January 2016 - Town of Stratford

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JA N U A R Y 2016 E D ITION
2016 Stratford Winter Carnival
February 11 to 15, 2016
Official opening ceremony, pancake
breakfast, family skate, casino night,
crokinole games, sleigh rides...
Watch for more details on the Town’s
website, Facebook page and on Twitter!
Stratford Summer Day Camp
The Stratford Recreation, Culture,
& Events Department are very excited
to offer a summer day camp. Healthy
eating, theater, arts and crafts, sports,
nature based programs, and lots of free
imaginative time.
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Winter Recreation
Program Registration
OPEN
Registration is
OPEN for Stratford
Recreation 2016
Winter Programs
Registration begins January 4, 2016.
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J ANU ARY 2 0 1 6 E D IT ION
A New Year,
filled with opportunity.
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Mayor’s Message
Happy New Year!
The busy Christmas season is over and we have started into a new year with new hopes and aspirations
for a successful 2016. January usually marks the real beginning to our winter season with the arrival
of snow and colder temperatures. Let’s hope we don’t see the amount of snow we received last winter.
Nevertheless, our PEI winters can be a very enjoyable time for many of us with outdoor activities such
as skating, snow shoeing and skiing, and for many of our younger residents, hockey, basketball and
ringette. I encourage everyone to get outdoors and enjoy all the benefits of winter. Fresh air and exercise
can be a prescription for a healthier lifestyle. If the weather does not cooperate, please take advantage of
our walking track and gym facilities at our Town Hall. Many of our residents have found that our gym/
walking track comes in handy when it is very cold or icy outside. Stay active and stay healthy!
Our recreation staff have organized some excellent activities for residents to enjoy during this winter
season. Check out that section of our newsletter or visit our website to see the many exciting programs
that are offered by the Town of Stratford. If you have any ideas on other programs you feel we should
offer, please let us know.
Town Council has just completed a busy year with many initiatives. In 2015, we passed a Cosmetic
Pesticide Bylaw which came into effect on January 1, 2016. We will continue to work with our residents
on environmental and sustainable methods of maintaining a healthy lawn. We will continue to have
more information on this important topic as we move into the spring season.
Under Deputy Mayor Cooper’s leadership, we are preparing our 2016 Town and Utility budgets.
We have received excellent feedback from our residents and we are well on our way to having our 2016
budgets ready for approval at our February Council Meeting. Our goal is always to take a fair and
“balanced” approach with our budgets.
The Town will be starting a “Support Local” campaign during the first few months of 2016. Stay tuned
for more details on this initiative. Our local businesses provide much needed employment to our area
while providing services for our residents. When possible, please support our local businesses to ensure
their continued success.
Stratford has a great team assembled within the town. Our Council and staff continue to work together
on many important issues. As well, our residents have played a key role in building our community. With
residents, staff and Council all working together, we will continue to build the Best Community Possible.
Thanks for all your efforts in making Stratford the great community it is today.
Mayor David Dunphy
CO U NC I L
W ARD 1 - K e l l y ’ s C o v e
Councillor
Gail MacDonald
Councillor
Keith MacLean
(H) 902-569-3521
(H) 902-367-9578
[email protected]
[email protected]
W ARD 2 - S T E W AR T C OVE
(H) 902-370-1995
[email protected]
Infrastructure Update
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Planning, Development
and Heritage
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Mayor’s Message
Crossroads Community
Fire Department
Stratford Area Watershed
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RESPECT Traffic Safety –
Pace Car Pledge
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Waste Water Treatment
Plant Update
Cosmetic Pesticide Bylaw
Global Governance Project
TOWN
Mayor
David Dunphy
INSIDE T HIS ISS UE
Councillor
Steve Ogden
Councillor
Diane Griffin
(H) 902-569-3377
(H) 902-569-2343
[email protected]
[email protected]
Recreation, Culture & Events
Volunteers of the Year
RCMP in Stratford
James Aylward, MLA
Seniors College of
Prince Edward Island
Stratford & Area Lions Club
Stratford Public Library
Health & Wellness
W ARD 3 - T EA H ILL
Councillor
Gary Clow
Deputy Mayor
Randy Cooper
Community Groups
(H) 902-569-3945
(H) 902-569-2514
Telephone Directory
[email protected]
[email protected]
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> Utility Completed
Projects
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events and programs happening
in the Town of Stratford.
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Island Waste
Management
Corporation
In the event that cart and/or blue bag
collections are delayed or cancelled due
to inclement weather, information on the
alternative collection date will be available
on local radio stations during public service
announcements, through the IWMC prerecorded phone message service at 1-888280-8111 or online at www.iwmc.pe.ca
Be A Snow Angel
While we all hope
that we won’t have
another winter like
last year, even a
small amount of
snow can be hard
to clear for seniors
or someone with a disability or injury. This
winter let’s all be mindful of our neighbours
and lend a hand when we can. The Town
of Stratford is creating a list of people in
our community who are willing to help out
someone this winter and a list of those
who need some help. We will act as the
intermediary to connect those who need
help (on a one-time basis) with those who
are able to help. For more information or to
sign up, please contact Wendy at wwatts@
townofstratford.ca or (902) 569-1995. You
don’t need to sign up to be a Snow Angel
– just go out and help your neighbours!
The Utility completed several projects in 2015 including the Bellevue
Road Sewer which was completed in
September. Deficiencies were completed in Phase II of the Stratford
Business Park which means this section of the Stratford Business Park is
now open for commercial development. The Utility will soon take over
the sewer and water system in the
subdivision extension in Clearview
Estates just off Brookside Drive. The
new street is named McGregor Drive
and the extension is open for development.
> 2016 Water & Sewer
Projects
The replacement/rehabilitation of the
Aptos sewer lift station and upgrades
to the Zakem’s lift station will take
place in 2016. Funding has been
approved for the Rankin Water project and if tenders are within budget,
work will begin in the spring. With
new governments in place, the Utility
is currently exploring funding to continue upgrades to our Waste Water
Treatment Plant and extensions to our
water and sewer systems.
> Safety Services Street
Lighting
Maritime Electric will continue their ten
year street light replacement program
in 2016 where they replace a number of existing mercury and sodium
lights each year with more efficient
LED lighting. At the same time the
Town will continue adding street lights
throughout the Town to keep up with
the guidelines set out in our street
light policy.
> Maintenance
Contractors recently completed construction of a new storage building at
Stratford Town Centre. The installation of the new Town Centre back-up
generator has also been completed
with final start up and details taking
place this month.
Public Works staff have been busy
taking down Christmas decorations
throughout the town, clearing snow
and salting Town owned properties.
Public Works will spend the next few
months on general indoor maintenance. Aside from their everyday
schedules, staff are conducting seasonal maintenance on machinery and
equipment.
> Sidewalks Bike Lanes &
Ditch Infill
Contractors began work last fall on
the Georgetown Road to fill in the
ditch and extend sidewalks and bike
lanes from the community center
to Kennedy Road. This is a shared
project between the Town and the
Province of PEI. Work will continue
this spring.
> Snow Clearing On Roads/
Sidewalks &Trails
As you may be aware, all roads and
streets in the Town of Stratford are
owned and cleared by the Province
of P.E.I. If you have any issues with
the clearing of snow off streets,
please direct them to Department
of Transportation, Infrastructure &
Energy at (902) 368-4770 or (902)
368-4750. This includes issues with
storm water drainage that occur during
heavy rain or melt events where ditches and storm water catch basins are
overwhelmed or covered.
At this time trails in Stratford are not
cleared of snow unless they are along
the public right of way and lead to
public services or are groomed for
skiing by the Recreation department.
Please note that, like every community on the Island, there will be times
when one operator covers another’s
work. Workers make every effort to
keep things tidy, however, some
mess cannot be helped as provincial snow plow operators and private contractors clear snow from
streets, parking lots and driveways
at different times. Your understanding is appreciated.
Fullerton’s Creek Trail Extension
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Street Lights
Street lights which are burnt
out or not working properly get
reported to Maritime Electric.
Please provide the pole tag number
(located on the pole) to (902) 629-3799.
FULLERTON’S
CREEK TRAIL
The second of two trail walks organized by
the Active Transportation Committee was
held on October 17 in Fullerton’s Creek
Park. As trees along the route were at their
peak, it was themed as the Fall Colours
Walk. Ken Mayhew, a forester with the
provincial Forestry Branch led the walk,
stopping frequently to identify individual
tree species, foliage colours, Acadian
forest, species succession into adjacent
fields, tree diseases, and even effects of
global warming on individual species in the
future. There were lots of questions from
the group of approximately 75 participants
of all ages.
Trails in Stratford continue to grow. The
Confederation Trail route has been connected from the east end of Shakespeare
Drive up to William’s Gate and Mason
Road, a short distance from Hollis Drive
where trail was finished in 2014 over to
Reeves Estates. Another section of trail
is currently under construction within
Fullerton’s Creek Park. It is in the form
of two loops off the northwest side of the
main trail, partially in woodland and partially along field edges.
These trails connect to the middle and to
the end of the existing 1.5 kilometre trail
near Fullerton’s Marsh. The new sections
add more than two kilometres of trail within
the park. Other initiatives this year include
a 400 metre extension of the cycling lanes
along the Georgetown Road and the start
of a perimeter walking trail off Hollis Drive
around the Forest Hills Subdivision.
We are pleased to continue to extend the trail system at Fullerton’s Creek.
An additional 2 kms of trail was opened this past fall.
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Thank you!
Prior to our Remembrance
Day Ceremony we invited
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> Development Activity
residents to get to know
some of Stratford’s very own veterans by
taking notice of the bus shelters around
Town. The bus shelters featured local
The planning department has issued a total of 90 development permits up to
November 30, 2015, which represents an estimated value of $11.4 million and
approximately $28,000 in revenue for the Town.
veterans from WWI, WWII, the Korean
War, and Afghanistan mission.
S u m m a r y o f D e v e l o p m e n t P e r m i ts
January 1 to November 30, 2015
PermitsEstimated Value
Single family residential
We would like to thank the following com-
25
8,132,318
Semi-detached/duplex/
2750,000
Apartments/Condos & Town Houses
2
1,250,000
Residential additions or renovations
10
314,,000
Accessory buildings
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243,450
Accessory structures (pools, decks, etc.)
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201,000
Other (signage, demolition, etc.)
3
52,700
Commercial (new/renovations/alterations)
3
245,500
Institutional (new/renovations/alterations)
1
235,000
Totals
9011,423,968
panies for generously donating their bus
shelter advertisement space for the duration of the Stratford Heroes display:
• Jason MacKay at Century 21 Colonial Realty
• Cooke Insurance Group
• The Egg Producers of PEI
• FastSigns
> ZONE STRATFORD WILL
BEGIN IN 2016
Why does the town need a zoning
bylaw?
How is Zoning, Subdivision and
Development handled in the
Town?
The primary tool for implementing
Imagine Stratford is the legislation
that addresses zoning, subdivision
and development, which in the Town
is contained in one bylaw. To review
this bylaw in comprehensive manner,
a formal process called Zone Stratford
is being initiated by the Town. The
approach being proposed for Zone
Stratford is to review and update the
current general provisions, zones and
permitted uses to reflect current realities and trends in the Town.
• McDonald’s Restaurants
• Tim Horton’s
• Maritime Bus and Maritime
Bus Courier Express.
The Town of Stratford’s Official Plan,
called Imagine Stratford, and the
Zoning and Subdivision Control Bylaw
combine to guide how the Town may
develop over time. As the Town’s
key land use planning document, the
development of Imagine Stratford
allowed residents and stakeholders
to assume a direct role in shaping
the Plan’s contents. This collaborative process will continue in 2016 as
Zoning and Subdivision Control Bylaw
now requires review as required under
the provincial Planning Act.
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Do you Need
a Permit?
Call the Town of Stratford
> What are the key objectives of Zone Stratford?
to be safe. Staff can assist and advise
The Town intends to:
project – big or small – begins!
1. To modernize community development standards to utilize best practices in place
of existing standards, some of which date to the original community plan.
2. To conform to Imagine Stratford and implements new zones that corresponds
to incoming Provincial Land Use Policies.
3. To allow for a more balanced mix of land uses.
4. To minimize residential expansion into greenfield and rural areas, particularly where
resource-related uses predominate.
5. To create opportunities for intensification in core areas and a greater mix of housing
types, affordability and density.
6. To incorporate architectural and site design in core area development.
7. To adopt and implement key directions in the Town’s Master Transportation Plan,
Stormwater Management Plan and Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
8. To create a more user-friendly document and streamline the development approvals
process for predictability and clarity.
you of the requirements before your
What Are You
Flushing?
Residents are reminded not
to use their toilet as a garbage can. Not
only does it waste a huge amount of water
but it also causes damage and extra maintenance at the Waste Water Treatment
Plant. Did you know that wipes should
never be flushed down the toilet? Even
those that say disposable or flushable are
not compatible with treatment plants and
should never be flushed down the toilet.
How can I be involved?
The Town will be circulating public notice of all public consultations and opportunities for input throughout 2016. Specifically, we hope to gain your input on any
aspect of the Bylaw or Official Plan in whatever format suits you best. Ahead
of this, we do encourage you to contact the Planning Department at your convenience to learn more or even provide your comments ahead of the review
process.
> Crossroads Fire Department: Message from Chief Ron Young
Winter is fast approaching. And if this
year is anything like last, homeowners
may find that home heating exhaust
points become filled with ice and snow,
causing dangerous carbon monoxide
to enter the home. So, when you’re out
clearing the driveway, don’t forget to
clear any snow or ice build-up from heat
exhaust points.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that can have
deadly consequences. Early symptoms
include nausea, fatigue, headache, dizziness, confusion and irritability. Later
stages and prolonged exposure may
lead to vomiting, loss of consciousness and eventual death. In addition
to smoke detectors, you should also
have a carbon monoxide detector in
your home. If you experience signs and
symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning or your detector goes off, exit the
premises immediately and then contact
9-1-1 right away.
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Building
Inspector
Should you have any
questions relating to
building permits or the National Building
Code, please contact Joshua Collins via
[email protected]
or (902) 569-6255.
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Become a
Member!
Memberships are only $10/
year for Individuals, $20/year for Families
and $100/yr for a Business Corporate
Membership. Pick up a membership
form at Town Centre, call Kelley Arnold
at (902) 367-3605 or find it online at
sawig.wordpress.com
photo: Winston Maund
Snow Clearing
All roads and streets in the
Town of Stratford are owned and
cleared by the Province of P.E.I.
If you have any issues with the clearing
of snow off streets, please direct them
to Department of Transportation at
(902) 368-4770 or (902) 368-4750.
This includes issues with storm water
drainage that occur during heavy rain
or melt events where ditches and storm
water catch basins are overwhelmed or
covered.
Improvement Group
The Stratford Area Watershed
Improvement Group has been very
active this fall! We hosted several
public events in September, including
our Community Orchard Berry Patch
Planting Day and Fall Tree Giveaway.
We participated in the annual Stratford
Community Expo on September 26th
and were delighted with the turnout for
our “Paint a Birdhouse” event held the
same morning.
SAWIG is proud to announce that
funding has been granted by the PEI
Wildlife Conservation Fund to continue with our Building EVEN Better
Backyards for Birds series. We
have been working with the Town of
Stratford to erect an osprey nesting
platform in Pondside Park which is
anticipated to be put in place by the
end of 2015. Please stay tuned for
upcoming birding activities throughout
the winter!
Keep up-to-date by visiting Facebook
(Stratford Area Watershed), Twitter
(@StratfordWater) or http://sawig.
wordpress.com. Also feel free to contact Kelley Farrar Arnold, Watershed
Coordinator, at (902) 367-3605 or at
[email protected]
Pondside System Update –
Improvement Group
In 2011, the Stratford Area Watershed
Improvement Group developed a
long-term plan for the restoration and
enhancement of various areas within
the Pondside sub-watershed system.
The water runs from behind the former Home Hardware property off the
Kinlock Road to Stewart’s Cove off
Aptos Drive. In 2012, SAWIG partnered with Dalhousie University students to perform research throughout
the Pondside sub-watershed to develop baseline information on the condition of this system. Particular focus
was paid to Moore’s Pond, located on
Stratford Road.
The watershed group very recently received final recommendations
on how to move forward within the
Pondside system based on the student analysis. Recommendations
were made and will be highlighted in
future newsletters; additionally, the full
report will be available to the public in
the near future.
SAWIG is committed to the formulation and delivery of a comprehensive
education program to help the community better understand the research
and restoration steps that lie ahead.
SAWIG holds in its vision the idea that
community members will work together to “sustain the quality and quantity
of fresh water available for the benefit
of future generations.”
Please stay tuned for updates in the
Stratford e-newsletter!
RESPECT Traffic Safety –
Pace Car Pledge
In November the Town launched a
new component to the RESPECT traffic safety campaign, the Pace Car program. Through the program residents
are encouraged to take a pledge to be
a Pace Car driver and commit to driving respectfully and within the speed
limits. The Town of Stratford is one of
5 designated Canadian communities
to launch the Pace Car program, an
initiative of Parachute, a national charity focused on injury prevention and
keeping Canadians safe.
To participate residents can visit
the Town of Stratford website and
take the Pace Car Pledge (included
below). Once the pledge is submitted residents will receive a decal to
their commitment to drive the posted
speed limit, with courtesy and respect
to other drivers, and be aware of, and
courteous to, other road users.
Pace Car Drivers pledge to:
• Recognize the importance of showing
respect for my neighbours and all residents
of Stratford when on the road.
• Agree to drive the posted speed limit
on all roads.
• Stop to let pedestrians cross and be courteous to bicyclists and other road users.
• Minimize my car use by using active
transportation (walking, cycling, etc.),
using transit, car-pooling, and combining
car trips whenever possible.
• Display my Pace Car sticker on the back
of my vehicle and encourage others to
take the pledge.
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Blue Frog System
The Blue Frog system works by producing
the correct biological environment in which
sludge can be digested in in the lagoon,
eliminating expensive costs associated
with dredging. The Blue Frog System
is a proven, tested, affordable solution
designed to meet the needs of diverse
applications, including municipal wastewater, and specially designed to digest sludge
in the lagoon, reduce and eliminate odours
and lower chemical and other solids and
pathogens. The system was in operation
for approximately 11 months when it began
to experience some difficulties with the
treatment process. We asked the supplier
of the system to do an assessment on the
first year performance of the system.
The following key factors were what are
believed to have contributed to the odour
and poor effluent quality during June 2015:
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Update
The Town of Stratford owns and
operates a sewer utility which serves
approximately 90% of the households
and businesses in the Town. The
sewer that is collected is treated at
the Town’s Waste Water Treatment
Plant (WWTP). The WWTP was fully
upgraded in 1997 to a secondary
treatment plant with the addition of a
Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC),
UV Disinfection and Static Tube
Aerators.
In recent years, the WWTP has not
consistently been able to comply with
the sewer effluent quality (or level of
treatment) parameters approved for
the plant. The Town has undertaken a
number of significant upgrades to the
WWTP in the past number of years
including adding additional aeration,
removal of sludge, installation of curtain walls, installation of an additional
Rotating Biological Contactor, introduction of chemicals etc. Even with all
of these measures, the WWTP was
still not consistently meeting the effluent quality parameters.
Given the struggles with the Stratford
WWTP and the forecast continued
growth of the Town, a report was commissioned in 2010 to look at long term
options for the upgrade or replacement of the existing WWTP. ADI won
the contract for the review and they
delivered a report with four options:
Influx of cold peak flow of water during late
January 2015 and heavy snow melt and
rain during the spring of 2015. The root
cause of this issue is that storm water is
getting into the system through manholes,
leaking pipes and illegal sump pump connections causing the system to be over-
• Upgrade the lagoon system
• Construct a new Activated Sludge
Plant
• Construct a new Membrane
Bioreactor Plant
Given the track record with the existing plant, Council dismissed the option
of upgrading the lagoon and chose to
focus on two options – 1) replacing
the plant with a new Mixed Membrane
Bio-Reactor Plant or 2) Pumping
our wastewater to the Charlottetown
Plant.
New Mixed Membrane Bio-Reactor
Plant
The activated sludge and mixed membrane options are about the same cost
and efficacy but the mixed membrane
is more modular and takes a smaller
footprint. The preliminary capital cost
of this option is in the 12 million dollar
range.
Pumping Wastewater to the
Charlottetown Plant
The costing for the last option in the
ADI report was identified simply as the
bulk-metered rate that Charlottetown
uses for large customers. To have a
closer look at this option, Stratford
commissioned the designer of the
Charlottetown Plant (CBCL Limited)
and the City’s audit Firm (ABCE
Chartered Accountants) to review the
impact and cost of treating Stratford’s
wastewater at the City plant.
The review indicated that the option
of shipping Stratford’s sewer to the
Charlottetown CPCP was potentially beneficial for both parties. The
capacity analysis indicates that capital
upgrades will be required in two main
areas due to the increased loads from
Stratford. The preliminary capital cost
of these upgrades is somewhere in
the order of 4-5 million dollars.
whelmed. The town is currently completing
an Inflow and Infiltration Study to identify
this problem and provide solutions.
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• Transmit our Wastewater to the
Charlottetown Sewer Treatment
Plant (CPCP).
In addition, Stratford would be responsible for the delivery system to get the
sewer to the Charlottetown Plant. The
preliminary capital cost of the delivery
system is in the order of $7 million
dollars.
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Update
> Interim Solution
> Next Steps
Due to the lack of ready infrastructure
funding in 2014, Stratford had to identify and implement an interim solution
to bring its’ effluent quality consistently within the parameters of the plant
operating permit.
We have approached provincial
officials to seek funding for either
long term option. The province,
Charlottetown and Stratford decided
that the first step would be to update
the capital cost estimates and that
work is underway now. Once the
estimates are firmed up, infrastructure funding will be sought and the
Charlottetown City Council will be
asked to review and approve the preliminary agreement between the two
municipalities. The agreement was
negotiated by staff and is based on
a proportional flow with surcharge
model, for Stratford to ship its’ sewer
to the Charlottetown Treatment Plant.
The interim solution, the Blue Frog
System, is intended to bring the plant
into compliance with effluent quality regulations, minimize odour and
allow for the continued growth of the
Town while a long term solution is
pursued. The Blue Frog System did
not perform as well as we expected
in the spring of 2015 and a number of
steps have been taken to ensure that
the Blue Frog system functions well
until the permanent solution can be
implemented.
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Continued: Blue Frog System
Exhilarated sludge digestion during the
initial operation of the system. Through
review it was found that the frogs were
digesting sludge faster than anticipated
causing odours and poor effluent quality.
The digestion rate is stabilizing, which will
minimize odours and optimize the effluent
quality over the next year and beyond.
Damage to the transfer pipe between the
two lagoon cells and the discharge pipe.
During a mapping conducted by a diver
a leak in the pipe was found, which put
a high concentration of effluent into the
system. The pipes have been repaired and
quality has improved.
Once final cost numbers are known,
residents will be provided with cost
and technical information on both long
term options, the rate impact of each
and the pros and cons of each to get
feedback on the preferred option.
What do we expect in 2016:
• Less intense turnover during the spring
that should minimize odours and improve
effluent quality;
• More stable sludge digestion and
improved effluent quality; and
• Less in-organic waste in the system as a
result of the new screening equipment.
In addition to the above, the developers of
the Blue Frog System will monitor things
very closely in the spring and make any
required adjustments to the system to
ensure the system operates as intended.
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Cosmetic Pesticide Bylaw
On January 1st, 2016 the Town of
Stratford’s new cosmetic pesticide
bylaw came into full effect. This bylaw
was approved after much investigation, research and consultation with
residents.
While lawn care may not be happening right now, it is important to take
some time to review the bylaw and
learn about other options available for
maintaining lawns and gardens.
What does the bylaw cover?
The bylaw applies to the application
of non-domestic pesticides for the
control of pests on all properties within
the Town except golf courses, inside
or on buildings or agricultural and forestry land which the Town of Stratford
has not been granted the authority
to regulate by the Province of PEI.
“Non-domestic pesticides” refers to
all pesticides applied by a commercial
applicator, not those purchased in
store and applied by individual homeowners.
How will it be enforced?
Similar to other Stratford bylaws we
will enforce through education and by
responding to complaints received.
Town staff and the bylaw officer will
be responsible for educating and
responding to complaints.
Are there any exceptions? What if
there is an infestation an infestation?
The bylaw provides an exception for
extreme infestations. These rare incidents would be required proven and
meet a standard for level of infestation
before being granted permission to
use pesticides on that area.
Residents can view the full bylaw on the our website at
TownofStratford.ca/Cosmetic-Pesticide-Bylaw/
Tips for a Healthy Pesticide Free Lawn
• Corn gluten meal is natures weed &
feed! It prevents many weed seeds from
germinating and benefits grasses by
adding valuable nitrogen to the soil.
you will keep seeds from spreading and
eventually starve the taproot, which
kills the weed. Google “Dandelion
Terminator” to make the job easy!
• A large part of the food that your lawn
needs can be supplied by leaving your
grass clippings on the lawn – mulch
those grass clippings.
• Aerate your lawn every couple of years
to eliminate thatch and to allow air,
nutrients, and water to penetrate deep
into the root zone.
• If possible, do not mow when the lawn is
wet. The result will be a very uneven cut.
• Clover in the lawn is NOT all bad. It is
drought tolerant, stays green, fixes
nitrogen from the air (which helps feed
grasses) and earthworms love it.
• Use an organic, slow-release fertilizer
to feed your lawn and the soil. These
materials break down slowly, feeding
your grass over a longer period of time.
• Keep your lawn mowed high and mulch
your lawn clippings to prevent most crabgrass seed from germinating. A healthy
application of corn gluten meal applied in
the spring will also help.
• Be persistent with dandelions. By repeatedly removing their leaves and flowers,
• Thatch will not form from grass cuttings.
Instead, the clippings will attract earthworms, which break down thatch, aerate
the soil, and reduce compaction
• Keep your mower blade sharp. This
will not only make mowing easier, it
will reduce tearing the blades of grass,
which can promote lawn diseases.
Global Governance Project
> Global Governance Project
Update, January 2016
On July 6, 2015 the Town of Stratford
launched a new initiative to improve
governance locally, regionally and
globally. The Global Governance
Project is designed to address the
reality that we are a global community
in almost every way except the one
that counts the most – governance.
Our communication, transportation
and economic networks facilitate the
regional and global movement of people, goods and money. We are part of
a larger global community - we affect
what happens elsewhere and what
happens elsewhere affects us.
The impact of human activity is disrupting the earth’s natural systems.
The nitrogen cycle and the carbon
cycle have been altered, the oceans
are being acidified, and species
are going extinct
at an alarming
rate.
There is currently no effective
method for the global community to
make common, global decisions on
common, global issues. Continuing
the current fractured global governance system, with 195 independent
nations and millions of companies
looking out for their own interests first,
means continued war, poverty, terrorism, inequity, climate change and
environmental degradation.
Humanity needs to find a more effective way of making decisions globally.
The Town of Stratford created the One
Governance Foundation to respond to
this need. The Global Governance
Project is a proposal to leverage the
information and communication technology at our disposal a create better
global governance model; anchored
by a Governance App that is designed
to codify best practices in governance
into the government decision making
process.
The project builds on the town’s effort
to build the best community possible
here in Stratford and it recognizes that
there are regional and global issues
that affect residents of the town and
beyond that are not being effectively
solved within the current governance
model.
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Stratfords
of the World
The App is designed to improve the
decision making process in each and
every government jurisdiction by programming best practices in governance into the process. The Town of
Stratford will pilot the use of the app
to demonstrate how it can be used to
improve decision making in Stratford.
The adoption of the App will make participating governments more accessible and transparent; enable citizens,
experts and other stakeholders to
be engaged in decision making; and
result in better, more informed decisions. Then, by
virtue of it being
one App, citizens,
exerts and legislators, across
government jurisdictions, can use
the app to come
to consensus on
regional and global issues. At the
end of the day, a global approach to
governance is the only sure way to
achieving global peace, harmony and
ecological balance.
Since the launch of the project, we
have reached out to UPEI and the
local development community and are
planning a series of hack-a-thons in
2016 to begin to build the Governance
App. We have also reached out to
some subject matter experts in the
international community to build partnerships to advance the project.
To learn more or to get involved,
please visit the One Governance
Foundation at www.1gov.org.
Stratfords of the World Reunions often
result in lasting friendships. This summer
Rosemary Martin Hayduk and her
husband, Lani Hayduk, from Stratford,
CT visited PEI. Stratfordians Daphne
Campbell, Pam Ing and David Ing acted
as tour guides, which included a stop at
our Town Centre. They will all meet again
at the next Reunion in Stratford-uponAvon, UK in April of 2016. There are 19
delegates from PEI registered for this
reunion.
Opportunity for
Video Services
The Town of Stratford is
creating a list of community
members interested in
providing ad hoc videographer services
to the Town. While full details are yet to
be determined it may include recording
and editing services at our events, Town
Council meetings, and more! If you are
interested in learning more or providing
this service, please contact Wendy Watts
with your questions or rate information
at (902) 569-6921 or
One world, one people, one voice.
[email protected]
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Online Program
Registration
Visit our website to see upcoming
programs and registration dates.
You can even create a personal
account to register and pay for programs
online at www.townofstratford.ca
Squiggle Brush
Stories
Story, arts and crafts
for pre-school children
each Tuesday from
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Stratford
Library beginning January 5, 2016.
There is no cost to attend with the program
sponsored by the Town of Stratford.
Preschool Programs
> Stratford Playschool
Stratford Playschool is a three hour
playschool program for ages three
to four years old. The program is
designed to encourage children to
develop their imagination and learn
by play and hands-on exploring. We
believe that child’s play is the foundation for learning. Children must be
three years old as of December 2015.
This program will involve a number
of activities such as; arts and crafts,
games, story time, show and tell, finger plays, yoga, gardening, and other
special events. Our mission is to meet
each child’s developmental needs by
providing a safe and nurturing learning environment. Children learn by
doing, adding pieces of information
to their understanding of the world
around them through play.
Storm Closure
Policy
Playschool
instructor
Marjane
Sanayie is a teacher with 14 years
working experience with children in
childcare/kindergarten setting. She
has received various certificates in
Early Childhood Education. Marjane
is fluent in both English and the Farsi/
Persian language.
> C.H.A.N.C.E.S.
Drop In and Play
This program is held each Friday in
the Stratford Town Gym. It is an ongoing, weekly program from 9:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. for children from birth to
age six.
The C.H.A.N.C.E.S. family resource
centre hosts this weekly playtime for
caregivers and children. Make new
friends and discover all sorts of fun
things to do together! No fee or registration necessary. Call (902) 8928744 for more information.
When winter storms arrive
and you are unsure whether
> Mike Pendergast, Lively
Songs for Little People
(Music Man)
the Stratford Town Centre
Gymnasium and Fitness
Centre is open for public use, please
be aware that we follow the Provincial
Government Offices in Charlottetown delay
and cancellation decisions. When a delay
or closure is announced the Stratford Town
Centre meeting rooms, gymnasium and fitness area will be closed. We will also notify
local Island radio stations of these delays
or cancellations. Since cancellation
notices are often reported by media
later than when the doors to the recreation
centre are normally open to the public,
we urge you to call the recreation office
at (902) 569-2535 for a recorded message
with the latest update on closures and
cancellations and check the Town’s
Facebook and Twitter accounts.
The program start date is January
5, 2016 at the MacNeill Community
Centre and runs for fifteen weeks.
The fee is $325.
The Tuesday/Thursday group operates from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The minimum enrollment is six per class and
the maximum enrollment is eight per
class. If numbers permit we will offer
a Monday/Wednesday class.
The fun for preschoolers continues
in the new year at the Town Centre
on Thursday mornings resuming on
January 7. The program runs 10:45
a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Stratford
Town Centre. The cost is a drop in
rate of $5.00 per family.
A delightful and funny musical experience with the “Music Man” for youngsters and their caregivers. Just drop in
any Thursday with your child.
Youth Programs
The Stratford Youth Centre offers
youth in Grades 4-12, a safe and
supportive environment for participating in social and recreational activities, various clubs, and special events
to engage youth which encourages social growth and helps develop
self-confidence and skills to prepare
youth for their future. The Centre
guides members to focus on volunteering, empowerment and community engagement and provides youth
with an opportunity to voice their concerns about the community and show
that they can really make a difference.
Stratford Minor
Basketball
Stratford Youth Centre members will
receive a membership card and are
allowed to sign in one guest per visit
at the Drop In Centre and at some
select events. Members are also eligible to earn special prizes and awards
for their volunteer service with the
Stratford Youth Centre.
We are always looking for new youth
members and adult volunteers. If
you would like to become a Stratford
Youth Centre Member, volunteer or if
you have any questions, please contact Duane at (902) 367-3294 or by
email at [email protected]
Membership allows access to the
Youth Centre, numerous clubs and
events, as well as an opportunity to
participate in regular weekly member
meetings. There is no cost for youth
to join the Stratford Youth Centre. All
members must help out with regular
fundraising and volunteer opportunities within the community, to maintain
their membership. Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved
with the Youth Centre and attend
regular parent meetings.
Members are asked to commit to a
minimum of 10 volunteer hours with
the Stratford Youth Centre every 6
months to maintain their membership.
This may include working at an event,
assisting nonprofit organizations and
fundraising. All volunteer hours members collect are recorded and can be
used on a resume as valuable life
experience as they approach adulthood. Upcoming volunteer opportunities will be included in parent emails
and weekly member meetings.
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> Stratford Youth Centre
Clubs
The Stratford Youth Centre has a
number of great clubs for youth to join.
The clubs are open to Youth Centre
members and are free of charge.
Current clubs include: Drama Club,
Art Club, Sports Club, Dungeons and
Dragons Club, Vintage Video Game
Club, Outdoor Adventure Club and
Leadership Club. For more information about these clubs or to become
a Stratford Youth Centre member,
stop into the Youth Centre or contact
Duane Pineau at (902) 367-3294 or by
email at [email protected]
We are a non-profit
volunteer organization with a mission
to provide opportunities for youth
ages 6 to 15 years,
to play basketball
at recreational and competitive levels; we
presently have 150 players enrolled in the
program. Our teams have had much success in our short history, winning several
provincial championships. Many of our
former and current players are playing on
their junior high, high school and Provincial
teams. We have excellent coaches in all
divisions. For more information please go
to our website www.stratfordfoxes.ca or
contact Nicole Manuel at (902) 569-6250.
Permission to Use
Town Facilities
The Town of Stratford owns and operates
a number of parks, playgrounds, playing
fields and facilities. Groups and individuals who want to use Town facilities for
any reason must fill out an application
and obtain permission from the recreation
department. Town parks include all neighborhood parks and playgrounds, as well as
our major parks; Tea Hill Park, Pondside
Park, Kinlock Park, and Robert L. Cotton
Memorial Park. Town facilities include
the Stratford Town Centre, MacNeill
Community Centre, Bunbury Rink Building,
and Cotton Park buildings. Town facilities
are available to groups or individuals on a
priority basis.
Free Skating at
Pownal Arena
We are pleased to provide monthly FREE
skates at the Pownal Arena,
145 Pownal Road.
There will be
three events
this winter:
January 23,
February 13
and March 19.
Please join us from
3:20 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
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Stratford Youth
Centre Drop In Schedule
Youth Members are welcome to stop
in and hangout during their allotted
Drop In times. Drop In Centre activities
include Video Games in our Game Cave,
Computers, Board Games, Arts and Crafts,
Movies, Pool Table, teen lounge area and
much more!
Mondays
Grade 4 – 6 (2:45pm – 5:15pm)
Grade 7 – 12 (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Wednesdays
Grade 4 - 6 (2:45pm – 5:15pm)
Grade 7 – 12 (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Thursdays
Grade 4 – 6 (2:45pm – 5:15pm)
Grade 7 – 12 (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Youth Drop In times only apply to school
days. If there is no school or school is cancelled due to weather, the Youth Centre
will be closed. This schedule is subject to
change.
Stratford Youth Centre
> Family Fun Day
The Stratford Youth Centre would like
to invite the families of Stratford to
our regular monthly Family Fun Day.
One Saturday each month, you can
drop by the Youth Centre anytime
between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to
participate in a number of family related activities. Enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies. Dress appropriately
for the weather as some activities
may take place outdoors. There is no
charge for this program and no registration is required. Family Fun Days
are planned for the following dates:
January 23, February 20, March 19,
and April 23. For more information,
please contact Duane at (902) 3673294 or by email at [email protected]
> Stratford Youth Council
For more information, contact Duane at
(902) 367-3294 or by email at
[email protected]
Stratford
Summer Day Camp
The Town of Stratford is very excited to
offer a summer day camp. This 9 week
program can be reserved on a weekly
basis or for the full 9 weeks and is available for youth between the ages of
8 and 12 years. We can only accept a
maximum of 30 youth per week. Each
week youth will experience various
different activities: healthy eating, theater,
arts and crafts, sports, nature based
programs, and lots of free imaginative time.
Registration begins January 4, 2016.
The fees are $125 per week or $900.00 for
the full summer.
The Stratford Youth Centre is looking for youth in Grades 6—12 to
become members of the Stratford
Youth Council. The Youth Council
meets regularly to discuss youth topics within the community. Council
members will help plan and create
youth programs, events and fundraising campaigns providing valuable
volunteer experience for those who
participate. For further information,
please contact Duane Pineau at (902)
367-3294 or by email at dpineau@
townofstratford.ca
> Birthdays at the Stratford
Youth Centre
The Stratford Youth Centre is available for Birthday Party bookings. Book
the Youth Centre for your party and
feel free to use any of the equipment
in the Centre, including the Game
Cave. A staff person will be on site to
help you with any issues.
Two Hour Rental (minimum): $60.00
Each Additional Hour: $20.00
Includes an additional 15 minutes
before and after for set up and tear
down.
To book the Stratford Youth Centre for
your event, please contact the Town
of Stratford at (902) 569-1995.
> Family Movie Day –
Sunday Matinee
The Stratford
Youth Centre would
like to invite the
families of Stratford
to our regular
monthly Family
Movie Day. One Sunday each month,
you can come and watch a family
appropriate movie. The movie starts
at 2:00pm sharp. Feel free to bring
your own snacks, pillows and blankets. There is no charge for this program and no registration is required.
Arrive early as seating is limited. A
canteen service is available which
includes popcorn. Family Movie Days
are planned for the following dates:
January 24, February 21, March 20,
and April 24. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please contact Duane at (902)
367-3294 or by email at dpineau@
townofstratford.ca
> Drama Program
The Stratford Youth Centre is looking
to start a Drama program in 2016. We
are currently looking for volunteers to
help run the program. If you are interested in participating / volunteering, or
want more information, please contact
Duane at (902) 367-3294 or by email
at [email protected]
> March Break Day Camp
The Stratford Youth Centre will be
hosting a Day Camp for the week of
March Break, March 18 to 24 (Friday
to Thursday) 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m..
The Camp is open to youth in grades
4 to grade 6. Each day will have a
special theme. Cost is $125.00 for the
week which includes a morning and
afternoon snack. Campers will need to
bring their own lunch. The camp must
have a minimum of 6 registered with
a maximum of 20. To register, or for
more information, call (902) 569-1995.
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Stratford
Gymnasium Walking /
Running Track
Direction and Rules
The inside lane of the walking track is
for walking and is the lane closest to the
bleachers. Because we change directions
each day, the direction to walk will be posted by the top of the stairs. The direction
CREATIVE CLASSES
> Art Club
The Art Club meets on Thursdays
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Art
Centre (Old Library Building) in the
Robert L. Cotton Park, 57 Bunbury
Road.
Artist Kate Sharpley leads the Art
Club with weekly instruction. Each
month a Guest Instructional Artist visits to share their special talents and
skills with the group.
The winter session begins Thursday,
January 7 running to March 10 (10
weeks). Cost $40.00 per person for
the 10 weeks. Drop In fees are $10.00
for a regular class and $15.00 for a
drop in with a guest instructional artist.
Pre-registration and payment are
required in advance as space is limited to 18 participants. Available to
those ages 16+.
You can register on line at www.town
ofstratford.ca or by calling the Town at
(902) 569-1995.
> Art Classes For Children
and Youth
Winter Session begin Saturday,
January 9 until March 5, 2016 (9
weeks)
Kinder Art
Ages 2-5 years
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
Parents are requested to attend with
their child. Cost $90.00: for 9 weeks
will always be opposite of the running lane.
We ask that people do not walk more than
Art 1
Ages 6-8 years
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $100.00 for 9 weeks.
two wide in the walking lane and that fast-
Art 2
Ages 9-12 years
Saturdays 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The outside lane is for running and this is
Art 4
Ages 6-8 years
Saturdays 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
er walkers pass in the outside lane when
traffic allows.
the lane closest to the fitness area. Like
the walking track, the direction is changed
daily and is posted by the top of the stairs.
We ask that people do not run in pairs, as
the running lane is wide enough for one
person only. The walking lane may be
used for passing when traffic allows.
*Pre-registration and payment is
required in advance and space is limited to 11 participants per class.
Young children MUST be directly super-
You can register on line at www.town
ofstratford.ca or by calling the Town at
(902) 569-1995. Learn more at: www.
squigglebrush.com or www.facebook.
com/SquiggleBrush
is restricted to those 15 years and older.
> Interactive Public Art
Unveiling
Recreation staff can assist you with an
On a rainy Sunday in early November
residents joined members of council
and the artists to walk along the trail
at Robert L. Cotton Memorial Park,
57 Bunbury Road, and experience
the three newly installed interactive
art pieces. The artists provided insight
into their pieces and encourage
attendees to get up close and experience each of the art pieces.
Call Rachel at (902) 569-6924
vised by an adult if using the gymnasium
track. The fitness area (equipment only)
Introduction to
Fitness Centre
introduction to the Town Centre fitness
equipment free of charge.
to set up an appointment.
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Stratford Adult Programs
> Men’s Recreational
Basketball
> Co-Ed Recreational
Volleyball
cated to teaching beginners the basic
skills required. Every ability from age
16+ is welcome to try it out!
Sundays at Stratford Town Centre
Cost is $15.00
January 3 to April 24
8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Mondays in the Stratford Town Gym
Cost is $15.00
January 4 - April 25
8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Registration fee for the full year
is only $20
(running from Jan. – Dec. 2016)
Recreational basketball league everyone is welcome to come and
play. All levels encouraged in this “for
fun” league! Register with the recreation department before January 31.
For more information contact Troy
Gauthier at [email protected]
Recreational volleyball for adults.
Register with the recreation department before January 25 or at the first
session. For more information contact
Diane Lidstone at (902) 367-5694.
Most of the year play takes place at
the Town Centre gymnasium, play
moves to the Bunbury outdoor rink for
the summer months (weather permitting).
> Adult Co-Ed Badminton
For more information or to register
please contact Garth Matthews [email protected] or (902) 3670974
> Adult Co-ed Indoor Soccer
Wednesdays in the Stratford Town Gym
Cost is $15.00
October 2015 to April 27
8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Recreational indoor soccer for adults.
Register at the next session or call
Pat Martel at (902) 569-3830 for more
information.
Gymnasium Hours
of Operation
Tuesdays in the Stratford Town Gym
8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Thursdays in the Glen Stewart School
Gym
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost is $15.00
January 5 to April 28
Recreational badminton league for
adults. Register with the recreation
department before January 25. For
more information contact the recreation department at (902) 569-6924.
Sunday to ThursdayFriday and Saturday
5:30a.m. to 10:00p.m. 5:30a.m. to 9:00p.m
> PickleBall
The Stratford Town Centre is open for
Stratford residents to use seven days
a week. The centre is equipped with a
gymnasium, walking track, fitness centre,
multipurpose meeting rooms, change
rooms, stage, and kitchen. Residents are
welcome to use the fitness centre and
walking track any time the building is open.
Monday & Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - noon
Friday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Residents are also welcome to use the
gymnasium any time there are no programs or bookings scheduled. Schedules
are posted weekly on the bulletin board,
as well as being posted on Twitter and
Facebook daily.
To book any of the meeting rooms or
gymnasium for private use, contact the
recreation office at (902) 569-2535.
When you enjoy our beautiful facility
please sign in and out at the front door.
Pickleball is a growing racquet sport
that’s like playing table tennis on a
badminton court! The basic equipment (ball & net) is provided by the
Town of Stratford and for people just
starting up paddles are provided as
well. All you need are your runners
and your energy! Beginners are welcome to come and try the program.
For the month of January Mondays
from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. will be dedi-
> PEI Wildfowl Carvers
Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Old library building, Robert L. Cotton
Park
Membership: $20.00
Anyone interested in carving is encouraged to attend and experience carving
to see if you’re interested in this hobby
(attend one night at no cost). If you
enjoy carving or think you might, join
the PEI Wildfowl Carvers Association
and enjoy learning to carve as well as
the camaraderie of fellow carvers. We
have a great time! Contact Moe Wood
at (902) 569-3591.
> Wheelchair Basketball
Sundays in the Stratford Town Gym
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
“Hoop It Up!” with the PEI Mustangs
Wheelchair
Basketball
Club.
Instruction and equipment will be provided. This program is free and open
to the general public. Contact Sarah
Gillis at [email protected]
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Call for Nominations
> Volunteers of the Year
Awards
Volunteers are, and always will be,
an essential part of our community. These awards acknowledge and
reward a volunteer citizen who has
made an outstanding contribution to
his or her community.
The recipient will receive prizes determined by Town Council as well as
having their name added to the existing plaque displayed at Town Centre
to honour each year’s Volunteers of
the Year.
Volunteering is the act of people being
involved in the improvement of their
surroundings. Volunteer acts can
occur within a structured organization
(ex. volunteering at your library) or in
an informal setting (ex. raking leaves
for your elderly neighbor).
Those eligible to receive these awards
include any individual who performs
volunteer act/acts (as defined above)
within the Town of Stratford. The purpose of this award is to focus on recognizing individual citizens, however
the judging committee will also accept
a submission that nominates two or
more people together. The Town of
Stratford will oversee the awards and
the way in which they are presented.
A committee under the direction of the
Town’s Recreation, Culture & Events
Committee will select the winners.
Nomination forms may be picked
up at Stratford Town Centre, 234
Shakespeare Drive. Completed nomination forms may be forwarded to
the Town of Stratford’s Recreation,
Culture and Events Department at the
address below. All submissions must
be signed.
The annual deadline for submissions for the Volunteer of the Year
Award and Youth Volunteer of the
Year Awards is May 31 and both are
presented annually at the Town of
Stratford’s Canada Day celebrations.
The annual deadline for submissions
for the Senior Volunteer of the Year
Award is January 29 and presented
annually at the Town of Stratford’s
Winter Carnival pancake breakfast.
Nominations should be submitted to:
Town of Stratford - Recreation,
Culture, and Events Department
Stratford Town Centre
234 Shakespeare Drive
Stratford, PE C1B 2V8
2015 Volunteer Award Winners
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Drinking Water Tips
Do you buy bottled water because of
the chlorine taste? Chlorine is added to
municipal water as a safety precaution.
This causes the water to have a slight
chlorine taste, but there is a simple fix for
this. Simply fill a jug with water from your
tap and allow it to sit for short period of
time. The chlorine evaporates and the
taste is gone.
Place a jug of water in the fridge or use
a water cooler with a refillable water jug.
Having cold water at hand will prevent
the need to run the tap until the water
gets cold – conserving water every time
you get a glass!
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Citizens on Patrol –
Now Recruiting
Volunteers
RCMP in Stratford
> RCMP welcomes “Town
Talk”
The theme of the community newsletter, Town Talk, aligns perfectly
with the theme of community policing
in Stratford. RCMP in the area are
encouraging conversations with police
and community members to assist
with the deterrence of crime.
Citizens on Patrol Stratford is a volunteer
program that was established in 2008
where residents help to keep the
Talk. Talk to RCMP by phone or
email. Talk to P.E.I. Crimes Stoppers
anonymously if it’s more comfortable
to do so. But talk. Your police and
your community council members
need to know what’s happening in
your area and the information you
might have to stop people from disrupting our way of life in Stratford.
Contact: Stratford RCMP @ (902)
566-9300 or (902) 566-7112; P.E.I.
Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
(TIPS) online www.peicrimestoppers.
com or text “TIP162”.
community safe by volunteering to patrol
We all have a right to live in a safe and
enjoyable community and we all have
a responsibility to help each other,
and ourselves, by talking about those
that do not value the law and put others at risk.
the community and provide an “extra
set of eyes and ears” for the RCMP.
The program is funded in part by the
Town of Stratford and works closely with
the RCMP. Citizens on Patrol volunteers
observe and report suspicious events to
the RCMP – they do not intervene in any
way to ensure their safety. If you would
like to learn more or go for a ride along
with volunteers to try it out for an evening,
call Harry at (902) 628-9814.
Follow them on Twitter @COP_Stratford
and on Facebook www.facebook.com/
copstratford
Leave the phone alone while
driving! $500 minimum fine
& five demerit points.
If you suspect a motor vehicle you are
following has an impaired
driver call 911 when you
can safely do so.
Talking is key to keeping everyone in
Stratford and surrounding areas aware
and responsible. What seems odd to
one person might seem perfectly normal to another but with recent reports
of break and enters to homes and
vehicles and the even more alarming incidents of cars passing stopped
school busses, we all need to do our
part to stop these illegal and dangerous acts.
On another note, RCMP were very
honoured to take part in the 2015
Remembrance Day ceremonies at the
Stratford Town Hall memorial site on
November 11th. We are fortunate to
be part of this community, as police
and as neighbours, and we were honoured to stand among you to show
our thankfulness for all those who
have served, and presently serve, to
keep our country safe and our rights
secure.
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James Aylward, MLA
Happy New Year
to all Residents of Stratford!
It is hard to believe that yet another
year has come and gone and that
we have just celebrated the arrival of
2016. Hopefully the winter of 2016 will
not be a repeat of what Mother Nature
so generously supplied us with last
year!
• Recognition of the 140th
Anniversary of the PEI Regiment
I was honoured to Move a Motion
in the Legislative Assembly
recognizing the dedication and
service of the members of the PEIR
and the history of the Regiment.
Centre:
Mondays 3-6 p.m.
or by appointment
Home: (902) 569-1615
E: [email protected]
Do you have a new
business in Stratford?
from left to right:
Chief Warrant Officer Doug MacDonald
MLA, James Aylward
Lieutenant Colonel Steven Wynne
Sergeant Mary Jane Murphy
Captain Tom Hamilton
As government proposes changes to
our Education System and Democratic
Renewal, I will continue to press government to ensure that Islanders have a say
in these changes and that any amendments will be in the best interest of all
Islanders. I encourage all residents to
attend any scheduled public meetings on
these issues or to contact me with your
thoughts, questions and or concerns.
• Stratford & Area Annual Food
Drive
This past year, a record amount of
food was collected for the Upper
Room Food Bank. In excess of 16
pallets of food was donated by our
generous residents and collected
by many dedicated volunteers.
Office Hours, Stratford Town
T: (902) 368-4355
Upon reflection, there are a couple
of memorable events that took place
in 2015 that I feel deserve notable
recognition.
• 35th Anniversary of the
formation of the Cross
Roads Fire Department
These dedicated individuals
deserve our extreme gratitude
for their time and commitment
to the safety and protection of
our community.
James Aylward’s Stratford
A New Year offers us a fresh change,
new beginnings of sorts. I look forward
to meeting as many of you as possible
as the year progresses along. Finally, as
always, if you have any issues, concerns
or comments you wish to discuss with
me, please do not hesitate to contact me:
Email [email protected];
Office telephone: (902) 368-4355
Home telephone: (902) 569-1615
James Aylward, MLA
Let us know so we can add you to our
online business directory and send you a
welcome package.
?
Did you know…
All Stratford businesses are encouraged
to provide brochures and promotional
items for our Resident Welcome Packages
program.
Contact Audra for more information at
(902) 569-1995. Support Local!
Watch for our annual resident
survey arriving in your inbox or
at your door over the coming
weeks – this is your chance to be heard
and we continue to have strong support
from our community. Thank you for taking
the time to complete this survey and showing your dedication to your community.
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Essential oils
for a better winter
experience
The smell of bread fresh from the oven
or a favorite meal simmering on the stove
has the power to transport us to a different
state of mind and being. Scents have the
ability to alter our mood and change our
thinking patterns, both of which are important as we head into another winter season.
An essential oil is oil that has been distilled
or extracted from a plant source. It takes a
large quantity of plant material to produce
1 oz of essential oil which is why they can
be expensive. That said, it takes only a
few drops in a diffuser to spread the aroma
throughout the house, so a bottle will last
you a long time.
So if I could pick only three essential oils
to get through the winter months, what
would I choose?
The first one is easy, eucalyptus oil, specifically eucalyptus globulus oil. It helps to
sooth any chest irritation, keep the lungs
clear and is very calming to the mind. It
boosts the immune system and provides
comfort when confounded with a cold.
The second choice would be lavender
essential oil. Lavender is so very soothing
and relaxing. A couple of drops in a diffuser in the bedroom can help you sleep
and the added bonus is that you can mix
eucalyptus and lavender and create a new
mix that both calms and clears your mind.
The third choice is citrus oil. As the days
get shorter and the snow piles up outside,
many of us can get a case of the winter
blues. Like fresh air it clears away the cobwebs and lifts the heart.
Seniors College
of Prince Edward Island
> Stratford Seniors Embrace
Fun Learning Through
Seniors College of PEI
Seniors College of Prince Edward
Island offers seniors, over the age of
50, the opportunity for lifelong learning, with seventy-five courses offered
over three semesters. Join in any of
the three semesters: winter, spring or
fall and pay a yearly membership fee
of only $160 per year for any number
of courses. To see a full list of what is
offered in the winter or spring of 2016
visit www.seniorscollege.ca to view
the courses.
Upcoming courses include ones that
encourage older adults to ‘Look at
the World Around Them’ through subjects such as Spanish for Travellers,
Mozart in Vienna, Mere Christianity,
and the Realities and Fallacies of
Aging. ‘Learning More About . . .’
courses have a variety subject areas
and explore Children’s or Irish literature. Learn how to take your own
pictures in Digital Photography I or II
or how to get better at editing pictures
in the Advanced Photo Editing class.
When starting out with essential oils, keep
it simple, start with what you know and
what brings about a positive effect for
you and your body. Our sense of smell
is a strong ally in maintaining our overall
health.
Anne-Marie Rolfe
Now ‘n Zen Yoga Studio
Members of Seniors College Hiking Class.
Nature buffs should check out the
“Birds of PEI” courses being offered
at Stratford’s Cotton Centre in the
spring.
The winter and spring can be long
on PEI, so residents can use this
time to explore a potential talent or
sharpen one that has been ignored
for a while. For those with an interest
in singing, dancing, painting, stage
performance, or needlework, there
is at least one course in each of
these areas and in some cases two
or three options. Choral Singing is
offered winter and spring, as is art
studio, painting and drawing. If needlework or stage performance always
has been an interest, people should
check out Japanese Temari Balls or
On Stage Performance II. If residents desire something more active,
they can get moving in the Old Time
Square Dancing Course.
Residents can enhance their well
being by learning something new in
their own town, meeting neighbours
and making new friends while having
a fun learning experience.
Visit the website, email [email protected], or contact Coordinator
Martha Ellis at (902) 894-2867 to
learn more.
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Stratford and Area Lions Club
> Another Busy Fall
Completed for the
Lions Club
Warm January greetings from all of
the Stratford and Area Lions Club
members and our families to all of
your families. We recently hosted our
annual seniors dinner in December
which was another great success. We
wish to thank our local army cadets for
their help in setting up the tables and
serving the meals. They did a great
job as always!
A quick recap of our fall activities
which included holding our annual
apple pie and bagged apple sale
which was another success and a big
thanks goes to all who support it year
after year. We also hosted a pancake
breakfast for the Glen Stewart Primary
and Stratford Elementary Schools.
We served 875 breakfasts in 3 hours!
All of the proceeds went directly to
the schools and we once again thank
you for the support. From this event,
Glen Stewart received $2139.60
and Stratford Elementary received
$1541.60.
Tuesday of each month with a great
lineup of local talent and a light lunch
served. Our weekly crib night is held
on Thursday’s, you may be the big
winner with the best hands that night!
Both of these events take place at the
Robert L. Cotton Center.
>
Find us on Facebook, Stratford and
Area Lions Club, and like our page
to check out what we have going on.
We also can be reached by email:
[email protected]
Stratford Elementary:
Kenny MacDougall, Principal
Layton Docherty
Bob Bruce
Michaela Doucette
Kate Ramsay
>
Message to Cat Owners:
A number of residents call the Town
each year to report neighbourhood
cats defecating in their gardens and
lawns, damaging their screens and
leaving paw prints or scratches on
Our next pancake breakfast will be
held during Winter Carnival next
month. We will be on the go before the
crack of dawn getting the prep done to
be ready for all of you to take a break
and enjoy breakfast prepared by us.
their vehicles. At present the Town of
Stratford does not require cats to be
licensed, tagged or leashed however
we strongly encourage all cat owners
to ensure their pets have identifying
tags in the event they are lost or
Our motto is ‘ WE SERVE ‘. So if you
or someone you know needs assistance in the Stratford area, please
feel free to contact any lions member
or email us at: stratford.area.lions@
hotmail.com
injured.
We ask that cat owners be aware of
these issues that your cat might be
causing to those around you. Please
respect the property of others by
Glen Stewart Primary:
Layton Docherty
Charlotte Bryand, Principal
Bob Bruce
Sophie Casford
Nathan McQuillan
We are now on Facebook . Please like
our page, Stratford and Area Lions,
to keep updated on the activities and
projects we are involved with. We will
have it up to date with ceildh information which take place every third
Being the start of
a new year, let
helping
others
and your community be your New
Year’s resolution.
Consider being a Lion! The overwhelming feeling of generosity and
pride within will grow knowing how
much you can make a difference.
Respectively submitted,
Mae Bovyer, Lion Secretary
cleaning up after your cat and keep
them away from areas where they
are being a nuisance or damaging
property.
The Town will monitor calls and hope
that neighbours will respect each
other. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Stratford
Public Library
25 Hopeton Rd, Stratford, PE
T: (902) 569-7441
W: www.library.pe.ca
E: [email protected]
Tuesday:
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday:
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Saturday:
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday & Monday:
Closed
Want to stay up to date with our winter
programs? Like us on Facebook! www.
facebook.com/StratfordPublicLibraryPEI
> Adult Book Clubs
Second Friday of each month
at 2 p.m. starting January 8.
Last Wednesday of each month at
6:30 p.m. starting January 27.
> Adult Non Fiction
Book Club
First Tuesday of the month
at 2 p.m. starting January 5.
> E-Book Assistance
Bring your device in and let us help
you get connected to Overdrive, the
library’s free eBook and eAudiobook
service. Overdrive is accessible 24/7,
and you’ll never have late fines with
automatic check in.
Check it out today! Wednesdays
from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Remember, all library programs are
from all over Atlantic Canada to great
Canadian books and authors. Join us
for a snack and discuss your favourite books with other readers.
Ages 9 to 12 can join in on the second Wednesday of each month at 4
p.m.
> Bedtime Storytime
Snuggle up with your teddy and get
ready for cozy stories. Families can
join in on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
starting January 6.
> Baby/Toddler Lapsit
Join us for songs, action rhymes and
felt board stories targeted to those
from 0 to 36 months. Every Thursday
at 10 a.m. starting January 7.
> Literacy Connection
completely free of charge!
> Squiggle Brush:
Stories and Art
Ages 3 to 5 years old are invited to
stop in for stories and fun! Thursdays
at 10:30 a.m. starting January 7.
Looking to learn a
new language?
Bring your preschooler and join
local artist Kate Sharpley for a
story followed by art based on
the illustrations. Every Tuesday at
10 a.m. starting January 5.
> Zentangles and Adult
Colouring
Try Rocket Languages in our Online
Databases! Rocket Languages is a
Web-based language learning service
that is ideal for beginners and travellers.
Your library card gives you access to
14 self-paced foreign language courses, including Egyptian Arabic, Mandarin
Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian,
> Ukulele for Beginners
and Advanced
Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.
starting January 6.
Japanese, Korean, Portugese, Spanish,
American Sign Language, advanced
English (for EAL learners), English for
Japanese speakers, and English for
Spanish speakers. Mobile apps are
available for iOS and Android.
> Pizza and Pages:
Hackmatack Book Club
The Hackmatack Children’s Choice
Book Award is back for its 17th year!
This exciting reading program for
children in Grades 4, 5 and 6 introduces thousands of young readers
Pop in for some quiet time - colouring
sheets and tea provided. Fridays at
11 a.m. starting January 8.
> Yarn Crafts Drop In
Knit, crochet, or craft with good
company on Thursdays at 1 p.m.
starting January 7.
> Early Morning Lego
Saturday mornings all ages are
invited to join in the Lego fun from
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. starting January 2.
Computer Assistance
> Saturday Stories
> March Break MakerSpace
Need a hand with setting up an email
Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. starting
January 9 all ages can join in story
time.
March 22, 23, & 24 at 2 p.m.
Ages 6 to 9 .
working your way around a computer?
> Teen Space Drop in
Drawing and Zentangles
Saturdays at 1 p.m. starting January 9.
> Do You Want to Build
a Snowman?
Frozen Sing-a-long, Story and Craft
Meet Elsa at the library, dress up
and get a photo with your favourite
Ice Queen! Saturday, January 30 at
11:30 a.m.
> Pigeon Party! Celebrate
Mo Willems’ Birthday
Saturday, February 13 at 11:30 a.m.
Families/All ages.
> Leap into Literacy! Leap
Day Stories and Games
Saturday, February 27 at 11:30 a.m.
Families/All ages.
> Follow the Rainbow:
A St. Patrick’s Day
Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, March 12 at 11:30 a.m.
Families/All ages.
address, figuring out Facebook, or just
Call the library to book a time with one of
our volunteers. By appointment only.
> National Poetry Month April
Celebrate National Poetry Month all
month long with the following events.
Black Out Poetry:
Saturday, April 9 at 1 p.m.
Hooray for Haikus:
Poetic License (Book Art):
Wednesday, April 20 at 6 p.m.
Spine Label Poetry:
> Blind Date with a Book
Pick up a book any time from
February 2 to 13.
Families/All ages.
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Artist of the Month
The Library Art Gallery wants to display
your art! Drop in today for an application,
or to view the current artist’s work. Join us
the last Thursday of each month at 2:30
p.m. to meet the artist.
Did you know?
> Resume Workshop
Wednesday, May 18 at 4 p.m.
Prince & Princess Tea Party
Saturday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m.
Families/All ages.
Islanders with a library card can browse
from a catalogue of thousands of eBooks
and eAudiobooks which can be downloaded to eReaders, smartphones, iPods and
MP3 players. Check out the library website
for more details, or call to book an appoint-
> Get Wild for Summer!
Summer Reading Club
Launch Party
Wednesday, June 29 at 2 p.m.
Families/All ages.
ment to get one-on-one assistance setting
up your device.
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Storm Closure
Policy
When winter storms arrive and you are
unsure whether the Stratford Town Centre
Gymnasium and Fitness Centre is open
for public use, please be aware that we
follow the Provincial Government Offices
in Charlottetown delay and cancellation
decisions. When a delay or closure is
announced the Stratford Town Centre
meeting rooms, gymnasium and fitness
area will be closed. We will also notify local
Island radio stations of these delays or
cancellations. Since cancellation notices
are often reported by media later than
when the doors to the recreation centre are
normally open to the public, we urge you to
call the recreation office at (902) 569-2535
for a recorded message with the latest
update on closures and cancellations and
check the Town’s Facebook and Twitter
accounts.
New Business Open
in Stratford
Goodwin Naturopathic Medicine is home
to Stratford’s licensed Naturopathic Doctor,
Cassandra Goodwin who graduated from
UPEI, and then continued her studies
at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic
Medicine, in New Westminster, BC.
“I’m passionate about working together
with Islanders to help them thrive in their
everyday lives. We get to the root cause of
your symptoms and treat the whole body
with the least invasive methods possible,”
says Dr. Cassandra.
You can find Goodwin Naturopathic
Medicine at 17A Glen Stewart Drive in
Stratford. She is offering free “Meet and
Greets”, which are 15-minute introductory
meetings to allow patients to ask any questions about naturopathic medicine and how
Dr. Cassandra can fit into your health care
team. Appointments can be made online
at www.drcassandragoodwin.com, or by
calling (902) 370-2106.
Health & Wellness
> Returning Classes at
Stratford Town Centre
Varacalli Fitness is a small business
run by Joan Varacalli who lives and
works in the Town of Stratford offering
private training at her boutique studio
as well as teaching group fitness and
Yoga classes at Stratford Recreation
Centre. Sign up for winter and spring
sessions by contacting Joan at (902)
213-6187 or [email protected].
Yoga
Each Tuesday 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Session 1: Jan 5 – Feb 23/16
Session 2: Mar 1 – Apr 26/16
Sweat & Pump
Each Thursday 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Session 1: Jan 7 to Feb 25/16
Session 2: Mar 3 to Apr 28/16
> Island Karate Club
The Island Karate Club Winter registration is January 11 to February 14,
2016 for our winter session which
runs from January until the end of
May. We are a Tsuruoka Karate
Club with a Shotokan base and have
been located in the Stratford area
for over 20 years. Classes are at the
Our Lady of Assumption Parish Hall,
145 Stratford Road on Monday and
Thursday nights. Check out our website www.islandkarate.com to learn
more or contact us.
> Dance Stars Academy
Registration opens November 15. To
register online, please visit our website: http://www.DanceStarsAcademy.
com, or call 940-4702.
> Home Care Services
Andrews of Stratford is excited to
announce that we are now offering
home care services for area seniors.
There has been increasing demand
for these services for seniors who
are living independently but can use
a helping hand with day to day tasks
to keep them safe and comfortable
in their homes. Andrews of PEI has
been caring for seniors for over 25
years offering community care, nursing beds, day programs and short
term stays. The addition of home
care services allows them to offer full
continuity of care bringing the superior
care of Andrews of to the comfort of
people’s homes. Short and long term
support services offered include:
•
Personal Care & Support:
- Bathing and dressing
- Personal grooming
- Certified foot care
• Companionship
• Meal planning and preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Nurse and pharmacist consultation
services
Dance Stars Academy offers dance
classes for kids ages 3 - 12 years old
children. Boys and Girls are welcome
to try classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and
Hip Hop. Session dates from January
4 – May 23.
• Home safety assessments and
recommendations for mobility aids
and safety equipment
Health & Wellness
• Compression stocking fittings,
ostomy supplies and would care
products
• Transportation to and from
appointments and shopping
For a free consultation, please contact: (902) 368-2790 or homecare@
andrewsofpei.com
> INNERGYZE Continues
in the New Year
Join Certified Group Fitness Leader,
Kim MacDonald in a fitness class that
covers it all and has options for hi/low
impact. Every Monday & Thursday
from 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the
Stratford Town Hall Gym with 2016
classes beginning Monday, January
4th. To find out more or to contact
Kim directly:http://innergyzefitness.
wordpress.com or innergyzefitness@
outlook.com
Contact the Town of Stratford at (902) 569-1995 to find out
more about the variety of fitness classes taking place each week –
there’s something for everyone!
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Go!PEI
A community-based program that encourages Islanders to get active and eat
healthy! Go!PEI provides programming
in all 16 partnered communities across
Prince Edward Island to support Islanders
in making a healthy lifestyle change.
The five main pillars of Go!PEI include
Walking, Running, Biking, Hiking and
Healthy Eating. We are hoping to help
improve the overall health of Islanders
for the long-term, by offering barrier-free,
community-based programs! We are
currently recruiting volunteers who wish
to get involved with GO PEI in program
delivery in Stratford. Please contact Rachel
Arsenault, [email protected]
for more information
Adult Line Dancing
Class
Free adult line dancing classes are held
every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
at the Stratford Town Centre stage. Wear
comfortable shoes and clothes and come
join us for some fun! Contact: Micheline
(902) 368-3416
Karate Classes
in Stratford
Classes are continuing throughout
the witner with a
trial period running
until January 16th.
Classes take place at
161 Stratford Road
within a private karate facility. Keep your
children active and engaged while learning
self-defense throughout the school year,
learning from some of the best instructors
in the province. Find out more at peikarateclub.com
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Seeking Interest in
Stratford Roots
and Shoots Youth
Environmental Group
Plans are in motion for a weekly after
school youth environmental group in the
Town of Stratford for ages 11-13 beginning
in 2016. Dr. Jane Goodall’s Roots and
Shoots youth programs are taking action
on issues related to people, animals and
the environment in 140 countries worldwide, and this year, Stratford, PEI has an
opportunity to join the initiative. All parents/
guardians of interested youth ages 11-13
are asked to contact Stratford Roots and
Shoots co-coordinator Cara Mansour at
[email protected] for more info on
start dates and registration. And for more
info on Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots,
visit www.rootsandshoots.org
Stratford Community
Choir Starts New Season
The Stratford Community Choir meets
weekly in the Activities Room at Andrews
of Stratford, 355 Shakespeare Drive.
The choir is under the direction of Kay
Linkletter with accompanist Leah Inman.
Choir rehearsals are held weekly on
Tuesday evenings between 7:00 and
9:00p.m. Individuals with an interest in
singing are welcome to join the choir.
For more information please contact Larry
MacDonald, president, at (902) 393-3353.
Make a difference –
be an In-School Mentor!
Whoever said one person can’t change the
world couldn’t have been a mentor. Share
your wisdom and life experience with a
child who needs a friend. Sign up to be an
In-School Mentor today! Spend an hour a
week with a child at Stratford Elementary
School. Besides having fun, you’ll help
a child reach his or her full potential just
by being a friend. When you create possibilities, good things happen. For more
information, call (902) 569-KIDS (1-877411-3729) or visit www.bbbspei.ca
Community Groups
> Bowl for Kids Sake Teams
Needed!
Participating in Big Brothers Big
Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake on March
5th & 6th is a fun way to help local kids
today and make our community stronger for tomorrow. Register your team
today! As a thank you for your fundraising efforts, we will be providing a
free Fun in the Sun themed bowling
party. Everyone who raises $125 or
more will receive a BFKS T-shirt and
a chance to win 2 tickets to any Air
Canada destination in North America
(including Hawaii, Mexico, and the
Caribbean). For more information or
to register a team, please call 902569-KIDS, or e-mail [email protected]
> Canadian Tire Jump Start
Canadian Tire Jump Start is a charitable program created by the Canadian
Tire Jump Start Charities to help kids
in need (ages 4 to 18), participate in
organized sport and recreation programs. This program is national in
scope, but local
in its focus.
Canadian Tire
Jump
Start
helps by providing funds to help
offset the cost
of registration
fees and equipment for recreation like
swim passes, bowling passes, dance
lessons, Scouts and Girl Guides, etc.
To apply please contact one of the
following organizations: Kidsport PEI
at (902) 368-4110, or Recreation PEI
at (902) 892-6445.
> Definitely Not The
Symphony (DNTS)
A fun group of people with a variety
of levels of musical skill who enjoy
playing in an orchestra. All levels of
ability and suitable instruments are
welcome. The orchestra is sounding better all the time and would
like to encourage aspiring musicians
to take up an instrument, or to dig
out their almost forgotten instruments
(especially their clarinets, flutes, and
brass winds) that they played in high
school, and come and enjoy playing music again. Practices are held
on Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
in the activities room at Andrews
of Stratford, 355 Shakespeare Drive.
To learn more please visit www.dnts
pei.blogspot.ca or call Chris at (902)
569-3818.
> Special Olympics PEI
Special Olympics PEI is a non-profit, charitable, sport organization. We
provide year-round opportunities for
individuals with an intellectual disability to participate in sport. Programs
are available for athletes of all ages
(starting as young as 2 years old) and
abilities in either the Community Sport
Program stream (non-competitive)
or the Competitive Sport Program
stream (various sports offered). If you
or someone you know is interested in
getting involved as an athlete, coach
or volunteer, or for more information,
contact us at our Charlottetown office
at (902) 368-8919 or by email at
[email protected] or check out our
website at www.sopei.com
> Cadets from 20 (Stratford)
RCACC meet weekly at Stratford
Town Centre on Thursday’s at
6:30p.m. If you are between the age of
12 and 18 and you would like to learn
more about Army Cadets you are
encouraged to check us out between
6:30 and 9:00p.m. on Thursday eve-
Community Groups
nings when we parade. There is no
cost to join!! We participate in orienteering, sports, marksmanship, leadership, citizenship, community service, geocaching, hiking, canoeing,
abseiling, and more!
> Inaugral Meeting of the
Buddhist Alliance of PEI
The Buddhist Alliance of PEI, primarily
based in the Stratford area, recently
registered as a non-profit community
and cultural organization under the
PEI Companies Act. The purposes
of the organization are to disseminate the study and practice of Lord
Buddha’s teachings, in accordance
with the Theravada Buddhist Tradition
by:
a) Facilitating Buddhist cultural community
activities for moral development of the
members;
b) Promoting the THERAVADA Buddhist
traditions by sponsoring literacy , meditation, educational and awareness
raising activities, spiritual development,
and loving kindness among culturally
diverse community groups and mainstream communities;
c) Promoting world peace for the benefit
and happiness of mankind;
d) Organizing and conducting regular and
special religious activities, meditation
sessions, Buddhist festivals and ceremonies and functions enabling all lay
people who wish to attend and participate;
e) Organizing and conducting weekly/
monthly meditation and mindfulness
development sessions, Buddhist rituals,
and Dhamma programs;
f) Meeting with Buddhist monks and lay
friends with similar ideas, engage in
useful discussions and exchange ideas
to live a peaceful and successful life
and help each other
g) Managing and maintaining a Buddhist
Vihara premises as a charitable organization dedicated to Dhamma and spiritual & mind development.
The group held their inaugural meeting on Octpber 10 at the Seniors
Room in Cotton Centre. The Board of
Directors and Executive Committee
were also selected at the meeting.
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Community Access
& Inclusion Expo
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
This event is FREE and
open to EVERYONE!
Join us anytime between 5:00pm and
8:00pm on Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
at the Stratford Town Hall for the 2016
Community Access & Inclusion Expo, hosted by the English Language School Board.
Each year, inclusive agencies and service
providers from across PEI gather at the
Expo to provide information about the
opportunities they offer, such as:
• Assistive technology
• Inclusive recreation options
• Life skills
• Day programs
• Employment options
• Post-secondary education
• Training opportunities
• Advocacy & support
• Respite care
• Housing
• Funding options
• Transportation
• And other inclusive programs
Anyone interested in learning more about
options available in these areas is welcome to browse through the booths, attend
information sessions, and/or participate in
fun activities! Snacks
and refreshments will
also be provided.
L-R : Asoka Gunawardena (Board member), Gayani Gunathilake, (Treasurer) Thilak
Tennekone (Vice President) Bhante Jinananda (President and Chief Advisor),
Nayani Hettiarachige (Board members) Purnima Liyanage (Secretary) Udyoga
Amarasinghe (Board Member).
For further information contact: Shelley
Nelson, Community
Access Facilitator, at [email protected],
Alison Campbell, Inclusive Education
Consultant, at [email protected],
Lorna Champion, Inclusive Education
Consultant, at [email protected],
or the English Language School Board at
(902) 368-6990.
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Stratford Community Telephone Directory
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS:
SUPPORT PROGRAMS:
Drop In & C.H.A.N.C.E.S
(902) 892-8744
Canadian Tire Jump Start
(902) 892-6445
Stratford Playschol
(902) 569-2535
KidSport Fund
(902) 368-4110
Tiny Tot Gym
(902) 569-2535
ParaSport & Recreation PEI
(902) 368-4540
Intro To Sports
(902) 569-2535
Queens County Residential
(902) 566-4470
Dance Stars Academy
(902) 940-4702
FAMILY PROGRAMS:
YOUTH PROGRAMS:
Community School: Kim Stewart
(902) 569-4258
After School Programs
(902) 569-2535
Table Tennis: Najam Chishti
(902) 368-2360
Girl Guides of Canada
(902) 894-4936
Cricket: Ross Dwyer
(902) 817-4404
Dance Stars Academy
(902) 940-4702
Family Fitness Fun Night
(902) 569-2535
(902) 367-3294
Stratford Minor Basketball
[email protected]
STRATFORD RECREATION FACILITIES:
Stratford Soccer Club
[email protected]
Bunbury Rink Hall
(902) 569-1278
Art Programs
(902) 569-6925
Cotton Centre Youth Room
(902) 569-3305
Stratford Minor Baseball
[email protected]
Cotton Centre Seniors Room
(902) 569-3424
Instructional Ice Hockey
(902) 569-2535
Stratford Recreation Centre
(902) 569-2535
Pownal Minor Hockey
(902) 676-2182
MacNeill Community Centre
(902) 569-4987
Pownal Can Skate
(902) 569-5866
Speed Skating PEI
(902) 569-2498
TOWN ADMINISTRATION:
Red Cross Water Safety
(902) 628-6262
Reception Desk
(902) 569-1995
Scouts Canada (Stratford)
(902) 569-2353
Chief Administration Officer
(902) 569-6251
Flag Football
(902) 368-4262
Infrastructure
(902) 569-4662
Stratford Army Cadets
(902) 569-4699
Finance
(902) 569-6254
Utility Billing Inquires
(902) 367-3228
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Planning, Development & Heritage
(902) 569-6255
55+ Co-Ed Fitness Class: Dagmar Cepica (902) 569-1306
Recreation, Culture & Events
(902) 569-2535
Badminton
(902) 569-2535
Carpet Bowling: Shirley Cleveland
(902) 569-3306
SCHOOLS:
Co-Ed Soccer: Pat Martel
(902) 569-3830
Glen Steward Primary School
(902) 569-0550
Co-Ed Volleyball: Dianne Lidstone
(902) 892-3784
Stratford Elementary School
(902) 569-7750
Intro to Fitness Centre
(902) 569-2535
Stonepark Junior High School
(902) 368-6085
Recreational Basketball
(902) 569-2535
Charlottetown Rural High School
(902) 368-6905
Crossroads & Area Lion’s Club
(902) 569-2409
Mayflower Seniors Club
(902) 569-2732
STRATFORD RECREATION STAFF:
Crokinole: Eldon Acorn
(902) 569-2564
Joanne Weir, Director
(902) 367-4288
PEI Wildfowl Carvers Club: Moe Wood
(902) 569-3591
Rachel Arsenault, Recreation Coordinator
(902) 569-6924
Wheelchair Basketball: Stephen Farquharson
(902) 894-4495
Tanya Craig, Recreation Program Leader
(902) 569-6925
Zumba Fitness Patti Garcia
[email protected]
Nicole Manuel, Recreation Administrator
(902) 569-6250
Move It Fitness Classes: Jenepher Reynolds
(902) 940-3992
Duane Pineau, Youth & Family Coordinator
(902) 367-3294
Yoga/Sweat & Pump - Varacalli Fitness
(902) 213-6187
Jason Hughes, Recreation Maintenance
(902) 626-6834
Stratford Area Watershed Improvement Group (902) 367-3605
Wesley Lund, Recreation Maintenance
2016 Stratford
Winter Carnival
February 11 to 15, 2016
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Watch for more details on the Town’s
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Photo Credit:
W. P. Maund Photography
Is your New Year’s Resolution to take transit?
Make 2016 the year!
T3 Transit Prices
Monthly Passes:
Adult - $65.00
Student - $45.00
Senior - $45.00 (60+)
*Passes are valid for one calendar month.
Cash Fares:
One Way: $2.25
Children 5 & under: Free
Children 6-11 years: $1.00 (if travelling with an adult)
Tickets:
Sheet of 10 tickets $20.00
Sheet of 6 tickets (Senior) $10.00
Passes and sheets of 10 tickets can be
purchased at any of the following locations:
Murphy’s Pharmacies, Shoppers Drug Mart & T3 Transit Office
(7 Mount Edward Road, Charlottetown).
*Senior Tickets can only be purchased at T3 Transit Office (7 Mount Edward Road).
For More Information:
Call: (902) 566-9962
or Email:
[email protected]

January 2016 - Town of Stratford

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