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SUDBURY STAR ARTICLES
Ja
FYI
CTV & East Link News both aired excellent feature stories – with
interviews and views from the AFM & Media Conference…on the News last
night & on CTV again at Noon
Watch for a feature story with photos- in Northern Life (with high
resolution photos which Jim took last year) and on
www.northerlife.ca
-featuring photos from the Media Conference
Congratulations everyone!
Gwen
Anderson Farm gets winterized …
Posted By HAROLD CARMICHAEL THE SUDBURY STAR
Posted 3 hours ago
The Anderson Farm Museum in Lively won't be limited to the annual
fall fair, the Rock the Farm summer series of free concerts and the
December Christmas tree lighting any longer.
That's because renovations to the museum's stable building now
underway will have the building winterized and have a huge cobblestone
fireplace and modern washrooms installed.
The work, which was made possible thanks to $165,000 from the city,
will allow the building to host activities no matter the season.
"It's going to have heat, a fireplace, a kitchenette," said Ron
Henderson, the city's director of citizen services, at a press
conference in the museum's barn Wednesday.
"It's going to allow us to offer programs on a yearround basis."
Winterizing the stable was one of the key recommendations in the 2006
final report of the Walden Community Action Network (CAN) Heritage
Committee presented to city council and lobbied for by the Heritage
Society since it was formed in early 2007.
Mayor John Rodriguez called the Anderson Farm Museum a cultural
treasure.
"What you have proven here today is a community is not just about
roads and pothole fill-ins," he said. "It's the role of council to
ensure this aspect of life is attended to ...
"You have, through council, caused decisions to be made to focus on
other things in our life here. It is as much our culture as hockey is
our culture."
Mary Barr, chairwoman of the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society,
told Rodriguez the committee is not done yet.
"I say to the city fathers 'heads up,' " she said. "The heritage
committee is not finished. We have more plans and more projects to keep
this facility alive."
The Heritage Society's wish list includes repairs to the paddock
building and the purchase of pop-up tents for use during events on the
museum grounds.
Possible uses for the stable building include art workshops and
exhibits, public meetings, lectures and knitting, quilting, weaving
and canning/preserving workshops. Seating capacity will be about 80.
The renovation work to the stable building, which was originally
built in 1985, began May 1 and is expected to wrap up at the end of
June.
While the stable building will be able to be used yearround, other
buildings such as the barn and farmhouse will remain seasonal use only.
An estimated 2,000 people attended the fall fair held on the museum
grounds last September. Some 1,000 came out for the Christmas tree
lighting event in December.
The 2010 fall fair will feature a farmers' market area for the first
time.
It was also announced at the press conference that the Heritage
Society is launching a $10,000 fundraising campaign.
hcarmichael@thesudburystar.com
mie Byron… ‘Rocks The Farm!’
on July 7th! See attached Photo
On Wednesday, July 7th country singer/songwriter, Jamie Byron will
kick-off the “Rock The Farm’ - Summer Series of 4 FREE Concerts- from
7–8pm, outside the Stable, at the Anderson Farm Museum, in Lively.
Hosted by the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society (AFMHS) and
Sponsored in part by the City of Greater Sudbury, our summer series was
coordinated by Gladys McElrea, AFMHS volunteer - Singer/Songwriter -
Northern Gypsie. We are thrilled to be able to offer this FREE musical
experience once again at the Anderson Farm Museum.
Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Jamie Byron was raised in Sudbury and
from an early age he showed a deep love of music - spending hours
singing along with his heroes on the radio. At age 14 he was accepted
into The Sudbury Secondary School Of Performing Arts music program where
he trained in vocal and instrumental music. After graduating Jamie began
to test his voice in singing competitions across Canada placing 1st at
the: CNE Open Country Singing Competition (2001) Canadian Open Country
Singing Competition (2002) Canadian Open Country Singing Competition
(2003) Western Days Open Country Singing Competition (2004).
Jamie says he has learned a lot more since leaving school; spending time
in the studio with Rick Hutt and J.K Gulley, and writing with the likes
of Jamie Warren, Colin Amey and of course now, Thomas Wade. The result
of all this work is the album "Dreamin' Don't Get It Done" recorded at
legendary Iception sound studios in Toronto, featuring several songs
penned by Thomas and Jamie as well as a who's who of Canadian musicians
Our ‘Rock The Farm’ Line-Up also includes: The Tremonics on July 21, Set
Sail Atlantis on August 4th and Finnot on August 18th. For more details
& bios check http://www.walden-can.com/calendar/month.php or call Gladys
at 561-2638. And
watch for our ‘Rock The Farm’ Poster and join us at The Anderson Farm
Museum for our 4 FREE ‘Rock The Farm’ Summer Concerts. Be sure to bring
your own chairs!
Juhannus…Midsummer Celebration at Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club!
On Saturday, June 19 the Beaver Lake Juhannus and Bake Sale takes place
from 1-4pm. Come and enjoy the afternoon by dancing and listening to the
sound stylings of the Iona Redd Trio. Traditional Finnish refreshments
such as salt salmon (suola kala) and egg salad sandwiches on homemade
rye bread will be available with a glass or two of sima (fermented
Finnish summer beverage). Of course, coffee and bun and other baked
goods will follow! A Finnish Bake Table will be fully stocked with
delicious home made breads, buns and more! Tickets are $10 each. For
more information or Tickets, please call Eija Hietaharju at 866-1506.
Watch for the Walden Lions Club’ Toll Gates on June 5th! This year the
Walden Lions Club members are collecting money to help support the
Purina Dog Guide Programs: Canine Vision Dog Guides, Hearing Ear Dog
Guides, Special Skill Dog Guides, Seizure Response Dog Guides and Autism
Assistance Dog Guides. Please give generously. Your donation will help
your community. For details call, Claire Hobden, President, Walden Lions
Club 692-4490 Lions Club Motto- “We Serve”
Walden Youth For Youth Centre…Finishing a Successful Year! The Walden
Youth for Youth Centre is quickly coming to our year-end for this
season. We will recommence when school is back in session during the
first week of September. We had a busy yet productive year, which was
full of physical, educational and environmental programs and
presentations. Our youth are still actively offering volunteer services
for our local seniors and the Walden Community. The Walden CAN website
supports our youth centre with their own webpage where you can see some
of the initiatives our youth have been involved with. Our youth have
achieved many goals this year and they are looking forward to the
rewards and challenges that summer employment will bring. Our vision for
the September 2010 reopening is to have a scheduled calendar, which will
include a variety of programs and special events to satisfy everyone’s
interests. We anticipate that these changes will strengthen our program
and help to increase our attendance. We would like to thank Councilor
Barbeau, our community partners and the City of Greater Sudbury for
their ongoing support with the Walden Youth for Youth Centre Program.
See you in the fall
How to Control an Unruly Dog…Training Tip from The Sudbury & District
Kennel Club! Do not allow the dog to bark and lunge at the end of his
lead. Slide your left hand down his leash until you can raise his collar
up behind his ears and get a solid grip on it. Then gently and calmly
draw him in against your leg. Stand quietly holding him in position next
to your knee until he starts to calm down. You will be able to feel the
change as the tension leaves his body. When he is calm, give him several
treats in rapid succession. In other words, reinforce (treat) the act of
calming down rather than punishing the state of arousal.
The Sudbury & District Kennel Club would like to remind you that our
next session of classes in obedience and agility will be starting the
week of August 23, 2010. For information about these classes or to
register, call Lynne at 866-2322.
What’s Happening!
June 5: A Perennial Plant Sale from 8:30am–2pm at Market Square…hosted
by the Sudbury Horticultural Society and the Master Gardeniers of
Sudbury
June 12: See Artists Ellen Gorecki and Hermina Hubert demonstrate
watercolour and pastels at Artists on Elgin from 1-4pm. The Exhibit
‘Potpourri’ –‘An Artistic Medley’ can be seen from June 1-23.
July 3:The Rose and Perennial Show at the New Sudbury Centre from
11:30am – 4pm. Sudbury Horticultural Society members will place entires
for the competition in the morning. Stop by and Smell the Roses.
June, 2010 Walden-CAN Column for The Sudbury Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021
Blue Saints Drum and
Bugle Corps …Gearing up for FANTASTIC Summer Tour!
The Blue Saints are
working hard to sharpen up their music for a fantastic summer tour with
DCI Competitions & Parades in 25 cities in: Michigan, Iowa, Illinois,
Indiana, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Kentucky, Ohio,
Pennsylvania and Ontario! And they have 2 Corps Camps in May & June +
the Western Days Parade in June before they even begin their Summer Tour
June 29th -finishing with the Massey Fair Parade at the end
of August! Tucked into July is the Death Camp! Summer Tour Schedule on
Youth Page of
www.Walden-CAN.com
Since 1950, The Blue
Saints continue to provide their youth with a sense of pride, work
ethic, self-esteem and more importantly fun! With tours and parades all
year long, the Blue Saints Drum and Bugle Corps relies on our volunteers
to continue to deliver this high quality entertainment. What a dedicated
TEAM we have!
If you want to join
this world-class experience or you want to help our locals kid you can
learn more at
www.bluesaints.com or by calling 692-5646.
Walden Public
School…Enters VETAC Ugliest Schoolyard Contest!
The Walden Public School Council, Staff and Students are looking to the
community for support in assisting with the re-greening efforts of their
Schoolyard. Council, Staff and Students are entering VETAC’s Ugliest
Schoolyard Contest in hopes of winning funds to improve their current
situation.
We’re all very excited about our new
Green School! It’s truly a state of the art facility with geothermal
heating and cooling, radian floor heating, displacement ventilation,
energy efficient fixtures, occupancy sensors, waterless urinals, solar
panels and now our wind turbine is installed. The aim is to be the first
of its kind in North America, perhaps the world,
a school with a zero carbon footprint. As a community, we should
be proud of this school and its impact on our children today and in the
future.
But now it’s time to turn our efforts
to the Schoolyard! One of the costs of this project has been the state
of the existing schoolyard. The kids are playing in a very small
fenced-in gravel area, behind the old school. This truly can be defined
as the Ugliest Schoolyard BUT with community involvement we can make a
difference!
Walden Public School is entering this
VETAC Contest in hopes of using the funds to kick-start our re-greening
project. With the help of VETAC, Sudbury’s Re-Greening Committee, our
community PARTNERS, Mark Elliot (local landscape architect) and his
vision we hope to transform our ugly schoolyard into one of the most
beautiful places in Canada- a healthy, natural environment for our
children!
For information on how to
get involved in this project, please contact Bill Clarke, Chair-Walden
Public School Council at
Bill_Clarke@xplornet.com
We Need a Few Strong,
Young Men and a Heavy-Duty Mechanic!
The Anderson
Farm Museum Heritage Society is fortunate to have a dynamic Fall Fair
Committee of 20 volunteers and a new Farmer’s Market Sub-Committee who
are busy planning & coordinating activities to make this year’s Fall
Fair bigger and better than ever with: Art/Craft/Snack Food VENDORS,
community DISPLAYS, a BBQ, a Silent Auction, Live Performances
(10am–4pm), demonstrations, children’s activities, small farm animals to
pet, a Giant Pumpkin Contest, Therapy Llamas & Therapy Dogs, FREE Wagon
rides, Vintage Car Shine and Show, a new Farmers’ Market and hopefully a
Barrel-Racing Competition. Art/Craft VENDORS call Betty Budgell at
692-9346. Farmers’ Market VENDORS call Amy Hallman at 521-6717
BUT we really need a
few strong, young men to help us set-up and take down the Fall Fair!
Most of our Fall Fair volunteers are seniors and many are women. With
the Fall Fair officially starting at 10am and we must be set-up and
ready for the public to arrive by 9am. There are portable garages and
pop-up tents to be set-up, 30 portable signs to be placed around the
site, 6’ tables and chairs to be carried to our Art/Craft VENDORS and
Farmers’ Market, picnic tables to be relocated to the Stage area and
barricades to be placed at the Main Entrance to the AFM. And then we
have to take it all down at 4pm! If you have a few hours to spare on
Sept.11th we could really use your help! Please call Fall
Fair Co-Chairs Gwen Doyle at 692-3021 or Mary Barr at 586-2611. See AFM
page of
www.Walden-CAN.com
And we also need a
heavy-duty mechanic to help restore a Fordson Tractor - donated to the
Anderson Farm Museum- to working condition. If you have the skills and
the time, please call Les Burford, Treasurer, AFMHS at 692-5530.
2964 Walden Irish Army
Cadets…Prepare for Annual Review & Awards Day!
May is the wind-down month for 2964 Walden Irish, when the Cadets
complete their required programs. Preparations are being made for our
Annual Review and Awards Day taking place on Sunday, May 30th
at the T. M. Davies Arena from 2-4pm. The Cadets will demonstrate Drill,
First Aid, and the Corps Pipes & Drums Band will perform. There will be
displays of memorabilia and photos, and the Cadets will receive many
Awards, which they have earned during the Cadet year. Family, friends
and the community are welcome to attend this event! For details call Don
Risk, 2nd Lt. at 692-3315, or 692-9211 at the Naughton
Community Centre, Thursday evenings.
Learn How to Play the
Steel Pan! The Northern All
Stars Steel Pan is ready to offer the opportunity to the residents of
Sudbury to learn to play the Steel Pan. This art is is a blend of
dance, drama, poetry and aerobics. The Steel Pan was created in the
1930’s on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The Steel Pan is made from
oil drums by brilliant craftsmanship and divine art. We are proud to add
another element to Sudbury’s rich, multi-cultural community. Note: The
Northern All Stars Steel Pan will be performing at the Sept.11th
Fall Fair at the Anderson Farm Museum. To learn more about the Northern
All Stars call Ralph Mounter at 566-2553 or Sadiyq Muhammad at 692-3906
See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steelpan for the history
What’s Happening!
May 8: Crafters’ Market hosted by
Lively Heritage Guild from 9am-3pm FREE Admission! Refreshments will be
served.
May 29: Creative Minds Art
Association Spring Exhibition and Sale at Fielding Park from 11am-5pm.
Free Admission! Refreshments available
June 18: Annual ‘Golf For a Cure’ at
Lively Golf and Country Club. For details re: Registration etc see
www.Golfforacurenorth.com
May 2010 Walden-CAN Column for the Sudbury
Star
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator,
Walden-CAN 695-3021
April, 2010 Walden-CAN Column for
the Sudbury Star…
For the first time in 5 years, 14 community groups
sent me Copy for our April Walden-CAN Column in the Sudbury Star! What a
surprise! Too much NEWS for one Column! A brief version was sent to Don
MacDonald, City Editor, The Sudbury Star. All the NEWS submitted is
posted on www.Walden-CAN.com
Star Articles Page and
www.URSudbury.com articles/community/local happenings. Gwen
Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN
Looking for Adventure and Challenge…Join 2964
Walden Irish Army Cadet Corps!
Discover a whole new world of possibilities. If you’re a boy or girl
between 12 and 18 years, want to meet new friends, attend summer camps
for free and have a chance to travel the Army Cadet program is for you!
You have an opportunity to learn and experience abseiling, orienteering
and going on overnight exercises (sleep in tents) and all sorts of good
stuff! The program takes place one night a week and the occasional
weekends.
The Army Cadet Program is FREE. There are no
registration fees or costs for uniforms or training. The Royal Canadian
Army Cadets is a national youth organization supported by the Army Cadet
League of Canada, a civilian non-profit organization and the Canadian
Forces who partner to provide uniforms, equipment and training.
Cadets are in no way obligated to join the Canadian
Forces. The goal of this federally sponsored program is to
instill in our young Canadians the values of leadership, physical
fitness, confidence and civic duty. Army cadets are encouraged to become
active and responsible members of the community by developing
self-confidence, self-esteem and a sense of teamwork.
The 2964 Walden Irish Parade Night is every
Thursday evening at the Naughton Community Centre 6-9pm from September
to June. Interested boys and girls (12-18 yrs) and their parents, are
welcome to come to our Corps to see our programs first hand, and to meet
the Walden Irish Cadets and Officers. For information call the Corps at
692-9211 or Captain Jim Lochschmidt, Commanding Officer at 524-7142.
Grade 7 & 8 Host Spaghetti Dinner at R.H. Murray PS!
Tuesday, April 27th from 5 –7pm the Grade 7& g Class will be
hosting a Spaghetti Dinner to raise money for the year-end trip to
Toronto. Friends and family are invited to enjoy a spaghetti dinner.
Each meal will include a plateful of spaghetti, a beverage and a
dessert. Yummy! $5 for Adults $3 for child Thank you on behalf of the
Intermediate Students! Details call 671-5942
Lots Happening at Penage Rd. Community Centre!
April 6: Annual General Meeting at 7:30 pm. Review of the year; new
directors (volunteering for one-year term) will be appointed and regular
monthly business. New directors are needed to ensure this centre can
continue to meet community needs. ALL community members are welcome to
attend. For more info: call Russ at 866-5656
April 24th: Earth Day Ditch Clean-Up starts at 9 am, at the centre-
where you can pick your 1 km road section. Penage Rd. is 14 kilometres
in length! We need young and old alike to come out and get the job done.
For more info call Gary 866 5190.
May 1st: Spring Flea Market 8 am-2 pm at the centre. To book a table,
call Nancy at 866-2229. Set-up is 4 pm-8 pm on the Friday before the
event. Refreshments available.
New Website…for LDSS Alumni Committee! LDSS Alumni Committee is
launching a new website and looking for content. If you have any old
photos or stories you would like to share we would love to include them
on our website. We are also looking for pictures from the past reunions.
Send any content to Tannys at
tlaughren@laurentian.ca or contact Mary at 692-3747.
Walden Lions Club …Partners with Walden Youth For Youth!
Walden Lions are busy gearing up for an Earth Day Clean-Up of the Old
Creighton Road with the help of the Walden Youth For Youth! This road
really needs a clean up and even more help would be appreciated. If you
want to work with the WYFY kids and our Lions, please call 692-4490 so
that we can get you a vest etc from the Lively Citizen Centre.
We’ll also be having a fundraiser for Guide Dogs-
tentative date is May 29th. In addition to training Guide Dogs for
people who are blind or visually impaired, the Lions’ Foundation also
trains Guide Dogs to meet the need of Canadians with hearing and other
medical or physical disabilities. All programs are offered at NO CHARGE
to the client, but the future care and maintenance become to
responsibility of the Dog Guide recipient.
Dog Guide Programs include: Canine Vision Dog
Guides- for people who are blind or visually impaired; Hearing Ear Dog
Guides- for people who are deaf or hard of hearing; Special Skills Dog
Guides- for people with a medical or physical disability; Seizure
Response Dog Guides- for people who have epilepsy and Autism Assistance
Dog Guides- for children with autism.
If you are interested in helping us with our projects or in
becoming a Walden Lions Club member, come out to one of our meetings-
the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 6:30pm , in the Fielding
Memorial Park Pavilion.
For details call Claire at 692-4490
‘So You Think You Can Skate Walden! The Walden
Figure Skating Club is excited to present ‘So You Think You Can Skate
Walden!' which will be held on Sunday, April 11th, 1:30-4pm at T.M.
Davies Arena. Admission: $5 for Adults, $2 for 12 and under, and
children 5 and under FREE. Liisa Makinen Ice Show Co-Ordinator, Walden
Figure Skating Club
Greater Sudbury Firefighters Choir…Busy Schedule
for 2010! It’s only April and the Greater Sudbury Firefighters’ Choir
already is booked for performances in June 3: Camp Quality in Noelville;
Sept. 12: National Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial in Ottawa;Oct.23:
Sudbury Warm Hearts Palliative Care at Howard Johnson; Dec.4: Greater
Sudbury-CTV Lions Children’s Telethon. Watch for details in local media
& on www.Walden-CAN.com For details contact Jeff Wiseman
Volunteers are Needed for GSPS Citizens on Patrol
Program!
The Greater Sudbury Police Service is accepting applications for
volunteers for the Citizens on Patrol Program. Citizens on Patrol is a
community crime prevention initiative involving specially-trained
volunteers who provide mobile observation in the community in groups of
two and report suspicious or concerning behaviour to Police via a mobile
radio to a volunteer Dispatch operator.
We currently have 100 active volunteers working in groups throughout the
City of Greater Sudbury.
Applicants must be a minimum of eighteen years old and pass a police
background check. Application forms are available at the Greater Sudbury
Police Service Headquarters, on line at
www.police.sudbury.on.ca ,
or by calling the Volunteer Coordinator at 675-9171 ext. 2335.
Dog Obedience & Agility Classes in Lively!
The Sudbury & District Kennel Club has classes in obedience and agility
starting the last week of April in Lively. For details call Lynne at
866-2322.
Puppy Training Tip: Did you buy a new puppy this spring? Remember
that the period between nine weeks and five months is a critical time in
the life of your dog. During this period he should be exposed to new
people, especially children, his crate, other dogs, traffic and riding
in your vehicle. Short rides in the car will help him to become
accustomed to the motion of the car and may prevent motion sickness on
longer trips. Before he needs his second vaccination, take him to the
office of your veterinarian and let him visit with the office staff for
treats and attention. This good experience will make later visits less
stressful for your puppy. This early socialization will help him to grow
up a well-behaved, well-balanced family pet.
Help Avoid Accidental Wildlife ‘Kidnappings’!
Spring is upon us here in Greater Sudbury and soon we will start seeing
some familiar faces around our backyards. Yes, wildlife are becoming
active again for the spring and summer seasons!
The Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre in Lively is active in our
community educating people about wildlife. At our centre, we often
receive a lot of baby birds and mammals in the spring and summer. Many
times, these babies are brought to us-by well-intentioned people-
because they thought that the animal was orphaned when it would have
been best to have left it alone and called our centre first.
Many animals such as deer and snowshoe hares will leave their young
unattended for twelve or more hours. This is a survival technique since
the young are born scentless to avoid predators and the babies are too
young to follow their mother around. The mother will seek food and
return to feed her baby then leave once again. People often will find a
baby hare by itself, think that the baby is orphaned, and bring it into
our centre. We want to help avoid accidental wildlife “kidnappings” as
it may reduce the animal’s chances of survival and cause stress.
Please contact Wild at Heart if you have any questions about wildlife or
if you find an animal that you suspect it is orphaned, injured, or sick:
(705) 692-4478. Please also visit our website at
www.wahrefugecentre.org
What’s Happening!
April 11: Penage Rd. WI hosts Lecture by Dale Wilson on History of the
Railway in the Sudbury Region, 1-3pm at Beaver Lake Cultural Centre
April 12: Join Walden-CAN at 7pm in Naughton Community Centre. Brief
Updates, Councilor Barbeau’s Report and Guest- Robert Gauthier, Sudbury
Transit…possible Route changes in response to public demand. Community
issues can be added to the Agenda. Everyone is welcome! Call 692-3021
April 17, 18: 40th Anniversary of Walden Art Club Spring Show and Sale
T.M. Davies Arena. Details see
www.waldenartclub.blogspot.com
April 17: WAFA 6th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale, from 10am-3pm
Fielding Memorial Park Pavilion. Artists will be working on originals.
April 17: ‘Wild About Comedy’ Fundraiser helps Wild at Heart Wildlife
Refuge Centre. details see
www.wahrefugecentre.org or call 692-4478
April 22: Copper Cliff Curling Club Major Fundraiser: Fun starts at 6pm!
Entertainment by Alex and Derek! Door Prizes! Admission: $10 Call
682-4861
March 2010 Walden-CAN Column for The Sudbury
Star
The Walden Art Club …Celebrating 40 Years!
WAC members are preparing for their 40th Annual Spring Show on April 17,
18 at the T.M. Davies Community Center, with some additional new
offerings to help celebrate this special occasion.
In addition to our usual complimentary refreshments and free admission
and a varied selection of excellent new original artworks there will be:
a Door Prize Draw taking place every hour during the Show; our History
Table featuring picture albums of past Shows (you can try to match the
photos of our present members with their younger selves); a special
display area focusing on paintings of “Sudbury, Then and Now”; live
musical entertainment by our multi-talented members and a special 40th
Anniversary Booklet you can take home.
So come out and meet the artists, discuss their work and meet old
friends at WAC 40th Anniversary Spring Show!
• See Photo/Artist Christie Best- Pearson
Blue Saints Drum and Bugle Corps needs members and volunteers!
The Blue Saints is currently holding a membership drive to make this the
best year yet. With tours and parades all year long, the Blue Saints
Drum and Bugle Corps relies on volunteers to continue to deliver this
high quality entertainment.
The Blue Saints are a DCI Open Class drum and bugle corps based in
Sudbury, Ontario Canada and has a very distinguished history within the
Drum Corps community. Since their inception in the early 1950's the
Saints have provided their youth with a sense of pride, work ethic, self
esteem and more importantly fun.
Do you want to join this world-class experience? Do you want to help our
local kids? Potential new members and volunteers can learn more at
www.bluesaints.com or by
calling 692-5646.
Walden Youth for Youth Are Going Full Force!
During March & April our WYFYC youth will be busy with preparation of
resumes and cover letters, daily job searches and practicing interview
skills in anticipation of summer employment. 2009, 2010 volunteer
experiences by many of our youth at WYFYC not only has helped our
community but it can also be included on their resumes: fundraising for
the Lion’s Club Christmas Telethon, our Shoveling for Seniors Program
and helping at the Walden Winter Carnival, etc.
“…We would like to take this time to thank our youth for their
generosity and enthusiasm while they are out in the community donating
their time to such great causes. We are proud of each and every one!”
June Gauthier , Susi Knezaurek, Coordinators- Walden Youth for Youth
Centre
Watch for the Whitefish District Lions!
Watch for the Information Flyers we’ll be mailing in March & April to
get feedback to help us determine what the community wants us to get
involved in. “Do we meet your needs?” We look forward to your ideas and
input so we can establish our mandate for 2010- 2011.
During the months of April, May and June the Whitefish District Lions
members will be volunteering at Boardwalk on Fridays from 12:30–2:30pm.
This fundraising event is also a great opportunity to meet friends and
socialize with all the participants. Sudbury Rocks are looking forward
to our membership hosting a Water Station at their Annual Rock, Race or
Run for Diabetes on May 2nd, 2010. Look for us, we’ll be there, we Rock!
Then that moves us right into graduation time, scholarship applications
and presentation of individual scholarships at our local schools.
Presentations begin with Grade 1 students and follow up to Grade 12
graduation level. Our membership look forward to supporting young
growing minds and encouraging continued education. Look for the
applications in your high schools.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at 6:30pm at 4895 Municipal
Road, Whitefish, the same building as the fire hall. For details call
the President Lion Marilyn Shamess at 866-0381.
‘Wild About Comedy’ …Fundraiser Helps Wildlife!
The Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre in Lively is hosting their
first annual ‘Wild About Comedy’ dinner, auction, and comedy show at the
Cambrian College Student Centre (2301-1400 Barrydowne Road, Sudbury) on
Saturday April 17th, 2010.
The event features comedian Ben Guyatt, host of Comedy at Club 54 and
two other fellow comedians. Doors open at 5:00pm dinner begins at
6:00pm. Tickets are $40 each, $75 per couple, or $300 for a table of
eight. Businesses will receive great advertising opportunities for
purchasing a table.
A live and silent auction during the evening includes: beautiful
artwork, travel experiences, merchandise, and gift packages including a
door prize and various other prizes given away throughout the night.
Tickets must be purchased before the event. Details call 692-4478 or
mail@wahrefugecentre.org
All proceeds support the Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre. Learn
more at www.wahrefugecentre.org
What’s Happening!
March 8: Walden-CAN Monthly Meeting at 7pm, Kinsmen Hall, Lively.
Presentation by GSPS Inspector Keetch…proposed changes to police
services in outlying areas. Details call Gwen at 692-3021
March 27: ‘Nature in Art’, biennial art exhibition and sale, Cheryl
Battistelli, Debra Lynn Ireland, Sue Lampinen. 10am –8pm
April 22: Fairbank Lake Annual General Meeting 7pm at Fielding Memorial
Park Pavilion. All camp owners are welcome! Elections will also take
place.
Submitted by: Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN
692-3021 www.Walden-CAN.com
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
•
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,
www.Walden-CAN.com
692-3021
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.
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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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City councillors back PET
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 2nd
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 8½ 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 2nd 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. 31st. 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 2nd 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 1½-2 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.12th 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. 7th, 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. 8th,
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!
Posted By waldencan March 13,2009
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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!
2nd
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 1½ 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: 2nd 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 7th 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 125th Anniversary Party in downtown Sudbury on June 7th.
Learn About Action
Plans re: Foul Odour from Waste Activated Sludge in Copper Cliff &
Lively!
April 15th:
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 !
Learn about community issues, programs, projects, and special events
happening in the communities of Walden at
www.Walden-CAN.com. Use
our interactive Calendar to post your events. Send us your articles,
flyers, notices, photos or letters etc.
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
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