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The powerful act of voting By Ellen Cohen There is nothing like the feeling a voter experiences after marking their ‘X’ on a ballot. It is all at once a feeling of power and satisfaction. An act nobody can perform on your behalf, it is also private and confidential, secret even from your closest loved ones. Even for the most skeptical but still patriotic, it fulfills the responsibility we have as Canadians. If you haven’t had the voting experience, or only vote in occasional elections, try it this time. Those big issues you’ve always been so passionate about? Marking your ‘X’ on a ballot is the way to have influence. Not convinced your vote will make a difference? Look at it this way: if you don’t vote, you have handed your power over to someone else. You allow others to successfully vote in a platform you might oppose. Parents and grandparents of 18+ yearolds – please do what you can to encourage those future leaders of our country to head to the polls.

Register to vote: if you are not a registered voter and/or do not receive a voter information card in the mail, you may go to a local Elections Canada office by September 14th, the Tuesday before Election Day and complete your registration. Alternatively, you can register at your polling station on Election Day if you have accepted ID or have someone to vouch for you.

Ways to vote: • Vote on Election Day at your assigned polling station on Election Day, Monday, September 20, 2021. Polls will be open for 12 hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. • Vote on advance polling days at your assigned polling station from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 10; Saturday, September 11; Sunday, September 12; and Monday, September 13. • Vote by mail/special ballot: Apply online or at any Elections Canada office. You must apply before Tuesday, September 14, 6:00 p.m. Proof of identification will be VOTING INFORMATION required. Once you have applied to vote ELECTION DAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 by mail/special ballot, you cannot change Information published here is from your mind and cannot vote at advance Elections Canada. More details are available polls or on Election Day. on their site www.elections.ca. To qualify to vote, you must be a Canadian Accessibility citizen; be at least 18 years old on Election The vast majority of polling stations are Day, and be able to prove your identity and accessible, many with automatic doors. All address. 2nd story polling stations are accessible

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Code Red for Humanity By Ron Reid Calling a Code Red for humanity sounds like the trailer for a Hollywood block-buster. But in fact this warning was issued by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in response to a massive report released last month by the UN climate change panel. Their report is based on a review of over 14,000 published scientific papers, endorsed by 191 countries around the globe. The report echoes earlier findings, except that many of the uncertainties no longer apply. It concludes that the emissions causing global warming are “unequivocally caused by human activities”, and predicts that we will cross the threshold of 1.5 degrees of warming within the next 20 years. That is the point when scientists expect that major climatic changes will occur, causing widespread damage. What I find especially troubling is that so far the global climate has warmed by only 1.1 degrees, and the impacts of that warming have been faster and more dramatic than earlier science had predicted. For the second summer in a row, British Columbia and California have suffered incredible wildfires. The same in the boreal forests of Russia. And this year, wildfires have also plagued Greece and Turkey. Southern B.C. has experienced “heat domes” with record-setting temperatures; the Canadian Prairies and adjacent states are undergoing drought conditions not seen since the 1930s. Germany and Belgium have seen record rainfalls and floods; Greenland and

Antarctica are losing glacier ice at rates not seen for thousands of years, causing the first inching upwards of ocean levels. If global warming of only 1.1 degrees can create this litany of bad news, what will it do at 1.5 degrees, or at 2 degrees, the more likely outcome within the next few decades? Already, the scientists are saying that many of the changes we are seeing are “locked in” and will only get worse in future. I don’t want to sound alarmist, but it is past time that we all wake up to the severity of this challenge and give it the attention it deserves. For those who live and work in western Canada, that wake-up call has certainly been felt this summer. But it is a problem that demands attention from all of us, especially as the federal election campaign rolls out. Many of us are already doing what we can to reduce our share of carbon emissions, but for a challenge this massive, we absolutely need government leadership to make the

big changes needed in our economy. One of the most striking statements by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was: “This report must sound a death knell for coal and fossil fuels, before they destroy our planet.” That’s not great news for Canada, since we are the fourth-largest producer of fossil fuels in the world; and particularly bad news for Alberta, which is especially dependent on this resource. But it is time to face the music and push forward the transition to sustainable forms of energy. And it is time for all of us to demand that our governments take on that essential leadership role to do so. 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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Don’t dare dismiss the horror of COVID-19 At the time of writing this column, my healthy, vibrant, extremely physically fit twenty-something grandson is in bed, very ill for the 3rd day. His COVID-19 test came back this morning. Positive. His mother and brother are vaccinated. He is not. He made his own adult decision to forego the jab. God willing, he will recover completely, without long-term effects that will harm his young body. His mother and brother have been tested and await results, as does his other grandmother. As advised by the Health Unit, immediate steps were taken: 1. Mother and brother alerted everyone with whom they have had contact. 2. The grandmother who had direct contact will do the same. 3. I had direct contact with that grandmother so I alerted everyone I had been near since having contact with her. With the exception of one brother in Toronto, and this grandson who is now ill, my family members are all doublevaccinated. As careful as we’ve all tried to be, it appears somewhere we failed. We must now ask ourselves questions and rethink our health protocols. Obviously our anxiety is great. The fear for my grandson’s health is immeasurable. In early July, I received a scathing letter from a Villager reader. She was furious that I had suggested (on page 4 of the July issue) the vaccine was shown to be more than moderately successful. I had also written

“those who continue to promote scary or silly vaccine conspiracy theories are now completely irrelevant to me. I am not listening.” This reader said she was disgusted with me. She called The Villager a piece of trash and said that nobody is irrelevant. I gathered from the dozens of ‘news’ stories she subsequently sent to me that she is a COVID-denier opposed to getting vaccinated. Today, I unequivocally take back my comments about conspiracy theorists being irrelevant. COVID-19 deniers, fake news distributors, private individuals included, are very relevant. They are scary, dangerous, irresponsible and selfish. They abet illness and death. They helped to convince a bright but vulnerable young man, one who relies on social media for information, that because he is strong and healthy, COVID couldn’t hurt him. Alas, it can and it did. I address the following to the reader who wrote her scathing letter, and to all likeminded people: While my daughter and her other son live through the horror of COVID-19, a nightmare watching my grandson fight this despicable virus; and while they wait for their own test results, do you want to tell me that this is just a flu; that COVID is a hoax; a worldwide conspiracy of drug companies and wicked governments; that conspiracies are not harmful? If you continue to say and believe any of these things, stay away from me and my family.

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Township update JOIN A TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE Severn has an opening on the Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee. Members of this committee advise on all recreational programming, parks and services. The full slate consists of two members of Council and 7 members of the public. Meetings take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, six times a year in the Council Chamber. Interested Severn residents please contact Pat Harwood, manager of recreation and facilities, 705-325-2315, ext. 253. Applications are due by September 13, 2021. SHORT-TERM RENTALS If you haven’t taken the opportunity to have your say about short-term rentals in your community, take the survey and/or join the township for a virtual open house on September 22 at 5:30 p.m. to have your say. Visit severn.ca for details or call the administration office at 705-325-2315. HAVE YOUR SAY All residents of Severn are able to give input on a variety of programs and services. In addition to welcoming your feedback on short-term rentals, you may also have your say on recreation, transportation, the official plan and more.

COMMUNITY EVENTS As we are in Step 3, the Provincial designation for the COVID-19 opening plan, community groups will be planning events for the fall. It is more important than ever for local groups and organizations to post your upcoming events on the township calendar – and for residents to keep their eyes on that page in order to know what activities are available. Visit the Community Calendar on the Severn website. It`s easy to post events and convenient for residents to use. Please note there will be COVID protocols in effect at all community events until further notice. Your input will help develop services that meet your needs. You can also join one of the community groups to get involved with your local government and make a difference. Search ‘Have Your Say’ on the Severn website. PRESENT BEFORE COUNCIL Do you, or does your organization know that you can speak about or present an issue or topic at an upcoming Council meeting? To arrange this, complete a Meeting Delegation Request form. This applies to the current virtual meetings as well as when Council returns to meeting in-person. Forms should be submitted by 12 p.m. on the Monday of the week before the scheduled meetings and all requests are

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Find local maple syrup, preserves, baking and more at the Washago Farmers’ Market. The calendars are $20 each and make a great Christmas gift. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides was founded in 1983. The dogs receive specific training to meet the needs of their clients. The operating cost of successfully and training and ultimately partnering dog guides is approximately $26,000 each. There are seven programs in all: Canine Vision for the blind or visually impaired; Hearing

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Federal Election Simcoe North candidates

The following is a brief description of candidates for the September 20, 2021 election. Because of the short time frame between the time the election was announced and the print schedule of The Villager, we have not had the opportunity to interview the candidates. Instead, we used information from their own social media posts and press releases. Please feel free to contact them in order to get more comprehensive details.

Conservative Party of Canada: Adam Chambers Born and raised in Midland, Adam Chambers is Simcoe North’s Conservative Party of Canada’s candidate for Member of Parliament. Currently, Adam lives just outside Midland with his wife, Jane and their two children, Davie and Cooper.

Adam attended St. Theresa’s High School in Midland before going to Western University to complete law and MBA degrees. Adam worked as a senior advisor to Canada’s Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty, as Canada successfully navigated the global recession and financial crisis. After this experience, Adam returned to the private sector, and served as Assistant VicePresident at one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. Adam is also an entrepreneur, founding an online education platform to assist college and university students with licensing exams. To date, they have served over 13,000 students. Adam volunteers in the community. For the past 6 years, Adam has been a member of the Board of Directors for Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene. Adam is also a founding board member of Building Up, a non-profit whose mission is to create employment opportunities in the skilled trades for at-risk youth. Three of the issues Chambers ran on during the nomination process were fiscal discipline for lower taxes and flexibility

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Liberal Party of Canada: Cynthia WesleyEsquimaux Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux joined Lakehead University in 2013 as Vice-Provost for Aboriginal Initiatives, and became the first Chair on Truth and Reconciliation for the university in 2016. Her goal as Chair has been to spearhead Lakehead’s focus on Indigenous priorities and to advise members on issues regarding Indigenous peoples. Before her career at Lakehead University, Cynthia was the Nexen Chair in Aboriginal Continued on page 9

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9 Leadership at the Banff Centre in Alberta. She has also held roles as assistant professor in the faculties of Indigenous Studies and Social Work at the University of Toronto, and as an adjunct professor at Carleton University. Cynthia is deeply committed to public education and active youth engagement and is passionate about environmental and humanitarian causes. She is actively engaged in a variety of initiatives across Canada. Her research and academic writing is directed towards understanding Historic and Intergenerational Trauma primarily within the Aboriginal community. She is a member and resident of the Chippewa of Georgina Island First Nation in Lake Simcoe, has dedicated her life to building bridges of understanding between people, and sees endless merit in bringing people from diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds together to engage in practical dialogue and community-based research. Reach Cynthia at info@electcynthia.ca.

New Democratic Party of Canada: Janet-Lynne Durnford Janet-Lynne Durnford is an elementary school teacher in Orillia, an artist, volunteer, and has lived in the riding for almost fifty years where she has raised her family of two with her husband Max. In spite of a snap election, Canada’s NDP and Janet-Lynne are prepared to fight for Canadians and for Simcoe North residents. This includes the Ready for Better commitments, which focus on recovery and a vision for a better future. Janet-Lynn stands for the NDP’s platform: a future with health care that puts you first. A future with good jobs, and help when you need it. A future where your life is more affordable, and the wealthiest pay their fair share. A future where our communities can confront the climate crisis and win. A future where we take on long standing inequalities that are hurting our country, and end them. Janet-Lynne says, “I’m running because

I care deeply about our community and about the future of our country. Every Canadian deserves equitable and affordable access to safe housing, higher education, truly universal healthcare, and quality child and elder care. Her goal is to work with leadership that enables Canada to transition to a green economy that protects workers and tackles the climate crisis. Janet-Lynn believes that with the NDP in Parliament under the leadership of Jagmeet Singh, this can be accomplished. Contact ndpinsimcoenorth@gmail.com.

Green Party of Canada: Krystal Brooks A resident of Chippewas of Rama First Nation, this is Krystal Brook’s first candidacy for a political party but she has been active in many social and political issues including advocating for and being involved in the publication of the final report for missing Continued on page 10

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10 Continued from page 9 and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit, on both the local and federal fronts. Other issues she has advocated for are social injustices, mental health and addiction service improvement, and the loss of biodiversity and ecological protection. If elected, Krystal pledges to advocate for the constituents of Simcoe North and make the entire community her first priority. Her priorities will include issues such as climate action, the housing crisis, truth and reconciliation, clean energy transition and ecological protections. “I am who I intend to represent. I will champion a voice for the voiceless who are too often marginalized and neglected,” she said in a media release. The Green Party stated, “We have enough local momentum, dedication and savvied enthusiasm to make a serious run and make this short whirlwind of an election a memorable one with the potential to truly challenge the historical political landscape in Simcoe North,” noted the party’s statement. Krystal.brooks@greenparty.ca or call 705-345-6288.

People’s Party of Canada: Stephen Makk

distinctive libertarian bent.” The PPC’s core values are individual freedom, free markets, personal responsibility, fairness and respect. His goal in the upcoming election is to get that message out to voters, regardless of the party they typically support, and particularly voters who are tired of the status quo or concerned about what some might see as an authoritarian direction. Stephen Makk at ppcsimcoenorth.ca or email NorthSimcoePPC@gmail.com.

Stephen Makk lives and works in Victoria Harbour on the shores of Georgian Bay. This is where he spent his childhood summers. He is an electronics engineer with over 30 years of experience in technical, managerial and executive roles. Today, he runs a family business employing people from his own community. Outside of work, he has an interest in art, music and literature and is keenly interested in learning and exploring ideas, old and new, conventional and not so conventional. Stephen is the only one of the Simcoe North candidates who ran in the last Federal election. Couple from southern Ontario looking to purchase a home privately in Before that election he the Washago area for Spring 2022 possession. We are looking for a said, “When Maxime home on 1-1½ acres with 2-3 bedrooms. A garage is a must. Pictures would be appreciated! Bernier started the PPC Please email sandmhamilton@hotmail.com Party, it was the platform or call 1-519-442-6321 and philosophy I could get behind, a party with a

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Get your bids ready! Art Auction 1:00 p.m., September 4th If you haven’t taken the time to view the Washago Art Club’s painted ice cream parlour chairs displayed at the new Washago Art Gallery - do so over the next few days. They’ll be auctioned off on Saturday, September 4th at 1:00 p.m. The chairs are this year`s edition of the Washago Art Club outdoor art exhibit. Members worked on this project during the past winter and spring while we were either locked down or at least distancing from just about everyone. The hard to find ice cream parlour chairs were found from all over the province. Washago resident, Craig Welbourne said, ‘Some of the chairs had seen better days and had to be restored…all had to have metal seats measured and installed and sanded; then sealed with a primer of aluminium paint. Thanks to Glen Hudgin for his help.” As with all previous outdoor art projects, the artists created a wide spectrum of original art that will one day soon grace lucky bidders’ homes.

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Washago Art Gallery opening a success The grand opening ceremony of the Washago Art Gallery on the afternoon of August 14th was a great success for the local art club and the entire community. Former Severn Councillor and community volunteer, Don Westcott and Rose Petit, well-known as the Washago Community Centre manager and for her community work, held the ceremonial yellow ribbon. Severn Mayor Mike Burkett, Ramara Councillor David Snutch and

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Get involved and learn a new sport The Orillia Curling Club, open to all Orillia and surrounding township residents, is getting ready for the fall season. After being closed for the past year, it’s very exciting for the Club. They’re spreading the excitement by offering an opportunity to the public to learn about this very popular sport. In order to give as many people as possible a chance to become familiar with curling, the Club is planning a fun-filled open house and registration weekend on September 18 and 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00

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Curling is also a very social sport and a great way to meet new people.” To encourage new members, a 30% discount on fees for the adult leagues is being offered to new members for the 21/22 season. The club also runs a vibrant youth league. Curling is a very accessible sport: all ages; most physical abilities; and for anyone with a set budget for recreation. Beginners need only wear warm, loose clothing and a pair of running shoes – clean and with a good grip. Eventually, curlers who decide to take it up enthusiastically will likely invest in a pair of curling shoes and a broom. There is a nearby retailer that sells reasonably priced beginner kits. You can learn to curl through the City of Orillia recreation program, at the Club’s facility. At the Club there are options to pay to play for $20/session with seasonal or part-seasonal membership options. The Curling Club open house takes place at Barnfield Point Recreation Centre at 550 Atherley Rd. No registration is required. More information is available at www.OrilliaCurlingClub.ca. • FULL-TIME C HIRO • NUTRITION AL COUNSELLIN G

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A greater, global understanding By Courtney Baker The Couchiching Conservancy is your local Land Trust. Our work helps to mitigate the effects of climate change by storing carbon, cooling lands and waters and maintaining healthy wetlands to avoid flooding and so much more. We also keep a pulse on the world-wide issue of climate change. Regarding the planet, the big environmental news in August is a new IPCC report which you will find at (https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/#SPM). Those who read everything there is about climate change may know exactly what this is, or you have possibly heard about IPCC and stored those letters away with all of the other acronyms we need in modern life, like FAQ, GMO or of course, KFC. The IPCC is the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change. It is a team of volunteer scientists organized under the umbrella of the United Nations and represents the best western science current understanding of climate change. You may have read all reports, or only heard of them now, either way I encourage you to read it, to learn from it and to stay informed. But, if you don’t have time, for a report big enough to anchor a boat, here are some shortcuts you can take and still learn a lot. For the readers: There are technically two reports, the full report, a breezy 4,000 pages, and the Summary for Policymakers; 40 pages. If you want a Continued on page 15

thorough understanding, do the Summary. If all you have to spare is five minutes, try the excitingly titled ‘Headline Statements from the Summary for Policymakers’. It is only one and a half pages, point form and plain language. You can’t go wrong. For the visual learners: The IPCC releases press conference slides and presentation slides for people to use. These have all of the key graphs, quotes and figures from the main report, without the technical language, cumbersome referencing and text. They are illustrated, and you will move through it quickly. For the clickers: use the Interactive Atlas. The Atlas has a number of filters for time, temperature, etc. that you can apply and see projected changes through time. You can even save what you make as a PDF. A click around the atlas will give you the information you are looking for. For those who like it all: look at your region. The IPCC makes Regional Fact Sheets, ours being ‘North and South America’. It’s enough to inform you, but not enough to overwhelm you. With a mix of text, maps and graphs this will keep you looking clever at dinner parties. We know that the work of The Couchiching Conservancy is essential to the health of our region and the people who live there, but, it is also important to recognize how your support for the environment fits into the larger picture of a world facing climate crisis. Courtney Baker is the Administrative Assistant at The Couchiching Conservancy, a local land trust dedicated to protecting nature for all future generations. www.couchichingconserv.ca

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Join the Berry Patch The Washago Gravenhurst Elderberries Choir The Elderberries Choir had to shut things down during the pandemic but are now ready to begin to sing again. Management of the choir has worked hard to ready themselves for the new season particularly focused on health and safety. The protocols now in place have the approval of the local health unit. The next order of business is for choir director, Louise Jardine to recruit new members to fill the few spots that are available. Qualifications include a joy of singing and an interest in belonging to a community-oriented organization. There is no audition, solo expertise is not necessary, and both novice and seasoned singers are welcome, as are Snow Birds.. Rehearsals are held Tuesday afternoons at Trinity United Church or, during warm weather the Gravenhurst Wharf. Current members hale from across the region including from Gravenhurst, Washago,

Love to sing? The Elderberries Choir is looking for some new members.

Orillia, Severn Bridge and Port Carling. Jo Marshall is a VP of the organization in charge of the choir newsletter. She provided information for this article and she points out how important the Elderberries are to the community. “We sing for residents of retirement and longterm care homes, and in restaurants, and at the Gravenhurst Wharf at Christmas time. We SMALL ENGINE REPAIR sing at the Legion and We specialize in ALL SMALL MOTORS: at St. James Church. For Snow Blowers • Chainsaws • Lawn/Rider Mowers us it’s all about singing THE BEST PRICES ON CHAINSAW CHAIN SHARPENING & WELDING! – bringing joy to others, and creating harmony Call 705-689-5837 and many smiles for 5276 Dean Trail, Washago ourselves,” she said.

Current and new members will need to be fully vaccinated in order to attend either the rehearsals or performances in person. If you do not meet this requirement, there will be an opportunity to attend rehearsals on You Tube. Anyone interested in becoming an Elderberry, please email either Louise or Pam at the email addresses shown below. Visit www.elderberrieschoir.ca for more details about the choir. Current members: in order to control the choir numbers, please contact Director Louise Jardine at lmjardine@sympatico.ca or President Pam Maguir at pam@sprunt. ca and let them know of your intention to return and whether or not you will be able to return in person.

Put that fabulous woman on a pedestal Everyone knows at least one very special woman. A quiet over-achiever. A woman with an endless spirit of giving who is thoroughly involved in her community; the one everyone calls upon when they need help in business, fundraising or planning. Maybe it’s your boss, one of your staff, or a neighbour. Now is the time to recognize the contributions that woman makes. Hop onto the Orillia Business Women’s Association (OBWA) website and fill out a nomination form the Woman of The Year 2021. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, September 15, 2021. www. orilliabusinesswomen.com. Nominees may reside in Severn, Oro, Ramara, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, or Orillia. Until last year, the Woman of the Year event was celebrated at a gala dinner and formal ceremony. This event was cancelled and replaced with a virtual event. It worked out very well. Shelle Hossack of OBWA said “It was a huge success in 2020. People tuned in from

far and wide, including family members from anywhere on earth who were able to catch it live. We had over 4,000 views.” Because the event was virtual, the usual fuss made over the nominees wasn’t possible. However, they made up for some of the lost glitz by delivering gift boxes to all Women of The Year and Young Woman of The Year nominees. Shelle said the nominees greatly appreciated the gesture. For this year, even though there is a likelihood that live events will be permitted later this year, there is no guarantee. The 2021 celebrations will be held online – guaranteed not to be cancelled for any reason. The event will take place on December 8th. More details, including the names of the nominees, will be announced as the date gets closer. The evening will also celebrate the Young Woman of the Year award. Nominations for this category come from teachers. Qualified nominees have high scholastic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities and volunteer work.

Winner of the 2020 Nelle Carter Woman of the Year Award Severn’s own CarolynMarie Goodwin, tradeswoman and owner of Timberwolf Custom Carpentry.

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Stuffed summer squash By Chef Becky Chef Becky Lennerton is the proprietor of Black River Food Company and a teacher in our region for Loblaw Companies Limited.

If you’re looking for a dish on the lighter side of BBQ meals, this is one you should try. Ingredients: • 1 medium sized yellow or green zucchini or squash • 1 cup cooked wild rice (you could add cooked mushrooms and/or green onion to this) • 6 large cooked shrimp per boat Method: In a small roasting pan place whole zucchini or squash. Cook until just fork tender. Slice in the middle horizontally so that you have two halves – to create ‘boats’. Remove seeds and scoop out the flesh. Drain. In a medium bowl, mix cooked rice, curry sauce and the flesh from the squash or zucchini. Add and stir in cooked shrimp until coated.

• ½ cup curry sauce (mild or vindaloo) • ¼ cup of each of chopped basil, coriander, and mint • Red baby bell pepper, sliced • 1 fresh lime, halved • Crumbled feta Fill each boat with mixture including the coated shrimp and top with sliced bell pepper and then the crumbled feta. Preheat the BBQ with one side on and hot; the other side off. Place filled squash boats on the ‘off’ side and cook for 15-20 minutes until hot through and through and the cheese is melted. Garnish with lime.

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September 18 • Ramona Fun Day Horse pull at 1 p.m. followed by horseshoe tournament, kid’s games, Pig Roast, 50/50 draws, pie auction. Food all day. Gates open at 12 noon. See Ramona Hall Agricultural Society Facebook page for more details. September 25 • Neighbourhood Clean Up The Couchiching Conservancy asks you to give back to nature by cleaning up the places we all love to explore. Join organizers at Wilson`s Point Wetland, or you may choose to pick up garbage in your own neighbourhood within your own `bubble`. Visit www.couchichingconserv.ca or call 705-326-1620.

September 11 • Orillia Fall Fair Features truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, inflatables, livestock display, mini pedal tractor pulls, children’s farm Olympics, vendor market, and more. Covid capacity limit in effect. All participants must have a ticket. Adult $10. Elementary school students $5. Pre-schoolers free ticket. All entry is with pre-purchased tickets only. Email odaspark@gmail.com with E-transfer. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. September 11 • Orillia Opera House, Tribute to Shania Twain & Friends Join Donna Huber and friends for a great night of music. Special performance by Michael Chianelli honouring our military and first responders. Partial proceeds benefit Ontario Police Youth Foundation. Tickets at www.orilliaoperahouse.ca or call 705-326-8011. COVID-19 safety and capacity limit protocols are in effect.

Stephen Leacock Museum • Every Wednesday – Sunday. Doors are open to the public for tours between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. bring your household for your very own exclusive visit. Maximum 5 people per visit for $16.95. COVID-19 safety protocols are in place. Advance tickets only at www.orilliaoperahouse.ca or call 705-326-8011.

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Fungi Photography, October 3, 2021 Fungi displays a brilliant array of fall colours. Join the Couchiching Conservancy in East Coulson Swamp with your camera. Visit www.couchichingconserv.ca or call 705-326-1620 for details.

Events are the heart of our community! With a FREE listing in The Villager, tell the community where and when your organization is planning something special. Send an email to thevillagerpress@rogers.com.

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