SNC to launch GeoPasseports
$1000 for the Children’s Christmas Fund COMMUNITY IN ACTION
South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) par- tnership with the regional geocaching com- munity continues to grow, with more than 1,600 geocaches now hidden throughout the 4,300 square kilometre jurisdiction. “The relationship has been beneficial for both parties,” said long-time geocacher Ian Mitchell, chair of SNC’s Communications Committee. “Geocachers have been wel- comed to a large territory and gained free meeting space, while SNC has benefited from positive public relations and greater appreciation for the natural resources in the area.” SNC hosts monthly meetings for Geocachers of Eastern Ontario at its Finch office, with a large attendance. Special events are also held in SNC conference rooms, in- cluding a public viewing of the Geocaching International FilmFestival, with some videos featuring “extreme geocaching” adventures. For the uninitiated, geocaching is a networked technology-based scavenger hunt that occurs around the world. Hidden caches are rated according to the terrain and diffi- culty to locate. SNC became involved about
five years ago, Mitchell noted. In conjunction with area geocachers, the authority has orga- nized several “Cache-in, Trash-out” cleanups and offers a Watershed GeoPassport which guides participants through a series of 20 caches hidden across the jurisdiction. Hundreds of residents and visitors take part every year. “The passport introduces users to locations of interest and to the work done by SNC, including bringing them through the Conservation areas,” said John Mesman, SNC Communications specialist. Early in 2016, a new GeoPassport will be launched, noted Mesman. It will have a he- ritage theme and will guide users through various sites where they’ll gain an education on regional history. Unlike previous tours, this passport inclu- des a hard-copy historical guidebook, which is being produced thanks to support from the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund. Those who successfully complete the tour will be awarded a collectable SNCGeocoin… another way the authority promotes geoca- ching in the region.
The Cornwall and District Horticultural Society recently donated more than 60 boxes of cereal as well as $1000 to the Children’s Christmas Fund, during their annual Holiday Potluck Dinner. Peter Morgan, chairman of the Service Club’s Children’s Christmas Fund accepted the donations. The Cornwall and District Horticultural Society was founded in 1993. Members are dedicated to the promotion of horticulture in the community. In 1995, the Society members voted to call themselves, unofficially, “Friends of the Garden.” The nickname is designed to be less intimidating than the formal name and to encourage anyone who enjoys gardening to join the society. And the winner is… Et le gagnant est…
And the winner is… Et la gagnante est…
Mr. Réjean Clément is the rst winner of a touch tablet that was drawn on November 16. He answered correctly to the question “In what year was the Hydro-Electric Power Commission (HEPC) created?” The answer was 1906. C’est M. Réjean Clément qui est l’heureux gagnant du premier tirage d’une tablette alors qu’il a correctement répondu à la question : “In what year was the Hydro- Electric Power Commission
Mrs. Angela Poirier is the second winner of a touch tablet that was drawn on November 23. She answered correctly to the question: “Who is the Upper Canada Playhouse’s artistic director?” . The answer was Donnie Bowes. C’est Mme Angela Poirier qui est l’heureuse gagnante du deuxième tirage d’une tablette alors qu’elle a correctement répondu à la question : « Who is the Upper Canada Playhouse’s artistic director?» La réponse était Donnie Bowes.
(HEPC) created?” La réponse était 1906.
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