Community Notices

Hello,


You’re invited to promote your business or organization for f*ree at our next BPW event on Wed, March 24th at the Radisson Hotel from 5:30 pm to 8:30 p.m.



You receive a complimentary table with table cloth. We expect about 50 to 75 women at our monthly meetings. We ask that you provide a gift basket in the value of $50 to raffle at the event. We will provide you an opportunity to tell our group about your business with a 2 minute introduction.



Table space is limited to 10 vendors. If you’re interested, please contact Dawn Larsen (dlarsen@persona.ca)  to confirm your table space.



Booth set up will be at 4:30 p.m. and tear down is after 8:30 p.m.



Much Success,

Dawn Larsen



Online Marketing & Web Specialists

Strategic Planning, Corporate Training, Project Management



phone : 705.593.2090

cell: 705.918.2090



Your referrals are greatly appreciated.







Marketing Tip for the week: Databases are your Gold Mine. Begin to collect and create databases of your prospects, customers and colleagues. Create a simple excel spreadsheet or find someone to create one for you. Start to organize contests, ask people permission to receive updates from your company. Even if you start with a few emails, your database will help you generate revenue.



for more information on how to grow your business with a database contact us.


 

http://www.usudbury.com/Newbery2010/index.html

 

What is Culture Days?

Culture Days is a national campaign and event that is open to all communities and all individuals who believe in making the public aware of the importance of the arts and culture to their lives. Culture Days is also a growing collaboration among Canadian provinces that aims to increase participation and knowledge of arts and cultural activities by all Canadians in their communities. The idea behind Culture Days is to include amateur and professional activities across all geographic and culturally diverse and Aboriginal communities.

When?

The last weekend of each September, individuals, groups and municipalities are invited to provide free opportunities for the public to experience and participate in their particular activity. These can include open houses and demonstrations.


This year, Culture Days will take place in Ontario from September 24-26, 2010.


Why do we need Culture Days in Ontario?

Ontario’s arts and cultural communities have been looking for a collective opportunity to work together to promote the value of arts and culture to the people of this province.

Culture Days provides this opportunity! If we work together we can highlight Ontario’s vibrant culture – and encourage residents to explore new activities and celebrate the arts and culture in their communities.


Potential Culture Days Activities

Some groups might want to offer free ‘behind the scenes’ tours or give demonstrations to school visits. Others might want to hold workshops or lectures or invite the public to watch a rehearsal. Individual artists can open up their studios or offer opportunities to learn about a particular cultural heritage.

Existing participatory activities and events can also be included in the provincial event during Culture Days as long as they are free.

Through Culture Days, we help people understand:

the contribution of arts and culture to our quality of life;

the culturally diverse and Aboriginal communities, artists, cultural workers that make Ontario unique;

the many opportunities for participating in cultural activity in communities throughout the province;

the economic impact of arts and culture in Ontario;

the personal rewards that come from discovering their own creativity.


Activity Registration
You should provide one or more free, interactive, engaging cultural experiences that are open to the public during the last weekend of September. Please register your event in the Culture Days database at www.culturedays.ca/en  as of April 20th.


Who is involved in Culture Days?

Each province has established its own volunteer Provincial Task Force to help guide and promote the provincial Culture Days program.

A national Culture Days Steering Committee is guiding the Culture Days public awareness campaign (from June to September) across Canada.

This will include the development of Culture Days resources for activity organizers across Canada, a Culture Days web site, an activity registration database, as well as the coordination of national sponsorships and collaborations.

What will Culture Days in Ontario look like?

Culture Days in Ontario is an opportunity to:

spark people’s interest in the vibrant culture in Ontario communities;

motivate Ontario residents to try a new artistic activity or visit a cultural attraction;

encourage collaboration between arts and culture groups and other community partners (Aboriginal, Métis, culturally diverse and heritage);

create a legacy of strong connections between all involved;

encourage people to explore their own creativity;

highlight Ontario’s culture to the rest of the country.

How do groups or individuals get involved?

Identify an activity, including activities you may already be organizing, that you or your organization could promote to the public during Culture Days;



Ensure the activity is free, open to the public and provides an interactive or participatory experience;



Subscribe to the Culture Days newsletter for regular updates at http://culturedays.ca/en/signup ;



Register your event at www.culturedays.ca/en  (beginning mid-March 2010);



If you want to find out more: on@culturedays.ca  or culturedays@arts.on.ca  or call the Ontario Arts Council at 1-800-387-0058 ext. 7575.








 

Nomination Form For Civic Awards

The Canadian Navy is 100 Years Old
This year our Canadian navy marks its 100th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone a series of events and ceremonies are taking place across the country. We here in Greater Sudbury have very strong ties with the navy. Not only was much of the metal mined here in Sudbury used by the navy during the Second World War, we have two ships named for us.
At the beginning of the war the Canadian navy quickly began a ship building program. These ships were corvettes, assigned to convoy duty in the Atlantic, protecting the ships, troops and supplies headed to Europe. Launched in 1941 and 1944 respectively, HMCS Sudbury and HMCS Copper Cliff served during the war.
One of the initiatives of Canadian naval command is to present each city and town which had a ship named for it with a photo of the ship and her record. This event is planned for the end of April and will be followed by a ceremony of remembrance of the Battle of the Atlantic and a public reception and exhibit. The exhibit will be featured at the Copper Cliff Museum throughout the summer season.
The City has the ship’s bell from HMCS Sudbury and the Copper Cliff Museum holds photographs and documents about the HMCS Copper Cliff and the Comfort Committee which was established in Copper Cliff to support the sailors on the HMCS copper Cliff. We are looking for naval veterans, artifacts, photographs and memories for the public exhibit.
If you are interested in assisting us please contact Jim Fortin, curator, City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums, at 692-4448, or by e-mail at : jim.fortin@city.greatersudbury.on.ca

Photo attached: HMCS Copper Cliff
 

Hello,

Volunteer Sudbury/Bénévolat Sudbury is hosting a presentation on Giving and Volunteering for Imagine Canada. Though this is a short notice, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn about giving and volunteering trends in Ontario to better plan your activities, understand your community and achieve success.

What? Information session details

To compliment information that has already been released, Imagine Canada will be conducting an online presentation of the 2007 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating. The presentation will focus on rates and trends of giving and volunteering in Ontario. Following the presentation, Volunteer Sudbury/Bénévolat Sudbury will facilitate a discussion of the implications of the survey results. This discussion will explore a range of issues relevant to your organization and community. If you work in the nonprofit or charitable sector and are interested in learning how Ontarians give their money and time in their communities, come join us for this informative session!

For Who? Staff of nonprofit and voluntary organizations wanting to better understand Giving and Volunteering to improve their practices

When? Monday, February 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Please bring your own lunch.

Agenda 12:00-12:30 Introductions and lunch

12:30-1:30 Audio/Power Point Presentation from David Lasby of Imagine Canada

1:30-2:30 Discussion facilitator: Barbara Nott, President of Volunteer Sudbury/Bénévolat Sudbury + Evaluation of session.

Where? City of Greater Sudbury, Room C12

How? (We will need a minimum of 12 participants so please encourage your partners to join you and forward this invitation to appropriate contacts.)

Registration: No cost.

E-mail to diane@volunteersudbury.com  or telephone 560-6661 by Wednesday February 17th



Name of participant: _______________________________________________

Organization: _____________________________________________________



SUPPORTING THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM
 

Spring/Summer Walden-CAN Newsletter in the works!



The Walden-CAN Newsletter Committee welcomes Marc Morin and June Epple. We are gathering material for the next issue. Please send your Copy to Marc at info@livelyphysio.ca by February 20th. The Newsletter is scheduled to reach you early in March.



Forbes Stoodley, Walden-CAN Newsletter Committee
 

Donate a Dress to all Dressed Up(pdf)

Do you have something to say about walking and cycling in Greater Sudbury?
The Healthy Community Cabinet of Greater Sudbury has initiated a Sustainable Mobility study to be conducted in 2010 with Rainbow ROUTES Association as the lead agency.

This study will assist in fulfilling the City's vision of becoming the most Pedestrian-Friendly City in Ontario by 2015.
We are working toward improvements which will make walking and cycling in Greater Sudbury safe, accessible, efficient and pleasant.

The Sustainable Mobility Plan Online Survey is now available at:

http://www.rainbowroutes.com/

You are also encouraged to attend the following Public Input Sessions to share your thoughts, opinions and potential solutions:

Feb. 2 - Lasalle Secondary School (Amphitheatre)

Feb. 10 - Chelmsford Arena (Hall)

Feb. 11 - Tom Davies Square Room C-11

Feb. 16 - Fielding Park (Pavilion) Lively

Feb. 18 - Lo-Ellen Park Secondary (Amphitheatre)

For more information call 674-4455 x 2474 or email rainbowroutes@sudbury.ca

Please forward to other interested parties.

Hello Everyone

I was asked if I had any information regarding Rezoning Meetings and this is
all there is to date. If you would visit the site it gives the new proposal
along with the maps. Note the reason for this is because each former Town
has their own By-law for this and the CGS is wanting to form only one for
the entire area. The link is below and the listing of dates for meetings is
included.

http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_planning&lang=en&currID=9504

Sherri Moroso, Community Development Coordinator
City of Greater Sudbury
200 Brady Street
Sudbury, ON
P3A 5P3
Phone: (705) 674-4455, x 2449
Fax: (705) 671-8145
Sherri.Moroso@greatersudbury.ca




 

How to Make Donations to 'Lions Clubs International Foundation Haiti Earthquake Relief':
Donate online at www.lcif.org/donate.  Select Disaster and include “LCIF Haiti Earthquake Relief” in the comments section.
Make a credit card donation with a MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Fax the following information to LCIF: name, address, phone number, credit card type, credit card number, expiration date, and amount of the donation. If you are a Lions member, please provide your clubs information. LCIF's fax number is (630) 571-5735.
Mail LCIF a U.S. dollar check drawn on a U.S. financial institution. Make the check payable to Lions Clubs International Foundation, noting "LCIF Haiti Earthquake Relief" in the memo. Please send the check to LCIF, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA, Attn.: Donor Services.
Make a direct deposit of local currency into an existing LCI account. Send a copy to LCIF via fax to (630) 571-5735.
Do a direct wire transfer. For assistance with this option please contact LCIF Donor Assistance at donorassistance@lcif.org.
For questions, please contact LCIF at donorassistance@lcif.org  or (630) 203-3836. Board policy states that designated funds are not eligible for Melvin Jones Fellowship credit.

Donations from U.S. residents are tax deductible. Donations from residents of other countries are tax deductible as permitted by individual country's tax laws.

###

Lions Clubs International Foundation is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International. Established in 1968, LCIF is committed to providing humanitarian services to those in need, including providing disaster relief, saving sight, supporting youth and combating disability. Each year, LCIF typically awards US$2 million in emergency grant relief funding. Learn more at www.lcif.org .

 

Walden Lions Club Reports on Lions Club International Foundation and what they are doing for Haiti Earthquake Devastation

We have all learned more about the extent of the devastation in Haiti. At Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), we have also learned more about the situation on the ground from the Lions of Haiti. My heart goes out to all the Lions in Haiti, who have been personally affected by this disaster, losing at least two club members as well as many close relatives. Yet they have put aside their own needs to help their community. LCIF is working non-stop with Lions of that area to support "Lions Hope for Haiti."

Lions Hope for Haiti has mobilized more than US$350,000, to date. Lions around the world are responding generously and quickly to the LCIF designated fund for this disaster. Donations are continuing to pour in from individuals, clubs and districts, and I thank all of you who have already pledged your support.

LCIF is working directly with Lions of Haiti as well as Lions in neighboring countries to assess the immediate needs and also develop a long-term reconstruction plan. Maureen and I will be traveling to the Dominican Republic in the next few days to lead a team delivering urgently needed supplies into Haiti.

Lions around the world are also assisting:

·      Lions in neighboring Caribbean countries are sending cargo containers of requested supplies through connections with transportation companies.

·      Lions in Sweden are sending large tents through the Swedish government to provide housing for those who are now homeless as well as relief workers, as they did for the China earthquake.

·      Lions from District A-9, Ontario, Canada were in the area when the earthquake hit, helping to establish a clean water system for an orphanage, and responded by establishing a make-shift medical clinic, treating 600 people.

·      Lions are contributing generously, some examples include: US$86,000 pledged from Lions in Norway; US$20,000 from Lions in China; US$14,000 from District 105-I, England.

·       

Like other previous disasters, LCIF is not only committed to meeting the immediate needs of the people, but will be working through the Lions in the region to provide relief for years to come. After other relief organizations have moved out of the area, Lions will still be on the ground, overseeing long-term reconstruction projects. Similar to previous disasters, Lions will be discussing the possibility of rebuilding homes and hospitals, redeveloping the eye care delivery system, providing human resource support, and assisting the disabled, including those disabled as a result of this disaster.

We Have Lion members from around the world willing to go to Haiti and donate their services. Check it out at this website and see how and who will go to Haiti and help.

     http://lionsclubs.org/lion2lion/view-offers.php

New Draft zoning By-laws(pdf)

Congratulations to 4 Lively Special Olympics Coaches!



On Dec 15, 2009 four Coaches from Special Olympics were given 25 Year Awards for coaching with Special Olympics in Lively. They have been with this group since it started in Lively and are still involved. The four recipients were: Donald Seguin, Jackie Seguin, Edwin Carmichael and Joyce Carmichael.
 

Spring/Summer Walden-CAN Newsletter in the works!



The Walden-CAN Newsletter Committee welcomes Marc Morin and June Epple. We are gathering material for the next issue. Please send your Copy to Marc at info@livelyphysio.ca  by February 20th. The Newsletter is scheduled to reach you early in March.



Forbes Stoodley, Walden-CAN Newsletter Committee
 

Vote for your Favourite Canadian City for the new Monopoly Canada

Monopoly_Jan2010.PDF

Hello Everyone

It is that time again, Civic Awards are just around the corner so I thought
I would take a moment of your time to ask if you would share this
information with the organizations that you deal with.

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

Thank you for your time and assistance and I look forward to seeing many
nominations!

Cheers,

Sherri

Sherri Moroso, Community Development Coordinator
City of Greater Sudbury
200 Brady Street
Sudbury, ON
P3A 5P3
Phone: (705) 674-4455, x 2449
Fax: (705) 671-8145
Sherri.Moroso@greatersudbury.ca

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 18, 2009
>
> Adanac Ski Hill to open tonight
>
> Adanac Ski Hill will open for the 2009-2010 season this evening from
> 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. Hours of operation during the holiday season are as
> follows:
> December 19 and 20 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
> December 21 to 23 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
> December 24 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
> December 25 - Closed
> December 26 and 27 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
> December 28 to 31 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
> January 1 - Closed
> January 2 and 3 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
>
> Normal hours of operation will begin on Monday, January 4, 2010.
> Information can be found at www.greatersudbury.ca/ ski  or by calling
> 566-9911.
>
> Operating hours at Greater Sudbury’s ski hills may are dependent on
> weather conditions and may change without notice. Please visit
> www.greatersudbury.ca/ski  for daily updates.
>
> Lively and Capreol Ski Hills are not yet operational for the season.
> The City of Greater Sudbury will advise residents when these hills are
> ready to open.



> Media Contact:
> Kate Furlotte, Corporate Communications
> City of Greater Sudbury 674-4455, ext. 2513

 

city of Sudbury Holiday Hours (PDF)

No overnight Parking on city Streets

Rainbow Routes Needs Mobility Planner (pdf)

 
SIMON LAKE COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP GROUP

INVITES YOU TO COME OUT TO A



PUBLIC FORUM ON SEWAGE DUMPING

WITH

THE CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICES

ON

THURSDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2009, 7:00 TO 9:00 PM

AT

NAUGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE – GENERAL PURPOSE ROOM



TO LEARN ABOUT SOME MAJOR ISSUES AFFECTING OUR

LOCAL LAKES AND RIVERS, AND TO HELP FIND A SOLUTION

TO GROWING CONCERNS OVER THE AMOUNT OF

UNTREATED AND UNDER TREATED SEWAGE

BEING RELEASED INTO OUR RIVERS AND LAKES.


TRUE OR FALSE:



1. Sudbury was amongst the top 4 Cities in Ontario releasing untreated and under treated sewage into our lake and river system. T or F

2. The solution to pollution is dilution. T or F

3. Bypassed wastewater is harmless because it’s diluted by rainwater. T or F

4. Heavy rains often necessitate an overflow discharge of untreated and under treated sewage into our rivers and lakes. T or F

5. We as a community have the power to correct this problem. T or F

For background information on the growing concerns and gravity of this issue, please check out our website at www.simonlakestewardship.ca  and visit our Current Events Page.



Come out on November 19th to find some answers and to help us find a solution!!


What is the legacy we want to leave our children and grandchildren?






Media Release,


Georgian Bay Coastal Route, A Tourism Innovator



Sudbury and The Blue Mountains: The Georgian Bay Destination Development Partnership (GBDDP) was recognized as 1 of 3 finalists in the Tourism Innovator of the Year Award recently presented at the Ontario Tourism Summit. “While we did not win the award, I think it is remarkable that our efforts were so well regarded by our peers,” said Donna MacLeod, Past Chair of the GBDDP. “This project has brought together all the tourism organizations around the Georgian Bay as well as support from the municipal councils as we all work to make Georgian Bay an outstanding Canadian tourism destination”, added MacLeod.



“The selection committee recognized the large geographic scope of the project (2,000 miles of coastland all within Ontario) as well as the cooperation amongst central and northern Ontario organizations,” said Don Braden, Chair of the GBDDP. “This recognition will spur on the efforts to make Georgian Bay foremost in tourist minds”, said Braden.



The GBDDP consists of 10 core DMO partners and 5 industry partners. The purpose of the GBDDP is to (i) encourage our domestic market to travel locally and (ii) position Georgian Bay as an icon destination with the ability to attract the international market and become one of the world's preferred destinations. To accomplish these goals the GBDDP has built community linkages and partnerships, increased the level of quality and customer service and developed unique products and stellar experiential linkages along Georgian Bay. Eleven experiential packages have been developed all encouraging tours around the Bay. These experiences are: motorcycle tour; RV tour; beach tour; lighthouse and marine heritage tour; scenic vistas; cruising; experience nature; outdoor adventure, top ten things to do, winter experiences and golf tour. The chair's position rotates north and south as do the meeting locations.
For further info please contact

Donna MacLeod, Rainbow Country Travel Association 705-522-0104

Don Braden, Blue Mountain Village Association 705-445-0231 ext 7055
 

1st Quarter is over but the game isn’t!

http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf1360

Many times in my 17 season football career the team I played for was losing after the first quarter, and ended up winning the game. Well teammates that is where we are at right now. It is time to turn up the game a little bit more. I know you are making your blocks, wrapping up when you hit (voting daily) but some of your fellow players are not. Now you can say... but they are bigger, they are stronger and faster, all which may be true, but you have a choice. You can just give up or you can dig in deeper and play harder. Even though many of my opponents were bigger and stronger, there were none that had a bigger heart or will to win. Many of my opponents found themselves on their back because I had the relentless will to win.

Round one has ended and we were not in the top 20, but the counters will be reset and we go against everyone except the top 20 to see if we can get enough votes to go to the next round. (top 20 in each round-60 in total then compete and the top 25 will be judged by Aviva-I want to be one of those top 25)

I know we can get to the finals and that is what our present goal is to achieve. I know our community has heart. I know we need this facility for our children and grandchildren and I know we are going to get to the finals. You need to ensure that you are finishing every hit, catching every ball and running hard (voting daily), and you need to ensure that you get everyone in the Game. (http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf1360   

Some years that I played we had low numbers due to injuries etc. and that meant some players had to play both ways (offense and defense). That may be the situation we are in today. If you have 2 or more email addresses you can register for each of those addresses and play “both ways” for our project. Alone we are a single player in the game of life but together we are a strong team that will achieve more than we can individually for our community and children.

Let’s make Joe’s Community Vision Continue!!!

See you in the end zone!

Mike Staffen

JMYFL PRESIDENT

Aviva Community Fund

And Sudbury


Help us win $250,000!



VOTE FOR JAMES JEROME CLUBHOUSE ONLINE AT:


www.AVIVACOMMUNITYFUND.ORG 


Joe MacDonald Youth Football League and your community need your help. Aviva Insurance Company is holding a Canada wide competition. You vote on line for the community project that you want to win. Together with Nexus Canada Inc. we are promoting a clubhouse addition to the James Jerome Park. The project, (we hope it is

ours) with the most votes goes on to the semi- finals. Final decisions will be chosen by the Aviva judges.



About the Project:

The JMYFL has submitted a proposal for a much needed addition on to the field house at James Jerome Sports Complex as well as renovating the existing facility. This will allow equipment to be stored on site, team dressing rooms and shower facilities for our league, soccer and other athletes who may use the complex. Please vote DAILY so that we have a great chance to make it to the finals and have this project become a reality for our community. Tell all your friends to vote. You can check on line to see how many votes our project has accumulated.

Please vote daily.

Here is what we need you to do!

Get all your friends, relatives and school buddies to:
1:Logon to:

<http://www.avivacommunityfund.org>  www.avivacommunityfund.org 


2: Register as a voter.(top right corner)

3: Now that you are registered go to our project directly by clicking on this link. http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf1360  Voting only takes a second!
4: Put a reminder to vote everyday and tell your friends, together we can make this a reality
 

Nominate A Community Sports Volunteer (pdf)

Our office has received the enclosed poster from the Celebration 2010 Community Sports Volunteer Awards. What we are looking for are names of volunteers in the Nickel Belt Riding who would deserve to be recognized for the influence they have had on our local athletes. We have been provided with 20 Medals and Certificates, 10 English and 10 French. Our deadline for receipt of the nominations is November 30th 2009, and the Medals and Certificates will be sent out in January 2010. You can contact me by either email, or by phone.

Sincerely,
Jane O'Link
Constituency Assistant
France Gélinas MPP Nickel Belt
olinkj@ndp.on.ca 
705-969-3621

 

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 23, 2009

 Residents encouraged to vote for accessible field house at James Jerome
 field

 The City of Greater Sudbury would like to encourage residents to vote
> for a local project that has been nominated to receive funding through
> the Aviva Community Fund. By voting online on the Aviva Community Fund
> website, residents can increase the community’s chances of receiving
> money to rebuild the field house at the James Jerome complex.
>
> In 2008, it was estimated that about 110,000 players and spectators
> visited the complex for baseball, soccer, and football games. Thousands
> of children over the years have used the complex to engage in active
> living and develop their skills. The City of Greater Sudbury has begun
> updating the fields, but funds are required to update the field house,
> which is in need of repairs and expansion.
>
> “Renovation of the field house will not only make it accessible for
> individuals with disabilities, but it will also provide both adequate
> storage space for equipment and functional shower facilities for
> athletes,” said Ward 2 Councillor Jacques Barbeau. “As an active
> member of Greater Sudbury’s football community, I see this renovation
> as a key component in the active lives of our young people. Please
> vote!”
>
> This project, which has been proposed by the Joe MacDonald Youth
> Football League, will benefit the entire community. To vote, please
> register at http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ ideas/acf1360 .
> Individuals are eligible to vote daily.
>

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


 

 

Giant Pumpkin Competition

Nickel District Conservation welcomes Paul Sajatovic(PDF)

Vote for Clubhouse at James Jerome Sports Complex

Many of you I sent the info on the Aviva Community fund and what the Joe Mac Donald Youth Football League project is going to be for our community. We need your help and we have made it even easier to vote every day. Sign in by the instructions below and then all you have to do is click on our URL link and it takes you directly to our project, Joe’s Community Vision Continues, it’s that simple. Please help out JMYFL and our community by doing this daily. Thanks



Aviva Community Fund

And

Sudbury
Help us win $250,000!

VOTE FOR JAMES JEROME CLUBHOUSE ONLINE AT:

WWW.AVIVACOMMUNITYFUND.ORG 

JMYFL and your community need your help. Aviva Insurance Company is holding a Canada wide competition. You vote on line for the community project that you want to win. Together with Nexus Canada Inc. we are promoting a clubhouse addition to the James Jerome Park. The project, (we hope it is ours) with the most votes goes on to the semi- finals. Final decisions will be chosen by the Aviva judges.

About the Project:

The JMYFL has submitted a proposal for a much needed addition on to the field house at James Jerome Sports Complex as well as renovating the existing facility. This will allow equipment to be stored on site, team dressing rooms and shower facilities for our league, soccer and other athletes who may use the complex. Please vote DAILY so that we have a great chance to make it to the finals and have this project become a reality for our community. Tell all your friends to vote. You can check on line to see how many votes our project has accumulated.

Please vote daily.

Here is what we need you to do!

Get all your friends, relatives and school buddies to:

1:Logon to:

www.avivacommunityfund.org 

2: Register as a voter.

3: Now that you are registered go to our project directly by clicking on this link… http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf1360



4: Put a reminder to vote everyday and tell your friends, together we can make this a reality


 

Quest for new Farm Values work shop

Northern Ontario school of Architecture Competition(pdf)

Become A Caregiver(PDF)

 

Subject: Rural Residential Consent Policy Public Meeting - Revised Time


(This is a resend - please note revised meeting time.)

Mayor Rodriguez and Members of Council:

I wanted to advise and invite all members of Council to an upcoming public meeting on October 15, 2009 in Council Chambers starting at 6:00 pm regarding the City's Rural Residential Consent Policies.

On May 5, 2009 the Planning Committee agreed to defer a Planning Staff Report prepared in response to a proposal to lower the minimum lot area requirement for rural severances in the new Official Plan from 5 acres to 2 acres to a public meeting. This was ratified by Council on May 13, 2009.

Councillor Dutrisac has requested that the Public Meeting be held on October 15, 2009. This meeting will begin at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers. The intent of the meeting will be to hear the public's views on the proposal to lower the minimum rural consent lot area requirement.

The format of the meeting will be very similar to the last Public Meeting held for the new Topsoil By-law, which many of you attended. The meeting will be facilitated by staff, who will give a short presentation at the beginning of the meeting. Participants will be invited to the podium and given an opportunity to share their views on the proposed minimum lot area reduction. Councillor Dutrisac will also give a presentation at the meeting.

Public notice of the meeting will be given through the local press and the City's website.

We hope that you will be able to join us and learn more about this very important subject. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me or Jason Ferrigan.

Thanks
Paul


Paul Baskcomb, MES, MCIP, RPP
Manager, Community and Strategic Planning,
Department of Growth and Development
City of Greater Sudbury,
PO Box 5000, Stn. A,
200 Brady Street,
Sudbury, ON
P3A 5P3

Tel : (705) 671-2489, Ext. 4306
Fax: (705) 673-2200
Email : paul.baskcomb@greatersudbury.ca 

Bottle Drive LDSS(PDF)

 . Sudbury Finnish Language School


Sudburyn Suomen Kielen Koul


The Sudbury Finnish Language School will start its new season on Tues. Sept 22, 2009 with registration and first class the same evening.

Classes are held at Siion Pentecostal Church, 1843 Paris Street from 6:00 pm to 7:30pm every Tues from Sept 22nd to Dec. 1st and a winter session starting in January 2010 until May 2010.


Students will become familiar with the Finnish language; learning vocabulary, common phrases, alphabet, numbers, days of the week, food, and family members. They will develop an understanding of the culture and history of the Finnish people. Songs, games and crafts will enhance the program. Children’s (under 14) classes are free.

Adult classes for ages 14 and up will also learn vocabulary, common phrases and conversational Finnish.

We invite all children ages 4 to 13 as well as adults to join us on Tues. Sept 22nd at 6:00 pm at Siion Pentecostal Church.


Ability to speak Finnish is not a requisite

Please join us and bring a friend. See you there.

For Details, Please call Norma at 522-0222


Sudburyn suomekielen koulu aloittaa lukukautensa tiistaina 22.9, 2009. Ensimmäinen luokkatunti välittömästi rekisteröinnin jälkeen.



Koulu on tiistaisin suomalaisen Siion Helluntai kirkon tiloissa, 1843 Paris Street alkaen klo: 18:00 klo: 19:30. Talvikausi alkaa tammikuussa ja loppuu toukokuussa 2010.



Oppilaat tutustuvat suomen kieleen; sanavarastoon, sanontapoihin, aakkosiin, numeroihin, viikonpäivien nimiin, ruokiin ja perheen jäseniin. He kehittävät ymmärryksen suomalaisesta kulttuurista ja suomen kansan historiasta. Laulut, pelit ja käsityöt täydentävät opinto-ohjelmaa. Alla 14v koulu on ilmainen.



Aikuisten luokat 14+ ikä samoin opiskelevat sanastoa, yleisiä sanontapoja ja puhekielentaitoa.



Toivotamme kaikki 4 – 13 vanhat lapset ja aikuiset mukaan Siion Helluntaikirkon tiloihin tiistai-iltana 22.9, klo: 18:00.



Suomenkielentaito ei ole tarvittava.

Ole hyvä, tule mukaan. Tuo ystävä kanssasi. Norma at 522-0222
 

Budget Form 2010(PDF)
we need your input
 CITIZENS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN 2010 MUNICIPAL BUDGET COMMUNITY
CONSULTATION


>> Greater Sudbury residents are invited to share their ideas and comments
>> on the challenges and opportunities facing the community at a public
>> consultation session to be held on Wednesday, September 30. The
>> consultation will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Tom
>> Davies Square in Sudbury.
>>
>> As Council, we have always encouraged citizens to participate in the
>> budget process,??? said Councillor Ted Callaghan, Chair of the Finance
>> Committee. ???Now in times of financial hardship, both on a global scale
>> and on the local front, it is even more important that people get
>> involved because we need to know what residents feel are the priorities
>> for the 2010 budget. While we represent the citizens of Greater Sudbury,
>> we need input to represent them to the best of our ability.
>>
>> One example of how Council is trying to engage citizens and ensure
>> we have as much information as possible going forward into the 2010
>> budget deliberations is through a survey that is being conducted by
>> Oracle Poll on our behalf continued Chair Callaghan. Its a
>> telephone poll, but we want to make sure that everyone who wants to
>> participate can participate, so the survey is also available online. We
>> encourage all residents to go to
>> http://ws3.voxco.com/intweb.dll/online/oracle_poll/n 2009SUD to help us
>> understand what you want from your community.???
>>
>> The Finance Committee of City Council is scheduled to commence budget
>> deliberations on October 13. The final 2010 municipal budget is expected
>> to be passed in December 2009. The community consultation session is the
>> first step in the budget process.
>>
>> We want citizens to know that we understand that these are difficult
>> times, both from an economic and a community perspective,??? said Mayor
>> John Rodriguez. ???The 2010 budget is going to be challenging and we as
>> Council are here to listen to peoples concerns and do whatever we can
>> to improve the safety, health and quality of life of our community.???
>>
>> The community consultation session is a forum for residents to provide
>> their input on the 2010 municipal budget. In recognition of global
>> economic challenges, not all requests may be possible in a time a
>> financial restraint; however, all verbal and written submissions will be
>> carefully reviewed and taken into account by the Finance Committee.
>>
>> Those wishing to make a presentation at the community consultation on
>> September 30 are asked to pre register with the Council Secretary at
>> 674-4455 ext. 2471 (TTY 688-3919), or email
>> franca.bortolussi@greatersudbury.ca . Presenters will be asked to limit
>> their remarks to five minutes to provide as many people as possible an
>> opportunity to share their ideas.
>>
>> Written comment forms are available online at www.greatersudbury.ca  and
>> at any branch of the Greater Sudbury Public Library and Citizen Service
>> Centres.
>>
>> For more information or to pre register for presentations to the Finance
>> Committee, please call 3-1-1 for City services.








 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

PSA:
RESIDENTS INVITED TO APPLY FOR HOME REPAIR FUNDING

Department: Community Development

Residents who are in need of money to complete major home repairs are
invited to contact the City of Greater Sudbury to apply for the
Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Extension (2009), Northern
Home Repair Program Phase II. The Program provides up to $10,000 in
forgivable mortgage loan assistance to low- and moderate-income
households to assist with eligible major home repairs.

Applications will be accepted until December 11, 2009 on a first-come,
first-served basis.

To qualify for this program you must meet the following requirements:
● Be 18 years of age and a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant
● Be a homeowner in the City of Greater Sudbury
● The home you renovate must be your principle residence
● Have a maximum household income of $67,600
● Your home must be valued at no more than $184,275
● Work cannot have started prior to receiving funding approval

For more information or to obtain application forms, please visit
www.greatersudbury.ca/ housing , call 3-1-1, or stop by any City of
Greater Sudbury Citizen Service Centre.



Sherri Moroso, Community Development Coordinator
City of Greater Sudbury
200 Brady Street
Sudbury, ON
P3A 5P3
Phone: (705) 674-4455, x 2449
Fax: (705) 671-8145
Sherri.Moroso@greatersudbury.ca


 

Community Events at Market Square

Market Square presents...

’Cooking Demonstrations’ by 6th Avenue Golf Course

…Each Saturday - at 10:00 a.m. 

‘Corn Roasts’ hosted by Northern Flavours

…Each Saturday - starting Sept 19th

Live Entertainment Sundays

…At 11:00 a.m.
…September 19th – ‘Naked Soul’ will be performing

Froche 2009 w/
MALAJUBE + KONFLIT
Septembre 26th at 8 PM
Market Square
www.laSlague.ca

‘Free Family Fun Day’… October 3
…Sudbury Arts Tour-2009… NISA Artists will be onsite

…Scouts will be hosting their ‘Apple Day’

Gladys McElrea is alive and well, and back in the hair business!

She would like to invite past and future clients to visit her at Walden Hair Care, located beside Price Wise.

692-1531

Walk ins are always welcome

             BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Please join us for a meeting of the Walden CAN Beautification Committee on Thursday, September 17th at 7 pm at the old Town Council building on Black Lake Road.

We are interested in forming a plan to take to the City of Greater Sudbury Council for budget consideration. All concerns will be addressed as best as possible, but we need your input.

Jennifer Carlisle
692-0141

 

Fall Fair Committee Needs Volunteers

SNAP Sudbury is looking for Volunteer Photographers, specifically in the Lively area, as well as other areas. Basically, a volunteer photographer has the following responsibilities:


WANTED: Volunteer Photographer with SNAP Sudbury

You cover events you choose to, own a camera (capable of at least 6 magapixels), have access to the internet, and you have a general interest in photography. Ultimately, joining the team of SNAP Sudbury means that you care about your community, enjoy people and enjoy being out in public. If you are interested, please contact us at info@snapsudbury.com or call us at 618-1003 to express your interest in this position.

Dana Comacchio

General Manager | SNAP Sudbury [tel] 705.618.1003
dana@snapsudbury.com

http://www.snapsudbury.com/
Please submit your events to www.snapsudbury.com  or call to ask about advertising in SNAP!









 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009

WARNINGS ISSUED FOR BEACHES IN CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY

The Sudbury & District Health Unit has posted warning signs at the
following Greater Sudbury beaches advising against swimming at this
time:

● Bell Mark Main Beach
● Bell Park Canoe Club Beach
● Bell Park Amphitheatre Beach

Routine water samples taken by the Health Unit exceeded the acceptable
bacteriological water quality standards for bathing beaches.

“We have enhanced our monitoring and will continue taking water
samples at all three beaches,” said Holly Browne, a manager in the
Health Unit’s Environmental Health Division.

The public will be notified when the bacterial levels are at acceptable
levels. For information about beach water quality, visit www.sdhu.com.



Media Contact:
Holly Browne, Manager
Environmental Health Division
(705) 522-9200, ext. 246

 

The following has been issued to the media.


ELECTRICAL SAFETY REMINDER FOR WET OR FLOODED BASEMENTS

Greater Sudbury Fire Services reminds residents that entering a wet or flooded basement to unplug appliances or to clean up following a flood can be very dangerous. Water and electricity don't mix.

Always use caution. If water is in contact with an electrical outlet or appliance, assume the water is energized and stay out of the basement. If your power panel is located in the basement, call an electrical contractor or utility to disconnect your home's electric service.

If you detect an odour of gas following severe flooding, do not touch any electrical fixtures, telephones or switches. Any spark may ignite natural gas. Exit the home immediately, leaving doors open to ventilate, and dial 9-1-1 from another location to alert Fire Services.

Water damaged furnaces and appliances must be inspected by a qualified service technician.
Do not attempt to operate wet electrical equipment.

For more electrical safety tips, please visit the Electrical Safety Authority web site at www.esasafe.com 

VERMILLION RD CLOSURE PUBLIC MEETING(pdf)
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 19, 2009
>
> Lifeguards on duty at municipal beaches starting June 22
>
> City of Greater Sudbury lifeguards will be on duty seven days a week
> starting Monday, June 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the following
> municipal beaches:
>
> Bell Park Main Beach
> Capreol Public Beach
> Kalmo Beach
> Moonlight Beach
> Nepahwin Park Beach
> Meatbird Lake Park Beach
> Whitewater Lake Park Beach
>
> Parents are reminded that lifeguards are not a substitute for adult
> supervision of children. Children must be supervised at all times by an
> adult caregiver. Older children are reminded to "swim with a buddy" for
> greater safety.
 

> Media Contact:
> Alison Taylor
> Communications Officer
> City of Greater Sudbury
> 674-4455 ext. 2513 
June 16, 2009


News Release



‘Rock the Farm’- July 1st With Superstack!

‘Rock the Farm’- July 1st with Superstack’ at the Anderson Farm Museum from 7–8pm. The Concert is FREE! Everyone is welcome! Bring your own chairs.

“…We’re very excited that Superstack is going to help us celebrate Canada Day in Lively and Kick-Off our Summer Series of 4 FREE Concerts at the Anderson Farm Museum. Lead singer and guitarist Scott Donnelly, drummer Brian Lahaie, and bassist Greg Mihajic are taking a break from their Touring across Canada. Catch their video on www.superstackmusic.com  “ Gladys McElrea

The Summer Series of 4 FREE Concerts at the Anderson Farm Museum is hosted by the Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society, the City of Greater Sudbury and the Greater Sudbury Museums and coordinated by Gladys McElrea-Northern Gypsie.

For more details please contact Gladys at 561-2638







Contacts:

Gladys McElrea- Northern Gypsie - 561-2638
Coordinator- Summer Series of Concerts at AFM

Mary Barr - 692-7109
Chair- Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society



Hi everyone!



Eat Local Sudbury is hiring!



Attached to this e-mail, please find two job descriptions. We are looking for a Bilingual Project Coordinator, as well as a Bilingual Local Food Ambassador – Summer Student.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Project Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Food Ambassador



If you or anyone you know would be interested in applying to either of these positions, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@eatlocalsudbury.com



Thanks! See you in the store!



Sue Bedard

Project Coordinator

Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative Inc

28 Durham St

Sudbury, ON P3C 5E3

705-521-6717

info@eatlocalsudbury.com

www.eatlocalsudbury.com


 

 


Hello Everyone,

Please find attached our June Calendar.

JUNE CALENDER(PDF)

****************************************



Come see us at the Northern Ontario Career Expo.
June 2-4 from 10am-7pm at the Sudbury Arena.
http://www.2009noce.com/ Admission is free!

Please note also there will be no Stepping Stone Workshops

this week and the office will be closed. Feel free to leave us

a message by phone or email 670-9326 or info@geode.ca.

See you at the Expo.


*****************************************



EarthCare Sudbury will be offering two free

Green Cleaning Workshops right here at GEODE.

Tuesday June 9 at 12:00pm or at 6:00pm



In Celebration of Canadian Environment Week (June 1 - June 5 this year.)



This workshop is a fun and interactive opportunity to learn, discuss and ask questions
about the variety of cleaning supplies that are available. Participants will find out

about the ingredients in everyday cleaners, and the chemistry of cleaning.

They will learn about environmentally friendly commercial cleaning products, as well as

the cleaning power of nontoxic ingredients. Plus, everyone will also be given 'do it yourself'

recipes and a chance to mix your own green cleaning supplies to use at home!


Duration: one hour

Maximum 25 participants



*****************************************



Are you on Facebook? If so join our group

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid =104663716653&ref=nf



Rayvin Nyte & Glenda Forward

GEODE Program Coordinators


30 Ste Anne Rd, Suite 220

Sudbury, Ontario P3C 5E1

Phone: 705-670-8920

Fax: 705-674-5732

Email: info@geode.ca

Website: GEODE.ca

Twitter: GEODEorg

YouTube: GEODEorg




 

Clean Air Public Presentation (PDF)

2009 Seniors Achievement Award Criteria


> Who can receive this award?
> Anyone who lives in Ontario, and has made a significant contribution
> over the age of 65. Achievements in many fields would qualify, for
> example:
>
> Arts/Literature
> Community Service/Voluntarism
> Education
> Environment/Science
> Fitness/Recreation/Sport
> Humanitarian Activities
> Keeping History Alive
> How are recipients selected?
> Recipients are chosen by a selection committee. Members of the
> selection committee are from the seniors community, and are appointed by
> the Minister Responsible for Seniors.
>
> How is the award presented?
> Each year, 20 individuals are chosen to receive this award. A special
> ceremony is held at Queen’s Park to honour the recipients.
>
> Can I nominate someone?
> Yes, individuals and organizations can nominate someone for a Senior
> Achievement Award.
>
> When is the deadline?
> Nomination forms may be submitted at any time. The deadline is June 15
> of each year. All nominations received after this date will be
> considered for the following year.
>
> How do I nominate someone?
> Follow these steps:
>
> Download the Senior Achievement Award Nomination Form from this website
> in PDF or HTML
> Fill out the information about your nominee
> Write a description of what your candidate has done to deserve the
> award
> Include news articles, letters of support, statements and other
> materials you think will help the Council make a recommendation
> Ensure all supporting materials are with your submission.
> Submit your nomination to the address on the form
>
> http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/honours/saa/index.shtml
>
> If you wish to nominate someone please send me the name. I'll resend
> the names to everyone and we can make a group decision.
>
> Tks Ginette
>

> Ginette Forget-Rose
> Community Development Co-ordinator
> Leisure Services
> Ginette.forget-rose@greatersudbury.ca
> 674-4455 ext. 2459
>

GET THE CARD, OR ELSE YOU MAY FACE A $250 FINE

2009 Safe Boating Courses

May 11th, May 25th, June 8th, 15th, 29th, 2009
6:00pm-9:00pm
Royal Canadian Legion #76, Weller Street
Sudbury, ON

Sunday, May 17th, 2009
9:00am-12 noon- or
3:00pm-6:00pm
Chief Commanda II
King's Landing
Memorial Drive
North Bay, Ontario

Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Millenean Centre
10:00am-1:00pm
Capreol, ON

June13th, 14th
10:00am
Health Centre
Noelville, ON

June 21st, 2009
10:00am-1:00pm
Health Centre- King Street
St. Charles, ON


Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
6:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday, July 23, 2009
6:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday, August 6, 2009
6:00-9:00pm
Kinsmen Sports Complex
1 Mikkola Road
Lively, ON

June 27, 2009
5:00pm-8:00pm
June 28th, 2009
10:00am-1:00pm
Royal Canadian Legion
26 Phipps, Gore Bay

Sunday, July 12th, 2009
10:00am-1:00pm
Veteran's Hall
Killarney, ON

July 25th, 2009
10:00am- 1:00pm
3:00pm-6:00pm
Dokis Community Centre
129 Loop street
Dokis First Nation, ON

New 2009 Rates:
AGES 8 AND UP $40 and up-
Student and senior rates-

COURSE INCLUDES:

A lesson, a manual, the test, your results and your pleasure craft operator card!

Exams available for youths

Recognized and approved by Transport Canada

Card never expires

Register online www.boaterexam.com
click classroom courses

OR CALL ME , BRIGITTE 525-4999


payment accepted at the door, cash or cheque

Last Deadline September 15, 2009
OR FACE A $250 FINE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OF WATER SERVICE IN LIVELY
>
> The City of Greater Sudbury is advising residents of Lively of upcoming
> water service maintenance projects. The projects should not have any
> impact on normal water service delivery. Residents who do notice
> discoloured water and/or low water pressure are asked to call 3-1-1.
>
> ● The Walden Potable Water Standpipe in the Walden Industrial Park
> will be taken out of service from May 25 to August 7 for painting and
> sandblasting. Area residents will receive water from the Vale Inco
> reservoir during this time. Work will be carried out in accordance with
> provincial regulations for environmental protection.
>
> ● The Vermilion Water Treatment Plant will be taken out of service on
> May 13 and again on May 20 for scheduled maintenance. Residents of
> Walden and Copper Cliff will receive water from the Vale Inco reservoir
> on both days.
>
>
>
> Media Contact:
> Pat McCauley, Corporate Communications,
> City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2407
>
> ENTRETIEN PÉRIODIQUE DES INSTALLATIONS D’ALIMENTATION EN EAU À LIVELY
>
>
> La Ville du Grand Sudbury informe les résidentes et résidents de Lively
> de l’entretien d’installations d’alimentation en eau. Ces travaux
> n’auront aucun impact sur l’alimentation habituelle en eau. Les gens
> qui constateront un changement de la couleur de l’eau et/ou une faible
> pression sont priés de composer le 3-1-1.
>
> ● Le réservoir au sol d’eau potable de Walden, situé dans le parc
> industriel Walden, sera hors service du 25 mai au 7 août afin d’être
> repeint et sablé. Les citoyennes et citoyens de la région seront alors
> alimentés par le réservoir de Vale Inco. Les travaux seront menés
> conformément aux règlements provinciaux relatifs à la protection de
> l’environnement.
>
> ● L’usine de traitement de l’eau Vermilion sera mise hors service
> le 13 puis le 20 mai pour des travaux d’entretien périodique. Lors de
> ces deux journées, les citoyennes et citoyens de Walden et Copper Cliff
> seront alimentés par le réservoir de Vale Inco.
>

>
> Renseignements :
> Pat McCauley, Communications corporatives
> Ville du Grand Sudbury, 674-4455, poste 2407


 
 

Dear Family and Friends

As you know, our long time chair of the Board, Marlene Marshall was
recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. She has just moved into the Vale
Hospice, for her remaining time.

This weekend this hospice is organizing a 'Hike for Hospice" to raise funds
and awareness of this awesome facility.

We at Walden Day Care are committed to join in this Hike with our
goal to have one person walk for every month that Marlene served on our
Executive - that being 137!! What better way to say we care and we
appreciate everything she has done for us?

Registration is at 12:00 pm and the hike starts at 1:00 pm at the William
Bell Gazebo (behind the St. Joseph's Health Centre). For more information
visit the National website at www.hikeforhospice.com  or call the daycare at
692-9719.

I have ordered red hats (Marlene's favorite color) with a special logo on
it, for all the hikers to wear. Also, wearing a red shirt would also help
make our statement.

Please bring your family and friends and join us on May 3 to show Marlene
just how much we appreciate all the work she did in making Walden Day Care
"a good place for our community, a better place for families and a great
place for children!!!"

Sincerely

Mary-Lou Coffey, Walden Day Care Centre
692-9719 mlcoffey@waldendaycare.ca

 

Walden Lions Club

At the recent Walden-Can Community Conference Planning Meeting in Lively On, Gwen Doyle – Communications Coordinator, reported that most community groups are having difficulties recruiting new members or volunteers. The Walden Lions club is in the same situation and is looking for ways to promote our club and increase our membership.

We believe a Walden Volunteer Family Fair would be a great opportunity to band together and let the public know what we are all about and that we need their help if we are to continue helping our community.

The Walden Volunteer Family Fair is an event for the public, an opportunity for community groups to reach out to potential volunteers and to educate the public about who we are and the services we provide for the community.

We, the Walden Lions Club are hosting a Walden Volunteer Family Fair May 23, 2009 at the Anderson Farm Museum from 10 am - 4pm. 20 community groups will have Displays in the Stable. There will be food, games, penny table and prizes. Come and hear the Blue Saints play and watch the stone carvers in action in the Barn.

This is a first time event and we hope for a successful Walden Volunteer Family Fair.
Thank you

Sincerely

Claire Hobden

Vice-president

Walden Lions club




April 22, 2009

Dear Community Partner

Best Start Hubs are family centres in schools offering children and their families a place to meet, to learn and to grow. Best Start Hubs provide free programs for families in an enriched learning environment. Families visiting the Best Start Hub will have the opportunity to participate in playgroups, parent workshops, and family activities, get information on healthy child development and learn about all local family services.

Your neighborhood Best Start Hub is located at Copper Cliff Public School, 50 School St., Copper Cliff, ON. Copper Cliff Best Start Hub will have an Advisory Committee which will enlist parents and community members to monitor progress through the results of a parent survey done recently and contribute ideas for the Hub. The membership of the Best Start Advisory Committee may include parents, Child care programs, teachers and principals and other service providers who would like to participate. I would like to invite you to become a member of the Copper Cliff Best Start Hub Advisory Committee. There will be two meetings a year. The first meeting will take place at the Copper Cliff Best Start Hub on Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 2:00:-3:30. Please RSVP Gail Luopa at gluopa@childcare.on.ca  on or before Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

Thank you for your interest and continued support of Best Start.

Regards,

Gail Luopa
Best Start Program Coordinator
Early Years Centre North
 

Walden Volunteer Family Fair

Sponsored by the Walden Lions Club At Anderson Farm Museum
Free space

May 23, 10-4pm

Come and promote your club

Let me know if you need a table and chair

Contact me if you want to participate

Walden Lion’s club

Claire Hobden

hobden@personainternet.com

or at 692-4490








 

Mayor’s Visit to Lively – April 20/09


8:00 Meet Councillor Barbeau at Tim Horton’s

8:30 Drop in at Walden Day Care Centre

9:15 Arrive at Lively District Secondary School
- Session with Student Council, then meet with class at 9:45
- Principal Judy Noble 671-5943

11:00 Mainstreeting (Lively Pharmacy & Gift Shop/Post Office/Hardware

Store/Battistelli’s)

12:30 Lunch at Meadowbrook Retirement Village

2:00 Visit Walden Industrial Park
- Anmar
- Carriere Industrial

4:15 Visit Lively Library and CSC, Walden Seniors centre and Walden Youth for Youth

5:15 Dinner with Executive of Walden CAN (Sixth Avenue Golf Club)

7:00 Public Meeting at TM Davies Community Centre

9:00 Wrap Up


 

 
Football Officials' Clinic

The Joe Macdonald Youth Football League will be hosting an entry level officials' clinic sometime in early May, and is seeking interested candidates to participate.


The clinic will be open to anyone 17 years of age or older and once qualified, officials can start working at the tyke level this season and work their way up as they gain experience and knowledge in the game. No previous experience as an official is necessary. Cost of the clinic is expected to be as low as $20/registrant.

At least eight candidates are necessary in order to proceed with this clinic, but more would help satisfy a critical need for qualified officials in the CGS.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming qualified, please email the JMYFL at:
joemacfootball@hotmail.com 

Further information will follow to any respondents. Thanks for your consideration.

__________________________
David A. Makela, B.Comm SPAD
Athletic Administrator
Rainbow District School Board
makelad@rainbowschools.ca
Ph: (705) 675-0215 ext 1
Fx: (705) 675-0216

ELECTRICAL SAFETY REMINDER FOR WET OR FLOODED BASEMENTS pdf

 
Long Lake

Blue-Green Algae

Public Information Session



Tuesday - April 21, 2009

T. M. Davies Community Centre

325 Anderson Street, Lively

Presentations – 7 pm – 9 pm

Displays – Open 6 pm – 9 pm


Guest Speakers

Dr. Charles Ramcharan — Laurentian Univ. Dept of Biology


Allan D. McDougall — Sudbury & District Health Unit


In addition the following quests will also be available to answer questions.


Councilor - Jacques Barbeau

Stephen Monet - Sudbury Manager of Environmental Planning Initiatives

Erin Calder - Sudbury Lake Water Quality Program Coordinator

Junction Creek Stewardship


The “invasion” of Blue-Green Algae into several local lakes, including Long Lake, has led to the formation of the Long Lake Stewardship. We are attempting to educate all residents as to the seriousness of the Blue-Green Algae problem and what steps we all must take in order to save our lake for all to enjoy in the future.


All members of the public are welcome to attend.

Please make every effort to attend this educational seminar.



The Long Lake Stewardship, who is hosting this event, is a group of your neighbours volunteering their time to ensure the future of our lake. We will be accepting donations to help fund our activities such as a newsletter. New members are always welcome. Contact - butchersm@xplornet.com 




 

> Dear EarthCare Sudbury Partner:
>
> Mark your calendars!
>
> The Annual General Meeting for EarthCare Sudbury Partners will take
> place on Thursday, May 7, from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Radission
> Hotel.
>
> Further details about the event and the registration information will
> be distributed via email in the next couple weeks. We hope you will plan
> to attend.
>

Easter weekend Garbage and bluebox collection

The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
…Needs One New Board Member for 2009-2012

The Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society needs one new Board Member to work with us to help preserve and develop the Anderson Farm Museum as a valuable heritage site for Walden and the CGS. To learn more about the AFM&HS: our strategic plans, action plans, special events and accomplishments since 2006, visit the Anderson Farm Museum Page on www.Walden-CAN.com .

The Deadline for Applications is April 30, 2009.

Who is eligible?
Any resident of the City of Greater Sudbury who is an owner or tenant of land in the City of Greater Sudbury, or spouse of an owner or tenant of land in the City of Greater Sudbury.

How to apply?
Written applications and resumes may be addressed to:

Les Burford, Chair
Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society
Regional Road 24
P.O. Box 1188
Lively, Ontario
P3Y 1M9

Your Application should clearly indicate your reason or reasons for applying for a position on the Board and include a brief resume.

Time Commitment?
Committee members are expected to attend monthly meetings; other meetings as called and volunteer to assist on projects, activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by the Board.

How are Appointments Made?
After the Deadline, the Secretary of the Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society will include all of the applications received on the agenda of the next meeting. The Board will vote on each of the appointments after which a letter will be sent to all those who applied to inform them of the Board’s decision.

Terms of Appointment:
Three years. The nine person Board is divided into three groups of three, each serving a term of three years. Members may reapply for membership on the Committee when their term is expiring.

We hope that you will consider working with us as a member of the Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society

For further information, please call Les Burford at 692-5530

Congratulations to Richard Bois!


I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Richard Bois
on his appointment to the Source Water Protection Board effective immediately.

I am sure that Richard's years of municipal experience will serve the board well.
Richard was among 30 applicants for this position
and as I understand all candidates were extremely good.

Congratulations Richard!

Sincerely,
Jacques Barbeau


...And congratulations from all the members of Walden-CAN!

We know that you will make a difference- as part of the Source Water Protection Board
...working together towards sustaining a HEALTHY COMMUNITY

 Update re: Walden Lions' Volunteer Fair- May 23

Hello everyone,

Here is a list of groups wanting to participate in the Walden Lion's Volunteer Fair, on May 23 at the Anderson Farm Museum

Our Friendship Center
Walden-CAN
Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club
Blue Saints Drum & Bugle Corps
Anderson Farm Museum
CGS Heritage Museum
Penage Rd WI
Waters WI
Warmhearts Palliative Caregivers
Walden Srs & Pensioners Inc
Walden Lions Club
Search & Rescue
Whitefish District Lions Club
Walden Lioness Club


Before we can make any more plans re: logistics, use of space , activities, equipment needs etc about our Volunteer Fair at the AFM we need to know if other community groups, sports & playground associations etc would like to participate too

Remember this is your opportunity to reach the public...

If you are interested please contact me ASAP at . If you have any question please call me at home my number is 692-4490 or e-mail me at hobden@personainternet.com


Thanks

Claire Hobden, VP Walden Lions
 

CATS! CATS! CATS!
HOUSE CATS (super sweet) and FARM CATS (shy, sharp).
Spayed or neutered, friendly, healthy, vaccinated, litter-trained, de-wormed, and de-flea ed.
Sale prices range from no charge to $70 – only a FRACTION of the outlay put into these FANTASTIC FELINES.
Visit www.friendsofshelterpets.com  to view. Contact by email at fospets@gmail.com  or call 522-5126 (leave a message) to adopt.
 

The Art Gallery of Sudbury
needs volunteers!!!

If you are a student in need of volunteer hours we have two upcoming projects for you to participate in.
If you love art and children and are available over the March Break we need your help with our camp program.
If you would like to assist us with organizing and inventory of our storage areas we can use your help any time.

Please call Nancy or Krysta at 675-4871 or by email at ngareh@artsudbury.org or in person at 251 John St.


Nancy Gareh-Coulombe
Education Manager
674-3271 extension 224
ngareh@artsudbury.org

women of distinction award(pdf)

nomination form civic award(pdf)

PUBLIC FORUM FOR YOUTH POSTER

 Walden Organic Community Garden

…At Anderson Farm Museum



The Walden Organic Community Garden at Anderson Farm Museum is holding an Organizational meeting on March 18th from 7 – 8:30pm in the Board Room of the Lively Citizen Centre.



For further details , please call Sheila Prusila at 692-9949



Good Morning,



I am pleased to announce the Young Community Leaders Project will be holding their first Public Forum on March 14th, 2009 from 1-4pm at the Older Adults Center at the YMCA on Durham. The forum is to get youth to voice their opinions and thoughts about a variety of subjects. We are asking if you know of any youth aged 15 to 30 who would be interested in participating please have them contact me either by phone or email.



The forum will be broken down in two parts. During the first part members of the community have offered to speak about issues affecting youth in the Sudbury area. The second parts will be where the youth will be divided into smaller groups and discuss one of the subjects at hand. The youth will then have the opportunity to display their thoughts.



I will attach the poster for the event to this email. If you have any questions please contact me and I will be more than happy to provide any information.



Have a wonderful day!



Stéphanie Chevrette, BSW

Regional Coordinator, Youth Community Leaders Project, ICA Canada/

Coordinatrice régional du projet "Young Community Leaders", ICA Canada

YMCA Employment Services/Services d'emploi du YMCA

10 Elm St, Suite 112

Sudbury, Ontario P3C 5N3

Tel:(705) 688-7300, ext. 3238

Fax: (705) 674-3236

E-mail: stephanie.chevrette@sudbury.ymca.ca

www.sudbury.ymca.ca

www.icacan.ca 








 

Many Community Partners help Walden Food Bank!

The Walden Food Bank moved from 3 churches to the Tennis Court Building on 6th Ave. in Lively in 1998.

The Schools in Walden all organize Food Drives to stock our shelves. Other community partners help with Food Drives: Greater Sudbury Fire Department, Greater Sudbury Volunteer Firefighters, Kampana Bells, Walden Winter Carnival, Tree Lighting at the Anderson Farm Museum, and the Lively IDA Pharmacy.

We also receive the proceeds from the sale of Christmas Trees at Pine Hill Lumber.

The Walden Lions also gives us money to purchase supplies from Lively Kwik Way. This consists of: eggs, margarine, milk and bread.

We also purchase ground beef from Battistelli’s Y.I.G. and various items we may require.

Because we have a Membership with the Sudbury Food Bank, we can use our Membership Card to purchase items at National Grocers and receive an additional 5% discount.

The Churches of the community are also generous with food and money. We have a weekly pick-up at St. Pius X and Battistelli’s Y.I.G.

And we have some very generous families, who donate throughout the year and especially at Christmas time.

Each year in March the Walden Food Bank participates in a Canada-wide Survey called ‘ Hungercount’. The results of this Survey are used to make the Politicians and the public aware of the number of people using the Food Banks.

Our General Meeting for Election of Officers and appointment of Board of Directors and for presenting our financial statement for the year 2008, will be held at the Food Bank (Lively Field House) on April 30th at 7:00 pm. Open to public.

Lyn Demers, President, Walden Food Bank 692-9207


 

 
Denise Fraser

Cyber-proofing & Internet Safety Presentation



Wednesday January 28th
6pm



Walden Youth for Youth Ctr



All parents are encouraged to come!





Public Meeting…Need Volunteers to Open Outdoor Rink!



There will be a Public Meeting on January 22 at 7pm, in the TM Davies Community Centre Hall re: the need for Volunteers to open and help maintain the Outdoor Rink in Lively .



“…As you may be aware the Lively Outdoor Rink has not yet opened this year. The reason for this is lack of volunteers to help in running and maintaining this site, as we cannot afford to have a full time person operate these facilities. There is a part time employee assigned and hired for this site, but without additional volunteer hours the rink is not sustainable. As a result I have requested a public meeting to address this need and to hopefully establish a volunteer base and Executive. “

Councilor Jacques Barbeau



If you are interested in volunteering immediately or have any questions please call Ted Durbacz, Recreation Coordinator at 671-2489 ext 2333




 

For Immediate Release Friday, January 2, 2009.



ADANAC SKI HILL OPENS TONIGHT, JANUARY 2, FOR EVENING SKIING

Adanac Ski Hill will open from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. tonight, January 2, to launch its evening ski and snowboarding schedule for the winter.

Current ski conditions are rated as good with three runs open and all lifts operational.

Starting next week, Adanac Ski Hill will open from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in addition to its regular daytime operating schedule.

For more information about operating hours, hill conditions and fees, please call 566-9911 or visit www.greatersudbury.ca.

Media Contact:

Chris Gore, Manager of Community Partnerships,
City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2186


Corner Clinic in the Samaritan Centre...Has Urgent Need for Winter Boots!

There is an urgent need for winter boots for people living in poverty in Sudbury .
Resources have been exhausted, and Community Outreach has stated that
there is no more boots to be found... Demand is now exceeding supply.

Think: these people WALK everywhere and are outside most of the time.
Some even make money from shoveling snow, and in thin little running shoes,
its practically impossible.

Most commonly needed Boots are: Size 9 and up for men, and size 7 and up for women.

If you have any old boots or can contribute in any way, please feel free to drop them off
at the Corner Clinic, 344 Elgin in the Samaritain Centre,
or feel free to call Melody at the Clinic at 673-3721, and she can arrange pick up if necessary.

 

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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http://g.msn.ca/ca55/215

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