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South Dundas 360 - South Dundas Recreation 34 Ottawa St., Morrisburg, ON
South Dundas 360

                                                                   Fall/Winter 2017–2018

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                 South Dundas Recreation
                  34 Ottawa St., Morrisburg, ON
                         613-543-2673
                     www.southdundas.com
  SOUTH DUNDAS
South Dundas 360 - South Dundas Recreation 34 Ottawa St., Morrisburg, ON
Register for a class/Teach a class

                             How to register for a class
                 Registration for South Dundas Recreation-run               at the South Dundas Municipal Centre. Payment is
                 programs can be done on the second floor of the South      required at the time of registration. A 10% charge is
                 Dundas Municipal Centre weekdays between 8:30 am           applied to refunds, unless the program is cancelled by
                 and 4:30 pm. This is the best way to ensure that you get   South Dundas Recreation.
                 a spot in the program of your choice.                      South Dundas Recreation will make every attempt
                 If you are unable to register during work hours and are    to make up for a cancelled class due to weather or
                 attending a program that takes place at the Municipal      instructor illness, it is not guaranteed that this will
                 Centre, you can bring your registration form and           happen for every missed class.
                 money (cash or cheque) to the class you would like to      A refund will not be provided for a cancelled class nor
                 attend.                                                    will it be provided if a participant is unable to attend a
                 Anyone is welcome to try a class for free before making    class during the program session.
                 a commitment. Want to participate in a program but         If you have questions about programs offered by South
                 can’t make every class? We offer a $10 drop-in fee for     Dundas Recreation, please contact:
                 any of our classes.                                        Ben Macpherson
                 Registration forms and information on programs can         Director of Recreation and Facilities
                 be found online at southdundas.com/recreation, from        613-543-2673
                 the program instructor, or at the administration desk      bmacpherson@southdundas.com

                                         Want to Teach a Class?
                  Becoming an Instructor with South Dundas Recreation
Recreation

                  If you have a talent or passion that you would like to teach others, South Dundas Recreation can help. South
                  Dundas Recreation will take care of all the logistical work needed to run a program, this includes advertising,
                  registration, materials, and more. As an instructor, you simply have to show up and teach your class.
                  Instructors are paid competitive wages and provided constant feedback and support. If you would like to begin
                  instructing or would like more information on becoming an instructor, please contact Ben Macpherson at the
                  above contact information.
South Dundas 360 - South Dundas Recreation 34 Ottawa St., Morrisburg, ON
Table of Contents

                         Table of Contents
Recreation Information
   Mayor’s Message/Council Information������������������������������������ 2
   Municipal Information���������������������������������������������������� 3
   Municipal Facilities������������������������������������������������������� 4
   South Dundas Minor Hockey/Junior C Hockey/Skating Club ������������� 5
   Public Skating Hours/Curlng Club���������������������������������������� 6
   Ontario Early Years Centre Programs�������������������������������������� 7
   Child & Youth Programs�������������������������������������������������� 8
   Youth & Adult Programs�������������������������������������������������� 9
   Youth & Adult Programs/Yoga������������������������������������������� 10
   Kickboxing & Bootcamp/Fitness & Core Exercise Classes����������������� 11
   Dundas County 50+ Wellness Day���������������������������������������� 12
   Community Groups/Sport Lending Library/JumpStart������������������� 13
   SD&G County Library Programs����������������������������������������� 14
   Community Calendar���������������������������������������������������� 15
Municipal Information
   Fire & Safety������������������������������������������������������������� 16
   Finance & Economic Development/By-Law Enforcement����������������� 17
   Planning & Building����������������������������������������������������� 18
   Public Works������������������������������������������������������������ 19
   Marriage & Lottery Licenses���������������������������������������������� 20
   Garbage & Recycling������������������������������������� Inside Back Cover
   Garbage Pickup Calendar��������������������������������������� Back Cover

  Stay Connected to                        your South Dundas
The Municipality of South Dundas is
active on social media and you can
connect with us
                                                                                          Recreation

                       to get the latest
on what our community whas to offer.
You can keep up with our channels at:
• Facebook.com/southdundas; and
• Twitter @southdundaslive.

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Mayor’s Message/Council Information

                   Mayor’s Message                                                       Council Meeting Dates
                                                                                   September 5, 2017       Regular Council Meeting
                 Welcome to the 2017 Fall & Winter 360° Community
                                                                                   September 19, 2017      Regular Council Meeting
                 Guide!
                                                                                   October 3, 2017         Regular Council Meeting
                 The Municipality of South Dundas is committed to
                 fostering a strong sense of community involvement and             October 17, 2017        Regular Council Meeting
                 encouraging physical activity and participation.                  November 7, 2017        Regular Council Meeting
                 This guide provides you with our recreation programming           November 21, 2017       Regular Council Meeting
                 schedule, outlining options for all ages, skillsets, and
                 interests that will assist in selecting a program that is right   December 5, 2017        Regular Council Meeting
                 for you and your family. Registration forms and detailed          December 19, 2017       Regular Council Meeting
                 information are available at www.southdundas.com.
                                                                                   January 16, 2018        Regular Council Meeting
                 Keep this guide handy; in it you will find invaluable
                 details on municipal information, such as garbage                 February 6, 2018        Regular Council Meeting
                 and recycling schedules, Fire and Emergency Services              February 20, 2018       Regular Council Meeting
                 information, contact information of Council members,
                 upcoming community events, and so much more.
                 With the upcoming launch of the new and improved
                 website in late 2017, deciding on a recreation program will
                 be a smoother experience and obtaining the municipal
                 information you require will be easier to search and locate.
                 Get more out of living in South Dundas and take
                 advantage of the incredible opportunities to get involved
                 in our community!
                 Evonne Delegarde,
                 Mayor
                 Municipality of South Dundas

                                      Members of Council
                  Council Members                           Address                            Contact Information
                  Evonne Delegarde,                         35 Church Ave.                     Home: 613-652-1388
                  Mayor                                     P.O. Box 137                       Cell: 613-340-5979
                                                            Iroquois, ON                       edelegarde@southdundas.com
                                                            K0E 1K0
                  Jim Locke,                                5542 Meadowbrook Dr.               Home: 613-652-2233
                  Deputy Mayor                              Iroquois, ON                       jlocke@southdundas.com
                                                            K0E 1K0
                  Bill Ewing,                               P.O. Box 1228                      Home: 613-652-4313
                  Councillor                                Morrisburg, ON                     Cell: 613-802-0729
                                                            K0C 1X0                            bewing@southdundas.com
                  Marc St. Pierre,                          12098 County Rd. 4/                Home: 613-543-3525
Recreation

                  Councillor                                Lakeshore Dr.                      mstpierre@southdundas.com
                                                            Morrisburg, ON
                                                            K0C 1X0
                  Archie L. Mellan,                         10952 Hulbert Rd.,                 Home: 613-989-2734
                  Councillor                                Brinston, ON                       Cell: 613-299-1356
                                                            K0E 1C0                            amellan@southdundas.com

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Municipal Information

    Municipal Message                                          Municipal Office Hours
Accessibility                                              Office Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm (Monday–Friday)
The Municipality of South Dundas is committed
                                                           Phone: 613-543-2673
to providing accessible information, programs,
and resources, as outlined in the Accessibility            Toll Free: 1-800-265-0619
Plan, which can be found on the municipal                  After Hours Emergency: 613-652-4028
website.                                                   Fax: 613-543-1076
If you experience a barrier to participation,              General inquiries: mail@southdundas.com
or have a suggestion on how we can improve
                                                           Address: 34 Ottawa St., PO Box 740
accessibility, please call 613- 543-2673, or send us
                                                                    Morrisburg, ON
an email with your suggestion at
                                                                    K0C 1X0
mail@southdundas.com.

                     Municipal Staff Contacts
Corporate Services
Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer         Shannon Geraghty            sgeraghty@southdundas.com
Director of Corporate Services/Clerk           Brenda Brunt                bbrunt@southdundas.com
Communications & Tourism Coordinator           Chris Hemond                chemond@southdundas.com
Administrative Assistant                       Tara Fairbairn              tfairbairn@southdundas.com
– Corporate Services
Administrative Assistant                       Amanda Alexander            aalexander@southdundas.com
– Planning, By-Law & Public Works
Finance
Tax & Utility Coordinator                      Lea Anne Munro              lamunro@southdundas.com
Deputy Treasurer                               Sarah McMillan              smcmillan@southdundas.com
Accounting Assistant                           Shawn Mason                 smason@southdundas.com
Accounts Payable                               Greg De Dekker              gdedekker@southdundas.com
Planning, Building & By-Law
Director of Building & Planning                Don J.W. Lewis              dlewis@southdundas.com
Building Inspector                             Dan Tessier                 dtessier@southdundas.com
By-Law Enforcement Officer                     Justin Elliot                bylaw@southdundas.com
Economic Development
Economic Development Officer                   Rob Hunter                  rhunter@southdundas.com
Parks and Recreation
Director of Recreation & Facilities            Ben Macpherson              bmacpherson@southdundas.com
                                                                                                                  Recreation

Public Works Department
Director or Public Works                                                   mail@southdundas.com
Fire & Emergency Services
Director of Fire & Emergency Services          Cameron Morehouse           cmorehouse@southdundas.com

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Municipal Facilities

                                                 Municipal Facilities
                 The Municipality has a variety of cost-effective, multi-use     Outdoor Rinks
                 facilities available to meet the needs of your next event.      The Municipality of South Dundas has five outdoor rinks.
                 Staff are available to assist you with your rental and any      Each rink has changerooms and washrooms with exception
                 questions you may have. Please call 613-543-2673 to inquire     of the Morrisburg rink.
                 further about your booking.                                     The rinks are located in:
                                                                                 • Iroquois;
                 Morrisburg Arena                                                • Dundela;
                 The Morrisburg Arena is a single pad arena used for local       • Williamsburg;
                 hockey and figure skating groups. The arena also has various    • Riverside Heights.
                 dates for public skating and ice time is available for rent.

                    Dunbar Recreation Building                                     George Jowett Memorial Hall

                 3244 Marcellus Road                                             13137 Riverside Drive
                 Dunbar, Ontario                                                 Riverside Heights, Ontario
                 Capacity: 160 People                                            Capacity: 70 People Upstairs, 100 People Downstairs
                 To Book: Please contact Glendon Moore at 613-448-2966           To Book: Contact Keith or Linda Robinson at 613-543-3338
                 Dunbar Recreation Building is used by various community         George Jowett Memorial Hall is used by various community
                 groups and rented for private parties, and special occasions.   groups and rented for private parties, special occasions and
                                                                                 regular weekly bingos.

                               Matilda Hall                                              Iroquois Civic Centre
Recreation

                 4421 County Road 16/Brinston Road                               1 Dundas Street
                 Dixon’s Corners, Ontario                                        Iroquois, Ontario
                 Capacity: 383 People                                            Capacity: 167 People
                 To Book: 613-543-2673                                           To Book: 613-543-2673
                 Matilda Hall features a spacious hall with stage and full       Iroquois Civic Centre features a large auditorium, with full
                 kitchen. With a capacity over 300, Matilda Hall is available    kitchen to cater events. The Iroquois Civic Centre is available
                 for parties, special events and more.                           for parties, special events and more.

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South Dundas Minor Hockey/Skating Club

              South Dundas Minor Hockey
                         South Dundas
                         Minor Hockey
                         Minor hockey is open to
                                                             Minor hockey level chart:
                         boys and girls 17 years old or      Age:		                            Level:
                         younger and is a great way to       5, 6 (Born 2011/'12/’13)          Initiation
                         have fun and exercise.
                         Players are divided into            7, 8 (Born 2009/'10)              Novice
playing levels according to age for competitive and          9, 10 (Born 2007/'08)             Atom
house leagues, and will be engaged in six months of
                                                             11, 12 (Born 2005/'06)            PeeWee
hockey, whether it is games or training. There are still
spots available for those wishing to register their child.   13, 14 (Born 2003/'04)            Bantam
Anyone interested can contact registrar Cassandra            15, 16, 17 (Born '00/'01/'02)     Midget
Barry at blake_barry@sympatico.ca. Visit us online at
www.sdhockey.ca. Hockey starts on September 12.
Equipment Exchange                                           Morrisburg & District Skating Club
South Dundas Minor Hockey will be holding an                 The Morrisburg & District Skating Club looks forward
equipment exchange day at the Morrisburg Arena on            to beginning their 2017-2018 skating season. Due to
Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 9:00 am – Noon.            a delay with the arena renovations, all programs are
For more information, visit www.sdhockey.ca.                 scheduled to start Monday, October 23. Thanks to the
                                                             support of surrounding clubs, intermediate and senior
Morrisburg Junior C Lions                                    skaters will begin their season at the Prescott and
The Morrisburg Lions                                         Winchester Clubs.
are a Canadian junior ice
hockey team based in                                         This season is an exciting year for MDSC as they are
Morrisburg, Ontario. They                                    celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The club is planning
                                                             a celebration on Friday, December 22, for all past and
became members of the
                                                             present members. More information about the event
National Capital Junior
                                                             will be available closer to the date.
Hockey League (NCJHL)
commencing with the 2015-16 season.                          The season will end with the popular Ice Show on
                                                             Saturday, March 31. This a time for all skaters to show
The Morrisburg Jr. Lions Hockey Club has provided            their talents, especially the amazing CanSkaters who
close to 50 years of Junior B Lions history in               always manage to steal the show.
Morrisburg. It began with the purchase of the franchise
                                                             Registration Dates:
by John Rice, who, with Hosea Droppo and Blake
                                                             Friday, September 22, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm (Arena Lobby)
Cruickshank, revamped junior hockey in the village.
                                                             Saturday, September 23, 10:00 am–Noon (Arena Lobby)
For the past three decades, under the leadership of Ron
                                                             For more information, visit skatemorrisburg.com.
Casselman, the Lions program continued to provide a
wonderful source of entertainment for the community.         Hump Day Hockey
                                                             Break up the week with an hour of pick-up hockey at
The Lions Management —Kevin Casselman, Dale
                                                             the Morrisburg Arena. We are looking for skaters and
Lewis, Gary Brownlee & Rosan Brownlee—are proud
                                                             goalies to get a weekly game going.
of the decades and heritage of the Morrisburg Lions
organization. It took courage, faith, endurance,             Fee is $5.00 per week that can be paid weekly or in
determination, and pride to surmount all obstacles that      a lump sum. Receipts can be issued for lump-sum
built this organization. With those same characters the      payments. Goalies are free.
                                                                                                                            Recreation

program looks for a bright and successful future.            Each skater must sign a one-time waiver through South
                                                             Dundas Recreation.
Come out to our games and show your support!
                                                             Hockey runs Noon to 1:00 pm and starts Wednesday,
Game Times:
                                                             November 1.
Friday: 8:30 pm
Saturday: 7:30 pm                                            For more information, please contact Ben Macpherson
Sunday: 2:30 pm                                              613-543-2673 or bmacpherson@southdundas.com.

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Public Skating Hours/Curling Club

                    Public Skating Hours for 2017/2018
                       Class               Ages                 Length                    Days                      Time
                 Parents, Tots       All                October–March              Wednesdays &          10:30 am to 11:30 am
                 and Seniors                                                       Thursdays
                 Public              All                October–March              Saturdays             6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

                 After School        8–18 years         October–March              Thursdays             3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
                 Skating

                 Public Skating Events Notice:
                 Please note that all public skating events require children 14 and under to have a legal guardian present at all
                 times while skating. If a guardian is not present, the child(ren) will not be allowed to enter the ice surface.
                 It is the responsibility of the arena staff to ensure public skating events are safe for all skaters. It is the
                 responsibility of the guardian to ensure the safety of their child or children both on and off the ice.

                                                        Curling Club
                 Morrisburg Little Rocks                                     Daytime Ladies’: Tuesday Afternoons
                 The Morrisburg Little Rocks program will start in late      Evening Men: Tuesday Nights
                 October. For further information please visit               Evening Ladies: Wednesday Nights
                 www.morrisburgcurling.ca, or follow us on Facebook.         Daytime Mixed: Thursday Mornings
                 The Morrisburg Bantam Program                               Competitive: Thursday Nights
                 The Morrisburg Bantam Program will start in late            Mixed Fun Night: Friday Evenings
                 October. For more information, please visit                 Events throughout the season include:
                 www.morrisburgcurling.ca, follow us on Facebook, or         • Swing and Sweep
                 contact Mahlon Locke at 613-543-3104 or                     • Two-person bonspiel
                 docloc@sympatico.ca.                                        • Christmas Bonspiel
                                                                             • The Heart and Stroke Bonspiel
                 Morrisburg                                                  • United Way Bonspiel
                 Curling Club                                                • Alzheimers Bonspiel
                 Come join one or more of our leagues and make your          • And more!
                 winter an enjoyable experience. Our season runs from        The Morrisburg Curling Club operates solely on
                 October to April. Registration forms, including Little      volunteers, and help is always welcome.
Recreation

                 Rocks and Bantams, are available online at
                 www.morrisburgcurling.ca.                                   For more information about how you can join us or
                                                                             what you can do to help, contact Mahlon Locke at
                 Leagues (Weekly Schedule)                                   home 613-543-3104, cell 613-930-6597, or by email at
                 Daytime Men’s: Monday, Wednesday, Friday                    docloc@sympatico.ca.
                 afternoons and Tuesday mornings                             The Morrisburg Curling Club is located at 22 Ontario
                 Learn to Curl: Monday nights                                St., Morrisburg, and the phone number is 613-543-2931.

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OEYC Programs

  Ontario Early Years Centre Programs
Visit us online
To view and print our calendar of events, or for more
information on these and other upcoming programs,
please visit www.giag.ca.
Play & Learn
We are open for Play & Learn:
• Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 am to
   12:00 pm at the South Dundas Municipal Building
   in Morrisburg on the 3rd floor, and
• Thursdays starting Sept. 21 from 9:00 am to 12:00
   pm at Seaway High School, Room 109, in Iroquois.
   Please use the door on the left on Beech St.
Watch Me Grow
Watch Me Grow is offered every Tuesday from
9:30 am–11:30 am at the South Dundas Municipal
Building. Public Health Nurses from Eastern Ontario        the needs of your family in a supportive group setting
Health Unit are here to weigh and measure your             led by a Triple P practitioner. This program is open to
infant/child and to provide health recommendations in      parents of children aged 0–12. To register, or for more
a friendly, supportive environment. The public health      information, visit www.mytriplep.ca.
nurses provide immunizations the last Tuesday of each
month.                                                     Apple Picking and
                                                           Biemond Upper Canada Creamery Tour
Triple P Group                                             Come apple picking at Smyth’s Apple Orchard
A Positive Parenting Program will be holding several       and tour the Biemond Upper Canada Creamery on
programs in the Morrisburg and Winchester area.            Wednesday, September 13. We will meet in the parking
Triple P Group offers parenting strategies that can help   lot of Smyth’s Apple Orchard at 10:00 am. It will be a
reduce stress for your family. Meet other parents, share   great time for children to get together and enjoy the
your stories and concerns, and gain suggestions that fit   outdoors while picking apples. At 11:00 am, we will
                                                                                     head one block south to the
                                                                                     Biemond Creamery to see the
                                                                                     cows and yogurt. Call Fiona
                                                                                     at 613-360-9934 for more
                                                                                     information.
                                                                                   Learn French
                                                                                   Thinking about putting your
                                                                                   child in French Immersion?
                                                                                   "Apprends le français avec
                                                                                   moi" hosted by "Partir d’un
                                                                                   bon pas," is a fun introduction
                                                                                   to French.
                                                                                   This program takes place
                                                                                   every Monday from
                                                                                   10:00–11:00 am at Morrisburg
                                                                                                                         Recreation

                                                                                   Play & Learn. Also, once every
                                                                                   other month after this program
                                                                                   is the "J'aime lire" program.
                                                                                   Participating families will
                                                                                   receive a free French book.

                                                                                     All programs are FREE!

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Child & Youth Programs

                                    Child and Youth Programs
                 Kids in the Kitchen          POPULAR!                         Sandy’s Dance Studio
                 Kids are the best food critics. They know what tastes         Professionally-trained instructor Sandy Ruest has 30
                 good, and they’re not afraid to ask for it.                   years of experience and offers a variety of classes,
                 Participants will learn how to cook some of the tastiest      including:
                 dishes themselves in this interactive class led by            • Kinder Boogie (Specialized dance program for
                 Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Specialist Laura Barclay.           children aged 4–6 years)
                                                                               • Jazz and Hip Hop
                 Duration: 6 weeks                                             • Tap Dancing and Step Dancing
                 Cost: $25.00 per person                                       • Beginner Baton Twirling
                 Location: Community Living Dundas County, 55                  • Pre-teen and Teen Hip Hop
                 Allison Avenue, Morrisburg                                    • Beginnger Adult Country Line Dancing
                 Kids’ Classes                                                 Classes will finish with a year-end recital. For more
                 Ages: 8–12 years                                              information or to register, please call Sandy at
                 Dates: Mondays or Wednesdays                                  613-564-1401, or on her cell at 613-725-6533.
                         September 18 through November 1
                 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm                                      Art Classes
                                                                               Instructor Melanie Giroux will provide a fun
                 Youth Classes!
                                                                               environment where kids can let their imaginations run
                 Ages: 13–16
                                                                               wild in a structured and educated way. She will help
                 Dates: Mondays, September 18 through October 30
                                                                               them bring their ideas to life with a simple approach
                 Time: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm                                      focusing on practicing learned techniques and
                 *No class on Thanksgiving Weekend.                            knowledge. Children will have artwork to bring home
                 Red Cross Babysitting Course                                  after module. To show a child the ability to create truly
                 Participants will learn how to entertain children, how        opens their eyes and mind to endless possibilities.
                 to keep them safe, and what to do in an emergency.            Ages:   6–9 (Beginner)
                 Participants will also learn basic First Aid and CPR,                 10–16 (Intermediate)
                 and will receive a Red Cross Babysitting Handbook.                    10–16 (Advanced)
                 Please bring a lunch and a pen.                               Dates: September 17 through December 10
                                                                               Duration: 12 weeks
                 Instructor: Fiona Carr                                        Time: Beginner: 10:00 am–11:30 am
                 Age: 11 years or older                                                Intermediate: 11:30 am–1:30 pm
                 Date: Saturday, November 4                                            Advanced: 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
                 Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm                                     Cost: $65.00
                 Cost: $50.00/person (tax incl.)                               Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre (3rd floor)
                 Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre (3rd floor)
                 To register, contact Fiona Carr at fcarr@giag.ca or call or   South Dundas Sparks, Brownies and Guides
                                                                               Age:    Sparks: 5–6
                 text 613-360-9934.
                                                                                       Brownies: 7–8
                 Home Alone Course                                                     Guides: 9–11
                 (Canadian Safety Council)                                     Time: Mondays from 6:30 pm–7:45 pm
                 This course teaches safety tips and what to do in an          Cost: $179.00
                 emergency, as well as basic CPR and First Aid.                Location: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Williamsburg
                                                                               Contact: Jenn Eamon at (home) 613-643-2047 or (cell)
                 Participants will receive a home alone guide.                 613-802-9483, or nurse_jenn@live.com or visit
                 Instructor: Fiona Carr                                        www.girlguides.ca.
Recreation

                 Age: 10 years or older                                        Pre-Teen Nights
                 Date: Saturday, October 21                                    Age: 8–12 years
                 Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm                                     Duration: Weekly throughout the year
                 Cost: $20.00/person (tax incl.)                               Time: Wednesdays, 7:00pm–8:30pm
                 Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre (3rd floor)           Cost: $2 per visit
                 To register, contact Fiona Carr at fcarr@giag.ca or call or   Location: Dixon’s Corner Community Centre
                 text 613-360-9934.                                            Contact: Josh Biemond at 613-652-4118.

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Youth & Adult Programs

                 Youth and Adult Programs
Youth Nights                                                techniques in a positive and safe environment. Classes
Age: 13 years and up                                        are led by Master R. Marin, Black Belt VII Degree, Chan
Duration: Weekly throughout the year                        Hun International Taekwon-Do Federation.
Time: Tuesdays 7:30pm–9:00pm
                                                            Youth Taekwon Do
Cost: $2 per visit
Location: Dixon’s Corner Community Centre                   Dates: Tuesdays, September 19–December 19
Contact: Josh Biemond at 613-652-4118                               Thursdays, September 21–December 21
                                                            Duration: 10 weeks
Kick Like a Girl Soccer                                     Times: 5:30 pm–6:30 pm: Jr. Achievers (ages 7–12)
Kick Like a Girl is an indoor soccer program for girls in
                                                                    6:30 pm–7:30 pm: Teens (ages 13–18)
Grades 1–5. Registration will take place November 30
from 6:00 pm–7:30 pm at the Iroquois Civic Centre.          Cost: Ages 7–16: 1 night/week — $80.00 (no tax)
                                                            		                2 nights/week — $100.00 (no tax)
Start Date: January 2018                                          Ages 17+: 1 night/week — $110.00 (tax incl.)
Duration: 6 weeks                                           		                2 nights/week — $145.00 (tax incl.)
Location: Iroquois
                                                            Location: Iroquois Civic Centre
For more information, please contact Melanie at
                                                            Adult Taekwon Do
613-246-2562 or kicklikeagirlont@gmail.com.
                                                            Ages: 18 and up
South Dundas Soccer Association Fall Soccer                 Dates: Tuesdays, September 19–December 19
The South Dundas Soccer Association has launched                    Thursdays, September 21–December 21
a fall season, because soccer isn’t just played in the      Duration: 10 weeks
summer!                                                     Time: 7:30 pm–8:30 pm
Age: Youth born between 2004–2008                           Cost: 1 night/week — $110.00 (tax incl.)
Date: Season begins Sept.12. Registration due Sept. 8               2 nights/week — $145.00 (tax incl.)
Cost: $35.00
                                                            Location: Iroquois Civic Centre
For more information, or to download a form, visit
www.southdundassoccer.org/fall-soccer or contact Phil       Art & Craft Workshops—De-Stress & Relax
at 613-543-2168.                                            Felting, Painting on Silk, Fabric Art Sculptures,
                                                            Mosaic, & more
Learn to Speak Spanish                                      Art is a form of therapy that encourages creativity and
A great opportunity for those headed South for
                                                            self-expression as vehicles to reduce stress, improve
the winter and who could use Spanish to better
                                                            self-esteem, increase awareness and help remedy
communicate while away! Learning a new language
                                                            trauma.
is an excellent way to keep the mind sharp and to           You do not have to be an artist to enjoy the benefits of
have some fun. All Ages welcome. (Children under 12         art therapy. In fact, most of the exercises rely not on the
require parental supervision).                              final product you create, but the creative process.
Instructor: Martha Moir                                     Reiki
Ages: All Ages                                              Ideal for anyone interested in learning more about
Dates: Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays, October 24–              universal healing energy, how it works, and the
December 13                                                 benefits.
Duration: 8 weeks
                                                            For workshops and dates, or to register, please go to
Classes: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                                            www.auraculinaryarts.yolasite.com, call 613-652-4444
         Wednesdays, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                                            or visit Aura Salon, 35 Iroquois Plaza (one door east of
Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre (3rd Floor)
                                                            Foodland). New class location: 15 Iroquois Plaza (next
Cost: 1 night/week $50.00
                                                                                                                              Recreation

                                                            to the LCBO).
      2 nights/week $75.00
                                                            Riverside Recreation Euchre and Bingo
Taekwon Do         POPULAR!
                                                            Take part in some fun and games at the George
This traditional Korean martial art promotes confidence     Jowett Memorial Hall. Euchre takes place every
and self-esteem in participants of all ages. All classes    Monday afternoon, beginning at 1:00 pm, and Bingo
include warmup and stretching exercises, elements of        is every Monday night, starting at 7:30 pm. For more
basic kicking and punching, patterns and self-defence       information, call Linda Robinson at 613-543-3338.

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Youth & Adult Programs/Yoga

                                    Youth and Adult Programs
                  Learning Technology for Older Age Adults                    Start Date: Monday, October 2
                  Have you recently joined the technology race and            Time: 1:30 pm–4:00 pm
                  bought a smartphone or tablet and you’re not sure how       Cost: $5
                  to get started? Want to keep friends up to date on your     Location: Matilda Hall
                  life? Janeen Wagemans is here to help! Each class will      *No Shuffleboard on Oct. 9, 12 & 19
                  cover a different aspect on how to use your new gadget
                                                                              Senior Exercise Classes
                  and will be sure to leave you feeling tech savvy.
                                                                              Instructor Jennine McCourt is offering free one-hour
                  Instructor: Janeen Wagemans                                 classes that focus on posture, balance, strength and
                  Age: 50 years and up                                        flexibility for all seniors. All classes go year-round
                  Dates: Apple users—Wednesdays, Sept. 13–Nov. 15             and take place every Tuesday and Thursday in the
                          Android users—Fridays, Sept. 15–Nov. 17             following locations:
                  Duration: 8 weeks
                                                                              Morrisburg
                  Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
                                                                              Hartford Retirement Center at 9:00 am
                  Cost: $22.60 (tax incl.)
                  Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre, 3rd floor          Williamsburg
                                                                              Park Dr. Villa Support Center at 10:45 pm
                  Shuffleboard & Carpet Bowling
                  Contact Cecil McDermott at 613-652-4130.                    Iroquois
                  Ages: 16 years and up                                       United Church at 1:00 pm
                  Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays                       For more info, email jennine at mccourt@yahoo.ca.

                    Yoga                                                      Seniors Yoga
                                                                              Enjoy the benefits of yoga in an environment that
                    Hatha Yoga                                                will allow you to exercise at your own comfort level.
                    Stretching and strength exercises, along with             Participants can perform yoga from a chair or a mat.
                    relaxation techniques, help to maintain and improve       Ages: 50 and up
                    flexibility and physical health. Yoga helps to calm the   Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 19–Dec. 8
                    nervous system, improve mental focus, and provide                 Thursdays, Sept. 21–Dec. 10
                    an overall sense of well-being.                                   Fridays, Sept. 22–Dec. 11
                    Ages: 14 and up                                           Duration: 12 weeks
                    Dates: Tuesday morning classes: Sept. 19–Dec. 8           Time: Tuesdays, 11:30 am–12:30 pm
                            Tuesday evening classes, Sept. 19–Dec. 8                  Thursdays, 9:15 am–10:15 am
                            Friday morning classes, Sept. 22–Dec. 11                  Fridays, 10:30 am–11:30 am
                    Duration: 12 weeks                                        Cost: All classes are $65.00 each
                    Times: Tuesday mornings, 10:00 am–11:00 am                        2 classes are $125.00
                            Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm                         3 classes are $180.00
                            Friday mornings, 9:15 am–10:15 am                         4 classes are $225.00
                    Cost: $115.00                                             Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre (3rd Floor)
                    Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre (3rd Floor)
                    Flow Yoga (Trial Classes)
                    This class combines classic poses and strength
                    building postures, with a focus on breathing to
                    improve strength, stability, stamina and flexibility.
                    Challenge your body while calming your mind!
Recreation

                    Ages: 14 and up
                    Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 19 and 26, and Oct. 3
                    Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
                    Cost: Free!
                    Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre (3rd Floor)

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Kickboxing & Bootcamp/Fitness & Core

                        Kickboxing/Bootcamp
Kickboxing                                                  Ages: 14 and up
This high-energy class is a great workout for anybody,      Dates: Sept. 18–Dec. 14 (No classes on Thanksgiving
no matter your fitness level or experience. Kickboxing      Monday)
will build endurance and strength with a focus on core      Duration: 12 weeks
training and conditioning. Bring a family member or a       Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
friend and experience a class that will leave you feeling         Thursdays, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
stronger and energized!                                     Cost: 1 class per week, $70.00
Ages: 14 and up                                                     2 classes per week, $135.00
Dates: Sept. 18–Dec. 13 (No classes on Thanksgiving                 3 classes per week, $200.00
         Monday)                                            Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre, 3rd floor
Duration: 12 weeks
Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm                                    COMBO
Cost: $140.00                                                                  CLASS PASS!
Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre, 3rd floor                     Looking to stay healthy or to get
                                                                    back in shape? Want to challenge your
Bootcamp                                                           body and mind? Register for the Combo
The most popular class South Dundas Recreation                     Pass and get access to all the Kickboxing
offers! Bootcamp is a co-ed class that offers strength,              and Bootcamp classes at a discount
cardio, flexibility, core and agility training.                         price of $230.00 (tax included).
This class is geared to all levels of fitness.
No two classes are the same, so participants are always
challenged.

              Fitness & Core Exercise Classes
                                                            Location: Wednesdays: Iroquois Civic Centre
                                                                       Thursdays: South Dundas Municipal Centre
                                                            3rd Floor)
                                                            High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.)             NEW!
                                                            High Intensity Interval Training for those looking for
                                                            a challenge. Build strength and endurance with heart
                                                            pounding exercises that will take your performance to
                                                            the next level.
                                                            Ages: 14 and up
                                                            Dates: Saturdays, Sept. 23–Dec. 16 (No class Nov. 11)
                                                            Duration: 12 Weeks
                                                            Time: Saturdays, 9:00 am–10:00 am
                                                            Cost: $115.00
Ultimate CORE!                                              Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre, 3rd floor
     A class designed to improve the function and
strength of the core muscles. Build the ultimate Core       Mommy & Me Exercise Class              NEW!

with functional full body movements that challenge          A fun, gentle class that allows moms to get back into
you to be your best. Improve balance, posture and           shape with the help of their little ones.
build unbreakable abs!                                      The mommy and me class is a great way to socialize
Ages: 14 and up                                             with other moms and babies, while getting your work-
                                                                                                                            Recreation

Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 20–Dec. 6                          out in!
        Thursdays, Sept. 21–Dec. 7                          Ages: Baby must be 6 weeks old
Duration: 12 weeks                                          Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 20–Dec. 6
Time: Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm                           Duration: 12 weeks
       Thursdays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm                           Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 am–11:30 am
Cost: 1 night/week: $115.00                                 Cost: $90.00
      2 nights/week: $140.00                                Location: South Dundas Municipal Centre, 3rd floor

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Dundas County 50+ Wellness Day

                                                                                   Free of Charge!
                                                                                         ———
                                                                              Free lunch for the first
                                                                                   200 people!
                                                                                      ———
                                                                               All new presentations
                                                                                     this year!
                                                                                      ———
                                                                               See what is available

                                         
                                                                               in your community!
                                      THURSDAY
                                       Thursday
                      OCTOBER       12TH
                        October 12, 2017
                    Dundas
                  DUNDAS   County
                         COUNTY  50+
                                                                                        Hosted by:

                                                                              Carefor/NorͲDun Seniors’ Support

                     WELLNESS
                   50+        DAY
                       Wellness Day                                                        Centre
                                                                                               
                  Matilda Hall, 4421 Brinston Rd. Dixon’s Corners, ON Chartwell Hartford Retirement
                    Matilda Hall, 4421 Brinston Rd., Dixon's Corners, ON
                                                                                         Residence
                             9:00 am – 1:00 pm
                                    9:00 am to 1:00 pm                                         
                                                                                  Eastern Ontario Financial
                  This event is a great opportunity to meet the organizations
                  This event is a great opportunity to meet the organiza-               Services Inc.
                    in your community who provide a variety of programs
                  tions in your community, who provide a variety of pro-                       
                   and services for those over 50. We hope to see you there!
                            grams and services for those over 50.                 Guy Lauzon MP’S Office
                                  We hope to see you there!                                   
Recreation

                            For more information, please contact:
                                              
                                                                                Municipality of South Dundas
                              For moreinfo@wnphc.ca
                                        information please contact:                           
                                     or callinfo@wnphc.ca
                                              613-535-2924                    Williamsburg NonͲProfit Housing
                                      Email:
                                                                                Corporation/ J.W. MacIntosh
                                      or call: 613Ͳ535Ͳ2924                       Seniors Support Centre

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Community Groups/Sport Lending Library/JumpStart

                              Community Groups
Riverside Snowmobile Club                                   at 613-774-2407.
Started in 1973 by a small group of enthusiasts, our
club has now grown to over 250 members.                     Golden Gears Car Club
                                                            If you like classic and special interest vehicles, old or
You too can contribute to the maintenance of our local      new, come see what we’re about!
trails while also participating in group rides, weekly
breakfasts and monthly fun nights. Stay tuned for           Members organize and participate in car shows, cruise-
details on the fall antique snowmobile show! For more       ins and related social events. Enthusiasm is all that is
information, visit riversidesnowmobileclub.ca.              required to join!
                                                            For more information, visit www.goldengears.ca.
Canadian Club of Morrisburg & District
Hear from keynote speakers about issues of local and                For more information about
national interest while enjoying a delicious home
cooked meal.                                                          community groups and
Topics include politics, history, arts, literature, media               organizations, visit
and more. Full fall/winter line up is available now!                  www.southdundas.com
For more information, please contact Clara Edwardson

                         Sport Lending Library
Equipment is free to borrow for all residents of
South Dundas.                                                                         Equipment available:
If you would like to borrow from the Sport                                            •    Cross Country Skis
Lending Library, or for more information,                                             •    Snowshoes
please contact:                                                                       •    Basketballs
                                                                                      •    Footballs
Ben Macpherson
                                                                                      •    Helmets
Recreation Program Coordinator
                                                                                      •    Skates
613-543-2673
                                                                                      •    And much more!
www.southdundas.com/living/recreation/sports-lending-library

                     Canadian Tire Jumpstart
What is Jumpstart?
Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a national charitable
program that helps financially disadvantaged kids
participate in organized sport and recreation.
We help cover registration, equipment and/or
transportation costs.
What kind of sports/activities are included?
Children select their own activities reflecting their
individual interests and physical needs.
We have supported involvement in more than 60
                                                                                                                         Recreation

sports and extra-curricular activities such as: hockey,
swimming, soccer, basketball, dance, yoga, climbing
and martial arts.
How can I apply?
Applications for the Jumpstart Program can be picked
up at any Canadian Tire location.

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SD&G County Library Programs

                             SD&G County Library Programs
                  Iroquois Branch                                                   Adult Information
                  Lego Club—Saturdays starting Sept. 9 at 10:30 am LEGO             Sessions—Last
                  Club is back! Bring your friends and enjoy working on a           Wednesday of the
                  weekly LEGO challenge.                                            month at 6:00 pm
                                                                                    Ever wonder how
                  Thanksgiving Craft— Sat., Oct. 7 at 10:30 am
                                                                                    to make wine, or to
                  Drop by the branch to create a Thanksgiving craft. A program
                  for school-aged children.                                         preserve or create
                                                                                    something beautiful?
                  Teen Read Week — October 8–14                                     Interested in learning
                  Use your imagination to create Book Spine Poetry. You will be     something new?
                  rewarded for your creativity!                                     Join us this fall for
                  Author Visit: Maggie Wheeler — Saturday, October 21 at            fun topics and open      Morrisburg Branch
                  10:30 am                                                          discussions. New         34 Ottawa Street, Morrisburg
                  Maggie Wheeler is coming to visit and we’re having a              ideas and speakers       Phone: 613-543-3384
                  contest! For each Maggie Wheeler book you read, receive a         are welcome.             Email: morrisburglib@sdglibrary.ca
                  ballot to win a signed copy of her new book coming out this       Please contact the       Hours:
                  fall!                                                             branch for more          Monday:        12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
                                                                                    information. These       Tuesday:      10:00 am to 8:00 pm
                  Halloween Scavenger Hunt—Tuesday, October 31                      sessions will be free
                  from 6:00 pm–7:00 pm                                                                       Wednesday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
                                                                                    unless otherwise
                  Stop by on Halloween night to join the hunt and get a treat!                               Thursday:     10:00 am to 8:00 pm
                                                                                    stated.
                                                                                                             Friday:       12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
                  Remembrance Day, November 4–11, during regular hours
                  Add you comment to our large poppy “What Remembrance              Williamsburg             Saturday:     10:00 am to 2:00 pm
                  Day means to me.”                                                 Branch                   Iroquois Branch
                                                                                    Knitty Gritty
                  Christmas Craft, Saturday, December 16, 10:30 am–12:00 pm                                  1 Dundas St., Iroquois
                                                                                    Crafters—
                  Create a Christmas craft and get ready for the holiday season.                             Phone: 613-652-4377
                                                                                    Wednesdays from
                                                                                                             Email: iroquoislib@sdglibrary.ca
                  Morrisburg Branch                                                 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
                  Adult and Family Paint Nights at the Library—Third                Join the group           Hours:
                  Tuesday of the Month, 6:00 pm                                     for an evening of        Tuesday:      3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
                  Register at the branch for these fun monthly events. Inspire      companionable            Wednesday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
                  creative expression through different painting techniques and     knitting, crocheting     Thursday:      3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
                  explore the wonders of art in the library. For ages 6 and up.     and sewing. All          Friday:       1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
                  Contact the branch for more details and to save your spot;        levels of skill          Saturday:     10:00 am to 1:00 pm
                  limited spaces available.                                         welcome.
                  *Special selected adult nights!                                   LEGO and Family
                                                                                                             Williamsburg Branch
                                                                                    Games Night—             12319 County Rd. 18, Williamsburg
                  Author Visit: Ginette Paquette Gadbois—Wednesday,
                                                                                    Thursdays from           Phone: 613-535-2185
                  October 18 at 6:30 pm
                                                                                    6:00 pm–7:30 pm          Email: williamsburglib@sdglibrary.ca
                  Our very own local author will be at the branch to discuss her
                  novels and writing.                                               Drop by the branch       Hours:
                                                                                    and let your             Tuesday:       4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
                  PA Days at the Library—Friday, October 27 & November 24           imagination build a      Wednesday: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
                  at 2:00 pm                                                        LEGO masterpiece,        Thursday:      4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
                  Join us as we watch a fun family movie. Relax and enjoy a         or enjoy a board         Saturday:      10:00 am to 2:00 pm
                  complimentary popcorn snack and water. Movies TBA.                game with your
                  Toddler Storytime—Thursdays in September & October at             friends and family.  
                  10:30 am                                                          AppleMania—Saturday, September 23 at 10:30 am
                  Join Stacey for a fun-filled morning. Create, learn and play! A   We’ll have apple treats, bobbing for apples, and a colouring
                  30-minute interactive storytime for toddlers and preschoolers     contest. Sponsored by the Friends of the Williamsburg
                  with their caregivers.                                            Library.
Recreation

                  Mini MakerSpace—Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting                  JigSaw Puzzle Fun—September 2, October 7, November 4,
                  September 12, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm                                     and December 2 at 10:30 am
                  Come and check out our MakerSpace Kits and other hands-           Join us for a morning of fun putting a JigSaw puzzle together
                  on activities. Use our computers for homework, or play on         with your friends. Bring your own puzzle or use one of ours.
                  our XBOX ONE! Open for kids of all ages. Children 9 and           Children and adult puzzles are available.
                  under must be accompanied by a caregiver.

                                           For a complete list of programs, visit www.sdglibrary.ca.

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Community Calendar

                         Community Calendar
                   September                               provide in South Dundas

Apples and Art Studio Tour                                                   December
Date: September 23–24
Website: applesandart.ca                                   Alight at Night
Throughout the region, talented artists open their         Date: Various evenings from Dec. 1–Jan. 6
studio doors and give visitors a glimpse of their          Location: Upper Canada Village
incredible pieces.                                         Website: alightatnight.ca
                                                           Upper Canada Village is home to Eastern Ontario’s
Pumpkinferno                                               largest outdoor light festival as nearly one million
Date: Various evenings from Sept. 29–Oct. 29               lights are used to create a unique Winter Wonderland
Location: Upper Canada Village                             throughout the historic village.
Website:
uppercanadavillage.com/events/pumpkinferno/                Santa Claus Parade
The always anticipated Pumkinferno event at Upper          Date: December 2
Canada Village goes patriotic with a Canada 150 theme      Location: Morrisburg
for their display of carved, lighted pumpkin sculptures.

                     October
Season of Pumpkin People Lighted Parade
Date: September 30
Location: Morrisburg Village Plaza
Kicking off the Season of Pumpkin People event is the
annual Lighted Parade through Morrisburg. Enjoy free
hot chocolate, apple cider, popcorn and face painting at
the Morrisburg Plaza.
Pig Roast and Playground Opening
Presented by the Matilda Memorial Recreation
Committee
Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Matilda Memorial Park, Brinston
Website: southdundaschamber.ca
Cost: Free Admission; features food, fun and activities.
$10.00 for a meal ticket

                   November
2 Annual Fall & Winter Tradeshow
 nd

Date: November 5
Website: southdundaschamber.ca
Location: Morrisburg Legion
Join local businesses and discover the services they
                                                                                                                   Recreation

  For full details about these and other events,
    view our Community Calendar online at
              www.southdundas.com.
      Click “Add an Event” and fill out the online
              form to add your own event.

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Fire & Safety

                                                                   Fire & Safety
                             Fire Safety                                              Stay safe this winter:
                             South Dundas Fire & Emergency Services remains           •   Be Fire Smart!
                             active in providing public education, enforcement        •   As you prepare for
                             and emergency management efforts with an emphasis            the cold winter
                             on preparing efficient community responses. South            months, be aware
                             Dundas Fire and Emergency Services can be contacted          more home fires
                             regarding any fire safety concerns, issues or fire           occur during the
                             inspections.                                                 winter season.
                             Check out our social media channels for more             •   Ensure to install
                             information regarding our Department and our                 and test smoke and
                             reference guide in allowing us to keep our public            carbon monoxide
                             aware:                                                       alarms at least once a
                             • www.facebook.com/                                          month.
                                 SouthDundasFireEmergencyServices                     •   Prepare an escape plan in case of emergency.
                             • https://twitter.com/DundasFire                         •   Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from
                             • www.pinterest.com/southdundasfire                          any heat source like fireplaces, woodstoves, space
                                                                                          heaters or candles.
                             For more information, please contact Cameron             •   Have a qualified professional clean and inspect
                             Morehouse, Fire Chief and Director of Fire &                 your chimney and vents annually.
                             Emergency Services at cmorehouse@southdundas.com         •   Store cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal
                             or 613-543-2673.                                             container, and keep it outside at least 10 feet from
                             Fire Prevention Week: October 8–14                           your home and any nearby buildings.
                             “Don’t wait—Check the date!”                             •   Plug only one heat-producing appliance (such as a
                             Working smoke alarms detect and alert people to fire         space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time.
                             in its early stages, providing the warning needed to     •   Keep portable generators outside, away from
                             escape safely.                                               windows, and as far away as possible from your
                                                                                          house.
                             Take a minute to inspect and test your smoke alarm.
                             Smoke alarms older than 10 years old no longer offer a   Carbon Monoxide Safety
                             reliable level of safety.                                Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an invisible, tasteless, and
                                                                                      odourless gas that can be deadly. Without CO alarms,
                             Check the date of manufacturing on the back of your
                                                                                      the only way to know if CO is present is when the
                             alarm—if they are 10 years or older, replace them
                                                                                      physical symptoms of poisoning becomes apparent; by
                             immediately.
                                                                                      then it may be too late to avoid injury.
                             For more information, please contact South Dundas
                                                                                      The only way it can be detected is with a CSA-
                             Fire & Emergency Services at 613-543-2673.
                                                                                      approved CO alarm. Carbon Monoxide alarms are
                             Join Us!                                                 mandatory in all Ontario homes with fuel-burning
Municipal Information

                             Experience the thrill and pride of being a volunteer     appliances or heating systems, fireplaces, or attached
                             firefighter. We are looking for dedicated members to     garages/carports. Install at least one in your home,
                             join our team. Applications are available online at      outside the sleeping area to protect your family from
                             southdundas.com.                                         the dangers of CO. Make the maintenance of your fuel-
                                                                                      burning appliances, equipment and venting systems an
                             Fire Stations                                            absolute priority. Have a trained, certified technician
                             Iroquois Fire Station 1-4                                check your furnace, gas, stove, fireplace or fuel-burning
                             1 Dundas Street, Iroquois                                appliances annually.
                             Deputy Fire Chief Philip Thompson
                                                                                      You must have a working CO alarm adjacent to each
                             Morrisburg Fire Station 1-6                              sleeping area of the home if your home has a fuel-
                             6 Fifth Street West, Morrisburg                          burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage.
                             Deputy Fire Chief Mike Van Allen                         For added protection, install a CO alarm on every
                             Willliamsburg Fire Station 1-8                           storey of the home according to manufacturer’s
                             4334 Villa Drive, Williamsburg                           instructions. These will warn you of rising levels of CO,
                             Deputy Fire Chief Brian Vanhoof                          allowing time for your family to escape.

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Finance & Economic Development/By-Law Enforcement

  Finance and Economic Development
Property Taxes                                                  free, time-saving way
The Municipality issues an interim tax bill, that is due        to have tax payments
the last business day of March. The interim bill issued         automatically
is approximately 50% of the previous year’s final tax           deducted from your
bill. The final tax levy is to be paid in two installments.     bank account, monthly
The first installment is due the final business day             or on the due date.
of June and the second installment is due the final             The Pre-Authorized
business day of September.                                      Payment form can
                                                                be printed from our
Online Property Tax Account
                                                                website, or filled out at
Residents of the Municipality of South Dundas have
                                                                the Municipal office. Payments can also be made at any
the option to view property tax information online
                                                                banking institution.
using an easy, convenient system. Each account is
confidential and free. Residents can access their               *All payments must be received in our office on or by
account using a 6-digit PIN code, found on the                  the due date. Payments received after the due date is
upper right hand corner of their Final Tax Bill (under          subject to interest charges.
‘Property Location’), and Roll Number. For more
                                                                Economic Development
information, visit www.southdundas.com.
                                                                Our Economic Development department is your source
Payment Options                                                 for business assistance. If you are considering opening
The Municipality of South Dundas offers a variety               a new business, expanding an existing business, or
of payment options for your convenience. The                    know of a business that is looking to relocate, please
Municipality accepts payments via cash and debit,               contact Economic Development Officer Rob Hunter
which can be paid at the Municipal office during                at 613-543-2673 or via email at rhunter@southdundas.
regular business hours. Payments can be made by                 com. He can offer information and assistance where
cheque during regular business hours or mailed to the           it be to assist finding the right location or accessing
Municipality.                                                   funding programs that may be available.
Pre-Authorized Payment                                          Economic Development resources can also be found
Discover the convenience of the Pre-Authorized                  under the Business Section of the Municipality of South
Payment option. This voluntary plan offers a worry-             Dundas website.

  By-Law Enforcement                                            of SD&G and is enforced by the Ontario Provincial
                                                                Police. To access more information, please visit the
  The Council of the Municipality of South Dundas               Municipal website.
  enacts By-laws that govern the Municipality. These            Animal Control
  By-laws regulate lands, use of lands, health                  Under the Municipal By-law No.2002-15, all dogs
  and safety and environmental protection. The                  within the Municipality require a dog tag and must
  Municipality of South Dundas By-Law Enforcement               be registered each year before December 31. Failure

                                                                                                                           Municipal Information
  Officer investigates concerns such as noise                   to obtain a dog tag can result in a fine under By-
  complaints, property standards, littering/dumping,            law No. 2002-15. Dog tags can be purchased at the
  and other issues that concern the Municipality.               Municipal office or SDG County Library branches in
  To file a complaint, complete a Complaint Form                Morrisburg, Iroquois, and Williamsburg.
  (available at the Municipality or online). Complaints         Exotic Animals
  can also be made by contacting Justin Elliott, By-law         South Dundas residents may not keep certain exotic
  Enforcement Officer, at bylaw@southdundas.com or              or non-domestic animals. Please visit By-law No.
  613-543-2673.                                                 2015-29 (Under Schedule “B”) on the South Dundas
  Nuisance By-Law                                               website for a detailed list. Regulations prohibiting
  The Municipality of South Dundas has enacted a                the keeping of certain “exotic” animals are necessary
  Nuisance By-law to regulate matters of nuisance               for public health and safety, as well as the animals
  within the Municipality. This By-law has been passed          well being, particularly if the species requires highly
  by all six Municipalities within the United Counties          specified needs.

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Planning & Building

                                                           Planning & Building
                             Planning and Development                                        permits and inspections allow the Building Department
                             The Planning Department is responsible for the                  to confirm all codes and regulations are met to
                             development of your project to ensure the proper                standard to ensure your investment is secure. Please
                             policies and procedures meet standard regulations.              contact the Building Department at 613-543-2673 to
                                                                                             make an appointment regarding your projects and
                             Zoning By-law
                                                                                             required permits.
                             The Zoning By-law is a more detailed land use
                             regulatory document identifying specific provisions             Projects that require a building permit:
                             that may apply to the potential use of land, including          • Pools
                             buildings and structures. Council may consider                  • Roofed Porches
                             amendments to the Zoning By-law in accordance with              • Sunrooms
                             the requirements of the Ontario Planning Act.                   • Carports
                             Severance                                                       • Attached or detached garages or sheds
                             One of the most frequent means of subdividing land              • Additions
                             is by consent to sever. Consult with the Planning               • New or structural alterations; example: larger
                             Department as a severance must comply with                          windows and doors, load bearing walls, etc.
                             Provincial policies, zoning By-law, and other relevant          • Adding and removing most walls
                             requirements.                                                   • Any new buildings including farm buildings and
                                                                                                 structures
                             Committee of Adjustment (Minor Variance)
                                                                                             • Addition of a bedroom in a basement
                             The Approval Body for minor variances, the
                                                                                             • Changing the use or occupancy of a building
                             extension of legal non-conforming uses, certain use
                             and definitions, is the Municipality of South Dundas            Sheds
                             Committee of Adjustment.                                        Sheds over 10 m² require a building permit through the
                             Site Plan Control                                               Municipality. Sheds smaller than 10 m² are required to
                             Site plan control is the most frequently applicable to          comply with South Dundas’ Zoning By-law. Contact us
                             commercial, industrial, institutional and large multi           to confirm zoning requirements for your project.
                             unit residential proposals. Through this mechanism,             Tents
                             the Municipality can ensure compliance to all                   If you are hosting an event that requires a tent larger
                             applicable municipal and agency requirements and                than 60 m², you will need a building permit. The
                             that all required on-site features (e.g. parking, setbacks,     building permit cost is $75.00. For more information
                             landscaping, drainage, lighting, signage and other              contact the Building Department.
                             matters) are maintained over time. Applications for,            Municipal Drains
                             and an amendment to, a site plan can be made by                 Municipal drains are vital to communities, roads,
                             contacting the Municipality’s Planning Department.
                                                                                             and surrounding lands in our rural community.
                             Building Department                                             The Drainage Department is responsible for the
                             The Municipality of South Dundas Building                       maintenance and repair of any Municipal Drains, the
Municipal Information

                             Department is responsible for the regulation and                processing of tile drainage loan applications as well as
                             enforcement of the Ontario Building Code. Building              any nuisance beaver activity.

                                                                         Snowsuit Fund
                               Receive a Donation
                               Residents of South Dundas wishing to receive a donation
                               can register at the Dundas County Foodbank, 28 Ottawa
                               Street, Morrisburg. Registrants will receive a voucher that
                               can be redeemed at the South Dundas Municipal Office.
                               Give a Donation
                               New or gently used snowsuits can be dropped off at the
                               South Dundas Municipal Office during regular office hours.
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Public Works

                                      Public Works
South Dundas Public Works maintains 363 km                the art facility, using a membrane filtration system and
of Roads, Sidewalks, 31 Bridges, 4 Level Railway          granular activated carbon filters to eliminate odour and
Crossings and 2 Overpasses. The United Counties of        taste.
Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry maintain all County          The Municipality has developed a long-term plan that
Roads (such as County Road 31, County Road 2 and          includes analysis of the existing system, planned action
County Road 4, etc.). If you have any questions or        to maintain, repair, replace pipes, and appurtenances.
concerns regarding County Roads, please call the
United Counties of SD&G at 613-932-1515.                  Wastewater Treatment Plant
                                                          Morrisburg, Iroquois and Williamsburg each
Winter Road Maintenance                                   have their own Wastewater Treatment Facility.
During the winter season, Public Works Staff              Morrisburg’s secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant
monitor weather conditions through road patrols,          was commissioned in 2008 and includes a Septage
local forecasts, RWIS station updates to strategically    Receiving Station; Iroquois’ Wastewater Treatment
dispatch crew to clear roads and ensure safety for our    Plant was commissioned in 2014. The Williamsburg
community.                                                Wastewater Treatment Facility is a lagoon system.
Unforeseen factors can affect the ability to keep roads   When Faced with Blocked Sewers
and sidewalks free of snow such as:                       Homeowner’s Options:
• Accumulation of snow or freezing rain;                  • Call a plumber.
• Wind direction and speed; and                           • Call a company with video inspection / recording
• Timing and duration of storm.                              capabilities to conduct a visual inspection of
Road & Sidewalk Regulations                                  the entire sewer service and locate the areas of
Sidewalks                                                    blockage / concern.
South Dundas Public Works maintains sidewalks along       • If it is determined that the problem is Municipal
roadways in Morrisburg, Iroquois and Williamsburg in         property, call the office at (613) 543-2673.
order to ensure pedestrian safety.                        Costs:
Winter Safety                                             • All costs are the homeowner’s responsibility until
• Carry an emergency road kit.                               a blockage is confirmed on the Municipal property
• Clear all snow and ice completely off windows,             via video inspection.
   side and rear-view mirrors, headlights, taillights,    • If the blockage/problem(s) is solely on the
   and licence plates.                                       Municipal property, the municipality will pay
• Please stay patient as our crew works to keep our          for the video inspection, as well as one visit by a
   roads and side walks safe this winter!                    plumber to relieve the blockage.
• Parking that interferes in any manner with the          • If the blockage/problem(s) is solely on the
   work of removing snow or ice, the clearing of snow        homeowner’s property, the homeowner will
   from highways and sidewalks, may be subjected to          be responsible for all costs (plumber and video
   a ticket and/or removed at the owner’s expense.           inspection).
• It is unlawful to push snow onto a public roadway       • If the blockage/problem(s) are on both the

                                                                                                                       Municipal Information
   or onto another owner’s property without the              homeowner and the Municipal property the
   authorization of the property owner.                      homeowner will be charged according to the
• Accumulations of ice and snow are to be removed            percentage of pipe which is representative to their
   from a roof where they overhang public roadways,          property and therefore the municipality will be
   sidewalks, or public access areas to buildings.           charged for the remaining percentage.
                                                          • If the blockage/problem(s) are found on both
Water & Sewer                                                properties a third party (contractor) can be
South Dundas offers municipally piped water                  contacted to complete the repairs for both the
services to Morrisburg and Iroquois, and Municipally         homeowner and the municipality; however, the
piped sewer services to Morrisburg, Iroquois and             same contractor must be agreed upon to complete
Williamsburg. The water source for the Villages is the       the work on both properties. The billing from the
St. Lawrence River.                                          repairs will be made according to the amount of
Water Treatment Plant                                        labour and materials used for each property. This
The South Dundas Water Treatment Plant is a state of         means it may not be 50/50.

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