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Upcoming Events at the Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club:

Juhannus:

The Beaver Lake Juhannus (Midsummer Celebration) and Bake Sale is on Saturday June 19th from 1 to 4 p.m.  Come enjoy the afternoon by dancing and listening to the sound stylings of the Iona Reed Trio.  Traditional Finnish refreshments such as salt salmon (suola kala) and egg salad sandwiches on homemade rye bread will be available with a refreshing glass or two of sima (fermented Finnish summer beverage).  Of course, coffee and bun and other baked goods will follow!  A Finnish Bake Sale table will be fully stocked with delicious home-made breads, buns and more!  Tickets are $10 each.  

For more information or tickets, please contact Eija Hietaharju at p. 866-1506.

Beaver Lake Little Theatre Fall Production:

The Beaver Lake Little Theatre returns this fall with it production of "Dearly Departed", a comedic murder mystery about a wedding that does not end happily-ever-after!  The two performances begin at 7 p.m. on Friday Sept. 17th and Saturday September 18th at the Beaver Lake Club.  Light refreshments and cocktails will be available at intermission.  Tickets are $12 each.  

For more information or tickets, please contact Brenda Salo at p. 866-2919.

Beaver Lake Fall Fair:

The Beaver Lake Fall Fair runs from Thursday October 21st to Saturday October 23rd at the Beaver Lake Club.  Come Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to join in the Euchre Tournament to win the large jackpot prize.  Make sure to come Friday evening at 6 p.m. for a delicious roast beef dinner.  On Saturday morning from 8 a.m to 11 a.m. is our famous Finnish Pancake Breakfast, and at 2 p.m. we'll begin our annual auction.  This weekend offers something for everyone, so make a point to come out!   

For more information or tickets, please contact Brenda Salo at p. 866-2919.

Robert Luopa

Publicity Coordinator, Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club

luopar@rainbowschools.ca

Upcoming Special Events At Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club!

Tri-Lions Christmas Party - Dec. 2


Community Christmas Potluck - Dec. 15, 6 p.m.


Seniors' Dinner organized in conjunction with the Whitefish Lions - Dec. 16, served at noon


Winter Carnival - Thurs. Feb. 11 to Sun. Feb. 14


Itinerary: Thurs. - Grand Opening, fireworks, free chili, followed by euchre party
Fri. - Dinner Theatre
Sat. - Pancake Breakfast, snowmobile and ski poker runs, spaghetti dinner, movie night
Sun. - Valentine Pancake Breakfast with strawberry sauce
 

 


EVENT: Opening of Beaver Lake Fall Fair and Dedication of new Wheelchair Ramp at the Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club

DATE: Thursday, October 1st

TIME: 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club

45 Club Rd, Whitefish



Media are invited to join Councillor Jacques Barbeau and members of the Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club for the opening of the Beaver Lake Fall Fair and dedication of the new wheelchair ramp at the Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club. All are welcome.

Media Contact:
Brenda Salo

866-2919








 

All Welcome to Spring Fair and Flea Market at Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club!

Welcome-tervetuloa

Beaver lake sports & cultural club

45 Club Road, Worthington

30 min. west of Sudbury on Hwy 17, left on Ella Road, immediate Right on Club Road

       Spring Fair       

Thurs. May 21-sat. may 23

Thursday:  Euchre party****$250 jackpot***** $10 per hand

Friday: 5pm-7pm:  Sit down Spaghetti Dinner**$10** Spaghetti, Salad & Garlic Bread

FOLLOWED BY: Music by LEO RAINVILLE

Saturday:   Finn Pancake Breakfast        8am-11am

Flea Market       Craft Sale 

Plant Exchange        Bake Sale

Rent a table to sell your stuff $20.00  OR  Donate your stuff/plants/baked goods to the club and we will sell it…….all proceeds go to the Beaver Lake Club Building Fund

2^nd Annual rubber boot golf tournament **$40 per team of 4**

tee off time 10am- 9 holes-$300 jackpot               

miniature horse cart rides

For info call Brenda 866-2919 or Eija 866-1506

For pickup of flea market items call Frank 866-0066

…..Sorry but we cannot accept heavy appliances, children’s toys, helmets or baby car seats

Regular Meeting January 8, 2008

Present:Jack Oatway, Leslee Salo, Brenda Salo, Ladonna Sproule, Ken salo, Eija Hetaharu, Barry Seawright, Robert Luopa, Diane Bruhmuller, Maureen Bennison, Wayne Laframboise, Margaret Laframboise.

Meeting called to order at 7:00pm Brenda

Agenda Approval: add item: Christmas Craft Fair Report- Robert

Minutes of Regular Meeting Nov 6, 2008

Acceptance moved by Robert, seconded by Ken. Carried.

Financial Report: Not available

President Report:

Brenda thanked club membership for their expressions of sympathy and flowers at recent passing of her brother as well as their get well wishes and fruit basket following her recent surgery.

Brenda reported GCS Leisure grant application for new tables has been received and will be proceeding with purchase.

Brenda read memo of support for RH Murray Public School parents committee written by Councillor Jacques Barbeau to Raibow District School Board.

Motion: Moved by Maureen, seconded by Ken

THAT THE BEAVER LAKE CLUB MEMBERSHIP PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORT PARENTS’ GROUP OPPOSING THE RAINBOW DSB PROPOSED CLOSURE R H MURRAY PUBLIC SCHOOL. Carried.

Donations received from Jim and Anne Pomerleau with thanks for hall use during Christmas week. Donation received in memory of Piirkko Salmanen.

Happy 90th Birthday wishes from Beaver Lake Club to be sent to Toby Luukko.

Ursa Major Minerals Minning Company will be holding public information meeting about final proposed route at Beaver lake Center on January 24th at 4:00pm.

Membership renewal time is here, please forward annual dues as soon as possible to Eija Heitaharu, Membership Director.

Committee/Activity Events

Christmas Crafters Dec.1, 2007 Report Robert

Robert reported approximately 20 tables were rented and approximately 90 breakfasts served. Event was judged to be a financial success. Final financial statement is pending.

Pot Luck Membership Christmas Dinner and Club Meeting Dec. 4, 2007 Eija

Eija reported successful event with approximately 50 members attending with children. Some confusion about event informality and meeting arrangements:
Leo Oman shared his correspondence to city maintenance about poor snow plowing service and lack of services for our area. Encouraged members to report complaints.
Agreed that event should be held again next year with attention to making sure everyone is informed of the evening program beforehand.

Seniors Christmas Dinner Dec. 12, 2007 Brenda

Brenda reported event was a success with approximately 90 dinners served. Thanks were expressed to members, Marilyn and Ken Shamess. Mentioned as well Helen and Ken Makela, Eric Hansen, Jim and Anne Pomerleau and thanks for financial partnership and support from Lion President Gary Lampi and Whitefish Lions Club.

Carnival Planning Committee Feb. 16-17-18, 2008 Brenda

Reviewed and confirmed program as outlined in proposed flyer. see attached.

Further, the following decisions were endorsed:

Re: Opening Ceremonies:

Barry Seawright will assist with Opening Ceremonies Program and ensure that podium is available and oudoor lighting and Christmas lights are installed. Agreed that budget for “firecracker show”will be doubled for this year and that Brenda will consult Gretta Harju about idea for outdoor show on ice.

Saturday Supper/ Dance

Robert will followup and contact band possibility from Espanola High School

Next Meeting Feb. 5, 2008

Adjournment: 8:30pm
 

The Fight to Keep R.H. Murray PS Open

As a vital resource for our communities- now & in the future!

As Co-Chairs and long-time residents of Walden, Richard Bois and I (and our spouses) spent 2 hours on Friday night, in the Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club, attending the R.H. Murray Community/Parents Meeting. Cathy Stadder-Wise, Chair, R.H. Murray School Council & member of the ARC-Sudbury West had invited us to attend.

We went to listen and to learn ‘first-hand’ what the west-end communities & parents think about the Rainbow Board’s Administrative Council’s recommendation on December 17,2007 to close R.H. Murray PS.

What we witnessed was a hall filled with parents (several children), grandparents, residents- young and old- from Beaver Lake, Nairn, Penage, Whitefish, Worthington & other communities in Walden plus MPP Gelinas, School Trustee Santala, School Trustee Fox, several ARC-Sudbury West members, and the media.

What we heard loud and clear, is that the communities and parents will fight to keep R.H. Murray PS (the only elementary school in over 400 square kilometers west of Lively to Espanola) open- as a vital resource for their communities- now & in the future! They support the ARC-Sudbury West Options- all of which recommended keeping R.H. Murray PS open! They will do everything they can to keep R.H. Murray open for their children and their children’s children.

We learned that:

a. Members of ARC-Sudbury West were surprised on Dec. 18, to hear the announcement of Jean Hanson’s Administrative Council recommendation to close R.H. Murray. This recommendation utterly disregards the three Options developed by ARC members. We were told that in all three, five sets of schools- with five sets of parents, teachers and principals, had reached consensus that R.H. Murray is an important resource to the community and therefore should be kept open.

b. Mr Price, a former Project Manager at INCO – with 35 years of experience evaluating and implementing projects on budget and on time- is in the process of evaluating the ‘numbers’ in the five School Valuations- as posted on the website. He is appalled! The bottom line of his 45-minute power point presentation is that the figures don’t add up! Significant reference information and costs are missing. And he is not yet finished with his evaluation!

c. Throughout what should have been a celebration of Christmas holidays, the Parent Council and the communities have been busy coordinating their campaign to fight the closure of R.H. Murray PS. They have been: sending letters to parents; booking the Beaver Lake Hall; sending letters to the Editor, websites, and to residents; doing interviews for radio, TV and newspapers; phoning and emailing Trustees and politicians and holding planning meetings. With the final decision by the Rainbow Board to be made on Feb.18th they are encouraging everyone to get involved and to continue lobbying by contacting the Trustees to
express their desire to keep their children educated at R.H. Murray. They will be
exploring all possibilities!

Walden-West communities should not have to fight to keep R.H. Murray open.

The final ARC-Sudbury West Report - developed during the nine months’ ARC process- although not pleasing to all community members, was a creative & viable alternative to the status quo. Each of the three Options recommended R.H. Murray remain open.


Walden-Can continues to strongly support ARC Option A!

”… Represents the committee’s response to input provided by the community at public meetings…A majority of the committee supports this option as the preferred choice…consideration for the future through a new green school l[which] addresses the facility concerns at the two schools with the most pressing issues- George Vanier (with its actual physical condition) and Jessie Hamilton (over enrolment without space to grow)…also responds to the enrolment pressures at the secondary school by providing potential for growth by developing a Grade 7-12 focus through moving Grade 7 and 8 students…recommending that FI be provided Grade 7 –12…having Copper Cliff students feed into the secondary school in Lively…also responsive to community’s desire to have a school located in each community (Whitefish, Lively and Copper Cliff)”
From Nov.12, 2007 ARC-Sudbury West Report


The Director, however, has chosen to ignore vital aspects of this thoughtfully produced report and has indicated that her wishes are otherwise.


If the Rainbow Board supports her recommendations as opposed to Option A in the ARC Report- the preferred choice of the committee and the community- I feel they will have made a mockery of all the agonizing done by the ARC-Sudbury West members and all of the parents, individuals & community groups (including Walden-CAN) that conscientiously worked within the Ministry guidelines – in each step of the process.

If a plan was already conceived, there was no reason for our schools & communities to be part of the ARC process. The Sudbury West accommodation review would not be a democratic process – but an exercise in showmanship! Telling us that the Ministry insists that this ARC process be followed is not a good enough answer!

On February 19th we’ll learn who makes the decisions impacting the future of our rural schools in the outlying communities of CGS- the School Trustees, the Administrative Council or the Ministry.

Value to our students and value to our communities should outweigh value to the school board.

Note: The final opportunity for public input is at the January 21st Board Meeting in Council Chambers at Tom Davies Square. Deadline for Briefs is Jan.11

For more information check www.Walden-CAN.com  See our Beaver Lake page, ARC-Sudbury West page, Letters page or www.URSudbury.com  or www.rainbowschools.ca 

Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair, Walden-CAN

Join Our Fight to Keep R.H. Murray Open!


Recently, the Rainbow District School Board’s Administrative Council has released a report recommending the closure of three Walden area schools and to combine them into one large school to be located in the Lively area. The proposed closure of R.H. Murray Public School is in direct contravention of the recommendations made by a community committee commissioned by the Board to review the needs of the children.


The Ministry of Education has laid out guidelines that must be followed as part of a school closure (accommodation review). An Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) was assembled of parents, teachers, principals and community members from the affected schools to gather community input, review data and propose recommendations to the School Board. During the public consultation process many parents, citizens and community groups expressed their concerns to keep local community schools open and not warehouse our children in large super schools.



The recommendations put forth by the ARC were to keep a school in each community and support small schools. I find it upsetting the Rainbow Board Council has chosen to arbitrarily ignore the ARC community committee’s recommendation to keep local community schools open.



The value of R.H. Murray Public School to the students and community was clearly expressed during the public consultation by various individuals and groups. The school has been recently noted by the Fraser Institute as one of the top schools in Ontario. The area served by R.H. Murray Public School serves over 400 square kilometers and includes the areas of Whitefish, Penage, Beaver Lake, Fairbanks and the Whitefish Lake First Nation. Many of these young children already ride the bus for well over an hour each day. An additional forty minutes round trip is not acceptable.



The board has cited consultant building reports and declining population as its main argument for this school’s closure. In one public meeting, the Greater City of Sudbury’s planner acknowledged that the population data used by board was prior to the latest census and is outdated. The data also did not take into account the recent mining boom and recent lifting of the housing building permit bans in this rural area.



Vale Inco is investing 400 million dollars into Totten mine and is attracting hundreds of workers to the area. The board considers these figures as ‘overly optimistic’, however construction has already started and people are being hired. Perhaps it is time for the board to recognize the long-term growth potential of the area and invest accordingly.



There are many disturbing parallels of this process with the recent amalgamation of the outlying townships into the Greater City of Sudbury. The rural areas are again the targets of ill-advised cost cutting centralization and this time it is at the expense of our children. Once local services are eliminated from rural areas they are gone for good. I urge anyone concerned with keeping our local schools open to contact Board Trustee Gord Santala (866-5229) and express their concerns.



Jason Neva, RH Murray Parents Association Jason_neva@persona.ca 



A Public Meeting will be held Jan.4, 7pm at Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club

The Rainbow District School Board Accommodation Review Committee for Sudbury West Area Schools has submitted its report to the Board's Administrative Council.

The report is available at rainbowschools.ca  at the following link:
http://www.rainbowschools.ca/boardroom/accommodation/sudburyWest.php

Letter from Leo Oman re Sudbury West Worthington Roads snow plowing Issues (pdf)
 

Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Center

Regular Meeting November 6, 2007

Present: Jack Oatway, Maureen Bennison, Marilyn Shamess, Ken Shamess, Helen Makela, Leo Kingsbury, Julie Kingsbury, Robert Luopa, Eija Heitaharju, Ken Salo, Ladonna Sproule, Brenda Salo, Margaret Laframboise.

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm Brenda

Agenda approval acceptance moved by Maureen, seconded by Eija. Carried.

Minutes of Regular Meeting October 16 Jack

Acceptance moved by Marilyn, seconded by Ken. Carried.

Financial Report: not available.

Presidents Report Brenda

Special appreciation to Margaret for sending “thank you” cards for v9olunteers who supported auction flea market dinner event and request for additional card to be forwarded to specific city department officials.

Request that phone problems continue to be forwarded to her.

Inspection and approval of Kitchen facilities has been completed and approval report received.

Committee Reports

Christmas Party: Brenda

Members are reminded that Christmas Party has been scheduled together with December 4th Regular Club Meeting and will be POT LUCK! Following was confirmed:

Maureen Bennison will purchase gifts and prepare goodie bags for children.

Ken Shamess will organize decoration of hall to take place on November 26th at 7:00pm!

Other:

Margaret will make copies of Beaver Lake History available to club for sale to those interested.

Adjournment: Moved by Ladonna, seconded by Ken. Carried 7:30pm

Special Meeting November 6th to Elect New Executive for Beaver Lake Club 2008

Present:Jack Oatway, Maureen Bennison, Marilyn Shamess, Ken Shamess, Helen Makela, Leo Kingsbury, Julie Kingsbury, Robert Luopa, Eija Heitaharju, Ken Salo, Ladonna Sproule, Brenda Salo, Margaret Laframboise.

Call to order at 7:35 pm Brenda

Declaration of all offices vacant Brenda

Nomination of Chair Jack Oatway

Nomination Report for Executive 2008

President Brenda Salo
Vice President Norm Duffy
Secretary VACANT
Treasurer Ladonna Sproule
Public Relations Robert Luopa
Membership Eija Heitaharju
Rental/Purchasing Ken Salo
Building Ken Shamess/Richard Meunier
Phone Maureen Bennison
Rink Supt. Bill Clarke (phone 866-9037)

Acceptance of nomination report moved by Ken Shamess, seconded by Margaret Laframboise. Carried.

Other Nominations: none

Executive 2008 acclaimed. (Secretary appointment tba)

Adjournment 7:50pm Moved by Ladonna, seconded by Robert. Carried

 

TERVETULOA & WELCOME EVERYONE!

Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club - 45 Club Road, Beaver Lake

Friday & Saturday - September 28^th & 29^th, 2007

Join in the fun!

Come out and have a great time at the Club!

FALL FAIR & AUCTION

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28^th, 2007

SPAGHETTI SUPPER 5-7pm - $7/plate

Meet OUR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

EUCHRE PARTY – Registration @ 7:00pm Games start 7:30pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29^th, 2007

FINN Pancake Breakfast 8-11am - $5/plate

CRAFT TABLES GALORE

BIG BAKE TABLE

LOOK into the FUTURE -both Friday & Saturday

 PSYCHIC CONSULTATION BY KELLY

 CALL BRENDA TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Questions? - CALL Brenda 866-2919 or Eija 866-1506

                Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Center

Regular Meeting May 1, 2007

Present: Jack Oatway, Maureen Bennison, Lois Greene, Diane Bruhmuller, Frank Bruhmuller, Brenda Salo, Robert Luopa, Leo Kingsbury, Julie Kingsbury, Eija Heitaharu, Ladonna Sproule.
Meeting called to order at 7:10pm Brenda
Agenda approval moved by Ladonna, seconded by Maureen. Carried
Minutes of April 3, 2007 Jack

Correction: website presenter “Alek Luopa”

Acceptance moved by Ladonna, seconded by Maureen. Carried

Financial Statement Ladonna

Moved by Leo, seconded by Diane.

THAT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR MARCH 07 BE ACCEPTED. Carried

President’s Report Brenda

-Brenda reported that club is now in receipt of operating grant for year ’07.
-Floor refinishing has been arranged to be completed this week. Siilanpaa family reunion event to take place weekend of May 19th.
-“Thank you” notes have been received from the Martin family for recent passing of Danny Martin, Fiona Maki for get well wishes and fuitbasket, Frank Bruhmuller for get well wishes and fruuitbasket.
-Bell Sympatico has replied to petition and request for broadbanding service to our community and service will not be extended to our area.
-Brenda will address community issues of broadband service and maintenance of tourist welcome area for coming year at City of Sudbury Priorities Committee Meeting to be held on May 2, 2007 at Walden Arena.
-Area residents are asked to try “911” service and report any difficulties to Brenda who has received notice that some residents do not have working line.
-Notice of availability of Beaver Lake Hall and upcoming Spring Fair weekend has been forwarded to Walden Cans and Sudbury Star.
-Official opening notice has been received from CVRD re: Totten Mine Project and Open Forum information session will be held on June 15th at Beaver Lake.
-Brenda thanked Robert and Leena Luopa for yard cleanup volunteer work last weekend. Many thanks!

Committee Reports

Spring Fair Welcome Brenda

Program was confirmed as follows: (flyer to be forwarded by Eija)

Friday May 11th Spaghetti Supper 5-7pm $5.00 per plate
Card Party Registration @ 7:00pm

Saturday May 12th Finn Pancake 8-11:00am $5.00 per plate

Crafters Tables
Big Bake sale
Flea Market

Juhannus Day Eija/Robert
Tentative program as follows:

Friday June 22 Open House “Museum”
Display of local artists 4-9:00pm
Coffee and Finnbun to be served.


Saturday June 23 “Iona Reid” 1-4:00pm
Coffee and Finnbun to be served

Sunday June 24 Pancake Breakfast (everyone welcome) 8-11:00am
Grand Festival Bus arrival for breakfast

New Business:

Beaver Lake Website Alek Luopa

Alek presented an overview of possible website features. Request Alek to prepare a proposal for consideration which would contain the following:

History
Links to other community sites eg. WaldenCans, Mysudbury etc.
Events Section with pictures.
Business Section- minutes etc.

Other:
Distribution of minutes . Members who do not have email access have requested information mailout. Jack will investigate and report available alternatives.

Adjournment at 8:45pm Brenda

 

                    Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Center


                              Regular Meeting April 3, 2007


Present: Jack Oatway, Norm Duffy, Robert Luopa, Eija Heitaharu, Margaret laframboise, Jim Pomerleau, Helen Makela

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm Norm

Agenda additions: Status of tourist area Robert

Beaver lake Club website Robert

Minutes of March 6, 2007 : Jack

correction: family name spelling “Sillanpa”

Acceptance moved by Jim, seconded by Robert. Carried

Financial Statement: Norm

Moved by Eija, seconded by Margaret

THAT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR FEBRUARY 2007 BE ACCEPTED.

Carried

Moved by Zoey, seconded by Jim

THAT THE FINAL WINTER CARNIVAL STATEMENT FEBRUARY 2007 BE ACCEPTED.

Carried.

President’s Report. Norm

Norm to confirm with Brenda arrangements to refinish floor prior to Sillanpa Family reunion. Details re: contract to be circulated with minutes.

Committee Reports:

Spring Fair: May 11/12

Confirmed following:

50/50 Draw Ladonna

Permits/Tickets/Flyer Eija

Media Release Robert

Duty Roster/phone Maureen

Juhannus Day: Robert/Eija

Robert and Eija reported attending Grand Festival Meeting on March 21 at Finlandia Khoti. They provided an overview of Beaver Lake Juhannus Day Program and extended invitation to be part of Grand Festival list of community happening and events. No confirmation of details to date.

Other:

“Ruth Svensk Award” -Penage Lake WI Margaret

Margaret Laframboise requested that anyone knowing of a worthy applicant for the Penage Lake Womens Institute Scholarship for a post secondary student residing in Walden west should be advised of opportunity. Call Margaret for further details.

Status of Tourist Area: Robert

Advised meeting of matter of Tourist area lack of maintenance discussed at Walden Cans. Request that Brenda write letter on behalf of membership to request improvements to Tourist Area which is stop over in our community and represents a first view of Greater City if Sudbury. Expressed concern re: lack of ongoing maintenance!

Beaver Lake Website: Robert

Robert outline advantages of our club having a website and promotion program (Log etc)

Alex luopa will attend next regular club meeting for discussion and determination.

Adjournment: 9:05pm Norm


 

    Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Center

Regular Meeting February 6, 2007

Present: Diane Bruhmuller, Jim Pomerleau, Doug Maki, Kauko Manninen, Ken Salo, Lesleee Salo, Brenda Salo, Lois Greene, Barry Seawright, Eija Hietaharju, Kathy Kelly, Suzanne Wirtannen, Maureen Bennison, Jack Oatway

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm Brenda

Agenda approved.

Minutes of January 2, 2007 Jack

Acceptance moved by Jim, seconded by Kathy. Carried

Financial Report Lois(for Ladonna)

Moved by Jim, seconded by Kauko

THAT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 06 BE ACCEPTED.

Carried.

President’s Report Brenda

Regarding Internet Broadbanding service for Beaver Lake area, Brenda reported that Bell Simpatico has our request on record and will only review such requests semi annually. Consultation with INCO has revealed that their lines to area properties are for business purposes only.

Doug Maki reported re: services through Xplornet which are available through Radishack Espanola. Basic material costs are $400.00 with $200.00 installation charges. Several packages are available: Minimum charges are for slowest speeds at approx. $75.00 per month

Following discussion, Moved by Jack Oatway, seconded by Doug Maki,

THAT BEAVER LAKE CLUB REQUEST WALDENCAN AND COUNCILLOR JAQUES BARBEAU TO SUPPORT OUR APPLICATION TO BELL SYMPATICO TO PROVIDE BROADBAND INTERNET SERVICE TO OUR AREA AT COMPETITIVE PRICES.

Carried

Regarding Roads Committee, Brenda reported that this issue has been presented to Waldencans and local roads have been posted. Leo Oman, Roads Committee Member will attend Police Open Forum Meeting on Feb 6th to represent area residents.

Committee Reports:

Carnival Feb 16-17-18 Brenda

Whitefish Lions Club has offered to assist Carnival Committee as requested. Maureen Bennison will contact Lion Marilym Shamess to followup.

Brenda requests all members to promote attendance at opening ceremonies on Feb. 16 at 6:00pm. Mayor John Rodrigues and Councilor Jacques Barbeau will be in attendance!

Carnival Committee meeting to follow regular meeting.

Next Meeting March 6, 2007

Adjournment 8:15pm Brenda

 

Beaver Lake Winter Carnival When? Fri. Feb. 16, Sat. Feb. 17, Sun. Feb. 18 Where? The Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club, 30 minutes West of Sudbury, turn left off Hwy. 17 onto Ella Rd., then immediately turn right up onto Club Rd. Who? Come one, come all! We promise good food and entertainment for people of all ages! Itinerary: Fri. Feb. 16: - Spaghetti Dinner ($5) at 5 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies at 6 p.m. ...lighting of torch, fireworks - Euchre Party into evening Broomball game fri night Beaver Lake Boys vs Nairn Boys 7pm Sat. Feb. 17: - Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., ($5) - Jug Curling Horse drawn sleigh rides - Roast Beef Dnner ($10)- with Back to back live music "No Name Band" and "Jim Matt" Tickets available ahead of time from Brenda Salo. Sun. Feb. 18 - Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., ($5) - Kids' Fshing Derby Youth Jug Curling on Sun (10-16 yrs old) 4 players per team. Dog sleds Also: Weekend-long Psychic Consultations will be available. Note: all tickets for meals and activities to be purchased at the door. For more information, call Brenda at 866-2919. Robert Luopa Publicity Co-ordinator, Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club luopar@rainbowschools.ca

The Beaver Lake Rink Shack Schedule Winter 2007

• We are located at the Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club at 45 Club Road in Worthington.
• We should have ice and be open to the public by January 20th, 2007. (weather pending)

Hours of operation

Monday-closed
Tuesday- 4pm-8pm
Wednesday- 4pm-8pm
Thursday-closed
Friday- 3pm-8pm
Saturday- 12pm-6pm
Sunday- 11am-5pm

• Hot beverages will be available in the shack
• Please be advised the hours may change due to unpredictable weather conditions.

If you are interested in volunteering at the rink or if you would like to organize an outdoor rink activity such as; broomball, jug curling or hockey please contact us.

• Get your jug curling team ready and practice before the winter carnival!


Thank you,

Leslee Salo Ken Elomaa
866-2919 525-6319


 

Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Center

Regular MeetinBg December 5, 2006

Present: Lois Greene, Jack Oatway, Kathy Kelly, Maureen Bennison, Marilyn Shamess, Allan Johnson, Eija Heitaharu, Margaret Laframboise, Diane Bruhmuller, Ken Salo, Ladonna Sproule, Brenda Salo

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm Brenda

Agenda approval moved by Margaret, seconded by Lois. Carried.

Minutes of November 7, 2006. Jack

Acceptance moved by Maureen, seconded by Marilyn. Carried.

Financial Report: Ladonna

Moved by Maureen, seconded by Lois.

THAT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‘TRIAL BALANCE’ AND ‘BANK RECONCILIATION’, OCTOBER 2006, BE ACCEPTED. Carried.

President’s Report: Brenda

Roads Committee met on November 9th with representatives from OCL Contracting, Nairn Centre, INCO and CGS engineering and Councillor Terry Kett regarding truck traffic on local roads. Committee has been assured that all truck traffic is now directed to keep off local roads. Confirmed that a representative of Roads Committee will attend Walden CANS Dec. 6th meeting.

Approval granted in November/06 by CGS- Leisure Services for purchase of riding lawnmower.

Wheel Chair Access Proposal: consultation services will be provided through CGS by Canadian Disability Association in January/07 for proposal to be submitted by March/07.

Rental Update: December 9th- Walden West Horse Club
December 16th- 65th Birthday Celebration
May 24th Silanpaa Family Reunion: original settlers of Beaver Lake. Agreed that regular fees will apply to cover overhead costs of bar services and cleanup.

Sympatico re: names of local residents requesting broadband services. Letter has been received with promise to follow-up with proposal in January/07.


Committee Reports:

Christmas Party December 10th- Kathy

Flyer has been sent. Pot Luck! Santa’s attendance confirmed. Require name and age of children attending. Contact Maureen, Kathy, Diane or Eija.

Seniors Dinner/Whitefish Lions Noon, December 13th- Marilyn

Flyers have been sent. Confirmed Lions have pledged to support half expenses and will be serving dinner. Contact: Marilyn Shamess (866-0381) or Helen Makela (866-0243)

New Years Party: Brenda

Flyer to be sent.
Tickets cost: $40.00/couple. Menu is Chicken Kiev. DJ: Moe Greco. Carnival 50/50 tickets will be available for sale at this event.

Carnival Feb. 16-17-18/07 Brenda

Following was confirmed: Ladonna will obtain permits
Brenda will forward program to CGS- Leisure Services.
Eija will conduct 50/50 draw.

Other:

Brenda reported that longtime club member Marilyn Casey has moved residence to Lively. Best wishes.

Next regular meeting: January 2, 2007

Adjournment: 8:40pm Brenda










 

Exciting Plans in the Works for Beaver Lake!

Here is a brief Update about some of the exciting plans in the works for the community of Beaver Lake. Watch this site for more detailed news as the weeks go by.

Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 15:Noon to 2pm at the Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club. Free to Seniors ( 60 years & older). Co-sponsored by the Beaver Lake Club and the Whitefish Area Lions. RSVP

New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance/Party: probably a catered meal (chicken?)
with a live band ( checking on 2 bands for availability)

Beaver Lake Winter Carnival, Feb.16, 17, 18/07: Here are the plans to date
Friday, Feb.16th:
• Spaghetti Dinner & Euchre Tourney (and Scrabble?)
• 6pm Grand Opening Ceremony with : Lighting of Torch, Mascot Beavers, Fireworks
• Broomball

Sat. Feb.17th:
• Pancake Breakfast (8- 11 am)
• Bake Sale Table
• Jug Curling
• Broomball?
• More Scrabble?
• Kid’s Challenge: Outdoor Games
• Evening Supper (maybe cabbage rolls & other multicultural fare, I think?)
• Party/Dance with Live Music or D.J. tbc
• Silent Auction
• * Pyschic Consultations

Sun. Feb.18th:
• Pancake breakfast ( 8 –11am)
• Kid’s Fishing Derby
• Sleigh Rides possibly?
• Bake Sale Table
• 50/50 Draw

For more information contact Robert Luopa luopar@rainbowschools.ca

 

Special Meeting November 7th to Elect New Executive for Beaver Lake Club 2007

Present:Allan Johnson, Matti Juosi, Jim Pomerleau, Ken Salo, Leo Kingsbury, Julie Kingsbury, Helen Makela, Richard Meunier, Kauko Manninen , Lois Greene, Norm Duffy, Brenda Salo, Ladonna Sproule, Marilyn Casey, Eija Heitaharju, Ken Elomaa, Kathy Kelly, Leo Oman, Diane Bruhmuller, James Sproule, Suzanne Wirtannen, Leslie Salo, Robert Luopa, Sharon Oatway

Call to order at 6:30pm Brenda

Declaration of all offices vacant Brenda

Nomination of Chair Helen Makela

Nomination Report for Executive 2007

President Brenda Salo
Vice President Norm Duffy
Secretary Jack Oatway
Treasurer Ladonna Sproule
Public Relations Robert Luopa
Membership Eija Heitaharju
Rental/Purchasing Ken Salo
Rink Supt. Ken Elomaa
Hall Maintenance Norm Duffy
Phone Committee Diane Bruhmuller, Anne Pomerleau, Maureen Benison
Cleaning tba

Moved by Marilyn, seconded by Jim:

THAT NOMINATION REPORT FOR EXECUTIVE 2007 BE ACCEPTED. Carried

Other Nominations: none

Executive 2007 acclaimed

Adjournement 6:45pm Helen Makela

Sharon Oatway- recorder



 

Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Center

 November 7, 2007

 Open Forum: Safe Roads

 Present:Jack Oatway, Sharon Oatway, Kauko Manninen, Eija Heitaharju, Ken salo, Leo Kingsbury., Julie Kingsbury, Fran Winteruk(Menard), Helen Makela, Robert Liscum, Bill McAuliffe, Sulevi Sarkioja, Jim Sproule, Doug Maki, Leo Oman, Arnold Dowdell, Roger Bishop, Line Bishop, Margaret Bulman, Dave Bulman, Paul Cwethko, Lorraine Cwethko, Leslie Salo, Norm Duffy, Kathy Kelly, Robert Luopa, Diane Bruhmuller, Richard Meunier, Lois Greene, Ledonna Sproule , Marilyn Casey Matti Juosi, Allan Johnson, Jim Pomerleau, Suzanne WirtanenBrenda Salo

 Special Guests: Candidates for Council:  Terry Kett, Stephen Butcher, Travis Morgan, Jacques Barbeau, Mrs Sandy Bass

            Regional Police-Sgt. Mayer

            OPP    -Officer Kevin Webb

   Walden CANS: Gwen Doyle, Marte Houluka, Frank DeBurgher

 Brenda called meeting to order at 7:10pm and introduced special guests.

 Discussion of  Trans Canada Highway detour routes through neighbourhood roads because of traffic accidents and use of local roads by heavy trucks for INCO Worthington  and logging was discussed. Suggestions as follows:

 -Bylaw required to ban trucks and control speeds on local roads.

-INCO to address problems with subcontractors

-involve local fire-dept in developing a protocol in case of emergencies

-establish a local “Road Safety Committee”

 Members are: Leo Oman, Paul Cwethko, Brenda Salo.

 Open Forum Adjourned 8:00pm

 Break

 Regular Meeting called to order at 8:15pm            Brenda

 Minutes:

 Moved by Helen, seconded by Lois:

 THAT THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER  3^rd  REGULAR MEETING BE APPROVED. Carried

 New Years Dinner/Dance                 Brenda

 Confirmed booking of DJ “Mo Greco” @ $350.00

 Kathy Kelley to provide meal at cost of $10.00 per plate. 

 Winter Carnival                    Brenda

 Confirmed dates: Feb 16-17-18

 Program to be confirmed at next meeting.

 Next Meeting              December 5^th

 Adjourned                   9:20pm

Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club


Regular Meeting October 3, 2006


Present: Kathy Kelly, Ladonna Sproule, Ken Makela, Helen Makela, Ken Salo, Eija Hetaharju, Lois Greene, Norm Duffy, Jack Oatway, Margaret Laframboise.

Meeting called to order at 7:10pm

Agenda approval moved by Kathy, seconded by Norm. Carried.

Minutes: Correction: Fall Fair Dinner $10.00 per person (not $25.00)

Approval moved by Norm, seconded by Ken Makela. Carried.

Financial Report Lois

Moved by Kathy, seconded by Norm

THAT THE FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST, 2006 BE APPROVED. Carried.

President’s Report Brenda

Brenda reported on details of recent meeting about Rainbow Food Bank:

*Area of coverage is from Fairbanks Road to Sand Bay Bridge

*Foodbank is located at Dr. Bursatto’s office in Nairn. Donation of monies to be through Espanola Pentacostal Church.

*Food Drive fundraising for Beaver Lake area will be October 25th. Will accept canned goods or funds. ( Margaret Laframboise will attend at club on that day from 9:00 to Noon to accept donations. Eija Heitaharju will distribute info flyer to neighbourhood).

*Elvis Impersonator fundraising show for foodbank on Oct. 26th will take place at Nairn Community Hall from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

*Helen Makela, President of Whitefish Lions will invite Lions Club to participate.

Other:

Halloween Dance on October 28 at 8:00pm at Nairn Community Hall. Admission cost is donation to “Melanie Manninen Children’s Fund”

Basket to be sent to Jeanette Harding who is recovering at home from surgery

Kathy Kelly and Brenda attended Anderson Farm community meeting on September 25th. Summary of recommendations will follow.

November 13th is Election Day: Beaver Lake is designated poling station

Committee Reports:

Fall Fair: Brenda and all

Brenda thanked many who worked so hard for this very successful event! Please note; continuation of Flea Market every Saturday morning until November 4th!

Juhannuns Day: Margaret and Eija

Margaret and Eija gave a brief verbal report summarizing their written financial report submitted. Consensus is that event is very successful and well appreciated by community even though it is a “ break even” event. Suggestion to raise admission costs next year to cover band expenses.

Craft Sale: Lois

Following considerable discussion---

Moved by Lois, seconded by Norm,

THAT THE CRAFT SALE EVENT SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2006 BE CANCELLED. Carried

Christmas Party: December 10, 2006

Kath Kelly agreed to organize this year. Suggestions included a variety of activities for children including cartoons and paint center. Pot Luck at 2:00pm.

New Business:

Appointment of Treasurer and confirmation of Signing Officers:

Moved by Norm, seconded by Helen:

THAT LEDONNA SPROULE BE APPOINTED TREASURER EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY…AND

THAT SIGNING OFFICERS FOR ALL CLUB ACCOUNTS BE ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING;

BRENDA SALO PRESIDENT
NORM DUFFY VICE PRESIDENT
LEDONNA SPROULE TREASURER

Carried

Next Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for November 6th at 6:00pm before Annual Meeting at 7:00pm

Meeting on November 6th will be Annual General Meeting at 7:00pm at club for election of officers for next year followed by Regular Meeting.


Adjournment: Brenda 9:00pm