Events Schedule

Kearney Centennial Web Site Kearney Centennial 2008

Timeline and Details of Events

top HAPPY NEW YEAR

Jan 2008 ▼ click below ▼ click below ▼

GO TO: Heritage Day-PHOTO GALLERY CRAB TREE ORDER FORM Creative Changes Art Show Kearney Regatta

GO TO: Kearney Centennial Home-Coming Weekend June 27 to July 1 A Country Gospel Christmas Evening December 6

Closing Gala Event December 31

Feb 2008

Dog Sled Races Feb 8, 9, 10

THE JAMAICAN DOGSLED TEAM WAS HERE TO COMPETE FEB 9 & 10

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HOPE YOU DIDN'T MISS IT !

Tinkerbelle the winner

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Feb 16

Volunteer Appreciation/Heritage Day/Flag Day Celebration Potluck Dinner

February 16, 2008, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

EVERYONE WELCOME

Did you remember to write in the Centennial Time Capsule Log?

5:00 – 7:00

Opening Remarks – Mrs. Shirley Palmer, Mistress of Ceremonies

Oh Canada – Evergreen Heights Education Centre Choir

God Save The Queen – Evergreen Heights Education Centre Choir

The Blessing – Mrs. Nina Fulford

DINNER

7:00 – 9:00

Greetings – Mayor Jeff Johnston

Greetings - Honourable Norm Miller MPP

Kearney Community Centre Washrooms Grant - Honourable Norm Miller MPP

Greetings from Lieutenant Governor, David Onley, Premier Dalton McGuinty, and our MP, The Honourable Tony Clement

Unveiling of the Kearney Flag (see below) - Students from Evergreen Heights Educ. Centre.

Presentation to Mrs. Judy Lacey, Principal by: Mrs. Carol Adamthwaite.

Centennial Trees – Mrs. Shirley Palmer

Choir – Evergreen Heights Education Centre

Presentation, Kearney Volunteer Fire Department – Councilor Robert Tilley.

Presentation, Kearney First Response Team – Councilor Charles Zummach.

Presentation, Volunteers Certificate of Appreciation – Mayor Jeff Johnston

Choir – Evergreen Heights Education Centre

Closing Remarks – Mrs. Shirley Palmer

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Flag Unfurling

All the flag designs by the children at Evergreen Heights school have been put on the Gym Wall at the Kearney Community Centre and will remain there until after Feb 16th. Anyone wishing to view them are most welcome. They are in 3 groups left to right, composites (1 per class from grades 1 - 8), individual student designs grades 7 and 8, and grades 1 to 6.

Some of the elements included by the students were the forests, the loon, blue for water, the name of the town and its incorporation date. These elements, we felt, symbolize Kearney's past and its future; logging, past and present, tourism, the importance of our ecology. The final design has a loon rising out of the water and a rising sun to show that Kearney's future path is moving onward and upward. The student comment that "putting 2008 on the flag seemed like life was over", was also important and we decided not to include that date because we wanted the flag to show that Kearney has a bright future.

All of the children's designs were on display at the New year's Eve Gala and were up again for the Heritage Day Supper of February 16. We had the flag unfurled for the first time that night. We heard forward to hearing the Evergreen Heights School student choir sing and met all Evergreen Heights School students and staff.

We thank the students for their important role in helping us to design the Kearney Flag for our Centennial.

KEARNEY Flag was unfurled Feb. 16, 2008

GRADES 7 and 8

GRADES 1 to 6 UP COMPOSITE GRADES 1 to 8

A word from the Flag Designer:

Jeff:

We were so disappointed that we were not able to attend the celebrations yesterday. Steve Taunton sent along a couple of pictures of the

finished flag and it looks beautiful. I can't tell you how privileged I feel to have been a part of Kearney's 100th year celebration and to have the

opportunity to design something that will live on for a very long time. Thanks again for including me in this momentous occasion.

Sincerely,

Deborah Eaton

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Enjoy the evening just as it happened.

Mar 2008

Evergreen Heights Education Centre Paints Tom Thompson Reproduction

Week of March 3 ►Click for details.

St. Patrick's Stew Supper

Mar 15

Easter Pancake Breakfast

Mar 22 Come and enjoy a traditional breakfast and support your local Lions Club of Kearney.

Saturday morning from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, at the KEARNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE.

Adults           $6.00

Children         $3.00

Pre-schoolers   FREE

EASTER EGG HUNT For Children Ages 10 and Under Only.

Registration 11:30 am to 11:45 am.

EASTER LUCKY DRAW For Children Ages 11 to 15 Only.

Registration 11:45 am to 12:00 pm.

This event is sponsored by the Kearney Lions Club, Kearney Library, and the Kearney Parks & Recreation Committee.

COMMUNITY DAY ◄CANCELLED due to lack of participants

Mar 29

Apr 2008

Centennial Tree Planting of Pink Flowering "Bare Root" Crab trees

One of our Centennial Projects is the planting of Pink Flowering "Bare Root" Crab trees throughout the town.

These will become known as our Centennial Trees. The goal is to help beautify Kearney by encouraging everyone to plant at least one of these trees on their property. Price per tree is: $35,00 each.

If you are interested in ordering one or more of these trees, please fill in the Order Sheet at the bottom of this newsletter and return it to the Town Office no later than April 1st, 2008. Advance payment by cheque or cash will be required.

You will be notified of the delivery date around May 24th depending on planting conditions.

The flowering Crabs arrived and have been distributed. The Town will plant 4 trees at the Community Centre this evening, May 13, and hope to plant 3 each at McManus Beach, the town Dock, and Lions Park.

Thank you for helping us to make this project a success. The Centennial Events Sub-Committee.

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Belated Robbie Burns Supper ♣ ♫ ♣ ♫ ♣ ♫

April 5 The Supper will take place on Saturday April 5, 2008 at the Kearney Community Centre.

Happy hour will start at 5 p.m. and dinner will start at 6 p.m.

We have scheduled the North Bay Highland dancers to entertain after the dinner.

Tickets are $20 each $10 for children under 12. Tickets are available at Fetterley's Garage in Kearney 705-636-5375.

All funds raised will be used to help celebrate Kearney's Centennial 1908-2008.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call at: (705) 636-5375. Heather Pateman

May 2008

Adopt-A-Highway

May 3 The Adopt-A-Highway/Yard Cleanup event is sponsored by the Kearney Lions Club and is scheduled for May 3rd, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.

Being Kearney's Centennial year we wanted this "clean-up" to be the best one we've have had in 100 years.

The Adopt-A-Highway/Pitch-In on Saturday, May 03, 2008 was a huge success, probably the best yet.

We had 36 registered participants and most of the Main Streets/Hwy 518 plus the Community Centre got a good cleaning. The weather held off and the Kearney Beavers were there.

On behalf of the Kearney Lions Club and the Town of Kearney, please accept our heartfelt thanks for making our Cleanup such a success.

Regards, Jeff Johnston
President, Kearney Lions Club
Mayor, Town of Kearney

Charlie Fetterley Walk-A-Thon

May 10 This is a Kearney Lions Club fund raiser with proceeds going to the Kearney Lions Community Park Fund

Funds are used to enhance features of the park including playground equipment, the boardwalk extension, disabled access facilities, landscaping, signage, etc.

Black Fly Fest

May 17 This is a flea market type event held in the Kearney Community Center.

Tables available for rent.

Proceeds going to the Kearney Lions Club, to be used to address Community needs and programs.

JUN 2008

Cadet Annual Review and Awards

June 7

The Seniors of Kearney celebrate 40 years in Kearney

June 14 We are planning events for that date and will have more details later.

Slow Pitch Baseball, Season Opener

	June 29, 2:00PM
	The Opener will be at the Kearney Ball field on Park Street across from the Kearney Legion.

The Centennial Home-Coming Weekend (see July)

	See JULY 1 Below
	(June 27 to July1 2008) click► HERE

Ecumenical Worship Service and Hymn Sing / & Garden Party (see July )

Sunday June 29th The Service will be followed by an old-fashioned Church cold supper that evening, put on by the Catholic, United, Anglican and Community churches. Proceeds go to the Churches.
Details to be announce shortly.

Monday June 30th (see July) will be a Free Day; giving all our guests an opportunity to enjoy the beauty surrounding their hometown by strolling the board walk in The Kearney Lion's Community Park, or taking a hike on the hiking trail, or swimming at the Town Dock.

You may want to rent a canoe or kayak and go for a paddle on any or all of the three small lakes in town, or up the beautiful Magnetawan River.

If you like to fish you can do that, or have a game of horseshoes at the Legion. Perhaps Beach Volleyball is your thing. If so, you will be able to do that too.

Jul 2008

Canada Day Celebrations

July 1

home coming weekend

2008

▼ Kearney Centennial Home-Coming Weekend ▼

July 1,2008 (June 27 to July1 2008) Link to the Kearney homecoming video below! ▼CLICK▼

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June 27 The weekend began with a Wine & Cheese Reception on Friday evening, June 27th from 7-9 pm. This took place in the Community Centre Seniors Room, featuring “Kearney Centennial” wines - Chardonnay white, Merlot red and a variety of cheeses.
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The winners of the KWEF amateur photo contest were announced and prizes awarded.

Centennial 2008 - Memorabilia display.

Town Beautification – Town Dock Revitalization Design created by Kathy Kohodja were on display.

Saturday June 28th Centennial 2008 Opening Ceremonies

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Pavilion, Lions Park Program:

A Welcome to Everyone and Opening Remarks were given by Mayor Jeff Johnston
• Kearney 100 Years
• Dignitary Presentations
• Senior of the Year Award presented to Sadie Fetterly
• Ribbon Cutting – New Playground Equipment. Special thanks to Ontario Hydro, Kearney Lions Club

A Fun Day was had by all at The Kearney Lion's Community Park starting at 11am., it gave our visitors an opportunity to meet old friends. There were lots of activities for both young and old including a Penny Sale, Log-Sawing Contest and lot of food for sale to accommodate the reuniting of friends and families over lunch.

Events:
• BBQ and Refreshments
• Kearney Beaver Colony – Children’s Activities
• Penny Sale
• Old-Time Contests
• Local Genealogy Society Display
• Walk the boardwalk. White’s Farm Trail and chat with old friends

That evening, (JUNE 28) a Lobster/Beef Supper sponsored by the Kearney Lion’s Club, began with a Happy Hour from 4 to 5 pm., then the supper was served in the Community Centre, followed by an old-time dance at 9 pm., with live music and square dances.

5:00 – 8:00 Lions Lobster Fest & Beef Dinner.

9:00 – Midnight, “Just Like Old Times” Dance featuring live music, some square dancing, fun to spare.

Tickets for the Lobster/Beef Supper went on sale May 24th with proceeds going to the Lions Club programs.

The Legion also held their ever popular All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Supper that night. Proceeds went to Legion community programs.

Sunday June 29 AM an Ecumenical Workshop Service and 7:00 PM Hymn sing.

SUNDAY WORSHIP
9:00 – St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church
10:00 - Birchdale Community Church
11:00 – Knox United Church
11:00 – St. Mark’s Anglican Church (Emsdale)

10:00 – 1:00 Kearney Fire Hall Firefighters Special - Pancake Breakfast

Sunday June 29 PM Also, we held our Slow Pitch Baseball, Season Opener - June 29th, 2:00PM. The Opener was at the Kearney Ball field on Park Street across from the Kearney Legion. The turn out was great as came to cheer on the home teams!

6:00 PM – SUNDAY DINNER Full Course Buffet Dinner was served at the Kearney Community Centre followed by a Hymn Sing.

Monday June 30 was a day for private Family Reunions and a time to meet with friends, giving all our guests an opportunity to enjoy the beauty surrounding of their hometown by strolling the board walk in The Kearney Lion's Community Park, or taking a hike on the hiking trail, or swimming at the Town Dock.

Some rented a canoe or kayak for a paddle on the fabulous three lake system that surrounds the town, and the more adventurous continued up the tranquil Magnetawan River.

Those who like to fish enjoyed that sport while others played a game of horseshoes at the Legion. Beach Volleyball was another activity that visitors were able to do.

Tuesday July 1 we celebrated Canada Day.

2008 Creative Changes Art Show

July 18,19,20

People's Choice Winners