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February 2010, Walden-CAN Column for Sudbury Star

Go West to Worthington for …Annual Beaver Lake Winter Carnival!
Something for everyone at the Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club! Fri.Feb.12th: Opening Ceremonies – Fireworks Display, Spaghetti Supper, Live Music with ‘Cuzin Pete’ Sat. Feb. 13th: Finn Pancake Breakfast (8-11am), Kids Games, Face Painting, Kids Fishing Derby (10yrs and under), Prizes for Best in - Boot Toss & Rolling Pin Toss, Jug Curling, Snowmobile & Cross Country Ski Poker Run…Then Rock on Saturday Night with Elvis & Friends! Beaver Lake Little Theatre presents… ELVIS: Back from the Past. Sun. Feb.14th: Finn Valentine Pancake Breakfast (8 –11am), Sunday Afternoon Movie. For information call Brenda 866-2919

See attached Photo: Kids Ice-Fishing at Beaver Lake Winter Carnival

Letter Writing Campaign by Simon Lake Stewardship Group! At the public forum hosted by the Simon Lake Stewardship Group this fall, a group of about 50 concerned citizens listened to a presentation by Alastair Cook, Compliance Supervisor and Nick Benkovich, Director, The City of Greater Sudbury Water/ Wastewater Services. They outlined the challenges to our system, which cause the release of untreated and under-treated sewage to the watershed. The measures the City is pursuing to address these challenges were also presented.
The Simon Lake Stewardship Group wishes to work with the community to follow–up on some of the ideas generated at the meeting. A Letter-Writing Campaign to the Minister of the Environment has been initiated. The letter urges: 1. A Ministerial Order to require Sudbury and all other municipalities to contain sewage by-pass discharges in holding ponds or some such measure that will prevent untreated and under-treated sewage from being dumped into our watersheds, until such time as the sewage can be treated, 2. tighter regulations to require municipalities to upgrade their sewage treatment plants to more environmentally responsible technology; and 3. stricter penalties to deter municipalities from dumping sewage into our natural environment.
To support this letter writing campaign, learn more about the issue and the Simon Lake Stewardship Group visit www.simonlakestewardship.ca.  The next meeting of the Simon Lake Stewardship Group is Thurs. Feb. 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Naughton Community Centre.

Check Out Walden Lions Club! Our Walden Lions Club is on the move. We are inducting two new young members on Wednesday, January 20 to help us help our community. Young people and new ideas will regenerate our club and make it more fun. Being a Lion is also a way to meet new people and make friends with your neighbors. If you are interested in becoming a Walden Lion, please call 692 4490.
News from Lions Clubs around the world: Lions Clubs International Donations and pledges of support to Haiti have reached over US$350,000 as of January 18th 2010. Keep up the good work Lions! See articles re: Lions Clubs International Haiti Relief Fund on www.Walden-CAN.com  To learn more about Lions Clubs visit www.facebook.com/lionsclubs  You will be amazed at what is happening.

Sudbury and District Kennel Club…News for Walden! Classes in obedience and agility will be starting the first week of March in Lively. For information call Lynne at 866-2322. Training Tip: The most important thing your dog will ever learn is to come when he is called. Make sure that coming to you is always a pleasant experience earning him tasty treats, a rousing game of tug, or, at the very least, some happy praise and a scratch behind his ears. Never call your dog to you and then put him in his crate, cut his nails or do anything at all that may be unpleasant for the dog. And NEVER call him to you and then punish him! Your dog must trust that coming when you call him will always mean that good things are about to happen. Remember this is a skill that could save his life.

Wild at Heart is Seeking Volunteers for 2010! The Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization devoted to rehabilitating orphaned, injured, and sick wild animals so they may be released back into the wild. We also have a strong focus on public education and volunteer training. Wild at Heart is seeking new volunteers for 2010 to help with all aspects of our organization including Animal Care, Education, Construction, and Fundraising. Orientations for Animal Care will begin in February and March 2010, but all other areas of our organization need volunteers immediately. For information on volunteering visit www.wahrefugecentre.org  Contact Samantha Hunter (Volunteer Coordinator) at (705) 692-4478 or samantha@wahrefugecentre.org  to sign up today!

Walden-CAN Spring/Summer Newsletter …in the Works! The Walden-CAN Newsletter Committee welcomes Marc Morin and June Epple. We are gathering material for the next issue. Please send your Copy to Marc at info@livelyphysio.ca by February 20th. The Newsletter is scheduled to reach you early in March. Forbes Stoodley, Walden-CAN Newsletter Committee

What’s Happening!
Walden Winter Carnival: Feb.11th- Opening Ceremony, Sudbury Jr. Wolves Game, Bonfire; Feb.12th- Comedy Night and Feb.13, 14th- family fun for everyone! See www.waldenwintercarnival.com  for events and locations
GSPS Community Information Session- Gangs and Youth: Feb. 24th Presentation 6:30–8:30pm, Parkside Older Adult Centre. For details call Anna Marie Barsanti, GSPS 675-9171 Ext. 2631
Our Friendship Centre's Chili Lunch: Fri. March 5th in Kinsmen Hall, Lively from 9am-1:30pm. Mild or Hot Chili, Eat-in or Take-out, Bake and Penny Table . Proceeds to: Developmentally Disabled Adults Call Cathy 692-3072


Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

  Photos from 2010 Wild at heart Calendar

Wild at Heart …Moving to New Wildlife Refuge Centre!
Wild at Heart rehabilitates orphaned, injured, and sick wild animals so they may be released back into the wild. We treat approximately 500 wild animals per year and are expanding into our new 5,000 square foot education and care centre to accommodate many more. As awareness grows about our centre in Northern Ontario, so do the number of animals we receive annually. As a non-profit, charitable organization that relies on donations, supplies, and volunteers to accomplish our mission, we are proud to feature our new 2010 calendar to help raise funds for the upcoming year. All of the animals in our calendar have been treated at Wild at Heart this past year. We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead and we hope that you can join us and help give wildlife a second chance at wild life!
Contact us at: Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre…Currently located within the Walden Animal Hospital, 11 White Road, Lively, ON P3Y 1C3 Call 692-4478 or log on www.wahrefugecentre.org 

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December 2009, Walden-CAN Column for Sudbury Star
3rd Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting at Anderson Farm Museum!
The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society and Councilor Jacques Barbeau would like to invite you to join us at the Anderson Farm Museum, on Dec. 12th from 6–8pm - for our 3rd Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting.
Everyone will gather in front of the huge Christmas Tree and the Greater Sudbury Firemen’s Christmas Float at 6pm. After the official Christmas Tree- Lighting at 7pm–with Mayor Rodriguez, Councilor Barbeau and Chair AFMHS Mary Barr, several Choirs will perform–including students from Ecole St. Paul- followed by community caroling- with MC Forbes Stoodley keeping everyone in the Christmas spirit!
Inside the Stable volunteers will serve free hot chocolate, cookies and candies, while people can check out the Vintage Toys and kids can visit with Santa. This year we’re inviting people to bring donations of non-perishable food for the Greater Sudbury Firemen.
And in the Granary Santa’s Helpers will have toys and Christmas crafts on display and goodies to hand out too.
Outside there will be horse-drawn wagon rides and (with enough snow) sliding & winter fun for kids! The buildings on site will be lit up with ‘Green’ (environmentally-friendly) Christmas lights!
It’s is a real old-fashioned, FREE community event! Everyone is welcome!
For details call, Mary Barr, Chair AFMHS at 586-2611

37th Annual Walden Winter Carnival …in the Olympic Spirit!
The Annual Walden Winter Carnival will take place on Feb 11,12,13,14 - which is the Family Day Weekend, Valentines Day and right in the middle of the Olympics. Our Carnival 2010 will have an Olympic theme and we’re asking the local school kids to design our carnival button with an Olympic design.
New events this year include: a Sudbury Jr. Wolves Game on the Thursday night after Opening Ceremonies; the Bonfire - organized by the Greater Sudbury Fire Department- held before the game in the parking lot across the street from the arena and on the weekend – New Rides for the kids- in large track-driven Argos, and maybe even the large Trail grooming machines.
Some return events include: the Helicopter rides and Colin the Woodcarver – with his chainsaws - to carve for the kids.
The Comedy Night tickets @ $10.00 each, will be available to purchase during Dec. at local business in Lively. The comedy show this year will be better than ever with Giggles Comedy Agency and is bound to be a sell out, so those interested should purchase as soon as possible.
Check the carnival website at www.Waldenwintercarnival.com  to view events, times and locations.
Wayne St Georges, Chair-Walden Winter Carnival Organization Committee

Sudbury & District Kennel Club…Active in Walden!
The Obedience Section of the Sudbury & District Kennel Club is very active in the Walden area. We host events in Obedience, Agility and Tracking and teach classes five nights a week both for students wishing to compete and for those just looking to have a well-behaved canine companion. Several of our instructors have successfully competed In Canada-wide events with the top obedience dog in Canada (all breeds) twice coming from our ranks. For information on our programs you may call our information line at 705-692-9709.
Training Tip: One of the most powerful re-enforcers available when training your dog is play. Playing builds a strong bond between you and your dog that will enable you to call him away from other dogs and even squirrels. So, let your inner child play with your dog. It is great for your soul as well as his!

What’s Happening in Walden!

Busy Season at Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club! Dec. 2: Tri-Lions Christmas Party; Dec. 15: Community Christmas Potluck at 6pm; Dec. 16: Seniors’ Dinner-organized in conjunction with Whitefish Lions-served at Noon
And Feb 11,12,13,14: Beaver Lake Winter Carnival. For details see the Beaver Lake Page of www.Walden-CAN.com  or Winter Issue of Walden-CAN Newsletter.
R.H. Murray Public School will host a Christmas Concert on Monday, December 7th - with a matinée at 1 pm and evening performance at 6 pm. Cost of admission is a donation of canned food or any dry goods. Warm Apple cider will be served following the evening performance. Everyone is welcome.
Walden Youth For Youth Christmas Fundraiser! Friday, December 18th in the Kinsman Hall, in Lively, from 4-8pm featuring: Cookie Decorating, Movie- "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" and a complimentary photo taken with Santa! Please support our Youth with a Donation to the Walden Youth 4 Youth!
‘Winter Wonderland’ Concert at LDSS! Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm in the small gym at LDSS…featuring students studying music in Grades 7 –11, plus the work of LDSS visual arts students. Everyone is welcome! Admission is a donation of non-perishable food. We hope to see you there!
Country Singer/Songwriter- Jamie Byron...Live on MCTV! Dec. 5th at 9:50pm in Sudbury Secondary School Auditorium. You’ll get to hear the first single from Jamie Byron…before it’s released in the new year to Country Radio across Canada! Check out the song at www.cmt.ca/artist/jamiebyron 


Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator,
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Tour New Green School in Lively Nov.19th!
Rainbow District School Board will host a public information session about the green features at the new Walden Public School in Lively on Thursday, November 19th. The information session will begin at 7 pm in the gymnasium of the new school at 249 Sixth Avenue in Lively. Everyone is welcome.
“Walden Public School is a model for sustainable development,” said Rainbow District School Board Director of Education, Jean Hanson. Green features include geothermal heating and cooling systems, radiant floor heating, displacement ventilation, energy efficient fixtures, occupancy sensors, waterless urinals and a wind turbine.
“With this new school, the Board is exploring the possibility of building a carbon neutral facility, where the energy that is used is equal to the energy that is produced,” said Director Hanson. “We are well on our way towards achieving this vision and look forward to sharing our progress with the community.”
There are many benefits to building high performance facilities, from education, environmental and economic perspectives. “Go green features protect the natural environment, provide a healthy, hands-on place to learn, reduce energy consumption and operating expenses, and make new schools exceptional learning and teaching tools for students and staff,” said Director Hanson.
Students from Jessie Hamilton Public School and George Vanier Public School will be moving into the new Walden Public School in mid-November. The school offers English and French Immersion programs in JK to Grade 6.
Walden Public School is Rainbow District School Board’s second green school. Valley View Public School, the first green school in Northern Ontario, opened in September 2007.
* For the complete Article see Schools Page of www.Walden-CAN.com 
Lively Ski Hill to Have Snowmaking!
The Walden Ski Club has been working with the City of Greater Sudbury over the course of the summer to ensure snowmaking equipment will be installed in time for the 2009-2010 ski season. Currently the water line needed to operate the guns is being installed and all the other necessary equipment has been ordered. The Club expects to have everything in place for the upcoming ski season. Volunteers with the Club have also been working hard to clear the ski hill of brush and other saplings that may impede skiers. The Walden Ski Club would like to thank everyone who has donated their time and money towards this project. For more information please contact waldenskiclub@hotmail.com.

Angie Nussey’s Remembrance Day Tribute –‘Mrs. Smith’ on Yutube! It’s a very beautiful, poignant tribute to our armed forces- past and present
- featuring photos - historic and current- courtesy of the Dept. of National
Defence. Note: For every single sold a donation will be made by Angie and Hope Cafe Records to the Canadian Armed Forces. You can view Angie’s video on the Arts Page of www.Walden-CAN.com 
WALDEN CITIZENS ON PATROL Update!
The Walden Citizens on Patrol Program is composed of dedicated and caring community-minded volunteers, who work together to keep an eye on homes and businesses within the Walden, Lively, Naughton and Whitefish areas.

Volunteers undergo a Police background check, interview, and training by the Greater Sudbury Police Service. Once they have fulfilled all requirements, volunteers are provided with a vehicle, uniform, mobile radios, and an Office location from which they are able to conduct mobile observations of their area.

This Program has been active within the Walden area since June 2008. Participants are an additional set of eyes and ears for Police and community partners, and provide an invaluable service to the community of Walden. Volunteers with the Walden COP program also participated in the Walden Volunteer Conference and the Volunteer Family Day at Anderson Farm.

Volunteers for Dispatch positions along with Mobile Observation Team positions are currently needed to expand and sustain this Program in the community of Walden. Application forms are available at the Walden Storefront, on line at www.police.sudbury.on.ca , or by calling the Volunteer Coordinator at 675-9171 ext 2335.

What’s Happening!
Nov. 7,8: Walden Art Club’s 17th Annual-‘Artists in Action’ Show and Sale This is a unique exhibit featuring working artists displaying their skills on site, while you watch. Traditional framed art, as well as a variety of original hand crafted items, will be available for viewing, or for purchase. Free Admission, Door Prizes and Refreshments. Young, aspiring artists can try manipulating the same materials that members use. Adults can try their skills at acrylic painting on a large community canvas. Contact: Ron Nadjiwon 692-5386 ronandnan84@hotmail.com 
Nov. 21: WAFA 6th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale at Fielding Memorial Park from 10am – 5pm. Featuring Artists: Cheryl Battistelli, Barry Bowerman, Debra Lynn Ireland, Jean Kulmala, John Kulmala, Susan Lampinen and Royce Simpson. Details call Barry at 692-3209
Nov.20,21,22 : 30th Annual Rendezvous Art and Craft Sale at the Penage Rd. Community Centre Friday from 7-9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 4pm.
There is no charge for refreshments and Admission is FREE! To participate or for more information, please call Ira-Jane at 866-2989
Nov. 27,28: Northern Ontario Agri-Food Education & Marketing Inc. (NOAFEM) hosts the Quest for New Farm Value-Value Plus™ Workshop at Days Inn (corner of Elm and Lorne Streets) Sudbury. To register, contact NOAFEM, 1540 Hwy. 17E, Wahnapitae, ON P0M 3C0, call 705-694-4396 www.norontagrifood.org  noront.agrifood@sympatico.ca  or fax 705-694-2030


November, 2009 Walden-CAN Column for Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator Walden-CAN

 

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We're the 50th best city for entrepreneurs

October 20, 2009 - Sudbury Star - Posted online

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has released its list of
Canada's top entrepreneurial cities. Sudbury ranks 50th, behind only the
Greater Toronto Area (33rd), Belleville (44th) and Oshawa (45th) among
Ontario cities.

Among cities in Northern Ontario, Thunder Bay ranks 58th, Sault Ste. Marie
is tied with St. Catharines-Niagara at 61st, while Timmins is 70th.

The survey only includes cities with a population of at least 25,000.

Overall, the organization says that the 2009 rankings reveal the majority of
urban fringes outscore city cores. Select cities in Saskatchewan and Quebec
show better than average performance in providing a good environment for
small business development. Generally, areas outside of the city centre
promote greater business growth through stronger entrepreneurial culture and
sounder public policy for businesses.

Besides measuring core statistics such as business start-ups and
self-employment, the rankings also aim to incorporate direct measures of
business climate - the actual perspectives of a community's business
owners. Measuring the current state of businesses provides insight on how
well they are able to generate business within the community. Meanwhile,
assessing future business outlook can help determine the viability of the
businesses in an area and gauge how the local economy is performing as a
whole. Using business owner views on local governance also helps rate the
effectiveness of public policy on businesses.

The CFIB assembled a listing of 12 indicators for its survey. Drawing from
published and custom-tabbed Statistics Canada sources, the index contains
direct perspectives from CFIB's membership, which numbers more than 105,000
business owners across Canada.

There are about 100 cities with populations above 25,000 in Canada.

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I am ‘Hooked’! …Airlie Suutari- Little Lake Penage As a retired senior citizen with a background in knitting and quilting, who spends summers in the north, I was intrigued to read of a Sudbury Weavers and Spinners Guild meeting in the WOW column of the Northern Life newspaper. I called and was encouraged to attend the evening meeting, where I was warmly welcomed by a group of very friendly people who were enthusiastic about teaching their craft.
By joining the Guild for an Annual Membership of $15, I could attend a weekly instruction class where, under the patient mentoring of highly skilled teachers, one could practice the craft on one of their several looms, both floor and table. I now have my own loom at our summer residence that is never without a project.
I have progressed to volunteering at the Anderson Farm Museum each summer in the company of dedicated spinners, to demonstrate the weaving of rag mats on the antique floor loom to the general public. The Guild also provides demonstrations during the month of June, to all Sudbury school children learning about early pioneer life.
As a weaver in summer, and quilter in winter, I have developed a split personality.
Needless to say, I am "hooked". (hook: a tool used to draw the warp thread through the heddles to the front beam)
Note: 3 members of the Sudbury Weavers & Spinners Guild demonstrated in the Farm House during the Annual FALL FAIR-2009: spinning- Margo Poitras, finger weaving- Pauline Newlands and weaving on the ‘Root Loom’- Airlie Suutari

Lesley Fisher, Principal of New GREEN School in Walden! Lesley Fisher has been appointed principal of Walden Public School, Rainbow District School Board’s new green school in Sudbury West, which brings together students from Jessie Hamilton Public School and George Vanier Public School. Lesley Fisher was principal of Jessie Hamilton Public School for the past three years. She is also a resident of the Lively community. A classroom teacher since 1993, Lesley Fisher taught a variety of grades in both the French Immersion and English programs prior to her appointment as a school administrator. She is also a graduate of the Rainbow District School Board’s French Immersion program. Principal Fisher looks forward to working with the community and the staff of the new school to promote ongoing excellence in both official languages
The school's motto is "Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow" - "Agir pour l'avenir"!
For more information about Walden Public School (JK to Grade 6 English and French Immersion) visit www.walden.rainbowschools.ca 

Sudburyn Suomen Kielen Koulu - Sudbury Finnish Language School! Our new fall season started on Tues. Sept 22nd. Classes are held at Siion Pentecostal Church, 1843 Paris Street from 6 to 7:30pm every Tues from Sept 22nd to Dec. 1st - with a winter session from January until May 2010.
Students will become familiar with the Finnish language; learning vocabulary, common phrases, alphabet, numbers, days of the week, food, and family members. They will develop an understanding of the culture and history of the Finnish people. Songs, games and crafts will enhance the program. Children’s (4 – 13 years) classes are free.
Adult classes for ages 14 and up will also learn vocabulary, common phrases and conversational Finnish.
Ability to speak Finnish is not a requisite! Please join us and bring a friend. See you there. For Details, Please call Norma at 522-0222
See Finnish Version at www.walden-can.com/community_notices.htm 

What’s Happening in Walden!
Oct. 13th: LDSS Bottle Drive 2009- Do you have any empty beer, liquor or wine bottles? LDSS students will be circulating throughout Lively on Oct. 13th from 3-9pm to collect glass bottles. All we ask is that you put the bottles at the end of your driveway before 3pm. The students will collect them and all monies raised will support the LDSS Student Council.
Oct. 15th: Walden-CAN-‘Health Forum Presentations’-7pm, T.M. Davies Community Centre. Topics include update re: Northern Ontario Telemedicine Network by Jennifer Michaud, Director-NOTN; followed by a progress report on renovations at the new Nurse Practitioners Clinic in Lively by Marilyn Butcher, Clinic Director-SDNPC. And because the Sudbury District Health Unit is unable to participate (they’re giving shots that night) Ms Butcher will also address the current situation re: both H1N1 and seasonal Flu shots. (The SDHU will be posting Flu shot dates and times.) Everyone is welcome!
Oct. 24: ‘Autumn Splendour’- Quilt, Craft & Collectibles Sale-hosted by the Lively Heritage Arts Guild from 9am – 4pm, in the Kinsmen Hall, Lively. FREE Admission! Penny Table, Baking, Quilt Raffle and Tea and Coffee provided by Walden Seniors and Pensioners Inc.
Join The Blue Saints Drum and Bugle Corps! Sudbury’s premier youth marching music ensemble (ages 12-21). Learn how to play at our monthly music camps. Travel and perform for thousands next summer in Canada and the USA! We’re looking for: Dancers, Brass Musicians and Drummers. No experience necessary. We’ll teach you! For membership/music camp information call 692-5646 www.bluesaints.com 
Call to Artists & Crafters! The Penage Rd. Community Centre will be hosting its 30th Annual Rendezvous Art and Craft Sale on Nov.20 (7-9pm), Nov.21 and 22 (10am-4pm). Admission is FREE! New Artists and Crafters are welcome. To participate or for more details call Ira-Jane at 866-2989



Oct. 2009 Walden-CAN Column for Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications, Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

Walden Family Health Team on track

September 25, 2009 - Rachel Punch - Sudbury Star - p. A3

City council decided last fall to put the breaks on spending $500,000 to
help accommodate proposed health-care clinics in Rayside-Balfour and Walden.

Council wanted to wait until they could be assured the investment would
bring health services to those areas.

They got that assurance Wednesday night when two of four new doctors who
have agreed to join the City of Lakes Family Health Team attended a council
meeting.

Council agreed to contribute $345,000 to help the health team develop the
Walden site. Council also agreed to have a budget option prepared for the
development of the Rayside Balfour site.

"This is great news for thousands of people across our community who are
looking for a family physician," stated David Courtemanche, executive
director of the health team.

"Given the current economic climate, council's decision to support these
physicians demonstrates their commitment to improving the local health-care
system and making primary health care accessible to citizens throughout
Greater Sudbury."

The team is made up of family physicians and other health-care professionals
who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive health-care services to
patients.

The teams are part of the provincial government's plan to reduce wait times
and provide better access to doctors and nurses.

Dr. Katherine Gasparini and Dr. Sarah Duncan watched as council approved the
recommendation. The two doctors, as well as Dr. Liisa Levasseur and Dr.
Monica Susil, will be joining the family health team in 2010 after finishing
the Family Medicine Residency at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Coun. Jacques Barbeau, who represents the Walden area, said he would not
support "something that wasn't there for the taking."

"I was adamant about getting doctors into the community that didn't have an
existing slate," he said.

These new doctors are "100% committed to working full time at this clinic,"
Barbeau said.

It will bring health-care services to the community and create about 10
good-paying

Family health

* Four new doctors, Dr. Katherine Gasparini, Dr. Sarah Duncan, Dr. Liisa
Levasseur and Dr. Monica Susil, will be joining the family health team in
2010 after finishing the Family Medicine Residency at the Northern Ontario
School of Medicine.

* The plan is to open the Walden clinic in July 2010 and the Chelmsford site
in 2012, given the successful recruitment of more physicians.

* The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is expected to provide 50% of
the money to renovate the building.

jobs, he said.

"We are absolutely excited to have these new doctors move in," Barbeau said.

The Walden clinic will be located in the former town of Walden municipal
building at 25 Black Lake Rd.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is expected to provide 50% of the
money to renovate the building. The ministry, the health team and the
physicians will be responsible for operational costs.

It is estimated the city has more than 30,000 patients who do not have a
primary health caregiver, according to a report presented to council.

The City of Lakes Family Health Team has a current patient roster of more
than 12,200. About 2,700 of these patients were orphaned patients when the
health team first opened its doors in 2008.

The Walden site will enroll 6,000 new orphan patients. It is estimated that
Walden will require six new family physicians (including the four that have
already agreed to join the team) and Chelmsford will need four.

Now that the health team has secured funding from the city, it will go after
capital money and a transitional funding agreement for staffing and
operations from the ministry.

The goal is to open the Walden clinic in July 2010 and the Chelmsford site
in 2012, given the successful recruitment of more physicians.

rpunch@thesudburystar.com

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Subject: Article on Childhood Obesity


Kids eating, living unhealthy: report
Posted By Harold Carmichael/The Sudbury Star



If your youngster enjoys spending hours watching television, playing video
games, surfing the Internet or sending text messages to friends and having a
pop and potato chips for a snack, listen up.

If those habits don't change and get replaced by physical activities and
more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, heart disease, diabetes and even
many forms of cancer could be the outcome in the not-so-distant future.

"Unfortunately, the signal is getting stronger," said John Binks, community
mission specialist with the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Greater Sudbury
Wednesday. "(It) shows that our children are still facing an unhealthy
childhood due to a lack of physical activity and poor eating habits, even
though statistics 10 years ago brought these problems to light. And, if the
situation does not improve soon, this generation of children, through no
fault of their own, will realize a shorter life expectancy than their
parents due to the risk of developing life-threatening illnesses such as
high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and heart disease."

Binks was commenting on the findings of the 2009 Heart & Stroke Report on
the Health of Ontario's Kids, a survey involving 1,189 Ontario parents of
children aged six to 12 years. The survey was a follow-up to a 1998 national
survey of 424 parents of children in the same age bracket.

Binks made his observation at a press conference at the Lionel Lalonde
Recreation Centre in Azilda, one of four held simultaneously across Ontario
on Wednesday.

Binks was accompanied at the press conference by Greg Ross, associate dean
(research), of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

One of the most important findings of the 2009 survey was that just one in
eight kids, or 13%, was eating five or more servings of fruit and vegetables
daily -- the Canada Food Guide minimum. The 1998 survey, meanwhile, found
only one in five children was hitting that food goal.

"This is extremely disturbing given the growing trend of overweight and
obese children in Ontario," said Ross.

According to Ross and Binks, an estimated 28% or Ontario children are
overweight or obese.

There was no change in the number of children eating some form of junk food
such as french fries, candy or chocolate bars three or more times a week,
both the 2009 and 1998 reports recording one in four children.

But the number of children who are physically active three or more times per
week fell to 57% in 2009, down from 66% in 1998.

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"This decrease in physical activity is disturbing given that we see one in
four children eating junk food two or more times a week," added Ross.

One positive finding of the report concerned whole grain consumption. Back
in 1998, just one in three kids was eating whole grain breads or cereals.
The 2009 report found almost half of Ontario children now meet the
guideline.

"(But) 50% of Ontario children still do not eat whole grain products," said
Ross.

To help push for change that would lead to a healthier future for Ontario
children, the Heart & Stroke Foundation launched an initiative last spring
entitled SPARK -- Together for Healthy Kids.

At the initiative website ( www.heartandstroke.ca/spark ),some 10,000 people
have pledged to push for more physical activity opportunities for kids.

"We really need to spark change at a generational level, at organizational
levels, at municipal government levels, at provincial government levels,"
said Binks. "It is time we decide the health of Ontario's children be put
foremost. (Through SPARK -- Together for Healthy Kids) We are trying to
launch a social movement. We want to do something and we want to do it now."

Supporting partners of SPARK -- Together for Health Kids include the YMCA,
Ontario College of Family Physicians, ParticipACTION, and Canadian Diabetes
Association. Locally, two SPARK Community Advocacy Fund Projects -- the
Sudbury Good Food Box Committee and Healthy Schools Health Kids Coalition
(Sudbury) -- have received $4,000 and $2,000 respectively.

A good start for parents to get their kids more active, said Binks, is to
turn off the computer, television, cellphone and video games and take them
outside for some kind of activity.

"It has to come from the parents, it has to come from society," he said. "We
need to make it unacceptable. Screen time is not inherently evil, but the
lack of physical activity is."

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Walden-CAN- Back In Action! Walden-CAN is back in action after our summer break! But in reality half of our Executive were busy this summer -working on behalf of the communities of Walden!

Our Webmasters: Neeltje Van Roon and Dale Kilbey, continued to update and improve www.Walden-CAN.com - in spite of numerous electrical storms and computer malfunctions! They posted News Releases, community notices, posters, Newsletters and updates from CGS, City of Lakes Family Health Team, Fall Fair Committee, Arts, Community, Health and Sports Organizations.

     Be sure to check www.Walden-CAN.com weekly for the new postings and use our FREE website as a way of sharing your information with all the communities of Walden.

 Our Newsletter Team: Jennifer Carlisle-Editor and Forbes Stoodley-Reporter- for the 2^nd year- worked over the summer to prepare and produce our Fall 2009 Newsletter. 70+ Community Groups, Schools, Churches and Sports Teams in Walden were invited to submit information re: activities, programs and special events happening from Sept.–Nov.2009.

    Forbes conducted interviews and prepared articles. By Aug. it was time for Jennifer to work her magic: cutting and pasting, inserting photographs, editing articles, designing the layout -squeezing in last minute news- submitting Copy to our Executive for proofing and coordinating production at the CGS Print Shop- in time for mail-out to homes in Walden before Sept.

     It was exciting to read the Front-Page News about the four Doctors recruited for the new City of Lakes Family Health Team Site in Walden!

     You can read our Fall 2009 Newsletter on www.Walden-CAN.com or pick up a copy at the Lively Citizens Centre.

Our New Walden-CAN Beautification Committee: In May, Kevan Moxam-Manager of Parks Services, CGS met with Walden-CAN to answer questions from our newly formed Beautification Committee, Chair-Forbes Stoodley, W-CAN Members: Gord Key and Jennifer Carlisle. Kevan and Councilor Barbeau provided insight, possibilities and parameters re: preparing a Proposal for the CGS 2010 Budget. Kevan also outlined the CGS construction/beautification plans for Walden facilities and parks. Our committee was encouraged to reach out to community groups, schools and local businesses for input and support and to start developing a Plan.

      Letters were emailed to our 120+ Walden-CAN Contacts inviting them to attend a Public Meeting on June 15. As a result, the Beautification Committee now includes: a school principal, a representative from Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society and several individuals from the community.

    “…We’ll be having another Meeting in Sept and we hope that some local businesses will get involved… Our Goal is to have a Proposal ready to present during the 2010 CGS Budget process… If anyone has any ideas -which could be explored and possibly included in our Proposal- they should call me at 692-9224. Deadline for community input is Oct.1” Forbes Stoodley-Chair

Watch for GOOSE PATROLS! 6 days a week (Mon.-Sat) in the early morning, you might see Riser- an 8˝ year old Black Lab- and Brian or Liz on GOOSE PATROL-at Simon Lake, Whitewater Lake or Capreol Lake Parks. Their first Patrol is 6:30–7am, the 2^nd Patrol at 9:30-10am. Don’t be alarmed by their ‘Dummy Launcher’- which sounds just like a 22 rifle. GOOSE PATROLS–keeping Canada Geese off CGS grounds and lakes -will continue until Oct. 31^st. If Geese are a problem in your area, call 311.

Looking For New Members!

Kinsmen Club of Walden: We are more than just fundraising! Friendship and camaraderie are an integral part of the Kinsmen Club experience! Meetings are held every 2^nd Wed., 7pm in Naughton Community Centre. If you would like to help us make our community a better place to live and play, please contact Dave Kiley at 692-9751

Walden Lions Club: The Walden Lions have had a busy year: participating in the Walden-CAN Community Conference, coordinating our first Community Volunteer Fair at the Anderson Farm Museum- as well as all our regular fundraising activities to support the Walden Food Bank, Children’s Telethon etc. And we will have a Display and a Fish Pond at the Sept. 12th Fall Fair at the Anderson Farm.  “…But we need new members to make our club more productive in the coming year! For more information, please contact Claire Hobden at 692-4490 or hobden@personainternet.com “

Walden-CAN: Can you take accurate, fairly detailed Minutes? Do you have a few hours to spare most months? Walden-CAN needs a volunteer to be our Secretary at monthly meetings. We only meet from Sept.- June and most meetings are 1˝-2 hours long. Usually our Committees/Task Forces provide E-Copies of their Updates/Reports to the Chair before the meeting. If you are interested, please call Gwen- Communications, Walden-CAN at 692-3021.

What’s Happening in Walden!

FALL FAIR at the Anderson Farm: Sept.12^th 10am–4pm. Entertainment, Storytelling, Demonstrations, Arts/Craft Vendors and Displays, BBQ and the Official Opening of the Walden 25 Year TIME CAPSULE- in the Loft of the BARN. See www.Walden-CAN.com or call Mary Barr, Chair at 586-2611

53 Annual NOAA Art Exhibit: Walden Art Club, Walden Association of Fine Arts and Sudbury Art Club are co-hosting the NOAA Art Exhibit- featuring 40 juried pieces- on display in T.M. Davies Community Centre Sept. 12, 2-4pm. From Sept. 15–Oct. 7^th, the Exhibit can be viewed at the Old Town Hall, Black Lake Rd.  For details call Lois Poulin at 983-2162.

Toaist Tai Chi Beginners Class: A 4 month Beginners Class begins Sept. 8^th, Trinity United Church, Lively. A Demonstration by Taoist Tai Chi Society takes place Sept.12, 11am, at the Fall Fair. Details call Wendy at 692-9290

Sept. 2009: Walden-CAN Column for the Sudbury Star

Gwen Doyle, Communications-Walden-CAN 692-3021

Dust-up in the Shopping Cart Corral.
Walden folks are pleasant and courteous. They do help one another. This is why this complaint is so mystifying – shopping carts left in parking places at the supermarket.

Picture this: the parking lot seems full as you drive around and then you spy a vacant space. Your happiness knows no limits; life is good. Joyfully, you wheel into it, only to smash into a shopping cart left right in the middle. It seems so easy to push these carts over to the corral. Even the cart with the thumping wheel is no challenge and forbidden vocabulary would stay where it belongs – synapse-free and neglected.

Beautification Committee.
This subcommittee of the Walden–CAN wants to work with area schools, organizations and businesses as well as interested citizens to improve the visual aspects of certain sites in our community.

Already, there have been improvements thanks to our municipal people, especially in front of the former Walden City Hall. This building is the proposed site for our City of Lakes Medical Services Centre.

Planning and budget requests will be worked on early this fall so that we will be ready for Spring 2010. Let’s get growing!

The Walden Youth For Youth Program, guided by our two dauntless Youth Co-ordinators: June Epple and Susi Knezaurek, has had a full season with much more to come.

Sessions on Cyber Bullying, Snow machine and Internet Safety, and Drug and Alcohol workshops were provided by the Sudbury Police and the District Health Unit.

Our youth were invaluable to the Walden-CAN Community Conference and the Lions’ Club Volunteer Fair.

Councillor Jacques Barbeau headed the gourmet chefs including Mayor John Rodriguez, Police Chief Frank Elsner, Fire Chief Marc Leduc and Constable Gilles Rainville, at the first Annual BBQ Fundraiser. Councillors Cimino and Callahan, along with Tim Beachman, Chief of Emergency Services, were on hand for the second shift.

Our Walden Youth For Youth, June and Susi, anticipate a splendid fall schedule of activities. Well Done!

 speaking of things well done; recently Councillor Jacques Barbeau was pleased to present prestigious Millennium Scholarship Foundation awards to three Walden Students: Jessica De Santi, Andrea Mytny, and Tomas Pollard. Jessica is pursuing political science studies; Andrea is enrolled in life sciences/ biology; and Tomas wants to major in mathematics. Nice!!

Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics.
Construction will be underway soon at the Lively site of the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics. It is estimated that the construction will be completed later in 2009. Many Lively area patients are already accessing services at the Sudbury site on Riverside Drive and are looking forward to having their care transferred to the Lively site.

The team of nurse practitioners and physicians has recently expanded to include a clinic pharmacist who is providing patients with expert guidance regarding their medications. In particular, patients who have a number of chronic diseases and are taking multiple medications benefit from this team approach.

The current site at Riverside Drive is bursting at its seams and once the Lively site is operational, several staff will be transferred there. Patients attending either the Lively or Sudbury site will have the opportunity to access care from the entire interdisciplinary team of nurse practitioners, physicians, pharmacist, social worker, registered nurse and dietician.

Lively area residents are invited to register at the Sudbury site at 359 Riverside Drive, Unit 107 in advance of the Lively opening. Further information regarding the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinic can be found on our web site at www.sdnp.ca  .

Lake Stewardships.
Walden’s beautiful lakes need looking after. Lake Stewardships for Long, Black, Simon, Little Penage, Fairbank and Little Round lakes have been formed for just this purpose. These people are on the watch for blue/green algae, water milfoil and anything else that could harm these wonderful resources.

Signs have been erected where appropriate. Boaters are encouraged to wash boat bottoms and props. This only makes good sense to prevent the spread of algae or milfoil.

Lakeside dwellers should ensure that septic systems are functioning properly. Use phosphate-free cleaning products. Fertilizing lawns only adds to the problem of blue/green algae. I have a most interesting collection of weeds. When cut short and viewed from a distance, they pass for a lawn.

Actually, fertilizers as well as phosphate-loaded cleaners will eventually make their way into our water system. That’s not a good thing.





August 2009 Walden-CAN Column for Sudbury Star
Forbes Stoodley (692-9224), for Gwen Doyle, Communications Co-ordinator, Walden-CAN
 

Summer Series of 4 FREE Concerts at Anderson Farm!
The Anderson Farm Museum will be alive with the sound of music this summer. Singer/Songwriter Gladys McElrea- Northern Gypsie- has once again volunteered to coordinate our Summer Series of 4 FREE Concerts at the Anderson Farm Museum in Lively. She last organized a Concert Series for the Anderson Farm in 2002.

Hosted by the Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society, the City of Greater Sudbury and the Greater Sudbury Museums the 4 FREE Concerts will take place: July 1st, July 22nd, Aug. 5th and Aug. 26th from 7–8pm outside, beside the Barn. Everyone is welcome! Be sure to bring your own chair.

“…We’re very excited to announce the Line-up for the first 3 of our 4 FREE Concerts at the Anderson Farm. July 1: Rock the Farm With SuperStack, July 22: TubaBoy…Guaranteed to Make You Smile and Aug.5: Northern Gypsie…Making Music. We hope to see you at the Farm! Bring the family!”
Mary Barr, Chair-Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society

For details & bios see Events Calendar on www.Walden-CAN.com. If you have any questions, please call Gladys McElrea at 561-2638

Soccer is Alive and Well in Walden!
For anyone driving by the Hillcrest Field complex in Lively on a weeknight, you know that soccer is alive and well in Walden.
This summer, close to 800 kids play soccer in Lively, Naughton and Whitefish on 48 teams. Many more people, including the Walden Minor Soccer Association (WMSA) Executive, youth referees, sponsors and more than 100 volunteer coaches help make the season possible. WMSA is the third largest soccer club in the City of Greater Sudbury.
Our season started on May 21 and finishes with our year-end banquet on Saturday August 15. All our kids receive team photos, full uniforms and trophies when they register with WMSA. The banquet is an opportunity to celebrate all our players’ efforts over the season and to thank our dedicated coaches who make soccer fun and possible in Walden. All coaches are parent volunteers who step forward to teach future soccer players the game in a fun, supportive environment.
Our Under 18 division, with two teams, plays with teams in Espanola and Rayside-Balfour. Our other divisions play teams within WMSA – our next smallest divisions, Under 15 and Under 12, have six teams each. Our largest division, Under 6, has 15 teams (240 kids) in 2009.
WMSA encourages fair play in a friendly sporting environment where learning the sport and enjoying the company of friends is paramount. We do not subscribe to creating an intensely competitive environment but instead want to see all participants back the following year, having fun and getting plenty of exercise.
For more information on WMSA, please visit our website at www.waldenminorsoccer.webs.com  or call our WMSA Hotline at 626-9696.
First Steps… for Walden-CAN Beautification Committee!
Some parts of Walden need a touch-up. The Beautification Committee of the Walden CAN toured these sites to determine best ways to do this. We were especially pleased with suggestions from Leslie Fisher, Principal of our new Green School and Judy Noble, Principal of LDSS, who wish to involve their students in specific projects.

We would like to involve more of our Walden residents in our efforts to make our community sparkle. Don't be afraid. Contact: Jennifer Carlisle 692-0141 moqui928@hotmail.com or Forbes Stoodley 692-9224 colestar@persona.ca 

July 31st Deadline for Walden-CAN Autumn Newsletter!
The Newsletter Committee of the Walden-CAN is looking for information about your community group for our Autumn Newsletter. If your organization has something interesting to share, please contact Jennifer Carlisle at jcarlisle928@hotmail.com  or call 692-0141 before July 31st. Please make information applicable to September, October, and November. We are hoping to hear from all over Walden! Jennifer Carlisle

July 24-26: Atikameksheng Traditional Gathering to be held at the Sacred Grounds. For details contact Bridget Elliot at 692-3651.


July 2009 Walden-CAN Column for Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

Summer Series of 4 FREE Concerts at Anderson Farm!
The Anderson Farm Museum will be alive with the sound of music this summer. Singer/Songwriter Gladys McElrea- Northern Gypsie- has once again volunteered to coordinate our Summer Series of 4 FREE Concerts at the Anderson Farm Museum in Lively. She last organized a Concert Series for the Anderson Farm in 2002.

Hosted by the Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society, the City of Greater Sudbury and the Greater Sudbury Museums the 4 FREE Concerts will take place: July 1st, July 22nd, Aug. 5th and Aug. 26th from 7–8pm outside, beside the Barn. Everyone is welcome! Be sure to bring your own chair.

“…We’re very excited to announce the Line-up for the first 3 of our 4 FREE Concerts at the Anderson Farm. July 1: Rock the Farm With SuperStack, July 22: TubaBoy…Guaranteed to Make You Smile and Aug.5: Northern Gypsie…Making Music. We hope to see you at the Farm! Bring the family!”
Mary Barr, Chair-Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society

For details & bios see Events Calendar on www.Walden-CAN.com . If you have any questions, please call Gladys McElrea at 561-2638

Soccer is Alive and Well in Walden!
For anyone driving by the Hillcrest Field complex in Lively on a weeknight, you know that soccer is alive and well in Walden.
This summer, close to 800 kids play soccer in Lively, Naughton and Whitefish on 48 teams. Many more people, including the Walden Minor Soccer Association (WMSA) Executive, youth referees, sponsors and more than 100 volunteer coaches help make the season possible. WMSA is the third largest soccer club in the City of Greater Sudbury.
Our season started on May 21 and finishes with our year-end banquet on Saturday August 15. All our kids receive team photos, full uniforms and trophies when they register with WMSA. The banquet is an opportunity to celebrate all our players’ efforts over the season and to thank our dedicated coaches who make soccer fun and possible in Walden. All coaches are parent volunteers who step forward to teach future soccer players the game in a fun, supportive environment.
Our Under 18 division, with two teams, plays with teams in Espanola and Rayside-Balfour. Our other divisions play teams within WMSA – our next smallest divisions, Under 15 and Under 12, have six teams each. Our largest division, Under 6, has 15 teams (240 kids) in 2009.
WMSA encourages fair play in a friendly sporting environment where learning the sport and enjoying the company of friends is paramount. We do not subscribe to creating an intensely competitive environment but instead want to see all participants back the following year, having fun and getting plenty of exercise.
For more information on WMSA, please visit our website at www.waldenminorsoccer.webs.com  or call our WMSA Hotline at 626-9696.
First Steps… for Walden-CAN Beautification Committee!
Some parts of Walden need a touch-up. The Beautification Committee of the Walden CAN toured these sites to determine best ways to do this. We were especially pleased with suggestions from Leslie Fisher, Principal of our new Green School and Judy Noble, Principal of LDSS, who wish to involve their students in specific projects.

We would like to involve more of our Walden residents in our efforts to make our community sparkle. Don't be afraid. Contact: Jennifer Carlisle 692-0141 moqui928@hotmail.com  or Forbes Stoodley 692-9224 colestar@persona.ca 

July 31st Deadline for Walden-CAN Autumn Newsletter!
The Newsletter Committee of the Walden-CAN is looking for information about your community group for our Autumn Newsletter. If your organization has something interesting to share, please contact Jennifer Carlisle at jcarlisle928@hotmail.com  or call 692-0141 before July 31st. Please make information applicable to September, October, and November. We are hoping to hear from all over Walden! Jennifer Carlisle

July 24-26: Atikameksheng Traditional Gathering to be held at the Sacred Grounds. For details contact Bridget Elliot at 692-3651.






July 2009 Walden-CAN Column for Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

PARTNERSHIPS Make Things Happen in Walden!
Whitefish District Lions and MedicAlert® PARTNERSHIP!
The Lions Clubs of Canada and the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation have come together to protect elementary-school-aged children in the town of Whitefish from unforeseen medical emergencies through the No Child Without Program (NCW). With this partnership, children ages 4 - 14 with pre-existing medical conditions or allergies will receive a free MedicAlert bracelet and membership, ensuring that first responders will have access to the student’s vital health information during a medical emergency.

“…Our Club is very proud of our latest partnership with MedicAlert. It will protect elementary children of R. H. Murray Public School against problems that may arise from medical emergencies. “ Lion, Marilyn Shamess

The Whitefish District Lions Club continues to support the community whenever possible. We have just completed the selection for the High School Academic Award-which will be presented to the lucky recipient on June 22nd. Our members will also be present for graduation ceremonies at R.H. Murray P.S. and St. James School in June- presenting awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement. We take great pride in encouraging young people to continue with their careers. Lion, Marilyn Shamess

Copper Cliff Dairy Milk Wagon Restoration Complete!
The Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society would like to thank all of the Business and Volunteers who have donated- either their money, materials and/or labour to restore the Copper Cliff Dairy Milk Wagon. We are very proud of the work that has been done and would like to acknowledge everyone's participation: the City of Greater Sudbury, Councilor Barbeau, the Walden Seniors & Pensioners Woodworkers, Talevi Welding, Morin Sandblasting, Blue Mood Graphics and Copper Cliff Dairy.

You can see the restored Copper Cliff Dairy Milk Wagon on display at the Anderson Farm Museum, in Lively. View photos of the restoration process on the Anderson Farm Museum Page of www.Walden-CAN.com  Mary Barr, Chair-AFM&HS
Walden Lions Club…Working Towards a healthy Community! The Walden Lions Club 4th Annual Toll-Gate on May 31 was a great success. We would like to thank to all the businesses, which allowed us to canvass on their property. And thanks to the generosity of Walden and surrounding area people during this and other events we were able to contribute approximately six thousand dollars to the Walden Food Bank and other organizations which we sponsor in Walden. We are proud of our organization and proud to be able to help make our community a healthy place to live.
If you want to be part of the Walden Lions contact me at 692-4490. We take a break during the summer but our next meeting will be September 2, 6:30pm at Fielding Memorial Park. Come join us and see what we are all about! Lion, Claire Hobden

Walden-CAN ‘Beautification Committee’ …in the Works!
In response to requests from the community Walden-CAN would like to form a “Beautification Committee” of residents, community groups, and business owners to evaluate the needs of our communities and make a recommendation to the City of Greater Sudbury. Kevan Moxam; Manager of Parks Services-CGS, and Councillor Barbeau have agreed to meet with this committee to help develop a recommendation and a strategic plan to present at the Fall Budget Meeting of City Council. But, we need to get started immediately, as summer-time is best to evaluate our needs and the Fall Budget Meeting will be upon us soon.

You are invited to our preliminary meeting to form a committee and discuss ideas concerning the beautification of Walden on Monday, June 15th, at the Former Walden Town Council building on Black Lake Road (next to the fire station) at 7 p.m. For details, please call Jennifer Carlisle 692-0141 or Forbes Stoodley 692-9224- Walden-CAN

Mark on Your Calendar!
June 13: Simon Lake Community Stewardship Group Community Yard Sale 8am– 5pm at Naughton Community Centre
June 13,14: Meet Maple the Cow at the Anderson Farm Museum from 10am – 4pm
June 19: Walden Youth For Youth Fundraising BBQ at the Anderson Farm Museum from 4–7pm. Chef-Councilor Jacques Barbeau & Guests: Mayor John Rodriguez, Police Chief Frank Elsner, Fire Chief Marc Leduc, Chief of Emergency Services Tim Beadman and CGS Chief Adminstrative Officer Doug Nadorozny. For details call June at 692-1777
July 24- 26: Atikameksheng Traditional Gathering to be held at Sacred Grounds. For details contact Bridget Elliott at 692-3651
Sept.12: Annual Fall Fair at the Anderson Farm Museum from 10am – 4pm. Fun for the whole family! For details see Anderson Farm Museum Page of www.Walden-CAN.com 
Walden-CAN June, 2009 Column for the Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

New Day Care Centre…Opening at Ecole St-Paul!
Ecole St-Paul in Lively is growing and growing. In Sept.2008, enrolment at the school increased from 83-108 students. Registrations for the JK program of Sept. 2009 are excellent and it looks like the school population will be between 115 and 120 students.

The parents from the School Council expressed a need for a French language daycare facility in the school and this project will happen in Sept. 2009. There will be space for 10 kids who are 18 months to 30 months old and 16 kids who are 2.5 to four years old. The daycare facility, which is the only French language daycare servicing Copper Cliff, Lively, Naughton and Whitefish, will be run by Walden Day Care Centre. Renovations at the school, costing approximately $100,000 will begin in June.

For details call Charles de la Riva, Principal at 692-4696

New Executive for Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society is pleased to announce its new Executive for 2009: Mary Barr- Chair, Elsie Stevenson-Vice-Chair, Les Burford- Secretary, Sheila Prusila- Treasurer and Gwen Doyle- Publicity. Other AFM&HS volunteer Members include: Brian King, Lynn Quinn and Reg White.

Our volunteer members are busy preparing for some of the activities planned at the AFM including: Mary 23rd - the Walden Volunteer Family Fair- organized by the Walden Lions Club; June 13th - a BBQ –featuring the unveiling of the newly restored Copper Cliff Dairy Wagon- during the visit by Maple the Cow; the Summer Story Time series and Sept. 12th - the Annual Fall Fair from 10am – 4pm. Anyone interested in helping with any of these activities should call Mary Barr at 692-7109.

To discover what’s happening at the Anderson Farm Museum from May–Sept. watch for a Calendar of Events – prepared by Jim Fortin, Curator- Greater Sudbury Museums on the Anderson Farm Museum Page of www.Walden-CAN.com 

LDSS 50+ Reunion…May 15,16,17th!
No, it isn’t just for those over 50. All graduates and former teachers of Lively District Secondary School are invited to participate in this celebration. If you haven’t already Registered, there’s still time to contact Mary Purvis at 69203747 mlpurvis@hotmail.com  or register online at www.livelyhighschoolreunion.com  Check out the schedule of activities happening at LDSS and the T.M. Davies Arena.

Walden Lions Club…Hosts Walden Volunteer Family Fair!
On May 23 the Walden Lions Club will be hosting a Walden Volunteer Family Fair at the Anderson Farm Museum from 10am – 4pm. Everyone is invited to attend!

This is an opportunity for community groups to reach out to potential volunteers and to educate the public about who they are and the services they provide for the community. Groups include: AFM&HS, Beaver Lake Sports &CC, CCCGS Heritage Museum, Children’s Aid Society, COP Program, Crime Stoppers, Maison Vale Inco Hospice, Penage Rd. WI, Protect our Children- Stop Sexual Abuse Secret, Search & Rescue, Walden-CAN, Walden Lions Club, Walden Lioness Club, Warmhearts Palliative Caregivers, Whitefish District Lions Club, Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre, VCARS Program Coord., and Volunteer Sudbury. Come out and meet the ‘Volunteers’!
There will be FREE food, a demonstration of stone carving, games, penny table and prizes etc. Something for the whole family!
For details call Claire Hobden, VP Walden Lions Club at 692-4490

Watch for…Walden Lions Club Toll- Gate!
On May 30th the Walden Lions Club will be collecting loose change for our local charities at a variety of business locations. Watch for our Toll- Gate at: Battistelli’s YIG, Walden Home Hardware Parking Lot and the Royal Bank/Strip Mall.

Funds raised will help support: Canadian Diabetes Association, Cancer Ride for Dads, Big Brothers Bowling, Easter seals- Timmy Snowarama, LDSS Bursary, Lions’ Guide Dog, MCTV Telethon , Salvation Army Christmas Kettle, Student Effective Speaking,
Walden Food Bank, Walden Irish Cadets, Walden Winter Carnival and 1st Waters Boy Scout Troop.
For details call Claire Hobden, VP -Walden Lions Club 692-4490

Walden Youth For Youth BBQ!
On Friday, June 19th the Walden Youth For Youth Centre is hosting a BBQ – featuring Chef Jacques Barbeau – from 4-7pm at the Anderson Farm Museum. Come out and support our youth. Funds raised will help provide programs at the WYFYC- located in the basement of the Lively Citizen Centre/Public Library/Walden Seniors & Pensioners building, on Kin Drive. For details please call June or Susi at 692-1777.

KUDOS to Walden-CAN Webmasters!
Walden-CAN is very fortunate to have 2 dedicated Webmasters- Neeltje Van Roon and Dale Kilbey- who spend countless hours updating, maintaining and creating new pages for our eye-catching, easy to use, changing and evolving website. There are 46 Pages to explore! Have you visited the Loon lately? Check www.Walden-CAN.com 










Walden-CAN May Column for the Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator- Walden-CAN 692-3021

 

City workers pull man from lake

April 10, 2009 - Lara Bradley - Sudbury Star - p. A1

Robert Jack and Darcy McLaughlin knew there was trouble when they were
flagged down by a distraught woman on Penage Lake Road.

The City of Greater Sudbury roads and transportation workers had just opened
a culvert and were on their way to the depot.

"She was hysterical," said Jack, recalling what happened Tuesday afternoon.
"Something about her dog had gone through the ice and her husband."

McLaughlin jumped out of the truck and started following some tracks leading
to Kusk Lake, with Jack, who had pulled over their truck, following behind
him.

McLaughlin, who couldn't make out everything she was saying, was worried the
woman's husband had fallen through the ic, as well.

On the way, they met a female neighbour, who accompanied them in the search
for the man and his dog. They started hollering for the man, who quickly
yelled back.

When they arrived at the shore, they found him with a rope tied around his
waist and wearing a life jacket, ready to rescue his lab -- treading water
about 30 to 40 feet offshore. The dog had broken through the ice and
couldn't pull itself out.

"I suggested for him to lay flat where the ice looked thicker," said Jack.

They also broke off a big branch, throwing it onto the ice, so he could
break more ice to get the dog closer.

"But somewhere in there, he fell through. I told him to grab the dog," said
Jack.

"He was yelling 'pull me out, pull me out,' " said McLaughlin.

But the two co-workers managed to haul the man and his dog through the ice
onto shore.

They got some of the wet clothes off him, got the man into his dry fleece
jacket, and then helped him back through the bush to where his wife was
waiting on the side of the road.

"He said they were walking and he heard the dog bark on the other side of
the hill," said McLaughlin. "When they came over the hill, the dog was
already in the water. I guess he went home and got a life jacket and a
rope."

Jack and McLaughlin didn't want any special attention. They say what they
did was part of their job, which is to help the public, and what anyone
would do in a similar situation.

But their boss, Randy Halverson, the south west section superintendent of
the city's roads and transportation staff, believes differently.

"They're very humble guys," he said.

Halverson said their efforts have been recognized and will be recognized
further.

"They done me proud," he said. "I can also speak for the city when I say,
they done the city proud."
 

Light Up Costa Rica Project…Students deliver 100 Lighting Systems! Lively District Secondary School and the Light Up Costa Rica Project celebrates its 6th year of annual installations of solar powered LED lighting systems to Rural Indigenous Communities in Central America. This March Break, students and staff from Lively, Manitoulin, Lockerby and LaSalle Secondary delivered a total of 100 lighting systems to the most remote areas of Costa Rica.
Each panel benefits 5 to 10 members of the average household making the 350 homes lit by the end of this installation a remarkable achievement for the enthusiastic student participants who have made it all happen each year. With this delivery, over 1750 people will have been served by the generous contributions of our donors.
While students enjoyed visiting volcanoes, hot springs, rainforests and beaches, the real reward, according to Lively Student, Tracy Smith, was “…helping to make a difference and feeling good about helping others”.
Students and teachers involved in the project extend their thanks for the generous support for the project provided by the communities served by Rainbow District School Board. Donations toward the $150 lighting systems and sponsorship of student's travel expenses have helped hook our youth into the joys of volunteering as they meet their diploma requirement of 40 hours of community service. The impact of lifelong involvement in volunteerism by the 68 Rainbow Schools student participants coupled with that of the youth in those 350 homes in the rainforest will only be known by the passage of time.
For information on how to make a charitable donation visit The Light Up The World Foundation at www.lutw.org/project_costarica.htm  Your donation will help bring the precious gift of light to those most in need.
Walden Ski Club …Close to Goal of $107,000! After a very successful ski season at the Lively Ski Hill, the Walden Ski Club is very close to their goal of raising $107,000. This money will go towards the purchase and installation of snowmaking equipment at the ski hill. The Club received some very generous donations from the City of Greater Sudbury, local businesses and the profits from operating the concession stand to get them less than $10,000 away from their goal. To raise the rest of the money the Walden Ski Club is planning a second benefit concert, Rock for Snow 2: Rock for Water, to take place this summer. Stay tuned as more details about this show are released soon.
The Walden Ski Club would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy the ski hill this season. Thanks to your support the Lively Ski Hill will be opening again next season with the ability to make its own snow. For more information on the snowmaking project or benefit concert contact Kelly at waldenskiclub@hotmail.com. 
Lot’s Happening at Penage Rd. Community Centre!
April 7: Annual General Meeting at 7:30pm - Review of the year just past and election of officers. All welcome. Come and volunteer your time for a year as a director.
April 25: Earth Day Road Clean-up on Penage Rd. Arrive at 9 am to obtain your one kilometre of road clean -up. Notify Gary (866-5190) of any section you do on your own.
May 2: Annual Flea Market from 8am - 2pm. Refreshments Tables still available .Call Nancy at 866-2229
May 9: Annual Mothers' Day Dinner from 5-7 pm Adults $10.00 Register with Ira-Jane at 866-2989. This event includes an Auction as a fundraiser.
Two New Electric Guitars for Walden Youth For Youth –thanks to Councilor Barbeau!
The Walden Youth for Youth Centre would like to thank Councilor Barbeau for his most generous contribution of two brand new electric guitars and amplifiers for our youth run music program. The youth are very excited and have been playing the guitars already! The youth will be working over the next little while on setting up their music station so that they can begin teaching guitar lessons to their peers. At the moment we are in the process of printing off guitar chording charts and basic guitar skills for the ambitious independent learners.
The youth have been active in applying for their summer jobs over the last few weeks and during the remainder of the season, we will be spending a lot of time doing community service cleanup in the Walden area! The Walden Youth for Youth look forward to hosting a BBQ Fundraiser on Fri, June 19th .
The Walden Art Club 39th SPRING SHOW & SALE- April 18,19th! The WAC “Spring Show and Sale” takes place from Noon-8pm on April 18th and from10am- 4pm on April 19th - upstairs the Tom Davies Community Centre. Lively. This is our premier venue for exhibition of new artwork, which members have completed over the winter months. Admission is FREE and there will be Refreshments, Door Prizes and Live Demonstrations by our members
The Walden Art Club formed over 40 years ago. The purpose of the club is to actively promote art and art appreciation among the membership and the community. The Walden Art Club is also a member of the Northern Ontario Art Association (NOAA) and this year will be Co-Hosting the NOAA’s 2009 Annual Art Show right here in Lively, in the Log Cabin on the AFM. Watch for news on Walden Art Club Page of www.Walden-CAN.com  For details, call Kerry Mitchell, Publicity, WAC at 692-7612
TOGETHER-WALDEN CAN…Community Conference, April 24,25 at LDSS! It’s not too late for community groups, service clubs, sports & playground associations, churches & schools in Walden to Pre-Register 2 Delegates + 2 Youth Delegates (13–30yrs.) for our FREE Walden-CAN Community Conference. Over 30 Displays will be set-up in the Girl’s Gym; Delegates choose 2 from 10 Workshops (offered in the morning & afternoon session) + attend 2 Open Forums on Sat. Refreshments will be provided. Call 692-3021 to Pre-register.


 

Walden-CAN Community Conference and LDSS Reunion...in final planning stages!
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16 Speakers Confirmed… for FREE Walden-CAN Community Conference!

The Walden-CAN Community Conference Committee is excited to announce that 16 Speakers are confirmed to participate at TOGETHER-WALDEN CAN on April 24,25 at LDSS. The themes and topics for our Plenary Session, Open Forums and Workshops are based on input gathered from our November Brain-Storming Session, from email and telephone and a Walden-CAN Survey. Of concern, are youth issues, 50+/seniors issues, health services, safety and security, environmental issues and community development .


We are pleased to have Franco Mariotti as our Friday Night Plenary Speaker. Franco has been a resident of Whitefish for the past 21 years and is well known for his community activities: Co-Chair of the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee, Member of: the Healthy Community Cabinet, Steering Committee for EarthCare and Mayor’s Panel on Green Spaces.


We have 15 Speakers volunteering their experience and expertise on Saturday, April 25th.

Open Forum - 9am: The Status of Health Services…in CGS and within Walden: City of Lakes FHT and the Proposed FHT Site in Walden- David Courtemanche, Executive Director, City of Lakes FHT and Status of CGS Recruitment of Family Physicians - Ryan Humeniuk, CGS Physician Recruitment Coordinator


Some of the Speakers for our 11 Workshops include:

1.Bridging the Gap…Between our Community and Our Youth: Renee-Anne Paquette, Coordinator-West Nipissing Zone Youth Centre and Stephanie Chevrette, Regional Coordinator-The Youth Community Leaders Project

2.Improved, Accessible Transportation…Within Walden and With CGS: Sudbury Transit, Trans Cab Services and Handi Transit - Robert Gauthier- Manager of Transit Operations

3.Aging at Home…Accessible Home Care Services Within Walden: Gisele Guenard, N E LHIN Planning Area: Manitoulin Sudbury and Terry Tilleczek, Sr. Director Planning, Integrations and Community Engagement

4.Fitness/Wellness Programs in School Gyms…Workable Within Walden:CARP’s ‘Get Fit for Active Living Program’ in Walden: Darwin Brunne, President-CARP-Sudbury Chapter

5.Reclaim Simon Lake Conservation Area and Protect Our Lakes: Simon Lake Community Stewardship Group: Perry Sarvas, President

6.Volunteer Recruitment…a KEY issue Facing Community Groups: Linda Hunter- United Way –Trained LDS Coordinator

7.Smooth Move for New GREEN School: Sandi Ackroyd, Jessie Hamilton PS-Assistant Manager of Plant, Rainbow District School Board


Delegates from each of our 70+ community groups, service clubs, sports and playground associations, churches and schools within Walden have been invited to Pre-Register, select which of our 11 Workshops they wish to attend on Saturday morning and afternoon and indicate if they wish to set-up a Display Table in the Girl’s Gym.

Note: Lunch and Refreshments will be provided. Deadline for Registration is March 16th. Visit Community Conference Page www.Walden-CAN.com  For details call Co-Chairs: Brenda Salo 866-2919 or Gwen Doyle 692-3021



Walden Youth For Youth Centre …says Thanks!
The Walden Youth for Youth Center would like to extend their thanks to the Greater Sudbury Police and the Sudbury and District Health Unit for visiting our youth and presenting awareness on Snow Machine Safety, Internet Safety, Sexual Assault and Drugs and Alcohol. It is truly a wonderful thing when we can come together as adults and youth and discuss such issues. It is even more amazing that we can do this in an environment such as our local youth centres, where the youth feel that they are being respected as individuals who have something valued to say. The Walden Youth for Youth are looking forward to the next couple of months when we will spend some time working on resumes and applying for summer jobs and getting our Display ready for the Walden-CAN Community Conference on April 24, 25th at LDSS. For information call 692-1777. See our Webpage on www.Walden-CAN.com 


LDSS Reunion …in Final Planning Stages!
The Lively High School Reunion is in its final planning stages. The reunion will take place on May 15-17, 2009 and Online Registration is now open at www.livelyhighschoolreunion.com.  Please visit our website for information, schedules, and most importantly to register! Space is limited so don't wait! The weekend will combine events for the kids, a walk down memory lane, golfing, basketball, music and a great chance to catch up with friends. We are also looking for volunteers so please do not hesitate to contact Mary at 692-3747 or Tannys at tlaughren@laurentian.ca.  Go Hawks Go!!!


What’s Happening in March!
March 16-20:March Break Camp Extravaganza at the Art Gallery of Sudbury, from 10am-4pm. To Register, call 674-3271, in person at 251 John St or by email at ngareh@srtsudbury.org   For details see www.artsudbury.org 

March 22: Sudbury’s 2nd Water on Film Festival-Take Two! 3 FREE Films to celebrate Waorld Water Day! To learn more visit www.sourcewatersudbury.ca 

March 28: Join WWF for Earth Hour 2009 form 8:30-9:30pm. This year the number of countries participating has more than doubled, putting Earth Hour 2009 well on its way to meeting WWF’s Goal of one billion participants! Sign up for Earth Hour at http://wwf.ca/earthhour/ earth_hour_signup_individuals For more information visit www.greatersudbury.ca/earthcare 

March 5 - April 1: NOAA and Emergence- two exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Sudbury. Admission is FREE during March. Call Krysta Telenko, Curator 675-4871 ext 231

April 4,5: Annual Art Exhibit and Sale featuring Barry Bowerman and Royce Simpson at Holiday Inn- downstairs in the Solarium- from 10am – 6pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation – Sudbury Chapter.

Walden-CAN March 2009 Column for the Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle-Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021




 

16 Speakers Confirmed… for FREE Walden-CAN Community Conference!

The Walden-CAN Community Conference Committee is excited to announce that 16 Speakers are confirmed to participate at TOGETHER-WALDEN CAN on April 24,25 at LDSS. The themes and topics for our Plenary Session, Open Forums and Workshops/Presentations are based on input gathered from our November Brain-Storming Session, from email and telephone and a Walden-CAN Survey. Of concern, are youth issues, 50+/seniors issues, health services, safety & security, environmental issues and community development .

We are pleased to have Franco Mariotti as our Friday Night Plenary Speaker. Franco has been a resident of Whitefish for the past 21 years and is well known for his community activities: Co-Chair of the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee, Member of: the Healthy Community Cabinet, Steering Committee for EarthCare and Mayor’s Panel on Green Spaces.

We have15 Speakers volunteering their experience & expertise on Saturday, April 25th.

Open Forum- 9am: The Status of Health Services…in CGS & within Walden: City of Lakes FHT & Proposed FHT Site in Walden- David Courtemanche, Executive Director, City of Lakes FHT and Status of CGS Recruitment of Family Physicians- Ryan Humeniuk, CGS Physician Recruitment Coordinator

Some of the Speakers for our 11 Workshops include:
1. Bridging the Gap…Between our Community & Our Youth: Renee-Anne Paquette, Coordinator-West Nipissing Zone Youth Centre and Stephanie Chevrette, Regional Coordinator-The Youth Community Leaders Project
2. Improved, Accessible Transportation…Within Walden & With CGS: Robert Gauthier- Manager of Transit Operations
3. Aging at Home…Accessible Home Care Services Within Walden: Gisele Guenard, N E LHIN Planning Area: Manitoulin Sudbury and Terry Tilleczek, Sr. Director Planning, Integrations & Community Engagement
4. Fitness/Wellness Programs in School Gyms…Workable Within Walden: CARP’s ‘Get Fit for Active Living Program’ in Walden: Darwin Brunne, President-CARP-Sudbury Chapter
5. Reclaim Simon Lake Conservation Area & Protect Our Lakes: Simon Lake Community Stewardship Group: Perry Sarvas, President
6. Volunteer Recruitment…a KEY issue Facing Community Groups: Linda Hunter- United Way –Trained LDS Coordinator
7. Smooth Move for New GREEN School: Sandy Ackroyd, Jessie Hamilton PS-Assistant Manager of Plant, Rainbow District School Board

Delegates from each of our 70+ community groups, service clubs, sports & playground associations, churches and schools within Walden have been invited to Pre-Register, select which of our 11 Workshops they wish to attend on Saturday morning & afternoon and indicate if they wish to set-up a Display Table in the Girl’s Gym. Note: Lunch and Refreshments will be provided. Deadline for Registration is March 16th. Visit Community Conference Page www.Walden-CAN.com  For details call Co-Chairs: Brenda Salo 866-2919 or Gwen Doyle 692-3021

Walden Youth For Youth Centre …says Thanks! The Walden Youth for Youth Center would like to extend their thanks to the Greater Sudbury Police and the Sudbury & District Health Unit for visiting our youth and presenting awareness on Snow Machine Safety, Internet Safety, Sexual Assault and Drugs and Alcohol. It is truly a wonderful thing when we can come together as adults and youth and discuss such issues. It is even more amazing that we can do this in an environment such as our local youth centres, where the youth feel that they are being respected as individuals who have something valued to say. The Walden Youth for Youth are looking forward to the next couple of months when we will spend some time working on resumes and applying for summer jobs and getting our Display ready for the Walden-CAN Community Conference on April24, 25th at LDSS. For information call 692-1777. See our Webpage on www.Walden-CAN.com 

LDSS Reunion …in Final Planning Stages! The Lively High School Reunion is in its final planning stages. The reunion will take place on May 15-17, 2009 and Online Registration is now open at www.livelyhighschoolreunion.com. Please visit our website for information, schedules, and most importantly to register! Space is limited so don't wait! The weekend will combine events for the kids, a walk down memory lane, golfing, basketball, music and a great chance to catch up with friends. We are also looking for volunteers so please do not hesitate to contact Mary at 692-3747 or Tannys at tlaughren@laurentian.ca.  Go Hawks Go!!!

What’s Happening in March!
March 11: The MTO Presentation to CGS Council re: their new Preferred Plan to replace the interchange at Highway 17/Southview Drive with an overpass. Councilor Barbeau encourages local residents and residents & businesses of Fielding Rd. to attend. Visit www.sudburyswbypass.ca  or call Councilor Barbeau at 692-5966
March 12: Public Information Centre 4 re: Southwest By-Pass four-laning project- Fielding Memorial Park from 4–8pm. This is an opportunity to review the new Preferred Plan, provide comments, and address questions or concerns directly with representatives of the Project team. See www.sudburyswbypass.ca 
March 16-20: March Break Camp Extravaganza at the Art Gallery of Sudbury, from 10am-4pm. To Register, call 674-3271, in person at 251 John St or by email at ngareh@srtsudbury.org  . For details see www.artsudbury.org 
March 22: Sudbury’s 2nd Water on Film Festival-Take Two! 3 FREE Films to celebrate Waorld Water Day! To learn more visit www.sourcewatersudbury.ca 
March 28: Join WWF for Earth Hour 2009 form 8:30-9:30pm. This year the number of countries participating has more than doubled, putting Earth Hour 2009 well on its way to meeting WWF’s Goal of one billion participants! Sign for Earth Hour at http://wwf.ca/earthhour/earth_hour_signup_individuals  www.greatersudbury.ca/earthcare
March 5 - April 1: NOAA and Emergence- two exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Sudbury. Admission is FREE during March. Call Krysta Telenko, Curator 675-4871 ext 231
April 4,5: Annual Art Exhibit & Sale featuring Barry Bowerman and Royce Simpson at Holiday Inn- downstairs in the Solarium- from 10am – 6pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation – Sudbury Chapter.



Walden-CAN March 2009 Column for the Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle- Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

Volunteer Fair …a Possibility- But Walden Lions Need Your Input First!

The Walden Lions Club would like to Host a Volunteer Fair in the Spring of 2009 – but we need your input! At the November Walden-Can Community Conference ‘Brain-Storming’ Meeting, Gwen Doyle– Walden-CAN Communications Coordinator, reported that most community groups in Walden indicated they were having difficulties recruiting new members or volunteers. The Walden Lions club is in the same situation and is looking for way to promote our club and increase our membership.
We believe a Volunteer Fair would be a great opportunity to band together and let the public know what we are all about and that we need their help if we are to continue helping our community.
But before we start to organize a Volunteer Fair we need a response from you. Do you want a Volunteer Fair here in Walden to address this issue? Do you have any suggestions and thoughts on how to plan this Volunteer Fair for the public and have fun too?
This proposal has nothing to do with the Walden-CAN Community Conference on April 24,25, 2009. The Volunteer Fair would be an event for the general public, an opportunity for community groups to reach out to potential volunteers and to educate the public about who we are and the service we provide for the community.
Please respond by Feb.25, so we can make a report to the Walden Lions Club on March 4th. If we are to have this Volunteer Fair we need to get working on it, and meet with you. My e-mail address is Hobden@personainternet.com  and my Phone number is 692-4490.If you wish to respond by mail please send it to Box 1286 Lively on. P3Y 1M9
Claire Hobden, VP, Walden Lions

February 28th Deadline for the Walden-CAN Spring/Summer 2009 Newsletter!

The Walden-CAN Newsletter Committee is preparing the 2009 Spring/Summer Issue. The Deadline for Copy is Feb.28th. Please include any information pertinent for April 1st through to the end of August, as it is unlikely that we will publish during the summer months. Please respond to jcarlisle928@hotmail.com  or call Jennifer at 692-0141 by Feb 28th.
There will be another 'request for input' during June for information pertinent for the autumn months (Fall 2009 publication). That deadline will be July 31st...............think ahead!
Jennifer Carlisle, Walden-CAN Newsletter Committee

Walden Youth For Youth …Not Bored in Lively!

The Walden Youth For Youth are definitely not bored! In January they had 3 special presentations: Snow machine Safety with Greater Sudbury Police Constable Victor Leroux
a Job Connect Presentation and ‘Internet Safety’ with Greater Sudbury Police Constable Denise Fraser plus all their other activities and programs.
Activities and Presentations planned for February include: Feb 12, Girl's Night, Feb 13, Valentine's Day Dance from 6-8pm, Feb 17th Sexual Assault Presentation with the Greater Sudbury Police, Feb 18th Focus Groups with ICA Canada re: acquiring leadership and mentor-ship skills, Feb 25th Wear Pink to take a stand against bullying http://pinkshirtday.ca/  and on Feb 26th Drug and Alcohol Presentation with the Sudbury and District Health Unit.
A Post Secondary Project is in the works...Stay tuned for updates to come. See our Walden Youth For Youth Page on www.Walden-CAN.com 
June Epple and Susi Knezaurek - Coordinators, Walden Youth For Youth Centre (692-1777)



Simon Lake Community Stewardship Group Website…a Must See!

I was checking the Link Page of www.Walden-CAN.com  and saw Simon Lake Community Stewardship Group and decided to log on. It’s a must see! It’s eye-catching, informative, user-friendly – with beautiful photographs taken by local residents and tells the story of how this group of volunteers are working together to reclaim Simon Lake Conservation Area for the community use. Congratulations to Linda Heron, Volunteer & Member of the SLCTG Executive who has designed and maintains the website www.simonlakestewardship.ca  and all the members of SLCTG! Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN

What’s Happening in Walden!

Beaver Lake Winter Carnival Feb 12 – 15th: Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club
Thursday: Euchre Tournament with $250.00 Jackpot! Friday Night Opening Ceremonies features: Walden Figure Skating Review, 27 Member Finnish Male Choir and Fireworks! Saturday there fun for the whole family: Jug Curling, Kids Games, Horse drawn sleds, Skating to music and Cross Country Ski Poker Run all weekend. Note: The Murder Mystery Dinner is all SOLD OUT! Sunday there will be a Kid’s Fishing derby and Snowmobile Poker Run at 10am and much more.
See Beaver Lake Page of www.walden-CAN.com  or Call Brenda 866-2919

35th Walden Winter Carnival Feb. 12 – 15th: Come and join the family fun in Lively: Friday- Comedy Night, Saturday & Sunday there is indoor and outdoor fun for everyone: Dog Sleds, Helicopter Rides, Cardboard Box Derby at Lively Ski Hill, Pony Rides, Snowmobiles, Boot Hockey, Hockey Tournament and much more!. See www.waldenwintercarnival.com  or call Wayne St. George at 692-4224

Walden-CAN AGM Feb.19th: 6:30 pm in Lounge of Meadowbrook. Guest Speaker: Franco Mariotti, Staff Scientist/Biologist- Science North. “… Sudbury has come a long way in re-greening its landscape. Are we doing enough to protect and enhance what we do have? Are there greenspaces in Walden…your want to set aside for recreation or protection?” Brief Annual Reports provided by Walden-CAN. Everyone is welcome! See www.Walden-CAN.com 

Chili Luncheon March 6th: Our Friendship Centre’s Annual Chili Luncheon takes place from 9am – 1:30pm in the Kindmen Hall on Kin drive. Bake Table, Penny Sale and More! Chili & Bun $4.50, Chili Dog $4.50. Eat in or Take out. Everyone is welcome. Thanks for supporting Walden members who face developmental/physical challenges. For more information call Cathy Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. at 692-3072



February, 2009 Walden-CAN Column for the Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

 Karen Tait-Peacock- New Director of Art Gallery of Sudbury!
Walden-CAN is excited to help share the news that our Chair- Karen Tait-Peacock is the new Director of the Art Gallery of Sudbury. Congratulations Karen!

Karen returned to Sudbury two years ago after working in Toronto for a number of different organizations including Frontier College, a national literacy organization, as Manager of Corporate and Foundation Giving. Prior to moving to Toronto in 2001, Karen was a long time resident of Walden and owned her own fundraising and marketing business for more than five years, working with such organizations as Easter seals Sudbury, the Older Adults Centre and the Scott Tournament of hearts. She has more than 16 years experience working in the non-profit sector.

“…The AGS continues to play a key role in the community and the arts and culture scene in the CGS and I am especially motivated to assist the AGS to capitalize on opportunities during this exciting time in our city’s history. My vision for the Arts Gallery of Sudbury would be to see it continue to grow and thrive, encompassing the community further into its fold.”
Karen Tait-Peacock- Director AGS 675-4871 ext 223 www.artsudbury.org 

The Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics- New Site in Lively!

The Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics (SDNPC) opened its doors to patients during the summer of 2007. We are now happy to announce the location of our second site within the City of Greater Sudbury. A vacant municipal building, located at 623 Main Street in the former ton of Lively will soon undergo extensive renovation and will house our second site. The development of this clinic was possible due to a partnership with the City of Greater Sudbury and the Ontario Ministry of health and Long Term Care. This clinic represent a a bold new step forward in primary health-care delivery because it provides patients who do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner with access to comprehensive primary health care. Patients from Lively, Naughton, Whitefish and Copper Cliff can immediately register at the Sudbury site at 357 Riverside Drive, Unit 107 and their care will be transferred to Lively when the Lively site is open.

Funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care will enable SDNPC to expand the current team of providers to include a dietician, pharmacist, social worker and a registered nurse in order to better meet the needs of our patients. These providers will be hired in 2009 as space permits. Web site www.sdnpc.ca 

Walden Ski Club…Needs Dedicated Water Line for Snowmaking!

The Walden Ski Club has been working hard over the last two years to bring the ability to make snow to the Lively Ski Hill. Having snowmaking equipment available would ensure the sustainability of the Hill for years to come.

So far the Club has secured $43,000 out of the $107,000 needed. The main hurdle we face in trying to get snowmaking abilities to the Hill is the issue of water. The snowmaking process requires a great deal of water and as it stands now the only water source available to the Hill is from the line that services the residential area of First Ave and Eastern Ave in Lively. Tapping into this residential line for the snowmaking process would decrease the water pressure substantially, and therefore is not an acceptable option. The solution is to have our own dedicated water line installed.

We are continuing our fundraising efforts by applying for various grants available and soliciting businesses throughout the City of Greater Sudbury. Councilor Barbeau is working to secure more funds from the 2009 budget currently being debated, and all profits made at the concession stand at the Lively Ski Hill will also go towards this project.

The good news is that Lively Ski Hill will be open from Noon to 4:40pm on Saturdays and Sundays and from 7 – 9:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Hill features a new Platter Lift. Note: Operating hours are dependent on weather conditions and can be closed without notice. For more information please contact Kelly Demers at waldenskiclub@hotmail.com. 

Walden-CAN Community Conference…in the Works for April 24,25th, 2009!
Plans for the Walden-CAN Community Conference are progressing smoothly. Over 70 community groups, services clubs, churches and schools have been contacted; input re: issues and concerns impacting the communities of Walden has been provided in emails, surveys and at a Brain-Storming Meeting in Nov.; the Top 5 Issues re: youth, seniors, health, safety, environment and community development were identified, Topics for presentations/workshops were suggested, LDSS offered to provide space for the CC and on Jan. 8th a CC Planning Committee was formed and the date for the Community Conference was set for April 24,25, 2009 .

Co-Chairs of the CC Planning Committee are Brenda Salo and Gwen Doyle (also Committee Secretary) and the 18 members to date include representatives from: Walden-CAN, Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society, CARP Sudbury, Penage Rd. WI, Waters WI, Knights of Columbus, Walden Municipal Non-Profit Housing, Simon Lake Stewardship Group, Walden Windmill Theatre Group, Walden Lions, Walden Winter Carnival and Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club .The CC Planning Committee will be meeting weekly in January and setting up Sub-Committees to help coordinate all aspects of the Community Conference.

If your community group, service club, church or school is interested in being part of the planning process, please call Gwen at 692-3021 or email gwen-paul.doyle@sympatico.ca  or Brenda 866-2919 bsalo@hotmail.com  www.Walden-CAN.com 

What’s Happening in Walden!

Jan.13th: LDSS Alumni Reunion Meeting- 7pm at LDSS. Future committee meetings will take place on Feb.19 & March 10. For information or to Register- past and present students can contact Mary-Louise Purvis at 692-3747 or mlpurvis@hotmail.com . For details see our new website www.livelyhighschoolreunion.com 
Jan 16,17,18: Walden Figure Skating Club hosts Rainbow Skate in the T.M. Davies Arena. The theme for this year’s competition is ’Shoot for the Stars’. For details see www.waldenfigureskatingclub.ca  or call President, Ruth MacDonald at 692-4116
Feb.19th: Walden-CAN Public Meeting- 6:30pm, in the Lounge of Meadowbrook Retirement Village. Guest Speaker: Frank Mariotti, Protecting Our Green Spaces



Walden-CAN Column for the Sudbury Star, January, 2009
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator-Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

 Karen Tait-Peacock- New Director of Art Gallery of Sudbury!
Walden-CAN is excited to help share the news that our Chair- Karen Tait-Peacock is the new Director of the Art Gallery of Sudbury. Congratulations Karen!

Karen returned to Sudbury two years ago after working in Toronto for a number of different organizations including Frontier College, a national literacy organization, as Manager of Corporate and Foundation Giving. Prior to moving to Toronto in 2001, Karen was a long time resident of Walden and owned her own fundraising and marketing business for more than five years, working with such organizations as Easter seals Sudbury, the Older Adults Centre and the Scott Tournament of hearts. She has more than 16 years experience working in the non-profit sector.

“…The AGS continues to play a key role in the community and the arts and culture scene in the CGS and I am especially motivated to assist the AGS to capitalize on opportunities during this exciting time in our city’s history. My vision for the Arts Gallery of Sudbury would be to see it continue to grow and thrive, encompassing the community further into its fold.”
Karen Tait-Peacock- Director AGS 675-4871 ext 223 www.artsudbury.org 

The Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics- New Site in Lively!

The Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics (SDNPC) opened its doors to patients during the summer of 2007. We are now happy to announce the location of our second site within the City of Greater Sudbury. A vacant municipal building, located at 623 Main Street in the former ton of Lively will soon undergo extensive renovation and will house our second site. The development of this clinic was possible due to a partnership with the City of Greater Sudbury and the Ontario Ministry of health and Long Term Care. This clinic represent a a bold new step forward in primary health-care delivery because it provides patients who do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner with access to comprehensive primary health care. Patients from Lively, Naughton, Whitefish and Copper Cliff can immediately register at the Sudbury site at 357 Riverside Drive, Unit 107 and their care will be transferred to Lively when the Lively site is open.

Funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care will enable SDNPC to expand the current team of providers to include a dietician, pharmacist, social worker and a registered nurse in order to better meet the needs of our patients. These providers will be hired in 2009 as space permits. Web site www.sdnpc.ca

Walden Ski Club…Needs Dedicated Water Line for Snowmaking!

The Walden Ski Club has been working hard over the last two years to bring the ability to make snow to the Lively Ski Hill. Having snowmaking equipment available would ensure the sustainability of the Hill for years to come.

So far the Club has secured $43,000 out of the $107,000 needed. The main hurdle we face in trying to get snowmaking abilities to the Hill is the issue of water. The snowmaking process requires a great deal of water and as it stands now the only water source available to the Hill is from the line that services the residential area of First Ave and Eastern Ave in Lively. Tapping into this residential line for the snowmaking process would decrease the water pressure substantially, and therefore is not an acceptable option. The solution is to have our own dedicated water line installed.

We are continuing our fundraising efforts by applying for various grants available and soliciting businesses throughout the City of Greater Sudbury. Councilor Barbeau is working to secure more funds from the 2009 budget currently being debated, and all profits made at the concession stand at the Lively Ski Hill will also go towards this project.

The good news is that Lively Ski Hill will be open from Noon to 4:40pm on Saturdays and Sundays and from 7 – 9:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Hill features a new Platter Lift. Note: Operating hours are dependent on weather conditions and can be closed without notice. For more information please contact Kelly Demers at waldenskiclub@hotmail.com .

Walden-CAN Community Conference…in the Works for April 24,25th, 2009!
Plans for the Walden-CAN Community Conference are progressing smoothly. Over 70 community groups, services clubs, churches and schools have been contacted; input re: issues and concerns impacting the communities of Walden has been provided in emails, surveys and at a Brain-Storming Meeting in Nov.; the Top 5 Issues re: youth, seniors, health, safety, environment and community development were identified, Topics for presentations/workshops were suggested, LDSS offered to provide space for the CC and on Jan. 8th a CC Planning Committee was formed and the date for the Community Conference was set for April 24,25, 2009 .

Co-Chairs of the CC Planning Committee are Brenda Salo and Gwen Doyle (also Committee Secretary) and the 18 members to date include representatives from: Walden-CAN, Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society, CARP Sudbury, Penage Rd. WI, Waters WI, Knights of Columbus, Walden Municipal Non-Profit Housing, Simon Lake Stewardship Group, Walden Windmill Theatre Group, Walden Lions, Walden Winter Carnival and Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club .The CC Planning Committee will be meeting weekly in January and setting up Sub-Committees to help coordinate all aspects of the Community Conference.

If your community group, service club, church or school is interested in being part of the planning process, please call Gwen at 692-3021 or email gwen-paul.doyle@sympatico.ca  or Brenda 866-2919 bsalo@hotmail.com www.Walden-CAN.com 

What’s Happening in Walden!

Jan.13th: LDSS Alumni Reunion Meeting- 7pm at LDSS. Future committee meetings will take place on Feb.19 & March 10. For information or to Register- past and present students can contact Mary-Louise Purvis at 692-3747 or mlpurvis@hotmail.com.  For details see our new website www.livelyhighschoolreunion.com 
 

Jan 16,17,18: Walden Figure Skating Club hosts Rainbow Skate in the T.M. Davies Arena. The theme for this year’s competition is ’Shoot for the Stars’. For details see www.waldenfigureskatingclub.ca  or call President, Ruth MacDonald at 692-4116
 

Feb.19th: Walden-CAN Public Meeting- 6:30pm, in the Lounge of Meadowbrook Retirement Village. Guest Speaker: Frank Mariotti, Protecting Our Green Spaces



Walden-CAN Column for the Sudbury Star, January, 2009
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator-Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

Walden- Celebrating the Christmas Spirit!

 2^nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Anderson Farm Museum!

     The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society volunteers are busily organizing

the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Anderson Farm Museum, Saturday, Dec. 13th from 6 - 8pm. The Site will be all lit up with ‘Green’ environmentally- friendly Christmas Lights!

    It's a real old-fashioned community event- with outdoor and indoor activities for people of all ages! Last year the site was packed- in spite of the extreme cold!  It was fun watching the kids playing in the snow or riding on the wagon pulled by 2 huge work horses, or singing carols on the Firemen's Float- all decorated with lights & a sound system or checking out the old- fashioned toys!  * Check the Photo Gallery of www.Walden-CAN.com for photos from 2007.

   Once again there will be lots of Free, family fun! You can meet Santa, have a hot chocolate, see vintage toys, watch Santa’s Helpers Making Christmas crafts, join in the caroling, play in the snow or let the horses take you for a ride! And this year, elementary & secondary students will be also be participating in our community caroling!  

    Donations of non-perishable foods will be collected for the Walden Food Bank. And you can purchase Commemorative Lights – proceeds to be used for the Anderson Farm Museum. For details check the Anderson farm Museum Page of www.Walden-CAN.com

         Come out & celebrate the season...with your family, friends & neighbours!

Christmas Spirit is Alive and Well in Lively!

       On Thursday, November 20th, local volunteer firefighters, Lively District Secondary School staff and students, the Walden Youth For Youth Center Group and Jacques Barbeau took to the streets of Lively to spread the Christmas spirit and canvas support for the CTV Lions Telethon, Camp Quality and the Walden Food Bank.

      L.D.S.S. Elementary staff and students canvassed the Mikkola subdivision, L.D.S.S. Secondary staff and students canvassed in front of Batistelli's, as well as throughout Upper Lively with the volunteer firefighters and Walden Youth For Youth Group on the fireman's float.

      The canvassers brought the Christmas spirit as they caroled from house to house throughout their respective neighborhoods, and brought many residents to their windows or onto their porches to join in the festivities. The Walden community was gracious in their donations, as the canvassers raised close to $1000 for their respective causes and nearly 1000 pounds of food for the Walden Food Bank!

       "…A heartfelt congratulation goes out to all students and staff that took the time to recognize and give to those less fortunate in our community. I was overwhelmed with the spirit, politeness, and exuberance of all participants and sincerely thank L.D.S.S. staff and students for their commitment to the Lively community." (Councilor Barbeau)

       A big thank you also goes out to Councilor Barbeau for organizing and overseeing this event, as well as the volunteer fireman's choir for donating the use of their float.

‘Home-Made’ Gift Certificates…an idea for Christmas!

      When I was a kid, we lived in a small, four-room cottage on a huge Estate in Port Credit. My Father was a Policemen- but also the gardener/handyman for the Estate… to help pay for the rent. We didn’t have a lot of money for Christmas presents (or other times of the year)! But I remember my brother & I carefully choosing several toys & books - which we no longer used- to give to the kids at the TB Sanatorium in Toronto. They would wave at us from the windows- as we waited outside in the car.

    And we always made home - made gifts for Christmas! Our favorite & easiest gifts to make were Gift Certificates for Mom & Dad: I will clean my room every week- without complaining. I owe you Breakfast in bed x 3. I will help my brother do the dishes without fighting. I will take out the garbage- without being reminded. I will be quiet when Dad is on Midnights. etc

     In this time of economic uncertainty, perhaps people could make home - made Gift Certificates for their communities. In 2009… Help at one Annual Event. Help Coach a Team- even if you don’t have any kids playing hockey, ringette or soccer etc. Help with one Fundraising Project.  Donate something you haven’t used very often in 2008. Chaperone one youth activity. Be a mentor. Volunteer to do something you enjoy or excel at. Join a community group or service club.

     Imagine how surprised a community group or church or school would be to receive a Home - Made Gift Certificate from you!       Gwen Doyle, Communications Walden-CAN

 ‘Shoot For the Stars’ …Figure Skating Competition in Walden!

       The Walden Figure Skating Club has the pleasure to be hosting Rainbow Skate, January 16th, 17th and 18th at the TM Davies Arena here in Walden. This is the annual Rainbow Region Inter Club Competition and includes all of the skating clubs within the Sudbury Region, including the clubs from: Verner, Massey, Manitoulin Island and Espanola. This competition comes to Walden only once every six years and the WFSC plans on making this event a truly memorable experience for both competitors and spectators alike.

      The theme for this years’ competition is "Shoot for the Stars" and is meant to inspire    our young skaters to follow their dreams much like our own Meagan Duhamel and her recent success, with her pairs partner Craig Buntin, on the international skating stage.
      The Friday night of competition offers a great night of entertainment with the Carnival Lines competing. A carnival line is a type of synchronized skating and can have upwards of 25 skaters on the ice at once. Walden will have a number of teams competing in the carnival line as we showcase some of the numbers from our upcoming ice show ‘Walden Goes to Camp Rock’- on April 5th.
    As with any large competition we will be looking for volunteers to help make this a success. For more information about Rainbow Skate or about how you can help please contact us at interclub@waldenfigureskatingclub.ca  or check out our website www.waldenfigureskatingclub.ca.  Come out and support your local skaters!

Walden Windmill Theatre…Getting ready for 2009!

     Windmill Theatre People … get ready for a February notice in the Sudbury Star.  Linda Morgan will have open auditions for a production of "Confessions of a Dirty Blond".  The play has a potential cast of eight.  Showtime is in May.  So thespians, start doing those facial gymnastics for voice projection in the mirror.       Forbes Stoodley

Dec. 2008 Walden-CAN Column for the Sudbury Star

Gwen Doyle- Communications, Walden-CAN 692-3021 www.Walden-CAN.com

Walden – a Community in Action!

Corporal Jessie Tait Revisits École St-Paul!
Students at École St-Paul in Lively will long remember the events that took place in their school to mark Remembrance Day this year. On November 4th, Corporal Jesse Tait who had just returned from Afghanistan while serving with the Canadian forces met with the grade 5 to grade 8 students. He gave a Power Point Presentation and answered many of the students’ questions. He talked about his experience and his friends that he lost in combat. This was Corporal Tait’s second visit at the school as he also visited before his departure for Afghanistan.
On November 11th, there was a ceremony. Students brought pictures and cards that will be given to war veterans. Grade 7 and 8 students each read a message to mark the importance of this day. * See attached Photo

Left to right: Nico Karius, Riley Narasnek, Natalie Roy, Elizabeth Dupius, Denis Leblanc and Vanessa-Rae Moriarty

LDSS Students – Canvassing & Caroling!
On Thursday, Nov.20th from 7-9pm The Firemen’s Choir and Walden Volunteer Firefighters – in cooperation with the staff and students of Lively District Secondary School and Councilor Jacques Barbeau - will be out in the community collecting donations for the CTV Lion’s Children’s Telethon …as well as non-perishable items for the Walden Food Bank.
Students will be participating with The Firemen’s Choir and their Float in the Lively Area. Arrangements are also being made to cover the Hillcrest Area - with the horse and wagon used last year, at the Anderson Farm’ Tree Lighting Celebration’ and Fall Fair’. And a group of LDSS students will also be collecting donations from 4 –7pm in the entrance of Battistelli’s Your Independent Grocers.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated this holiday season! For details contact Sherry Green, Program Leader of Sports -LDSS at 692-3671

Come out to Rendezvous!
The Penage Road Community Centre is pleased to be hosting its 29th Annual Rendezvous Arts and Craft Sale. This event will be held on Friday Nov. 21st from 7- 9 pm. And the sale will be open Nov. 22nd, Nov 23rd - from 10 am - 4 pm. Admission is Free and you are welcome to sit with friends and enjoy a beverage and a sweet treat.
The Community Centre is located on Regional Road 10 - south of Whitefish. Note: Regional Road #10 is also called Penage Rd. or Panache Rd.!! The Centre is just 7 km down this road, on your left side. Signs will be posted.
This event began in 1980. Local artisans wanted to show off their art and craft interests. These same artists are still involved in their fields of expertise. Today the event is representative of community involvement. The Penage Rd. Seniors sell homemade items and baking. Young people volunteer to make up their high school volunteer hours. And some young people are now making baking contributions!
You will be able to purchase paintings, photographs, items made of fur, pottery, Finn Bun, knit items, folk art, preserves and quilted items- as well as some delicious baked items. Check our Penage Rd. Page of www.Walden-CAN.com  for photos from previous Rendezvous!
For more information call 866-2989. Thanks to all persons who regularly support this annual event. Mark your calendars and come out to Rendezvous!!

Walden Youth For Youth Caroling in Lively!
Walden Youth for Youth will be fundraising this fall for the Lion's Club Children's Christmas Telethon. We held a Halloween Dance for youth – raising funds with an admission fee. Our youth will also be seen in Lively going door-to-door caroling- November 18,19,20 and Nov.25, 26, 27 from 6 – 8pm…visiting households from 1st Ave. to 12th Ave. Adult volunteers would be greatly appreciated for these outings.
Our youth centre can be seen presenting their donation live on Telethon night - December 6th between 2pm-11pm - at Sudbury Secondary School. We thank you all in advance for your participation in our fundraising here in Lively for this year’s Telethon!
Contact June Epple, Coordinator- Walden Youth for Youth Centre - 692-1777 June.epple@city.greatersudbury.on.ca  or check our Page on www.Walden-can.com 

WALDEN SNO RUNNERS 20th Anniversary!
The Walden Sno Runners will be 20 years old this year. In December of 1987 a group of local snowmobilers got together to form the local snowmobile club - to develop and maintain local trails and promote safe family activities involving the sport of snowmobiling. As part of the Sudbury Trail Plan, the club maintains and patrols about 90 kms of trails from the north end of Fairbank Lake to Penage Lake and the south end of Whitewater Lake to Lively and between.
On November 29th the club is celebrating 20 years of activity in our community with a Dinner Dance at the Lively Golf and Country Club. Tickets that are coincidentally $20, can be purchased from a club member in your area or by contacting Stan Fenton at stanfenton@gmail.com .

‘A Night in Comfortable Shoes’…with Angie Nussey!
Join Angie Nussey on Nov. 23rd for ‘ A Night in Comfortable Shoes’, from 7 – 9pm at Fielding Memorial Park- featuring special guests Matt Foy and Debra Lynn Ireland. There is limited seating and Tickets ($15) are only available at the door on the night of the show- beginning at 6:30pm. The show starts at 7pm sharp. For details and to view her music video “Gem” – featuring 40 ‘Lively’ people filmed during the Sudbury Arts Tour 2008 see www.angienussey.com 

Walden-CAN Nov. 2008 Column for the Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

What Volunteers CAN do for Walden!

Help Organize… May 2009 LDSS Reunion!
The LDSS Reunion Committee is looking for volunteers for our 50+ reunion, being held on May 15,16,17/09 (Victoria Day Weekend). This reunion will involve our entire community- from the Anderson Farm to LDSS- so any volunteers will be welcomed & appreciated.
We are hosting: a Meet & Greet/Dance at the Arena both nights; kid’s activities at LDSS; Memorabilia Displays-sure to provide a ‘Blast From the Past’ and a Brunch- hosted by LDSS athletic & student groups- on Sunday morning. Golf will also be available for those energetic folks- as well as Interactive Displays at Anderson Farm Museum.
All proceeds from the LDSS Reunion weekend will directly benefit LDSS students.
For information or to sign up contact Mary Purvis at mlpurvis@hotmail.com  or 692-3747 or Tannys Laughren at tlaughren@laurentian.ca 
Our next LDSS Reunion Committee Meeting is Nov.4, 7pm at LDSS. Everyone is welcome!

Help Plan & Implement Programs for…Walden Youth For Youth!
Walden Youth For Youth is looking for volunteers to assist with program planning and implementation. A Criminal Reference Check is required- as it involves working with the youth in our community. Our youth ranges from ages 12 – 18.
We are located in the lower level of the Walden Citizens Service Centre, on Kin drive, in Lively. For information, please call 692-1777 or email june.epple@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
Watch for our new Walden Youth For Youth Page on www.Walden-CAN.com 
June Epple, Coordinator- Walden Youth For Youth

Help Organize...35th Walden Winter Carnival!
Without at least 4 new Volunteers to work on the Walden Winter Carnival Organizing Committee: some Events for 2009 will have to be cancelled ie The Mutt Show & Events at St. James School and the Winter Carnival will be smaller than normal.
Without at least 4 new Volunteers – to replace Fran & Mike re: 2010 Winter Carnival…the 35th Walden Winter Carnival could very well be the last one!

“…We have well-established partnerships with the CGS & local businesses and we are financially self-sufficient…But we really need at least 4 new volunteers- who are willing to be trained to work with our committee re: specific, time-related responsibilities- during the months before the Carnival and helping with supervision during the Carnival…we’re always there to back-up our volunteers…And of course we still will need community groups & volunteers of all ages- to help with activities during our Winter Family-Fun Weekend…If anyone is interested they should call me at 692-9321.” Terry Kett, Walden Winter Carnival Committee

Help Walden-CAN…organize a Community Conference in 2009!
In the next few weeks, I will be phoning representatives of 50+ Community Groups & our local Schools in Walden …asking for ideas & suggestions to help Walden-CAN organize a Community Conference - for early 2009. To ensure that the Topics, Workshops & Guest Speakers will be relevant & meaningful to our participants…we need community input.
We will be having our first ‘Brain-Storming/ Planning Meeting’, in early November. We hope that representatives from: community groups, seniors, local businesses, youth & individuals - from the communities in Walden- will participate.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please call me at 692-3021 Gwen Doyle– Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN www.Walden-CAN.com 

Walden-CAN Winter Newsletter…in the Works!
It’s time to start gathering information from our community partners for our Winter Newsletter
(Dec.–March 2009). We hope to publish by December 1st. We need a couple of weeks to organize and the city needs a couple of weeks to get it printed and mailed to all households in the Walden area.
That means that I need all information sent to me no later than Oct 31st. Please include information from your group that would be pertinent from December to March 2009.
Jennifer Carlisle, 692-0141 jcarlisle928@hotmail.com 

What’s Happening in Walden? Check www.Walden-CAN.com  each week for new postings from: the CGS, Sudbury Public Library, Greater Sudbury Museum, community groups/associations, local schools, artists, craftsmen, musicians & writers, Sudbury District Health Unit, COP Program & much more! Send your information to our Webmasters.
This month new Pages have been created for: Waters WI, Walden Youth For Youth & Walden Fine Arts Association.



October, 2008 Walden-CAN Column for the Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

Sept. 2008 Walden-CAN Column for Sudbury Star

Walden COP Program Volunteers Log 1987 km since June/08!

      The Walden Citizens on Patrol Program is up & running with a small, dedicated group of volunteers. Since June they have logged over 1987 km patrolling communities in Walden!  But more volunteers would be appreciated and welcome.

     Vehicles, uniforms, all equipment, and training are provided by the Greater Sudbury Police Service - at no cost to the volunteers.

       The next scheduled COP Program Training Date will be in November but Applications are available now, at the Walden Police Storefront.  If you are interested in participating in this worthwhile community crime prevention initiative, applications should be completed as quickly as possible in order to qualify for November’s training date.  For more information call the COP Program Coordinator at 675-9171 ext. 2335 or check www.police.sudbury.on.ca

‘Cyberproofing’…Walden-CAN & Walden Youth For Youth Host Meeting!

 Denise Fraser- Crime Prevention Unit, Greater Sudbury Police Services- will give an 1˝ hour presentation about Cyberproofing Oct. 9 at a Public Meeting – hosted by Walden-CAN & Walden Youth Centre, 6:30pm, in the T.M. Davies Community Centre. Everyone is welcome: teenagers 12 & over, parents, grandparents and the public. Topics include: Types of predators found in the Internet; how they gather information to find their victims; problems of cyberbullying and steps to take in order to prevent victimization. For more information visit www.police.sudbury.on.ca or call at 675-9171 ext.2103   See www.Walden-can.com

Looking for Volunteers in Walden!

Walden Winter Carnival: What could you do to help us celebrate 35 years of winter family fun? Any help is welcome; whether you can volunteer for 4 hours or 40 hours– helping plan events or working during the Carnival. Call Wayne St. George at 692-4224 or check www.waldenwintercarnival.com 

Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society: If you are interested in helping preserve & protect this local heritage site and develop year-round programs and activities/events at the Anderson Farm Museum…consider volunteering to work with us. We have openings on our Board & the 2009 Fall Fair Committee. Details on our AFM Page  www.Walden-CAN.com    AFM & Heritage Society PO Box 1188, Lively, ON P3Y 1M9

LDSS 50+ Reunion Committee: You don’t have to be over 50… to help us make plans & get ready for the May 15,16,17,2009 50+ Reunion at LDSS! To find out how you can help, call Mary Purvis at 692-3747 or Jim Savarie at 692-5921

Walden- Community Action Network: We’re planning activities/events/projects for 2008,2009 and need volunteers of all ages- to help represent the communities of Walden re: our Youth Services Committee, Environment Committee and Community Conference Committee. To learn more about us check www.Walden-CAN.com Contact us at Walden-Can PO Box 981, Lively, On, P3Y 1M8

What’s Happening!

Sept.21: Quilts in the Community- 11:30am – 5:30pm View Quilts in 6 Sites in Walden. Passports cost $15. Funds to help build a sun shelter for kids at Walden Day Care Centre, Call Mary-Lou or Terry at 692-9719 www.waldendaycare.ca

Sept.22: World Car Free Day! Free Public Transit! Cut out your Car Free Day VOUCHERS in Northern Life, Sudbury Star, Le Voyageur- Sept.17,18 Issues. Plan your routes at www.greatersudbury.ca/transit

Sept.27, 28: Sudbury Arts Tour – 2008! Visit 60 Artists at 29 Studios in CGS from 10am –5pm. The Arts Tour is FREE! For details see www.SCARF.ca

Oct. 2: ATV Advisory Panel Public Meeting- 7 – 9pm, T.M Davies Community Centre. Call Dave Bolton,Chair, ATV Advisory Panel 560-5432 or dbolton@unitz.ca

Oct.4: 2^nd Annual Quilt Show- Whitefish Lake First Nations Seniors & 50 Plus Club from 9am – 4pm, in our Community Centre. We are hoping to draw in as many Anishnabe Que (Native Women) quilters as possible. For details, contact Gail at shawbonquigail@personainternet.com

Oct.7: ‘Yes, We’re Still at It!’…a retrospective Exhibit by Gwen Doyle & Ellen Gorecki . Reception 7–9pm, at Stopciati Gallery, 153 Applegrove St. (off Lorne). Everyone is welcome! Refreshments will be served. Gallery information at 673-4443

To learn more about what’s happening in Walden see www.Walden-CAN.com

Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN

July CAN Report to the Sudbury Star


Oh blow gentle southern breeze, because the breezes from the north and east are a little “high” with reminders of good meals of yesterday. This is yet another summer of our discontent for Waldenites with that promise of only two more. The velvet nights of July and August will be enjoyed inside. All will be well, eventually. Even a dead horse doesn’t stink forever.

Lively District Secondary School will have its 50+ reunion May 15, 16, 17, 2009. An open meeting for volunteers at the Ben Moxam Community Centre is planned for July 21, 2008.
For any questions you may have, contact Jim Savarie 692-5921 or Mary Purvis 692-3747.
I went to my high school reunion in Kirkland Lake in 2006 and met many old people I went to school with. It’s great to see school chums again and catch up on all the news. So folks, there’s time to make travel plans, eat lots of unbuttered popcorn and exercise regularly, to be the best that’s in you.

The Kantola Black Lake Road Committee meets regularly to discuss concerns and to work towards solving them.
At present, the Long Lake Park poses some problems, especially for area residents. There are also trucking issues. Kantola is a winding, hilly, narrow road with corners so sharp, one can almost read one’s own back license plate but then we challenge ourselves. The road committee works with municipal authorities to make things safe.

Thanks to Neeltje Van Roon, Dale Kilbey and other ecologically-minded folk, the ban-the-plastic-bag campaign has gained momentum in Walden. Our Councilor, Jacques Barbeau, has co-sponsored a council resolution to rid us of this landfill clogging material. Who would have thought that the green Battistelli bins would become so popular. They go into the hardware store, the LCBO and everywhere that people go to get things. Many are bringing bags from home to cut down on the number in circulation. One day, I left home without my green bins, and felt guilty enough to avoid people who might see those new plastic bags. Can we get along without them? Yes we can!

Summer programs for the Lively Playground are at full throttle. Donna, Courtney and Senior Supervisor, Heather have Dress up Days, Water Fun at Meatbird Lake, Twister and Hawaiian Days, Any Kind of Costume Days, and Sports and Game Times. The program runs Monday to Friday (check posted timetable at Ben Moxam Centre). Drop off from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. and pick up from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. Need more information? Call 692-1777.

Right now, our grade 7s and 8s from George Vanier and Jessie Hamilton are still in summer holiday mode with nary a thought about the day after Labour Day. Meanwhile, things are happening in their new school within Lively District Secondary School. This writer toured it with school principal, Ms. Judy Noble. Classrooms, which are huge and bright, have been refurbished. The full science and computer lab awaits the students. Familiar teachers will be there to greet them including Mr. Cory Ross, who will continue his Music Program. A Tech teacher for the “techies” has been hired. This can only be good. Remember those classes long past of Home Economics and Shop? We know things have changed. Vacuum cleaners can be used by both sexes and everyone can make a salad bowl out of a block of wood.
For those students who aspire to the stage, a production of “The Sound of Music” is planned for this coming school year. So, how do you solve a problem like Maria?
Although there is no French Immersion program due to a lack of numbers, there are of course, regular French classes. “Le fromage est froid.” (I know three other phrases necessary for survival.)
Start times and the lunch hour are separate from the regular secondary students as well as the outdoor area just for 7s and 8s. Why you young scholars even have your own entrance. The principal with the co-ordinating committee have planned well for that “smooth move”.
Lively District Secondary will be offering courses in Ojibwe and Native Studies. The High Skills Major in Mining is still available as is Fitness, stressing health and wellness. This also has an outdoor education component. An Advanced Placement (A.P.) program is on board. This is based on an international enrichment curriculum. Universities love these graduates.
Ms. Noble is enthusiastic about having grades 7 and 8 at L.D.S.S. and expects an excellent collegiate year. Rah! Rah!
 

Fall Fair in the works…for the Anderson Farm Museum!

Walden volunteers are busy organizing the annual Anderson Farm Museum Fall Fair, which will take place on Saturday, September 13 from 10am – 4pm.

Family Fun Activities include: Entertainment (Tremonics, Northern Gypsie- Singer/Songwriter, Finnot & others) with MC, Scott Overton (Morning Show Host, AM 790 CIGM), Children’s Activities (Dale Pepin-Stories & Socks, games, stories, drama), Vendors in the main floor of Stable (Traditional Rug Hooking, small art work -cards, beaded necklaces & earrings etc), Displays (Farm Equipment, Antique Cars, Walden Art Club Mosaic Mural, Waters WI), Information Booths (Walden-CAN, Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society), a Silent Auction, BBQ and Tours of the Museum.  And there’ll be more!

We need Volunteers to work with our Fall Fair Committee June–September: helping coordinate activities, publicity, donations, recruitment etc   

We need Volunteers to help on the day of the Fall Fair from 9am – Noon or Noon to 5 pm: setting-up, directing traffic, selling Tickets, helping with children’s activities, cleaning-up etc

We are looking for Vendors (Artists, Craftspeople, Community Groups) to display, demonstrate and sell. There is room for 6 Vendors in the main floor of the Stable; space in Farm House and on the grounds. Fees: $20 per Table + a Donation for our Silent Auction    

We are looking for Community Groups to set-up Displays: educational, local history, culture, services and programs etc

If you are interested, please contact Les Burford at 692-5530  

See updates on the Anderson Farm Museum Page of www.Walden-CAN.com

Walden-CAN Newsletter in the works…for end of August!

Usually our Walden-CAN volunteers take a break over the summer. But not this year! Our Walden-CAN Newsletter Team will be busy during the holidays preparing their Fall Issue …to be in the mail at the end of August.

Space in our Newsletter is always limited and based on a first-come first-served basis. If your community group/association, school, team, or club has an activity, program, project or special event planned for Sept-Dec., send your information to our Newsletter Team ASAP.

Submit brief articles, stories, poems, and photos (in .jpeg) to jcarlisle928@hotmail.com.

Read our previous Newsletters on www.Walden-CAN.com

www.Walden-CAN.com …Gets Thousands of Hits during the summer!

When our Webmasters conducted a Content Overview of our website last September they were surprised to see thousands of hits on www.Walden-CAN.com during July, August 2007.

The Pages receiving the majority of visits were: the Arts, Community Notices and News Releases.

If you have a summer activity, program, project or special event - which you would like to promote, send your information to our Webmasters at info@walden-can.com or use our inter-active Calendar of Events.

Lively High 50+ Reunion …planned for 2009!     

A Lively High 50+ reunion is being planned for May 15,16 & 17, 2009. There will be an Open Meeting for Volunteers on Tuesday, June 17 at 7pm in LDSS.  

Any questions contact Jim Savarie at 692-5921 or Mary Purvis at 692-3747

June 11 Walden-CAN Column in Sudbury Star

The Walden Art Club Helps Celebrates CGS 125th on June 7th !
The Walden Art Club will be completing a very special project in the near future. Our completed Mural Mosaic of the Anderson Farm will be on display, at Tom Davies Square, for the June 7th,CGS’s 125th Anniversary Party.
The large-scale Mural is composed of 35 diverse canvases- created by the WAC members. Each canvas is a unique stand-alone work of art. The mural features various facets of the Anderson Farm’s history, and of the local heritage including: fauna, flora, mining, and farming. When all of the artistic works are merged they reveal a 6’x12’ painting of the Anderson Barn.
By selling our Mosaic Mural, the WAC hopes to raise funds to assist with the renovations planned for the Stable Building at the Anderson Farm Museum.
The Mosaic Mural remained a “Work in Progress” when it was displayed at the Walden Art Club’s 38th Annual “Spring Exhibition and Sale”. It generated a great deal of excitement from the public who viewed it.
Join us at the Tom Davies Square on June 7th and take a moment to view the completed Mosaic Mural of the Anderson Farm.

‘A Smooth Move’…Grade 7 and 8 to LDSS!
To learn more about the process to facilitate the transition of the Grade 7,8 Students from George Vanier and Jessie Hamilton P.S. to LDSS read ‘A Smooth Move’ – Newsletters. No. 1- April 2008 includes: Committee Members, Guiding Principals, First Steps…Coordinating Committee Meeting; Next Steps …School-based Advisory Committee. The May Issue will be completed soon. Each Issue will be posted on Rainbow District Board website. www.rainbowschools.ca/boardroom/accommodation/sudburyWest.php

CARP Continues to Lobby for P.E.T. Scans!
Members of CARP - Sudbury Chapter- continue lobbying efforts to make P.E.T. Scans available for all citizens of Ontario.
The Ontario Ombudsmen Office is now looking into the issue and is requesting personal stories about a person or persons who are seriously disadvantaged because of the lack of availability of Free P.E.T. Scans in our province. Please contact Joanne de Varennes, Office of Ontario Ombudsman 1-800-263-1830 FAX:1-866-863-2560(toll free) info@ombudsman.on.ca
To learn more re: P.E.T. Scan Petition- check CARP Page of www.Walden-can.com or call Darwin Brunne at 866-2145.

What’s Happening in Walden & CGS!
May 22- Open House at Tom Davies Square, Foyer:
Multi-use Recreation Complex Presentation at 6pm For information call 674-4455 ext. 2425
Performing Arts Centre Presentation at 7pm For information call 674-4455 ext. 4606
May 23 - Waters WI Annual Luncheon: Noon at Trinity United Church, Lively. Guest Speaker: Marilyn Butcher- Nurse Practitioner Tickets cost $10 each Call Sally at 692-4481
May 24- The Iona Reed Trio: 7-10pm Meadowbrook. The Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society is raising funds for its Memory Garden Project. $5 each Tickets available at: Meadowbrook, R.E.A.L Wine in Time, Walden Seniors or from Committee Members.
May 29- Meet the Artist …Glenna Treasure -Textile Artist: 7- 9pm at Stopciati Gallery at 153 Applegrove (off Lorne) Exhibit runs from May 24 – June 21. For information call 673-4443
May 30 - Deadline for Submissions re: United Way Community Grant Funding 2008-2009! “…Designed as project funding for unique ideas/initiatives that build community and improve quality of life for residents of CGS”. Grants can range from $2,000 - $6,000. Application Forms re: Community Grant Funding Grant can be obtained by contacting Louise Desjardins at United Way Office 560-3330 ext. 200 or emailing office@unitedwaysudbury.com
June 4- CARP Luncheon: Noon at Howard Johnson Hotel, 50 Brady St. Guest Speaker: Mayor John Rodriguez Entertainment: Sudbury Rising Stars. Everyone is welcome! Cost: $13.00 Seating is limited. Call Irene White 566-5686 or Millie Facca 522-1947, to reserve your Ticket.

Anderson Farm Museum Historical Society Plans Fall Fair for Sept.13th!
The AFM Historical Society is looking for volunteers to help organize the Fall Fair and artists, craftsmen, musicians, vendors, community groups, teams, schools etc to participate in this annual community event at the Anderson Farm. For details, call Les Burford at 692- 5530
See Anderson Farm Museum Page of www.Walden-CAN.com for AFM Heritage Society Minutes & Curator’s Reports etc


Walden-CAN Column for Sudbury Star, May 142008
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator
 

Media Conference Kicks-Off…'Anderson Barn Mosaic Mural' Project!  

The Walden Art Club hosted a successful Media Conference, on April 5th, at the club's Art Studio, in the Ben Moxam Community Centre, in Lively. Members of the Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society, Walden-CAN, and Jim Fortin, Curator- City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museum were also invited to this Preview of the Anderson Barn Mosaic Mural.  The participating artists were thrilled to see the excitement that their mosaic mural generated among the visitors.

Various WAC Members were interviewed and taped by Persona News.      

This unique art project is a large-scaled mural featuring a medley of diverse paintings, created by the WAC members. The Mosaic Mural consists of 35 canvases measuring 16”x20”. Each canvas is a unique, stand-alone, work of art-featuring various facets of the Anderson Barn’s history and the local heritage including: fauna, flora, farming and mining.

When all of the artistic works are merged they will reveal a 6’x12’ painting/mural of the Anderson Barn.

The objective of this project is to: use a portion of the funds generated from the sale of the mural, to assist directly with the renovations required to the Stable Building of the Anderson Farm Museum, and help celebrate the City of Greater Sudbury’s 125th Anniversary.

The Anderson Barn Mosaic Mural remains a 'work in progress' but it will be on display at the Walden Art Club’s 38th Annual 'Spring Exhibition and Sale', April 19th and 20th, at the Tom Davies Community Center (Walden Arena), in Lively.      

View the progress of the Mosaic Mural on the Anderson Farm Museum Page of www.Walden-CAN.com Details call Victoria Tapper at 522-4233

Congratulations to Our Community Volunteers!

Whitefish District Lions Club: Celebrating 40 years of community service!  www.lionwap.org/WhitefishON  Call Lion Gary Lampi –President at 866-2383

Walden Seniors & Pensioners Inc: Almost 30 years of enriching the lives of seniors; supporting activities in the community. Recently donated $200 to the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society towards their Memory Garden Project. Call Mary Barr-President at 692-7109 

Walden Kinsmen: 25 years of serving the community’s greatest need; dollars raised to help support many local charities. Interested in becoming a Kinsmen member? Call Dave Kiley – President at 692-9751

iCelebrate Our History! Students from St. Francis, St. David and St. Anne schools are have partnered with the City Museums on a unique project. “iCelebrate Our History” . Using a variety of media techniques including re-enactments, about 300 students are preparing “Greater Sudbury’s History Minutes”.

The project began in March and continues through May.  The projects will be publically displayed at both Tom Davies Square on June 7^th during the City’s 125th anniversary party, as well as on the museum website, www.sudburymuseums.ca    

Among the topics being considered is the story of “Sudbury’s Run Away Mayor”. This interesting but little know event in Sudbury’s history revolves around Murray Bigger, Mayor of Sudbury in 1895.

A respected lawyer, school trustee and town Councilor, Mr. Bigger vanished abruptly from town in September of 1897.  On that evening he told his wife he was going into his study to look at the mail. When she checked in on him about 9:30 that night Mr. Bigger was nowhere too be found.

To learn about the surprising end to this story, and what happened to former Mayor Bigger be sure to come to the CGS 125^th Anniversary Party in downtown Sudbury on June 7^th.

Learn About Action Plans re: Foul Odour from Waste Activated Sludge in Copper Cliff & Lively!

April 15^th: Biosolids Management Master Plan- Public Information Session - at T.M. Davies Community Centre. Visit from 5–7pm to speak with representatives. The formal presentation begins at 7pm. The CGS is reviewing sludge management alternatives to develop & implement a long-term Biosolids Management Program for sustainable treatment & disposal/end-use of its sewage sludge.

For information call Brad Johns, P.Eng., Water & Waste Facilities Engineer at 674-4455, ext 3625

Watch for Spring Issue of our Walden-CAN Newsletter in the Mail! Thanks to the clients of Our Friendship Centre for adding the Insert to our 6 page Issue.

  





Submitted April 8/08: Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator-Walden-CAN

* Photo of Anderson Barn Mosaic Mural attached
 

Jessie Hamilton P.S.’ Musicians…to Compete at Nationals in Ottawa! Jessie Hamilton P.S.’ s three Bands- Concert and Jazz - are competing at Nationals in Ottawa in May 2008. Approximately 65 musicians in grades 6, 7 and 8 are involved with the bands. Although there is no competition for Rock Bands, members of the Rock Band participate in the other 2 Bands. But the Rock Band will be performing at a venue in Ottawa.
To help raise money for the trip to Ottawa the 3 Bands are planning a performance - ‘The Evening of Music’- on May 8th at Jessie Hamilton PS. During the May 8 performance there will be a Silent Auction, Bake Sale and silver collection. The ‘Evening of Music’ begins at 6:30 pm.

Spring is just around the corner and time to think about our gardens! The Band members are also selling bulbs, plants, seeds etc from Vesey's- to raise funds for their Competition in Ottawa. Vesey's offer wonderful products to enhance any garden big or small from spring bulbs to perennial plants to herb seeds and even a Cook Book to taste the flavours of your garden.
Place an order and support your area musicians. Order Forms can be picked up at Jessie Hamilton P. S. just contact Mr. Cory Ross at 692-3602 between 1pm and 1:30 pm Mon to Fri. or Myrna at 692-5355
Questions, please call Kim Peura - Fund Raising Committee, Jessie Hamilton P.S. Bands at 692-3297

Get Healthy & Active…Try Curling!
Want to learn to curl by qualified instructors? Here is your chance. The Copper Cliff Curling Club is offering a unique learn to curl program called…’Your Best Shot’!
For $75.00 you will have 8 weeks of curling instruction: 4 weeks on Wed. evenings at 7:30pm (March 19 – April 9) and 4 weeks in the fall (starting in Oct.) to continue to improve your skills.
Register before March 19th by contacting: Lynn O’Brian at 682-4861,Copper Cliff Curling Club or Sue Murray at 692-5648
Note: New members to the Copper Cliff Curling Club will receive a $50.00 reimbursement for a League membership, if you join the curling club in the fall.

Spring is just about here and it's time to get together at the Penage Rd. Community Centre!
The Penage Rd. Community Centre is holding its Annual General Meeting on April 1st, at 7:30 PM, at the Centre. The past year will be reviewed as well as the election of officers for the coming year. As a community member you are invited to attend.
New directors are needed this year to replace some who have "retired". A director helps to keep the building and premises in order and to help with "event" running. Questions, call Russ at 866-5656.
To make your Membership Donation for 2008 send $20.00 for a family ($10.00 for a single) to Mrs. B. Beaulieu - 198 Grassy Lake Rd., Whitefish, ON P0M3E0. Donations will go for improved roofing, soffit and fascia.
Did you know the Community Centre is available for rentals for private events? Rates are very reasonable and lower if you are a member. To rent the hall: call Ira-Jane 866-2989.
Spring Events:
April 6- The Penage Rd. W.I. Community Event: from 2-4 pm. Topic: Bush Piloting
April 26th - Earth Day Road Clean Up: starts at 9 am
May 3rd- Bake Sale and Flea Market: from 8am-2pm
May 10th - Mothers' Day Dinner: starts at 5 pm.

Dance the Night Away!
April 12th- 50’s Dance! We’re going to dance the night away to the classic tunes of the 50’s. Join us at the Steelworker’s Hall at 8:30 pm. Shake, rattle and roll with our rockin DJ Absolute Entertainment. Tickets are $15 each and are available by calling Pat at 983-2224 or can be picked up at Warmhearts’ office, 303 York St., Suite 283.
Wear your best 50's threads and compete in the costume contest. Light lunch and door prizes too! All proceeds go to the Warmhearts Palliative Caregivers Sudbury /Manitoulin.
For information call: Pat & Dan Byrnes at 983-2224 or Jeannette Carriere, Warmhearts Palliative Caregivers Sudbury / Manitoulin 677-0077 ext 226.

Listen to the Loon at www.Walden-CAN.com ! 
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Webmasters: Dale Kilbey, Neeltje Van Roon




Submitted March 12th by Gwen Doyle- Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN
 

Hawks for Heart Event Raises $4,500! Lively DSS students were out in force on Feb. 21st canvassing local businesses and kicking off the Heart and Stroke Campaign for Lively and Walden Areas.
Mayor John Rodriguez inspired students- kicking off our Hawks for Heart Event- with a personal donation. Celina MacKinnon and her family shared their story and supported the campaign throughout the morning. News Anchor and Chair of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Michelle Toner praised the students for their efforts on behalf of this very worthwhile cause.
Our canvassers were accompanied by: Fire Chief Donaldson, Volunteer Fire Fighter Perry, Deputy Police Chief Elsner, Auxiliary Constable Brunette, EMS Gary Daily and Laura Carlson of the Heart and Stroke Foundation Sirens and lights from the Fire Engine, Police Cruiser and EMS Vehicles held the student body united in their campaign. Many thanks to this auspicious group of community supporters – we couldn’t have done it without you!
The Business Community of Lively/Walden responded to the students’ call for action by raising $4,500.00 for the Heart and Stroke Campaign! Many thanks to: Powertel Utilities, Laamanen Construction. Harris Rebar, The Huddle, Jim’s Portable Toilets, Equipment North, Battistelli’s YIG, Home Hardware, Lively Pharmacy, Northern Welding Cases, The Shop, Castec Inc., Tim Horton’s, Meadowbrook Retirement Village, Pet Food Plus, Pine Hill Lumber, Royal Bank, TD Bank, Walden Family Drug Store, Walden Day Care, Forget-Me-Not Flowers, Carman Construction, CCM Group Management, NAPA Auto, Quickway, A &L Construction, Auburn Industrial, Algonquin Equipment, Lively Massage Therapy Clinic.
As always, our Hawks for Heart Event was supported and promoted by our Councilor, Jacques Barbeau – who also provided donations- as prizes for the top canvassers!
Hats off to Lively and Walden - for a real community event! We stood together and made a difference for the “heart” of the community!
Judy Noble, Principal, Lively DSS
Mural Mosaic Project by Walden Art Club! The Walden Art Club has a very special project in the works -a Mural Mosaic of the Anderson Farm. The Goal of this fundraising venture is to highlight the rich heritage and history the Anderson Farm brings to the community and CGS. The Mural Mosaic will measure 6’ x 12’ - with all the canvases painted by our members. The 35 unique works of art- each measuring 16” x 20” -will be auctioned off, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Fund.
Our Annual Spring Art Show and Sale takes place April 19th and 20th, in the Tom Davies Arena, Lively. This popular event includes works in: acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, graphite, and photography - something for everyone! Come & See us! The Walden Art Club…bringing art to the community.
See Walden Art Club Page on www.Walden-CAN.com 
Anderson Farm Museum Historical Society …Develops A Vision! On Jan.26th, the Anderson Farm Museum Historical Society & City Staff met to form a Vision for the development of Anderson Farm Museum.
Facilitator Sheila Prusila, began by reviewing relevant documents: Constellation City Report, Greater Sudbury Healthy Community Strategy, Green Space Report, Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Report and Walden-CAN Annual Report to Council, 2006-2007.
The group agreed that the Strategic Plans should be developed around realistic achievable goals focusing on repairs to structures in short-term and advancements in the longer term!
Some Short-Term Plans include: develop loft of the barn for exhibit space; work on stable design for year round use; improve signage & interpretation of exhibits; recruit volunteers; host community events; repair damaged logs on the Creighton Log Cabin and start work on trail system through property and Memory Garden. Read complete Report at www.Walden-CAN.com  Call Les Burford, Chair at 692-5530
What’s Happening in March?
March 7- Chili Luncheon: Hosted by Our Friendship Centre (Community Living Greater Sudbury) from 9am – 1:30pm, in the Kinsmen Hall, Lively. Eat-In or Take out available, Bake Table & Penny Table and more! Call Cathy at 692-3071
March Break Fun at 13 Public Libraries: Magic, movies, story time, crafts, games and more! Call Kaija Mailloux at 673-1155, Ext. 210
CARP Petitions Ontario Government to Buy PET Scans for All Major Hospitals! To send a message to your MPP log on to …‘No More Waiting Campaign’. Details, call Darwin Brunne, Chairman, CARP Sudbury Chapter at 866-2145
Watch for our March Walden-CAN Newsletter in the mail and at www.Walden-CAN.com  !


Copy for Walden-CAN Column of Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, 692-3021
 

                        Winter Family Fun in Walden!
                        Walden Winter Carnival- 2008
On Feb. 7, 8, 9, 10, 2008 - we’ll have a mix of our favorite Family Fun activities & new exciting features at the Walden Winter Carnival: Comedy Night: upstairs at the arena - Friday night. Tickets cost $10.You can buy them now at Walden Home Hardware! Cardboard Box Car Derby: Sat. morning- at the Lively Ski Hill. Mini ATVs & Snowmobiles: for the kids to ride, on three oval tracks.. Lumberjack Company: Saturday- 3 half-hour shows, in Arena parking lot: chopping, axe throwing, climbing etc. Plus a Mutt Show, Valentine Youth Social, Boot Hockey and much more! Carnival Buttons cost $4.00. Check our schedule on the Link page of www.Walden-CAN.com 
Call Wayne St. Georges, at 693-4224
Valentine Soup, Sandwich & Dessert Luncheon!
The Walden Seniors & Pensioners Ladies Auxiliary hosts Coffee Breaks, Fall Teas, Soup & Sandwich Luncheons and provides daily coffee for members. Funds raised by these activities are returned to Walden & Sudbury community charitable groups through donations and scholarships to LDSS. In 2005 our charitable donations totaled more than $6,000.
On February 13th we are hosting our Valentine Soup, Sandwich & Dessert Luncheon from 12 –2:30pm, in the Kinsmen Hall, Lively. $5.00 per person. Everyone is welcome! Joan O-Grady
Beaver Lake Winter Carnival February 15,16,17
Come one, come all to the Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club, 30 minutes west of Sudbury, turn left off HWY 17 onto Ella Rd, then a right turn onto Club Rd. We promise good food and entertainment for people of all ages! Spaghetti Supper, Pancake Breakfasts, Carnival Party, fireworks, family skating, euchre party, jug curling, kids fish derby & games, dog sled rides and much more. Check www.Walden-CAN.com 
For information call Brenda Salo at 866-2919
Walden-CAN Update!
Walden-CAN Elects New Executive!
At the Walden-CAN AGM on Jan.24th, 12 members were elected to the Executive: Richard Bois, Jennifer Carlisle, Mary Lou Coffey, Gwen Doyle, Dale Kilbey, Allie Peacock, Brenda Salo, Ralph Shore, Forbes Stoodley, Karen Tait, Rene Trottier and Neeltje Van Roon. To read our Annual Reports check www.Walden-CAN.com  If you have any comments or suggestions email us at info@walden-can.com  If you are Interested in volunteering or have questions call Gwen - 692-3021

March Issue of our Walden-CAN Newsletter!
February 22nd is the deadline for Copy to be sent re: the March issue of the Walden-CAN Newsletter. We hope to publish and have the Newsletter into Walden residents’ homes by March 14th. Email your Copy to moqui928@hotmail.com  Read past Issues of our Newsletters at www.Walden-CAN.com 
Questions, please call Jennifer at 692-0141
Final Decision Regarding the Five Schools in Sudbury West -Tuesday, February 19!
The Rainbow District School Board Meeting takes place at 6:30pm, in the Auditorium of Lockerby Composite School. The Trustees will be making their final decision about our 4 schools in Walden and Copper Cliff PS.
Read community input on our ARC Sudbury West Page & Beaver Lake Page of www.Walden-CAN.com
For more information about the ARC-Sudbury West process check www.rainbowschools.ca 
Be sure to attend this Meeting! The Trustees’ decisions will impact the communities of Walden- now and in the future!
COP Program for Walden is One Step Closer!
COP Program Applications can be picked up at the GSPS, 190 Brady St., the Walden Police Storefront & the Lively Citizen Centre. Applications can be printed from the GSPS website www.police.sudbury.on.ca 
Volunteers can be trained re: dispatch position or patrol position. The great news is that vehicles, gasoline and insurance coverage will be provided for COP Program Volunteers. Questions, please call Lucia Taskinen, Coordinator, COP Program at 675-9171 Ext 2335
New Name for Anderson Farm Museum Volunteers! The Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society is looking for one more member to be a part of their Committee. Check the Anderson Farm Museum Page of www.Walden-CAN.com  for the January 14 Minutes & Calendar of Events for 2008 etc
Questions call Les at 692-5530


Submitted by Gwen Doyle, Jan. 26,2008 for the Walden-CAN Column in The Sudbury Star
 

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Join our Fight to Keep R.H. Murray PS Open!
Recently, the Rainbow School Board’s Administrative Council has recommended combining three Walden area elementary schools. The proposed closure of Whitefish’s R.H. Murray contradicts the recommendations made by the Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) to keep community schools open.
An ARC was assembled of parents, teachers, principals and community members to gather input, review data and propose recommendations to the School Board. It is upsetting that the RDSB Administrative Council has chosen to ignore ALL of the ARC’ s recommendations to keep R.H. Murray open - which is vital to community sustainability.
The board has cited high repair costs and declining population as its argument for this school’s closure. Their repair cost estimates are however incorrect in several areas. The population data used by the board is outdated and does not take into account the opening of the new Totten Mine.
Please join our fight to keep R. H. Murray open!
There will be a Public Meeting on Jan.4 - 7pm at the Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club. For details contact Jason_neva@persona.ca - in the mean time contact the RDSB Trustees.
To read our full Letter – check www.walden-can.com
Jason Neva- RH Murray Parents Association
The final opportunity for public presentations is at the Jan 21st Board Meeting - 6:30pm, in the Council Chambers, at Tom Davies Square. See www.rainbowschools.ca  for time-lines/procedures

What’s Happening in Walden!
Information Meeting re:COP Program for Walden!
January 17 at 6:30pm, in the former Town of Walden Council Chambers. Copper Cliff has enough volunteers training for COP Program - but we need at least 10 more volunteers for Walden area. For details call Councilor Barbeau, at 692-5966. Check www.police.sudbury.on.ca  to learn more about the COP program or duties/training for volunteers or call COP Program Coordinator at 675-9171 Ext. 2335
Rock For Snow with Angie Nussey & Superstack! January 19 - Fundraising Concert for the Walden Ski Club in the Kinsmen Hall, 15 Kin Dr.-starting at 7pm.
Monies raised will help purchase snowmaking equipment for the Lively Ski Hill. Tickets cost $20 at New Orleans Pizza or from any member of Walden Ski Club. An age of majority event . Call 691-0199.

Walden-Community Action Network AGM!
January 24- We’re holding our Walden-CAN AGM, at 7pm, in the former Town of Walden Council
Chambers - Annual Reports and the Election of our new Executive Committee. Everyone is welcome! Details call Gwen 692-3021. www.Walden-CAN.com 
CARP- General Meeting of The Greater Sudbury Chapter! January 31 - 2pm, at the Parkside Centre OACS, 140 Durham St. Topics include: Drive Wise Seminar- a refresher course for seniors & CARP Updates. Join us for a pre-meeting soup/sandwich at 12:30pm. “Seniors Helping seniors-You’ve Got the Power”. Call Darwin Brunne, at 866-2145
Family Fun at the Walden Winter Carnival!
On Feb. 7,8,9,10, 2008 - we’ll have a mix of our favorite Family Fun activities & new exciting features at the Walden Winter Carnival: Comedy Night: upstairs at the arena - Friday night. Tickets cost $10, You can buy them now at Walden Home Hardware!
Box Car Derby: Sat. morning- at the Lively Ski Hill
Mini ATVs & Snowmobiles: for the kids to ride, on
three oval tracks. Lumberjack Show: Saturday- 3 half-hour shows, in Arena parking lot: chopping, axe throwing, climbing etc. Carnival Buttons cost $4.00
For details check www.Waldenwintercarnival.com
Call Wayne St. Georges, at 693-4224




Copy -Dec.27 Walden-CAN Column in Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair, Walden-CAN
www.Walden-CAN.com



 

All We Need is Snow! The Walden Ski Club reported, during its Power Point Presentation at the Oct. 11 Walden-CAN Meeting. After last year’s lack of snow prevented the opening of the Lively Ski Hill, members have decided to take matters into their own hands. Their Fundraising GOAL is $50,000 towards: the purchase of snow-making equipment and necessary water line construction.

Fundraising ideas include: Recruiting local businesses to make cash & in-kind donations, fundraising events, Concession Stand at Lively Ski Hill, Walden Ski Club merchandise & Gov’t Grants.

To view the Power Point Presentation log on www.Walden-CAN.com  See Walden Ski Club Page.

Clean-up Lively Ski Hill Day! Come out & help brush-out the hill on Saturday, October 27th. For details, please call Erika at 561-6749

Rummage Sale, BBQ & Bottle Drive! Saturday, November 10 from 9am–4pm at Lively Ski Hill. All funds towards the purchase of snow-making equipment. For information or to donate items, please call Kelly 691-0199 or Erika 561-6749.



Walden Winter Carnival Committee Update!

Mark February 7,8,9 & 10 on your calendar now- so you won’t miss the 2008 Walden Winter Carnival! This year’s Carnival will have an extra special event on Saturday: a Lumber Jack Company will demonstrate & perform exciting, Lumber Jack events! We’ll also have our Comedy Night on Friday, a Movie Night for Kids, miniature ATV & snowmobile rides for kids and much more for the whole family!

With all the activities planned for this year’s Carnival, we could use some new volunteers to work with us. To learn more about our Carnival’ activities, check www.waldenwintercarnival.com  & see what happened last year. If you’re interested in helping us, call Wayne St George at 692-4224.

Watch for updates on www.Walden-CAN.com



Walden Seniors & Pensioners - Come Join Us! Located in the Lively Citizen Centre building, there’s always something happening at the Walden Seniors & Pensioners Inc’ Centre. You can drop in to our Lounge, (9:30am – Noon) Monday-Friday, have a coffee and check out our Schedule of Activities: Mondays: 3rd Mon. of month-Ladies Auxiliary Meeting and Hand & Foot Care at 7pm

Tuesdays: (1-3pm)- Ladies Craft Club and 6 Hand Euchre at 6:30pm.

Wednesdays:3rd Wed. of month- a Pot Luck Dinner or a Catered Dinner and Cribbage at 6pm

Thursdays: 9am- Rumolli, 10am - Scrabble, 1pm-Bowling at Walden Bowling Centre and Euchre at 7pm …12 games per night with Cash Prizes

Fridays: 1pm- Bridge ,Hand & Foot Care at 6:30pm

Saturdays: ‘Toonie Night’- floor & regular Shuffle Board, Pool, Cards and Sing-a-long. Nov.3rd is our first ever ‘Toonie Night’! Come & join us!

For details, call 692-5591 (Mon – Fri.) 9:30 – Noon



What’s Happening in Walden!

‘Artists in Action’-Fall Art Show & Sale! Sat. Nov.3 (Noon – 8pm) Sun.Nov.4 (10am-4pm)Tom Davies Arena. This unique exhibit features working artists displaying their skills on site- while you watch. Traditional framed art, as well as a variety of original, hand-crafted items will be available. Come & join us for refreshments & talk to the artists. Call Marcie Breit at 692-5130

A Holiday Fashion Show! Tues. Nov.13th at 7pm, in the Cornerstone Community Church. An event for the whole family! Tickets are $3 each. Call Sarabeth at 692-1658

Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club Monthly Meeting: Nov. 6 at 7pm in the Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Centre. For information about programs, projects& current issues impacting Beaver Lake community, call Brenda Salo, President at 866-2919. Check www.Walden-CAN.com  Beaver Lake Page for Club minutes, reports, activities etc

28th Annual-Rendezvous Arts & Crafts Sale!

Fri. Nov.23 (7-9pm), Sat. Nov.24 (10am-4pm) and

Sun.Nov.25 (10am-4pm) at Penage Rd. Community Centre, 7 km south of Whitefish, on Penage Rd. Interested artists & crafters, contact Ira-Jane at 866-2989 to make sale arrangements for their items. All items must be homemade.

Earth Care Sudbury at Walden-CAN Nov.8 Public Meeting! 7:30pm, in the Lounge of Meadowbrook. Update on Efficient Sudbury & Project Porchlight.



Looking for Volunteers in Walden!

Walden-CAN: Anyone interested in being part of our Environment Committee, call Ralph at 692-4316.

COP Program for Walden! We need more volunteers from Walden! Information & Application Forms can be picked up at the Lively Citizen Centre, Police Store Front or at www.police.sudbury.on.ca 

Next Steps in Review of 5 Public Schools in Sudbury West!



Read 14 page, ARC-Sudbury West Final Report to Administrative Council re: Copper Cliff, George Vanier, Jessie Hamilton, R.H. Murray & Lively DSS at www.rainbowschools.ca/ boardroom/accommodation/southWest This is a culmination of 9 months in the Accommodation Review process including: 4 Public Meetings & numerous opportunities for input from parents & community stakeholders - at each stage - as the committee moved toward the development of the Final 3 Options.



“…Walden-CAN wishes to thank the members of the ARC-Sudbury West for their excellent work, as well as the staff & Trustees of the Rainbow D.S.B for their diligence & sensitivity to the needs & wishes of our community members & their children.”



Mon. Dec.17- Board Meeting, 69 Young St.: 6:30 pm, The Administrative Council presents the ARC School Valuation Report & the Administrative Council Report to the Board. The public can listen but not speak.



‘Walden…Naturally’ Signs Saved! Thanks to Councilor Barbeau, CGS & Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums…part of our Walden Heritage has been saved!

Watch for the Loon at the Anderson Farm!

I asked Ian Wood, former Economic Development Officer- Town of Walden to tell me the story.

8 Years ago, 4 ‘Walden …Naturally’ Signs- featuring the Loon-were installed, as an initiative of the Town of Walden Economic Development Advisory Committee.

“…The Walden EDAC, chaired by Brent Battistelli, worked with me to develop "Taking Flight - An Economic Development Action Plan, adopted by Council, in March 1999 …among its many recommendations was the idea to install new identification signs at our 4 highway entrances.

“… I wanted a Loon because of Walden's lakes & because a Walden youth- Matthew Conroy of Makada Drive - was credited with recommending that the Loon become Ontario's Official Avian Emblem in 1994. The slogan "...naturally" was intended to convey our outstanding landscape but also to emphasize that Walden is a natural & easy choice for living, working & playing.”

“…The artwork-for the Loon logo & the signs- was created by Kevin Burtt & his company, Nexus Graphics. Kevin was still at Cambrian College- working from his parents' basement in Hillcrest Subdivision- when I hired him to do this work. Nexus now has offices in Toronto and Sudbury & he has done work for clients like Canadian Tire and Chrysler.”

We hope that all our ‘Walden…naturally’ signs will find new homes. Email your input to info@walden-CAN.com



First Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting & Community Caroling at the Anderson Farm Museum!

Sat. Dec.15 (6–9pm) Official Tree-Lighting Ceremony takes place at 7 pm. This Free family event is an opportunity to celebrate the season with your family, friends & neighbors. Come out & meet Santa, have a cup of hot chocolate & join in our community caroling. Christmas Tree light bulbs may be sponsored for $2 each at local businesses. See www.Walden-CAN.com

Special thanks to the Walden Winter Carnival who made a cash donation of $400 to the Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee to assist with upgrading facilities at the Museum. Currently, the Walden Winter Carnival uses the grounds for dog sled rides.

Sheila Prusila, 692-9668, AFM- Site Committee



Introducing Our New Walden-CAN Newsletter Committee!



Jennifer Carlisle- moved to Walden 6 years ago because of the woodland surroundings & clean community…found no better way to learn about new home than to get involved with Walden-CAN…children away at university…time to devote to the newsletter…hopes to contribute to such a great place.

Theresa Nyabeze - a mining engineer who recently moved back to CGS to work in the mining industry…community-minded with an appreciation of the importance of community service…looking forward to getting to know more about Walden through our newsletter & participating in local events. Please contact Theresa at tnyabeze@hotmail.com if you are able to provide any graphic design assistance.

Forbes Stoodley - a recent addition to the W-CAN Executive, retired school principal with Sudbury Board & active community volunteer…welcomes the opportunity to add to the Walden-CAN Newsletter…extend his writing experience …highlight community issues.



Watch for the Winter Issue of our Walden-CAN Newsletter in the mail!



Be sure to obey the Angle Parking By-Law on Main St. in Lively! The Police/CGS Education BLITZ is over! Violations will result in charges. Remember to lock your vehicle when you pop into the Post Office or local store. There have been thefts from unlocked vehicles!





Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair Walden-CAN



 

What’s Happening in Walden?
Main Street is Not a Parking Lot! Angle Parking By-Law: In response to a number of complaints, the Greater Sudbury Police Service, in partnership with the CGS & Walden-CAN, has made an attempt to make everyone aware of the parking situation on Main St. in Lively, from 6th Ave. to 9th Ave.
Signs have been erected & enforcement has been active to clearly indicate that the area in question is designated as “angle parking” (45 degree).
Be advised that in this situation, vehicles can “only” be driven forward into the space and when exiting, they must follow the same direction as to when they first drove in to park. This practice will prevent mishaps & “close calls” and will facilitate the flow of vehicular traffic.
Sgt. Philip Smyth, Community Response Unit
Note: To read the complete article, check our Policing Page on www.Walden-CAN.com

Citizens on Patrol (COP Program) Volunteers Needed for Walden! The Greater Sudbury Police Service is accepting applications for volunteers for the COP Program- in Walden & Copper Cliff.
This is a community-based program whose sole role is to provide additional eyes & ears in the community. Volunteers provide mobile observation in the community in groups of 2 & report suspicious or concerning behavior to the Police.
Application Forms are available at GSPS Headquarters & satellite offices, CGS Citizen Centers or on line at www.police.sudbury.on.ca Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years & pass a police background check.
For details call COP Coordinator, 675-9171 Ext.2335

CGS Wants Input from Residents of Ward 2!
Oct. 1 Neighborhood Meeting…to obtain comments from residents on the 2 proposed interchange options for the future MTO four-laning of the Southwest By-Pass, 7pm at Fielding Memorial Park. Maps showing the interchange alternatives will be available for review & discussion. Provide your input before CGS Council votes to support one of 2 MTO Options.
For details call Councilor Barbeau at 692-5966

Walden-CAN holds Public Meeting Oct.11!
Guest Speakers: Lucia Taskinen, Coordinator COP Program + 2 COP Volunteers and Jean-Guy Levesque, HRSRH- good news re: Walden Help Centre relocation to satellite site in Lively Medical Centre. Updates by: Councilor Barbeau & Walden-CAN. Time for: questions/answers/input. Join us at 7:30pm in Dining Room of Meadowbrook. Every one is welcome!

ARC- Sudbury West- Wants Public Input on Oct.17! On Sept. 19, the Accommodation review Committee presented the options it had developed re: our 5 schools in Sudbury West. Check www.rainbowschools.ca for a description of ARC solutions to surplus space at 4 schools & overcrowding at one & then submit your written comments to the Committee.
Be sure to attend the ARC Public Meeting NO.4, Oct.17 at 6:30pm in LDSS to hear & provide Public Input re: the Options developed by the committee.
For details call 674-3171,Ext. 7213

Arts, Cultural and Social Events in Walden:
Sept. 28,29 Beaver Lake Fall Fair & Auction:
Join in the fun at the Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club, 45 Club Rd: Spaghetti Supper & Euchre Party, FINN Pancake breakfast, Craft Tables, Bake Table, Steak Dinner & Auction + Psychic Consultation by Kelly! Details call Brenda 866-2919 or Eija 866-1506
Or check www.Walden-CAN.com
Sept.29, 30(10am-5pm) Sudbury Arts Tour-2007: Meet 58 unique, Northern Ontario Artists at 23 Studios throughout CGS. This year there are 21 Artists at 5 Studios in Walden: jewelers, painters, photographers, potters, poets & writers & a singer songwriter. Details check www.SCARF.ca.
Sept 29 (8pm –1am) Walden Harvest Dance: Hosted by the Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee in the Kinsmen Hall, Lively- with Live Entertainment by local Band. Tickets cost $15 (include food) & can be purchased at Lively IDA & Battistelli’s. Proceeds support the AFM. Call Denise at 692-0725 or check www.Walden-CAN.com

Walden-CAN Executive Needs 4 New Members!
If you are interested in volunteering to work with us, please send a brief Resume- about yourself & your areas of interest to Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair, Walden -CAN at info@walden-can.com. For details, check the News Release Page of www.Walden-CAN.com


Submitted by Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair, Walden-CAN for Sept. 27,2007 Column, in the Sudbury Star
 

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Copy for Aug.30 Walden-CAN Columnof Sudbury Star

What’s Happening at the Anderson Farm Museum?

                                             Jim Fortin, Curator

Walden Loon Sign Finds a Home! With changes in road signs at the entrance to CGS, should the Town of Walden signs- featuring the Loon image- be retired- one of the signs will be relocated to the Anderson Farm Museum & will be displayed in the field- facing Regional Rd. 24.

Sudbury Arts Tour-2007 is happening Sept.29, 30th from 9am-5pm. This year the museum is hosting 10 local Artists- 7 Artists in the Log Cabin & 3 in the Farm House. Check www.SCARF.ca
 

LU Student Teachers Learn about Field Trips! Student teachers from Laurentian University’s School of Continuing Education, will be touring the museum in order to learn about Field Trips: what to expect from museums, and what museums expect from teachers. These students are in training to teach Intermediate History.

September Means New Hours at AFM! Now that our 6 summer students are back to school, the museum will be closed on weekends, with the exceptions noted above. Tours of the Anderson Farm are still available by appointment. The museum will be operating an Information Booth at the Farmers Market during weekends, Sept.8th to 23rd. For information, please call 692-4448 or e-mail jim.fortin@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
See Jim’s complete Article at www.walden-can.com What’s Happening in Walden!

Antique Car Show & Elvis is in the Building!
Be sure to mark Sept.9 on your calendar and visit Meadowbrook Retirement Village, 10am –3pm for their annual Antique Car Show. You might even see Elvis! Call Kelly Ann at 692-1832 Ext 203

Lively Heritage Guild Raffle Helps Kidney Foundation! 5 delightful, quilted wall hangings- made by Guild’ members- will be raffled to help support the Kidney Foundation of Sudbury. The Draw takes place Oct. 20 at their annual quilt & craft show-Autumn Splendor. Tickets can be purchased from members. Watch for their display at Battistelli’s & buy your Tickets! A Photo of Wall

Hangings & details at www.walden-can.com For Information, please call 692-5631
ARC Sudbury West Public Meeting NO.3-Sept.19! To hear first-hand the Options developed by the Accommodation Review Committee re: the future of our 5 schools in Sudbury West be sure to attend Public Meeting NO.3, Sept.19, 6:30pm at Lively District Secondary School. For details call 674-3171 Ext. 7213 or www.rainbowschools.ca

Beaver Lake Fall Fair-Coming Soon! The Beaver lake Sports & Cultural Club hosts its annual Fall Fair, Sept.21,22 at 45 Club Rd., Worthington. Crafters are needed for this popular event, to sell one-of-a-kind hand crafted items. To book a table, please call Brenda at 866-2919. Watch for details at www.walden-can.com

COPS Program- First Steps In Walden! 22 of the 31 people – from Copper Cliff & Walden- were able to attend our June 28 COPS Information Meeting. A lively question period- followed the Power Point Presentation re: Citizens on Patrol. Application Forms were handed-out & everyone was encouraged to complete them & drop them off at a Police Storefront- as soon as possible. For details re: the Next Steps- please contact Lucia Taskinen, COPS Coordinator, 675-9171, Ext.2335 or Councilor Barbeau at 692-5966

Have You Listened to Our Loon Lately? www.walden-CAN.com The Walden-CAN
Web site is a Free, totally interactive site, created to help improve communication - within Walden & with CGS. Our volunteer webmasters will also post: flyers, newsletters, notices, reports, media releases photos & announcements etc from individuals, community groups/non-profit organizations and CGS. They can add your website – to our Link Page. Contact Dale & Neeltje info@walden-can.com

CARP Hosts CNIB Workshop-Sept.27! CARP is pleased to announce a CNIB Workshop- featuring 4 Presentations- at the Parkside Center, Sept.27 at 7pm. Come & learn about how you can maintain good eye health or what you can do if you have some affliction now. Space is limited to the first 120! Details call Darwin Brunne at 866-2145


Submitted by Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair, Walden-CAN