later than April 16th, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. to:
Information collected is in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
Gravenhurst Public Library Call (705)a687-2230 Enter worldExt. of 271 learning
Limits
Clarence Drive Edward Street George Beard Lane Gillan Drive Industrial Drive Progress Road Jones Road Talisman Drive Winhara Road Langford Road
From Gillan Drive South to Edward Street No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit From Progress Road to Industrial Drive No Limit From Langford Drive to the North Town Limits From Winhara to the end
at the Gravenhurst Public Library
Friday April 3 – Online learning, (where to find free courses and webinars) Friday April 10 – Digital Literacy (earn a certificate) Travel the World @ the Library Series – 7 pm, Tuesday evenings
Tuesday April 21 – Travel to Austria and Switzerland with Julia Reinhart Tuesday April 28 – Travel to Panama with Christine and Gerry Tanner
info@gravenhurst.ca
3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z3
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Advanced tickets may be purchased at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre or purchase yours at the door of the Gravenhurst Opera House.
For more information call 705-687-6774
Business Support
The Muskoka Small Business Centre is now available in Gravenhurst for free and confidential consultations with the Gravenhurst business community at the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce in the Terence Haight Carnegie Building.
BIZ SMARTS Business Development In co-operation with WorkInCulture a FREE five-part series of learning meet-ups, created with the support of the Ontario Arts Council will be presented The next session: Before You Sign: Contracts and Agreements for Artists April 8th, 2015 - 12:30-1:30 pm at the Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Rd., Gravenhurst
Tuesday April 14 – Travel to India with Dr. Terry Chute
Call (705) 687-3382 or email library@gravenhurst.ca
Show-time: Wednesday April 8, 2pm in the Trillium Court at the Gravenhurst Opera House. Tickets are $10.00
To book an appointment for your free business consultation, please call during business hours at: Phone: (705) 646-9021 or Email: info@muskokasmallbusiness.ca
(1-2 pm, each Friday in April)
Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Did you know a Canadian invented the walkie-talkie? How about Velcro, or the wheelchair accessible bus? This fun song-and-dance cabaret style performance takes the audience beyond toques and poutine to celebrate all things Canadian.
Are you looking for support to start or help manage your business?
Kayla Thibeault Clerk / Town of Gravenhurst, 3-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3
Tuesday April 7 – Travel to Thailand with Gabriele Drabble
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705.687.3412
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Monday, April 6
Do you recall a time when you thought, “I wish I never signed that”? At “Before you Sign...” Three dynamic presenters will give you the confidence to make the right decisions when presented with your next contract or agreement. Learn about the standards already in place for paying artists across Canada, and how to protect yourself and your product through copyright. Join Kristian Clarke, executive director of CARFAC Ontario, WorkInCulture senior staff and representatives from Music & Film in Motion for this very informative webinar for all disciplines.
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Visit www.workinculture.ca to register or call (705) 687 - 2230 Ext. 271
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