Monday, January 25, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Residents north of Bayfield invited to name their local creeks. Bayfield North Watersheds Plan creek rediscovery program holds creek naming contest
William Shakespeare’s Juliet said: “What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” Is there something in a name? The Bayfield North Watersheds Management Plan committee thinks so! They’re inviting residents north of Bayfield to ‘Name Your Creek.’
Residents north of Bayfield invited to ‘Name Your Creek’Bayfield North Watersheds Plan creek rediscovery program holds creek naming contest What do you call a creek with no name? The Bayfield North Watersheds is a 40-square-kilometre area, just north of Bayfield, which is home to 20 small creeks that flow directly into Lake Huron. These creeks have been given such bland scientific names as ‘Creek GO39,’ as part of the Bayfield North Watersheds Management Plan, but these alphanumeric names may not mean much to local people. “The Bayfield North Watersheds Advisory Committee believes people in the community can give these creeks names that have more meaning to them,” said Hope Brock, Healthy Watersheds Technician with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA). “We’re hoping that people north of Bayfield will enjoy the chance to name their creeks, become more aware of them and feel even more connected to them than they do already.” A form for the creek rediscovery program contest is available online at abca.on.ca. Submissions must be received no later than February 5, 2010. If you would like to help your community rediscover a local creek, please submit the details to Hope Brock at the ABCA by phone at 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610, by e-mail to hbrock@abca.on.ca, or by mail to ABCA, 71108 Morrison Line, RR 3, Exeter, N0M 1S5. The form may also be faxed to 519-235-1963. The Bayfield North Watersheds Management Plan draft document is available at the Bayfield and Clinton public libraries, or at the ABCA administration centre near Exeter, or online, to see which creeks need a name. The Bayfield North Watersheds Advisory Committee will select a name after considering all submissions. There will be prizes for creativity, Brock said, “… so submit your name today.”A watershed management plan is created co-operatively by the community and government agencies to manage the water, land and water interactions, and aquatic resources within a particular watershed to protect and enhance the health of the ecosystem as land uses change. The process of developing a community-based watershed plan has created an opportunity to ensure that as many local interests as possible are addressed, according to Brock. “Members of the community have volunteered their time to develop this plan and they are improving the natural environment through their efforts,” she said. The watershed management plan document will provide information about the natural environment and community interests and issues to landowners north of Bayfield and to other local decision makers, as well as local and government agencies. The land management, aquatics, and erosion sections of the plan provide background information, community interests and issues, a management goal and recommended actions. Bayfield North Residents interested in ‘naming their creek’ are invited to provide the following information:Current creek name (e.g., GO31) or creek location (see map at abca.on.ca)Proposed creek name
Individual’s name, phone number and e-mail (optional) – 30 – CONTACT: Hope Brock, Healthy Watersheds Technician, at Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA), 519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610 or e-mail hbrock@abca.on.ca
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
BC Old Timers ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: FEBRUARY 4, 2010 and International OLDTIMERS Race schedule
east of 192nd Street, northof #10 Highway). Dinner & refreshments at 6:30. Meeting starts at 7:00PM. There will be a recap of last year's events, election ofOfficers and
Directors and plans for this year's events as well as discussionof
International Rule changes Don Tocher - President. Hi everyone. We are going to hold our Annual General Meetingon
Thursday, February 4th at 7PM, at Anna-Marie's Cafe. This meeting includes a recap of last year's events,election of
Officers and Directors and plans for this year's events, as well as
discussion of International Rule changes. and everything else that
anyone thinks is important, or not important to discuss. Please make
every effort to come to the meeting. However, if you can't make it to
the meeting and there is something you would like to have discussed,
please just send it back to me andI will make sure it is included in
the Agenda. The more input we get, the healthier our club will be.
Thanks. If you would like to become more involved in the club, we can always
use more help. If you would just like to be involved in what theclub
is up to, please attend. We always welcome your input and ideas.
Ifyou would just like to come and listen to what the club is up to, we
welcome your presence. Besides, the food is fabulous. I have included below, the latest version of next year'sInternational
Race schedule and encourage you to try to make a few of them.They are
all a blast and are on really good tracks. I have also included our schedule for Agassizand attached a membership
form. We encourage you to join early in order to avoid any waiting
time at the event. Hope to see you there. Don Tocher - President INTERNATIONAL OLDTIMERS 2010 RACESCHEDULE. CentralValley March6-7 Tulare, CA Arizona March 13-14 Litchfield, AZ Los Angeles March 20-21 LACR, CA Carlsbad April 3-4 Racetown
395, Adelanto, CA Idaho April17-18 Boise, ID RockyMountain May 22-23 Niarada, MT Washington May 29-30 Spokane, WA British Columbia June 19-20 Agassiz, BC Sierra June 12-13 EStreet,
Marysville, CA Oregon July 10-11 Washougal, WA Nevada September 4-5 Fernley, NV SoCal October 9-10 Glen Helen, CA BCOT 2010 Agassiz Dates April 2 Good Friday – Practice June 13 – Practice June 19 & 20 – InternationalRace October 17 - Practice
Monday, January 18, 2010
Canadian Patrick Trahan completed nearly 9,000 km in the Dakar rally on his third attempt, 55th out of 88 finishers. That makes him only the fourth Canadian to conquer this monster event, in the wheel tracks of Lawrence Hacking, Guy Giroux, and Bob Bergma
Written by Larry Tate on Monday, January 18th, 2010 Third time lucky, they say, and Patrick Trahan proved the truth of that by completing nearly 9,000 km in the Dakar rally on his third attempt, 55th out of 88 finishers. That makes him only the fourth Canadian to conquer this monster event, in the wheel tracks of Lawrence Hacking, Guy Giroux, and Bob Bergman.
Trahan rode with the Dutch-based Honda Europe team, so had excellent support along the way. He had good and bad days, including a crash at 120 km/h. He got through that with only bruises and remarkably little bike damage. The mechanics fixed the bike and Patrick decided to take it much easier, and keep his thoughts with the finish line.
The winner of two special stages in this 32nd edition, and the leader in the overall standings since Stage 3, was Frenchman Cyril Despres (KTM), more than one hour ahead of Norwegian rider Pal Anders Ullevalseter (KTM), who was in turn only seven minutes ahead of Chilean rider Francisco "Chaleco" Lopez Contardo (Aprilia).
Despres, who now lives in Andorra, is celebrating his third Dakar victory after wins in 2005 and 2007, giving KTM 10 victories in a row. Six of the top 10 finishers were on KTM, with three Yamahas and one Aprilia making up the rest of the best. With 46 of the finishers on KTM, the Austrian make covered more than half the field.
Next year the bikes will be limited to 450 cc, so the big Katoom 690s won't be running any longer. However, since three of the top five riders this year were on 450s, it's not likely to affect the competition or the speeds very much.
Despres said, "All victories are nice but this one is particularly beautiful. It is the victory of hard work, of expertise and of an incredible team ... I am still human; I know I have been riding this bike for 15 days and I am exhausted but the little strength I had left just went in tears. KTM played a big part in this victory. They trusted us."
Second-place Ullevalseter said, "To finish second in the standings is more than I expected. ... The party is on for weeks to come now. I've been training for this moment for 25 years."
Defending champion Marc Coma (Spain; KTM) finished 15th. He was more than fast enough to have defended his title, winning four of the stages, but his challenge was killed by one day's engine problems, and a series of penalties.
Rumour is that the Dakar will switch back to its traditional African venue in 2011, from Tunisia to Egypt. Whether it does or not, the South American venture has proven very successful for this three-decade-old mother of all off-road rallies.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
WINTER AM SERIES REDDICK Fl - Mike Alessi gives Canada's Jeremy Medaglia props for bringing his 'A' game
Today was the reddick roundof the winter am series in north florida and i must say it was cold ! However the racing was hot ! still lots of good competition each week ,however its strange to me that one rider might be good one week ,then the next week a different rider steps up and rides good ...its kinda cool !any ways ....mike won four out of four motos racing both 250/450 classes ,which was a push since all the motos were very close together! In all their was four hard 25 minnute sprint races ...(basically 100 minutes) of sprints in less then a 5 hour time span .....this is good training !COMPlast week Gannon Audette was the fast guy ,this week ,jeremy medaglia ,tevin tapia ,and malcolm stewart each had some fast motos .MEDLEYwatch this interview with Mike Alessi by Pennsylvania moto journalist jace wade its excellent work !! http://www.eastmx.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=295:catching-up-with-mike-alessi&catid=5:interviewsIMPROVING : Mike speed,and fitness is improving ,but we still have a ways to go!OVER 50 LAPS : Mike raced hard today logging over 50 laps in under five hours !
STARTS ARE GETTING BETTER : This weeks Mikes starts were better then last week two /four holeshots ! photo by :Gregg Brotman RoadandDirt.com IncTOP TEN :Jeff Alessi started his sx season off inside the top ten at anaheim stadium out west !
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
MAX AWARDS 2010 - Motorcycle SUPERSHOW - “Rider of the Year” rides 18,400 km by motorcycle to Inuvik
MAX Awards Winners Announced
“Rider of the Year” rides 18,400 km by motorcycle
to Inuvik
January 2010- For over 30 years, members of the Motorcycling community are annually recognized for their contributions through the MAX Awards. The Motorcycle Awards of Excellence (MAX Awards), Canada's motorcycle 'Oscars' will be presented in over 45 categories including Canadian Racing Champions, Rider Achievement, Media and Sponsorship, showing excellence during the 2009 motorcycle year.
The winners of the 31st Annual MAX Awards (Motorcycle Awards of Excellence) have been announced and will be presented Saturday, January 16th during the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW taking place this weekend at the International Centre on Airport Road.
Check for winners from your local community
A sampling of our winners for 2010 are:
Rider of the Year: Stu Seaton from Brighton, Ontario, rode 18, 700 kilometer ride to Inuvik.
Motorcycle Milestone: Sturgess Cycle 100th Anniversary, Hamilton, ON
Motorcycle Milestone: Mosport International Raceway celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Women’s Road Racing: Vicki Schouten, Ottawa, ON
Motorcycle Builder: George Tchor/Kreater Customs, Mississauga ON
Awards Ceremony:
2:00 pm MAX Awards for Riders
Riders Stage - Hall 2 Touring & Cruisers
3:00 pm MAX Awards for Racers
Racers Stage - Hall 4 Racing & Performance
Following the Awards presentations there will be a closed Reception in Hall 4A in the 'Century of Motorcycles' display; refreshments will be served. Media are welcome to attend and meet the winners
For more information or media accreditation:
Colleen Swider
Media and Communications
North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW
(D) 705.384.2592
(C) 705.358.2006
(F) 705.384.2880
January 15 - 17, 2010
Toronto International Centre
Friday, January 08, 2010
Themed Halls at the International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Jan. 15-17 Offers Seven Halls of “Everything in Motorcycling”!
Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2010 Offers Seven Halls of “Everything in Motorcycling”!
January 2010 (Toronto, Canada) – The North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW returns to Toronto, January 15th - 17th, 2010. North America’s largest and most comprehensive motorcycle show, presented by Mantha Insurance, has something for every type of rider in its seven themed halls housing all aspects of motorcycling. GP Bikes, the Show’s largest exhibitor, joins as a new Sponsor for 2010.
Hall 1 and 2, sponsored by Mill St. Brewery -
Touring & Cruiser Hall: Road Riders Marketplace, Vendors, riding clubs and associations and the Touring & Cruiser Stage with ongoing seminars, travel presentations and the MAX Awards for Riders.
Hall 3 and 3A (The main entrance to the SUPERSHOW).
Industry Showcase Hall: Over 20 Manufacturers’ brands of the New 2010 Motorcycles, new product unveilings and all the latest aftermarket products. Used Bike Market sponsored by the Bike, Boat & RV Trader. Rider Training Schools, insurance representatives, and dealer advice on all aspects of getting into motorcycling including licensing, safety gear, and basic motorcycle maintenance. Also is home to the Scooter marketplace.
Hall 4
Racing and Performance Hall: features Sport bikes and off-road bikes. Joe Rocket Racers Stage, the Motocross ‘Stars of the Tomorrow’ display; racing clubs, associations and racetracks; the MAX Awards for Racers; and Racer interview and autograph sessions. Shopping for high performance equipment.
Hall 4A
Vintage and Classic: features the very popular ‘A Century of Motorcycles’ display. Each year fifty motorcycles are hand-picked to get the red carpet treatment as they represent the evolution of the motorcycle over the past 100 years. Also in Hall 4A are vintage and marquee clubs, individual show bikes, vendors specializing in antique motorcycle parts and services, and the newest feature for Hall 4A is the popular Vintage and Classic Used Bike Market sponsored by the Bike, Boat & RV Trader.
Hall 5
Chopper and Custom Bike Hall: features custom bikes from all over North America competing for the $50,000 jackpot and top prizes in the Canada Cup Championships. In addition to Canada’s largest display of custom bikes chopper fans will find custom painters and suppliers of specialty parts. A busy new area is the Choppers & Customs Used Bike Market sponsored by the Bike, Boat & RV Trader.
This motorcycle shopping extravaganza has earned the SUPERSHOW the nickname of 'The Big One by the Airport', because of its ideal location and free parking at the International Centre (6900 Airport Road). Established in 1976, the 425,000 square feet SUPERSHOW is North America’s largest consumer motorcycle show. The SUPERSHOW is dedicated to presenting the finest the motorcycle industry has to offer for every type of motorcycle enthusiast, in Seven Halls of the International Centre
Full release attached.
Colleen Swider
Media and Communications
North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW
(D) 705.384.2592
(C) 705.358.2006
(F) 705.384.2880
January 15 - 17, 2010
Toronto International Centre
Thursday, January 07, 2010
UPCOMING SHOWS AT CINNAMON JIM'S CAFE UPPER DECK in Brussels
They did a great job last year and we are looking forward to the same this year. $35.00 ea Show only $10.00 after 8:30 pm all open Miker’s no admission.
In March we are doing a show with The Bear Cats from Owen Sound they were a real hit at the West Coast Blues festival (date to be determined)
May 21 we have Morgan Davis 2004 Juno Blues album of the year and 4 Maple awards $40.00 ea Show only $15.00 after 8:30 pm
Shawn Kellerman and The Soul Provider Horns at the StarLight in Waterloo Saturday Jan 9th it will be on live webcast go www.shawnkellerman.com
Dinner Choices:
Stuffed Baked Salmon
Rolled Ribs & Dressing
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prime Rib
Jim Lee
CINNAMON JIM’S CAFÉ UPPER DECK
Café 519-887-8011
Office: (519)887-8013
Fax: (519)887-8014
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
How I’m Setting My Intention & Goals for 2010 – Episode #19 - PhilosophersNotes TV
I am a big fan of Brian Johnson's Philosopher's notes , this video is a great primer for any one as we look forward into the new year and I highly recommend a few minutes taken as well worth while
Sunday, January 03, 2010
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One of those photos that make you go 'that looks kewl' then 'I would luv 2 try that' but then after looking at this I am thinking ' not so much' ;)
