Special meeting today for new name of Smith Ennismore Lakefield Township

The township hired Wedesign to conduct research and prepare a report that will give information to help select our new township name. The special meeting will be held today at 4:00 pm in Council Chambers.

Jocasta Boone of Wedesign will be in the meeting today to answer any questions. Her research considerations were:

1. Name Usage
2. Linguistic Impact
3. Online Presence
4. Geographic Impact
5. Marketability

Out of the ten names given to Wedesign for consideration for the Township's rebranding, Wedesign came back with 5 names.

1. Selwyn
2. Chemong
3. Drumlin
4. Lakelands
5. Bridgeland

Public opinion will play a large role in the decision. Chemong township received the most votes followed by SEL then Lakelands. The Examiner had also completed an online pole with Trinity ranking number one with Chemong coming in at number 2.

What is this all going to cost? It is estimated by township CAO Janice Lavalley that it will cost taxpayers $45,000 to cover items like signage, pins, vehicle and equipment decals, new logo, website and online positioning. Janice Lavalley has also stated that there is a OMPF grant fund that can cover all cost so the name change will have no impact to ratepayers.






PeterboroughExaminer article http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2012/11/21/chemong-shining-waters-selwyn-among-options-for-new-smith-ennismore-lakefield-township

New Listings Inspection Dec 5/2012

Wood fireplaces, what do I need to know. WETT

We love our fireplaces. Fireplaces provide a bear hugging warmth in the dead of winter that just can not be replaced by any other type of heating. This said all fireplaces are not created equal. You have fireplaces that just give you atmosphere, others give a very efficient way to heat your home and some give you both.

When buying a home with a fireplace there is some things to consider. The first question is it safe? The next question is it efficient? What is the benefits?

To make sure the fireplace is safe be sure to have the fireplace WETT certified. What is WETT? From their website it reads:

"Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. (WETT Inc.) is a non-profit training and education association managed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by holders of valid WETT certificates. Through its administrative designate, WETT Inc. functions as the national registrar of the WETT program. Through professional training and public education, WETT Inc. promotes the safe and effective use of wood burning systems in Canada."  http://www.wettinc.ca/what.html

To have a fireplace WETT certified you would hire a certified WETT technician to inspect the fireplace to determine it is safe. If it is safe the technician and company will certify that the fireplace is up to code and safe to use.

The next question is the fireplace efficient. Conventional wood fireplaces are inefficient. They may steal more heat from your home then they produce. In the best case scenario it provides you with a nice light source.

Airtight stoves and inserts are advanced combustion fireplaces that can offer high levels of energy efficiency. These devices can reduce dramaticly the overall demand of other fuels heating the home if not replace them.

 

 

As with anything there is pros and cons. The biggest Pro is the heat is wonderful from fireplaces. Wood is also a renewable source of fuel. Con is wood fireplaces are a ton of work and very messy.

 

If you would like more information please give me a call or email. I have vendors I can refer you to and booklets I can send you!