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Gravenhurst’s ‘tough team’ looks for recruits By Kim Goggins At the age of 24, Sandra Jongen has already been a volunteer firefighter for six years with the Gravenhurst Fire Department. She admits she started off thinking it would be something she could get into quickly and easily without a lot of schooling required, but she laughs when she thinks about that now. “It’s actually never-ending learning. There’s something new to learn every day and I love it,” she says, adding that she has a lifetime passion for it and a career that she loves. “It’s amazing.” To look at the young woman with the petite build, one might think that she can’t handle the physical component of firefighting. That would be a big mistake. “I’ve always grown up playing sports and this is another reason why I thought I’d get into firefighting. I’ve always been strong, even as a kid. I’ve played a lot of competitive sports and kept up that activity. That competitiveness also comes out with the fire department because being female, I definitely strive harder,” she notes. “You know what? I see a guy struggling over there but I know I can do it. I definitely have the drive to strive to be strong. You definitely have to have that.”
Volunteer firefighter Sandra Jongen participates in tanker training with fellow volunteer firefighter Richard Robinson in June 2014. Gravenhurst Fire Chief Larry Brassard says the department is actively looking to recruit new people with this positive attitude and willingness to help their community. “We are looking for male or female. It doesn’t matter to us because my perspective on the gender issue as well as ethnicity is that a diverse team is a strong team. There is no stereotypical firefighter anymore,” he says. “Men and women, alike, small and large stature, can all contribute in different ways … We need people from all walks of life. We need people of all shapes and sizes, provided they’re in good physical condition, they’re over 18 and they have a vehicle that they can use to get to the fire calls or the fire hall when the tone goes off.” Teamwork is one of the most important
elements in the Gravenhurst Fire Department, which has approximately 50 volunteer firefighters that cover three stations: Kilworthy, Barkway (up Coopers Continued on page 15
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Music festival helps community By Kim Goggins A local event promoter has found a way to offer a phenomenal music festival experience while raising money to help youth in the community. The Summer’s Edge Music Fest is an all-ages event that will offer a range of music over two days, Aug. 22 and 23, at Tudhope Park, on the shores of Lake Couchiching. At the age of 24, former Washago resident, Dan Crowley already has years of experience volunteering with music festivals, including the internationally acclaimed Mariposa Folk Festival as well as the popular Washago Rotary Music Festival for its first two years. As a Rotarian and co-chair of the music festival in Washago for two years, he organized the music, production and structure with more than 16 bands over two stages and loved the experience. So much so, he wanted to produce his own event, with a unique community twist aimed at a younger demographic. That is exactly what The Summer’s Edge Music Fest is all about. “I’d always had this background of service, being a Rotarian, and I thought I’d like to keep that part of it,” said Crowley, who owns Success by Design, Inc., an event promotion and production company and is now president of the Orillia Rotaract Club, a division of Rotary for youth between the ages of 18 and 30. “You never hear about what the profits go to and I always thought there should always be some sort of community support or community aspect. So I wanted to incorporate that into The Summer’s Edge Music Festival.” This first year, all of the proceeds will go to the Orillia Youth Centre to help in the creation of a youth shelter in Orillia, where there is a big need.
With Georgian College and Lakehead University on board as sponsors, there will also be an educational aspect to the festival, with a number of booths set up to provide information on a range of nonprofit organizations and issues related to today’s youth. Crowley’s goal for the future is to help provide learning opportunities for students by connecting them with local projects and organizations. “I’m really trying to create a community aspect in the festival and to show great talent on the stage but to also educate these people who are at the festival about something they maybe didn’t know about before,” Crowley said. Helping him is a team of about 12 volunteers assisting in all aspects of the festival, from site planning to production, and he promises festival goers will not be disappointed. This rockin’ music festival will span two days and feature talented artists and bands such as Hollerado, The Glorious Sons, The Creepshow, Great Lake Swimmers, Bleeker Ridge, Highs, Indian Handcrafts, The Balconies and many more. A beer garden will be set up right next to the large main stage and there will be a plethora of food choices from healthy to traditional food truck fare. Distinctive artisans and vendors will also be on hand to round out the true festival experience. If the hearty support from the City of Orillia as well as other big sponsors such as Georgian College, Lakehead University, Rock 95, and other media such as The Villager is any indication, this event will be hugely successful. Advance tickets for wristbands are $50 for
Tudhope Park is the backdrop for this summer’s most unique music festival, says organizer Dan Crowley. the weekend and $30 for a day pass. The cost is $65 at the gate. There are a number of ways to purchase them in advance: visit www.thesummersedge.ca; visit their Facebook page; visit www.ticketbreak.com or go into Gilbert Guitars in Orillia or Lucky Devil in Barrie. In conjunction with The Villager, it’s also possible to win a pair of tickets by visiting the Summer’s Edge Facebook page and commenting, “I read The Villager and want to go to the Summer’s Edge Music Fest.” Three winners will be randomly drawn to receive a pair of weekend tickets, two Summer’s Edge t-shirts and two backstage passes.
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A word in edgewise It’s been a while since I’ve had the opportunity to write a note here, due to all of the Letters to the Editor we have printed. That’s quite okay. We love receiving your letters and feedback about the issues found within our pages. In this edition, we feature Hinton Antiques as our business feature (opening soon!), as well as news about two different music festivals being held in the area, recruitment for the Gravenhurst Fire Department, special celebrations and of course, harder news about local issues. Are you interested in making a difference as a member of Council? Check out Page 12 and some information that might make your decision easier on whether or not to run. Deadline for nominations is Sept. 12, 2014. As mentioned in the last issue, contact information for editorial will change in August. My new office number is 705-259-1607. For email inquiries, please use kim@severnnewsonline.com to reach me and I will post my new email address for editorial on Severn News Online and in the next issue. The next time I write, the kids will be back in school, the cottagers only up on the weekends and the area will take on an entirely different feel. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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A story with every piece By Kim Goggins It’s been a labour of love in every sense of the word. Since last November, when Steve and Wendy Hinton purchased the former Agnew property, they have rewired, refinished and revitalized the 19th Century barn, lovingly restoring it to not only its former glory but something more. Something very meaningful to them and they hope, meaningful to the Washago community. It is here where they will showcase all of their Canadiana antiques. So, like they do with every remarkable piece they receive, they are meticulous in their restoration, taking great care and being sure to do everything right the first time. “We want to put all of our product under one roof,” says Steve, noting the pieces they keep in their space at the Cottage Emporium in Port Carling and at their home in Atherley where they are open by appointment only. “We’ve had many dealers offer to rent space and we may allow a couple of our dear friends to bring products in but it would be under our supervision and our stamp of approval because that’s what people coming in here to buy. After 40 years we know our stuff.” The pair started out as collectors all of those years ago, as most dealers do. Early in their marriage, they built a home on Green River Drive and it’s here where they started their family and started turning their hobby into a small business. “Hinton Antiques began with the birth of our first child. Truly,” grins Steve. “It was a
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Wendy and Steve Hinton are excited to announce Hinton Antiques will be open as of July 31. question of who goes back to work because Wendy was an executive assistant at HRC (Huronia Regional Centre) at the time and I was a history teacher … We just thought it best for mom to stay home and Hinton Antiques was born.” Every night, after their daughters were tucked in, the couple worked tirelessly on the antique pieces they had – first in their basement and then in a second building they erected on the property. “We would talk about the day, about tomorrow and what we had to get done,” recalls Steve. “Everything we’ve done, we’ve done together.” It’s no wonder they have an affinity for the area. It’s where everything – their family and their business – started. “We love Washago,” says Wendy. “Many people in the area know this property and I think they’re really happy that it’s going to
be restored … As we’re working out here cars honk as they drive by on 169, which is kind of cool.” Of course, we would be remiss not to mention the tireless dedication of their employee Josh Farrell, who has been overseeing and participating in the construction since November 2013. Both Steve and Wendy acknowledge the importance of Farrell to the renovation and to their business. As a history teacher for 35 years, Steve is a natural storyteller and takes great interest in the background of each piece they have. “Every piece has a story. It’s the stories that tell these pieces,” he says. He laughingly recalls a time when he went to a home to assess a beautiful vintage table and he asked the owner, a very elderly man, how old it was. When the man said, Continued on page 22
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Powwow honours ‘traditional teachers’ By Kim Goggins It will certainly be a bittersweet celebration at this year’s Chippewas of Rama First Nation Powwow, taking place Aug. 23 and 24 at the Seniors Complex Gazebo Area on Rama Road. With the theme being ‘Honouring our Traditional Teachers’, there will no doubt be fond memories shared and stories told about two men that have gone off to the spirit world since last year’s powwow. Honoured veteran Fred Smith and former cultural coordinator for Chippewas of Rama First Nation, John Snake, are no longer with us but their teachings will be in the hearts and minds of many. Powwow is a beautiful way for Aboriginal people to celebrate life and tell their stories through music and movement, and
this year will be no different with Aboriginals from all over North America celebrating in Rama, including the Host Drum Bearskin Singers of Winnebago, Nebraska and the Guest Drum Otonabee Jr’s of Peterborough and Ontario. Spectators will also enjoy the majesty of the Head Dancers and Grand Entry, singing and dancing competitions, arts, Aboriginal people tell their stories through music and movement. craft and food vendors as well as specials throughout the weekend. Grand Entries will take place at 1 and 7 p.m. on Aug. 23 and at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 24. Admission is $10 for the day or $15 for the weekend, veterans, those who are disabled, 65 or older or 12 and under will be admitted for free. Bring a chair or blanket but leave your pets at home.
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Nature Boy to the rescue By Kim Goggins
The thing with rescuing baby inch worms is the poop. You probably don’t want to get it on your hands, says six-and-a-halfyear-old Cumberland Beach resident, Wyatt Foster. Not that he minded it when he rescued a baby inch worm the other day. It’s all part of helping others as his alter-ego, ‘Nature Boy’. Nature Boy and his sidekick ‘Nature Girl’ (sister, Madeline, 2) was created by Wyatt when he was just four years old and was starting to get interested in super heroes. He needed a costume for Halloween and decided to make up his own super hero. “I decided that I’d help animals, that my super power would be to save animals,” he says. It certainly keeps him busy. As well as rescuing the inch worm, just recently, he scared a squirrel
across the road when a car was coming so it wouldn’t get hit. He has also rescued turtles by taking them across the road. On June 21, Wyatt sold lemonade at the foot of his driveway and donated half of his earnings to the OSPCA. The reason? That’s easy, he says. “There was a dog (at the OSPCA) who liked me and I liked him,” he explains. “Since I liked him and he liked me, I decided to donate.” When he and Madeline are not rescuing animals, they are picking up garbage. Their mom, Angela Foster, brings gloves and garbage bags on walks so they can pick up pieces of trash throughout their neighbourhood. “We are very proud of him,” she says. “I thought it was pretty amazing that he wanted to be this (type of ) super hero … He’s
Wyatt Foster, 6, picks up garbage, rescues animals and donates to charitable causes. His two-year-old sister is happily following in his footsteps. sensitive. He thinks about how they (animals) feel.” It’s not surprising that Wyatt loves animals. His family has two dogs (Gibson and Paisey), two cats (Milly and Simcoe) and a fish (Anchor), and they
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Harmer family celebrates 25 years By Kim Goggins It’s been 25 years since Rich Harmer’s parents Basil and Yvonne packed up their life in Mississauga and started fresh by purchasing the Home Hardware store in Washago. It was a big change for them and their family at the time, but Rich looks back and can’t believe time has gone by so quickly. At the time, he also moved up to Washago to help his dad and after Basil’s death in 2002, he began managing the family business. After two-and-a-half decades under his belt and many changes, including a major expansion, he says it’s time to celebrate. “I can’t believe it’s been 25 years. It’s kind of crazy,” he said. “Time just flies by. We’ve had a lot of changes over the years. Now it’s just me and my wife, Janette, running it.” As he and his long-time staff are about to celebrate their 25th Anniversary, Rich says he’s extremely grateful for the support the community has given them. As a thank you, he tries to support as many community initiatives as possible. One example is the major sponsorship of the Washago Music Festival, taking place on the same weekend (Saturday, Aug. 16), but there are many other instances. “It’s important to give back. You have to,” he says. “I mean, we expect people to support us so we have to support the town and give back in any way we can.”
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Local business partners with Lakehead researchers A local web-based business has recently partnered with a Lakehead University software engineering team to develop a software system that will help bring the company to a leading edge position within its market. Third Sector Publishing, based in Orillia, has an online resource, CharityCAN, which provides information on over 85,000 Canadian charities and foundations, as well as on the individuals and organizations that donate to them. In cooperation with the Globe and Mail, the company recently launched the “Top 1,000 Non-Profits Report,” modelled on the Globe’s Report on Business ranking of corporations. The project with Lakehead is focused on the rapidly growing new research field of “big data,” the term used to describe the vast and complex amount of data available online. “For any business that relies on the organization and retrieval of online data, this exponential growth – caused by continually increasing computer power – is a challenge,” said Anderson Charters, president of Third Sector Publishing. “The more complex our data becomes, the more important it is that we have sophisticated methods and tools to automate search tasks.” Under the direction of Lakehead’s Dr. Rachid Benlamri, professor of Software Engineering at the Thunder Bay campus, a research team including two Master’s students and two research assistants are working with Third Sector Publishing to develop a software system to automate the content search requirements of CharityCAN. “This groundbreaking research is an exciting project for us, as there has not many papers studying ‘big data’,” said Benlamri.
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Another rockin’ music festival in Washago By Kim Goggins It has become an annual tradition that the Washago community looks forward to; an opportunity to get together with neighbours (both cottagers and full-time residents); relax; have fun; and listen to great bands. Of course we’re talking about the Rockin’ Party by the Lake music festival, organized by the Rotary Club of Washago & Area. This year, the event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 16 with free admission. That’s a big change, says organizer, Steve Caston. “We’re able to do this as a free event this year because we have a lot of sponsors,” he says. “Washago Home Hardware is sponsoring the event in a big way. They love the idea that we’re doing this thing as a free community event to bring people together.” Last year, about a thousand people came together to enjoy the bands, cold beer, local artisans and delicious food
truck specialties. “We had great feedback from people who cottage up here, saying it was a great way for them to get out and meet people who live here year ‘round,” says Caston. “They enjoyed doing something as a community and that kind of fits our venue. We’re Washago. We have (Centennial) park. We have (Lake Couchiching). We wanted to do something to bring people together in that way.” Not only can people get together with friends and neighbours but the way the festival is set up, music lovers can also chat with the musicians they watch perform. “Most of the bigger bands, they mix and mingle,” explains Caston, who will also be performing at the event. “So people get a chance to sit down and chat with them over a beer.” For more information about who is performing visit www. washagomusicfestival.com.
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Want to help your community? Run for council By Kim Goggins When Severn Mayor Mike Burkett submitted his name as a candidate in 2010, he had a lot of questions about how the township was being run. Four years later, he chuckles at his naiveté. “I had some ideas about how things should be run and boy did I get an eye-opener when I got elected,” he laughs. “I thought that things weren’t done the proper way but after being here for four years, I now appreciate what staff do and how things are done.” Burkett hadn’t had any experience in municipal politics but he says he ran for the position of mayor because he wanted to learn and he wanted to help his community. “You don’t have to know everything but you have to be willing to put in the time and be willing to learn,” he advises those who are thinking about running for the first time in the upcoming election on Oct. 27, 2014. “You have to have a commitment to your community that you want to do something more.” Burkett admits that he likes the dynamic of the current council and wishes there was more time for them to accomplish their objectives as a group. But, he also understands that younger people and those with fresh perspectives are also needed on municipal councils. “It’s nice to have that balance of experience and knowledge as well as new ideas,” he says. For those who are thinking of running for Council but do not have any experience, The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) offers an online course for $25 that provides an overview of what you need to know before deciding to run for municipal office and what you should know to begin your candidacy. Some of the subjects covered include: What it takes to run for council; what you should know before you run; media; the powers and influence of municipal government; and the rules, regulations and laws that govern your actions as an elected official. Visit www.amo.on.ca for more information. Burkett points out that township staff is very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions as well as provide information to any member of council to help them make decisions and aid in their understanding. At The Villager’s deadline, there was only one candidate for each position of mayor and deputy mayor, as well as one candidate each for Wards 1, 2, 4 and 5. In Ward 3 there were three candidates signed up. There was also one candidate each for the English Separate
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Summer fun at the community centre By Rose Petit Summer Day Camp is in full swing at the Washago Community Centre. We have two new camp counselors, Austin McEwan and Kim Allen, who are doing a great job entertaining the children with crafts, games, fishing, swimming and other fun activities. The wet weather has certainly been an incentive to have the summer visitors and residents spend their damp days at camp. We are having large numbers of children attending camp and having a great time. Come on in and hear the loud and excited voices having fun! Canada Day was a success with a large turnout for the annual parade. Float winners are as follows: 1. Ramara Historical Society 2. La Bodega and Friends from Park Lane and 3. Washago Home Hardware. Thank you to all those who entered a float. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Special mention should go to Washago Home Hardware for providing the many lawn chairs on Muskoka Street to assist everyone in enjoying the parade – in comfort. Thank you! The children who decorated their bikes – and there were many – did a great job and joined the parade and made it up the hill behind the hardware store, albeit with a little help from their family and friends. Thanks to the volunteers who donated their time to ensure that Canada Day was a success.
The Fashion Show committee has been busy making plans for our annual show, Thursday Sept. 18. Mark this date in your calendars – tickets will be ready in early August and available from Simply Special Originals. This popular event is a “sell out” every year so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. September programs will also be starting the week of Sept. 22 with registration dates on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. The fee structure for September will reflect a discounted rate for registration by or before Sept. 13.
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Gravenhurst’s ‘tough team’ looks for recruits Continued from page 1 the firefighting and support sides of the department, camaraderie and lifelong friendships, and most importantly a chance to help others in need. “For the most part, every single call is responding to a person’s worst day and they are looking for help,” says Jongen. “A lot of people are very appreciative and just a simple thank you feels really good.” Once Jongen discovered her passion for firefighting, she decided she wanted to pursue it as a career and began taking as many courses as she could and completed her certifications for career firefighting. Her hard work paid off. Seven months ago, she was hired as a professional SERVICE DEPARTMENT firefighter by the OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Rama First Nations Fire Department. Subaru factory-trained technicians. “Once I knew the Call to book your appointment: fire department was 705-329-4277 hands down what 385 West Street South, Orillia I wanted to do, I www.davenportsubaru.com
Falls Road) and Gravenhurst. Jongen has a lot of endurance but she knows she is not the strongest person on her team, she knows her limits and she will ask her team-mates for help when she needs it. “A lot of what you’re doing is in teams,” she says. “So, you’re not on your own.” Gravenhurst’s volunteer firefighters receive National Fire Protection Association Firefighter training, the best in protective equipment, competitive wages and insurance coverage, opportunities for advancement and responsibility on both
wanted to strive to be the best firefighter I could be, not only for myself but for my daughter,” she explains. “I knew this is the way I wanted to provide for my daughter and I wanted her to grow up and see what mom and dad do and how we try and help the community. You don’t need a reason to help people. I wanted her to have those core values of responsibility.” The Gravenhurst Fire Department will continue taking applications all summer, up until the end of September. “We’re looking to do a fall intake for the 2015 recruit class,” says Brassard. Jongen’s advice to people thinking about becoming a volunteer firefighter is, “Never say never. You never know what your outcome is going to be. You never know how much you might actually love it or that what you think you might love isn’t what you thought it would be. I would say there is absolutely no harm in trying.” For more information about the recruitment process visit www.gravenhurst.ca and select the Fire Department tab at the top of the page.
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The Lioness are looking for you By Lioness Estelle Ness
If you want to have fun, meet new people and help others, do we have a deal for you! For a mere 10 hours per month and only eight months of the year you can join us and become part of a caring group of ladies. We always have fun, whether it is attending a meeting, making meat pies (assembly line style), selling 50/50 tickets on Canada Day, doing crafts for our Christmas bazaar, ringing the bells for the Salvation Army, preparing and serving lunches for our Court Whist card parties or supplying lunches for other occasions. The monies we raise from these events go towards the following: • Camp Huronda – camp for children with Diabetes • CNIB – camp for the blind
• Camp Dorset – camp for people needing Dialysis • Camp for the Deaf • Community families in need • Lions Foundation of Canada Guide Dog School – training of dogs for people who are blind, deaf, have physical disabilities, diabetes and children with autism • Comfie Cat Shelter • Women’s shelters There is an overwhelming feeling of pride and success when you see the smile of a child or the tears on the face of a recipient, to know you have helped make a positive difference in people’s lives. It is awesome. Once again the Lioness are looking for you. Give it some thought and come and join our
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The Washago Lioness table is always popular on Canada Day. larger family for fun. We meet on the first Tuesday of March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December from 1-3 p.m., at the Washago Lions Hall on Hamilton St. Drop by
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Pumper ditched to avoid vehicle
Teddy Bears Picnic John and Marilyn de Lang hosted the third annual ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ in their Enchanted Forest at Wood’s End Studio in Kilworthy to raise money for the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. The highlight was a tour of the fairytale trails in the Enchanted Forest. Of course, the kids came in costume!
Two people charged after dogs left in hot vehicles Orillia OPP have charged two people for leaving their dogs unattended in hot vehicles without proper ventilation. The dogs were left in vehicles on the same property. The owners of both pets were charged under the Orillia City By-Law for (Cause an animal to be confined in a vehicle without proper ventilation) with a fine of $485.
Severn break-ins may be related to Oro break-ins The OPP is looking for the public’s help in identifying the owner of a small red car with a loud muffler, after two homes were broken into by cutting the screens of open windows, between July 6 and 8, 2014, in Severn Township.
Guns stolen Orillia OPP have charged a 25 year old Severn Township man with Break and Enter and Steal a Firearm after a home on Timberline Avenue was broken into and shotguns, rifles and ammunition were stolen. The theft occurred sometime between July 9, 2014 at 3 p.m. and July 10 at 5:45 a.m.
Ruckers raise money for veterans An enthusiastic group of policing students at Georgian College’s Orillia Campus will be ‘walking the walk’ when it comes to supporting our Canadian heroes in the military. The fundraising effort will raise funds to help build a 300-acre retreat in Northern Ontario for veterans and first responders struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Orillia men charged with stealing vehicle in Severn Three Orillia men face multiple charges after a vehicle in Severn Township was stolen from a Burnside Line residence on June 17, 2014.
A pumper from Station 1 rolled into a ditch after narrowly avoiding a vehicle that crossed over the centre of the road and into its path on June 29, 2014, just after 3 p.m. Two firefighters were taken to hospital and released but the pumper, which costs approximately $400,000, was damaged.
Lack of blinds a safety issue, say OPP Christmas will come early for Orillia OPP officers who use the Community Policing Office in Westshore. They are getting the last item on their wish list. Severn Township Council voted in favour of providing up to $500 to get blinds for the front window of the office at Highview Mall on Highway 11 North.
OPP will offer self-reporting via internet Recently, the OPP unveiled a new online reporting system that will enable the public to report specific occurrences from their computer. Citizen Self Reporting will offer the public another way to report select incidents which are not an emergency, by completing a report online at their convenience.
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Dunlop critic for Education and Training, Colleges and Universities By Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop
I was sworn in as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Simcoe North in the 41st Parliament of Ontario on July 3, 2014. The next day, I was appointed as the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party’s Critic for Education as well as Training, Colleges and Universities. I am honoured and privileged to have been handed these appointments. I look forward to working with stakeholders in the two different ministries. We are going to put this
government to task as we tackle important issues facing Ontarians, including education, jobs and the economy. I had previously worked to help renew education and apprenticeship in Ontario. In April 2002, as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education, I prepared an extensive report entitled, “Technological Education in Ontario’s Public Schools: Contributing to a Skilled Workforce”. Results from that report were reflected in the 2002 provincial budget. As a result of that report, the Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE) awarded its 2004 Certificate of Appreciation to me. Ontarians want a change in
direction to create jobs and rein in government spending before it is too late. As Critic for Education and Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario families know they’ll
have an Opposition Critic ready and able to hold to account, and get government focused on what matters most – education, job creation and responsible spending.
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Plan in place to eliminate smell By Kim Goggins A plan is now in place to limit and eventually stop the odour that has been coming from the Orillia Gun Club in the Cumberland Beach area of Westshore. Club president Keith Keindel gave a presentation to Council on July 3, 2014 and said there is a plan to move forward, although more work needs to be done to finalize it. According to Keindel, no additional paper fibre bio solids (soundsorb) will be brought on site and the soundsorb material already there will not be placed or moved until mid-September. Soundsorb is a combination of clean sand and recycled paper products, provided by Atlantic Packaging. An ongoing agreement exists for the use of the material between the Ministry of the Environment (MoE) and Atlantic Packaging and it is used at a number of gun ranges throughout the province. It has been used at the Orillia gun club since 2002 when the club began boosting berms on the property in order to comply with Ontario’s gun range regulations. “The movement is part of the smell issue,” Keindel had said at a June meeting. “When paper fibres are picked up there’s liquid in them and they start to degrade and pick up bacteria and that’s what causes the smell.” When the soundsorb is moved, a plan will be in place to ensure that the odour is minimized, he told Council, adding that it may include a deodorizing spray. Additional truckloads of sand will also be brought in for mixing prior to placement of the material in September and October. “The mixing and placement process will be completed by midNovember. This schedule takes weather delays into account,” confirmed Keindel. Topsoil and planting on top of the berm will take place during the months of May and June, 2015. The Township still has not received the results from six test wells drilled on the site but Keindel said they will receive it soon and staff will be kept apprised of the process. There have been no issues raised by tests to the water since 2002. The gun club has been in its current location since 1949 and boasts a perfect safety record. With approximately 400 local members, the club offers firearms safety instruction, introductory firearms classes and recreational sport shooting.
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One pair of weekend tickets, value $100.00/pair Two Summer’s Edge t-shirts Winners will be notified by August 10, 2014. Winners agree that their photos may be published in The Villager and/or their sister website severnnewsonline.com; on the Summer’s Edge website; and on the Summer’s Edge Facebook page.
Members of the Orillia Gun Club want to continue to be good neighbours in the Cumberland Beach area of Westshore.
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Summer pastures produce more than just grass By Ron Reid
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The livestock industry has been the subject of a lot of criticism in recent years because of its impact on the natural environment. We have known for a long time that cattle manure leaches nutrients into streams and lakes. But a recent United Nations report highlights an even more serious threat – the global livestock industry is responsible for 18 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, which are closely linked to climate change. Some pundits claim that these livestock emissions are the result of “cow farts”, and in fact this humorous analysis is not far from the truth. The complex digestive system of cattle produces methane, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases. Worse yet, each of those peaceful bovines grazing on green pasture produces four times as much methane as its feedlot counterpart munching on grain. While there are other agricultural sources as well, cattle on pasture are an important factor in creating our over-heated planet. But livestock grazing has powerful positive effects as well. Bobolinks and Eastern Meadowlarks, both threatened species in Ontario, depend almost entirely on hayfields and pastures for their nesting territories. Barn Swallows, another species at risk, spend much of their summers cruising over open fields in search of flying insects. One of my summer projects involved searching for Bobolink nests hidden in the grassy depths of these fields. Because we were surveying five sites, we had lots of opportunity to compare the birds in various types of habitat. As we expected, hayfields attract lots of Bobolinks, with groups of a half-dozen or more pairs nesting together in loose colonies. Male Bobolinks are especially striking, with white flashes and a tawny head patch showing off as they pour out their rollicking song above their home fields. But otherwise hayfields are often pretty quiet. It’s the pastures that really come
alive with birds. Meadowlarks whistle their territorial refrain; Upland Sandpipers gurgle their warning as you approach; Wilson’s Snipe perform their “winnowing” flight above wet spots, and Grasshopper and Savannah Sparrows trill their buzzy songs from weed stalks. This rich mix of breeding birds makes summer pasture a favourite haunt for many birders. Fortunately, pasture birds can be seen and heard from the roadside, since
Hayfields attract a lot of Bobolinks, a threatened bird species in Ontario. trespass is a major sin for birdwatchers. Fortunately as well, pastures with a healthy mix of grass heights are most productive both for livestock and for birds. Only poor managers allow their livestock to gnaw pastures very short, since that damages the plants that form future crops as well as bird habitat. In southern Ontario at least, the future of grassland birds depends very much on the future health of the livestock grazing industry. So even though we need to look for creative ways to reduce the methane produced by grazing cattle, it is critical that we don’t give up on healthy pasture fields in the process. A regular contributor to The Villager, Ron Reid is a natural heritage consultant and the cofounder and former executive director of The Couchiching Conservancy. He has written more than 30 magazine articles and co-authored three books. He lives in Washago with his wife, Janet Grand.
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What has Rotary done for me lately? Submitted by the Rotary Club of Washago and Area Centennial The Washago arm of Rotary is made up of a small and diverse group of individuals who care about the world in which they live. To that end, as a group, the club’s aim is to “make a difference” and that difference starts at home. “Sure Rotary raises money here and then sends it all away to Foreign countries… what do they do locally?” So let’s imagine that someone just said that… It is true that our club is involved with a number of international projects, which we raise funds to support. But our club is also very
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involved, locally. Here’s a short list: • Annual Grade 8 Bursaries for students who exemplify “service above self” • Apprentice scholarships for local tradespeople • Support local t-ball, soccer and hockey teams • Sponsor local high school student to attend Leadership Training weekend at Geneva Park each year • Cash support for local Canada Day Event • Local Music Festival – Community Event (This year it’s free!) • Cash support to local Fall Fairs This past year we were also on hand to assist, by running the bar, at the Ramara Flood Relief event, and donated much-needed funds to the effort. All the money raised, through our fund raising efforts, goes toward local and international projects. All membership costs are paid for by the members (in fact a substantial amount of the cash that is donated to our projects comes from our members!). Hope that answers that question to some extent. No offense taken. It’s all part of the fun and games - speaking of FUN, being a Rotarian is also a lot of FUN too, even with all this serious stuff we do! Come to a meeting some time as my guest – no strings attached! (Contact Steve Caston: info@stevecaston.ca )
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A story with every piece Continued from page 5 ‘Older than me,’ Steve asked him how he knew that. The man grinned very wide and said, ‘Because I was born on it.’ These are the stories he just loves. Furniture made in pioneer settlements, where people were homesteading ‘doesn’t get any better’ for him. “Steve is the historian, that’s what attracted him in the first place, I think,” says Wendy. “We put a tag with the story of each piece
in a sleeve and put it with the piece – or at least we try to – with measurements and the background, like where it’s from.” “It’s also important to note any repair and/ or restoration that we did,” adds Steve. The Hintons have been specializing in Canadiana antiques for 40 years and they are trusted to restore and refinish family heirlooms in a meticulous fashion, and their thorough evaluations help people establish an accurate value for their possessions.
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“Sometimes, we work on a piece that was so great and was so mistreated and we say we’re going to do it anyway,” notes Steve. “And we won’t get paid by the hour for what we’ve done but at the end of the day it’s on the protected list and we take great pride in that, that whoever buys it from that point on will revere it. They will take good care of it. What we can hope for is that we are custodians. Our time here will come to an end, but these things should not be lost.”
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Mariposa does it again Oh what a weekend it was. Mother Nature held up her end of the bargain, providing warm sunshine during the day as well as cool clear evenings, and the ‘Grand Dame’ of folk festivals did the same, offering up 50 bands and performers on 11 stages, two pub tents, 50 artisans and about 20 food trucks and activities for the kids to make it an unforgettable weekend. Even music legend Gordon Lightfoot showed up to give impromptu performances!
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½ cup Pitted and halved Ontario cherries ¼ cup Red pepper, yellow pepper, and red onion, diced ¼ cup Chopped mint and basil ½ seeded jalapeño, diced (optional) 2 freshly squeezed limes Preparation: Mix salsa ingredients together. Remove salmon from BBQ when internal temp is 155°F. Tent with foil and let rest five minutes, until salmon is flaky. Place on centre of plate. Spoon salsa on top. Serve with favourite side dish or summer salad.
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want to be in the situation of having to make her pay. By Kim Goggins “If this (bill) came to me I’d be very upset It’s a situation that no member of Severn and I have an income coming in,” said Council wants to be in. In fact, it makes Coun. Jane Dunlop, who, along with Coun. them sick to their stomachs to think that a Rob Ferguson suggested the Township senior is looking at a $25,000 utility bill. not charge the full amount at the June High water consumption, due to a broken Corporate Services Committee meeting. pipe in the woman’s crawl space, as well as Unfortunately a precedent will be set if they penalties for non-payment led to this high bill. don’t, said Mayor Mike Burkett. They wouldn’t want to be in this poor The woman, in her mid-seventies, didn’t widow’s position and they certainly don’t realize there was a problem with her water because she was getting water through her taps and could not hear any water running in her basement for two to three months. In an April 2, 2014 letter she was advised that her March 31 utility bill would account for 3,803 m3 of Never leave them in hot cars; be very careful on hot consumption for pavement; limit their exposure to the sun; and make the amount of sure they have plenty of water at all times! $17,046.98 and
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Washago Lions celebrate Canada Day
The Lions Pancake Breakfast started our Canada Day at 8 a.m. with a steady flow of hungry people lining up to dig into the great menu of pancakes, sausages, bacon, watermelon and choice of beverage. All were welcomed by our friendly greeter, Lion (Mayor) Mike Burkett. It was a blessing that the heavy down pour of rain mixed with thunder happened in the
morning while everyone was under cover in the Lions hall, although some people chose to eat outside under tent awnings. Hats off to the Lions members and volunteers for making the breakfast a great success. The “So you think you can Drum” Contest was first on the agenda for the afternoon programs and the happy winner, Ryan Pearce of Washago, walked away with a prize of $200.
The Lions beer tent was the place to be on Canada Day. Barbecued burgers and hot dogs were served all afternoon and the sales were steady. I must say, the Patio Bar was the most popular watering hole on that very hot day with ice cold
beer, coolers, and a large variety of pop. A big thank you goes out to all of you for your support. All-in-all, it was one of our best Canada Day events ever.
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Washago celebrates Canada Day in style Photos by Trent Woods
An early morning downpour didn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of people that showed up to celebrate Canada Day in Washago. Once again, the parade didn’t disappoint, with a number of bright floats parading by. Float winners were: Ramara Historical Society (First Place); La Bodega and Friends from Park Lane (Second Place); and Washago Home Hardware (Third Place). There were also many entrants for the Bike Decorating Contest and here are the winners: Girls under 7 category 1. Ally Swift 2. Amelia Ivany 3. Rosie Pillsworth Boys under 7 category 1. Trent Fogarty 2. Evan Whiskin 3. Owen Bolger Girls 8+ category 1. Lily Bolger 2. Randi Fogarty 3. Violet Hardwick Boys 8+ category 1. Jordan Phillips 2. Curtis Burnett 3. Logan Duncan As these pictures illustrate, many people had a memorable day and lots of fun!
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Music on the Barge at the Gull Lake Rotary Park in Gravenhurst presents The Good August 21, 2014 Music on the Barge at the Gull Lake Rotary Brothers, Canada’s multi-award winning Heritage United Church in Washago will Park in Gravenhurst presents Johnny Cash, country vocal group, beginning at 7:30 p.m. have its Delicious Beef Barbecue at 5 and June Carter and Tammy Wynette Tribute, 6:30 p.m. Roast Beef, Baked Potatoes, beginning at 7:30 p.m. August 17, 2014 Baked Beans, Salads, Rolls, and lots of pies! St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Washago, will Cost for adults is $15, children 6-12 $6 and August 8 – 10, 2014 have their Cemetery Service at 10 a.m. St. preschoolers are free. Phone 705-689-2461 The Orillia Waterfront Festival is fun for Paul’s Cemetery is located at the corner of for ticket reservations. Take-out available. all ages and features in-water boat show, Grass Lake Line and Agnew Road in Severn cottage and outdoor products, vendors, Township. August 22 and 23, 2014 water ski shows and more. Cardboard The Summer’s Edge Music Festival will take boat race takes place at noon on Sunday. place at Tudhope Park in Orillia. For more It all takes place at the Port of Orillia and information visit www.thesummersedge.ca. waterfront parks.
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Music on the Barge at the Gull Lake Rotary Park in Gravenhurst presents The Beckett Family featuring the award-winning Linsey Beckett Fiddling and Step Dance, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
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Chippewas of Rama First Nation Powwow will take place directly across from Casino Rama. Grand Entry on Aug. 23 at 1 and 7 p.m.; on Aug. 24 at 12:30 p.m. The weekend also features competition singing and dancing, traditional food, art and craft vendors and special events. Admission is $10/day or $15/weekend. Free admission for seniors, disabled, veterans and children under 12.
The Rotary Club of Washago will host the Rockin’ Party by the Lake in Centennial Park once again. From 11:30 a.m. until midnight, Lo Quiquero, wowed the audience as she the music festival will feature great bands, a performed on the Open Stage at Alice’s Patio September 18, 2014 beer tent and vendors. The Annual Washago Fashion Show will during Mariposa Folk Festival. take place at the Washago Community Centre. This event sells out quickly so be sure to get your tickets early at Simply Special Originals. Tickets will be available early August.
The Washago Lioness held a 50/50 Draw at the Canada Day Celebration in Washago. The winner of $462 is Ken Ness of Orillia. Presenting the cheque is Lioness President Jean Stephens.
As part of the villages and hamlets initiative, Ella Copegog and Michael Russo cooled off Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop helped with their friends at a July birthday party for his wife Jane Dunlop (a Severn Township Carson Copegog. Councillor) deliver flower pots and flowers to Washago.
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