June 2006
President’s Message: Ron Jefferson 835-0018
I would like to wish everybody a safe and happy summer. (I know we will have one after the rain stops.) There is not much to report as summer is now upon us. There is work going on in the Patterson Park which will help out the whole community and will be celebrated in September. Hope to see you there.
A group of people approached us to use the Patterson Park on Monday nights for T-ball and the executive has given them approval. So play ball and have fun.
If you have any questions or concerns please give me a call @ 835-0018
Water (Ron Jefferson 835-0018)
The second phase of city water is installed and ready for hook up. The Halifax Water Commission is contacting the contractor and requesting them to complete their work and to finish the project (paving).
Recreation Committee Sean Litle 835-1996
The rink/pad item is proceeding. Costs are higher than anticipated so some modifications to original plan will be required. There has been one site meeting reference the BMX bike track but this is dependant on the costing for the pad/rink. HRM is supposed to be working on maintenance items the week of June 12, in our parks.I have heard nothing on the playground equipment application as of yet. (this is the third potential project on the list for Patterson Park)
Please report any damage or safety issues immediately. If you see any unwanted behaviour, report it ASAP.
Student Advisory Council Report – Hammonds Plains Elementary By Karen Fraser
As a response to queries concerning whether Maplewood on the Lakes children will be attending the new high School in Tantallon (replacing the Sir John A. High School) we have contacted the School Board and they have indicated that we are NOT in the boundary and therefore will not be attending the school. Children will continue to go to CPA. Below are
outlines and excerpts from the response which does outline options for attendance at the new school and policies around boundary reviews.
Additionally parents or children can view AIMS (Atlantic Institute for Market Studies) 4th Annual Report Card on Atlantic Canadian High Schools which indicates that CPA ranged 2nd out of the 68 High Schools in Nova Scotia. The report can be accessed at: http://www.aims.ca/aimslibrary.asp?ft=1&fi=1&fd=2006.
Exerpts from School Board Response
Sir John A Macdonald is a replacement school and not a new high school. Therefore, it was built to house the current population at Sir John A. Staff has recommended that there may be a need to do a future boundary review for all schools within the Sir John A Macdonald family if anticipated growth continues in this area. However, there are no plans to do so at this time. Staff has also not looked at doing a boundary review for C.P. Allen. If you wish your child to attend Sir John A Macdonald in September 2006 then you would need to apply as an out-of-area student. The application would need to be picked up at your current school (C.P. Allen) and then taken to Sir John A Macdonald. On June 30, the principal will make a determination as to whether or not there is space to accept your child. However, if accepted,
transportation and lunch arrangements would be your responsibility.
Boundary reviews are established when a new (additional) school is built or there is an overcrowding issue that needs to be addressed. As this is a replacement school and not a new school, there are no plans to do a boundary review at this time.
Social: Lynn Ford 835-7899, Tammy Power 835-6486
Welcome to Shane, Denise, Megan and Jake to Mohawk Street. We hope you enjoy our neighbourhood!!
Come Dance with us to the Fabulous Fossils (formerly Tribute)
When: July 8th, 2006
Where: Shore Club, Hubbards
How: Bus will take 50 people there and back.
Cost: $10.00 per person plus admission ($10 at the door)
Please contact Lynn Ford to reserve your seat on the bus @ 835- 7899
Fun-day at Patterson Park September 16, 2006
Details to follow as soon as they are finalized
Website Coordinator:
Duane Redmond 832-5298
Don’t forget to visit our web site at www.maplewoodonthelakes.ca.
Newsletter Distribution:
Linda Shea-White 835-6402
Newsletter: Paul Madore 835-8366
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We continuously look for community input for our newsletter. If you have an announcement or commentary of benefit to the whole neighbourhood, please forward it to me for inclusion in our next publication. We also have advertising space available. If you are interested contact me for more information.
General Interest
We are attempting to move into the future with our newsletter. We will cease publishing a ‘hard’ copy of the newsletter soon and will only have an electronic ‘soft’ copy to be distributed via e-mail and it will also be available from the webpage at your leisure. Our web page can be found at: www.maplewoodonthelakes.ca
This is being done to save the high cost of printing 300+ copies of the newsletter, to avoid the difficulty of recruiting people to distribute the paper, and the make the whole process more direct and interactive. You will be able to respond immediately to items you see, and you will be able to have links to material contained therein. This event will occur by next spring, after we are able to compile a e-mail distribution list. We ask everyone to send your address to Paul Madore for compilation. THIS LIST WILL ONLY BE USED FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE NEWSLETTER, AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT WILL NOT BE SHARED WITH ANY OTHER GROUP.
Note from Isabel Wynn:
835-1984
Anyone wishing to donate yard sale items or books to the Canadian Cancer Society for their sale in Bedford Place Mall on July 7th and 8th please contact Isabel Wynn @ 835-1984
Note from Sean Litle
835-1996
WARNING: We have had police reports of a bear sighted in the Cedarcrest area of our neighbourhood in April. No further reports have been heard. Please be cautious when encountering potentially dangerous wildlife.
Lost and Found: Last fall, after a wind storm, a submerged kayak was pulled from Halfway Lake by a concerned neighbour. It was stored for the winter and may be claimed by calling Dave Wheaton @ 835-4853 and describing it to him to prove ownership.
Ron Jefferson @ 835-0018 has found a pedometer/stopwatch. It can be claimed by calling Ron and giving a good description of the item and where it was probably lost.
BRAG CORNER:
1st annual Maplewood on the Lakes Street hockey tournament -June 24/25 at the basketball court. Categories for Grades 6-7, Grades 8-9 and Grades 10-12. Each team is guaranteed 3 games with a possibility of five. Each team must have a minimum of 4 players (1 goalie/3 players) with a maximum of 6 players per team. Registration forms available from Matt or Jeremy Wood -835-2054 – or Daniel Fougere – 835-5603. See website for more details – http://www.3on3@piczo.com
Brag corner – Congrats to Jeff Harnish and John Francis Bekkers of the Junior B Mighty Ducks. In their inaugural year the Ducks made it all the way to Atlantic Championships and brought home the cup!
Congrats to Jeremy Wood and the TASA Bantam A hockey team for winning the Provincial championships.
Congrats to Thomas and Joel MacDonald of the TASA Peewee A hockey team for winning the Provincial championships.
Jake and Noah Hollis recently starred in the Unicorn Theater production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Look for them in Hollywood!
If you happen to see a flash in the lake this summer-don’t worry- it is probably the Kay girls practicing for an upcoming swim meet! By the way… can anybody beat May 5th as the first day in the lake or does Jennifer Kay win the award for this year?
Congrats to Trevor Brocklehurst and Matthew Wood of the TASA Midget AAA hockey team for winning the Central Minor Tournament of Champions.
A note from Lauren Litle
835-1996
Dog Walking
Call Lauren Litle 835 -1996 Only $1