Newsletter 2010 Sept06

Inverhuron District Ratepayers Association
Summer Newsletter September 2010
By Alicia Noakes

Because safety is a #1 priority wherever you are!
There was great community support for the first Safety Day held on July 5th, 2010 in Upper Park.
The event was organized by Donna Irvine, with the support of the IDRA, with the vision to pass on vital information to the residents of Inverhuron. There were many interesting and informative demonstrations for "hands on" learning of safety, as well as many various organizations there to promote safety on all levels, from water to home, cottage and bicycle.
There was a full hands on demonstation of bike safety and cruiser exploration from the OPP. Cons. Kevin Martin. A fire dousing experience with a fire extinguisher and the opportunity to see some of the trucks was provided by the Tiverton Fire Dept.
Tiverton Fire Dept also wanted to remind residents about the fact that fire extinguishers need to be checked every 10 years to make sure they are functional. They also handed out bags of information and hats for the kids.
Const. Dean Rutherford from Crime stoppers Owen Sound was present with treats and information how to utilize Crime Stoppers as well for those who wished to make an anonimous report.
Roberta Trelford of CEMC, Health & Safety, 911 Municipality of Kincardine provided information on evacuation.
Water safety was represented by Peggy Griffen from Bluewater Safety and Rescue - MYSIS is the boat used for rescues. Peggy discussed water safety and what is required by boat owners on their boats.
Home and cottage security was represented by ADT Security Systems from London, ON. ADT offered information on various system concepts that are available to home and cottage owners to protect their property.
Senior communication advisor Kevin Orr and Marie Wilson from NWMO (Nuclear Waste Management) with their display vehicle giving up to date information to their neighbours of Inverhuron.
Bill Thorne was present to represent Inverhuron Provincial Park.
There were approx 50 - 75 residents who attended. "I was pleased with the first years turn out." says Donna Irvine.
Most participants would like to do it again. Watch for the next Safety event held next year.

WESTERN WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY	ADT	CRIME STOPPERS
MEMBERSHIP TABLE	OPP BIKE SAFETY	OPP
FIRE DEPT	FIRE DEPT

Next summer promises to be boring without more volunteers
This year it was very difficult to put on events without scrambling around for volunteers to help put on the events that we have customarily been hosting for many years. This is because the need for people to step up and spare a couple of hours a summer for these events is so scarce.
If any members of the Inverhuron & District Ratepayers Association that would like to be involved in the activities such as Kids Day, Yard Sale, Corn Roast, to become a director or member of a Committee that interests you, please contact a member of the board either in person or by emailing us.
These events will cease to exist without your support in the future!

Upcoming events!

Sept. 04/10
Annual Meeting 10am at the Lower Park
Corn Roast 5pm at the Lower Park Door Prizes , Entertainment ,Food ,Open mic for jokes - bestknock knock joke gets a prize!!!!
Sept. 05/10 Annual Inverhuron Race
10 am at the Inverhuron Provincial Park - beach parking lot

Fun for all at Kids Day!!!
There were a few great people who volunteered there time at this event and despite their kids being in it, who still took the time to help the IDRA board members in setup and running of the event without selfishness or complaint.
To them we express our sincerest thanks, without you this event would not be possible.
It was an amazing warm and sunny day Saturday July 3rd for another annual event, Kids Day. It was with a bit of sadness that we said goodbye to our good friend and long time supporter and organizer of Kids Day, Kevin Kenny, who died earlier this year in a tragic car accident. Kind words from Drew Robertson who expressed that Kevin wanted to see that the Kids have a great time and that we need to continue this tradition to celebrate our young folks who need to have an awesome eventlike this. Bill Stewart has taken on the great task of continuing this event this year in Kevin's place. We thank him for stepping up and doing an awesome job!!!! Fun for all at Kids Day!!!

Drew Robertson with a tribute to Kevin Kenny	Bill Stewart running the Kids Day Games	Kids Day's Youngest four months

Annual Social Event results in Yard Sale
Marelle Evans has once again coordinated the Yard Sale, which once again saw success. This Yard Sale is well known for being fun and a social event where friends catch up on missed time. Marelle mentioned that she would like to see Jean Fergison and Peter Aunger thanked for their continued annual support with this event and the many others who have not been mentioned.

Want to see your name mentioned here?
Want a nice addition to your resume?
Become a volunteer!!! We are affiliated with Volunteer Canada.

In memoriam
Jean Elinor Hunter (nee Cameron) passed away on January 8, 2010.
Kevin Sean Kenny passed away January 20, 2010.
Sheldon Hastings Passed away on Febuary 4 2010.
W. Duane Smith passed away on February 14, 2010
Gordon Edgar Brown passed away on July 15th, 2010
Marie Sanderson passed away

THE 2010 IDRA EXECUTIVE
President: Gord Barr
Vice President: Donna Irvine
Treasurer: Donna Irvine
Secretary: Alicia Noakes
Past President: Phil Hebert
Director: Eugene Bourgeois
Director: Barry Margison
Director: Drew Robertson
Director: Kathy Kilmer
Director: Paul Dekker
Director: Shirley Knautz
Director: Stu Ogg

Membership
Have you renewed your membership? To become a member of the Inverhuron & District Ratepayer's Association for the year January to December 2010 is only $20.00. Our membership is reaching alarming lows. If there is something that you would like to see done differently or you would like to make positive changes to the events that we host then join our board and not only be heard but be a part of the next generation of the IDRA! Do you have a great new idea for events you want to see here in the summer? Tell us about them and find out how you can help make them happen!!!!

Inverhuron and District Ratepayers Association
Membership Form for 2010

Name:___________________________         Date:_________________________
Inverhuron address:________________         Inverhuron Phone:______________

Home address:____________________         Home Phone:___________________
City/Town:_______________________         Email:_________________________
Province/State:____________________         Recieved by:____________________
Postal Code/Zip Code:______________         Cheque___

UPDATES TO DIRECTORY

Have you checked that your information in the 2008 Directory is correct?
If not you can update it by completing the form below

Inverhuron and District Ratepayers Association
Update Directory Informtion for 2010

Name:___________________________         Date:_________________________
Inverhuron address:________________         Inverhuron Phone:______________

Home address:____________________         Home Phone:___________________
City/Town:_______________________         Email:_________________________
Province/State:____________________         Recieved by:____________________
Postal Code/Zip Code:______________
and sent to
                Donna Irvine
                RR 2 Tiverton, Ontario
                N0G 2T0
Or by email by click on UPDATE TO INVERHURON DIRECTORY

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