Club members carving their way to success
Phase 1 of structural improvements to the Otonabee South Monaghan Memorial Community Centre has been completed.
The old scuffed-up windows that separated the rink from viewers have been replaced with pristine windows and an energy efficient refrigeration system has been installed, among other changes. Along with the new scoreboard the Keene Lions Club donated in 2015, the revitalized ice rink looks shiny and new.
The official launch was held last Sunday afternoon, followed by an hour of free skating. The rink quickly filled up with families and skaters who appear to be ready for winter fun.
Dignitaries on hand for the ribbon cutting included MP Kim Rudd, MPP Jeff Leal, Reeve Dave Nelson, Hiawatha First Nations Chief Laurie Carr and Trillium Foundation’s Roy Wood. Nick Powers, the chair of the building and fundraising committee, introduced the special guests.
A grant of $500,000 came from the Ontario 150 Community Capital Program and OSM Township allocated $202,485 from its 2017 Federal Gas Tax Funding. The balance was funded by an Infrastructure Ontario Construction loan.
Phase 2 will include an addition for a new curling rink and proposed fitness area, larger dressing rooms and a revamped Gold Room and kitchen. REMINDERS:
Aerial photo display, Otonabee South Monaghan Historical Society, Oct. 24, Gayle Nelson Room, Keene library. Doors open at 7 p.m., greetings and gratitude at 8 p.m.
Peterborough-Hastings Trans Canada Trail Association annual general meeting, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m., Elmhirst’s Resort , 1045 Settlers Line. Email bdiceman@cogeco.ca for more info.
Snowflake Bazaar, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Our Lady of Assumption Hall, 1834 Keene Road. Admission $2. Hosted by the CWL.
iPAD BASICS for 55+, Keene Library, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. The event is free but spaces are few. Call 705295-6814 to book a spot.
Pickleball, Monday and Friday, 6:30 p.m., Keene United Church hall.
Wed. Night Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Gold Room at the OSM arena. Hosted by Keene Lions Club.
John Graham Weir kept daily journals of farm and social life in Otonabee from 1880 until 1925. Here are some passages. 1889 Oct. 24 1890 Oct. 27 1890 Oct. 29
The Buckhorn Carvers participated in the Kawartha Competition in September in Bobcaygeon along with the Bobcaygeon Carving Club, the Lindsay Seniors Carving Club and the Peterborough Carvers. The competition is open to carvers in the beginner, novice, intermediate, and advanced levels in a variety of different categories. Monetary prizes and ribbons are awarded. Visitors to the competition can watch carving competitions and talk to carvers about their hobby and creations. Carvings are offered for sale. Carving suppliers are available to sell materials, tools, books and patterns.
Winners from the Buckhorn club were the following: Derek Bland, Honourable Mention in Beginners. Loon;
Tetyanna Mishturak,first in Novice Relief and third Best of Novice, Pinocchio; Tetyanna Mishturak, Honourable Mention in Novice Relief, Floral Relief; Barbara Strabac,third in Novice Relief, Maple Leaf and Trillium; Ron Emery,third in Intermediate Fish, Amphibians/Reptiles, Marine Mammals, Muskie; Ron Emery,third in Intermediate Wood Burning, Cowboy; Doug Hodgins,third in Open Miniature Wildfowl, Snowy Owl; Gord Black,first in Open Fish, Amphibians/Reptiles, Marine Mammals, Lake Erie Perch; Gord Black,second in Open Fish, Amphibians/Reptiles, Marine Mammals, Brown Trout; Dave Loucks,first in Open Realistic Human Figures,
Red Cloud; Bob Gill,second in Open Novelty, Flowers in a Vase; Bob Gill,first in Open Relief, Best of Open Class, Best of Show,19th Century Clock; Bob Gill,third in Open Relief, Reflections; Bob Gill, Honourable Mention in Open Relief, Frenzied Parrot.
The Buckhorn Carvers is a club for the beginner to advanced carver. The club meets every Thursday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. at the Buckhorn Community Centre to carve and socialize.
Remembrance Day
The Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at the BCC Wednesday, November 8 at 2 p.m. All are welcome to honour those who have valiantly supported us. Public Meeting on Quarries On Nov. 9 at 5:30 the Municipal Aggregate Advisory Committee will be hearing a presentation done by a Trent MA student on the cumulative effects of quarry development.
Trent Prof and manager of the McLean/Oliver research centre on Pigeon Lake, Eric Sager, asked this student to do the research. The results will be presented on Nov. 9 in the municipal council chambers. The public is welcome to attend but there will be no questions or discussions from those attending as it is an information session for the council
Presently, there is an application for a quarry at Flynn’s Corner. It is in the aggregate resource planning stages. Once the peer reviews are done there will be more public meetings. To find out more details on the application go to https:// trentlakes.civicweb.net/document/33599/Rockyridge.pdf?ha ndle=F4222B3CC90D4E6C94E9 8B65C14BE4EB
For more information regarding various aspects of municipal government such as waste management, roads, water, municipal grants, taxes submit your email to the township to receive email communications from trentlakes.ca on any of the above topics and more listed on the website.
Just go to the Trent Lakes website, scroll down and on the left is where you may submit your email address. On the right is a place where you may advertise your business for free. Calendar Autumn Dinner Theatre Night, BCC, Nov. 3-5 and 10-12. Four oneact plays. Call the BCC for tickets
Buckhorn Ratepayers, Nov. 14, 7:30 BCC.