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Recovery only possible with love and support Villager readers will remember the story we published last year about the terrible accident involving Jennilyn Reed and two of her children. According to police reports at the time, a car traveling the wrong way on Highway 11 smashed into Jennilyn’s van, leaving her trapped. Thankfully her children sustained only minor injuries although emotional scars need care. The accident was on April 12, 2019. Jennilyn was rescued and airlifted to a trauma centre in Toronto where she underwent several major surgeries. In addition to serious internal injuries, she had a broken pelvis, pubic bone, knee and ankle, and her femur was broken in 3 places. She also had sternum and diaphragm injuries. Eventually she was transferred to Soldiers’ Memorial for physiotherapy. After meeting her physio goals, and to the amazement of doctors, she was released from the hospital only four months after the accident. On that day, April 12, 2018, and before the accident, Jennilyn was what we would consider a normal working woman – a mother to 5 children, a wife, and an employee at a local business. Everything changed early that evening and now, more than a year later, her previous ‘get things done now’ motto has changed to ‘if I can get up the stairs.’ Just managing small tasks is difficult. Her injuries still plague her. Her independence is gone. She needs a caregiver or companion to accompany her on a walk. Emotionally it has been difficult. “I admit I sometimes feel sorry for myself, actually feel overwhelmed. It was a very difficult winter,” she said. “I can’t participate with my family the way I want. For example, I was teaching two of my girls to drive before the accident. Afterwards, I couldn’t do that and I can’t help much around the house. It breaks my heart. I can’t go riding or even be near the horses because my balance is so bad I am afraid I could get hurt.” Thankfully, initial contributions through a Go Fund Me page helped with some of the financial burdens. Her friends and
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relatives, work colleagues, faith community, and even strangers, have supported her emotionally and given her strength. Added to the emotional support she gets is Jennilyn’s obvious grit, a determination to keep moving forward. She gets up in the morning to make sure she can see her kids off to school. She does exercises when she can, sometimes visits with her cousin or her parents, and takes great comfort in talking to her 95 year-old grandmother every day. Jennilyn may need more surgeries to correct some internal injuries and she knows there will always be ‘before the accident’ and ‘after’ but she says she can sit peacefully with her rescued dog, Champ, or sit outside in the sunshine. She will try not to think about what might have been had the accident not happened, but to focus on those things for which she can be grateful, most especially her loving family.
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Electrical fires – prevention and home safety By Dianne Kyle, Fire Prevention Officer, Severn Township Sometimes electrical fires occur due to problems in house wiring or appliance failure, but many fires happen because of mistakes that residents make, especially by overloading electrical outlets or using extension cords improperly. In addition to faulty electrical outlets, old, out-dated appliances can cause problems. Check for frayed cords which can create a heat build-up on combustible surfaces like floors, curtains and rugs. Never run cords under rugs. Over time, the electrical resistance of the wire inside rises and creates heat, eventually causing a fire. On occasion, when conducting inspections in the township, I find occupants using the multi-outlet extenders with coffee pots, toasters and small ovens plugged in. Some of these small appliances use high wattage and cause heat build-up by overloading a single circuit. Surge protected power bars are best used in places where you need that extra outlet only on occasion.
I recommend unplugging these small appliances when not in use or when going on vacation. Make sure you buy electrical appliances that are CSA approved (Canadian Standards Association) and always follow manufacturer instructions for both use and maintenance. Older homes may not have the ability to safely provide enough power or individual circuits to operate all modernday appliances, computers and television components. If you find you are tripping a circuit and you just re-set it, eventually this will cause damage to the circuit and the panel. This, or dimming, means you should contact a certified electrician to inspect your home. Be safe. Be sure. Be careful. Protect your home and family. • 7 0 5-71 7-03 2 2 •
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The value of education
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705-717-0322 The Villager, a Severn Township community news magazine, is an independently owned and operated publication delivered to households and businesses on or before the first day of every month. It is mailed through Canada Post north from the Severn Township/Orillia border to Severn Bridge and includes parts of Ramara Township. In addition to Canada Post delivery, The Villager is distributed each month through high traffic locations along the Highway 11 corridor and in many other select locations in Orillia. For a complete list of locations email thevillagerpress@rogers.com. Editorial and advertising material is protected by copyright. Reproduction of any article, photograph or graphic is forbidden without the express permission of the publisher. The sentiments of our columnists do not necessarily reflect those of The Villager. The Villager’s liability to advertisers for errors is limited to the portion of the advertisement in which an error occurs and only if the error is the fault of The Villager. Community event submissions and prearranged editorial contributions must be received by the 10th of each month for the following month’s publication. Advertising space must be booked by the 10th of each month in order to appear in the following month’s publication, with 5 business days thereafter to complete the advertising artwork and proof approval process.
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Washago area residents may recognize Taylor Wilson. Until last July, and while away from school, he worked at Canoe Fresh Foods. A few weeks ago, I had the distinct pleasure of attending his graduation from the University of British Columbia, Kelowna campus. Taylor majored in political science and will pursue his Masters in the Netherlands. It took Taylor longer than he planned to get his degree. He would tell you “A brain tumour got in my way”. This is true. But, thankfully, he had successful surgery and in spite of some ongoing challenges, he worked harder than many young men his age can imagine. He made up for lost time and managed to graduate with excellent grades. Congratulations to a very fine and remarkable young man who placed the value of an education over his own life challenges. When I started writing this column, I didn’t intend to politicize Taylor’s accomplishment, although considering his political science major he may appreciate it if I do! However, reflecting upon my trip to Kelowna, my time with Taylor, and the joy I saw on his mother’s face along with the other hundreds of proud parents and friends in the UBC auditorium audience, I admit that our province’s education policy entered my mind. The government has recently made some significant changes that include an increase in high school class sizes and cuts to OSAP (Ontario Student Assistant Program) dollars. There is also a planned decrease in funding to post-secondary schools based on some yet to be fully described metrics. It’s too early to understand what the outcomes of these changes will be, but there is no doubt in my mind that these changes send a message to Ontario residents, particularly young people: our government sees education as a cost rather than an investment. Education has a price tag rather than a value and the representation of the future of our province. When class sizes are larger, some students may be unable to get the attention they need. This puts their education at risk
Pictured here is Taylor Wilson who until last July was a part-time Severn Township resident. He is now a new UBC graduate. Next to him is his cousin, David. along with their future and, therefore, their contribution to our province. They will earn lower wages compared to post-secondary graduates resulting in less taxes paid to the government. Seems counter-intuitive. For the high school students who do graduate but have financial needs, cuts to OSAP will result in debt even more unmanageable than previous graduating classes. Their increased debt load will also further delay their ability to buy cars and houses and luxury items. This can’t be good for our economy, for the businesses the province supports. There are so many questions I can’t answer: • Will larger high school classes and higher post-secondary debt mean better education outcomes and more graduates? • Is putting even one student at risk worth reducing the province’s debt and, if so, should that be your child or grandchild? What value would you put on their education? • Will anyone be able to quantify the outcomes of these changes much before a generation- or two or three – has gone by? • And if we realize these changes were a mistake, how do we fix it long after so many of Ontario’s young people may have been left behind? I would be happy to hear from anyone who can help me answer these questions.
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Loving nature is wonderful – and free
If you are interested in The Couchiching Conservancy but aren’t ready to commit to volunteering or becoming a member, join us for a passport event to get a taste of what we do. The complete list of Passport events is on our website. They are free, they are close to home, and they will help you get acquainted with the wonderful By Courtney Baker world around us. A saying that is becoming more common in the environmental Only if you appreciate the value of nature will you take steps world is ‘people won’t protect what they do not love’. to protect it. We have borrowed this planet from our children. So, The Couchiching Conservancy is an organization bustling with do the easy work of falling in love and we’ll do the hard work of people who do love their local environment. It’s a passion we wish protecting it. to share. One of the most popular ways we share our work is through Courtney Baker is the Administrative Assistant at The Couchiching Conservancy, a non-profit land trust dedicated to protecting nature for future generations. To learn Passport to Nature. This program was created by a group of more about conservation efforts in our area, visit www.couchichingconserv.ca. volunteers to get people out into nature to help them learn more about biodiversity including current and potential threats. WE OFFER For the good people of Washago and area, we have several PHYSIOTHER APY, MASSAGE THERAPY, CH fantastic nature reserves in the area as well as a couple of great IROPRACTIC, HOMEOPATH Passport to Nature events in July. Y& ACUPUNCTUR
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Canada’s agricultural trade dispute with China By Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton Canada’s trade and foreign relations with China have recently deteriorated, with severe consequences for Canadian farmers. In March of this year, China halted many imports of Canadian canola with little or no explanation. China is the biggest export customer (40%) for Canadian canola, the world’s largest producer of this crop used to make cooking oil. Canadian pork, soybean and pea exporters are also experiencing export problems shipping to China. These new trade barriers are largely interpreted as an angry reaction by the Chinese government to the arrest by Canadian police of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou. Ms. Wanzhou is wanted in the United States on fraud charges and facing extradition according to Canada’s long standing law enforcement agreement with the U.S. In response to the export reductions
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June was our last month of Senior’s Club meetings until September. On June 5th, we enjoyed a luncheon of chicken, salads, veggies, breads and delicious cake and raspberries. After lunch, the Executive Board was reinstated. The membership indicated they wished the present board to carry on with the running of the club. The following took the Oath of Office: Marylynne White, Ina Patterson, Jane Wylie, Doreen Philip, Jean Adamson, Marilyn Boynton, Ted Ash, Irene Amos, Ruth Sead, and Harris Baker. Bill Wylie officiated the Oath of Office.
After that formal part of the afternoon, we had fun trivia and a rousing selection of singalong songs. On June 19th, we had our Annual General Meeting. Each year every Director must liaise with a committee within the Club. Examples of some of the committees are Travel, Golf, Luncheons, Bowling, Gardens, Membership, Sound System Tech, Chorus/Uke, History, Supply Cupboard, Phone Committee, Singles Club, Set
Up/Take Down tables and chairs, and many more. Because of that responsibility, each Director presents a short talk about their committee and thanks the persons involved in that committee. Between each Director’s talk, Harmony Sounds and the Ukulele Band played musical selections. The conclusion of the AGM resulted in the playing and singing a fantastic rendition of “Mama Don’t Allow” and “When the Saints Come Marching In.” The
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Vandalism hurts By Pat Harwood Manager of Recreation & Facilities Severn Township has recently experienced a rash of vandalism. A cattle barn was burned to the ground and playground equipment has been broken. There have been recent attempts to break into buildings and trail gates have been damaged. Vehicles have driven on grass in the parks causing serious damage. These are just a few examples of senseless destruction of public property. Vandalism costs in both time and money and often causes safety issues. And all of this is happening on public property, township owned – actually taxpayer owned. In fact, the cost of someone running their truck through a township park, this year and last, cost taxpayers $8,500. Staff regularly check on all township facilities including parks, docks, boat launches, sports fields and trails. Their job is to see if everything is in good working order
Inside this fenced area are the ruins of what was a cattle barn on the fairgrounds in Coldwater – caused by vandalism. and document what needs to be repaired. When vandalism occurs, the work load increases. Staff need to assess damage. Parts and equipment may need to be ordered or insurance claims submitted. Reports need to be written, and so on. Sadly, vandalism could also mean down time for a piece of equipment or a portion of a park or field until the vandalism has been remediated. In some cases, park equipment may not be available to residents for a large part of the summer season. We need help from residents to help reduce vandalism. There are a few things that can be done.
Off road, on road and everything in between!
Call the township if you see anything that you believe should be reported. 705-3252315. Never put yourself in danger but if you can, take a picture of vandalism or the result of vandalism. If someone is driving through a park in restricted areas, note a license plate number with a full description of the vehicle. Always document the time and date when the vandalism is happening and by whom. Also take a moment and call the OPP. With your help, we can reduce vandalism and the terrible cost to taxpayers for such unnecessary actions.
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Hi – my name is Dr. Tim Silvester. I have been a chiropractor for the last 20 years in Orillia serving the people in our community and the surrounding area. I’ve had the privilege of caring for thousands of patients and have been able to watch many people find a lasting solution to back pain and a poor quality of life. If you find yourself at a loss for what you can do to find relief from back pain, neck pain and headaches I want to share some information with you that I hope will help you understand what may be causing your pain so that you can get the results you are looking for. Many people treat back and neck pain with an “outside-in” approach. That is, they find themselves taking painkillers, muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatories in an attempt to ease their pain so that they can attain some level of function and carry out their activities of daily living. Rarely in my 20 years of practice have I seen a patient take less medication as they age. In the vast majority of instances patients who medicate to deal with pain find themselves increasing the frequency of their medications, as well as the dosage. For those in extreme pain they may even resort to a potentially harmful class of painkillers known as opioids. Roughly 4000 Canadians lost their lives due to the dangerous side effects of opioid medication in 2018. Most of the patients that I care for understand that the “outside-in” approach of dealing with back and neck pain does not deal with the actual cause of the problem. If these medications addressed the cause then presumably people would be able to decrease and eliminate these medications altogether over time. So if pain killers and anti-inflammatories aren’t the answer to your back and neck pain, what is? To understand where pain comes from, you need to understand what transmits pain messages to your brain. Your nervous system is the wiring that transmits messages to and from your brain. Some of these messages control your muscles, some control your organs and blood vessels, and still others transmit pain messages up to the pain centres in your brain. If the cause of neck and back pain is pressure on the nerves and spinal cord that exit the spine, then the answer to lasting pain problems should focus on reducing and eliminating the pressure on these nerves that is at the source of most pain.
Over the years you have undoubtedly endured different stressors in your life. Some stress is physical such as a repetitive job, a slip or a fall, a car accident, or too many hours spent sitting at a desk or computer. Some stress is environmental meaning there are more toxins that we are exposed to than at any point in the past. Perhaps the biggest source of stress is emotional meaning we all go through periods of mental worry and distress. All of these stresses have an effect on your nervous system. Your spinal cord and nerve roots that carry pain messages to your brain are protected by your spine. When you put enough stress into your body over a long enough period of time, you can literally cause your spine to shift out of alignment. In chiropractic vocabulary, a misalignment in the spine is called a subluxation.
encourage you to reach out to one of these gifted health professionals. Many of the patients that I see in my office were initially hesitant to go to the chiropractor because of misinformation or perhaps a prior bad experience. Some of these patients waited until the last possible moment because of fear that an adjustment could hurt or perhaps make them worse. If fear is what is holding you back, I would encourage you to take a leap of faith and pick up the phone. Many of these patients who had concerns end up telling me that they wish they had reached out for help sooner, and that the adjustment was so much gentler and easier than they anticipated.
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If you are one of the many Canadians that is suffering with back or neck pain this Canada Day, I want you to know that you are not alone. Roughly 80% of Canadians are going to suffer with lower back pain at some point in their lifetime, and 30% of Canadians will experience neck pain at some point in the next 12 months. Subluxations cause your spine to start to degenerate prematurely and stretch and compress delicate spinal nerves. Until you relieve the pressure on these pain-sensitive nerves you are likely destined to continue to suffer and deal with back and neck pain that increases in intensity over time. There is no amount of tylenol or advil in the world that will correct spinal misalignment and remove pressure from the nervous system. If you are serious about finding an answer to your pain problem then you need to have an assessment by someone who specializes in disorders of the spine and nervous system – a chiropractor. The Orillia community is blessed to have many gifted chiropractors that are currently helping thousands in our community by relieving their suffering and allowing them to live with a better quality of life. If you are one of the many that are suffering and still looking for a better way, I would
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Get your tickets - win up to $3,000 cash By Sandra Galloway Crawford, Past-President To mark our fiscal year-end, we celebrated on Monday, June 24th with a fabulous dinner of BBQ chicken and steak. Dinner was followed by the induction of our new officers who will take up their positions as of July 1st. Our next great event will be our annual Octoberfest celebration. Watch for details in the August issue of The Villager. Tickets are now available for our annual
draw. The 1st Prize is $3,000; 2nd prize is $2,000; and the 3rd prize is $1,000. The draw will take place at the Washago Community Centre at our Octoberfest event on September 21st. LIONS will sell tickets at the Washago LCBO and in front of the Log Cabin Restaurant. Also, you will find them at Hooper’s and Home Hardware on Washago’s main street.
A big thank you to everyone who has supported us during the past year and to those who turned out for our Canada Day pancake breakfast and our TEN BANDS IN TEN HOURS at Centennial Park. It wouldn’t be a celebration without you!
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Yay! Lobster Season!! By Chef Becky I was so fortunate to have a friend come back from the East Coast with 6, yes six, 1.5 lb. fresh lobsters. Of course I got busy and cooked them and thought I’d share my recipe for a perfectly yummy lobster dinner. The following recipe can be adjusted to suit the number of lobsters you have on hand. I’ve accounted for the six I had on hand. Ingredients: • 6 fresh lobsters • ½ cup salt • 1 sprig of thyme • 1 sprig of parsley • 1 bay leaf • A whole peeled onion • ½ a fresh lemon
Method: In a large pot, large enough to completely submerge lobsters – about ¾ filled. Add all ingredients. Bring water to a boil. If you have live lobsters, there will be a rubber band on the claws. You can leave this on. If you remove the band, be
careful. Don’t get pinched! Grab by tail, just behind pincher’s and plunge head first into pot. Cover and let boil for 10-12 minutes. Remove from pot and let stand for at least 5 minutes. While the lobsters are sitting,
melt butter and minced garlic in a separate pot. Use this butter mixture for dipping. Enjoy with a cold craft beer!!!!!
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Plastics are more than just litter By Ron Reid Many of us have welcomed the recent federal announcement to ban the use of single-use plastics in Canada, largely because many waste plastics end up in the environment, creating litter or clogging landfills. But those concerns are only the tip of a mountain of concerns driving the regulation of these materials. By their very nature, plastics are made to be durable, so they break down very slowly. That creates problems especially in the world’s oceans, where great floating garbage patches, up to the size of Texas, silently swirl on the currents. Most of this garbage is plastic, some of which is mistaken as food by fish and whales. In fact, virtually every dead whale examined now has plastic lodged in its gut, sometimes enough to cause its death. Humans are being affected as well. Over time, plastic bottles and bags are ground into smaller and smaller particles by currents and waves, until they become tiny “microplastics”. These particles are now showing up nearly everywhere – in bottled water, in food, and certainly in marine organisms. Their health effects are unknown, but unlikely to be positive. Finally, there is a strong link between plastic production and climate change. Nearly all plastics are made from petroleum products – oil, gas and a bit of coal. The International Energy Agency found last year that these raw materials “are becoming the largest drivers of global oil demand, in front of cars, planes, and trucks.” And this demand is growing rapidly, adding to greenhouse gas emissions every step of the way. Production and incineration of plastic are estimated to produce emissions equal to 189 coal-burning power plants. A large part of the problem is that only 10% of plastic waste is recycled, and even that rate is declining as countries such as China and Malaysia are refusing to accept shipments from abroad. So plastic items go to the landfill site, or too often, are just tossed out of the car window. The magnitude of the plastics issue is staggering: Coca-Cola alone churns out 128 billion plastic bottles each year, and
manufacturers are estimated to produce 448 million tonnes of plastic per year. Some of that production is for relatively durable plastic parts, such as the keys on my laptop or the bumper on your car. But much of that total is “single-use plastic” – bottles for water and pop, straws, cutlery, coffee cups and candy wrappers, grocery bags meant to be used once and thrown away.
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For these items, there is always an alternative, and many Canadians have begun demanding those alternatives or just refusing to accept single-use plastics from retailers. This has even led to the rise of “bring your own container” shopping at stores such as the Refillery District in downtown Orillia. Federal action to restrict the production and use of single-use plastics has recognized this rising tide of concern, and is a great step in the right direction. In the meantime, your individual actions to curtail your use of disposable plastics will help move us all there faster. A regular contributor to The Villager, Ron Reid is a natural heritage consultant and the co-founder 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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Turtles need crossing guards With files from The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) Shining a light on declining turtle populations in Canada due to collisions with vehicles, The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is asking motorists to give turtles a brake. Turtles are vulnerable, especially between now and October. This is an active period when turtles are moving from their usual habitats. Motorists may encounter turtles on busy roads in major centres, on back roads or on the way to the cottage. Turtles spend most of their lives in a small area, but sometimes wander as far as ten kilometres. Like other reptiles, turtles are cold-blooded so basking on gravel, sandy road sides or warm asphalt feels good on cool spring days. In late summer and early fall, newly hatched turtles travel from their nest to a nearby wetland or water body. While a turtle’s shell can protect them from predators, it’s no match for a car. When a turtle is struck by a car, it can have a bigger impact than just the loss of that one turtle. Studies show just a five per cent increase in annual mortality can put an entire population at risk of decline. The death of one turtle has a big impact on the population as a whole. Turtles may take up to 25 years before reproducing, and their egg survival rate is very low. Approximately only 2 eggs out of 100 become adult turtles. A loss of one adult turtle is the loss of 20 years of development. To maintain their numbers within a population, turtles therefore count on the survival of the adults, especially the females. “Turtles are not just adorable, they’re an important part of wetland ecosystems,” said Kristyn Ferguson, NCC program director, “They help keep wetlands clean and healthy by eating dead plants, insects and animals, and play the role of the wetland janitor.”
Tips and facts: • To help a turtle safely cross the road, first make sure it is safe for you to pull over and help. Put your safety first. • Move the turtle in the direction it was going. • For turtles that hide their heads in their shells (like the Blanding’s turtle and the Midland painted turtle), simply pick the turtle up and carry it across the road. Carry it close to the ground — you don’t want to drop it. • Big and gray, snapping turtles weigh as much as 34 kilograms (75 pounds) and have heavy, spiked tails and massive armoured shells. These turtles cannot hide their heads in their shells and have a dangerously sharp snout. • To move them and avoid injury, lift using the “handles” on either side of their tales on the back of their shells and “wheelbarrow” them across the road on their front legs. Using a car matt or a shovel, you could carefully slide the turtle onto this and drag it. • Back away, and let the turtle be. You don’t want to cause stress. • Pushing or shoving turtles across roads with your feet or sticks isn’t advisable. Their shells aren’t as thick underneath and rough pavement can do a lot of damage.
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Severn Township is a ‘Bee City’ participant Bee City Canada’s declaration is to encourage all Canadian municipalities to think about how they’re managing their parks departments, reduce the spraying of pesticides, and maintain gardens that attract pollinators. Severn Township is the 25th municipality to join Bee City Canada. Officials hope to encourage residents to get involved. Compared to cities, rural areas such as Severn Township will likely have faster and easier solutions for attracting pollinators because there is much less public space/ concrete to consider and many open fields, ditches and parks.
A slow start By Karen Kahle
You can get involved at your own home. Do a little research on the internet, find out what flowers or grasses attract pollinators best; dig a couple of holes; plant those drought-resistant perennials and they will almost look after themselves. Apparently there are 400 species of bees, 100 species of butterflies and dozens of other species that aid in pollination. Give them a reason to be here in our beautiful part of the world. Learn more and join in the conversation on the “Pollinators of Simcoe County” Facebook page.
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Gardeners have been a little frustrated because of the messy, rainy and cool spring. Hopefully, patience ruled and you didn’t plant some of the more tender plants, especially tomatoes, too early. The best news we had during the less-than-perfect spring is the most spectacular year for blossoms on flowering trees and bushes – see the photo above. Unfortunately, tulips were a bit disappointing this year but, although June was a bit wet in this region, there was plenty of sunshine and warm air to make up for lost time on the majority of your perennials. The month of July gives gardeners a bit of a reprieve from digging and lugging. There’s more time to watch the fruits of your labour BUT don’t forget to watch for signs of
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Canada Day – and what Canadians have sacrificed By Jill Dunlop, MPP Simcoe North On this one-hundred year anniversary of the First World War, and seventy-fifth commemoration of the D-Day Landings, we take account of all our country has sacrificed for the betterment of humanity. This Canada Day we take pause to honour those who have fallen in uniform and the Canadians who have served and are currently serving our great democracy today. Over a Century ago, thousands of Canadians left their homes and families to fight in foreign lands. Those like the Grey and Simcoe Foresters who fought valiantly in the trenches and fields of the Great War. Those who, two decades later, returned to far lands to toil in the name of liberty. Our community, like many others across Canada, offered our young for the freedom of people across the planet. In doing so, the communities of Simcoe North had a profound impact on the lives of thousands of people globally. Today, brave women and men from across Simcoe North continue to put peace and democracy before self. They join the international community to help support order and justice across the globe. This Canada Day, and on the anniversary of important wartime efforts, I join all residents of Simcoe North and Ontario in expressing our endless gratitude for our brave men and women in uniform. For decades, their selfless decisions to defend our country have ensured the safety and prosperity of every one of our families. I wish everyone in Simcoe North a joyous, safe, and most importantly fun Canada Day. I urge every Ontarian to take the time to remember the sacrifices that have been made to ensure that every July 1st we all have the opportunity celebrate our culture, democratic institutions, and history. • 7 0 5-71 7-03 2 2 •
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July 5, 6, 7 Mariposa Folk Festival. Over 100 performances – folk, roots, blues, gospel, acoustic and world music traditions in a beautiful familyfriendly setting in Tudhope Park. Don’t miss the free Orillia Downtown Stage. Visit www.mariposafolk.com for complete details. July 11 Notice of Public Meeting, Ramara Ward 1 property owners. Be seen and heard. Stop the Fleming Quarry expansion. Meeting starts at 7 p.m., Township of Ramara administration office, 2297 Hwy.12, Brechin. More information: ramaralegacyalliance@gmail.com. July 13 Pancake Breakfast presented by Bayou Park Ratepayers’ Association at Bayou Park Beach. $5. Followed by Annual General Membership meeting. Hear about 2019 events, meet executive members. New ideas welcome. Visit Facebook: Bayou Park Ratepayers’ Association for more information.
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