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HOW MANY STUDENTS DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A LIGHT BULB?
Answer: 16
CHSS Renovation and Restoration class of 2010 (16 Students) took their skills to St. Paul's United Church.
Harold Bailey and Al Seseniuk from the United Church were given the task of changing light bulbs on the 20 ft high light fixtures in the Church. After giving Deputy Reeve Tom Simpson a call, the Renovation and Restoration Program of 2010 was put into action.
Teacher Brad Olsen along with the 16 students moved the necessary pews and erected the scaffolding. While there, the students did some dusting on the fans.
GRAND OPENING OF
SUNNY SIDE UP RESTAURANT
The community welcomes the Wallace family and Sunny Side Up restaurant.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
VISITS COUNCIL MEETING
Chelsea Freeman from St. Theresa Secondary School attended Wednesday's Council Meeting as part of her Civics course.
CENTRE HASTINGS OLYMPIC SITE ON DISPLAY IN DOWNTOWN MADOC
Deputy Reeve Tom Simpson along with Madoc Public School, Emmanuel Christian Academy and Centre Hastings Secondary School transformed a vacant store into the Centre Hastings Olympic Site.
With the permission of Robin Wilson, manager of the closed V&S Store, the three schools decorated windows, each with their impression of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Windows were painted, posters put up and 2010 artefacts displayed.
Deputy Reeve Simpson sponsored the "We Believe " sign as well as put on display his 1988 Winter Olympic souvenirs. Local resident Diane Brick contributed a display of her daughter-in-law Susan O'Connor/Brick of the Women's Olympic Curling Team.
Join the spirit visit the "Centre Hastings We Believe" Olympic site in downtown Madoc.
EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FRENCH BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
A BIG SUCCESS!
The Emmanuel Christian Academy hosted a French Breakfast as a fundraiser to send the Senior Class to Quebec Carnival.
Principal Tammy McEwen welcomed the crowd of over a 100 to Maison des Crepes (French Breakfast) and thanked the special guests for attending the function: MP Daryl Kramp, M.P.P. Leona Dombrowski, Education Minister, Reeve Tom Deline and Deputy Reeve Tom Simpson. She stated that the students had taken to heart the Bible verse found in Colossians 3:23 .. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart for the Lord.
The students pulled together as a team in an effort to raise $2,600 for the trip. With the overflow of generosity from local groups, merchants and parents they raised a net amount of $3,825.91. As well as the breakfast students raised funds by doing odd jobs around the area.
Reeve Deline and Deputy Reeve Simpson were kept busy serving refreshments while the students served the crepes to the supporters.
Thanks was given to the many parents who generously donated time and energy in kitchen and for their donations to the students. The Morall Family were given a special thanks for helping put together the silent auction and donations that they gave.
Thanks to Team T.N.T. (Dynomite) Tom Simpson, Nat Morall for heading up the Silent Auction, gathering donations and selling many tickets for the function.
2010 ANNUAL RAFFLE FOR
COMMUNITY CARE FOR CENTRAL HASTINGS
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Front: Noreen Alexander (Artist)
John McDonnell (Chamber of Commerce)
Joanne Bacon (Madoc Home Hardware)
Back: Wally Sawkins (Foundation Chair)
Brian Forestall (Madoc Tim-br Mart)
The gathering this morning was to announce the launch of the Annual Raffle for Community Care for Central Hastings. The Annual Raffle and our Dinner Auction combine to be our major fundraising effort held once a year. This year the Raffle will be drawn May 1st at the Madoc Township Recreation Hall, during our Dinner Auction.
The donors to the Raffle gave generously and without hesitation when approached by committee members.
1st prize is an 8’x8’ Garden Shed with a value of $1,100.00 donated generously by Brian Forestall of Madoc Tim-br Mart;
2nd prize is an original framed oil painting by local artist Noreen Alexander (who approached Wally to donate) an estimated value of $350.00; and
3rd prize is a 30,000 BTU barbeque, donated without hesitation by Dennis and Joanne Bacon of Madoc Home Hardware with a value of $159.99.
Community Care for Central Hastings Foundation are fortunate and grateful to have the community support of the merchants and individuals who have made our raffle possible. Community Care for Central Hastings would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the generous donors from our 2009 Raffle and Dinner Auction, it was the most successful ever. We are currently preparing our mailing to businesses and individuals requesting donations for this year’s silent and live auction in hopes for the same success as last year.
CANADA DAY EVENTS DRAW
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Centre Hastings Canada Day event Committee announced the winners of their toy draw. The
draw was held on Saturday, December 19th, outside Foodland.
Draw winners:
Scooters (2) - Marion Whyte, Cindy from Marmora
Fishing Poles (2) - 1 blue Margarette Engam, 1 pink Marion Whyte
$50 Gas Card (1) - Sharon Empery
$25 Gas Card (1) - Randy Armstrong
Congratulations to the winners and we thank the public and local businesses for their generous donations!
NATIVITY PROCESSION THROUGH MADOC
On Sunday December 13th almost 30 members of the Madoc church community traveled on foot through Madoc, from Trinity United Church to the new Arts Centre singing a lovely arrange of holiday tunes. The group was joined by a local boy, Johnny Leveque playing a drum while greeted by local residents as they passed by their homes. After their long journey through town they came to rest at the Arts Centre enjoying a cup of hot chocolate, great homemade cookies, and great company of two sheep, a mother donkey and her baby. All participants enjoyed social time and exploration of the Arts Centre.
We look forward to having everyone out next year, look for advertisement next December.
Special Thanks goes out to Gord and Mary Summerville for organizing such a great event.
We would also like to thank, Peter Haisma for donating the great animals, Richard Peck for preparing the hot chocolate, our local OPP for proving supervision along the roads, and to the local media for once again showing great support for the Centre Hastings community.
POLAR EXPRESS MOVIE
On Friday December 11th Arts Centre Hastings presented The Polar Express on their state of the art projector, screen, and sound system, sponsored by Centre Theatre in Trenton. The Arts Centre had two showings of the famous holiday movie that was enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. Each showing provided the visitors with light refreshments and cookies during an intermission and a draw to win tickets to see a show at the Centre Theatre in Trenton.
Special Thanks goes out to Carman Donato and the Centre Theatre for sponsoring this event.
TEDDY BEAR CHRISTMAS AT ARTS CENTRE HASTINGS, MADOC
The Arts Centre was a buzz with live music at the Teddy Bear Christmas, on the morning of Thursday, December 10th. The event was presented by Arts Centre Hastings, at the new Arts Centre, in the Skatepark.
Moms, dads, and tot's enjoyed live music performed by Jamie Sharpe with the Music and Drama Students from Centre Hastings Secondary School and Chris Burke, director of Youth Unlimited.
During the intermission volunteers from Arts Centre Hastings served hot chocolate and cookies to the guests. The event ended with a special visit from Santa.
CENTRE HASTINGS PARK GRAND LIGHTING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
(Pictures by David Kyle Productions, CHTV Hastings Cablevision - CLICK TO SEE MORE)
On Saturday, November 21st Centre Hastings Park was re-opened after being closed for the season to celebrate The Grand Lighting of the Park.
The park buildings were all covered with LED lights, and there was live entertainment in the Arts Centre Hastings building. The first group on the stage was Emmanuel Christian Academy (grades K-7) who delighted spectators with a Christmas musical and dramatic presentation.
Then the Madoc Men's Chorus performed classic Christmas carols, followed by the Bay of Quinte Sweet Adelines chorus. The Sweet Adelines performed a cappella harmony and many popular show tunes.
The Park lights will go on every evening until the New Year and people are invited to walk through the park to view the lights.
Special thanks to all the volunteers who put up the LED lights and organized the show, all the performers, and local business for their support.
CENTRE HASTINGS RECEIVES $630K IN FUNDING FOR NEW MUNICIPAL OFFICE AND COUNCIL |
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In Picture l-r MP Daryl Kramp, MPP Leona Dombrowsky, Reeve Tom Deline
Residents of Centre Hastings will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding announced Daryl Kramp, MP and The Honourable Minister Leona Dombrowsky, MPP.
"Our Government is getting shovels in the ground here in Centre Hastings and getting the economy moving as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan," said Mr. Kramp. "We are helping to create jobs today by investing in this project and creating safer and healthier communities."
"Local infrastructure improvements are essential for rural economic development and job creation," said Minister Dombrowsky. "By working with our federal and municipal partners we are building stronger and more vibrant communities in Centre Hastings."
The Centre Hastings funding will be used to construct a new municipal office and council chambers. The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $315,000 to the project. Federal and Provincial funding for this project will come from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund which provides funding to provincial, territorial and municipal construction ready Infrastructure rehabilitation projects that will be built during the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons.
The Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing close to $11 billion in joint funding for more than 2,600 projects through such programs as the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, Building Canada Fund, - Communities Component and Major Infrastructure Component, Knowledge Infrastructure Program and RINC/Ontario REC. These historical investments will help support job creation and strengthen Ontario's economy.
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6TH ANNUAL CENTRE HASTINGS REGATTA
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385 ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADET CORPS 57TH ANNUAL CEREMONIAL INSPECTION
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The 385 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps took great pride in demonstrating their skills to proud parents, dignitaries and guests.
Karen Jones Past President of the Madoc Kiwanis Club, was honoured to be the Reviewing Officer this year.
Commanding Officer Capt. Sharlene Matacheskie thanked the many supporters of the corps. She congratulated the troops on another successful year.
Cadet Commander CWO Michael Allore joined the corp at age 12 and 7 years later he became the Cadet Commander. He shared the following comments with the young cadets "Do your best at everything you do. Follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before you and listen carefully to what they tell you".
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CENTRE HASTINGS PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE UNVEILS THE OFFICAL LOGO
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Rosanna McNaueal was announced the winner of the Centre Hastings Parks, Recreation, and Culture Committee (CHPRCC) at the Madoc Market on May 30th. Rosanna was awarded with a cash prize of $50 donated by the Madoc Market Vendors Association, and a framed picture of the logo donated by Madoc's Deer Creek Studios.
There were beautiful logos submitted, and it was a difficult decision for the judges to choose only one winner. In the end the judges felt that Rosanna's entry best represented the Committee. The CHPRCC would like to thank everyone who made this contest possible and for the creative artwork that was submitted.
The logo will be incorporated into business cards, letter heads, and all promotional materials. Rosanna's logo will define the many Parks, Recreation and Culture events and activities that The Municipality of Centre Hastings has to offer.
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COMFORT COUNTRY PHOTO CONTEST
Contest deadline: March 31, 2010
Prize: $50.00
For more information please visit: www.comfortcountry.ca
2010 EVENT GUIDE
Comfort Country is now accepting event details for their 2010 event guide. These are free guides that are distributed all over Madoc, Marmora, Stirling and Tweed. If you organize a community event in Centre Hastings, Call Jim at 613.473.1616 to make sure your event is included in the 2010 Comfort Country Event Guide.
A RECENT LETTER SENT TO COUNCIL:
Dear Tom and members of council. Yesterday I drove out to Madoc to see the further development of your beautiful park, in particular the new Arts Centre. It is a jewel of a building, and the entire park is such a boom for your community and a credit to your group and all the others who supported the initiative. Please convey my congratulations to Carman Donato as well, for leasing the Skateboard Committee and starting the hard work that turned an old baseball diamond into the asset that now stands in its place. Hats off to all of you!
Best regards Pat Culhane
FREE PUBLIC SKATING AT THE MADOC ARENA EVERY SUNDAY!
When: from 12:30 - 2 pm every Sunday until further notice
Where: Madoc Arena, 45 Cooper Road
Everyone from toddlers to seniors can enjoy the health benefits of ice skating. It helps build endurance, strengthens muscles and increases flexibility. Ice skating burns about 250 to 810* calories per hour, depending on personal body weight and skating speed. In addition to the physical benefits, skating is an activity that the whole family can do together. Chairs are available at the arena to help the little ones skate on their own.
CENTRAL HASTINGS TRANSIT
NEW - EFFECTIVE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Early morning Madoc to Belleville direct route, leaving at 5:20 am from the 4 corners and arriving at Stream at 6:00 am and the Bus Terminal at 6:20am. Flag-to-stop pick-ups are available anywhere along Hwy. 62.
Contact Megan at 613-473-5255.
www.chsninc.ca
ARTS CENTRE HASTINGS - SIGN UP FOR LATEST EVENT INFO - MUSIC, THEATRE, DANCE, VISUAL ARTS AND MORE!
Programming for the Arts Centre Hastings building in the Skatepark has begun! Sign up now to receive the latest event info.
www.artscentrehastings.ca/enews_signup/
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL PERMITS AVAILABLE NOW!
Get your trail permit now and save $50. Prices go up after December 1st to $250.
Get your pass at the MTO or at Madoc Co-op.
Centre Hastings Snowmobile Club, Stephen or Heather:
Contact Number: 613.473.6780
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs: Web Site: http://ofscdistrict3.com/club_links.htm
CENTRAL HASTINGS TRANSIT SCHEDULE
The revised Transit Schedule, effective August 4th, is available here (PDF).
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
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Trinity United Church, 76 St. Lawrence St. E, currently meets weekly at 9:30 AM with clergyperson the Rev. Jean Brown, Parish Nurse Bev Holmes and minister of music Ron Moffatt. Our junior choir practices Sunday mornings prior to church at 10:15 AM starting Sunday January 11, 2009 and our Senior choir practices Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM in the Trinity sanctuary starting Sat. Jan 10, 2009. For more information please contact Ron Moffatt at 613-473-2913. Our church office is generally open on Thursday mornings and can be reached at 613-473-2968.
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Recurring Events
MONDAY
WOMEN'S INDOOR SOCCER
CENTRE HASTINGS SECONDARY SCHOOL
Great exercise and a good time out with the girls.
Where: Centre Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin Street Madoc.
When: Monday nights 8:30 p.m. start.
The cost is $15 for the season, which ends April 19, call Lisa for more info at 613-473-1276
COMMUNITY CARE DINNERS CLUB
2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
If you enjoy good food and good company come to Community Care’s DINNERS CLUB Madoc—2nd Monday of Each Month (next date: FEBRUARY 8TH)
Where:
St. John’s Anglican Church Hall,
115 Durham Street North
Enjoy a homemade farmers style meal, social activities and visit with new and old friends. Bring your own cup, cutlery, dishes and enjoy! COST $6. PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS AT 613-473-9009
TUESDAY &THURSDAY
Badminton Centre Hastings Badminton Club: Location: Meet at Centre Hastings Secondary School. 129 Elgin Street, Madoc every Tuesday & Thursday
Contact: Terry Mandzy, 613.473.5662
OTHER
SENIORS CLUB: PLAIN & BID EUCHRE
MADOC PUBLIC LIBRARY
Contact: Marian Westall, 613.473.0464
BRIDGE
Always looking for new players.
Call Claudette at 613.473.2835
SENIORS' CLUB POTLUCKS
If you are tired of eating the same things the Seniors Club holds regular potlucks. Call Marian at: 613.473.0464
This Month
THURSDAY, MARCH 11
BEACH PARTY AT WILSON'S OF MADOC
Where: Wilson’s of Madoc, located on Durham St.
When: 6:00-8:00pm
Meet and greet with Darnelle Runciman
Hastings County Enterprise Facilitator.
New Businesses, old businesses not started yet?
All welcome ellen.wilson@bellent.ca
613-473-2368
FRIDAY, MARCH 12
WAR MUSEUM TRIP
The 385 RC Army Cadet Corp invites Veterans and Legion members to join them on a bus trip to the War Museum in Ottawa. It is $10 for the trip, payable at Madoc, Marmora and Tweed legions. Contact Sheila Barcier @ 613-473-0669.
Members and veterans in uniform have free entry to museum. A tour of the Parliament buildings is planned. Book by March 8.
MARCH BREAK
EXCITING MARCH BREAK KIDS EVENTS
PRESENTED BY THE CENTRE HASTINGS
FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION #2
When: Monday, March 15th & Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Time: 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M
Cost: $5/Child each day. Fully supervised.
All proceeds going to help purchase needed equipment & the new truck.
Sign-up & more information available at: Erin 613.473.2250 Samantha 613.473.3034
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SATURDAY, MARCH 13
Community Dinner at Foundations, 76 Durham Street. Guaranteed to bring out the Irish in everyone! Featuring beef Irish stew. Served from 4:30PM- 7:30PM. Donations appreciated.
TUESDAY, MARCH 16
RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE
"Safety For All" offers a Red Cross babysitting course for both boys and girls in the Comfort Country region.(ages 11 to 16 years). Captain Sharlene Madacheskie, 385 Army Cadet Corp. instructs the course, which is not only for teenagers who want to babysit, but, also, for those who are home alone before and after school. Lots of home and street safety information is offered, as well the core elements of the babysitting course.
Location is the Marmora Legion
Time is 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost is $45.00 (at the door ) prebook.$42.00
To register: call 613-966-2567
E Mail safety4all@sympatico.ca
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MADOC AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGM
Where: Arts Centre Hastings, 230 Durham St. South in the Centre Hastings Park
This will be a dinner meeting with no charge to active members of the Chamber, contact Jim Bakker 613-473-1616
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
MARCH BREAK AT THE
MADOC PUBLIC LIBRARY
International Children’s Recording Artists and Family Entertainers “Shari and Jerry” present an action packed musical concert Wednesday afternoon at the Madoc Library. 20 Davidson St., Madoc Starting at two o'clock, their exciting concert inspires participation from beginning to end. Children join in with dance and song, and have a choice of percussion and musical instruments on hand. Shari & Jerry have been performing to family audiences across Canada more than two decades. Their versatility on a variety of instruments creates a full band sound and smooth vocal blend. Though the performance is geared to ages two years to twelve, it is an impressive performance for any age group.
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
THE SMALL BUSINESS CENTRE
TRANSITION TO HST INFORMATION SEMINAR
March 18, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Also -
Small Business Information Seminar
March 25, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Madoc Chamber of Commerce, 20 Davidson Street, Madoc, ON, K0K 2K0.
To register for one or both seminars: call 613-961-0590 to register
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FRIDAY, MARCH 19
FISH FRY
ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, MADOC
Where: 115 Durham St. N. Madoc
When: 4:00-6:30pm
Along with your tasty New Zealand cod comes french fries, tartar sauce, salad, buttered bun, drink and homemade dessert.
DINE IN OR TAKE OUT
$13 Adults $7 Child under 12
Please purchase tickets in advance call:
Walt Sawkins: 613.473.2931
Betty Danford: 613.473.0417
Colleen Parks: 613.473.4124
Tickets also available at Bush Furniture Madoc AND Wilson’s of Madoc
SELL MORE SERIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR RETAIL OPERATIONS
Held at the Madoc & District Chamber of Commerce, 20 Davidson St, Madoc
March 19th & April 8th 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Register early, $40 per person per series.
To register or for more information call the Small Business Centre at 613-961-0590 or email info@smallbusinessctr.com
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SUNDAY, MARCH 21
CENTRE HASTINGS HUNTINGDON FIRE DEPT
25TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Where: Ivanhoe Fire Hall, just east of Hwy 62
on Slab St.
When:
7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Serving pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, toast, home fries, coffee, tea, orange juice and all the fixin’s
Cost: Adults $7.00, Children (under 12) $4.00
Preschoolers eat Free
All Proceeds go towards the purchase of new fire and rescue equipment
MADOC TOTAL LIFE EXPO
Come out and celebrate 8 consecutive years of the most exciting natural health show in Eastern Ontario! The "Madoc Total Life Expo" is a one-day show hosting an integrated mix of excellent exhibitors from Madoc and throughout the Quinte region.
Where: Kiwanis Centre, St. Lawrence St. East in Madoc. Admission is FREE to members of the public.
From: 11:00am-5:00pm
Contact James Reid
613 395-3257
email 2james@kos.net
MONDAY MARCH 22
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Where: Marmora Town Hall
When: 10 am – 2 pm
Cost - $20.00 (light lunch provided)
To Register:
register@hastingscounty.com
0r 613-966-4712 ext.4014
Next Month
THURSDAY, APRIL 29
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE
FOR THE SCOTT WOODS SHOW
Where: Madoc Trinity United Church, 76 St. Lawrence St.
When: 7:00PM.
Proceeds will go to the restoration of stain glass window. The fast-paced two-hour concert combines old time fiddling with country gospel songs, and a generous helping of humour. Scott is backed by his own four piece band. Together they stir up a storm of good music to lift your heart and feed your soul.
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