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Troubled bridge over water By Kim Goggins Severn Township Mayor Mike Burkett has had a fight on his hands from the moment he took office in 2010. The battle is with Parks Canada and the subject is a blue bridge that was floated down the Severn River from the former Bennett Hotel, in 1921, and attached to the swing bridge that crosses the waterway. This stationary bridge is in serious need of repair and Burkett fears that someone is going to lose their life crossing it. “Parks Canada is aware that there is a problem because two years ago they were here to do some retrofitting to try and buy them some time, but is someone’s life worth the time?” asks Burkett. His fears are not unfounded, says Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton. “It’s an important vehicular crossing. It’s the only one from Washago (besides Highway 11),” he tells The Villager. “It’s an important connection not only for the people in the Township of Severn but the Town of Gravenhurst that live in the north eastern side of Sparrow Lake because many of them commute to work and have no other connection toward the City of Orillia. That really is their main connection going southbound.” A financial commitment of $391.5 million has been set aside for roads, bridges and dams by Parks Canada in the 2014 budget but repairs to the hamlet bridge have not yet been announced.
Recent phone calls and emails by Burkett to Jewel Cunningham, Director, Ontario Waterways with Parks Canada have gone unanswered, although she did visit the area and viewed the bridge as well as a road in Port Severn, on June 26, 2013. “She came and looked under the bridge and saw that it’s a very old structure and is in need of replacing. Of course, Parks Canada says money is tight, but I would hope that the $391 million set aside for infrastructure would include the Hamlet Bridge,” says Burkett. After not hearing from Parks Canada for eight months, the Township of Severn sent a letter on Feb. 20, 2014, that again outlined Council’s concerns. “The Township is not comfortable waiting two years or more for the required repairs to be completed due to the potential harm to the area residents or local travellers,” stated Burkett in the letter. Stanton says the bridge is a high priority for the government but he hasn’t heard of a specific financial commitment yet. “I can certainly confirm that in the list of high priority projects for the waterway that it’s way up there; it’s been identified as an important repair,” Stanton says. “… The financial authority is there for this kind of work. It’s just a matter of waiting to see where Parks Canada lands in terms of when that project will take place.” Continued on page 18
Canada Day events will take place all day in Washago. The kids, like Danny Swift (seen here) always love the Bike Decorating Contest. Judging begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Washago Community Centre skating rink and then participants will join the parade at 2 p.m.
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Township’s deputy clerk now clerk By Kim Goggins There is a warmth about Sharon Goerke that is felt from the moment you start a conversation with her. Whether she is helping someone understand a municipal issue, providing a ride home after a meeting, or giggling over pictures of her day-old chicks that live in a box in her kitchen, Severn Township’s new municipal Clerk is friendly, kind and calm. Physically, she is a woman of small stature, but she is someone who has a big heart and is a force to be reckoned with in the Council Chamber. She has a way of keeping Council on track and knows the policies and procedures of the Township - as well as the Municipal and Election Acts - like no other. After starting with the township as a part-time receptionist/cashier, 27 years ago, and holding many typist/ secretary positions in different departments over the years, she rose to the position of Deputy Clerk in 2000 and since then, Severn Township Councils have relied on her knowledge and experience. No one is surprised that she was appointed to the rank of Clerk because she has been fulfilling the position for a long time. But now that it’s
official, she couldn’t be happier. “I’m very excited about being the Clerk and I’m so thankful for Council’s confidence in me and that I have that rapport with them,” she smiles. Council has great confidence in her, says Coun. Ron Stevens, who has known Goerke throughout her years with the Township. “You don’t get people like her that are so dedicated in what they do,” he says. “She does everything so well and always in the best interest of the Township that she represents.” Intelligence, determination and ongoing professional development helped her reach her goal and she credits her own mentors for encouraging her to do so. “This township has always been pro-professional development,” she says. “They’re very supportive of you getting all the courses you need to do your job well and to serve Council well.” Her office wall boasts many certificates of achievement on her way to getting the coveted Association of Municipal Clerks & Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) designation in 1992 and achieving the Certified Municipal Manager (CMO) designation in 2007. With the CMO title came
Township of Severn Clerk Sharon Goerke started as a part-time receptionist/cashier with the municipality 27 years ago. the requirement for her to demonstrate proficiency in municipal legislation, management, leadership, communication and human resources and she holds AMCTO certificates in municipal law and human resources. Goerke’s leadership and commitment extends beyond the Township of Severn through her participation on various committees for AMCTO, presentations at conferences and by being a mentor for AMCTO applicants of the CMO designation. In her ‘spare time’, she coauthored an article for Municipal World with W.D. (Rusty) Russell in 2010 on the question, ‘Is the Ballot Valid or Invalid?’
Always up for a challenge, she views election year as ‘fun’ and as Clerk, she is officially in charge this year. “It’s an exciting time and this year, I’m really excited because we’re adding tabulators,” says Goerke, who sits as the chair of the 2014 Election Committee for Severn, Ramara, Springwater, Oro-Medonte and Orillia. “I’m trying to move the Township into a more electronic age and to be more updated in our election process.” But perhaps it’s her fierce loyalty to Council and the Township that is her best asset. “I’m very protective of my Council,” she admits. “I don’t Continued on page 12
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The Canadian way – Happy Canada Day People often remark on the success of others that they were born with better than average talents. In fact, it is often that success comes from overcoming adversity. I have come to the opinion that this is accomplished primarily by developing three disciplines: focus, determination, and grit. These attributes are developed in Canadians often through hockey. Playing hockey is a year-round activity, whether played with a puck on ice, or a tennis ball on roads. Often the tennis ball would be frozen and when someone took a shot, the goalie had to not only deal with the ball but the half dozen stones that accompanied it. This takes focus, determination and grit. It also helps build character. This is reflected in many achievements by Canadians - not only in hockey. Canadians consistently outperform all expectations. It’s the Canadian way. Ron Molloy, Washago CORRECTION In the May 2014 issue of The Villager we indicated that Steve and Wendy Hinton are restoring the former Ritchey barn for their Antique business. However, it is the former Agnew barn. We regret the error. Letters to the editor are welcome and may be emailed to thevillager@xplornet.com. Letters may be edited.
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Century 21 BJ Roth Realty expands into Washago By Kim Goggins It’s the charming, small town feel of Washago that Bernie Roth loves. Although he has had a successful real estate company in Barrie for 30 years, he has been known to open offices in smaller areas, as well, like Midland, Innisfil, Angus, and now Washago. When he learned that Rod Harth, former owner of Century 21 Sparkling Waters Realty, had his franchise territory up for sale, Roth knew it would be a good fit for his expanding business and a great way to get into the Muskoka market. “I go into (quaint) towns because Century 21 lends itself to that atmosphere,” he said. “We’re the neighbourhood professionals. Century 21 is a friendly kind of real estate office where people are friendly and we seem to fit in those communities really well.” Harth, who has stayed on as a broker with B.J. Roth Realty, says Roth’s technology and management team will bring the Washago office to the next level. “He has a large management team that are there to help the agents along,” said Harth. “It’s the strength of a big company that he brings to Washago.” Roth was happy to welcome the agents from Sparkling Waters into the B.J. Roth Realty family and he is also excited that a few agents from his Barrie office want to work out of Washago. “We’ve had some people in our office that are from up around this area, either by way of cottage or by way of living around here,
Bernie Roth (far left) says it’s the people he works with that makes his business strong. so it kind of fit when they heard I was going to do this,” he said. “They were excited about more work out of this office because it’s closer for them.” For Roth, who started in the real estate industry at the age of 18 – he will soon mark 40 years - it’s always been about people and relationships and he says he and his wife like to come up to Washago on the weekends and he looks forward to getting to know more people in the area. “I’ve been in the business long enough now that I’ve seen people have children and now their children are working for me and getting married and having their own children,” he said. “So, that’s the kind of relationships we have (with people) and they are important.” After starting with one office and two agents 30 years ago, Roth has grown his business substantially and Harth said that’s the kind of person he wanted to take over his Washago location. “His company has grown and grown in a
time where Century 21 and every other real estate company is trying to fight for market share,” said Harth. “He not only maintained his market share, he grew his market share. Somebody that’s working that hard to promote his company is the kind of guy I wanted.” Roth proudly notes that his office is tied for Number 1 in Barrie and he has the same high expectations for all of his offices. “It’s taken 30 years to get there. We’re doing really well in Barrie,” he said. “Last week (May 31, 2014), was a record for us where we did 70 firm transactions last week and that’s the most we’ve ever done in one week. It’s pretty good. Ten or 15 years ago, if we did 50 in a month we were doing really well and now we may hit 300 deals (in July).” Roth also believes that supporting his community is important and over the years his offices have raised more than $37,000 for Easter Seals and have supported Big Brothers Big Sisters, Children’s Aid Society and local food banks.
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A celebration of Ramara’s heritage By Kim Goggins Adrienne Davies grew up in what is now known as Ramara Township. Even though she has been a resident since 1954, she still considers herself a ‘newcomer’ when she thinks about the rich history many families have in the area. As chair of the Ramara Historical Society, she has had the privilege of getting to know these people and hearing their families’ stories. The Ramara Historical Society invites the people of Ramara to reconnect with their past while helping them celebrate their 10th Anniversary in its Yesteryears Celebration. Taking place on Saturday, July 26, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., the unique event is designed
for all ages and includes hands-on demonstrations, military artifacts, vintage vehicles and farm equipment, knowledgeable historians and costumed volunteers, church and cemetery tours, musical entertainment, lunch and refreshments, as well as a Market Square that features 49 vendors offering hand-crafted items for purchase. Even though Ramara wasn’t officially on the map until the 1830s, there will be an 1812 military re-enactment on that day that will provide insights into the role of the military in the early history of Upper Canada. Davies says it’s a perfect fit. “Soldiers from 1812 were sold
The celebration will take place on July 26 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Church of St. Columbkille on Highway 12 at Muley Point Road. The wonderful landmark was chosen due to its extensive grounds and access to a major transportation artery.
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Washago celebrates the arts Art on the Severn gives people a chance to see the products of several art programs at the Washago Community Centre. Painting classes in acrylics and watercolours, students and adult art clubs and school art projects are shown, as well as original creations by local artists and artisans. Photography, baskets, quilting, clothing, stained glass, pottery, jewellery, and carvings are often offered for sale, as well as visual art. Much of the work has a unique local flavour of the Simcoe/ Muskoka area. This year is the 7th anniversary of Art on the Severn and over the years it has provided Washago and area residents with a showcase of visual art of all types. Organized and hosted by a sub-committee of the
Washago Community Centre, any profit made is recycled through the Community Centre into its community art programs, many of which benefit young people. Children are very welcome at the show, and there is a room devoted to art produced by students of the nearly elementary schools. This year’s feature artist is the well-known local resident, Karl Barnhart. Karl is renowned for his many efforts in the teaching of drawing: indeed, it is his claim to be able to “teach anyone to draw”. An admirer of Norman Rockwell, Karl’s meticulous and accurate portraits, scenes and depictions of public service personnel at work, are widely acclaimed and collected. As the first composite artists with the Peel Regional Police,
Patricia Beecham, an accomplished local watercolourist, was one of many talented artists at Art on the Severn in 2013. his eye for detail is a hallmark of his art. Karl lived in Mexico in the winter for 15 years and taught many people there to draw using his techniques. He uses all media with the exception of watercolour. This year there will be some new and returning exhibitors, including Sandra Taylor and Bev Leroux.
Be sure to drop by, browse the artists’ displays, chat with other art lovers, have a bite to eat and enjoy a genuine community celebration of the arts. Art on the Severn will be held at the Washago Community Centre on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
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Washago Jam brings community together
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Lion Doug Shakell of the Washago and District Lions Club is now in his sixth year of opening the Lions Hall to music with jams every third Wednesday of the month. The June Jam was held at Washago Centennial Park on the shore of Lake Couchiching, with loads of fun and open air music blasting across the water. A barbecue with soft drinks and other goodies were available, but everyone was responsible for their own bug spray. The Washago Jams have been a great success for the community and surrounding areas, open to everyone for free. If you play an instrument or sing, you can play with others in bands for the
night. Everyone takes their turn at showing off their talents. It is very heartwarming to watch the experienced musicians help those who are learning. The atmosphere at the hall is set up like a real live stage, with two sets of drums available for those who wish to drum, coloured lights flashing and a spot light that might be shining on you while you are doing your thing. Chairs are setup for people who come to watch and other jammers waiting for their turn to perform. Doug is proud to open the Washago Lions Hall for the enjoyment of musicians to play their music. For those who have bands, there is no better place to practice with an audience that claps and cheers you on. He also works with kids at the Orillia Youth Centre, with a
spinoff of the Washago Jams. What youth does not like music? None that I know of. What more can I say about our JAM MAN? Thank you, Doug, for caring and for your efforts this Canada Day, organizing the afternoon and evening events including the bands, jams and drum contest. Washago Jams start up again on the third Lion Doug Shakell has organized Wednesday in September. the Washago Jams for six years.
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About 30 fire fighters from Gravenhurst, Severn Township and Ramara took part in a joint tanker training session, on June 10, 2014. Five tankers, including a new vehicle from each of the three services, took part in shuttling approximately 37,000 gallons of water from Kahshe Lake to Gravenhurst Station 2, where a simulated set up for a fire (dump site) was located. “If we’re running calls together we should practice a little bit more together because at 3 o’clock in the morning when you’re seeing each other’s equipment for the first time, it doesn’t always translate well,” said Gravenhurst Fire Chief Larry Brassard. “Not that we’ve had any issues but there’s an opportunity to be better prepared for tomorrow so this presents a good opportunity to do that.”
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Lioness Agnes brings wisdom and beauty to club
By Anna McDonnell I would like to tell you about a very gracious and dignified lady who has a lot of wisdom and beauty to share with others. Her name is Agnes Frederick. Lioness Agnes is a charter member (1980) of the Washago and District Lioness Club. Agnes was born on January 28, 1918 in Windsor, Ontario , making her 96. She had 14 brothers and 6 sisters. Agnes was the 20th of 21 children. She is the only one left. Her father had a business of refinishing furniture. He passed away in 1936. Agnes said that they never seemed to have any great difficulties as the older ones took care of the younger ones. She can remember every Saturday night when their shoes had to be shined for church on Sunday. She can still see all of the polished shoes lined up in a row in the hallway! Two of Agnes’ sisters were nuns and two brothers belonged to a religious order.
Agnes met her husband Pat in Windsor. He originally came from Barry’s Bay. They were married on June 22, 1940. For an engagement gift, Pat gave her a special picture of the ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’. She treasures this and has it still. Agnes and Pat had five children – Sheila, Karen, Jacqueline, Patricia and Michael (She has a Pat and Mike!) She has many grandchildren and great grandchildren. When her children were older, Agnes worked as a secretary for Arnold Beers at Thomas Electric in Orillia. Agnes and Pat lived on the good old Severn River in Washago for many, many years. They considered it a beautiful spot to live and we can agree with that! In earlier days in Windsor, Agnes was a great pitcher on a girls’ softball team for years. In Washago she was an active member of the St. Francis of Assisi Ladies’ Group, Washago Seniors and held every office in the Lady Lions before they became Lioness in 1980.
Lioness Agnes Frederick is a charter member of the Washago and District Lioness Club. After the passing of her husband, Agnes first lived in Orillia with her daughter Karen and then they moved to Big Cedar Estates. Some winters she spends with another daughter in Gravenhurst. She is a ‘Life Member’ of the Washago Lioness. She supports us and graces us with her presence at different functions throughout the year. She is a very special lady. If you are interested in joining our club, we would love to have you. Please call Jean at 705-326-8132 for more information.
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By Steve Caston, Rotarian
Come on out to the Rockin’ Party by the Lake on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 11:30 a.m. until midnight at Centennial Park in Washago. This is a free Community event organized by The Rotary Club of Washago & Area. Awesome tunes, beer and great food by the lake in the summer - that’s what this community event is all about. There will be diversions for the kids and shopping and hobnobbing to be had. The festival will feature a host of up-andcoming local bands and acts from farther afield, including: Run With The Kittens, a genre melting high energy pop kaleidoscope that boasts over 100 songs and have logged hundreds of hours on stage. With a five-year residency at Toronto’s famed Cameron House, they have toured in Europe and Canada and have many awards and accolades under their belt.
Winnie Brave is an Orillia-based alt-country duo consisting of Amy and Brad McIsaac. Their songs are raw and heart wrenching, effortless and insightful, steeped in whiskey-soaked melodies. Emily Anderson & Pamela Cumming are both solo singer-songwriters. These Berklee (College of Music in Boston) graduates are joining forces for a short tour and we’ve got them! Emily is a piano player from Alaska and Pamela is a classically-trained violin player. Tradesmen is a two-piece alt-rock band. Keyboards, guitar and two voices will burn your soul to bits with their dark angstridden tunes and impassioned delivery. The Cameron Brothers Band are just back from an extended stay in Nashville. They’ll be laying down their unique blend of country, folk, blues and rock’n’roll. More information will follow soon, so check the website at www.WashagoMusicFestival. com.
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A celebration of Ramara’s heritage Continued from page 6 land along Lake Couchiching at a cheap rate by the government,” she explains. “Most of them could not make a go of it so they went somewhere else and the government resold the land to the Native people.” The day will also encompass the rich history of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, whose land is located in the middle of the township, with presenters from the First Nation community attending.
One of the more popular workshops is certain to be the genealogy session where participants can learn how to trace their forebears. “We have people coming from all over Ramara,” says Davies. “I’m really excited. It’s going to be a great day.” Visitors are encouraged to purchase a Yesteryears Celebration button for a suggested donation of $2.
Township’s deputy clerk now clerk Continued from page 3 want them to look bad in the public’s eye and they wouldn’t do it intentionally but I want my Council to look professional and do their job well. That’s what we’re here for. That’s just not my job, it’s all of staffs’ jobs to help Council through their decisions and make sure they make the right decisions by giving them as much background as we can so they can be informed.”
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Fire Safety During Power Outages By Dianne Kyle, Fire Prevention Officer Power outages seem to occur more frequently these days. They could last a few minutes, or hours and may even last for days. Causes are usually wind storms and depending on the type of storm and the number
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blackberries and columbine in summer, goldenrods, asters, and Joe-pye-weed in fall. There has been a lot in the news lately about the collapse of honeybee colonies and consequences for crop pollination, but little attention paid to our native bumblebees. At least five bumblebees species in North America are thought to be in decline; one species in Ontario, the
Bumblebees are a precious resource that need to be protected. Rusty-patched Bumblebee, is officially listed as endangered. The causes are likely similar – loss of habitats for nesting and overwintering, disease spread from managed bees to wild populations, and irresponsible pesticide use. So what can you do to help? Most important, don’t panic when you see a big hairy bee poking about your garden – she’s not interested in you, and in fact is doing you a valuable service by pollinating your plants. Planting a range of flowers that provides nectar and pollen throughout the growing season will be a great help. To learn more, contact the Pollinator Partnership at www.pollinator.org. 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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British Invasion hits Orillia By Kim Goggins With four kids between the ages of two and 13, Darcy Hoover will tell you that age simply doesn’t matter when it comes to being a Beatles fan. “They’re crazy for the Beatles,” laughs Hoover, who is the Marketing Manager for the City of Orillia. “They are all in music lessons and they come back with Beatles songs because they’re so easy and fun to learn.” From six to 66 and beyond, Beatles fans are every age and everywhere, and will converge into Orillia’s downtown core on July 25 and 26, 2014 for the 8th Annual Beatles Celebration. “This is a different sort of festival; that’s why we call it the Beatles celebration,” says Hoover. “It’s all about the music. It isn’t about watching a whole bunch of old movies. It isn’t all about the memorabilia or social influence. This is just kids of any age getting
up and singing the songs because that’s what they love and that’s what they adore. People come here to see the diversity in the bands we have.” That’s not to say there won’t be a lot of different vendors with memorabilia lining Mississaga Street, as well as documentary and film viewings on the Friday and Saturday of the festival. The event spans from the Orillia Opera House all the way down to Matchedash Street – that’s five blocks of concentrated vendors with Beatles products, activities and stories, along with the Annual Downtown Orillia Sidewalk Sale that will also take place on both days and feature the best bargains in town from local boutiques and shops. “That weekend was usually dedicated to the Stephen Leacock Sidewalk Sale,” explains Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB)
T-shirts with this logo will be available at the Beatles Continued on page 20 Celebration and seen throughout the city.
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‘Mariposa U’ at Lakehead Members of the acoustic roots group, My Sweet Patootie, performing at this year’s Mariposa Folk Festival, will be part of the instructional team at Mariposa U, taking place at Lakehead University on Friday, July 4.
Five Ramara family members charged A 78-year-old Ramara woman was one of five members of one family charged with a number of offences by the OPP Orillia Street Crime Unit and Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) on May 30.
Utility bill reaches $25,000 due to leak A home owner in Westshore is facing a $25,000 utility bill that could continue to increase at a rate of about $200 per month in interest, due to a major leak in the home’s water line that had gone unnoticed.
Council appoints liaisons to meet with OPP Severn Mayor Mike Burkett and Coun. Ron Stevens have been appointed by Council to work with the OPP on the issue of getting blinds for the Westshore OPP Community Policing Office.
Vandalism at Washago Centennial Park Coun. Rob Ferguson reported to members of Council that people are vandalizing Centennial Park in Washago by breaking picnic tables, tearing up the grass by the ball diamond and strewing garbage everywhere. Staff is to report back to Council on the issue.
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Severn Township Mayor Mike Burkett says the blue Hamlet Bridge over the Severn River is not safe and worries there will be a fatality if it’s not fixed soon.
Troubled bridge over water Continued from page 1 It can’t be soon enough, notes Burkett, pointing to an accident on Highway 11 several years ago that closed the highway. Northbound traffic was rerouted down South Sparrow Lake Road to Peninsula Point Road, over Hamlet Bridge 57 to Canning Road in Gravenhurst and back onto the highway. Between 3,000 and 4,000 vehicles an hour had to cross the bridge that was built in 1901 and is barely able to take the weight of all of that traffic. His concerns are echoed by the residents and cottagers that live nearby. “They are concerned that if there was an emergency like a fire or if someone needed an ambulance and there was a train
derailment, who would get to them?” says Burkett. “A fire truck can’t cross it and an ambulance is also over the weight limit.” Currently, there is a three-tonne limit on vehicles that cross, but Burkett knows people in heavier vehicles still cross. “We know as well as anyone else that there are vehicles that are traveling over top of it that are much heavier than three tonnes. My concern is that someone is going to fall through. If someone falls through and I know the bridge is unsafe, I’ll take that personally. That’s my biggest concern.” Calls to Parks Canada by The Villager were not returned by press time.
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the Student Affairs team in the fall of 2013. The pair recently discussed their project as part of a workshop session at the Canadian Association of College & University Student Services (CACUSS) conference in Halifax. Students at Lakehead University’s Orillia campus share “Audacity This is the first time that social Movement” (AM) tokens as a gesture of kindness, all part of a new work students have been strategy to target bullying on campus. assigned placements within the University. Be well-advised The idea for the students’ at every stage of your life. placements came about when Lakehead University’s Associate Vice-Provost, Frank Cappadocia, was sharing with colleagues the challenges he faced with student code of conduct cases, Assante Capital Management Ltd. often involving incidents of 384 West Street North, Suite 1 Lisa Ferry bullying or cyberbullying. The Orillia, ON L3V 5E6 Financial Advisor Social Work department was www.assante.com • lferry@assante.com • 705-325-7743, Ext. 227 Continued on page 21
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British Invasion hits Orillia Continued from page 15 marketing coordinator Jacklynn Tregunno. “Last year, the board was approached by the Beatles committee and we discussed and decided to conjoin these two events. So, instead of having the Beatles Celebration in September we are having it in July.” That’s not the only change, she notes. It has been 50 years since the ‘British Invasion’ and while the emphasis will still be on the Beatles - arguably the biggest and most influential rock band to come out of England - there will also be the memorabilia and music of other influential British bands. For example, on Friday, July 25, the Orillia Opera House will play host to The McCartney Years, a full-on re-creation of the Wings over America show with the same equipment, hair and outfits. It starts at 7 p.m. and advance tickets are available
now, until July 24, and are $23 at the Opera House. They are $26 at the door. The Casino Rama Main Stage (across from Brewery Bay restaurant), as well as other stages along Mississaga Street, will also feature incredible acts that will perform Beatles and other British rock music. “We have such an influx of bands that want to play at this event,” says Hoover. Bands such as Millwinders and Beatlemania Revisited are ticketed concerts on the main stage beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday. The main stage will start rocking at noon on Saturday and at 4:30 p.m. will feature the Beatles Reunion, followed by The Argues at 6 p.m. when it turns into a ticketed event. Shimmy Rabbitson plays at 8 p.m. and then The British Invasion takes the stage at 10 p.m. That’s not all. The weekend will also feature an Octopus’s
Garden-themed activity area for the kids, street dances, trivia challenges, beer garden and more. And, the pubs, restaurants and patios along the street will be open for business, serving up great food and cold beverages. From both a DOMB and City of Orillia perspective, it’s going to be a great weekend for visitors to the event as well as local businesses and service providers in Orillia, say Hoover and Tregunno. When the event took place in
September, it attracted about 9,000 people to Orillia’s core, but with the July dates matching the annual sidewalk sale, the numbers could be even higher. Hoover estimates the weekend will result in approximately $500,000 being spent by people as they travel to and from the festival and stay in the area. For more information about the Beatles Celebration and the Street Sale, visit www. orilliabeatlescelebration.com and www.downtownorillia.ca.
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Gun club deals with smell By Kim Goggins There is a powerful septic smell that has been emanating since mid-winter from the Orillia Gun Club in Westshore. “We’ve had a number of complaints about it,” said Severn Coun. Ron Stevens, who said when he smelled it one day, it brought tears to his eyes. “The smell was overwhelming.” The potent odour is coming from the sound-sorb material used to bolster the noise and safety berm around the property. Sound-sorb has been used since 2002 when the club began boosting berms on the property in order to comply with changes to Ontario’s gun range regulations. The problem had not gone unnoticed by township staff who believed they had reached out to the gun club to ask for a meeting to discuss the issue but according to Orillia Gun Club president Keith Keindel, the emails had been sent to the wrong address and he and other members did not realize there was a problem until the Township solicitor hand delivered a letter to the gun club on Sunday, June 1, 2014 to ask for a meeting. Sound-sorb is a combination of clean sand and recycled paper products, provided by Atlantic Packaging. An ongoing agreement exists for the use
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By Kim Goggins
May 31, 2014 was one of those beautiful hot and sunny days that we all looked forward to after one of the coldest and snowiest winters on record. It was a great time to be up at the cottage and do what most cottagers do – namely enjoy the water. As the sun shone in the afternoon, that is exactly what
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with them. Captain Mark Hatch, of Severn Fire Station 1, says the men were lucky the neighbours were around to assist them and says it’s a lesson for everyone to have safety equipment like PFDs and at least a whistle with them, even if it’s a short canoe ride. “Safety equipment like personal floatation devices, a flashlight and whistle to signal to people that you’re in trouble are necessary,” he said. “You also need to have a floating line so you can throw it if you need to rescue someone overboard. If you have a line that sinks, it’s no good. If you have a cell phone, put it in a Ziploc bag so it doesn’t get wet.” Hatch reminds people that even in the summer, the water in this area can be cold enough to cause hypothermia. He suggests telling someone when you’re leaving, how long you expect to be and where you are going in case something goes wrong. For property owners who rent their cottages out, Hatch suggests only having reliable vessels for the renters to use, as well as life jackets and other safety items because they could be held liable if something should happen.
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By Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop I have had the honour of serving as MPP for Simcoe North for the past 15 years, both in government and opposition. I have always worked extremely hard to represent the interests of my constituents in a responsible manner. I am deeply honoured to have been re-elected to serve another term for this great riding. The 41st Ontario general
election on June 12, 2014, marks the fifth time I have won this riding’s seat as the MPP. In Ontario, and here in Simcoe North we face many difficult decisions, and economic challenges. During this term I will continue to be vocal about many issues including education and health care. I consider it a privilege to continue to represent this riding. I promise all the citizens of Simcoe North my continued dedication and hard work. On July 1, our country celebrates its 147th Birthday. My wife Jane and I look forward to participating in Canada Day events around the region. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you to circle July 12 on your calendar.
That will be the day of my Annual Constituency Barbecue at the Coldwater Curling Club. The event runs from 3 until 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Garfield Dunlop’s Bio: A lifelong resident of the Village of Coldwater, Garfield Dunlop was elected to the Ontario legislature on June 3, 1999 as the Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Simcoe North. In 1980, Dunlop began a career in municipal politics. He was elected councillor for Coldwater and from 1982 until 1994 he was Reeve of the village. In 1994, he was elected Deputy Mayor of the Township of Severn and served as the Warden of Simcoe County in 1998.
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Fifth win a bittersweet victory By Kim Goggins As he celebrated his re-election on June 12, Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop saw his Progressive Conservative Party take a major hit that night, and he admitted it’s a hard pill to swallow. “I can tell you right now, it’s going to be very hard to go back.
It’s going to be very depressing,” Dunlop told The Villager the morning after the election. “This was a real shock to our party and we’re back to 2003 levels of candidates and members for us. It’s a kick in the guts.” The party lost nine members Garfield Dunlop, seen here with his wife, Jane (a Township of Severn of parliament to the Liberal councillor) on election night has been re-elected for the fifth time to Continued on page 28 represent Simcoe North.
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Fifth win a bittersweet victory Continued from page 27 Party, giving the scandalplagued Kathleen Wynne team a majority government and Dunlop says he will have no say at Queen’s Park. “I’m amazed that the people of Ontario voted these guys in for a majority,” he said. “I just can’t believe it. We’re stuck with them for four years; they’re going to do whatever they want; and I’ll just do my best in my riding and that’s all I can say. I’ve got no say at Queen’s Park. I’m actually concerned about the future with the deficit. I think they’re completely ignoring that and that’s a bad sign. I’m the kind of guy who pays my bills.” True to form, the hard-working Dunlop was up at 4 a.m. on June 13, picking up signs throughout the riding. “I couldn’t sleep,” he said. “I just got up for a glass of water and thought, I’d better get to work.”
It’s this kind of hard work and commitment that has undoubtedly helped him get elected for the fifth time with a wide margin, taking in 22,180 votes, while Liberal Fred Larsen received 16,412. Dunlop said that Conservative leader Tim Hudak’s platform of getting rid of 100,000 jobs, and the Liberals and NDPs exaggerating the issue and even lying about it was the main reason for the party losing so many members and he believes the reason his own numbers were eroded in Simcoe North. “That was what drove the ballot item: are you going to vote for this party that’s going to get rid of these jobs? You know for sure that if Kathleen Wynne ever tried to balance the books she’s going to have to do the same thing. She’s got no choice,” he warned.
Despite the Liberal majority, Dunlop will still fight for the needs of Simcoe North. Priorities he sees are getting a traffic light at Fairgrounds Road and Highway 12, the widening of Highway 12 between Highway 11 and Atherley Road, and providing a better funding formula for smaller hospitals like Orillia Soldiers Memorial and Georgian Bay General in Midland.
He admitted that getting rid of the College of Trades – a personal goal for him – is not going to happen, even if the Conservatives form government in four years. “You know, you grin and bear it. It’s a fact of life,” he said. “That’s how politics works. We were hoping we’d be in a position to abolish it but that’s not going to happen.”
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Ladies night a success The Washago Community Centre held another successful Ladies Night on June 13 with 18 female entrepreneurs and about a hundred women attending the fundraiser. A good shopping time was had by all. Psychic and medium readings, reiki and reflexology were also offered. The free event was an opportunity for women to pamper themselves, shop for unique items and win prizes, while all of the proceeds from the table rentals – each business paid $10 for their table space - was given back to the community centre.
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July 6, 2014
Music on the Barge at the Gull Lake July 1, 2014 Rotary Park in Gravenhurst presents Gino Enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Lions Club Monopoly, an internationally acclaimed in Washago between 8 a.m. and noon. In Elvis Tribute Artist, beginning at 7:30 p.m. the afternoon, there will be an outside patio party with live bands from 1 - 5 p.m. and a July 12, 2014 jam from 6 - 8 p.m., along with burgers, hot Join Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop for dogs and cash bar. his Annual Constituency Barbecue at the Coldwater Curling Club between 3 and 7 July 1, 2014 p.m. The free event is open to everyone. Canada Day fun in Washago! Judging for the Bike Decorating Contest starts at 1:30 p.m. July 13, 2014 at the Washago Community Centre Rink Music on the Barge at the Gull Lake Rotary and the parade on Muskoka Street begins Park in Gravenhurst presents Eddy and the at 2 p.m. Lots of food and craft/garage sale Stingrays - 50s Rock and Roll, beginning at vendors on Muskoka Street. Free Canada 7:30 p.m. Day cake and lemonade available at the Community Centre following the parade. July 19, 2014 There will be a Giant Flea Market between 8 July 3 - August 29, 2014 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Atherley Park, Creighton Summer Day Camp takes place at the Street, sponsored by the Atherley Washago Community Centre. Come for a Community Centre Board. Donate items, day or stay for the summer. Guaranteed buy or join our vendors. We need your help fun, friendship and excellent care. There to upgrade the playground, ball diamond will be one counsellor with lifesaving and park. Sellers – only $20/site. Call 705certification to ensure that your children 325-8900 to have your donated items are safe during swim time. Call 705-689- picked up. 6424 for more information or visit www. washagocommunitycentre.com. July 20, 2014 Music on the Barge at the Gull Lake Rotary July 4 - 6, 2014 Park in Gravenhurst presents The Liverpool Mariposa Folk Festival will take place at 4 - Beatles Tribute, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tudhope Park in Orillia. More than 100 performances on 11 stages over three days. For tickets and information visit www.mariposafolk.com.
These Canadian Cancer Society volunteers (from left to right Isobel Cronk, Janet McDonald, Carol McDonald and Eileen Cronk) Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty celebrated its have a combined 160 years of service. All have Official Opening of its new office in Washago had their lives touched by cancer but remain with a free barbecue for the public. hopeful a cure will be found in their lifetime.
July 25 & 26, 2014
The Beatles Celebration takes place in downtown Orillia on both days and evenings. Lots of good music, vendors and memorabilia to be had. There will also be the famed Sidewalk Sale on Mississaga Street on both days.
July 26, 2014
The Ramara Historical Society 10th Anniversary Yesteryears Celebration will take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Church of St. Columbkille, 4993 Highway 12 at Muley Point Road.
July 27, 2014
Music on the Barge at the Gull Lake Rotary Park in Gravenhurst presents Hotel California - The Original Tribute to the Eagles, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
August 3, 2014
Music on the Barge at the Gull Lake Rotary Park in Gravenhurst presents Johnny Cash, June Carter and Tammy Wynette Tribute, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
August 8 - 9, 2014
The Orillia Waterfront Festival is fun for all ages and features in-water boat show, cottage and outdoor products, vendors, water ski shows and more. Cardboard boat race takes place at noon on Sunday. It all takes place at the Port of Orillia and waterfront parks.
Severn Fire Service’s mascot ‘Sparky’ seen here with volunteer fire fighter Jeff Dewetering has been seen at a lot of events around the township.
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