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Black Orchid Motorcycle Group Fundraiser for the Tri Area Medical Centre
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The Black Orchid Ride hosts Motorcycle Rides in and around Hastings & Prince Edward County to help raise money for local projects, committees, schools and organizations.
The Black Orchid Motorcycle Group held a fundraiser for the Tri Area Medical Centre.
See the full story and photo gallery here.
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Stewardship Rangers
Rebuild Bridges
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L-R Delaney Barnes, Lisah Palmateer,
Jim Pedersen, Chantelle Neal,
Dylan Adams, Tom Simpson,
Philip Chamberlain
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Another partnership in Centre Hastings
Stewardship Rangers rebuilt bridges on the Trail of Two Lakes.
The Ontario Stewardship Ranger program is an 8-week summer job program that
provides community-based work experience, personal development, and skills training to youth who want to expand their commitment to natural resource management.
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Our Olympic Medal Winners
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| Johnny Ellis and Susan O'Connor got together to talk about their Olympic Medals. Please click here for the story and photo gallery. |
Help Stomp Out Hunger -
Nat Moraal and Friends raise $1809 for Local Food Bank
Nat invited his friends and celebrity Bart (Tom) Simpson to join him in stomping out hunger. Nat's goal was to raise $2,500 this summer to purchase food for the local Food Bank. To date he has raised over $4,800 with 2 more events to go.
See the full story and photo gallery here.
O'HARA MILL HOMESTEAD HOSTS HASTINGS STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
Gayle Ketcheson, Nat Moraal, Grant Ketcheson |
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On Monday night, July 19, the Hastings Stewardship Council took their regular summer meeting on the road and visited the O'Hara Mill Homestead in Madoc Township. O'Hara Volunteers Association president, Dave Little, welcomed the members of the Stewardship Council who, along with their
spouses, then toured the various buildings. Costumed guides gave the guests
tours of the buildings and gardens including the mill, which was in operation. Following an old-fashioned evening meal of hardy beef stew , home made bread and pie, President Cliff McLean from the Stewardship Council
was effusive in his praise of the work accomplished by the O'Hara Volunteers
Association in preserving and restoring this important historic site. Many favourable comments were received from members of the council during and after the tour. Those who had not seen the homestead in several years expressed their amazement at the work accomplished by the volunteers at the
homestead.
CENTRE HASTINGS 2010 REGATTA
KAYAK WINNERS Brendan Haigh with twin brother Joshua in Kayak. Harry Quart 2010 Regatta Chairman, Tom Simpson Deputy Reeve (Photos taken by Dave Kyle)
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The Story by Harry Quart
"Each year, the Regatta Committee looks for ways to improve upon the previous year. That's proving to be quite an ongoing challenge because we have been blessed with terrific partners, generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers. I can, without reservation, say that the 2010 7th Annual Centre Hastings Regatta was the very best ever. It will be hard to beat!
Everything went just as planned, right down to the weather. The Fire Fighters provided fantastic food; they were in the water to assist racers; the OPP were there with rides for kids in their great marine unit; the
Kiwanis Club fully prepared the beach area; Jim and Carol Murray attended to display some of the remote controlled units from the Madoc RC Club, and Dave Kyle took excellent photos of all the fun!
A couple of highlights for myself?
The prize kayak and paddle from ClearWater Design Canoes & Kayaks of Picton, Ontario was won by Brendan Haigh. What a treat when a youth wins the grand prize!
I take personal pride in the fact that the Regatta was the first sporting activity in this area to join the True Sport movement. Reeve Tom Deline signed the Regatta's True Sport declaration certificate, and Deputy Reeve,
Tom Simpson, presented the Regatta's first True Sport honor in recognizing Megan Lloyst as a volunteer who, over several Years, has consistently demonstrated the Principles of True Sport. These True Sport initiatives were particularly meaningful to me.
Thanks to all for a wonderful and memorable day.
Harry
Ontario Women's Lawn Bowling Provincial Championships
Members Pat Gemmell and Pauline Hill, from the Madoc Lawn Bowling qualified to play in the Ontario Women's Provincial Championships. The District qualifying event took place on the weekend of June 19 and 20.
The Ontario Championships were held in Sarnia on July 3 and 4. Sixteen teams from across Ontario were present each representing their district. Pat and Pauline won three games on the Saturday which earned them a spot at trying for the gold medal on Sunday morning. Unfortunately they lost that game which put them in the "B" pool to try for the silver. Winning the second game on Sunday did just that. The third game of the day they lost and ended up with the Bronze.
Pat and Pauline were pleased with their efforts considering this was their first try at the Pairs Ontario Championships.
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2010 Municipal Elections -
Updated August 30, 2010 |
An updated list of the nominations filed for the Municipality of Centre Hastings Municipal Council and the Public School Board Trustee, is now available.
New Entrance to the Boat Launch Discussed with Provincial
Government Ministers
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Deputy Reeve Simpson lead the delegation of Reeve Deline and Councillor Schulz to discuss the issue of moving the proposed new entrance for the Kiwanis Boat Launch from the Hwy # 62 re-alignment project. The case was
made that by doing so would expedite the issue of safety at the existing entrance and allow the Kiwanis to proceed with a master plan for the Kiwanis Boat Launch and Park. The Minister agreed that the project deserved further discussion and should include the highway re-alignment project Manager.
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Reeve Deline introduced a second topic of perceived delays by the Provincial Government in regards to entrance approvals for proposed projects at Hwy #62 and Hwy # 7. The Minister indicated that developers had not presented the required information at this time.
Reeve Deline commented "we had a great meeting with Minister Wynne and I have followed up with her comments with the Developer and he is almost ready to make a formal proposal to Council".
Deputy Reeve Simpson lead the delegation of Councillor Schulz and Councillor Kerby discussing the issue of more Long Term Care beds required in our area. The Minister indicated that more focus was being put on services to keep the elderly at home and freeing up beds in the hospitals. She gave no indication that more beds were being allocated in our area.
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Tori Stafford's Brother Daryn and Father Rodney arrive in Madoc!
The Madoc Kiwanis Club organized a Community BBQ in Memory of Tori Stafford
and welcoming her Father Rodney, Brother Daryn and Grandmother Doreen to the
community.
Over 200 well wishers joined the event raising over $1,000 to be given to
Child Find Ontario.
A big thank you to Rob and Scott from Spotted Dog Bed and Breakfast for the overnight accommodations.
The Madoc Kiwanis would like to thank the community for showing their support to the Stafford Family.
Doreen: The heart of our country beats in the pulse of small communities...
On reaching our destination, we pulled up and discovered a fundraising barbecue for Child Find going on. Greeted by town reps and members of the community we were made to feel very much at home and very comfortable.
Rodney: Amazing town.....Amazing people! Thank you for your kindness and generosity!!
Daryn: Thank you, what a great skate park.
Comments from viewers of the Kilometers 4 Kids web site:
Small town don't blink. but yes amazing ppl..
***Team Tori Forever***
MADOC ROCKSSSSS
Thanks for passing through Madoc and making us all aware! Good luck with
your future endevours Rodney and Daryn.
Good luck on the next leg of your trip.I was glad to be part of the
fundraising BBQ and support your cause!!!!
Rodney, Daryn and Doreen. I hope your visit to the little community with the
Big Heart, Madoc was enjoyable. The whole community was buzzing today from
the excitement of meeting you at the Community BBQ. You touched a lot of hearts in our little Town.
BEAT THE HEAT AT MADOC POOL!! Beat the heat at the Madoc Public Pool. New extended public swim time. Tuesdays 1pm-8pm. Contact the pool at: 613.473.4994
Madoc's West Highland Golf Course Commemorates Doug Hunter's Mud Slide 
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Next time you play golf at Madoc's West Highland course you will see a new
addition on the 7th hole; a beautifully engraved stone commemorating Doug
Hunter's less than spectacular mud spattered recovery from the bank of the
pond last Fall.
The Thursday night gang of golf buddies gathered at the site July 29 to surprise Doug with the unveiling, with the preparation work done by course owner Rob DeJong and the engraving by renowned sculptor Jim Smith.
Be sure to not only ask Doug about his mud slide, but take time to also see the back of the stone with an engraving which depicts the many "blue words" uttered as he lay prone in the mud.... by the way he did finish the round with an impressive score. His wife Jan has attested to the fact Tide detergent truly removes all stains and mud from big kids pants and shirts as shown in their commercials.
MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS PROCLAIMS AUGUST 2ND AS VICTORIA STAFFORD DAY
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
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LETTER TO SKATEPARK STAFF Just a note to say what a great job all of you folks do with the skate park.
My kids are back for another round this summer and are having a ton of fun.
The counselors that you have selected are (once again) the greatest! Each
summer my kids do one week in July and another in August and they are amazed
at the fun they have each week. It sure is a nice feeling to know they are
well supervised and manage to have a great time as well.
Keep up the great work!
Cody and Lila love this place!
Thanks
John and Lori Evans
Free movie night in Centre Hastings Park! Arts Centre Hastings (230 Durham St. South) turns into a movie theatre every Sunday in August. Movies start at dusk @ 9:00pm.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Rain location inside Arts Centre Hastings.
Aug. 1
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Aug. 8
- G-Force
Aug. 15
- Astro Boy
Aug. 22
- Furry Vengeance
HELP STOMP OUT HUNGER! Hi This is Nat Moraal and I am hoping to launch my first ever fundraising idea as a summer volunteer with the foodbank, but I will need everyone's help.
Here is what I've planned:
On Fri. Aug 6th from 2-6 pm in Madoc at the Foodland Parking lot there will be our 1st ever 'Road Toll' or as I call it 'Toll Boot' in support of our 'Helping Hands Foodbank'
I have learned that Hunger does not take a holiday and I am hoping that with everyone's help we can:
'STOMP OUT HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY'
by bringing awareness that we have empty shelves yet to fill in our Foodbank ! All customers visiting the Madoc Foodland store will be asked to make any donation they can to fill the 'BOOT' (bucket) of one of the volunteers.
For more fun each volunteer will be involved in a friendly competition as they appeal for donations.Hopefully this event will be an example of fundraising at its best!
COMMITTED to this initiative are Reeve TOM DELINE, Deputy Reeve, TOM SIMPSON, WALLY SAWKINS retired Centre Hastings OPP, Robin Carscadden, president of the Market Vendors, Harry Quart, Mabel Carson and of course me Nat Moraal.
There will be surprise guests to watch for throughout the afternoon. With everyone's help I hope that 'we can raise awareness, have fun, and collect lots of donations' 'please come out and help out!' The volunteers can't be missed in their florescent caps and lime green T shirts, please watch out for them!
There will be large as well as small children's boots to fill with donations as no child in our town should go hungry.
Thanks everyone, hoping to see you there!
'MY THANKS TO LORNE AND LENORE TRAVES OF MADOC FOODLAND FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THIS INITIATIVE' and to my many other new friends who have suppported me along the way, this summer. natter
ComfortCountry hosts new feature on CHEX TV The ComfortCountry executive are partnering with CHEX TV out of Peterborough in a new initiative to promote our area. Every other Wednesday we will host a three minute segment during the CHEX NEWSwatch @ 5:30 feature. Each segment will focus on one of the many interesting and attractive ComfortCountry offerings that are here to enjoy.
On Friday, August 6, a CHEX film crew will be recording a segment (Time and Weather Permitting) at the Madoc Skate park, splash pad and family playground areas.
Watch for these “Explore the Four” segments starting Wednesday July 28 at 5:30.
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Community Care for Central Hastings Events
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Events This Month
Tuesday, August 31st
Community Scavenger Hunt
10 a.m. to 12 Noon, in support of the Madoc Helping Hands Foodbank. Full details are available here.
Next Month:
SATURDAY MADOC MARKET
Location: Downtown Madoc, Durham Street.
Rain or shine. 9:00am-2:00pm
Whether you are interested in selling or buying homegrown produce, home-baking or handmade crafts, you will find a wide variety at the market. Interesting gift items can often be personalized.
Sat, Sept 4 - live entertainment by border town
Sat, Sept 11 - Customer Appreciation day at the Market! Corn roast, live entertainment by Acoustic Jag, and activities for children. Sponsored by McDougall Insurance
Sat, Sept 18- Live entertainment by Les & Gary
Sat, Sept 25 – Back to the Oldies, Vintage Car Show & Shine, and music. Always room for more cars. Please contact Robin Carscadden for more information: 613-473-4126
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 th
DRUM NATION FESTIVAL
613-473-1725
DRUM NATION FESTIVAL O'Hara Mill Homestead 638 Mill Road, Madoc On SEPT 11, 2010 11am– Dark
Drum Nation started from a love for drumming & creativity and a wanting to live well . The park creates a wonderful setting for family members of all ages to explore Art, Music, Dance and Instruments in a whole new way !!!
There are many wonderful activities and workshops lined up for Drum Nation Festival
There will be an instrument making contest and a few other youth activities.
THERE ARE free workshops including one with Kimberly Maracle , who will be teaching a Native water song in a Women's drum circle. drum making workshops and wonderful vendors with lots of great things made from nature, beads, stones, drums and percussions, organics, AND Much more….
For more information visit www.drumnationfestival.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th
Mystery writer Mary Jane Maffini will be visiting the library on Saturday Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. to read from her latest novel. Refreshments and book signing to follow reading. This event is free.
SEPTEMBER 17, 18, 19 - MADOC 105th FALL FAIR
AT THE MADOC & DISTRICT ARENA ON COOPER RD. NORTH OF HWY 7
FOR MORE INFOR GO TO THE NEW MADOC FAIR WEB SITE: www.madocfair.ca
OR FOR General Inquiries Contact Nancy General Inquiries Contact Nancy Sorg 473-3125 473-3125
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