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Hiring for
Youth Centres in Walden, Valley East, Donovan, Capreol, Dowling and
Onaping Hi there
Just wanted to let people
know that we are looking for staff to work at our youth centres in the
above mentioned areas. Posting is on our website and closes on the
30th. Great part time work from Sept to June if anyone is interested.
Please note the posting is generic so it is really geared to working
with youth. Please share with anyone who might be interested as it
truly is a great opportunity.
Cheers
Sherri Moroso, Community
Development Coordinator City of Greater Sudbury 200 Brady Street
Sudbury, ON P3A 5P3
Phone: (705) 674-4455, x
2449
Fax: (705) 671-8145
Sherri.Moroso@greatersudbury.ca
Theatre Cambrian will
be holding auditions for our Kids’ Curtain production coming up.
The show is Annie Jr, and it runs December
9-18.
Auditions are September 8, 9, 10 and 11. Any child, ages 6-13 (gades
1-8) can auditions.
To schedule an audition, they can call Theatre Cambrian at 524-7317.
Thank you,
Leanna Reiber
Administrative Assistant
Theatre Cambrian
40 Eyre Street
Sudbury, ON P3C 4A5
P:705.524.7317
F:705.673.7317
leanna@theatrecambrian.ca
www.theatrecambrian.ca
Find us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sudbury-ON/Theatre-Cambrians-Official-Page/29054944576
Eat Your Heart Out
September 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
FIVE-RIDE TRANSIT PASSES TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO YOUTH
The Mayor and Council's
Roundtable on Children and Youth will provide complimentary Greater
Sudbury Transit passes to local youth this summer as an initiative to
encourage more young people to ride public transit to local community
programs and sports venues.
During last year's
initiative, some 600 passes were distributed. Recognizing the program's
popularity and the positive impact it had on youth transit use and the
environment, Greater Sudbury City Council has extended and expanded the
program for 2010.
Up to 2,500 passes will
be distributed throughout the community, providing youth ages 12 to 24
with five free rides on Greater Sudbury Transit. Passes will be
distributed through local social service agencies and at all branches of
the Greater Sudbury Public Library.
Youth who are interested
in obtaining a five-ride pass are asked to visit their nearest branch of
the Greater Sudbury Public Library, starting Tuesday, July 6. Passes
will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Cadets inspected for 'dress, drill
and deportment'
Chief Warrant Officer Michael
Lochschmidt of the 2964 Walden Irish Army Cadets participates in an
inspection ceremony at the T.M. Davies Arena May 30. Lochschmidt invited
Mayor John Rodriguez, his former elementary school vice-principal, to
participate in the ceremony
Photo by Heidi Ulrichsen.
May 31, 2010
By: Heidi Ulrichsen - Sudbury Northern Life Staff
Mayor John Rodriguez received a personal invitation from one of his
former students to attend the 31st annual inspection of the 2964 Walden
Irish Army Cadets, which took place at the T.M. Davies Arena in Lively
May 30. Rodriguez was the vice-principal at St. David's Catholic
Elementary School when Michael Lochschmidt, now 18, attended the school.
He also coached Lochschmidt's Grade 9 volleyball team at St. Charles
College. This year, Lochschmidt is a chief warrant officer, the
highest-ranking cadet with the Walden Irish. The Grade 12 St. Benedict
Catholic Secondary School student directs marching drills, and acts as a
leader among his fellow cadets. "I knew (Rodriguez) fairly well, but I
had kind of been a little bit shy to go up and (ask him to come),"
Lochschmidt said. "He was my vice-principal, but (that's not) as big as
a mayor. It's a little bit nerve wracking...It's my last year (in
cadets), and I thought it would be terrific if he could show up. I did
everything I could to get a chance to talk to him. I called and called
and called, and I went in (to his office)." Rodriguez, along with
dignitaries from the armed forces, handed out awards
and watched as the cadets performed marching drills and put on a
biathlon demonstration. A bagpipe and drum band also put on a
performance. "This is fantastic," Rodriguez told the crowd gathered at
the event, after the inspection was finished. "I am very, very proud of
Michael. You are a model for all your colleagues in the cadets. I want
to thank you very much for coming to my office and inviting me to be
part of this." Lochschmidt, who has been involved in the organization
for seven years, said cadets learn to follow the directions of
commanding officers and higher-ranking cadets, while at the same time
developing leadership skills. The young man, who hopes to one day become
an electrician, said these experiences come in handy in the working
world. "For example, where I work, I used to be a cashier with someone,"
he said. "But they moved up to manager, and I know I have to respect the
fact that they're above me." He encourages other youth to join the army
cadets. "It's a wonderful program, absolutely," he said. "It's not the
most popular. People don't really know about it. But it's so, so, so
good for youth." Capt. Sheri Penney, one of the leaders of the Walden
Irish, said the annual inspection is something for which the cadets
prepare all year. The cadets' "dress, drill and deportment" is inspected
"to make sure it is up to standard," she said. Penney said she was
pleased with the cadets' performance. "It was a true success," she said.
"It was really well done. They have a rule (that the inspection) has to
stay within one hour. It did stay within one hour. It's all scored."
Blue Saints Drum and Bugle
Corps …Gearing up for FANTASTIC Summer Tour!
The Blue Saints just completed a weekend long Corps
Camp to sharpen up their music for the summer tour! 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.
2010 Summer Practice and Tour Schedule:
May 21-24: Corps Camp- Onaping
Celtic Festival Sudbury
Uniform Fitting
June 4-6: Corps Camp- Onaping
June 19 or 26: Western Days Parade-Chelmsford
June 29- July 5: CHICAGO TOUR
June 29: DCI Competition-Vicksburg, Michigan
June 30: DCI Competition-Dubuque, Iowa
July 1: Parade-Caledonia & Port Dover, Ontario
July 2: Parade-Evergreen Park, Illinois
July 3: DCI Competition/Parade-Michigan City, Indiana
July 4: Parades- Indiana/Illinois
July 5: Parade- Hinsdale, Illinois
…Arrive home late evening in Sudbury!
July 10: Parades- Blind River & Des brats, Ontario
July 16: DCI Competition- Brockton, Massachusetts
July 17: DCI Competition- Groton, Connecticut…Saturday morning
surprise??
July 18: DCI Competition- Manchester, New Hampshire
July 19- 23: Death Camp- Onaping , Ontario
July 29 – August 16: WORLDS TOUR
July 29: DCI Competition- TBA, Kentucky
July 31: DCI Competition- DeKalb, Illinois
Aug. 1: DCI Competition- Paw Paw, Michigan
Aug. 2: FREE DAY- Sandusky, Ohio
Aug. 3: DCI Competition- Erie, Pennsylvania
Aug. 5: DCI Competition- Kitchener, Ontario
Aug. 7: DCI Competition- Belding, Michigan
Aug. 8: DCI Competition- Dayton, Ohio
Aug. 10: DCI World Championship Preliminary- Michigan City, Indiana
Aug. 11: I & E’s- Michigan City, Indiana
Aug. 12: Semi-Finals- Michigan City, Indiana
Aug. 13: Parade- Momence, Illinois
Aug. 14: Parade- Momence, Illionois
Aug. 15: Parade- Mendota, Illinois
Aug. 16: Arrive home early- Sudbury
August 21 or 28: Massey Fair Parade- Massey, Ontario
Naughton army cadets preparing
for national championship
Mar 10, 2010
By: Sudbury Northern Life Staff
Naughton army cadets Keely Mirka, John
Colwell, and Michael Lochschmidt are among the 18 regional biathlon
champions gearing up for a trip east to represent Ontario's Central
Region in the 2010 National Cadet Biathlon Championship.
The four members of 2964 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps depart March 13
for CFB Valcartier, Que. for the week-long meet, competing against cadet
teams from across Canada.
The cadets will compete individually in cross-country skiing races up to
eight kilometres long. Three times during each race, the participants
enter the rifle range for five rounds of prone rifle marksmanship. Later
in the week, male and female three-member teams will compete in
16-kilometer relay races, including two bouts of five-to-eight rounds of
prone marksmanship for each member.
Biathlon couples the rigorous sport of cross-country skiing with the
mental and physical discipline required for small-bore rifle
marksmanship. Marksmanship and biathlon are two of the more popular
activities for sea, army, and air cadets.
The Canadian cadet program is Canada's premier national youth
organization for boys and girls aged 12-18, sponsored by the Department
of National Defense/Canadian Forces in partnership with the civilian
Navy, Army Cadet and Air Cadet Leagues of Canada. There is no cost to
join and uniforms are provided.
Looking for Adventure & Challenge?
…Join the 2964 Walden Irish
Army Cadet Corps
Future Cadets!
Join the Royal Canadian Army Cadets and 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.
Parents and Guardians!
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.
The Army Cadet Program is FREE. There are no registration fees or costs
for uniforms or 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 Army Cadet Corps: See
FACT SHEET
The 2964 Walden Irish Parade Night is every Thursday evening at the
Naughton Community Centre 6–9 p.m., based on the School Calendar,
September to June.
Interested boys and girls (12-18 years) 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.
Royal Canadian Army Cadets
“The Walden Irish”
P.O. Box 148
Naughton, Ontario P0M 2M0
2964army@cadets.net
Corp 692-9211
Captain Jim Lochschmidt,
Commanding Officer 524-7142
2964 Walden Irish Army
Cadet Corps
FACT SHEET
The Corps was founded on March 1, 1979, by Commanding Officer, Captain
A.K. Chaloux. Captain Chaloux guided the Corps, until October 1986, at
which time she was succeeded, by Captain M.J. Holouka, who commanded the
Corps until 1989. Command of the 2964 Walden Irish alternated between
Captain Carol Lochschmidt and Captain Jim Lochschmidt for 18 years,
until 2007. The Corps was commanded by Captain Sheri Penney -from 2007
to 2008. Captain Jim Lochschmidt resumed command of the Corps in January
2009.
Throughout the years, the Cadets of the Walden Irish have won many
awards for individual and team accomplishments. The most prestigious and
highest achievement, The Clarry Award for Best Army Cadet Corps in
Ontario, has been awarded to the 2964 Walden Irish in 1989, 1991, and
1996. The Cadets were proud to be awarded the 2008-2009 Maddox Trophy
for Top Small Army Cadet Corps in Ontario.
The Strathcona Award, presented to the Top Army Cadet Corps in Northern
Ontario Central Section, has been awarded to the 2964 Walden Irish Army
Cadet Corps, 16 of the past 23 years. The Corps was awarded the trophy
again for the 2008-2009 training period.
The Corps has received many other awards, such as Top Biathlon Corps in
Northern Ontario Area, The Strathacona Award for Top Shooting Corps in
Northern Ontario Section, Ontario Rifle Association Competition winner,
Drill with Arms, and Army Challenge winners.
The above credentials confirm the versatility of our Cadets, who also
perform Community Service for their respective schools, the Lions Club,
the Kinsmen Club, Copper Cliff and Lockerby Legion.
Many hours of training are spent at the Corps, and in the field,
learning various options such as drill, drill with arms, army challenge,
field craft, bush craft, map and compass, small bore rifle shooting, air
rifle, leadership, instructional techniques, public speaking,
citizenship, physical fitness, scuba diving, hunter safety & PAL,
communications, Standard First Aid & CPR, watercraft and snow machine
licensing, photography, year book/scrap booking, participation in formal
parades, and opportunities to learn canoe rescue, and guitar lessons.
The Cadets are given an opportunity to learn and play musical
instruments with our Pipes and Drums Band, and are trained to fire
weapons under very strict supervision.
Each Cadet also has the opportunity to train and represent our Corps, at
the Local, Provincial, and National Winter Biathlon competitions. A
great deal of training, discipline, and dedication must be afforded by
each member of our Biathlon Team in order to qualify for this
prestigious sport.
Many of our Cadets have been awarded the opportunity to attend
International Exchanges in England, France, Germany, Finland, Korea,
Australia, Scotland, Wales, and Canadian Exchanges at Canadian Forces
Bases Blackdown and Connaught, in Ontario, and exchanges in Banff,
Whitehorse, and the Northwest Territories.
The Walden Irish are proud to host the Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony
for the Citizens of Walden, at our Corps, at 1955 Regional Road 55, The
Naughton Community Centre.
For more information about the 2964 Walden Irish, contact the Corps at
692-9211.
The 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 have 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.
39th Little
NHL Tournament presented by Whitefish River 1st Nations (pdf)
Jan 06, 2010
By:
Sudbury Northern Life Staff
In the biathlon
season’s first Ontario Cup competition, Walden Biathlon Club
athletes Aidan Spoel and Alex Shea placed first and second
respectively in the boy’s junior sprint race, held Dec. 19 at
Highlands Nordic in Duntroon, Ont.
Spoel won the gold
shooting nine out of 10 targets and completed the three-kilometre
course in a time of 14:40. Shea placed a solid second, six minutes
ahead of the Highland Trail Blazers' Ben Sholte.
In the biathlon
sprint, skiers must ski three loops of the course, shooting five
shots between each loop. Competitors must complete a penalty loop
for each missed shot.
The Walden club
will host the second Ontario Cup competition Jan. 9 and 10 at the
Naughton Ski Trails. Races start at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11
a.m. on Sunday. Spectators are welcome to come watch the local
athletes compete.
Community Connection
Free Family Fun!
Oct 31st 5-7 pm
6th Ave & Main ST, Lively …where the outdoor rink is
While out Trick or Treating, make sure you stop by for some pizza &
candy, while your kids enjoy some, inflatables, games & fun &
Prizes...all for FREE!!
for more information, please call 692-1658 or visit
www.cornerstonelively.com
Sarabeth
Cornerstone Community Church
Lively, Ontario
705-692-1658
www.cornerstonelively.com
EarthCare Sudbury
Youth Workshop "Tomorrow is Green" / Atelier
> destiné au jeunes
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>> Dear EarthCare Sudbury Partner:
>>
>> Know any local youth who have an interest in environmental issues?
>>
>> Please inform them about this FREE event.
>>
>> EarthCare Sudbury Youth Workshop - "Tomorrow is Green"
>> Friday, October 2, 2009
>> 10am-2pm (*lunch included*)
>> Collège Boréal, Room 1150D/E
>>
>> Workshop participants will:
>>
>> ● Learn about GREEN CAREERS in a multimedia workshop with Cathy
>> Orlando, Science Outreach Coordinator to the Dean of Science and
>> Engineering and Let's Talk Science Partnership Program Coordinator at
>> Laurentian University.
>>
>> ● Meet local people who have careers in environmental fields during a
>> fun 'speed-networking' session.
>>
>> ● Participate in updating the EarthCare Sudbury Local Action Plan.
>>
>> Registration Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2009
>> Go to "News and Events" at
www.greatersudbury.ca/earthcare for more details and to
register.
>>
>
Subject: 10+ Clubs
Please find information attached about 10+
clubs which may be of interest to
some of the younger participants you see at your youth centres/sites.
For more information, please contact Jessica Watts at 674-4455 ext. 4425
or
at jessica.watts@greatersudbury.ca
10+clubs (PDF)
Alex Lincoln award for youth(PDF)
NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK AT GREATER SUDBURY YOUTH CENTRES
Greater Sudbury residents are encouraged to participate in activities
that will be held in recognition of National Youth Week, May 1 – 7.
Endorsed by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and a network
of agencies and individuals committed to the positive development of
youth, National Youth Week provides an opportunity to celebrate youth
and their participation within their community. Greater Sudbury Youth
Centres have organized activities during the week, including:
Official Launch & Proclamation of National Youth Week
Young Community Leaders Project
Friday, May 1, 2009
2:00 p.m.
YMCA Youth Employment Services Office, 10 Elm Street, Sudbury
Iron Chef Capreol
Capreol Youth Centre
Monday, May 4, 2009
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Capreol Millennium Centre, 24 Meehan Street, Capreol
Guitar Hero Tournament
Valley East Youth Centre
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4333 Centennial Drive, Hanmer
Community Volunteering Day
Walden Youth for Youth Centre
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lively Citizen Service Centre, 15 Kin Drive, Lively
Youth Drop In Activities
Rayside Balfour Youth Action Network
May 4 to 6, 2009
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
214 Cote Street, Chelmsford
Sudbury Action Centre for Youth Ball Hockey Challenge
Garson Community Centre/Arena
Wednesday May 6, 2009
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
100 Church Street, Garson
For more information about National Youth Week please visit:
www.youthinrecreation.org
Media contact:
Jeff Pafford, Community Development Coordinator
City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2456
The Greater Sudbury public Library
Presents a Wii Day for Teens
Wii want to play! The Main Library is hosting a Wii Day for teens,
between 12 and 16 years old, on Friday, April 24, 2009 from 1:30-3:00pm.
Come and hang out while playing games such as Mario Cart,
Dance, Dance Revolution and Rock Band for Wii on a large flat screen
television. There will also be board games and cards, as well as some
tasty treats.
Get up and get moving to the Main Library at 74 Mackenzie Street!
For more information, please contact:
Nadia Vellucci, Children and Teens Programmer,
Greater Sudbury Public Library, 673-1155, extension 205
nadia.vellucci@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
www.sudbury.library.on.ca
The Art Gallery of Sudbury
needs volunteers!!!
If you are a student in need of volunteer hours we have two upcoming
projects for you to participate in.
If you love art and children and are available over the March Break we
need your help with our camp program.
If you would like to assist us with organizing and inventory of our
storage areas we can use your help any time.
Please call Nancy or Krysta at 675-4871 or by email at ngareh@artsudbury.org
or in person at 251 John St.
Nancy Gareh-Coulombe
Education Manager
674-3271 extension 224
ngareh@artsudbury.org
Public Forum
Poster 3.doc
Good Morning,
I am pleased to announce the Young Community Leaders Project will be
holding their first Public Forum on March 14th, 2009 from 1-4pm at the
Older Adults Center at the YMCA on Durham. The forum is to get youth to
voice their opinions and thoughts about a variety of subjects. We are
asking if you know of any youth aged 15 to 30 who would be interested in
participating please have them contact me either by phone or email.
The forum will be broken down in two parts. During the first part
members of the community have offered to speak about issues affecting
youth in the Sudbury area. The second parts will be where the youth will
be divided into smaller groups and discuss one of the subjects at hand.
The youth will then have the opportunity to display their thoughts.
I will attach the poster for the event to this email. If you have any
questions please contact me and I will be more than happy to provide any
information.
Have a wonderful day!
Stéphanie Chevrette, BSW
Regional Coordinator, Youth Community Leaders Project, ICA Canada/
Coordinatrice régional du projet "Young Community Leaders", ICA Canada
YMCA Employment Services/Services d'emploi du YMCA
10 Elm St, Suite 112
Sudbury, Ontario P3C 5N3
Tel:(705) 688-7300, ext. 3238
Fax: (705) 674-3236
E-mail:
stephanie.chevrette@sudbury.ymca.ca
www.sudbury.ymca.ca
www.icacan.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday,
October 17, 2008
GREATER SUDBURY MARKS LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK
The City of Greater Sudbury is encouraging students to learn about local
government by hosting a drawing contest for elementary school students
during Local Government Week, which runs from October 19 to 25.
Students from local elementary schools submitted drawings based upon the
theme “Making mySudbury! A Greener Place to Live.” The drawings will be
on display at Tom Davies Square during Local Government Week and
students who enter the contest will have their names placed in a draw to
win a school visit from Mayor John Rodriguez.
Local Government Week is a province-wide initiative developed by the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MMAH), the Association of Municipal
Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) and the Association
of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to provide children and youth with an
innovative approach to learning about local government.
Media Contact:
Jamie Brunette
AMACTO Municipal Intern
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455 ext. 4262
Need a change of pace?
Ready to experience a unique adventure and take on a
challenge?
Discover your country with 10 other youth, all while doing your part for
communities across Canada.
Exclusively for youth ages 17 to 21, Katimavik is a 9 month program with
the discovery of 3 Canadian provinces.
Volunteer in community projects • Develop skills in your areas of
interest • Add work experience to your resume • Discover what kind of
work you enjoy •
Explore your country • Learn a second language • Meet new people
(Psst ! And it is free !)
Leave your routine, try something different…try Katimavik !
Visit
www.katimavik.org/Subsection/index/id/232
right now to apply and start in
February 2008 !
Besoin de changer d’air?
Prêt à vivre une aventure unique et à relever des
défis?
Apprendre l’anglais et découvrir ton pays avec 10 autres jeunes, tout en
faisant ta part pour les communautés canadiennes
ça te dit?
Destiné exclusivement aux jeunes de 17 à 21 ans, Katimavik est un
programme de 9 mois à la découverte de 3 provinces canadiennes.
Implique-toi dans des projets communautaires • Développe des compétences
dans des domaines qui t’intéressent • Ajoute des expériences de travail
concrètes à ton CV • Découvre ce qui te plaît vraiment • Explore ton
pays • Apprends une langue seconde • Fais de nouvelles rencontres
(Psst! Et c’est gratuit!)
Sors de ta routine, essaie quelque chose de différent… essaie Katimavik!
Visite dès maintenant le
http://www.katimavik.org/Subsection/index/id/232?lang=fr pour
en savoir plus
Inscris-toi dès maintenant pour commencer en Février 2008 !
Valley East Lions Club
PO Box 607 ▪ Hanmer, ON ▪ P3P1S5
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EFFECTIVE SPEAKING CHALLENGE 2008 SEEKING PARTICIPANTS
SUDBURY - The Valley East Lions Club is once again hosting the Annual
Lions’ Effective Speaking Contest on Saturday April 5th, 2008. The event
provides a competitive environment in which French and English students
from grades 6-12 compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to advance
to provincial levels. Students will be asked to deliver both prepared
and impromptu speeches in front of fellow competitors and judges. The
all-day event takes place at the Lion’s Den in Hanmer, Ontario, and
welcomes students from all over northern Ontario.
“The art of oral communication has taken a backseat to the lure of the
Internet. Email, text messaging and sites like Facebook or MySpace are
quickly becoming preferred methods of communication, and not just in
youth,” says Leanne Tucker, Chairperson for the event. “We need to
engage our children in hands-on, face-to-face communication exercises
like this one - we’re hoping local teachers and parents will agree and
get involved.”
The competition is open to all students in grades six to twelve. There
are three categories, Junior (grades 6-8), Intermediate (grades 9-10)
and Senior (grades 11-12). First place winners in each category will
advance to the Provincials in Toronto in May. Local winners traveling to
Toronto will have their expenses paid for by the Lions Club.
“Effective speaking is an important skill to develop and possess, at any
age. This competition will help students develop their communication
skills, increase their self-confidence levels, and provide them with an
opportunity to showcase their talents,” says Tucker. “It’s time to bring
oral communication back from behind the shadows of the Internet.”
For more information on how to get your school involved, or to register,
please contact Leanne Tucker at (705) 691-1567.
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Lively Hawks- 4th Place at ‘A’ OFSAA
Here is a re-cap of our very exciting and successful OFSAA trip!
Notable performances:
Adam and Andre Leblance were unbelievable offensively and defensively,
and Andre's jump serve earned us at least 5 ace points nearly every
match! Mitch Nyssen played the best tournament of his career, especially
in the quarter final against Kapuskasing where he dominated offensively
as well in terms of blocks (5 stuff blocks) and kills (5 kills). Nathan
Peacock stepped up and was a solid backcourt setter, allowing us to
release Mitch as an attacker for 2 rotations. Kyle Patrick did a great
job as Libero - playing every position in the backcourt and providing
tons of positive momentum for the boys. Trevor Groulx and Mike Spect
played their roles as left side hitters well, placing the ball where
required, and were great servers: rarely missing a serve all weekend.
Chris Jeffkins and Terrance Neil also played their roles as defensive
specialist and specialty blocker very well - doing what was required to
make a defensive stop when needed.
Tournament Re-Cap:
We entered the tournament ranked 12th of 20 teams (although I requested
a top 10 ranking), and our goal at the beginning of the trip was to
finish top 10. However, after our first pool match against #5 Woodland
Christian, we quickly realized that
rankings meant nothing. Although we lost the match, the boys actually
played the WORST volleyball they've played all season (partially due to
nerves). Despite this challenge, we only lost the match 2-1, and we knew
our work was cut out for us if we
wanted to end up on the Championship side.
After the match, Sean and I sat with the boys and we had a great team
meeting - spoke about the futility of nerves and the power of positive
communication and momentum. The boys also decided at this meeting that
they wanted to leave OFSAA with nothing left - they wanted to leave it
all on the court.
So, we entered the match against #18 Beacon Christian with a new
attitude - and trounced them 2-0. We then faced a huge challenge: #2
ranked West Elgin. It was very
clear to Sean and I, in the warm up, that West Elgin was taking us
lightly. They came in late, barely warmed up, and the looks on their
faces showed that they weren't ready for a tough match. The boys also
realized this, and pounced - winning the first set 25-14 (a HUGE
blowout)! In the second match, West Elgin came ready to play, but we
were too far ahead to look back, and won the second set 25-21. We
finished off pool play the next morning, defeating #15 Aldershot 2-0 as
well.
This put us FIRST in pool 'C (although the #2 and #5 ranked teams were
also in our pool), and matched us up against #10 Kapuskasing in the
Championship Quarter final. Once again, the boys came out strong,
continuing to play the best volleyball of their season, and never let
Kap in the match. They won 2-0. We then met #14 Trinity College in the
semi-final, which was another team that was seriously mis-ranked.
Trinity's offence out of the left side proved to be too much for our
defence, and we lost the match 2-0.
This put us in the Bronze medal match against (once again) West Elgin.
However, West Elgin knew what we could do, and they were ready to play.
The boys played their hearts out, despite being absolutely exhausted at
this point in the tournament. We lost the first set 27-25, came back and
won the second set 26-24, then lost the third 15-12, although we went
point for point until the game reached 12-12.
The referees stated at the end of the match that it was the best game
they'd refereed throughout the entire tournament. Although the boys were
disappointed to lose the. match, they realized how far we'd come and how
far beyond our expectations we’d achieved. We found out at the medal
ceremony that OFSAA gives out 4th place medals, so that was great!
We finished the tournament 4th of 20 teams - 8 places above our 12th
place ranking entering the tournament!
Thanks again to all the sponsors who made our OFSAA trip possible:
The Rainbow District School Board, Lively District Secondary School,
Councilor Jacques Barbeau (City of Greater Sudbury), Patrick Mechanic
(Doug Patrick), Carmen Construction (Carmen Fielding), Battistelli's
Independent Grocer (Brent Battistelli), Walden Home Hardware, Lively IDA
Pharmacy, and Lively Guardian Drugs.
Sincerely,
Ms. Kyleen Sonoski
Teacher/Coach
hollink@rainbowschools.ca
Lively District Secondary School
265 Fifth Ave. Box 430
Lively, ON
Phone: (705) 692-3671
Fax: (705) 692-9510
Lively Hawks- No 2006 Record or
Statistics!
It’s been 17 years since LDSS put a football team on the gridiron. As
expected, the team is keeping goals modest and will look to give
established teams a run for their money each game.
The team didn’t hold their first practice until last Friday and have
just 6 days to prepare for their first game against powerhouse Lockerby.
The team took a big step forward by naming Gord Goddard the Head Coach.
Goddard is the Sudbury Spartans President and former stand out player.
He will also be working with John Larsen, who has extensive experience
including a season with the Sudbury Northerners in 2006.
The team became a reality due to community support. $22,000 was raised
in donations to get the team off the ground. Now all that remains to be
seen is if the team can get enough players out to be competitive and not
get blown out each contest.
“…The numbers are going in the right direction,” said Jacques Barbeau,
team manager. “ We have a great base of players, now we just need more
to come out. It’s huge for the community here to have high school
football. I might be going out on a limb, but I think we will be
competitive. Larsen said he never saw a group of kids that have learned
the game so quickly…it’s encouraging. Goddard adds great experience for
the kids to learn from.”
Article in Sept.12, Northern Life
Hi everyone,
Please see attached and below info in regards to a visit by Craig
Kielburger to Sudbury. The SPC is organizing this visit as an
opportunity to pay tribute to the incredible leadership shown Craig as
well as by area youth. Please pass this on to your friends and
co-workers. Tickets are limited and are on sale now!
Craig Kielburger, a defender of children's rights and a Nobel Peace
Prize nominee, will be warmly welcomed by the Social Planning Council of
Sudbury on Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 as a special keynote speaker at the
Caruso Club.
The event, An Inspiring Evening Highlighting Youth and Their
Accomplishments - Both Locally and Internationally begins at 6:30 p.m.
and will feature a youth fair, which will give youth from local schools
and organizations the opportunity to display their achievements.
Following Craig’s speech there will be a book signing session and
networking opportunities.
Free The Children is the world's largest network of children helping
children through education. Through the organization's unique
youth-driven approach, more than one million young people have been
involved in their innovative programs in more than 45 countries. Free
The Children has an established track-record of success, with three
nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and partnerships with the United
Nations and Oprah's Angel Network.
For more information on Craig and his organization, visit
www.freethechildren.org.
Click on the link below to view the poster for this event
Craig Kielburger poster (pdf)
Main Public Library Bibliothèque publique centrale
74 MacKenzie Street 74, rue MacKenzie
Sudbury, ON P3C 4X8 Sudbury, ON P3C 4X8
Public Service
Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2007
GREATER SUDBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Preparing for an Interview and Résumé Creation Workshops for Teens
Revised
The Greater Sudbury Public Library, in partnership with YMCA Employment
Services, would like to help teens make a good first impression.
Increase your chances of being noticed by employers with a great résumé
and interview that calls attention to your professionalism.
Preparing for Interviews will be held at the Main Library, 74, MacKenzie
Street, on Thursday, April 5, at 4:00 p.m. Teens will receive invaluable
tips on preparing for interviews. The workshop will discuss different
types of interviews, questions interviewees can expect and how to answer
them, what employers look for and how the candidate will be judged.
Résumé Creation will be held at the Main Library, on Wednesday, April
11, at 4:00 p.m. Teens will be guided through the creation of a
skills-based résumé. By the end of the session, participants will have
created a rough draft of their résumé and a list of all of theirs
skills. The dos and don’ts of creating a résumé will also be presented.
These workshops are also offered in french at the New Sudbury Public
Library on Wednesday, April 25 and Thursday, May 17. Please call Ginette
Mallette at 673-1155, ext. 205, for more information.
For more information, please contact:
Ginette Mallette, Children and Teens Programmer
Greater Sudbury Public Library, 673-1155, extension 205
ginette.mallette@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
www.sudbury.library.on.ca
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