Community Resources
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Food
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Centre 76
Business
Food
Athens Food Bank
Location:
34 Mill St., Athens
Hours:
Monday from 10:00 a.m. until Noon except for holidays
Contacts:
| Bernice McLean, Pres. | 613-246-0402 |
| Sandra Stakenvicius, Sec. | 613-924-9430 |
| David Bunt, Treas. | 613-924-6165 |
Notes:
Two references are required after the initial visit. A voucher system is used as well as a good selection of non perishable items.
Crisis Fund Information:
A crisis fund has been established to assist needy families in emergency situations. Please see contacts above.
Donations:
An email account has been set up to accept E-Transfer donations, athensfoodbank@gmail.com. Cash or cheque donations can be dropped of at the Foodbank on Mill Street, Mondays 10:00 am – noon.
The food bank is a registered charity, tax receipts can be sent for donations over $10.00
Health
Well Water Awareness
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has provided water testing bottles for residents to pick up at the municipal office. There is no charge for this service.
For more information about water testing visit the Health Unit Website.
Smoke Free Ontario Act
The Smoke Free Ontario Act – effective January 1, 2015
Smoking is no longer permitted in on children’s playgrounds or in public spaces within 20 metres of a playground, smoking is no longer allowed at publicly owned outdoor sporting areas, spectator areas, sporting areas and public areas within 20 metres of any point of the edge of the sporting or spectator areas. “sporting area” applies to spaces owned by the province, municipality, college and universities used primarily for sports, such as soccer, football, basketball, beach volleyball, baseball, skateboarding (with the exception of golf) open to the public whether or not a fee is charged to enter. “children’s playground” is an area primarily used for children’s recreation and equipped with children’s play equipment such as: slides, swings, climbing apparatuses, splash pads, wading pools, or sandboxes, an area that is open to the public at no cost or for a fee. for more information: www.ontario.ca/smokefree
Emergency Preparedness
Outdoors
Lyme Disease – Queens University researchers
Amidst social distancing restrictions and declining rates of COVID-19 infection, many Ontario residents are eager to get outside and re-connect with nature. However, May is also Lyme Disease Awareness month, and spring’s onset is expected to cause hundreds of new Lyme disease cases in this province. Researchers at Queen’s University have launched a new collaboration between citizens and scientists to eliminate misdiagnosis of Tick-Borne Disease in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the past week I have been published in various media outlets including (https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/egan-if-ticks-could-talk-new-survey-wants-feedback-on-that-other-nasty-bug/) and (https://globalnews.ca/video/6976875/queens-university-masters-student-looking-into-tick-and-lyme-disease-to-help-eliminate-misdiagnosis). I have received feedback from participants in the region, indicating that they would like for the municipality to distribute the survey link to make the study more accessible to them.
I have attached a Microsoft Word news release below which includes the rationale for the study, as well as my contact information.
I have also attached a URL to a dropbox which includes an advertisement for the study, and field photos should you wish to use it. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bq0l6w26ch161rd/AAAaEeZeAWO5bRALh1d8Evcka?dl=0
Please feel free to use any of the documents attached in this email that include the link (mylyme.ca), to disseminate this survey to residents of Athens via correspondence with individuals, listeservs, monthly newsletters, the website and/or social media. Please note that this survey is completely anonymous and a letter of information and consent is provided on the first page of the survey.
Regards,
Emilie Norris-Roozmon,
MSc Candidate in the Biology department at Queen’s University.
Cataraqui Conservation Outdoor Activities
Cataraqui Conservation offers a variety of ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Visit their website: https://cataraquiconservation.ca/
Centre 76
Centre ’76 Arena Calendar
Contact for arena bookings:
Darlene Noonan
Email: athens@myhighspeed.ca
Arena Booking Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/month?tab=mc&pli=1
Centre 76 Arena Public Skating
Public Skating Schedule:
Saturday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. & Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fees: $2.00 Adults & $ 1.00 Kids
Public Skating will begin October 5th 2024