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Bancroft Gemboree Opens

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The 47th Annual Gemboree is underway. The show was opened this morning with remarks from the Chamber of Commerce Director Kim Crawford, who recognized the efforts of the Chamber staff Lindsay Riddell, Event Coordibator Joanne Larkman, Finance manager Maureen Cummings as well as all the volunteers for their work in preparing and operating the event. Greetings were also relayed from MPP Leona Dombrowsky and Hastings Couny Warden Joanne Albert.

Bancroft Mayor Lloyd Churchill welcomed all the vendors, visitors and media to the show. Mayor Churchill thanked Kim Crawford and the Chamber of Commerce for their continuing efforts, noting that the vendor spaces were sold out again this year. The Mayor invited all visitors to the Gemboree to return in other seasons to enjoy the area year round.

The opening featured two highlights, The thrilling singing of O Canada by Chamber Staffer Lindsay Riddell and the incredidable cake, provided by Jackie MacArthur, designed as a gem mine site complete with glittering gems and a figure of Rocky the Rockhound.

The Gemboree runs from today through Sunday at both the Community Centre and the Curling Club.

 

Bancroft's Gemboree Starts Today

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The 47th Annual Rockhound Gemboree starts this morning at 9:30 and runs through to August 1st. The Gemboree has been chosen as one of the top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario in 2010. It is Canada's largest gem & mineral show and brings together over 110 dealers of fine mineral specimens, gemstone jewellery, and lapidary supplies. Highlights include a gold panning booth, educational lectures, a swapping area , mineral displays, expert gem and mineral identification services , daily flint knapping demonstrations and geologist-led mineral collecting field trips. Show Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday10:00am to 7:00pm and on Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm

 

Bancroft Town Council

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A light day in Town Council with the Taxi By-Law, Leash Free Dog Park and the Final Report of Phase I of the North Hastings Municipal Cultural Planning Project, taking up the bulk of the discussions.

 

(Taxi By-Law)

Councillor Claude Robinson questioned the benefit of having a "Taxi By-Law" when Bancroft is the only municipality in North Hastings to have one and especially now that the local Taxi company is apparently referring to itself as a transit system. Councillor Larry McTaggart noted that the Taxi By-Law was developed when there was only a Taxi company and that the by-law will have to evolve. Councillor Nan McGhee said that having a by-law may offer liability protection for the town. Staffer Dale Shannick said that the by-law provides a guarantee of driver qualifications, vehicle maintenance and ensures the insurance of the operator. Councillor Tom Hoover asked about the notion of the county operating all Taxi, limo, transit etc. licencing. Mayor Churchill felt that the county would not be interested in getting involved.

 

(Cultural Planning)

Kevin Mills, the Creative Communities Project Co-ordinator, presented the final report on Phase I of the North Hastings Municipal Cultural Planning Project. He asked for council's acceptance of the report and it's recommendations. Some discussion followed as to the results of accepting the report. Concerns were raised that by accepting the recommendations in the report, that the council would be committed to finacial obligations. There were also concerns that once accepted, the report would be shelved and forgotten. Council finally passed a motion to accept the report with understanding that this, or any future council, were not committed to any financial obligations. Mr. Mills also requested that a member of the Town Council join the Cultural Coalition. Councillor Peter Whitehead was seconded.

 

(Farady Landfill Leachate Contract)

A resolution to enter into an agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency to operate and manage the Farady Leachate system was tabled. Councillor Whitehead raised the question of the town's cost of this agreement and was told the agreement would cost $37,000 and that the town would take on half of that cost. Councillor Whitehead then asked if this was something the town could operate instead? Councillor Robinson felt that there were a number of outstanding issues and the motion should be put over to the next meeting. Mayor Churchill recommended that council review the agreement and that the committee bring their recommendations to the next council meeting.

 

(Gemboree-Dog Park)

Mayor Churchill raised concern about a conflict between the Leash Free Dog Park and the Rockhound Gemboree. Evidently the Gemboree organizers were unaware that the Dog Park group had leased land from the town, that had been previously used by the Gemboree for it's "Swappers Area." Gemboree organizers requested that fence poles, installed by the Dog Park group, be removed. The town did remove the poles and will put them back after the Gemboree. However, the mayor and council, along with the Dog Park group were disturbed that the Chamber of Commerce, who operate the Gemboree, did not know of the Dog Park plan. Councillor Whitehead said that one Chamber staff did know of the lease, but that that staff was no longer employed at the Chamber. Several councillors expressed concern about these events and the apparent lack of communication within the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Churchill said he would speak to both parties.

 

(County Council)

Mayor Churchill was disappointed with County Council's decision to hold C.I.P. hearings for Bancroft, Coe Hill and Maynooth in Belleville. Council agreed that this was unfair to those who would be affected and who may not be able to attend to voice any concerns. Staff were directed to write to a letter to County Council requesting the hearings be moved to their respective communities.

 

Bancroft Busy this Weekend

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The coming Long Weekend has a lot happening:

The Rockhound Gemboree, Canada's Largest Mineral Show, is only a few days away! July 29, 30, 31 or August 1st. Don’t miss the Giant Monster Murals, the new Children’s Educational Area at the Curling Club, Expert Mineral and Gemstone identicfication, Mineral Displays, new food vendors, an Outdoor Walking Labyrinth on Saturday and Sunday and the Wagon Ride shuttle service between venues. Geologist led Mineral Collecting field trips leave daily from NHSES, registration at 9:00am, trips leave at 10:00am.

Coe Hill Wild West Weekend: On July 31st the Hamlet of Coe Hill will transform into a Wild West Town complete with horses, a saloon, stage coaches and of course, some of the villains of the past will be making an appearance. Hold on tight to your loved ones; you never know when a bank robbery might happen and what’s a weekend in the Wild West without a good, old fashioned jail break? The Coe Hill Wild West Weekend also offers family adventure with horse competitions, wagon rides, children’s games, trail rides, food and sales booths, music and more on the main street of the Wild West Village. The TROUT will be available providedng FREE transporation all weekend.

November Theatre is offering the wicked comedy by Morris Panych: Lawrence & Holloman - from July 27th to Aug 1, 2010 at the Arlington Hotel in Maynooth. Doors open at 7:00 pm for dinner and show starts at 8:00 pm. This is a licensed venue and the show contains strong language.

The Community Cupboard Health and Welness Expo is July 31st at North Hastings Senior Elementary School. Bring a non-perishable food item to fill the canoe. Admission just $2.

And finally, the 27th Annual Art & Craft Show goes on July 31st and August 1st in Millennium Park. Presented by the Bancroft Arts & Crafts Guild.

 

Lakers Win Last Night

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The Peterborough Lakers Lacrosse Team won their final regular season game 14-6 over Ajax last night. John Tavares and Corey Vitarelli each had three goals for the Lakers. The boys are now preparing for the playoffs where they will enjoy home field advantage throughout the whole series.

 
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