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Community Services Guide

May 2017

Woodstock prepares for the new energy future

Getting Ready for the first fun-festival of the summer Victoria Day Baseball Tournament returns  Pg. 5 BeSafe app launches to help youth in crisis  Pg. 20

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Available at the Works and Engineering Building, 944 James Street for $40 ea.

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present the Green Cone

The Green Cone was invented to sustainably manage food waste without attracting animals.

It works quickly to digest almost all organic waste with minimal effort. The Green Cone’s underground chamber heats up and cycles oxygen (using solar energy) to provide the perfect microsystem for the natural processes of digestion, decomposition and dehydration.

Because it is sealed underground it prevents smells escaping and can handle all sorts of organic waste unlike a regular composter. The Green Cone is very adaptable to backyards, offices, rooftops, parking lots and can even be used inside or on a balcony.

What to Feed Your Green Cone YES!

Add these to your cones:

NO!

Keep these out:

Fish ~ Meat ~ Poultry Metal ~ Wood All bones Plastic ~ Glass Bread Paper ~ Straw Fruit (including peelings) Bulk oil Vegetables (including peelings) Disinfectant ~ Bleaches Dairy products Grass cuttings ~ Raw and cooked food scraps Hedge clippings Crushed egg shells Large amounts of Tea bags coarse vegetable Coffee grounds (but not coffee filters) matter (corn husks, Small amounts pea shells, etc.) of animal excrement

Illustration: Joal Morris©2009

(and what not to)

(While digestible, large quantities fill a cone — compost it instead!)

A solution for daily food waste

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 17 and enter today!

A: 20’ x 40’.

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Victoria Day Baseball Tournament

Baseball is back for Victoria Day! Youngsters from all over Southwestern Ontario take to Southside’s diamonds for a weekend-long tournament that promises to showcase our city and provide hours of fun. See page 5.

Woodstock Minor Baseball

We pay tribute to the hundreds of volunteers that organize, supervise, and put the long hours in to support minor sports in our city. A closer look at one of the many groups who make Woodstock more fun. See page 10.

Woodstock’s Energy Plan

It powers our life, but everything we always knew about energy is changing. Woodstock has a plan. See page 12.

BeSafe app

Organizations from all over the city and county have come together to launch an innovative program to help youth in crisis. See page 20.

City Schedules and Services

Photo by Andrew Norris

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WEAC presents the Green Cone Message from City Council Fire Dept.: Fire Extinguisher Training City Beautiful Awards Nomination Form Building Dept. Permits for Construction Engineering Dept.: Composters, Rain Barrels Engineering Dept.: Bulk Item Collection Woodstock Small Business Spotlight Woodstock Construction Schedule Woodstock Public Library Woodstock Museum N.H.S. Woodstock Art Gallery Transit & Para-Transit Victoria Day Parade & Weekend

Next Edition Cover includes photo by Andrew Norris and photos by Michael Ireland – Fotolia.

The June 2017 edition of WOW will be delivered with the Oxford Review on June 1, 2017.

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Message from City Council…

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he winds have waned, the showers have ceased, the blossoms are starting to bloom and the itch of summer is needing to be scratched. The month of May, doorway to the summer and a season full of activities is upon us.

The official/unofficial kick off to the summer is the Victoria Day weekend, which takes on a special meaning this year, as will Mayor Trevor Birtch so many other events. We are celebrating the sesquicentennial of this great country and what better way to be involved in Canada’s 150 than to be involved in local activities.

I am looking forward to cycling with my family during the Victoria Day parade and I think there will be a very strong red and white presence (and no, I am not just talking about WCI). I would urge everyone to dress in the patriotic colours so both the parade and the crowd will be a sea of red and white.

The parade is just one of many activities planned for the weekend, so mark it on your calendar.

You should also have received your spring and summer recreation guide. Take some time this month and plot out

your summer. Involve the entire family. Try something that you have never attempted before, you may discover a new lifelong passion. If you prefer activities of a more sedentary nature and your athletic involvement takes more a spectator role any ball diamond, almost any night of the week has action of all levels. There is co-ed slow-pitch, a ladies fastball league, men’s leagues, junior baseball, minor baseball and softball. If you walk around you can probably catch upwards of a dozen soccer games any night at Cowan Park.

The launch of summer is also a great time to become neighbourly. People have come and gone over the winter so why not take a moment to introduce yourself? Why not plan a neighbourhood pot luck in a local park with every member of the family? You may be reintroduced to someone you met before, or you will meet someone, who knows someone, who may be related or known to someone you know. You never know and you won’t until you get out into the community.

Summer also means kids are out and about. Please be extra alert. The last thing any of us want is to start our summer on a tragic note. Remind your children to be safe and remind yourself to be observant.

See you at the Victoria Day Parade, resplendent in your red and white.

You can email or call Mayor Birtch with comments or concerns at mayor@cityofwoodstock.ca.

CITY OF WOODSTOCK

PHONE DIRECTORY

CONTACTS Volume 19

Number 5

What’s On Woodstock Magazine is published monthly by the Office of the Communications & Special Events Manager of the City of Woodstock. Circulation is 19,000 copies delivered to the residents and businesses of Woodstock.

Magazine produced by Flying Squirrel Design.

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Mail/Courier: 9-1201 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario N4T 1N8 Editorial written by Jeff Culp. Ad deadline for June 2017 edition: May 3, 2017 Call Brad Janssen at 519-539-1291 x 4102 to book your advertising today.

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Have your events listed in the FREE Event List on the back inside cover or for advertising in the What’s On Woodstock Magazine, call Editor Brad Janssen, at 519-539-1291 x 4102 or fax to 519-539-3275.

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Ball tournament back for Victoria Day

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ictoria Day in Woodstock has always been a big celebration. There’s a very popular parade which ends at Southside Park, midway rides, exhibition booths and concessions in the Park and, almost always, a ball tournament.

This year’s ball tournament is a bit different.

Tournament Director and member of the Woodstock Minor Baseball Association’s Board of Directors Kevin Schaeffer, says the focus is on youth.

“This tournament will feature 8 and 9 year old boys and girls, and occupy the diamonds at Southside.” The diamonds at the Community Complex will also be involved.

The tournament has actually been run annually, but lat- In addition to the Parade and Midway, Victoria Day Weekend will er in the year – June or July. also include a Minor Ball Tournament starting on Friday, May 19th.

“The City is really working with us this year,” says Schaeffer, “making it more fun for the children, and “All the teams compete,” says Schaeffer. “We do different drills and everybody on the team will get a differbuilding off all the activities around that Victoria Day weekend.” ent opportunity. There are points associated with each The tournament starts with the first games at 6:00 p.m. drill, and the team with the most points wins the skills on Friday, May 19. All teams will play again beginning at competition.”

The tournament resumes with more games on Saturday 9:00 on Saturday morning, then, a crowd-pleaser starts at noon, with the skills competition at the Complex. beginning at 3:00, then the semi-finals Sunday morning and the finals Sunday afternoon. Schaeffer expects a minimum of 8 teams and a maximum of 12 to participate. The teams come from as far away as Aurora. He thinks it’s a great idea to focus on younger players.

“It’s exciting, and with the out-of-town teams, the parents can enjoy our lovely city as well as the kids.”

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 17 and enter today!

A: John Finlay, Liberal 1993–2004.

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FREE

Fire Extinguisher Training

TRAINING SESSIONS ■ June 21, 2017 ■ July 19, 2017 ■ August 23, 2017 ■ September 21, 2017

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All FREE sessions will run from 6:00–7:00 pm at the Parkinson Road Fire Station.

Contact Public Information Coordinator Lisa Woods to book your training today! Spaces are limited.

Call 519-537-3412 ext. 5203.

City of Woodstock Fire Department & Emergency Management

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“THE CITY BEAUTIFUL AWARDS” were established to give recognition to those private, institutional and corporate citizens who have taken the time to beautify and maintain their properties thereby contributing to a more attractive neighbourhood and community.

“ELIGIBILITY” is based solely on the property entered/nominated being within the City of Woodstock limits and visibility of same from an adjoining municipal street or streets. Properties may be entered by the owner or nominated by an outside party; all entries subject to verification by the Awards Committee.

“JUDGING” will be based on the following criteria: • originality of garden landscape design; • plant material; • maintenance and vigor of plant material and beds; • overall effect.

“AWARDS” in the form of plaques will be given to the Best of Class and Runner-up in the following categories: Residential, Multi Residential, New Landscape Residential (within last year), Most Unique Garden, Most Innovative Garden, Turf Free Landscape (10% turf), Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Block Award.

THE CITY BEAUTIFUL AWARDS NOMINATION FORM Please Print OCCUPANT:________________________________________________ OCCUPANT’S PHONE #:____________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________________ CATEGORY:________________________________________________ Return to: CITY BEAUTIFUL AWARDS, City Hall, PO Box 1539, 500 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7, or Parks and Recreation Office, located just inside the Old Wellington St. S. entrance to Southside Park. Nominations will be received at the above addresses up to June 30, 2017.

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City Beautiful is back!

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omination forms are available for the 2017 Woodstock City Beautiful Awards. These awards recognize individuals, neighbourhoods, institutions and industry who go the extra distance to improve the appearance of their property.

Any property in Woodstock is eligible, to enter or nominate a neighbor, go to the City web site www.cityof-

woodstock.ca/en/living-in-woodstock/resources/city-beautiful-award-nomination-form.pdf to download a nomination

form.

Permits Required for Backyard Projects within the City of Woodstock ✔✔All decks (covered and uncovered) which are 12” or greater above finished grade, measured at any point. ✔✔Gazebos, pergolas and similar covered structures. ✔✔All sheds regardless of size will require a building permit. ◗◗ Sheds greater than 108 sq.ft. will be checked for compliance with the Ontario Building Code, as well as the City of Woodstock Zoning By-Law. ◗◗ Sheds 108 sq.ft. or less, will be checked for compliance with the City of Woodstock Zoning By-Law. ✔✔All detached garages, workshops and similar accessory structures. ✔✔All pools and spas capable of holding 30” of water or more, require a pool fence enclosure permit. (Minimum fence height requirements apply.) ✔✔Fences (not including fences around pools) do not require permits, but Please visit the Building Department at 944 James Street or contact us by phone do have maximum height at 519-539-2382 ext. 3103 or by email at building@cityofwoodstock.ca for information requirements. on permit applications, fence height requirements, pool fence enclosure requirements

and accessory structure setbacks under the City of Woodstock Zoning By-Law.

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Making Woodstock Better

magine a city without minor sports. Minor sports organizations are part of the culture, lifestyle and heartbeat of a city.

One of the fastest-growing of minor sports organizations here is the Woodstock Minor Baseball Association.

“We have been growing quite a bit in the last five years,” says WMBA President Mike Houle. “We’ve gone from 350 (children participating) to 575 last year, and maybe 600 this year.”

Boys and girls as young as 3, and as old as 18 participate in WMBA games. Older players are playing hardball, but the youngest learn the game, starting with something called “blast ball.”

“It’s for 3 and 4 year olds – an introduction to the game.

In fact, they use a large, soft bat and hit a soft ball – almost like a Nerf ball – off a tee.” In the beginning, there’s only first base.

“They hit the ball off a tee and run to first base, which is a honking bag. When kids step on the bag, it honks.

Halfway through the season, we introduce 2nd and 3rd base (which also honk). It’s only an hour long, but it helps kids get a feel for the game,” he says.

Teaching is a big part of what WMBA does. In March, a skills clinic was held at Cowan Park.

“We put through 50 kids there every year. This year, we sold out in 19 hours.”

The availability of the artificial turf indoors at Cowan has been a boost to the Ball Association. They once used school gyms, which have a hard floor and are much smaller than Cowan.

“It’s good for both sides,” says Houle. “We get the kids out there earlier than May, and it provides revenue for Cowan.”

The Association also has an equipment-fitting clinic.

“We had feedback from parents and coaches that the kids, especially 6, 7, 8 year olds, were playing with the

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wrong equipment, so we brought our supplier out to show kids what size of bat and glove they should be using.”

Woodstock Source for Sports is WBMA’s official supplier (won by tender), “and they brought out a representative from Rawlings. So the kids were there, the equipment was there and the professional advice was there.” Rawlings supplies major league baseball.

The increased interest in the major league Toronto Blue Jays is a driver in the increased interest in baseball in Woodstock. “We’ve had 21% growth two years ago, 10% last year and 5–8% this year.”

What drives it all is volunteers.

“We’re a volunteer organization. Nobody gets paid,” says Houle. They have introduced a volunteer bond of $50. Parents of kids in the system post the bond, which is returned to them after they volunteer four hours. Those parents who can’t spare that time forfeit the $50, which goes into a fund to pay for things like raking the field, scorekeeping, and in the travelling league, pitch counts.

Houle says they welcome volunteers, especially those who don’t have kids in the system. “We rely on people’s time,” he says. To learn more about volunteering, contact any of the board members listed on the WMBA website www.woodstockminorbaseball.com.

COMPOSTERS Benefits of using Composters • Can reduce or eliminate the use of synthetic fertilizers.

• Have beneficial insects, worms and other organisms that help soil stay aerated.

• Holds nutrients tight enough to prevent their washing out but loose enough for plants to use them.

Tips

15*

$

• Layer brown and green items with a thin layer of soil.

• Keep out food items such as: citrus fruits, cooked vegetables, meat, dairy products, bones, fish, bread and grains.

RAIN BARRELS Benefits of using Rain Barrels • Stores relatively clean water for use on lawns and gardens.

• Can reduce water bills, especially during peak periods like the summer.

• Helps reduce the flow of storm runoff.

• Benefits plants in the garden by cleaning soil of salt buildup.

Tips

40*

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• Install on a level surface such as a patio or paving stone.

• Ensure that the barrel is vector/ mosquito proof to prevent breeding.

• Not recommended as drinking water.

GREEN CONES Benefits of using Green Cones • Takes on ALL food waste including meat, bones, dairy, oil, pet waste and seafood scraps.

• Uses solar heat absorbed to inner black wall to circulate air and heat down to digestion chamber.

• Low odour profile—uses aerobic digestion by millions of micro and macro organisms.

Tips

40*

$

* cost includes HST

• System comes with 4.5 litre kitchen caddy and accelerator powder.

• Optimally digests 1+ kg. or 2+ lbs. every 1–2 days in summer, slows in winter in northern climates.

Available at the Engineering Department 944 James Street, Woodstock Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm We accept cash, debit or cheque.

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Woodstock’s Energy Plan prepares for the future The way we generate, move and use energy is changing. Although society is just at the beginning of this trend, the trend is powerful, worldwide, and has already begun. The majority of changes are in the future, but, for a handful of forward-looking communities, the planning is already underway…

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he City of Woodstock is one of the first municipalities in Ontario to have created a Municipal Energy Plan. Passed by Council last summer, it is now filed with the Ontario Ministry of Energy – one of eight Municipal Energy Plans completed.

Provincial funding to complete a local energy plan became available in 2013.

“We started working in 2014, using 2013 as a baseline,” says the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, David Creery.

The goal is to reduce energy consumption by 38% (of the 2013 baseline) and greenhouse gas emissions by 37% by 2031.

This compares with Federal Government targets of 30% (of a 2005 baseline) by 2030 and Provincial Government’s of 15% (of a 1990 baseline) by 2020, 37% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.

Why all the different targets and different baselines? It’s all part of the new language spoken by climate officials worldwide. A baseline is the amount of energy consumed/ carbon emitted in a chosen year. You compare your progress to that year. Sometimes the baselines are chosen by convention, sometimes by the availability of climate data, sometimes for other reasons entirely (scholarly papers have been written about which baselines to use).

Ontario uses the common 1990 baseline because that was the baseline chosen by the Kyoto Accord (and, conveniently for hitting targets, while Ontario still had coal-fired generators in place). The Federal Government chose a 2005 baseline because that’s what the former US Administration chose. Woodstock chose 2013 because they started working on the plan in 2014.

“Imagine calculating energy use for every building in the city, all the infrastructure, all the city’s assets, plus vehicle use,” says Creery. “It’s a massive job.”

It’s also a vital step because it will inform future policy.

“It translates into a map to show the density of energy use in various parts of the city. You look at areas of intense energy use to determine what would be most efficient to address.”

Certainly, the active cooperation of electricity, gas and other fuel utilities is essential. But sometimes you need to extrapolate from what you already know.

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“We know our average annual daily traffic counts, (i.e. how many vehicles are on city streets at any given time) and that is a proxy for vehicle fuel use.”

A comparison of the baseline traffic counts after potential programs aimed at reducing vehicle use – “whether this be active transportation (walking and cycling), alternative fuels, car pools, encouraging people to keep their tires inflated, hybrid or electric vehicles” – will give you an idea of the impact of these programs.

None of these programs are necessarily in the Municipal Energy Plan. All fall under one of eight strategic areas that will be targeted for energy reduction plans.

Who pays for developing energy reduction plans and programs? Not the municipality.

“We don’t want to go to the taxpayer when they are already paying for cap and trade,” he says.

“Cap and trade” is another phrase in this new climate change language. The “cap” part is the maximum energy/ carbon an individual business can use/emit. Every business over a certain minimum is assessed a “cap,” the amount of energy/carbon they can use/emit without penalty. If they exceed the cap, they pay a penalty. If they come in under the cap, they can sell the savings (that’s the “trade” part) to a company that went over their cap. Ontario introduced cap and trade in January, and have already run a successful “test auction” where companies sold their surplus under the cap to other companies. The savings come when the cap is lowered over time.

Cap and trade is controversial, but it has worked in the past, when caps were put on acid rain emissions. Acid rain is now, for the most part, history.

The province expects to raise $1.3 billion in revenues from cap and trade. What isn’t clear right now is how cap and trade revenues will be passed to municipalities. What this means for Woodstock is that there’s a plan, but no money to implement it.

Creery believes having a Municipal Energy Plan in place may be a requirement to receive cap and trade funds.

Even if funds were available, they might not be enough to encourage people to make changes to reduce energy consumption. History has shown that legislation is sometimes necessary to make that change.

An example is residential energy retrofits. Financial assistance to homeowners to conduct an energy audit on their house and pay to make changes might be available.

The incentive might be legislation requiring an energy performance certificate (EPC) before a property can be sold.

Europe has already legislated this. All property sold, new or existing, has to be rated for energy performance.

Performance ratings go from “A” – excellent, to “G” – the worst. If two properties are otherwise identical, an “A” is more likely to sell than an “F.” EPC legislation is already in the works in Ontario.

Energy use is so integrated into modern society that making changes is going to be painful, says Creery.

“But I compare it to the Blue Box program. Look at 30 years ago compared to now. It took a while to work into people’s psyche, then came acceptance, improvement of services, and today, it’s so entrenched that it’s just the norm.” The changes aren’t going to happen over night.

“They may be generational in time-frame,” he says. But they are coming, and Woodstock has taken the first step.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 17 and enter today!

A: The white oak on the northwest corner of

Dundas and Oxford streets. The tree is over 300 years old.

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Summer begins in Downtown Woodstock T

he warm May sunshine is working its magic on Museum Square’s manicured flower gardens. Soon, the flowers will burst out on what could be City’s most postcard-perfect downtown vista.

May is the month the whole Downtown bursts with spring and summer activity.

The springtime buzz starts Thursday, May 18 when the weekly Farmers’ Market opens for the first time this year.

From noon till 5:00 p.m. every Thursday until October 12, the Downtown Market brings you fresh fruits and veggies, maple syrup, honey, meats, fresh-baked bread and goodies and much, much more. The Market Day fun doesn’t just happen in Museum Square, take a few

minutes to walk in the sunshine up or down our main street and see what specials Downtown merchants have planned for Thursday Market.

On your stroll through our Downtown, discover the new merchants, open for spring business. May is the month of renewal and new beginnings.

Relax & unwind with a facial, massage or a pedicure… your mind body and soul will blossom here in downtown at one of our delightful spa’s.

Reconnect and get social with us. Many downtown restaurants have new Spring menus, and the patios are open.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Downtown Woodstock if there weren’t special events and activities planned.

info@downtownwoodstock.ca www.downtownwoodstock.ca

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Re-opens Thursday, May 18th Be there June 1 for Men in Heels, Lunch on Wheels.

This fundraiser for DASO brings a maximum of fun, featuring a fun walk for everyone – and for the most daring men, borrow some heels from organizers and see how far that gets you! The event starts at 11:00 a.m., but stick around for lunch, as mobile food vendors, and local restaurants are serving up dozens of dishes in honour of the event.

That weekend, Saturday June 3, the downtown is not just for you, but your four-legged best friend. It’s the 3rd Annual DogLoverDays! Your puppy-pal can run agility courses,

lure courses and speed tracks.

You won’t want to miss the fun.

While your dog can romp around the Play Zone, be groomed in the Pamper Zone or enjoy some holistic healing at the Wellness Centre, you can browse all the pet-focused vendors.

It’s Canada’s 150th birthday, so look for our downtown Canada 150 banners, and check store window displays for unique tributes to our country, many fringed with Red-and-White.

With lots of FREE parking, make Downtown Woodstock your Destination this Spring to Shop, Dine Work and Play!

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Firestone – A Woodstock Success Firestone Textiles has been a major Woodstock industry since 1936, when the tire company bought Oxford Knitting Mills on Ingersoll Ave. Oxford Knitting Mills made cotton fiber – exactly what was then needed for automotive tires. Firestone Cotton Mills operated at its Ingersoll Ave location until 1965, when it moved to its current Dundas St. location.

Now called Firestone Textiles, the company has been innovative, switching from cotton fiber to nylon.

Technology changes have threatened the company several times, but it now produces many advanced fiber materials, has diversified products and markets, and remains a Woodstock success story.

Built to Last Now housing Oxford County Social Services, the old Registry office on Hunter Street was built to last. It was the Registry Office until 1952, holding all the County’s records. The walls of the old building are two feet thick, and, it is said, the roof is filled with sand to protect it against fire. * City of Woodstock

Fisher’s Glen Fisher’s Glen was a popular summer camp for the Woodstock YMCA. Located near Normandale on Lake Erie, the camp was first used in 1908, but became popular with the Woodstock Y about 1920. Up to 150 individuals would attend the camp for two-week periods through the summer. Dr. Weston Krupp purchased the property in 1936 and donated it to the Woodstock Y.

Outlaw or Avenging Lion?

Depends on your point of view. Anthony Westbrook was seen as a hero in this area.

Originally from New York State, he left for Canada in the wake of the American Revolution, where he fought as a Loyalist with Joseph Brant. For this, he was awarded a large land grant. His son, Andrew, has quite a different story. Bad times had diminished the family’s fortunes by the War of 1812, and Andrew switched sides, leading notorious and destructive raids all along the Thames River. In 1814, the Village of Oxford (today’s Woodstock) was particularly hard-hit. With the local army away fighting the Battle of Lundy’s Lane, Westbrook’s raiders burned churches and mills, stole cattle, burned crops and captured at least one person by gunpoint.

Denounced as a traitor, he fled to Michigan, where he died in 1835.

COW Tales have been contributed by Brad Janssen, Jeff Culp and Paul Roberts.

Visit us online at www.facebook.com/WhatsOnWoodstock

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Cow-tales

way back when

CONTEST

THE WINNER of March’s ‘Way Back When’ Contest is

Dino Gerantonis of Woodstock! He correctly answered that one of the many phone booths is located at Dundas & Light, beside the Trident Convenience Store. Dino wins a $50 gift card from Kelsey’s/ Montana’s, plus he now qualifies for a $100 Kelsey’s/Montana’s gift card to be drawn from all the monthly winners in November.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Do you remember Woodstock “Way Back When?”

If so, you’re on your way to winning our contest. Send in or drop off your answer by the posted deadline. We will randomly pick one winner from the correct responses. The winner’s name will appear in the next edition of What’s On Woodstock. Here are some questions to get you thinking. Answer the last question (in bold) to enter the contest.

Q. Who was the Member of Parliament for Oxford prior to current MP David MacKenzie? (See page 5)

Q. Which is Woodstock’s oldest moving company? (See page 18) Q. What is the size of the Woodstock flag flying at the crossroads of the 401 and 403 highways? (See page 3)

Q. Where would you find the oldest tree in Woodstock?

(See page 13)

Q. How many Victoria Day parades has

Woodstock enjoyed including this year’s – taking place on Monday, May 22nd?

Send your answer along with your name and phone number to bjanssen@cityofwoodstock.ca by Friday, May 12th, 2017.

You can also drop your answer in the contest box at City Hall.

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Go Green Woodstock Photo of peony by Bronwyn Moody

Bulk Item Collection

5=

Maximum Number of Items per Collection

Acceptable Items:

MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS

✔✔ Mattresses and box springs ✔✔ Furniture ✔✔ Couches and chairs ✔✔ Tables ✔✔ Desks ✔✔ Armoires ✔✔ Chests ✔✔ Headboards ✔✔ Carpet (6ft, rolled up) ✔✔ Floor lamps ✔✔ Pool Covers ✔✔ Pool Filters (no sand) ✔✔ Barbecues ✔✔ Water Softeners (no salt)

SCHEDULE:

Do Not Set Out:

Row-Housing, Condominium Units Items must be set out in front of your unit only, no earlier than the weekend prior to your scheduled collection week and no later than 7:30 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week. Community piles at curb side will not be collected. This will be strictly enforced.

Please note this collection is only for multi-family residential units who currently receive garbage collection from the City of Woodstock Public Works Department. Please check with your property management/landlord before setting out any articles.

Please refer to your City Services Calendar for current schedule. Woodstock residents will have five (5) opportunities throughout the year to set out bulk items.

Bulk Item Pickup

Mon

Mon Garbage Route

Apr 10

Tues Garbage Route

Apr 17

Wed Garbage Route

Apr 24

Thurs Garbage Route

May 1

Fri Garbage Route

May 8

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Q: Bigham the Mover – Established 1920.

Items must be set out at curb side no earlier than the weekend prior to your scheduled collection week and no later than 7:30 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week. This will be strictly enforced.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 17 and enter today!

REGULAR RESIDENTIAL UNITS

Tires (bring to tire bin at works yard) Glass (bring to Bulk Item Depot) Windows (bring to Bulk Item Depot) Lumber (bring to Bulk Item Depot) Construction debris (bring to Bulk Item Depot) Concrete (bring to Bulk Item Depot) Electronics (bring to electronics bin at works yard) Appliances (bring to Bulk Item Depot) Microwaves (bring to Bulk Item Depot) Televisions (bring to works yard bin) Toilets (bring to works yard) Hazardous materials Household garbage Bulk Item Depot Car parts

Public Works, 944 James St. on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 8:00 am–12:00 pm.

Accepted items include: glass, windows, lumber, old fencing, toilets shingles and drywall.

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New mobile app helps youth in crisis “

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hat we understand is youth wants help when they are in crisis,” says Canadian Mental Health Association Oxford’s Executive Director Mike McMahon. “What they definitely don’t want is to be told to come back tomorrow with your parents.”

What better way to make services available to youth than by putting it on their mobile device?

That’s exactly what’s happened in Oxford County, with the arrival of the Be Safe app.

Be Safe was designed by MindYourMind, an organization that uses technology to help youth in emotional crisis.

The application was pioneered in London-Middlesex, and is now in use in 28 municipalities across the province.

The app is structured like a decision tree – it asks a series of questions defining the nature of the crisis, then directs users to local sources for help.

“The decision tree lets someone describe, in their own words, how they are feeling, and directs them to someone who can help. It’s customized every time it’s used,” he says.

Be Safe’s arrival in Oxford came as a result of last year’s crisis in youth suicide. The local Community Employment Services office, which often has youth in crisis as its clients, had a booklet listing local mental health services. There was an outcry, particularly on social media, to update the paper version, but we wanted to explore a virtual resource that would always stay current says Natalie Surridge, Program Director for CES. “We went to MindYourMind, and they introduced us to an existing app, so Be Safe was easy and inexpensive to adapt,” she says.

Being a digital free download means the app is not only immediately available, it customizes itself automatically.

“Should they leave Oxford County to attend school within a another community the app will adapt, to provide local services,” says Surridge.

McMahon says having updated information easily available is critical.

“Services are available, but youth say they’re hard to find,” he says. “With Be Safe you don’t need to be an expert in finding things.”

CES and CMHA are not the only groups championing Be Safe. The County of Oxford helped bring the app here, as did Suicide Prevention Oxford Leadership Coalition, which contains many local groups and agencies. Be Safe is being funded by Woodstock Rotary Club, WoodstockOxford Rotary and the Masons of Wilson North District.

For more information or to download the app, go to besafeapp.ca.

CITY OF WOODSTOCK 2017 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Project Number

Project Name Reconstruction / Rehabilitation

Project Limits From

To

Approx.

Length (m)

Anticipated Start Date

Approximate Duration

A S P H A LT R E S U R F A C I N G 13424

Dundas Street (westbound)

Churchill Place

Houser’s Lane

1,050

Early May

1 to 2 weeks

13424

Lansdowne Avenue

Devonshire Avenue

Dundas Street

1,430

Early May

1 to 2 weeks

13424

Ridgewood Drive

Fairway Road

Vansittart Avenue

205

Early May

1 to 2 weeks

13830

Dundas Street (eastbound)

Churchill Place

Houser’s Lane

1,050

Early September

1 to 2 weeks

13830

Light Street

Devonshire Avenue

Vincent Street

150

Early September

1 to 2 weeks

13830

Park Row

Mill Street

Butler Street

390

Early September

1 to 2 weeks

13830

Universal Road

east end

Parkinson Road

615

Early September

1 to 2 weeks

13830

Welford Place

west end

Universal Road

320

Early September

1 to 2 weeks

13425

Belgrave Street

Sloane Street

Warwick Street

320

Early May

1 to 2 weeks

13425

Springbank Avenue

Nellis Street

James Street

400

Early May

1 to 2 weeks

13425

Sydenham Street

Knightsbridge Road

Nelson Street

530

Early May

1 to 2 weeks

13831

Beard’s Lane

Dundas Street

Parkinson Road

1,355

Early September

1 to 2 weeks

13831

Hayball Street

Altadore Crescent

Huron Street

155

Early September

1 to 2 weeks

13831

Northland Crescent

Fair Street

Fair Street

445

Early September

1 to 2 weeks

13831

Princess Street

Wellington Street

York Street

395

Early September

1 to 2 weeks

13685

Centre Street

Dundas Street

James Street

260

13688

Hincks Street

Dundas Street

James Street

260

13689

John Street

Norwich Avenue

Teeple Street

265

Early April

14 to 16 weeks

Early April

9 to 11 weeks

Late May

7 to 9 weeks

Early September

8 to 10 weeks

Early July

6 to 8 weeks

Early July

8 to 10 weeks

Early August

7 to 9 weeks

S U R F A C E A S P H A LT

ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

13690

Teeple Street

Dundas Street

James Street

260

13686

Elmwood Crescent

Alice Street

Alice Street

450

13766

Briarhill Road

Sovereign Road

Sprucedale Road

395

13769

Elora Road

Brenda Crescent

Briarhill Road

305

13089

Dawe’s Lane

Adelaide Street

Wellington Street

180

13089

Hay Lane

Mill Street

east end

165

13089

Reid’s Lane

Broadway Street

Brock Street

130

13089

Broadway Street

Dundas Street

Simcoe Street

120

13765

Berwick Street

Cromwell Street

Warwick Street

295

13767

Brock Street

Simcoe Street

Broadway Street

230

13768

Elgin Street

Brock Street

Perry Street

13764

Beale Street

Grant Street

Ingersoll Avenue

145

13770

Grant Street

Victoria Street

Beale Street

235

13771

Shenstone Avenue

Northdale Drive

Huron Street

230

Early October

6 to 8 weeks

13422

Dundas Street & Teeple Street

n/a

Late May

2 to 3 weeks

85

TRAFFIC SIGNALS to be completed with Teeple Street

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SPRING STORYTIMES Each program includes age appropriate stories, rhymes, songs and activities designed by library professionals to help children develop literacy skills and a love of reading. No registration required. Drop in.

Babytime (birth to 12 months) Wednesdays.....................................................11:00–11:30 am May 24–June 28 Babytime is an interactive program for infants and their caregivers that introduce them to a life-long love of books with songs, active rhymes and stories.

Jr. Minecraft Program (6–9 years)

Toddler Tales (12–35 months)

Sr. Minecraft Program (10–14 years)

Wednesdays.....................................................10:15–10:45 am May 24–June 28 Toddler Tales is an active program for toddlers and their caregivers with stories, rhymes songs and a simple craft.

Tales & Tunes (3–5 years)

Thursdays........................................................10:30–11:15 am May 25–June 29 Tales & Tunes is a musical storytime for preschoolers that will cultivate a love of books with stories, songs, active rhymes and a craft.

Family Storytime (1–5 years) Saturdays.........................................................10:30–11:15 am January 7–May 13 Join us in the program room for this interactive storytime for families with toddlers and preschoolers that include stories, songs, active rhymes and a craft. No registration required.

Special Mother’s Day storytime on May 13th in the Children’s area.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR KIDS Drop In Mother’s Day Craft (all ages) 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Saturday, May 13 1:00–5:00 pm, Sunday, May 14 Make a special craft for Mom! No registration required. Free!

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1:00–2:00 pm, Saturdays, May 6, 27 Show us your building talents in this creative and collaborative building program. Registration starts the Monday before each Saturday program, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

2:30 – 3:30 pm, Saturdays, May 6, 27 Make your defenses strong to survive in Minecraft! Registration starts the Monday before each Saturday program, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Teen Minecraft (10–14 years) 6:30–8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 2 Test your Minecraft skills the 1st Tuesday evening of each month Registration starts the Tuesday before each program. Free!

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

7:00–8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 9 The Library is looking for teens age 13 to 19 who want the opportunity to share their ideas for ways to improve our teen services, YA collections and to help plan fun events for teens. You can also earn community service hours towards your high school diploma. Interested teens can contact Heather Mathers for more information at 519-539-4801, or email hmathers@mywpl.ca New members are always welcome!

Teen Drop In (11–15 years)

6:30 – 8 pm, Tuesday, May 23 Drop in on the 4th Tuesday evening of each month for a variety of techy activities using our green screen, laptops, iPads, robotics and much more. Snacks provided. No registration required.

SUMMER SNEAK PEEK

Summer will be here soon and the Library has planned a July and August full of great programs for kids and teens. Registration for all our summer programs begins Saturday, June 3, in person only.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the programs we are working on:

TD SUMMER READING CLUB 2017 • Free!

• Registration begins Saturday June 3, 2017 • Registration in person only

SUMMER ACTIVITY AND CRAFT PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

• Fees as indicated • Registration for July and August programs begins Saturday, June 3, 2017 • Registration in person only

Maker Mondays (6–12 years) Mondays................................................ 10:30 am–12:00 noon July 3–August 21 Every Monday afternoon we will introduce kids to really cool gadgets and gizmos. Build robots, try your hand at computer programming and create using our 3D printer, just to name a few.

Free! Registration starts June 3.

Mad Science (6–12 years)

Mondays ........................2:00–3:00 pm July 10 Spectacular Space July 24 Earth Works Aug 14 Detective Science Have fun with science! $7 fee per program required at registration.

In the year of Canada’s 150th birthday, the TD Summer Reading Club invites kids to celebrate what makes books, libraries and Canada great, by encouraging them to open up to new ideas, new characters, new landscapes, and to one another. So look forward to some great illustrations, book recommendations, ideas, and fun with the 2017 TD Summer Reading Club. Salut!

Kids can roll the die to find great books to read, earn lots of prizes and collect stickers for their logbooks. Interact with the TD Summer Reading Club website with a link from our website. With club times every morning, afternoon and evening it’s easy to drop in to play, enter our weekly draw for great prizes and participate in our weekly scavenger hunt. Program runs from June 3 to September 2, 2017.

Reading Crew (4–10 years) Mondays, Tuesdays............................................ 2:00–4:00 pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays........... 10:00 am–12:00 noon July 3–August 25 Join Captain Wolfie’s pirate crew on a summer-long reading treasure hunt. Play our pirate game to search for scrolls that will lead you to the hidden treasure. Kids will be paired with our pirate youth volunteers to practice reading, complete their scrolls, play fun literacy games and earn prizes. Register and start having fun at any of the drop in times starting July 3. Free!

Little Crafters (3–5 years)

Tuesdays......................................................... 10:30–11:30 am July 4–August 22 A fun filled hour brimming with awesome crafts, stories and activities for preschoolers with a different theme each week. A fee of $2 per program is required at registration.

Craft Club (6–12 years)

Tuesdays.............................................................2:00–3:30 pm July 4–August 15 Join the club and try out some fun and kooky crafts with a different theme each day. A fee of $2 per program is required at registration.

Wolfie Wednesdays (6–12 years)

Wednesdays........................................................2:00–3:30 pm July 5–August 16 Wolfie is celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday with a variety of indoor/outdoor activities, regional crafts and food.

A fee of $2 per program is required at registration.

Cook ‘n Craft (6–12 years) Thursdays...........................................................2:00–3:30 pm July 6–August 17 This fun program combines crafting and cooking for kids with a different theme each week. A fee of $5 per program is required at registration.

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Brain Games

Minecraft (6–12 years) Fridays................................................... 10:30 am–12:00 noon July 7–August 25 Make your defenses strong to survive in Minecraft. Free!

Registration starts June 3.

1:00–3:00 pm, Monday, May 1 Gather in the meeting room the first Monday of the month for a great workout for the brain. Socialize as you participate in trivia challenges, Scrabble, and other fun activities for the mind.

Refreshments are permitted. No registration required.

Calling All “Mahj” Fans!

10:15 am–12:15 pm, Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 For American Mah-jongg players looking for a friendly game, join us in the Program room on Tuesday mornings throughout March.

We can accommodate up to 16 players, so first come, first serve.

Photo by Samo Trebizan – Fotolia

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

Friday Flicks (5–12 years)

Fridays................................................................2:00–3:30 pm July 7–August 18 A different movie each Friday! No registration required. Free!

Writer’s Circle

6:00–8:15 pm, Wednesdays, May 3, 17 Have you ever wanted to write fiction, craft a memoir or write poetry? Would you like feedback, encouragement and the chance to share with other writers? Then join our writer’s circle open to all ages from teen to senior. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. No registration required.

Adult Book Clubs

Creative Space

1:00–3:00 pm, Wednesdays, May 10, 24 This is an opportunity to gather and converse with like-minded creative people and share your talents: knitting, needlework, crocheting, sketching, however you express your creativity. Meet in the fiction area of the Library the second Wednesday of the month. Refreshments are permitted. No registration required.

Please join us for lively discussion and refreshments the first Thursday of each month. New members are always welcome!

Afternoon Book Club May 4, 1:00–2:30 pm A Superior Man – Paul Yee June 1, 1:00–2:30 pm Britt-Marie was Here – Fredrik Backman

Evening Book Club May 4, 7:00–8:15 pm On the Shores of Darkness, There is Light – Cordelia Strube

June 1, 7:00–8:15 pm Nightfall – Richard B. Wright

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The Friends of the Library are having a Spring Book Sale!

Saturday, May 13th, 9:00 am–4:00 pm

It’s time to stock up on spring reading material! The Friends of the Woodstock Public Library are having a spring sale of gently used books, DVDs, and audiobooks. Choose from a wide selection of fiction, non-fiction and collectors’ items including a complete range of materials for everyone from infants to adults.

The sale will take place in the Library’s Meeting Room on Saturday, May 13th from 9:00 am– 4:00 pm.

Funds raised by the Friends are used to enhance library collections and services. Interested in becoming a Friend?

Membership is only $10 for a year. Purchase a membership at the circulation desk or from a Friend at the book sale

Finding Your Way

Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Oxford

Photo supplied

7:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, May 11 Are you interested in learning more about safety for seniors in our community? Are you a person living with dementia or a care partner? Are you a professional in the community working with older adults? Please join us for a free community meeting about safety for people with dementia. We all have a role to play!

Traveloguing @ WPL

Quebec City with Katie Cuthbert 7:00–8:00 pm, Thursday, May 25 Food, festivals, and fortifications, learn what Quebec City has to offer as a tourist destination, in all four seasons!

Author Event: Monday, May 29 at 7 pm Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Oxford

Elizabeth Murray “Holding on to Mamie”

Photo supplied

Holding on to Mamie is a daughter’s memoir about her mother’s battle with dementia and the devastating impact the illness had on their once close relationship. It provides unique insight into the inner turmoil of a woman living with dementia as well as the fears and frustrations of her daughter, who was also her primary caregiver.

Free to Attend

At the Library • Everyone Welcome

Tech Coaching @ the Tech Bar

Try one or more of these quick tech coaching sessions for a variety of technology applications and devices. Please, no hardware setup or troubleshooting requests. Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Tech Topics

Date

Time

Downloading library eBooks and eAudiobooks for the following devices: iPad, Android, Kobo, Windows, Mac, Chromebook

Wed, May 3 Fri, May 12 Wed, May 17 Fri, May 26

2:15–3:15 pm 10:15–11:15 am 2:15–3:15 pm 10:15–11:15 am

Windows 10 support

Wed, May 10 2:15–3:15 pm

Navigating your Android or Kobo

Wed, May 24 2:15–3:15 pm

Navigating your iPhone, iPad or Macbook

Fri, May 5 Fri, May 19

10:15–11:15 am 10:15–11:15 am

Social media support including Wed, May 31 2:15–3:15 pm downloading app and creating an account (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn)

Meet Windows 10

2:00–4:00 pm, Friday, May 5 If you have just downloaded Windows 10, this is the session for you! Explore new functions from the start menu to the store, signing in with Windows Hello, Microsoft Edge web browsing, and the Photos app. Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Apple Computer Basics

2:00–4:00 pm, Friday, May 26 Learn more about Apple computer functions from navigating the interface to using Mac applications and exploring system preferences. Please bring your MacBook if you have one.

Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Travelling with Your iPad

2:00–4:00 pm, Monday, May 29 Learn more about using your iPad while travelling including using public wifi networks, tablet safety and security, and communication methods such as Skype. Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Outdoor

CONCERT with OXFORD WINDS

Spring Hours

The

Community Concert Band Thursday June 4, 2015 at 6:30pm Outdoor Concert Rain date: Thursdaywith June 11the

Oxford Winds

Community Concert Band www.oxfordwinds.ca

facebook.com/oxfordwinds

Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 pm Everyone is welcome to attend this free concert in the outer courtyard at the Library. Rain date will be Thursday, June 8th.

Monday–Friday...........................................10:00 am–8:30 pm Saturday......................................................10:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday..........................................................1:00 pm–5:00 pm

Woodstock Public Library 445 Hunter Street, Woodstock, ON Phone: 519-539-4801 Web: www.mywpl.ca

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Museum

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Art Gallery

TRANSIT

Hours of Operation: (30 Minute Service) Mon. to Fri............... 6:00 am–10:00 pm Saturdays................. 8:00 am–10:00 pm (All Bus Stops display a Route Service Schedule)

Info Line: 519-539-1291 ext. 3104 (Mon. to Fri.) 8:30 am–4:30 pm

PARA-TRANSIT Effective August 2, 2016

Para-Transportation Services Available for Registered Eligible Individuals Para-Transit Service provided by the City of Woodstock

Transit Fare Rates & Special Discount Passes (effective Aug. 2, 2016)

CASH FARES* Adult/Senior $2.50 Students (age 5–18) $2.50 Children (under 5) FREE

*Note: Exact change is required on the bus.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT / SAVINGS PASSES Han-D-Ride Value Pass 12 Rides Student/Senior (60+) Pass Monthly Monthly Adult Pass (non-transferable)

$25 $48 $60

PURCHASE PASSES Monthly Han-D- Family AT THESE LOCATIONS Pass Rides Pass City Hall ✓ ✓ ✓ Community Complex ✓ ✓ ✓ Engineering / Public Works ✓ ✓ ✓ Fanshawe College (Student Pass only) ✓ Foodland ✓ ✓ ✓ Shoppers Drug Mart (East & West) ✓ ✓ ✓ South Gate Centre ✓ ✓ ✓ Southside Aquatic Centre ✓ ✓ ✓ St. Mary’s H.S. (Student Pass only) ✓ TD Canada Trust (Springbank) ✓ TD Canada Trust (Wellington/Dundas) ✓ ✓ ✓ Woodstock Public Library ✓ ✓ ✓ Please note: passes are not available on the bus.

Group Pass • 2–5 riders • $7.50 all day With the $7.50 Group Pass, up to 5 riders can enjoy unlimited travel on all Woodstock Transit routes all day long. Some restrictions apply.

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Cash Fare

$2.50

Regular hours of operation Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 pm

Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm

Service must be pre-booked 24 hours in advance.

Call 519-539-2382 ext. 2510 (TTY: 519-539-7268) between the hours of 8:30 am–7:00 pm, Monday through Friday and 9:00 am–7:00 pm on Saturday.

(Voicemail is available outside of regular hours).

All passes accepted on conventional transit are now accepted on Para-Transit.

Registration forms are available at City Hall.

Note: Photo I.D. cards will be required in order to use this service.

Questions concerning eligibility criteria?

Phone 519-539-1291

70th Anniversary Victoria Day Parade & Weekend The Community Events Billboard May 2

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Annual Plant Auction, Woodstock Horticultural Society, Market Building, Fairgrounds. Doors open 6:00 pm and auction starts 7:00 pm. Large selection & great bargains.

17 Salad Euchre, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 55 Ladies Auxilliary at Unifor Hall, 126 Beale St., 11:30 am. Lunch at 12:00 pm. Euchre at 1:00pm. Lunch & Euchre $9, Lunch only $7, Euchre only $2. Call Deb at 519-537-3532.

25, 26 Tulip Bulb Sale, City of Woodstock, Southside Park Workshop, Old Wellington St., S. $6.00/bag of 25 bulbs.

Cash only. From 1:00pm- 6:00pm or while supplies last.

26 Ingersoll Choral Society & ICS Youth Singers Concert, First Baptist Church, Ingersoll. In support of Ingersoll’s STICH Supper Club. Starts at 7:00pm. Free will donation.

27 Anderson’s 13th Annual VetteFest Charity Corvette Show, Gord Anderson’s Automotive Group, 1267 Dundas St. Free. If you have a Corvette you can “Show” it for a small fee that 100% goes to the United Way of Oxford.

28 Dairy Capital Walk & Run, Southside Park, in support of our hospital, 8:00–11:00 am. 2K, 5K, &10K runs with hills!

Plus, Dairy Capital Run Pasture, a food and fitness area for spectators and participants. Visit www.dairycapitalrun.ca.

31 Oxford Historical Society, at Woodstock Museum NHS, Dundas St. 6:45 pm, free. Murray Coulter will present a talk about the Fenian Raids.

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Fashion Show Fundraiser for DASO, Quality Hotel & Suites, 580 Bruin Blvd., 5:30–9:30 pm, tickets $25 each. Ladies fashions from Roberts of Woodstock and Ingersoll. Local vendors in addition to many raffle items and door prizes.

Tickets available by calling 519-421-3241.

Freemason 300th Anniversary Open House, Woodstock Masonic Temple, 10 Brock St., 9:00 am–3:00 pm. Free.

Includes historic building and lodge room tour plus MasoniChip – free child and senior I.D. program. Meet and greet Woodstock’s Masonic bodies.

Annual Home Hardware Ladies Night in support of Sakura House, 1147 Dundas St. 7:00–9:00 pm, $2 admission.

Demonstrations/door prizes/discounts and specials and refreshments. R.S.V.P at store or by phone 519-421-0484.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake, C & D Lanes, 265 Main St., a national fundraiser taking place all across Canada to raise funds for mentoring. Pick your date and time slot, register your team of 6, spread the word & collect pledges. Register your team at our website now! www.bbbswoodstock.ca/en/home/events/bowlforkidssake.aspx Junk in the Trunk Sale, Old St. Paul’s Anglican Church parking lot, 8:00 am–12:00 noon. $10 to reserve your spot.

Keep your profit! Call to reserve your spot, 519-537-3912.

Sponsored by the Victoria Day Parade, May 22 World’s Finest Show’s Midway

Thursday, May 18........ 5:00 pm–close Friday, May 19............. 5:00 pm–close Saturday, May 20............. Noon–close Sunday, May 21............... Noon–close Monday, May 22.............. Noon–close

Help us celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday!

Parade theme is ‘Red & White’

70th Victoria Day Parade

• leaves Woodstock Fairgrounds at 10:00 am, Monday May 22nd • south on MacKenzie to Dundas St. • west onto Dundas St. to Wellington Ave • south onto Wellington Ave to Henry St. • west onto Henry St. to Finkle St. • south onto Finkle St. to entrance into Southside Park on south side of creek Featuring over a dozen world class marching bands, clowns, stilt-walkers, floats, vintage cars and more!

Check www.cityofwoodstock.ca and City of Woodstock FB page for ALL updates and World’s Finest Show pricing.