So god made a Farmer

This was the only commercial that I enjoyed during the Superbowl.

It really is the truth about the "Farmer"

1456 Hawkswood Dr Ennismore (Township of Selwyn Real Estate)

THIS ALL BRICK 3+1 BEDROOM HOME WITH BEAUTIFUL NEW OAK KITCHEN CABINETRY IN 2011. SPECTACULAR SUNSET VIEW OVER PIGEON LAKE FROM DECK OR LOWER 3 SEASON SUNROOM WITH W/O BASEMENT AND IN-LAW APARTMENT. HARDWOOD FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL WITH EXCEPTION OF KITCHEN & BATHROOM. PROPANE FIREPLACE IN BASEMENT IN PRESTIGIOUS `WINDWARD SANDS`. UPSCALE WATERFRONT COMMUNITY WITH ACCESS FOR DOCKING & SWIMMING, PLUS PUBLIC LAUNCH THRU WINDWARD SANDS ASSOCIATION. FULLY PAVED DRIVEWAY, OVERSIZED DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH FRONT COVERED PORCH. A MUST SEE!! WATER ACCESS HOME, 20 MINUTES TO CITY OF PETERBOROUGH OR 1.5 HOURS TO G.T.A.

What will $14,900,000 buy you?

I reported earlier that the highest price listing in Peterborough was a Stoney Lake listing at $4.9 Million asking price. I was incorrect. I found a listing at $14.9 Million listed by Mincom Kawartha Lakes also on Stoney Lake.

2250 6TH LINE RD to be exact.

 

Hawkstone Manor Estate - one of a kind Estate property on Stoney Lake in the heart of the Kawarthas. Over 3600 ft of frontage on Stoney Lake and 165 acres of total privacy. Current home of the legendary music star Ronnie Hawkins. Check out the virtual tour: http://www.venturehomes.ca/VirtualTour.asp?tourid=28451

504 Kengary Dr, Ennismore (Township of Selwyn)

21 YEAR OLD CUSTOM ONE OWNER BRICK BUNGALOW, 2,450 SQ. FT., 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS ON MAIN FLOOR. LARGE KITCHEN WITH SOLARIUM EATING AREA, QUALITY CUPBOARDS, LARGE DINING ROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE. LIVING ROOM WITH VIEW OF CHEMONG LAKE, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, HARDWOOD FLOORING IN LIVING, DINING ROOM AND HALLWAY. NEWER HIGH EFFICENTCY GAS FURNACE, CENTRAL AIR & VAC, RE-SHINGLED, LOWER LEVEL HAS A ONE BEDROOM/ONE BATHROOM IN-LAW APT, PLUS A SEPARATE BEDROOM/OFFICE IN LOWER LEVEL. DOUBLE ATTACHED & SINGLE DETACHED GARAGE/SHOP. GOOD WATER SUPPLY IN QUALITY AND QUANTITY.

www.bradsinclair.net

New name will be voted on tonight!

The “Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield” shall be changed to the

“Township of Selwyn”. Bylaw 2013-006 and it will be voted on at tonight's council meeting.

As of January 16th all calls, documents, corespondents will be using the new township name. A branding strategy is in place to create a new logo, establish  an online presence and a brand. Public engagement will be done through out the process.

Wedesign has been hired to help come up with a proper logo along with a professional designer. It is expected that 2 or 3 logo options will be brought to Council to choose from. The logo will also include a tag line or motto.

The new domain name for the township will be www.selwyntownship.ca.

Once the branding strategy is complete, residents will see new signage and vehicle decals on township property.

The township plans to pay for the Branding Strategy and Online Presence through a OMPF fund.



The bylaw will read as follows:

The Corporation of the Township of

Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield

By-law Number 2013-006

Being a By-law to Change the name of the Township of Smith-Ennismore-

Lakefield to the Township of Selwyn

15

th day of January, A.D., 2013.

Section 187 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, permits a

municipality to change its name;

AND WHEREAS

the Federal postal service (Canada Post) is changing the

address requirements in our municipality to reflect the Township’s name and civic

address for their mail delivery;

AND WHEREAS

this would mean that the present addressing would change

from Peterborough to Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield;

AND WHEREAS

there is no other municipality with the name Township of

Selwyn;

NOW THEREFORE

the Council of the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield

hereby enacts as follows:

1. The “Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield” shall be changed to the

“Township of Selwyn”.

2. Staff are directed to send a copy of this by-law to the Director of Titles

appointed under the Land Titles Act and to the Minister promptly after its

passage.

3. Staff are directed to make all necessary changes to implement the name

change.

Read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this 15

th day of January

A.D., 2013.

___________________________

Mayor Mary Smith

____________________________

Angela Chittick, Clerk

Corporate

What it's like to see things through the eyes of a Firefighter

So you want to be a firefighter.

 

This is the same video, without the music. Natural sound. This video is to show people what it is like to fight fires, and what firefighters across the nation do every day. The more people who realize, the better it will be for our profession.
I put together a bunch of clips from some of the better helmet cam footage I got this year while fighting fires in Highland Park. I had to replace several lens's and a couple mounts throughout the year, so the camera was not always on my helmet. I used a contour ROAM. other then the lens being easily scratch I would have to say it held up great for what it went through.
All the clips are from my own camera, and they are all real fires. No training fires.
The music is not minem it is obviously Eminems- till I collapse. I was just trying to make it a bit more interesting then just a bunch of clips. I understand some people might not appreciate the music, but hey its my video.
We love doing our job in Highland Park. And we do it often. Our aggressive attack might seem odd to some since most of these are "vacant" homes. But we are here to put fires out and the best way to do that is from the inside. Stay safe brothers...stay low
Check out www.firevideo.net these guys hooked me up and I will be using their camera from now on.

 

-HPZ1542's channel

 

 

 

What is the most expensive listing today in Peterborough Area?

Stoney Lake listing $4.9 Million asking price.

2884 Fire Route 47

This is listed with Re/max in Lakefield. Notes on the property:

Stoney Lake! An exquisite union of architectural elegance & exemplary craftsmanship. One owner cherished & customised to perfection. Classic interior finishing, Great rooms for entertaining, six fireplaces, heated granite & cherry wood floors, Master Bedroom suite, spectacular lake & sunset views from all principal rooms, formal Dining Room leading to gourmet Kitchen, linked triple car garage with self-contained guest quarters above, 2 storey boathouse with docking for 3 boats. Stand alone studio which would make a perfect gym or artist studio. Grounds are beautifully landscaped with mature perennial gardens, extensive stonework - all this is set in very private setting on a superior 3 acre waterfront lot with 770 feet of prime shoreline.

 

 

 

 

 

Correct me if I am wrong but was this not the property "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" was taped?

Goodbye 2012 and Hello 2013

Dec 31/2012

Reflecting 2012 on it's last day I have to count the many blessings this year has brought me and my family. It was not always easy, I will never say that.

In 2012 I welcomed a new family member, Renee Sinclair, had a successful year in business and had great health. I did how ever lose some lifetime friends in 2012 including George Wheeler.

Looking forward to 2013, I do wonder what my success's will be and my failures. It really is exciting to reboot, is it not? Ultimately, I know that I do have hope and faith that it will be the best year ever.

I would like to take this time to wish you and your loved ones a very happy new year. As always below is JibJab's year in review. Enjoy!

Welcome to Selwyn Township. My Thoughts.

To be honest I do like the name Selwyn Township. Was it my top choice? No, but I am not sure if I even had a top choice. There was so many bad names being thrown out there I am just glad the council picked this one that we can be proud of.

Wikipedia:

Selwyn is originally an Anglo-Saxon name, also occasionally spelt Selwin, deriving from 'Sel' (castle/house) & 'wyn/win' (friend), roughly meaning "friend in the house" or "friend in the castle".
The name Selwyn later became an English surname as well after the Norman Conquest of 1066 introduced the concept of family surnames to England. Its renewed popularity as a Christian-name in England in the 19th century was largely due to the fame of the eminent Bishop George Augustus Selwyn.
Selwyn is quite uncommon as both a first name and family name.

Council hired wedesign to help with the name choosing. Here is what they say about Selwyn:

• short and easy to say
• well known in the area
• infers the SEL from each of the townships
• positive online implications

The Research Summary also did conclude that if we were going to use Selwyn it should be spelt Selwin for a higher ranking in the summary. The spelling Selwin would give a better online presence and better Geographic Impact. (Note: we are going with Selwyn)

It was interesting that Chemong was not even on the radar of council in my opinion even though it was what was voted on. Only Councillor Donna Ballantyne supported the name. Chemong rated higher in the Research Summary if we did not choose Selwin (note the spelling)  and the overall will of the people in the township supported Chemong as a new name. Votes received by the township had Chemong with 25% of the vote while Selwyn came in with 8% of the vote.

Council seem to struggle at first how to proceed with the meeting until Deputy Mayor Andy Mitchell stepped in and suggested they should first vote if the name should be changed which carried 5-0. I felt after listening to the meeting that Selwyn was more a personal choice for the councillors that voted for the name not what the constituency wanted. The two councillors that voted against the name Selwyn seemed that they were not comfortable with Selwyn because their constituency did not want that name. I respect them coming to the table without personal feelings on the subject. I was surprised that before council concluded the final vote, the public did not have a chance to speak at the meeting. The motion was carried without that opportunity.

One other note I want to make. Council made it clear Selwyn is not replacing Ennismore, Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Youngs Point, etc. It is a collective name of all of our community's. Deputy Mayor Mitchell also made it clear that all individual hamlets and towns will be celebrate in its fullest by the township. So Ennismore you will still be known as Ennsimore. Lakefield, you will still be known as Lakefield. You get the picture.

Overall the process was not good and council recognised that. I was upset last night about it. After some more though, we had no choice to get this done as quickly as possible due to the changes of Canada Post. Good job by all involved.

Welcome to Selwyn Township. Home of Smith, Ennismore and Lakefield.

Special meeting today for new name of Smith Ennismore Lakefield Township

The township hired Wedesign to conduct research and prepare a report that will give information to help select our new township name. The special meeting will be held today at 4:00 pm in Council Chambers.

Jocasta Boone of Wedesign will be in the meeting today to answer any questions. Her research considerations were:

1. Name Usage
2. Linguistic Impact
3. Online Presence
4. Geographic Impact
5. Marketability

Out of the ten names given to Wedesign for consideration for the Township's rebranding, Wedesign came back with 5 names.

1. Selwyn
2. Chemong
3. Drumlin
4. Lakelands
5. Bridgeland

Public opinion will play a large role in the decision. Chemong township received the most votes followed by SEL then Lakelands. The Examiner had also completed an online pole with Trinity ranking number one with Chemong coming in at number 2.

What is this all going to cost? It is estimated by township CAO Janice Lavalley that it will cost taxpayers $45,000 to cover items like signage, pins, vehicle and equipment decals, new logo, website and online positioning. Janice Lavalley has also stated that there is a OMPF grant fund that can cover all cost so the name change will have no impact to ratepayers.






PeterboroughExaminer article http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2012/11/21/chemong-shining-waters-selwyn-among-options-for-new-smith-ennismore-lakefield-township

New Listings Inspection Dec 5/2012