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The most excellent adventures! By Ellen Cohen It’s unlikely that planning a visit to grandma and grandpa’s house will conjure up visions of far flung travel. Unless, of course, you’re a grandchild of Betsy RamsayCurrie and her husband, Ted. Betsy and Ted live in a child’s paradise on Lake St. George in Severn Township, not very far from their six very lucky grandchildren, ages 7-15 who have the opportunity to stay with them often. As grandparents tend to do, Betsy talks about the children with pride. Each of the children is interesting, interested in many things and very busy. They go sailing, play hockey, do photography and take gymnastic lessons. The eldest has a part-time summer job close to Lake St. George. Two of them live in Toronto, one in Pickering, and three in Schomberg. Betsy and Ted are both retired educators. They see their grandchildren often and want as much as possible to expose them the learning and travel. “We’ve done a great deal of traveling ourselves and understand how rich our lives are because of it. Five years ago, we thought why not offer the same opportunity to our grandchildren?” said Ted. “And what a bonus it would be, we said to each other,
Benjamin, Jaxon, Kylie, Noah and Matthew ham it up for a photographer at their grandparents’ cottage on Lake St. George in Severn Township. to actually see destinations through our grandchildren’s eyes.” The plan was to take each of the grandchildren on a trip, one child at a time, for a one-week travel adventure, the destination chosen by the child. After securing permission from their kids, the grandchildren’s parents, planning began. Betsy said Ted simply asked the eldest grandchild “Where would you like to go?” “London, England,” said Benjamin. And so, the first excellent adventure began. Betsy went to the library and loaded up on books – fact and fiction – about London, and Benjamin did a lot of reading and research on his own.
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“For each of our trips, our grandchildren not only choose the destination, they decide on the sights we’ll see once we get there. It means they have to learn quite a bit about where we’re going. In the case of London, England our grandson, Benjamin had quite a number of sights he wanted to see and his research helped us a lot, particularly in traveling the tube, the subway system. He looked at maps and helped us maneuver the system better than we could ever have done on our own!” Betsy said that not only is travel a wonderful learning experience for children, Continued on page 14
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It’s fall fair time! It’s the time of year when the leaves start to turn, harvest time is in full swing and fall fairs abound in our beautiful rural community. There are several fairs within a short drive from the Washago/West Shore area. In fact, you and your family can attend one local great fair every Saturday from the September 10th to the 24th. These fairs, the 143rd, the 127th and the 122nd for the Severn Bridge, Ramona and Coldwater Fall Fairs respectively, are some of the longest running annual events in the province. Each one of them is run entirely by volunteers and all follow a tradition that respects our rural roots. The first of the season is completely charming and entirely traditional. The 143rd Annual Severn Bridge Fall Fair takes place on Saturday, September 10th. It’s a full day of family fun presented by the Severn Bridge Agricultural Society. This fair includes agricultural and livestock exhibits, judged competitions for homemade crafts, baking, and produce, and junior and senior hall displays of prizing-winning items. The fair also features plenty of other family-friendly attractions including games, contests, musical performances, a horse show, a parade, a baby and a toddler contest, a magic show, a bouncy castle and more. Gates open at 9 a.m. The complete schedule is available online at severnfair.org. Next is the 127th Ramona Annual Agricultural Fall Fair on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17. This is another one of our great community fairs. It’s held at the Ramona Hall at 2212 Fairgrounds Road, only a few minutes from Washago and short drive for anyone living in the Westshore area.
These beautiful horses are just one example of what you’ll see at the 127th annual Ramona Agricultural Fall Fair on September 16th and 17th One of the biggest attractions, the Horseshoe Tournament, is the only event that takes place on the Friday evening, September 16th. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. The competition starts at 7 p.m. Only the first 32 teams to register will play in the tournament. On Saturday the 17th, the gates open at 10 a.m. and there is plenty of family fun all day including many kids’ games, and spelling and reading contests with cash prizes. Some of the daytime features include a ladies’ nail driving contest and a husband calling contest! Of course there is the traditional exhibit hall with baking, canning and needlework displays, arts and crafts, vendors, livestock and vendors. The Ramona Fall Fair offers good, hot delicious homemade food served all day long. More information can be found online at ramonahall.ca/announcements. The 122nd Coldwater Fall Fair takes place
Friday, September 23 – Sunday, September 25. Entrance to the fairgrounds are off Coldwater Street. Look for signage. The fair begins on the Friday morning at 9 a.m. with decorated bicycle judging. There is a parade at 1:00 p.m.; a new event – junior kite flying – at 2 p.m.; and the very popular demolition derby at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds track. Saturday and Sunday are both loaded with traditional indoor and outdoor events starting at 9:30 a.m. with a poultry show and demonstrations and a rooster competition. There are cattle exhibitions, heavy horses and a pony pull, spelling bees, pumpkin decorating, beef and dairy shows, truck pulls and so much more. The fairgrounds itself will offer refreshments and food, a midway, and live entertainment throughout the day and evening. See the online schedule at coldwaterfallfair.com.
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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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I’m happy to be an ‘old girl’ A few months ago, my twin and I celebrated a milestone birthday. You know the one. It’s the birthday that brings with it a jolt of reality and, overnight, changes what you see in the mirror. This special birthday stops you in your tracks because you realize there is way less time left compared to time gone by. However, there are some wonderful things that have happened to me since this monumental birthday. Young people not only hold doors open for me, they also hold out a strong hand and keep it at the ready just in case I lose my footing. The very kind and quite young clerk at Shoppers Drug Mart didn’t even have to ask if I was a senior. That can be embarrassing. She simply took me aside and told me that I would save money (i.e. because I’m on a fixed income) if I shopped on the last Thursday of every month, a special day set aside just for people like me! And, this is quite wonderful, the Federal Government made an unsolicited deposit to my chequing account. The nice woman at the OAS office was pleasant and spoke slowly as she explained this deposit will be made on the 27th of every month until, well, you know…. This is all good. But it gets better – and perhaps only women of a certain age will understand this. Since my birthday, a strange and wonderful thing has happened. Except for putting on a ‘cleaner’ t-shirt, I don’t change my clothes before going into the village to shop at Canoe, even though I will likely bump into people I know, even clients. Nope. I wear my well-worn garden shorts and muddy but wonderful red rubber shoes I bought at Jax Bootery. I walk into the store, leg stubble intact, and do my shopping without a care in the world. I say to myself “I’m an old girl now and I don’t care.” Now that’s freedom 65!
HAVE YOUR SAY - Township Ward Boundaries Review In August, the Township of Severn held two forums, the goal of which was to get input from residents as regards their opinion concerning a potential change in our township ward boundaries. If you were unable to attend either of those meetings and would like your opinion heard, there is still time. Mayor Mike Burkett assured The Villager that comments from residents received by September 16th will be included in all communications with the consultant who is investigating the boundary review. Please write or drop off your comments to the Township Clerk, Sharon R. Georke, CMO, 1024 Hurlwood Lane, P.O. Box 159, Orillia, ON L3V 6J3. Or email to sgeorke@ townshipofsevern.com. Letters to the publisher are welcome and may be emailed to thevillagerpress@rogers.com. Letters may be edited.
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Whimsical and quirky By Ellen Cohen David Samila, of Severn Township has a lot in common with many other artists. He has studied long and hard. He has analyzed, refined and revisited his style. He has worked ‘real jobs’ in order to support his family and his passion for art. And, like other artists, he has had bumps in the road. The difference between David and some other artists may be that, except for 10 years of his adult life, he has had the great opportunity to make a living in his field, either as a university professor or an artist. Except for those 10 years, he has had a razor sharp focus on his art and the result is that he’s a well-recognized artist with many awards; has shown work in about 45 group shows; has had 10 one-man shows; and has work in 22 public collections. David started to hone his craft as a young boy in Winnipeg. He said he was always most comfortable when he would sit at the kitchen table drawing what he could see while looking out the kitchen window. Later, as a young teenager, a neighbour asked him to babysit while she went to art school. David was flabbergasted. He didn’t know there was such a thing as a school where people studied art. He soon took the time to check out this art school he now knew about. “I went to this mysterious art school and the secretary encouraged me to look around. Three weeks later, I plunked down a cheque on the secretary’s table and enrolled in the Winnipeg School of Art,” said David. “I survived the four years, or I should say they survived me.” As luck would have it, after graduating and while working a summer job at Parks Canada, one of his professors told David
David Samila, a prolific artist whose work hangs in many homes, galleries and public collections, is shown creating a new piece of art in his Coldwater studio. about a scholarship available for postgraduate work at the Slade School of Art in London, England. David completed the required paperwork, put a collection of his paintings together and applied. Less than two weeks later, he got a call. He was awarded the scholarship and off he went to London. “It was wonderful,” he said. “The British Museum was a 10 minute walk for me and it was such a revelation. I was only 21 years old and thought I knew so much about art. I didn’t.” Understandably, after graduating he wasn’t ready to return to Winnipeg. In fact, he said he was ‘bug-eyed’ about the possibilities in his life. He, and his then girlfriend, decided to travel Europe. They spent a year in Rome, a city that enchanted David and where he spent most of his time practicing his art. He said the more he did and the more he saw, the more urgent it was to keep practicing. His art was driving him. When David came back to Canada,
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he and his young family chose to live in Montreal, a city that was cosmopolitan and had a European flavour. For many years, as his family was growing, David and his family moved around the country as he worked as a professor teaching art at the Mount Allison University of New Brunswick, in Calgary at The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), two years at his alma mater in Winnipeg, and 5 years at York University in Toronto. Although teaching had its demands, David never stopped practicing his art. At the time, his work was abstract and he was producing cut outs, his signature work. “I was exhibiting regularly. The galleries were doing well for me for sure,” he said. Yes, David’s art was doing well and his career was stable, but two things happened concurrently: he had to downsize is studio space; and he was becoming disillusioned with the world of academia. He wanted to be in Toronto but found it was difficult to find Continued on page 19
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Seniors are back at it! By Marylynne White, President Washago Seniors will be back into the swing of things on Wednesday, September 7th. It will be great to see all our Club friends again after a relaxing and beautiful summer. We will start off the month with our luncheon which is always delicious! At this meeting, our guest speaker is Jack McAllister, former Fire Chief of the Barrie Fire Department. He has outstanding photos from his most interesting and honourable career. We are looking forward to his presentation. At our second meeting, Jim Rutledge, musical man of many talents, will keep us moving and grooving! It is always fun to have Jim at our meetings. We start this year with a newly elected President and Board of Directors and we all look forward to an exciting year ahead, filled with fun and new ideas that will keep us “Forever Young.”
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Vandalism in Severn parks By Ellen Cohen On July 27th, Pat Harwood, the coordinator for Severn Township’s parks and recreation facilities and services, presented council with a report regarding a recent rash of vandalism in township parks. The damage caused by this vandalism, amounting to well over $5,000, has been sighted throughout the municipality: Timberline Park, playground equipment and lighting; Washago Centennial Park in Washago, outdoor elliptical equipment; Coldwater Fairgrounds, a cut panel on the playground; and the Uhthoff Trail, a burned North Simcoe Trail Loop sign. Ron Stevens, councillor for Ward 4 said he is very concerned about what appears to be an escalation in vandalism all over the municipality. In addition to the incidents Pat Harwood noted in her report, Ron pointed to some other cases in his ward including: damage in the Bona Vista Park caused by a car driving over a drain; cars driving in the Cumberland Beach park, ruining the turf; and damage to trusses on a structure in Bayou Park, likely by people swinging off them. Added to that was a disturbing incident that could have proven very harmful to someone at Timberline Park.
Someone loosened all of the bolts on a piece of equipment. Thankfully, Pat noticed this and was able to get it fixed before someone got hurt. “I believe all this damage is caused by both adults and children,” Ron said. He understands that parents can’t always know what their kids are up to when they’re out playing in the parks during the summer, but he believes it would go a long way if parents would have a conversation with their kids about the issue of vandalism. Maybe the kids themselves could help to discourage vandalism if they see it happening. As regards torn up turf and broken drains, Ron says that it is certainly adults causing this damage. It’s frustrating, he says, and he doesn’t understand why adults would damage property that’s been paid for by their tax money. He’d like adults to know that there is only so much money in the budget for parks and park maintenance. “The more money that’s spent on repairing damage done by vandals, the less money there is for new equipment or new recreation initiatives,” he added. Perhaps one solution to ending this vandalism is all for Continued on page 15
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My name is Jenna Welch and I am one of the newest business owners in Washago, recently opening the doors to a physiotherapy/ massage practice. We are settling into the community nicely but have yet to land on a name for the business. Although we have some ideas, we need a catchy and interesting name and we thought there’d be no better way to involve the community than to ask our new Washago neighbours and friends for some help! We’re asking you to do some brainstorming and come up with a name that you think would work for this new business, one you’d like to see displayed on the main street of your village. It could be playful or functional, witty or whimsical. Be as creative as you desire. Entries can be made on our Facebook page, Help Us Name Our Clinic @washago, or drop off your ideas through the mail slot at 3378 Muskoka Street, Washago. Get your creative juices going and enter as often as you’d like! The first prize will be awarded to a name that inspires our final choice, and we will award two other prizes out of the total entries. 1st PRIZE: R Cottage Family Meal and Muskoka Brewery package
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Heat and drought damage to trees and shrubs By Karen Kahle
As a result of the heat and drought this summer, we can expect damage to trees and shrubs. Although even the most established trees can succumb, newly planted trees (less than three years) are most susceptible. Luckily, there are things that can be done to try
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If you own a shrub that looks like this, it has likely been damaged by this summer’s heat and drought. • Water slowly, dispersing the flow of water to get the water deep down to the trees/ shrub roots. Watering for short periods of time only encourages shallow rooting which can lead to more drought damage. • Overhead spraying is inefficient and should definitely be avoided during drought conditions. Water at ground level. Finally, don’t dig holes in the ground in an effort to water deeply. This tends to dry out roots even more. Karen Kahle, professional gardener and proprietor of Fern Forest Garden & Greenhouse, has served Severn Township and area for 10 years. www.fernforest.ca.
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National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls By Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton
The federal government recently announced additional details on the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls. The inquiry will be conducted by five Commissioners, with the Honourable Marion Buller, a Provincial Court Judge in British Columbia serving as Lead Commissioner. Under the powers afforded to them under the Inquiries Act, the commissioners can call before them any witness to give evidence, and require the production of documents relevant to their investigation. $58.3 million has been allocated over the next two years, with an interim report expected in the fall of 2017, and a final report by the end of 2018. The focus of the inquiry will include examining the systemic causes behind the violence that Indigenous women and girls experience and their greater vulnerability to that violence by looking for patterns and underlying factors that explain why higher levels of violence occur. The underlying factors could be historical, social, economic, institutional or cultural – it will be up to the commission to decide what underlying factors it will decide to examine and report on. It is also directed to examine the impacts of policies and practices of government institutions. These include institutions such as policing, child welfare, coroners and other government policies/
practices or social/economic conditions. The inquiry will make recommendations on: concrete actions to remove systemic causes of violence and increase the safety of Indigenous women and girls in Canada; and ways to honour and commemorate missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. If you would like more information on the inquiry, I encourage you to visit Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada website at www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca
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The most excellent adventures! Continued from page 1 it also helps to create a new dimension to the relationship between grandparent and grandchild. Ted and Betsy were able to see the excitement their grandchildren experienced while choosing their destination, and planning the trip, visiting the sights they chose, and then finally as each child created a book of memories with photos and descriptions of where they traveled and what they saw. The memories are with them forever. As of this year, they have taken five of their six grandchildren on trips. The 6th and youngest grandchild will go in a few years. Unfortunately, because Betsy had a small accident while in London, England, it was enough of a scare to now keep travel on this continent. This hasn’t, however, dampened the enthusiasm among the grandchildren.
Showing the diversity of their interests, they’ve chosen Prince Edward Island, Quebec City, Newfoundland and Whitehorse. Trips with grandchildren don’t have to be expensive or exotic, or even take you far away. It could be a camping trip to a provincial park, a bus ride to a northern locale, or a car trip to Toronto. The point that Betsy and Ted make is that the trips spark an interest in travel and learning. The destinations are chosen by the children, giving them responsibility for the trip. Reading and research of the destination are required, developing their planning skills and decision making. “Our grandkids have the responsibility for the planning and the outcome of the trip. They love it and so do we!” said Betsy.
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Benjamin: London, England. He wanted to see historical sites such as Big Ben (his namesake, he says) and the Changing of the Guard. He also went to Oxford University to see Harry Potter’s moving staircases and the iconic dining room. He rode a double decker bus and the London Eye, the world’s largest Ferris wheel. Jaxon: St. John’s, Newfoundland. Jaxon planned to see a geological display and a whale. He didn’t see either because of flooding and weather, but he did see a geyser, spent time in a pub, and loved The Rooms Gallery and Museum, particularly the large pieces drawn in ink depicting the area. He came home and wrote an essay on the economy of east coast. Matthew: Whitehorse was his destination for exploration and getting to know some of his cousins. He explored the area and saw many amazing sights. He panned for gold – a lot! And he took a boat ride to Alaska. While on board, he noticed a grizzly bear that he pointed out to everyone else. The captain allowed Matthew to steer the boat. Kylie: Quebec City was her choice because she had never been there and she loves history, ‘old stuff’ she said. Travel included a wonderful train ride to Quebec City, returning by Porter Air. Their hotel was in the centre of the old city. The trip included carriage rides, walks on cobblestone streets, the Plains of Abraham, art alley – and she saw a whale in the St. Lawrence River. Noah: Charlottetown, PEI. Flying into Moncton, NB from Ottawa, they drove across the Confederation Bridge to PEI. His sights included the red sand and rocks of the island, Confederation Chamber, a statue of Sir John A. MacDonald, The Cow’s Factory where they make ice cream and cheese and, he said, they ate at ‘the best restaurant in the world’.
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Continued from page 9 all residents to work together with a goal of preventing it. The next time you or your family are using one of the township parks, keep an eye open for vandalized property or vandalism taking place, especially possible safety issues, and contact Pat Harwood at the township office right away; speak to your children about the importance of keeping our parks in good order and safe for them and their siblings; and treat our parks as you would your own property – use the parking lots or areas provided for cars, and do not drive over soft turf or drains. In the meantime, to help in the township efforts to keep parks in good repair, the OPP have been contacted to patrol township parks more often.
The new elementary school, officially named Severn Shores, is completely finished on the exterior and will be ready to open on schedule for the new school year. Although there will be adjustments to be made for all children attending, especially those who are transfers from Ardtrea Public School, there are
several hundred students pretty excited to go through the doors of this brand new building. The township has entered an important phase for the new community centre. An architectural firm has been hired. Their responsibility is to put their ideas on paper and present them to council. Although the actual building is
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Washago Community Centre Programs Fall 2016 705-689-6424 • www.washagocommunitycentre.com Registration Dates: Thurs., Sept. 8, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 10, 9:00-11:00 a.m. • Program DISCOUNT will be given if fees are paid by Sept. 10 • Programs will be cancelled if there is insufficient registration. • It is important that you register for your program(s) by the above registration dates! • Membership to the Washago Community Centre is an annual fee of $12
Registration Information: • Registration will be at the Washago Community Centre on the registration dates shown. • The registration form is available for download from the WCC website. • Minimum numbers are required to run all programs. • The decision to cancel will be made on completion of the last registration date. • A full refund will be provided if a program is cancelled.
MONDAYS Gymnastics
Start Date: Sept. 19 for 8 weeks Times: Tiny Tumblers (ages 3-6) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. • Gym Giants (ages 7plus) 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Participate in gymnastic fundamentals in a fun environment. Learn movement patterns and develop skills and focus on fitness. Classes encourage fun, fitness and learning. Cost: $60.00 each. $10 discount for payment by Sept. 10 Instructor: Judy Page
BLT Stretch & Tone Class
Start Date: Sept. 19 for 10 weeks • Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tone and muscle conditioning workout utilizing hand weights & stretch bands to great music. Work out at your own pace. Please bring your own hand weights. Cost: $68.00 members. $78.00 non-members. $10 discount for payment by Sept. 10 Instructor: Suzanne Ball
Body Fit Balance Ball
Start Date: Sept. 19 for 10 weeks • Time: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Looking for a great overall body muscle toning workout? Join us for a powerful low impact workout which improves core stability, posture, and muscle balance. Also great for flexibility and your cardiovascular system! Bring a balance ball and hand weights. Cost: $68.00 members. $78.00 non-members. $10 discount for payment by Sept. 10 Instructor: Suzanne Ball
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS Pickleball
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Pickleball is played on the outdoor rink and volunteers will be in charge of each session. Memberships are $40 for unlimited play or $2 per session. The season is weather dependent, but plan to continue to Thanksgiving.
TUESDAYS
Yoga
Start Date: Sept. 20 for 10 weeks • Times: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. A far less strenuous yoga than other forms, incorporating breathing and meditation techniques as well as physical postures. Yoga from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. This class incorporates breathing and meditation techniques as well as physical postures. It is an excellent way to stretch and bring awareness to your body. By following through different sequences, we will focus on strength, flexibility and balance. Cost: $80 members. $90 non-members. $10 discount for payment by Sept. 10 Instructor: Becki Dickey
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Start Date: Sept. 20 for 10 weeks • Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Goshinjutsu is a contemporary, composite self-defence system based, primarily, on the ancient fighting arts of Japan. You will learn simple, practical skills and drills designed to instill the knowledge, ability, and confidence required to safely manage dangerous people and situations. Ages 13 - adult Cost: $80 members. $90 non-members. $10 discount for payment by Sept. 10 Instructor: Brian Opdenkelder
Ball Hockey
Start Date: Sept. 20 for 8 weeks Times: Ages 6 to 11 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Ages12+ 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Co-ed Ball Hockey. Enjoy an hour of fun and healthy exercise - no contact or slap shots allowed. Please bring helmet, face guard, and stick. Cost: $40.00 - $10 discount for payment by Sept. 10 Instructor: John Beck
WEDNESDAYS Karate
Start Date: Sept. 21 for 8 weeks Times: Defending Dragons Ages 4 - 12 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Advanced Ages 4 - 12 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Karate increases agility, flexibility and self-confidence. Defending Dragons (beginner class) introduces children to the basics of karate encouraging the development of motor skills and physical agility. Advanced Class, for those who have completed the beginner karate class, is to learn the art of karate as it was intended as self defense. Cost: $55.00 each - $10 discount for payment by Sept. 10 Instructor: Tawnya Gauthier-Romaniuk
Body Fitness Plus
Start Date: Sept. 22 for 10 weeks Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This is an excellent 60 minute cardio fat burning workout including muscle conditioning and strengthening. This workout is designed for all ages and you work at your own pace to great music. Included is a warm up, cool down, aerobic activity, muscle conditioning and mat exercises. Please bring your own hand weights. Cost: $68.00 members $78.00 non-members - $10 discount for payment by Sept. 10 Instructor: Suzanne Ball
THURSDAYS Acrylic Landscape Painting
Start Date: Sept. 22 for 10 weeks Time: 9:00 - 10:45 a.m. Acrylic Landscape Painting with local artist, Doug Cooper. A great opportunity to learn to paint from a gifted artist – no previous experience is necessary as Doug will accommodate all artistic skill levels. Additional cost may/will be incurred to purchase paint/ supplies, if required. Cost: $80.00 members $90.00 non-members - $10 discount for payment by Sept. 10 Instructor: Doug Cooper
Zumba
Start Date: Sept 22 for 12 weeks Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Zumba fitness is a very exciting dance party atmosphere full of Latin and International music – no previous dance experience required! Workout is taught with instruction on how to do the moves and the “watch and follow.” It’s fun and effective, using interval training combining fast and slow rhythms for an effective aerobic workout while at the same time, targeting your legs, abs, glutes and arms. Cost: Members $80.00 non-members $90.00 - $10 discount for payment by Sept. 10 Instructor: Beth Bussotti-Schell
Walking or Biking
Anyone interested in joining a walking or biking group should attend an introductory meeting at the Washago Community Centre on Sept. 21 at 10:00 a.m. to see if there is sufficient interest.
Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC) A free Outreach Program for children ages 0 to 6 years. Monday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Washago Community Centre. Call Jackie to sign up 705-325-1299.
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Can you hear your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms? By Dianne Kyle, Fire Prevention Officer Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms warn us of an occurring danger in our homes. For someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, these devices are not effective. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may live in their own home, apartments or with hearing family members. If they live alone, will they be alerted to danger in time to escape? Or if they live with others, they have to count on others to alert them. But what happens if their housemate is overcome with smoke and is not be able to alert a sleeping deaf person in time for both to escape? Hearing aids are an effective solution, but it concerns me how many people take them off for sleeping without any thought of being able to hear the smoke or carbon monoxide alarms. Others decide against the purchase of hearing aids altogether because of the expense, hoping that they will never have a fire or CO problem and won’t have to worry about hearing the alarms. Severn Fire & Emergency Service, Fire Prevention Division developed a program in partnership with the Canadian Hearing Society. The program is also supported through donations from community groups such as the Washago Lions & Lioness and Coldwater Lions Club. This program is called Sightline to Safety, initiated to assist the deaf and hard of hearing by education in prevention, detection and escape whereby mitigating the risks
of fire while improving escape routes and time. This program improves confidence and hopefully will reduce anxiety toward the subject of fire, proving the deaf and hard of hearing are just as capable as the hearing community when it comes to fire safety. Flashing lights and vibrating smoke alarms are essential fire protection devices for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Sightline to Safety’s commitment to assist with the recognition and acquisition of the necessary equipment will ensure our entire community is knowledgeable and remain fire safety conscious. More information can be found on the Township of Severn’s website at www.townshipofsevern.com or by contacting the Fire Prevention Division, Severn Fire at 705-325-2315, extension 248.
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As soon as the Washago outdoor art display of 24 wooden paddles was installed, residents and cottagers began asking if they could buy them. The art club thought this was a great idea and developed a plan to hold a community auction after the paddles were taken down at Thanksgiving. However, potential buyers have been impatient and the club has now started ‘pre-auction bidding’. Photos of each paddle along with bidding forms are available at the pop-up art gallery at 3395 Muskoka Street until Labour Day weekend. Potential buyers can choose their favourite paddle, fill out a form and make a bid. The minimum bid is $100. These bids will be the basis for the minimum required when the paddles go up for auction in October, date to be determined. After Labour Day Weekend, pre-auction bidding forms will be in the lobby of the Washago Community Centre.
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Whimsical and quirky Continued from page 5 a large enough studio space. Also, he said, he was changing, his work was changing, and it was simply time to make a major life decision. He did what would astonish most artists, particularly any artist who was doing as well with their work as David. He left the field of art and became a bush pilot. In his quiet, intelligent way, and with his tongue firmly in his cheek, David said, “I had a pilot’s license that I used recreationally, it was cheaper than paying a psychiatrist! Flying always made me feel so refreshed, releasing all my tensions. My life was in such flux. It was a difficult time in my life. So I just quit academia and became a bush pilot, working in the Arctic. I did that for 10 years.” By the time David came back to his art, he was determined to make it his life’s work but he had
changed a lot and he said it was tough going. His art was starting to look different although, as he describes it, his work still showed many elements of his previous work. He worked long and hard for years to perfect his new style and, eventually, started to once again hear from galleries. Today his work is still referred to as abstract. It’s not figurative. But, he says, he’s not happy with any descriptions of his art as a ‘type’. He added that people refer to his work as whimsical and quirky and it seems he’s happy with that description. Regardless of how anyone might describe his art, David Samila is a long way from the kitchen table in his home in Winnipeg. He’s a prolific artist whose work is hung in many homes, many private galleries and prestigious public collections that include the
“Natty Boys” is an example of David Samila’s whimsical and wonderful art. National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Confederation Centre of the Arts in PEI, Canada Council in Ottawa, York University in Toronto, Museum London in London, Ontario, The Vancouver Art Gallery, and Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago. Over the next few weeks you
can see David Samila’s work at his one-man show, I Made Most of This Up, at The Old Town Hall in Waterford, Ontario. It runs until September 22nd. David’s work is also displayed well on his website, www. davidsamila.ca. And you can find David on Facebook at www. facebook.com/DavidSamilaArt.
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Get ready to party with the Lions Club By Sandra Crawford, Past President
Octoberfest, one of the most popular Lions events in the area, returns this year on October 1st. Before taking the summer off, the Lions Club of Washago presented two days of Canada Day festivities, topping the charts of all of our previous celebrations. Thank you to
everyone who came to have fun, recognize Canada Day, and support the Lions. Now, after much of the summer off, the Washago Lions are ready to get busy again. Our meetings start up again on Monday, September 12th. We are now working towards our next fun-filled event, Octoberfest. It will be held under a big white tent on Saturday, October 1st, 2016 starting at 3:00 p.m. The grand opening will be officiated by our own Mayor Mike Burkett. The event will include a cash bar and we’ll be offering Bavarian food with famous large pretzels, popcorn and soft drinks. Live bands will entertain you throughout the event. You’ll be kicking up your heels and dancing to the beat.
As usual, we’ll offer our popular 50/50 Draw and don’t forget to buy your tickets for the Lions Grey Cup Raffle for a Polaris Sportsman 450 ATV. This prize includes Triton aluminum trailer. A super, duper deal for the lucky winner! The winning ticket to be drawn Sunday, November 27th, 2016 at 9:00 p.m., which is Grey Cup Day.
Don’t forget Dougie’s Jam Night, Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 at Washago Lions Hall from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Reminder posts on Facebook. Play whatever instrument is your specialty, sing, dance, or enjoy just being there to be entertained by these enthusiastic musicians.
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Invitations from Rotary By Christopher Carman, Past President
Our annual Canada Day Bacon-On-A-Bun event was a wonderful success! Even through the rain, Washago residents came out to support us. By the end of the day, we raised over $800.00 on the sandwiches, all proceeds going back into our local and international communities. September 24th is the day we say a big ‘thank-you’ to the residents of Washago. To show our appreciation for all the support you have given us over the past 12 years, we have an invitation for Washago residents: beginning at 1:00 p.m., come to the Washago Community Centre for a complimentary horse drawn wagon ride around the community of Washago. Enjoy a free barbecued hot dog and pop while you wait for your turn. There will be face painting for the kids - and the kids at heart. We will conclude the festivities at 3:00 p.m. You are also invited to our 2nd annual Rotary Craft Beer Tasting from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on September 24th at the Washago Community Centre. Along with many great local craft breweries, we are pleased to announce that Muskoka Lakes Winery will be joining us to let our guests sample their fine new creations. Buy your ticket in advance ($15) to receive 3 free sampling tickets. Yum-yum! Follow us on Facebook at Rotary Club of Washago and Area Centennial for a list of attending breweries, how to get tickets and much, much more!
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Putting a value on ash trees By Ron Reid How much are the trees around your house worth? They provide shade in summer; in the winter months, conifer trees break the cold winds. Mature trees add to the value of your house by making its setting more attractive. Best of all, they contribute greatly to the diversity of birds and other wild critters you get to see in your yard. Putting a dollar figure on the value of these “ecological services” is not easy. But this summer, we were faced with exactly that question for our own house in Washago. And within the next few years, many of you are going to have to weigh the worth of your trees as well. The reason for this reckoning is an insect called the Emerald Ash Borer, another of those evil invasive species that is working its way across southern Ontario. This is a relatively recent arrival, first detected in North America in 2002, probably carried here in wooden shipping containers. From Michigan, it rapidly spread across much of the eastern U.S. and into Ontario. Three years ago, it was found in the southern parts of Simcoe County, and it will definitely reach our area within the next few years; it may already be present in small numbers. At first glance, one more insect doesn’t seem like a big deal. But this beetle, named for the metallic green colour of its adults, has a fatal attraction for ash trees. On its home ground in eastern Asia, it does little damage. But in North America, it kills all of our five common species of ash; already, it has wiped out tens of millions of these trees. The damage is done by the larval stage. Adult beetles lay their eggs on the bark of ash trees, and the resulting larvae tunnel around in the cambian layer just under the bark. These burrows block off the flow of water and nutrients to the tree, effectively strangling it within a year or two. The first sign of an infestation is likely to be a dieback of upper branches; infected trees also show small D-shaped holes in the bark where adults emerge to infect other trees. Our house is well-shaded by deciduous trees, including several lovely specimens of White Ash. So a few weeks ago, we
chose four of those trees for preventative treatment with a pressurized natural insecticide made from the nuts of the Neem tree. This treatment, which has to be done by a professional, should keep our ash trees safe for the next two years. The treatment will have to be repeated until the infestation is gone from our area, which should happen when all of the untreated ash trees are dead and gone.
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By Patrick Brown, Simcoe North MPP and Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario I can’t believe that it’s already September! For me, this month always reminds me of going back to school as a child, and it got me thinking about my role as the Ontario PC Caucus’ Education Critic. I come from a family of educators – both my mother and my aunt are school principals and former teachers. The education file has long been a passion of mine, and when I was elected as MPP for Simcoe North, I knew I had to carry on Garfield Dunlop’s legacy by assuming his critic portfolio. I fervently believe that the choices we make in how we educate our children and young adults are at the centre of Ontario’s future success and resurgence as an economic powerhouse in Canada. Former Premier Bill Davis, a political role model of mine, put it the best when he was Minister of Education saying, “The new era is golden with promise, if only we prepare in time for it.” Unfortunately, I don’t believe that our province has done that. Today’s education system, particularly at the post-secondary level, is graduating young adults without the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. In 2013, the Conference Board of Canada reported that Ontario’s skills shortage is costing our economy billions of dollars in forgone GDP, as much as 4 percent of Ontario’s total GDP. That figure represents 3.7 billion dollars each and every year in lost provincial tax revenue! This is no fault to Ontario’s hard-working and passionate teachers and guidance councillors. It starts at the top with our curriculums, our school facilities, and our teaching resources. Our teachers can only give so much. A recent report commissioned by the TD Bank for Canada’s National Financial Literacy Strategy found that eight out of ten young Canadians lack confidence in their financial knowledge. We need to teach our young people how to do their income taxes, manage their credit cards, and save for their future. Teaching our youth about the importance of investing, and the consequences of debt is of the utmost importance, not only for their individual well-being but also for our overall economic security. Addressing Ontario’s growing skills gap is a key pillar in my plan for a more prosperous Ontario, because when you invest in young minds, it pays dividends for society for decades.
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Washago a powerful part of the Conservancy community By Mark Bisset “Community” may be one of the most overused words in the dictionary, but its frequency of use is probably directly related to its importance. It’s one of those concepts that is both wonderfully simple and remarkably complex; a series of overlapping circles that stretch across the street and around the world. It’s instantly recognizable by feel, but it’s also something that grows. You can be in a place for years without feeling it, then one day it’s there, indisputable, as real as the walls of your house. The Couchiching Conservancy draws its strength from community more than any
other single power source. It is the rechargeable battery that keeps us going, and nowhere is that energy source stronger than the Washago area. That has come home to me in two ways recently. Aiesha Aggarwal and Courtney Baker have been circulating through the region, inviting people to sign our 17% Pledge aimed at building support for a greener community (for more on the initiative, go to http://www. couchichingconserv.ca/the17-pledge/). The two have been met with much positive feedback during their summer adventures, but by far, the most
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Couchiching Conservancy volunteers work on the exterior cladding of the renovated Grant’s Woods office. Many Washago-area businesses and volunteers contributed to the project to make it a reality. enthusiastic response they have received has come from the Washago area, where residents have shown tremendous interest in our work and our goals. The value of leaving some of the world in its natural state seems to resonate more clearly here than anywhere else. You are our people, our community. The second way that sense of community has come home to us this year has been through the re-development of Grant’s Woods on Division Road just outside of Orillia. When we hold our grand re-opening Sept. 8 from 3-7 p.m. at our newly refreshed facility, no fewer than seven Washago-area businesses will be recognized for their contribution. K. McKechnie Architectural Design, Scott Inc. Design and Build, Allan Drywall, Champlain Readymix, Scott Camick Electric, Orillia Precast Concrete Ltd., and Washago Timber Mart all contributed to the project.
So while the physical building is just outside Orillia, Washago is built into its DNA. These businesses, along with several others in Orillia, Ramara, Severn and Oro-Medonte collectively contributed more than $70,000 in value to help us renovate our existing footprint to make way for growth. We were also able to install a solar power generating system and geothermal heating thanks to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The result is a wonderful building that will anchor our conservation work -- including the eight properties we protect in the Washago area -- and serve our community for years to come. The public is welcome to our Sept. 8 grand re-opening, and we expect it to be a celebration of what can be done when we connect communities within communities to build something good. I hope you will join us.
Mark Bisset is the Executive Director of The Couchiching Conservancy, a non-profit organization that protects the natural spaces of the region and holds them in trust for future generations. For more information on the conservancy, please go to www.couchichingconserv.ca
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That was a summer to remember - one of the hottest on record. And it sure doesn’t seem long ago I was welcoming our seasonal residents back and now we are already saying good-bye! Although the fall usually brings a cooling off period, we in the Lioness Club don’t even notice it. We are busy and getting into full swing and have already set dates for a few of our more popular activities. The first event is our Court Whist and luncheon on Wednesday, September 14th at 10:30 a.m. Please plan to attend and bring a friend. Our Court Whist offers lots of prizes and fun. In October we make our famous meat pies. If you would like to place an order, drop by the Lions Hall on Hamilton Street in Washago on October 4th between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Our next task is to start to get ready for our Xmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 26th. Santa has promised to drop by so please bring your children or grandchildren. Stay and enjoy our delicious lunch and shop at our bake table. Then take the time to look at all the articles and crafts for sale. We are still accepting new members. If you are interested, please call Lioness President Estelle Ness at 705-325-8698. Hint: Learn from the mistakes of others: you can never live long enough to make them all yourself. Anonymous.
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September 5 North Simcoe Muskoka District Labour Council – Labour Day Picnic. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Couchiching Park Orillia. Food and drinks. Special guest entertainer Jon Brooks. September 8 Couchiching Conservancy, the official re-opening of the office. 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., drop in for a tour of the office. Ribbon cutting at 6:00 p.m. Grant’s Woods, 1485 Division Rd. W. 705-326-1620. September 9-11 166th Orillia & District Fall Fair, all ages, midway, kid’s corner, demolition derby, tractor pulls, horse pulls, livestock shows and more! ODAS Park, 4500 Fairgrounds Road, 705-325-0353. September 10 Fungi Exploration. Be introduced to the different mushrooms and fungi through the Couchiching Conservancy’s Passport to Nature. Grant’s Woods, 1485 Division Road, 705-326-1620. For event registration visit couchichingconserv.ca.
September 10 143rd Annual Severn Bridge Fall Fair - Gates open at 9 am. Come out for a day of family fun, featuring live music, agricultural displays, entertainment for the kids and more. Admission is only $5 for adults, $3 for youth (13-17), children are free. For more info, visit our website at severnfair.org. September 12 Meat Loaf Lunch, including beverage and dessert. Prepared by the Severn Bridge Women’s Institute. 12 Noon. $8. Severn Bridge Community Hall, 1035 Southwood Rd., Severn Bridge. For Hall Rentals information, call Fern at 705-687-4462. September 17 Fall Mom-to-Mom sale, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at ODAS Park, 4500 Fairgrounds Rd. Buy and sell children’s clothing, maternity wear, toys, books, games and equipment. Information at CakeEventsOrillia@ hotmail.com.
September 16/17 164th Oro World’s Fair presented by the Oro Agricultural Society. Something for everyone – horse shows, dog agility, truck and tractor pull, Owen the Great, magician, square dancers, cloggers, blacksmith, midway and more! Cattle, chicken and rabbit competitions. Oro Medonte Fairgrounds, 84 Sideroad 15 & 16. Details at oroworldsfair.com. September 16/17 Ramara’s Paint the Town Art & Artisan Show and Sale. Opening gala Friday, September 16, craft beer tasting event. Saturday, September 17, paintings, jewellery, stained glass, artisanal soaps and so much more! Ramara Centre, 5482 Highway 12. Call 705-325-3091 for details. September 17 127th Ramona Annual Agricultural Fall Fair, all day. Adults and children $6. Children 6-15 $2. Under 6, free. Games, delicious food, exhibit hall, lots of prizes, vendors, lumberjack competition, bouncy castle, heavy and light horse pulls, beverage tent and more! Ramona Hall, 2212 Fairgrounds Road, Washago.
September 18 Classic Car Show, Coldwater, all day. Classic cars will line Coldwater Road. September 18 Brunch in the Woods, 12 noon – 4:00 p.m. Fabulous food, wine, beer and music at three stunning sylvan settings on Leacock Point. Stephen Leacock Museum. inspire@ orilliamuseum.org. 705-326-2159. September 23-25 Coldwater Fall Fair. Parade, indoor exhibits, poultry show, rooster competition, heavy horses, 4-H Club cattle, pony pull, horse pull, pumpkin decorating, entertainment, dog show, spelling bee, demolition derby, remote controlled vehicles, antique and stock tractor and stock truck pulls, midway, children’s events all weekend. Coldwater Fairgrounds. September 24 Farming Heritage Day, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., ODAS Park, 4500 Fairgrounds Rd., 1-877-2164664. Join the Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market in celebrating our farming heritage. Farm animals and equipment will be on display.
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Your new councillor, John Betsworth is hosting a ‘meet and greet’ at ODAS Park on Fairgrounds Rd. on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Canadiana Room. A light lunch will be served.
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Monday September 5th 11-3 pm Couchiching Park Orillia
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North Simcoe Muskoka District Labour Council (NSMDLC)
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We Support Workers.
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This event will give residents an opportunity to meet and talk to their new councillor and hear some interesting facts about their ward, the township, and the improvements underway.
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