NEW RESIDENTS PACKAGE

Welcome Home!

On behalf of the Council and staff of St. Joseph Township, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the community and your new home.

This information package is your roadmap to the services, programs and contacts you will need here in St. Joseph Township.

Please take an opportunity to review and then place by your phone for future reference.

St. Joseph Township has many attributes that make it a desirable place to live — clean, safe communities, rural living with urban services, low taxes, beautiful, natural surroundings, and economic opportunities.  We are pleased that you have chosen to be a part of it. 

Sincerely,

Jody Wildman, Reeve

• Township of St. Joseph Municipal Office

Address: 1669 Arthur Street

                Box 187

                Richards Landing, ON  P0R 1J0

Phone:  246-2625

Fax:      246-3142

E-mail:  stjosephtownship@adss.on.ca

• IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

EMERGENCY - Dial 911

Fire • Ambulance • Police

Matthews Memorial Hospital • 246-2570

St. Joseph Island Medical Clinic • 246-2477

Family Physician:  Dr. R Armstrong

Family Physician:  Dr. Janet McLeod

Police (non-emergency) • 842-3243

Fire Station • 246-0892

Fire Chief:  Joe Cardinal

MP:  Brent St. Denis (FED) • 1-800-463-3335

MPP:  Mike Brown (PROV) • 1-800-831-1899

• Members of council

Reeve

• Jody Wildman           246-0616

Councilors

• Lorraine Aelick          246-2551
• Carol Brason             246-2142
• Wayne Van Sickle     246-0350
• Joe Wiederkehr         246-1229
   
• Municipal Staff

Michael Jagger, CAO / Clerk

Mary Lou Rains, Deputy Clerk / Treasurer

Kathy Read, Office Support

Ross Armstrong, Roads /  Works Supt.

Barry Elliot, Water Works Superintendent

Wesley Stevens, Equipment Operator

Heidi Barton, Trefry Centre Coordinator

Bill Wells, Marina Manager

Glen Irwin, Building Inspector / CBO

Deanna Nadjiwon, Comm. Development Coordinator Email: sjtcommdev@yahoo.ca

• MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES (Available for Rent*)

Fire Protection

St. Joseph Township maintains an active and dedicated volunteer fire department for your protection.  Currently, over 20 volunteers make themselves available to respond to fire, vehicular, and other emergencies.  The department maintains a pumper, tanker and rescue van, all equipped with the necessary support apparatus.  In an emergency, residents should call 911.  For further information, contact Joe Cardinal, Fire Chief :  246-0892.

Administration Office

The municipal office is your link to the municipality.  Staff will take your calls and either answer them or direct you to the appropriate individual.  The building also houses the offices of the building inspector and community development office.  For further information call Kathy Read, 246-2625, the building inspector, Glen Irwin, 246-2625, or the community development coordinator, Deanna Nadjiwon, 246-2625.

Committees

Small communities rely of people power — community volunteers — to plan, implement and carryout many of the services and activities.  There is something for every interest — recreation, landfill, marina, cemeteries, and community development are just a few of the  areas that you might want to become involved.  Want to volunteer?  Call 246-2625.

Municipal Sewer and Water

In 1994, municipal sewer and water infrastructure was put in place in the village of Richards Landing.  The $7.5 million project ensured clean, safe water to the approximate 150 users and future capacity for 800.  Both the drinking water and waste treatment plants are operated by a fully licensed technologist. 

For further information, contact Barry Elliot, Water Works Superintendent:  246-2625

Historic Town Hall

This historic building was constructed in 1900 and has been an integral part of the community for over a century.  Over the many decades, Islanders have danced, been entertained and held public meetings within.  In 1998,  a major upgrade was undertaken to revitalize it and enhance its use.  The hall is available for both public and private use*.

For further information, contact the municipal office:  246-2625.

St. Joseph Township Public Library

The Library is an entertainment and knowledge centre with books, magazines, reference, audio cassettes and videos.  There are also 6 high speed internet connected computers, colour and lazer printing, scanner, lamination, and digital camera.  There are programs for young and old and is the home of the St. Joseph Island Historical Society.  For further information, contact Sharon Thomas 246-2353.

stjosephisland.net

St. Joseph Island's official website and virtual online community.  Information for visitors and residents.  For further information, contact the webmaster at 246-0350.

Richards Landing Baseball Fields*

Playing baseball has been a popular Island pastime for many generations.  The township maintains two groomed diamonds at Centennial Park for league and tournament play.  A smaller field for t-ball is also available at Tranter Memorial Park.

For further information, contact the municipal office:  246-2625.

Centennial Grounds*

The St. Joseph Township Centennial Grounds are one of the leading outdoor concert venues in northern Ontario.  In years past, crowds in excess of 26,000 have enjoyed listening to some of Canada and North America’s leading performers.   Annually, the site is home to the St. Joseph Island Cornfest  which is now in its 34th year.  The grounds are available for private functions or by professional concert promoters.

For further information, contact the municipal office:  246-2625.

Richards Landing Outdoor Rink*

St. Joseph Township maintains an outdoor skating rink and service building at Tranter Memorial Park.  This popular wintertime facility will undergo a major redevelopment in 2004 to expand its use year round.

For further information, contact the municipal office:  246-2625.

Richards Landing Marina

The Richards Landing Marina has undergone major redevelopment over the past three years finishing details will be completed in the near future, providing residents and businesses in Richards Landing an economic anchor and boaters a premier destination.  The new facility completed in 2003 houses a 45 seat restaurant overlooking the St. Joseph Channel, boaters lounge, family style washrooms, laundromat, galleria, and marina office.  The marina offers both seasonal and transient dockage with and without power and water.  Inside docks can accommodate vessels up to 65’ and with space available on the outside wharf for larger vessels.  The marina is open from May 15 to September 15.  For further information or to book a seasonal berth contact Marina Manager, Bill Wells at 246-0254 (summer)  or 246-2625 (all year).  

Parks and Beaches

You will find a number of parks throughout the municipality each offering a different recreational experience.  The Women’s Institute (W.I.) Park offers a public beach with a buoyed swimming area, picnic pavilions, children’s playground and tennis court.  Tranter Memorial Park also located in Richards Landing has a t-ball diamond and outdoor skating rink.  St. Joseph Island Marine Park located at Stribling Point provides a scenic lookout over the shipping channel and hundreds of acres of semi-groomed wilderness to explore.

Cemeteries

St. Joseph Township Cemetery is located on the 10th Side Road.  For further information contact the municipal office, 246-2625.

Municipal Roads

The township has 95 kms of roads within its boundaries including 36 kms of paved surface and 59 kms of gravel.  To maintain these, the roads department operates a grader, dump truck, backhoe, contract backhoe, and service vehicle.  In addition, the department is responsible for the upkeep of municipal property throughout the community.   For further information, contact the Roads Superintendent:  246-2256.

Landfill Site

The municipality maintains a landfill site on Highway 548 between the 10th and 15th side roads.  In addition to household refuse, an additional area for disposing of debris, building scraps, metal, and brush.  Tipping charges for all non household refuse must be paid prior to visiting the site.  Tipping fees are payable at the municipal office, Kent’s Korner, or Ambeault’s Confectionary.  Current hours of operation are:   Mon, Sat 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sun &  Wed 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  For further information, contact the office manager:  246-2625.

Recycling

St. Joseph Township actively promotes recycling of cans, bottles, cardboard, newsprint, and specified plastics.  To serve you, a recycle depot is conveniently located at the corner of highways 548 and 17.  All residents are encouraged to support this initiative and thereby extend the life of the municipal landfill site and conserve valuable natural resources.

For further information, contact the municipal office:  246-2625

PERMITS

Building Permit

Building permits are required for all building construction, renovations and repairs, including docks, decks, etc.  A building permit may also be required from the Ministry of Transportation for properties located on Hwy. 548.  For further information contact the municipal office, 246-2625.

Entrance Permit

An entrance permit is required for all driveways / entrances on municipal roads or Hwy. 548.  For entrances off of municipal roads contact the township office at 246-2625.  For entrances off of Hwy. 548 contact the Ministry of Transportation.

Electrical Permit

Permit required for all repairs and renovations.  For further information contact the electrical safety authority at 1-800-636-7107.

Work Permit

Permit may be required from Ministry of Natural Resources for work on shore lands and some docks.  For further information contact the Ministry of Natural Resources, 949-1231.

Septic System Permit

Permit for septic systems required for all installations and repairs.  For further information contact the Algoma Health Unit, 759-5287.

Fire Permit

Fire Permit required for outdoor burning between April 1st and October 31st.  Contact municipal office or the fire chief, 246-0892.

Land Severances

In the Township of St. Joseph, an application for consent must be obtained to sever land. For further information contact the municipal office, 246-2625.

Dog Licenses

Dog licenses are required for all dogs.  Tags can be purchased at the municipal office.  Proof of vaccinations are required.

Travel Trailer Licenses

Licenses are required for all travel trailers  staying within the municipality, other than in commercial campgrounds, for over 7 days.  Licenses are not required if trailer is being stored at the owners principal place of residence.  Permits may be obtained for a 30 day period for up to an additional 60 days with consideration from council.

Zoning

In the Township of St. Joseph there is a zoning by-law which regulates all land and buildings in the municipality.  For detailed zoning information and / or to apply to amend the zoning by-law contact the municipal office.

• OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES

Canada Post 

Carla Richardson (Postmistress) •  246-2199  

Northern Credit Union / ATM

Tammy Ambeault (Br. Mgr.) •  246-3081

Matthews Memorial Hospital •  246-2570

Open 24 hours, 365 days a year, to provide emergency care. 

St. Joseph Is. Medical Clinic  •  246-2477

MacKay’s Island Pharmacy 

Austin MacKay (Pharmacist) •  246-0650

Island Touch Therapeutic Massage

Doug Cressman, RMT • 246-1433

Andrea Young, RMT • 246-1433

St. Joseph Is. Central School 

Roman Peredun (Principal) • 246-2618

The Children’s Library 

Dawn Stinson (Librarian) •  246-2877

James Harten MM Community Centre

(Royal Canadian Legion Branch 374)

Cathy Clark / Gonny Frech  •  246-2494

Bell Canada  •  310-BELL

Great Lakes Power  •  759-7600

Persona Communications •

1-866-737-7662

• MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS

·                Canadian Arts Festival

·                Community Night

·                Doug Hook Art Show

·                Music in the Air Concert Series

·                Wabi Sabi Art Show

·                Cornfest

·                Old Time Village Christmas

·                Quilt Show

·                Maple Syrup Festival

• MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

·                Fort St. Joseph

·                St. Joseph Island Museum

·                Adcock’s Gardens

·                Sailor’s Encampment

·                Island Springs Golf Course

• COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

General

St. Joseph Island & Area Food Bank & Community Kitchens

·                Food Bank

          Rev. Catherine Bromell • 246-2578

·                Community Kitchen 

          Karlan Hill / Marnie Black • 246-1613

Church Baseball

For information contact your local church.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Harmony St. Marks United Church

Friday, 8:00 p.m.

Good Food Box 

Lara Baker • 246-0964

Tai Chi

Dr. Trefry Centre • 246-0036    

Children

Children and Preschool Storytime

The Children’s Library

Dawn Stinson  • 246-2877

North Channel League Baseball

Vince Vernelli  • 246-2205

North Shore Soccer Association

Letitia Bishop • 246-2675

St. Joseph Township T-Ball

Vince Vernelli  • 246-2205

Teens

North Channel League Baseball

Vince Vernelli  • 246-2205

Algoma Music Camp 

Neil Armstrong Music Centre • 254-5311

Adults

St. Joseph Island Quilters

Community Quilts

Nora McGuire • 246-1084

Diane Gerhart • 246-2815      

Parents

Moms and Tots Playgroup

Island Bible Chapel

Lara Baker  • 246-0964

Seniors

James Harten Community Centre

·                Billiards 

          Tammy See • 246-0527

·                Bingo

          Barb Jackson  • 246-1120

·                Carpet Bowling 

          Jim McCarty • 246-21

·                Cribbage 

          Helen Richardson  • 246-2075

·                Darts

          Tammy See  • 246-0527

·                Euchre

          Voitto Uusitalo  • 246-0761

Dr. Trefry Centre Based Activities

·                Collective Kitchen

·                Meals on Wheels

·                Seniors Day Out Program

·                Daily Telephone Reassurance

·                Friendly Visiting Program

·                Diners Club

·                Volunteer Drivers

·                Home Maintenance Program

·                Games Night

·                Foot Care Clinic

·                Potluck Luncheons

Heidi Barton (Prog. Coordinator) • 246-0036

Exercise Class

Evelyn Predum •  246-1053

Hens and Stitches

Margaret Butters • 246-3011

RECREATION

·                Tennis Courts

·                Women’s Institute (W.I.) Park

·                Island Springs Golf Course

·                Outdoor Rink - Tranter Park

·                Baseball Diamonds - Cent. Grounds

·                Beach - W.I. Park

·                Children’s Playground - W.I. Park

                                        - Tranter Park

                                        - Centennial Grounds

Michael Jagger • 246-2625

• CHURCHES

Anglican Parish of St. Joseph and St. George

Rev. Hugh Hamilton • 246-0178

·                Emmanuel Anglican Church

          Richards Landing

·                Holy Trinity Anglican Church

          Jocelyn Township

·                St. John’s Anglican Church

          Hilton Beach

Free Methodist 

Tom Gurnick (Pastor) • 246-2081

Corner of Hilton and 10th Side Roads

Island Bible Chapel

Ted Windle (Pastor) • 782-0594

Littleton Street, Richards Landing

St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church

Gonny Frech  • 246-2866

St. Joseph Island United Church Pastoral Charge 

Rev. Catherine Bromell • 246-2578

·                Harmony St. Marks United Church

          Richards Landing

·                Grace United Church

          Hilton Beach

Kee Way Din Christian Centre

Dave Campbell • 246-1888 

• ORGANIZATIONS

Boy Scouts of Canada

Rhonna Bomhof  • 246-3127

Canadian Cancer Society  

Iris Johnson • 246-0151

Canadian Red Cross Society

Laurie Belsito • 246-2669

Community Policing Committee

Rick Green • 246-2628

Girl Guides of Canada  

Rhonna Bomhof  • 246-3127

Matthews Memorial Hospital Association

Wayne Van Sickle • 246-0350

Matthews Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

Donna Lambert  • 246-205 

Northern Riders Horse Club

Connie Witty • 246-2251

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 374

Cathy Clark / Gonny Frech  • 246-2494

St. Joseph Island Arts Association

Fran Baumann / Barbara Church •

246-2677 / 246-0606

St. Joseph Island Calorie Watchers

Darlene Guinti • 246-1042

St. Joseph Is. Chamber of Commerce

Neil Caughill • 246-2581 

St. Joseph Island Historical Society

Barb Davies • 246-2089

St. Joseph Island Horticultural Society

Cathy Clark • 246-238

St. Joseph Island Hunter’s and Anglers Association Inc.

Steve Elliott • 246-2507

St. Joseph Island Lion’s Club

John Meadows • 246-1264

Township of St. Joseph Non-Profit Housing Corp. (Seniors Housing)

Mike Jagger • 246-2625

St. Joseph Island Voyageurs Snowmobile Club

Jack Hore • 246-3231

Richards Landing Women’s Institute

Cathy Clark / Gail Murdock •

246-2381/ 246-2679

Clover Valley Women’s Institute

Marie Rains • 246-2138

• COMMUNITY BUSINESSES
• ARTISTS AND ARTISANS

Barthelmes Art Studio

Betty, Tim and Bonnie Barthelme •  246-2791

The Calico Hen

Dawn Tweedle •  246-2870

Cattail Fibres and Studio

Mireille Moes •  246-2828

The Courtneys

Harry Courtney •  246-2527

Susan Littleton •  246-2564

Doodlewood Woodworks

Francine and Frazer Close •  246-1557

Harmony Glass Works

Janet Boucher •  246-2887

Doug Hook, Artist •  246-2457

Mel Prodan, Carver

Northern Folkart Gallery •  246-0360

Moose Sweats

Peggy Chapman •  246-2777

Murdock Memories

Gail Murdock •  246-2679

Natures Woodgrains

Ross Maguire •  246-2068

Northern Folkart Studio and Gallery

Linda and Bryon Hall •  246-0360

On a Wing and a Bear

Fran Baumann •  246-2677

Simons Original Paintings

Jenny Simons •  246-2645

Maria Smith, Painter •  246-2483

Sunset Bay Photography Studio

Rilla Higgins •  246-2177

Terry Wills,

Wildlife Artist and Photographer • 

Terry Wills • 246-2272

The Wood Craft Garden

Charles Bodley •  246-2161

Wild Strawberries

Kathleen Parr •  246-2281

• AccomModations

All Tribes Camp

Shaun Spence • 246-1700

Brownlee’s Housekeeping Cabins

Fred and Shirley Lukala • 246-2400

Clansmen Motel

Teresa and Neil Caughill • 246-2581

Fred's Tent and Trailer Park

Nancy Littleton • 246-2572

Maria's Vacation Cottages

Maria Gebhart • 246-2035

Moonfleet Cottage

Bob Courtney • 246-2259

Puddingstone Place Country Inn Bed and Breakfast

Phil and Bonnie Sabine • 246-2501

Rainbow Ridge Farm Bed and Breakfast

Neirdre Powis-Clement • 246-2683

Rains Homestead Century Farm

Bed and Breakfast • 246-255 

Sunset Bay Bed, Breakfast and Studio

Paul and Rilla Higgins • 246-2177

• Automotive Repair

Don’s Garage

Don Levesque • 246-2545

Island Small Engine Repair

Jerry Smith • 246-3363

• Building Supplies / Services

Kentvale Merchants

Ron and Marg Kent • 246-2002

Ambeaults Well Drilling

Jay and Cheryl Ambeault • 246-2284

Island Enterprises

Brodie Smith • 246-2632

Northern Lights Energy

Laurence and Deanna McKay • 246-2073

John Armstrong Plumbing

John Armstrong • 246-108

North Shore Masonry

Tim O’Donnell • 246-1177

D.J. Littleton Electric

Don Littleton • 246-2543

 

• MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCERS

Bishop and McLean Syrup Products • 246-2017

Terry and Carol Brason • 246-2142

Harold Cooper • 246-2634

Gilbertson’s Pancake House • 246-2066

Hugh and Shirley Hawdon • 246-2088

Henderson Maple Products • 246-2110

Jackson’s Maple Products • 246-2305

Kent Bros. Maple Products • 246-2420

Makes Scents Maple Prod. • 246-0470

Mountain Maple Products • 246-2630

Rainbow Ridge Farms • 246-2683

Neil Rowat • 246-2599

W. Smith • 246-2221

K& W Stevens Maple Prod. • 246-2684

Wesley Stevens Maple Prod. • 246-2264

G. Willoughby Maple Prod. • 246-2694

 

• MARINE SERVICES

Clark’s Cove Marina

Andy Clark • 246-1118

Richards Landing Municipal Marina

Township of St. Joseph •  246-0254

• MARKET GARDENS

Barnett Gardens

Len Barnet • 246-0882 

Hilside Farms

William and Grace Aelick • 246-2192

Oak-Pine Farm

Clive Stevens • 246-2200

• MISCELANEOUS

Bugland Pest Control

Al McBane • 246-0931

Northern Credit Union

Robin MacDonald •  246-3081

Puddingstone Pastimes

Blaine and Letitia Bishop • 246-2675

Ben Taylor Enterprises

Ben Taylor • 246-2750

• PHOTOGRAPHERS

Kirsten Young Photographer

Kirsten Young •  246-2752

Sunset Bay Photgraphy Studio

Rilla Higgins •  246-2177

• SPORTS

Canoe, Kayak and Bicycle Rentals

Maria's Cottages •  246-1570

Island Springs Golf Course •  246-1400

Up the Creek

Susan and Bruce Ibbitson •  246-2985

Washer Toss

Kay and Vince Vernelli •  246-2205

• REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Stop

David Nelson •  949-7867

Real Estate Stop

Nancy Wolowich •  949-7867

Royal LePage

Bob Courtney •  246-2259

Royal LePage /

Butkovich & Associates Realty

Catherine White •  246-1029