Work Begins on New Health Clinic

Wow, what a great week it has been already. Not only are we seeing absolutely beautiful weather this week (+1 as I am writing this) but also some exciting construction happening in town this week. The earth work has began for the new Health Clinic. Included is a picture from the initial work that is being done.

Carnduff Integrated Branch Library

Our office was just forwarded some information on a contest that I Library currently has running. I thought it would be great to share this with everyone!

Carnduff Integrated Branch Library Presents:

"WINTER READ TO KEEP WARM"

Check out a book and enter your name to win a prize!

Contest Runs: January 4th - March 13th

Adult Prizes:

1st - 2 tickets to the Community Theatre & two pop and one large popcorn

2nd - $10.00 Subway Gift Card

Child Prizes:

1st - 2 tickets to the Community Theatre & two pop and two small popcorn

2nd - $10.00 School Canteen Certificate

~ Contest Open to ALL Southeast Library Patrons~

Welcome to 2010!

Wow, we are now into 2010 and what is promising to be another busy year in our community!

First off I would like to take a moment to reflect on a couple of the exciting moments and highlights of 2009. We had the building a number of commercial buildings including shops by Southline Inspections, JP Plumbing & Heating and Bill Smith Construction. We also had the completion of services to 6th Street West which means an addition of 12 residential lots. Phase 1 of the Carnduff Swimming Pool Project was completed meaning an addition of the fantastic toddler pool. We hosted a number of events including a couple of Provincial Ball Tournaments, True Grit Team Roping and a well attended Street Dance. CTV Broadcast Live the News at 6 from our Memorial Park in September as part of their Home Town Tour! We also had a number of businesses celebrate big anniversaries. Unfortunately North American Lumber experienced a bump in the road with a fire that devastated parts of the building, but on the positive side, they are in the process of rebuilding those areas. Those are just a few of the highlights from the past year that come to mind when thinking about 2009!

Onto 2010....what will it bring?
The Town of Carnduff & R.M. of Mount Pleasant have signed the contract for a new Health Clinic that will be located at Borderline Housing. Doors are to open in 2010! Following the opening of the Health Clinic, there will once again be dental services offered to our community under the direction of Dr. Cameron Croll. Fundraising continues for the construction of Phase 2 of the Swimming Pool which will include the reconstruction of the main pool.
An upgrade to the water treatment plant is also in the works for this year.
There are also a number of annual events that will once again take place this year including:
Carnduff & District Music & Arts Festival - March 8-11
Carnduff & District Music & Arts Festival Highlights Concert - March 15
Country Classic Craft show - April 24
Annual July 1st Celebration - July 1
True Grit Team Roping & Barrel Racing - September 18-20
Country Christmas KickOff - November 18th
I am confident there will also be a number of other highlights as we move through 2010!

Wishing all of you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2010!

MMM MMM ....Turkey Dinner

Mayor Ross Apperley and Laurie Connelly (Fast Trucking Services)




Above: School Community Council Members and CEC Staff Members




Dennis Day (Fast Trucking Services) and Ron Spencer (Recreation Director)






Best Turkey Carver 2009 - Greg Cousins (Greg Cousins Construction Ltd.)

The students at the Carnduff Education Complex were treated to a wonderful turkey meal over the lunch hour on Wednesday, Dec 16th. The School Community Council, CEC Staff and CEC SRC as well as many local sponsers all pitched in to bring the student body the delicious meal!

Mayor, Ross Apperley, as well as local Business Leaders; Kevin Spencer (Spencer's Foods), Dennis Day & Laurie Connelly (Fast Trucking), Greg Cousins (Greg Cousins Construction Ltd), Brian Leptich (Zargon Oil & Gas), and Ron Spencer (Recreation Director) joined together to carve the turkeys and had a little fun at the same time! The meal was served by staff and the local School Community Council to students from Kindergarten right though to Grade 12.

Donations were made by the following businesses:

Turkeys: NAL, Enbridge, McMunn Oilfield, R.M. #1 of Argyle, Kohaly & Elash Law Firm, Village of Carievale, Swimming Pool

Corn: CA Shaw Insurance

Buns: Viterra

Potatoes & Stuffing: CEC SRC

Carnduff & District Food Bank Benefits from the Students at CEC

On Monday, Dec 14th, the students of the Carnduff Education Complex joined in the season of giving! Students all brought items for the Carnduff & District Food Bank to contribute to the Food Hampers that will be handed out to those in need this Christmas season by the Food Bank.
Students from K - 7 made the decision to contribute to the food bank instead of doing gift exchanges in each class. The High School Students also joined in and contributed food items to this wonderful cause.
Congratulations and thank you to all students for their tremendous contributions!

Carnduff Education Complex News

The Carnduff Education Complex Christmas Concert is this Thursday (Dec 17th) at 7:00 p.m. Everyone from the public is welcome to attend!

The last day of classes before the Christmas break is Friday, Dec 18th. The students will also have early dismissal that day at 1:30!

Applause Dinner Theatre in Carnduff this SATURDAY

The Carnduff Swimming Pool New Pool Fundraising Group is hosting an Applause Dinner Theatre in Carnduff this Saturday evening. The night will feature a presentation of "Nerds Anonymous". Tickets to the event are $50 each or a table of 8 for $350. For tickets please call 482-4226. Doors open with cocktails at 5:30, Supper at 6:30 with the show to follow. A Chinese Auction will be done at intermission. Should be a great time for all that attend and for such a great cause!