SUNDAY, JULY 24th
Our first open meeting to help plan the 2006 schedule was held at the radar base on the Lingan Road.
My thanks to Barb and Cal Thistle, for arranging to have this facility opened for us.
Thank you, to all those who brought a small tray of sandwiches and sweets.
This was our first try at having an open meeting to help plan the schedule for the next year; I felt it was a reasonable success and a lot of good suggestions were passed onto me and the walk committee to help with the final schedule.
My objective was to get suggestions of where you the members want to walk next year.
WE got off to a slow start with trying to fill in the entire year within a 2 hour period; therefore we settled on trails suggested by the membership and the Walk Committee will fill in the blanks as it were; hopefully this will meet with everyones approval.
The walk committee will be opened for any other new trails that you feel we should try in the next year. "Your suggestions and opinions are important to us and your fellow club members".
Thank You to all who gave up their Sunday afternoon, your interest shows that the club has a continuing future here on the Island.
Little time was spent on talking about bringing the CVF's Annual General Meeting and Convention to Cape Breton in 2008, however a brief on the subject was passed out to the attending members, if you would like a copy please let me know and I can either email an attachment or have copies available at the next walk event.
Grand River Falls and Fish Ladders
July 31 at 2pm, registration begins at 1:30pm
Walk Leader: Rollie Coombes, 849-0747
Guided Walk 11k,Rated 2C
See our Calendar of Events for directions and watch for clubs <-Volkssport signs
CHANGE TO START POINT, 13 August, Canso Causeway Walk Event
Due to the many activities and limited parking at the original Start Point, The Tourist Info Centre Port Hastings we are forced to move our registration Point.
1. Parking will be available near the green space to the east of the Skye
Lodge in the village of Port Hastings. Go down the steep gravel hill (by the
sewage pumping station) and park on the left side of the road (that runs
parallel to the railroad track) to exit back onto the highway by the second
driveway.
2. We will try to reserve that area specifically for Volkssport people
but advise coming early (by 9:00 am to 9:30 am).
Volkssport signs will be placed at the entrance 09:00.
3. There is no charge for parking although The Port Hastings Historical
Society is a NFP organization trying to raise money for a new museum. Visit
our Gut of Canso Museum on Church Street just across the road from the green
area. There is a picture of Ole Olsen and Helene Veil with some Cape Breton Island
Hoppers at the Causeway in the Crossing for a Cause display.
4. The Port Hastings Historical Society is having a cold plate dinner at
the Fire Hall from 11:00 am until they run out. The cost is $10 for potato
salad, ham, tomato, cucumber, roll and dessert.
5. Some members of the Society are concerned about safety if you park on
the green area, There are some large rocks and old foundations that could
present some problems. Also they don't want any parking there if the grass
is wet. Finally, there will not be someone there all day, just for awhile in
the morning.
6. The Re-enactment will start at 2:00 pm from the mainland to Cape
Breton. Before 2:00 pm a parade of about 100 1950's era cars will drive
across the causeway. About 300 pipers and drummers will march across after
the ribbon is cut at 2 pm followed by dignitaries and invited guests. At 3
pm on the canal site, the official ceremony with speakers will be held.
7. On Saturday, there will be tours of the Cape Porcupine Quarry site in
Aulds Cove, Quilt Display at St. David's church in Port Hastings, and Canso
Canal tours.
If you have any questions call Rilla at 625-2411.
Thanks.
Rilla
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Thursday, July 14, 2005
CAPE SMOKEY BBQ + MEETING ON 24 JULY
The Ways & Means Committee chaired by Barb Thistle have announced that they will hold a BBQ on top of Cape Smokey immediately after our Walk Event on Sunday, 17 of July, at minimal cost.
Special needs diets please bring your own and "Cal the Cook" I am sure will let you use his grill.
Members are asked to bring a very small sweet tray and the Ways and Means will look after the rest.
Hope to see you all at the Top Of Smokey at 1:30pm for registration.
MEETING ON THE 24th OF JULY, 2PM
RADAR BASE, Schooner Curling Club
This is an open meeting for all club members to discuss the 2006 walk schedule
In the past we have allowed the president and walk committee chair to set the schedule, of course they will still do that but your input as a member would be most appreciated and welcomed. There will be coffee/tea and sandwiches available.
Special needs diets please bring your own and "Cal the Cook" I am sure will let you use his grill.
Members are asked to bring a very small sweet tray and the Ways and Means will look after the rest.
Hope to see you all at the Top Of Smokey at 1:30pm for registration.
MEETING ON THE 24th OF JULY, 2PM
RADAR BASE, Schooner Curling Club
This is an open meeting for all club members to discuss the 2006 walk schedule
In the past we have allowed the president and walk committee chair to set the schedule, of course they will still do that but your input as a member would be most appreciated and welcomed. There will be coffee/tea and sandwiches available.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
LIGHTHOUSE WALK EVENTS ACROSS CANADA
The Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF) has instituted Lighthouse Walks across Canada for 2006.
Lighthouse Walks will be Year Round Events (YREs) or Seasonals (any type);
Walks must pass lighthouses that were or are the responsibility of the Canadian Coast Guard;
Lighthouse walks will be identified in Footpaths/Sentiers 2006;
A fee of $3 will be charged at time of application;
Application will be made to the CVF office;
A lighthouse pin and documents will be sent to the walker at time of application;
There will be Three Award Levels:
Any 6 lighthouse walks - Certificate as Assistant Lighthouse Keeper
8 lighthouse walks, with at least 2 from each coast - Certificate as Lighthouse Keeper
12 Lighthouse walks, with at least 4 from each coast - Certificate as Superintendent of lights.
My intentions for this program is to submit our Louisbourg and Baddeck YREs.
New brochures and applications for both YREs will be submitted to the CVF when we reapply for our Year Round Events, plus a new logo to represent these lighthouses will appear on the related documents.
-Leg Rash in the Heat -
The Following article was submitted by Ann and Phil Irons,the original article was taken from the walklist group program and is passed on for information only.
Leg Rash in the Heat - Golfer's Vasculitis
The common heat leg rash now has a name
Go to any multi-day walking event in the summer and you will see it - a red leg rash on the calves of many walkers. Often it starts above the sock line and makes red patches and splotches up their calves. It usually doesn't itch. We believe it is a heat-related leg rash as these same walkers don't get it in cooler weather.
What is it?
Golfer's Vasculitis
Ask most physicians about this common rash and they draw a blank. That is probably due to few people seeking medical help for it. By the time they got a doctor's appointment, it would have cleared up, as it commonly goes away in a couple of days. At last, a paper in the "Australasian Journal of Dermatology" has described it and proposed naming it "Golfer's vasculitis."
Causes of the Heat Leg Rash:
The research article said many people underwent extensive allergy testing, believing they must be having a reaction to some chemical or plant.
But it is simply an irritation of the blood vessels following prolonged exercise in the heat, such as walking for extended periods or playing 18 holes of golf. It is more common in people over 50. In my experience, walkers can't pinpoint anything new they used that may be causing a reaction. And so many walkers have it that they couldn't all have contacted the same irritant. The source is simply heat and age, your leg blood vessels getting irritated from the heat.
Prevention
The research offered no treatment or prevention. It seems to occur in healthy, active people and they suggest it should not be a health concern. They recommend not getting allergy testing, etc.
Treatment
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THIS ARTICLE:
Other Heat Rashes
Heat Rash - Prickly Heat
Unlike Golfer's vasculitis, prickly heat is itchy.It is caused by blocked sweat glands, and causes raised itchy red dots or bumps.It is best treated by getting out of the heat for a few days, and not scratching.
Itchy Legs Syndrome
If your legs are itchy during or after exercise, with no relation to heat, you may have exercise urticaria.
Leg Rash in the Heat - Golfer's Vasculitis
The common heat leg rash now has a name
Go to any multi-day walking event in the summer and you will see it - a red leg rash on the calves of many walkers. Often it starts above the sock line and makes red patches and splotches up their calves. It usually doesn't itch. We believe it is a heat-related leg rash as these same walkers don't get it in cooler weather.
What is it?
Golfer's Vasculitis
Ask most physicians about this common rash and they draw a blank. That is probably due to few people seeking medical help for it. By the time they got a doctor's appointment, it would have cleared up, as it commonly goes away in a couple of days. At last, a paper in the "Australasian Journal of Dermatology" has described it and proposed naming it "Golfer's vasculitis."
Causes of the Heat Leg Rash:
The research article said many people underwent extensive allergy testing, believing they must be having a reaction to some chemical or plant.
But it is simply an irritation of the blood vessels following prolonged exercise in the heat, such as walking for extended periods or playing 18 holes of golf. It is more common in people over 50. In my experience, walkers can't pinpoint anything new they used that may be causing a reaction. And so many walkers have it that they couldn't all have contacted the same irritant. The source is simply heat and age, your leg blood vessels getting irritated from the heat.
Prevention
The research offered no treatment or prevention. It seems to occur in healthy, active people and they suggest it should not be a health concern. They recommend not getting allergy testing, etc.
Treatment
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THIS ARTICLE:
In my non-medical experience at Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks and walking conventions, this rash appears on a vast range of walkers and commonly goes away by itself after a few days. Pampering yourself after a good day's long walk with a cool bath, sitting with your feet up, or using cool wet towels on the rash areas may be relieving.
Other Heat Rashes
Heat Rash - Prickly Heat
Unlike Golfer's vasculitis, prickly heat is itchy.It is caused by blocked sweat glands, and causes raised itchy red dots or bumps.It is best treated by getting out of the heat for a few days, and not scratching.
Itchy Legs Syndrome
If your legs are itchy during or after exercise, with no relation to heat, you may have exercise urticaria.
So now we have a name(s) for all that itching and scratching on the trail.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
PATHWAYS ASSOCIATION OF CAPE BRETON
Please check out this fairly new association which I believe that we can work with to promote our club, volkssporting plus tourism and the trails of Cape Breton.
PATHWAYS CAPE BRETON
I have linked our pages to their site and in turn we are linked to PATHWAYS as well.
We will be registered as members in the very near future, you can read about the advantages of membership on their site.
Our next Walk Event is 17 July at Cape Smokey, start time is 2pm, registration 1:30pm
PATHWAYS CAPE BRETON
I have linked our pages to their site and in turn we are linked to PATHWAYS as well.
We will be registered as members in the very near future, you can read about the advantages of membership on their site.
Our next Walk Event is 17 July at Cape Smokey, start time is 2pm, registration 1:30pm
Louisbourg Lighthouse
Our theme for this year is Cape Breton Lighthouses, here is a photo of the light at Louisbourg.
In 2006 The Atlantic Area will feature Lighthouse Walks in conjunction with the Year Round Events and we will be submitting Louisbourg as our contribution to these Events; more details will be featured on a later post to this website.
01 July 2005, Canada Day
Thank you Barb and Cal Thistle for the work you did on the walk event at Petersfield Provincial Park.
If anyone has an updated photo, please send it to me and I will publish it ASAP.
My apologies to Barb and Cal for not being able to attend this walk.
Hope to see you all on the 17th of July at 1330 hrs at Cape Smokey for an 11k walk/hike; be prepared carry lots of water, good hiking boots, sun block, INSECT REPELLANT.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Canada Day Walk and Previous Walks For June
Check Your Schedule For 01 July 2005 at 0900am, CANADA DAY WALK EVENT.
Petersfield Provincial Park in Westmount.
The walk leaders for this event will be Barb and Cal Thistle; wear something red or a canadian symbol, check out last years Trail Photos on the proper dress code for this special event; Barb and Cal know how to dress for this special day!!
Come out and have fun, there is a community picnic, games and displays, local veterans will be honoured on this day, sponsored by the Westmount Canada Day Committee.
There were 16 walkers at our last walk, Sunday,June 26th, in Point Aconi, this turned out to be a very pleasant walk, the weather was great, the start point was at the former DEVCO Prince Mine entrance gate, this was the last working underground coal mine on the island.
Bill Boutilier lead the walk and we got to see a close up view of the Point Aconi Power Plant, then proceeded down a country road, more of a trail then a road, a walk into a well hidden but great beach. During the walk we also got a view of the area that may or may not be used as a strip mine for coal, though there is the remanants of a former strip mine that is slowly beginning to heal as scare would upon flesh.
The highlight of the walk was the view from the Point Aconi lighthouse, the Bird Islands stand out off the coast and Cape Smokey could be seen in the far distance and we could see the Newfoundland ferry approaching North Sydney and a flottila of local fishing boats.!!
Normally I would like too put the same walk on again the following year, however we have the problem of not knowing if the area that we travelled on today will be there next year as there is a mining consortium wanting to re-establish a strip mine in this area. During this walk we encountered a small group who are trying to Stop Strip Mine in Point Aconi. They pointed out the area to be mined, the country side here would be devastated, the trail/walk would be ruined!!
I wish this group, my personal (Stop Strip Mine)the best of luck, though each of you are entitled to your own opinion as well.
We have made it a policy not to get political or walk for causes, each of us can do what we feel is correct for our community.
Our walk at Long Point Provincial Park, Sunday, 12th of June was led by Jim McLean, though we had to move the start point to Walkers Cove Road, as the trail at Long Point which leads into the Ceilidh Trail(Trans Canada Trail system)was in very rough shape; work is being carried out on the trail so there are many deadfalls and a water course.
At Walkers Cove Road we departed with 12 walkers and had a great view of the ocean and the Nova Scotia mainland, lots of great homes along the trail, at the 5k turn around point the clouds opened up and we experienced heavy rains on the way back, however all those who attended this walk were happy to have done this part of the trail and we had done it on full stomachs as all had attended the turkey dinner at the Creignish hall before the walk.
Volksmarchers and food seem to go well together!
Thank You Jim for a great walk, not to much you can do about the weather....
The above quote was taken from Lynda Kannes, e-mail signature block; do you have anything similiar you would like to share with us on this site?
The last word about Elizabeth Nifort, she is good and MAY be transfered to a ward in the next few days if all goes well. Flowers and a card were sent on behalf of the club.
Our friend Lionel Conrad will in his words, "go under the knife", continious knee problems.
FROM THE PRESIDENT and on behalf of the CHAIR OF THE WALK COMMITTEE: The schedule for 2006 is being prepared, the club members are asked to submit any new walks/trails you feel should be considered for next years events.
Petersfield Provincial Park in Westmount.
The walk leaders for this event will be Barb and Cal Thistle; wear something red or a canadian symbol, check out last years Trail Photos on the proper dress code for this special event; Barb and Cal know how to dress for this special day!!
Come out and have fun, there is a community picnic, games and displays, local veterans will be honoured on this day, sponsored by the Westmount Canada Day Committee.
There were 16 walkers at our last walk, Sunday,June 26th, in Point Aconi, this turned out to be a very pleasant walk, the weather was great, the start point was at the former DEVCO Prince Mine entrance gate, this was the last working underground coal mine on the island.
Bill Boutilier lead the walk and we got to see a close up view of the Point Aconi Power Plant, then proceeded down a country road, more of a trail then a road, a walk into a well hidden but great beach. During the walk we also got a view of the area that may or may not be used as a strip mine for coal, though there is the remanants of a former strip mine that is slowly beginning to heal as scare would upon flesh.
The highlight of the walk was the view from the Point Aconi lighthouse, the Bird Islands stand out off the coast and Cape Smokey could be seen in the far distance and we could see the Newfoundland ferry approaching North Sydney and a flottila of local fishing boats.!!
Normally I would like too put the same walk on again the following year, however we have the problem of not knowing if the area that we travelled on today will be there next year as there is a mining consortium wanting to re-establish a strip mine in this area. During this walk we encountered a small group who are trying to Stop Strip Mine in Point Aconi. They pointed out the area to be mined, the country side here would be devastated, the trail/walk would be ruined!!
I wish this group, my personal (Stop Strip Mine)the best of luck, though each of you are entitled to your own opinion as well.
We have made it a policy not to get political or walk for causes, each of us can do what we feel is correct for our community.
Our walk at Long Point Provincial Park, Sunday, 12th of June was led by Jim McLean, though we had to move the start point to Walkers Cove Road, as the trail at Long Point which leads into the Ceilidh Trail(Trans Canada Trail system)was in very rough shape; work is being carried out on the trail so there are many deadfalls and a water course.
At Walkers Cove Road we departed with 12 walkers and had a great view of the ocean and the Nova Scotia mainland, lots of great homes along the trail, at the 5k turn around point the clouds opened up and we experienced heavy rains on the way back, however all those who attended this walk were happy to have done this part of the trail and we had done it on full stomachs as all had attended the turkey dinner at the Creignish hall before the walk.
Volksmarchers and food seem to go well together!
Thank You Jim for a great walk, not to much you can do about the weather....
There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country.
A fine landscape is like a piece of music; it must be taken
at the right tempo. Even a bicycle goes too fast.
- Paul Scott Mowrer
The above quote was taken from Lynda Kannes, e-mail signature block; do you have anything similiar you would like to share with us on this site?
The last word about Elizabeth Nifort, she is good and MAY be transfered to a ward in the next few days if all goes well. Flowers and a card were sent on behalf of the club.
Our friend Lionel Conrad will in his words, "go under the knife", continious knee problems.
FROM THE PRESIDENT and on behalf of the CHAIR OF THE WALK COMMITTEE: The schedule for 2006 is being prepared, the club members are asked to submit any new walks/trails you feel should be considered for next years events.
Come on folks get involved its your club too!!
Saturday, June 18, 2005
HALF WAY POINT FOR 2005
and its almost Time to Clip the "+" Sign:
Its hard to believe that we are soon going into the second half of our 2005 schedule; on or about the 30th of June, we will be taking the plus sign "+" off the Year Round Events (YRE's) stamps. If you have not done a YRE this year you only have a short time to get out and do the five YRE walks with the "+" sign.
The IVV rules, for the YRE's, allow only one stamp for each walk event in your "Event Book" however for the year round events you may stamp your book twice a year, once with the "+" plus sign before the 30th of June each year and then you may stamp again on or after 1st of July without the "+" sign.
PLEASE NOTE: The group walk in Glace Bay on the 22nd of May was not a Year Round Event, therefore if you have not walked our Glace Bay YRE, you still have time to stamp your EVENT BOOK with the "+" sign and then walk again on or after 01 July.
Don't forget that those of you who have been frequent walkers, using our YRE's should have paid $2.00 at the start of the year and then only $1.00 thereafter when and if you are stamping your Distance Book.
THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE STAMPING OF DISTANCE BOOKS, as long as you do the walk and register, put your $1.00 in the envelope, keep on stamping as you see fit.
At the beginning of the second term on or after the 1st of July you are asked to again put $2.00 in the envelopes provided and $1.00 thereafter for the distance (no limit on distance) stamp each time you walk the respective Event.
The Year Round Events are sanctioned by the Canadian Volkssport Federation and the IVV at a cost of $100.00 each to the club plus $10.00 for insurance, we have 5 YRE's on the Island at a grand total of $550.00.
Your donations of $1 & $2 and those of our volkssporting visitors to the island help to defer this cost and allows your club to continue to operate as a non profit organization.
There will be a $2.00 increase in the insurance rate , beginning 01 January, 2006 which is reflected in the price above for our Year Round Events. This will also effect our Guided Walks (GW's), we will now be paying a total of $40.00 for all of these sanctioned walks as well.
COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR CLUB!
Its hard to believe that we are soon going into the second half of our 2005 schedule; on or about the 30th of June, we will be taking the plus sign "+" off the Year Round Events (YRE's) stamps. If you have not done a YRE this year you only have a short time to get out and do the five YRE walks with the "+" sign.
The IVV rules, for the YRE's, allow only one stamp for each walk event in your "Event Book" however for the year round events you may stamp your book twice a year, once with the "+" plus sign before the 30th of June each year and then you may stamp again on or after 1st of July without the "+" sign.
PLEASE NOTE: The group walk in Glace Bay on the 22nd of May was not a Year Round Event, therefore if you have not walked our Glace Bay YRE, you still have time to stamp your EVENT BOOK with the "+" sign and then walk again on or after 01 July.
Don't forget that those of you who have been frequent walkers, using our YRE's should have paid $2.00 at the start of the year and then only $1.00 thereafter when and if you are stamping your Distance Book.
THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE STAMPING OF DISTANCE BOOKS, as long as you do the walk and register, put your $1.00 in the envelope, keep on stamping as you see fit.
At the beginning of the second term on or after the 1st of July you are asked to again put $2.00 in the envelopes provided and $1.00 thereafter for the distance (no limit on distance) stamp each time you walk the respective Event.
The Year Round Events are sanctioned by the Canadian Volkssport Federation and the IVV at a cost of $100.00 each to the club plus $10.00 for insurance, we have 5 YRE's on the Island at a grand total of $550.00.
Your donations of $1 & $2 and those of our volkssporting visitors to the island help to defer this cost and allows your club to continue to operate as a non profit organization.
There will be a $2.00 increase in the insurance rate , beginning 01 January, 2006 which is reflected in the price above for our Year Round Events. This will also effect our Guided Walks (GW's), we will now be paying a total of $40.00 for all of these sanctioned walks as well.
COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR CLUB!
SENIORS EXPO, HALIFAX, NS
PARTICIPATION BY THE ATLANTIC VOLKSSPORT CLUBS
Our Atlantic Director Lynda Kanne set up an information table at the seniors expo in Halifax and has sent the following messages outlining the results:
Hi everyone:
Just to let you all know that the Seniors Expo went well. We left there with very positive feelings. There were over 200 inquiries over the two day period. The main interest was in the Halifax/Dartmouth area although we did have several from the Valley area, Truro area, half a dozen from the Fundy area and eight people from various parts of Cape Breton mainly in the Port Hawkesbury area. Several schedules were handed out as well as information on who we are and what we do.
It would be very interesting to know how many new walkers show up at our walks that had heard about us through the Seniors Expo. Maybe over the next couple of months you could all ask them how they heard about Volkssporting and report back to me how many from the Expo.
I would like to give special thanks to Beth Moore and Sandy Bishop who came out to help on Friday afternoon and also to Roger Arsenault who did an excellent job of setting up on Thursday. Without their help I would have been doing it all by myself.
I am looking forward to doing it again next year and would like to have more help. So keep it in mind for the 2nd week in June 2006. Only a couple of hours of your time on the display and you are free to see the rest of the Expo and entertainment at no cost to you.
See you on the trails,
Lynda L Kanne
Atlantic Region Director
Canadian Volkssport Federation
There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country.
A fine landscape is like a piece of music; it must be taken
at the right tempo. Even a bicycle goes too fast.
- Paul Scott Mowrer
Our Atlantic Director Lynda Kanne set up an information table at the seniors expo in Halifax and has sent the following messages outlining the results:
Hi everyone:
Just to let you all know that the Seniors Expo went well. We left there with very positive feelings. There were over 200 inquiries over the two day period. The main interest was in the Halifax/Dartmouth area although we did have several from the Valley area, Truro area, half a dozen from the Fundy area and eight people from various parts of Cape Breton mainly in the Port Hawkesbury area. Several schedules were handed out as well as information on who we are and what we do.
It would be very interesting to know how many new walkers show up at our walks that had heard about us through the Seniors Expo. Maybe over the next couple of months you could all ask them how they heard about Volkssporting and report back to me how many from the Expo.
I would like to give special thanks to Beth Moore and Sandy Bishop who came out to help on Friday afternoon and also to Roger Arsenault who did an excellent job of setting up on Thursday. Without their help I would have been doing it all by myself.
I am looking forward to doing it again next year and would like to have more help. So keep it in mind for the 2nd week in June 2006. Only a couple of hours of your time on the display and you are free to see the rest of the Expo and entertainment at no cost to you.
See you on the trails,
Lynda L Kanne
Atlantic Region Director
Canadian Volkssport Federation
There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country.
A fine landscape is like a piece of music; it must be taken
at the right tempo. Even a bicycle goes too fast.
- Paul Scott Mowrer
Thursday, June 16, 2005
New Brunswick's River Valley Trailblazers
The following message was sent by the President of the former Oromocto Volkssport Club, now known as The River Valley Trailblazers.
From Ray Mulholland:
River Valley Trailblazers
Ray MULHOLLAND, President
79 Waasis Farm Road
Waasis, NB-CANADA E3B 9A9
506-446-6979
Note to myself:
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers have a 10th Anniversary in 2007 and I have been working on a "Proposal to bring the Canadian Volkssport Federations Annual General Meeting and Convention to Cape Breton" in 2008???
This is very discouraging, disheartening news when a club must cancel all of its 20th Anniversary Events!
From Ray Mulholland:
IT IS WITH GREAT SORROW THAT I MUST INFORM YOU THAT DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST,
I MUST CANCEL ALL OF THE RIVER VALLEY TRAILBLAZERS' 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS.
IT IS ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED EVEN ONE REGISTRATION FOR
THE DINNER IN A COVERED BRIDGE FROM OUTSIDE OUR CLUB.
PLEASE GIVE THIS EMAIL THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION POSSIBLE.
River Valley Trailblazers
Ray MULHOLLAND, President
79 Waasis Farm Road
Waasis, NB-CANADA E3B 9A9
506-446-6979
Note to myself:
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers have a 10th Anniversary in 2007 and I have been working on a "Proposal to bring the Canadian Volkssport Federations Annual General Meeting and Convention to Cape Breton" in 2008???
Elizabeth Nifort, Dartmouth Volksmarch Club
A bit of sad and shocking news has been received from Lionel Conrod and passed onto our Area Director Lynda Kanne.
Elizabeth is well known to the Island Hoppers as she is the walk leader for most of the DVC walk events when they visit Cape Breton.
From Lionel: I thought I would wait until I had more details to tell you and also some good news to report.
Tuesday Report:
An unfortunate illness has fallen upon one of our most active and supportive Club members. Elizabeth Nifort suffered a brain aneurysm rupture on Monday. Elizabeth was about to visit her mother at Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home Monday morning and apparently was taken by the illness as she got out of her car; somebody spotted her and she was taken quickly to the Dartmouth General Hospital next door. Later, transferred to the Emergency at the VG - Infirmary site. Elizabeth was in the Operating Room for 8 hours, she is now responding to treatment but not out of danger. Absolutely no visitors, only immediate family members allowed. Elizabeth must get her rest and not be upset or excited in any manner during the next 8 or 9 days while in intensive care.
Close friends of Elizabeth, Tom and Hildegard Mahar, have passed the above information over to me. I was speaking with Hildegard again this evening after she had visited the hospital today. Elizabeth did open her eyes today and seemed to recognize Hildegard, she held out her hand and fell back to sleep. The surgeon is cautiously optimistic.
Wednesday Morning Report
The news from the hospital this morning has improved. Hildegard was speaking with the hospital staff this morning said that Elizabeth was eating a bit of Jell-O today and they indicated that Elizabeth was doing quite well.
Another member, who has contacts/relatives at the hospital, indicated that a "doctor friend" visited Elizabeth this morning. He told Elizabeth that her friends were concerned and Elizabeth said to say "hello". This doctor also looked at Elizabeth's charts and he thought the prognosis was good and when Elizabeth is out of ICU she could be receiving visitors.
NOTE: It is possible for a complete recovery after a brain aneurysm rupture.
Wednesday Afternoon Report
Hildegard Maher phoned Lionel after returning from a visit with Elizabeth at the hospital, with the following update:
Elizabeth is doing better than expected and may be out of ICU in a day or two. After that she will be allowed to have visitors. She is able to move all of her limbs, which is a good sign of a recovery. The nurse stated that Elizabeth responded to treatment very well and would probably sit her up in a chair today. Elizabeth was able to converse with Hildegard quite well and recalls seeing Hildegard last week. The staff have to wake Elizabeth every hour to ensure blood clots are not causing a problem.
Elizabeth is happy to know that Hildegard and Tom are looking after her little doggy. Hildegard was quite happy with her visit today.
Hopefully, we'll be able to pass on good news to you in a few days.
Please keep Elizabeth in your prayers.
Thanks to Lionel for keeping us up-to-date.
Lynda Kanne
On behalf of the Members and Executive of the Cape Breton Island Hoppers I would like to extend our best wishes to Elizabeth and a speedy recovery. We shall soon meet again, see you on the trail Elizabeth. Rollie
Elizabeth is well known to the Island Hoppers as she is the walk leader for most of the DVC walk events when they visit Cape Breton.
From Lionel: I thought I would wait until I had more details to tell you and also some good news to report.
Tuesday Report:
An unfortunate illness has fallen upon one of our most active and supportive Club members. Elizabeth Nifort suffered a brain aneurysm rupture on Monday. Elizabeth was about to visit her mother at Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home Monday morning and apparently was taken by the illness as she got out of her car; somebody spotted her and she was taken quickly to the Dartmouth General Hospital next door. Later, transferred to the Emergency at the VG - Infirmary site. Elizabeth was in the Operating Room for 8 hours, she is now responding to treatment but not out of danger. Absolutely no visitors, only immediate family members allowed. Elizabeth must get her rest and not be upset or excited in any manner during the next 8 or 9 days while in intensive care.
Close friends of Elizabeth, Tom and Hildegard Mahar, have passed the above information over to me. I was speaking with Hildegard again this evening after she had visited the hospital today. Elizabeth did open her eyes today and seemed to recognize Hildegard, she held out her hand and fell back to sleep. The surgeon is cautiously optimistic.
Wednesday Morning Report
The news from the hospital this morning has improved. Hildegard was speaking with the hospital staff this morning said that Elizabeth was eating a bit of Jell-O today and they indicated that Elizabeth was doing quite well.
Another member, who has contacts/relatives at the hospital, indicated that a "doctor friend" visited Elizabeth this morning. He told Elizabeth that her friends were concerned and Elizabeth said to say "hello". This doctor also looked at Elizabeth's charts and he thought the prognosis was good and when Elizabeth is out of ICU she could be receiving visitors.
NOTE: It is possible for a complete recovery after a brain aneurysm rupture.
Wednesday Afternoon Report
Hildegard Maher phoned Lionel after returning from a visit with Elizabeth at the hospital, with the following update:
Elizabeth is doing better than expected and may be out of ICU in a day or two. After that she will be allowed to have visitors. She is able to move all of her limbs, which is a good sign of a recovery. The nurse stated that Elizabeth responded to treatment very well and would probably sit her up in a chair today. Elizabeth was able to converse with Hildegard quite well and recalls seeing Hildegard last week. The staff have to wake Elizabeth every hour to ensure blood clots are not causing a problem.
Elizabeth is happy to know that Hildegard and Tom are looking after her little doggy. Hildegard was quite happy with her visit today.
Hopefully, we'll be able to pass on good news to you in a few days.
Please keep Elizabeth in your prayers.
Thanks to Lionel for keeping us up-to-date.
Lynda Kanne
On behalf of the Members and Executive of the Cape Breton Island Hoppers I would like to extend our best wishes to Elizabeth and a speedy recovery. We shall soon meet again, see you on the trail Elizabeth. Rollie
Thursday, June 09, 2005
LONG POINT PROVINCIAL PARK
The Ceilidh Coastal Trail walk event takes place at Long Point Provincial Park; not the Community Hall in Creignish as in previous walk events in this area. The provincial park is approx 8-10 Km further north on Hwy 19.
Our walk begins at 2PM and registration starts at 1:30 PM, on Sunday 12th of June, the walk leader is Jim McLean.
This is a Guided 10K Walk Event, Rated at 1B, a nice easy stroll for all ages and abilities, though Rilla tells me a little to rough for a wheelchair.
There is a Turkey dinner available at the Creignish Community Centre on Sunday as well, between 11:00 AM and 2:00pm for $10.00 p/p, this is not organized by our club nor do we take responsibility for the great food and hospitality of the Creignish group.
A further foot note to this event: This walk event is registered in the "Parks are for People" pamphlet that I have been passing out at our last two walks, if you would like a copy contact me on the walk, as I have registered several other walks that take place in NS Provincial Parks here on our island.
Lets have a good turn out and a great walk event!
Our walk begins at 2PM and registration starts at 1:30 PM, on Sunday 12th of June, the walk leader is Jim McLean.
This is a Guided 10K Walk Event, Rated at 1B, a nice easy stroll for all ages and abilities, though Rilla tells me a little to rough for a wheelchair.
There is a Turkey dinner available at the Creignish Community Centre on Sunday as well, between 11:00 AM and 2:00pm for $10.00 p/p, this is not organized by our club nor do we take responsibility for the great food and hospitality of the Creignish group.
A further foot note to this event: This walk event is registered in the "Parks are for People" pamphlet that I have been passing out at our last two walks, if you would like a copy contact me on the walk, as I have registered several other walks that take place in NS Provincial Parks here on our island.
Lets have a good turn out and a great walk event!
Saturday, June 04, 2005
CEILIDH COASTAL TRAIL
LONG POINT, PROVINCIAL PARK on Sunday, June 12th at 2:00pm is the next walk event for the Cape Breton Island Hoppers with Jim McLean as our walk leader for this event.
Check our schedule of events for directions and if you want to participate in the annual dinner at Creignish we suggest you call the Community Centre for details, (902.625.1476).
Please note that our annual schedule of walk events and our Celtic Colours Walks are now on line.
My sincere thank you to Phil Irons for the work he has done in putting the schedule into our website.
SEE YOU ALL ON THE TRAIL!
Check our schedule of events for directions and if you want to participate in the annual dinner at Creignish we suggest you call the Community Centre for details, (902.625.1476).
The Walk Committee nor the club president cannot be held responsible for the dinner or any changes that have occured since the publication of our walk schedule!
Please note that our annual schedule of walk events and our Celtic Colours Walks are now on line.
My sincere thank you to Phil Irons for the work he has done in putting the schedule into our website.
SEE YOU ALL ON THE TRAIL!
INTERNATIONAL TRAILS DAY, NORTH SYDNEY
The Island Hoppers started out on the Trans Canada Trail at 10:00am, Saturday, 4th of June 05 with 16 participants.
We had great walking weather, not to hot, a cloudy day with a cool breeze that kept the men from sweating and the lady walkers from perspiring!
This was a separate IVV sanctioned event from our North Sydney, Year Round Event and the walkers had a choice to complete a 5, 10 or 15K walk.
The far end of this trail is a portion of the route that we (Island Hoppers) have neglected over the years but one that we will remedy in the schedule for 2006.
Isabel and Robin Grant, our walk leaders for todays event, are already planning a new walk for next year starting at Georges River so that we can enjoy a stroll along the Scotch Lake portion of the trail.
We had great walking weather, not to hot, a cloudy day with a cool breeze that kept the men from sweating and the lady walkers from perspiring!
This was a separate IVV sanctioned event from our North Sydney, Year Round Event and the walkers had a choice to complete a 5, 10 or 15K walk.
The far end of this trail is a portion of the route that we (Island Hoppers) have neglected over the years but one that we will remedy in the schedule for 2006.
Isabel and Robin Grant, our walk leaders for todays event, are already planning a new walk for next year starting at Georges River so that we can enjoy a stroll along the Scotch Lake portion of the trail.
Monday, May 23, 2005
GLACE BAY, SUNDAY 22 MAY 2005
The rain that was forecast for todays walk held off and the 31 walkers from The Island Hoppers didn't seem to mind the slightly cold breeze coming off the North Atlantic as we made our way along the Glace Bay coastline.
The weather conditions improved as we continued on into the harbour area and through Renwick Brook and Queen Elizabeth Parks.
We made several stops to view some of the highlights of the walk such as the bird sanctuary at the end of South Street, a group photo in the Renwick Brook area and a quick view of the McLauchlin Memorial at the corner of Brookside and Commercial Streets.
After the walk event we enjoyed a dinner with light and fun conversation at the Glace Bay Miner's Restaurant.
Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and the staff at the restaurant should be commended for their patience and professionalism in the manner in which we were served.
Several members of the club commented that we should be doing this more often after our walk events and I certainly will agree to this as well.
During the Dinner
There is still some reluctance or hesitation from the membership to commit to bringing the 2008 Canadian Volkssport Federation's Annual General Meeting/ Convention to the Island; with this in mind I will be going to Quebec City for the 2005 convention and will try to bring back as much information as I possibly can and in the meantime I will start developing a presentation to present to you the members explaining the requirements of a convention. I will not committ the club to this event unless we have an official vote on the matter at our own General Meeting later this year; The conventions for 06 and 07 are already committed, Vancouver and St Alberts so I believe their is plenty of time for further planning.
It was also a great day to welcome back Bill and Shirley Boutilier also in attendance were Kathi and Phil Rice our clubs only international members. What a day to start walking again!!
Hope to see you all on the trail again on SATURDAY, JUNE 04 at 10 AM, Old Branch Road/Trail North Sydney.
The weather conditions improved as we continued on into the harbour area and through Renwick Brook and Queen Elizabeth Parks.
We made several stops to view some of the highlights of the walk such as the bird sanctuary at the end of South Street, a group photo in the Renwick Brook area and a quick view of the McLauchlin Memorial at the corner of Brookside and Commercial Streets.
After the walk event we enjoyed a dinner with light and fun conversation at the Glace Bay Miner's Restaurant.
Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and the staff at the restaurant should be commended for their patience and professionalism in the manner in which we were served.
Several members of the club commented that we should be doing this more often after our walk events and I certainly will agree to this as well.
During the Dinner
I asked the Members if they would support my efforts to bring the CVF Convention to Cape Breton and/or should I persue the matter while in Quebec City during this years convention!
There is still some reluctance or hesitation from the membership to commit to bringing the 2008 Canadian Volkssport Federation's Annual General Meeting/ Convention to the Island; with this in mind I will be going to Quebec City for the 2005 convention and will try to bring back as much information as I possibly can and in the meantime I will start developing a presentation to present to you the members explaining the requirements of a convention. I will not committ the club to this event unless we have an official vote on the matter at our own General Meeting later this year; The conventions for 06 and 07 are already committed, Vancouver and St Alberts so I believe their is plenty of time for further planning.
It was also a great day to welcome back Bill and Shirley Boutilier also in attendance were Kathi and Phil Rice our clubs only international members. What a day to start walking again!!
Hope to see you all on the trail again on SATURDAY, JUNE 04 at 10 AM, Old Branch Road/Trail North Sydney.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Glace Bay Walk, RAIN or SUNSHINE:
The restaurant is booked, the staff are waiting, the trail has been selected, the trail/walk leader is anxious to get going and all is ready for your arrival on Sunday 22 May,2005
Just a friendlly reminder that the Walk in Glace Bay Starts and Ends at The Glace Bay Miners Museum off South Street, Birkely to Museum Street.
Please Use The parking lot on the Right off Birkely Street
Registration begins at 1:30pm, walk starts at 2:00pm
This is a new IVV stamp for this occassion and is a 10K event, we will be using portions of our Glace Bay YRE.
After the walk event I would like a few minutes to talk about the AGM/convention in Quebec City and a possible future plan to bring the convention to CBRM in 2008.
The Dinner begins at 5:00pm, the Miners Restaurant is located in the Miners Village next door to the museum.
If you have not registered and would like to do so, please contact me by email or leave a message with my answering service. There is limited space availability and as of this message there are 34 registered for the dinner and walk.
If you have any suggestions, questions or concerns about the club please talk to me on the trail or anytime.
Walking for the health of it!
The restaurant is booked, the staff are waiting, the trail has been selected, the trail/walk leader is anxious to get going and all is ready for your arrival on Sunday 22 May,2005
Just a friendlly reminder that the Walk in Glace Bay Starts and Ends at The Glace Bay Miners Museum off South Street, Birkely to Museum Street.
Please Use The parking lot on the Right off Birkely Street
Registration begins at 1:30pm, walk starts at 2:00pm
This is a new IVV stamp for this occassion and is a 10K event, we will be using portions of our Glace Bay YRE.
After the walk event I would like a few minutes to talk about the AGM/convention in Quebec City and a possible future plan to bring the convention to CBRM in 2008.
The Dinner begins at 5:00pm, the Miners Restaurant is located in the Miners Village next door to the museum.
If you have not registered and would like to do so, please contact me by email or leave a message with my answering service. There is limited space availability and as of this message there are 34 registered for the dinner and walk.
If you have any suggestions, questions or concerns about the club please talk to me on the trail or anytime.
Walking for the health of it!
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Sunday April 24th 2005
Our Walk Leader Phil Irons introduced us to his new route for our Year Round Event in Sydney. Phil, has combined parts of the old route, taken some suggestions from the members, tossed them all into the mix and came up with an almost entirely new walk event.
The highlight of this walk is the use of the entire outer perimeter of the Baille Ard Nature Trail. Phil kept the boardwalk as part of the trail and of course we ended up with a group photo at the "big fiddle" at the Sydney Marina.
There were 28 participants at this event, 6 new members, plus 2 former members who intend to get back to walking on a regular basis and to continue to participate on future walks with the club.
After the Kings Road and pedway at Wentworth Park are completed there will be more improvements to our Sydney (YRE) Year Round Event.
The YRE walk in Glace Bay has had substantial changes over the last two seasons, the new Start Point is The Co Op Gas Bar, 99 Reserve Street, and Robin and Isabel Grant have been exploring the possibilities of changing or improving the YRE in North Sydney as well. The Start Point for North Sydney continues to be The Clansman Motel off Peppett and Baird Streets.
Port Hawkesbury, Glace Bay Walk Events and Club Dinner
our next walk is SATURDAY May, 7th 2005 in Port Hawkesbury, please check the schedule for details.
Why Not Check with other members and car pool, save gas & money; "travelling with friends can be fun".
Then were off to Glace Bay:
Glace Bay Miners Museum Walk Event and Club Dinner
SUNDAY, MAY 22nd at 2:00pm (1400Hrs) REG:1:30pm (1330Hrs)
This will be a new event stamp and not the YRE stamp!
We would like to have as many club members and friends attend a dinner at the Miners Restaurant as possible, this would take place at approx. 5:00pm.
I would like to book the room or tables asap; if you have not done so already, please email or phone me if you will or will not be attending the dinner. at this time I have 20 members signed up, why not join us for a day of Fun and friendship, good conversation etc. and a little exercise.
We will order off the menu, though it has been suggested that the restaurant has at least 2-4 specials on each day at $9.95 each.
This wiil be an informal dinner/MEETING prior to my departure for the CVF convention in Quebec City.
As the club president I need to know if you the members would support bringing the Canadian Volkssport Convention and General Meeting to CBRM (Sydney) in 2008.
During the convention in Quebec City I will be meeting with this years convention organizers and the CVF President Graham Fawcett and our area director Lynda Kanne to discuss the feasability of bringing the General Meeting to Cape Breton in 2008.
There are 300 volkssporters registered for Quebec City as of this past weekend, they will be spending a fair amount of money in Quebec, Why not bring that money and fun to our Island.
Over the next few weeks I want to hear from you the members about this proposal, the executive cannot hold such a meeting or bring it to CAPE BRETON ISLAND without your sole cooperation and approval. There will be a formal vote during our clubs General Meeting in November, however I need to get a general idea now on how the members feel about bringing a General Convention to Cape Breton.
Your approval yes or no will not deter me nor the executive in continuing to promote volkssporting as a healthy experience on our island and we will continue to do our best to provide an island wide walking schedule,(albeit a limited island wide schedule for for 2006 if the price of gas continues to soar) for the foreseeable future.
Our Walk Leader Phil Irons introduced us to his new route for our Year Round Event in Sydney. Phil, has combined parts of the old route, taken some suggestions from the members, tossed them all into the mix and came up with an almost entirely new walk event.
The highlight of this walk is the use of the entire outer perimeter of the Baille Ard Nature Trail. Phil kept the boardwalk as part of the trail and of course we ended up with a group photo at the "big fiddle" at the Sydney Marina.
There were 28 participants at this event, 6 new members, plus 2 former members who intend to get back to walking on a regular basis and to continue to participate on future walks with the club.
After the Kings Road and pedway at Wentworth Park are completed there will be more improvements to our Sydney (YRE) Year Round Event.
The YRE walk in Glace Bay has had substantial changes over the last two seasons, the new Start Point is The Co Op Gas Bar, 99 Reserve Street, and Robin and Isabel Grant have been exploring the possibilities of changing or improving the YRE in North Sydney as well. The Start Point for North Sydney continues to be The Clansman Motel off Peppett and Baird Streets.
Port Hawkesbury, Glace Bay Walk Events and Club Dinner
our next walk is SATURDAY May, 7th 2005 in Port Hawkesbury, please check the schedule for details.
Why Not Check with other members and car pool, save gas & money; "travelling with friends can be fun".
Then were off to Glace Bay:
Glace Bay Miners Museum Walk Event and Club Dinner
SUNDAY, MAY 22nd at 2:00pm (1400Hrs) REG:1:30pm (1330Hrs)
This will be a new event stamp and not the YRE stamp!
We would like to have as many club members and friends attend a dinner at the Miners Restaurant as possible, this would take place at approx. 5:00pm.
I would like to book the room or tables asap; if you have not done so already, please email or phone me if you will or will not be attending the dinner. at this time I have 20 members signed up, why not join us for a day of Fun and friendship, good conversation etc. and a little exercise.
We will order off the menu, though it has been suggested that the restaurant has at least 2-4 specials on each day at $9.95 each.
This wiil be an informal dinner/MEETING prior to my departure for the CVF convention in Quebec City.
As the club president I need to know if you the members would support bringing the Canadian Volkssport Convention and General Meeting to CBRM (Sydney) in 2008.
During the convention in Quebec City I will be meeting with this years convention organizers and the CVF President Graham Fawcett and our area director Lynda Kanne to discuss the feasability of bringing the General Meeting to Cape Breton in 2008.
There are 300 volkssporters registered for Quebec City as of this past weekend, they will be spending a fair amount of money in Quebec, Why not bring that money and fun to our Island.
Over the next few weeks I want to hear from you the members about this proposal, the executive cannot hold such a meeting or bring it to CAPE BRETON ISLAND without your sole cooperation and approval. There will be a formal vote during our clubs General Meeting in November, however I need to get a general idea now on how the members feel about bringing a General Convention to Cape Breton.
Your approval yes or no will not deter me nor the executive in continuing to promote volkssporting as a healthy experience on our island and we will continue to do our best to provide an island wide walking schedule,(albeit a limited island wide schedule for for 2006 if the price of gas continues to soar) for the foreseeable future.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Walk Events! Dinner! General Meeting! Convention 2008? Benefite of Volkssports!
Come Join us for our Year Round Event Group Walk in Sydney
Sunday, April 24th
Start Time 2:00pm (1400Hrs)
Registration: 1:30pm (1330Hrs)
The Cambridge Suites on the Esplanade
Walk Leader is Phil Irons, 539-2823
From Rilla McLean, Port Hawkesbury, NS
This is to confirm that The Creamery will be opened at 1:15 on Saturday May 7th for registration for the walk.
At 1:45 one of the staff or a member of the Causeway Anniversary Society will give a 10 minute presentation before we start the walk at 2:00 pm.
Jessica Evans MacDonald is our Event Director for the Causeway 50th Anniversary Society. Any questions about the week of August 7-14 should be directed to her.
(please check CBIH annual schedule for walks and BBQ's)
Sorry that I couldn't join you for the walk yesterday (Sunday, April 10th) in St. Peter's - too much snow and mud on the trail.
Rilla
On behalf of the Island Hoppers, I would like to Thank Rilla and Jim for their efforts in organizing this upcoming event in Port Hawkesbury.
There will be a short 10 Minute briefing about the Events happening at the Causeway this year, before we start the walk; plus tea, coffee and some sweets will be available upon completion of the walk event.
Glace Bay Miners Museum Walk Event and Club Dinner
SUNDAY, MAY 22nd at 2:00pm (1400Hrs) REG:1:30pm (1330Hrs)
This will be a new event stamp and not the YRE stamp!
We would like to have as many club members and friends attend a dinner at the Miners Restaurant as possible, this would take place at approx. 5:00pm.
I would like to book the room or tables asap; please email or phone me if you will or will not be attending the dinner.
We will order off the menu, though it has been suggested that the restaurant has at least 2-4 specials on each day at $9.95 each.
This wiil be an informal dinner/MEETING prior to my departure for the CVF convention in Quebec City.
As the club president I need to know if you the members would support bringing the Canadian Volkssport Convention and General Meeting to CBRM (Sydney) in 2008.
During the convention in Quebec City I will be meeting with this years convention organizers and the CVF President Graham Fawcett and Lynda Kanne our area director to discuss the feasability of bringing the General Meeting to Cape Breton in 2008.
There are 300 volkssporters registered for Quebec City as of this past weekend, they will be spending a fair amount of money in Quebec, Why not bring that money and fun to our Island.
Over the next few weeks I want to hear from you the members about this proposal, the executive cannot hold such a meeting or bring it to CAPE BRETON ISLAND without your sole cooperation and approval.
Your approval yes or no will not deter me nor the executive in continuing to promote volkssporting as a healthy experience on our island and we will continue to do our best to provide an island wide walking schedule for the foreseeable future.
Rollie Coombes, president
902-849-0747
Walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship
Come Join us for our Year Round Event Group Walk in Sydney
Sunday, April 24th
Start Time 2:00pm (1400Hrs)
Registration: 1:30pm (1330Hrs)
The Cambridge Suites on the Esplanade
Walk Leader is Phil Irons, 539-2823
From Rilla McLean, Port Hawkesbury, NS
This is to confirm that The Creamery will be opened at 1:15 on Saturday May 7th for registration for the walk.
At 1:45 one of the staff or a member of the Causeway Anniversary Society will give a 10 minute presentation before we start the walk at 2:00 pm.
Jessica Evans MacDonald is our Event Director for the Causeway 50th Anniversary Society. Any questions about the week of August 7-14 should be directed to her.
(please check CBIH annual schedule for walks and BBQ's)
Sorry that I couldn't join you for the walk yesterday (Sunday, April 10th) in St. Peter's - too much snow and mud on the trail.
Rilla
On behalf of the Island Hoppers, I would like to Thank Rilla and Jim for their efforts in organizing this upcoming event in Port Hawkesbury.
There will be a short 10 Minute briefing about the Events happening at the Causeway this year, before we start the walk; plus tea, coffee and some sweets will be available upon completion of the walk event.
Glace Bay Miners Museum Walk Event and Club Dinner
SUNDAY, MAY 22nd at 2:00pm (1400Hrs) REG:1:30pm (1330Hrs)
This will be a new event stamp and not the YRE stamp!
We would like to have as many club members and friends attend a dinner at the Miners Restaurant as possible, this would take place at approx. 5:00pm.
I would like to book the room or tables asap; please email or phone me if you will or will not be attending the dinner.
We will order off the menu, though it has been suggested that the restaurant has at least 2-4 specials on each day at $9.95 each.
This wiil be an informal dinner/MEETING prior to my departure for the CVF convention in Quebec City.
As the club president I need to know if you the members would support bringing the Canadian Volkssport Convention and General Meeting to CBRM (Sydney) in 2008.
During the convention in Quebec City I will be meeting with this years convention organizers and the CVF President Graham Fawcett and Lynda Kanne our area director to discuss the feasability of bringing the General Meeting to Cape Breton in 2008.
There are 300 volkssporters registered for Quebec City as of this past weekend, they will be spending a fair amount of money in Quebec, Why not bring that money and fun to our Island.
Over the next few weeks I want to hear from you the members about this proposal, the executive cannot hold such a meeting or bring it to CAPE BRETON ISLAND without your sole cooperation and approval.
Your approval yes or no will not deter me nor the executive in continuing to promote volkssporting as a healthy experience on our island and we will continue to do our best to provide an island wide walking schedule for the foreseeable future.
Rollie Coombes, president
902-849-0747
Walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE BENEFIT OF VOLKSSPORTS:
The Individual-
· Through an increased level of non-competitive physical activity,
ideal for all ages
· Through a greater awareness of the community
· By meeting new friends and sharing a common, enjoyable activity.
The Family-
· By providing an activity in which family members can participate together.
The Community-
· By attracting visitors to the community to participate in volkssport events
· By showcasing their community to volksmarchers from other communities and countries
· By providing a simple,inexpensive and healthy activity for their citizens.
The Individual-
· Through an increased level of non-competitive physical activity,
ideal for all ages
· Through a greater awareness of the community
· By meeting new friends and sharing a common, enjoyable activity.
The Family-
· By providing an activity in which family members can participate together.
The Community-
· By attracting visitors to the community to participate in volkssport events
· By showcasing their community to volksmarchers from other communities and countries
· By providing a simple,inexpensive and healthy activity for their citizens.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
The Canadian Volkssport Federation Has Confirmed....
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club will be ten (10) years old in 2007.
The application for membership in the CVF is dated April 10, 1997. The membership application was signed by Wayne Howie, president. The the two signing directors were Philip Irons and Roland Coombes.
At our last general meeting Phil Irons volunteered as the 10th Anniversary Chairperson.
If you have any suggestions for this celebration I am sure Phil will be glad to take them into consideration.
Heel and Toe Newsletter correction
Barb Thistle is the chairperson for our Ways & Means Committee, my sincere apologies to Barb for omitting her name in the column of contacts for CLUB EXECUTIVES.
Barb has been a hard working and concientious member of this club since its conception in 1997. This is Barbs second time to take on this portfolio throughout the lifetime of this club and when not on this committee Barb has organized and helped on many of our picnics/BBQ's and has been a walk leader or sweep at many of our walks.
My sincere Thank You to Barb and again my apology to her for my short sightness.
Rollie Coombes
St. Peters, Battery Park and Rail Trail Walk Event
There were 26 walkers at this Event, 20 regular members and 6 new walkers.
Many members took our suggestion and car pooled to this event, if you want to volunteer to take passengers please contact me before the next walk outside of the CBRM area.
We will be in Sydney on SUNDAY, 24 APRIL, 2005, Walk begins at 2:00pm, registration begins 30 minutes before at 1:30
This will be a Guided Walk of our Year Round Event, beginning at the Cambridge Suites on the Esplanade.
Phil has been working on extensive changes to this event and deserves our thanks for his work in this regard.
Parking should not be much of a problem along the Esplanade on Sunday, however there is a dirt road between the Cambridge Suites parking lot and the Gas Station in that area that is usually capable of holding our vehicles.
Come out and enjoy a walk around Sydney and bring a new walking partner/friend!
tops news
The April May Addition of tops news features a great article on Volksmarching its great
This is a two page article about the walk to "Crazy Horse Memorial near Rapid City in South Dakota and a description of our non-competitive sport.
A worthwhile read especially for the novice walker or those who would like a challenging walk experience.
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club will be ten (10) years old in 2007.
The application for membership in the CVF is dated April 10, 1997. The membership application was signed by Wayne Howie, president. The the two signing directors were Philip Irons and Roland Coombes.
At our last general meeting Phil Irons volunteered as the 10th Anniversary Chairperson.
If you have any suggestions for this celebration I am sure Phil will be glad to take them into consideration.
Heel and Toe Newsletter correction
Barb Thistle is the chairperson for our Ways & Means Committee, my sincere apologies to Barb for omitting her name in the column of contacts for CLUB EXECUTIVES.
Barb has been a hard working and concientious member of this club since its conception in 1997. This is Barbs second time to take on this portfolio throughout the lifetime of this club and when not on this committee Barb has organized and helped on many of our picnics/BBQ's and has been a walk leader or sweep at many of our walks.
My sincere Thank You to Barb and again my apology to her for my short sightness.
Rollie Coombes
St. Peters, Battery Park and Rail Trail Walk Event
There were 26 walkers at this Event, 20 regular members and 6 new walkers.
Many members took our suggestion and car pooled to this event, if you want to volunteer to take passengers please contact me before the next walk outside of the CBRM area.
We will be in Sydney on SUNDAY, 24 APRIL, 2005, Walk begins at 2:00pm, registration begins 30 minutes before at 1:30
This will be a Guided Walk of our Year Round Event, beginning at the Cambridge Suites on the Esplanade.
Phil has been working on extensive changes to this event and deserves our thanks for his work in this regard.
Parking should not be much of a problem along the Esplanade on Sunday, however there is a dirt road between the Cambridge Suites parking lot and the Gas Station in that area that is usually capable of holding our vehicles.
Come out and enjoy a walk around Sydney and bring a new walking partner/friend!
tops news
The April May Addition of tops news features a great article on Volksmarching its great
This is a two page article about the walk to "Crazy Horse Memorial near Rapid City in South Dakota and a description of our non-competitive sport.
A worthwhile read especially for the novice walker or those who would like a challenging walk experience.
Friday, April 08, 2005
WALK EVENTS/GAS PRICES?/CAR POOLS
To All CBIH Walk Members,
I continue to send messages out Bcc, however some email groups consider this or recognize it as spam or junk mail, doing my best to get the info out and maintain your privacy at the same time.
The walk at St. Peters Start Time: 2pm, registration begins at 1:30
Sunday, APRIL 10th, 2005
Battery Provincial Park - just before the St Peter's Canal swing bridge; when coming from the CBRM area and of course if coming from the opposite direction you must cross the 'canal bridge' and immediate right to the park!!
Need more details contact Elsie Buck 562-3117.
Walk for fun, fitness and friendship with the Island Hoppers, Cape Breton's only Island wide walking club!
Due to the high cost of gas, it has been suggested that we should be car pooling, this has always been the case, with a lot of our club members; However I feel that it would be prudent of me to suggest this once again.
example: when departing from Glace Bay there will be five club members in my car.
Do you have room for passengers or are you willing to travel with others to help save energy?
If you need the name of a club member in your area please contact me for information and/or are you ready willing and able to take passengers or be a passenger.
A good (suggested only) meeting place to pick up a pax is the Sydney River Mall near Tim Horton's or the Car Pool Lot on George Street near the 125 bypass.
North Sydney/Mines area club members can make arrangements as they see fit or if I may suggest meet at the North Sydney Mall again near the Tim Horton's.
Lets do our part to save energy, make it a habit to car pool, walk or bicycle to work.
Lets make it a habit to car pool to our Island Wide Walking Events as much as possible; take turns sharing the driving as well.
Check with our friends at Velo Cape Breton about bikes and Info:
BIKE CLINIC, SWAP AND SALE
Sunday April 17, 2005 from 10:00 to Noon.
Atlantic Super Store, Parking Lot, Sydney River
Walk for fun, fitness and friendship with the Island Hoppers, Cape Breton's only Island wide walking club!
SYDNEY WALKABOUT WITH PHIL IRONS
A group walk (GW)using our year round event (YRE)
SUNDAY, APRIL 24th, REGISTRATION BEGINS AT: 1:30PM and we step off at 2:00PM
380 Esplanade, Sydney, Cambridge Suites
Phil is working on making some changes to our YRE in Sydney and by all indications this should prove to make this a very interesting walk for our club members and visitors to the Sydney area.
Come out and get your YRE stamp for this walk, this is a good opportunity to walk this event before 30th of June.
On July 01 or thereafter you can walk again on your own or with a friend to get another EVENT STAMP in your EVENT BOOK.
You can do any of our YRE's as many times as you want and stamp your Distance Books accordingly each time you walk the event.
The Event Book can only be stamped twiced each year once with the (+)sign and once without, you can do this for each of our (5)five Year Rounds.
Come! Walk For The Health Of It!
To All CBIH Walk Members,
I continue to send messages out Bcc, however some email groups consider this or recognize it as spam or junk mail, doing my best to get the info out and maintain your privacy at the same time.
The walk at St. Peters Start Time: 2pm, registration begins at 1:30
Sunday, APRIL 10th, 2005
Battery Provincial Park - just before the St Peter's Canal swing bridge; when coming from the CBRM area and of course if coming from the opposite direction you must cross the 'canal bridge' and immediate right to the park!!
Need more details contact Elsie Buck 562-3117.
Walk for fun, fitness and friendship with the Island Hoppers, Cape Breton's only Island wide walking club!
Due to the high cost of gas, it has been suggested that we should be car pooling, this has always been the case, with a lot of our club members; However I feel that it would be prudent of me to suggest this once again.
example: when departing from Glace Bay there will be five club members in my car.
Do you have room for passengers or are you willing to travel with others to help save energy?
If you need the name of a club member in your area please contact me for information and/or are you ready willing and able to take passengers or be a passenger.
A good (suggested only) meeting place to pick up a pax is the Sydney River Mall near Tim Horton's or the Car Pool Lot on George Street near the 125 bypass.
North Sydney/Mines area club members can make arrangements as they see fit or if I may suggest meet at the North Sydney Mall again near the Tim Horton's.
Lets do our part to save energy, make it a habit to car pool, walk or bicycle to work.
Lets make it a habit to car pool to our Island Wide Walking Events as much as possible; take turns sharing the driving as well.
Check with our friends at Velo Cape Breton about bikes and Info:
BIKE CLINIC, SWAP AND SALE
Sunday April 17, 2005 from 10:00 to Noon.
Atlantic Super Store, Parking Lot, Sydney River
Walk for fun, fitness and friendship with the Island Hoppers, Cape Breton's only Island wide walking club!
SYDNEY WALKABOUT WITH PHIL IRONS
A group walk (GW)using our year round event (YRE)
SUNDAY, APRIL 24th, REGISTRATION BEGINS AT: 1:30PM and we step off at 2:00PM
380 Esplanade, Sydney, Cambridge Suites
Phil is working on making some changes to our YRE in Sydney and by all indications this should prove to make this a very interesting walk for our club members and visitors to the Sydney area.
Come out and get your YRE stamp for this walk, this is a good opportunity to walk this event before 30th of June.
On July 01 or thereafter you can walk again on your own or with a friend to get another EVENT STAMP in your EVENT BOOK.
You can do any of our YRE's as many times as you want and stamp your Distance Books accordingly each time you walk the event.
The Event Book can only be stamped twiced each year once with the (+)sign and once without, you can do this for each of our (5)five Year Rounds.
Come! Walk For The Health Of It!
Thursday, March 17, 2005
CAPE BRETON A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT
The following is an excerpt from a message sent out by Walking Adventures International, this is the bus tour group that we have guided through the Uisge Ban Falls Trail in Forks Baddeck throughout the past several years. Walking Adventures International are located in Seattle, WA, USA.
WAI are planning a tour to Quebec City in May of this year for the Canadian Volkssport Federations convention and now they are planning a spontaneous mini-tour to Cape Breton during our Celtic Colours Walks in October of this year as well.
Our Celtic Colours walks were not on their schedule for this year however upon getting the information about our fall walk program and the Celtic Colours International Music Festival their interest has been peaked and they are now in the process of trying to fill at least 20 seats for this occassion.
--- Original Message -----
From: "Walking Adventures"
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 10:15 PM
Subject: Walking Adventures Update
> Greetings from the Northwest!
>
> The March 2004 issue of National Geographic Travelers magazine ran a
feature article with a Destination Scorecard - a rating of great locations
around the world in terms of management and preservation of the setting. The
Scorecard attempted to answer the question, "How have top destinations
around the world managed environmental problems, cultural erosion, mass
tourism, and other factors that can destroy the 'unspoiled' appeal of a
place?"
>
> Scanning down the Scorecard, the top 10 award were given to:
>
> * Norwegian fjords
> * Cape Breton Island, Canada
> * South Island, New Zealand
> * Torres del Paine, Chile
> * Tasmania, Australia
> * Rocky Mountain Parks, Canada
> * Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
> * Kruger National Park, South Africa
> * Kyoto historic district, Japan
> * Quebec City historic center, Canada
>
> Speaking from personal experience, we would agree with the survey. WAI
currently offers tours to 9 of these 10 destinations. The only place we have
not yet visited is Kruger National Park, and we intend to remedy that with a
2006 Adventure to South Africa. In fact, of the 32 destinations listed in
the category of Top Scores, 23 of these spectacular settings are featured
for travelers on WAI Adventures.
>
> Sometimes, in the midst of haggling with airlines over disruptive schedule
changes, handling crises caused by hotels double-booking our rooms, or
managing deadlines that seem unrealistic, we unfortunately get distracted
from our mission and our blessings. Seeing an article like this reminds us
of the abiding privilege we have of introducing travelers to the
breathtaking natural wonders of our world, to history-changing stories in
every corner of the planet, and to the myriad mysteries of other cultures.
Excerpt of Message Ends.
With this kind of enthusiasm and promotion, hopefully we can attract more walking groups and individuals to the island, not only in the fall and summer but all year round.
I am looking forward to seeing all our members on the next walk at Baille Ard Trail this Sunday March 20th. Times and Start Point are posted in your schedule and this website.
Hopefully, the next issue of Volkssport Canada should be featuring another article about the Cape Breton Hoppers and our Celtic Colours Walks.
Registration for the dinner(a MUST)can be found in the brochure, please contact me for details or a brochure. Rollie
The following is an excerpt from a message sent out by Walking Adventures International, this is the bus tour group that we have guided through the Uisge Ban Falls Trail in Forks Baddeck throughout the past several years. Walking Adventures International are located in Seattle, WA, USA.
WAI are planning a tour to Quebec City in May of this year for the Canadian Volkssport Federations convention and now they are planning a spontaneous mini-tour to Cape Breton during our Celtic Colours Walks in October of this year as well.
Our Celtic Colours walks were not on their schedule for this year however upon getting the information about our fall walk program and the Celtic Colours International Music Festival their interest has been peaked and they are now in the process of trying to fill at least 20 seats for this occassion.
--- Original Message -----
From: "Walking Adventures"
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 10:15 PM
Subject: Walking Adventures Update
> Greetings from the Northwest!
>
> The March 2004 issue of National Geographic Travelers magazine ran a
feature article with a Destination Scorecard - a rating of great locations
around the world in terms of management and preservation of the setting. The
Scorecard attempted to answer the question, "How have top destinations
around the world managed environmental problems, cultural erosion, mass
tourism, and other factors that can destroy the 'unspoiled' appeal of a
place?"
>
> Scanning down the Scorecard, the top 10 award were given to:
>
> * Norwegian fjords
> * Cape Breton Island, Canada
> * South Island, New Zealand
> * Torres del Paine, Chile
> * Tasmania, Australia
> * Rocky Mountain Parks, Canada
> * Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
> * Kruger National Park, South Africa
> * Kyoto historic district, Japan
> * Quebec City historic center, Canada
>
> Speaking from personal experience, we would agree with the survey. WAI
currently offers tours to 9 of these 10 destinations. The only place we have
not yet visited is Kruger National Park, and we intend to remedy that with a
2006 Adventure to South Africa. In fact, of the 32 destinations listed in
the category of Top Scores, 23 of these spectacular settings are featured
for travelers on WAI Adventures.
>
> Sometimes, in the midst of haggling with airlines over disruptive schedule
changes, handling crises caused by hotels double-booking our rooms, or
managing deadlines that seem unrealistic, we unfortunately get distracted
from our mission and our blessings. Seeing an article like this reminds us
of the abiding privilege we have of introducing travelers to the
breathtaking natural wonders of our world, to history-changing stories in
every corner of the planet, and to the myriad mysteries of other cultures.
Excerpt of Message Ends.
With this kind of enthusiasm and promotion, hopefully we can attract more walking groups and individuals to the island, not only in the fall and summer but all year round.
I am looking forward to seeing all our members on the next walk at Baille Ard Trail this Sunday March 20th. Times and Start Point are posted in your schedule and this website.
Hopefully, the next issue of Volkssport Canada should be featuring another article about the Cape Breton Hoppers and our Celtic Colours Walks.
Registration for the dinner(a MUST)can be found in the brochure, please contact me for details or a brochure. Rollie
Monday, March 07, 2005
BAILLE ARD Walking TRAIL:
Make a Move:
Get Back to Nature
PLEASE NOTE: Due to weather conditions, a late snow storm, we were forced to CANCEL this WALK EVENT
NEW DATE: Sunday, March 20th, Registration begins at 12:30 and the walk begins at 1:00PM as originally planned.
I apologize for any problems this may have caused to you, I am ordering better weather conditions for the next event! Rollie
This is the motto of the Baille Ard Walking Trail and on Sunday March 13th 2005 at 1300hrs (1:00pm) that's what we will be doing, getting back to nature and having Fun, meeting new and old Friends and continuing our Fitness program of walking.
REGISTRATION begins at 12:30hrs (12:30 noon).
The Start Point will be as per the schedule of Events:
Rear of Sherwood School, 500 Terrace Street, Sydney
This will be a 10KM event rated at 2B
Our new Trails Coordinator has provided us with a trails report and you will note that we will only be doing a portion of the trail due to the conditions.
At this time snow shoes are not required?
However this is an SK+ Event, you may walk, snowshoe or XC-Ski but we recommend walking as we will be leaving the trail that we had done in the fall, it is not suitable at this time for other activities.
From Stan:
Rollie:
Sunday's pre-walk in Sydney's Baille Ard Trail went well. The weather was excellent; with (8) people participating. The trail in the park was narrow (appox. 16") and firm and lasting 30 min. We walked up to Hardwood Hill and down to Oxford St., back to Terrarence St. to Sherwood School. Then entering the trail for another 30 min. doing it in reverse, ending at the parking lot, at the end of Terrace St. Over all walk: close to 2 hours. Participatants were: Carmel Coffin, Lucy Nadine, Diana MacDonald, Joe MacKinnon, Elsie Buck, Shirley Pettigrew, Charlene Wadden, Stan wadden. Double stamps at next week's walk.
All reported to Tim's at George St. for a pit stop and fuel up lasting another 45mins.
STAN
DO YOU HAVE A TRAIL OR AREA YOU THINK WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR OUR WALKING PROGRAM!!
Please contact the trails coordinator at the next walk so we can consider it for next years schedule of walking events.
Hope to see you all at the next event and if you need a schedule for a friend or for yourself please contact me at 849 0747
Make a Move:
Get Back to Nature
PLEASE NOTE: Due to weather conditions, a late snow storm, we were forced to CANCEL this WALK EVENT
NEW DATE: Sunday, March 20th, Registration begins at 12:30 and the walk begins at 1:00PM as originally planned.
I apologize for any problems this may have caused to you, I am ordering better weather conditions for the next event! Rollie
This is the motto of the Baille Ard Walking Trail and on Sunday March 13th 2005 at 1300hrs (1:00pm) that's what we will be doing, getting back to nature and having Fun, meeting new and old Friends and continuing our Fitness program of walking.
REGISTRATION begins at 12:30hrs (12:30 noon).
The Start Point will be as per the schedule of Events:
Rear of Sherwood School, 500 Terrace Street, Sydney
This will be a 10KM event rated at 2B
Our new Trails Coordinator has provided us with a trails report and you will note that we will only be doing a portion of the trail due to the conditions.
At this time snow shoes are not required?
However this is an SK+ Event, you may walk, snowshoe or XC-Ski but we recommend walking as we will be leaving the trail that we had done in the fall, it is not suitable at this time for other activities.
From Stan:
Rollie:
Sunday's pre-walk in Sydney's Baille Ard Trail went well. The weather was excellent; with (8) people participating. The trail in the park was narrow (appox. 16") and firm and lasting 30 min. We walked up to Hardwood Hill and down to Oxford St., back to Terrarence St. to Sherwood School. Then entering the trail for another 30 min. doing it in reverse, ending at the parking lot, at the end of Terrace St. Over all walk: close to 2 hours. Participatants were: Carmel Coffin, Lucy Nadine, Diana MacDonald, Joe MacKinnon, Elsie Buck, Shirley Pettigrew, Charlene Wadden, Stan wadden. Double stamps at next week's walk.
All reported to Tim's at George St. for a pit stop and fuel up lasting another 45mins.
STAN
DO YOU HAVE A TRAIL OR AREA YOU THINK WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR OUR WALKING PROGRAM!!
Please contact the trails coordinator at the next walk so we can consider it for next years schedule of walking events.
Hope to see you all at the next event and if you need a schedule for a friend or for yourself please contact me at 849 0747
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
CLUB PHOTOS CAN NOW BE FOUND AT:
Trail Photos
The second walking, snowshoe and cross country ski event known as an SK+ takes place at Kennington Cove, near the security hut on the Kennington Cove Rd., located in the National Historic Site Louisbourg, this is a 10Km event rated at 2C.
The Event starts at(1:00PM), registration begins at (12:30), Sunday, February 20th, 2005
During our last SK+ at Mira PP there were 24 participants, bring along a friend and lets try and get our participation numbers up. There is openings for new member candidates for the club!!
The New Executive get together:
Saturday Feb 12th your new club executive met for the first time since our Annual General Meeting in Nov. of 2004. The meeting was held at Rollie's place in Glace Bay.
The newest members of the Executive Stan Wadden (new trails coordinator) and his assistants Shirley Pettigrew and Charlene Wadden are excited to get started on this seasons walking program and preliminary plans are already in the works for the 2006 walking program.
Stan was not deterred by the list of duties presented to him by the president Rollie Coombes and in fact he was quite willing to take on the challenge of the Trails Master. Draft copies of all committee's and their annual reports are being developed.
No stranger to the Ways and Means Committee, Cal Thistle and Barb are beginning to plan for picnics/BBQ's, possible fund raisers; Cal will be looking into writing out the duties of the Ways and Means Committee Chairperson, these should be of assistance to future committees.
Cal will continue to coordinate the call out/phone tree to remind members of our up coming walks.
The presidents, Secretary and treasurers duties will be outlined in a draft in the near future, again this is to help future (new) committees to assist them in their respective voluntary jobs or positions.
The president and trails coordinator will be going to Halifax for the 2nd Annual Presidents Meeting, Saturday, April 16th 2005 with the Atlantic Area Director Lynda Kanne, this meeting will be hosted by the Chebucto Hiking Club. After taking over as the Atlantic Area Director, Lynda wanted to ensure that all clubs in the area were aware of each others programs and to try and ensure that some cooperation was and is taking place, we agreed at the last meeting to try and not hold major events at the same time with the understanding that volkssporters would like to participate throughout the region in all of the bigger events. Example: the Dartmouth Club holds an annual Marathon and we here on the Island now have our Celtic Colours Walks, hopefully we will not hold these events in the same week or at least not the same weekend.
Prior to the meeting the Chebucto Club will have a Guided Walk "Halifax Explosion", anyone may attend the walk and in fact a lunch or dinner is also being planned. Further details will be made available as the meeting draws near and anyone interested in the walk can contact me for more information.
I would like to invite the Area Director and the presidents to Cape Breton next year, as a member of the club I would like your opinion on this please!
During the Annual Club Meeting it was mentioned that a new volkssport group would be forming in the Ingonish area, sponsored by the Northeast Highlands Chamber of Commerce, originally they had considered becoming affiliated with our club or become a separate identity as an affiliate with the CVF; they have decided to become affiliated with the CVF and I have become their unofficial mentor in the ways of Volkssporting.
This new group will be known as "The Northeast Highlands Hiking Adventures".
They will be focusing on the Northeast Highlands Area (Ingonish,Cape Smokey, North River, Highlands National Park etc) and most of their activities will take place in the fall when the tourist go home, this is who they are trying to attract back to the highlands during that interm period before the ski hill opens.
There will be an annual hiking festival and at this time we will be sharing some walks in the area during the festival and further talks are being planned and in fact they have agreed to promote our "Money Point Walk/Hike Challenge Event".
From Mary-Sue MacKinnon, assistant director:
"This festival will be held in the Northeast Highlands September 16th - 25th, 2005. Our full itinerary is not laid out yet, but generally there will be interpretive hikes (long and short) an overnight hike, community dinners, a ceilidh, bonfire, storytelling, etc. These regular activities will be combined with other activities such as kayaking and whale watching. There will be camping opportunities and all of this will take place in the Highlands with perhaps a few short hikes in the St. Ann's area.
We also hold interpretive snowshoe walks during our Winterfest which is held in St. Ann's and in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Our Winterfest is scheduled for March 11th - 20th, 2005."
Other notes from the Executive Meeting:
During our executive meeting we were unable to come up with a Vice President, therefore if for any reason I am unable to complete my term of office the Club Secretary would call upon the executive to appoint an interm president pending a General Meeting of the members.
During the next few weeks I and the executive will be talking with you the members about a Club Vice President and the possibility of bringing the Canadian Volkssport Federation's Annual General Meeting and Conevntion to Cape Breton in 2008, plus a bus trip around NS in 2006 also plans for our 2007, 10th Aniversary. There will be a club meeting at the end of May for this purpose, a time and date will be published in the near future.
Trail Photos
The second walking, snowshoe and cross country ski event known as an SK+ takes place at Kennington Cove, near the security hut on the Kennington Cove Rd., located in the National Historic Site Louisbourg, this is a 10Km event rated at 2C.
The Event starts at(1:00PM), registration begins at (12:30), Sunday, February 20th, 2005
During our last SK+ at Mira PP there were 24 participants, bring along a friend and lets try and get our participation numbers up. There is openings for new member candidates for the club!!
The New Executive get together:
Saturday Feb 12th your new club executive met for the first time since our Annual General Meeting in Nov. of 2004. The meeting was held at Rollie's place in Glace Bay.
The newest members of the Executive Stan Wadden (new trails coordinator) and his assistants Shirley Pettigrew and Charlene Wadden are excited to get started on this seasons walking program and preliminary plans are already in the works for the 2006 walking program.
Stan was not deterred by the list of duties presented to him by the president Rollie Coombes and in fact he was quite willing to take on the challenge of the Trails Master. Draft copies of all committee's and their annual reports are being developed.
No stranger to the Ways and Means Committee, Cal Thistle and Barb are beginning to plan for picnics/BBQ's, possible fund raisers; Cal will be looking into writing out the duties of the Ways and Means Committee Chairperson, these should be of assistance to future committees.
Cal will continue to coordinate the call out/phone tree to remind members of our up coming walks.
The presidents, Secretary and treasurers duties will be outlined in a draft in the near future, again this is to help future (new) committees to assist them in their respective voluntary jobs or positions.
The president and trails coordinator will be going to Halifax for the 2nd Annual Presidents Meeting, Saturday, April 16th 2005 with the Atlantic Area Director Lynda Kanne, this meeting will be hosted by the Chebucto Hiking Club. After taking over as the Atlantic Area Director, Lynda wanted to ensure that all clubs in the area were aware of each others programs and to try and ensure that some cooperation was and is taking place, we agreed at the last meeting to try and not hold major events at the same time with the understanding that volkssporters would like to participate throughout the region in all of the bigger events. Example: the Dartmouth Club holds an annual Marathon and we here on the Island now have our Celtic Colours Walks, hopefully we will not hold these events in the same week or at least not the same weekend.
Prior to the meeting the Chebucto Club will have a Guided Walk "Halifax Explosion", anyone may attend the walk and in fact a lunch or dinner is also being planned. Further details will be made available as the meeting draws near and anyone interested in the walk can contact me for more information.
I would like to invite the Area Director and the presidents to Cape Breton next year, as a member of the club I would like your opinion on this please!
During the Annual Club Meeting it was mentioned that a new volkssport group would be forming in the Ingonish area, sponsored by the Northeast Highlands Chamber of Commerce, originally they had considered becoming affiliated with our club or become a separate identity as an affiliate with the CVF; they have decided to become affiliated with the CVF and I have become their unofficial mentor in the ways of Volkssporting.
This new group will be known as "The Northeast Highlands Hiking Adventures".
They will be focusing on the Northeast Highlands Area (Ingonish,Cape Smokey, North River, Highlands National Park etc) and most of their activities will take place in the fall when the tourist go home, this is who they are trying to attract back to the highlands during that interm period before the ski hill opens.
There will be an annual hiking festival and at this time we will be sharing some walks in the area during the festival and further talks are being planned and in fact they have agreed to promote our "Money Point Walk/Hike Challenge Event".
From Mary-Sue MacKinnon, assistant director:
"This festival will be held in the Northeast Highlands September 16th - 25th, 2005. Our full itinerary is not laid out yet, but generally there will be interpretive hikes (long and short) an overnight hike, community dinners, a ceilidh, bonfire, storytelling, etc. These regular activities will be combined with other activities such as kayaking and whale watching. There will be camping opportunities and all of this will take place in the Highlands with perhaps a few short hikes in the St. Ann's area.
We also hold interpretive snowshoe walks during our Winterfest which is held in St. Ann's and in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Our Winterfest is scheduled for March 11th - 20th, 2005."
Other notes from the Executive Meeting:
During our executive meeting we were unable to come up with a Vice President, therefore if for any reason I am unable to complete my term of office the Club Secretary would call upon the executive to appoint an interm president pending a General Meeting of the members.
During the next few weeks I and the executive will be talking with you the members about a Club Vice President and the possibility of bringing the Canadian Volkssport Federation's Annual General Meeting and Conevntion to Cape Breton in 2008, plus a bus trip around NS in 2006 also plans for our 2007, 10th Aniversary. There will be a club meeting at the end of May for this purpose, a time and date will be published in the near future.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Snow Shoe, X-C Ski, Walk And Pot-Luck, Fun, Fitness, Friends
Our first event for 2005 will have it all!
Come join us on Feb. 6th, 2005 @1:00pm
The Start Point is Mira Provincial Park, Brickyard Road.
From the 125 (Sydney bypass), Ex. 8 to Rte. 22 (Louisbourg Hwy.)
For those of us who are collecting Event and Distance Stamps your books will be annoted with the SK+, meaning that you can walk or X-C ski and/or snow shoe the event.
This is a 10Km, 2C Event and Carol reports excellent ski and snow shoe conditions.
AFTER THE EVENT: You are all invited to Carol Butts home at 371 Trout Brook Road for a Pot Luck buffet.
Please contact Carol Butts if you have any questions about the Event or the Pot Luck.
On behalf of the club members I want to thank Carol Butts for volunteering her time and home to us, for this first years event.
This would be a good time for club members to voice any concerns they have about this years upcoming events or anything that you feel would be helpful to promote our clubs activities for this year.
Sunday, Feb. 20th we are off to Kennington Cove for an SK+, 10Km Event and again this will be led by Carol
EXECUTIVE/COMMITTEE MEETING:
The new Club executive/committee members and last years executive (if available) are asked to meet at Rollie's home, 364 York Street Glace Bay 2pm,Saturday,February 12th.
There will be discussions about 2005 activities, select a new VP, 10th Anniversary in 2007!!, bringing the CVF's AGM to Cape Breton. If you are a member of the executive or volunteered for a committe,Please contact
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca if you can or canot make this meeting.
Our first event for 2005 will have it all!
Come join us on Feb. 6th, 2005 @1:00pm
The Start Point is Mira Provincial Park, Brickyard Road.
From the 125 (Sydney bypass), Ex. 8 to Rte. 22 (Louisbourg Hwy.)
For those of us who are collecting Event and Distance Stamps your books will be annoted with the SK+, meaning that you can walk or X-C ski and/or snow shoe the event.
This is a 10Km, 2C Event and Carol reports excellent ski and snow shoe conditions.
AFTER THE EVENT: You are all invited to Carol Butts home at 371 Trout Brook Road for a Pot Luck buffet.
Please contact Carol Butts if you have any questions about the Event or the Pot Luck.
On behalf of the club members I want to thank Carol Butts for volunteering her time and home to us, for this first years event.
This would be a good time for club members to voice any concerns they have about this years upcoming events or anything that you feel would be helpful to promote our clubs activities for this year.
Sunday, Feb. 20th we are off to Kennington Cove for an SK+, 10Km Event and again this will be led by Carol
EXECUTIVE/COMMITTEE MEETING:
The new Club executive/committee members and last years executive (if available) are asked to meet at Rollie's home, 364 York Street Glace Bay 2pm,Saturday,February 12th.
There will be discussions about 2005 activities, select a new VP, 10th Anniversary in 2007!!, bringing the CVF's AGM to Cape Breton. If you are a member of the executive or volunteered for a committe,Please contact
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca if you can or canot make this meeting.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
VOLKSSPORT CANADA Jan. Feb & Mar. 2005
A study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, led by Jennifer Weuve and the bottom line is "walking gives your brain a workout", there is evidence that better cardiovascular health is related to better cognitive function. Physical activity also appears to have a direct effect on the brain itself. "It appears to promote the production of chemicals in the brain, called nerve growth factors, that improve the brain cells' survival and growth."
If you want to sharpen your memory, attention span, and learning ability, put on your walking shoes and get going.
EVENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:
Fran Campbell, Coxheath 10 Events
Frank Campbell, Coxheath 10 Events
Janice Wilson, River Ryan 10 Events
Dianna MacDonald, Sydney 30 Events
Carl MacRae, North Sydney 30 Events
Bill Hopkins, Sydney River 50 Events
Ann Coombes, Glace Bay 75 Events
Roland Coombes, Glace Bay 150 Events
DISTANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:
Bill Hopkins, Sydney River 500 Km
Roland Coombes, Glace Bay 1500 & 2000 Km
Isabel Grant, North Sydney 3000 Km
Robin Grant, North Sydney 3000 Km
Convention 2005 Quebec City
The next Convention and Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Volkssport Federation will take place in Quebec City, May 27 through 29,2005.
For further information on the convention please go to the CVF website and follow the links or phone 418.845.2746 or 418.529.1570.
Bookings for rooms must be done soonest,I'm booked at the Clarendon the convention hotel and was informed that we were fortunate to get a room as they were now booked for that weekend.
Please let me know if you are planning to attend the convention, if for some reason that I cannot attend I will have someone else from our club appointed as a voting member at the general meeting.
Normally the CVF does not plan for conventions anymore then 2 years in advance, however they are now committed to having the convention booked until 2007, therefore we could start planning for a convention here on the island for 2008 if you the members are willing to participate. What a great way to promote our Island and our walking activity to the remainder of the Cape Breton Community(s).
A study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, led by Jennifer Weuve and the bottom line is "walking gives your brain a workout", there is evidence that better cardiovascular health is related to better cognitive function. Physical activity also appears to have a direct effect on the brain itself. "It appears to promote the production of chemicals in the brain, called nerve growth factors, that improve the brain cells' survival and growth."
If you want to sharpen your memory, attention span, and learning ability, put on your walking shoes and get going.
EVENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:
Fran Campbell, Coxheath 10 Events
Frank Campbell, Coxheath 10 Events
Janice Wilson, River Ryan 10 Events
Dianna MacDonald, Sydney 30 Events
Carl MacRae, North Sydney 30 Events
Bill Hopkins, Sydney River 50 Events
Ann Coombes, Glace Bay 75 Events
Roland Coombes, Glace Bay 150 Events
DISTANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:
Bill Hopkins, Sydney River 500 Km
Roland Coombes, Glace Bay 1500 & 2000 Km
Isabel Grant, North Sydney 3000 Km
Robin Grant, North Sydney 3000 Km
Convention 2005 Quebec City
The next Convention and Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Volkssport Federation will take place in Quebec City, May 27 through 29,2005.
For further information on the convention please go to the CVF website and follow the links or phone 418.845.2746 or 418.529.1570.
Bookings for rooms must be done soonest,I'm booked at the Clarendon the convention hotel and was informed that we were fortunate to get a room as they were now booked for that weekend.
Please let me know if you are planning to attend the convention, if for some reason that I cannot attend I will have someone else from our club appointed as a voting member at the general meeting.
Normally the CVF does not plan for conventions anymore then 2 years in advance, however they are now committed to having the convention booked until 2007, therefore we could start planning for a convention here on the island for 2008 if you the members are willing to participate. What a great way to promote our Island and our walking activity to the remainder of the Cape Breton Community(s).
Monday, December 27, 2004
2005 YEAR ROUND EVENT STAMPS
Are you getting anxious to get out walking with the group, check the 2005 schedule, we won't be getting back together until Sunday 06 February 2005.
Why not get a few friends and do one of our 5 YRE's either in North Sydney, Glace Bay, Louisbourg, Baddeck or in Sydney.
The +2005 slug will be put on each event stamp shortly after 01 January. Weather conditions permitting I will do my best to change the stamps as quickly as possible.
I am reviewing the rules for the Frequent Walker Progam for these events and hopefully we will come up with a variation of the original concept; example walk 2 or more of the YRE's and walk the remainder for only $1.00 until the first part of the year when the + sign is removed. It is your club and suggestions would be appreciated.
From Our Area Director:
I am forwarding an email that was sent to me from the Convention 2005
committee. If you have not done so already and are planning on attending
the convention and taking part in the post convention trips please do so
soon as space and availability are getting scarce.
Please pass on to all your club members.
Lynda Kanne
Atlantic Region Director
Canadian Volkssport Federation
(902)847-1772
Quebec City awaits you May 27, 28, 29 May 2005
Subject: Convention CVF-Quebec2005
Importance: High
Bonjour,
Voici quelques nouvelles du Congrès FCV-Québec 2005. Il reste encore des
chambres disponibles à l'hôtel Clarendon, au Château Laurier et au Château
Bellevue. Toutefois, les inscriptions étant nombreuses, vous trouverez, dans
le document ci-joint, les coordonnées de trois nouveaux hôtels.
Plusieurs marcheurs se sont déjà inscrits pour le voyage volkssport dans
Charlevoix qui aura lieu après le congrès. Si vous désirez y participer,
vous trouverez en pièce jointe les informations pertinentes.
Hi !
Here are few news about the Convention CVF-Québec 2005. Rooms are still
avaible at hôtel Le Clarendon, at Château Laurier hotel and Château Bellevue
hotel. However, due to the high number of registrations, we have added three
hotels. Pleas check the enclosed document.
Several walkers are already registered to Volkssport Bus Trip in Charlevoix
who will take place after the convention. If you are interested by this
trip, see the informations in the annexed document.
CBIH MEMBERS, I WILL FORWARD THIS INFO ON TO YOU INDIVIDUALLY, IF YOU REQUIRE OR ARE INTERSTED!
Yours truly,
Michelle Boivin Nicole Lavoie
Communication Hébergement
AVAILABLE CLUB ITEMS:
The following items are available at this time by contacting the president Rollie Coombes, they will also be available at all of our GW Events:
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport 2005 Annual Schedule of Walk Events,
The 2nd Annual Celtic Colours Walks 2005 brochure that was made available during our Annual Club Meeting. Registrationn for a very special lunch and dinner is also available with this brochure.
The "Blue Book", Discover Atlantic Canada Through Volkssporting 2005 has arived and is available for a modest price of $2.00.
The Blue Book outlines all of the YRE's in Atlantic Canada plus the Schedule of GW for all clubs in the atlantic region. The inside cover now list all the YRE's and you can check them off as you complete each event.
There are two copies of FOOTPATHS-SENTIERS 2005 and can be borrowed from the club president as well, one copy was purchased for the club and the other is my own personal copy which I will make available as well upon request.
Members and non-members may purchase FOOTPATHS-SENTIERS 2005 from the CVF at a cost of $8.00 by sending a cheque or money order to:
The Canadian Volkssport Federation/
La Federation canadienne volkssport
PO Box2668, Station 'D'/C.P.2668 Succursale "D",
Ottawa, ON K1P 5W7
This book list all the YRE's and GW Events across Canada, there is a listing of all clubs in each province and territories, The Board Of Directors, trail rating and volkssport acronyms.
This is a very worthwhile book for the traveler or anyone who is interested in volkssporting as a hobby.
The Ways And Means Committee have T-shirts and CVF license plates available as well.
Are you getting anxious to get out walking with the group, check the 2005 schedule, we won't be getting back together until Sunday 06 February 2005.
Why not get a few friends and do one of our 5 YRE's either in North Sydney, Glace Bay, Louisbourg, Baddeck or in Sydney.
The +2005 slug will be put on each event stamp shortly after 01 January. Weather conditions permitting I will do my best to change the stamps as quickly as possible.
I am reviewing the rules for the Frequent Walker Progam for these events and hopefully we will come up with a variation of the original concept; example walk 2 or more of the YRE's and walk the remainder for only $1.00 until the first part of the year when the + sign is removed. It is your club and suggestions would be appreciated.
From Our Area Director:
Season's greetings everyone:
I am forwarding an email that was sent to me from the Convention 2005
committee. If you have not done so already and are planning on attending
the convention and taking part in the post convention trips please do so
soon as space and availability are getting scarce.
Please pass on to all your club members.
Lynda Kanne
Atlantic Region Director
Canadian Volkssport Federation
(902)847-1772
Quebec City awaits you May 27, 28, 29 May 2005
Subject: Convention CVF-Quebec2005
Importance: High
Bonjour,
Voici quelques nouvelles du Congrès FCV-Québec 2005. Il reste encore des
chambres disponibles à l'hôtel Clarendon, au Château Laurier et au Château
Bellevue. Toutefois, les inscriptions étant nombreuses, vous trouverez, dans
le document ci-joint, les coordonnées de trois nouveaux hôtels.
Plusieurs marcheurs se sont déjà inscrits pour le voyage volkssport dans
Charlevoix qui aura lieu après le congrès. Si vous désirez y participer,
vous trouverez en pièce jointe les informations pertinentes.
Hi !
Here are few news about the Convention CVF-Québec 2005. Rooms are still
avaible at hôtel Le Clarendon, at Château Laurier hotel and Château Bellevue
hotel. However, due to the high number of registrations, we have added three
hotels. Pleas check the enclosed document.
Several walkers are already registered to Volkssport Bus Trip in Charlevoix
who will take place after the convention. If you are interested by this
trip, see the informations in the annexed document.
CBIH MEMBERS, I WILL FORWARD THIS INFO ON TO YOU INDIVIDUALLY, IF YOU REQUIRE OR ARE INTERSTED!
Yours truly,
Michelle Boivin Nicole Lavoie
Communication Hébergement
AVAILABLE CLUB ITEMS:
The following items are available at this time by contacting the president Rollie Coombes, they will also be available at all of our GW Events:
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport 2005 Annual Schedule of Walk Events,
The 2nd Annual Celtic Colours Walks 2005 brochure that was made available during our Annual Club Meeting. Registrationn for a very special lunch and dinner is also available with this brochure.
The "Blue Book", Discover Atlantic Canada Through Volkssporting 2005 has arived and is available for a modest price of $2.00.
The Blue Book outlines all of the YRE's in Atlantic Canada plus the Schedule of GW for all clubs in the atlantic region. The inside cover now list all the YRE's and you can check them off as you complete each event.
There are two copies of FOOTPATHS-SENTIERS 2005 and can be borrowed from the club president as well, one copy was purchased for the club and the other is my own personal copy which I will make available as well upon request.
Members and non-members may purchase FOOTPATHS-SENTIERS 2005 from the CVF at a cost of $8.00 by sending a cheque or money order to:
The Canadian Volkssport Federation/
La Federation canadienne volkssport
PO Box2668, Station 'D'/C.P.2668 Succursale "D",
Ottawa, ON K1P 5W7
This book list all the YRE's and GW Events across Canada, there is a listing of all clubs in each province and territories, The Board Of Directors, trail rating and volkssport acronyms.
This is a very worthwhile book for the traveler or anyone who is interested in volkssporting as a hobby.
The Ways And Means Committee have T-shirts and CVF license plates available as well.
Monday, December 06, 2004
CLUB PRESIDENTS MESSAGE!
Thank You all for coming to the clubs annual meeting and a special Thank You to the new Executive. A special thank you to those who have served on the executive.
We have had a good year and I expect next year to be just as good if not better.
The Island Hoppers schedule of events for next year 2005 have been the result of a lot of work from our outgoing Trails Director Bill Boutilier, I had asked Bill to consider "lighthouses" as a theme for 2005 and as usual Bill has come up with some great walk events. Thank You Bill for all your work.
My Thanks to Shirley Boutilier our former Vice President, Shirley has kept the president on a straight trail and always ready to volunteer for any task that the club required. We hope to see Shirley back on the trail next summer.
The Annual Schedule of Events for 2005 and our Brochure for our 2nd Annual Celtic Colours Walks is available by contacting Rollie:
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
Several new members have joined us this year and I want to welcome them to our club, I especially want to welcome Phil Rice and Kathi Rice our first international members from the USA and all indications are that they have introduced our club to another US couple who wish to take out a membership with us as well.
All Executive Members and those who volunteered for different committees will meet in the new year, hopefully before the end of January, I am looking into finding a new venue for our meetings. Please get ready to bring new ideas to the table and listen to what the membership want us to do!!
The following are highlights of our Clubs Annual General Meeting; I have been in contact with the area director since this meeting and we have been considering 2008 as a tenative time for the CBIH to hold the CVF's Annual General Meeting.In 2005 the AGM will be held in Quebec City, 2006 St. Alberts, Alberta and in 2007 it will be held in Victoria BC, originally Victoria wanted to be the host for 2006 but deferred to St. Alberts.
This is a very important decesion for our club to make and it cannot be made without you the club members, I will be attending the AGM in Quebec City, this will be my second CVF meeting and I will be observing as much of the convention as I can, so that I can report back to you and the executive if I believe it is viable for us to hold this event in 2008. This could be a great opportunity for our club and the tourist industry of Cape Breton, The AGM is held in May just before the tourist season here on the island; I am asking for your input on this matter, there are many reasons why we should not but there are many positive reasons why we should, especially for the good of the CBRM and the rest of the ISLAND, if you the membership are ready to work on this project please contact me or keep notes for a special meeting to be held sometime in the New Year after the new Executive have had time to hold their meeting.
Please have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING!
The Annual General Meeting of the CBIH was held on Saturday, at 1:00 pm, at the Sydney River Fire Hall. There were 19 members in attendance. President Roland Coombes welcomed the members and called the meeting to order. The Agenda was accepted as presented.
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of January 25, 2004, were approved as read, on motion of Cal Thistle/Ann Coombes. Motion carried.
Correspondence: A card from Shirley Boutilier was read, thanking members for their phone calls, cards, and messages. Our best wishes go to her.
Treasurer's Report: Elsie Buck reported all Bills are paid and no debts. NOTE:Members only may request a finincial report.
Committee Reports:
- Trails Report was given by Rollie - the YRE walk numbers will not be completed until end of December. The total number of walkers on all walks this year was 641. This is up from last year.
- Ways and Means: Jean MacPherson reported that 15 T-shirts were ordered for the Fundy Trip, there are three left; 10 license plates were purchased, three are left. Book covers at $4.00 each are on hand, and pins at $4.00.
Director of the Atlantic Region, Lynda Kanne: She was unable to attend but sent her thanks to everyone for their support during the past year, and welcomed new executive members. The Blue Book, "Discover Atlantic Canada through Volkssporting" will be available in December. Effective Jan., 2005, the seasonal walks will count for two events if they go over the mid-year point, Jun 30-July 1. You will be able to get an event stamp for January through June and another one for July through December, just as is now for the Year Rounds. A brochure of the Annapolis Valley walks was passed to the Ways & Means Committee. The President has a copy of the book, "Footpaths 2005". Members may order this book from the CVF and/or you may borrow a copy from the president.
Old Business:- Walk Box Holders, Recognition: Bill Boutilier built a stand for our walk-box at the Telegraph House in Baddeck (The Telegraph House use the stand for their printer and our Walk Box) - our thanks are extended to Bill. The sites of the Walk Box/Holders has been put on the Web. A letter will be sent to these sites for working with us since 1997; Phil Irons suggested that a plaque with our logo, or something similar, be presented with thanks to them. Ideas will be welcomed.
- Annual Celtic Colours: 250 copies of our scheduled walks for 2005 (Oct. 7-15), in association with the Celtic Colours, have been sent out. The Liaison person Des Davidge,(Canadian & American) requested a press release, featuring CBIH and Celtic Colours, which was provided by the President.
- Annual Challenge Walks: These were introduced by Bill and Shirley Boutilier last year, and the walk was North River. Next year's challenge is "Money Point" (Cape North Village), on Sept. 11. This walk is not for the novice walker.
New Business:
- Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Quebec City May 27, 28, 29, 2005. The new website for the CVF is:
Canadian Volkssport Federation
- The Annual Area Directors & Presidents meeting 2005 (Halifax) Saturday, 16 April, to be hosted by The Chebucto Club.
- Event & Distance Books: The President emphasized that it is imperative not to have double stamps in your EVENT BOOK. From Jan. to Jul 01, stamp with the + sign; after July, use the same stamp without the + sign. In Distance Book, you can stamp distance when you do a walk; for frequent walks, stamp in book plus $2; second time is $1.00 (only stamp the distance book).
- Membership: cards & annual fees: Along with collecting annual fees, Elsie will also look after issuing the new membership cards.
Annual Schedule/Program 2005:
- The Causeway Walk Weekend, celebrating the Strait of Canso Causeway's 50th Anniversary, on August 13: The Causeway
It had been hoped to walk the causeway but the officials cannot (were unable to make a decision at the time of our scheduling with the causeway committee) to close the causeway for l to l 1/2 hours.
It is planned, therefore, for the CBIH to start the walk in a nearby designated area in the morning, be back for lunch and the ceremonies.
On Aug. 14, the Creignish Walk, Clare MacNeil is in charge of hosting the annual BBQ & Pot Luck after the supper. The Ways & Means Committee will work with the MacNeils. The Central Nova walk, starting the same day at 9 am, will be at Pomquet Beach, Antigonish.
Celtic Colours Walk, Luncheon & Dinner: Information brochures were handed out which indicates the walk schedules, and the Lunch & Dinner on Oct. 9, with a registration form, and a deadline date for return - Sept. 19.
Cooperation with DVC, CCIMF: Dartmouth had asked to join us for the Celtic Colours in 2005, for this one time only, as their out-of-town trip; they will do three walks and collect fees for those. It is our policy to welcome other clubs who wish to join us.
Hike The Highlands Program (mid-Sept): the Northeast Chamber of Commerce wants hikers/walkers in the highlands in that time period. Rollie has advised them CIBH could sanction walks there. There is a possibility they may become members of IVV or join our national club. He will negotiate.
- 10th Anniversary celebrations for 2006:
Our 10th Anniversary will take place in 2007 as Our first walk as a club took place 21 April 1997 and as far as I can tell our official DATE OF FOUNDING was on:
17 March 97 CVF/FCV # 087
- Bus Tour Committee (trip to Annapolis Valley/Anniversary): Members who volunteered for this committee are: Phil and Ann Irons, Elsie Buck, Judy Lorway, Carol Butts. They will select their own chairman. Their duties also include plannng walk events and dinner party.
- Committees for Walk, Ways & Means (2005/06):
Volunteers for the Trails Co-ordinator: Stan Wadden
Barb and Cal Thistle for the Ways and Means were acknowledged, with thanks.
Election of Officers: President: Roland Coombes
Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Barbara MacDonald
Treasurer: Elsie Buck
Trail Co-ordinator: Stan Wadden
Shirley Pettigrew as the Assistant Trails Director
Ways & Means Committee: Barb & Cal Thistle
The vacancy of the Vice President will be left with the Executive. It was moved by Phil Irons/Judy Lorway that the Executive be given the power to appoint a member/volunteer to fill this position. Motion carried.
Thank You all for coming to the clubs annual meeting and a special Thank You to the new Executive. A special thank you to those who have served on the executive.
We have had a good year and I expect next year to be just as good if not better.
The Island Hoppers schedule of events for next year 2005 have been the result of a lot of work from our outgoing Trails Director Bill Boutilier, I had asked Bill to consider "lighthouses" as a theme for 2005 and as usual Bill has come up with some great walk events. Thank You Bill for all your work.
My Thanks to Shirley Boutilier our former Vice President, Shirley has kept the president on a straight trail and always ready to volunteer for any task that the club required. We hope to see Shirley back on the trail next summer.
The Annual Schedule of Events for 2005 and our Brochure for our 2nd Annual Celtic Colours Walks is available by contacting Rollie:
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
Several new members have joined us this year and I want to welcome them to our club, I especially want to welcome Phil Rice and Kathi Rice our first international members from the USA and all indications are that they have introduced our club to another US couple who wish to take out a membership with us as well.
All Executive Members and those who volunteered for different committees will meet in the new year, hopefully before the end of January, I am looking into finding a new venue for our meetings. Please get ready to bring new ideas to the table and listen to what the membership want us to do!!
The following are highlights of our Clubs Annual General Meeting; I have been in contact with the area director since this meeting and we have been considering 2008 as a tenative time for the CBIH to hold the CVF's Annual General Meeting.In 2005 the AGM will be held in Quebec City, 2006 St. Alberts, Alberta and in 2007 it will be held in Victoria BC, originally Victoria wanted to be the host for 2006 but deferred to St. Alberts.
This is a very important decesion for our club to make and it cannot be made without you the club members, I will be attending the AGM in Quebec City, this will be my second CVF meeting and I will be observing as much of the convention as I can, so that I can report back to you and the executive if I believe it is viable for us to hold this event in 2008. This could be a great opportunity for our club and the tourist industry of Cape Breton, The AGM is held in May just before the tourist season here on the island; I am asking for your input on this matter, there are many reasons why we should not but there are many positive reasons why we should, especially for the good of the CBRM and the rest of the ISLAND, if you the membership are ready to work on this project please contact me or keep notes for a special meeting to be held sometime in the New Year after the new Executive have had time to hold their meeting.
Please have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING!
The Annual General Meeting of the CBIH was held on Saturday, at 1:00 pm, at the Sydney River Fire Hall. There were 19 members in attendance. President Roland Coombes welcomed the members and called the meeting to order. The Agenda was accepted as presented.
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of January 25, 2004, were approved as read, on motion of Cal Thistle/Ann Coombes. Motion carried.
Correspondence: A card from Shirley Boutilier was read, thanking members for their phone calls, cards, and messages. Our best wishes go to her.
Treasurer's Report: Elsie Buck reported all Bills are paid and no debts. NOTE:Members only may request a finincial report.
Committee Reports:
- Trails Report was given by Rollie - the YRE walk numbers will not be completed until end of December. The total number of walkers on all walks this year was 641. This is up from last year.
- Ways and Means: Jean MacPherson reported that 15 T-shirts were ordered for the Fundy Trip, there are three left; 10 license plates were purchased, three are left. Book covers at $4.00 each are on hand, and pins at $4.00.
Director of the Atlantic Region, Lynda Kanne: She was unable to attend but sent her thanks to everyone for their support during the past year, and welcomed new executive members. The Blue Book, "Discover Atlantic Canada through Volkssporting" will be available in December. Effective Jan., 2005, the seasonal walks will count for two events if they go over the mid-year point, Jun 30-July 1. You will be able to get an event stamp for January through June and another one for July through December, just as is now for the Year Rounds. A brochure of the Annapolis Valley walks was passed to the Ways & Means Committee. The President has a copy of the book, "Footpaths 2005". Members may order this book from the CVF and/or you may borrow a copy from the president.
Old Business:- Walk Box Holders, Recognition: Bill Boutilier built a stand for our walk-box at the Telegraph House in Baddeck (The Telegraph House use the stand for their printer and our Walk Box) - our thanks are extended to Bill. The sites of the Walk Box/Holders has been put on the Web. A letter will be sent to these sites for working with us since 1997; Phil Irons suggested that a plaque with our logo, or something similar, be presented with thanks to them. Ideas will be welcomed.
- Annual Celtic Colours: 250 copies of our scheduled walks for 2005 (Oct. 7-15), in association with the Celtic Colours, have been sent out. The Liaison person Des Davidge,(Canadian & American) requested a press release, featuring CBIH and Celtic Colours, which was provided by the President.
- Annual Challenge Walks: These were introduced by Bill and Shirley Boutilier last year, and the walk was North River. Next year's challenge is "Money Point" (Cape North Village), on Sept. 11. This walk is not for the novice walker.
New Business:
- Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Quebec City May 27, 28, 29, 2005. The new website for the CVF is:
Canadian Volkssport Federation
- The Annual Area Directors & Presidents meeting 2005 (Halifax) Saturday, 16 April, to be hosted by The Chebucto Club.
- Event & Distance Books: The President emphasized that it is imperative not to have double stamps in your EVENT BOOK. From Jan. to Jul 01, stamp with the + sign; after July, use the same stamp without the + sign. In Distance Book, you can stamp distance when you do a walk; for frequent walks, stamp in book plus $2; second time is $1.00 (only stamp the distance book).
- Membership: cards & annual fees: Along with collecting annual fees, Elsie will also look after issuing the new membership cards.
Annual Schedule/Program 2005:
- The Causeway Walk Weekend, celebrating the Strait of Canso Causeway's 50th Anniversary, on August 13: The Causeway
It had been hoped to walk the causeway but the officials cannot (were unable to make a decision at the time of our scheduling with the causeway committee) to close the causeway for l to l 1/2 hours.
It is planned, therefore, for the CBIH to start the walk in a nearby designated area in the morning, be back for lunch and the ceremonies.
On Aug. 14, the Creignish Walk, Clare MacNeil is in charge of hosting the annual BBQ & Pot Luck after the supper. The Ways & Means Committee will work with the MacNeils. The Central Nova walk, starting the same day at 9 am, will be at Pomquet Beach, Antigonish.
Celtic Colours Walk, Luncheon & Dinner: Information brochures were handed out which indicates the walk schedules, and the Lunch & Dinner on Oct. 9, with a registration form, and a deadline date for return - Sept. 19.
Cooperation with DVC, CCIMF: Dartmouth had asked to join us for the Celtic Colours in 2005, for this one time only, as their out-of-town trip; they will do three walks and collect fees for those. It is our policy to welcome other clubs who wish to join us.
Hike The Highlands Program (mid-Sept): the Northeast Chamber of Commerce wants hikers/walkers in the highlands in that time period. Rollie has advised them CIBH could sanction walks there. There is a possibility they may become members of IVV or join our national club. He will negotiate.
- 10th Anniversary celebrations for 2006:
Our 10th Anniversary will take place in 2007 as Our first walk as a club took place 21 April 1997 and as far as I can tell our official DATE OF FOUNDING was on:
17 March 97 CVF/FCV # 087
- Bus Tour Committee (trip to Annapolis Valley/Anniversary): Members who volunteered for this committee are: Phil and Ann Irons, Elsie Buck, Judy Lorway, Carol Butts. They will select their own chairman. Their duties also include plannng walk events and dinner party.
- Committees for Walk, Ways & Means (2005/06):
Volunteers for the Trails Co-ordinator: Stan Wadden
Barb and Cal Thistle for the Ways and Means were acknowledged, with thanks.
Election of Officers: President: Roland Coombes
Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Barbara MacDonald
Treasurer: Elsie Buck
Trail Co-ordinator: Stan Wadden
Shirley Pettigrew as the Assistant Trails Director
Ways & Means Committee: Barb & Cal Thistle
The vacancy of the Vice President will be left with the Executive. It was moved by Phil Irons/Judy Lorway that the Executive be given the power to appoint a member/volunteer to fill this position. Motion carried.
Friday, November 19, 2004
Annual Meeting 27 Nov. @1:00pm
Sydney River Fire Hall
36 Lewis Drive, Sydney River
The following is an excerpt from CBN NEWS:
HEALTH STUDY SHOWS:
Walking, Good Diet May Prevent Dementia
Article written by:
By Sarah Pollak
CBN News Reporter
September 22, 2004
New studies show it is never too late to be healthy. Moderate exercise and a good diet can ward off a slew of age-related problems.
One of the best ways to ward off Alzheimer's Disease may be walking regularly.
Dr. Jennifer Weuve, from the Harvard School of Public Health, said, "Better memory, learning and attention may be achieved by walking as little as two to three hours per week."
New studies show that does not necessarily mean you have to power walk to feel the benefits. But taking a stroll at age 70 and beyond can help keep the mind sharp.
Another new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says that walking can even help stave off dementia, especially for older women.
Dr. Weuve said, "This is good news, because walking is a relatively easy way for people to preserve their learning, memory and attention."
Another study says the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, rich in fish, olive oil, fruits and vegetables, extend well into old age, increasing longevity even in men and women in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
The Dutch study found that people in that age range who combined a Mediterranean diet with exercise, no smoking and only moderate alcohol use were 65 percent less likely to die over a 10-year period.
So Let's Keep Walking for a continued Healthier Lifestyle.
Volksmarchers Walk For the Health of it!
Sydney River Fire Hall
36 Lewis Drive, Sydney River
The following is an excerpt from CBN NEWS:
HEALTH STUDY SHOWS:
Walking, Good Diet May Prevent Dementia
Article written by:
By Sarah Pollak
CBN News Reporter
September 22, 2004
New studies show it is never too late to be healthy. Moderate exercise and a good diet can ward off a slew of age-related problems.
One of the best ways to ward off Alzheimer's Disease may be walking regularly.
Dr. Jennifer Weuve, from the Harvard School of Public Health, said, "Better memory, learning and attention may be achieved by walking as little as two to three hours per week."
New studies show that does not necessarily mean you have to power walk to feel the benefits. But taking a stroll at age 70 and beyond can help keep the mind sharp.
Another new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says that walking can even help stave off dementia, especially for older women.
Dr. Weuve said, "This is good news, because walking is a relatively easy way for people to preserve their learning, memory and attention."
Another study says the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, rich in fish, olive oil, fruits and vegetables, extend well into old age, increasing longevity even in men and women in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
The Dutch study found that people in that age range who combined a Mediterranean diet with exercise, no smoking and only moderate alcohol use were 65 percent less likely to die over a 10-year period.
So Let's Keep Walking for a continued Healthier Lifestyle.
Volksmarchers Walk For the Health of it!
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
The Agenda for our Annual Meeting?
If you have anything that you would like discussed at the meeting on 27 November, please email me with your suggestions.
Our agenda so far:
CVF annual general meeting
Celtic Colours 2005 (brochure)
Briefing on our 2005 walk schedule
The Causeway,50th Anniversary
Membership/annual club dues/cards
10th Anniversary schedule (2006)
& Bus Tour 2006
New Ways & Means and Walk Committee, Public Relations/resources
Election of Officers: President, Time for a change folks!!
Vice President, requires a new candidate, a must!
Secretary
Treasurer
Trails Coordinator, requires a new candidate, again a must!
The End of Our Walking Season
What a great way to finish our 2004 season with a great walk through the
Baille Ard Walking Trail this is a hidden jewel within the urban area (Sydney) of Cape Breton's Regional Municipality.
The volunteers who have worked on this trail should be very proud of themselves as they have developed a wonderful and serene natural trail system that all ages can appreciate.
A terrific walking trail for persons of all abilities.
A slight change to the Start Point was quite appropriate as we got to walk a portion of the Atlantic Street field and the short trail leading to Sherwood School.
Our walk leader for this event was to be Carmel Coffin however Carmel gave up the leadership to Dave Gabriel.
Dave gave us a very informative tour of the trail, it's history and the various species of trees and animals within the area.
All the club members would like to thank Carmel Coffin and Judy Lorway for the work that was done to bring this walk event to a successful conclusion and a special thanks for inviting Dave Gabriel as a guest walk leader, it was a wonderful touch.
Hopefully we can do something similiar with other walk events.
The light luncheon and hot drinks at Judy's was another delightful gesture, a nice way to finish this years walking.
Sorry I missed the Walk/the wine at Mira Gut with Shirley Pettigrew!
From all indications the walk was very successful with 30 persons attending the event and we have a possible four new members from this walk.
Shirley invited the participants to her home for a buffet of chowder, wine and cheese.
This was very appreciated by those attending, Thank You Shirley for hosting the Cape Breton Hoppers for the second time.
Celtic Colours Messages between Rollie and the producer of Celtic Colours, Max MacDonald.
The first Annual Celtic Colours Walks 2004 prorgram during the international Celtic Colours Music Festival was a successful effort for a first time event.
Our first walk took place at "Rear Big Pond" with 25 participants and there after we averaged about 15 walkers per day.
We had visitors from Vermont, NC, NH,Ont, NB and many others from around the maritimes. Our visitors were impressed with the beauty of the island and expressed their thanks to our members and myself for putting on our walk program.
Quote: "as we would not have been able to see this part of the island on our own."
Quote: "It was nice to meet the people and see another side of Cape Breton."
The heavy rains that we encountered on Monday did not deter 8 walkers from completing the 10K walk at Georges River where we followed the beautiful Trans Canada Trail to Scotch Lake. Many of our visitors were very impressed with the trail at Gabarus where we travelled to the former community of Gull Cove, combining the fall foilage with a hike along the east coast of Cape Breton proved to be very popular.
The Island Hoppers Celtic Colours Walk program came to a wonderful end with a fantastic display of fall colours at Uisge Ban Falls, the trail was littered with a carpet of thick fallen leaves and the waterfall was at its peak of performance due to the rains of the previous days.
2004 Celtic Colours has ended but the Island Hoppers regular schedule of walks will not come to an end until Sunday November 07, we will have our last walk in Sydney, using the Baillard Walking Trail at the rear of Sherwood School (500 Terrace Street). The walk event begins at 2:00pm, registration begins at 1:30pm and for further details contact Carmel Coffin, 564-5348 or myself 849-0747.
Plans for Celtic Colours Walks 2005 are now being finalized, highlighted with walks in Grand Narrows and Iona including a luncheon and a supper/dinner at the NS Highland Village in Iona, "the heart of Cape Breton". There will be a repeat of Uisge Ban Falls our most popular hike and a new walk for our club to the Bornish Hills featuring a small waterfall, a cave and St Margaret's of Scotland Church.
A brochure of our Celtic Colours Walks 2005 will be made available during our clubs 8th Annual General Meeting to be held on Sarurday, 27 November, 1:00 PM, 36 Lewis Drive, Sydney River Fire Hall.
If you would like a copy of our 2005 Celtic Colours Walks (after Nov.27th, please) and our regular schedule of events please send a self addressed envelope to:
Cape Breton Island Hoppers Vs. 364 York Street Glace Bay, NS B1A 2N1
Come ! Put Your Heel and Toe On Our Island during Celtic Colours 2005
From Max MacDonald
Congrats and a big THANK YOU, Rollie! You and your team did a great job in less than ideal weather conditions. The Celtic Colours walks that you lead allowed visitors to stop and experience the natural beauty and hospitality that Cape Breton has to offer.
We are particularly pleased that you were encouraged enough by the turn out to be working on 2005 already.
Please pass along my regards to your group.
Max
If you have anything that you would like discussed at the meeting on 27 November, please email me with your suggestions.
Our agenda so far:
CVF annual general meeting
Celtic Colours 2005 (brochure)
Briefing on our 2005 walk schedule
The Causeway,50th Anniversary
Membership/annual club dues/cards
10th Anniversary schedule (2006)
& Bus Tour 2006
New Ways & Means and Walk Committee, Public Relations/resources
Election of Officers: President, Time for a change folks!!
Vice President, requires a new candidate, a must!
Secretary
Treasurer
Trails Coordinator, requires a new candidate, again a must!
The End of Our Walking Season
What a great way to finish our 2004 season with a great walk through the
Baille Ard Walking Trail this is a hidden jewel within the urban area (Sydney) of Cape Breton's Regional Municipality.
The volunteers who have worked on this trail should be very proud of themselves as they have developed a wonderful and serene natural trail system that all ages can appreciate.
A terrific walking trail for persons of all abilities.
A slight change to the Start Point was quite appropriate as we got to walk a portion of the Atlantic Street field and the short trail leading to Sherwood School.
Our walk leader for this event was to be Carmel Coffin however Carmel gave up the leadership to Dave Gabriel.
Dave gave us a very informative tour of the trail, it's history and the various species of trees and animals within the area.
All the club members would like to thank Carmel Coffin and Judy Lorway for the work that was done to bring this walk event to a successful conclusion and a special thanks for inviting Dave Gabriel as a guest walk leader, it was a wonderful touch.
Hopefully we can do something similiar with other walk events.
The light luncheon and hot drinks at Judy's was another delightful gesture, a nice way to finish this years walking.
Sorry I missed the Walk/the wine at Mira Gut with Shirley Pettigrew!
From all indications the walk was very successful with 30 persons attending the event and we have a possible four new members from this walk.
Shirley invited the participants to her home for a buffet of chowder, wine and cheese.
This was very appreciated by those attending, Thank You Shirley for hosting the Cape Breton Hoppers for the second time.
Celtic Colours Messages between Rollie and the producer of Celtic Colours, Max MacDonald.
The first Annual Celtic Colours Walks 2004 prorgram during the international Celtic Colours Music Festival was a successful effort for a first time event.
Our first walk took place at "Rear Big Pond" with 25 participants and there after we averaged about 15 walkers per day.
We had visitors from Vermont, NC, NH,Ont, NB and many others from around the maritimes. Our visitors were impressed with the beauty of the island and expressed their thanks to our members and myself for putting on our walk program.
Quote: "as we would not have been able to see this part of the island on our own."
Quote: "It was nice to meet the people and see another side of Cape Breton."
The heavy rains that we encountered on Monday did not deter 8 walkers from completing the 10K walk at Georges River where we followed the beautiful Trans Canada Trail to Scotch Lake. Many of our visitors were very impressed with the trail at Gabarus where we travelled to the former community of Gull Cove, combining the fall foilage with a hike along the east coast of Cape Breton proved to be very popular.
The Island Hoppers Celtic Colours Walk program came to a wonderful end with a fantastic display of fall colours at Uisge Ban Falls, the trail was littered with a carpet of thick fallen leaves and the waterfall was at its peak of performance due to the rains of the previous days.
2004 Celtic Colours has ended but the Island Hoppers regular schedule of walks will not come to an end until Sunday November 07, we will have our last walk in Sydney, using the Baillard Walking Trail at the rear of Sherwood School (500 Terrace Street). The walk event begins at 2:00pm, registration begins at 1:30pm and for further details contact Carmel Coffin, 564-5348 or myself 849-0747.
Plans for Celtic Colours Walks 2005 are now being finalized, highlighted with walks in Grand Narrows and Iona including a luncheon and a supper/dinner at the NS Highland Village in Iona, "the heart of Cape Breton". There will be a repeat of Uisge Ban Falls our most popular hike and a new walk for our club to the Bornish Hills featuring a small waterfall, a cave and St Margaret's of Scotland Church.
A brochure of our Celtic Colours Walks 2005 will be made available during our clubs 8th Annual General Meeting to be held on Sarurday, 27 November, 1:00 PM, 36 Lewis Drive, Sydney River Fire Hall.
If you would like a copy of our 2005 Celtic Colours Walks (after Nov.27th, please) and our regular schedule of events please send a self addressed envelope to:
Cape Breton Island Hoppers Vs. 364 York Street Glace Bay, NS B1A 2N1
Come ! Put Your Heel and Toe On Our Island during Celtic Colours 2005
From Max MacDonald
Congrats and a big THANK YOU, Rollie! You and your team did a great job in less than ideal weather conditions. The Celtic Colours walks that you lead allowed visitors to stop and experience the natural beauty and hospitality that Cape Breton has to offer.
We are particularly pleased that you were encouraged enough by the turn out to be working on 2005 already.
Please pass along my regards to your group.
Max
Sunday, October 31, 2004
The Last Walk Event For This Season is fast approaching.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2004
Registration begins at 1:30 PM
Walk Starts @ 2:00 PM
Walk Leader for this Event is Carmel Coffin 564-5348
Please NOTE that we will meet at the ATLANTIC ST. FIELD off CABOT STREET and not Sherwood School as per our schedule.
There will be a guide at the original start point to direct anyone we miss on our call out system or visitors to the area. Please have patients with us for this minor change and please pass on this information to all our members who are not online!!!!
After the walk Judy Lorway has invited us to her residence for refreshments! Thank you Judy, it is most appreciated.
Annual General Meeting For The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club
Date: Saturday, November 27th, 2004
Time: 1:00PM
Where: Sydney River Fire Hall, 36 Lewis Drive, off Kings Road
Purpose of our Annual Meeting, discussion of our 2005 schedule, Celtic Colours Events, General concerns of the members, 10th Anniversary celebrations for 2006 and most importantly Elections of a new executive committee for 2005.
Please do not shy from this meeting, YOU will not be forced into an executive position or committee if you are not comfortable with this type of work.
We need dedicated executive members but we also need you to participate in our walk program as well.
Annual membership fees are due between Nov and the end of December as well, please help us to continue providing this worthwhile annual walk program.
My scincere Thanks to all of You!
Rollie
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2004
Registration begins at 1:30 PM
Walk Starts @ 2:00 PM
Walk Leader for this Event is Carmel Coffin 564-5348
Please NOTE that we will meet at the ATLANTIC ST. FIELD off CABOT STREET and not Sherwood School as per our schedule.
There will be a guide at the original start point to direct anyone we miss on our call out system or visitors to the area. Please have patients with us for this minor change and please pass on this information to all our members who are not online!!!!
After the walk Judy Lorway has invited us to her residence for refreshments! Thank you Judy, it is most appreciated.
Annual General Meeting For The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club
Date: Saturday, November 27th, 2004
Time: 1:00PM
Where: Sydney River Fire Hall, 36 Lewis Drive, off Kings Road
Purpose of our Annual Meeting, discussion of our 2005 schedule, Celtic Colours Events, General concerns of the members, 10th Anniversary celebrations for 2006 and most importantly Elections of a new executive committee for 2005.
Please do not shy from this meeting, YOU will not be forced into an executive position or committee if you are not comfortable with this type of work.
We need dedicated executive members but we also need you to participate in our walk program as well.
Annual membership fees are due between Nov and the end of December as well, please help us to continue providing this worthwhile annual walk program.
My scincere Thanks to all of You!
Rollie
Saturday, October 23, 2004
Thursday, September 23, 2004
Annual General Meeting For The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club
Date: Saturday, November 27th, 2004
Time: 1:00PM
Where: Sydney River Fire Hall, 36 Lewis Drive, off Kings Road
Purpose of our Annual Meeting, discussion of our 2005 schedule, Celtic Colours Events, General concerns of the members, 10th Anniversary celebrations and most importantly Elections of a new executive committee for 2005.
Our next guided walk is 26 Sept 1:00pm Creignish
Want to do another challenging walk then join:
"Hike The Highlands" a series of hikes between 17 - 26 Sept 2004
They will be in North River Falls at 09:30 Saturday 25th Sept
These are not IVV sanctioned however we will work with this group in the following years to help promote both groups.
For further Information contact:
wlauffer@ns.sympatico.ca
Special Notes For:
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club, in partnership with Celtic Colours International Festival, is pleased to present "Celtic Colours Walks", a series of sanctioned IVV guided walks through many of Cape Breton's most beautiful hiking trails and towns.
*Schedule:
ALL WALK EVENTS ARE IVV SANCTIONED AND ALL YRE's & GW EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO NORMAL IVV RULES.
All of our walks were selected for the expected fall foliage and as leisurely as possible, however some new walkers maybe intimidated by 10Kms, therefore I have advertised on the Celtic Colours Website that we will sponsor 5K walks as well and we will not hold Celtic Colour visitors to our lofty goals of two 10K walks each day.
Please remember you are not obligated to do all of these walks, come out and enjoy yourself, you know your own limitations; Walk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship!
Saturday Morning, Oct 9, 10:00am Community of Big Pond, Hwy 4
Start Point: Glengarry & "Rear Big Pond Rd"10Km 3B
GW Elsie Buck, 562-3117
If you plan on doing the two walks, Let's have a tailgate lunch at the end of the morning walk at the Start/Finish Point in "Rear Big Pond", bring your own picnic and the club ways and means will arrange for hot tea/coffee!!
Saturday Afternoon, Oct 9, 2:00pm Community of Irish Cove, Hwy 4
Start Point: Intersection of Hwy 4 and Lake Uist Road10Km 3B
GW lead by Joe MacKinnon, 562-3117
Sunday Morning, Oct 10, 10:00am Community of Gabarus off Rte 327
Start Point: Lakeview Cemetery & Gull Cove Trail11Km 2B
GW lead by Shirley Boutilier, 727-2250
Bring along a lunch for a tailgate picnic if you plan on doing both walks today!!
Sunday Afternoon, Oct 10, 2:00pm Community of French Road, Rte 327
Start Point: Canoe Lake Rd./Trail10 Km 2B
GW lead by Carol Butts, 727-2769
Monday Morning, Oct 11, 10:00am Community of Englishtown, Rte 312
Start Point: 6Kms past the Englishtown Ferry10Km 3C
GW lead by Bill Boutilier, 727-2250
There is a few restaurants available at Seal Island and the Bras d'Or area, however time maybe a factor if you want to do both walks, so please be prepared??
Monday Afternoon, Oct 11, 2:00pm Community of Georges River, Exit 18 off TCH 105
Start Point: 1208 Georges River Rd., Fire Hall near Ross Rd10Km 2B
GW lead by Rollie Coombes, 849-0747
Walks for the remainder of the week are **Year Round Events except Saturday Oct 16th the morning event is a *Guided Walk!!
**Tuesday, Oct 12, 10:00am North Sydney
Start Point: Clansman Motel, Peppett St. 10Km 2B
Guide Robin Grant, 736-8462
**Wednesday, Oct 13, 10:00am Louisbourg
Start Point: Peck’s Store, Wolfe Street 10Km 3C
Guide Shirley Pettigrew, 737-1006
**Thursday, Oct 14, 10:00am Sydney
Start Point: Cambridge Suites Hotel, 380 Esplanade 10Km 2B
Guide Carol Butts, 727-2769
**Friday, Oct 15, 10:00am Glace Bay
Start Point: CO-OP Gas Bar, 99 Reserve Street10Km 2B
Guide Rollie Coombes, 849-0747
**(Year Round Events)
Saturday Morning, Oct 16, 10:00am Uisge Ban Falls, Forks Baddeck, Exit 9 off TCH 105
Start Point: Parking Lot, Uisge Ban Falls Provincial Park10Km 3B
* Guided Walk lead by Bill Boutilier, 727-2250
**Saturday Afternoon, Oct 16, 1:00pm Baddeck
Start Point: Telegraph House, Chebucto Street 10Km 1B
Guide Rollie Coombes, 849-0747
** (Year Round Event)
Date: Saturday, November 27th, 2004
Time: 1:00PM
Where: Sydney River Fire Hall, 36 Lewis Drive, off Kings Road
Purpose of our Annual Meeting, discussion of our 2005 schedule, Celtic Colours Events, General concerns of the members, 10th Anniversary celebrations and most importantly Elections of a new executive committee for 2005.
Our next guided walk is 26 Sept 1:00pm Creignish
Want to do another challenging walk then join:
"Hike The Highlands" a series of hikes between 17 - 26 Sept 2004
They will be in North River Falls at 09:30 Saturday 25th Sept
These are not IVV sanctioned however we will work with this group in the following years to help promote both groups.
For further Information contact:
wlauffer@ns.sympatico.ca
Special Notes For:
CELTIC COLOURS WALKS 9-16 Oct 2004 & TAILGATE PICNICS, 5K & 10K Events
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club, in partnership with Celtic Colours International Festival, is pleased to present "Celtic Colours Walks", a series of sanctioned IVV guided walks through many of Cape Breton's most beautiful hiking trails and towns.
*Schedule:
ALL WALK EVENTS ARE IVV SANCTIONED AND ALL YRE's & GW EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO NORMAL IVV RULES.
All of our walks were selected for the expected fall foliage and as leisurely as possible, however some new walkers maybe intimidated by 10Kms, therefore I have advertised on the Celtic Colours Website that we will sponsor 5K walks as well and we will not hold Celtic Colour visitors to our lofty goals of two 10K walks each day.
Please remember you are not obligated to do all of these walks, come out and enjoy yourself, you know your own limitations; Walk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship!
Saturday Morning, Oct 9, 10:00am Community of Big Pond, Hwy 4
Start Point: Glengarry & "Rear Big Pond Rd"10Km 3B
GW Elsie Buck, 562-3117
If you plan on doing the two walks, Let's have a tailgate lunch at the end of the morning walk at the Start/Finish Point in "Rear Big Pond", bring your own picnic and the club ways and means will arrange for hot tea/coffee!!
Saturday Afternoon, Oct 9, 2:00pm Community of Irish Cove, Hwy 4
Start Point: Intersection of Hwy 4 and Lake Uist Road10Km 3B
GW lead by Joe MacKinnon, 562-3117
Sunday Morning, Oct 10, 10:00am Community of Gabarus off Rte 327
Start Point: Lakeview Cemetery & Gull Cove Trail11Km 2B
GW lead by Shirley Boutilier, 727-2250
Bring along a lunch for a tailgate picnic if you plan on doing both walks today!!
Sunday Afternoon, Oct 10, 2:00pm Community of French Road, Rte 327
Start Point: Canoe Lake Rd./Trail10 Km 2B
GW lead by Carol Butts, 727-2769
Monday Morning, Oct 11, 10:00am Community of Englishtown, Rte 312
Start Point: 6Kms past the Englishtown Ferry10Km 3C
GW lead by Bill Boutilier, 727-2250
There is a few restaurants available at Seal Island and the Bras d'Or area, however time maybe a factor if you want to do both walks, so please be prepared??
Monday Afternoon, Oct 11, 2:00pm Community of Georges River, Exit 18 off TCH 105
Start Point: 1208 Georges River Rd., Fire Hall near Ross Rd10Km 2B
GW lead by Rollie Coombes, 849-0747
Walks for the remainder of the week are **Year Round Events except Saturday Oct 16th the morning event is a *Guided Walk!!
**Tuesday, Oct 12, 10:00am North Sydney
Start Point: Clansman Motel, Peppett St. 10Km 2B
Guide Robin Grant, 736-8462
**Wednesday, Oct 13, 10:00am Louisbourg
Start Point: Peck’s Store, Wolfe Street 10Km 3C
Guide Shirley Pettigrew, 737-1006
**Thursday, Oct 14, 10:00am Sydney
Start Point: Cambridge Suites Hotel, 380 Esplanade 10Km 2B
Guide Carol Butts, 727-2769
**Friday, Oct 15, 10:00am Glace Bay
Start Point: CO-OP Gas Bar, 99 Reserve Street10Km 2B
Guide Rollie Coombes, 849-0747
**(Year Round Events)
Saturday Morning, Oct 16, 10:00am Uisge Ban Falls, Forks Baddeck, Exit 9 off TCH 105
Start Point: Parking Lot, Uisge Ban Falls Provincial Park10Km 3B
* Guided Walk lead by Bill Boutilier, 727-2250
**Saturday Afternoon, Oct 16, 1:00pm Baddeck
Start Point: Telegraph House, Chebucto Street 10Km 1B
Guide Rollie Coombes, 849-0747
** (Year Round Event)
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