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June 2017

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Doug Taylor, a Severn Township resident, shows his pride in Canadian history and his ingenuity by creating period model railways. His display will appear at the Washago Community Centre on July 1st.

Gearing up for our 150th By Ellen Cohen Canadians are so pumped up about the 150th anniversary of Confederation, we could just about burst with pride. Pride in our country began when Sir John A. Macdonald and his colleagues inked the British North America Act in 1867. It is certain they had a vision for the country, but would they have been able to imagine that the birth of our nation would have resulted in a country as fine as we have today? When they were negotiating terms and specific language to use in such an important document, sitting in a stuffy room in their itchy wool suits and tight collars, surrounded by cigar smoke and alcohol fumes, could they imagine, way back then, what Canada and Canadians would accomplish? Health breakthroughs by Canadians

have been remarkable: contributions to the polio vaccine and the discovery of insulin; Pablum; the first external cardiac pacemaker; the T-cell receptor; safer heart surgery, and controlled gene mutation. This list could go on for pages. Canadians have also been men and women of invention: basketball, the walkietalkie, the Robertson screw, the snow blower, peanut butter, the zipper, five-pin bowling and, apparently, Wonderbra. We are grateful for all! Although our fathers of Confederation could never have foreseen these great accomplishments, they must have known we were destined to be a nation of ingenuity. Sir John A. and his colleagues would burst with pride, too.

Saturday, June 24 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ODAS Park, Fairgrounds Road “We’re celebrating on June 24th so that our residents will be able to participate in some of the other ward’s July 1st activities. Everyone is invited to attend our event.” said John Betsworth, Councillor for Ward 3. There will be activities for people of all ages including free roller skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, miniputt, bounce castles, a magic show, gladiator games and a dunk tank. John suggested that he might be the ‘victim’ in the tank. As well as activities, there will be displays of construction, farm and army equipment, Severn Fire Department, the OPP, KICX Radio, the Marchmont School Choir and Band, and wood carving. Free food will be available while supplies last. STUDENTS: prepare a short essay, 50 words or less: I’m proud to live in Canada because… Prizes will be awarded.

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17th annual studio tour Kathleen Rodgers, the chair of The Coldwater Studio Tour says the artists who will display their work at the 17th annual event are exceptional. “They spend weeks and months preparing their best work to showcase to the visitors of the tour,” she said, adding that their work is innovative and unique, pieces that will impress lovers of art. The event is a self-guided tour that includes sixteen different locations and home studios with easy access from Highway 12, in and near Coldwater. Thirtythree artists and artisans will display their work. Tour participants will have the opportunity to view artists at work or giving demonstrations. It’s also an opportunity for visitors to purchase a new piece of art. This year’s event will demonstrate how the artists interpret nature. The tour offers a diverse selection of work such as paintings, jewellery, glass and metal work, photography, pottery, fibre art, and woodworking. The tour also includes a look at historic buildings in the lovely agricultural surroundings of Coldwater and the adjoining shores of Georgian Bay. To give readers a little more information about the artists involved in the tour, Kathleen Rodgers selected two of the artists, Beverly Post-Schmeler and Doug Symes, to be featured in this article. Beverly Post-Schmeler is an Orillia artist who has been painting for 16 years. At a young age, Beverly was inspired by her mother and grandmother, who were both artists. Her grandmother was also the first licensed female mechanic in Ontario. Local teachers, Marta Brestovansky and

The Coldwater Studio Tour offers a variety of art. Shown here is a piece that will be displayed by photographer Marj Dubeau, This Was Yesterday Dave Beckett were important in her art journey, as were painters Lawren Harris and Franklin Carmichael. Her creativity also found an outlet in writing books and poetry, as well as playing the piano and classical violin. Expressive realism with some abstraction is the basis of many of her paintings which are painted with a palette knife and large brushes in acrylic and oil. Many of her paintings have a unique softness, others are bold and bright. When Doug Symes lost his job due to the closure of a local sign company, he decided to turn his 30-year hobby and passion of woodworking into a business. With the help of The Business Enterprise Resource Network, Doug opened his Atherley based artisan studio in 2013. Inspired by the different wood he carves. Some pieces are

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local from Rugby and the Bass Lake areas. Some are exotic pieces from Europe, Africa, and beyond. The wood provides him with creative insight of what to create. Keepsake boxes, pet urns, unique jewellery, as well as larger projects such as tables, shelves, desks, furniture restoration, coat racks and commissioned pieces are some of his favourite pieces. Water based stains are often incorporated into the design. The Coldwater and Area Studio Tour 2017 takes place on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The tour is free. The tour website has information about all participating artists and the tour map. Visit coldwaterstudiotour.com.

Ellen Cohen Publisher thevillagerpress@rogers.com 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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Canada 150 tulips, also known as the Maple Leaf tulip, is the official tulip of Canada’s 150th anniversary. Shown here in full bloom, this bed of tulips located at the edge of the village of Washago was planted and tended by the volunteers of the Washago Garden Club. From the Publisher:

Simply the best Spring is the time to do a thorough clean up. We repair any exterior winter damage, pick up limbs and branches from the lawn, do a deep cleaning inside the home, and wash the windows. Many of us also pull out that dreaded ‘list’. My list, which seems to grow all by itself over the winter, includes driveway resealing, windows that need repair or replacement, a small repair to the retaining wall, a heat pump that needs levelling. The list goes on and on. My list is twenty-three items long. In April, my instinct was to put it aside for now. I could hang it on the fridge where I knew that, over time, business cards, notes and photos would cover it completely and I could pretend that things on that list really didn’t need to be looked after this year. But guilt got the best of me. I sat down and prioritized the list. The top items on the list were things I couldn’t do myself. My search for professionals began. As the publisher of The Villager, where else would I start but on the pages of my own publication. I know I am biased. The advertisers support my publication. But it turns out that starting with Villager advertisers, local professionals, was exactly the right thing to do. At the top of my list was the installation of a laundry tub in my garage. I needed a plumber to come and tell me that I could place it where I wanted. I also needed a quote because the cost might have meant this item would have to go a little farther down on my list. The local plumbing company I called was amazing. From the time I called their office until the plumber vacuumed up the little bit of debris around the new tub installation, there was not a hiccup in the service. Because I, too, am a professional, a publisher who is not really supposed to promote specific businesses, especially in this editorial space, I won’t name the plumbing company. I’ll only say the local plumbing company I used MAY or may not advertise in The Villager. Expert, efficient, perfect service is what I received from this business and this has been my experience every single time I rely on a local company. For septic service, yard maintenance, electrical work, driveway sealing, deck and retaining wall replacement. All local. All terrific. They are simply the best. And, as of May 24th, my list is now down to 13 items.

North Simcoe elects PC candidate

On Saturday, May 13th, Progressive Conservative party members voted in Midland, Coldwater and Orillia for their new MPP candidate. A large turnout and a tight race, Jill Dunlop won by 59 votes. She will now represent the party in the provincial election in 2018. The Villager will publish a comprehensive article in the July issue. Letters to the publisher are welcome and may be emailed to thevillagerpress@rogers.com. Letters may be edited.

13 stages and 100+ performances The Mariposa Folk Festival has a storied history. The festival debuted in Orillia in 1961 with the likes of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Peter Paul and Mary. By the third year, the crowd grew and the festival became one of the largest in Canada. Unfortunately, some in this large audience misbehaved and Mariposa was kicked out of Orillia. Unbowed, Mariposa organizers went on to various venues, including Toronto, and the music kept on coming. Over the years, performers have included Leonard Cohen in 1967, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor in the 1970’s, Jackson Browne and Melissa Etheridge in the 80’s, and Jane Sibbery and John Prine in the 90’s. In the year 2000, the grand festival returned to Orillia with headliner and Orillia native Gordon Lightfoot, a perennial favourite here and around the world. It was the beginning of a new phase for Mariposa. To the delight of their huge audience, the event has stayed and grown in Orillia since then. This year, as the tradition of great music continues, thirteen stages will host 100+ performances over the 3-day weekend. As always, the festival includes song, dance, spoken word and craft. Guests of the festival can expect to enjoy multiple musical genres and a mix of emerging and established artists. Among other genres, this year’s selection includes blues, pop, old time, rag time, Scandinavian folk, contemporary Irish folk, jazz, World Music and more. Headliners on the main stage include Matt Andersen, a blues artist with over 10 million You Tube views; The Barenaked Ladies, a Canadian rock band with a light-

Blues artist, Matt Andersen plays the main stage at the 2017 Mariposa Folk Festival. hearted, comedic performance style; and Bruce Cockburn, a Canadian singersongwriter with styles that range from folk to jazz. The complete list of performers are on the festival’s website. Licensed areas include the Mariposa Pub with a fully programmed stage, and Alice’s where festival attendees can perform. There is plenty to keep you and your family busy for the entire 3-day weekend. There will be more than 20 food vendors. Dozens of artisans are set up in Artisans Village, each with handmade items such as clothing, jewellery and musical instruments. Approximately 24 community/not-for profit organizations are featured in Community Village with displays and information. The Mariposa Folk Festival has an emporium in a huge tent where you’ll find

souvenir t-shirts and other apparel and a huge selection of music the festival sells on behalf of the artists. Specifically for children and their parents, Folkplay is located in an area away from the main festival dedicated to the entertainment of tiny tots to teens. The festival takes place on July 7, 8, and 9 at Tudhope Park on Lake Couchiching in Orillia. It’s a beautiful, vast and accessible point of land on the lake with plenty of shade. Camping is available – registration online is required. Tickets to the festival are available at mariposafolk.com as is the lineup, schedule, details about artisans and food vendors.

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Facility improvements continue in Severn By Pat Harwood, Recreation Coordinator Park Improvements: accessible pathways will be implemented in Marchmont, Bass Lake Woodlands and Timberline Parks. RFPs (Request for Proposals) for improvements to the Coldwater Fairgrounds and Washago Centennial Park have been sent out. Uhthoff Trail: The County of Simcoe has approved the Severn Township’s application for the Trails Connecting Communities

Program. Work will begin on continuing granular trail work, markers depicting distances, and ditching. Sports fields: Severn Township has purchased a ball diamond groomer which will scarify, tear, roll, level and sweep the infields providing a much improved diamond. The Washago Centennial Park diamonds and some other smaller diamonds will be worked on in 2017.

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Contact the township office to book your ball games and practices. Docks and launches: There is a RFQ (Request for Quote) out for Hedgemere Landing to install pre-cast concrete ramps for boat launching. This phase is for the design and drawings only in preparation for the work in 2018. Soules Road water access will see improvements for parking. This launch is strictly for non-motorized boats. The MacLean Lake dock will see the final phase in re-decking the last portion of the dock approach. Through a partnership with Ontario Lake Country, new signs will be placed showing Trans Canada Trail Water Routes from Washago, Coldwater and MacLean Lake. Activities and rentals: Check out the various activities at the Washago Community

Centre, Severn Township Public Library, Lake St. George Hall and Matchedash Heritage Community Centre. Rental space is available at these facilities for large or small gatherings. Events: Check out the 150th Canada Day Celebrations on the Severn Township website, local bulletin boards and flyers. New events are taking place throughout the Township. Keep up to date by checking on our website. Volunteers needed! Need volunteer hours for high school or just want to fill some of your spare time by helping your community? Contact Pat Harwood at the township offices for details! If you have any recreation issues or concerns please call the Township offices at: 705-3252315, ext. 253. Visit us at www. townshipofsevern.com.

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Great events - and introduction to our members, Part III The Washago Lioness have three events coming up. First, the family of our late President, Lioness Jean Stephens are hosting a memorial golf tournament on August 13th at Hawk Ridge Golf Course. Proceeds will be donated to our club so it is a win/win situation for Washago. Please try and attend. Information can be found at the website www.jsmgolf.ca. In addition to the golf tournament, we are hosting our popular Court Whist with luncheon at Lions Hall on June 14th, and our members will be out on Washago’s main street on Canada Day selling tickets for our annual 50/50 draw. The Lioness look forward to seeing you at these events.

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In past issues of The Villager, we introduced members of our club to our community. It is now time for us to introduce the last of our Lioness. Paula McFadden became a Lioness in 2015 and has been our Treasurer since then. Paula has lived in the Orillia area most of her life and is active as a Lion. She volunteers for many groups, especially Hospice Orillia. She is one of our youngest members and her energy is unequalled. Pat Stead joined the Lioness in 2016. At present she is our Secretary and helps out wherever needed. Pat came to this area from Toronto many years ago and has volunteered for many groups. Pat is also one of our younger volunteers and we always look to her for new ideas. Our Lions also keep Pat busy. Estelle Ness joined in 2012. She moved to the area in 1988 from Toronto. Estelle has held all executive offices and is now President. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with cancer in October and has not been able to help the club very much. Until she is able to help more, she wants to thank all the Lioness for stepping forward.

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Judges lack sexual assault training By Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton Many of you followed the news story a few months ago involving Federal Court Justice Robin Camp, who was forced to resign from the bench following comments he made to a sexual assault victim during trial, asking why the victim couldn’t just keep her knees together to prevent the assault. It highlighted an important issue that the leader of my party, Rona Ambrose, has moved to address: too many judges don’t receive sexual assault training and education. Rona has therefore proposed The Judicial Accountability through Sexual Assault Law Training Act (the JUST Act), which amends the Judges Act to restrict eligibility for judicial appointment to individuals who have completed comprehensive sexual assault education. It also requires the Canadian Judicial Council to report on continuing education seminars in matters related to sexual assault law. Furthermore, it amends the Criminal Code to require a court to provide written reasons in sexual assault decisions. Unfortunately, the incident involving former Justice Camp is not an isolated occurrence. There are numerous cases where judges unfairly questioned the complainant’s character

or personal history, examples where judges seemingly didn’t understand the law, and others where they largely ignored the law altogether. The impact that this has on victims of sexual assault can be devastating, as it sends a clear message to anybody involved in a sexual assault case: if you come forward, you may not be afforded the same dignity, compassion, and respect for the proper application of law as other victims of crime. This outmoded way of thinking can have a far more insidious effect on our justice system. Fearful of having the focus shifted onto them, fewer people may step forward to seek justice in the first place – and even if they do, there’s no guarantee their case will go to trial. This isn’t a problem with the law – Canada has one of the best legal frameworks in the world to address sexual assault – but rather how that law is applied when judges lack proper training on how to handle sexual assault cases. The JUST Act is long overdue, and has my strong support. You can keep up to date on the JUST Act as it makes its way through parliament at www.justact.ca.

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Washago Community Centre Summer day camp returns July 3 - August 25 for children ages 4 - 12. Come for a week or stay for the summer. Crafts, games, music, outdoor fun. Register early to avoid disappointment. Fill out the registration form on the web site. Bring it to staff at the centre or drop it off in our locked mail box outside the main door. Information is available on our website: washagocommunitycentre.com. For further information or to rent our hall, call 705-689-6424.

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Outstanding Ontario nurses By Patrick Brown, Simcoe North MPP and Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Recently we celebrated National Nursing Week. Each year this serves as an opportunity to give thanks to Ontario’s nurses and to acknowledge the outstanding care they provide to patients and their families. For many of us, our interaction with the health care system usually begins with an odd broken bone or occasional illness. My experience in the health care system started with my grandmother who always spoke highly about the nurses she worked with in her job as a blue coat volunteer at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. She loved her local hospital and to me it was symbol of what health care means to all of us. Registered nurses and nurse practitioners are the backbone of our health care system, and Ontario is home to the finest in the world. The life of almost every Ontarian has been touched by a nurse in some way

because whenever or wherever we need care, they are often our first point of contact. Our dedicated nurses provide Canadians of all ages and at all stages of life with exceptional care. They are often our most passionate advocates of health promotion and disease prevention, and are essential to providing patients with the highest quality primary and critical care. Our nurses go well beyond their duty for their patients and for that Ontarians are grateful. That is why I was so proud to have the opportunity to personally thank our nurses in Simcoe County at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, and the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre to recognize all of their hard work and see firsthand the vital role our nurses play. We have a duty to support them and ensure they’re able to provide the best care possible. It’s why Ontario PCs are proud to

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When the land gets a hold on you By Mark Bisset Sometimes a little patch of earth seeps into you until it gets a little hard to discern where it ends and you begin. It’s funny that we don’t have a word for that feeling, though countless people have experienced it across the ages. I think people who develop this sort of relationship with the land are some of the luckiest among us. They feel a connection that a lot of us have lost in the modern world. And how much happier for these lucky folks if they have some control over the plot which has captured heart and mind. Sometimes friends express shock when I tell them that someone has donated land to The Couchiching Conservancy instead of selling it. Land, after all, is among the most valuable commodities. How could someone just give it away? There is a federal government initiative that recognizes the public benefit of permanently protecting sensitive habitat and there actually are some excellent tax incentives to donate land. But in my experience, that’s not what motivates most donors. They’re after something else. My conversation with a potential donor goes like this: “We’ve had it 40 years,” the owner might say, “and we don’t want to see it ruined.” I tell him I understand, and then sometimes jump too quickly to the fact that he could receive a tax receipt for the entire value of the property that can be used over 10 years.

Both long-time and new area residents often have a hard time explaining their deep connection to our local land, forests and water. It’s a connection that is likely the inspiration for property owners to make donations of their property to The Couchiching Conservancy. “Hmm, good to know,” he’ll say, disinterested enough to make me wonder whether he heard me. “Counted 29 deer coming out of that cedar thicket over there seven years ago. Came out one after another, single file. So quiet.” Maybe I hand him a colourful brochure with The Canadian Ecological Gifts Program Handbook blazoned across the cover. If he looks look at it, it’s only in passing. “And this low spot here, the peepers make such a racket in the spring you can’t hear yourself. Less of them now than there were, though. One year my son lost both rubber boots at once in that muck, chasing frogs. Did he howl! He’s 47 now. A lawyer in Toronto. Boots are prob’ly still in there.”

And so it goes. I put my pamphlets away and we’ll talk about the land. What he won’t do is specifically articulate the deep sense he has that he and the land are somehow joined, and that the land has to stay as it is, even if he can’t. There’s no word for that.

Mark Bisset is the Executive Director of The Couchiching Conservancy, a charitable land trust that protects important wild lands and holds them in trust for future generations. For more information on the Conservancy, go to couchichingconserv.com or call 705-326-1620.

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The foundation for all this specialization is the need for high-protein food, mostly of the insect variety, to stuff in the hungry mouths of their offspring. Even birds that feed on seeds or fruit for most of the year turn to insects during the nesting season, since the time available for their young to mature and take flight is so short.

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Discovering how each type of bird specializes to meet that critical need is one topic that keeps birdwatchers endlessly fascinated, and there is much yet to discover. So when you see a brightly plumaged bird singing from his traditional perch in June or July, keep in mind that he is not there by accident; he has chosen his territory carefully, and the success of his family depends on that choice.

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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Severn Township Permit System By Dianne Kyle, Fire Prevention Officer, Severn Township Before considering any open air burning in Severn Township, residents should be aware that a permit may be required. After sunset campfires do not require a permit. But if you are burning yard waste during the day, you do require one. What you can burn is also important to know. You can only burn what is known as Class “A” combustibles - wood, straw, hay, grass and paper. The burning of garbage, pet feces, or anything that can be recycled is not permitted. The size of fires allowed are: daytime burning requiring a permit cannot exceed one metre in all directions; a campfire cannot exceed 0.5 metre in all directions. Fires must be attended at all

times, a form of extinguishment is required to be close by, and fires must be completely extinguished before leaving them unattended. Before you start a fire, remember that no burning is allowed during a fire ban, or when the wind velocity is more than 20 km/hour. Township residents should be aware that non-compliance with the Open Air Burning Permit System could mean the fire department will be called. If the fire department is called out to an open air burning complaint, the owner of the property, or the person who obtained and signed the permit may receive an invoice for the fire department’s costs of service. As a courtesy to your

neighbours, keep your open air burning small and controlled. You might consider letting your neighbours know when you are planning to burn and advise them to feel free to let you know if the smoke is irritating them. Lastly, if you believe there is potential danger with an open burn fire, a call to the fire department is warranted.

There are two choices for the permit system: either a weekly permit, which is sold all year long; or a seasonal permit, which is sold from May 1st and is valid until October 31st. More information regarding the purchase of a permit is available on the Severn Township website or call the Severn Fire Prevention Division at 705-325-2315, extension 248.

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Ahh spring! By Marylynne White, President May is always a month of renewals. Members have returned from the southern warmth and we are beginning to see the emerging spring plants. Ahh spring! Our luncheon menu in May was baked ham with a pineapple sauce, potato salad, tossed salad, rolls and pickles. Dessert was a variety cheesecakes. Thank-you to Marianne Welbourn for organizing the delicious meal. At this luncheon meeting we were entertained by an instrumental band from the Mnijikaning Kendaaswin Elementary School, Chippewas of Rama First Nation. What a complete delight! Under the leadership of Laura Letiec, the musical selections were top notch! A variety of solos and duets added to the presentation. We would love to have them back on a regular basis. Thank-you Laura. At our birthday meetings, when we always celebrate the birthdays of the month, we were most fortunate to have the “Wandering Doctor” Dr. Harry Hall. Dr. Hall has travelled extensively around the world. It was amazing to see all the pictures and hear about his adventures on his African Safari. The Harmony Sounds, choir and Uke group, have been practicing “The Black Fly: song, written by a Canadian. It is certainly most apropos for the past month. Ahh spring!

Major sponsor announcement for Ontario Winter Games As reported last summer, the City of Orillia will host the 2018 Ontario Winter Games. Since then, a lot has been accomplished, including the mid-May kick off of the sponsorship and fundraising campaign. At that event, organizers announced the first major sponsor, Jim Wilson Chevrolet in Orillia. Known for many years as a generous supporter of local events, non-profit organizations and sports teams in Orillia and the surrounding townships, Jim Wilson presented the Games with a cheque for $25,000.00. The Games will be held on March 1-4, 2018 and will attract more than 3,000 athletes over the four-day event. Featured will be approximately 25 different competitions. Among others, this will include hockey, ski and snowboard, curling, volleyball, sledge hockey, martial arts, wrestling and figure skating.

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By Karen Kahle, professional gardener and proprietor of Fern Forest Garden & Greenhouse, who has served Severn Township and area for over 10 years. www.fernforest.ca. Those of us with multiple garden beds seem to forget from year to year how much physical work is required to get everything in tip top shape. Cleaning up, dividing perennials, planting some annuals, getting the vegetables in… it can sometimes feel overwhelming. There is good news, however. Once you’ve finished the hard labour, if you water, feed and protect your plants for the rest of the summer, you will be well rewarded. Here are just a few spring gardening tips If you’re planting some annuals or new perennials, be careful not to disturb the roots of established plants. As well, keep in mind that some of your perennials will grow into very large plants as the summer moves on. They could shade or crowd out annuals. Careful planning is needed before you plant. Don’t let all your hard work go to waste. Your plants need nutrition in order to thrive, to be glorious. Learning what kind of fertilizer you need and how often how to feed can be a challenge. A Google search

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Ready. Get set. GO! By Sandra Crawford, Past-President Washago Lions Club members are busy preparing for Canada Day – and we are planning for the best ever! Our celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday starts on Friday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. with a “Warm-Up Jam.” The evening will start with two live bands and will then move into an open jam. Come and play, sing, dance or just watch. Patio bar. Hot food available. The next day, of course, is Canada Day and we start off the festivities with our famous

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Many activities and accomplishments July 1st is the day for Ward 1 to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, with two community events. Plan to be at the Matchedash Community Heritage Centre, between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Residents are invited to a BBQ, the opening of a memorial garden for John Bolyea, and the presentation of the new serving area in the hall. There will also be live music performed by a local band. In Port Severn, also during the day, from noon on enjoy a classic boat and car show. Vendors will be set up in Port Severn Park. Fireworks at dusk.

On April 22 we hosted our annual Wild Game Dinner. Tickets sold out very early this year which helped us raise over $5,500! We had 55 items donated for the prize table. We send a big ‘thank-you’ to everyone who bought tickets, made donations, cooked our dinner, and to Blue Marlin Sea Food who expertly helped us source out the freshest and most interesting meats. Upcoming: We look forward to seeing you on Canada Day for our Canadian bacon on a Bun Barbeque. $5 per sandwich and you can even have fried onions too. Contact a local Washago Rotarian to get your tickets for the summer Canoe Raffle. Muskoka Paddle Shack has generously donated a 15’ red Alchemist canoe along with two paddles and two life jackets. Tickets are limited and only $5 each so get yours soon! Tickets will be available at our BBQ on Canada Day, Draw will take place on Labour Day weekend. June also marks the end of our Rotary year when we celebrate our accomplishments, give a review of everything we did, and

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June 2/3 Quilt Show & Sale. Huge display at Westmount Congregation, United Church of Canada, 23 Westmount Dr. S., Orillia. June 2nd, 4-8 p.m.; June 3rd, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission $6. June 3 Love garage sales? How about a village-wide garage sale? Drive through the streets of the Coldwater and enjoy great deals. June 3 Yard and Plant Sale. Fundraiser for Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum. 9:00 a.m. – noon. 1474 Coldwater Rd., Coldwater. Coffee and Tea available June 5 Salad Plate Lunch, including beverage and dessert. Severn Bridge Women’s Institute. Noon. $8. Severn Bridge Community Hall, 1035 Southwood Rd. Severn Bridge. Information call Fern 705-687-4462. June 7, 14, 21, 28 Devon Tea is served every Wednesday in June from 1:00 – 4:00

p.m. in the historic homestead. The Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum, 1474 Coldwater Road, Coldwater. $10 pp. Air conditioned. June 9-11 Spring Boat, Cottage & Outdoor Show, Port of Orillia, Lake Couchiching. Fri., noon-8:00 p.m.; Sat., 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Sun., 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. New and preowned boats. Marine, cottage and outdoor products. orillia.com. June 10 Birding on the “Highway”. 10:00 a.m. – noon. Join world-class birdwatcher Jean Iron in search for Carden Alvar specialties. Some driving and some comfortable walking. Your binoculars and a bird guide will be helpful. Rain or shine. 705-326-1620 or couchichingconserv.ca. June 11 Family fun! Full day of activity and adventure. Pond study, horse drawn wagon, Kids for Turtles, free ice cream, build a bird house and more. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 705-3261620 or couchichingconserv.ca.

June 17 Streets Alive! launches 2017 outdoor exhibit, celebrating 150 years of Canada and Orillia. 50 artists unveil their art and craft to two sides of metal maple leaf sculptures. Downtown Orillia. June 17 Beach Baby Bash! Bayou Park beach. Lunch, BBQ, games, live music. Come out and let your kids meet new neighbourhood friends. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free of charge. June 24 and 25 Coldwater and Area Studio Tour. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BBQ lunch available from 11:30 to 2:00. Enjoy sweets and tea in the Historic Heritage Homestead Fireplace Room from 2:00 to 4:00 each day. Visit coldwaterstudiotour.com. June 24 Severn Township’s Ward 3 celebrates Canada’s 150th at ODAS Park, Fairgrounds Rd. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Farmers’ market, dunk tank, FREE roller skating, vendors, wagon rides, contests, mini-putt,

bounce castle, magic show and more. Free food while supplies last! All are welcome. July 1 Canada Day events throughout the township including Washago and Coldwater. Visit townshipofsevern. com for all details and see page 1 story in this issue of The Villager. July 7-9 Mariposa Folk Festival. 100+ performers on 13 stages. Folkplay for kids. Licensed areas. Camping available. Tudhope Park, Orillia. Artistic lineup and all other details at mariopsafolk.com.

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