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Community Services Guide

January 2017

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What: 13th Annual Woodstock Day at the Rogers Centre When: Saturday, April 29th, 2017 Who: Toronto Blue Jays hosting the Tampa Bay Rays Game Time: 1:07 pm All children between the ages of 4–14 will be eligible for a draw to participate in the 7th Inning stretch festivities and one lucky boy or girl will be chosen to throw out the first pitch!

Cheer on the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre during the Woodstock Day “Canada 150” Edition Travel by Bus direct to the Rogers Centre School bus transportation and field level seat $70.00 This is strictly a cost recovery program. Our Blue Jay Group Sales cost is $55.25/ticket (an increase of 9% from 2016 prices) and a seat on the bus works out to $15/seat.

We accept cash, cheque, debit and credit card.

TICKETS AVAILABLE JANUARY 23 Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office of the Woodstock District Community Complex at 381 Finkle St., 9:00 am–5:00 pm week days (office closed between noon–1:00 pm) starting Monday January 23rd Phone 519-539-1291 ext. 4102 • www.cityofwoodstock.ca

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Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 15 and enter today!

A: Walgreens has never operated in Woodstock.

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Let the 2017 celebrations begin!

A year of Red and White has begun! There are opportunities for everyone to get involved in celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation. See page 5.

Making Woodstock Better

A new take on the Community Champion is here. This year we will feature community organizations that work to make our city better. See page 8.

Agencies on the front line of mental health

Winter blues can hit anyone. Help is available. You just need the courage to walk through the door. See page 12.

Woodstock Day Baseball

Tickets for the special Canada Day 150 edition of Woodstock Day at the Rogers Centre go on sale on Monday, January 23rd. Details on 27 and on page 2.

City Schedules and Services

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Message from City Council Engineering: No Overnight Parking Appointment to Property Standards Committee Fire Dept: Check Your Vents!

What’s On Woodstock Advertising Rate Changes Fire Dept: Put a Freeze on Winter Fires WEAC: Green Tips – Sustainable Tourism Appointment to Committee of Adjustment Community Complex: Skating Schedule Woodstock Museum N.H.S. Woodstock Public Library Woodstock Art Gallery Transit & Para-Transit

Next Edition Cover includes photos by Bill Polzin, Maria Sbytova and Railwayfx – Fotolia.

The February 2017 edition of WOW will be delivered with the Oxford Shopping News on January 30, 2017.

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Message from City Council…

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D

ecember marked the half way point for this term of Council. We have accomplished a great deal in 24 months and there is still much to do.

We have experienced record growth in new home construction and business expansion. We have extended the hours of Woodstock Transit, increasing ridership and helping people in their Mayor Trevor Birtch daily lives. The addition is proceeding on the police building, providing Woodstock Police Services with the space they need to continue to keep our city safe. Work is well underway on the new recreation area in the northeast corner of the city. This project opens up many corporate and community sponsorship opportunities and has generated much interest.

We have been working closely with Oxford County, monitoring the changes to waste management. The County moved to single stream collection and South West Oxford Township has moved to a six-day collection cycle.

Their greater emphasis on the 4 R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle and re-purpose – are providing valuable information to Woodstock as we take a hard look at our waste management programs this year.

On the energy front, Woodstock remains a topic of discussion on the world stage. We have been swapping out old street lights with LED’s to reduce energy consumption and therefore dollars. We have been talking with area business and industry to explore possible cooperative measures to increase energy efficiency to the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency. Research and industry are contemplating moving or establishing here.

These past two years have also included tragedy. The reactions were no surprise to Woodstock citizens. They bonded together and supported each other. More people have volunteered where they can. Instead of reeling from the negative image international media were trying to portray of Woodstock, we viewed it as a challenge. A challenge that was met and overcome, making us stronger as a community. We are not only the Friendly City, we are the Caring and Supportive City.

I have enjoyed connecting with the community. It is an honour to be able to brag to national and international visitors about Woodstock. My family and I have enjoyed events such as biking in the Victoria Day parade and marching with many others in the Santa Claus parade. We listened to concerns about wanting more programs at the art gallery, museum, and recreation centres. We responded with increased programming.

I look forward to the next two years, and beyond. We have opportunities that we have not yet realized.

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

CITY OF WOODSTOCK

PHONE DIRECTORY

CONTACTS Volume 19

Number 1

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.

E-mail: wow@flyingsquirreldesign.com.

Mail/Courier: 9-1201 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario N4T 1N8 Editorial written by Jeff Culp. Ad deadline for February 2017 edition: January 6, 2017 Call Brad Janssen at 519-539-1291 x 4102 to book your advertising today.

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Art Gallery............................................519-539-6761 City Hall...............................................519-539-1291 Civic Centre Arena....................519-421-3484 x 4301 Goff Hall Rental........................519-421-3484 x 4301 Library..................................................519-539-4801 Market Centre Rental...........................519-537-8411 Museum...............................................519-537-8411 Para-Transit Services............................519-539-1291 Parks & Recreation....................519-539-1291 x 4101 Public Works............. 519-539-1291 x 3140 or x 3104 Small Business Centre..........................519-421-2129 Southside Aquatics.................. 519-421-POOL (7665) Southwood Arena.....................519-421-3484 x 4301 Transit Services.........................519-539-1291 x 3102

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.

Welcome to Canada’s Sesquicentennial!

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2017 is the 150th anniversary of Confederation, and What’s On Woodstock wants to kick off the celebrations.

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oodstock has chosen to blanket the year in Red and White to recognize Canada 150. All City events this year will feature a red and white colour scheme, and the City wants to get everyone involved.

One of your first chances will be the Victoria Day Parade on May 22.

“We want school age kids to sign up and decorate your bike, your wagon, yourself – even your dog – in Red and White and take part in the parade,” says Canada 150 Committee member Karen Houston. Contact the Woodstock Museum and sign up so you can be registered.

“There will be prizes,” she says.

There are other ways to participate. If you have an annual event that you run, you can link it in to the City’s Red and White theme. Contact Karen at the museum khouston@cityofwoodstock.ca, and add your event to the City’s calendar and promote your event as part of the 150th celebration.

“Just give us the who, what, when, where, and we can take it from there. The calendar will be posted on the City’s web site, so we’re not looking for posters,” she says.

The Woodstock Committee has reached out to the County’s 150th Committee to help communicate all the sesquicentennial events happening around Woodstock.

Tourism Oxford has also stepped up to help promote events.

Once you’ve been added to the City’s calendar, the Woodstock Committee has information on Canada 150-themed merchandise. There are a number of manufacturers licensed to use the Canada 150 trademarks, and other manufacturers are producing general Canada-themed merchandise.

“Just contact me, and I can get you contacts and catalogues,” she says.

A new event, to be held Labour Day Weekend at Victoria Park is coming together nicely. There will be entertainment, an art-in-the-park atmosphere and a pop up display from the Museum.

“The Oxford Historical Society is on-board with this new event and will be assisting with historical walks – there’s a lot of heritage around Victoria Park.”

The pop up display will be based on a feature column the Historical Society ran in the newspaper in the 1990s.

“They printed a question in the paper, and the idea was for the general public to write in to answer the question and whoever had the most detailed, most accurate answer would win a prize.”

Questions like, “What’s the oldest standing building in Woodstock?” The column was very popular and ran for several years.

“As it turned out, just a little over 150 columns were submitted, which fits perfectly with the Canada 150 theme,” she says.

The answers have been assembled by the Society and they will publish a book that will act as a catalogue for the exhibit. A segment of the exhibit is portable and will also be on display at other events, such as Canada Day and Cowapolooza.

It’s impossible to list all the initiatives for Canada 150 in Woodstock, because many will depend on grant applications. The government has set aside money to fund events across Canada and many communities have applied for funding grants for various projects. Whether the grants will be forthcoming should be decided in the next month or so.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 15 and enter today!

A: McMaster University.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS NO OVERNIGHT PARKING FROM DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 31 To accommodate winter street maintenance operations, overnight parking will not be permitted on any City of Woodstock street between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am. These restrictions are in effect December 1 through to March 31. The set fine for violating the rule is $25.00.

Exemptions will only be allowed for those vehicles displaying an Overnight Parking Permit issued in accordance with the City’s policy. Criteria to be met to qualify for exemptions can be found on the City website (listed below). Applications are available at the Office of the City Engineer, 944 James Street during business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday) or can be downloaded from the City’s website: www.cityofwoodstock.ca For further information, please contact the City Engineer’s Office at 519-539-2382 ext. 3104.

The Corporation of the City of Woodstock

Appointment to Property Standards Committee Woodstock City Council invites applications from persons interested in serving on the Property Standards Committee. All applications must be in writing and on the City’s application form. Additional information about the Committee can be found on the City of Woodstock Website.

Applications will be accepted until February 3, 2017 at 12:00 pm. Applications are available for pickup at the City Clerk’s Office on the Main Floor of City Hall or on the City of Woodstock Website – www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/city-hall/boards-andcommittees.asp

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Check Your Vents Today Furnace vents and dryer vents exhaust dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) gas from your home. If exhaust vents become blocked due to snow or ice, CO can build up in your home, putting you and your family at risk.

FACTS • CO is a colourless, odorless and tasteless gas which is slightly lighter than air. It is highly toxic to humans and animals in high quantities.

• CO is produced in the regular operation of furnaces and dryers. That is why these appliances are vented to the exterior of our homes.

Stay safe…

INSPECT external vents.

REMOVE snow and ice.

INSTALL a CO detector in your home.

Making Woodstock Better A

s part of our “New Look,” designed to recognize Canada’s sesquicentennial, we’re planning something new.

We have selected ten organizations working to make our city better, and we’ll profile one per month for the remainder of 2017.

Some of these organizations you have heard of, others you haven’t. But they all have one thing in common.

Just by being there and doing their work, they make Woodstock a better place to live.

Some are large, high profile organizations with paid staff as well as volunteers. Some are smaller, have smaller budgets, and are operated completely by volunteers. Most are not-for-profit.

This feature is similar to our Champions of the Community column we’ve been running for the last ten years, but now we will focus on groups, not individuals.

We’ve tried to be representative. We’ll only choose one minor sports organization for example, and the hard work of their volunteers represents the work of many other volunteers working for other sports organizations in the city.

Expect to discover how youth groups, educational groups, charity groups, community outreach groups and fund raising groups make your life, and the lives of your neighbours, better.

Woodstock is a great place to live, and Canada is a great country to live in. But groups like these find ways to make it even better.

City of Woodstock Fire Department & Emergency Management

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 15 and enter today!

519-537-3412 x 5203

A: There are 37 seats on a Woodstock

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Transit bus.

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Community Services Guide Corporation of the City of Woodstock Fee Changes for Marketing Services – Effective January 1, 2017 Fee

Description

HST Status

Excluding HST

1/4 Page Advertisement Not-for-Profit Organization For Profit Organization

Taxable Taxable

$140.00 $195.00

$158.20 $220.35

$152.55 $209.05

1/2 Page Advertisement Not-for-Profit Organization For Profit Organization

Taxable Taxable

$240.00 $330.00

$271.20 $372.90

$259.90 $355.95

Full Page Advertisement Not-for-Profit Organization For Profit Organization

Taxable Taxable

$445.00 $565.00

$502.85 $638.45

$480.25 $604.55

Covers (inside front, inside back or back) Not-for-Profit Organization For Profit Organization

Taxable Taxable

$665.00 $665.00

$751.45 $751.45

$711.90 $711.90

By-Law ___-16 October 20, 2016; Schedule A-3

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Fee

Including 13% HST (where applicable)

Current By-Law Including 13% HST

2017: 5% increase, rounded to $5 28% discount on the For Profit rate

27% discount on the For Profit rate

21% discount on the For Profit rate

No discount

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Open doors to mental health care…

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t’s one of those throw-away, matter-of-fact stories that radio disc jockeys use: January 17 is the most depressing day of the year. Some say it’s the third Monday in January: it’s Monday; the holidays are over; it’s dark from late in the afternoon till almost mid-morning; the holiday shopping bills are coming in; the weather is terrible; there’s at least two more months of winter ahead; and, you’ve already broken all your New Year’s Resolutions.

It’s a cute story, but the reality is depression can happen any time. Usually it’s temporary, and usually people find ways to cope. Depression is only one in a range of mental health issues seen by local agencies that have been established to help people cope. These agencies are working together, constantly improving their services, filling treatment gaps, increasing awareness of resources available.

For Woodstock, a string of tragic youth suicides last spring brought our awareness of mental health issues in the community to a peak.

“This past year, we’ve basically doubled the number of people we’ve helped,” says Janeen Donnor, Team Leader Crisis and Outreach Programs for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

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The most publicized service offered by CMHA during all the media attention was the 24 Hour Crisis Line (1‑866-933-2023), but that’s just scratching the surface of the resources available in the city.

On the front line are a number of free walk-in clinics operated by CMHA, Woodstock Hospital and the Oxford-Elgin Child and Youth Centre.

“The walk-in clinics are a huge part of our service,” says Donnor. “Every day here from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 4:30, people can walk-in, and we’ll try to get them in to see someone within 15 minutes.” With the help of United Way, CMHA has been able to open the walk-in service on Saturdays (11:00 to 4:00).

In addition to CMHA, the hospital has at its disposal a crisis team of Emergency Nurses. The CMHA team covers from 7:00 in the morning to 11:00 in the morning.

Internal staff at the hospital covers off the rest of the day, so there is always an emergency team on call. The hospital also has a walk-in clinic.

The coordinator of the walk-in clinic at the hospital is also in charge of intake of patients for Mental Health Services. Emma Blake says the Walk-in clinics have streamlined the whole process.

“Walk-in is an opportunity to meet with a therapist right when they need it,” Blake says. “Sometimes the one visit is all it takes, if not, we can offer them longer-term services.”

The walk-in strategy has reduced waiting times to see a therapist.

“The wait times used to be four to six weeks to meet me to assess which of our programs would be appropriate. By that time, things may have changed drastically.”

The hospital has facilities for longer-term care, and often takes referrals from CMHA. Both agencies work with the Oxford-Elgin Child and Youth Centre.

“Community partnerships are important,” say OECYC Interim Executive Director Laura Glenney. “There are so many people we can connect to.”

OECYC has its own walk-in clinic on Tuesdays. All these walk-in clinics are the front door to an impressive range of programs and services. The OECYC has programs in Youth Justice, for young people involved in the court system. This group, in turn, works with the probation office. There is an Early Years Program, which

assists the very young (under 6) and their parents; Family Counselling for youth older than 6; even an In-Home Service for in-home intervention. This program partners in turn, with the Children’s Aid Society.

Between these agencies, there are specialized programs for all kinds of situations, from early episode psychosis, to eating disorders to geriatric programs to addiction response to monitoring programs for people whose condition requires the use of injectable drugs.

But if the walk-in clinics are the front door, someone needing help still has to walk through it.

“One of the hardest things to do,” says CMHA’s Donnor, “is to walk through that door the first time. It’s difficult for everyone. But if you are struggling to cope, then come through the door.”

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 15 and enter today!

A: There are currently 138 inductees in the Woodstock Sports Wall of Fame.

Fire Dept

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Grave Decisions Mrs. Ernest Boyd ran a boarding house at the corner of Simcoe and Perry Streets. In 1949, Yugoslav immigrant Valibor Rajik came to stay.

They became romantically involved, and Boyd discussed with Rajik ways to get rid of her husband.

That was not what Rajik was thinking at all, so he stabbed her to death. Rajik was the last person hanged in Oxford County in 1954. * City of Woodstock The News Behind the Name Patullo Ridge is one of Woodstock’s biggest business parks, but who was Patullo, and why was he important enough to have a business park named after him? George Robson Patullo was a newspaper editor, and so was his brother Andrew. The Woodstock Sentinel began publishing January 1, 1854. A rival, the Woodstock Review began in October 1870. The two merged in 1886, and George was its first editor. When the paper went from weekly to daily, Andrew became editor.

A Strong Tradition Canada’s Outdoor Farm show is the oldest and largest outdoor farm show in Canada, but not the only one. So successful is Woodstock’s show that a similar show was started in 2015 near Saskatoon to serve Western farmers.

Agricultural visionary Ginty Jocius started the first one in Woodstock, and the 2017 version will be the 24th. Both Woodstock’s and Saskatoon’s, called Ag in Motion, are run by the same company.

The History of the Timberjack Skidder In 1961 Woodstock-based Timberjack released the first modern logging skidder. The skidder harvested trees by cutting them and stacking them on a trailer. The first skidder was adapted from a four wheel drive tractor with a winch on the back. The Timberjack breakthrough was articulated steering. Timberjack’s bright orange machines dominated the industry for decades. Corporately, the company went through many hands before being absorbed by its new parent company, John Deere. Collectors still buy, sell and trade the orange skidders on the Internet, where machines run from about $13,000 to $125,000, depending on their condition.

Even the little donkey corporate symbol, made into bottle openers, sells for about $35 on the Internet.

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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The Good Book Club The Woodstock Public Library started in 1835 as the Woodstock Reading Society.

There was a membership fee of $2 (to buy new books), and members were allowed to borrow one book at a time.

You were charged sixpence a day for overdue books and “No novels or books of moral controversy” were allowed.

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CONTEST

CONGRATULATIONS to Sheryl Punter, grand prize

winner of the 2016 ‘Way Back When’ Contest! Sheryl wins a $500 gift voucher from VIA Rail Canada! Now for 2017, you can enter monthly to win a $50 gift certificate from Kelsey’s Woodstock. Try your luck – enter today!

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. How many seats are there on a Woodstock Transit bus? a) 37 b) 38 c) 39? (See page 8)

Q. Which store has never operated in Woodstock? a) Woolco b) Woolworths c) Walgreens d) Walmart? (See page 3)

Q. How many inductees are currently included on the Woodstock Sports Wall of Fame? a) 138 b) 139 c) 140? (See page 13)

Q. What Canadian university once stood where College Avenue Secondary School now stands? (See page 5)

Q. What Woodstock drinking establishment has not one, but two canoes hanging from the ceiling?

Send your answer along with your name and phone number to bjanssen@cityofwoodstock.ca by Friday, January 13th, 2017.

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

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YOUR WOODSTOCK ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS

Green Tips

Travelling towards Sustainable Tourism The holiday season has come and gone, and now you find yourself searching for that winter get away. Before you plan your winter escape, have you considered more sustainable ways to travel?

Let’s start by defining the problem. As more countries develop their tourism industry, it produces significant impacts on natural resources, pollution and social systems.

To put the environmental impact into context, consider this: ✱✱ Average Canadian household consumes 326 L of water per day ✱✱ Village of 700 in a developing country uses an average of 500 L of water per month ✱✱ Luxury hotel room guest uses 1800 L of water per person per night Sustainable (or Responsible Tourism), is any form of tourism that can be consumed in a more responsible way.

For example, responsible tourism: ✱✱ minimizes negative social, economic and environmental impacts ✱✱ generates greater economic benefits and well-being for the local community ✱✱ creates a more meaningful connection with the local people Despite a common misconception, responsible tourism still maintains a high level of tourist satisfaction. From coast to coast, it’s not hard to find resorts that have made the commitment to responsible tourism: ✱✱ Moose Factory Ecolodge, located in Northern Ontario, the lodge was built from reclaimed materials, and it runs as a not-for-profit with proceeds going back into the MoCreebec community. ✱✱ Nimmo Bay, located on Canada’s west coast, the lodge is powered from the nearby waterfall.

For more tips, check out: www.sustainabletourism.net/ sustainable-tourism/travel-tips-responsible-travel-tips

Brought to you by your Woodstock Environmental Advisory Committee and the City of Woodstock

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The Corporation of the City of Woodstock

Appointment to Committee of Adjustment Woodstock City Council invites applications from persons interested in serving on the Committee of Adjustment. All applications must be in writing and on the City’s application form. Additional information about the Committee can be found on the City of Woodstock Website.

Applications will be accepted until February 3, 2017 at 12:00 pm. Applications are available for pickup at the City Clerk’s Office on the Main Floor of City Hall or on the City of Woodstock Website – www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/city-hall/boards-andcommittees.asp

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WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY COMPLEX FREE PUBLIC SKATING — SATURDAYS Saturday

1:15–2:05 pm

Southwood Red

DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) — SPONSORED BY:

FREE PUBLIC SKATING — WEDNESDAYS Wednesday

4:00–4:50 pm

Southwood Green

DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) — SPONSORED BY:

January 14

Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry

January 4

Tim Hortons

January 21

Vance Construction Inc.

January 11

Brock & Visser Funeral Home

January 28

Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry

January 18

Jones Sharpening Services

January 25

Woodstock Health & Fitness

Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

NO SKATING DATE – JANUARY 7

FREE HOLIDAY SKATING — JANUARY 3–5 January 3

11:15 am–12:05 pm

Southwood Red

January 4

4:00–4:50 pm

Civic Centre

4:00–4:50 pm

Civic Centre

January 5

Sponsored by Tim Hortons

FREE P.A. DAY SKATING — JANUARY 15 January 13

11:15 am–12:05 pm

Southwood Red

Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

PARENT & TOT SKATE — FREE Maximum age of child participants is 5 years of age.

Pucks and sticks are NOT PERMITTED on the ice.

Parent and Tot gliders (skating aids) will be available.

Monday

4:00–4:50 pm

Southwood Green

Wednesday

1:15–2:05 pm

Southwood Red

Thursday

9:45–10:45 am

Southwood Red

Sponsored by Woodstock Parks & Recreation Dept.

Sponsored by Palleck Orthodontics

PARENT & TOT SHINNY HOCKEY — FREE

ADULT SKATE — FREE

Maximum age of child participants is 5 years of age.

Pucks and sticks ARE PERMITTED on the ice.

All participants must wear a helmet and gloves.

Parent and Tot gliders (skating aids) will NOT be available.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Monday

1:45–2:35 pm

Southwood Red

Wednesday

2:15–3:35 pm

Southwood Red

Sponsored by Woodstock Parks & Recreation Dept.

Tuesday

9:30–10:20 am

Southwood Green

Sponsored by Woodstock Parks & Recreation Dept.

WOODSTOCK CIVIC CENTRE FREE PUBLIC SKATING — TUESDAYS Tuesday

4:00–4:50 pm

Civic Centre

DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) — SPONSORED BY:

FREE PUBLIC SKATING — SUNDAYS Sunday

1:00–1:50 pm

Civic Centre

DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) — SPONSORED BY:

January 3

Beantown Coffee Co.

January 15

Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry

January 10

Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund

January 22

Oxford Plumbing

January 17

Brock & Visser Funeral Home

January 29

Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry

January 24

Woodstock Parks & Recreation Dept.

January 31

CUPE 1146

Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

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Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

NO SKATING DATE – JANUARY 1, 8 ** Please note skating times may change due to Special Events not scheduled at the time of printing. **

Civic Centre Arena (at the Woodstock Fairgrounds) | 895 Nellis Street Woodstock District Community Complex | 381 Finkle Street

Woodstock Museum

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PROGRAMS FOR KIDS Open Art Studio (6–12 years) 2:00–4:00 pm, Tuesday, January 3 We are putting out all of our art supplies for children to create their own masterpieces! No registration required. Free!

Family Dance Party (2–5 years)

WINTER 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.

10:30–11:30 am, Wednesday, January 4 A fun dance party for preschoolers and their caregivers with music, games and snacks! No registration required. Free!

Interactive Family Movie: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (family)

Space is limited. Please register in advance. Registration begins at 2:00–3:30 pm, Thursday, January 5 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

Be a part of the movie in this fun interactive showing of the classic movie – and expect candy! No registration required. Free!

Babytime (birth to 12 months) Wednesdays.....................................................11:00–11:30 am Maker Story Making (6–12 years) Fridays............................................................. 11:15–11:45 am 2:00–4:00 pm, Friday, January 6 January 11–March 3 We are putting our maker technology to use to create stories.

Babytime is an interactive program for infants and their Registration is ongoing. Free! caregivers that introduce them to a life-long love of books with songs, active rhymes and stories.

Toddler Tales for Ones & Twos (12–35 months) Wednesdays.....................................................10:15–10:45 am Thursdays........................................................10:15–10:45 am January 11–March 2 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........................................................11:00–11:45 am Fridays.............................................................10:15–11:00 am January 12–March 3 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.

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Jr. Minecraft Program (6–9 years) 1:00–2:00 pm, Saturdays, January 7, 28 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.

Sr. Minecraft Program (10–14 years) 2:30–3:30 pm, Saturdays, January 7, 28 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.

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

Winter Fun Drop In Craft (all ages) 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Saturday, January 7 1:00–5:00 pm, Sunday, January 8 Drop in to the Children’s Department to make some wintery crafts. No registration required.

PA Day: Winter Wonderland! (6–12 years) 10:00 am–8:00 pm, Friday, January 13 Build your own snowman as you try out the various activities set up throughout the children’s department. Kids can build Lego, play with puzzles, make a wintery craft, or chill out with some wintery stories. Complete your snowman and earn a prize! No registration required. Free!

Maker Lab (6–12 years) 2:00–3:30 pm, Saturday, January 21 Each month we will introduce kids to really cool gadgets and gizmos. Build robots, try your hand at computer programming, create using our 3D printer, just to mention a few. No registration required. Free!

Chinese New Year Drop In Craft (all ages)

6:30–8:00 pm, Tuesday, January 3 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, January 10 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 Gillian Green for more information at 519-539-4801, or email ggreen@mywpl.ca.

New members are always welcome!

Photo by Lisa F. Young – Fotolia

10:00 am–5:00 pm, Saturday, January 28, 1:00–5:00 pm, Sunday, January 29 Drop in to the Children’s Department to celebrate the Chinese New Year! No registration required.

Teen Minecraft (10–14 years)

Teen Drop In (11–15 years) Forest of Reading Book Clubs January 23–April 22, 2017 Join our Forest of Reading book clubs for kids in Kindergarten to grade 8! They are free, and the prizes are awesome!

Registration for all reading clubs (Blue Spruce, Silver Birch and Red Maple) begins Monday, January 23 and kids can choose their book and start reading. Then, beginning Monday, January 30, kids can come into the library to play our brand new Wolfie game, choose their prize and pick a new book to read. Read 5 or more books to be eligible to vote for your favourite in April.

Family Literacy Day (family)

6:30–8:00 pm, Tuesday, January 24 Drop in on the 4th Tuesday evening of each month for a variety of fun activities using our green screen, laptops, iPads, robotics and much more. Snacks provided. No registration required.

Writer’s Circle

6:00–8:15 pm, Wednesdays, January 4, 18 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 newly formed writer’s circle open to all ages from teen to senior. The group meets the first and third Wednesday each month. No registration required.

Adult Book Clubs

9:45 am–12:00 noon, Saturday, January 28 Afternoon Book Club: Join us at St. Mary’s Secondary School and help celebrate February 2, 1:00–2:30 pm reading with a host of celebrity readers. The entire family will Piano Maker – Kurt Palka enjoy storytelling by picture book author, Vikki VanSickle, as she reads from her Blue Spruce nominated book, If I had a Gryphon.

Evening Book Club: Every child who attends receives a free book! No registration required. Free!

February 2, 7:00–8:15 pm A House for Happy Mothers

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Brain Games

1:00–3:00 pm, Monday, January 9 Gather in the meeting room the first Monday of month for a great workout for the brain. Socialize as you participate in trivia challenges, Scrabble, friendly spelling bees and other fun activities for the mind. Refreshments are permitted. No registration required.

Photo by Samo Trebizan – Fotolia

Creative Space

1:00–3:00 pm, Wednesdays, January 11, 25 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.

Calling All “Mahj” Fans!

10:15 am–12:15 pm, Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 For Mah-jongg players looking for a friendly game, join us in the Library program room on Tuesday mornings throughout January.

We can accommodate up to 12 players, so first come, first serve.

Learning American Mah-Jongg

Tech Coaching @ the Tech Bar Try our 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, Jan 11 Sat, Jan 21 Fri, Jan 27

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

Navigating your Android or Kobo

Wed, Jan 25 2:15–3:15 pm

Navigating your iPhone, iPad or Macbook

Fri, Jan 20

10:15–11:15 am

Navigating the Internet including access to Library wifi and using internet browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera) and search engines (Google, Bing)

Fri, Jan 13

10:15–11:15 am

Wed, Jan 18 Email support (including downloading app, creating account) for Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail/Outlook and email attachments

2:15–3:15 pm

Meet Your New Device

Did you get a new phone or tablet for Christmas? Learn more about your new Apple or Android device including navigating your home screen, finding apps, changing settings and more.

Please bring your new device. Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Meet your new iPhone/iPad 10:15 am–12:15 pm, Monday, January 16 or 2:00–4:00 pm, Friday, January 27

Meet your new Samsung Galaxy/

10:15 – 12:15, Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Google Nexus Mah-jongg is a game of skill and strategy with an element of chance. Learn the basics of playing Mah-jongg during a four week 2:00–4:00 pm, Friday, January 20 or program being offered by the Library. Score cards and Mah-jongg 10:15 am–12:15 pm, Monday, January 30 sets will be provided. Participants must be able to commit to the first three sessions. Register in person at the level II information Winter Hours desk or phone 519-539-4801. Space is limited so register early.

Monday–Friday...........................................10:00 am–8:30 pm Saturday......................................................10:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday..........................................................1:00 pm–5:00 pm 2:00–4:00 pm, Monday, January 23 If you have just downloaded Windows 10, this is the session for Woodstock Public Library you! Explore new functions from the start menu to the store, signing in with Windows Hello, Microsoft Edge web browsing, 445 Hunter Street, Woodstock, ON and the Photos app. Registration is ongoing, in person or by Phone: 519-539-4801 phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Web: www.mywpl.ca

Meet Windows 10

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Art Gallery

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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

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What: 13th Annual Woodstock Day at the Rogers Centre When: Saturday, April 29th, 2017 Who: Toronto Blue Jays hosting the Tampa Bay Rays Game Time: 1:07 pm

The Community Events Billboard January

Oxford Historical Society, AGM at the Woodstock Museum, 6:45 pm. Nominations are being accepted for new Board members. Contact the OxHS by email at info@oxhs.ca or call 519-421-1700. Our speaker for the night will be Jack Hedges discussing the Yukon Conference: “The North and the First World War.” All are welcome to attend.

27, 28 Ingersoll Choral Society presents “ICS Goes West,”, Elmhurst Inn, 415 Harris St, Ingersoll. 7:00 pm Dinner tickets $60.00, 1:00 pm Matinee tickets $25.00. Dessert Matinee on the 28th. Tickets available at Patinas, Ingersoll, call or email Jacalyn, 519-425-0062 / ticketsalesics@gmail.com.

30 See You at the Movies presents Captain Fantastic, Gallery Cinemas, 15 Perry St. Rush tickets will be available for purchase at the Gallery Cinemas Box Office 20 minutes prior to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm screenings. Season Pass holders will be seated first. For additional info, contact the Woodstock Art Gallery at 519-539-6761, ext. 2801 25

Oxford Genealogical Society Branch Meeting, Woodstock Public Library, 445 Hunter St., 6:45 pm. Adam Pollard will speak on “Protection and Storage of Photographic Media.”

All welcome. Event is free. Details at oxford.ogs.on.ca.

10 Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group, CMHA Oxford, 522 Peel St., 7:00–9:00 pm. No cost. A group designed to promote mutual support and answer questions relating to suicide in general. The group is a safe place to share your feelings with others who have experienced a loss through suicide. Register by calling 519-539-8055 ext. 210 and someone will call back to set up brief meeting prior to your attendance at the group.

12–14 School House Rock Live Jr. presented by Theatre Woodstock Youth Program, Market Centre, 22 Reeve St., 7:00 pm. Tickets $12 adult, $10 youth under 17. Details and tickets at www.theatrewoodstock.com.

13 Lucky PA Day, Woodstock Museum, 466 Dundas St. 8:30 am–4:30 pm for ages 5-12. Register in advance. Cost is $38.00 each, members $28.00. For more information see www.woodstockmuseum.ca.

19–21 Peter Pan Jr. presented by Theatre Woodstock Youth Program, Market Centre, 22 Reeve St., 7:00 pm. Details and ickets at www.theatrewoodstock.com.

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Chilly Charlie Ground Hog Day, South Gate Centre, 191 Old Wellington St. S. Prediction, Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, 7:30–9:00 am. Adults $3, children under 5 free. Chili Cookoff, 11:30 am–1:00 pm. Advance tickets $10, or $12 at the door. Available from First Ontario Credit Union, Merrifields Bookstore and the South Gate Centre.

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School bus transportation and field level seat $70.00 This is strictly a cost recovery program. Our Blue Jay Group Sales cost is $55.25/ticket (an increase of 9% from 2016 prices) and a seat on the bus works out to $15/seat.

We accept cash, cheque, debit and credit card.

TICKETS AVAILABLE JANUARY 23 Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office of the Woodstock District Community Complex at 381 Finkle St., 9:00 am–5:00 pm week days (office closed between noon–1:00 pm) starting Monday January 23rd Phone 519-539-1291 ext. 4102 • www.cityofwoodstock.ca

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