There will be a presentation of the Draft 2017 Budget as part of the Special Council Meeting to be held on December 6, 2016 at 4:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers. A copy of the draft presentation and the Agenda can be found on the Meetings and Agendas page.
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
The Township of Douro-Dummer thanks our sponsors who have hosted or will be hosting public skating days in 2016 and upcoming 2017.
DOURO COMMUNITY CENTRE:
Ray Johnston Heating – November 20th, 2016
M&M Disposals – November 27, 2016
Douro-Dummer Township – December 4, 2016
Tri-Line Electric – December 11, 2016
Pine Vista Resort – December 18, 2016
National Sanitation – January 8, 2017
Youngs Point Diner & Pizzeria – January 15, 2017
Herod Financial – January 22, 2017
T. F. Graphics – January 29, 2017
Tri-Line Electric – Febuary 5, 2017
Tri-Line Electric – Febuary 5, 2017
Ellwood Hamilton Bus Lines – February 12, 2017
Optimist Club – February 19, 2017
Douro Seniors – February 26, 2017
WARSAW COMMUNITY CENTRE:
Ray Johnson Heating – November 20, 2016
M&M Disposals – November 27, 2016
Douro-Dummer Township – December 4, 2016
Gord Tom’s Contracting – December 11, 2016
Sherry’s Chip Truck – December 18, 2016
Noyes’ Repair Service – January 8, 2017
Brick, Block and Stone Work – Jake Baker – January 15, 2017
Clearview Resort – January 22, 2017
Ellwood Hamilton Bus Lines – February 12, 2017
Optimist Club – February 19, 2017
For more information, contact the Municipal office at 705-652-8392.
Free Radon Test Kits Available at Peterborough Public Health
Peterborough Public Health had made a supply of Radon test kits for local residents conveniently available throughout the County. This supply of kits has now run out and the kits are now available at Peterborough Public Health located at 185 King Street in Peterborough.
Radon causes between 1,080 and 1,550 cancer cases in Ontario each year. The gas is colourless and odourless and can build up without the homeowner noticing.
The test requires the homeowner to place the kit in the lowest lived-in level of your home and leave it there for three months. Afterwards, the test is mailed away to the lab where the results will be returned to you. The kits include the shipping fee.
For more information, please contact Peterborough Public Health at 705-743-1000 or visit their website.
Tim Hortons Free Public Skating

Tim Hortons will be hosting four free public skating events at the Douro and Warsaw arenas. Dates are as follows:
Monday, December 26 – 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 31 – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 1 – 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Monday, January 2 – 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For additional information, please contact the Municipal office at 705-652-8392.
Water Conservation in and around the Home

There are many ways to reduce your water usage in and around your home. With small changes made, big impacts can happen by following the 3 R’s of water conservation:
Reduce – Water use by changing a few habits
Repair – Leaks promptly
Retrofit – Fixtures to more water-efficient standards
For more water saving tips check out the Summer newsletter from the Otonabee Region Water Response Team below:
Water Conservation Informative Flyer
Construction Notice – Pioneer Road Clearing
Tree and vegetation removal will be taking place on Pioneer Road from Nassau Mills Road to 450 metres west of Douro Ninth Line in the City of Peterborough. This is set to begin on Monday, November 14th, 2016. As a result traffic and lane closures may occur. For additional info, please see attached notice.
Remembrance Day Garbage and Recycling Pick-Up
All scheduled garbage and recycling pick-ups for Friday, November 11th (Remembrance Day) will remain the same.
Looking for Ice time?

The Township of Douro-Dummer boasts two arenas with available ice rental in Warsaw and Douro. Both arenas also feature recreation rooms for rent.
To see availability, please check out our calendar or call 705-652-8392 ext. 210.
Remembrance Day Ceremony in Warsaw
A Ceremony of Remembrance will be held at the Warsaw Cenotaph on November 11th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Prayers will be read and the Roll of Honour will be recited by Mayor J. Murray Jones.
Following the ceremony, lunch will be served in the Town Hall at the Municipal Building (894 South Street) and all are welcome.
Committee Appointments for 2017 & 2018
The Council for the Township of Douro-Dummer invites any interested resident and/or ratepayer of the Township of Douro-Dummer to submit their name for appointment to the following Committees for the years 2017 & 2018.
Douro-Dummer Community Policing Committee
- Seeking members for two-year term
Douro-Dummer Historical Committee
- 10 appointments for a two-year term
Douro-Dummer Santa Claus Parade Committee
- Seeking members for two-year term
If interested and have the time to serve, please submit a letter expressing your interest to the undersigned no later than 12 noon on Friday, November 18, 2016.
***Please note that Police Vulnerable Sector Check from the Ontario Provincial Police is required***
Applications can be submitted in person at the Municipal Office at 894 South Street or mailed to:
Martina Chait-Hartwig, Deputy Clerk
P.O. Box 92, 894 South Street, Warsaw, ON K0L 3A0
705-652-8392 – Ex. 210
Fax 705-652-5044, e-mail martinac@dourodummer.on.ca