WOW October 2021

October 2021

Your Go-To Community Magazine

WE ARE SLOWLY TURNING THE CORNER!

Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety Pg. 4

Hallowe’en Tips for Trick or Treaters Pg. 7

ENVIRODEPOT

Household Hazardous Waste & Bulk Item Drop Off

Absolutely no garbage bags, household garbage, or anything that fits into a garbage bag is accepted at this site

ENVIRODEPOT HOURS April 1 – November 30 Wednesday – Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am–3:00 pm December 1 – March 31 Saturday only 7:30 am–3:00 pm Closed on holidays

OFFICE

PROPANE HHW OIL

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FEES FOR NON-CITY RESIDENTS*

LEGEND

Vehicle Type

Bulk Items

Renovation Materials

Passenger Vehicle Passenger Vehicle & Trailer Pickup Truck Pickup Truck & Trailer

$23.00 $31.00 $22.00 $36.00

$22.00 $30.00 $22.00 $35.00

Refrigerate containing items will be charged a disposal fee of $10 per unit.

Commercial vehicles are not accepted at this site and will be redirected to use the Oxford County Landfill in Salford. *Payment accepted by Credit Card and Debit Card (No Cash)

1 Porcelain & Rubble 2 Glass 3 Asphalt Shingles 4–5 Renovation Materials 6–10 Large Items 11 Scrap Metal 12 Tires 13 White Goods 14 Electronics

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SOLID NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE

The EnviroDepot is located at 944 James Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 0B5.

Items accepted at this site: • Bulding materials • Drywall • Furniture chests, tables, couches, chairs, desks, floor lamps, headboards • Carpet (6ft long, rolled and tied) • Mattresses and box springs • Pool covers, pool filters (no sand) • Water softeners (no salt)

For more information on the EnviroDepot, please visit www.cityofwoodstock.ca/envirodepot

Items not accepted at this site: Household garbage and organic waste

In the event of an emergency or complaint, please call 519-539-2382 ext.

3181. After hours: 519-539-2382 ext. 3104.

* Household garbage is considered anything that will fit into a garbage bag. For example, clothes, shoes, knick knacks, tupperware, small plastic or food waste.

Note: any offensive or abusive language towards staff will not be tolerated.

STYROFOAM

RECYCLING DEPOT HOURS This Depot is for curbside recycling only (fibres & containers) OPEN YEAR-ROUND Wednesday – Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am–3:00 pm Closed on holidays

QUESTIONS?

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Items accepted at this site: • Paints and coatings plus their containers • Solvents • Motor oil and oil filters plus their containers • Used cooking oil • Batteries (auto, alkaline and rechargeable) • Antifreeze and its containers • Pharmaceuticals

• Sharps (needles, lancets must be in sealed, puncture-proof container) • Propane tanks and other pressurized containers • Fluorescent light tubes and bulbs • Pesticides, lawn fertilizers and their containers • Household cleaners • Aerosols

Items not accepted at this site: Items containing PCB’s, radioactive waste, explosives, ammunition, biomedical waste, putrescible waste and asbestos

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Pressure treated lumber Metal appliances Scrap metal Asphalt shingles Broken concrete Porcelain items such as toilets and sinks • Glass • Tires • Electronic equipment

✔ Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Packaging ♸ • Commonly referred to as • Remove tape and stickers Styrofoam™ • Must be clean and dry • Packaging for computers, • White electronics, appliances, toys, etc.

• Rigid in nature ✘ T hese items are currently not recycled here and must be placed in your garbage: • Packaging peanuts • Polyethylene foam • Pool noodles • Polypropylene foam • Insulation panels ♶ • Meat trays • Cups & bowls • Take-out containers

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Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 11 and enter today!

A: Chocolate milk.

Sparky® is a trademark of the NFPA®

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Learn the

Sounds

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FIRE SAFETY WEEK

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What does fire safety sound like? And what does that statement mean? Know the noises your alarms make.

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WHO DOES WHAT?

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POST-COVID HALLOWE’EN

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HOCKEY IS BACK!

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2021 National Fire Protection Association®. Sparky® is a trademark of NFPA®.

Photo by Ron Lach – Pexels

Our survey of what responsibilities belong to the city, and what goes to the county is finished, so we’ve compiled a one-page summary.

Are we really post-COVID? Danger still lurks and it’s best to take precautions, here’s some advice from SW Public Health.

Yes, minor hockey is back, but like everything else, there are some restrictions. Here’s a summary of rules from Hockey Canada and from Woodstock’s arenas as teams get back on the ice.

CORRECTION

Our sincere apologies for the oversight in neglecting to replace the photo of Councillor Ron Fraser in the September issue, with that of Councillor Todd Poetter.

Mr. Fraser served our community in exemplary fashion on many fronts, and he will forever be fondly remembered.

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Autumn is here and we are slowly turning the corner – school has returned and minor hockey has too! We’re in this together, Woodstock!

CITY SCHEDULES AND SERVICES 2 6 7 9

EnviroDepot Meet the Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee Dog Tag Program Termination Woodstock Art Gallery

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Boards and Committees Volunteers Woodstock Museum NHS Woodstock Public Library Transit and Para-transit Schedules Woodstock Fire Department

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Fire Safety Week: Sounds like an emergency

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eeping. There’s always something beeping. But this beep could save your life.

“When a smoke alarm or a carbon monoxide detector makes a sound, it needs attention,” says Lukasz Kasprzyk, Fire Prevention Officer for the Woodstock Fire Department.

One trick is to figure out what’s beeping. And another is to know what the beep means.

That’s why the theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”

There is usually a distinct sound difference between a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide detector and, yes, you need both in your home. Smoke detectors sense smoke well before you can, and alert you to danger. You may have less than five minutes to get to safety. That’s why smoke detectors need to be near bedrooms and on each level of your home.

A carbon monoxide detector senses something else.

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas that is given off wherever combustion takes place, and can be released by faulty furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces and, of course your car if you have an attached garage.

You can’t tell if carbon monoxide is present unless you have a detector, and, if carbon monoxide is present, you could be knocked unconscious before you even know what is happening.

A good strategy, says Kasprzyk is to, “review the chirps and noises of each alarm during family gatherings to discuss fire safety.”

Alarms may make different noises depending on their condition. “If you go on the web sites of the manufacturers of the various alarms, they will list the noises and chirps the alarm makes and what they mean.”

The Fire Department and the Woodstock Public Library have teamed up to host a virtual event to kick off Fire Prevention Week on Saturday, October 2, beginning at 2:00 p.m. To register for the one-hour session, contact the library.

More information on Fire Safety Week can be found on the City’s web site: https://www.cityofwoodstock.ca/en/ residential-services/fire-prevention-week.aspx

Fire Safety Week is October 3–9. Take some time to learn what the beeps of your fire alarm and carbon monoxide detectors are telling you!

CITY OF WOODSTOCK

PHONE DIRECTORY

CONTACTS Volume 23

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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.

Photo by Andrew Norris

How Our Local Government Works To wrap our series, we summarize how two-tiered government works in Oxford County.

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County

Social & Human Services

• Contributes to social activities in downtown through BIA and Police Services

• County responsible for: affordable housing, health and safety, emergency shelters, transitional housing, children’s services • Coordinates social efforts downtown by maintaining committee of stakeholders including CMHA and Family & Children’s Services, charities • Offers a number of social assistance programs covering utility bill assistance, emergency and transitional housing, supportive housing rentgeared-to-income

Streets

• Most streets belong to city • Responsible for all sidewalks and streetlights • Has contracts with County to maintain County Roads

• Some streets owned by County • Responsible for all repairs, maintenance on County roads • Responsible for lights, intersections • Owns water lines under all streets

Taxes & Tax Collection

• City collects County taxes and its own

• County sets its own rates based on property assessments

Waste Management

• Maintains fleet of garbage trucks • Operates recycling depot and enviro depot • May offer enhanced services such as curbside leaf pickup, Christmas tree collection, brush and limb pickup

• Technically, County responsibility, but City heavily involved through agreements with County • Collects and allots revenues from bag tags • Operates landfill site • Collects revenues from sales of recycled materials and receives some provincial grants for recycling program

Water

• Maintains water mains under contract from County • Responsible for inspecting and maintaining waste water lines under contract from County • Monitors condition of pipe (both mains and waste) under streets and advises County if repairs are needed

• Owns water and waste water systems • Responsible for pumping water from the ground, ensuring integrity of ground sources of water • Responsible for treatment of potable water • Responsible for line pressure, water transmission, water storage • Responsible for waste water system, including treatment plant

Miscellaneous Services

• Cultural assets (Library, Art Gallery, Museum); snow clearance, public transit; recreational assets (arenas, pools, parks etc.)

• Woodingford Lodge, Library, paramedic services, tourism

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Meet the Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee (WAAC) Responsibilities of the WAAC • Provide input on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plans and Annual Status Reports • Facilitate public forums related to accessibility • Provide input to allow the City to identify, remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities

Members

Kerry Kijewski

Donna Burleigh “Being a disabled person myself and having to go to these places, [I want to] ensure that these places will be accessible for me to get in.”

Donna encourages members of the public to inform the committee of establishments that are not accessible or establishments that have made changes to be more accessible.

Melissa Doucette Melissa enjoys being a member of the Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee because she can “meet other people with a disability and help make Woodstock a better place to live.”

Melissa cares about ensuring that restaurants, stores and other businesses are accessible to all.

Christopher Eby “I care about accessibility because I have friends and family who use mobility aids, have 14 years taxi cab experience, 5 years experience with ambulatory services and have been on the Grand River Transit accessibility committee.”

Christopher is also passionate about supporting people who are homeless, and has an interest in sports.

Jennifer Harrington “[I am passionate about accessibility] for many reasons. I am visually impaired... I have always been around people with other disabilities and enjoy assisting them. I have friends that went to the Paralympics in the past and admire what they as a person can accomplish.”

Jennifer would love to have everything barrier-free, for example, by eliminating steps at store fronts.

“I am passionate about accessibility because it makes all the difference in the world to myself, to people I care about, and I think the rest of the world needs to learn as well.”

Kerry was born with low vision and a genetic blindness condition. Kerry is passionate about advocacy through writing and audio storytelling, for example, through her podcast Outlook on Radio Western.

Alan Taylor “My reason for being on the committee is that I’ve had family members in wheelchairs and with mobility issues, and I figure it’s time to give back.”

Alan states that his passion is human beings and how they are treated. He is especially interested in addressing the inequities between those who face additional challenges and other individuals.

Norma Thomas Norma has been a member of the Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee for close to 20 years.

She is very passionate about assisting the community, likes to be vocal about issues she is passionate about, and cares about making Woodstock a more accessible place for all of its residents.

Councillor Mark Schadenberg “The City of Woodstock has many advisory committees to gauge specific opinions from citizens and many topics of concern. Some committees can overlap as the discussion of outdoor activities can be analyzed

by Accessibility, the Recreation Advisory Committee, and also Youth. The Accessibility Committee is an exceptional group to look at municipal facilities such as the library and museum, but can and do comment also on transit, trails and overall accessibility of retail stores and restaurants.”

The WAAC was created in 2002, and complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005.

Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee (WAAC) Please email the committee at: accessibility@cityofwoodstock.ca or phone (519) 539-1291.

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Photo by Daisy Anderson - Pexels

ARE YOU COMPLIANT?

Hallowe’en health safety

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t appears Trick or Treating may be back in business this year. Southwest Public Health is not advising people to stay in, but does have a list of precautions you should be taking if you and the kids go out Hallowe’en.

Clearly, you should stay home if you are ill or are experiencing any mild symptoms of COVID. For hosts handing out candy, make sure you are wearing a face covering.

For trick or treaters, don’t linger or gather in congregations at people’s doors. If you are lining up for candy, keep the usual social distancing rules in mind and stay two metres apart.

It doesn’t matter if you’re taking the candy or giving it out, keep the hand sanitizer handy, and use it often.

For those handing out candy, the best practice would be to use tongs, and don’t allow children to grab their own.

Be aware that a costume mask is not a substitute for proper face covering. It is possible, however, and parents should consider, incorporating a face covering into your child’s costume.

You no longer have to purchase a dog tag from the City of Woodstock, however, you must stay compliant with Municipal Code Chapter 212 Dog/Cat Regulation.

Being compliant is the best chance you can give you fury friend • The information you provide on your personalized tag or your registered microchip number is the best way to ensure animal control can contact you.

• Dogs whose owners cannot be located may be put up for adoption.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 11 and enter today!

A: LaFrance Textiles Limited.

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Minor hockey is back!

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The rep teams have been playing since late September, and the house leagues look good to go, within the restrictions.

At the writing of this article, this was the information available. Please follow: https://woodstockminorhockey.com for further updates.

Photo by LuckyLife11 - Pxfuel.com

fter the COVID disruptions of last year, minor hockey is back, with registrations going on through the Woodstock Minor Hockey Association.

There are some restrictions and precautions, of course, some set locally, others directed by Hockey Canada.

For example, Alliance hockey has issued a vaccination policy covering its several hockey associations across Southwestern Ontario. Proof of immunization will be required to participate in any of their sanctioned programming (Alliance hockey has definitions for vaccine eligible participants: 12 years and older, and including players, coaches, officials, staff and volunteers).

Participants must provide proof of first dose vaccination before September 17, and be fully vaccinated by October 31.

The City’s Recreation Department has also issued a set of “Return to Play” protocols which must be followed when using any of the City’s three ice pads.

This protocol includes self-screening, hand sanitization, face masking and contact tracing protocols.

Time spent in the lobby will be restricted, spectators will be limited and there will be restrictions on the number of users on each ice surface and in the dressing rooms.

Players are asked to come to the arena dressed except for skates, shoulder and neck protection and helmets. Face masks can be removed when a helmet is put on.

Minor hockey returns this fall, with some restrictions and precautions.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 11 and enter today!

A: Noods Pasta.

COVID-19 UPDATE Due to the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to take our direction from Southwestern Public Health and the Province of Ontario, thus the content in this publication with regard to special events and programs could change at any given time. We continue to encourage you to monitor the City of Woodstock website www.cityofwoodstock.ca for up-to-date information for all City of Woodstock Departments.

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CROSSROADS

2021 Grand National Fibre Art Exhibition

ON VIEW AT THE WOODSTOCK MUSEUM NHS:

October 16, 2021 – February 26, 2022 Hosted by the Woodstock Art Gallery ARTIST TALK:

January 20, 2022 @ 3pm Offered in partnership with Fanshawe College Fine Art

449 Dundas Street Woodstock ON N4S 1C2 519.539.6761 waginfo@cityofwoodstock.ca

466 Dundas Street Woodstock ON N4S 1C4 519.537.8411 museum@cityofwoodstock.ca

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Sara Judith, Crossed Roads, 2020.

MacDonald is seen in this image with Hockey Hall of Famer, Jean Beliveau.

Star Gazer During the 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s, Lee MacDonald was Woodstock’s direct connection to many of our sporting hero’s. MacDonald was instrumental in attracting legends such as Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Henri and Maurice Richard, Carl Brewer, George Chuvalo and Carmen Basilio just to name * City of Woodstock a few to the Friendly City. He was an active member of the WDDS Sports celebrity dinner and through his efforts helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for local charities. MacDonald was also involved with many celebrity golf tournaments, banquets, skate-a-thon’s, hockey games and more.

April Showers and Downpours During the great flood of 1937, heavy April rains washed down the Thames River, swamping the flats between Woodstock and Ingersoll. The lime quarry held back the water for a while, but eventually, it filled with water, and spilled its banks and flooded Ingersoll.

Pictured here is the Southside Hotel in Woodstock.

Circus Arrives by Railway June 22, 1901 was quite the day in Woodstock. It was the day the Ringling Brothers Circus came to town for two performances, thought to have been held at Rapson Park, located south of the present VIA Rail station. The big circus wagons were unloaded from flatbed rail cars. It took a day for practised circus workers to set up the big tents. Spectators came from miles around, by horse-drawn wagons, the new electric street railway from Ingersoll and Beachville and by regular train. An estimated 4,000 people lined Dundas to watch the circus parade two miles long that Old Time Hockey! included, a Sudanese caravan, Bedouins, caged beasts, Boers “CRUDE HOCKEY MARS GAME IN CITY SR. LOOP” from South Africa and hundreds of costumed horses. was a headline on the sports pages of the SentinelTo Mourn a Monarch Review on January 24, 1931. It continued with – “Deliberate rough play in Silverwoods – La France On January 22, 1901, Queen Victoria died, and a quarter battle brings many injuries.” The senior industrial of the world went into mourning. To commemorate the hockey league of the day featured teams such as end of her 63-year reign, Woodstock Council purchased the La France Plushes, Purina Chows, Woodstock 500 yards of black material to drape the fire hall, town Rubber Boys and Kostis Candy Kids. hall and market building.

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

Visit us online at www.facebook.com/WhatsOnWoodstock

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Cow-tales

way back when

CONTEST

THE WINNER of the September ‘Way Back When’ Contest

is Mary DeMelo of Woodstock! She correctly answered that the shortest street names in Woodstock are Elm St and Yeo St. Mary wins a $50 gift card from Boston Pizza Woodstock, plus she now qualifies for a $100 Boston Pizza Woodstock gift card to be drawn from all the monthly winners in November.

Thank you to our sponsor!

BOSTON PIZZA WOODSTOCK 431 Norwich Ave 519-536-7800 www.bostonpizza.com

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. From 1926 until the early 1980’s a major Woodstock industry used to operate at the corner of Dundas and Beale streets, the current location of Woodstock Police Services. What was the name of the industry/factory? (See pg. 7) Q. In the 60’s and early 70’s... where in Woodstock would you have gone to see a monkey or maybe a peacock? (See pg. 17) Q. What did Woodstonian and current Toronto Maple Leaf Jake Muzzin drink out of the Stanley Cup during a celebration in his honour at Goff Hall in July of 2014 after having won the cup with the Los Angeles Kings? (See pg. 3) Q. What new downtown business just launched in the location of the former Harper Sports? (See pg. 8)

Q. How many traffic lights are there from County Rd. 4 and Oxford/Mill streets?

Send your answer along with your name and phone number to bjanssen@cityofwoodstock.ca by Friday, October 15th, 2021.

WOODSTOCK HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE & WOODSTOCK PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE Woodstock City Council invites applications from volunteers interested in serving on the Woodstock Heritage Advisory Committee, or the Woodstock 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 4:30 p.m. on October 26, 2021.

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/BoardsAndCommittees

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WOODSTOCK MUSEUM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

466 Dundas St., Woodstock ON 519-537-8411 | www.woodstockmuseum.ca

OPEN

Tuesday to Friday 10:00am–4:00pm Saturday 12:00–4:00pm

UPCOMING PROGRAMS Horror Movie Escape Room Fridays and Saturdays September 24 - October 30 | 4:00pm – 9:00pm Think you have what it takes to survive a horror movie? You’ll need to keep your wits about you to escape, or else you’ll be doomed to live in terror forever!

Submit a booking request online or call 519-537-8411 ext. 2901.

Ages: 14+ $20 per person (4-6 People) / 1hr Time Slots

Museum @ Home Virtual Resources Visit our website at www.woodstockmuseum.ca for educational resources, family activities, virtual exhibits and more!

facebook.com /WMNHS

@wdskmuseum

@woodstock_ museum_nhs

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Vintage Christmas Card Sale Early Bird $15 | October 12 - 25 Regular Price $20 | October 26 - November 21 Spread some holiday cheer with the Woodstock Museum’s Vintage Christmas Card Sale! Cards are sold in packs of 12 and feature four wintery scenes from the Museum’s collection.

Order online beginning October 12.

Visit woodstockmuseum.ca for details.

Photo by Kevin Gent – Unsplash

Baby Rhyme Time at Home (birth to 12 months)

X WPL YouTube video posted weekly on Thursday mornings

Fall Zoom Storytimes

Each program includes age appropriate stories, rhymes, songs and activities led by a library professional to help children develop early literacy skills and a love of reading.

Space is limited. Register for your Zoom invite by calling or visiting the library.

Preschool Zoom Blast Off! (3–5 years) Wednesdays.................................................... 10:00–10:30 am September 15–October 20 Call or visit the Library to register for your Zoom invite to participate in this fun filled storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers.

Toddler Zoom (12–35 months)

Thursdays....................................................... 10:00–10:30 am Fridays............................................................ 10:00–10:30 am September 16–October 22 Call or visit the Library to register for your Zoom invite to participate in this half hour program of stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers accompanied by their caregiver.

Halloween Preschool Zoom Blast Off! (3–5 years) 10:00–10:30 am, Wednesday, October 27 Dress up your preschooler and Zoom in for a fun Halloween storytime! Call or visit the Library to register for your Zoom invite.

Halloween Toddler Zoom (12–35 months) 10:00–10:30 am, Thursday, October 28 10:00–10:30 am, Friday, October 29 Dress up your toddler and Zoom in for a fun Halloween storytime! Call or visit the Library to register for your Zoom invite.

September 16–October 28 Tune into our YouTube Channel, myWPL, for a new virtual storytime for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy songs, rhymes and a story with your little one. A new video will be uploaded at 11:00 am every Thursday.

Outdoor Family Storytime

(2–5 years) Saturdays........................................................ 10:30–11:00 am September 18–October 30 Bring your blankets and join us on the east lawn of the library for this fun family storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs.

Adults are required to wear masks and social distancing is required. We will not meet if the weather is rainy. No registration is required.

Fall Virtual Programs for Children Little Reader’s Book Club

Register any time and start reading together!

Engaging the littlest reader is simple: read a book – any book – to your newborn or toddler! The goal is to read 1,000 books before they start Kindergarten – you’ll be surprised how easy it can be! Our online book club will help you track your little reader’s progress. Visit www.mywpl.ca for more information about how to sign up for this very special book club.

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Hallow-Read Challenge for Families October 1–31 It’s the chilling season! Enjoy Halloween festivities for the family by completing fun activities and reading spooky tales together.

Track your progress on Beanstack for the chance to win a ghoulishly hair-raising prize!

Dyslexia Awareness Month October 1–15 October 2021 is Dyslexia Awareness Month! From October 1–15, we will be partnering with the International Dyslexia Association, Ontario Branch, to highlight information and resources for readers with dyslexia and parents of readers with dyslexia.

Shelf Talks for Kids (Family) X WPL YouTube video posted biweekly on Friday mornings

October 1, 15 Looking for something new to read? Join us biweekly on Friday mornings as we book talk our top new books and old favourites for kids and teens.

StemLab for Kids (6–10 years)

X WPL Facebook instructions posted biweekly on Monday mornings October 4, 18 Explore the world of computer coding, engineering, technology and science with simple activities, book ideas and resource recommendations.

Creative Club (8–13 years) Fridays............................................................... 4:00–4:45 pm October 8, 22 Bring your colouring supplies and paper to our new Creative Club! No matter your skills, all are welcome to participate as we learn new techniques for drawing as well as how to draw different scenes, animals, people, perspectives, and more! Come ready to chat, learn and have fun! Register for your Zoom invite by calling or visiting the library.

Middle School Book Tasting (7–12 years)

Tuesdays............................................................ 4:00–4:30 pm October 12, 26 A storytime for kids who like chapter books and who are looking to discover more! Join Amy on Tuesday afternoons to get a taste of different chapter books series. Each week she will focus on a different book series and will do a live reading of the first handful of chapters. Register for your Zoom invite by calling or visiting the library.

Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety (Family) 2:00–3:00 pm, Saturday, October 2 Jumpstart this year’s fire safety awareness week as WPL partners with the Woodstock Fire Department to bring you fire safety tips and skills while having a personal tour of the fire trucks, learning about fire equipment, and a read-a-loud story. Enjoy from the comfort of home and leave feeling prepared to prevent and safely escape a fire. Register by calling or visiting the library. Spaces are limited.

I Spy Challenge (6–12 years)

X WPL Facebook fun posted monthly

Fall Fun! October 2 The days are getting cooler and fall colours are bursting! Test your I Spy skills with our digital quiz.

Time to Hibernate November 6 Can you find the animals that are getting ready to sleep for the winter? Test your I Spy skills with our digital quiz.

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Take & Make Craft Kits (Family)

X Pick up your monthly kit starting Saturday, October 16

Take & Make kits have arrived at WPL! A limited number of monthly kits will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis at the Children’s Information desk.

Each kit will include items to create a craft and an instruction sheet for a fun, at-home activity that is sure to engage and entertain!

Spooky Story Stroll for Families at Victoria Park Saturday, October 30 Enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time at this fun, Halloween-themed StoryWalk! Ghouls and boys will have fun collecting treats and craft goodies as they stroll around Victoria Park anytime from 1:00–4:00 pm! Costume dress-up is encouraged. No registration required. Treats and craft goodies will be available while quantities last.

Nailed It! Pumpkin Edition (Family) Saturday, October 16–22 Kids, teens and families are invited to participate in a Nailed It! style competition – but instead of baking, we’re looking for the most creative pumpkins! Show us your pumpkin carving, painting or decorating skills.

Extra points will be given to book-themed pumpkins!

Photo submissions can be sent to programs@mywpl.ca and will be accepted from October 16–22. Voting on Facebook will commence October 23–29, and the winner will be announced on October 30.

Photo by Lisa F. Young – Fotolia

Fall Virtual Programs for Teens

TAG – Teen Advisory Group (13–17 years)

So You Want To Write A Novel?

NaNoWriMo for Teens & Tweens: Information Session (12–17 years) 4:00–4:45 pm, Saturday, October 23 Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Think you’re up for the challenge to write one in just a month? Every November, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is an event where participants try and write a novel in just 30 days! Woodstock Public Library will be participating in NaNoWriMo’s Young Writers Program. Interested in participating? Attend our information session to see what NaNoWriMo is all about!

Register for your Zoom invite by calling or visiting the library.

7:00–8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 26 Cooking and baking enthusiasts, tune in from the comfort of your own kitchen for a live Zoom demonstration. A list of ingredients and recipes will be sent to participants in advance so they can join in the cooking fun. If you’re a fan of fall treats and spooky eats, this program is for you! Call or visit the Library to register for your Zoom invite.

Break the Fake Digital Workshop (ages 11 and up) 7:00–8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 27 Are you media savvy? How do you know what you see online is true? Join our online workshop to put your media smarts to the test. Call or visit the Library to register for your Zoom invite.

Fall Virtual Programs for Adults

Check out our website at mywpl.ca for fantastic daily program postings for adults.

Book a Librarian

Book a time for one-on-one assistance on any topic Call the library to book a 30 minute in-person, Zoom or phone session to talk to a librarian about any topic: navigating your device or laptop; downloading eBook and eAudio books; streaming free eMusic or eMovies; and more. Social distancing and a face mask are required for in-person sessions.

Mondays....................... 2:30–3:30 pm Fridays........................10:15–11:15 am Fridays.......................... 6:30–7:30 pm

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7:00–8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 12 We are looking for teens who want the opportunity to share their ideas for ways to improve our teen space, YA collections and to help plan fun events for teens. Earn community service hours towards your high school diploma. Check the website to register for your Zoom TAG invite. New members are always welcome!

What’s Cooking for Teens? Zoom Halloween Spooktacular (12–17 years)

Get Caught Reading

X WPL Facebook literary inspiration posted biweekly on Friday evenings October 1, 15 Looking for your next favourite read? Check out top titles and recommended reads by our library staff as they get caught reading!

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Oxford Reads 2021

Shelf Talks

The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue X WPL YouTube video posted monthly

In partnership with Oxford County Library, on Monday evenings our 2021 Oxford Reads title is The Pull of the October 4, 18 Stars, by Emma Donoghue. This historical novel Looking for something new to read? Join us biweekly on Friday is quite timely, set in Ireland in 1918 against mornings as we book talk our top new books and old favourites. the backdrop of the First World War, the Irish uprisings and at the height of the Spanish Flu. It explores life, death and love during a pandemic. It also highlights the toll that a community spread health crisis takes on our incredible front line workers. The Pull of the Stars will leave a deep 6:00 pm, Thursday, October 7 impact on you long after reading.

Put on your thinking caps and join Oxford County Library and Woodstock Public Library for a special Thursday Night Trivia where we’ll September 1–October 31 test your knowledge of Ireland, Irish history, Explore this year’s Oxford Read title “The and Emma Donoghue’s The Pull of the Stars, our Pull of the Stars” by participating in an online Oxford Reads 2021 title. A link to the trivia game will be posted challenge through Beanstack. Share your to our Facebook pages starting at 6:00pm and closes at midnight. thoughts on the book and participate in one of Open to all ages. Compete alone or as a team.​ the program’s events, while earning badges for the chance to win a prize. Check out www.mywpl.ca for more information.

Oxford Reads: The Pull of the Stars Trivia

Oxford Reads Beanstack Challenge

Fall Health & Wellbeing Series

Join us as health and wellbeing professionals offer ways to improve your health and lower your stress. Call or visit the Library to register for your Zoom invite for each session. Can’t make the Zoom session? We will be posting a recording of each session on our YouTube channel for 2 weeks following each program.

Lawn Chair Afternoon Book Club

2nd Tuesday of the month, 2:00–3:00 pm Weather permitting, bring your lawn chair and gather in the yard next to the Library to join in on lively discussion and to share what you are reading. If the weather is rainy, join the book club on Zoom by checking the Adult Program page of our website for your Zoom invite.

How to Help (for when friends or family are struggling) 2:00–3:00 pm, Wednesday, October 6 One of the great challenges is knowing when and how to help someone when they are struggling. Christine Hillis, CMHA, shares expert advice on how to engage in conversations and actions that will support others, but at the same time respect their needs.

New Beauty Trends for Fall

October 12

2:00–3:00 pm, Wednesday, October 20 Considering a new look or some self-pampering? Discover new trends in hair and makeup as Jane Ross, guides us through the current trends being taught at Allanti Beauty Institute in Woodstock.

Zoom Evening Book Club

Yoga 2:00–3:00 pm, Wednesday, November 3 Allison Drost of Woodstock School of Dance and Yoga will lead a virtual yoga session to help you feel amazing inside and out. Learn about yoga positions and breathing techniques.

Participants of all abilities are welcome to join.

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The Pull of the Stars

by Emma Donoghue

November 9

The Personal Librarian

by Marie Benedict

2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:00–8:00 pm Check the Adult Program page of our website to register each month for your Zoom evening book club invite to enjoy an evening of book discussion and conversation.

October 13

The Pull of the Stars

by Emma Donoghue

November 10

The Personal Librarian

by Marie Benedict

Oxford Reads: Kahoot Pub Trivia Night pm, Wednesday, October 20 Traditional Irish Cooking Class 7:00–9:00 Follow the link from our website to register

Passwords 101

2:30–3:30 am, Friday, October 15 Passwords serve as the first line of defense for staying safe online. A good password goes a long way to provide protection.

This online workshop will introduce the importance of good passwords, how to craft them, and the best way to store them securely. Register for your Zoom invite by calling or visiting the library. Spaces are limited.

Oxford Reads Gala Event

October 16 at 7:00 pm Join Woodstock Public Library and Oxford County Library for our 4th annual Oxford Reads gala! CBC Radio London’s Chris dela Torre, is back to host a conversation with author, Emma Donoghue, followed by a live Q&A. This year’s gala will be entirely virtual and take place on Oxford County Library’s Facebook Live. For more information on how to get your free tickets, reading suggestions and information about the author visit www.oxfordreads.ca

online using Kahoot for our monthly live trivia night! You can test your smarts against other trivia enthusiasts. You can still enjoy your Upper Thames Brewing Co. beer from home!

Crafty Adults

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5:30 pm, Thursday, October 14 Join Kim Quigley online to learn how to make traditional Irish recipes, inspired by our Oxford Reads title “The Pull of the Stars” by Emma Donoghue! The class will be hosted on Zoom, and participants will sent an ingredients list prior to the class, so you can cook along with Kim. Visit www. oxfordreads.ca to register for the event.

X WPL YouTube video posted monthly on Thursday evening October 21 Join us on our YouTube channel to learn how to create festive terracotta pot pumpkins that will make a perfect addition to your fall décor.

Media Literacy Week

October 25–30 Are house hippos really a thing? All week we will be posting tips and tricks on our social media channels about how to be Media Smart. Media Literacy Week 2021 has been created

by Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy. For more information visit: www.mediasmarts.ca

Throwback Tuesdays

X WPL Facebook history gems posted monthly on Tuesday evenings October 19 Learn a little about Woodstock Public Library’s history with our Throwback Tuesday history gems.

Thirteen Ghosts of Halloween

X WPL Facebook library ghost sightings posted daily October 19–31 We have received reports of ghost sightings in the Library! Follow along as the library ghost makes a spooky daily appearance throughout the 13 days of Halloween.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 11 and enter today!

A: Southside Park.

Using Hoopla

10:30–11:30 am, Monday, October 25 Discover how to download and borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMovies and more using Hoopla. Register for your Zoom invite by calling or visiting the library. Spaces are limited.

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

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TRANSIT

New routes in effect as of Aug. 30.

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 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 / ONE CARD PASSES Han-D-Ride Value Pass 12 Rides $25 Student/Senior (60+) Pass Monthly $48 $60 Adult Pass (non-transferable) Monthly All day $7.50 Group Pass (2–5 riders) PURCHASE PASSES AT THESE LOCATIONS City Hall Community Complex Engineering / Public Works Foodland Pioneer Gas Station (Norwich Ave) Southside Aquatic Centre St. Mary’s H.S. (Student & Han-D-Ride only) Walmart Lottery Kiosk Woodstock Art Gallery Woodstock Museum NHS Woodstock Public Library

Monthly Pass ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Han-DRides ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Please note: passes are not available on the bus, except for Group Pass, which is only available on bus.

STride Passes are only valid from July 1–Aug 31.

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PARA-TRANSIT Effective August 2, 2016

Para-Transportation Services Available for Registered Eligible Individuals Para-Transit Service provided by Voyago Transit

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS SPONSORED BY WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK October

Oxford Reads 2021 Gala Author Event, Zoom Event, 7:00pm. Join the Woodstock Public Library and Oxford County Library for the 4th annual Oxford Reads gala with author Emma Donoghue. See pg. 17.

20 Fall Health & Wellbeing Series: New Beauty Trends for Fall, Zoom event, 2:00–3:00pm. Visit or call the Library at 519-539-4801 to register for your Zoom invite.

22–23 Horror Movie Escape Room, Woodstock Museum NHS, 1 hr time slots, ages 14+, $20/person (4–6 people).

Book by calling 519-537-8411 ext. 2901. See pg. 12.

23 NaNoWriMo for Teens & Tweens, Woodstock Public Library Zoom information session, 4:00–4:45pm. So you want to write a novel? See details on pg. 15.

27 Break the Fake Digital Workshop, Zoom event, 7:00– 8:00pm for ages 11 and up. Visit or call the Library at 519-539-4801 to register for your Zoom invite.

29 Woodstock Hospital Foundation 50/50 Grand Prize Draw October, 10:00 am. Visit woodstock5050.ca to participate.

When you purchase tickets, you are investing in health care for Oxford County.

30 Spooky Story Stroll for Families, Victoria Park, 1:00– 4:00pm. Join the Library as they present a Halloween themed Story Walk! Costumes encouraged. See pg. 14.

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Oxford County and the University of Guelph ask How’s Life? Tell us how COVID-19 affected you. Help shape local recovery. See ad on pg. 7 and visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/speakup.

2 Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety, Woodstock Public Library, 2:00–3:00pm. Register by calling or visiting the Library. Spaces are limited. See pg. 14.

2 Woodstock-Oxford Rotary 40th Annual Fish Fry Drive Through Event, Woodstock Auditorium, 4:30–7:00pm.

Tickets, $30/person. Visit rotaryfishfry.com for tickets.

3–9 Fire Prevention Week, See back cover, or read the article on pg. 4, for more details.

12–15 Early Bird Vintage Christmas Card Sale, Woodstock Museum. Cards are sold in packs of 12, featuring wintery scenes from the Museum’s collection. See details on pg. 12 and visit woodstockmuseum.ca 15 COW-Tales Way Back When Contest Entry Deadline, Join the fun by answering the contest question in bold on pg. 11 and send it to bjanssen@cityofwoodstock.ca 16 Crossroads: 2021 Grand National Fibre Art Exhibition Opens, Woodstock Museum NHS, hosted by the Woodstock Art Gallery. See details on pg. 9.

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2021–2022 Schedule What's On Woodstock Magazine is published nine times annually.

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WOODSTOCK FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire Prevention Week ­­— October 3-9, 2021 —

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will keep you and your family safe.

When an alarm makes noises – a beeping sound or a chirping sound – you must take action.

Woodstock Fire Department 519-537-3412

Learn the

Sounds

of Fire Safety

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What is your alarm telling you?

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