Cramahe Township has agreed to buy the property which housed the now-defunct Colborne Lawn Bowling Club. Cramahe Council approved the $2 purchase at a special June 30 meeting of council.
The decision was in response to a letter written to the township by Gladys Bell, Secretary Treasurer of the club. In it Mrs. Bell explained that the club had folded on June 10 due to lack of members, lack of money and no volunteers for an executive.
In the 2000 agreement between the 63-year-old Elgin Street club and the township, the club agreed to sell the land back to the township for $2 if it ever folded.
Cramahe Community Services Director, Dan O’Brien, has been considering the options for the property and is proposing the lawn be converted to grass tennis courts.
There has been considerable enthusiasm in the community regarding the prospect.
In an earlier posting in Cramahe Now Mr. O'Brien confirmed he had talked with former Colborne Tennis Club instructor, Marie Lachner about the concept of grass tennis courts.
In order to care for the law properly, the township needs to purchase a mower which will cut the bent grass. Council agreed to allow the director to spend up to $2,000 for a used model.
In discussions with council on June 30, Mr. O’Brien spoke enthusiastically about the property. The lawns are watered by an underground system. The clubhouse is in excellent condition with great washrooms and a relatively new roof. It could be used for other functions as well.
Mr. O’Brien is waiting for a response from members of the Brighton Tennis Club regarding the future needs for tennis in Colborne. He expects the two grass courts will be a big draw to the community.
The township already has on staff a trained and qualified turf specialist, Keeley Biron. The bent gras lawn is structured perfectly for tennis.
If the grass courts are created they will combine with two renovated hardtop courts. Work on the renovation is estimated to cost about $50,000. The grass courts, if they are built, will be unique to this area and probably to Northumberland County. Grass is easier on the legs and knees - a boon to older players.
Last week, Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi and MP Rick Norlock announced that Cramahe will get $33,332 for hardtop court repair at Elgin Street The grant falls under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program in Ontario (RInC Ontario).
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Monday, 29 June 2009
Horticultural club hosts first show
It was the first flower show of the year and htere were plenty of members and guests checking out the Cramahe Horticultural Club exhibits in the Castleton Town Hall on Monday night.
Zed Woman has huge "wow factor"
If you think all art shows are alike, then you better head down to the Colborne Art Gallery. The Annie McDonald show, Zed Woman & the City is, beyond a doubt, the most unusual mounted in the gallery in years.
The multi-talented artist has used 3-D collages, sculptures, photographs, wire and tin, panels and hangings to create another world inside the walls of the former registry office.
Zed Woman & the City is a must-see show -for the artistically inclined, and for those who have never entered the doors of a gallery. It will leave you in wonderment.
The multi-talented artist has used 3-D collages, sculptures, photographs, wire and tin, panels and hangings to create another world inside the walls of the former registry office.It can be looked at from the outside, then turned around and viewed from the inside, and it all tells a story.
Annie says it has a comic book quality, but it is far beyond anything anyone will find in any comic books. There are transitions of age, place and time in her fantasy world.
Zed Woman & the City is a must-see show -for the artistically inclined, and for those who have never entered the doors of a gallery. It will leave you in wonderment.As Annie puts it -
"Zed Woman and the City is an exploration of one mythic figure's transformative powers; the show resembles walking into a graphic novel. Several mediums are employed to make the work, from stone and ceramics to fabrics and wire. The city is a trope to depict relationships of humanity with environment.
Just who is Zed Woman? She is the great composite of qualities in people I admire: my very personal super hero. Zed Woman first appeared in a small stone sculpture of a very large woman that was completed in 2004. She is at once huge, elegant and powerful. A subsequent ceramic wall piece entitled "Flight" (2008) featured a woman who seemed to be the same figure. I came up with a myth about a feral child who could and did effect change. I have attempted to make her visible. She embodies the spirit of invention, resourcefulness, will and optimism. She is the very best of each of us, and provides an invitation for viewers to find these ideals… these absolutes.
She was born in isolation to a mess of a place and makes changes to the city, beginning with what she finds there! She looks for openings and follows her heart before following the rules. She is the Arts and she is the Sciences. She is a Healer and inspires Community. She is at the end of the alphabet, a last chance and our best bet for the future!
Who Zed Woman is not? She is not Batman!"
Did you miss it?
The Northumberland Big Sisters Big Brothers Heart of Northumberland Garden Tour had a decidedly eastern feel about it this year, with all of the gardens in Salem and Brighton. If you missed the tour on June 28, you're not totally out of luck. We've captured some of the highlights experienced by the hundreds of visitors to the gardens of Lenna and Allan Broatch and Shirley and Paul Ross.
Click on the link below:
Garden Tour
Sunday, 28 June 2009
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Cramahe gets RInC grants
In a June 26 press conference at the Northumberland County building in Cobourg, Northumberland-Quinte West MPP, Lou Rinaldi, and his federal counterpart, Rick Norlock announced grants to the county worth $2,479,408 under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program in Ontario (RInC Ontario) and Recreation Ontario (Ontario REC).
The elected officials stated in the press release, "These projects will provide stimulus to the local economy through investments that will spur construction activity related to recreational infrastructure. Improving recreational facilities and services will also encourage higher levels of participation in physical activity and community building."
In his statement, Mr. Norlock commented, "In (federal) budget 2009, the federal government recognized the need to assist municipalities and non-profit organizations in providing much needed funds for recreational infrastructure, which is why we created this program.
With the partnership of the province of Ontario, recreation facilities such as arenas, ball diamonds, tennis courts and skateboard parks will now be improved, which will ensure further use for years to come. This initiative will no doubt see participation and exercise thrive, which in turn promotes wellness and may help alleviate any future burden on our health care system."
“These funds represent stimulus monies being distributed across the riding,” said Lou Rinaldi, M.P.P for Northumberland-Quinte West. “The successful projects benefit a wide range of projects in our communities, which enhances our quality of life.”
Hamilton Township was the big winner in the grant announcement, picking up over $1.3 million for Baltimore arena refurbishment and improvements to the Vincent Massey Memorial Centre.
Cramahe Township collected about $113,000 which is slated to repair its derelict tennis court on Earl Street, improve the basketball/road hockey court on Victoria Street and add a playground for the kids in east Colborne.
The neighbouring municipalities of Brighton, Trent Hills and Alnwick/Haldimand did not receive any grant money.
The Northumberland-Quinte West projects are ten of 758 projects announced by Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Leona Dombrowsky, on behalf of George Smitherman, Ontario Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, worth a total joint federal and provincial investment of more than $380 million.
Approved projects were selected on the basis of merit and construction readiness.
A list of approved projects will be available on July 6, 2009, at http://www.rinc-on.ca/.
The elected officials stated in the press release, "These projects will provide stimulus to the local economy through investments that will spur construction activity related to recreational infrastructure. Improving recreational facilities and services will also encourage higher levels of participation in physical activity and community building."
In his statement, Mr. Norlock commented, "In (federal) budget 2009, the federal government recognized the need to assist municipalities and non-profit organizations in providing much needed funds for recreational infrastructure, which is why we created this program.
With the partnership of the province of Ontario, recreation facilities such as arenas, ball diamonds, tennis courts and skateboard parks will now be improved, which will ensure further use for years to come. This initiative will no doubt see participation and exercise thrive, which in turn promotes wellness and may help alleviate any future burden on our health care system."
“These funds represent stimulus monies being distributed across the riding,” said Lou Rinaldi, M.P.P for Northumberland-Quinte West. “The successful projects benefit a wide range of projects in our communities, which enhances our quality of life.”
Hamilton Township was the big winner in the grant announcement, picking up over $1.3 million for Baltimore arena refurbishment and improvements to the Vincent Massey Memorial Centre.
Cramahe Township collected about $113,000 which is slated to repair its derelict tennis court on Earl Street, improve the basketball/road hockey court on Victoria Street and add a playground for the kids in east Colborne.
The neighbouring municipalities of Brighton, Trent Hills and Alnwick/Haldimand did not receive any grant money.
The Northumberland-Quinte West projects are ten of 758 projects announced by Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Leona Dombrowsky, on behalf of George Smitherman, Ontario Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, worth a total joint federal and provincial investment of more than $380 million.
Approved projects were selected on the basis of merit and construction readiness.
A list of approved projects will be available on July 6, 2009, at http://www.rinc-on.ca/.
It's 30-love for tennis courts
It was time for celebration in Cobourg on June 26 as the RInC grants were announced. Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi is second from left. Next on the right is Cramahe Deputy Mayor Jim Williams. Northumberland-Quinte West MP Rick Norlock is on the far right.
In his May proposal the director suggested the tennis court repair would cost $50,000, the basketball court was to be an estimated $45,000 and the proposed playground another $55,000.
The township is in discussions with local residents regarding putting a grass tennis court on the former lawn bowling green. The addition of hardtopped courts funded by the RInC grant would make a tennis complex more viable. The approval of the funding request, submitted by the Community Services Director when he was on holidays last month, brings the tennis dream much closer to reality.
A possible Colborne tennis club moved forward on June 26 with the joint federal/provincial announcement of funding for tennis court renovations.
Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi and MP Rick Norlock announced that Cramahe will get $33,332 for court repair at Earl Street and another $31,000 for basketball facilities at Victoria Street. The township was also allocated $46,666 for a children's playground on Durham Street, just south of the Colborne Curling Club. The grants fall under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program in Ontario (RInC Ontario).
On May 19, Cramahe Township Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien, was given approval by township council to apply for grants for the projects estimated to cost about $165,000. Cramahe's portion will be $55,000. Council will now have to decide how to proceed. It must find the unbudgetted $55,000 to go forward with all three projects.
Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi and MP Rick Norlock announced that Cramahe will get $33,332 for court repair at Earl Street and another $31,000 for basketball facilities at Victoria Street. The township was also allocated $46,666 for a children's playground on Durham Street, just south of the Colborne Curling Club. The grants fall under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program in Ontario (RInC Ontario).
On May 19, Cramahe Township Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien, was given approval by township council to apply for grants for the projects estimated to cost about $165,000. Cramahe's portion will be $55,000. Council will now have to decide how to proceed. It must find the unbudgetted $55,000 to go forward with all three projects.
In his May proposal the director suggested the tennis court repair would cost $50,000, the basketball court was to be an estimated $45,000 and the proposed playground another $55,000.
The township is in discussions with local residents regarding putting a grass tennis court on the former lawn bowling green. The addition of hardtopped courts funded by the RInC grant would make a tennis complex more viable. The approval of the funding request, submitted by the Community Services Director when he was on holidays last month, brings the tennis dream much closer to reality.
Friday, 26 June 2009
Rotary bursary winner announced
The Colborne Rotary Club announced the winner of its 2009 Gord Hoselton Memorial Award on June 25.
Cobourg District Collegiate Institute East student and Cramahe Township resident, Rachel Lessard was presented with the cheque for $1,000 at Rotary Appreciation Night.
Students were eligible who live in the area served by Colborne Rotary. The selection was based on marks, financial need and letters written by the candidates telling about their career goals, objectives and outlining volunteer work done.
In explaining the criteria, Rotarian, Morris Tait, stated the club looked for students who do more than the 40 hours requried of them. Work experience was also considered and Rachel has plenty of that, working in three local businesses, including the Colborne Foodland etore.
The enterprising student is enrolled at the University of Ottawa in the fall where she will study English.
Each year Jan Hoselton and Colborne Rotary each donate $500. Hoseltons also contributes a bear sculpture.
Cobourg District Collegiate Institute East student and Cramahe Township resident, Rachel Lessard was presented with the cheque for $1,000 at Rotary Appreciation Night.
Students were eligible who live in the area served by Colborne Rotary. The selection was based on marks, financial need and letters written by the candidates telling about their career goals, objectives and outlining volunteer work done.
In explaining the criteria, Rotarian, Morris Tait, stated the club looked for students who do more than the 40 hours requried of them. Work experience was also considered and Rachel has plenty of that, working in three local businesses, including the Colborne Foodland etore.
The enterprising student is enrolled at the University of Ottawa in the fall where she will study English.
Each year Jan Hoselton and Colborne Rotary each donate $500. Hoseltons also contributes a bear sculpture.
Friendship House looking for a home
Friendship House, long a venue for clubs and organizations seeking a free meeting place, may soon be gone.
Since 2000 the Castleton Colborne Optimists and Colborne Rotary have paid the heat and hydro on the place, but both have decided to end the agreement this year. In 2002a $25,000 Trillium Grant allowed the interior to be upgraded, but since then the exterior has fallen into need of repair. A new roof is needed and work must be done on the exterior walls.
When the Optimists dedcided they could no longer look after their obligation, Rotary had a second look.
In a June 25 interview Rotary President, Betty Brisco stated, "After many years of providing the service, Rotary has decided it will carry on no longer." Mrs. Briscio added that the club offered to continue the arrangement until the end of the year, even though the deal expires at the end of July. Rotary felt that would give users and the Prospect Community Church which owns the building, time to make other arrangements.
The church board decided earlier this month not to carry the agreement on past the expiry date in July.
The Rev. Barbara-Anne Ramer says the church has enjoyed having groups use its building. She explained on June 25 that the summer is a down time for most groups. If they were allowed to continue using the building until the end of December, their meetings would be disrupted in mid-year. It's better to make the change now.
Church Secretary, Jane Taylor, thanked Rotary in a June 10 letter and informed the club, "In view of the fact, that most groups do not continue their programs through the summer but rather begin again in the fall, the Church Board has decided not to extend the lease."
Mrs. Taylor went on to advise the club that the church was not in a financial position to fund repairs to the exterior of the building
The minister confirmed that the repairs to the exterior would be too costly for the church. "We can't even afford to repair the roof," she commented. Paying the ongoing bills of about $100 per month is out of the question, given the building's needs.
The church is open to any reasonable solution regarding the future of the building. The church owns three buildings on the property and Friendship House is surplus to its needs. The church is growing and could use the land for parking.
Rev. Ramer says demolition is a possibility if it can be done cheaply. If someone wants to move it to another location the price would be right. If it is still standing when the winter arrives everything will be turned off inside and there will be further deterioration. Whatever happpens, the church wants to make the decision as soon as possible.
The building was formerly a small bungalow.
Since 2000 the Castleton Colborne Optimists and Colborne Rotary have paid the heat and hydro on the place, but both have decided to end the agreement this year. In 2002a $25,000 Trillium Grant allowed the interior to be upgraded, but since then the exterior has fallen into need of repair. A new roof is needed and work must be done on the exterior walls.
When the Optimists dedcided they could no longer look after their obligation, Rotary had a second look.
In a June 25 interview Rotary President, Betty Brisco stated, "After many years of providing the service, Rotary has decided it will carry on no longer." Mrs. Briscio added that the club offered to continue the arrangement until the end of the year, even though the deal expires at the end of July. Rotary felt that would give users and the Prospect Community Church which owns the building, time to make other arrangements.
The church board decided earlier this month not to carry the agreement on past the expiry date in July.
The Rev. Barbara-Anne Ramer says the church has enjoyed having groups use its building. She explained on June 25 that the summer is a down time for most groups. If they were allowed to continue using the building until the end of December, their meetings would be disrupted in mid-year. It's better to make the change now.
Church Secretary, Jane Taylor, thanked Rotary in a June 10 letter and informed the club, "In view of the fact, that most groups do not continue their programs through the summer but rather begin again in the fall, the Church Board has decided not to extend the lease."
Mrs. Taylor went on to advise the club that the church was not in a financial position to fund repairs to the exterior of the building
The minister confirmed that the repairs to the exterior would be too costly for the church. "We can't even afford to repair the roof," she commented. Paying the ongoing bills of about $100 per month is out of the question, given the building's needs.
The church is open to any reasonable solution regarding the future of the building. The church owns three buildings on the property and Friendship House is surplus to its needs. The church is growing and could use the land for parking.
Rev. Ramer says demolition is a possibility if it can be done cheaply. If someone wants to move it to another location the price would be right. If it is still standing when the winter arrives everything will be turned off inside and there will be further deterioration. Whatever happpens, the church wants to make the decision as soon as possible.
The building was formerly a small bungalow.
Regional poster winners honoured
On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 23 Rick Norlock visited South Cramahe Public School. While there he talked with Ms. Traynor's grade 7 & 8 class about his work as our MP and answered their questions. He also presented prizes to the winners of his regional poster competition.
From left, are - Max Morreau (third place), Brittany Hesmer (second place), Kali Morewood (first place). Kali's poster will be on display in the MP's office for the whole year.
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Is tennis returning to Colborne?
If Cramahe Council buys back the Colborne Lawn Bowling Club at a special meeting on June 30, as is expected, it may become a unique attraction for the township.
Cramahe Township Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien confirmed a comment made by one of our Cramahe Now readers and former Colborne tennis instructor Marie Lachner. The concept of a grass tennis court is being considered.
Mrs. Lachner and the director had preliminary talks a week ago around the prospect of turning the lawn bowling green into a grass tennis court. If it happens it will be unique to this area and probably to Northumberland County.
The township already has on staff a trained and qualified turf specialist, Keeley Biron. The lawn is structured perfectly for tennis and there would be space for one court.
If the township gets grant money from Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program (RinC) for proposed park renovations on Earl Street there will be hardtopped courts too.
Cramahe Council approved a request for funding from (RinC)at its May 19 meeting.
Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien asked council at that meeting to allow him to request money for three projects estimated to cost $165,000.
Revitalization of the Earl St. tennis courts topped his list.
If money is received for the $50,000 project it would bring the courts to an acceptable standard and encourage accredited tennis programs, noted the director in his May 19 report. In the opinion of the director the courts are now unusable for tennis.
The grass court, by itself, would be a significant draw. Grass is easier on the legs and knees - a boon to older players.
Mr. O'Brien has surveyed the former clubhouse of the lawn bowling club and says it's in beautiful condition. He has asked Mrs. Lachner to advise him what the township would be asked to provide if the idea goes forward.
For tennis players, the prospects look enticing - at least three courts, one of them grass, and a clubhouse would make a wonderful tennis complex.
If the township does buy the land it has been stipulated by the lawn bowling club that the land be used for recreation.
The township sold the land to the lawn bowling club in 2000 for $2.
Cramahe Township Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien confirmed a comment made by one of our Cramahe Now readers and former Colborne tennis instructor Marie Lachner. The concept of a grass tennis court is being considered.
Mrs. Lachner and the director had preliminary talks a week ago around the prospect of turning the lawn bowling green into a grass tennis court. If it happens it will be unique to this area and probably to Northumberland County.
The township already has on staff a trained and qualified turf specialist, Keeley Biron. The lawn is structured perfectly for tennis and there would be space for one court.
If the township gets grant money from Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program (RinC) for proposed park renovations on Earl Street there will be hardtopped courts too.
Cramahe Council approved a request for funding from (RinC)at its May 19 meeting.
Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien asked council at that meeting to allow him to request money for three projects estimated to cost $165,000.
Revitalization of the Earl St. tennis courts topped his list.
If money is received for the $50,000 project it would bring the courts to an acceptable standard and encourage accredited tennis programs, noted the director in his May 19 report. In the opinion of the director the courts are now unusable for tennis.
The grass court, by itself, would be a significant draw. Grass is easier on the legs and knees - a boon to older players.
Mr. O'Brien has surveyed the former clubhouse of the lawn bowling club and says it's in beautiful condition. He has asked Mrs. Lachner to advise him what the township would be asked to provide if the idea goes forward.
For tennis players, the prospects look enticing - at least three courts, one of them grass, and a clubhouse would make a wonderful tennis complex.
If the township does buy the land it has been stipulated by the lawn bowling club that the land be used for recreation.
The township sold the land to the lawn bowling club in 2000 for $2.
Colborne Foodland launches new program
Store Manager, Carl Vandermeer, holds up the new Foodland slogan (below).
There should be lots more items at lower prices at the Colborne Foodland starting this Friday. The Foodland store is part of a new company program "Fresh Food - Friendly Neighbours" Manager Carl Vandermeer says there will be hundreds of lower prices, and every few weeks the list of reduced items will change.
There should be lots more items at lower prices at the Colborne Foodland starting this Friday. The Foodland store is part of a new company program "Fresh Food - Friendly Neighbours" Manager Carl Vandermeer says there will be hundreds of lower prices, and every few weeks the list of reduced items will change.
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
South Cramahe Public School Graduation
South Cramahe Public School held its graduation ceremony on June 24 at the school and 19 students crossed the stage with their diplomas.
They are - Sierra Aldworth, Justin Booth, Samantha Chapman, Kadmoss Elawar, Zachary Ferguson, Damien Gill, Taylor Haryett, Brittany Hesmer, Alexander Hrncir, Jody Jakab, Kailey McKenna, Kali Morewood, Jennifer Morgan, Maxwell Morreau, Olivia Patton, Daniel Penhale-Hooley, Kayla Read, Austin Thompson, Alannah Waite.
The award winners are - Brittany Hesmer Bill Pratt English, Rotary General Proficiency, Ontario Principals' Council Student Leadership, Valedictorian
Kali Morewood - Al Curtis Mathematics, Science, Visual Arts
Jody Jakab - Kinette History/Geography, Cramahe Township Most Improved
Justin Booth Optimist French
Austin Thompson - Bob Millar Merit
Maxwell Morreau - Drama
Olivia Patton - Female Athlete, Lizzy Corbeil Award
Danial Penhale-Hooley - Male Athlete
For photos of the graduation go to the link below -
South Cramahe Graduation
They are - Sierra Aldworth, Justin Booth, Samantha Chapman, Kadmoss Elawar, Zachary Ferguson, Damien Gill, Taylor Haryett, Brittany Hesmer, Alexander Hrncir, Jody Jakab, Kailey McKenna, Kali Morewood, Jennifer Morgan, Maxwell Morreau, Olivia Patton, Daniel Penhale-Hooley, Kayla Read, Austin Thompson, Alannah Waite.
The award winners are - Brittany Hesmer Bill Pratt English, Rotary General Proficiency, Ontario Principals' Council Student Leadership, Valedictorian
Kali Morewood - Al Curtis Mathematics, Science, Visual Arts
Jody Jakab - Kinette History/Geography, Cramahe Township Most Improved
Justin Booth Optimist French
Austin Thompson - Bob Millar Merit
Maxwell Morreau - Drama
Olivia Patton - Female Athlete, Lizzy Corbeil Award
Danial Penhale-Hooley - Male Athlete
For photos of the graduation go to the link below -
South Cramahe Graduation
Colborne Public School graduation
Colborne Public School saw 23 students graduate on June 24.
Thay are - Rusty Ashwood, Skylar Bailey, Nandini Balkarran, Shane Cronk, Jeffrey Davey, Deanna Ferguson, Cory Fryer, Isaac Hall, Vanessa Herley, Jacob McEldon, Michael McLaughlin, Trinity Meadus, Nicole Mills, Tyler Mitchell, Drew O'Gorman, Dustin Ottman, Matthew Pendleton, Joel Rich, Dylan Scriver, Makai Sinclair, Chantelle Sturgess, Cassondra Ton, Garrett Warner.
The award winners were:
Chantelle Sturgess - Legion Literacy
Drew O'Gorman - Inner Wheel Math
Cassondra Ton - Kinsmen Geography, History
Cory Fryer - Kinsmen Geography, General Proficiency, Mitchell Ferguson Memorial Music Award, Valedictorian
Michael McLaughlin - Science
Skylar Bailey - Optimist French, Valedictorian
Dustin Ottman - Most Improved
Matthew Pendleton - Most Improved
Nandini Balkarran - Lizzy Corbeil Citizenship
Vanessa Herley - Principal's Award
Tyler Mitchell - Character Education
Jeff Davey - Kids Who Care
Deanna Ferguson - Fawcett Family Sports
Isaac Hall - Dingsdale Family Creative Arts
Garrett Warner - Computer Proficiency
Jacob McEldon - Lenore Griffith Love of Reading
Shailyn Barrett - School Council Primary Division Award
Beverly Alison - Andrew Lowe Memorial Award Junior Division
Click on the link below for photos
Colborne Public School Graduation
Thay are - Rusty Ashwood, Skylar Bailey, Nandini Balkarran, Shane Cronk, Jeffrey Davey, Deanna Ferguson, Cory Fryer, Isaac Hall, Vanessa Herley, Jacob McEldon, Michael McLaughlin, Trinity Meadus, Nicole Mills, Tyler Mitchell, Drew O'Gorman, Dustin Ottman, Matthew Pendleton, Joel Rich, Dylan Scriver, Makai Sinclair, Chantelle Sturgess, Cassondra Ton, Garrett Warner.
The award winners were:
Chantelle Sturgess - Legion Literacy
Drew O'Gorman - Inner Wheel Math
Cassondra Ton - Kinsmen Geography, History
Cory Fryer - Kinsmen Geography, General Proficiency, Mitchell Ferguson Memorial Music Award, Valedictorian
Michael McLaughlin - Science
Skylar Bailey - Optimist French, Valedictorian
Dustin Ottman - Most Improved
Matthew Pendleton - Most Improved
Nandini Balkarran - Lizzy Corbeil Citizenship
Vanessa Herley - Principal's Award
Tyler Mitchell - Character Education
Jeff Davey - Kids Who Care
Deanna Ferguson - Fawcett Family Sports
Isaac Hall - Dingsdale Family Creative Arts
Garrett Warner - Computer Proficiency
Jacob McEldon - Lenore Griffith Love of Reading
Shailyn Barrett - School Council Primary Division Award
Beverly Alison - Andrew Lowe Memorial Award Junior Division
Click on the link below for photos
Colborne Public School Graduation
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
New Cramahe Now feature
Every once in awhile a reader writes to ask that something be added to Cramahe Now. This week it was Teri St. Thomas who suggested we should post the kids' soccer scores. Thanks to her, you can now click on "Sports" in the right column and then choose the league you want to see.
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The Apple Blossom Tyme 2009 Festival Committee wishes to thank our community for its support and participation during the Festival weekend. Thanks to the Colborne Horticultural Society, Colborne Masonic Lodge, Colborne Royal Canadian Legion, Castleton Colborne Optimist Club, Marshall Gummer and Twindmills and the Colborne Curling Club, Memorial Park Revitalization Committee. And to all other groups who used the opportunity to provide information and fundraise for their organizations – Charles & Gail Moffat, Health Unit and O.P.P. Anniversary Cruiser, Cramahe Fun Riders, Northumberland Humane Society, Gideon’s Society, Men’s Fellowship Group of the Salvation Army, Colborne United Church Pastoral Charge, Heritage Cramahe and Colborne’s 150 Anniversary Committee.Our thanks to the Cramahe Community Policing, Cramahe Firefighters and St. John's Ambulance for their support and to the Township of Cramahe Council & staff for the Community event grant and extensive site preparations. Thanks to Township of Cramahe Mayor, Marc Coombs, MP Rick Norlock and MPP Lou Rinaldi for officially opening Apple Blossom Tyme 2009.
Special thank-you to all the companies, organizations and volunteers who gave their time and skills to make the Festival a successful reality -
Marketing: Lesley Owen, Leah Murray and Christine Domina
Team Spelling Bee – Lynda Pettibone, Lynn Marshall, Orletta Kernaghan
Kid’s Zone Craft & Play Area – Cooperators Insurance, Jennifer Young
Northumberland Agriculture Awareness Committee
The Just-for-Fun Dog Show – Kris Rahn
The Big Apple Pie-Eating Contest – Camilla Millar, Dan Pearson & The Big Apple Staff
JoAnne & Gary Titus for their period costume display & judging duties.
A Big “Thank you” to Ernie Stoneman & Sundance Show Band - Phil, Bruce, Steve & Maurice; & other guest performers for great entertainment at the Saturday Stage Show. We wish to recognize the tremendous talent that attended and performed for us -
Jeannie Mintz,Kiaha Clegg,Maple Sugar,Shari & Jerry Tallon and Andrew Queen, Cheryl Casselman, the Colborne P.S. Grade 3 & 4 Students – Recorder Concert,and the Sunday entertainers: The Fetching Wenches Band,Pat & Evans & Evans Magic & Comedy
Colborne Ministerial for Ecumenical Worship Service with the Eagle Band Ministry providing gospel music
Thank-you to our 2009 Sponsors who provided financial assistance, sponsored trophies, gave gift certificates and door prizes and in-kind services to enable the Festival to happen:
W.W.D. McGlennon Insurance
Star 93.3 and Charles Toner
NorthumberlandView.ca
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation, Government of Canada and Eastern Ontario Development Program(FedNor
Northumberland today.com
Township of Cramahe
Downey Pharmacy
George K. Johnston Motors
Peake Engineering &Construction
The Big Apple
Colborne Home Hardware
HD Supply
Hoselton Studios
Queen’s Hotel
Cam Tran Company
Peter L. Hustler Law Office
Carter Thompson Law Office
Northumberland Veterinary Professional Corp
L.J. Kernaghan Construction
J. & B. Excavating
Newman, Oliver & McCarten Insurance
Gary Steacy Dismantling and Rene Beaudry
John Coss Accounting
Northumberland Federation of Agriculture
Gail Moffat
Darke Heating
North American Steel/Storrack
Computer Solutions
4 Here or 2 Go
McKeown Motors, Springbrook
Warkworth Farm Supply
Brighton Tire
Matthew’s Automotive Supply
Eclectic Mix
100 Mile Diner
Empire Cheese & Butter Company
World’s Finest Chocolates
Jarrell-Chalmers Group
Hamilton Township Mutual Insurance
Bob Marks New Holland
Wm. J Thompson Farm Supply
Phillips Farm Supply
Deerhaven Farm & Garden
Anderson Equipment Sales
Northumberland Cattlemen’s Association
Hawley’s Garage
Carolyn Whaley, Town & Country Barber Shop
Special thanks to Fred & Arlene Carr and to Car Show Judges - Bernie Samis, Andy Lee and Matt Rahn and to Brighton Automotive & Industrial Supply.
It takes a lot of cooperation and support to hold Apple Blossom Tyme Festival and we are most grateful for everyone’s help and realize that there are many more people that should also receive our recognition. Thank-you.
And our sincere appreciation to our families and friends who endured and assisted us all through the year.
The 2009 Apple Blossom Tyme Festival Committee
Pat Johnston
Lenna Broatch
Carl Wilce
Carolyn Whaley
Colborne Cramahe Apple Blossom Tyme 2010 is May 29 & 30. Organizers are needed to plan and coordinate this event. Please consider attending & volunteering at the upcoming AGM. Watch for the date announcement in “Cramahe Now”. |
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Monday, 22 June 2009
Cramahe residents lead the way in benefit
A group of Cramahe Township residents are leading the way in the upcoming benefit concert for women and children in crisis.
The two-hour Country Music Show and Silent Auction is this Sunday, June 29 at 7 p.m. in the upstairs ballroom at the Best Western Hotel in Cobourg
The entertainment features The Rusty Zipper Band, with renowned steel guitar player, Al Brisco. Also appearing are Cassandra Edison, Dana Johnson and Cheryl Casselman.
Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door
call 905 344-7779 to reserve yours now or purchase them at Roger's Cobourg, Northumberland Publishers Cobourg, Downey Pharmacy Colborne, Third Stone Music Store Brighton, Angela's Aesthetics in Port Hope, and the 100 Mile Diner in Warkworth.
The two-hour Country Music Show and Silent Auction is this Sunday, June 29 at 7 p.m. in the upstairs ballroom at the Best Western Hotel in Cobourg
The entertainment features The Rusty Zipper Band, with renowned steel guitar player, Al Brisco. Also appearing are Cassandra Edison, Dana Johnson and Cheryl Casselman.
Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door
call 905 344-7779 to reserve yours now or purchase them at Roger's Cobourg, Northumberland Publishers Cobourg, Downey Pharmacy Colborne, Third Stone Music Store Brighton, Angela's Aesthetics in Port Hope, and the 100 Mile Diner in Warkworth.
Castleton grade eights graduate
It's graduation week in Cramahe Township and the kids from Castleton Public School were the first to collect their diplomas. Click on the link to see more photos of the big night.
Castleton PS Graduation
The 2009 graduates are - Justin Adams, Ethan Bray, Hunter Bray, Jessica Carr, Dakota Cockburn, Ronald Filazek, Randy Galt, Scott Harnden, Racheal Helmer, Sara Jordan, Isabel Mattig, Justin Pardy, Amber Partridge, John Rolfe, Brittany Samis, Kierran Singh, Travis St. Thomas, Kristen Waines, Peter Wallington, Troy Watson.
Award winners -
Amber Partridge - Valedictorian, English, French, Proficiency, Ontario Principals' Council Award.
Kierran Singh - French, Outstanding Sports, Dedication.
Brittany Samis - French, Outstanding Sports.
Hunter Bray - Mathematics.
Ethan Bray - Science.
Scott Harnden - History, Arts, Congeniality.
Troy Watson - Geography.
Travis St. Thomas - Drama.
Sara Jordan - Volunteerism.
Jessica Carr - Volunteerism.
Castleton PS Graduation
The 2009 graduates are - Justin Adams, Ethan Bray, Hunter Bray, Jessica Carr, Dakota Cockburn, Ronald Filazek, Randy Galt, Scott Harnden, Racheal Helmer, Sara Jordan, Isabel Mattig, Justin Pardy, Amber Partridge, John Rolfe, Brittany Samis, Kierran Singh, Travis St. Thomas, Kristen Waines, Peter Wallington, Troy Watson.
Award winners -
Amber Partridge - Valedictorian, English, French, Proficiency, Ontario Principals' Council Award.
Kierran Singh - French, Outstanding Sports, Dedication.
Brittany Samis - French, Outstanding Sports.
Hunter Bray - Mathematics.
Ethan Bray - Science.
Scott Harnden - History, Arts, Congeniality.
Troy Watson - Geography.
Travis St. Thomas - Drama.
Sara Jordan - Volunteerism.
Jessica Carr - Volunteerism.
Ratepayers learn about victims services
The Cramahe Ratepayers Association members know more about victim services thanks to a presentation made to the group at its June 19 meeting.
Laurie MacDonald from Peterborough Northumberland Victims Services (PNVS) explained how her group assists victims of crime or tragic circumstances.
Mrs. MacDonald explained that emergency service personnel often don't have time to deal with the aftermath of crimes and accidents. When that happens the police, ambulance and fire service people call the PNVS number. Volunteers from PNVS are on call 24/7. They are despatched to the scene and provide a whole range of services to victims and their relatives.
Families dealing with accidents, sudden deaths or suicide benefit from the calming presence of the PNVS volunteers. Mrs. MacDonald says people often don't know where to turn when abused or in unexpected crises. Her 50 trained volunteers have 60 hours of training and know the answers. They can get the right person at the right time. They know who can be called at any hour of the day or night. They can locate a locksmith, find clothing for fire victims, or lodging for anyone left homeless. They get the right people at the right time.
The PNVS volunteers make themselves available but only help if the victims want it. If they are needed by the families, they stay as long as needed. Sometimes it's only until family members arrive. Often they will go to a home with the police who are providing sudden death notification.
Victims services is funded by the Ontario Attorney General's Office. The concept was originally piloted in three areas in the province. There are now 48 victims service organizations operating in Ontario. The Peterborough Northumberland group serves from Brighton to Durham and past Peterborough in the north. They are linked with Community Care.
They can be contacted at 1-888-822-7729.
Laurie MacDonald from Peterborough Northumberland Victims Services (PNVS) explained how her group assists victims of crime or tragic circumstances.
Mrs. MacDonald explained that emergency service personnel often don't have time to deal with the aftermath of crimes and accidents. When that happens the police, ambulance and fire service people call the PNVS number. Volunteers from PNVS are on call 24/7. They are despatched to the scene and provide a whole range of services to victims and their relatives.
Families dealing with accidents, sudden deaths or suicide benefit from the calming presence of the PNVS volunteers. Mrs. MacDonald says people often don't know where to turn when abused or in unexpected crises. Her 50 trained volunteers have 60 hours of training and know the answers. They can get the right person at the right time. They know who can be called at any hour of the day or night. They can locate a locksmith, find clothing for fire victims, or lodging for anyone left homeless. They get the right people at the right time.
The PNVS volunteers make themselves available but only help if the victims want it. If they are needed by the families, they stay as long as needed. Sometimes it's only until family members arrive. Often they will go to a home with the police who are providing sudden death notification.
Victims services is funded by the Ontario Attorney General's Office. The concept was originally piloted in three areas in the province. There are now 48 victims service organizations operating in Ontario. The Peterborough Northumberland group serves from Brighton to Durham and past Peterborough in the north. They are linked with Community Care.
They can be contacted at 1-888-822-7729.
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Is Timmy rolling up the rim?
Is Tim Horton's being given a deal by the Township of Cramahe, or is cost-sharing a common practice?
At the May 19 meeting of Cramahe Township Council the township agreed to pay $44,735 of the $59,735 contract to provide watermains for the planned Tim Horton's reastaurant on Big Apple Drive. TDL Corp., representing Tim Horton's will pay the remaining $15,000.
During the May 19 press question period Mayor Marc Coombs was asked if it was normal practice to contribute a portion of new development costs.
The mayor replied that it was common practice to assist companies.
A Cramahe staff member who spoke on condition of anonymity appeared to confirm information provided by Township Treasurer, Mora Chatterson that the township does not have a history of regularly helping incoming companies with subsidized public works.
Cramahe Now asked Cramahe Chief Administrative Officer, Christie Alexander on June 10 for a list of the times the township has assisted companies with their costs.
Ms. Chatterson provided information on only one project. The township paid $44,764, the PUC paid $33,992 and the Big Apple $98,904 for works required on an extension at the Big Apple..
On June 12 the township CAO suggested that the mayor "was suggesting (on May 19) that it was not unusual for municipalities, “in general”, to agree to a cost sharing proposal if the required work benefits both the developer/applicant and the municipality and encourages economic development."
Council originally approved the cost sharing at its March 17, 2009 meeting. Four companies bid on the work.Cobourg Development Services bid $69,146. Dekeyser Excavating bid $80,505, and Balterre Contracting submitted a bid of $117,401.
At the May 19 meeting of Cramahe Township Council the township agreed to pay $44,735 of the $59,735 contract to provide watermains for the planned Tim Horton's reastaurant on Big Apple Drive. TDL Corp., representing Tim Horton's will pay the remaining $15,000.
During the May 19 press question period Mayor Marc Coombs was asked if it was normal practice to contribute a portion of new development costs.
The mayor replied that it was common practice to assist companies.
A Cramahe staff member who spoke on condition of anonymity appeared to confirm information provided by Township Treasurer, Mora Chatterson that the township does not have a history of regularly helping incoming companies with subsidized public works.
Cramahe Now asked Cramahe Chief Administrative Officer, Christie Alexander on June 10 for a list of the times the township has assisted companies with their costs.
Ms. Chatterson provided information on only one project. The township paid $44,764, the PUC paid $33,992 and the Big Apple $98,904 for works required on an extension at the Big Apple..
On June 12 the township CAO suggested that the mayor "was suggesting (on May 19) that it was not unusual for municipalities, “in general”, to agree to a cost sharing proposal if the required work benefits both the developer/applicant and the municipality and encourages economic development."
Council originally approved the cost sharing at its March 17, 2009 meeting. Four companies bid on the work.Cobourg Development Services bid $69,146. Dekeyser Excavating bid $80,505, and Balterre Contracting submitted a bid of $117,401.
It was a happy Father's Day
It was a happy Father's Day at the Colborne Legion. With dads eating free, there was a steady flow of families past the buffet table. Click on "Father's Day Breakfast" to see more photos.
Father's Day Breakfast
Saturday, 20 June 2009
Kudos
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board announced last week that South Cramahe Public School teacher Holly Harnden, education assistant Deb Hoogwerf, and vice-principal Alison Osborne, have been recognized by the Treatment Foster Care Program for their work in supporting students, parents and workers involved in foster care.
Congratulations to all of them for their efforts on behalf of others!
Congratulations to all of them for their efforts on behalf of others!
La Soiree a big success
(submitted)A one, a two, a one, two, three!
It was last Tuesday night, June 9th that the grade 11 and 12 Instrumental Music students of East Northumberland Secondary School strutted their stuff in front of a very enthusiastic audience. The purpose of this mini music night, or La Soirée as it's called, is to give the students a chance to show exactly what they're made of, and did they ever.
These small ensembles played a variety of pieces and styles, from jazz to rock and even broadway. There were vocal pieces performed by Brennan Curtis and Brittany Marley and even a violin solo performed by Amanda O'Brien. A group of grade 12 students wowed the crowd with a drum ensemble composed by volunteer Jim Parnell, that will not soon be forgotten. The night finished with a blast from the past as both grades joined in playing "Classics, Classics, Classics!" , a medley of the best known classical pieces.
All of these promising musicians played well and made the night a rousing success. They would like to thank their teacher, Dan Walker, for a fantastic success and they hope for an even better La Soirée next year!
Jessie Mulligan, Student
Library summer program news
(submitted)
Colborne Public Library Challenges Children
To Solve Mysteries
Calling All Sleuths and Secret Agents!
The Colborne Public Library invites children ages 3 – 12 to participate in its annual TD Summer Reading Program from July 7 – August 15. Registration takes place at the library from July 2-4 around 2 p.m., although children can register for specific events at any time throughout the program by calling the library in advance of the event – 905 355 3722. All children enrolled in the program receive a poster, an activity book, and a set of stickers for free.
This year’s theme “Detectives” will focus on Agent 009, the mystery solving pooch who, with help from children, will uncover detective stories, whodunits, thrillers and tons of fun learning how to spy and solve mysteries. By the end of the summer, it’s guaranteed that everyone will be a highly trained master of mystery and intrigue.
Junior Spies (ages 3-4) meet on Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 12 noon.
Super Agents (ages 5-9) gather Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 2-3 p.m..
Advanced Investigators (ages 10-12) follow the clues in a Book Club on Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m.
For a more complete listing of the days’ activities, please pick up a calendar at registration.
The Summer Reading Program also offers grade 7 & 8 students an opportunity to volunteer in their community, as well as high school students to complete their community hours. Please contact the library – 905 355 3722 – to inquire about this great way to gain valuable work experience!
Colborne Public Library Challenges Children
To Solve Mysteries
Calling All Sleuths and Secret Agents!
The Colborne Public Library invites children ages 3 – 12 to participate in its annual TD Summer Reading Program from July 7 – August 15. Registration takes place at the library from July 2-4 around 2 p.m., although children can register for specific events at any time throughout the program by calling the library in advance of the event – 905 355 3722. All children enrolled in the program receive a poster, an activity book, and a set of stickers for free.
This year’s theme “Detectives” will focus on Agent 009, the mystery solving pooch who, with help from children, will uncover detective stories, whodunits, thrillers and tons of fun learning how to spy and solve mysteries. By the end of the summer, it’s guaranteed that everyone will be a highly trained master of mystery and intrigue.
Junior Spies (ages 3-4) meet on Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 12 noon.
Super Agents (ages 5-9) gather Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 2-3 p.m..
Advanced Investigators (ages 10-12) follow the clues in a Book Club on Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m.
For a more complete listing of the days’ activities, please pick up a calendar at registration.
The Summer Reading Program also offers grade 7 & 8 students an opportunity to volunteer in their community, as well as high school students to complete their community hours. Please contact the library – 905 355 3722 – to inquire about this great way to gain valuable work experience!
Friday, 19 June 2009
Hospital gets new Cramahe reps on Board
(submitted)
Northumberland Hills Hospital held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, June 18. The financial results of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 were shared, together with published reports on the year’s activities from Hospital leaders.
Standing for re-election were three individuals: Nick O’Nians, representing Ward 1 (the Municipality of Port Hope); John Farrell, representing Ward 2 (the Town of Cobourg); and Sid Trevail, representing Ward 3 (the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand). All three were acclaimed and return to serve their next three-year term on the Hospital Board.
Two Board openings were also filled at the June 18 AGM. The first opening, in Ward 3, required a nomination to replace Tom McLean, who completed his second term and did not stand for re-election. The second opening, also in Ward 3, related to the Board seat left vacant when Director Nick Hathway passed away in December.
Candidates presented for the two Ward 3 openings were Jack Russell and Henry Pankratz. As announced by the Hospital in a March news release, Henry Pankratz assumed Nick Hathway’s role earlier this year, following a temporary nomination from the Board pending official election at the June AGM. Both Jack Russell and Henry Pankratz were acclaimed at the June 18 AGM.
The contributions of the late Nick Hathway were also recognized at the AGM. “Nick’s service to this Hospital is well known by Board members, Hospital staff and volunteers,” noted Sid Trevail, outgoing Board Chair. “A thoughtful and dedicated contributor to both our Hospital and Foundation Boards, Nick passed away in December of last year, literally days away from the passing of another well-known NHH proponent, Bob MacCoubrey. Despite his illness, Nick remained actively engaged in Hospital business until the very end, contributing via email with suggestions and input. We are grateful for his service.”
Northumberland Hills Hospital held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, June 18. The financial results of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 were shared, together with published reports on the year’s activities from Hospital leaders.
Standing for re-election were three individuals: Nick O’Nians, representing Ward 1 (the Municipality of Port Hope); John Farrell, representing Ward 2 (the Town of Cobourg); and Sid Trevail, representing Ward 3 (the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand). All three were acclaimed and return to serve their next three-year term on the Hospital Board.
Two Board openings were also filled at the June 18 AGM. The first opening, in Ward 3, required a nomination to replace Tom McLean, who completed his second term and did not stand for re-election. The second opening, also in Ward 3, related to the Board seat left vacant when Director Nick Hathway passed away in December.
Candidates presented for the two Ward 3 openings were Jack Russell and Henry Pankratz. As announced by the Hospital in a March news release, Henry Pankratz assumed Nick Hathway’s role earlier this year, following a temporary nomination from the Board pending official election at the June AGM. Both Jack Russell and Henry Pankratz were acclaimed at the June 18 AGM.
The contributions of the late Nick Hathway were also recognized at the AGM. “Nick’s service to this Hospital is well known by Board members, Hospital staff and volunteers,” noted Sid Trevail, outgoing Board Chair. “A thoughtful and dedicated contributor to both our Hospital and Foundation Boards, Nick passed away in December of last year, literally days away from the passing of another well-known NHH proponent, Bob MacCoubrey. Despite his illness, Nick remained actively engaged in Hospital business until the very end, contributing via email with suggestions and input. We are grateful for his service.”
Ratepayers have school concerns
The Cramahe Ratepayers Association had questions about the planned school in Castleton last month and they still don't feel they have all the answers.
Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi was the guest of the group at its May 15 meeting, speaking on the province's Green Initiative. Ratepayer, John Rutherford, wondered if geothermal heating might provide a "green" answer for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board when it builds the school later this year.
Mr. Rutherford has contacted the board. According to statements made at the Ratepayers meeting he was told by John Berry of the KPRDSB Engineering Services that there were no savings to be made by using geothermal when the school requires it for only 5-6 months of the year. The R value of the insulation used in the school will be the highest possible.
Members of the Ratepayers Association were not sure that long-term use of the school would bear out the comments attributed to the board official. The group was also concerned that the use of a conventional heating/cooling system would not fall into the provincial government's Green Initiative.
A letter will be sent to the MPP expressing the Ratepayer concerns about the $4.8 million project scheduled to be completed by the start of the 2010-11 school year.
Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi was the guest of the group at its May 15 meeting, speaking on the province's Green Initiative. Ratepayer, John Rutherford, wondered if geothermal heating might provide a "green" answer for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board when it builds the school later this year.
Mr. Rutherford has contacted the board. According to statements made at the Ratepayers meeting he was told by John Berry of the KPRDSB Engineering Services that there were no savings to be made by using geothermal when the school requires it for only 5-6 months of the year. The R value of the insulation used in the school will be the highest possible.
Members of the Ratepayers Association were not sure that long-term use of the school would bear out the comments attributed to the board official. The group was also concerned that the use of a conventional heating/cooling system would not fall into the provincial government's Green Initiative.
A letter will be sent to the MPP expressing the Ratepayer concerns about the $4.8 million project scheduled to be completed by the start of the 2010-11 school year.
Ecology garden update
They just keep working on the Ecology Garden. Click on the link to see the latest efforts of the Cramahe Horticultural Society.
Ecology Garden upodate
Ecology Garden upodate
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Cpl. Martin Dubé repatriated
Cpl. Martin Dubé, 35, a combat engineer from the 5 Combat Engineer Regiment based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, near Quebec City, was the latest Canadian soldier to be carried down the Highway of Heroes, passing through Cramahe Township on Wednesday afternoon. Cpl. Dubé was killed while defusing an explosive device about 20 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City at 12:30 p.m. local time.
At a news conference in Kandahar, Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance said Dubé had saved many lives with his work. "For that he should be remembered and celebrated," Vance said.
The Brigadier-General praised Dubé, noting that the bomb he was dismantling was aimed at passing traffic and could have killed an entire family.
"His actions, his sacrifice, saved the lives of innocents. This is the proudest and most noble accomplishment of any soldier and today that accomplishment was Martin's."
Always willing to help, Dubé was an "energetic" soldier who believed in the mission and "would never let himself get down when things got rough," Vance said.
"He was a skilled perfectionist who took the time to better himself, not only as a human being but also as a soldier," commened the Brigadier-General. " He was a professional, always willing to help anyone in need."
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a release, "We are eternally grateful for his sacrifice for this country, while helping to ensure a brighter future for the Afghan people. We are all saddened by this loss."
Dubé is survived by his mother, Marie-Paule, his father, Roger, his brother, Vincent, and his girlfriend, Julie, the military said.
Dubé is the second Canadian to die in Afghanistan in a week.
Colborne 150th unveils banner and decal
Representatives of the Colborne 150th committee were at Cramahe Council on June 16 to unveil the new banners and decals which will promote the July 30-August 2 weekend.
Diane Patterson presents a decal to Cramahe Mayor Marc Coombs.
Diane and Pat Patterson hold the banner.
Diane Patterson presents a decal to Cramahe Mayor Marc Coombs.
For more information go to the Colborne 150th Celebration ad and click on the links.
Johnston subdivision gets extension
Cramahe Council has agreed to extend a June 30 deadline it set for the Johnston subdivision.
In May, 2009 the township required that the owners update servicing, grading and designs of the subdivision which has been there since 1988. There are 32 lots in the development. All the lots on the existing roads have been developed, but the interior of the development has 14 unused lots. If the upgrading wasn't done by the end of this month, the township could have revoked the status fo the lots.
The report, written over the name of Chief Building Official, Natalie Moroz-Cornell, stated considerable progress has been made with the owner/developer but he would like more time to consider various options for the land, including the possibility of a condominium development.
Now the owners have until the end of the year to complete the work.
In May, 2009 the township required that the owners update servicing, grading and designs of the subdivision which has been there since 1988. There are 32 lots in the development. All the lots on the existing roads have been developed, but the interior of the development has 14 unused lots. If the upgrading wasn't done by the end of this month, the township could have revoked the status fo the lots.
The report, written over the name of Chief Building Official, Natalie Moroz-Cornell, stated considerable progress has been made with the owner/developer but he would like more time to consider various options for the land, including the possibility of a condominium development.
Now the owners have until the end of the year to complete the work.
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Colborne 150th funding request
The Cramahe Township Community Development Department will request $3,850 from the Community Futures Development Corp for the Colborne 150th celebration to be held July 30 - August 2, 2009.
The money, if it is granted, will be used for events and promotional activities. The dealine for application is June 30.
The money, if it is granted, will be used for events and promotional activities. The dealine for application is June 30.
Cramahe to support transportation initiative
Cramahe Township Council voted Tuesday to continue to support the Northumberland Transportation Initiative (NTI). The township will host the NTI funds it receives from a requested gas tax rebate.
Council voted to accept the NTI’s request for a letter of resolution to the Ministry of Transport (MoT). If a similar letter is received from Alnwick/Haldimand Township by June 30, the NTI will be eligible to receive $3,000 in gas tax money from the province.
The actual rebate is based on the amount paid into the project by the municipalities and the population being served. Cramahe Township contributed $7,000 in this year’s budget to the program which picks up riders in Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand and takes them to other locations between Cramahe and Cobourg.
Statistics released by NTI Project Coordinator, Jessica Hoskin, showed that the majority of riders using the system live in Cramahe. Forty-one of the 68 clients who are registered to use the program live here. The stats show that seven live in the Municipality of Brighton. Cramahe Deputy Mayor Jim Williams suggested those people may actually live in Cramahe but have Brighton addresses as he does.
Since it began operation in December, 2008, 17 clients have used the service. Twelve of them live in Cramahe. The other five live in Alnwick/Haldimand. The users have made 224 trips. Almost half of them were to get to work. Another 49 trips were social. The remainder were for medical appointments, recreation, shopping and educational upgrading.
NTI is planning to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van to meet with MoT requirements
Council voted to accept the NTI’s request for a letter of resolution to the Ministry of Transport (MoT). If a similar letter is received from Alnwick/Haldimand Township by June 30, the NTI will be eligible to receive $3,000 in gas tax money from the province.
The actual rebate is based on the amount paid into the project by the municipalities and the population being served. Cramahe Township contributed $7,000 in this year’s budget to the program which picks up riders in Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand and takes them to other locations between Cramahe and Cobourg.
Statistics released by NTI Project Coordinator, Jessica Hoskin, showed that the majority of riders using the system live in Cramahe. Forty-one of the 68 clients who are registered to use the program live here. The stats show that seven live in the Municipality of Brighton. Cramahe Deputy Mayor Jim Williams suggested those people may actually live in Cramahe but have Brighton addresses as he does.
Since it began operation in December, 2008, 17 clients have used the service. Twelve of them live in Cramahe. The other five live in Alnwick/Haldimand. The users have made 224 trips. Almost half of them were to get to work. Another 49 trips were social. The remainder were for medical appointments, recreation, shopping and educational upgrading.
NTI is planning to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van to meet with MoT requirements
Northumberland Coffee Morning photos
The Cramahe version of the annual Northumberland Coffee Morning doubled in size this year, with two locations in Colborne.
The morning coffee hour was once again hosted by the Dobsons. In the afternoon the coffee crowd dropped in at the home of the Ryback and Burgess families.
The first two photos below were taken at the morning session. The last two were from the afternoon.
The morning coffee hour was once again hosted by the Dobsons. In the afternoon the coffee crowd dropped in at the home of the Ryback and Burgess families.
The first two photos below were taken at the morning session. The last two were from the afternoon.
Brighton Chamber President visits Cramahe
Brighton and District Chamber of Commerce President, Mary Robertson, was at Cramahe Township Council on June 16 to update the township on her group’s activities and plans. The chamber serves businesses in Brighton, Cramahe and Murray Ward.
The chamber’s first-ever strategic plan covers 2009-10 and includes reaching out to existing members of the chamber, growing its membership, promoting businesses and services and increasing the member-to-member discount program.
Ms. Robertson was concerned about the 22 % drop in Cramahe Township members in the chamber but added that 60% of the decline was the result of businesses ceasing to operate. There is currently no Cramahe member of the chamber’s governing board.
The chamber’s first-ever strategic plan covers 2009-10 and includes reaching out to existing members of the chamber, growing its membership, promoting businesses and services and increasing the member-to-member discount program.
She spoke briefly about enhancing the Apple Route which is now under the chamber’s jurisdiction. “”it needs revamping and revitalization,” commented the presenter. She sees it as a tourism opportunity.
Ms. Robertson is very enthusiastic about the prospects for culinary tourism and thinks it will bring significant benefits to Cramahe and the Municipality of Brighton. All the chambers of commerce in Northumberland County are working collectively on the concept. Culinary tourism falls under one of the chamber’s core competencies.
To emphasize the potential for culinary tourism she noted that ten years ago there was only one B&B, one winery, and one fine dining establishment in Prince Edawrd County.
The Brighton and District Chamber of Commerce website is attracting over 38,000 visitors a year. Brighton Online had over 72,000 in its last 12 month period and the Apple Route tourism site had 78,000 visitors.
Only 714 visitors dropped in at the visitor centre in Brighton last summer, a drop of 25%. Only 13 came from the U.S.
Ms. Robertson was concerned about the 22 % drop in Cramahe Township members in the chamber but added that 60% of the decline was the result of businesses ceasing to operate. There is currently no Cramahe member of the chamber’s governing board.Mayor Marc Coombs offered to try to find someone to fill the role.
At the Brighton Chamber's Country Living Show held in April only one Cramahe-based company had a display. TipTop Realty, which also operates out of Brighton, was the sole Cramahe participant.
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Cramahe applies for industrial park funding
On June 1 the federal government announced a $1 billion Community Adjustment Fund designed to address the effects of the economic downturn. Ontario's share is $174.2 million and Cramahe township wants a part of it.
The township applied for $605,096.23 for upgrades to its industrial park located on Purdy Rd. in its application. Upgrades include street lighting in all sections of the industrial park, road surface improvements on Purdy Road from Big Apple Drive to Elgin Street, a drainage study for the north end of the south park (south of Purdy Road), signage at Big Apple Drive and where the industrial roads meet Purdy Road and landscaping around the signs. The road in the north section will also be extended if the grant is approved.
Unlike most grants, this one does not require a municipal contribution. But the township is contributing $345,000 to the project because the work on Purdy Rd. was already budgeted for 2009. Community Development Official, Rebecca Goddard-Sarria told council at its June 16 meeting that a township contribution would enhance the chances of the application.
All applications must be shovel-ready.
The township applied for $605,096.23 for upgrades to its industrial park located on Purdy Rd. in its application. Upgrades include street lighting in all sections of the industrial park, road surface improvements on Purdy Road from Big Apple Drive to Elgin Street, a drainage study for the north end of the south park (south of Purdy Road), signage at Big Apple Drive and where the industrial roads meet Purdy Road and landscaping around the signs. The road in the north section will also be extended if the grant is approved.
Unlike most grants, this one does not require a municipal contribution. But the township is contributing $345,000 to the project because the work on Purdy Rd. was already budgeted for 2009. Community Development Official, Rebecca Goddard-Sarria told council at its June 16 meeting that a township contribution would enhance the chances of the application.
All applications must be shovel-ready.
Timmy's gets site plan approval
Cramahe Township Council voted unanimously on June 16 to approve the site plan for the new Tim Horton’s 38-seat restaurant and drive-through to be located on Big Apple Drive.
The township now needs the Ministry of Transport to sign off on a traffic study, and a storm water management plan must be completed, and then it’s a go.
Tim Horton’s hopes to be in operation by Christmas, 2009.
The township now needs the Ministry of Transport to sign off on a traffic study, and a storm water management plan must be completed, and then it’s a go.
Tim Horton’s hopes to be in operation by Christmas, 2009.
Repatriation tentatively set for Wednesday
The repatriation ceremony for Corporal Martin Dubé, killed Sunday while defusing a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, is tentatively scheduled for 2 p. m. Wednesday at Canadian Forces Base Trenton.Following the ceremony, the cortege will travel along the Highway of Heroes to Toronto for autopsy.
Monday, 15 June 2009
Township selling ads in Keeler Centre
The Township of Cramahe is in the second phase of a campaign to attract advertising to the Keeler Centre.
Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien, says terms of 1-3 years are available. Prices vary depending on ad locations. Mr. O'Brien says that revenue is up by $3,000 over last year.
Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien, says terms of 1-3 years are available. Prices vary depending on ad locations. Mr. O'Brien says that revenue is up by $3,000 over last year.
Wind turbine launched
The wind turbine at ENSS was officially launched on June 15 in a brief ceremony.Teacher Gwen McConkey was the spearhead of the project. She thanked the many people and organizations which assisted with the project which took 2 1/2 years to complete.
She praised the ENSS staff and students for turning the secondary school into a green one, This is the fifth turbiine to operate at on Ontario school.
Zed Woman opens this weekend
The Colborne Art Gallery invites you to Zed Woman and the City, an exhibition of work by Annie McDonald and gallery artists. Please join us for the opening and to meet Annie on Saturday, June 20th from 2 - 4 pm at the Gallery. The show will be on through August 2nd, 2009.
Zed Woman and the City – Annie McDonald
My interest is presenting sculpture in a theatrical environment, so that viewers will participate in developing narrative while moving through the exhibit. I search the everyday to find the mythic.
Zed Woman and the City is an exploration of one mythic figure's transformative powers; the show resembles walking into a graphic novel. Several mediums are employed to make the work, from stone and ceramics to fabrics and wire. The city is a trope to depict relationships of humanity with environment.
My interest is presenting sculpture in a theatrical environment, so that viewers will participate in developing narrative while moving through the exhibit. I search the everyday to find the mythic.
Just who is Zed Woman? She is the great composite of qualities in people I admire: my very personal super hero. Zed Woman first appeared in a small stone sculpture of a very large woman that was completed in 2004. She is at once huge, elegant and powerful. A subsequent ceramic wall piece entitled "Flight" (2008) featured a woman who seemed to be the same figure. I came up with a myth about a feral child who could and did effect change. I have attempted to make her visible. She embodies the spirit of invention, resourcefulness, will and optimism. She is the very best of each of us, and provides an invitation for viewers to find these ideals… these absolutes.
She was born in isolation to a mess of a place and makes changes to the city, beginning with what she finds there! She looks for openings and follows her heart before following the rules. She is the Arts and she is the Sciences. She is a Healer and inspires Community. She is at the end of the alphabet, a last chance and our best bet for the future!
Who Zed Woman is not? She is not Batman!
Annie McDonald
June, 2009
My interest is presenting sculpture in a theatrical environment, so that viewers will participate in developing narrative while moving through the exhibit. I search the everyday to find the mythic.
Zed Woman and the City is an exploration of one mythic figure's transformative powers; the show resembles walking into a graphic novel. Several mediums are employed to make the work, from stone and ceramics to fabrics and wire. The city is a trope to depict relationships of humanity with environment.
My interest is presenting sculpture in a theatrical environment, so that viewers will participate in developing narrative while moving through the exhibit. I search the everyday to find the mythic.
Just who is Zed Woman? She is the great composite of qualities in people I admire: my very personal super hero. Zed Woman first appeared in a small stone sculpture of a very large woman that was completed in 2004. She is at once huge, elegant and powerful. A subsequent ceramic wall piece entitled "Flight" (2008) featured a woman who seemed to be the same figure. I came up with a myth about a feral child who could and did effect change. I have attempted to make her visible. She embodies the spirit of invention, resourcefulness, will and optimism. She is the very best of each of us, and provides an invitation for viewers to find these ideals… these absolutes.
She was born in isolation to a mess of a place and makes changes to the city, beginning with what she finds there! She looks for openings and follows her heart before following the rules. She is the Arts and she is the Sciences. She is a Healer and inspires Community. She is at the end of the alphabet, a last chance and our best bet for the future!
Who Zed Woman is not? She is not Batman!
Annie McDonald
June, 2009
Ambassador needed
Are you over 19?
Do you live in Colborne?
Are you free on the weekend of August 1-2?
Then you could be Colborne's ambassador. The Colborne 150th Celebration Committee is looking for a community-spirited person to perform the ambassador's duties (to help celebrate the 150th).
You can drop off a nomination or a personal submission to Downey Pharmacy or the Township of Cramahe Municipal Office on Toronto Rd. But you better do it while you remember - the deadline is June 30.
For more information email r_e_shel@sympatico.ca
Do you live in Colborne?
Are you free on the weekend of August 1-2?
Then you could be Colborne's ambassador. The Colborne 150th Celebration Committee is looking for a community-spirited person to perform the ambassador's duties (to help celebrate the 150th).
You can drop off a nomination or a personal submission to Downey Pharmacy or the Township of Cramahe Municipal Office on Toronto Rd. But you better do it while you remember - the deadline is June 30.
For more information email r_e_shel@sympatico.ca
Colborne student wins poster contest
Colborne Public School grade three student, Kaylee Jenkins was one of three local winners in the 2009 Ontario Provincial Police Poster Contest.
Kaylee and her family were hosted with the other winners at the OPP General Headquarters in Orillia on June 12.
The 14 top posters will make up a 2010 calendar. Twenty-four honourable mentions will be part of a collage at the end of the calendar.
There were 117 schools that participated in the province, and 2,419 posters were submitted.
The other winners in Northuberland County are Rylan Richter from North Hope Public School and Summer Waite from Smithfield Public School.
Kaylee and her family were hosted with the other winners at the OPP General Headquarters in Orillia on June 12.
The 14 top posters will make up a 2010 calendar. Twenty-four honourable mentions will be part of a collage at the end of the calendar.
There were 117 schools that participated in the province, and 2,419 posters were submitted.
The other winners in Northuberland County are Rylan Richter from North Hope Public School and Summer Waite from Smithfield Public School.
Ice out in record time
In future the Keeler Centre may be available earlier after the ice season is over.
The ice was gone this year in a day. In the past it has taken at least two weeks.
There was no trick to getting it done quickly. Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien, made arrangements with the Works Department to bring in a backhoe. It pulled the ice out in three hours. Normally the Zamboni has shaved the ice all week long as a staffer poked at the ice with a pick,
Mop up was quick too. Instead of using two staffers with mops for a week, a scrubber was rented for $300 and the job was done the same day.
The director says that even with recent equipment repairs that people shouldn't expect improvement on the same scale when installing ice - but it will take less time than in the past.
The ice was gone this year in a day. In the past it has taken at least two weeks.
There was no trick to getting it done quickly. Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien, made arrangements with the Works Department to bring in a backhoe. It pulled the ice out in three hours. Normally the Zamboni has shaved the ice all week long as a staffer poked at the ice with a pick,
Mop up was quick too. Instead of using two staffers with mops for a week, a scrubber was rented for $300 and the job was done the same day.
The director says that even with recent equipment repairs that people shouldn't expect improvement on the same scale when installing ice - but it will take less time than in the past.
It's the big eat at the Legion
If you're looking for an excuse not to cook this weekend then go no further than the Colborne Legion at 92 King St. E.
On Friday night from 5-6:30 p.m. you can sidle up to the table for a barbeque chicken dinner for $10.
Sunday is Father's Day and time for the traditional Father's Day Breakfast at the Legion from 9 a.m. to noon. It's $5 a person and dads eat free.
On Friday night from 5-6:30 p.m. you can sidle up to the table for a barbeque chicken dinner for $10.
Sunday is Father's Day and time for the traditional Father's Day Breakfast at the Legion from 9 a.m. to noon. It's $5 a person and dads eat free.
Sunday, 14 June 2009
Canadian soldier killed defusing bomb
Cpl. Martin Dubé
is the 120th Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan. Dubé was killed today while defusing an explosive device.
Cpl. Martin Dubé, 35, was a combat engineer from the 5 Combat Engineer Regiment based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, near Quebec City.
An Afghan police officer was also killed and an Afghan interpreter was injured in the explosion, which occurred about 20 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City at 12:30 p.m. local time, the military said.
At a news conference in Kandahar, Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance said Dubé had saved many lives with his work.
"For that he should be remembered and celebrated," Vance said.
The Brigadier-General praised Dubé, noting that the bomb he was dismantling was aimed at passing traffic and could have killed an entire family.
"His actions, his sacrifice, saved the lives of innocents. This is the proudest and most noble accomplishment of any soldier and today that accomplishment was Martin's."
Always willing to help, Dubé was an "energetic" soldier who believed in the mission and "would never let himself get down when things got rough," Vance said.
"He was a skilled perfectionist who took the time to better himself, not only as a human being but also as a soldier," Vance said. " He was a professional, always willing to help anyone in need."
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a release, "We are eternally grateful for his sacrifice for this country, while helping to ensure a brighter future for the Afghan people. We are all saddened by this loss."
Dubé is survived by his mother, Marie-Paule, his father, Roger, his brother, Vincent, and his girlfriend, Julie, the military said.
Dubé is the second Canadian to die in Afghanistan in a week — Pte. Alexandre Péloquin was killed last Monday when he stepped on an explosive device.
is the 120th Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan. Dubé was killed today while defusing an explosive device.Cpl. Martin Dubé, 35, was a combat engineer from the 5 Combat Engineer Regiment based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, near Quebec City.
An Afghan police officer was also killed and an Afghan interpreter was injured in the explosion, which occurred about 20 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City at 12:30 p.m. local time, the military said.
At a news conference in Kandahar, Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance said Dubé had saved many lives with his work.
"For that he should be remembered and celebrated," Vance said.
The Brigadier-General praised Dubé, noting that the bomb he was dismantling was aimed at passing traffic and could have killed an entire family.
"His actions, his sacrifice, saved the lives of innocents. This is the proudest and most noble accomplishment of any soldier and today that accomplishment was Martin's."
Always willing to help, Dubé was an "energetic" soldier who believed in the mission and "would never let himself get down when things got rough," Vance said.
"He was a skilled perfectionist who took the time to better himself, not only as a human being but also as a soldier," Vance said. " He was a professional, always willing to help anyone in need."
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a release, "We are eternally grateful for his sacrifice for this country, while helping to ensure a brighter future for the Afghan people. We are all saddened by this loss."
Dubé is survived by his mother, Marie-Paule, his father, Roger, his brother, Vincent, and his girlfriend, Julie, the military said.
Dubé is the second Canadian to die in Afghanistan in a week — Pte. Alexandre Péloquin was killed last Monday when he stepped on an explosive device.
When is a budgie not a budgie?
When is a budgie not a budgie? - when it's a finch!
Last week Cramahe Now reader Diane Fabian reported a bidgie pecking at her window. She had some friends over one morning and after a good look, they advised her it was a finch.
Never one to take herself too seriously, Diane says, "That dang budgie turns out to be a finch!! No wonder it wants in, the food is so good here."
Last week Cramahe Now reader Diane Fabian reported a bidgie pecking at her window. She had some friends over one morning and after a good look, they advised her it was a finch.
Never one to take herself too seriously, Diane says, "That dang budgie turns out to be a finch!! No wonder it wants in, the food is so good here."
Winning spellers make donation
The Lone Pine Marsh was the beneficiary of this year's Apple Blossom Tyme Festival Spelling Bee.
Each year Colborne pharmacist, Steve Bowskill provides the $200 prize for the winning adult spelling team. Whoever wins donates the prize to the charity of their choice.
Nick and Cecilia Ignatieff and Rosemary Allerton walked off with top honours and directed the money to the Lone Pine Marsh.
Mike Clark, right, the President of the Lone Pine Marsh Sanctuary accepted the cheque from Nick at the sanctuary AGM today.
Saturday, 13 June 2009
Pearsons celebrate 40 years
Dan and Gail Pearson weren't expecting a party on June 13, but they got one, thanks to the efforts of their three sons, their families and members of the community. Dan and Gail are pictured above on the lawn next to Eden church in Dundonald.
Cramahe gets waste deal
Cramahe Township Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien, has established a three-stream waste diversion program that he thinks will save the township scads of money.
The program involves the new waste receptacles you see around the township. Mr. O'Brien knows the owner of the company which supplies the receptacles and got them at no cost to the township . Normally they cost $2,000 each ($50,000 in total for the 25 units received). The maintenance is provided by the supplier, Ecomedia. At $300 per unit per year that amounts to another saving of $37,500.
Companies can purchase ads on the bins. The Community Services Director was given 10 free ads for receptacles in Toronto and 10 in Markham where Ecomedia operates. He sees this as a great opportunity to advertise the community and its events in the city at no cost. Normally the ads on 20 of these boxes in the city would cost $27,000 a year.
If any ads are sold on the units found in the township, the township gets 5% of the revenue.
The township also has access to three mobile units.
Won't it cost money for the township to pick up the recycling? Not in the village of Colborne where the County of Northumberland has agreed to do the job.
The addition of recycling outlets at the Keeler Centre will save the township further money in tipping fees.
The program involves the new waste receptacles you see around the township. Mr. O'Brien knows the owner of the company which supplies the receptacles and got them at no cost to the township . Normally they cost $2,000 each ($50,000 in total for the 25 units received). The maintenance is provided by the supplier, Ecomedia. At $300 per unit per year that amounts to another saving of $37,500.
Companies can purchase ads on the bins. The Community Services Director was given 10 free ads for receptacles in Toronto and 10 in Markham where Ecomedia operates. He sees this as a great opportunity to advertise the community and its events in the city at no cost. Normally the ads on 20 of these boxes in the city would cost $27,000 a year.
If any ads are sold on the units found in the township, the township gets 5% of the revenue.
The township also has access to three mobile units.
Won't it cost money for the township to pick up the recycling? Not in the village of Colborne where the County of Northumberland has agreed to do the job.
The addition of recycling outlets at the Keeler Centre will save the township further money in tipping fees.
Board recognizes South Cramahe School
In its weekly newsletter the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board acknowledged the work of the staff and students at South Cramahe PS, in raising over $4,400 for cancer research this year – equal to more than $20 per student.
Friday, 12 June 2009
ENSS Prom Night
It was all glitz and glamour (well, maybe not quite all) in a Hollywood prom night at ENSS on June 12. If you weren't there for the parade or the entrance we have taken some photos. Hit the link below for a gallery of photos.
ENSS Prom Night
Thanks for the memories
Memories re-lived and memories made - that was the South Cramahe Reunion last weekend.
Over 765 South Cramahe people swelled the school and the Keeler Centre for the four events. It was all about good times. Even some of the more traumatic experiences of childhood were remembered - remembered with a light heart as part of the rich experience of life in a rural community school.
On Saturday the school was abuzz as old friends and families watched slide shows, glanced through the commemorative book being sold for $60. Janet Simpson coordinated the creation of Honouring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Looking to the Future, and says there are still some copies available. Contact anyone on the reunion committee.
Reunion Committee Chair, Donna Rusaw, commented on the energy she felt throughout the event. Ms. Rusaw was particularly pleased that former principal, Robert Millar was there on Saturday. Mr. Millar was the longest-serving and most memorable principal ever to serve the South Cramahe community and he was accorded standing ovations during the gala on Saturday night.
Over 765 South Cramahe people swelled the school and the Keeler Centre for the four events. It was all about good times. Even some of the more traumatic experiences of childhood were remembered - remembered with a light heart as part of the rich experience of life in a rural community school.
On Saturday the school was abuzz as old friends and families watched slide shows, glanced through the commemorative book being sold for $60. Janet Simpson coordinated the creation of Honouring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Looking to the Future, and says there are still some copies available. Contact anyone on the reunion committee.
Reunion Committee Chair, Donna Rusaw, commented on the energy she felt throughout the event. Ms. Rusaw was particularly pleased that former principal, Robert Millar was there on Saturday. Mr. Millar was the longest-serving and most memorable principal ever to serve the South Cramahe community and he was accorded standing ovations during the gala on Saturday night.
The gala was a time for speeches and reminiscences, and for greetings. Northumberland's provincial and federal representatives, Lou Rinaldi and Rick Norlock both sent their greetings, as did Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Cramahe Councillor Ed VanEgmond brought some wit annd wisdom with him in his speech from the municipality.
Some of the families were uncertain about attending. But once they were there, they came back for more. the Chair of the reunion says this "proves that South Cramahe is a vital community."
There was no rush to leave on Sunday. The weekend had brought with it its own special magic -there was time enough later to return to the reality of daily life.
When it was all over the reunion committee gathered at Walter Eddy Park to plant a tree to honour all those connected with the school who have died.
Judging by the tired smile on her face after it was over, it was easy to see that Ms. Rusaw felt the 1 1/2 years of work with her committee had all been worthwhile. "The committee was great; it was awesome!"
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Colborne 150th gets financial boost
The Colborne 150th Anniversary on July 30 to August 3 has a little more money to spend, thanks to the Federal Government.
On June 2 the Department of Canadian Heritage wrote to the anniversary chair, Pat Westrope, to tell her that the committee would be getting up to $8,600 to spend on the festivities. There are strings, attached which limit where the money can be spent but that did not deter the committee at its discussions on June 8.
The anniversary committee can use the money for fees and expenses for local artists, artisans and performers of heritage activities. It can also be used for training for local volunteers, and for travel costs for descendants of significant local personalities. Publicity costs and production expenses can also be charged to the grant.
It cannot be used for salaries, fundraising costs, competitions, capital costs or fireworks.
On June 2 the Department of Canadian Heritage wrote to the anniversary chair, Pat Westrope, to tell her that the committee would be getting up to $8,600 to spend on the festivities. There are strings, attached which limit where the money can be spent but that did not deter the committee at its discussions on June 8.
The anniversary committee can use the money for fees and expenses for local artists, artisans and performers of heritage activities. It can also be used for training for local volunteers, and for travel costs for descendants of significant local personalities. Publicity costs and production expenses can also be charged to the grant.
It cannot be used for salaries, fundraising costs, competitions, capital costs or fireworks.
Canadian soldier repatriated
Private Alexandre Péloquin travelled along the Highway of Heroes Thursday afternoon, June 11. The Canadian soldier was killed when an explosive device detonated during a foot patrol in the Panjwai District south of Kandahar City on June 8.He was a member of the 3e Bataillon, Royal 22e Regiment, based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier near Quebec City. He joined the Canadian Forces in October 2007.
Peloquin's death brings to 119 the total number of Canadian soldiers who have died on the mission to Afghanistan since it began in 2002.
For more photos taken on the Herley Rd. bridge in Cramahe Township - Repatriation Drive
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Colborne Legion News
Thanks to this update from the Colborne Legion we can bring you the latest news of their upcoming events:
On Friday, June 19 the Colborne Legion will be having a Chicken Barbeque dinner from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. which includes, along with our delicious chicken and roasted potatoes, a whole bunch of salads including potato, macaroni, carrot, 3 bean, coleslaw and rice. We are planning to serve strawberry shortcake for dessert. All this for the low price of $10.00 per person.
On Sunday, June 21, The Colborne Legion will be having a Father’s Day breakfast from 9 a.m. until noon. The women get to spoil the men with a hearty breakfast that includes a “country egg bake”, pancakes, baked beans, fruit cup, sausages and a Texas toast station. Lots and lots of great food and the DADS GET TO EAT FREE!! All others pay just $5.00. Come on out and bring your friends. Everyone is very welcome.
On Wednesday, July 1 ….. CANADA DAY …… The Colborne Legion will be having a barbeque from noon until 4 p.m. We will have hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages on a bun available. We plan to have games for the children and comradeship for the adults. We will have a large “Canada Day” birthday cake and a whole fun-filled day
On Friday, July 3 the Colborne Legion will be having our regular monthly roast beef dinner from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. for $10.00 per person. Along with roast beef and mashed potatoes, we plan to serve “special” carrots, corn, and we will have a salad bar and a lovely rice pudding dessert. Come on out and bring your friends because everyone is welcome.
On Friday, June 19 the Colborne Legion will be having a Chicken Barbeque dinner from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. which includes, along with our delicious chicken and roasted potatoes, a whole bunch of salads including potato, macaroni, carrot, 3 bean, coleslaw and rice. We are planning to serve strawberry shortcake for dessert. All this for the low price of $10.00 per person.
On Sunday, June 21, The Colborne Legion will be having a Father’s Day breakfast from 9 a.m. until noon. The women get to spoil the men with a hearty breakfast that includes a “country egg bake”, pancakes, baked beans, fruit cup, sausages and a Texas toast station. Lots and lots of great food and the DADS GET TO EAT FREE!! All others pay just $5.00. Come on out and bring your friends. Everyone is very welcome.
On Wednesday, July 1 ….. CANADA DAY …… The Colborne Legion will be having a barbeque from noon until 4 p.m. We will have hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages on a bun available. We plan to have games for the children and comradeship for the adults. We will have a large “Canada Day” birthday cake and a whole fun-filled day
On Friday, July 3 the Colborne Legion will be having our regular monthly roast beef dinner from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. for $10.00 per person. Along with roast beef and mashed potatoes, we plan to serve “special” carrots, corn, and we will have a salad bar and a lovely rice pudding dessert. Come on out and bring your friends because everyone is welcome.
Diners learn about fall safety
It was Canada Day and time for festive summer fun at the Diners Club, run by Colborne Community Care at the Colborne United Church.
This month's speaker was Lynn Marshall, representing Lifeline.
Mrs. Marshall outlined for the crowd of about 50 the six main causes for falls by seniors. Loss of balance, reduced mobility, the interaction of multiple medications, low blood pressure, sensory deficits and home hazards all factor into many falls.
Her company offers devices which will alert caregivers and emergency personnel if there is a problem.
Colborne Public School Talent Show
Colborne Public School hosted a talent show on June 10. Here are a few pictures of the action.
Lawn Bowling Club closes
On Tuesday we asked our readers if anyone knew what was happening at the Colborne Lawn Bowling Club. Cramahe Now reader Audrey Shewan solved the mystery for us.
The former member of the Colborne Lawn Bowling Club explained that, due to declining membership and an ageing membership, the club had to make the decision to fold. The committee members had been in their posts for several years and there were not have enough able members to take over. Costs are increasing and membership down so it was becoming an impossible situation.
"It was with great sadness we made the decision as a group. Township will be notified by the end of this week, " she added.
The former member of the Colborne Lawn Bowling Club explained that, due to declining membership and an ageing membership, the club had to make the decision to fold. The committee members had been in their posts for several years and there were not have enough able members to take over. Costs are increasing and membership down so it was becoming an impossible situation.
"It was with great sadness we made the decision as a group. Township will be notified by the end of this week, " she added.
Thank you
The ongoing and growing support of our readers is gratifying. Today we reached a new milestone with our first 1,000-reader week.
The blog is the result of many hours of work and much of the "news" comes from you. In the next few weeks you will begin to see more advertisers joining the blog. Please support them and tell them you saw their ads on the blog. They are our only source of income. The community needs to support them too. They are a vital part of our community.
People have suggested that we charge for the photgraphs we post, or that we establish a subscription list of some sort. We have resisted the ideas because we believe this is a community blog and the contents should be accessible to everyone.
That makes it even more important that you support the advertisers. They are an important part of this venture.
Once again, thanks!
The blog is the result of many hours of work and much of the "news" comes from you. In the next few weeks you will begin to see more advertisers joining the blog. Please support them and tell them you saw their ads on the blog. They are our only source of income. The community needs to support them too. They are a vital part of our community.
People have suggested that we charge for the photgraphs we post, or that we establish a subscription list of some sort. We have resisted the ideas because we believe this is a community blog and the contents should be accessible to everyone.
That makes it even more important that you support the advertisers. They are an important part of this venture.
Once again, thanks!
Young entrepreneur has plans
Another happy customer fills up at the full service gas bar.
He may be only 21 and new to the village of Colborne, but already Kashif King-Anderson is making a mark.
With his friendly smile and easy manner the young entrepreneur is bringing customers back to the Colborne Eastside Variety and Gas Bar.
Kashif purchased the King St. East property from his childhood friend, Hamilton Sivathas on February 9, 2009. Since then, he admits his business "has grown hugely". The number of customers who rolled in on June 9 would attest to his claim. Everyone got the big open smile and a conversation as Kashif pumped their gas, wiped their windshields, checked their oil or passed the time of day. He makes a point of asking them how they are doing. Many of them he knows by name. Some he considers his friends.
He recalls sleeping in one morning recently and his morning regulars opened up the business, served the customers and left the cash on the counter for him when he arrived. It's that kind of store. Kashif says he wouldn't trade his morning crowd for the world
Currently he offers a small line of groceries, chips and pop, and ice cream as well as propane, fuel, the car wash and the bottle return. When he's not busy out front, he's detailing vehicles behind the shop.
Kashif plans to expand his grocery line and open up a small coffee shop in the back of the shop as soon as the renovations can be done.
His company, Wise Brothers Investments, which he owns with his 22-year-old business partner, Brandon Walker, will soon add a record production company to its list of assets.
That's a lot to chew off when you're only 21, but Kashif plans to be retired by the time he's 30.
Service with a smile!His mom, Marilyn King, works with him in the business. She says he just like his dad - a real goer. But his dad was seldom around, leaving Marilyn and her son to struggle in the city
Kashif grew up with his mom in Scarborough. They didn't have much, and for awhile, when he was 17 they were homeless. He says that will never happen again. he doesn't want to wake eup in the morning with nothing
He escaped the dangers and potential crime of the inner city through football. He earned a chance to play at a Florida university after high school. Even though it didn't pan out, he didn't come away empty. While he was there he found books by Robert Kiyosaki - Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Quadrant. Even though the university situation didn't work out he learned from the books and joined a mutual funds company in the city back in Canada.
When things weren't working out at the variety store last year, Hamilton called him and asked him to manage the business. The Sivathas family had purchased the business from Brice Cotter and Mike Voskamp but were seldom on site and didn't work to fit into the community.
The new owner is using the Cotter/Voskamp model as his guide. He knows it's successful.
Kashif understands that you need to buy locally when you have a business in the community. It's important for businesses to support each other. And he'll be living here by the end of the month too.
Managing was all right, says Kashif, but it's harder to make decisions when you have to check first with a supervisor. Working as the new manager, he knew what was wrong but couldn't convince the owners to make the necessary changes.
It's not difficult to see why this young entrepreneur is so successful - after one visit, you want to come back.
Colborne Eastside Variety is open Monday to Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. It opens an hour later on weekends and stays open late so Kashif and his mom can serve the CCH soccer-playing crowd their weekly post-game ice cream.
Lex - a two-time winner
Congratulations, Lex.Colborne veterinarian, Lex Luttikhuis accepts his new quilt from Shiloh Ladies Group President, Ruth Chapman, left and diane Baluk. This is the second quilt the doctor has won in the annual quilt draw which is associated with the Shiloh Tea.
The second place winner, Susan (Oliver) Vanderploeg, won a food hamper.
The Shiloh Tea was held on June 6 at Eden Church in Dundonald. To see photos of the tea click on "Photo Galleries" and then select "Shiloh Ladies Tea".
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
What's happening to the lawn bowling club?
Does anyone know what is happening at the Colborne Lawn Bowling Club?
The neighbours are cutting the grass but there seems to be no evidence of bowlers this year.
The township sold the land to the club in 2000 for $2. Cramahe's Chief Administrative Officer, Christie Alexander and Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien were asked what was happening. They have had no news from the club.
If the club decides to sell the land to reverts back to the township.
The neighbours are cutting the grass but there seems to be no evidence of bowlers this year.
The township sold the land to the club in 2000 for $2. Cramahe's Chief Administrative Officer, Christie Alexander and Community Services Director, Dan O'Brien were asked what was happening. They have had no news from the club.
If the club decides to sell the land to reverts back to the township.
Colborne Public School reunion is coming
It is the year of the reunion in Cramahe Township.
The Colborne Public School Reunion Committee is lining up its August 1 reunion with the theme "Welcome Back..."
From 3-6 p.m. returning students and staff will visit Colborne Public School for a "Walk Down Memory Lane" - with photos, munchies, slide show with former teachers and staff members.
At 7 pm the Keeler Centre is the place to be for a social hour, followed by a dance from 8-1 a.m. It's an age of majority event with a DJ and a slide show.
Visit the reunion website at:
www.colbornepublicschoolreunion.ca
On the site is the registration form which is required to be mailed with the payment of $35 by July 15th to Julie Harnden, 250 Crandall Rd, RR #2, Colborne, K0K 1S0.
Don't miss the fun!
The Colborne Public School Reunion Committee is lining up its August 1 reunion with the theme "Welcome Back..."
From 3-6 p.m. returning students and staff will visit Colborne Public School for a "Walk Down Memory Lane" - with photos, munchies, slide show with former teachers and staff members.
At 7 pm the Keeler Centre is the place to be for a social hour, followed by a dance from 8-1 a.m. It's an age of majority event with a DJ and a slide show.
Visit the reunion website at:
www.colbornepublicschoolreunion.ca
On the site is the registration form which is required to be mailed with the payment of $35 by July 15th to Julie Harnden, 250 Crandall Rd, RR #2, Colborne, K0K 1S0.
Don't miss the fun!
Benefit concert this Saturday
One of our most faithful readers, Harold Harnden reminded us of this event.
On Saturday, June 13 at Colborne United Church,there is to be a music night. Performers are, Mitzi Barth, Cheryl Casselman, Stephanie Bird and Aengus Finnan.
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Admission is $10 and an item for the food bank
On Saturday, June 13 at Colborne United Church,there is to be a music night. Performers are, Mitzi Barth, Cheryl Casselman, Stephanie Bird and Aengus Finnan.
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Admission is $10 and an item for the food bank
More South Cramahe photos
Thanks to the generosity of Colborne professional photographer John Brunke our readers have some more photos of the South Cramahe Public School Reunion last weekend.
Click on South Cramahe Gallery 2
Click on South Cramahe Gallery 2
Monday, 8 June 2009
Chaplain needed at hospital - but not in plans
Northumberland
County Exclusive
Most people who deal with the spiritual and emotional needs of patients at the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) agree there is a need for a chaplain at the hospital. So why isn't there one?
The answer to that is more complicated than it seems.
Rev. David Janzen, chaplain at the Golden Plough in Cobourg, has been fighting the battle for a hospital chaplain. He recognizes that the physical needs are well met at the new facility, but the emotional and spiritual needs are often overlooked. Most staff have little or no training in chaplaincy and no time to assist patients and families with their emotional questions in times of crisis. Local ministers do visit the hospital but are restricted by privacy laws to visiting their parishioners. Many people do not adhere to any particular faith, and do not want religious guidance. A small number of patients are adherents of minority faiths.
The end result is a large number of sick and dying people and their families who do not have qualified assistance as they work through difficult life issues.
The chaplaincy story in Northumberland goes back to the time when Cobourg and Port Hope had their own hospitals.
To read the whole story, go to Chaplain needed at hospital
County Exclusive
Rev. David Janzen stands with his painting titled, Faith Encompasses the Earth.
Most people who deal with the spiritual and emotional needs of patients at the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) agree there is a need for a chaplain at the hospital. So why isn't there one?
The answer to that is more complicated than it seems.
Rev. David Janzen, chaplain at the Golden Plough in Cobourg, has been fighting the battle for a hospital chaplain. He recognizes that the physical needs are well met at the new facility, but the emotional and spiritual needs are often overlooked. Most staff have little or no training in chaplaincy and no time to assist patients and families with their emotional questions in times of crisis. Local ministers do visit the hospital but are restricted by privacy laws to visiting their parishioners. Many people do not adhere to any particular faith, and do not want religious guidance. A small number of patients are adherents of minority faiths.
The end result is a large number of sick and dying people and their families who do not have qualified assistance as they work through difficult life issues.
The chaplaincy story in Northumberland goes back to the time when Cobourg and Port Hope had their own hospitals.
To read the whole story, go to Chaplain needed at hospital