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Severn Township’s new fire hall Station 2 - Grand Opening Saturday, October 5 Severn Township Fire Chief, Tim Cranney is excited.

“We started the process with council 2 years ago. To begin with, we had to get budget approval and get the plans drawn up. Then there was the work of accommodating the existing fire service, trucks and other equipment along with personnel elsewhere, all while we tore down the old fire hall and got the new one built. The grand opening will be a great day,” he said.

For Severn residents and firefighters, this is good news.

This new facility, Station 2, will become the central location for equipment, important items such as their ATV and enclosed trailers. The ATV is important because it is used for fires and rescues on local snowmobile trails and, in the summer, for fighting grass and bush fires as well as rescues on trails. The fact that this equipment is centralized at the new station means easier access for other Severn fire stations, resulting in quicker response time.

Chief Cranney says that Station 2 is still classed as a volunteer service so there isn’t a kitchen or sleeping quarters – not like you’d see on a TV show. But the shiny new station is much improved from the previous 50-year-old facility. The training

Township residents are invited to the Grand Opening of the new Severn Township fire hall located at 3958 Burnside Line. Photo by Ryan Kyle. area is greatly expanded and since they do a lot in of in-house training, this space is very valuable to the department. There is also much larger office space and expanded washroom facilities as well as increased space for equipment, space that takes into consideration the future needs of the township.

Lastly, there are two additions to the infrastructure that are important to response time and firefighting effectiveness. There is a new backup generator. And a new 25,000 gallon water cistern. The cistern allows for faster, more efficient truck fill ups.

Severn residents are invited to come help the fire department celebrate the October 5th grand opening of the new fire hall. The building, located at 3958 Burnside Line, will

open from 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. Snacks and coffee will be served.

Children will be treated to fire truck tours and there will be some historical information and artifacts on display.

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The team shown above walked in the 39th annual Terry Fox Run on September 15th in memory of Christina Westcott.

Terry Fox Run in Orillia generates $42,000

By Ellen Cohen A total of 553 participants and volunteers walked, ran, biked or bladed in the Terry Fox Run. The event, which begins at the aptly named Terry Fox Circle in Couchiching Beach Park in Orillia, raised $42,000 for cancer research, 8% ahead of last year.

There were teams with badges, custom designed t-shirts, funny hats, anything that would help them be recognized as being there for someone they loved. Donald and Cathy Westcott were one of those teams.

They, and about 30 other family and friends were there to honour the memory of Christina Westcott.

Of course, they would all give anything to not have to do this particular walk.

“But,” Donald said, “It’s at least something we can do.”

He’s right. It is something. A big something. The money raised at every Terry Fox Run goes to cancer research and,

although I know some of us often feel there hasn’t been a lot of progress over the years, two participants who took to the stage may have changed some minds. They told us about their involvement in clinical trials – trials initiated as a result of research.

One of those who spoke was Gini Stringer.

She is proprietor of Sunshine Carpets in Orillia, as well as a community leader and what is known as an ‘uber volunteer’. She has been involved in a clinical trial for 4 years and feels extraordinarily lucky to have the opportunity. Her speech was heartfelt and emotional.

“Without the clinical trial I’ve been in, it isn’t very likely I’d be here today,” said Gini.

At the end of her speech she told us, “I’ll see you all next year!” …at least that’s what I think she said.

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From the Publisher:

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Mark your ‘X’ with confidence One of my dearest friends calls me a political nerd. Perhaps I am. It is true that I love political discussions and I am usually pretty well-informed about what’s going on in all three levels of government.

However, even with my political ‘nerdism’, before I mark my valuable ‘X’ on the ballot, I will have researched more and asked myself some questions.

Do I know enough about each of the party platforms to make an informed voting decision?

Do I really understand how each of the party policies will affect my country, my life?

And do I feel confident that the riding candidate will represent me in all the priorities I hold dear?

To me, these are important questions. I’m sure that many of you go through a similar exercise.

Sadly, during this election period we’ve experienced some significant distractions.

Nationally, we’ve all watched some mudslinging. And most of us have likely tried, perhaps in vain, to wade through some of the massive amounts social media posts, some of which can be horrendously misleading.

Locally, however, I believe we’ve seen only professionalism.

Two Simcoe North political parties struggled getting out of the gate. One party had someone who was sure to be nominee/ candidate resign not long before the official race began; another party’s candidate was asked to resign because of what his party said was an inappropriate past social media

post. Both parties have rebounded and both will have candidates on the ballot.

This was very difficult for those two parties but what I found interesting was that none of the other party candidates felt compelled to publicly criticize either of them, and certainly there was no mud-slinging.

I am grateful to have the opportunity to vote for a candidate in my riding where things seem gentler and kinder than on the big stage.

Election Information: See pages 18-23 of this issue of The Villager for some information on each of the six parties and their candidates.

If you haven’t decided who you will vote for and need more information, you can go to the national party websites, or visit candidate websites. They are often easier to navigate and are more representative of the Simcoe North riding. A simple Google search of the candidate name along with their party affiliation will quickly bring up what you need.

Going to the candidate website will also give you direct phone numbers to the candidates or their campaign offices, and their email address.

Voting/voting early: information is available on electionscanada.ca. It’s a very user-friendly resource. You’ll find out if you’re eligible to vote, how to register, what to do if you don’t receive a voting card in the mail, where you will vote and more. According to Elections Canada, advanced voting begins on October 11th in this area.

Letters to the publisher are welcome and may be emailed to thevillagerpress@rogers.com.

Letters may be edited.

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Join hundreds of good and bad witches at the annual Coldwater event.

Ramona Fall Bazaar

Good witches. Bad witches.

All are welcome.

Eileen Cronk, one of the organizers of the Ramona Fall Bazaar, says to set some time aside on Saturday, October 19th to attend this terrific event.

The bazaar features a wide variety of vendors selling unique items, including crafts, many of which will help some get started on their Christmas shopping.

Food is also a big feature at this event.

Fresh, homemade blueberry pies are part of the Ramona Bazaar tradition so get yours while they last. There is also a huge bake sale and a country luncheon that offers the choice of one of two homemade soups, a sandwich, dessert and a bottomless cup of coffee.

Admission is free. There will be draws and prizes.

The bazaar takes place from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Ramona Hall, 2212 Fairgrounds Rd., only a few minutes from Washago.

The Witches Walk starts at 6:00 p.m.

For ladies only, it has become a very well attended and much anticipated annual event in the village of Coldwater.

The main street will be closed to vehicular traffic and the shops and restaurants will be open. A local radio station will play music to ensure the witches stay in the mood to party.

Hundreds and hundreds of women come from all over the township and nearby communities to join the festivities. They wander up and down the street, admiring the fabulous decorations in shop windows and their sister-witches costumes. They cackle and laugh and simply have fun.

Look for the witches cooking show.

Might there be scary vials of secret potions? And don’t forget to stop at the

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Coldwater Mill where they’ll have tarot card readers and music.

The street event runs until 9 p.m. and then witches head to the 2nd floor of the Coldwater Legion for refreshments or, if they choose, they join their warlock partner downstairs.

A few other notes: • A food drive is an important part of this event. Please bring a non-perishable item or make a cash donation. The Coldwater Bowling Alley and the Severn Firefighters are managing the donations which will go to Coldwater Food Bank.

• Passports are available at the event. Get them stamped at Coldwater merchants and be eligible to win a prize. Details will be available at the Witches Walk.

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Seniors Club back in the swing of things

By Marylynne White, President

In September, The Harmony Sounds and Ukulele Band performed for a standing room only crowd. Shown in this photo, left to right: musicians Sylvia Maxwell, Ann Clark, and Marylynne White.

We all love the month of September. It brings the club members back together after our glorious summer. We renew friendships, look forward to a year of entertainment, luncheons, and interesting speakers and much more!

At our first meeting we enjoyed a free corn roast luncheon. Non-GMO corn of course. Along with the corn we had hot dogs, salad and ice cream. After lunch the Ukulele Band played some of their favourite pieces along with an audience participation sing-a-long. Many chorus members from the Harmony Sounds Chorus joined in the singing. What a great way it was to start off the season.

After all the fun, we got down to the business of running our club. Membership, travel, treasury, communication, club activities i.e. bowling, golf, gardens, room set up, fire plan, etc.

It was just great to see everyone again.

Our second meeting of the month,

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we were entertained by the Beaver Dam Band. Brought back by audience demand, this was their second time entertaining the membership. As usual they did not disappoint. They played band pieces from the 50’s, 60’s and more. One of our members plays in this band which makes it even more special.

Afterwards, we enjoyed a social time, playing cards, games or just chatting. The Birthday Kids were recognized for the months of August and September with a rousing “Happy Birthday.” The month flew by, but we now look forward to the months ahead, full of new and fun activities.

New Members are always welcome to join the Club. Come and check us out. We meet at the Washago Community Centre, the first and third Wednesday of each month, September to June. Call me for times and more information. Marylynne White, President, 705-689-4719.

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Enjoy the beautiful fall season in Severn

By Pat Harwood, Manager of Recreation & Facilities While the fall weather is upon us, go outside and enjoy the many parks throughout the Township of Severn. There is a different experience in each park! Play ball, kick a soccer ball, shoot some baskets, fly a kite, or hike or bike some or all of the 30 km. Uhthoff Trail. Plan a family outing with stops along the way and take in the splendour of the fall season.

The ice season begins in the Coldwater & District Community Centre on October 7th.

We welcome the Severn Stallions CJPHL team to Severn; the Coldwater Figure Skating Club has ‘Learn to Skate’ sessions for toddlers, youth and the more serious skater; and Coldwater Minor Hockey is going strong at all levels with many tournaments planned.

Severn Recreation Programs continue during the fall through to December with some returning favourites as well as new programs. In fact, each season brings something such as craft programs with

Crock-a-Doodle, a Taiji program, Babysitting and Stay Safe/Home Alone, to name just a few. All information can be seen online through the township’s website 24/7.

Flyers have been distributed through area schools. Register early.

On January 1st the Township of Severn © Can Stock Photo / SergeyNivens will begin operating the Washago Community Centre (WCC). The Transition For more information on Culture & Team is currently getting things organized Recreation in Severn Township please visit so that it will be seamless for everyone. www.townshipofsevern.com.

Programs and events will continue and bookings such as weddings, anniversaries or WEDDINGS • WAGON RIDES • SLEIGH RIDES special events will be handled at the township offices similar to all our township facilities starting November 15th.

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Maplewood-smoked turkey and Black River cranberry “sammi” with micro greens and Ontario cheddar

By Chef Becky Lennerton, proprietor of Black River Food Company and a teacher in our region for Loblaw Companies Limited.

The Autumn Harvest has begun. Take this time to visit your local market, orchard, farm or cidery and take advantage of what our area has to offer.

I used my outdoor smoker for this, but a smoke pack in your BBQ works well. You can also use unsmoked turkey, or turkey leftovers.

Ingredients: • 1 turkey leg, smoked, deboned and sliced • 1 turkey breast, smoked, deboned and sliced • 2 oz. 5-year Ontario Cheddar • 2 cups whole fresh cranberries • 2 cups sliced local orchard apples, seeded and cored

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Township update Washago Community Centre As The Villager reported in June, until now the community centre has been managed by a volunteer board of directors. That will change officially at the beginning of 2020 when the township will become responsible for that management.

The work going on behind the scenes over the past few months includes recently appointing the representatives to sit on the transition team. They will move a plan forward that will ensure the centre continues to be the important community resource it has always been, while also allowing for future growth.

The township representatives on that transition team will be Derek Burke, Pat Harwood, Sarah Valiquette Thompson and Ron Stevens; the community members are Kathy Nicholson and Marylynne White.

Rose Petit, who continues to manage the community centre hall, has been named member at large. Rose, Kathy and Marylynne will be invaluable assets to the transition team because of their longtime experience with the centre, including operations, activities, programs, and their knowledge of local community user groups.

Bookings of the hall already accepted will continue to be managed

by Rose Petit and new bookings will go through the township. The fall program registration has taken place and will move forward as normal.

Building Hope, The Lighthouse Soup Kitchen & Shelter Community groups looking for support often present to council in order to ensure they are on the township’s radar before budget deliberations begin. To that end, on September 4th, representatives from Building Hope, the fundraising arm for the new Lighthouse Soup Kitchen & Shelter presented an update on the $14.5 million facility which has recently broken ground.

The Lighthouse was founded in 1992 as a drop-in centre for youth.

In 1998 it began to serve as an emergency shelter for men. Today, it still shelters men but also feeds women, couples and families and offers other types of support.

Their goal of offering a safe environment for the most vulnerable and helping them towards wellness will not change once the new facility is built. What will change is the number of people they will be able to help, including housing for women, children and families, mental health support, job skills training and more.

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However, because of the residential growth over the past couple of years, the number of copies The Villager distributes no longer covers delivery to everyone in that key area.

Therefore, we will reduce the geographical coverage slightly, effective with the December 2019 issue. This change will affect readers in the extreme north and west areas of our current delivery area. We will include a map in our next issue to display the change more clearly.

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As well, we know that youth with limited experience and networking contacts often struggle to find work, which in turn, creates a slower transition into the workforce.

As our population increases in our communities, so does a constant need for understanding diverse cultural and generational values and how to best align them with all career options.

Thankfully, there has been a gradual improvement in the perceived importance of apprenticeships and we do see some change in the mindset of students’ about stigmatized careers like skilled trades.

In fact, I am thrilled to say I meet more and more women entering or already working in a trade.

One of our solutions is to connect with the trade industry and create mentorships. This is crucial to developing effective strategies surrounding employment opportunities in skilled trades and is something I am extremely passionate about. Universities and colleges are not the only pathways to a successful career. A concerted effort in marketing trades will show youth the value of gaining practical skills as opposed to those more generic. Learning in a shop, hands on, rather than a lecture hall, is more appealing to some students. Apprenticeships also offer the opportunity to get paid while training and, of course, being well-paid upon completion, minimizing student debt.

It is important to encourage discussions with your kids, students and friends around higher education that includes skilled trades.

Guide them to research possible grants, loans and mentorships available to help offset the cost of training. Help our youth build a career based on a hobby they may currently enjoy but could potentially lead to a career. Encourage youth to become influencers.

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Saturday November 2nd Local artist, Mary Davidson is the creative volunteer behind the pumpkin display along Muskoka Street in Washago.

Orange, yellow, white and blue As fall settles in, take a walk along Muskoka Street in Washago and enjoy the beautiful displays representing our local harvest pumpkins of all shapes and many colours.

Peggie Buchanan of Hooper’s Café & Gift Shop enlisted the help of Mary Davidson, a local artist and 3rd year fine arts student, to paint the pumpkins, and she asked local businesses to sponsor the displays to offset the costs. Because of those businesses, along with Hooper’s donation of the street signs and ribbons, the pumpkin displays are beautiful – and plentiful.

You’ll notice that blue pumpkins are part of the displays. Peggie Buchanan explained to The Villager that blue pumpkins are about autism awareness.

“If someone comes to your house carrying a blue pumpkin, be aware,” she said, going on to explain that if a trick or treater looks older than most kids, or has some difficulty at the door, be patient.

“Not all kids are the same,” she said.

Pickleball Tournament results The Washago Popsicle Stick Pickleball tournament took place as scheduled on September 11 at the Washago Community Centre.

Thirty-two players showed up to vie for the championship.

Joanne Moorehouse and Glen Hudgin were this year’s winners.

Congratulations! Visit https://pickleball-washago.com/popsiclestick.htm for more details and photos.

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Cherished member receives highest award

By Sandra Galloway Crawford, Past-President Lion Paula McFadden of the Washago & District Lions Club was the proud recipient of the Lions Club International highest award, the Melvin Jones Fellowship, named in honour of the founder of Lions, Melvin Jones.

Lion Paula is the driving force behind our draw ticket sales, eagerly prodding us along to sell, sell…and then sell some more. Paula is known to the Lions Club as a hidden gem, working tirelessly behind the scenes. But she is also out front whenever a Washago Lions event takes place. Paula works hard and with enthusiasm to ensure all events are a success and she offers assistance to all members when the need arises.

We are very proud of her.

Raising funds for community needs and initiatives is a key focus of the Lions Club. On Canada Day we provide our famous breakfast and continue to work throughout the day until the evening music event is finished and everyone’s gone home. We support the Lions Dog Guides national service and we have 50/50 draws, raffles, and an October fundraising event.

We also provide volunteers to other local events such as the Orillia Scottish Festival and the Salvation Army Kettle program.

Being a member of Lions not only means we can all proudly give back to the community, the women and men in our club have the opportunity to acquire

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The above photo shows just one of the spectacular scenes of the Black River Wildlands corridor.

The Couchiching Conservancy needs help to protect this corridor, including a 200 acre farm, from development.

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By Courtney Baker We all live our lives with great intentions.

Things we want to achieve.

In reality, theses dreams are too often set aside for more immediate needs. Forget the trip to Europe, you need a new car. Forget the car, you need a new water heater. Forget all of it, you need groceries.

At the end of the day, most of us are folding laundry, not drinking champagne in Monaco.

Life keeps ticking away and if we’re not mindful, we grow farther away from achieving life-long meaningful goals.

For John Pitts his goal was to protect the farm that meant the world to him.

John was a wonderful man, a gentle soul who volunteered with the Orillia Youth Centre, Ploughshares, Arts for Peace and Transition Town. John was also an environmentalist, Conservancy supporter and volunteer. He lived on 200 acres he called Sweetwater Farm with his partner, Kathleen who passed away in 2012.

There were times when John would come to the Conservancy office and chat about protecting the farm from development.

Sadly, we never got that far. Last year, John died at home on the property he loved so much, before he had the chance to protect it.

However, his family has rallied to find a way to bring it under protection and it is the first property we hope to acquire in the new multi-year Black River Wildlands Corridor Campaign.

The Black River Wildlands corridor runs through the northern part of Ramara Township and the City of Kawartha Lakes, on either side of the Black River, capturing a portion of the Head River. The area is bordered by Lake Couchiching on the west, the Carden Alvar to the east and Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park to the north. The opportunity to protect land that will allow species to move all the way north to Algonquin Park is rare. We have a chance to use the provincial park as a central node that allows wildlife to move east, north and south through connected corridors of protected wild space.

Protecting the home of species from monarchs to moose is a fitting tribute to an avid outdoorsman and nature lover.

John left a bequest to the Conservancy of $30,000, the first of the funds we will put toward purchasing his farm. His family has also pledged money to see his dream fulfilled. We invite you to join us in working to protect this special wildlife haven.

If you are interested in contributing to the acquisition campaign for John’s property, and the larger Black River Wildlands Corridor Campaign, please contact us by calling 705-326-1620, or emailing Tanya@couchconservancy.ca

Courtney Baker is the Administrative Assistant at The Couchiching Conservancy, a non-profit land trust dedicated to protecting nature for future generations.

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By Dianne Kyle, Fire Prevention Officer, Severn Township This year’s Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12. The theme “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” is aimed at educating everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

If there is a fire in your home, you may have as little as one to two minutes to safely escape. Escape planning and practice can

help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.

The fire service constantly talks about home escape plans and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for a reason. We know from experience. We also know that prevention is key to protecting your home and family.

Below are a few tips on prevention: • Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.

• If you smoke, smoke outside.

Make sure cigarettes and ashes are out completely. Use a proper container for the ashes.

• Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords

immediately. Do not overload electrical outlets.

• Keep combustible objects at least three feet away from portable heating devices and be sure to turn them off when you leave the room or go to bed.

• Store matches and lighters out of children’s reach and sight, preferably in a locked cabinet.

• Install working smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Test them monthly and replace batteries twice a year.

• Create and practice a fire escape plan.

Identify two ways out of every room and an outside meeting place. Practice your plan by doing fire drills twice a year.

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Basswood is easy to recognize, with large heart-shaped leaves, often growing a cluster of stems. You have to look closely to see Basswood flowers, since they are greenyyellowish clusters, but bees are drawn to them, and Basswood honey is highly prized.

By early fall, the flowers produce hard round nut-like seeds attached to a small leaflet, that come spiralling down to bounce off your roof or deck.

The wood of this species is creamy white and fine-textured with almost no knots, so it is a favourite among carvers. Because the wood is soft and not especially strong, it has low commercial value. But its long fibres mean that it can be cut very thin without splitting or tearing. So Basswood is often used to make wooden fruit baskets, or for the thin partitions in beehives. It has also been used traditionally for piano keys. Its stringy inner bark can also be twisted to form rope.

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If you are a gourmet with a taste for the unusual, Basswood in spring is a treat for you. The early glossy leaves are sweet and delicious, and can be harvested as part of a spring salad mix. In some places, Basswood saplings are regularly cut off to encourage clusters of new shoots, a process called “coppicing”, to increase the annual crop of this edible wild. Basswoods managed this way can also be regularly harvested for cattle food.

My favourite edible part of the Basswood tree is easily available in the fall and winter.

At the end of each twig, a fat reddish bud can be popped out of its woody socket and popped into your mouth – a delicate nutty flavour is your reward. As always with wild edibles, take only a few and leave the rest to sustain the tree.

Basswoods are a regular feature of deciduous woods in this area, although never in large numbers. While they may not have much appeal to local loggers, these trees are of great value to wildlife and to people who appreciate the wide range of other uses that a forest can provide.

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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CHRISTIAN HERITAGE PARTY Chris Brown The Christian Heritage Party stands for “Life, Freedom and Family”. We are the only party that is committed to protecting life from conception to natural death. We are committed to protecting our vanishing freedoms of expression and speech, and we believe in the traditional definitions of marriage and the family unit.

We believe abortion laws in Canada do

not exist; there is no time limit nor is there a month limit. In 1988, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down our abortion laws but unanimously asserted that the unborn needed legal protection. The judges put the matter back to parliament for new laws to be written. The issue was never “settled” by our high court, as most think, and in over 30 years, no political party has had the courage to stand up for the rights of the unborn and finally write those new laws.

CHP is committed to doing this.

The “politically correct” crowd has separated “speech” into what they consider “acceptable” or “hateful” and now judge and censor the speech they deem Standing for Our Freedoms, unsuitable. History has many examples of how badly this ends The Christian Heritage Party is: up. CHP stands for full freedoms of expression and speech and vigorously oppose its censorship.

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CHP believes in the biblical definition of marriage between one • The ONLY party professing God’s Dominion over Canada man and one woman forming the family unit. We believe this is the ideal standard for a healthy culture, and that deviations from • The ONLY party committed to restoring common sense this have resulted in utter disaster for civilizations. We say one look to our nation around today and the naysayers of the “slippery slope” argument against marriage’s re-definition would likely rethink that decision.

We believe a government’s duty is to promote only that which has proven to build and maintain a healthy society.

We believe the threat against Canada’s most precious freedom, the freedom of speech, is real, and the open acceptance of that which is not right in God’s eye, leaves Canada in a fundamentally vulnerable position. His blessings were what made us once great and we ignore His guidance at our own peril. This election, don’t throw your vote away on the same old, do what’s right and vote CHP. Chris Brown: 705-238-8993 Thank you, Email: ChrisBrownCHP@hotmail.com Chris Brown Campaign Office: 705-325-3902

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The 43rd Canadian general election is now underway. Our vision for the next Parliament is focused on helping Canadians get ahead, putting more money in their pockets and bringing capable and responsible management back to Canada’s government.

Earlier this year, my leader, Andrew Scheer set out his broad policy directions

in five areas: foreign affairs; energy and the economy; immigration; environment; and uniting the federation. You can see it at www.myvisionforcanada.ca.This vision is now being supported with achievable policies and commitments and with new initiatives announced every day to help you get ahead.

I am proud to support A Real Plan to Protect Our Environment (ARealPlan.ca), a plan that will conserve our environment for future generations, protect our children from the effects of climate change, and make a real impact on global emissions reduction. Our plan balances lowering emissions with our core promise of leaving more money in Canadians’ pockets.

A Real Plan to Protect Our Environment is built on three guiding principles: (1) Green technology, not taxes. (2) A cleaner and greener natural environment. (3) Taking the climate change fight global.

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We must have strong environmental laws in place and our plan will make sure that those laws are enforced. We will support the protection of significant watersheds including the Great Lakes, and will restore the Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund. There is no question our country’s recycling must improve. We will work with provinces and territories to reduce waste and to increase the recovery of clean energy products and other valuable by-products from existing waste.

A Conservative government will create a tax credit for green home improvements – eligibility for a 20% refundable income tax credit for green improvements to their homes of over $1,000 and up to $20,000, representing up to a $3,800 credit for green renovations. G.S.T will also be removed from home heating costs.

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GREEN PARTY OF CANADA Valerie Powell Our candidate for the October 21 federal election is Valerie Powell of Orillia. Valerie is well known, having represented the party twice as a federal candidate and once provincially. She is the seniors critic in Elizabeth May’s shadow cabinet, continues to be an advocate for senior’s care, and has held senior management positions in the field.

For years, climate scientists have been issuing increasingly urgent warnings for all countries of the world to undertake effective action to avoid climate catastrophe. While the message is slowly being absorbed by the public, the reaction is too often “not me”, “not here” “not now”. Consequently, unscrupulous corporations and political voices tell people what they want to hear.

“Cut back on plastic bags and technology will take care of the greenhouse gasses’.

The scientific message is that we must reduce emissions by more than 50% by 2030, or face the growing probability of runaway, irreversible catastrophic warming. Greta Thunberg, the sixteen

year-old Swedish school girl, has been the most effective person on the planet at conveying this urgency. Growing numbers of people are listening to her, young people in particular, as they have the most to lose.

It is hard to understand why anyone with children or grandchildren, is not insisting on effective action.

The Green Party plan to address the climate challenge is called: “Mission Possible”. Given the magnitude of the potential consequences for all life on earth, our plan calls for a cooperative approach by all parties, similar to that taken in the past in time of war. Sadly, anyone who isn’t alarmed doesn’t understand the threat!

The Green plan advocates for helping fossil fuel industry workers retrain and transition to new occupations. Capital is being withdrawn and green energy is already cheaper that oil, even in Texas.

Energy efficiency must be improved and transportation electrified. There will be plenty of jobs in these fields.

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other priorities for the Green Party are: to expand health care; reform our democracy so parliament actually reflects the way Canadians vote instead of regularly awarding 100% power to parties with less than 40% of the votes; and to help relieve young people of the staggering burden of student debt.

DON’T BE FOOLED on October 21st - VOTE GREEN This summer we saw record temperatures, extreme fires, floods, droughts, and one of the most powerful hurricanes in history.

So question anyone without a plan who promises to leave more money in your pocket. They are really promising short-term gain for long-term pain – and it is our children and grandchildren who will suffer most of the pain. Doubters can Google to see how quickly insurance industry costs are increasing.

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LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA Gerry Hawes

As your new Member of Parliament, my top priority will be providing the strong, inclusive, and effective representation in Ottawa that Simcoe North deserves.

I grew up in a lower income, blue collar family, and credit my parents as amazing role models. They instilled in their children the values of hard work, fairness, equity and inclusion. I have devoted much of my life to

community building, and I will bring that dedication and experience to Ottawa.

The Liberal Government has made tremendous strides in the past four years and this election is about continuing to move forward with that good work. Creating 1 million new jobs across the country, taking steps to make housing more affordable, and investing in Canadians through programs like the Canada Child Benefit and increases to the Canada Pension Plan to lift over 1 million Canadians out of poverty, are all things I would like to see more of in Simcoe North.

When it comes to policy, I believe in strong action on climate change and the environment, more effective democracy through a ranked ballot, social and economic equity, affordable housing, smart communities and rural economic development, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, improving circumstances for seniors, better future pathways for young people, healthy people and communities, and providing improved

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My experience includes Executive Assistant to our former Liberal MP, Paul DeVillers; Senior Policy Advisor advising Cabinet ministers in Ottawa and Queens Park; an entrepreneur in private business; and a key player in the Mariposa Folk Festival. I know how to effectively serve this community and I have the experience to get things done.

We need change - progressive change - in this area, and as your Member of Parliament I will work day in and day out to improve the lives of working Canadians. I will help small businesses locally as well as seniors and the most vulnerable residents.

This election is a choice –a Conservative plan of austerity and cuts, or our Liberal plan to invest in Canadians while making life more affordable.

I promise to be your voice in Ottawa. I will support growth and positive change here in Simcoe North.

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NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF CANADA Angelique Belcourt NOTE TO READERS: the Simcoe North NDP announced their candidate just as this issue of The Villager was preparing to go to print.

In order to ensure that this political party was included in our candidate feature, we have used parts of their press release to create the following.

Angelique Belcourt, a very inspirational, young candidate has stepped up to run in the 2019 federal election on the Jagmeet Singh team.

Angelique grew up in Perkinsfield, just outside Midland. “One thing, I am very proud of is my family ties to the Historic Georgian Bay Metis Settlement and the French community in the area,” she said.

“French is my first language. I want to build a legacy for our community to play a positive role in this and future elections.”

Belcourt lists three things as her top priorities: youth, seniors and the environment.

The education of youth, including strong, supportive and accessible programs is a

priority for Belcourt. She will work hard to ensure opportunities are created, initiatives that will help young people get good employment and help them stay in their Simcoe North communities.

Seniors will also be a priority and she will vigorously advocate for the aging population of Simcoe North.

Regarding the environment, Belcourt is particularly aware of the many people in the area who are farmers, Simcoe North residents who make their living off the land.

Protecting that land is paramount.

Angelique lives in Midland and balances between home and Toronto while she completes her Master’s in Adult Education and Community Development at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. The twenty-threeyear-old completed an undergraduate degree at University of Guelph in sociology and spent time as part of the Indigenous Social Work Program at Laurentian University. She has been an Indigenous advocate and counselor for pregnant and

parenting mothers at the Jean Tweed Centre in Toronto, as well as with programs at the Metis Nation of Ontario and Laurentian University.

Simcoe North voters have options for them come October 21. Belcourt was emphatic that voters take the time to educate themselves on the issues. “Check us out,” she added. “See what we mean when we say ‘In It For You’”.

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As a PPC member of parliament, I will not be “whipped”. I can serve Simcoe-North better than any traditional party backbencher.

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Also, the government is increasingly telling us what to say and do, as opposed to the other way around. This trend must stop. The People’s Party of Canada (PPC) is here to turn it around.

Have people become used to looking to government to solve all their problems and the regular parties always claiming to have the solutions? It seems we are told we are one more program, one more regulation, and one more tax away from Utopia but that is never delivered. The list of problems stays the same, and grows.

Have you ever considered that the federal government might not necessarily be the best tool for dealing with every issue?

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October 7 Ham and scalloped potato lunch, includes beverage and desert. 12 noon. $8. Severn Bridge Community Hall, 1035 Southwood Rd. Call Fern, 705-687-4462.

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October 16 Witches Walk in Coldwater. Dress up in your best good witch – or bad witch – costume and stroll along the main street with 100’s and 100’s of sister witches. Activities, displays, music. Shops and restaurants. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

October 17-20 Orillia Jazz Festival. Great music featuring a variety of artists at many wonderful downtown Orillia venues. Get the most out of this year’s festival. Visit www. orilliajazzfestival.com for all details.

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October 20 Octoberfest BBQ at the Coldwater Legion. Enjoy Octoberfest sausages and German potato salad. $5. From 2-6 p.m.

October 25 Monster Mash Bash, 7-10:30 p.m. at the Washago Lions Hall. Ages 11-13 (grades 6-8). Dancing with DJ Alex. Games, photo booth, costume contest. Awesome prizes! $5 at the door or online on FB @ washagoevents, on Instagram, or call 705-689-2222.

October 25 Experience HU, the Sound of Soul, a sacred sound that opens the heart.

Informal discussion, refreshments, 2:30 p.m., 7792 Birch Dr., Washago.

For more info 705-826-0910.

November 2 Craft show, over 20 vendors. Friends of the Ramara Library bake sale and lunch. Ramara Centre on Hwy.12 east of Orillia (next to Lazy Acres RV lot). 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. More information: 705-326-0325.

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Custom Designed Jewelry

Over 40 Years Experience

51 Colborne St. E., Orillia 705–327–1616 www.richardsjewelrydesigns.com

Repairs While You Wait

Free Cleaning & Inspection

Teeth Cleaning*

705-627-0966

orilliadentalhygiene@gmail.com 333 Mary Street *2 units of scaling if indicated.

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Fresh cranberries are here

from Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh in Bala.

We Have All of Your Thanksgiving Needs

We have pumpkins!

Thornbury apples

Great tasting and perfect for baking!

Always Daily Fresh Baking in the

CANOE BAKERY!

Call us with your special Thanksgiving order.

Full line of groceries including: • Fresh Vegetables & Fruit • Cheese, Spreads, Crackers, Specialty Items • Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream Enjoy a freshly baked sweet and a freshly brewed Muskoka Roastery Coffee – Espresso, Cappuccino, Lattes, Americano, Latte Tea or Iced Coffee.

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