Awards Night October 2014
Pot Luck Supper:
Junior Winners:
Senior Winners:
District 12 Fall Planning Meeting
held in Cochrane on
Sat. Sept. 27, 2014.
Delegates from Societies in District 12 Northeastern Ontario gathered to discuss business and to make plans for the Annual Meeting to be held in Englehart on Saturday, April 25, 2015. The theme, "Our Natural North", was chosen and workshops and speakers will be announced in a later Newsletter from District Director, Anne Jamieson of Kapuskasing.
Festival of Flowers 2014: "Oh, The Places You'll Go!"
Click on pictures to enlarge and see captions. Photos by Rick Heaslip.
Open House at the Hummingbird Garden at the "Hilliardton Marsh Research & Education Centre"
The Hilliardton Marsh held an Open House and Hummingbird Garden Party on Sunday, August 17 for the opening of their newly established "Hummingbird Habitat" garden. Spearheaded by EDHS member, Deb Murray, assisted by Eileen Fisher, and supported by many Englehart members, this garden was established to encourage and attract hummingbirds to the banding area of the Hillardton Marsh. The garden will also be instrumental in helping people identify plant varieties for their personal gardens in order to attract hummingbirds. As well as time and effort, the Society also donated a birdbath for the Friends of the Marsh section of the garden. For more information, visit the Hilliardton Marsh Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/HilliardtonMarsh
or their webpage @ http://www.themarsh.ca/
(Click on first picture in gallery to see enlarged pictures and captions)
or their webpage @ http://www.themarsh.ca/
(Click on first picture in gallery to see enlarged pictures and captions)
Civic Planting During Horticultural Week: Sat. June 14th
The town beds and planters were tackled on Saturday morning, June 14th. Members met with trowels and gloves at the Cenotaph at 9:00 AM to find out which beds and planters needed to be done, to get instructions and were then dispatched to various town beds and planters.
Afterwards, Society members gathered at the home of Bruce and Twyla Wilson to have sandwiches, treats and drinks to say good-bye to Joe Muething and Kathy Martin! They are long-time members who will be leaving our area in August to take up residence in the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia! We will miss them!
(Click on pictures below to enlarge. Thanks to E. Fisher for Photos)
Afterwards, Society members gathered at the home of Bruce and Twyla Wilson to have sandwiches, treats and drinks to say good-bye to Joe Muething and Kathy Martin! They are long-time members who will be leaving our area in August to take up residence in the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia! We will miss them!
(Click on pictures below to enlarge. Thanks to E. Fisher for Photos)
Spring Plant & Bake Sale: Sat. May 24, 2014
District 12 Northeastern Ontario Horticultural Association Annual Meeting
Kirkland Lake, April 26, 2014
Highlights from the Annual Meeting:
- The Kirkland Lake Horticultural Society was celebrating its 80th Anniversary
- The hall was decorated to reflect the theme, "On Golden Ground", and with displays of the different decades since its charter was granted in 1934
- M.P. Charlie Angus and M.P.P. John Vanthof presented anniversary certificates to Kirkland Lake President, Shellie Kolomeitz-Warmen
- O.H.A. President, James Graham, was in attendance and brought greetings and information about O.H.A. activities
- Bea Johnston and Lynn Lenardon, Kirkland Lake, received O.H.A. Achievement Awards
- David Culverhouse, Kapuskasing, received the District 12 Service Award
- Suzanne Stamper-Bull, Kirkland Lake, was elected new District Director
- Anne Jamieson, Kapuskasing, was elected First Assistant District Director
- Frances Crundwell, Cochrane, was elected Second Assistant District Director
- Rene Roy, Kirkland Lake, was guest speaker on "Orchids" and brought many beautiful examples
- Karen McDougall, Kirkland Lake, presented a flower arranging workshop with spring materials to reflect the theme of the conference and donated the finished product as a door prize
- Rick Heaslip, Englehart, was appointed Webmaster to design and launch a new website for District 12
- Bonnie Warner, Englehart, will be the new Secretary for District 12.
- Bruce Wilson, Englehart, will serve as the new Treasurer for District 12.
- Englehart won FIRST for its Newsletter, "Through The Garden Gate"
- Englehart won SECOND for its advertising poster.
(Click on pictures to enlarge)
(Photos courtesy of Rosemary Campbell and Rick Heaslip.)
2013 Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award:
Bonnie Warner:
Bonnie Warner has been a very involved person in the life of Englehart and surrounding area for many years. We are proud to nominate her for your consideration for the honour of being awarded the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award. Below we have outlined some of her achievements and services throughout the years. Much of this was accomplished while raising three children and helping to run a business.
Teaching Career: Bonnie worked at Charlton Public and Englehart Public Schools (after an earlier career in KLCVI), and worked diligently as a Junior Kindergarten teacher at EPS. As such, she touched the lives of hundreds of young children in our town, ensuring they were off to a good start in their education. Since retiring from teaching several years ago, Bonnie has continued to volunteer her services to the school, through work in the Millennium Garden, volunteering in primary classrooms’ science activities, and helping organize White Elephant Sales.
Englehart Area Artists: Bonnie served as the Secretary of this local organization for several years, and was responsible for many important aspects of the club. She has spread the word of the importance of art in the lives of northerners and has brought pleasure to the community through her participation in art shows and by volunteering to work with residents of Northview Nursing Home, helping them to produce their own works of art.
Englehart and Area Historical Museum: Bonnie has recently become a member of the Museum Board and takes an active role in the running of activities, such as shows, teas, and much more. She has been a great help in the transition between curators.
Englehart and District Horticultural Society: Bonnie joined the Society over 40 years ago and quickly became very involved in the affairs of this group. She soon became a Director and was responsible of committees such as Programme, Monthly Bulletin, Festival of Flowers, Spring Plant and Bake Sale, and much, much more. She rose through the ranks of Second and First Vice president, and actually served two years as President in three different decades. Bonnie is always the first to volunteer for any job that needs doing within the Society and has worked many long hours helping improve the lives of local people through her work on the Civic Improvement Committee, being involved in the planning, planting, and maintenance of town flower beds. She has also been very involved with the planning and planting of the Centennial Park.
Bonnie enjoys working with children, and in the past has served as a leader of the Junior Garden Club for many years. She was responsible for inculcating a love of nature in hundreds of children over these years. She has also helped to organize and provide trophies for the Youth Garden Competition, an annual event sponsored by the Horticultural Society. She has been responsible for the organization of the annual Festival of Flowers, which brings people to our town to view what we can do here in the Englehart area. She has participated in Garden Tours, has taken university courses to become a ‘Master Gardener’, responsible for educating people in the field of horticulture and all its many facets. She attended and passed the requirements of Judging Schools and as a result is an accredited judge. She has been in demand and has judged at fairs and flower shows in our area and throughout the north. She is always popular as a speaker and demonstrator in various areas of horticulture and is willing and eager to assist anyone with questions and problems in their yards and gardens.
District 12 Ontario Northeast Horticultural Association: Bonnie has served several terms as Director of District 12, an area which runs from north of North Bay to Kapuskasing. As such, she has been involved in organizing meetings and events both away and here in Englehart. These meetings bring people from throughout the northeast to our town. She has arranged for knowledgeable speakers to address not only her own club, but anyone interested.
Ontario Horticultural Association: As District Director, Bonnie was expected to attend meetings of the umbrella organization for all horticultural societies and districts in the province of Ontario, and has been involved in the planning and running of conventions and meetings throughout the province, including here in the north. She also served as Secretary to the OHA for many years, a very important position, and also was the editor of the OHA’s magazine, published seasonally. She often used her position of editor to include information about our area and everybody in the organization knew where Englehart was.
Englehart and District Agricultural Society: Bonnie has belonged to this local organization for many years, and has taken on many jobs, including the roles of Director, President, and Secretary. As such, she was greatly involved in the day to day business of the organization and the running of the Englehart Fall Fairs, often wearing several hats and handling a variety of jobs with her usual quiet efficiency. She has represented the Englehart Society at District and Provincial Meetings throughout her years of service.
Englehart and District Chamber of Commerce: Bonnie joined the Chamber of Commerce several years ago, and has assumed the role of Secretary/Treasurer. She has been involved in Chamber activities since, such as the Unveiling of Christmas, and has been responsible for upgrading and maintaining the Chamber website.
As you can see, Bonnie has been an amazing addition to our area, immersing herself in many organizations, volunteering many hours to help improve life for the citizens of Englehart and the surrounding townships. We at the Englehart and District Horticultural Society are proud to nominate Bonnie Warner to be the recipient of the Englehart and District Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Teaching Career: Bonnie worked at Charlton Public and Englehart Public Schools (after an earlier career in KLCVI), and worked diligently as a Junior Kindergarten teacher at EPS. As such, she touched the lives of hundreds of young children in our town, ensuring they were off to a good start in their education. Since retiring from teaching several years ago, Bonnie has continued to volunteer her services to the school, through work in the Millennium Garden, volunteering in primary classrooms’ science activities, and helping organize White Elephant Sales.
Englehart Area Artists: Bonnie served as the Secretary of this local organization for several years, and was responsible for many important aspects of the club. She has spread the word of the importance of art in the lives of northerners and has brought pleasure to the community through her participation in art shows and by volunteering to work with residents of Northview Nursing Home, helping them to produce their own works of art.
Englehart and Area Historical Museum: Bonnie has recently become a member of the Museum Board and takes an active role in the running of activities, such as shows, teas, and much more. She has been a great help in the transition between curators.
Englehart and District Horticultural Society: Bonnie joined the Society over 40 years ago and quickly became very involved in the affairs of this group. She soon became a Director and was responsible of committees such as Programme, Monthly Bulletin, Festival of Flowers, Spring Plant and Bake Sale, and much, much more. She rose through the ranks of Second and First Vice president, and actually served two years as President in three different decades. Bonnie is always the first to volunteer for any job that needs doing within the Society and has worked many long hours helping improve the lives of local people through her work on the Civic Improvement Committee, being involved in the planning, planting, and maintenance of town flower beds. She has also been very involved with the planning and planting of the Centennial Park.
Bonnie enjoys working with children, and in the past has served as a leader of the Junior Garden Club for many years. She was responsible for inculcating a love of nature in hundreds of children over these years. She has also helped to organize and provide trophies for the Youth Garden Competition, an annual event sponsored by the Horticultural Society. She has been responsible for the organization of the annual Festival of Flowers, which brings people to our town to view what we can do here in the Englehart area. She has participated in Garden Tours, has taken university courses to become a ‘Master Gardener’, responsible for educating people in the field of horticulture and all its many facets. She attended and passed the requirements of Judging Schools and as a result is an accredited judge. She has been in demand and has judged at fairs and flower shows in our area and throughout the north. She is always popular as a speaker and demonstrator in various areas of horticulture and is willing and eager to assist anyone with questions and problems in their yards and gardens.
District 12 Ontario Northeast Horticultural Association: Bonnie has served several terms as Director of District 12, an area which runs from north of North Bay to Kapuskasing. As such, she has been involved in organizing meetings and events both away and here in Englehart. These meetings bring people from throughout the northeast to our town. She has arranged for knowledgeable speakers to address not only her own club, but anyone interested.
Ontario Horticultural Association: As District Director, Bonnie was expected to attend meetings of the umbrella organization for all horticultural societies and districts in the province of Ontario, and has been involved in the planning and running of conventions and meetings throughout the province, including here in the north. She also served as Secretary to the OHA for many years, a very important position, and also was the editor of the OHA’s magazine, published seasonally. She often used her position of editor to include information about our area and everybody in the organization knew where Englehart was.
Englehart and District Agricultural Society: Bonnie has belonged to this local organization for many years, and has taken on many jobs, including the roles of Director, President, and Secretary. As such, she was greatly involved in the day to day business of the organization and the running of the Englehart Fall Fairs, often wearing several hats and handling a variety of jobs with her usual quiet efficiency. She has represented the Englehart Society at District and Provincial Meetings throughout her years of service.
Englehart and District Chamber of Commerce: Bonnie joined the Chamber of Commerce several years ago, and has assumed the role of Secretary/Treasurer. She has been involved in Chamber activities since, such as the Unveiling of Christmas, and has been responsible for upgrading and maintaining the Chamber website.
As you can see, Bonnie has been an amazing addition to our area, immersing herself in many organizations, volunteering many hours to help improve life for the citizens of Englehart and the surrounding townships. We at the Englehart and District Horticultural Society are proud to nominate Bonnie Warner to be the recipient of the Englehart and District Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Life Member, Mary Pillsworth: R.I.P.
For those of our horticultural friends who knew Mary Pillsworth, she passed away in the night of March 20th, peacefully in her own home. The visitation was on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 at McDonald's Funeral Home. The Funeral was there as well on Monday, March 24th at 11 A.M. Mary was a gracious, generous, talented lady who was always willing to share her talents and her stories. Every July, she would open her gardens for the July summer Barbecue for the Englehart Horticultural Society. We will miss her greatly, but let us celebrate her life!