Selected Morning Star Newsclips - In case you missed them

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Councillor Besso's water presentation at the College

Also available is my Power Point presentation following that of Maria's. It can be accessed as a PDF version as well.

PPP:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Oebqfj6X-LN0F2ek9WbUtrVzQ/view

or

PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Oebqfj6X-LOGxsektrUjNDeWc/view?usp=sharing

Election 2014: Coldstream candidates gather

• by  Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star
• posted Nov 5, 2014 at 1:00 AM

The Coldstream Ratepayers’ Association is giving residents an opportunity to get to know their candidates prior to the election.

There will be an informal gathering at the Women’s Institute Hall Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Candidates will each say a few words about themselves and their priorities for Coldstream in the upcoming term, followed by a limited question/answer period.

Afterwards, refreshments will be available and the audience will have a chance to mingle and meet the candidates.

There are seven candidates, each seeking one of the six seats on council.

The candidates are newcomer Shane Hillman, former councillor Glen Taylor and incumbents Pat Cochrane, Doug Dirk, Richard Enns, Gyula Kiss and Peter McClean.

Mayor Jim Garlick has been acclaimed.

This is the final forum for Coldstream candidates prior to the Nov. 15 election.

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Note: today (Wednesday) is the first Advance Poll at the Coldstream Municipal Office!

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Notice to water customers!

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Meet the Candidates - Coldstream Ratepayers

Hello Coldstream Ratepayers!

It’s election time again, and as there are so few candidates running this year, and all but one of them have been on Council previously, the Coldstream Ratepayers Association has decided to hold only one, somewhat informal gathering at the Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd. on Thur., Nov. 6^th , 7-9 pm. 

The candidates will introduce and say a few words about themselves and their priorities for Coldstream in the upcoming term, followed by a time limited question/answer period. Afterwards, refreshments will be available and audience members will have an opportunity to mingle and converse with the candidates.

Please note, prior to this gathering at the WI Hall, there will be a more structured Coldstream All Candidates’ Forum at 7 pm. on Thur. Oct. 30^th, at the Performing Arts Centre in Vernon.

Thanks,

Louise

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Coldstream Ratepayers Association Meeting - January 9, 2014

There was a good turn out for the Ratepayers Association Meeting in the Coldstream Women's Institute Hall tonight.

Several speakers opposed any move to join a study for possible amalgamation of Coldstream, Vernon and the Electoral Areas B and C. None of the speakers envisioned any savings from amalgamation. Several examples were produced showing the major pitfalls of amalgamation: loss of identity, loss of contact with elected representatives, higher taxes, potential poorer service levels, inheritance of Vernon's infrastructure deficit etc. 

At the end of the meeting a show of hands encouraged Council not to participate in a Provincial Government funded study.

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Morning Star Newsclip - Amalgamation Meeting

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Coldstream Ratepayers Association News

Hello Ratepayers!

It has been a long time since we have had a meeting...but we think it is time, as a number of residents have expressed concerns about the recent push for amalgamation....

 Please 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS and

JOIN US at the

The Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Road, 

Coldstream

Thursday, January 9, 2014

7:30 – 9:30 pm.

Coffee and cookies will be served

Please pass the invitation on to neighbours and friends in Coldstream/Lavington

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Please, VOTE!!!

Coldstream Election 2011 - Reminder to Vote!

When and Where:

Saturday November 19^th

8am - 8pm

Coldstream Elementary School or Lavington Elementary School

(whichever you live closest to)

Remember:

·       You must show 2 pieces of ID - at least one piece must have your signature on it!

And…

·      

to vote for 1 Mayor and up to 6 Councillors

And…

·        

You will receive a Referendum Ballot asking if you are in favour of the District of Coldstream Council borrowing approximately 1.3 million dollars in order to construct a new Mechanic Shop, and address environmental concerns, WorkSafe BC standards, and works yard site improvements.

So as not to spoil your ballots…Be sure you vote with an “X” completely inside the boxes of your choice.

If you need a ride to and from a polling station, please contact Louise Christie at 542-9109 to make arrangements.

PLEASE REMIND YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS TO VOTE TOO!

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Message from the CRA

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Coldstream All Candidates Forum - Reminder - It is tonight! CRA organized!

Coldstream 2011 Municipal Election
 

All Candidates’ Forums

Meet the candidates - hear what they have to say.
 

Tuesday November 1
 

Coldstream Elementary School
 

7 pm

Monday November 7
 

Okanagan College
 

7 pm
 

Get informed! Get Involved!

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All Candidate's Forum!

CRA PRESS RELEASE

The Coldstream Ratepayers Association wishes to announce its forthcoming All-Candidates Meetings in anticipation of the upcoming municipal election on November 19. These meetings will give the Coldstream public an opportunity to question all candidates for both Mayor and Council positions in Coldstream. The All-Candidates Meetings will be non-partisan and will be moderated to ensure all candidates have a chance to present their views to the public. Questions for the candidates will be encouraged but will be in a written form (on 3x5 cards) in order to prevent speech-making from the audience and give order to the proceedings.

The dates and times are as follows:

1) Thursday, October 27, from 7-9 PM at the Lavington Elementary School.
2) Tuesday, November 1, from 7-9 PM at the Coldstream Elementary School.
3) Monday, November 7, from 7-9:45 PM at the OK College Lecture Theatre (Room D310).

The Coldstream public is invited to attend and "meet and greet" the candidates just prior to the forums themselves at 6:30 PM on the dates specified.

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Ratepayers' Association News.

To Members (and former members) of the Coldstream Ratepayers Association

(CRA):

 

May I please ask for two or three of you to  volunteer tomorrow night

(Sept. 28) to help me set up for the CRA meeting at 7 PM at the Log

House on Kalavista Dr. You can park right outside the Log House itself.

Please be there by 6:30 PM.

 

Thank you in advance.

 

Steve Heeren, Pres., CRA

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News from Steve Heeren-- So far so good!

Hi, everybody:

Sorry for the delay in letting you all know how I fared with my cardiac surgery. Obviously I survived but it took a lot out of my energy level -- I'm tired most of the time and was finally working up to writing you to spread the word that I made it (I guess!).

This whole experience has led me to wonder if at least some survivors of open-heart surgery don't wind up envying those who didn't survive. Ha ha!

The routine in hospital was the most debilitating for me but as each day has passed since then I am gaining energy (very slowly) and I am looking forward to being fully recovered.

Steve

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Readers write - An invitation.

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Thank you from Leo!

Thanks so much to the Coldstream Ratepayers Association for the pot luck dinner, kind words and the plaque on my retirement from the Fire Department. It has truly been my pleasure and I would like to thank everyone in the Community for the incredible support shown to the fire department members over the years. Also, a very special thanks to Maria and Greg for having put together a wonderful video presentation on my behalf, (even though I was naked in one of the pics). That meant a great deal to my family and I.

Thanks again,

Leo Lecavalier

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CRA News

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Hello ! Good to be back!

Hello everyone.

I was not totally successful in recovering all my email contacts and some contacs might be outdated. I you are on my list and wish to be removed please notify me. If you know of someone who wishes to receive information related to Coldstream, please have them send we an email.

As you may know we had a little misfortune with fire but we are starting to recover. I managed to get on the computer and soon even my scanner might start working. It does not work now. Sorry for the long delay in maintaining the blog but I had no access to my usual facilities. Time is still at a premium but I'll do my best.

Best to you all.

Gyula

The first publication request I received was to post the following announcement:

Mark Your Calendars!

The Coldstream Ratepayers Association will be holding its Annual Community Pot Luck Supper and Annual General Meeting

Friday, February 11 between 5 and 8pm

at the Women’s Institute Hall

Please, bring your families and friends (they don’t have to be members) along with your own cutlery, plates, and some food to share.

Liquid refreshments and serviettes will be available at the Hall.

At 6:30 pm. there will be a presentation honouring

Coldstream’s recently retired

Fire Chief, Leo Lecavalier …

followed by a Power Point Presentation of Coldstream activities over the past few years, courtesy of Maria Besso …

followed by our Annual General Meeting

when we will elect a new executive and discuss

Coldstream issues

Note: All Coldstream Residents are Ratepayers!

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Asking for help.

Calling for your help!

The Olympic Torch Relay will be passing through Coldstream from
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 26.
Immediately afterwards, the District is hosting a reception for the public in the Council
Chambers from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.

Volunteers are still needed on
January 26 –
for three hours from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
– to serve refreshments at the reception and then clean up afterwards.

Also, drivers are needed to deliver Olympic Games handouts
to local schools on
Monday, January 25.

If you can help out with either of these activities, please contact
Irma at the District of Coldstream at 250 545-5304,
Monday to Friday

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Coldstream Ratepayers Pot Luck Supper

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The Coldstream Ratepayers Association will be holding its Annual Community Pot Luck Supper

December 4, 2009
between 5 and 8pm
at the Womens Institute Hall

Please drop in, bring your families and friends (they don’t have to be members), cutlery, plates, and some food to share.

Liquid refreshments and serviettes will be available!

There will be a short and sweet meeting at about 6:30pm to provide an update to “goings-on” in our community and to celebrate this year’s accomplishments!

REMINDER TO CRA MEMBERS!

MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2010 ARE DUE
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE CRA BY SUBMITTING $10 (SINGLE) or $15 (FAMILY) TO:

SHIRLEY HENRY AT THE POT LUCK
OR SEND TO:

9009 Mackie Drive
Coldstream, BC
V1B 1H1
Phone 545-5622

NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!

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