Wiarton/Keppel Airport
Monthly Newsletter

August 1-16, 2009

International Air Rally
Oshkosh, USA

August 17-22, 2009
Platinum Triangle Poker Run
Wingham (CPR7)


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Issue #115
December 2008
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COPA Flight #68 held our annual Christmas Dinner at the Waterview Resort (located in Wiarton, just steps from the Airport). This year's turnout was excellent - 45 members & their significant others gathered together to celebrate the festive season. Owners of the Waterview, Dave Peebles and Evan Leblanc were excellent hosts, with Evan "Santa" Leblanc making an appearance to draw winners for door prizes. Congratulations John Stewart, Wes Beacock & John Burt!
Unfortunately our Captain was unable to attend, so Navigator Joan Bulmer was MC for the night. Great Job Joan! Airport Manager Doug Sykes
thanked all the volunteers for their dedication in 2008, and announced that he would be making a cash donation to our local hospital on behalf of all of the volunteers in appreciation of their work! A great evening, with special thanks to Monty Bennett for organizing the Christmas party.



Late November I traveled to Wingham Airport and met with manager Rod Hickey, Pat Newson and Denise Lockie. Wingham is excited to be hosting the 11th Annual Platinum Triangle Poker Run, and plans are already under way to make the event the best ever! More details to come in the new year.



GREAT NEWS!
We are please to say that the dispute over the rightful ownership of the Wiarton/Keppel Airport has been resolved! Bill White, CAO of Georgian Bluffs has confirmed that the Georgian Bluffs name has been added to the deed. What does the future hold for CYVV? We will just have to wait and see!

On behalf of Flight #68, we extend to your our best wishes for this holiday season, and a safe and happy 2009!
Harold E. Fry
Wiarton, CYVV

 



Cecily Keeshig was the recipient of the FOTA/COPA Flight #68 Peter Bulmer Memorial Aviation Scholarship Award in 2007.... it could be you in 2009!

Our annual scholarship is awarded to one lucky qualifying student from Grey or Bruce County. Visit our website or email Jenn or Harold to request an application form!

Applicants must meet qualifications to be eligible for Scholarship. If you are, or know of a student who would be interested in applying for our Scholarship, check out our website's Scholarship page for complete details.

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Our newsletter reaches over 1000 flight enthusiasts in Ontario, and we are constantly expanding our mailing list. If your Airport is hosting an event, and you would like us to advertise it in our newsletter and on our website's 'Events' page, simply send Jenn or Harold the details and we will gladly add the information to our publications, free of charge!

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If you or your company offers an aviation-related service, simply send Jenn or Harold the details and we will gladly add the information to our publications (12 months on flywiarton website & newsletter), for only $50!

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While browsing through our website, you may have noticed a page titled Ontario Airports. We initiated this page in 2003 to share information from 'neighbouring' Ontario Airports with our website visitors.

In 2004 we started a "Link Exchange". If you would like your airport included in this space (web address, description, call number, special features, contact information, etc.) simply send Jenn an email with the details. In return, all we are asking for is a link to our website (www.flywiarton.com) on yours!

Wiarton/Keppel Airport - the only Airport around that offers a discount on fuel purchases!!

When you buy 100 low-lead fuel at the Wiarton Airport and pay with cash*, you get
a discount of 5¢ per litre! (for example, on 80 litres, you save $4.00!)

Not only do you have the opportunity to save money with your gas purchases at the Wiarton Airport,
you meet fantastic people and even can opt to take a tour of the beautiful Bruce Peninsula!
What more could you ask for!?!


(*The term "cash" refers to cash or cheque*)
debit card purchases are not eligible for gas discount as of September 17, 2004
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Don't be shy - To find out more about what the Wiarton/Keppel Airport has to offer,
visit our user-friendly Website at www.flywiarton.com. You'll be glad you did!


Our website offers accommodation information and restaurant locations. If you are
planning on visiting us and would like information on places to stay or eat, check it out!
Also, check out our links for area information and things to see and do!
We LOVE hearing from you! Send your comments, questions or suggestions to:

Harold E. Fry (hfry@bmts.com)
co-Captain, COPA Chapter #68
Wiarton/Keppel Airport - CYVV
or
Jenn MacLeod (aubyn@bmts.com)
Publications Designer, COPA Chapter #68
Wiarton/Keppel Airport - CYVV
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