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The Township – What’s Up with the mayor and CAO? By Ellen Cohen Starting with this issue, and over the next several months, The Villager will meet with the mayor, councillors representing Ward 3, 4, and 5, and senior township staff. Our goal is to inform readers about their community. We’ll take a look at major projects and review the day-to-day issues that affect your life in Severn and how the township deals with those topics. Today we look at some of the work that Mayor Mike Burkett and CAO Henry Sander are involved in and bring you some insight into how they manage their responsibilities. In a February meeting with Mayor Mike Burkett and Henry Sander, the chief administrative officer and most senior staff member in Severn Township, we talked about what they believe is important to the township. It’s hard to choose when there is so much going on but clearly it’s important to both of them to balance new development in West Shore and other new projects with the vital day-to-day services so important to residents. Regarding development in West Shore, Mayor Mike said, “Who would have thought 20 years ago Cumberland Beach, now West Shore, would be experiencing such development.”
Decisions are made for your community in the Severn municipal offices at 1024 Hurlwood Lane at Burnside Line. Indeed, it doesn’t seem that many years ago Cumberland Beach was little known except to full-time residents or cottagers. It was a quiet area of Severn Township with mostly older homes. There was no reason for travelers or tourists to turn off the highway between Ardtrea and Goldstein Road unless they were stopping in at one of the businesses located directly on Highway 11. Today that landscape has changed. Hundreds of new homes are slated to be built in West Shore. Today cars do turn off the highway to get a good look at the area, survey new developments and drop into a new home sales office. The newly branded West Shore area is being marketed as far away as the GTA and can be found on builders’ websites. “Development is one of the things that we (council and staff) have to manage diligently, following municipal, county and provincial
guidelines and rules,” say Mayor Mike. “We also have to balance the needs of the entire township while being sensitive to those who live in any area being developed. He added that just like the council of 20 years ago, he doesn’t have a crystal ball. And, although not too many residents would expect council and staff could reasonably look that far into the future, the job of council is to do their best, resulting in thoughtful development that will stand the test of time. Council members are hopeful that new development will include a West Shore recreation centre, built this term and built in a way that will serve what is sure to be even more residents as years go by. Mayor Mike and Henry Sander explained that getting started with the recreation centre takes many steps. The first includes the completion of reports from both the planner Continued on page 15
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Finding forever homes By Ellen Cohen This month’s non-profit organization feature is the Orillia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – the OSPCA. The facility runs out of a modest white building just off Highway 11 at the West Street exit. The OSPCA enforces animal control by-laws for Orillia, Severn and Gravenhurst and serves as the pound for Oro Medonte. I spent most of my time at the OSPCA with Tom Molloy, branch operations/ consultant. Tom has been with the OSPCA for 36 years. He was the original animal control cruelty investigator and later spent 15 years as the shelter manager. His current role at the OSPCA to help wherever he is needed, including being the voice of the OSPCA on Sunshine 89.1. The object of the radio show, live every Monday at 11:20 a.m. and hosted by Tony Hahn, is to educate the public about the OSPCA while promoting
the need for adoptive ‘parents’ and foster volunteers. It’s apparent throughout the interview that Tom not only knows every facet of the organization intimately, he is passionate about the care of the animals. Obviously emotional, he says that even after all these years the one thing that still bothers him the most is that quite often the staff doesn’t know the name of a lost or abandoned animal. “I can’t imagine how traumatized the cats and dogs are to begin with. Then we call them by a name they’ve never heard. Add this to the confusion they already feel, it makes me feel terrible.” He explained that the Orillia branch, like all others in province, follow protocols and procedures set out by the head office in Toronto, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Among other things, the protocols address disease control, cleanliness guidelines, housing of the animals, behavioural attention and, the number one priority – medical care. When a severely injured animal has been picked up by one of the OSPCA animal control officers, it is taken to a 24-hour emergency animal clinic. Otherwise, if not in immediate peril, it is taken directly to the West Street facility where it is checked for identification, collars or microchips, which might enable staff to get in touch with the owner and often the story has a quick and happy ending. However, this isn’t always the case. “Unfortunately,” says Tom, “some pet owners don’t update the contact information and, as much as we try, we
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An open letter to all dogs
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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My name is Kato, the dog. I am 12 ½ years old. I am black & tan mixed breed girl and I live just south of Washago on the edge of Lake Couchiching. I am a very lucky dog. From May until late September I am allowed to swim in the water all day. In fact, I usually start swimming and fishing early in the morning and I make my people drag me out just as it’s getting dark. However, from October until April I’m not allowed to go in or near the lake. This is not good. But, instead of going in the lake, I get to go to Washago Centennial Park every day. Sometimes I play with my friends. Murray and Max are my best friends. Mostly I just walk around, chase squirrels, bark at the swans and generally have a great time. I know that I might be an old girl and maybe a little cranky, but I have to say this year has been very bad in the park. I am embarrassed to say that there are many dog owners who leave their dog’s ‘business’ in the driveway or along the walking paths of the park, or really wherever it is dropped. It is just terrible and so humiliating for the dogs. Everyone can see it! Sometimes my mom steps on some of that ‘business’ and then her shoes stink and so does the car. Although I quite like sniffing the yellow snow – and adding my own special message on it – I can tell you that the other ‘business’ that’s left in the park is horrible and I walk around it. For some reason, this problem is far worse in the winter than in the summer. Maybe people just get messier in the winter? My letter is to ask all dogs to please tell their owners: not only is there a by-law about picking up doggy business but it is
extremely embarrassing to all dogs that their owners would do this. It’s also one of the ways that diseases are spread from one dog to another. Puppies can get very, very sick. If your owners don’t know, tell them there is a metal garbage can about halfway inside the dog enclosure against the fence. In fact, there is a wonderful man who brings his hound to the park every day and he empties that garbage can regularly. If the garbage can is too far for your owners to reach they could do what my mom does sometimes – she brings the little green baggie home and puts it in our own garbage. Thanks for passing this message on to your owners. I will be so happy when I can walk in a clean park again. Sincerely, Kato, the dog. P.S. A big thank-you to the snowmobilers who go into the park and make a nice big path for us. Without your help we couldn’t get around very well in the winter and we’d have to find somewhere else to play.
Happy Anniversary to us! The March issue of The Villager marks the beginning of our 3rd year in business, an important milestone for us. It is especially rewarding to be growing our print publication in an age of social media and online publications. Our goal has always been to provide you with content that is important to you, information that has an impact in your life – politics, business and events. We do our best. Villager content also relevant to our readers is what our advertisers market to you every month, offering you every product or service imaginable within a short drive. Please shop local. Thank-you to everyone who reads The Villager and thank-you to our advertisers. We couldn’t have done it without you! Letters to the publisher are welcome and may be emailed to thevillagerpress@rogers.com. Letters may be edited.
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One smile at a time By Ellen Cohen For many years, Dr. Debra Shoniker commuted from her home on the shores of Lake Couchiching to her well-established dental practice in Whitby, a 1½-hour commute each way - in good weather. As luck would have it, when she decided to give up the mind-numbing commute and look for other options, she noticed a tiny advertisement promoting a dental office for rent on the main street of Washago, a practice formerly run by Dr. Laidlaw. Dr. Shoniker answered the ad and headed up to Washago. Peeking through the window of the empty dental office she saw a lamp on a desk. The base of the lamp was a fisherman. For some reason, she said, this was the deciding factor. “This is what I wanted: a practice close to home in a laidback small town where, it seemed, people enjoy the finer things in life, like fishing!” It wasn’t long before her business plan was firmly in place, or so she thought. The plan: work a couple of days a week as an associate at an Orillia dental office and a couple of days a week in her own Washago practice and still have time to do other, non-dental things. In October of 2013, Dr. Shoniker hung her shingle on the front door of her new Muskoka Street office, Washago Family Dentistry. However, in only a few weeks her business plan began to unravel. In this short time, she was treating so many patients that she had to give up her associate position in Orillia and, after only four months, she had to hire a hygienist to meet the growing demand. After six months, adding patients to her practice daily, Dr. Shoniker realized
she wasn’t able to serve the community well enough with so little space, staff or equipment. Coincidently a property on County Rd. 169, a property that formerly housed the Red Door Market, came up for sale. Dr. Shoniker bought the property and, after a considerable renovation, her shiny new office was opened in April of 2013. “Today we have grown to an office with three full-time staff plus a hygienist who works 3-4 days a week,” she said. The staff is very important to Dr. Shoniker. Pointing out that all staff are area residents, Dr. Shoniker said that they are all very skilled as well as interested in helping to manage a practice that welcomes patients and encourages them to stay with their dental plan. “It’s very rewarding to see my practice continue to grow and I’m thrilled to be able to meet the local demand,” she said. “But mostly it’s very satisfying to develop good doctor/patient relationships, especially with those who have shied away from seeking regular dental and mouth care in the past.” Good dental and mouth care, she says, starts as soon as children cut their first tooth. Even at that tender age, a quick and gentle look inside a toddler’s mouth can establish a basis for an important life-long regimen. She pointed out that if parents wait until a child is 3 or 4 years old, the child may already have problems that might have been avoided, or at least might not have become serious. Dr. Shoniker welcomes patients of any age and her goal is the same for every patient: give each patient options, including
Dr. Debra Shoniker of Washago Family Dentistry. financial; create a long-term plan; and make sure the patient has the best care and the best smile possible. “It might sound corny,” she says, “But I mean it when I say I want to restore Washago one smile at a time.” In addition to her practice and local volunteer work at Cumberland Beach Public School, Dr. Shoniker has had two ‘tours’ with VIDA, a volunteer worldwide healthcare Continued on page 17
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A message from our president By Lion Sandra Crawford, Past President
The Lions Club in Washago is part of an international secular, non-political service organization founded in 1917. There are more than 1.35 million members worldwide. Our club often has the opportunity to hear from our international president. His name is Joseph “Joe” Preston of Dewey, Arizona. Below is part of the message he recently sent. “When I was in Africa I saw something I will never forget. I came across two lions in the wild…..the male roared. It wasn’t a meek, restrained sound. It was a full-blown, thunderous greeting. He continued to stare at us and roared eight or nine times more. He roared with conviction. As Lions, I believe that we also need to roar with conviction
because without conviction, the roar is just a loud noise. We need to let our communities know that we take pride in what we do and that we are here for those in need.” The Washago and District Lions Club does, as our president suggests, takes pride in what we do for our community, especially initiatives such as our support of a guide dog program and a camp for diabetics. We know we make a difference and we are here for you. Please don’t hesitate to call us at 705-689-9646. UPCOMING EVENT: Come and join Dougie at the Washago Lions Hall for JAM NIGHT every third Wednesday of the month. The next Jam is March 18th. Everyone is welcome.
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OPP brings sharp increase to property taxes By Kim Goggins
Severn Township residents are looking at a 2.41 per cent increase to the municipal portion of their property tax bill in 2015. The amount works out to about $17 for a home assessed at $256,500 and in Mayor Mike Burkett’s mind, that’s a good deal for the services that the Township provides. “We’re all happy, as a Council, with the budget. We’re quite pleased with it,” he said. “I think staff has done a great job bringing it forward. Of course, you can never have zero percent. I know people think you can but you have to keep up with inflation or it will come back and bite you.” In addition, the cost for OPP services will increase by 13.47 percent, an additional $21.33 for a home assessed at $256,500. Property owners will see the OPP amount on a separate line on their tax bill. According to Andrew Plunkett, Director of Corporate Services, the 2015 increases for County and School Board are unknown at this time. Council deliberated the budget over three days and approximately 12 hours and shaved the increase down slightly from the proposed 2.56 percent to the final 2.41 percent. For new Ward 5 Councillor, Don Westcott, the process went smoothly. “I was impressed with how it went. It was a big time learning curve for me. There were no issues that caused a
big (difference of opinion with Council),” he said. The Washago Community Centre received the $3,000 it requested for the July 1 and Santa parades as well as pickle ball equipment. However, the $25,000 it requested for a backup generator ($10,000), outdoor rink lighting replacement and repairs to the existing safety netting around the rink ($15,000) was turned down. Westcott confirmed that the Township would pay to replace the floors in the community centre in 2015. Some of the big ticket items in the 2015 budget include a $210,000 rescue vehicle for Fire Station 1; $900,000 for a salt shed for the north yard; $210,000 for a tandem truck with a plow and sander and $1.6 million for road work projects. “There are still probably 70 km of roads that are not paved,” said Burkett, “and some of the roads have come to the end of their cycle, some of them are 15 or 20 years old. So now, what we’re doing is going back and re-doing some of the roads that have high travel on them. This is an ongoing cycle that will never end. We have to keep spending that money.” Council also set aside $100,000 from development charges to develop parkland in the Locke Subdivision and $100,000 for preliminary architect fees for a recreational facility in Westshore.
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A local conservation hero By Mark Bisset Ken Thomson can build just about anything. He can fix just about anything too, given a couple of hand-tools and a little lumber. Those familiar with the grandfatherly Sparrow Lake resident won’t be surprised to read that. But Ken doesn’t just build with lumber. A regular fixture of Washago, he’s one of the guys who built the Couchiching Conservancy, a non-profit organization that protects thousands of acres of ecologically important land in the region. And of all the things Ken has had a hand in creating, the conservancy is built of the sturdiest stuff. Ken was a founding member and an early president of the organization. He has worked tirelessly for the conservancy as a volunteer since it began in 1993. If you have walked over a bridge on one of our
properties, or taken a moment to look at a sign, you’ve experienced some of his work first-hand. It’s not just bridges that he builds for us. He has had his hands on just about every aspect of the conservancy at one time or another. If we need someone to lead an expert tour of our properties, particularly those in the Washago area, it’s Ken we turn to. On some of the wilder properties, you get the sense he knows where every rock is, and what’s behind every tree. He has also a leader on our Past President’s Council, a collection of all the presidents that have ever served the organization. The group is working on a long-term plan to create a $10 million endowment fund for the conservancy, and just two years in, we’ve already got an estimated $1.6 million in pledges. Ken is at every meeting, and he’s one of the finest ambassadors we have. When Grant’s Woods near Orillia was Ken Thomson helping to install a boardwalk donated to the conservancy by Bill Grant in at the Alexander Hope Smith Nature Reserve Continued on page 19 in Washago
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reports the members of HONN, food shortages are the result of the cost of building and running a business in this remote area combined with the distance from food terminals and the cost of transportation. As well, the federal government subsidy program, which is being reviewed in April, has been largely ineffective. Meanwhile, the cost of the food that is available is so costprohibitive families go without or, at the very least are without proper nutrition: the price of celery is $12; a head of lettuce is $28; a box of Cheerios costs $15; and a two-litre jug of milk is $12. To relieve some of the need, Helping Our Northern Neighbours Barrie/Simcoe County has partnered with the economic development office in Sanikilauq, Nunavit, a community that has recently reopened their food bank. It was closed for two years due to lack of donations. HONN will collect donations, buy food in bulk and ship directly to Sanikiluaq where the food bank will distribute it to those most in need. More details about this new initiative are available by visiting HONN’s Facebook page: Helping Our Northern Neighbours Barrie and Simcoe County. To donate please visit this secure website: http:// www.youcaring.com/projectfundraiser/helping-supportsanikiluaq-food-bank/300743.
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Ontario Trillium grants make a difference
By MPP Garfield Dunlop
Four local groups were recently advised that they were receiving a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). I was pleased to join John Pugsley, an OTF Program Manager as we met with representatives from each group to hear more about how the combined total of $495,400 in grants will make a difference in the area. The recipients are: Child Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka ($190,800 over three years); the Horseplay Sanctuary
($50,000 over two years); the Orillia Sports Council ($183,000 over three years); and the Orillia Youth Symphony Orchestra ($71,600 over three years). The Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe Muskoka is about Children and Youth and providing the best possible response to a disclosure of abuse. Recognizing the potentially devastating impact of experiencing abuse, the Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe Muskoka will now be able to support the work of a fulltime Child Abuse Prevention Coordinator over a threeyear period. Safeguarding the children and youth of Simcoe County from child abuse is critical work. The Horseplay Sanctuary in Severn Township will be putting its $50,000 grant to work
expanding their equine-assisted therapy programs. Funds will be used to lease a van to help clients without transportation get to the Sanctuary. The grant will also help with fundraising materials and buy a used house trailer to enable people to stay at the farm. The Orillia Sports Council will be using its three-year, $183,000 grant to support several key programs for volunteers, coaches and athletes, as well as continuing in their efforts to promote sport, tourism and healthy lifestyles in the community. In addition to their efforts to engage more people in sports, funds will also help the Council develop a dynamic new website and host an annual gala for the Sports Hall of Fame. The Orillia Youth Symphony Orchestra (OYSO) will be using
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The Township – What’s Up with the mayor and CAO? Continued from page 1 regarding location, and from the director of corporate services outlining the estimates of the initial costs and maintenance. The reports then go to council and, once approved, a tender goes out to architects. Based on the township’s positive financial position, the cost of the building won’t affect the tax levy but the maintenance will. The township hopes to offset those costs and will work towards the development of a plan that would see the recreation centre be self-sustaining. There is hope that the West Shore area recreation centre will include library services of some description, perhaps computers and other e-resources. Because the Coldwater Public Library has access to Simcoe Region library services, all of Severn has access, including a potential West Shore library. Aside from development, there are many other important issues for the township to address in a timely and economical fashion and the mayor says he is focused on giving residents good value in return for the taxes they pay. Paraphrasing the mayor, he believes that the exciting (rec centres) and not-so-exciting (roads), must be balanced. Some of the questions he says he asks himself include: is the township managing the infrastructure well; is there financial stability; can the township grow while
maintaining the lifestyle people expect; are we listening to the residents? Much of the township staff time and effort must practically be spent on the basics. Not as exciting, perhaps, as new rec centres or new home developments, services such as roads, policing, water, bylaws and building permits have a significant impact on how residents feel about their community. Henry Sander said that these basic services keep staff busy and engaged with ratepayers. “Whatever impacts a resident’s daily life, everyday, is vitally important,” he said. Of course there’s much more going on in Severn Township. The budget (review on page 7) is a document for which the mayor and CAO have ultimate responsibility. Added to such things as planning and development, the budget, countless township services and staff management, there are projects such as traffic lights and bridges, residents who call them directly rather than a councillor or staff member, meetings with other townships, county meetings and, in some cases, meetings with provincial representatives. “We’re busy and we love it,” stated the mayor. That’s what’s up with Mayor Mike Burkett and CAO Henry Sander.
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SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS • Difficulty understanding speech • Asking people to repeat themselves • Difficulty understanding women and children • Difficulty hearing on the phone • Favouring one ear • Ringing in one or both ears • Difficulty hearing in noisy situations
Rotary in Washago changes its meeting time After ten years of service to Washago and the world, The Rotary Club of Washago & Area – Centennial is changing its meeting time from 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., effective April 2nd. The meetings will continue to be held at the Washago Community Centre. Meetings will start with 30 minutes of social time and will wrap up at 6:30 p.m. Club President Dan Herbert says “We began 10 years ago with 22 members. Our membership numbers have gone up and down since our charter. However, we have not seen any steady increase. We do great things in the local and international communities; however, our morning meeting format has been a barrier to
attracting and keeping new members.” Herbert also said “We have great diversity in our club and our members are committed to enjoying fellowship, raising funds that support local and international projects, and assisting youth in our community. We work hard to support these projects and we have fun doing it.” The current membership stands at 13 members and Herbert hopes the numbers can grow again to over 25 with the new format. He said “This new meeting time has been popular in many communities and clubs that meet like this have become known as cocktail clubs.”
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Continued from page 3 says Tom. Carol Beard, the manager of the OSPCA, has seen a lot over the years and she has also learned judgement has no place at the OSPCA, regardless how the animal arrived at the shelter. She simply focuses on their goals: pick up stray animals and take them to the safety of the shelter; take care of their medical needs; and find forever homes through their adoption program. Carol and her staff have worked hard over the past many years to accomplish those goals but they’ve also accomplished something unusual in the non-profit sector: her branch is self-sufficient. “Our incredibly generous donors, along with money raised at our events, contribute the funds needed to run our organization.”
She explained, however, the challenge is to keep it up year after year, to continually attract new donors, present exceptional events and communicate through the media in order to keep a high profile in the community. “It’s a lot of work but every cent we raise stays in the communities we serve and every year we either re-unite, adopt or foster no less than 1,200 animals. We must keep up our work.” Carol encourages people of any age or ability to contact their office to inquire about volunteer positions or fostering opportunities and to ‘like’ them on Facebook where they post lost animals, celebrate new adoptees and inform friends about their events.
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One smile at a time Continued from page 5 organization, traveling to remote regions in Guatemala to offer free dental care to children. With a flashlight on her head and just enough water to sterilize equipment, she and her volunteer colleagues treated hundreds of children during each tour. “Unfortunately these children don’t have regular care so much of our work includes extractions. It’s still very rewarding work knowing you’ve been some help.” Dr. Shoniker’s life also includes an interesting and busy family life. Her husband, Tom is now the only commuter in the family. He is dedicated to his Toronto practice specializing in child and youth criminal law. Tom and Debra’s four children are all in post-secondary studies: Lindsay is following in her mother’s footsteps and is in her 2nd year of dentistry at U.D. Mercy in
Detroit, Michigan; Tommy is in his 4th year of engineering in Guelph; Christine is at Carlton in her 3rd year of social work; and Trevor, also at Carlton, studies bio-medical sciences. Getting ready to wrap up our interview, Dr. Shoniker says that through it all she has maintained her vision. Although she’s much busier than she expected, the office is cozy and bright with guaranteed excellent service and bright smiles from her staff. Washago Family Dentistry staff with Dr. Shoniker. She has time to get to know her patients and she loves her work and the community. Best of all, her commute is now only 10 minutes. “Little Jobs, Little Prices” “Life is good in Washago,” she says as she finishes our Working for Seniors interview, leaves the office and jumps in her car to head home Laminate Flooring - Plumbing - Woodworking - Odd Jobs for lunch – because she can.
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By Pat Harwood, recreation coordinator In order to improve the service to Severn Township recreation program customers, Severn Township is purchasing web-based recreation software for, among other things, the registration process. In addition to being more efficient for program registrants, it is also good news for the recreation department as this software will improve the tracking of customers. Once a customer is entered into the activity registration system, the program enables quick registration, create class lists, wait-lists and attendance sheets. An important added feature is the generation of reports for recreation staff and for council. The facility scheduling module of the system will prevent double bookings,
create invoices, produce reports and it is linked to the activity registration. Once the installation is complete, this information will be seen online through a portal. For the initial rollout, on-line payments will not be available. In other recreation news, the playground unit that was installed in Marchmont Community Park in 1996 will be upgraded and include accessibility features. Spring 2015 programs can be seen in the new brochure. Included are youth t-ball and soccer, offered in Coldwater at the Coldwater Fairgrounds. The summer programs will be offered at Timberline Park and Washago Centennial Park. Numbers are limited in each of the programs - registration now! Volunteer coaches are needed
to work with instructors. Apply to the recreation department. There may be a 50% incentive discount offered to parents who volunteer to help with their child’s team. A few examples of new programs: • Pickleball, a new adult program offered this spring/ summer. Played like tennis and table tennis, pickleball has become a very popular sport.
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A local conservation hero Continued from page 11 honour of his brother Jack, Ken was a leader in the redevelopment of the old farmhouse into the organization’s offices. When we decided to make some upgrades to the place, he’s the first one we called. I discovered early on that he knows important things that no one else seems to know: Where the septic tank is, for instance. If I had to pick someone who embodies the whole culture of the Couchiching
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Bald Eagles Becoming More Common By Ron Reid As I drove down Washago’s main drag one crisp winter day, my attention was drawn to a large bird soaring westward, in the general direction of the liquor store. Very large, in fact, and dark, with rigid wings held straight out like planks. Squinting in the sunlight, I could just make out its pure white head and tail – an adult bald eagle! Twenty years ago, a bald eagle sighting would be cause for great excitement. But now, while still a thrill, these great raptors are relatively common in the winter months. There are several that call Washago home for the winter, and several more around the Atherley narrows. These birds can be seen soaring over fields and forest for miles around, always on the lookout for a meal. The attraction of Washago is our open water all winter long. A large part of the diet of bald eagles is fish, so they cruise areas of open water seeking an easy catch. Even better, if you are an eagle, is a nice rotting carcass of a deer or other animal. If times are tough, they are happy to take a duck or small mammal, or to steal fish from other predators. Some Canadians have been known to note that bald eagles, the national symbol of the proud and powerful nation to our south, are basically scavengers. While northwestern Ontario has good populations of nesting eagles, in southern Ontario they are still considered an endangered species. Like many birds at the top of the food chain, eagles suffered greatly from DDT and other chemicals, causing their eggs to die before hatching. After those poisons were banned in the 1970s, eagle populations have slowly crept upwards. A dozen or so of their massive stick nests are now scattered across the southern part of the province, and it may be only a matter of time until a pair choose to nest here. It is interesting to watch how various species of wildlife respond to improved conditions. Osprey, another fish-eating predator, was also virtually wiped out by chemical contamination, but they
have been much faster to recover their abundance than eagles. One reason is likely related to the slow turn-over of eagle breeding. Bald eagles can live up to thirty years, and typically produce only one or two young each year. Those young birds don’t grow the classic white head and tail feathers and begin nesting until they are five years old, so it takes a long time to re-build a population. Eagles also
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