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Canadian Women’s Amateur Golf Championship

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The World’s Best Amateur Female Golfers are coming to Craigowan The Canadian Women’s Amateur Golf Championship is coming to Woodstock and it is free for everyone to attend.

The 2014 City Beautiful Awards Are Here!

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Contenders have been selected and are getting their gardens ready for judging at the end of July.

A Growing City has Growing Needs

A new study will look at recreational expansion in the City including how much and where.

Remembering The Fallen

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The City of Woodstock is honouring the anniversary of WWI with a quiet but poignant gesture at the Cenotaph.

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From Members of City Council Cowapolooza is Coming to Town Community Champion Jennifer Paquette Woodstock Fire Department Woodstock Transit and Para-Transit Woodstock Environmental Advisory Committee Woodstock Public Library Woodstock Museum NHS Woodstock Art Gallery

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From members of City Council…

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ince I have had the privilege of being elected for a second year as Board Chair of Woodstock Police Services, I thought I would use this opportunity to share some of our successes with the community.

In March of this year we were pleased to release our 2013 Annual Report (available on our website www.woodstockpolice.ca) which highlights statistical information on all the areas we police. As well on our website you will find our 2013-2015 Business Plan, Bike Registration, Crime Plot Crime Mapping as well as Woodstock’s Most wanted among other pages.

At the end of 2013 the Woodstock Police Services saw a reduction in all areas of Crime except for one, also a .93% reduction in calls for service. As a service we pride ourselves in providing citizens with prompt, reliable and professional assistance.

We have dedicated officers supporting the community in other facets that include Cst. Steven McEwen in Community Service/Media Communication who reaches out to students, parents, teachers in Elementary Schools and covers topics that include bullying, drug awareness, internet safety and proper use of calling 911 to name a few. At the same time he handles inquiries from different Media outlets with regards to Police activities within

our community. Cst.Eric Hiiuvain is our High School Resource Officer/Crime Stopper Liaison and works with our five high schools building positive relationships with the students. Eric also assisted in special projects that include “Code Red”, Prescription Drug Drop Off Day, Dairy Capital Run and The Student Crime Stoppers to name just a few.

We also boast a very strong Police Auxiliary Unit that committed 2,827 hours towards community events including ride-a-longs, training and administrative duties in 2013. We are very proud of our Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Deb Klemp who was the recipient of the “Award of Honor” for her 5yr involvement with the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, presented to her in Ottawa on June 23rd.

And last, but definitely not least, this past April Chief Rod Freeman, who began his policing career almost 37 yrs ago and is Ontario’s longest serving active police chief announced his retirement. We thank Rod for his years of exemplary leadership and contribution to our community and wish him well.

You can email Councillor Talbot with comments or concerns at stalbot@cityofwoodstock.ca

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The World’s Best Amateur Female Golfers are coming to Craigowan Story by Karyn Matwey

The Canadian Women’s Amateur Golf Championship at Craigowan is only a few weeks away!

“Oxford (Craigowan) Golf and Country Club has a rich history of women’s golf,” says Sharon Rice, Host Club Tournament Chair. “Because of that history there is a sense of pride at the club and all of the members are very excited to help make this prestigious world-ranking event a great success.”

The roster will be full of incredible talent who will wow the audience and make the competition exciting.

“A full field of 156 players from around the world will be competing for Canada’s Open National title,”

This year’s champion earns exemptions into the 2014 CP Canadian Women’s Open and U.S. Women’s Amateur.

“With such exceptional world class female athletes coming to play, it is a great opportunity for our local supporters, volunteers and spectators to come together to celebrate women in sport,” says Rice.

Admission and parking are free for everyone with great viewing vantage points throughout the course and the Clubhouse Restaurant and Proshop will be open to the general public. Tee offs begin Tuesday, July 22nd at 7:30 a.m. with the fourth and final round on Friday, July 25th.

“The members and staff of Craigowan as well as all of

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says Mary Beth McKenna, Golf Canada’s Tournament Director. “It is an unbelievable field that presently includes 7 of the top 25 world-ranked amateurs with inquiries from at least one other top 25 player.”

Canada will be well represented with one of our rising stars.

“A key individual coming to compete from Smith’s Falls, Ontario is Brooke Henderson, who is ranked third in the world and will be defending her national title from last year,” Defending Canadian Women’s Amateur Champion Brooke Henderson says Rice. “Challenging her will be worldranked players like Su-Hyun Oh from Australia, Annie our community volunteers and local supporters have been Park and Lindsay Weaver from the United States, Gabriela outstanding; the success of this event would not be possible Lopez from Mexico, Yan Jing from China and Soo-Bin Kim without their help,” says Rice. of Canada.”

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The City of Woodstock has come on as the patron supporter for the event while gold supporters are Re/Max and Woodstock Toyota; silver supporters are Dr. Ryan Bouman DDS, Wilkare Tooling Ltd., Erb Signs, Allen (Castle) Building Centre, Scrub Wear Factory by Positive Identity, OLG Slots Woodstock, Dairy Capital Cheese Shop, and Zehr’s Markets Florist Shop. Bronze supporters include Van Dyk’s Greenhouses, Community Employment Services, Investment Planning Counsel, Hollis Wealth Steward Group, Tim Hortons Norwich Ave., Kelsey’s, East Side Mario’s, Park Lane Jewelry, Woodstock Print & Litho.

Individual supporters include Oxford Mutual Insurance Company, Shoppers Drug Mart, Monteith Ritsma Phillips LLP, Chicken Farmers of Ontario, Quality Inn Hotel & Suites, IAG Consulting, Jakeman’s Maple Products, Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese, Lion’s Club of Woodstock and Integrated Digital Solutions.

The Canadian Women’s Amateur Golf Championship will take place from July 22-25, 2014. For more information on the event and on Craigowan, visit www.craigowan.com.

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Cowapolooza is Coming to Town

The entertainment this year is better than ever Story by Karyn Matwey

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owapolooza is just around the corner and the City of Woodstock is pulling together the biggest one yet!

“It’s going to be a very exciting year as we have expanded a lot of the existing popular programs,” says Brad Janssen, Communications and Special Events Manager for the City of Woodstock. “It’s turned out to be quite a unique and interesting event that attracts a regional base and has become a real destination festival for the area.”

Regular events like the pro wrestling, strong man and strong woman competition, rubber ducky race, Lion’s Club beverage tent, kiddie rides and petting zoo will all be there.

They are also bringing back the BMX, skateboard and scooter competition that was a big hit last year.

“CN Rail have come forward to sponsor Juno Award winning Canadian band Trooper for our big concert Saturday night with the McCartney Years opening up for them,” says Janssen. “On Friday night a fantastic Bee Gee Tribute will take the stage with local band Wine Vinyl opening.”

On Saturday afternoon the unique and breath taking Taiku drummers will be on stage, sponsored for the first time by Victoria Park Retirement Residence.

Keep your eyes open for more details to come in August or check out the Cowapolooza website at www. cowapolooza.com.

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as a teaching device and partnered with some community organizations that came in to help the young people navigate through the topics.”

The Canadian Mental Health Association provided information on anxiety and depression while Public Health answered questions on sexuality and teen pregnancy and DASO addressed abuse.

“The kids who were in the show were all provided with – Jennifer Paquette – resources to help them when needed,” says Paquette.

Due to the nature of the play, she wasn’t sure how the Story by Karyn Matwey he recent debut of community would react but the entire cast and crew has been praised and embraced for their emotional performances. the controversial play Spring Awakening CAST provides young people with the opportunity to

by Woodstock’s CAST is explore theatre and art, something that Jennifer noticed earning Artistic Director was missing when she first moved to Woodstock. Growing Jennifer Paquette high up in Oakville, she was always involved in theatre and once here wanted to provide a similar experience for her praise.

Written by German two young daughters.

“CAST has a group of around 15 people who work with playwright Frank Wedekind in 1891, it was banned the kids and they are extremely talented and have a lot to due to its subject matter, offer the kids,” says Paquette. but in 2006 was reborn Congratulations to Jennifer Paquette and the entire CAST ensemble for your hard work and success! into an award winning musical on Broadway.

If you would like to nominate a person, group or company “Some of the subjects that are covered include things as a VIA Rail Community Champion, please contact that teenagers face both today and 100 years ago, like Brad Janssen at 519-539-2382 ext. 4102 or by email at sexual and physical abuse, anxiety, depression, sexuality bjanssen@cityofwoodstock.ca. and teenage pregnancy,” says Paquette. “We chose to use it

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Hours of Operation: (30 Minute Service) Mon. to Fri. ............... 6:30 am–6:30 pm Saturdays .................. 8:30 am–6:30 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 CASH FARES* Transit Fare Rates & Special Adult/Senior Discount Passes Students (age 5–18) (effective July 1, 2008) Children (under 5)

$2.00 $2.00 FREE

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SPECIAL DISCOUNT / SAVINGS PASS Han-D-Ride Value Pass 12 Rides Student/Senior (60+) Pass Monthly Adult Pass (non-transferable) Monthly PURCHASE PASSES AT THESE LOCATIONS City Hall Community Complex Engineering / Public Works Foodland Shoppers Drug Mart (East & West) TD Canada Trust (Norwich Ave) TD Canada Trust (Springbank) TD Canada Trust (Wellington/Dundas) Woodstock Public Library

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Regular hours of operation Mon–Fri 6:30 am–6:30 pm Sat 8:30 am–6:30 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–4:30 pm, Monday through Friday and 9:00 am–3:30 pm on Saturday.

(Voicemail is available outside of regular hours).

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

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

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?

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2014 City Beautiful Awards The H

omeowners and businesses around the city have been busy pruning, weeding, planting and seeding their gardens in preparation for this year’s City Beautiful Awards.

Created to recognize all of the hard work that many put into making their properties beautiful during the summer, they also acknowledge the contribution made in making our neighbourhoods and community more beautiful.

“We look for an overall effect, how it affects the community and the area around the property, the awards make people think about how their properties look and it helps to make the city look better,” says Reta Horan, Assistant Supervisor of Horticulture for the City of Woodstock. “We look for originality and like to see different plants and materials used.”

Horan has been involved with the awards for three years and this is her second year judging, but already she is seeing a lot of contenders around town.

“It was really competitive last year with a lot of new landscapes, which we love to see, but it really comes down to what stands out, whether it be the use of a lot of colour or if they used different materials like mulches and stones,” says Horan.

“We keep our eyes peeled and I have seen a lot of new landscapes going in this year as well.”

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Are Here!

Things the judges consider when evaluating a garden include originality of garden landscape design, the plant materials used, maintenance and vigor of the plants and beds and the overall effect the entire garden gives.

There are eight different categories of properties that can be nominated: new residential, residential, multiresidential, turf free residential (those with 10% or less turf), most unique, commercial, institutional and industrial.

“We give out plaques for recognition for first and second place and then a certificate for honourable mention, which are presented at a council meeting in September,” says Horan. “Many of the winners will leave their plaques on display in front of their homes permanently, a lot of people are really proud of being winners, businesses too.”

The deadline for nominations was June 20th, but the final judging will not take place until July 25th, giving nominees extra time to pull every weed and prune every plant to perfection. When the winners are announced, consider taking a tour around town to check them out.

For more information visit the City of Woodstock website at www.cityofwoodstock.com.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 19 and enter today!

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g n li z iz S a h it w t Turn up the hea ! k oc t s d oo W n ow t n ow D Summer in Aug 7-10

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uly is the month that Downtown Woodstock heats up with summer fun, savings and community events. With plenty of FREE parking and friendly merchants waiting to serve you, the core of the City is the place to be.

Your Downtown Farmers’ Market is in full swing, offering the pick of the crop.

Every Thursday from noon until :pm in Museum Square, join your favourite returning vendors, along with new vendors arriving weekly.

Local farmers deliver tasty options with fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, arts, crafts and more!

Looking and feeling fabulous in summer has never been so easy or affordable. Stop by one of the many Downtown

personal service boutiques for a spa treatment, a massage, or one of many other revitalizing treatments to make sure you’re fresh and ready for summer excitement.

Speaking of summer excitement, mark your calendar for the return of Summer StreetFest in !

Bigger and better than ever, Woodstock’s Ultimate Family Festival runs from August th – th. See the Downtown core transform into a street full of music, food & fun!

Dundas Street will be closed to motorized traffic from Vansittart Ave. To Bay/ Beale St., so meet, mingle and enjoy music, shopping, food and entertainment. Your favourite Downtown stores will be offering some great deals, and Art in the Square

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will highlight the remarkable creativity of Oxford County’s artisans and crafters.

There is something for everyone!

Our three stages will be hosting over  musical acts across several genres, from jazz to classic rock and country, from rhythm and blues to pop and steel drums. Featuring plenty of local talent alongside acts from around the globe, it’s sure to have you dancin’ in the streets!

Variety acts will be joining StreetFest this year, including The Pyromancer from the Netherlands and Dream State Circus from Australia.

Woodstock Bikes & Blues, which takes place Saturday night, will see bikers from across Southern Ontario filling the streets with their rides, while we hear from some

top-notch blues performers at the Museum Square stage.

Hot bikes and cool blues make for a great evening; and the barbecue doesn’t hurt, either!

StreetFest Cruise will be happening on Sunday, August th from am to pm. FREE Registration for all cars, trucks and motorcycles brings a lot of interesting vehicles to Dundas St. For a complete schedule of StreetFest events visit downtownwoodstock.ca.

July promises to heat up our summer as we sizzle into August and StreetFest. With plenty of FREE parking, make Downtown Woodstock your destination to Shop, Dine, Work and Play this season!

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Funding your Future Demographics a key in economics

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ello again. Last month, I introduced myself and the concept of demographics as an investment key. Let’s go deeper into the subject.

There is no guarantee that last year’s returns will automatically continue as influences change the investment landscape. We need to look at where people spend their money and why. People spending money creates a boom, and if spending stops, the chances of recession increase.

We saw how 80 million Baby Boomers caused significant waves in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s in the housing market. These waves led to record bank profits due to financing of mortgages and selling related insurance products.

Contractors, real estate agents and ancillary providers such as appliance and furniture retailers all did landslide business. The stock market grew and with a few exceptions like the gasoline shortage and interest rate issues, these were pretty good times.

Good times are created by people spending money.

Now, however, the Baby Boomers are starting to retire.

Retirees spend less, but need more government services.

The impact on our economy and stock markets will become apparent. So will an increase in costs associated with an aging population and a smaller and less well-paid workforce to fund these costs.

India has the largest middle class in the world at 554 million. But China will have a middle class in the area of 880 million in the next 10-20 years.

Simply put, anyone not investing in areas serving this huge market will miss an opportunity for significant gains.

The whole world is aging and the developing world will also need healthcare. That’s why we saw a gain in our Healthcare Fund of 51.49% Three factors driving this growth are -80 million aging Baby Boomers in North America -demand for healthcare in developing markets -development of innovative healthcare products and services For more information visit globaldeomgraphicsgroup. com or better still contact me for a confidential appointment.

John Glaysher MSC CD LLQP • JRG Financial Services Woodstock ON • 519-290-1490 • jglaysher @rogers.com www.woodstockinsurancecompany.ca

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Springbank Snow Countess The Springbank Snow Countess statue was erected on August 4, 1937. This Holstein Freisian produced 9,062 pounds of butter fat in its life span of almost 17 years.

The statue was erected on August 4th, 1937 and was originally located at the Springbank Farm of T.R. Dent who was the owner of the record breaking Snow Countess. The statue was moved to its current location on the corner of Dundas Street and Springbank Ave on August 31, 2006 and was rededicated on August 4, 2007.

The Original Fire Hall On May 25, 1881, the Fire, Water and Light Committee held a meeting to create a fire department in Woodstock. The fire hall was located at the rear end of Town Hall. They had a bell tower located on the east and west ends of town that was used for 3 things, a fire, curfew and missing children. If someone discovered a fire they would have to find the nearest fire station or bell and yell “Fire” and pull the rope that sounded the bell.

One of the bells is now located just off the side entrance of City Hall on Reeve Street.

* City of Woodstock Thomas Black The only Woodstock Police Officer to be killed in the line of duty was shot on April 17th, 1962. Constable Thomas Black and two other officers were in pursuit of Norman Bignell and John Lever who had escaped from the Oxford Regional Centre. Black apprehended Bignell and detained him in the back of the police cruiser parked on Dundas Street in front of the Capital Theatre while the other officers continued pursuit of Lever. Lever was apprehended by the officers, handcuffed and brought back to the cruiser. Seeing the officers struggling to get Lever into the cruiser, Constable Black got into the back seat attempting to help. As he leaned over, Bignell grabbed his gun out of his holster and shot him in the neck. Bignell continued shooting at the officers now on scene through the shattered cruiser windows. One of the bullets lodged in a movie poster on the wall of the theatre. Bignell was shot in the chest by an officer shortly thereafter.

Paquette Socks E.E. Paquette and Sons Limited was founded by Exilias Paquette and his four sons in 1920 and became officially incorporated in 1941. Exilias became well known and respected in the textile industry as a “Master Mechanic” and inventor. He created new attachments for circular knitting machines and patents that brought him much recognition in the Hosiery Textile Industry in North America. His most widely known achievements include the creation of the Split Foot, the Pointed Heel and the French Heel socks. E.E Paquette and Sons made socks for the Defense Department, RCMP and Corrections Canada until their shut down in May 2006. They were one of the last Hosiery Mills that did all processing in house including the purchase of yarn, knitting, seaming, turning, dyeing, boarding, finishing, packing and shipping.

Benwell Murder Trial On February 23rd, 1890 a body was discovered in the Blenheim Swamp near Princeton, Ontario. Reginald Birchall was charged for the murder of Fredrick Benwell. The trail took place at City Hall, which is now the Woodstock Museum, and took one week to decide the fate of Reginald Birchall. After being detained at the Woodstock Jail for 7 months, Birchall was sentenced to hang for the murder of Benwell. He was hanged and then buried in the courtyard of the old Woodstock jail.

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answered that it was the year 1895 that the Market Building was built. Gerald wins a $50 gift certificate from Kelsey’s Woodstock, plus he now qualifies for the $500 VIA Rail voucher to be drawn from all the monthly winners in November 2014.

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THE WINNER of June’s ‘Way Back When’ Contest is Gerald A. Parsons! He correctly

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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.

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Q: What sport was associated with Woodstock

Q: What is the size of the City of Woodstock flag

Q: What Woodstock native starred in the movie franchise “Air Bud” ? (See page 3).

Q: What Woodstonian designed the City of Woodstock logo? (See page 12).

teams named the Bengals and Tornado’s (See page 20).

that can be seen from Hwy 401?

(See page 6).

What Woodstock elementary school comes last alphabetically?

Send your answer along with your name and phone number to bjanssen@cityofwoodstock.ca by Friday July 11, 2014. You can also drop your answer in the contest box at City Hall.

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A Growing City has Growing Needs A new study is looking at recreational expansion in the City Story by Karyn Matwey

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oodstock’s population is growing, and with that growth there is a need for more things for people to do around the city. We have some top notch recreational facilities already with the Community Complex and Cowan Park, but what about some of our older facilities?

The major question is, should we replace facilities that are crumbling, or should we renovate and rehabilitate them?

Recently, the City requested proposals for a study to be done to help predict the recreational needs of our city now and in the future.

“The study will tell us, based on a city of our size, what the trends are provincially and in this area and where we should be putting our capital dollars towards what gets built,” says Brian Connors, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Woodstock. “There are a few pending questions on what we should do here, including recommendations for the Lion’s Pool and for the Civic Centre, should they be closed, renovated or moved to a new location.”

The intention of the study is to discover what the community needs now and what can be expected in the future based on demographics.

“I look at doing this study as a means to giving council more information so they can make an educated decision, based on clear metrics,” says Connors. “We have to consider the cost, as in a lot of cases, people will say yes, we need new recreational facilities, but we have to balance that with what the cost will be.”

Budget will likely play a role in deciding the fate of the Civic Centre and the Lion’s Pool, but with land already available, there is the potential for a new facility to go up in the north east end of the City on the Woodall Farm lands.

“We will be looking for sponsorship and grants, but a lot of it does come from the tax payers, so we don’t want to overbuild for our population,” says Connors.

Timing is key, as it is a balance between what our current population needs now and what the potential future population will need.

“We are probably looking at the Woodall Complex for a new facility, there are a lot of hurdles still, but we

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are looking at that as the space, though it hasn’t been designated as recreational land yet,” says Connors. “It’s not just about Woodall, this is about how many tennis courts do we need? Or any other recreational needs like splash pads and dog parks, how many do we need? How many ice pads will Woodstock require to serve the future? Right now we have three, but should we stay there, or do we need to increase the number and when?”

The hope is that the study will help answer some of these questions and will provide council with some direction when considering proposals.

“We have accepted Monteith-Brown as the successful bidder to do the study, they have done a lot of these types of studies, both in strategic plans and recreational needs in this province,” says Connors. “We are just getting started with staff and then we will go through on the plan and timelines, how to get people involved through phone surveys or online meetings, we want the public and a ffected organizations to be involved.”

The goal is to have the study completed by the end of the year, but due to the impending election, results may not be available until February of next year.

“This would just be the plan to do it, council would then make decisions on timing and what gets built and when. This study is to just give them information, to give citizens a forum and vehicle to give their input,” says Connors.

For more information and updates, visit the City of Woodstock website at www.cityofwoodstock.ca.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 19 and enter today!

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YOUR WOODSTOCK ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS

❱❱❱❱❱❱ Green Tips ❰❰❰❰❰❰ Got Milkweed?

We would all agree, Canadians had experienced a relentless winter. Although we can finally celebrate that winter has surrendered to warmer temperatures and longer days, not all species are celebrating.

For the monarch butterfly the brutal winter has taken Male Monarch resting on an even greater toll on Common Milkweed the species population.

The number of overwintering butterflies in Mexico has “hit an all-time low,” as recognized by the David Suzuki Foundation.

Severe weather coupled with the “virtual eradication”of milkweed (a plant the butterfly is strongly dependent on) throughout their migratory path has placed a great strain on the butterfly’s successful migration back to Canada.

But you can give the monarch a boost, say environmentalists, by planting milkweed in your own yard, garden and balconies!

April 2014, the David Suzuki Foundation launched its GotMilkweed Campaign. Cities like A Common Milkweed Bloom Toronto have encouraged local citizens to cultivate the native plant (largely regarded as a weed), to help sustain a green corridor to welcome the butterfly.

“The alarm bell has rung a few times over the last years about the monarch’s numbers but this is the loudest alarm yet,” says Jode Roberts, David Suzuki

Foundation.

For more information visit: www.davidsuzuki.org/gotmilkweed

Brought to you by your Woodstock Environmental Advisory Committee

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The City of Woodstock honours the anniversary of WWI Story by Karyn Matwey

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n Flanders Fields the poppies blow begins Lt. Col. John McCrae’s famous poem and this year, on the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, Woodstock is honouring Canadian soldiers in a very special way.

“The city has planted 100 poppies at the Cenotaph to commemorate the start of WWI,” says Chris Kern, Parks Supervisor for the City of Woodstock. “The poppy acts as a symbol of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers lost.”

Planted near the beginning of June, the flowers are expected to be in bloom at the beginning of July, right around Canada Day and serve to remind everyone who sees them of the great men and women who gave their lives.

“This symbolic idea came from Teresa Glover, a resident of Cobourg, Ontario and I thought it was a great recommendation. We have the plot available at the Cenotaph, so it seemed like a natural fit and a good idea,” says Pat Sobeski, mayor of the City of Woodstock. “Of course, this year also corresponds with the 70th anniversary of D-Day.” While there are planned commemoration ceremonies taking place in France and Canada to honour both anniversaries, the poppies at the Cenotaph are quieter but still profound.

“It’s a gentle reminder that people should take every opportunity to remember the sacrifices,” says Sobeski. “The poppy has a close connection to the great poet from Guelph and there is a long ceremonial history with the flower that is easily recognizable and helps people to reflect on the past.”

It is a simple, but significant gesture, and the Mayor hopes people take a moment to stop and remember when they see them blooming.

“Not too many people are aware of them being planted and the poppy isn’t a flower we see too often in this area,” says Sobeski. “Seeing them in bloom will be a quiet reminder.”

The city Parks department partnered with the Woodstock Horticultural Society in choosing the poppy to plant and they hope it will help bring awareness to the community.

The poppies will remain on display as long as they are in bloom, so take some time to see them at the cenotaph and reflect on what they symbolize.

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NEW Lending Policies Starting right now, you can check out MORE from your Woodstock Public Library. Your WPL library card now allows you to checkout: • 4 Video Games (increased from 2) • 3 Express DVDs (increased from 2) • 3 Express Books (increased from 2) • 10 DVDs per collection (increased from 7) • TV Series on DVD for 2 weeks (increased from 1 week) But that’s not all… For those of you who like to place holds, we’ve raised this limit to 50 holds (increased from 20).

library card. Zinio can be accessed on your computer or by using the iOS or Android app on your mobile device. Check out the current editions of your favourite magazines as soon as they hit the newsstand and keep them (no returns necessary). The best part is that the magazines look exactly like they do in their print form with the same images, articles and advertisements—including pages that you can virtually flip. One advantage eMagazines have over their print counterparts is that you can search within the magazine for text, save favourite pages or photos in a virtual folder, and watch advertisements and illustrations come to life with moving graphics, audio and weblinks.

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Easy eBooks and eAudiobooks Something NEW for Gamers In addition to our popular and growing Wii video game collection, we will be actively purchasing family-friendly video games for XBOX360, PS3 and WiiU. Watch for this collection to grow over the summer and beyond. Video games can be found on the lower level in our Children’s Department and each library card can now check out 4 video games. Let the games begin!

Coming this summer—an easier way to check out eBooks and eAudiobooks! BiblioCommons (our online catalogue) and OverDrive (our primary source of eResources) have come together to develop an integrated product that will allow you to check out eBooks and eAudiobooks without ever leaving the BiblioCommons catalogue. Very soon, you will be able to check the availability of an eBook (in real time), check it out and download it all without ever needing to visit the OverDrive website. In addition, you’ll also be able to place holds on eBooks and eAudiobooks from within BiblioCommons. When you receive your notice that your hold is available, you can login to BiblioCommons to check it out and download. Simple steps you’ll love.

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The Woodstock Public Library is a community based accessible centre that responds to changing needs by providing up-to-date resources in a welcoming environment.

Woodstock Public Library 445 Hunter Street, Woodstock, ON

This summer we will be launching Zinio. For those who love magazines, Zinio is a digital magazine service that is FREE with your Phone: 519-539-4801 Web: www.woodstock.library.on.ca or mywpl.ca

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SUMMER READING CLUB • Free!

• Registration ongoing • Registration in person only What’s your spark? Where’s your inspiration? Find it this summer at the TD Summer Reading Club! All kids receive an activity/reading logbook filled with fun reading activities when they register. Kids can play Wolfie-o-Poly to find great books to read, earn lots of prizes and collect stickers for their activity book. Kids can interact with the TD Canada Trust Summer Reading Club website with a link from our website. With oodles of club times, it’s easy to drop in to play, enter our weekly draw for great prizes and enjoy a different activity each week. Program runs from June 7 to August 30, 2014.

Reading Buddies (for ages 4 to 11 years)

Cook ‘n Craft

(for ages 6 to 12 years) Thursdays, 2–3:30 pm, July 3–August 28 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.

Fab Fridays!

(for ages 6 to 12 years) Fridays, 10:30–11:30 am, July 4–August 22 A variety of fabulously fun activities and crafts. A fee of $3 per program is required at registration.

Happy Birthday Canada! (all ages)

Monday 10:30–11:15 am, July 15 Canada is turning 147 so let’s celebrate with stories, cake and lots of fun! Drop in all day to get your Canada Day tattoo while supplies last! No registration required. Free!

June 30– August 22 Mondays.......................................................2–4pm; 6:30–7:30 pm Tuesdays.........................................................................10–12 noon Wednesdays..........................................10–12 noon; 6:30–7:30 pm (for ages 6 to 12 years) Thursdays.......................................................................10–12 noon Monday, 10:30–11:30 am, July 7 Fridays...................................................................................2–4pm Get creative as we explore robots and intelligent machines. $6 fee required at registration.

An added enhancement to our Summer Reading Club, kids can drop into the Children’s Department to give book reports (oral or (for ages 5 and up) written), practice reading, and play fun literacy games with our youth volunteers. Register and start having fun at any of the drop Monday, 10:30–11:30 am, July 14 in times starting June 30. Free!

Get up close and learn all about snakes, tortoises, lizards, amphibians, arachnids and crocodilians in this fun and educational presentation. Tickets are $5 available June 7. (for ages 4 to 10 years) Tuesdays, 2–3:30 pm, July 8–August 19 (for ages 6 to 12 years) Interesting people from around Woodstock will be coming to the Monday, 10:30–11:30 am, July 21 library to read their favourite books and talk about their jobs.

Take a ride with the Wright Brothers in this presentation on flight.

Check the kid’s page of our website for details at www.mywpl.ca. $6 fee required at registration.

No registration required. Free!

Mad Science: Robots 101

Ray’s Reptiles

Reading Around Woodstock

Summer Activity and Craft Programs for Kids • Fees as indicated • Registration for July and August programs is ongoing • Registration in person only

Little Crafters

(for ages 3 to 5 years) Tuesdays, 10:30–11:30 am, July 8–August 26 A fun filled hour brimming with awesome crafts, stories and activities for preschoolers with a different theme each week. A fee of $3 per program is required at registration.

Craft Club (for ages 6 to 12 years)

Mondays, Wednesdays, 2–3:30 pm, June 30–August 27 Join the club and try out some fun and kooky crafts with a different theme each day. A fee of $3 per program is required at registration.

Friday Flicks (for ages 5 to 12 years)

Mad Science: Fantastic Flyers

S torytime with Rapunzel (for ages 3 to 6 years)

Monday, 10:30–11:30 am, July 28 Rapunzel will be visiting the library with stories and treats fit for a princess! Come dressed as your favourite princess and don’t forget your camera! $2 fee required at registration

A Visit with Rapunzel

(all ages) Monday, 11:30–12:30 pm, July 28 Princess Rapunzel can’t wait to visit the Woodstock Public Library!

Come to the children’s Department to meet and chat with her.

Don’t forget your camera! No registration required. Free!

Mad Science: Science of Art

(for ages 6 to 12 years) Monday, 10:30–11:30 am, August 11 Scientists aren’t the only ones who get creative … Find out how science and art go together. $6 fee required at registration.

Fridays, 2–3:30 pm, July 4–August 22 A different movie each Friday! No registration required. Free!

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Mad Science: Jr. Engineers (for ages 6 to 12 years) Monday, 10:30–11:30 am, August 25 Become a famous engineer like Eiffel or Bollman! Learn what the pros know about building structures. $6 fee required at registration.

- Summer storytimes • FREE! • No registration required

Babytime (birth to 12 months) Wednesdays............................................................11:00–11:30 am July 2–August 20 Participate with baby in a fun filled half hour of stories, rhymes and songs.

Toddler Tales (12 to 35 months)

Wednesdays............................................................10:15–10:45 am July 2–August 20 Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers accompanied by a caregiver.

Tales & Tunes (3 to 5 years)

Thursdays................................................................10:30–11:15 am July 3–August 21 A fun-filled storytime with songs, rhymes and crafts for preschoolers

- Summer programs for teens -

Amazing Race Summer Book Club 4 Teens (for ages 12–17)

June 30–August 30 Join our online Teen Summer Book Club and race your way around the world! Read from a list of awesome YA titles and earn great prizes. Track the progress of your favourite book as you make sure it is not the last to check in! Stay tuned to the teen page of our website for more information at www.mywpl.ca on how to register and the list of books to read this summer. Free!

Teen Scene Book Club

(for ages 12–17) Tuesdays, 7–8 pm, July 8, 29, August 19 Come out to our teen book club this summer! If you love books and want to share your favourites with other teens then drop in to the book club and enjoy some great books and snacks. Check the teen page of our website at www.mywpl.ca for upcoming book club titles

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The Community Events Billboard July 2014 Events

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Woodstock Toy & Collectibles Expo, Oxford Auditorium, 875 Nellis St. 9:30 am–2:30 pm. 180+ tables. Admission $4 per person, children under 12 free (with adult).Info: toyshow@kwic.com.

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Story time with Rapunzel, Woodstock Public Library, 10:30 am–11:30 am. (ages 3-6) Rapunzel will be visiting the library with stories and treats fit for a princess! Come dressed as your favourite princess and don’t forget your camera! $2 fee required at registration.

28-Aug.1 Free Kids Camp “Wilderness Escape” Oxford Baptist Church, 278 Hunter St. 9:00 am–12:00 pm. Ages 5-11 years. To register contact 519-537-7612 or for more information www.oxfordbaptist.ca 8

Free family movie night at Southside park “The Lego Movie” starts at dusk (8:45 p.m.) games and activities starting at 7 p.m. in Southside Park, (rain date Aug 9). Non-perishable food donations accepted in lieu of admission. For more info, visit: http://www.whatthehealth.ca/

7,8,9,10 Summer Streetfest, Downtown Woodstock, 4 day Street Festival featuring; live entertainment, street vendors, music, amusement rides, great shops and fabulous restaurants. Fun for the whole family.

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The Ingamo Ducky Derby, Southside Park during Cowapolooza.

3:00 pm. Tickets $2 each, can be purchased by calling 519-4210383 x224 or at Merrifield’s Book Shop. Please refer to ad on page 11.

15,16,17 Cowapolooza 13, Free Family fun at Southside Park. Soap box derby, Canadian Pro wrestling, Strongman/woman competition, Petting zoo, Ducky race, Kiddies rides, Food and tons of family fun. www.cowapolooza.com.

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