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Anderson
Farm Museum and
Heritage
Society
2010 Fall Fair…in the Works!
Anderson Farm Museum
Sept. 11th 10am-4pm
…Hosted by Anderson Farm Museum
& Heritage Society and CGS
Activities planned for everyone!
FREE Admission!
Museum Tours
Live Entertainment on Outdoor Stage
Arts/Crafts/Vendors
New …A Farmers’ Market
Displays & Demonstrations
Farm Animals
Children’s Activities
Horse Demonstrations in Paddock
Vintage Cars- Shine & Show
Wagon Rides
Giant Pumpkin Contest
BBQ at 11am…until sold out
Plus other new ideas…in the works!
Wanted !
Arts & Crafts- Displays/Vendors
Vendors
Community Groups, Churches, Schools
Youth Groups
Farmers- livestock & produce
Local Gardeners- young & old
Vintage Car Owners
Strong volunteers- Set-Up/Take-Down
Volunteers of all ages
…If you’re interested in participating
Contact
Fall Fair Committee Co-Chairs
Mary 586-2611
Gwen 692-3021
gwen-paul.doyle@sympatico.ca
Our next Fall Fair Meeting is March 24th
Magical Christmas
Celebration at Anderson Farm Museum
…Thanks to all our Sponsors
& Community PARTNERS and 1,000 Participants!
Dec. 12th
was a magical winter night - perfect for a community celebration
of the Christmas Spirit! Almost 1,000 people packed the site for our 3rd
Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting at the Anderson Farm Museum.
“… Thanks to the enthusiastic
support of Ward 2 Councilor- Jacques Barbeau, the CGS, the Greater
Sudbury Museums, all our Business Sponsors and Community PARTNERS and
the 1,000 people who joined us… it was another magical Christmas
Celebration at the Anderson Farm Museum!”
Mary
Barr, Chair -Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society (AFMHS)
Santa Claus was the first Special Guest to arrive -
followed closely by Mayor John Rodriguez and Walden Firemen, Paul Roy
and Jack Parry- with their Fire Truck and surprise Guests: Ward 8
Councilor- Ted Callaghan and MPP France Gelinas. The site soon
filled-up with families, school choirs, student volunteers and people of
all ages!
By 6:30pm everyone had gathered in front of the Christmas
Tree and the decorated Copper Cliff Dairy Wagon- for the Official
Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony. After Christmas Greetings from Mayor
Rodriguez, Councilor Barbeau and AFMHS Chair- Mary Barr, Santa and 4
year old Paige Kultalahti lit-up the huge Christmas Tree.
MC Forbes Stoodley kept things moving smoothly. 3 School
Choirs each performed 3 songs:
Ecole St. Paul-
Vive Le Vent, Sainte Nuit and Au royaume du bonhomme d'hiver;
St. James School-
The Friendly Beasts and Silent Night and
LDSS Hawks-
Carolers-
Jingle Bells, Rudolph and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Then LDSS
Principal Judy Noble led some community caroling- followed by a
nostalgic Christmas story sung by LDSS Hawk- Jessica Lopatka –with her
guitar.
Inside the Stable LDSS Hawks and
AFMHS volunteers were kept busy serving free hot chocolate, Christmas
cookies and candy canes, while people checked out the Vintage Toys and
kids visited with Santa. The toy displays were a big hit – with some
over 60 years old – including a 10’ long wooden toboggan & an old 1942
Teddy Bear. People commented on ET, Star Wars, Six Million Dollar Man,
Wonder Woman, Mama doll, wagons, vintage train cars and the Tonka Toy
construction equipment- including the Mighty Grader, Mighty Tonka Shovel
and Mighty Tonka Scraper.
“…Thanks to everyone who brought
donations of non-perishable food for the Walden Food Bank. (The extra
boxes of Voortman Christmas cookies were also donated)…And Thanks to
everyone who contributed to our Silver Collection. The $257.30 raised
will help the AFMHS host future FREE community events at the Anderson
Farm Museum…
Sheila Prusila, Treasurer-AFMHS
And in the Granary 6 of Santa’s
Helpers had antique toys and Christmas crafts on display and goodies to
hand out too. Kids were playing games with an antique electric train set
and an old wooden hockey game. Parents were more interested in the
machinery.
The weather was perfect- a winter
wonderland! Kids and many adults too were sliding and playing in the
snow on the hill by the Barn. Kids got to sit up in the Fire Truck and
have their pictures taken with Walden Volunteer Fireman/Walden Seniors
Woodworker- Jack Parry. Families lined up for FREE horse-drawn wagon
rides through the Farm, down to the T.M. Davies Arena and back. Friends
and families stood around talking and laughing. And Santa took the time
to visit everyone!
Photos by Lively Photographer Garth
Wunsch will be posted on AFM page of
www.Walden-CAN.com Images can be also viewed and/or downloaded at
www.garthwunsch.com
The
Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society would like to thank everyone who
helped make the 3rd Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting such a
successful community celebration:
1.
Special
Guests: Mayor
John Rodriguez, Walden Firemen-Station 6- Paul Roy and Jack Parry, Santa
Claus and 4 year old- Paige Kultalahti
2.
KEY
Sponsors: Councilor Jacques Barbeau, The Greater City of Sudbury,
Greater Sudbury Museums, CGS Staff, Greater Sudbury Fire Department and
Walden Seniors and Pensioner’s Woodworkers
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Business Sponsors:
Sudbury Hydro, Equipment North Inc., Tim Horton’s Lively,
Battistelli’s YIG, Jim’s Portable Toilets & Septic Services, Lively
Pharmacy & Gift Shop, Walden Home Hardware & Voortman Cookies and
Walden Family Drug Store.
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Community PARTNERS:
M.C. Forbes Stoodley, LDSS Principal-Judy Noble, Lively Photographer-
Garth Wunsch, St. John’s Ambulance, and Walden-CAN
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School Choirs: Ecole
St. Paul, St. James School and LDSS Carolers
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Student Volunteers:
16 LDSS Hawks who helped in the Stable and outside and 1 Grade 6
student from Walden Public School
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Publicity: Ecole St.
Paul, St. James School, LDSS, R.H. Murray PS, Walden Public School,
Walden-CAN,
www.Walden-CAN.com ,
www.URSUdbury.com and all of our Media Community Partners
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AFMHS volunteers and
their families
And special
thanks to everyone who joined us for this Christmas community
celebration at the Anderson Farm Museum!
Gwen Doyle, Publicity-AFMHS
692-3021
Anderson Farm Tree
Lighting Photos thanks to Photographer
Garth Wunsch,
www.pbase.com/garth_wunsch
News Release
Join us at the
Anderson Farm Museum Dec.12th
…For Our 3rd Annual Christmas Tree-lighting Celebration!
The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society (AFMHS) and Ward 2
Councilor- Jacques Barbeau invite everyone to join us at the Anderson
Farm Museum, on Saturday, December 12th - for our 3rd Annual Christmas
Tree-Lighting. It's a real old-fashioned community event- with outdoor
and indoor activities for people of all ages! Last year the site was
packed with 600 people!
“…I would like to invite all residents of CGS to share with us the
spirit of Christmas at the AFM Tree-Lighting Celebration. A night of
celebrating and welcoming the magical season with our friends and
families in true community spirit.” Jacques Barbeau
There will be FREE Family Fun from 6-8pm.In the Stable: Have a FREE Hot
Chocolate and cookies, visit Santa Claus and see our display of Vintage
Toys. Visit Santa’s helpers in the Granary. And outside: winter fun for
kids, FREE rides on Horse-Drawn Wagon, community caroling or walking
through the snow with Santa!
At 6:45pm we’ll all gather–in front of the Farm House- for the Official
Christmas-Tree-Lighting Ceremony…assisted by Mary Barr, Chair-AFM, Mayor
John Rodriguez, Councilor Jacques Barbeau and Santa Claus. Students from
Ecole St. Paul & St. James School and LDSS will perform beside the
decorated Copper Cliff Dairy Wagon. And MC Forbes Stoodley will keep
everyone in the Christmas Spirit and lead the community caroling.
“ …Thanks to the CGS, all our Business Sponsors & Community PARTNERS the
3rd Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting is sure to be another magical,
Christmas celebration! Admission is FREE…Donations of non-perishable
food will be collected for the Walden Food Bank. …Although there is NO
Parking on Site you can park along Main St or 1st & 2nd Ave. or in the
Walden Arena Parking Lot…Watch out for the horse-drawn wagon. We hope
you’ll join us at the AFM.” Mary Barr, Chair-AFMHS
3rd Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting
Anderson Farm Museum
December 12th
FREE Family Fun – 6-8pm
In the Stable: FREE Hot Chocolate, visit Santa, Display of Vintage Toys
In the Granary: See Santa’s Helpers work on Christmas Crafts
Outside: Sliding, rides on Horse-drawn Wagon, winter fun for kids!
Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas
…Around the Christmas Tree & decorated Copper Cliff Dairy Wagon
6:45pm Welcome & Season’s Greetings
Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society Mary Barr, Chair
Ward 2, Walden Councilor Barbeau
City of Greater Sudbury Mayor Rodriquez
North Pole Santa Claus
7pm Official Christmas Tree-Lighting Santa Claus …assisted by
Paige Kultalahti (4yrs old)
…Count -Down led by Mayor Rodriguez & Councilor Barbeau
After 7pm School Choirs MC Forbes Stoodley
…Singing Christmas Carols & Songs
Ecole St Paul Madame Julie Erskine
St. James School Tammy Lanci
LDSS Carolers Student Volunteers
And Community Caroling
Donations of non-perishable foods will be collected for the Walden Food
Bank
Contacts: Gwen Doyle, Publicity-AFMHS 692-3021 Mary Barr, Chair-AFMHS
586-2611
Program for Dec. 12 Christmas
Tree-Lighting, 6–8pm
List of Sponsors & Community PARTNERS
3rd
Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting
Hosted by
The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
And
Councilor Jacques Barbeau
“…Thanks to everyone who helped ensure the success of another magical,
Christmas community celebration… at the Anderson Farm Museum!”
Special Guests
Mayor John Rodriguez
Santa Claus
Our Sponsors
The City of Greater Sudbury & Greater Sudbury Museums
Sudbury Hydro
Equipment North
Tim Horton’s- Lively
Battistelli’s - Your Independent Grocer
Lively Pharmacy & Gift Shop
Walden Family Drug Store
Walden Home Hardware & Voortman Cookies
St. John’s Ambulance
Jim’s Portable Toilets
Community PARTNERS
M.C. Forbes Stoodley- Walden-CAN
Ecole St. Paul - Choir
St. James School - Choir
Lively District Secondary School - Carolers/Volunteers
Walden Youth For Youth - Volunteers
RH Murray PS
Walden Public School
Walden-CAN
Garth Wunsch- Photographer
Walden Seniors & Pensioners - Woodworkers
Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society – Volunteers & Family
All our Media PARTNERS
And every child & adult who joined us for this Christmas celebration!
News Release
All We Want for Christmas
…Is an Authentic, Old, Finn Sauna!
All the Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society wants for Christmas …is
an authentic, old, Finn Sauna!
Several years ago, the original Finn Sauna - at the Anderson Farm
Museum- was burned down by vandals. Since then Curator, Jim Fortin and
our AFMHS Board have been searching for a replacement unsuccessfully.
If anyone has an authentic, old Finn Sauna which which could be
re-located to the Anderson Farm Museum, please contact either Curator
Jim Fortin at 692-4448 or Mary Barr, Chair-AFMHS at 586-2611
It would be wonderful to have an authentic, old Finn Sauna on Site again
at the Anderson Farm Museum – in time for student tours in 2010!
The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
3rd Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting
December 12th 6 –8pm
Last year, our real old-fashioned community event at the Anderson Farm
Museum was a huge success! The site was packed- with over 600 people!
Everyone gathered in front of the Christmas Tree and the Firemen’s
Christmas Float at 6pm. After the official Christmas Tree Lighting –
with Mayor Rodriguez, Councilor Barbeau and Chair AFM&HS Les Burford, 3
School Choirs each performed 3 songs: Ecole St. Paul – Mon beau sapin,
Il est ne le devin enfant and Saint Nuit; George Vanier PS- Jingle
Bells, Santa is Coming to Town and Rudolph and Jessie Hamilton PS –
Felix Navidad, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and Do They Know it’s
Christmas. Next on the program were the CGS Firemen’s Choir and
community caroling. Everyone joined in – kids and adults climbed up on
the Float to sing with the Firemen’s Choir.
Inside the Stable volunteers were kept busy serving free hot chocolate,
cookies and candies, while people checked out the Vintage Toys and kids
visited with Santa. Thanks to everyone who brought donations of food for
the Walden Food Bank. (Boxes of extra cookies will also be donated) And
in the Granary Santa’s Helpers had toys and Christmas crafts on display
and goodies to hand out too.
The snow fell gently all evening- a winter wonderland! Kids were sliding
and playing in the snow banks. Families lined up for rides with the
Wagon Wheel Ranch team. Friends and families stood around talking &
laughing. And Santa took the time to visit everyone!
On behalf of the AFMHS, I would like to invite you to join us on Dec.
12th , from 6–8pm and help make this year’s Christmas Tree-Lighting
another magical, winter community celebration!
For more information, please call Gwen Doyle, Publicity-AFMHS at
692-3021
Slideshow-Restoration of CopperCliff Dairy Wagon, BBQ for Volunteers &
Seniors Woodworkers Building Display Cabinets
Anderson Farm Fall Fair
Fall Fair Photos thanks to Photographer
Garth Wunsch,
www.pbase.com/garth_wunsch
Curator’s
Report to Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society
Sept. 28, 2009
Mission Statement of the City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
It is the Mission of The Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums to collect,
preserve and presents the diverse culture of the Sudbury Basin
Anderson Farm Events/Activities:
1) Much of the month has been spent setting up for and taking down and
cleaning after events. Fall Fair, Creighton Reunion, LUL student
teachers, Water Festival.
2) In preparation for the opening of the Time Capsule, scans were done
of all material and protective sleeves provided to be able to show the
material without damage.
3) The first meeting for Sudbury Mining Week 2010 has been held and an
opportunity to have a mining equipment show on site is a possibility.
The committee could participate with a BBQ and have an information
brochure about projects.
4) At the Creighton Reunion event we sold about $ 200.00 worth of books
etc. Three buildings were open. Attendees were able to watch a volunteer
weave, a tape of the 1989 original Reunion, a slideshow of Creighton
photos, and tour the Creighton Log cabin. There is an interest in
holding it at the museum again.
5) From the reunion we have had an interest in a family reunion to be
held on site next June and received a number of photographs and
artifacts from Creighton.
6) Twelve students from LUL School for Continuing Education toured the
museum.
7) The Water Festival was a great success. In all 1200 students took
part.
8) Jim will be meeting with the Fire Chief and Fire safety officer and
the councilor on wed. Sept. 30 @ 9:00 AM to discuss uses for the loft of
the main barn.
9) Sept. 30th will also be the last day for the Talking Tipi Program.
10) Grant Reports are being completed for students who worked for the
museum this season.
Up Coming items:
a) Doors Open Sat. Oct. 3rd. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM – log cabin will be
open with Mrs. Prusila and Elsie in attendance.
b) Our ministry consultant will be touring the museums Friday Oct. 2nd.
c) Jim will be off Oct. 8 – 19th.
d) It is anticipated that the renovated Azilda Library / Museum site
will be opening in November.
Attendance
Sept.
Schools
Day care
Casuals
Events/etc.
Attendees
Total Fall Fair 2,000
Creighton Reunion 400
Water Festival 1,200
Casuals 188
Special programs – LUL Student teachers
12
Month Total: 3800 To Date total: 5913
150 Participants + Farm Animals + FREE Family Fun + Sunny
Day
= Thousands of Visitors to FALL FAIR at Anderson Farm Museum!
The Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society/FALL FAIR Committee would
like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who helped make our
Annual FALL FAIR at the Anderson Farm Museum such an overwhelming
success! We estimate 2,000 people (from 5 weeks old to 80+) came out
to enjoy our FREE Community Event on that perfect, sunny day!
150 Participants helped us Host FALL FAIR-2009: This year was truly a
CGS FALL FAIR at the Anderson Farm Museum! Our
arts/crafts/refreshment vendors, community groups
(activities/displays/demonstrations), owners of farm animals,
entertainers, owners of antique vehicles, student volunteers and Fall
Fair Committee Volunteers came from communities throughout CGS:
Coniston, Garson, Sudbury, Lively, Naughton, Penage Rd., Long Lake, Val
Therese, Wahnapitae, Warren and Whitefish.
Sincere Appreciation to:
Our Entertainers on STAGE: Jamie Byron, Tremonics, Northern
Gypsie and Finnot –who added to the country fair atmosphere of the day
and had us tapping our toes and singing along ! Our MC Forbes Stoodley
(Walden-CAN)- who kept things moving smoothly all day. And Steve of
Alison Sound –who ensured perfect sound for all performers!
Dale Pepin with ‘Story Socks’…who entertained the kids from 11-Noon and
the Taoist Tai Chi Society… for their demonstration on the grass
Our 28 Arts/Craft/Refreshment Vendors and Community Groups - with
Activities/Displays/Demonstrations- who provided something for
everyone - in the Stable and throughout the Site.
Potter-Kathy Mariotti, Betty’s Pallette, Bracelets & Things, Cathy’s
Jewels, Croc Charms, Photography- Bob Blaney, Terra Cotta Textiles,
Grandma’s Lemonade, Sweet Thangs, Ecole St. Paul, Blue Saints Drum &
Bugle Corps, Walden Day Care Centre, Waters Women’s Institute, Lively
Heritage Guild, Simon Lake Community Stewardship Group, Walden-CAN,
Sudbury District Archives Interest Group, Walden Lions Club, Eat Local
Sudbury, Link By Link-Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Knitted Creations, Nature
as Art Photography-John Kurczak, Northern Ontario Kettle Corn Co ,
Automotive and Nostalgic Art, Paula Naomi Designs and the Anderson Farm
Museum Heritage Society
Our Owners of Farm Animals– from Val Therese, Wahnapitae, Warren and
Whitefish- Snowy Acres Miniature Horses, Kanerika Farms, Noront Agrifood,
Fauve Beaulieu and Wagon Wheel Ranch- who brought their: pygmy goats &
rabbit, miniature horses, Llama, Trigger (Quarter Horse) and Clydesdales
– for petting, FREE cart/wagon rides and demonstrations in the Paddock.
This is what a FALL FAIR is all about!
John Gibson and the Owners of Antique Vehicles – who shined-up their
vehicles for our Display
Sudbury Weavers & Spinners Guild- who demonstrated in the Farm House-
spinner-Margot Poitras, finger weaver - Pauline Newlands, and Airlie
Suutari demonstrating on the Root Loom
Our 24 Walden Seniors and Pensioners in BBQ/Refreshment Area- who
picked-up the propane BBQ, food, refreshments, condiments, utensils and
ice etc; cooked/served food; sold Tickets and cleaned up etc This was a
huge undertaking because of the larger crowds this year and the heat!
Doug Pappin, John Robson. Jean Savarie, Stan Savarie, Alice Zadorozniak,
Gail Tilson, Ray Tilson, Wendy Urbanski, Tony Urbanski, Jean Bruser,
Ralph Shore, Norma Shore, Tom Jones, Hans Gramann, Marge Marcolini,
Sharon Marois, Della Schrader, Bob McNabb, Grace Baker, Irene McCauley,
Elsie Greuel, Jack Parry, Emma Byrne and Brad Bradley
Our Walden Seniors & Pensioners Woodworkers- who helped prepare the
Site: Les Burford and Reggie White repaired the Paddock; members
set-up/took down tables etc in STABLE; moved picnic tables; set-up/took
down Tents; set-up STAGE; helped with extra wiring-as required; set-up
the Copper Cliff Dairy Wagon-with FREE Chocolate Milk for Kids and
helped out wherever necessary on Site And Coordinated Open House in the
Granary: display, demonstration and Sale of woodworking
Connie Moxam, Graig Allen, Dave Furino, Manfred Baeder, Ralph Shore and
Naughton Woodworker-John Peroff
Our 17 Student Volunteers- from CGS and Lively- who assisted with
activities (making popcorn and cotton candy, handing out FREE Milk to
kids); helped with farm animals; manned AFMHS Information Booth in the
Stable; helped during Committee/Vendors Lunch Breaks; handed out
Schedules/Site MAPS at Main Entrance + Traffic Control (No Parking on
Site) and helped out where and when needed during the Fair.
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School: Jessica, Connor, Jacob, Billy,
Kaitlyn and Caitlyn, George Vanier Public School: Randy Barbeau, Lively
District Secondary School: Amanda, Stephanie and Baily, Lo Ellen Park
Secondary School, Alex and Sarah, Marymount Academy: Colleen, Shelby,
Lyndsey and Meghan and Christian Academy: Kendra .
Paramedic Students and Denise Duckett- from CTS Canadian Career College-
who stepped in at the last moment to provide any emergency assistance on
Site
Curator, Jim Fortin- who coordinated the Official Opening of Walden 25
Year TIME CAPSULE: Thanks to Mayor Rodriguez and Council Barbeau for
assisting at the 11am Ceremony. And to Jean Bruser and Sharon Gibson for
helping in the Loft of the BARN
And Garth Wunsch – who took Photographs of the activities: Photos will
be posted on Anderson Farm Museum Page of
www.Walden-CAN.com
Jim’s Portable Toilets- a long-term sponsor of activities at Anderson
farm- especially important with thousands of people on Site
And Special Thanks to: Councilor Jacques Barbeau, CGS, and Greater
Sudbury Museums and Curator, Jim Fortin…for their ongoing support of the
Annual FALL FAIR, the Anderson Farm Museum and the Heritage Society.
FALL FAIR Committee-2009: Mary Barr-Chair, Ken Bennison, Fauve Beaulieu,
Betty Budgell, Les Burford, Gwen Doyle, Sheila Prusila, Ralph Shore,
Elsie Stephenson, Forbes Stoodley and Reggie White and Curator-Jim
Fortin
Gwen Doyle, Publicity-FALL FAIR/AFMHD 692-3021

Annual Fall Fair- Sept. 12th 2009
Anderson Farm Museum
10am – 4pm
FREE Admission
To this Community Event
Entertainment on Main Stage!
* Dale Pepin and ‘Story Socks’ 11:00am – 12:00
* Jamie Byron 12:00 – 12:45pm
* Tremonics 1:00 – 1:45pm
* Northern Gypsie 2:00 – 2:45pm
* Finnot 3:00 – 3:45pm
Demonstrations on Site!
* Taost Tai Chi Society 11:00– 11:45am
* Farrier shoeing horses The Paddock Area
* Quarter Horses in action The Paddock
* Woodworkers The Granary
* Weaving & Spinning The Farm House
Outdoor Activities on Site!
Antique Vehicle Display Walden Lions Fish Pond
Museum Tours Farm Animals
Giant Pumpkin Contest Snowy Acre Miniature Horses Wagon Rides- Wagon
Wheel Ranch Kanerika Farm- Llama
BBQ from 11am until sold out!
27 Arts/Crafts Vendors and Displays - 10am –4pm
21 Booths to visit in the Stable and 4 under Tents and more
Official Opening of 25 Year ‘Walden’ TIME CAPSULE- 11am
Jim Fortin-Curator, Mayor Rodriguez, Special Guests-in the Loft of the
Barn
Town of Walden Time Capsule Opening
Background
In 1984 the Province of Ontario was celebrating its
Bi-centennial. Across the province towns and cities were encouraged to
celebrate our community and our Province. The Town of Walden did it in a
big way.
A Bi-centennial committee was struck and drew up a list of activities
which would take place throughout the year.
Members of the Bi-Centennial Committee were drawn from many groups
across the community included:
Bob Boudignon: Anderson Farm Heritage Project Advisory Committee.
Karen Makela, Walden Parks Dept.
June Kent: Waters Women's Institute.
Stan Savarie: Walden Winter Carnival – lead on the Time Capsule project.
Paul Vanzutphen: Summer Festival Committee
Gene Roy: Lively Legion
Jim Fortin: Anderson farm site supervisor
Ron Capstick: Winter Carnival committee / Summer Festival Committee
Bill Horrick; Walden Senior Citizens
Jim Haddow: Summer Fesdtival Committee
Among the activities undertaken by the committee was the establishment
of a Town of Walden Time capsule.
Businesses, Groups and Organizations from across the community were
invited to place items into a time capsule which would be sealed in
Sunday June 23rd, during the official opening of the Anderson farm
Museum. The capsule has resided at the Anderson Farm Museum since that
time.
The capsule was to be opened by the sitting Mayor in December of 2009,
and added to and re-sealed for another 25 years, for re-opening in 2035.
The contents of the Capsule will be available for viewing during the
Anderson Farm Museum and Historical Society’s Fall Fair on Sept. 12,
2009.
By E-mail: jim.fortin@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
Contact; Jim Fortin, curator CGS Museums: 692-4448 or
After the Fair, a committee of interested citizens will be invited to
add to the time capsule and have it sealed until 2035. Details of the
committee will be forthcoming.
Fall Fair – Sept.12th at Anderson Farm Museum!
Fall Fair – Sept.12th at Anderson
Farm Museum!
Plan to bring the whole family to the Annual Fall Fair at the Anderson
Farm Museum, in Lively, on Sept. 12 from 10am – 4pm. There’s something
for everyone!
Outdoor Activities on Site include: Museum Tours, Antique Vehicle
Displays, Wagon Rides by Wagon Wheel Ranch, Snowy Acre Miniature Horses,
Farm Animals, Giant Pumpkin Contest, Farrier Demonstration (shoeing
horses) and Quarter Horse Demonstrations in the Paddock Area, the Walden
Lions Fish Pond for kids and more.
Live Entertainment for all Ages: Dale Pepin & Story Socks, the Tremonics,
Northern Gypsie, Finnot, Jamie Byron and a demonstration by the Taoist
Tai Chi Society.
26 Arts/Crafts Vendors and Displays/Demonstrations in the Stable, Farm
House and under Tents include: Potter-Kathy Mariotti, Betty’s Pallette,
Bracelets & Things, Cathy’s Jewels, Croc Charms, Photography- Bob Blaney,
Terra Cotta Textiles, Grandma’s Lemonade, Sweet Thangs, Ecole St. Paul,
Blue Saints Drum & Bugle Corps, Walden Day Care Centre, Weaving- Airlie
Suutari (Sudbury Weavers & Spinners), Waters Women’s Institute, Lively
Heritage Guild, Simon Lake Community Stewardship Group, Walden-CAN,
Sudbury District Archives Interest Group, Walden Lions Club, Eat Local
Sudbury, Link By Link-Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Knitted Creations, Nature
as Art Photography-John Kurczak, Nana’s Kettle Corn and the Anderson
Farm Museum Heritage Society.
Official Opening of the Walden TIME CAPSULE at 11am: Curator, Jim Fortin
will supervise the Official Opening of the Walden TIME CAPSULE, assisted
by Mayor John Rodriguez and special guests from Walden- who had
contributed items for the TIME CAPSULE 25 years ago. All the items will
be on display in the Loft of the Barn.
BBQ from 11am…until sold out: Hamburgers, Sausages, Hot Dogs, Beverages
prepared and served by the Walden Seniors and Pensioners.
FREE Milk compliments of Copper Cliff Dairy and Popcorn and Cotton Candy
for the Kids!
“ … We’re having a bigger and better Fall Fair this year, with more
displays, vendors and activities on Site. So bring your family and
friends and enjoy the day!”
Mary Barr, Chair- Fall Fair Committee, 586-2611
NORTHERN GYPSY MAKING MUSIC(pdf)
ANNUAL FALL FAIR(pdf)
Tubaboy Free Concert(PDF)
June 16, 2009
News Release
‘Rock the Farm’- July 1st With Superstack!
‘Rock the Farm’- July 1st with Superstack’ at the Anderson Farm Museum
from 7–8pm. The Concert is FREE! Everyone is welcome! Bring your own
chairs.
“…We’re very excited that Superstack is going to help us celebrate
Canada Day in Lively and Kick-Off our Summer Series of 4 FREE Concerts
at the Anderson Farm Museum. Lead singer and guitarist Scott Donnelly,
drummer Brian Lahaie, and bassist Greg Mihajic are taking a break from
their Touring across Canada. Catch their video on
www.superstackmusic.com
“ Gladys McElrea
The Summer Series of 4 FREE Concerts at the Anderson Farm Museum is
hosted by the Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society, the City of
Greater Sudbury and the Greater Sudbury Museums and coordinated by
Gladys McElrea-Northern Gypsie.
For more details please contact Gladys at 561-2638
Copper Cliff
Dairy Milk Wagon Restoration Complete!
The Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society would like to thank all of
the Businesses 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, Talevi Welding, Morin Sandblasting, Blue Mood
Graphics and Copper Cliff Dairy
And special thanks to the Walden Seniors & Pensioners
who spent countless hours completing the restoration of the Copper Cliff
Dairy Milk Wagon: Glen Philips, Jack Parry, Brian King, Dave Furino,
Greg Allen, Ralph Shore, Aubrey Cullihil, Connie Moxam and Pat
Desjardins.
You can view the restored Copper Cliff Dairy Milk Wagon on display at
the Anderson Farm Museum. The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
Curator’s
Report to Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society May 25, 2009
Mission Statement of the City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
It is the Mission of
The Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums to collect, preserve and presents
the diverse culture of the Sudbury Basin
Anderson Farm
Events/Activities:
1)
Sudbury District Beaveree: May 9th 8 – 3:30. Went very well
despite cold weather.
2)
Lively High grade 10 class: Home Life in the 1920’s -30’s. May 12th.
Went well
3)
Lively High
Reunion: May 16th. Poor weather kept people close to the school and
the arena. We had about 24 visitors. Made contact with two women who
have family connections with O’Donnell. They promised to send photos of
the town site.
4)
The Water Township Lions Club Volunteer
Recruitment Fair: May 23rd. The organizers were pleased. But
there could have been more support from the public. Jim made a contact
for a new to us sauna.
5)
A soap stone
carving workshop went well. There were five participants and the
instructor. Many visitors took advantage of the opportunity to see how
soap stone carving is done.
6)
Maple the Cow
will be visiting the museum from Monday June 8th to Friday
June 19th: 350 – 400 students booked in. Copper Cliff Dairy
will be donating milk for each of the students.
7)
Grant applications:
Partial subsidy grants for 5 students have been approved. Approved 3
positions from Young Canada Works in Heritage, 2 positions approved from
Canada Summer Jobs.
8)
Energy assessment will be redone in the
granary workshop. We added some fixtures so we can take advantage of the
full amount of the grant.
9)
Laurentian Women’s Alumni touring May 14th.
This went very well. One of the women is the daughter of W. S. Gemell.
Welland Stewart Gemmell, MPP (Sudbury) From the Walden area, his family
ran a store near the Reserve. Minister of Lands and Forests - June 03,
1952 - June 18, 1954, Minister of Mines May 04, 1949 - June 03, 1952.
She will be contacting the archivist and donating her father’s papers to
the archives.
Up Coming items:
i.
St. Peter’s United Church picnic: May 31st.
60 people – service in the stable – picnic and games.
ii.
Talking Tipi program will return. Foster
Parent training session June 10th. Program start in July.
iii.
The museum’s portable electrical panel has
been reconditioned by Tait electric and is now available for events.
iv.
German language school picnic June 7th.
v.
Work has begun on the new exhibit nooks. The
themes will include laundry, hand tools, butter churns,
vi.
Jim will be meeting with the principals at
George Vanier and Jessie Hamilton to see what material can be saved from
the schools for the museum or the archives.
vii.
Walden youth for youth fundraising BBQ will
be held at the Farm June 19th 4-7. The group will start
weaving mats and shoulder bags on the small loom in the farm house a
percentage of the revenues from items woven will come back to the Farm.
Curator’s
Report to Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society April 27, 2009
Mission Statement of the City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
It is the Mission of The Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums to collect,
preserve and presents the diverse culture of the Sudbury Basin
Anderson Farm Events/Activities:
1) Sudbury District Beaveree: May 9th 8 – 3:30. No update. I have a
crest.
2) Lively High grade 10 class: Home Life in the 1920’s -30’s. May 12th.
3) Lively High Reunion: May 16th. No update.
4) The Water Township Lions Club Volunteer Recruitment Fair: May 23rd.
21 groups are scheduled to be involved. Proposed activities may include:
Inflatable slide, coloring books, fish pond, Cotton candy, penny table
face painting, minnow races, bean bag toss, and balloons.
5) A soap stone carving workshop has been scheduled for May 22nd – 24th
in the loft of the barn. Sudbury Crafts and Arts Foundation (SCARF).
6) Maple the Cow will be visiting the museum from Monday June 8th to
Friday June 19th: 350 – 400 students booked in. Copper Cliff Dairy will
be donating milk for each of the students.
7) Grant applications: no update. Students begin May 5th.
8) Centennial of Flight in Canada: Radio control group needs an
authorized field.
9) Energy assessment was conducted in the granary workshop. We will be
able to change all fluorescents on the main floor and relocate/add
additional fixtures.
10) Modifications to the doors in the loft of the barn are complete.
New items:
i. St. Peter’s United Church picnic: May 31st. 60 people – service in
the stable – picnic and games.
ii. Talking Tipi program will return. Foster Parent training session
June 10th. Program start in July.
iii. Laurentian Women’s Alumni touring May 14th.
iv. German language school picnic June 7th.
Anderson Farm Outstanding Items
a. Jim has a letter from Walden Mayor Charles White, dated June 23rd
1985 addressed to the Mayor Dec. 15th 2009. The letter provides
instructions to open the time capsule in the stable. Discussion and
ideas?
b. Oct. 3rd only - Doors Open Sudbury
2009. I will be looking for volunteers to man the Creighton log cabin.
The log cabin will be the focus of the visits on that day.
Other Items of Interest.
The Provincial Heritage plaque to go up on 144 has arrived and will be
presented at the Mining Week lunch on May 4th.
Anderson Farm events in May 2009
(PDF)
Anderson Farm Events in
June2009(PDF)
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Pumpkin Poster(PDF)
Meet the Andersons
Pamphlet(PDF) Annual
FALL FAIR
at the Anderson Farm Museum
Sept. 12
10am – 4pm
We would like to offer a wide range of activities on site- indoors and
outdoors – as at last year’s Fall Fair- including: We are awaiting
confirmation from last year’s participants.
Museum Tours + our new Copper Cliff Dairy Wagon, vintage cars, Wagon
Rides, Snow Acres Miniature Horses, Sudbury & District Kennel Club Dog
Agility Demonstrations, Farm animals and the Giant Pumpkin Contest etc
And local entertainment on the Main Stage: Dale Pepin & Sock Stories, *
Thai Chi Society, Northern Gypsie/Singer/Songwriter, * Tremonics and
Finn Knot.
There will be a B.B.Q. Food for a nominal fee from 11:00 until sold out:
Hamburgers, Sausages, Hot Dogs and Beverages - as last year.
And in the Stable Building (Upstairs & Downstairs): Arts & Crafts
Vendors and Display
Tables - by community groups & organizations.
Note: the downstairs of the Stable will be cleaned out and the dividing
wall removed- providing much more space for Display Tables.
In the Farm House: Demonstrations of weaving and spinning.
If you are interested in participating in the FALL FAIR
…please call Les Burford at 692-5530
Or email him at
toycollectorguy@yahoo.ca
Anderson
Farm Museum & Heritage Society needs …One new VOLUNTEER Board Member for
2009-2012!
AFM&HS Board 2007- 2009
Chair: Les Burford
Vice-Chair: Elsie Stevenson
Secretary: Lynn Quinn
Treasurer: Mary Barr
Communications Coordinator: Gwen Doyle
Fundraising Committee Projects: Reg White, Brian King, Mary Barr,
Sheila Prusila
Who is eligible?
Any resident of the City of Greater Sudbury who is an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury, or spouse of an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury.
How to apply?
Written applications and resumes may be addressed to:
Les Burford, Chair
Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
Regional Road 24
P.O. Box 1188
Lively, Ontario
P3Y 1M9
Your Application should clearly indicate your reason or reasons for
applying for a position on the Board and include a brief resume.
Time Commitment?
Board members will be expected to attend monthly meetings; other
meetings as called and volunteer re: projects, activities, promotions
and community events as agreed to by the Board.
Terms of Appointment
Three years. The nine person Board is divided into three groups of
three, each serving a term of three years. Members may reapply for
membership on the Committee when their term is expiring.
We hope that you will consider working with us as a member of the
Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
Copper Cliff Dairy Wagon…Newly
Restored at Anderson Farm Museum!
After years of dedicated service to the community delivering milk to
hundreds of homes over many decades the Copper Cliff dairy milk wagon
found itself cast aside in favour of new motor driven delivery trucks.
Finally donated to Anderson Farm Museum and was put on display outside
in the field. Eventually it began to deteriorate. Its tires were
rotting, the wheels sinking into the ground, the paint peeling off the
tin, the wood rotting away and the steel rusting. Subject to the hot sun
in the summer and the cold blistering winds and snow in the winter it
was only a matter of time before it was only fit for the landfall site.
It was then a group of individuals decided to try and save this icon
from the past.
The men at the Walden Seniors Pensioners Workshop took on the project of
trying to rebuild and restore this piece of history. Salvaging what they
could of the original wagon they enlisted the help of local businesses
and individuals and started to fabricate a new wagon. A frame was
donated by Talevi Welding ; sandblasting by Morins; hardware and dried
Ash were donated by Jacques Barbeau. New braces were cut and fitted.
With funding for new flooring, sides and roof coming from Copper Cliff
Dairy, Greater City of Sudbury and the Anderson Farm Site committee the
wagon began to take shape.
After over 225 hours of work the wagon is almost fully completed.
With Blue Moon Graphics recreating the exact colours and script on the
sides only the final painting of the roof remains and that will have to
wait until the weather gets warmer.
Our Goal is to have the newly restored the Copper Cliff Dairy Wagon
ready for the summer activities at the AFM.
Its uses could be many. It has been suggested that the Copper Cliff
Dairy Wagon could be used for: the annual LDSS Food Drive, the Greater
Sudbury Fireman’s Food Collection at Battistellis, the Santa Claus
Parade and of course to pull children around at the annual Fall Fair.
And most important - It will once again become a valuable exhibit in the
Barn at the Anderson Farm Museum.
Brian King, Walden Seniors Pensioners Workshop & Member of the AFM&HS
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The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
…Needs One New Board Member for 2009-2012
The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society needs one new Board Member
to work with us to help preserve and develop the Anderson Farm Museum as
a valuable heritage site for Walden and the CGS. To learn more about the
AFM&HS: our strategic plans, action plans, special events and
accomplishments since 2006, visit the Anderson Farm Museum Page on
www.Walden-CAN.com .
The Deadline for Applications is April 30, 2009.
Who is eligible?
Any resident of the City of Greater Sudbury who is an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury, or spouse of an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury.
How to apply?
Written applications and resumes may be addressed to:
Les Burford, Chair
Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
Regional Road 24
P.O. Box 1188
Lively, Ontario
P3Y 1M9
Your Application should clearly indicate your reason or reasons for
applying for a position on the Board and include a brief resume.
Time Commitment?
Committee members are expected to attend monthly meetings; other
meetings as called and volunteer to assist on projects, activities,
promotions and community events as agreed to by the Board.
How are Appointments Made?
After the Deadline, the Secretary of the Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage
Society will include all of the applications received on the agenda of
the next meeting. The Board will vote on each of the appointments after
which a letter will be sent to all those who applied to inform them of
the Board’s decision.
Terms of Appointment:
Three years. The nine person Board is divided into three groups of
three, each serving a term of three years. Members may reapply for
membership on the Committee when their term is expiring.
We hope that you will consider working with us as a member of the
Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
For further information, please call Les Burford at 692-5530
Curator’s
Report to Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society
March. 23, 2009
Mission Statement of The City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
It is the Mission of The
Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums to collect, preserve and present the
diverse culture of the Sudbury Basin
Anderson Farm Events/Activities:
1)
Sudbury District Beaverie: May 9th 8 – 3:30. They just need
access to the site- Super Heroes theme.
2)
Lively
High Reunion: Jim is preparing an exhibit of the early days of Lively to run during
the reunion on the 16th of May.
3)
The Water
Township Lions club have requested the use of the farm site for a
volunteer fair on May 23rd. e-mail; attached.
4)
Jim has a
letter from Walden Mayor Charles White, dated June 23rd 1985
addressed to the Mayor Dec. 15th 2009. The letter provides
instructions to open the time capsule in the stable. Discussion and
ideas?
5)
Maple the Cow
will be visiting the museum from Monday June 8th to Friday
June 19th. A flier has gone out to all the schools. –
attached.
6)
Jim has submitted grant
applications for summer students. Results should come in by the end of
April.
7)
Contacts for Centennial
of Flight in Canada activity have not responded as yet.” Possible
Exhibits of models – Radio controlled model flying
demonstrations/ competition
8)
Finn Day: TBA
9)
Teddy Bear Picnic: TBA
10)
Story Time at the farm: July/August?
11)
Fall Fair: Sept. 12th.
12)
Sept. 13th to Oct. 13th. NOJAS
Art show.
13)
Sept. 23rd – 24th
Confirmed Water Festival.
14)
Oct. 3rd only Doors Open Sudbury
2009. I will be looking for volunteers to man the Creighton log cabin.
The log cabin will be the focus of the visits on that day.
Anderson Farm other things.
a.
On March 31st. a history class
from Laurentian university will be visiting the Farm. Jim visited the
class at the university on Jan. 27th with artifacts and a
presentation on kitchen tools. The students will be focusing on the
kitchen and its artifacts.
b.
The roofing project is complete. A grounds
clean up will happen in the spring once the snow is gone and bodies are
available.
c.
We will have an energy assessment on April
22nd. This will provide us with ideas and options to improve
our use of electricity and may lead to a rebate.
d.
The milk wagon project is basically
complete. Some painting to be done and changing the height of the door
so they can get it out.
Walden Organic
Community Garden
…At Anderson Farm Museum
The Walden Organic Community Garden at Anderson Farm Museum is holding
an Organizational meeting on March 18th from 7 – 8:30pm in the Board
Room of the Lively Citizen Centre.
For further details , please call Sheila Prusila at 692-9949
March 23 , 2009
The Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
Presents Maple the Cow at the Anderson Farm Museum.
Maple the Cow will be visiting the Anderson Farm Museum from
June 13th to June 19th, 2009 .
A project of Northern Ontario Agri-Food Education, Maple is a full size
model of a cow. She gives "milk" and even "moos". This hands on exhibit
will be accompanied by an Agri-food educator and the Northern Ontario
Agri-Food display “From Hay... to Milk.... to You”.
Half day tours will be available for school groups for this very special
exhibit.
Come out to see Maple the Cow. Book your school visit today!
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www.sudburymuseums.ca
Media contact:
Jim Fortin, Curator,
Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums, 692-4448
Jim.fortin@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
Magical Winter Night at
Anderson Farm Museum
Dec. 13th was a magical
winter night - perfect for a community celebration of the Christmas
Spirit! Almost 600 people participated in the 2nd Annual
Christmas Tree Lighting at the Anderson Farm Museum.
Everyone gathered in front of the
Christmas Tree and the Firemen’s Christmas Float at 6pm. After the
official Christmas Tree Lighting – with Mayor Rodriguez, Councilor
Barbeau and Chair AFM&HS Les Burford, 3 School Choirs each performed 3
songs: Ecole St. Paul – Mon beau sapin, Il est ne le devin enfant and
Saint Nuit; George Vanier PS- Jingle Bells, Santa is Coming to Town and
Rudolph and Jessie Hamilton PS – Felix Navidad, Rockin’ Around the
Christmas Tree and Do They Know it’s Christmas. Next on the program
were the CGS Firemen’s Choir and community caroling. Everyone joined in
– kids and adults climbed up on the Float to sing with the Firemen’s
Choir.
Inside the Stable volunteers were
kept busy serving free hot chocolate, cookies and candies, while people
checked out the Vintage Toys and kids visited with Santa. Thanks to
everyone who brought donations of food for the Walden Food Bank. (Boxes
of extra cookies will also be donated) And in the Granary Santa’s
Helpers had toys and Christmas crafts on display and goodies to hand out
too.
The snow fell gently all evening- a
winter wonderland! Kids were sliding and playing in the snow banks.
Families lined up for rides with the Wagon Wheel Ranch team. Friends and
families stood around talking & laughing. And Santa took the time to
visit everyone!
See photos on Anderson Farm Page of
www.Walden-CAN.com
The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage
Society would like to thank everyone who helped make the Christmas Tree
Lighting such a successful community celebration:
-
Councilor Barbeau,
Mayor John Rodriguez, CGS Staff, the CGS Firemen’s Choir, St. John’s
Ambulance, MC Forbes Stoodley Photographer-Garth Wunsch
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Community Groups:
Walden Seniors & Pensioners, Walden Seniors & Pensioner’s Woodworkers,
Walden-CAN
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School Choirs: Ecole
St. Paul, George Vanier PS & Jessie Hamilton PS
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Student Volunteers:
11 LDSS Hawks who helped in the Stable & outside
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Businesses:
Battistelli’s YIG, Lively IDA & Family, Equipment North Inc., Jim’s
Portable Toilets & Septic services, Tait Electric, Tait Electric-Peter
Aulde, Tim Horton Donuts- Lively, Wagon Wheel Ranch, Walden Home
Hardware, Dixon Contracting
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Publicity: Ecole St.
Paul, George Vanier PS, Jessie Hamilton PS, LDSS, St. R.H. Murray PS,
James School.
www.Walden-CAN.com ,
www.URSUdbury.com and our Media Community Partners
And special thanks to
everyone who joined us for this community celebration of the Christmas
Spirit at the Anderson Farm Museum!
Gwen Doyle,
Publicity- AFM&HS 602-3021

Sue
Lepage & daughter Amelia Pattui (age 7) with District Fire Chief Pat
O'Link
...autographing her "Winnie the Pooh and You" book. ( A book designed
to help educate children about their neighbourhood

LDSS
Hawk Volunteers & Santa in the Stable:
Front
Row: Kenley Montgomery, Santa, Maegan Cox
Back
Row: Lukas Arnold

Santa
and a little friend taking a walk to visit Santa's Helpers in the
Granary Workshop.

George
Vanier PS Choir - singing on Firemen's Christmas Float

Winter Wonderland-Wagon Wheel Ranch Team

Sliding
beside the Barn- Kylee Mair (5 yrs) Christina Gibbons (mom)[
Photography by Garth Wunsch
www.pbase.com/garth_wunsch Phone:
705.692.3183
Minutes of Nov.24, 2008
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Mary Barr, Brian King, Reg
White, Gwen Doyle, Jim Fortin and Ron Henderson
Regrets: Lynn Quinn
1.0 Moved by Brian seconded by Sheila, to adopt Agenda. Cd.
2.0 Additions to Agenda- nil
3.0 Minutes of Oct.27 Meeting approved. Moved by Mary, seconded by
Sheila. Cd.
4.0 Treasurer’s Report: accepted. Moved by Mary, seconded by Gwen. Cd.
5.0 Secretaries’ Report: no correspondence
6.0 Curator’s Report: See attached
Questions raised:
a. LDSS 50+ Reunion: The AFM will be open – with displays etc.
• Does AFM&HS want to do anything special for the Reunion?
• After discussion, Gwen will contact Mary-Lou Purvis to request details
re: planned activities for the weekend (do they already have a BBQ?) &
if they have any suggestions re: how AFM&HS could help
b. Museum will have a Defibrillator on site- located in the Farm House.
Jim will be trained. Very user-friendly. Defibrillator will be inspected
regularly.
• Should summer students be trained too? Ron thought it’s a good idea.
• Will there be signage? Signs will be posted re: location
Curator’s Report accepted. Moved by Jim, seconded by Reg. Cd.
7.0 Old Business
7.1. Christmas Tree Lighting:
a. Nana’s Kettle Corn: Les presented information re: business; brings
own equipment, volunteers assist in sorting, bagging; Huge bags sell @
$5 each
• After discussion it was decided it would work better for Fall Fair
• Les will keep contact information
b. Dec.6 at Site- Preparation Meeting 10am:
• Clean-up stable etc
• Decorate the stable, set-up Christmas Tree & displays
• Woodworkers making plywood hinged doors over the stairs
c. Lighting of buildings: Reg & Brian reported
• Tait Electric is doing great job of hanging the lights
• Lights will be tested well ahead
• Timers will kick-in after Dec.13th
• Will also check all bulbs on Christmas Tree
d. Councilor Barbeau is coordinating:
• Firemen’s Choir, use of their decorated Float & sound system
• Portable Toilet
• Ice-fishing Hut for students helping re: parking…to block driveway
entrance
• Tim Horton’s hot chocolate
• Invitations to Mayor & Council
e. Invitations to schools to have small Choirs participate & help us by
sending notices home to Parents: Gwen reported
• Les prepared letter to Principals & Invitation to Parents-which I
emailed to local schools. Response has been quick & positive
• All Principals will include our Invitation in their Dec. Newsletter
• Schools will be participating: Ecole St. Paul, George Vanier PS will
send Choirs & LDSS students will participate in caroling
• After discussion, Gwen to prepare Schedule of Choirs – 3 Carols/songs
• Sheila will provide Song Sheets for community caroling
f. Invitations/Flyers:
• Les will prepare Invitation- working with Gwen
• Send Invitation to Jacques to pass on to Mayor & Council- RSVP Les
• Ron will send Invitation to Sudbury Library & Museum Board, Sudbury
Archives Interest Group and Historical Property Committee- RSVP Les
• Gwen to send Invitations to 100+ Walden-CAN Contacts (community
groups, churches, schools, individuals)
• Gwen to contact Media
g. Plowing & Parking:
• Need to arrange for CGS plowing
• Need to coordinate LDSS students re: parking
• Mary to confirm details
h. Activities In the Stable:
• Serve Hot Chocolate- same people as last year
• Need someone to sell Commemorative Light Bulbs & take any donations to
AFM- Gwen
• Gwen will make donations box- wrapped in Christmas paper
i. Dumpster in front of Farm House:
• Will it still be there Dec.13th?
• Re-shingling of Farm House roof will continue
• Move Firemen’s’ Float in front of Dumpster
7.2. Creighton 20th Reunion:
a. After brief discussion agreed to ask organizers if they would like an
event at AFM.
b. Put on Action List.
7.3. Terms of Executive AFM&HS:
a. Brian, Les & Lynn to decide re: serving another 3 years
b. Executive positions of Chair, Secretary & Treasurer up at end of 2008
c. Election in Jan. 2009
8.0 Action Item List: See attached
8.1 Winterizing the Stable: Meeting with Fundraiser Daniel Gingras. To
prepare a proposal & report back in Jan.
8.2 Local Marker: being translated into Finn & French; then get quote
8.3 Barn Roof has been replaced. Looks great!
8.4 Sauna: still to be rebuilt by woodworkers
8.5 Barn Loft Displays: plywood ordered; tongue & groove at the store;
work to continue on displays
8.6 Dairy Wagon: restoration/rebuilding continues - waiting for aluminum
for the roof
& siding (separate unit because of the height of the Wagon); photos
taken of
graphics as resource for painting siding. Goal to use Copper Cliff Wagon
at
special events at AFM, in Santa Claus Parade, by Firemen at Food Drive
etc
8.7 Garden Shed: Agreed that the shed could be used on site; put on a
cement pad near the paddock; large enough to be used as shared space.
Cemetery will store shed until needed. Ron will tell them we’ll take it
9.0 New Business:
1. Gwen Doyle was been confirmed to the Board of the Anderson Farm
Museum and Historical Society. The Committee welcomes Gwen to the Board.
2. Clean-up of kitchen area in Stable:
• 2 old refrigerators and 1 stove are useless & need to be removed
• Ron will arrange to have them removed ASAP
3. Storage of tractor for winter:
• Move tractor outside & cover with tarp during the Christmas Tree
Lighting
• Move tractor back into stable; stuff end exhaust to prevent mice
nesting
• Because Jim is going on holiday tomorrow, Les to contact the former
owner to determine details re: winterization/oil change etc
4. Mural of Anderson Farm Barn:
• Mural is on display on the back of stage in Kinsmen Hall
• Battle of the Bands to take place Nov. 26th in Kinsmen Hall
• Agreed to meet Nov. 25th at 5pm to move Mural from Stage to left side
of Hall; protective tables in front of Mural
• Ron to explore possibility of hanging the Mural in Kinsmen Hall until
AFM&HS can find alternative site
5. 2 American Heritage websites provided by Walden-CAN Member:
• Jennifer Carlisle- Newsletter Editor, Walden-CAN has visited 2
heritage sites in Colorado & Wyoming with her family & thought we might
be interested in some of the ways they are increasing public use &
public awareness and raising funds.
• http://www.wcmuseum.org/crossorchards.htm
• http://www.fortcasparwyoming.com/fortcaspar.asp
• Excellent ideas which should be considered at a future meeting
Next meeting Jan.18, 2009 @ Library/Senior’s Bldg in the Craft Room
commencing at 7:00 pm.
ACTION
ITEM LIST NOV 2008.doc

Minutes of October 27, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Jim Fortin, Lynn Quinn, Claire Zuliani, Brian King. Reg White sent his
regrets.
Moved by Elsie, seconded by Brian, to adopt agenda, Cd.
No Minutes of September meeting to approve. They did not come through to
Les’ email.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary,
Final financial statement on Fall Fair.
Motion: Mary, second Sheila, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted as
read. Cd.
Correspondence: Les.
Email from Jacques re. Professional fundraiser, Daniel Gingras, wanting
to set up a meeting with him. We need to know how this service would be
paid for. Also need to know his credentials, see his resume, etc. Les
will contact him to determine how much time is needed for his
presentation, and set up the meeting.
Curator’s Report: Jim, copy attached.
Attendance figures are up from last year. Jim will be off on vacation in
December, and parts of November.
Moved by Jim, seconded by Lynn, to accept the report. Cd.
Old Business:
Reg sent his report re. Christmas decorations: Additional wiring that is
required will be done by Tait Electric. They have offered their truck
for putting up & taking down the lights on buildings. Lonnie at Home
Hardware will sell us the lights for $9.00/box. Jim requested that the
lights come down from the trees and buildings after the event.
December 6 is when we will decorate the stable building. Lynn’s tree and
ornaments are still available. The tree-lighting event is December 13.
Reg had suggested covering the openings to the upstairs of the stable
building, to keep the heat downstairs.
We will need a further meeting re. the Christmas Tree Lighting plans. We
will again be selling the paper lights for $1.00 each; money will go to
buying more lights. A student needing community service hour will cut
them out.
Action Item List:
Walking Trail: A quote and sketch from the woodworkers went to Deb
McIntosh; it will go into the 2009 budget. Sheila spoke about “Murmur”,
a trail information package that would be ideal for the trail.
Provincial Marker: Sheila can’t get the quote until she has the final
wording. It will be translated into Finnish and French.
Barn roof: The east side is done. They will probably be unable to
complete the farmhouse before winter.
Barn loft displays: Brian will get prices on wood for Claire. Estimate
of $1250 required for the floor. He will get prices on plywood for the
remaining display units. Brian instructed to buy all material now.
Copper Cliff wagon: dismantled. Chassis is out for sandblasting. A steel
frame will be made (probably without charge) which will make it
stronger, but it should look the same. Jim suggested a latching door for
safety, when taking children for rides. Brian mentioned a railing could
be put in, for the same purpose. Blue Moon will do a lot of the
painting.
The committee discussed ways of recognising people or groups who donate
in some way to the AFM. A board could be designed listing sponsors, with
plaques and/or photos of them. They could be presented with
certificates, and sent letters of thanks. When the museum opens in May,
an event (possibly a BBQ) can be held to acknowledge these people.
A garage/storage shed will be moved here from Waters Cemetery, for our
garden shed. Ron will have it moved here. It is 12’ x 20’. It was
discussed that moving it should be put off until spring. There was also
a discussion of the possibility of renting out a portion of the space to
the kennel club, who would like to use the corral for dog competitions.
This would have to be approved by the city, as there are issues with
insurance, etc.
New Business:
1. There was a mention of building outside light bulbs that needed to be
replaced.
2. Next year is the 20th Anniversary of the Creighton Reunion. We could
see if they would like to put on an event at the Farm.
3. Terms ending soon: Brian, Les, and Lynn. Lynn mentioned health
reasons for not continuing. We also have another opening. Interested
people should submit a letter of application.
4. Community input meeting, Wed., Nov. 12, 7:00 – 9:00p.m.at the Kinsmen
Hall. Jim will put it on the sign by the road, Mary will check at the
library about the arena sign.
Meeting Nov. 10 at the Craft room to go over what needs to be done for
the Wed. public meeting.
Next Board Meeting: Nov. 24, 2008,7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
ACTION ITEM LIST
|
|
Project |
Sponsor |
Description |
Date |
|
1 |
Walking Trail |
Les |
1.In the
spring, representatives from the S.T.P. will walk the proposed route
and generate a List of Materials required and an estimated cost of
construction (material and labour). Once the snow is gone the A.F.M.&
H.S. will decide on a route to be submitted to Deb McIntosh.
2.
Group to meet on Saturday, May 3rd to walk & mark
propos ed
trail.
3.
Walked the proposed trail with Deb McIntosh. Completed a
trail proposal package & received a budget package from Deb.
4.
Project on hold until fall of 2008.
5.
No change
6. Quote &
sketch received for the footbridge. Passed on to Deb MacIntosh. AFM
Trail will be in the 2009 budget. Sheila spoke about “Murmur”, a
trail information package that would be ideal for the trail.
|
Feb 11/08
April 28/08
May 26/08
June 25/08
Sept 29/08
Oct 27/08 |
|
2 |
Winterize Stable |
Ron/Claire |
1.
Preliminary drawings for the winterization & upgrades to stable
presented.
2.
Claire to contact Jeff and set up presentation for May 26th
or June meeting for costing presentation.
3.
Best-case scenario – 2009 Fund Raising Year with 2010 start of
construction. Electrical improvements to stable will be done in 2008
4.
Presentation by Jeff Perry. Questions & answers.
5.
Professional fundraisers??
6.
Discussions ongoing with Jacques regarding a professional
fundraiser. Discussions on Trillium Grants. No consensus on whether
The A.F.M.& H.S. would qualify for grants. Suggestion to contact
Nickel Belt MPP for direction of available grants. Previous contact
with her office staff was disappointing.
7.
There has been contact between Jacques Barbeau and Daniel Gingras
regarding a meeting concerning fundraising for the stable. I have
requested Jacques provide us with some dates he is available so that
he can attend.
|
Feb 11/08
April 28/08
May 26/08
June 25/08
Aug 26/08
Sept 29/08
Oct 27/08 |
|
4 |
Signage –
Provincial marker |
Sheila |
1.
Installation of
provincial plaque commemorating the presence of a commercial dairy
on the grounds of A.F.
2. Jim to draft a 100-word text and a 250 word supporting
document. Require letter of permission from city. Require a letter
guaranteeing maintenance on the marker.
3. No price available yet on this project. Clarification that the
province will donate $400 towards the price. Jim has worked on the
document and will have it complete in May. Once pricing is known
this will come back to the committee for approval.
8.
Sheila has edited Jim’s write-up and it has been PDF’d and e-mailed
back to him.
9.
Two letters are required: 1) letter from the City giving permission
to the Heritage Society to erect the sign and 2) a written
commitment for the City to maintain it. This issue has to be
presented to the Heritage Advisory Committee for approval. No price
yet on costs.
10.
Permission from Ron for maintenance of sign. Cost of sign for next
meeting. Jim has wording – to approve & ship back to Sheila
11. No
change
12. Blue Moon Graphics cannot quote a
price until they have seen the sign. Claire will have it translated
into French & Sheila will have it translated into Finnish.
|
Feb 11/08
March 31/08
April 28/08
May 26/08
June 25/08
Aug 26/08
Sept 29/08
Oct 27/08 |
|
5 |
Barn Roof
Replacement |
Ron |
1.
$ 10/sq.ft to replace re-shingle roof. Ed Vildas is to be contacted
to begin tendering process.
2.
Tender documents still being prepared. Barn roof one of 5 being
tendered. Date unknown as to when this will proceed.
3.
Contract awarded for 100% of barn, milk shed and farmhouse roofs.
Work to start in the middle of June.
4.
Re-roofing to start in mid-July
5.
Ongoing up-date next month.
6.
West side of barn roof complete; north side of milk shed nearing
completion. Work has started on east side of barn roof. Scheduled
completion date is end of November.
7.
East side of barn roof nearly complete; north side of milk shed
complete. South side of milk shed to be started. The farmhouse might
not get completed this year.
|
March 31/08
April 28/08
May 26/08
June 25/0 Aug
26/088
Sept 29/08
Oct 27/08
|
|
6 |
Sauna Re-build |
Ron/Claire |
1.
Advance the Sauna project. $5000 insurance available. Jim
reports no replacement is available.
2.
Woodworkers to work on this project if funds available. Wood
available now from HWY 69 clear-cut. Reg to arrange pick-up of wood
Claire to arrange storage – possibly at Black Lake Rd municipal
site. Claire recommends proceeding on this in the fall.
3.
Problem encountered with securing the wood. Will advise at a
later date.
4.
Ongoing
5.
Struck-out on supplies of cedar logs. Put –off till 2009.
6.
No change
|
March 31/08
April 28/08
May 26/08
June 25/08 Aug
26/08
Sept 29/08
|
|
8 |
Barn Loft
Display |
Jim/Reg |
1.
Planning continues on the display.
2.
Construction work on display & storage compartments complete.
Painting to be done by Walden Youth for Youth – Jim to arrange.
Electrician to start the week on April 28th – Jim
Description of
display is complete – Jim
3. Proper guard rails on ramp access
to loft. Claire to consult with Steve.
4. Cabinets
completed and primed. Ron to talk to Jim as to who will paint the
finished coats and what colour. A lot of stuff was cleaned out of
the loft. Exhibits will be organized along with the interpretation.
Ron does not want a wall constructed at the south end – go with the
open concept. Suggestion that we hold a BBQ, car wash to celebrate
the grand opening of the barn loft display.
5. Opening date is unknown.
6.
Will be ready for September 13th Fall Fair.
7.
Phase I completed
8. Claire
asked for a quote on 2 x 6 tung and groove to complete the floor &
display / storage bins in barn loft. We are investigating pricing
and suppliers. Brian will get prices on wood for Claire. Estimate of
$1250 required for the floor. He will get prices on plywood & paint
for the remaining display units. Brian instructed to buy all
material now.
|
March 31/08
April 28/08
May 26/08
June 25/08
Aug 26/08
Sept 29/08
Oct 27/08 |
|
10 |
Copper Cliff
Dairy Wagon |
Reg |
1.
Copper Cliff Dairy has agreed to pay cost of material.
2.
Wagon is stored in the stable. Work on refurbishing wagon deferred
until the fall.
3.
Tires will be inflated so wagon can be moved out of the Stable as
required.
4.
To be made mobile by inflating the tires
5.
Dismantling the wagon has started.
6.
Copper Cliff Dairy wagon has been dismantled and materials being
ordered. Presently located in the Barn loft. The Chassis has been
sent out for sandblasting & painting. A channel frame will be built
& donated to attach the wooden structure to. A plaque to be made
listing & thanking the sponsors of the wagon rebuild. Blue Moon
Graphics will create stencils for the artwork and have suggested
using aluminum sheeting as opposed to galvanized sheeting.
|
April 28/08
May 26/08
June 25/08
Aug 26/08
Sept 29/08
Oct 27/08 |
|
11 |
Garden Shed |
Reg, Sheila |
1.
Reg to contact lady who volunteered money for this project in 2006.
Reg & Les to visit. Sheila to chose site location.
2.
Trying to located citizen who was willing to donate to garden shed
reconstruction
3.
Moved to 2009.
4.
Sheila approached high school to get tech students to design & build
shed. We provide cost of material.
5.
Sheila to contact Judy Noble at LDSS to confirm if the Tech students
will design & construct shed. Reg has found a design suitable for a
garden shed.
6.
Ron has offered to relocate the garage from Waters cemetery to
Andersons Farm for storage building the woodworkers to coordinate
with direction from site committee and Ron. |
April 28/08
May 26/08
June 25/08
Aug 26/08
Sept 29/08
Oct 27/08 |
|
13 |
Fordson Tractor |
Claire, Jim |
1.
Claire said the City would provide the $500.00 transportation cost.
Reg wondered about winterizing unit so that it doesn’t freeze in the
winter. Jim is to inquire on whether it is winterized. Tractor can
be placed in the loft on exhibit when not operating.
2.
Fordson tractor is delivered and presently in the stable. Once the
milk wagon has been sent out for sandblasting & painting, the
tractor should be relocated to the barn loft. |
Sept 29/08
Oct 21/08 |
|
14 |
Christmas
Lighting |
A.F.M. & H.S. |
1.
Scheduled date is Saturday, December 13th. Eight hundred
dollars is being put aside towards this event by the A.F.M.& H.S.
Proposed purchase of additional lighting for i) east facing eaves of
the barn and north & south ends ii) south eves of milk shed.
2.
Wiring for plug-in for Christmas tree lighting and 220 v.
plugs for four 220 v. heaters in stable scoped out with Jim, Steve
and Tait Electric. Tait Electric will use their bucket truck to
install the additional lights on the barn; farmhouse; windmill; and
Creighton house. Lonnie at Home Hardware will sell the lights at
cost approximately $ 9.00/box. Committee to set date for meeting to
plan this event.
|
Sept 29/08
Oct 27/08 |
The Anderson Farm Museum &
Heritage Society
And
Councilor Jacques Barbeau
…Invite you to join us for our
‘2nd
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting’
…at the
Anderson Farm Museum
Saturday, December 13
6 – 8 pm
‘Tree-Lighting Ceremony’ at 7pm
There will be lots of Free Family fun!
In the Stable
You can meet
Santa!
Have a Hot Chocolate
Listen to
entertainment
See vintage Toys!
In the Granary
Watch Santa’s
Helpers making Christmas crafts!
Outside
Horse-drawn
Sleigh Rides
Community
caroling!
The Fire Department Choir will be there
-With their bright
Christmas Float!
Sliding
Outdoor winter fun
for kids!
The site will be all lit up with Christmas
Lights!
‘Green’ environmentally- friendly lights
Come out &
celebrate the season
with your family, friends & neighbors!
Donations of
non-perishable foods will be collected
…For the
Walden Food Bank
2008 reportAFMHSociety.pdf
Fall Fair Photos
ACTORS WANTED!
10 Roles to be Cast!
Production for the City of Greater Sudbury Museums
“Cemetery Walk”
Is about to get underway – and the producers are
looking for local talent to cast in the roles of some of the area’s
celebrated, and historical figures
Auditions Will be Held
October 18th and 20th
Roles Include: A little known Mayor of Sudbury from the 1920s, an
Italian immigrant who came to the area as a young boy in the 1900s, a
Sudbury born NHL hockey player who led the first players strike, an
early Jesuit Priest, an adventurer who founded a Town that still carries
his name, a railway messenger boy who founded the Northern Ontario
Hockey Association, an innocent victim of a 1948 shoot-out, the first
permanent French-Canadian settler in Sudbury, a young woman who died of
a deadly illness in 1919, and an energetic woman who lived to be 103.
All Interested Parties Should Contact
James Fortin: Curator, City of Greater Sudbury Museums at 692-4448, or
by e-mail
Jim.fortin@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
Where: Anderson Farm
Museum - Lively
When: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission to this Community Event
Events include:
• Museum Tours 10:00 – 4:00
• Antique vehicle displays 10:00 – 4:00
• Wagon rides 11:00 - 3:30
• Snowy Acres Miniature Horses 12:00 – 3:00
• Sudbury & District Kennel Club Dog Agility Demonstration 1:00 – 2:30
• Farm goats 12:00 – 3:00
• Giant Pumpkin Competition – Registration ($ 2.00 fee) 11:00 – 12:00
Weigh-in & Judging 12:00 noon
Local Entertainment on the Main Stage with Host Scott Overton of A.M 790
CIGM
• Dale Pepin and Story Socks 11:00 – 12:00
• Thai Chi Society Demonstration 12:00 - 12:45
• Northern Gypsy/Singer Songwriter 1:00 - 1:45
• Tremonics 2:00 - 2:45
• Finn Knot 3:00 - 3:45
B.B.Q. Food may be purchased for lunch at a nominal fee from 11:00 until
sold out.
• Hamburgers
• Sausages
• Hot Dogs
• Beverages
Stable Building:
• Craft Vendors to be selling items in the Stable
• Information tables from various groups set up on site
Farm House:
• Demonstrations of weaving and spinning.
SUDBURY MUSEUMS:
The Greater Sudbury Heritage Museum, with the support of the 2008
Sudbury Mining Week Committee, is attempting to raise the necessary
funds to replace a Province of Ontario Provincial Heritage Marker that
marks the Discovery of the Sudbury Basin and rich mineral deposits that
resulted in the development of the City of Greater Sudbury.
With funds provided by the Sudbury Mining Week Committee, Heritage
Museums has published a previously unreleased collection of six
postcards featuring images of Sudbury area miners between 1904 and 1924.
All proceeds of the sales of postcards will go towards replacing the
Heritage Marker.
To see the images and ordering information for the postcards at
www.sudburymuseums.ca
Jim Fortin
Curator: City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museum
Minutes of May 26, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Lynn Quinn, Reg White, Brian King, Chris Anderson, and Ron Henderson.
Guests: Ron Nadjiwon and Kerry Mitchell.
Moved by Elsie seconded by Reg, to adopt agenda. Cd.
Minutes of April 28 meeting approved as amended. Moved by Mary, Seconded
Brian. Cd.
NEW BUSINESS:
A presentation by Kerry Mitchell and Ron Nadjiwon from Walden Art Club,
regarding the Mural Mosaic of the Anderson Farm barn. WAC donated the
mural to the AFMHS, proceeds to go to the stable building renovations,
if the committee chose to accept it. The mural will be on display at Tom
Davies Square as of June 7, 2008 (for the 125th Anniversary
Celebrations) and for two weeks following (arranged by WAC). Ron
Henderson will see if he can get that extended for a longer period of
time.
There was a discussion of having a media event at TD Square after the
7th of June, as an official handing over from WAC to AFMHS. Kerry
mentioned Channel 10 News is anxious to cover events involving the
mural, as they have been involved previously.
Various ways of fundraising with the mural were discussed. WAC would
like to see it kept together and displayed at the Farm, is possible. It
is hoped that there may be corporate sponsors willing to “buy” the
mural, to display at the Farm, with their name displayed as sponsors. If
there is no corporate entity willing to sponsor the entire mural, the
possibility of selling sponsorships for individual canvases was
discussed. Brian will approach Vale Inco to see if they are interested.
Chris suggested a wine & cheese auction, if we can get a number of
corporate sponsors interested.
Moved by Brian, second Chris, to accept the mural from WAC. Cd.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary, copy attached.
Motion: Elsie, second Reg, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted. Cd.
Secretary’s Report: No correspondence.
Curator’s Report: Ron H. for Jim.
Ron will talk with Jim re. Scheduling the loft painting done, whether by
Walden Youth for Youth, or the woodworkers.
Ron’s goals for the summer:
1. Roofs – Ron met with Ed Vildas. The entire barn & milk house, and the
main house will be done, starting within the next two weeks, at a cost
of $110,000.
2. Barn loft – A helper was hired for the maintenance man; a lot of
stuff was cleaned out of the loft. Exhibits will soon be organized,
along with the interpretation.
3. Stable building – looking at 2009 for the fundraising and lobbying,
and 2010 for the renovation. The electrical improvements to the stable
will be done this year.
4. Fall Fair – one tour guide who attend Laurentian may be available.
The maintenance man will be onsite for the Fair.
5. Window replacement (farm house) – the funds are in the budget; will
proceed in the fall.
6. Copper Cliff wagon – The Dairy is still committed to supplying the
wood for repairs, and the CGS will pay the woodworkers to do the work.
The committee suggested a ‘Meet & Greet’ so that the AFMHS members could
meet the summer students, and the students would recognize the members
when they are onsite. Will have Tim Horton’s doughnuts, etc.
Ron and Jim will have to co-ordinate school groups coming through for
tours while the roofing contractors are working, in terms of safety
considerations.
Old Business:
1. Strategic Plan Meeting, Monday, June 9.
2. Finn Days – August 17th, 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
3. Policy & procedures for booking site. Ron feels Jim can handle
booking the site without getting into complicated policy changes. Also
that it would not work well to have bookings done through the Citizen
Service Centre at the Library.
4. The parcel of land next to the Farm is already zoned as parkland, so
that anyone wanting to develop it would have to apply for a zoning
change.
5. Guard rails to the barn loft: Steve will make the necessary repairs
to temporarily make the railings safe.
Action Item List:
a. Walking Trail – reviewed with Deb McIntosh. There was a change at the
entrance, and the far end will have to have some large boulders
embedded, to prevent motorized vehicles from gaining access.
b. Stable – see Ron’s report.
c. Memory Garden Fundraiser – the dance was a success. Meadowbrook would
like to do them monthly. Sheila suggested one in the fall. As there is a
bit of money for the Memory Garden, Sheila would like to start with one
flowerbed. Tony Urbanski (landscaper) is helping with planning the
Memory Garden. It is thought that he might like to join the AFMHS board;
Brian will approach him.
d. Provincial Marker – Sheila has edited the text for the plaque, and
the supporting documentation for length. Les will put them in PDF format
& send to Jim.
e. Barn roof replacement – see above.
f. Sauna –Reg reported a possibility of getting wood from a clear cut
along Hwy. 69. The wood donation has not been finalized.
g. Barn loft displays – Work in progress. Ron would like it to be done
for June, but it may not be possible for work to be done inside while
work is proceeding on the roof. Les mentioned having a grand opening
when the barn loft displays are completed, with a BBQ, car wash, etc.
h. 2008 Fall Fair – The committee has met twice. Denise Duckett & Chris
Anderson will be doing a casino night on the Saturday. Brian is talking
with potential vendors, who will be charged $20 for a table, plus a
donation for the silent auction. We will be getting a portable stage
from one of the arenas. There will be wagon rides, with Wagon Wheel
Farm, and the Fire Dept. The Walden Seniors will be doing the BBQ.
i. Dairy wagon – deferred until other projects are done.
j. Garden shed – Reg still has to locate the lady who was interested in
donating.
k. Story time – Sheila & Mary have 2 Wednesdays lined up. (A singsong,
etc.) They will have the 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays in July, and the same in
August.
l. Creighton building – displays, floors, log repair. Reg talked with
Connie. It will have to wait until other projects are done & possible
funding in 2009 budget.
New Business: (continued)
1. The committee would like updates on admissions, to be able to gauge
public interest, and whether we are making progress.
2. It was suggested that tour guides should have nametags, as they don’t
have uniforms.
3. A question was raised about whether Anderson Farm pamphlets are being
worked on.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at
curator’s office
.
Adjournment.
ACTION ITEM
LIST 2008.doc
Ional Reed Trio Dance
Ional Reed Trio Dance on Sat. May 24 is
almost Sold Out! Only
16 Tickets left!
Great news for the Anderson Farm
Museum Heritage Society
fundraiser! Monies raised will fund the Memory Garden Project. For a
Ticket, call Mary Barr at 692-7109.
Minutes of April 28, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Jim Fortin, Lynn Quinn, Claire Zuliani, Reg White, and Brian King.
Moved by Elsie, seconded by Mary, to adopt agenda. Cd.
Minutes of March 31 meeting approved – Moved by Reg, Seconded Brian. Cd.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary, copy attached.
There was a discussion on the division of funds in the report. We will
be keeping designated funds separate form ‘operational’ funds. Proceeds
over and above expenses of Fall Fair could go into the Operational fund.
Claire suggested having a Revenue account for funds coming in.
Motion: Elsie, second Reg, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted as
amended. Cd.
Secretary’s Report: No correspondence.
Curator’s Report: Jim, copy attached.
The Walden Youth for Youth has a goal of raising some money to offset
some of the costs of vandalism at the Farm. They will also be helping
with ongoing grounds clean up.
Six of the exhibition ‘nooks’ has been completed in the barn loft. Jim
asked for costs on that, to determine how to proceed.
There will be a total of 6 summer students, 4 at the Farm. There will be
a minimum of 2 onsite at a time. Open hours are 8:30am-4pm. At the end
of June, the Farm will be open 7 days/week.
In the event of the tipi needing to be moved, the people in that program
would be doing the moving.
Moved by Sheila, seconded by Lynn, to accept the report. Cd.
Old Business:
1. Claire will let us know when we can have another meeting to go over
the Strategic Plan, possibly first week in June, on a Wednesday evening.
2. Kinsmen dinner – Reg and his wife attended, as Sheila and Mary were
unable to attend. Reg feels the Kinsmen would be willing to help us out
if we need it.
3. Sheila and Mary have been working on plans for the Story time,
starting the second week in July, going for 6 weeks.
4. Reg reports that Copper Cliff Dairy said to send them the materials
(wood) bill for repairing the Copper Cliff wagon. It is possible the
woodworkers may be able to start this summer, after finishing other
projects (i.e. barn loft).
Action Item List:
a. Walking Trail – we will walk around the grounds and plan the location
of the trail, this Sat., 10 am.
b. Stable – Jeff Parry will have presentation for us at May or June
meeting.
c. Memory Garden Fundraiser – waiting for posters. Tickets will be
available at Meadowbrook, Real Wine in Time, Walden Seniors. It will be
held May 24, 7-10 pm, and will feature the Iona Reid Trio.
d. Provincial Marker – Jim has written the text for the plaque, and the
supporting documentation. This will come back to the committee for
approval. Jim just has to finish the bibliography.
e. Barn roof replacement – this will be put up for tender along with
other roofing projects.
f. Sauna – The woodworkers would like to do this in consultation with
Jim. Reg reported a possibility of getting wood from a clear cut along
Hwy. 69. He will check on what wood they will give us, how to get the
logs here, and where to store them. Claire suggests pursuing this in
earnest in the fall.
g. Barn loft displays – 6 units done, painting done by Walden Youth for
Youth. Electrician will start the week of April 28.
h. 2008 Fall Fair – confirmed $2500 from CGS. Jim will change the sign,
to say we are looking for volunteers for the Fair. Denise Duckett will
put on dance or casino night. Still has to book site (Kinsmen Hall or
arena).
New Business:
1. Discussion of parcel of land between the Farm and Anderson Drive.
Some belongs to CGS, some to school board. Sheila would like to see it
added (wood lot portion) to the Farm. Claire will find out how it is
zoned. Jim suggests we need a use for it, or we wouldn’t get it added.
We would be able to use it if we put part of the walking trail through
it.
2. Creighton Building – There is a plan in place to have Steve doing
some of the work on it: touching up the walls (dents, painting), etc.
3. Proper guardrails on ramp to barn loft – Claire will discuss with
Steve finding a temporary safety solution.
Next Meeting: May 26, 2008, 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the Anderson Farm
Museum
.
Adjournment. Moved by Lynn, Cd.
ACTION ITEM
LIST 2008.doc
April curator's
report.pdf
ANDERSON FARM MUSEUM
and HERITAGE SOCIETY’S- 2008 FALL FAIR
WHERE: Anderson Farm Museum
WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society has scheduled a Fall Fair
on Saturday, September 13th at the Anderson Farm Museum. We are actively
seeking volunteers to assist in organizing and running the event. Money
will be available for funding. Proceeds from the Fall Fair will be
directed towards projects at the Museum site through the Anderson Farm
Museum and Heritage Society.
We are looking for artists, musicians, 'traditional' craftsmen or
Community Organizations who are interested in joining with us in this
Community Event and individuals who want to get involved in the
community.
If you are interested in being part of our 2008 Fall Fair, please
contact Les Burford at 692-5530 or Mary Barr at 692-7109.
In the past, the Anderson Farm Museum Fall Fair has always been an
exiting and eagerly awaited fall event. The Anderson Farm Museum and
Heritage Society needs your help in making the 2008 Fall Fair a success.
Thank you…
The Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society
Minutes of March 31, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Jim Fortin, Lynn Quinn, Ron Henderson, Chris Anderson, Reg White, and
Brian King.
Moved by Elsie, seconded by Lynn, to adopt agenda. Cd.
Minutes of February 11 meeting approved – Moved by Sheila, Seconded
Elsie. Cd.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary, copy attached.
For next meeting, Mary will divide the report for reserve (designated)
funds to be shown separately.
Motion: Sheila, second Brian, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted as
presented. Cd.
Secretary’s Report: Lynn has been out of commission, so Les read the
following correspondence:
Email from Walden Art Club re. Mural Mosaic, Spring Show, and Club
history.
Minutes from Sudbury 125th Anniversary Committee.
Curator’s Report: Jim, copy attached.
Discussion of costs for loft displays. Ron received approval in February
for $6000. Reg will need to build one display unit to determine costs.
No record of Motion to accept report as read.
Old Business:
1. Sauna project: Ron quoted Claire as saying there is no potential
donor. The woodworkers are willing to build one in the manner in which a
Finnish sauna would have been built. Reg indicated that they could make
it a research project. Elmer Virtanen (original owner of the one that
burnt down) may be a resource.
2. Barn roof: Ron will call Ed Vildas tomorrow to tell him to start the
tendering process.
3. Draft of Strategic Plan prepared by Claire. She will be at next
meeting. Motion to table until then for discussion, moved by Lynn,
seconded by Chris. Cd. It will be first on agenda. Committee asked to
email Claire with any questions, so she will be prepared to answer.
4. Stable renovations: Ron reported that Jeff Parry’s wife passed away,
so there will be a delay. Ron will contact him after he is back to work
(in a month or so).
5. Sheila presented the possibility of getting a historical marker put
up at the Farm. Jim will draft the 100 word text for the marker, and the
250 word supporting document for the next meeting. We will need a letter
of permission from the City, as well as a letter guaranteeing
maintenance of the marker.
6. Sheila informed the committee that there will be a dance May 24,
7-10pm, featuring the Iona Reid Trio. 120 tickets ($5) will be
available. The cost of the band will be $240, and the proceeds will be
designated to the Memory Garden.
New Business:
1.Moved by Sheila, seconded by Brian, to send 2 committee members to the
Kinsman Anniversary dinner, April 2/08. Cost of tickets $37.50 each. Cd.
Mary and Sheila will go.
2. Motion by Les, seconded by Mary, to donate $25 in memory of Charlie
Sanders, to the Sudbury District Archives Association. Cd.
3. Les will advertise on Walden-CAN website for Fall Fair volunteers.
Ron has approval from the City for $2500 for the Fair.
4. Les will set up an action item list for the next meeting, for items
that carry on from month to month.
5. At the next meeting, Sheila and Mary will expand on their idea for
weekly activities at the Farm (crafts, etc.) during the summer.
Next Meeting: April 28, 2008, 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the old town
offices
.
Adjournment. Moved by Elsie, Cd.
ACTION ITEM LIST 2008.doc
March curator's report.pdf
ANDERSON FARM MUSEUM AND
HERITAGE SOCIETY
Who We Are
2006
• Origins from the Walden CAN Heritage Committee established in 2006.
• Chair Marte Holuka – Representatives from Community groups &
interested citizens.
• Meetings through spring and summer of 2006
• Outcome was 17 recommendations to make the A.F.M. site a destination
for local and tourist visitation presented to the City of Greater
Sudbury Museum & Library Board and City Council.
Fall 0f 2006, the Walden CAN Heritage Task Force was formed.
Mandate:
• To facilitate the implementation of the Final Report of the Walden-
CAN Heritage Committee in cooperation and partnership with the City
Of Greater Sudbury Staff.
Goals:
1. To review the recommendations.
2. To separate the recommendations into Governance and Budget
subcategories.
3. To prioritize the recommendations in both the Governance and
Budget subcategories.
4. To develop a power point presentation for the January 22, 2006
public input session.
5. To develop an outline for our governance model.
Anticipated time line:
6 months
Action Plan:
1. To divide recommendations.
2. To prioritize recommendations.
3. To meet with City staff.
4. To discuss with City staff the implementation
Conclusion:
• Terms of Reference for an Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee agreed
to.
• First meeting of Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee in May of 2007.
Staff and Citizens working together!
2007
Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee
The Board consists of nine volunteers from the community and three City
of Greater Sudbury staff.
Ron Henderson - Director: Citizen Services, Library & Museum Systems,
Clair Zuliani - Manager, Library & Heritage Resources,
Jim Fortin – Curator.
List of Officers & Committee Members
Les Burford – President
Elsie Stephenson – Vice President
Lynn Quinn – Secretary
Mary Barr – Treasurer
Chris Anderson - Communication Director
Fund Raising Committee Projects Chair
Brian King Reg White Mary Barr
Sheila Prusila
ONE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER IS STILL REQUIRED!
Who is eligible?
Any resident of the City of Greater Sudbury who is an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury, or spouse of an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury.
How to apply?
Written applications and resumes may be addressed to:
Chairperson
Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee
Regional Road 24
P.O. Box 1188
Lively, Ontario
P3Y 1M9
All applications should clearly indicate your reason or reasons for
applying for a position on the Committee and a short personal resume.
Time Commitment?
Committee members will be expected to attend monthly meetings; other
meetings as called and volunteer as the need arises as related to
projects, activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by
the Committee.
How are Appointments Made?
When the application deadline is reached, the Secretary of the Anderson
Farm Museum Site Committee will include all of the applications received
on the agenda of the next meeting. The Committee will vote on each of
the appointments after which a letter will be sent to all those who
applied to inform them of the Committee’s decision.
Terms of Appointment
Three years. The nine person Committee will be divided into three groups
of three, each serving a term of three years. Members may reapply for
membership on the Committee when their term is expiring. In the case of
the initial or first committee, in order to start the rotation going,
group ‘A’ will serve for one (1) year; group ‘B’ will serve for two (2)
years and group ‘C’ will serve for three (3) years.
July 2007 - Name change from Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee to
Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society to meet criteria to join the
Ontario Historical Society.
This allowed us to become a non-profit organization!
2008
On January 26, the Anderson Farm Museum Historical Society met with City
staff to form a vision for the development of Anderson Farm Museum.
The group agreed that the strategic plan should be developed around
realistic achievable goals focusing on repairs to the structures in the
short term and advancements in the longer term.
STRATEGIC PLAN FORMATION
1 – 3 year plan
- Replace/repair windows on the farmhouse
- Develop the loft of the barn for exhibit space
- Work on stable design for year round use
- Refurbish the Copper Cliff Dairy cart
- Fundraise to make repairs to the fencing in the corral
- Make electrical improvements to the stable and the loft of the barn
- Refinish and repair display cabinets
- Improve signage and interpretation of exhibits
- Begin roof replacement in 2008
- Expand volunteerism
- Host community events
- Build a garden shed
- Rebuild sauna
- Introduce a sprinkler system
- Clean farmhouse
- Repair logs on the Creighton Log Cabin
- Start work on trail system through property
- Memory garden underway
- Refresh exhibits
3 – 5 year plan
- Establish a budget for displays
- Introduce traveling exhibits from other organizations
- Advance walking trails
- Winterize the stable
- Increased programming
- Restore tractor
- Introduce gardening for the handicapped
Beyond 5 Years
- Visitors centre
- Gazebo
Other Accomplishments to-date:
• Application to Ontario Historical Society for no-profit designation
• Successful ‘Outdoor Story Time at Anderson Farm’, on July 11 and 18.
• Successful ‘Harvest Social’ dance run by Denise Duckett at the Kinsman
Hall in September of 2007 in support of the A.F.M.
• Successful ‘Christmas Tree At The Farm’ supported by Councillor
Barbeau and local merchants, businesses & CGS event in December well
attended & supported.
• $80,000 for roof replacement funding in 2007.
• $75,000 for winterizing the Stable in 2007.
• Additional funding for roof replacement in 2008.
• Hiring of a maintenance person part time in 2008.
• Increased maintenance budget in 2008.
• New display in barn stable for 2008.
• Widow replacement in farmhouse beginning in 2008.
• Copper Cliff Dairy wagon refurbishment commences in 2008.
• Planning of the winterization of the Stable commences January 2008.
See
Photos of the Tree Lighting Ceremony on the
Photo
Gallery

Minutes of February 11, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Jim Fortin, Claire Zuliani and Reg White.
Regrets: Lynn Quinn, Ron Henderson, Chris Anderson, and Brian King.
Moved by Sheila, seconded by Elsie, to adopt agenda. Cd.
Minutes of October 29 meeting approved – Moved by Sheila, Seconded Mary.
Cd.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary, copy attached.
Motion: Sheila, second Elsie, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted as
presented. Cd.
Secretary’s Report: Les - no correspondence to report. The filing
cabinet has been delivered to the new office. The existing cabinet that
we thought was ours belongs to Walden CAN. We will have to relocate our
files.
Curator’s Report:
A site pamphlet specific to the Anderson Farm Museum is being made up.
In June, date yet to be determined; the German Language Club will be
holding a picnic on site.
The portable sign located at the eastern boundary along side the paved
walking path can advertise only information specific to the Anderson
farm Museum Site. This is in accordance with the City of Greater
Sudbury’s new by-law governing signs.
Motion: Reg, second, Sheila, to accept report as read. Cd.
Old Business
1. Strategic Planning Waiting for Clair to type the minutes from the
January 26th meeting. Sheila to complete the plan to date. A further
meeting could be planned to wrap up and approve. Ron, Claire and Jim are
pleased with the work done to-date on the Strategic Plan.
2. Reg and Les sat down with Deb McIntosh to discuss the proposed trail
plan through the Museum property and to get info on costing. Deb
recommended that since Wild-at –Heart appears no longer interested due
to concerns with the wildlife that we concentrate on the portion of the
trail on Museum property only. First we have to formulate where we want
the trail to go. Deb and her designer will walk the proposed trail and
prepare a Bill of Materials and an estimated cost. Money is available
through Deb for fifty cents on the dollar for funding. Further cost
reductions can be made using volunteer labour and donated materials.
Fund raising will cover the rest. Once the snow is gone the group will
decide on a route to be submitted to Deb. Her submission to us will then
be placed into the strategic plan. Motion by Reg seconded by Mary that
we proceed with a feasibility plan on the trail. Motion passed.
3. Discussion of the new exhibit to be set up in the barn loft is
deferred until March.
New Business:
1. Sheila presented information regarding a provincial plaque
commemorating the presence of an industrial dairy on the grounds of
Anderson Farm Museum. History on the plaque would be in both official
languages as well as Finnish. Cost is approximately $400.00. Mary
suggested that the money could come from the Heritage Society account.
Motion by Sheila, seconded by Reg to pursue the installation of a local
historical marker on the Anderson Farm Museum Site. Motion passed
2. Claire presented the preliminary drawings for the winterizing and
up-grades to the Stable building. Comments from the Committee were very
positive. Claire will go back to the architect with the comments and
changes to the drawing as suggested by the Committee. At the March
meeting there should be some detailed drawings available along with
costing of this project.
3. Kelly Ann O’Connor at Meadowbrook has proposed a joint venture
between Meadowbrook and Anderson Farm Museum to book the Iona Reid Trio
to perform at Meadowbrook. Proceeds from ticket sales would go to the
Heritage Society; Meadowbrook would provide the food and keep the
proceeds from the sale of alcohol. The Heritage Society would cover the
cost of the band. Motion by Sheila, seconded by Reg to pursue this
fundraiser. Motion passed.
Next Meetings: March 24, 2008. 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the old town
offices
Adjournment. Moved by Elsie, Cd.
Anderson
Farm Museum & Heritage Society
The Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society (formally the Anderson
Farm Museum Site Committee) is seeking a volunteer to serve on the
Committee. The term of the appointment is for three years.
How to apply?
Written applications and resumes may be addressed to:
Chairperson
Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee
Regional Road 24
P.O. Box 1188
Lively, Ontario
P3Y 1M9
All applications should clearly indicate your reason or reasons for
applying for a position on the Committee and a short personal resume.
Time Commitment?
Committee members will be expected to attend monthly meetings; other
meetings as called and volunteer as the need arises as related to
projects, activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by
the Committee.
How are Appointments Made?
When the application deadline is reached, the Secretary of the Anderson
Farm Museum Site Committee will include all of the applications received
on the agenda of the next meeting. The Committee will vote on each of
the appointments. After the meeting, a letter will be sent to all those
who applied to inform them of the Committee’s decision.
Terms of Appointment
Three years. The nine person Committee will be divided into three groups
of three, each serving a term of three years. Members may reapply for
membership on the Committee when their term is expiring. In the case of
the initial or first committee, in order to start the rotation going,
group ‘A’ will serve for one (1) year; group ‘B’ will serve for two (2)
years and group ‘C’ will serve for three (3) years.
If any further information is required, please contact Les Burford at
692-5530.
Thank you…
Les Burford,
Chairman
Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society
Minutes of January 14, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Jim Fortin, Lynn Quinn, Ron Henderson, Claire Zuliani, Reg White, and
Brian King.
Moved by Elsie, seconded by Brian, to adopt agenda. Cd.
Minutes of October 29 meeting approved – Moved by Sheila, Seconded Mary.
Cd.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary, copy attached.
Moved by Sheila, seconded by Elsie to give $50 to Seniors & Pensioners
for the use of their photocopier. Cd.
Motion: Elsie, second Reg, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted as
presented. Cd.
Motion: Elsie, second Sheila, for Mary to pay bills as presented.
(Tarps, extension cords, LED lights, heaters, timers.)
There was some discussion of a Trillium grant proposal. Claire mentioned
that application could be made up to three (3) times for a particular
project. Les mentions we can apply to Inco; he has the contact info, but
will need attendance figures. Ron expects we will receive Jeff Parry’s
architect report in the spring. Mary, Brian and Sheila are working on
the grants.
Secretary’s Report: Lynn - no correspondence to report.
Curator’s Report: Jim, copy attached.
Jim mentioned the “Doors Open” event (July 18,19 at end of Blueberry
Festival) has 30 sites, and 24 partners. This is a provincial program
allowing the public to see buildings not usually open to the public. The
site committee won’t be involved, but will have opportunity to
participate in “Finn Days”.
Motion: Jim, second, Reg, to accept report as read. Cd.
Old Business
1.Taking down Christmas decorations and outside lights. Sheila will ask
Winter Carnival Committee if they would like the lights left up for that
event. Reg will ask (through Jacques) about getting a donation from Dean
to take outside lights down with the truck.
Steve (electrician and maintenance for Sudbury Libraries) would like to
install proper outlets for the outdoor lights in the spring.
Reg reports that a lady wanted to donate $1000 to build a garden shed,
in return for a plaque on the side of it in memory of her husband. Ron
will match her $1000. The shed would possibly provide for extra storage
for Christmas lights, etc.
Motion: Mary, second Elsie, to store boxes of Christmas decorations
upstairs in the stable building until we get a shed. Cd.
Jim said there is no problem with waiting until warmer weather to take
down Christmas decorations inside the stable.
New Business:
1.Strategic Planning Meeting is planned for Saturday, January 26th,
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the boardroom at the Mackenzie Street Public
Library. Ron is supplying lunch.
Sheila offered (and committee accepted) to facilitate. Lynn is unable to
attend. Claire will take notes.
2. Ron presented the 2008 maintenance budget: $23,000 was spent in 2007
to rectify issues mentioned in the Health and Safety, and Fire Marshal’s
reports. We had $20,000 budgeted in previous years. The new amount is
$35,460 for annual maintenance and repairs. This is just for Anderson
Farm. There is some flexibility on how this is used. The new budget also
provides salary for a general maintenance/delivery person for the
museums, full time for six (6) months (May through October). In answer
to a question raised, Ron said the barn roof would be replaced in
sections, as funds allow.
3. Sudbury Trail Plan, 2008, will be discussed at the Strategic Planning
Session.
4. Les: 2008 Calendar of Events:
“Doors Open” Event – July 18, 19
125th Anniversary Celebration – sometime in July, Capreol Museum will
host an event
“Finn Days” – sometime in August
Fall Fair – September 13 (Ron: CGS will again contribute $2500.)
Sudbury Art Tour (studio tour) – September 27,28
Second Annual Tree Lighting – December 13
Jim is still working on programming.
5. Site Committee Make-up: We are one person short. Sheila suggested
posting an ad on the Walden-CAN site, and local bulletin boards. Jim
reminded the committee that the new name should be on everything.
(Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society) The committee decided which
terms each person would like to have, as follows:
a. expires end of 2008: Les, Brian, Lynn
b. expires end of 2009: Sheila, Mary, and Elsie
c. expires end of 2010: Reg, Chris, ______
6. Sheila brought forward a reminder that a policy needs to be drawn up
clarifying site usage.
Next Meetings: February 11, 2008, 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the old town
offices
. March 17, 2008. 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the old town offices
Adjournment. Moved by Elsie, Cd.
The Anderson Farm Museum – Site Committee
And
Councilor Jacques Barbeau
…Invite you to join us for our
‘First Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting
& Community Caroling’
…at the Anderson Farm Museum
Saturday, December 15
6 – 9pm
‘Tree-Lighting Ceremony’ at 7pm
There will be lots of Free Family fun!
In the Stable - you can meet Santa!
…Have a Hot Chocolate, listen to entertainment & see vintage Toys!
In the Granary - watch Santa’s
Helpers making Christmas crafts!
Outside- there will be sleigh rides
& community caroling!
The Fire Department Choir will be there -with their bright Christmas
Float!
The site will be all lit up with new ‘Green’ Christmas Lights!
Come out & celebrate the season
With your family, friends & neighbors!
For information please call, Sheila Prusila- 692-9668
Note: Our ‘Green’ Christmas Lights can be sponsored at $2.00 each
…at Battistelli’s YIG, Home Hardware & other local businesses in Lively
Proceeds towards the Anderson Farm Museum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 26, 2007
GREATER SUDBURY HERITAGE MUSEUMS
presents “ Doors Open Sudbury 2008"
Doors Open Ontario is a province-wide celebration of community heritage.
Designed to create access, awareness and excitement about our heritage,
Doors Open Ontario provides residents and visitors with a unique
opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always interesting
places and spaces in Ontario cities, towns and villages – and all free
of charge!
The Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums will be operating DOORS OPEN
SUDBURY in 2008 as part of the celebration of the 125 years of community
development into what is now the City of Greater Sudbury.
In 1883, the Canadian Pacific Railway reached what is now called the
City of Greater Sudbury. It is time to celebrate our evolution. One way
to celebrate is to recognize the unique spaces in our community. Our
churches, schools and public spaces tell us a great deal about who we
are and how we evolved into the City of Greater Sudbury.
If you or your group would like to be involved, we are looking for
partners to work with us in recognizing who we are, in every corner of
this City. We are looking for people to tell us about the important
buildings and places in your neighbourhood, and to help us relay the
story to the rest of the City.
Where and When:
The event itself will take place the 18th and 19th of July 2008. We hope
to have buildings from every section of the City .
For more information, please contact:
Jim Fortin, Curator
Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums, 692-4448
jim.fortin@greatersudbury.ca
www.sudburymuseums.ca
‘Doors Open
Sudbury-2008’…Celebrating 125 Years of Heritage!
In 1883 the Canadian Pacific Railway reached what is now called the City
of Greater Sudbury. To help celebrate our 125th Anniversary, the Greater
Sudbury Heritage Museums is organizing ‘Doors Open Sudbury-2008’- a
unique opportunity for residents and visitors to explore and enjoy
sometimes hidden and always interesting places and spaces in CGS – and
all free of charge!
It’s part of a province-wide celebration of community heritage- ‘Doors
Open Ontario’- designed to create access, awareness and excitement about
our heritage.
“ …We are looking for Partners to work with us to help celebrate the
evolution of our city…opening doors to unique heritage spaces in every
corner of the CGS
“…We are only in the early stages but as of Nov. 19/07, the Capreol
Railway Museum & Heritage Centre, the Ukrainian Seniors-with 3
locations, the French Folklore Centre, the Flour Mill Friends Group, the
Sudbury Arts Council, the Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee and the
Penage Rd. WI have expressed an interest in being part of ‘Doors Open
Sudbury-2008’…detailed have to be confirmed ”
“…We are also looking for people to tell us about important buildings or
spaces in their communities and neighborhoods which could help us tell
the whole story of CGS”
James Fortin, Curator, the Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
If you have any questions, suggestions or would like to be involved as a
Partner in ‘Doors Open Sudbury-2008’, please call 692-4449, FAX 692-5918
or email jim.forin@greatersudbury.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 7, 2007
GREATER SUDBURY HERITAGE MUSEUMS
Title: DOORS OPEN SUDBURY - 2008
Description of activity
Doors Open Ontario is a province-wide celebration of community heritage.
Designed to create access, awareness and excitement about our heritage,
Doors Open Ontario provides residents and visitors with a unique
opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always interesting
places and spaces in Ontario cities, towns and villages – and all free
of charge!
The City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums will be operating DOORS
OPEN SUDBURY in 2008 as part of the celebration of the 125 years of
community development into what is now the City of Greater Sudbury.
In 1883, the Canadian Pacific Railway reached what is now called the
City of Greater Sudbury. It is time to celebrate our evolution. One way
to celebrate is to recognize the unique spaces in our community. Our
churches, schools and public spaces tell us a great deal about who we
are and how we evolved into the City of Greater Sudbury.
If you or your group would like to be involved, we are looking for
partners to work with us in recognizing who we are, in every corner of
this City. We are looking for people to tell us about the important
buildings and places in you neighbourhood, and to help us relay the
story to the rest of the City.
Where and When:
The event itself will take place in the fall of 2008. We hope to have
buildings from every section of the City .
Contact Info: James Fortin, Curator, City of Greater Sudbury Heritage
Museums
Phone: 705 692-4448
Fax: 692-5918
e-mail:
jim.fortin@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
INFO AND
GUIDELINES (PDF)
www.sudburymuseums.ca
What is Happening at the Anderson Farm
Museum in September?
Walden Loon Sign finds a home: With the change in road signs identifying
the entrance to the City of Greater Sudbury, the Town of Walden signs
with the Loon image on them are being retired. One of the signs will be
relocated to Anderson Farm Museum and will be displayed in the field
facing Regional Road 24.
Special Events:
The Sudbury Arts Tour-2007 is happening September 29th and 30th(9am
5pm). This year the museum is playing host to10 local artists – 7
Artists in the Log Cabin & 3 in the Farm House.
On September 26th and 27th, the museum is hosting the 3rd Annual Sudbury
and District Health Unit Water Festival. Over the two days, 800 grade 3
students will explore the importance and uses of water. The program is
geared to meet specific learning objectives from the Ontario Curriculum
for Grade 3 students. As the students rotate through over 30 stations,
they will experience hands on activities and demonstrations operated by
community organizations.
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. These students are in training to teach Intermediate History. The
students will learn what to expect from museums, and what museums expect
from teachers.
Tipi For Traditional Talking Circles:
For those of you who were wondering; the tipi which has been installed
at the museum, is part of The Aboriginal Children's Cultural Program and
is offered through Specialized Support Services at the Children's Aid
Society in Sudbury, to aboriginal children in care. The program provides
opportunities for these children to link to the aboriginal community,
and provide culturally appropriate activities.
The program allows participants to use the tipi for talking circles.
This is viewed as a traditional, holistic alternative to counseling. The
tipi is used each Wednesday- for traditional talking circles and
traditional teachings and are facilitated by community Elders.
September Means New Hours at AFM:
Now that our summer students are returning to school, the museum will be
closed on weekends, with the exceptions noted above. The museum will be
operating an information booth at the Farmers Market during weekends,
September 8th to the 23rd. Tours of the Anderson Farm are still
available by appointment.
For information please call 692-4448 or e-mail jim.fortin@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
Update from the Anderson Farm Site
Committee
The Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee is now operational
and has met with city staff to discuss Anderson Farm Museum and the
recommendations of the Anderson Farm Task Force that were prepared last
year. Priorities are being set and work has begun.
The Anderson Farm Museum hosted the City Of Greater Sudbury Public
Library ‘Story Hour’ at the Museum during July. Children and their
parents enjoyed stories, singing, crafts and a snack. The event was very
well attended.
The Sudbury Arts Tour –2007 will again include the Anderson Farm Museum
on September 29th and 30th. 10 local Walden artists will be displaying a
variety of works in the Farm House and Creighton log building. The
public will be able to meet the artists and purchase some art work .
The Walden Winter Carnival has made a cash donation 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. With upgrades to the facilities for winter use, the Walden Winter
Carnival hopes to make the Anderson Farm a venue for an expanded line up
of Walden Winter Carnival events.
The Walden Community Organic Garden is again situated at the Anderson
Farm Museum. This organic garden is operating for the second year. The
gardeners are of all ages are growing a variety of vegetables for
personal use and the food bank.
Sheila Prusila, 692-9668
FALL FAIR ORGANIZING MEETING
WHERE: KINSMEN HALL, LIVELY
WHEN: THURSDAY, JULY 5TH
TIME: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Anderson Farm Museum Site
Committee is looking for interested people willing to volunteer their
time to become members of the Fall Fair Organizing Committee.
The Committee will be responsible for creating a budget, planning and
running the Fall Fair in 2007.
If you are interested in becoming involved in a Fall Fair, this year at
the Anderson Farm Museum, please attend this important meeting being
held at the Kinsmen Hall in Lively, Thursday, July 5th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Thank you…

Anderson Farm Museum Site
Committee
The Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee has three openings for
volunteers to serve as Committee Persons. Below is a modified
description of the duties and terms of the position. If you are
interested in applying, please include your name, address and telephone
number with a short resume and the reasons you are interested in serving
on the Committee to the address listed below. For any additional
information, please call Les at 692-5530.
1. Duties and Terms of Committee Members
Committee Persons
• Shall volunteer to serve as Project Co-coordinators, Funding
Co-coordinators or volunteers as the need arises as related to projects,
activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by the
Committee.
1. Project Coordinator Function
• Acts as liaison between user groups and Committee regarding projects
• Audits projects to ensure paperwork is complete including but not
limited to costing, prints and proper permits where applicable.
• Assists Committee in presenting projects to the Director of Citizen
Services and/or the Manager Library & Museums, Greater City of Sudbury
2. Fundraising Coordinator Function
• Coordinates fundraising for the following but not limited to projects,
activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by the
Committee.
• Responsible for making presentations to potential donors i.e. local
businesses, service groups, associations, individuals, etc, etc.
• Investigates sources of major funding such as Provincial and Federal
grants for various projects including but not limited to acquisitions,
capital expenditures, collection maintenance and repair and on site
specialty manpower requirements as agreed to by the Committee.
• Reports regularly to the Committee on the status of all fundraising
and promotions.
• Works with the Project Coordinators to match local funding to assigned
projects.
Who is eligible?
Any resident of the City of Greater Sudbury who is an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury, or spouse of an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury.
How to apply?
Written applications and resumes may be addressed to:
Chairperson
Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee
Regional Road 24
P.O. Box 1188
Lively, Ontario
P3Y 1M9
All applications should clearly indicate your reason or reasons for
applying for a position on the Committee and a short personal resume.
Time Commitment?
Committee members will be expected to attend monthly meetings; other
meetings as called and volunteer as the need arises as related to
projects, activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by
the Committee.
How are Appointments Made?
When the application deadline is reached, the Secretary of the Anderson
Farm Museum Site Committee will include all of the applications received
on the agenda of the next meeting. The Committee will vote on each of
the appointments after which a letter will be sent to all those who
applied to inform them of the Committee’s decision.
Terms of Appointment
Three years. The nine person Committee will be divided into three groups
of three, each serving a term of three years. Members may reapply for
membership on the Committee when their term is expiring. In the case of
the initial or first committee, in order to start the rotation going,
group ‘A’ will serve for one (1) year; group ‘B’ will serve for two (2)
years and group ‘C’ will serve for three (3) years.
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