PUBLISHED BY: THE TOWNSHIP OF KILLALOE, HAGARTY AND RICHARDS JUNE-JULY 2025 | Easy Reference STAFF CONTACTS Tammy Gorgerat: CAO/Clerk-Treasurer tgorgerat@khrtownship.ca Sharlene Lapenskie: Deputy CAO/Clerk-Treasurer deputyclerk@khrtownship.ca Nathan Yandernoll: Office Assistant info@khrtownship.ca Dean Holly: Public Works Superintendent dholly@khrtownship.ca Tyler Mask: Chief Building Official / Bylaw Enforcement Officer tmask@khrtownship.ca Kimberley Schroeder: Planning & Building Assistant planningandbuilding@khrtownship.ca Dale Thompson: Facilities/Asset Manager assetmanager@khrtownship.ca Colton Charbonneau: Community Development Coordinator communitydevelopment@khrtownship.ca Bob Gareau: Fire Chief/CEMC firechief@khrtownship.ca Nicole Zummach: Librarian librarian@killaloelibrary.ca | COUNCIL Mayor David Mayville mayor@khrtownship.ca Ted Browne Ward 1 councillorbrowne@khrtownship.ca Bil Smith Ward 1 councillorsmith@khrtownship.ca Carl Kuehl Ward 2 councillorkuehl@khrtownship.ca Maureen MacMillan Ward 2 councillormacmillan@khrtownship.ca Brian Pecoskie Ward 3 councillorpecoskie@khrtownship.ca Harold Lavigne Ward 3 councillorlavigne@khrtownship.ca | TOWNSHIP OFFICE 1 John Street, PO Box 39 Killaloe ON, K0J 2A0 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm Phone: 613-757-2300 Fax: 613-757-3634 info@khrtownship.ca www.killaloe-hagarty-richards.ca Library: 613-757-2211 | | Registration for swimming lessons this summer opens on June 2nd. There will be a full day of open registration on June 30th at the Township Office, and lessons will run from July 2nd to August 13th. You can also use the link below for an online copy of the registration form. Registration Form | Stay tuned for more information and updates on the Irish Gathering! | Hey KHR! Grab your hats and hold on to your feathers - the duck race is back in town! We are so excited to be kicking off the Canada Day Celebrations with a little friendly competition. Our brand new ducks are ready to dive in once again, and we hope you are too! You can register by following this link: Duck Race Form. It is one dollar to enter and you could win a cash prize if your lucky duck crosses the finish line in first, second, or third! Registration closes June 25th, so swim to the link as fast as you can. | | Annual Classic Car Show Our much-anticipated annual Classic Car Show is just around the corner, and we’re inviting all classic car enthusiasts to join us for a day of vintage charm, community spirit, and automotive nostalgia. If you’ve got a classic car, whether it’s a lovingly restored beauty or a well-preserved original, we’d love for you to bring it out and put it on display for fellow car lovers to admire. This event is always a local favourite, drawing a great crowd and featuring a wide variety of makes, models, and stories behind the cars. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with other enthusiasts, show off your pride and joy, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. To top it off, we’ll be firing up the grill for a delicious BBQ lunch, so come hungry and ready for a great time. Whether you're showing a car or just coming to enjoy the sights, we can't wait to see you there! | | | Tour de BeaverTails® returns to Killaloe on July 6, 2025, with fun for all ages and abilities. Enjoy a scenic bike ride or guided heritage walk, with lunch and a BeaverTail® included. Register by June 6 to receive a T-shirt. Proceeds support the Killaloe Food Bank. For More information about Tour de BeaverTails, click the link below. Tour de BeaverTails Information | | | Route options: -
Around the Town Classic: 11 km family ride or 5 km walk -
BeaverTails® Beauty: 63 km road ride -
Railroad Gravel-A-Rama: 50 km gravel ride -
Killaloe Sunrise Spectacular: 97 km hilly ride -
Heritage Walk: 5 km guided tour Cost: $75 adults, $35 youth (13–18) and walkers. All events start and end at Station Park. To register, click the link below. Register Here | | | Senior Active Living Schedule & Amended Events Please find below the updated schedule for the Senior Active Living Program, along with amendments to upcoming events. This revised schedule ensures a variety of activities that support social connection, physical wellness, and lifelong learning for our senior community members. For more details, please click the link below to access the S.A.L.C Facebook page | | The Killaloe Farmers/Makers Market Is Back! The Killaloe Farmers & Makers Market kicks off its summer season on Saturday, June 7th. Join us every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Station Park and the Visitor Information Centre, running weekly until October 18. Explore fresh local produce, handmade goods, and unique creations from talented vendors across the region. It's the perfect Saturday stop for fresh finds and community spirit! Get More info at the Killaloe Farmers/Makers Market Facebook page | | SAVE THE DATE! Bridge Over Bubbled Water Gala Outdoor Summer Library Fundraiser, August 23rd. A wonderful summer gathering with your friends, family and neighbours at our first outdoor gala fundraiser, Bridge Over Bubbled Water. Watch our website, newsletters and Facebook page for more information coming soon! | Children’s Stories and Crafts at the Library’s TD Summer Reading Club Once again this summer, the library is holding the TD Summer Reading Club for kids ages 4 to 10 years old. Join us on Thursdays from 3:00 – 3:45pm and Saturday mornings from 11:15am – 12 noon for children’s stories, crafts and fun! The Summer Reading Club will start on Thursday, July 3rd and will run until Saturday, August 23. Contact the library for more information 613-757-2211 or frontdesk@killaloelibrary.ca | | | Enjoy the Outdoors this Summer with KHR Sports and Recreation Equipment! The Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards offers loans of sporting and recreation equipment through the Killaloe Library. Summer sporting equipment includes kayaks, paddleboard, a bicycle, golf clubs, baseball equipment, bocce ball sets, lawn jarts, bottle bash game, horseshoe sets, footballs, fishing poles, washer toss games and for your summer parties and events, canopy, folding tables and chairs! See the Killaloe Library website for a complete list of the items and equipment available. Items are available to anyone with a library membership for one-week loan periods. | | | Tick Season - What You Need to Know Lyme disease is spread exclusively through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Transmission of the bacteria typically requires the tick to be attached to the skin for 24 hours or more.To help prevent tick bites, you should: -
Choose closed-toe shoes and socks; tuck your pants into your socks and your shirt into your pants. -
Apply insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin as directed on the product label. -
Perform regular tick checks after being outside. -
Speak with a healthcare provider or pharmacist if you’ve been bitten. -
For more information, visit publichealthontario.ca | | | The Killaloe Food Bank Serving the K0J 2A0, K0J 2J0, and K0J 2N0 area. Located at 12 North Street, Killaloe (Beside Buried Treasure). Contact info: killaloefoodbank@gmail.com | | Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Municipal Office Closure Please note that on Tuesday July 1st, 2025, the Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Township Office and Public Works Department will be closed for Canada Day. There will be NO recycle pick-up on Tuesday July 1st 2025 in the Village of Killaloe. | | Waste Disposal Sites and Hours | Killaloe 1049 Mask Road Wednesday: 7:30 am - 11:30 am Friday: 12 pm - 4 pm Saturday: 8 am - 4 pm *The Village of Killaloe Recyclables pick-up is every Tuesday. Please have all items set out by 8:00 am* *For Household waste in the Village of Killaloe, pick-up is every Wednesday. Please have all items out by 12:00 pm* | Round Lake 168 Sunrise Road Thursday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Closed on the Sunday's of a holiday weekend Open Monday of a holiday weekend: 10 am - 6 pm | | New Publishing Dates and Deadlines August - September: July 18th, 2025. 2025 - $200/year (six issues) Book your listing with communitydevelopment@khrtownship.ca. Proceeds from advertising supports economic development initiatives within the municipality. Please make a payment to the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards at 1 John Street, PO Box 39, Killaloe, Ontario K0J 2A0. | | | | |