2006

Friday October 27, 2006

Front Page News !!

The Society and its work was the subject of a full page story on the front page of Halton Hill's newspaper "the Independent" Click on "Event Photos" for a scanned image of the full page, as well as scanned images of readable versions of the two articles, one by LKS President Mary Shier.

Saturday September 30, 2006

Annual General Meeting
Limehouse Memorial Hall
10 a.m.

President’s Annual Report for the LImehouse Kiln Society
Limehouse Memorial Hall
September 30, 2006

It was decided to delay the AGM this year from June until September hoping that we would be in the process of a Trillium grant application for the drawkiln. That process has just begun because of the size and complexity of our next project.

The Limehouse Kiln Society has continued to be actively engaged within the community over the past several months. We continue to be present at the Bruce Trail Days both in the spring and fall. We were once again part of the planning committee for the Mayor’s Annual Heritage Golf Tournament held in June at Blue Springs in Acton. A portion of the proceeds from this tournament go to local heritage preservation projects. The society was also part of the Acton quarry open house last fall. We were also publicized in the Community Activity and Service Guide for Halton Hills.

The Retired Teachers of Ontario - District #15 made a donation for interpretive signage for the powder magazine which will be developed this fall.

Last fall the society published its first newsletter known as The Keystone which was designed and developed electronically by Susan Cox, Lesley Hymers and Cathy Wilson. The publication has received many positive comments and is available on line through our website. The printing costs were generously covered by Ian Duff and Janice Gee of JC Duff Sand & Gravel Ltd. in Limehouse.

The Limehouse Kiln Society was also the recipient of a $5000 grant from the TD Canada Trust Friends of the Environmnet to be used for trail enhancements in the area of the drawkiln. A presentation was made to members of council last fall as well giving them an update of the kiln society’s activities.

Since early 2006, Credit Valley Conservation has been working with Ontario Heritage Trust to develop Terms of Reference as it pertains to the drawkiln and are continuing to meet with them on a regular basis. We are now at the point of inviting the interested parties to an onsite meeting to assess the site and prepare for quotes for the proposal. There is much interest among professional groups.

The kiln society was also honoured in February by the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce as part of the Civic Pride Award that was presented to the community of Limehouse.

In August the society was nominated by the Town of Halton Hiils and recognized by the Ontario Heritage Trust for the restoration of the powder magazine project under the Built category.

The kiln society will be recognized tomorrow by Credit Valley Conservation for our financial support toward trail enhancements near the drawkiln at the new bridge over Black Creek in the Limehouse Conservation Area.

Our brochures will be updated shortly with some name changes. The society thanks Ian Duff and Ken Zimmerman for their past years of support and contribution.

Susan Cox continues to be our valuable wordsmith for grant applications and Marsha Batchelor ensures our financial status. Chris Walker continues to be our guide not only along the Bruce Trail but also provides vision for our group.

We are also very fortunate to have Mr. Mark Frawley of the Niagara Escarpment Commission volunteer as our webmaster.

Check us out at our website: www.limehousekilns.ca.

The society is extremely grateful for the community’s support and recognition over the past year.

Mary Shier
President
Limehouse Kiln Society

Monday August 14, 2006

Ontario Heritage Trust
2005 Heritage Community Recognition Program

The Town of Halton Hills nominated the Limehouse Kiln Society for recognition under the 2005 Heritage Community Recognition Program. The nomination was accepted and recognized at the Halton Hills Civic Centre by the Ontario Heritage Trust in the Built category for the powder magazine restoration.

In this way, the town was able to show its appreciation of volunteers who assume leadership roles in preserving our community heritage.

7th Annual Mayor's Heritage Golf Tournament
hosted by Halton Hills Mayor

Blue Springs Golf and Country Club - Acton.

For more information contact: Daphne Millar at the Halton Hills Civic Centre – 905 - 873-2601 x 2345
or daphnem@town.halton-hills.on.ca

LKS Information Booth at
Bruce Trail Day at the Scottsdale Farm

Limehouse Bruce Trail Bridge Closure

Please be advised that the Bruce Trail bridge crossing over Black Creek in Limehouse Conservation Area is CLOSED and the bridge will be removed sometime between Feb.20th and Feb.24th. This area has been closed to public access for several weeks now and will continue to be until further notice.

Credit Valley Conservation is working with its partners in conservation to replace the bridge for pedestrian traffic as quickly as possible. During this time, the bridge crossing portion of the Conservation Area will be CLOSED TO PUBLIC ACCESS. Please obey all signs and site protection measures during this time.

Failure to comply with rules and regulations of the Conservation Area is a chargeable offence under the Conservation Authorities Act and Trespass to Property Act and can carry with it fines.

This initiative is being pursued in the interest of public safety. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience on the matter.

Any questions can be directed to

Tim Wood
Conservation Land Management Coordinator
Credit Valley Conservation
905-670-1615 ext.268
twood@creditvalleycons.com