Community Notices

Help Organize… May 2009 LDSS Reunion!



The LDSS Reunion Committee is looking for volunteers for our 50+ reunion, being held on May 15,16,17/09 (Victoria Day Weekend) . This reunion will involve our entire community- from the Anderson Farm to LDSS- so any volunteers will be welcomed & appreciated.



We are hosting: a Meet & Greet/Dance at the Arena both nights; kid’s activities at LDSS; Memorabilia Displays-sure to provide a ‘Blast From the Past’ and a Brunch- hosted by LDSS athletic & student groups- on Sunday morning. Golf will also be available for those energetic folks- as well as Interactive Displays at Anderson Farm Museum.



All proceeds from the LDSS Reunion weekend will directly benefit LDSS students.



Our next LDSS Reunion Committee Meeting is Nov.4, 7pm at LDSS. Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend!



For information or to sign up contact Mary Purvis at mlpurvis@hotmail.com  or 692-3747

or Tannys Laughren at tlaughren@laurentian.ca 


VENDORS WANTED

For Our

Christmas Craft Show

Sunday November 2, 2008

10am - 3pm

Colonial Inn
28 Cedar St., Coniston

Table Rental
$25.00

For Table Reservations
Call Nikki 396-0223
 

Walden- Community Action Network & Walden Youth for Youth

…Invite you to attend

  Public Meeting

October 9     6:30pm  T.M. Davies Community Centre

‘Cyberproofing’

…For Teenagers 12 & over, Parents,

 Grandparents and the Public

Denise Fraser, Crime Prevention Unit

 Greater Sudbury Police Services

Topics include:

Types of predators found in Internet

How they gather information to find their victims

Problems of cyberbullying

Steps to take in order to prevent victimization

…Time for Questions & Answers

www.police.sudbury.on.ca                                       www.Walden-CAN.com

      675-9171 ext. 2103                                                                692-3021

Walden-CAN and Walden Youth For Youth
…Host ‘ Cyber proofing ’ Presentation Oct. 9th!


On Oct.9th, the Walden-Community Action Network and Walden Youth For Youth will be hosting a Public Meeting at 6:30pm, upstairs, in the T.M. Davies Community Centre. ‘Cyberproofing’ …is a presentation for teenagers 12 years & older, parents, grandparents and the public. Everyone is welcome!

The 1 ½ hour presentation by Denise Fraser, Crime Prevention Unit - Greater Sudbury Police Service- includes the Topics: types of predators found in the Internet; how they gather information to find their victims; problems of cyber bullying and steps to take in order to prevent victimization. There will be time for questions and answers.

For more information about Cyber proofing see www.police.sudbury.on.ca  or call Denise Fraser at 675-9171 ext. 2103

Check www.Walden-CAN.com  for details re; Walden-CAN activities/projects etc and what’s happening in Walden. Remember to send us your school news for posting and sharing with residents of Walden & CGS.


Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN 692-3021
gwen-paul.doyle@sympatico.ca 
 

Walden-CAN and Walden Youth For Youth
…Host ‘ Cyber proofing ’ Presentation Oct. 9th!


On Oct.9th, the Walden-Community Action Network and Walden Youth For Youth will be hosting a Public Meeting at 6:30pm, upstairs, in the T.M. Davies Community Centre. ‘Cyberproofing’ …is a presentation for teenagers 12 years & older, parents, grandparents and the public. Everyone is welcome!

The 1 ½ hour presentation by Denise Fraser, Crime Prevention Unit - Greater Sudbury Police Service- includes the Topics: types of predators found in the Internet; how they gather information to find their victims; problems of cyber bullying and steps to take in order to prevent victimization. There will be time for questions and answers.
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Walden Cross Country Fitness Club (WCCFC)

Walden Cross Country Fitness Club has developed a trail system for people to hike, walk and run during the summer months and cross country ski in the winter time. The club runs programs for children and adults to learn how to enjoy our beautiful winters.

In winter of 2007 the WCCFC offered two Adaptive Ski Days. Adaptive Skiing is for people with physical disabilities who want something to do during the winter. We had four participants who use wheelchairs come out to try skiing with their families. The participants were supplied sit skis and the rest of their families were offered skis to allow the families to ski together. A sit ski is similar to a wheelchair, instead of wheels the chair has a metal bar that attaches to a pair of cross country skis. The parents were very excited to be able to enjoy a winter activity with their children.



In the fall of 2008, WCCFC will be starting a program for people with physical disabilities. The objective of fall training is to help strengthen the proper muscles for participants prior to the snow arriving. The program PWAD (Participants with a disability) meet once or twice a week from the fall until the snow melts in March. The program will offer an opportunity for families to cross country ski with the person with a disability. This will be one of the few outdoor winter sports that will include the whole family. The program will be designed to meet the participants’ needs.

If you would like to volunteer or come out to participate please call Patti @ 692-3818
 

 
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Eat Local Sudbury Weekly E-Flyer – Sep 12th, 2008

Hours of Operation:

Saturday 8:00-3:30

Sunday 10:00-3:30

Wednesday 4:30-6:30

Located inside Downtown Market Square (corner of Elm and Elgin St). FREE Parking! (But if you are coming on Wednesday, you must get a free 2-hour ticket to display in your windshield).



*NEW* PRODUCTS THIS WEEK:

GARLIC – no-spray, grown in Blezard Valley
Turnip – no-spray, grown in Blezard Valley *limited numbers available
Onions – Grown organically in Verner
*Quail and bison are back in stock! We are also getting a delivery of elk steaks, burgers and wraps sometime this weekend.



FRUIT AND VEGGIE HIGHLIGHTS:

· Corn – organically-grown in Verner

· Beets – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Tomatoes – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Cabbage (red and green)– organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Carrots – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Broccoli – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Cauliflower – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Cucumbers (pickling size and slicers) – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Zucchini (green and yellow) – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Sprouts – organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup

· Romaine Lettuce - organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup

· Arugula - organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup

· Pre-washed Salad mix – organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup

· Swiss Chard – organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup

· Potatoes – grown by Don Poulin Potatoes, Azilda and Valley Growers, Blezard Valley



REGULAR PRODUCTS:

1. Terza Farms, Thornloe:

· Stone-ground un-bleached white wheat flour

· Stone-ground whole wheat flour

· Creamy Wheat ‘n Bran Cereal

· Organic Flax seeds

· Wheat Bran

· Buckwheat pancake mix (out of stock!)


2. Graywalk Buffalo Ranch

· Bison – sausages, burgers, T-bone steaks, sirloin steaks, ground meat, roasts and pepperettes and jerky



3. Green Zone Farms, Chelmsford:

· Elk jerky

· Naturally-raised elk and red deer steaks, sausage, elk wraps (new)

· Out-of-stock items will be coming soon!



4. Burt Farms, Gore Bay:

· Fresh Deli Meats: Roast beef, ham, pastrami, kielbasa

· For the BBQ: Seasoned burgers and smokies (smoked pork sausage)

· Breakfast sausages (with apple), porketta roasts, pork loin roasts, side ribs, ground pork, stirfry beef, ground beef.

*Why no steaks, chops or bacon?? The Burts have enough trouble stocking enough “hot ticket items” for their own customers on the Island. Max says we can have all the bacon we want “Just as soon as I can figure out how to make a pig made entirely of bacon!”



5. Dalew Farms, Lavigne:

· Organically-grown veggies (see above)

· Pastured Pork – BACON (while it lasts), sausages (tomato basil and honey garlic), smoked ham roasts, pork chops (smoked and regular), ground pork, ribs, ham hocks, pepperettes (hot and mild –frozen).



6. Heart and Soil Farms, Wanup:

· Organically-grown veggies (see above)



7. Loonsong Garden, Little Current:

· Organically-grown veggies (see above)



8. Nipissing Game Farm:

· Semi-boneless jumbo quail – in packages of 6.



9. The Perogy Princess, Copper Cliff:

· Perogies: Blueberry, cheese and potato, cheese, potato, bacon and onion, sauerkraut, dill, roasted garlic, hot pepper.

· Jams: Blueberry, strawberry, rhubarb, strawberry-rhubarb and more

· Pies: strawberry, blueberry

· Pickles: Ontario beets, Ontario carrots, and much more

· Cabbage rolls (1/2 dozen or full dozen) – made with local beef and pork!



10. Johnston’s Cranberries, Bala:

· Frozen cranberries (located in the freezer)

· Dried cranberries, cranberry-peach jam, cranberry chutney, white hot cranberry wine jelly, red cranberry wine jelly, cranberry vinegar, cranberry honey, pure cranberry juice and cranberry medley juice (available in travel-size bottles!).



11. Surely Homemade, Wahnapitae:

· Apple Ginger Chutney, Chili Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, Traditional Salsa, Red Pepper and Garlic Savoury, Antipasto – made with Ontario-grown produce



12. Board’s Honey Farm, Restoule:

*Please note: We will not be selling pure honey because you can buy it from the nice man from Sudbury Bee Supplies in the booth right across from ours!

· Cinnamon, mint and lavender infused honey

· Beeswax candles (votives, tapers and tea lights)

· Honey Preserves (no sugar!) and sauces, honey mustard

· Beeswax leather polish and furniture polish

· Honey Shampoo, bug oil, bug balm, “itch away”, lip balm, honey soap



13. Don Poulin Potatoes, Azilda:

· White potatoes - by the lb or by the bag



14. Valley Growers, Blezard Valley

· Potatoes – by the lb or by the bag



15. Farquhar’s Dairy, Espanola:

· Milk: Skim, 1%, 2%, Homogenized, Chocolate

· Buttermilk and cream

· Butter

· Ice Cream in 2L tubs – 8 flavours (chocolate, cookies and cream, butterscotch, strawberry, vanilla, black cherry, butter pecan, maple walnut)



16. Thornloe Cheese, Thornloe:

· Block Cheese: Mild, medium, old, extra old, garlic, hot pepper, onion and parsley, salsa, lemon dill, tomato and basil, garden vegetable

· Cheese Curds: Plain, dill and BBQ



17. Kernal Peanuts, Vittoria (S. Ontario):

· Peanuts: unsalted, salted and BBQ

· Peanut butter: smooth and crunchy



18. Ontario Popping Corn, Walsingham (S. Ontario):

· Popcorn: blue shamu, purple passion, white hull-less, traditional yellow and strawberry red

· Pop-a-cobs: You put the whole cob into the microwave! Paper bag provided.



19. Pristine Gourmet, Waterford (S. Ontario):

*These oils are so good they have been endorsed by super-star Toronto chefs Jamie Kennedy and Stephen Treadwell! See how they compare to other gourmet oils in saturated fat and omega fatty acids here.

· Extra virgin cold-pressed canola oil and soybean oil

· Blueberry Baco Noir Wine Vinegar, Raspberry Baco Noir Wine Vinegar, Maple Infused Vidal Wine Vinegar



See you at the co-op!

Allison Muckle

Project Coordinator

Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative Inc

30 Ste Anne Rd, Unit 217

Sudbury, ON P3C 5E1

705-521-6717

info@eatlocalsudbury.com

www.eatlocalsudbury.com





Report on Golf for a Cure Tournament 2008
 

Our 6th annual Golf for a Cure Tournament held on Friday, June 13 2008, was a huge success! The tournament generated approximately $50,000 for the Sudbury Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Thanks go out to our wonderful volunteers and our many generous sponsors who help ensure the success of this tournament! We are already planning for our June 13 2009 tournament.

 

Eat Local Sudbury Weekly E-Flyer – Aug 8th, 2008


Hours of Operation:

Saturday 8:00-3:30

Sunday 10:00-3:30

Wednesday 4:30-6:30

Located inside Downtown Market Square (corner of Elm and Elgin St). FREE Parking! (But if you are coming on Wednesday, you must get a free 2-hour ticket to display in your windshield).


MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE! $15 single, $25 family – 4% discount on all products (except fresh produce) and more! Ask cashier for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Meet the Farmer Night – Shake the hands of the people who produce your food! Wednesday August 20th, 4:30-7:30pm at the co-op. Presentations, samples, displays, question period.
Food for Thought Tour, with NDP Agriculture Critic Alex Atamanenko – A consultation for the development of a National Food Strategy for Canada. Thursday August 20th, 5:30-8:30 at the co-op.
*details to follow!

*NEW* PRODUCTS THIS WEEK:

Quail!– Be the first to try this exciting new gourmet product from Nipissing Game Farm, Callander
Simply in Season Cookbook - Wondering what to do with the season’s bounty? Check out the great recipes in this cookbook – conveniently arranged by season. I highly recommend it!
Zucchini (green and yellow) – they weren’t ready last week, but we have them for this weekend!
Carrots – if you missed them on Wednesday, grab some this weekend! Fresh with the tops still on.


FRUIT AND VEGGIE HIGHLIGHTS:

*For the best selection of vegetables, come out on Saturday morning before we sell out!

· Lettuce (MAMMOTH, regular and mini) – organically-grown at Loonsong Garden, Little Current

· Beans (green and yellow) – organically-grown at Loonsong Garden, Little Current and Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Snow Peas (Oregon Giant) – organically-grown at Loonsong Garden, Little Current

· Cabbage (Savoy and green)– organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Broccoli and Cauliflower – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Cucumbers (pickling size and slicers) – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Carrots – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne

· Sprouts – organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup

· Salad mix – a pre-washed mix of tasty baby salad greens – organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup

· Spinach – organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup

· Arugula (spicy!) – organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup

· Kale – organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup

· Potatoes – grown by Don Poulin Potatoes, Azilda and Valley Growers, Blezard Valley

*limited numbers

Regular Products:

1. Terza Farms, Thornloe:

· Stone-ground un-bleached white wheat flour

· Stone-ground whole wheat flour

· Creamy Wheat ‘n Bran Cereal

· Organic Flax seeds

· Wheat Bran

· Buckwheat pancake mix (out of stock!)


2. Biz Meats, Earlton:

· Out of stock – more to come!


3. Green Zone Farms, Chelmsford:

· Elk jerky

· Naturally-raised elk and red deer steaks, sausage, elk wraps (new)

· Out-of-stock items will be coming soon!

4. Burt Farms, Gore Bay:

· Fresh Deli Meats: Roast beef, ham, pastrami, kielbasa

· For the BBQ: Seasoned burgers and smokies (smoked pork sausage)

· Breakfast sausages (with apple), porketta roasts, pork loin roasts, side ribs, ground pork, stirfry beef, ground beef.

*Why no steaks, chops or bacon?? The Burts have enough trouble stocking enough “hot ticket items” for their own customers on the Island. Max says we can have all the bacon we want “Just as soon as I can figure out how to make a pig made entirely of bacon!”



5. Dalew Farms, Lavigne:

· Organically-grown veggies (see above)

· Pastured Pork – BACON (while it lasts), sausages (tomato basil and honey garlic), smoked ham roasts, pork chops (smoked and regular), ground pork, ribs, ham hocks, pepperettes (hot and mild –frozen).



6. Heart and Soil Farms, Wanup:

· Organically-grown veggies (see above)



7. Loonsong Garden, Little Current:

· Organically-grown veggies (see above)



8. The Perogy Princess, Copper Cliff:

· Perogies: Blueberry, cheese and potato, cheese, potato, bacon and onion, sauerkraut, dill, roasted garlic, hot pepper.

· Jams: Blueberry, strawberry, rhubarb, strawberry-rhubarb and more

· Pies: strawberry, blueberry

· Pickles: Ontario beets, Ontario carrots, and much more

· Cabbage rolls (1/2 dozen or full dozen) – made with local beef and pork!


9. Johnston’s Cranberries, Bala:

· Frozen cranberries (located in the freezer)

· Dried cranberries, cranberry-peach jam, cranberry chutney, white hot cranberry wine jelly, red cranberry wine jelly, pure cranberry juice and cranberry medley juice (available in travel-size bottles!).


10. Surely Homemade, Wahnapitae:

· Apple Ginger Chutney, Chili Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, Traditional Salsa, Red Pepper and Garlic Savoury, Antipasto – made with Ontario-grown produce


11. Board’s Honey Farm, Restoule:

*Please note: We will not be selling pure honey because you can buy it from the nice man from Sudbury Bee Supplies in the booth right across from ours!

· Cinnamon, mint and lavender infused honey

· Beeswax candles (votives, tapers and tea lights)

· Honey Preserves (no sugar!) and sauces, honey mustard

· Beeswax leather polish and furniture polish

· Honey Shampoo, bug oil, bug balm, “itch away”, lip balm, honey soap

12. Don Poulin Potatoes, Azilda:

· White potatoes - by the lb or by the bag

13. Valley Growers, Blezard Valley

· Potatoes – by the lb or by the bag



14. Farquhar’s Dairy, Espanola:

· Milk: Skim, 1%, 2%, Homogenized, Chocolate

· Buttermilk and cream

· Butter

· Ice Cream in 2L tubs – 8 flavours (chocolate, cookies and cream, butterscotch, strawberry, vanilla, black cherry, butter pecan, maple walnut)



15. Thornloe Cheese, Thornloe:

· Block Cheese: Mild, medium, old, extra old, garlic, hot pepper, onion and parsley, salsa, lemon dill, tomato and basil, garden vegetable

· Cheese Curds: Plain, dill and BBQ



16. Kernal Peanuts, Vittoria (S. Ontario):

· Peanuts: unsalted, salted and BBQ

· Peanut butter: smooth and crunchy



17. Ontario Popping Corn, Walsingham (S. Ontario):

· Popcorn: blue shamu, purple passion, white hull-less, traditional yellow and strawberry red

· Pop-a-cobs: You put the whole cob into the microwave! Paper bag provided.



18. Pristine Gourmet, Waterford (S. Ontario):

*These oils are so good they have been endorsed by super-star Toronto chefs Jamie Kennedy and Stephen Treadwell! See how they compare to other gourmet oils in saturated fat and omega fatty acids here.

· Extra virgin cold-pressed canola oil and soybean oil

· Blueberry Baco Noir Wine Vinegar, Raspberry Baco Noir Wine Vinegar, Maple Infused Vidal Wine Vinegar



See you at the co-op!





Allison Muckle

Project Coordinator

Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative Inc

30 Ste Anne Rd, Unit 217

Sudbury, ON P3C 5E1

705-521-6717

info@eatlocalsudbury.com

www.eatlocalsudbury.com

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Lively High 50+ Reunion  May 15, 16 & 17 2009

’Open Meeting for Volunteers’

Tuesday June 17, 2008
7:00 pm at Lively High School

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

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday May 30, 2008

Bell Park Gazebo Concert Series Returns for Another Year

What could be more enchanting than an outdoor concert on a hilltop overlooking beautiful Ramsey Lake? The Bell Park Gazebo Concert Series returns this summer with performances by talented local artists every Sunday evening.

"The City of Greater Sudbury is proud to host another year of the Bell Park Gazebo Concert Series," said Mayor John Rodriguez. "We are fortunate enough to have a perfect outdoor venue to host events these events free of charge and to have dedicated volunteers who ensure the concerts run smoothly and those attending enjoy the entertainment."

The series starts Sunday, June 1, with Groupe 17. This Ecole secondaire Macdonald-Cartier high school rock group will be performing original music from their CD recording. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. in the gazebo near the main beach of Bell Park. Audiences are asked to bring a blanket or a lawn chair for seating. There is no charge for admission. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Parkside Centre at the YMCA Centre for Life at 140 Durham Street.

"We have another exciting year planned for the Bell Park Gazebo Concert Series," said Peter Schneider, who has volunteered his talents as musical director for the series over ten years. "Audiences can look forward to all types of music including 60s-70s classic pop, celtic folk, jazz quartet pieces and music from a Franco-Ontarian group."

Schneider extended sincere thanks to the sponsors of the Bell Park 2008 Concert Series: Vale Inco, Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc., The Harry Melnychuk Memorial Trust Fund, The Sudbury Arts Council and the City of Greater Sudbury.

The complete Bell Park Gazebo Concert Series schedule is available in the City of Greater Sudbury's Spring/Summer Leisure Guide and online at www.greatersudbury.ca.  For more information, please contact Peter Schneider at 522-2854.

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Media Contacts:

Peter Schneider Jessica Watts
Musical Director Special Events Officer
Bell Park Gazebo Concert Series City of Greater Sudbury
522-2854 671-2489, ext. 2453

Sudbury Area Boating Courses

Hello boaters and students,

 I am holding important boating courses in Chelmsford,Sudbury, Alban, Espanola, Monetville & Capreol.

It's ideal and recommended for students Grades 7-12 and their parents/grandparents.
Please read schedule that follows.

If you would like your community group added, feel free to contact me! Have a nice
day, be safe!  Thanks

Brigitte Labby
Test Administrator

Contact me for bookings.dates.times,questions, 705.525.4999
www.redcross.ca

ATTENTION PARENTS & BOATERS!!


Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card NOW!


The following outlines when you are required to have the card:
· All operators born after April 1, 1983 as of
September 15, 1999
· All operators of craft under 4 m in length
including PWC’s as of September 15, 2002
· All operators regardless of AGE, AND size of
vessel, as of September 2009

Study/Test Sessions


Saturday, May 17th, 2008
10:00am-1:00pm
New Sudbury Library, Sudbury

Thursday, June 5th, 2008
6pm-9pm
Millennium Centre, Capreol

Thursday, June 12, 2008
5:30pm- 8:30pm
Chelmsford Public Library


Special Rates:
Students: $25 (ages 10-18), Adults $30

Card never expires

Contact: Brigitte Labby, Canadian Red Cross Administrator—705-525-4999


Register early!

www.redcross.ca






Sign in and you could WIN! Enter for your chance to win $1000 every day. Visit
SignInAndWIN.ca  today to learn more!
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Enter today for your chance to win $1000 a day—today until May 12th. Learn more at
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Walden- Community

Action Network

Public Meeting

May 8^th

7:30p.m.

Meadowbrook

CARP Update re:

 …Petition for PET Scans in every major Ontario Hospital

         Darwin Brunne - Sudbury Chapter CARP

Walden-CAN Reports

…For more information call 692-3021 or check www.Walden-CAN.com

 
FYI

This is an excellent Resource Site for " Effective organizations"- with detailed Fact Sheets provided by the
Ministry of Agriculture & Food & Rural Affairs.

*Sandra Larsen( former Chair of Garson-CAN) just sent it to me via Halifax

A wide range of detailed information on topics including:
Communication
Financial Management & Fundraising
Managing meetings
Marketing
Roles & Responsibilities of Board of Directors
Volunteer Management
Working with Groups


http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/facts/factshts.htm






 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOU GRAMM LEAD SINGER OF FOREIGNER
 

Sunday July 27th, 2008Sudbury Arena - Sudbury
Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm
 

LOU GRAMM BRINGS HIS TOP HITS TO SUDBURY!
 

Lou Gramm, the vocalist on 20 Top 40 singles, continues to drive sales of
nearly 80 million albums worldwide exploded onto the international music
scene with Foreigner on the chart topper. “Feels Like The First Time”, “Hot
Blooded”, “Cold as Ice”, “Jukebox Hero”. After the debut of Foreigner and
chart topping success as a solo artist and a #1 single “Midnight Blue”, Lou
Gramm returns with a hot new attitude and a dynamic live show featuring 90
minutes of his top hits.
Sponsored by: The NKUT Foundation
For more information please contact:
Brent Roach: (705) 919-3349
www.nkutfoundation.com
Tickets on sale to the public Thursday April 17th, 2008 @ 9am
Tickets available at the Sudbury Arena Box Office (9am-4:30 pm, Mon-Fri)
Charge by phone at 705-671-3000
Order online at www.greatersudbury.ca
Tickets (incl. GST) $ 42.50; Reserved Seating

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For Immediate Release Friday, March 7, 2008.



FREE PUBLIC TRANSIT FROM LIVELY TO ADANAC SKI HILL
DURING MARCH BREAK

Downhill skiers from Lively and area won't have to miss their favourite sport over the March Break.

Due to a lack of natural snow cover on the Lively ski hill, the Walden Ski Club has partnered with the City of Greater Sudbury and Ward 2 Councillor Jacques Barbeau to offer free public transit to Adanac Ski Hill, from Monday, March 10 until Friday, March 14.

Greater Sudbury Transit express bus service will leave the T.M. Davies Community Centre/Arena at 9:10 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. each day. Return transportation from Adanac Ski Hill will leave at 1:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adanac Ski Hill is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from March 10 to 14. Lift tickets are available for purchase at the hill. For information about ski hill conditions, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca or call 566-9911.

For information about express bus service to Adanac Ski Hill, please call Greater Sudbury Transit at 675-3333.

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Media Contact:

Ghislain Lamothe, Manager,
Corporate Communications and French-Language Services,
City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 4507
 

 Notices

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                                           Chili Luncheon

Our Friendship Centre (Community Living Greater Sudbury)is holding a Chili Luncheon at the Kinsmen Hall on Friday March 7th from 9:00 am to 1:30pm . Proceeds to Walden people who face developmental/physical challenges.
Eat-In or Take-Out Available. Bake Table and Penny Table and More! Everyone is Welcome!
Details call 692-3071.

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                                Civic Award Nominations


As a tie-in to National Volunteer Week, the 2008 Civic Awards ceremony will
be moved from the Fall to Thursday, April 24, 2008. The deadline for
nominations is March 7, 2008 at 4:30. The nomination form is available on
the City Website and will also be available at all Citizen Service Centres.
Please see the link below.

http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_leisureservices&lang=en&currID=3527&parID=0

   Thanks,

Stacie Reinhardt
Secretary to Manager of
Community Partnerships
City of Greater Sudbury
Ph. (705) 674-4455 ext. 2448
Fax (705) 671-8145
stacie.reinhardt@greatersudb
 

 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

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Valley East Lions Club
PO Box 607 ▪ Hanmer, ON ▪ P3P1S5



Wednesday, January 30th, 2008


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


EFFECTIVE SPEAKING CHALLENGE 2008 SEEKING PARTICIPANTS

SUDBURY - The Valley East Lions Club is once again hosting the Annual Lions’ Effective Speaking Contest on Saturday April 5th, 2008. The event provides a competitive environment in which French and English students from grades 6-12 compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to advance to provincial levels. Students will be asked to deliver both prepared and impromptu speeches in front of fellow competitors and judges. The all-day event takes place at the Lion’s Den in Hanmer, Ontario, and welcomes students from all over northern Ontario.

“The art of oral communication has taken a backseat to the lure of the Internet. Email, text messaging and sites like Facebook or MySpace are quickly becoming preferred methods of communication, and not just in youth,” says Leanne Tucker, Chairperson for the event. “We need to engage our children in hands-on, face-to-face communication exercises like this one - we’re hoping local teachers and parents will agree and get involved.”

The competition is open to all students in grades six to twelve. There are three categories, Junior (grades 6-8), Intermediate (grades 9-10) and Senior (grades 11-12). First place winners in each category will advance to the Provincials in Toronto in May. Local winners traveling to Toronto will have their expenses paid for by the Lions Club.

“Effective speaking is an important skill to develop and possess, at any age. This competition will help students develop their communication skills, increase their self-confidence levels, and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their talents,” says Tucker. “It’s time to bring oral communication back from behind the shadows of the Internet.”

For more information on how to get your school involved, or to register, please contact Leanne Tucker at (705) 691-1567.

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Announcements
January 24, 2008

1. March Issue of Walden-CAN Newsletter:
February 22nd is the deadline for info to be sent re: March issue of the Walden-CAN Newsletter.
We hope to publish and have the Newsletter into residents’ homes by March 14th.
Email your Copy to moqui928@hotmail.com 
Or mail your Copy by Feb 18th to: Jennifer Carlisle
25 Bonnie Drive
Lively, ON P3Y 1P6
Questions, please call Jennifer at 692-0141

2. New Name for The Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee:
Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society:
Looking for one more member for their Committee
See www.Walden-CAN.com  for the Jan.14 Minutes, 2008 Calendar of Events etc
Questions call Les at 692-5530


3. Greater Sudbury Public Library looking for volunteers:
All 13 library locations need volunteers to teach basic computer skills to seniors and adults
Please call Kaija ay 673-1155, Ext. 210 if you are interested


4. Greater Sudbury Police launching Crime Prevention Academy course:
Free course open to all citizens from all walks of life
An eight week course starting February 11 -until April 7,2008
6 – 8 pm in Council Chambers, Tom Davies Square
Call Crime Prevention Branch at 675-9171 Ext. 2103 www.police.sudbury.on.ca 


5. COP Program for Walden is still accepting applications:
COP Program Applications can be picked up at:
the GSPS at 190 Brady St., Walden Police Storefront, Lively Citizen Centre
Applications can be printed from the GSPS website www.police.sudbury.on.ca 
• You can be trained re: dispatch position or patrol position
• Vehicles, gasoline and insurance coverage will be provided for COP Program volunteers
Questions, call Lucia Taskinen, Coordinator, COP program at 675-9171 Ext 2335


6. Walden Winter Carnival February 7,8,9,10:
Check link page of www.walden-CAN.com  for Walden Winter carnival website
To volunteer call Wayne at 692-4224


7. Beaver Lake Winter Carnival February 15,16,17:
Check Beaver Lake Page of www.Walden-CAN.com 
Questions call Brenda at 866-2919


8. ARC-Sudbury West- Final Decision regarding 5 schools Tuesday, February 19:
6:30pm in the Auditorium of Lockerby Composite School
Note: Feb.18 is a designated holiday
Check our ARC Sudbury West Page, Beaver Lake Page of www.Walden-CAN.com
For more information about ARC check www.rainbowschools.ca 
 

The Crime Prevention Academy Course

Originator (Name, Position, Extension)
Cst. Bert Lapalme ext. 2101 Contact (Name, Position, Extension)
Denise Fraser ext. 2103
Date
January 23, 2008 Time
13:30 hrs
Subject
Crime Prevention Academy



The Greater Sudbury Police will be launching a new crime prevention initiative on February 11, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Tom Davies Square. The Crime Prevention Academy course is a comprehensive crime prevention training that is available to all citizens of Greater Sudbury who are interested in learning how to protect their families and homes. The eight week course will cover such topics as how to prevent becoming a victim of fraud, identity theft and burglary. Students will also learn how to streetproof their children, cyberproofing, protecting their homes through environmental design. Other topics range from road rage, vehicle collisions, common neighbourhood problems, safety at work to traveling alone.

The Crime Prevention Academy course is free and opened to citizens from all walks of life .Crime Prevention Academy graduate students will find the course valuable in assisting them to develop safe and secure habits and lifestyles. Graduates will also be able to share their knowledge with family, friends and colleagues or might want to use their knowledge in organizing workshops and awareness sessions in their own neighbourhoods and communities.

The Crime Prevention Academy program will be tied in to our Community Watch program which is a web program designed to keep the citizens in touch with what is going on in their neighbourhood. The program will be similar to Neighbourhood Watch but with a 21st century operating method via voice digital messaging and on-line web alerts. The Community Watch program is set to launch in the fall.

Anyone wishing more information can call the Crime Prevention Branch at 675-9171 ext. 2103 or visit our web site at www.police.sudbury.on.ca

Courses begin February 11, 2008 Council Chambers, Tom Davies Square 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Course Outline:

Week 1 Introduction , expectations, outcomes and overview
February 11 Crime Prevention Survey
Crime definitions, trends, crime prevention basics
Overview of the Greater Sudbury Police Service/ Programs available
Assignment: Home Security Challenge

Week 2 Home & Property Security
February 21 Physical Security
Steps to take/ How to report suspicious persons/vehicles
Residential alarms program

Week 3 Personal Safety
February 25 Safety at work
Traveling Alone

Week 4 Money/ Identity Theft
March 03 Frauds, Scams, Counterfeits

Week 5 Vehicles
March 20 Road Rage
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Safe driving
D & D Operation Lookout

Week 6 Common Neighbourhood Problems/ Community Policing
March 25 Traffic complaints
Vandalism
Graffiti
Drug labs

Week 7 Our children
March 31 Streetproofing our children
Bullying

Week 8 Cyberproofing/Internet Safety
April 07

Week 9 Graduation/ Certificates
April 14

SIGN UP SHEET

  Building Safer Communities
  …Citizens On Patrol


           

CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY OPEN AIR BURNING BYLAW

The City of Greater Sudbury open air burning bylaw regulates types of materials that can be burned, containers and locations for burning, times for setting and extinguishing fires, and other requirements to protect life and property.

• Only registered property owners and those with written permission from a registered property owner are allowed to set outdoor fires within city boundaries.

• Outdoor fires are limited to the overnight hours, starting 30 minutes before sunset and ending 30 minutes after sunrise.

• Brush fires and crop residue fires require a burn permit. Applications must be submitted at least three days in advance. Telephone 3-1-1.

• Masonry or steel containers covered by a fine mesh screen and clay outdoor fireplaces may be used to burn grass, leaves, twigs and dry firewood without a permit.

• Campfires may be set without a permit provided they are surrounded by a non-combustible barrier and the diameter of the fire does not exceed 66 centimetres (26 inches).

• Barbecues and "chiminea" fireplaces are not permitted on apartment balconies under any circumstances. This is an extreme fire hazard and enforcement officers will be on the lookout for infractions.

• Citizens are prohibited from burning garbage, construction materials, materials containing rubber, synthetics, tar or plastics, wet materials and any other material that may create dense smoke.

• Citizens are prohibited from burning thatch on residential lawns.

• Citizens who receive a complaint from neighbours about excess smoke are obliged to extinguish their fire.

For more information about the Greater Sudbury open air burning bylaw, please call 3-1-1 and ask for Fire Services.

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Media Contact:

Donald Donaldson, Fire Chief,
City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2770















Hi:
Here is the list of playgrounds offering outdoor CANSKATE programs, (weather permitting):

Carol Richard Park Community Association (Val Caron)...Chris
Coulombe...897-9778
Long Lake Playground Association (South End). Paul Scheer.522-5415
Robinson Playground (South End)...Linda Mets...585-0234
Theresa Park (Hanmer)...Mark Rastin...671-9652
Sunnyside Playground (Val Caron)...Lori Lavallee...897-4313

Thank you
Louise

Secretary
Leisure Services
200 Brady Street
P.O. Box 5000, Stn "A"
Sudbury ON P3A 5P3

Phone: (705) 674-4455 ext. 2454
Fax: (705) 671-8145

 

 ‘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 

 

June 1/07

The COPS Program could make a difference in the communities of Copper Cliff & Walden. Please use this notice to help us reach potential volunteers about a COPS Information Meeting we are planning for June 28^th. Thank you for your support.

Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair Walden-CAN(692-3021)

Joanne Renzoni, Co-Chair Copper Cliff

Councilor Jacques Barbeau (692-5966)

COPSProgram- Looking for Volunteers in Copper Cliff & Walden

The Citizens on Patrol (COPS) Program could make a difference in the communitiesof Copper Cliff & Walden- as ‘Eyes & Ears’ - for our police  officers. 

Recruiting potential,  KEY volunteers is an important first step in the process.Our Ward 2 Councilor, Jacques Barbeau wants to hold a ‘COPS Information Meeting’

On June 28th, at 7pm in Walden – for residents of Copper Cliff & Walden - who want to learn more about the screening & training process and the roles & responsibilities of COPS volunteers. As of June 1^st, only 5 individuals from Walden have expressed an interest in attending a COPS Information Meeting. We need at least 15 – 20 people - from Copper Cliff & Walden - registered to attend Constable Hally Willmott’s presentation about the COPS Program, on June 28^th.

If you are interested, please contact Councilor Barbeau and register before June 15^th.  Call 692-5966 or email Jacques.barbeau@city.greatersudbury.on.ca

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For more information, please contact:
Lise Larose
Adult, Senior and Client Education Programmer
Greater Sudbury Public Library, 673-1155, extension 225
lise.larose@greatersudbury.ca

 

     Help us build a Multi-use Recreation Complex!


Residents of Greater Sudbury are invited to participate in an upcoming public meeting, as the planning process begins for a Multi use Recreation Complex.

The planning and consultation process for this project is being managed by a task force consisting of residents, City staff and members of City Council. The task force was appointed by Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez, after he committed to the creation of an action plan for new facilities in his inaugural address.

Members of the public are asked to attend a public meeting to learn about the planning process and share their vision for a Multi-use Recreation Complex.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber at Tom Davies Square. Residents and organizations wishing to make a presentation at this meeting are asked to register by Tuesday, June 5 by contacting Liliane Portelance at 674 4455, ext. 2425. For more information, please visit www.mysudbury.ca/recreationcomplex or call 3 1 1.

This meeting will not be the last opportunity for public input. Residents are encouraged to watch for notices of future public meetings, or submit comments via e mail to recreationcomplex@mysudbury.ca.





 

         Camp Wassakwa Flyer (pdf)

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   Walden

Community Action

Network

…Invites you to attend

                                                    a Public Meeting May 8^th

7:00pm

Meadowbrook

Brief Reports & Updates 

…Projects & Activities

News from The Heritage Task Force

Requests for Assistance

…Issues Impacting Walden

Education, mental health services, safety & security, equal access to services

* For information call Gwen at 692-3021  www.walden-can.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 27, 2007

Priorities Committee to meet in Lively

Next week's meeting of the Greater Sudbury City Council Priorities Committee will take place in the community of Lively on Wednesday, May 2. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the T.M. Davies Community Centre, 325 Anderson Drive.

This is the second of six Priorities Committee meetings which will be held in areas outside the city core in 2007. These meetings were recommended in the Constellation City Report, presented by the Community Solutions Team in January.

Members of the public are invited to attend this meeting. The agenda is available online at www.greatersudbury.ca .

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Media Contact:
Alison Taylor
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455 ext. 2513

        What is Islam and who was Mohammed?

. An exploration of Islam from a Christian viewpoint. How do we relate to people of the Moslem faith? Wigh Prof. John Derksen from the Conflict Management dept. of Canandian Mennonite University. At Waters Mennonite Church. Sat April 28 3-5pm, 6:30 ~ 8:00 (Chili supper available.)

                  Armchair Travel and your Library

See what trekking in the Himalayas in China is like with Nathalie Gara-Boivin. In English.
Thursday, May 10
7:00 p.m.
Free
Everyone welcome.

Lise Larose
Adult, Senior and Client Education Programmer Greater Sudbury Public Library
74 Mackenzie Street
Sudbury, ON P3C 4X8
Tel: (705) 673-1155 ext. 225/poste 225
Fax: (705) 673-6145 (télécopieur)
lise.larose@greatersudbury.ca


 

CGS Priorities Committee

The May 2nd CGS Priorities Committee Meeting will be held in Walden, at 6:00 pm ,
upstairs in the T.M.Davies Arena. Any group wishing to make a Presentation to
Council should contact Councillor Barbeau as soon as possible at
Jacques.Barbeau@city.greatersudbury.on.ca .

Prior to the Meeting, Members of Council and CGS Staff will be touring the Anderson
Farm Museum, Fielding Memorial Park and the Lively Library and Seniors Centre.

Everyone is welcome. This is our opportunity to meet the Mayor & Council and
participate in the process of local government . Let us show that the communities of
Walden are vital, vibrant, growing and healthy parts of the City of Greater Sudbury

Four Laning SW Bypass

It's not too late to share your comments or concerns about the MTOs proposed HWY
changes in Walden West & to the South-West By-Pass with Councillor Barbeau.The MTO
review is not complete. Email your input asap directly to
jacques.barbeau@city.greatersudbury.on.ca

For more information about the MTO Projects & proposed changes & 2 Interchange
Alternatives for the Four-Laning South-West By-Pass Project - check the Walden West
Page and the Four-Laning Page of this Website.
 

                      Accommodation Review Committee

Sudbury West SchoolsSchedule of Public Meetings

Public Meeting NO.1

Thursday, May 24,2007
6:60 pm
Lively District Secondary School
Sharing the Data


Public Meeting NO. 2

Wednesday, June 20,2007
6:30pm
Lively District Secondary School
What is…What could be


Public Meeting NO. 3

Wednesday, September 19,2007
6:30pm
Lively District Secondary School
Presentation of Options
developed by the Committee


Public Meeting NO.4

Wednesday, October 17,2007
6:30pm
Lively District Secondary School
Public Input on Options
Developed by the Committee


www.rainbowschools.ca

GREATER SUDBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
presents: Gardening Workshop: Perennials and Shrubs for Beginners

All novice gardeners are invited to the Main Public Library for a workshop on perennials and shrubs. The workshop will take place at the Main Library, 74 MacKenzie Street, Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Tammy DeAmicis will tell all on the planting and maintaining of perennials and shrubs, including what to plant and how to avoid common mistakes. Tammy will conclude the session by answering your questions and addressing your concerns.

Whether you are brand new to the gardening game, or if you just want a refresher course, join us at the Main Library for an informative and fun workshop. The workshop is free and everyone is welcome.

For more information or to reserve your seat, please call Lise Larose at 673-1155, extension 225.



For more information, please contact:
Lise Larose
Adult, Senior and Client Education Programmer
Greater Sudbury Public Library, 673-1155, extension 225
lise.larose@greatersudbury.ca

 

"Picture our Lakes" Photo Contest to Launch Tomorrow

The City of Greater Sudbury has joined community partners to support "Picture our Lakes", a community photography contest hosted by the Northern Artist Gallery (Artists on Elgin). This contest, which will be launched tomorrow, is open to all citizens and visitors to the community, and will help to celebrate the many lakes within Greater Sudbury. Students are especially encouraged to enter.

Individuals are asked to submit photos that capture the beauty of Greater Sudbury's lakes. The contest deadline is June 16, 2007 at noon. Members of the public will be invited to visit the Northern Artist Gallery (168 Elgin Street) to view the entries and vote for their favourite photos in the four categories – winter, spring, summer and fall. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges from the "citizens' choice" finalists and announced on July 31, 2007.

"Our lakes are such a significant part of the Greater Sudbury lifestyle," said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. "This photo contest is a wonderful way to celebrate the beauty that surrounds us, and to come together to demonstrate pride in our community. I encourage everyone to participate in this contest."

Winning photos, as well as those that receive honourable mention, will be featured in a "Picture our Lakes" 2008 calendar, which will be sold throughout the city. The overall winner will be featured on the cover of the calendar. Some of the winning photos, with credit given to the photographer, will be shared with community stakeholders for the purposes of promoting Greater Sudbury, and will be displayed in the Living with Lakes Centre at Laurentian University.

"The talent of each artist in our community is a gift," said Muiriel MacLeod, Chair of the Northern Artist Gallery. "What our volunteers and sponsors at the Gallery give is a gift. The Northern Artist Gallery is offering this photography project as a gift to the community."

Contest rules and entry forms are available at many locations, including all City of Greater Sudbury Citizen Service Centres, the Northern Artist Gallery and Northern Life. For further information, please visit www.mysudbury.ca or www.artistsonelgin.ca .

"Picture our Lakes" is a partnership of the Northern Artist Gallery (Artists on Elgin), the City of Greater Sudbury, the Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit/Living with Lakes Centre, mysudbury.ca, Downtown Sudbury, the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce and Laurentian University.

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Media Contacts:
Alison Taylor
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 2513

Muriel MacLeod
Northern Artist Gallery (Artists on Elgin)
168 Elgin Street, Sudbury
674-0415

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2007

GREATER SUDBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
OFFERS STORY TIME FOR CHILDREN

The Greater Sudbury Public Library is pleased to present Family Story Time.

Story Time is a weekly half-hour program for children aged 5 and under accompanied by an adult. It is designed to encourage children to become life-long readers by promoting an appreciation of language, rhythm and imagination. It includes storytelling, puppets, finger plays, songs and rhymes.

For more information, please call or visit the Greater Sudbury Public Library closest to you or contact Monique Roy at 673-1155 extension 270 or visit the library’s website at www.sudbury.library.on.ca.
Walk-ins are welcome.


For more information, please contact:
Monique Roy - Children’s Librarian
Greater Sudbury Public Library, 673-1155, extension 270
monique.roy@greatersudbury.on.ca
 

Sun Hats for Kids Poster (pdf)

Click on the link below to access the March 2007 Rainbow Routes Newsletter

 Rainbow Routes Newsletter (pdf)

                 Public Service Announcement 

Sudbury Arts Tour 2007 Tour des Arts, Sept. 29,30th

Deadline Extended for Applications from Regional Artists & Craftsmen

             Attention Regional Artists & Craftsmen!

The Deadline for Applications to be a participant in the Sudbury Arts Tour 2007 Tour des Arts, September 29,30^th, has been extend until April 15^th/07.

 Last year we had 52 Artists at 25 Studios throughout the City of Greater Sudbury representing the many Faces of Art – from book signings & readings, cabinet making, carvings, collages, drawings, jewellery, leather bags & purses, music (singing- guitar & keyboard), photographs, pottery, stained glass pieces to textiles & wall hangings. An amazing collection of one-of-a-kind Artists!

For more information about how you can be part of the 17^th Annual- Sudbury Arts Tour 2007 Tour des Arts, go to our website at www.SCARF.ca . For questions, please call Ann Suzuki, Chair, Sudbury Arts Tour, at 675-2933 or email her at

ann@silksbysuzuki.com

            Art Gallery of Sudbury visiting artist workshops


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The Spring/Summer 2007

The Spring/Summer 2007 issue of the Leisure Guide will be distributed to residents of Greater Sudbury on the following dates:
Northern Life (english copies): Wednesday, March 7 and Friday, March 9 Le Voyageur (french copies): Wednesday, March 7

The Leisure Guide is also available on the City's website (www.greatersudbury.ca) and will also be available by the end of the week at all Citizen Service Centres.

Registration for programs will begin on Wednesday, March 7.

Do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

Regards,

Ghislain

Ghislain Lamothe
Manager/Gestionnaire
Corporate Communications and French-language Services Communications corporatives et Services en français City of Greater Sudbury/Ville du Grand Sudbury

(705) 674-4455 extension/poste 4507
(705) 673-3096 fax/télécopieur
ghislain.lamothe@greatersudbury.ca

 

Ministry of Health Says “No” to Shared-Care Pilot Site at Lively Medical Center!

On Feb.27/07, Dr. Koop informed the Walden-CAN, that the Lively Medical Centre had just received notification from the MOH&LTC that their Application re: Shared-Care Pilot Site Initiative was not approved. There would be no ministry funding to hire a Nurse Practitioner to enhance primary health care services in Walden

The Walden-CAN would like to thank everyone who took the time to write emails &/or letters to the MOH&LTC in support of the LMC Application. We tried our best to explain how ministry funding to hire a Nurse Practitioner/s- as part of the team at LMC- would have had an immediate, positive impact on primary health care services in Walden; for the ‘orphaned’ patients of retired, Dr. Carscadden and the many individuals and families without any Family Physician

Unfortunately, only 6 Shared-Care Pilot Sites were to be approved for funding – in all of Ontario and Lively Medical Centre was not chosen. Perhaps when the 6 Pilot Sites prove to be successful, there will be other opportunities for Fee-For-Service Family Physicians to apply for MOH&LTC funding to hire Nurse Practitioners.

                                       Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair Walden-CAN

Community Shared Agriculture in Sudbury:

Interested in adding more local foods to your diet? Consider participating in Community Shared Agriculture for a weekly supply of fresh veggies all summer!

                 What is Community Shared Agriculture?

Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) is a system of food distribution where members buy a “share” of a farm’s produce (fruits and veggies) for the entire growing season and receive a weekly basket of farm fresh produce. Sudbury is fortunate to have two new farms offering CSA memberships for 2007: Dalew Farms and Thibeault Marsh Farm!


     How can I learn more about Community Shared Agriculture?

Eat Local Sudbury has developed an educational brochure (attached) that describes Community Shared Agriculture in detail. More information can (soon) be found on our new website www.eatlocalsudbury.com, which is currently under construction. In the mean time, you can visit our mysudbury website at: http://communities.mysudbury.ca/Sites/eatlocalsudbury.


                    How can I become a CSA member?

Check out our Brochure  or website (temporarily <http://communities.mysudbury.ca/Sites/eatlocalsudbury>   but soon to be  www.eatlocalsudbury.com ),
Read the profiles and CSA information for both Dalew Farms and Thibeault Marsh Farm,
Decide which farm you would like to commit to, and
Contact the farm of your choice to sign-up!
Dalew Farms: Contact Dave Lewington at 705-594-1823 or email  dalew@phonenet.ca 
Thibeault Marsh Farm: Contact Sylvio Thibeault at 705-867-0482 or email sylviothibeault@yahoo.ca 


Please Note: Limited CSA memberships are available. To ensure your spot, contact the farmers ASAP! A deposit is required to hold you membership spot for the season. The sooner you sign up, the sooner the farmers can plan for the growing season.


 

                311 Media Launch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 12, 2007


City Launches 3-1-1 Telephone Number for City Services

The City of Greater Sudbury has launched a new telephone number for information on City services and programs. 3-1-1 becomes effective immediately and will provide a "one-stop-shop" for people looking for any information on the City of Greater Sudbury.

"3-1-1 is all about citizen service – better service, faster service, easier access to local government," noted Mayor John Rodriguez. "3-1-1 is an easy and efficient way to deliver hundreds of City services to thousands of customers."

The 3-1-1 telephone number is part of the City of Greater Sudbury's continuing efforts to enhance service and bring City Hall closer to the people served. City staff will now be able to track service requests through to completion, using an electronic tracking system. In addition, staff will be able to better monitor requests and manage response times.

The City of Greater Sudbury has been using a "one-stop" approach since amalgamation with a consolidated call centre and client services centre. The adoption of the 3-1-1 service is a natural next step. The City also anticipates that with the addition of the 3-1-1 telephone service, there will be a reduction in non-emergency calls to 9-1-1.

3-1-1 has been successfully implemented in recent years in North American cities such as Calgary, Windsor, Ottawa, Gatineau and Chicago. 3-1-1 is for City information only; including services and programs. 9-1-1 will continue as the emergency services telephone number.

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Media Contact:

Alison Taylor
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 2513
 

 It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Sheila Prusila on her
 appointment to the Greater Sudbury Library and Museum Board. Sheila was
 selected from a fairly long list of capable people and I am confident
 that council has selected an excellent member to it's board. Best wishes
 Sheila.
 Sincerely,

 Jacques Barbeau

 councillor Ward 2
 

Walden Help Centre Future Assured??

By Terry Kett, Mental Health Advocate

Three years of persistence by a local group of mental health advocates should be paying off and a big winner should be our own Walden Help Centre. Unfortunately this may not be the case!

Many area people remember the unnecessary transfer of local mental health services out of Sudbury to North Bay and the North Eastern Mental Health Corporation (NMHC), by the Harris government. Then, three years ago, NEMHC announced the upcoming closing of area clinics such as Walden’s, due to “budget considerations’. Quickly, the Mental Health Advocates were formed and the battle, led by the indomitable Dr. Rayudu Koka, was on.

 I well remember driving to Toronto in 2004 with Deputy Mayor Ron Dupuis, Dr. Koka and two other Psychiatrists to meet with Minister Bartolucci. It was the middle of winter and the roads were terrible! The Minister listened. Many phone calls and meetings later, Health Minister George Smitherman called upon Mr. Ken White President & CEO of Trillium Health Centre, to be the Facilitator for the transfer of local and district mental health and addictions programs in Sudbury and North Bay. In his report to the health minister, the key recommendation was the transfer of Sudbury community mental health and addiction programs from NEMHC to Sudbury Regional Hospital.

In his report, Mr. White specifically mentions transferring the Walden Help Centre to local control. He also recommended:

 Annualized funding is to HRSRH to support the $330,000 program deficit in Community Mental Health Programs
 New annualized funding of $200,000 to NISA to stabilize this consumer/survivor program
 New annualized funding of $200,000 to allow for consolidated community programs, enhancing service delivery
On Thursday January 4, 2007, Minister Bartolucci, speaking at our local hospital stated:

"We're committed to helping Northeastern Ontarians get the mental health supports and services they need in the communities where they live," said Bartolucci. "That's why the government agrees with Mr. White's recommendation to transfer mental health services to the Sudbury Regional Hospital from the Northeast Mental Health Centre."

The transfer plan is expected to be completed within the next few months. The Sudbury Regional Hospital and the Northeast Mental Health Centre are working closely to implement the recommendations contained within the Ken White report.

"This transfer represents a great step in moving forward in our government's plan to improve local governance of mental health and addiction programs," said Bartolucci. "It is part of our overall strategy to consolidate community programs and improve health services at the local level."

So, we have regained local control over all aspects of community mental health ….right? So why is there so much talk about Walden Help Centre being closed in contravention of the White Report and the stated intention of the provincial government?? We are not completely sure. One definite reason is NEMHC, the North Eastern Mental Health Corporation. The organization continues to operate in secrecy. The community was not informed or consulted. It has quietly cut service after service at the Walden Help Centre. We know all the other community clinics are staying open, including the Valley clinic. Why pick on our clinic?

We need to be ready to fight this and any other retrograde move. Too many officials forget that the Walden Clinic is a community clinic and that we wouldn’t just stand there while they make administrative decisions that hurt our citizens.

What we do know is that Walden Clinic along with all the other community clinics will be under local control, hopefully after March 31. I have spoken to Maureen McLelland, Mental Health Services Manager, for the Sudbury Regional Hospital. She stated that” services in Walden will not disappear and that they are looking for a solution that would integrate mental health counseling with primary care. Outreach mental health services that are currently provided in Walden will continue, (eg. Crisis outreach, Seniors outreach, ACTT etc) and counseling services currently located on 10th avenue will be reviewed to determine best fit and location in your community. “

This response is not what anywhere near what the community or the White report foresaw. What is missing from present NEMHC/Regional Hospital thinking is that in Walden, 18 years ago, the community saw the need for a mental health clinic that would respond to various needs of our citizens when someone walked through the door-no wait, be seen immediately-intake, assessment and treatment in Walden, not at a hospital or an office tower in downtown Sudbury. This is the community model we established and intend to fight for.


She is willing to come to a CAN meeting to explain the future role of the Walden Help Centre as part of their vision of Community Mental Health Care.

I know one thing for certain. The people of Walden will be watching.
 

                                        Go Hawks Go!

Lively DSS Football Start-up Committee: Lively DSS has a dream to have a Football Team again in 2007. If you would like to volunteer to work with the Start-Up Committee or make a donation to help make this dream come true, please contact Terry Moss, VP or Judy Noble, Principal, Lively DSS at 692-3671.For more information about Lively DSS programs & activities, check out our Link on this website.

Have You Been on the CAN Today? www.walden-can.com

Check us out! Our Walden-CAN website is growing & changing week by week. Our Ski Hill BLOG is up & running! Discover details about the City/Walden Ski Club Partnership to manage the Walden Ski Hill & the Fee Schedule for 2006/2007 Season.

Beaver Lake has it’s own Page now! Watch for postings about events, Club minutes, programs and issues impacting Walden West.
We want your opinions, comments, ideas & suggestions. Tell us what you think. You can comment on each/any posting on our BLOGS .Use our Contact Us feature or email us directly at info@Walden-Can.com And we’ve just added an Editorial Page. Clear identification will be required before posting your opinion on the topic of your choice. We look forward to hearing what the people of Walden really think! Who will be first?
You can write us too at:
Walden-CAN PO Box 981,Lively,ON, P3Y 1M8

Walden Ski Club is Starting from Scratch! After way too long, the Walden Ski Club will be open again this season! We’re hoping for an Opening Date of Dec. 27th(weather permitting of course). Our rates/hours for the season are posted on www.walden-can.com. We have a lot of great things planned for this season such as: Family Day, a Ski-a-thon, Big Air Competition and the return of the Torchlight Parade. The Club is starting from scratch so new members are needed to help volunteer and to get these projects going. Cheers! Josh Gervais, Erica & Emily Dumencu. 692-5030

Lively High School Football Revival!
After a break of almost 20 years football will be at Lively for the 2007 season. We have our work cut out for us. New equipment must be purchased. We have a committed group of parents and students. With the help of our great community this will happen. Please keep checking the Walden-CAN website www.walden-can.com for more information. We will keep you updated on our challenges and our progress. This will be great for our local high school and our community. If you would like to support this endeavour please contact Terry Moss, VP or Judy Noble, Principal, Lively DSS at 692-2671.Go Hawks Go!

Wally the Polar Bear- 33 Years Young!
Congratulations to Emma Cushnie, Grade 7 student at R.H. Murray PS, Winner of the Wally the Polar Bear Contest. Emma’s design will be used on 3,000 Walden Winter Carnival Buttons – at $4.00 each- and on their new 8 1/2” x 11” Posters to be displayed by Community Partners of the 33rd Walden Winter Carnival: Feb.9, 10, 11 & 12/07. Details www.waldenwintercarnival.com






 

Thank you Eldon Gainer

On behalf of the Walden-CAN I would like to thank everyone who helped us , on Nov.14, to express our appreciation to Councillor Eldon Gainer- 'Our Man of Experience'- for the 26 years of service he provided for the communities of Walden.

Thanks to : Reino Maki, Whitefish Lions and Terry Bortnak,who were unable to attend but provided greetings and old photographs of Eldon which I used to create his Thank-You Card.                              Special thanks to Dick Johnstone and Terry Kett for preparing tributes to Eldon- from their perspective and on behalf of the community of
Walden. And thanks to everyone who signed Eldon's Card and those who joined us in this celebration.
Sincere appreciation to Kelly Anne O'Connor & Meadowbrook Village for providing the Cake & refreshments and use of their Lounge-thus ensuring the success of the event.
And to Aaron Dent " You did a great job designing & producing Walden-CAN's first Appreciation Certificate. It looks beautiful!"

In Walden, working together is a natural affair. Eldon, thank you for working on our behalf and with us for 26 years-to help make Walden a healthy , vibrant andwelcoming community.

Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair, Walden-CAN
 

, Nov.14/06

SCARF

The 52 Artists of SCARF's 16th Annual Artist Studio Tour APPLAUD: our 100+ Business& Community Partners for finding space for our new Posters & helping distribute our
10,000 Studio Tour Guides- in Sudbury & out-of-town;our 17 Community Partners who volunteered to help promote our Studio Tour at their Special Events during September
and our Media Community Partners for once again providing their generous support.

* Special thanks to Forget-Me-Not Flowers for being a SCARF Site for Artists to pick-up their Tour Guides and to all our Walden Partners who helped make this year's
Stduio Tour a success.
Check our website www.scarf.ca to see the Lists of our Business & Community Partners. And thanks to all the Art Lovers who visited the 25 Studios/Sites, throughout Sudbury- in spite of the rain. You made our Day! It was fun meeting
you, showing you our creations and providing a brief glimpse into the creative process.

 Be sure to keep your SCARF Artist Studio Tour Guide as an Artist Directory for 2006-2007! Gwen Doyle, Publicity, SCARF 16th Annual Artist Studio Tour (692-3021)

 

Congratulations to Singer & Songwriter Angie Nussey (Lively lady) who won 3 MusicAwards this month!

Angie received Best Female Performer & Best Acoustic Performer at the Oct. 5, Toronto Independent Music Awards Show, in the Phoenix Concert Theatre.
Her new song, entitled 'Change' was also nominated for best Song.
She also received Best Song Award- in the Humour Category- for her silly song 'Hunny Bunny'(a song about living with someone who doesn't keep up with the housework) in the Songs From The Heart Contest, organized by the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals.
FYI Angie also won Best female Performer and Best Song of the Year - 'Forbidden Thoughts' at the 2005 Toronto Independent Music Awards.

Angie was part of the SCARF Artist Studio Tour 2006,on Sept.30 & Oct. 1 and performed at Fielding Park with artists: Sophie Baker, Gwen Doyle, Debra Lynn Ireland,John Kurczak, Charlie Rapsky, Paul Smith, Laurence Steven( Your Scrivener
Press) and Bill Whittaker.She hopes to participate again next year.

Watch out for Angie Nussey!Listen for her music . For info check her website  www.angienussey.com