2014 Fall Community Guide

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Message from Mayor Gary Goobie

as summer 2014 slips into the history books, it is time to turn our focus on the coming seasons. on behalf of my Town Council colleagues it is my pleasure to introduce our first Holyrood Community Guide which outlines a host of activities, programs, and information for Fall 2014.

Things are happening in Holyrood and we want to ensure you have an opportunity to be actively involved in all we have to offer. This Community Guide identifies opportunities for all ages from child to senior in recreation and healthy living. The experience is just waiting for you to accept the challenge and become involved.

The Town of Holyrood is alive with growth & development. We are pleased we can offer you the opportunity to live, learn, work and play in a Town that is growing. We are surrounded by an atmosphere of excitement and control all wrapped up in one neat

Holyrood Council Contacts

Mayor Gary Goobie [email protected]

Deputy Mayor Jim Joy [email protected]

Councillor kimberly Ghaney [email protected]

Councillor Sadie king [email protected]

Councillor roger Myette [email protected]

Councillor rosena norman [email protected]

Councillor George Penney [email protected]

package. our Town stands at the starting line of something wonderful as we find new ways to diversify our economy and build our tax base so we can continue to provide new and improved services to the residents.

Council and Staff wish to welcome our students, teachers and support staff back to another year of learning. May each and every one of you reach your goals in a safe and happy environment. To all residents, take the time to read our Community Guide and see how you can become engaged with us as we continue to build our Town. it is your town, your home; please get involved and enjoy each day in Holyrood.

Council is always open to you and your ideas, hopes, and concerns for Holyrood. Please feel free to contact your council members for assistance or contact one of our staff, who are very committed to assisting this Town reach its full potential.

Come ashore with us... the kettle is on. Company’s coming!

Gary Goobie Mayor

Town Staff Directory

Department ext. email

reception 201 [email protected]

Cao 202 [email protected]

Planning & Development 202 [email protected]

Finance 203 [email protected]

recreation and Community events 204 [email protected]

economic Development 205 [email protected]

oceans Holyrood 206 [email protected]

accounting Clerk 208 [email protected]

infrastructure & Public Works 215 [email protected]

Holyrood Community Contacts

Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tel: 709.229.7252 Fax: 709.229.7269 email: [email protected]

*Please note: If you would like to be added in future guides please call 229-7252

royal Canadian Legion 229-4101

Holyrood Community Centre 229-3358

Holyrood Marina Park Corporation 229-4348

Star of the Sea 229-3395

Holy Cross elementary 229-3939

roncalli High School 229-3381

Marine institute-Holyrood Marine Base 778-0754

Holy Cross Parish 229-6250

Holyrood volunteer Fire Department 229-7222

Holyrood rCMP 229-3892

Central avalon Ground Search & rescue 682-2592

Holyrood Public Library 229-7852

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Recreation and Community Eventsnational Seniors Day Date: Wednesday, october 1Location: royal Canadian LegionTime: 11:00amIn celebration of National Seniors Day please join us at the Holyrood Community Centre at 11:00am for a chili lunch and entertainment by Brian Fynn.

Big Bike ride Date: Wednesday, october 1Location: Holyrood Festival GroundsTime: 6:00pmThe Town of Holyrood and the Heart and Stroke Foundation are looking for YOU to join the 2nd Annual Holyrood Big Bike Ride. If you are interested in joining our team please contact 229-7252 ext. 204 to register today!

Pumpkin Carving nightDate: Tuesday, october 21Location: Holyrood Community CentreTime: 6:30pmCost: $5.00 per pumpkinIt’s time to make your own Jack O’ Lantern in preparation of Halloween. Please contact 229-7252 ext 204 to claim your pumpkin today. Limited space available.

Halloween SpookTrUnkular Date: Thursday, october 30Location: eastern Health Parking LotTime: 7:00pmEveryone’s favourite Halloween event is back! Stop by for some early “Trunk or Treating” at the 2nd Annual Halloween SpookTRUNKular. If you are a business or community group looking to participate please contact 229-7252 ext 204 or visit www.holyrood.ca for more information.

Guy Fawkes nightDate: Wednesday, november 5Location: Maloney’s BeachTime: 6:00pmJoin the Holyrood Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Holyrood at Maloney’s Beach to commemorate Guy Fawkes Night. Our Bonfire will be lit at 6pm with a free hotdog and marshmallow roast!

remembrance DayDate: Tuesday, november 11Location: Star of the Sea (War Memorial)Time: 11:00amJoin the Star of the Sea after the ceremony for a soup and roll lunch. Remembrance Day Ceremony brought to you by the Royal Canadian Legion.

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Canadian Tire JumpstartCanadian Tire Jumpstart is a nationally registered charity dedicated to removing financial barriers so kids across Canada have the opportunity to get off the sidelines and into the game. Deadline for all Winter applications is november 24, 2014. Contact 229-7252 ext. 204 for more information.

A HolyroodChristmas

Ho Ho

Come out and see the big guy live in Holyrood! Along the route volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items and toys in support of Toy Mountain.

If you are a business interested in participating in the 2014 Holyrood Santa Claus Parade please contact the Holyrood Town Office or visit www.holyrood.ca for more information.

Route: Hickey’s Funeral Home to The Star of the Sea

Sunday, December 7 @ 2pm

Don’t forget your letter to Santa!

FREE Hot Chocolate Available at:Furey’s Parking Lot

ornament Making with Clay CaféDate: Tuesday, December 2Location: Holyrood Community CentreTime: 6:30pmCost: $5.00. Limited SpaceRegister today for our Ornament Making Event with Clay Café.

operation Santa ClausThis year the Star of the Sea is proud to be returning with operation Santa Claus. Check www.holyrood.ca for more information as we get closer to Christmas. The event line-up will be as follows:

Christmas Cheer with “The Groove”a benefit dance in aid of the Central avalon Search and rescueDate: Saturday, november 29, 2014 Location: The royal Canadian LegionTime: Doors open 8:30pmCost: $15.00 in advance. Tickets available october 27 at the Holyrood town office or through a Search and rescue member.

• Breakfast with Santa• Personal Care Home Visits• Tree Lighting Ceremony

Toy Mountain 2014November 24 – December 14Drop off Location: Holyrood Town office

For the 2nd year The Town of Holyrood is on a mission to construct a mountain of toys to help Conception Bay Centre families in need this holiday season. Please bring your NEW unwrapped gifts to the Holyrood Town Office. Keep in mind we will be making Christmas morning extra special for teenagers too! In recognition of your donation all families will receive a family ornament to put on our Town Tree next to the mountain.

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Due to the parade please expect delays on Conception Bay Highway between 2:00pm and 3:30pm due to the parade.

roncalli Christmas raffleDate: Sunday, november 30 Location: roncalli GymnasiumTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

• Hot Chocolate after the Parade• Seniors Christmas Party


Community Programs

Start Date: Saturday, october 4Location: Holy Cross elementary GymTime: 10:00am – 12:00pmCost: FreeHolyrood’s NEWEST play program for children 5 and under is ready for launch. Please join Mini Movers Leader Keyona Walsh for 2 hours of drop-in play at Holy Cross Elementary Gym. Mini Movers promotes exploratory based play to teach children gross motor movement skills. Mini Movers will be up and running October 4 and finishing Saturday, December 13. Please note that parents must be in attendance and supervise their children during the play group.

Taoist Tai ChiClasses: Monday nightsLocation: Holyrood Community CentreTime: 6:30pmTaoist Tai Chi is now accepting registration for its classes at the Holyrood Community Centre. For more information contact: (709) 579-5276. Email: [email protected] Website: www.taoist.org

Zumba with LynnClasses: Tuesday & Wednesday at 8:00pm Sunday at 8:30pmLocation: Holyrood Community CentreCost: $7.00/class or $65 for 10 classesInstructor: Lynn randell-Childs

Shaolin Kung FuLocation: Holyrood Community Centre Classes: Thursday Children: 6:15pm to 7:30pm adults: 7:45pm to 9:00pm Sunday Children: 5:30pm to 6:45pm adults: 7:00pm to 8:15 pmFor more information please contactChris Evans, 3rd degree black belt by emailing [email protected] or calling (709) 834-4601 yoga with MeredithClasses: Monday and WednesdayLocation: Holy Cross elementaryTime: 8:15pm – 9:15pmCost: $5.00 drop-inInstructor: Meredith GilmorerCSCC 251 Southern

Cross Sea Cadets Weekly MeetingsWhen: Monday nights Time: 6:15pmLocation: roncalliJoin the Southern Cross Sea Cadets today! Come learn how to sail, take part in community events, learn citizenship, seamanship, and marksmanship. The best part, there’s no cost to the child or parent. For more information please contact Linda at 229-1969.

Forever young is Holyrood’s older adult wellness program open to all residents in the community. We are pleased to offer the following programs for the fall season:

aquaFit ClassesStart Date: Monday, September 29 (1 class per week)Finish Date: Monday, December 8Location: CBS PoolTime: 10:30amTransportation will leave the Holyrood Community Centre 10:00am Cost: $5.00 each or $45.00 for complete program (11 sessions)All participants must be registered to participate.

Zumba GoldStart Date: Friday, September 26Location: Star of the SeaTime: 10:30amCost: $2.00 eachZumba Instructor Charlie Picco is back to lead our Forever Young Group in Zumba Gold.

Forever young SomayogaStart Date: Tuesday, September 30Location: Holyrood Community CentreTime: 10:00amCost: $2.00 per classJoin Instructor Cathy Walsh for SomaYoga™. SomaYoga combines therapeutic yoga and somatic exercises in a classroom setting to learn how to release chronic pain and tension. SomaYoga is suitable for people of all ages and abilities, to help keep your muscles, brain, and nervous system in good health.

To take part in all Forever young activities, participants must register at Holyrood Town office.

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Holyrood allied youth GroupWe’re starting an allied youth Group and we want yoU involved.If you’re in grade 7 to grade 12 and would like to become involved in various youth initiatives in your community please come along to our Pizza Party Info Night on Thursday, October 2, 6:30pm at the Holyrood Town Office. are you a parent interested in being involved with ay? Contact Steve at 229-7252 ext 204 today.

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Registration and First Games Night Tuesday September 16th, 6:30-7:30 , Holy Cross Elementary School Cash or cheque made payable to 2nd Holyrood Scouts. Please bring your child’s MCP number. Regular meetings will be held Tuesday evenings at the school. Some activities will take place on weekends and at other locations.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 229-0365.

You are invited to join the Holyrood Scouts!

Join in the games, camping, music, badge work, science, woodcraft, science, trips, volunteering, campfires, and more fun activities outdoors!

Beavers: age 5-7 Cubs: age 8-10

Scouts: age 11-14 Leaders: age 18-99

CBS recreation Complex Fall Swim Schedule

MoNDay

12:00 – 1:25 p.m. adult Swim

2:30 – 3:25 p.m. Shallow Water Fitness

3:30 – 4:25 p.m. Public Swim


9:00 – 9:55 p.m. adult Swim

TUESDay

6:00 – 8:25 a.m. adult/Leisure Swim

12:00 – 1:25 p.m. adult Swim


2:30 – 3:25 p.m. Senior Swim



WEDNESDay

12:00 – 1:25 p.m. adult Swim






THUrSDay

12:00 – 1:25 p.m. adult Swim





FrIDay

6:00 – 8:25 a.m. adult/Leisure swim

12:00 – 1:25 p.m. adult Swim





SaTUrDay


6:30 – 7:25 p.m. Family Swim


SUNDay

12:00 – 12:55 adaptive aquatics Program





robert French Memorial Stadium Ice Schedule 2014-2015

MoNDay

6:50 a.m.–2:50 p.m. CBr Minor Hockey

1–1:50 p.m. Family Skating (starts oct. 5)

2–7 p.m. CBS Skating Club

7–7:50 p.m. General Skating (starts oct. 5)

8–10 p.m. CBr Minor Hockey

10–11p.m. Holyrood rec Hockey League

11 p.m.–Midnight Private rental

TUESDay

3–4 p.m. Frank roberts Practice



10–11:30 p.m. CBS recreation Hockey League

WEDNESDay

10–11a.m. Parent and Tot Skating (starts Sept. 9)

11 a.m.– noon adult Skating (starts Sept. 9)

noon–1p.m. Shinny (starts Sept. 9)

2–3 p.m. adult Skating (starts Sept. 9)

4–5 p.m. Holy Spirit High School Boys Practice


10–11p.m. CBS recreation Hockey League

THUrSDay

3-4 p.m. Queen elizabeth Boys Hockey Practice

4–5 p.m. Holy Spirit Girls Hockey Practice

5–10 p.m CBr Minor Hockey

10-11 p.m. CBS recreation Hockey League

11 p.m.– Midnight CBr Junior renegades Practice

FrIDay

10–11a.m. Parent and Tot Skating (starts Sept. 11)

11 a.m.–noon adult Skating (starts Sept. 11)

noon–1 p.m. Shinny (starts Sept. 11)

2–3 p.m. adult Skating (starts Sept. 11)

4 p.m.–7 p.m. CBS Skating Club

7 p.m.–10 p.m. CBr Minor Hockey

10 p.m.–11:30 p.m. CBS recreation Hockey League

Midnight–6 a.m. (Fri) open for Bookings

SaTUrDay

6–7:30 a.m. CBS Skating Club

7:30–2:30 p.m. open for Bookings

2:45–3:45 p.m. Private rental

4–5 p.m. Private rental



8–10 p.m. Metro High School Hockey League

10 p.m.–Midnight Holyrood rec Hockey League

Midnight–6 a.m. (Sat) open for Bookings

SUNDay

7 a.m.–8 p.m. CBr Minor Hockey

8–10:30 p.m. CBr renegades Junior Hockey

10:30–11:30 p.m. Private rental

Midnight–5 a.m. (Sun) open for Bookings

Please Note This is Subject To Change

CBS Pool and Arena Information

you are invited to join the Holyrood Scouts!

Join in: • games • camping • music • science• woodcraft • trips• badge work • volunteering• campfiresand more FUN oUTDoor aCTIVITES!

Beavers: age 5-7Cubs: age 8-10Scouts: age 11-14Leaders: age 18-99

registration InformationParents can register their children anytime by contacting the information below or visiting www.scouts.ca/ca

regular meetings will be held Tuesday evenings at the Holy Cross elementary. Some activities will take place on weekends and at other locations.

For more informationemail: [email protected] phone: 709-229-0365.


Fuel your Fall

SOUPRoasted Cauliflower and Red Pepper

• Wash peppers and cut into quarters, removing seeds.

• Place skin side up on a baking sheet lined with foil and roast at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.

• Flip peppers and continue to roast for 10-15 minutes until skins are blackened.

• Place peppers in a bowl and wrap tightly with plastic wrap for 15 minutes.

• Once cooled, peel off blackened skin.

with this Healthy Recipe

Ingredients: 5 cups bite-size cauliflower florets4 tsp canola oil1 cup finely chopped onion1 cup finely chopped carrots2 garlic cloves, minced4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth2 red bell peppers, roasted and chopped (see side panel)2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)Black pepper, to taste

Directions:Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.Place cauliflower on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tsp (10 mL) of the canola oil. roast in preheated oven, turning once, for 20 to 25 minutes or until florets start to caramelize and are lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and carrots for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in caramelized cauliflower, broth, roasted peppers and thyme; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs. Season to taste with pepper.

Makes 6-8 servings

Nutrition Per Serving: 61 calories2.6g fat (0.2g saturated)8g carbohydrate (3g fibre)3g protein314mg sodium (13% Dv)28mg calcium (3% Dv)0.4 mg iron (3% Dv)

How to Roast Red Peppers

The Town of Holyrood has recieved over

$30,000 in funding and is currently working on a

design for a Community Garden.

Did You Know?


Waste Management

Property Clean Up in preparation for bulk pick up day on Monday, october 13, please take the time to clean up your property and place all items at the curb.

recycling reminder Don’t forget that every second Tuesday is recycling day! Make sure all your recycling items are placed curb side in the blue bags. Fall recycling Days:• September 16, 30 • october 14, 28 • November 11, 25 • December 9, 23

Compost Centre Hours The Compost Centre is open to the public Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm & Saturday and Sunday 24 hours.

adopt a SpotWe are asking citizens and businesses to ‘adopt a spot’ in our community to keep clean. This area could be the property in front of your home that you take special care to eliminate and prevent litter. Let’s work together and take pride in our community. Please contact the Town to register your spot.

Bulk Pick Up Please ensure your bulk items are placed out by 7am Monday, october 13 to ensure that items will be picked up. Metals must be separated from all other bulk garbage. keep in mind that it may take several days to collect bulk items from all residents. Collectors will not return for items put out after the advertised date. We ask for your cooperation and patience during this time.

• Hot Water Boilers • Washers & Dryers • Metal BBQ’s • Fuel Oil Tanks (fully drained) • Propane Tanks (valves

removed) • Metal Car Parts & Rims • Metal Furniture & Cabinets • Metal Piping, Fencing & Wire • Paint Cans (paint fully dried or

removed) • Lighting & Plumbing Fixtures • Metal Bathtubs

Items that can be brought to CoMPoST CENTrE: • Clean Lumber• Tree Branches (all lengths) • Tires (no rims) • Compostable Material• White Metals

Items that WILL NoT be picked up: The following items are the responsibility of the homeowner to bring to robin Hood Bay• Shingles • Felt • Gyproc • Insulation • Asphalt • Concrete

• Fridges & Freezers • Metal Framing & Siding • TV’s, Computers, Stereos &

electronic equipment • Household & Commercial

Wiring, Wire rope Cables • Chesterfields & Mattresses • Carpets, Canvas, Flooring

(rolled & tied- 1 meter lengths) • Glass (provided it’s broken,

boxed and marked) • Tree Branches (rolled, tied- 1

meter length)

Items that WILL be picked up:


Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives Test Yours Every Month!Fire Prevention Week - October 5 - 11, 2014

Fire Department

The Town of Holyrood will host several events during Small Business Week. These events are designed to acknowledge the dedication and determination of our business sector here in our Town. For more information contact Marjorie at 229-7252 ext 205.

october 22 - youth Entrepreneurship WorkshopThe Town has invited two high schools to take part in an entrepreneur workshop hosted at the Holyrood Municipal Building. roncalli and St. Catherine’s High Schools have been invited to participate in the workshop which will introduce students to knowledge and skills that will benefit them in lifelong learning.

october 23 - Small Business Forumall business owners will be invited to take part in a round table discussion identifying ways that our Town can help them grow their business and keep it viable and productive. Government representatives will be on site to discuss programs that are available to assist business owners become more sustainable. There are many programs which are available and may not be utilized.

october 24 - Small Business BreakfastBusiness owners are invited to take part in a breakfast with our MHa, Council and various Guest Speakers. This is a great networking opportunity for businesses to ensure the sustainability of their business using innovative techniques.

Economic Development

Did you Know?The Town of Holyrood has great success with funding proposals. We have secured funds for:• Art Program for Holy Cross Elementary for the

2014 - 2015 school year• Holyrood Community Centre Renovations• Infrastructure improvements at Holy Cross

Park• Holyrood community events and programs

such as Squidfest, Canada Day, and Mini Movers.

• Community Garden development.• A Day in the Bay

Small Business Week: october 20-26

We are on The Move:• Working to bring large scale development to

the planned oceans/Business park• Identifying start-up opportunities for new

businesses• Expanding our visibility Provincially,

nationally & internationally

During Fire Prevention Week october 5 - 11, 2014 the Holyrood volunteer Fire Department will be informing people the importance of having a working smoke alarm. Help us sound the alarm that working smoke alarms save lives.

Did you know that many people do not test their smoke alarms as often as they should? When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. you need working smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Test yours every month!

rECrUITMENT DrIVEHolyrood needs a few more heroes. your chance to step up comes october 11, 2014. The Holyrood volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a recruitment drive. Time: 10:00aM to 5:00PM. The goal is to find more keen and dedicated volunteers who have the time and commitment to become firefighters in Holyrood. During a special session at the Holyrood volunteer Fire Department, you can ask questions, receive information and hear first-hand accounts of how rewarding volunteer firefighting can be. Most members have to travel outside of Holyrood to work and are not able to be called to fight fires if necessary. This is why attracting new recruits is so important.

Who will fill these boots?

DID yoU KNoW? Since 2012, working smoke alarms are required in every bedroom of a home, dwelling, and cottages/cabins.

FIrE PrEVENTIoN WEEK oPEN HoUSEoctober 11, 2014There will be vehicle extrication & extinguisher demo’s.Come Join us for a fun filled day at the Holyrood volunteer Fire Department.


Holyrood Happenings

General Informationapplications must be submitted on the Scholarship application Form. applications are available online or at the Town office.

review Processapplications will be reviewed by a committee comprised of five voting members who will make recommendations to the Holyrood Town Council for approval.

Evaluation Criteriaacademic achievement and level of community involvement.

2014 Town of Holyrood Municipal ScholarshipsDeadline for applicationsapplications must include a copy of your marks, proof of acceptance from a post-secondary institution. Letters of reference from a community organization or group that you have been involved with would be an asset.

Scholarship application deadline is Friday, october 3 at 4:00 pm. applications may be dropped off to the town office or emailed to [email protected].

EligibiltyCompletion of Level iiiresident of Holyroodenrolled in a post-secondary institutionPersonal community involvement

Town of Holyrood Municipal Scholarships are intended to be given to individuals to financially assist further development of their education at a post secondary institution of their choice.

Two successful applicants will receive a scholarship of $500 each.

Snow Clearing regulationsSnow Clearing PeriodDuring the period between the first day of December in each year and the last day of april in the year following, both days inclusive, and any other period when unusual snow and or ice conditions prevail, shall be known as the Snow Clearing Period.

Parkingno persons shall park an unattended vehicle upon any street or street reservation within the Municipality as follows: “during or for the 24 hour period immediately following a snow storm or for such other period as may be declared by Council to enable clean up after a particularly severe storm or snowfall.”

Depositing of Snowno person shall deposit or cause or permit to be deposited any snow and/or ice from driveways sidewalks, parking lots or any other property under their ownership or control onto any street reserve within the Municipality.

Identification of Propertyall mobile or portable articles, garbage boxes, buildings, fences, trees, shrubs, ledges, rock walls and lawns must be clearly marked with a reflective marker and must be visible to the snow equipment operator at all times.

Liability for DamagesClaims against the Municipality for damage to mobile or portable articles, garbage boxes, buildings, fences, trees, shrubs, ledges, rock walls and lawns or private property will be reviewed by the Municipality when they occur as a result of being struck by equipment operated by employees of the Town during the period of time they are engaged in snow clearing work and when they occur at a distance greater than 20 feet from the centre line of the street and the object damaged was not clearly marked as outlined above.

Disclaim of Damages• No claims for damages to property

will be reviewed by the Municipality where:

• the damage occurred to property located within 20 feet from the centre line of the street;

• the damages occurred as a result of the weight of snow and/or ice deposited on mobile or portable articles, garbage boxes, buildings, fences, trees, shrubs, hedges, rock walls and lawns;

• lawns become brown or decayed as a result of the deposit of snow and/or ice; and a claim for damages is received by the Council after May 31 of the year in which the snow clearing period ends.

• the damage occurred to an item which was not clearly marked as outline above.

‘Floating Classroom’ at north arm Docknorth arm will be the site this fall of an exciting science education program for junior high and high school students. The ‘floating classroom’ is a 42ft inshore vessel, fully equipped with scientific and oceanographic equipment. Full-day and half-day educational cruises are offered in combination with onshore activities. Students learn to conduct water samples, survey plankton, use an rov to investigate underwater habitats, and much more. The program is offered by the oceans Learning Partnership in collaboration with Memorial University and Parks Canada. The vessel is operated by long-time marine educator, Captain Jan negrijn, of Coastal Connections Ltd. www.olp.oceansnl.net.


Holyrood Happenings

Public Hearing Holyrood Municipal Plan and Development regulations, 2014-2024

The Town Council of Holyrood has adopted the Holyrood Municipal Plan and Development regulations, 2014-2024. a Public Hearing to consider objections and representations on the Holyrood Municipal Plan and Development regulations, 2014-2024, has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the 15th day of october, 2014, at the keough Suite, Holyrood Town office.

anyone wishing to make an objection or representation at the Public Hearing shall deposit with the Cao/Town Clerk of Holyrood, two copies of a signed written statement outlining the objection or representation by 4:00 p.m. october 10, 2014. if no written objection or representation with respect to the Holyrood Municipal Plan and Development regulations, 2014-2024, is received within the time indicated, the Public Hearing may be cancelled. Council encourages residents to view the Holyrood Municipal Plan and Development regulations, 2014-2024, which will be on display during normal business hours at the Town Hall, or by visiting the Town’s Web Site at: www.holyrood.ca

For more information please contact:Gary Corbett, CaoTown of HolyroodP.o. Box 100, Holyrood, nL a0a 2r0Tel: 709-229-7252Fax: 709-229-7269e-mail: [email protected]

Holy Cross Park receives new aeDon July 17, 2014 Mary-ann Butt, Ceo of the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Bert Hickman, President of Hickman Motors were pleased to present Mayor Gary Goobie with an automated external Defibulator. This is to ensure Holy Cross Swim Park becomes a safer place to visit and swim. This aeD placement was made possible through the fundraising efforts of the Hickman automotive Group Hockey Heroes Weekend. While the park is closed the aeD will be available in the Holyrood Town office.

Stay tuned to crystalcarnival.ca for more news

2015 Pre-Budget ConsultationThe Town of Holyrood will hold one public consultation on Tuesday, october 28, 2014 at 5:30 pm in the keough Suite at the Holyrood Municipal Building at 34 Salmonier Line.

The purpose of this consultation is to provide an opportunity to have input on priorities for Budget 2015. residents and businesses are asked to present their suggestions and expectations. Holyrood is facing tremendous growth and in order to meet current and future expectations it is important to hear from the community.

in order to avail of a presentation time, please register by Friday, october 24, 2014 at 12:00 pm. a maximum of 5 minutes will be provided for any presentation. Council also welcomes a hard copy or email version which can be forwarded to the Town office. For further information, please contact the Town office at 229.7252 ext. 202 or email [email protected]. if no submissions are recieved, the consultation will be cancelled.

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EdgEAnother busload of children arrives. At the Marine Institute’s Centre for Applied Ocean Technology

facility on Holyrood Harbour, some kids are getting up close and personal with sea critters while

others are inspecting an underwater glider that’s on display. Outside, Ron Lewis, a research labora-

tory co-ordinator at Memorial University, is standing on the dock by the Explorer, a yellow robotic

submarine that’s an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). A student with Memorial’s Eastern

Edge Robotics team is flying a remotely operated vehicle at the end of the floating dock. A group

of children passes a yellow buoy to climb aboard a fast-rescue craft, motor out into the bay, and

watch as a school of dolphins surfaces. A minke whale appears. Off in the distance, two fishing

boats haul in their wares. Across the bay, sailboats stream out from the Terra Nova yacht club.

“It was a magical day that none of those kids will ever forget,” says Barry Snow, referring to the

open house for the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The event

took place at its Holyrood Marine Base during the 25th anniversary of the town’s SquidFest in July

of 2013. Formerly a senior executive of the provincial Department of Innovation, Business and Rural

Development (IBRD), Snow is now the executive director of OceansAdvance Inc., the organization that

represents Newfoundland and Labrador’s ocean technology cluster. “There were 10-year-olds who

were inspired to look at a career in ocean science and ocean technology that day,” he says. “The kids

were out of their gourds with excitement.”


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Holyrood, like much of rural Newfoundland and Labrador, has felt the sting of outmigration. But renewal is underway, thanks to a highly innovative strategy of social innovation that’s creating a bulletproof economy and transforming the town

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facility on Holyrood Harbour, some kids are getting up close and personal with sea critters while

others are inspecting an underwater glider that’s on display. Outside, Ron Lewis, a research labora-

tory co-ordinator at Memorial University, is standing on the dock by the Explorer, a yellow robotic

submarine that’s an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). A student with Memorial’s Eastern

Edge Robotics team is flying a remotely operated vehicle at the end of the floating dock. A group

of children passes a yellow buoy to climb aboard a fast-rescue craft, motor out into the bay, and

watch as a school of dolphins surfaces. A minke whale appears. Off in the distance, two fishing

boats haul in their wares. Across the bay, sailboats stream out from the Terra Nova yacht club.

“It was a magical day that none of those kids will ever forget,” says Barry Snow, referring to the

open house for the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. The event

took place at its Holyrood Marine Base during the 25th anniversary of the town’s SquidFest in July

of 2013. Formerly a senior executive of the provincial Department of Innovation, Business and Rural

Development (IBRD), Snow is now the executive director of OceansAdvance Inc., the organization that

represents Newfoundland and Labrador’s ocean technology cluster. “There were 10-year-olds who

were inspired to look at a career in ocean science and ocean technology that day,” he says. “The kids

were out of their gourds with excitement.”


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The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland (a.k.a. the Marine Institute) has invested nearly $4 million in the Holyrood Marine Base, which opened in 2010, to support at-sea research and training for students, researchers, and clients in the oceans sector. The MV Anne S. Pierce, a 116-foot research-and-training ves-sel, is available year-round, weather permitting. The Marine Base also enables the live testing of ocean technology products such as the Explorer and a host of other innovative prod-ucts developed by companies such as eSonar Inc. and Whitecap Scientific Corp.

In December of 2012, the Marine Institute’s Centre for Applied Ocean Technology relocated its staff of 10 from St. John’s to a newly constructed 6,000-square-foot building in Holyrood Harbour. Glenn Blackwood, the vice-president of Memorial University (Marine Institute), reports that demand is already outstripping the capacity of the at-sea testing facility. The facility was used on 300 days between April 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014. Over the last two years, the Marine Base has supported $2.5 million in oceantech projects by the Marine Institute, plus others carried out by other Memorial departments and industry.

Expansion is key to the Marine Institute’s grand plan to be recognized by 2020 as a world-class oceans institute on the scale of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, Mass., specializing in safety and sur-vival training, experiential learning, oceantech/fishing-gear testing, and fisheries research. The Marine Institute is currently training thousands of people a year in safety and survival skills alone. Blackwood is in the process of raising funds to

build a breakwater, marginal wharves, related marine infrastructure, and a 40,000-square-foot multipurpose research-and-training facility.

The flurry of activity at the Marine Base inspired the Town of Holyrood to launch the Oceans Holyrood Initiative (OHI) in 2013, which aims to foster, enable, and accelerate an ocean-tech community in the region. “Access to the cold, arctic, pristine ocean creates opportunities for a diversified economy,” says Gary Corbett, Holyrood’s chief administrative officer. Based on the Marine Institute’s assets and use of this digitally mapped, sheltered, and unobstructed bay, the town has developed a business case to establish an identity as a leader in the ocean technology sector.

What has traditionally served as a squid- jigging ground is in the process of morphing into a business-service centre for the “blue economy.” Strong community collaboration is evident in the makeup of the OHI advisory board, which includes ocean techology experts from the Holyrood Marine Base, Memorial University of Newfoundland, the private sector, and OceansAdvance Inc., as well as representa-tives from the town, the provincial IBRD, the

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and local and regional economic-development boards. Through the OHI, Holyrood plans to create a business-and-technology oceans and industrial park supplemented with a model resi-dential development that will support a cluster of oceantech companies and organizations.

One key feature of the OHI is an oceans technology park, which will be developed as a 100-acre business park in Phase I and will grow to 1,000 acres over the next 20-plus years to include an industrial park. One thou-sand acres of Crown land has been frozen to allow for a concept plan. The industrial park will feature lay-down areas that will enable the oil and gas industry to load trucks and drive to Bull Arm (about 100 kilometres away) or Long Harbour (about 65 kilometres away) or the St. John’s dockyard (30 minutes away) without passing through any residential areas and with only encountering a minimum number of street lights.

Snow led the development of the OHI strategic plan last year for Holyrood and was appointed executive director at OceansAdvance Inc. in February. He says the fact that

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the next frontierGary Corbett has his finger on the OHI’s pulse. He sits at his desk in a spacious office in the municipality’s recently renovated building one kilometre from the Marine Base. Noting the town’s small population of 2,200, he notes that its geographical size, 126 square kilometres, is seven and a half times as large as the City of Mount Pearl (population: 25,000). “There’s a lot of room to grow,” he says. “We feel we are the next frontier.” Corbett led the effort to con-vert this building, formerly occupied by Eastern Health, to offices for both his staff and ocean-industry organizations that want to establish a presence in Holyrood. He isn’t one to wait on the sidelines for the grand-plan-cum-business park to materialize.

Two businesses have located there since

the renovations were completed a year ago. The first, Oceans Learning Partnership Inc., developed an experiential learning curriculum. The second, Coastal Connections Ltd., takes students out on the bay for on-sea demon-strations and experimentation, enabling them and the public to explore the world of ocean science and technology while engaging with experts and scientists.

Corbett, whose family moved to Holyrood from Toronto when he was two, attended Grades Primary to Grade 9 in town, finished his schooling in Avondale and Corner Brook, and graduated from Memorial University. His career in education spanned teaching and working as a principal, program specialist, and consultant. In 2009, sensing a new opportunity to positive-ly impact the lives of others, he started working for the municipality as CAO, initially with a small crew in a 1,500-square-foot building.

Today Corbett’s staff of nine occupies a 10,000-square-foot facility, along with two ten-ants, and there’s room for another 12. “This year’s municipal budget of $2.74 million has almost doubled since 2009,” he says. Additional offices with access to boardrooms and presenta-

tion equipment are available to ocean-industry companies by the day, week, month, or longer. The offices, ranging from 120 to 144 square feet and priced at $600 per month, are ideally suited for companies coming to Holyrood to test their technologies at the Marine Base.

A $527,000 grant funded by the provin-cial government’s Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the Town of Holyrood has been supporting the initial devel-opment of the OHI over two years. Mayor Gary Goobie and the town council are supportive of the OHI, says Corbett, adding that his staff is focused on informing residents of the growth in the oceans sector in Holyrood and the pos-sibilities that lie ahead.

Leveraging the OCEANS’14 MTS/IEEE trade show that’s being held in St. John’s in mid-September, Corbett and his staff are inviting exhibitors to take their clients to the Marine Base for in-water demonstrations. In March, they met with 64 companies at the Oceanology International 2014 conference in London, England. A number of those compa-nies are planning to come to St. John’s, several of whom are planning live demonstrations at the town’s Day in the Bay event (additional demonstrations can be accommodated).

Following the Oceanology conference, they met with ocean industry stakeholders in Galway and Dublin in Ireland. “The researchers were extremely interested in the infrastructure plans for Holyrood and the experiential learning programs. There are opportunities in Holyrood to learn from the best practices of SmartBay Ireland,” says Corbett. “The potential for col-laboration and exchange of ideas across the Atlantic is phenomenal.” n

Holyrood Harbour is at the heart of the area’s marine-research activities.

The Holyrood facility of the Marine Institute Centre for Applied Ocean Technology


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a schooner inn5 Northside Roadtel: [email protected]

action Physiotherapy 382 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.2843www.stjohnsnlphysiotherapy.caactionphysio@bellaliant.com

atlantic design32 Country Pathtel: 709.229.7645

avalon rehabilitative massage therapy Clinic172 Salmonier Linetel: 709.727.4679

Bay steel379 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7016

Beach Cottage restaurant449 Conception Bay Highwaywww.thebeachcottage.ca

Beach View motel7 Godsons roadtel: 709.229.4801Toll Free: 1.877.929.4801www.beach-view-motel.com [email protected]

Beeso’s excavation & snow Clearingtel: [email protected]

Bennett’s enterprise412 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.687.7142

Bluefin trailer and rV Park22 Trans Canada Highwaytel: 709.229.5500Toll Free: [email protected]

Bob Power surveysHolyrood Access Roadtel: 709.229.7111

Butter Pot Bed & Breakfast30 Butter Pot Roadtel: 709.229.7564cell: [email protected]

Comerfords oceanview Efficiency UnitsComerford’s Cresenttel: 709.229.7224Toll Free: 1.877.429.7224Fax: 709.229.2286www.oceanviewefficiencyunits.comcomerfords@oceanviewefficiencyunits.com

Cooze ContractingMountain View Estatestel: 709.689.6490

dunphy’s funeral home366 Conception Bay Highwaytel: [email protected]

dog Gone Pet salon37 Salmonier Linetel: 709.690.3917

eason’s Personal Care home636-640 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.4072

eastern healthHolyrood Regional Office363 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.1551

first atlantic financial328 Conception Bay Highway tel: 709.229.7337Toll Free: 1.800.563.7337www.firstatlantic.ca [email protected]

furey’s Club419 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7500

fleetline BusConception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7600

Ground Break Construction and Landscapingtel: 709.631.2189

happy day’s daycare533 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.5437

hat LoungeConception Bay Highway tel: 709.229.7813

hedderson’s market374 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7038

heritage medical ClinicDr. Wanda Whitty363 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7779

hickey’s Bus serviceConception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.2300

hickey’s funeral home294 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.1500

holyrood dental ClinicDr.V. Jerath401 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7363

holyrood medical ClinicDr. Paul Walsh401 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7385

imperial excavatingtel: [email protected]

Jeanette’s dog Groomingtel: [email protected]

Jolanna’s style sutdio4 Woodfords Stationtel: 709.229.0600

Kennedy’s accounting2 the valleyTel: 709.229-4281Fax: [email protected]

mama’s Lunch Pizzeria 425 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.5504

mary Browns382 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7232

medicine Cabinet Pharmacy401 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.2929

mrs. murphy’s store425 Conception bay Highwaytel: 709.229.8816

need’s 358 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.1008

royal Bank of Canada396 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.1220

rupert’s deli394 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.6579

schlumbergerHorizon Drive

school of newfoundlandTel: 709.229.3334 or 709.727.1736www.seaschoolnfld.com

station diner 1 Byrnes Roadtel: 709.229.3814

subway386 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7096

tangles unisex hair salon425 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7679

the Pantry467 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.1272

tobin’s Guest home324 Conecption Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7464

tobin’s taxiHolyrood, NL A0A 2R0tel: 709.229.7017

tropical newfoundland231 Conception Bay [email protected]

tw fitnesstel: [email protected]

upscale music19 North Side [email protected]

ValeroHolyrood, NL A0A 2R0tel: 709.229.7885

wong’s house278 Conception Bay Highwaytel: 709.229.7628

woodfords Comfort manor inc.671 Conception Bay Highwaytel: [email protected]

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