Preparing for Public Consultation on Otter Lake

Preparing for Public Consultation Hi everyone, We are preparing for the inevitable community engagement program that HRM is pursuing. The community engagement program will begin in early September. It is likely, given that HRM refuses to engage with the CMC, that we will not have any information on where, when, what, why and how until the information is made available to the public. It is clear that an important part of HRM's strategy is to dilute the Otter Lake Community input with input from communities further afield that are not affected by the proposed changes at Otter Lake. Those residents may be happy to save money by closing facilities and extending the landfill life so it will not come to them. This community engagement strategy is designed to pit other communities against ours. We would like to have people at all of the public meetings, where ever they are held. While we want to have people from our communities at each meeting, we would also like to have friendly locals as well. For instance, if there is a meeting in Fall River, we would like to have Fall River residents there telling HRM to keep its promises to the communities around Otter Lake. So, we need to engage our friends, family members, association colleagues, etcetera in joining our campaign. I ask you to reach out to others across HRM and ask them to join this mailing list so they can be informed about the campaign. If they are not going to the meetings, they can be providing online input. Everyone is a candidate for helping out. People can join this newsletter list at http://www.otterlakeCCMC.ca. Thanks, Ken Donnelly Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2013 Otter Lake CMC, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to this list. Our mailing address is: Otter Lake CMC PO Box 213 Lakeside, NS B3T 1M6 Canada

Resource Opportunities Centre Bulletin

The ROC is looking for individuals who would be interested in serving on the ROC Board or on any of our sub-committees as well as volunteering in any other capacity.  The new Board will be voted in during our Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 17^th, 2013 at 7pm at the Prospect Road Community Centre. 

The Resource Opportunities Centre was originally established in 1998 as the Terence Bay and Area Community Access Program (C@P).  This program's focus was to build stronger communities through technology (www.nscap.ca).  The site for the computers was located in the Terence Bay Elementary school and continues to provide public access to computers and the internet, computer training to people of all ages, and children's recreational programs.  A satellite of this is set up in the Prospect Road Community Centre.

From this program, the Resource Opportunities Centre grew to providing children's camps and activities financed by grants and run by volunteers.  This has grown to providing a second physical space – the Prospect Community Centre, an organization that is financed through self sufficiency and grants.  As a result of these programs there have been more than 100 employment positions created (mainly part time youth) and numerous community projects undertaken.  The most significant of which (before the Community Centre) has been the Building Bridges project, 2005-2008, through which www.prospectcommunities.com was created. 

We currently have space available on the ROC Board and are looking for individuals with skill sets and experiences such as yours, to enrich our effectiveness as a Board.  If at this time, you are not able to dedicate yourself as a Board Member please consider volunteering in another capacity.  We have many sub-committees, as well as programs that could use your skills.  If you would like to receive further information, such as Board by-laws, governing policies, responsibilities of a Board Member, financial statements, etc. or have any questions, please contact me at 852-1250 or email recruitment@prospectcommunities.com.

We look forward to seeing you on June 17^th, 2013 at 7 p.m.

Sincerely yours,

Liz Amyoony

Current Board Member of Resource Opportunities Centre

May Fair in the Park and other upcoming events with Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust

Hello,

 

Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust is busy planning many exciting events that will take place in the coming weeks.  Please review the listings below and join us as we enjoy our parks and wilderness area.

May Fair in the Park - Sunday, May 26, 2013

Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust invites you to its annual May Fair in the Park on Sunday, May 26.

Join the Trust for children's games, BBQ and a scavenger hunt lead by the Indian Point Young Naturalists.  Children will have a chance to win prizes and tour fire trucks, while the grownups learn about the many community organizations working to enhance our community.

Where: Jerry Lawrence Park, Lewis Lake

When: May 26, 2013 from 12-3p.m.

*NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the May Fair will be held at the Hubley Centre, 4408 St. Margaret's Bay Rd., Lewis Lake.

COCO Meeting –Thursday, May 30, 2013

The May Meeting of the Council of Community Organizations (COCO) will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at the Safety Minded ATV Club , 15  Station Rd, Head of St. Margaret's Bay.  The Safety Minded ATV Club will be the host group for this meeting.

There are many  environmental and planning initiatives  on which updates will be given including the activities of the Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Coalition, planning for the Crossroads, the Crown Lands of Western NS (formerly Bowater lands), and the Otter Lake Landfill Site.

All are welcome. For more information please contact Beth McGee at 823-2245 or John Cascadden at 852-4248.

Warbler Walk at Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park - Sunday, June 2, 2013
The Warbler Walk is an annual event at Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park sponsored by the Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust.

Hans Toom will lead the Warbler Walk on Sunday, June 2 at 7a.m.  Please meet Hans at the parking lot inside the park rain or shine. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Hans at: htoom@eastlink.ca

Hike of Bluff Wilderness Trail – Sunday, June 9, 2013

Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust will lead a hike of the first loop of the Bluff Wilderness Trail on Sunday, June 9 at 1:00 pm.  We will meet in the parking area at the trail head, located approximately 2km from exit 4 of Highway 103.  Everyone is welcome to participate in a leisurely hike, approximately three hours in length, weather permitting. 

The Bluff Trail is located in the recently protected Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area.  The trail was constructed by Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organization.  Further information on the trail, including detailed directions to the trail head, can be found at www.wrweo.ca/BluffTrail. 

For more information, please contact Jill Pulsifer at pulsifer.j@gmail.com.