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Buyers pickier in this housing market

By Kim Goggins

Many people will say that Mother Nature was kind to the region this winter, with plenty of snow to keep snowmobilers and skiers happy, but the prolonged cold and snowy weather well into April had many in the real estate profession cursing her.

“There is no doubt, we were slower than last spring,” says Lynda Hepinstall of Century 21 Sparkling Waters Realty in Washago, noting the weather has a lot to do with it. “People just aren’t in the mood to look for houses in (cold, wet) weather.”

Another stumbling block she sees so far this spring is the lack of ‘well-priced’ inventory in the area.

“Buyers are being fussier. The low-to-mid range is where there is low inventory,” she reports. “The problem is that (houses in the right price range) are really small and they’re old. They need a lot of work. Buyers are just balking. They’re not willing to pay $300,000 for a (tear down) on Lake Couchiching.”

That said, numbers from 2011 and 2012 show that Severn and Ramara continue to be popular places to buy.

According to the Realtor Association of Ontario Lakeland (RAOL), which includes Severn, Ramara, Orillia and Oro-Medonte, 281 homes were sold in Severn and Ramara

Submitted photo How does your garden grow? For the Westcott family of Washago, it grows very well with vibrant flowers like this double pink Echinacea. See story on page 5.

in 2012, up from 244 in 2011. Of those sold in Severn Township because they can get an 84 were waterfront in 2012 versus 73 in 2011.

Continued page 18 In fact, Marci Csumrik, a sales representative with RE/MAX Orillia Realty says Severn Township has a reputation for being one of the nicer areas to buy with affordable prices and taxes.

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Self-proclaimed ‘doorman’ inspires local artists

By Kim Goggins For one day, every autumn, Doug Cooper leaves the quietness of his home in Ramara and makes the solitary pilgrimage north to Algonquin Park. With camera in hand, he moves amongst the brilliant colours and captures pieces of nature that interest him, knowing that he will recreate them again on canvas.

“The best time of day is early in the morning or later in the afternoon when the shadows are longer,” he says, smiling. “It gives a lot more depth to a painting.”

With the meticulous precision of every stroke of his brush, Cooper recreates the scenes in his basement studio, with the help of these pictures. While many of his paintings feature water and landscapes, he says he is moving towards more challenging areas such as animals and people, ever

Building a strong foundation is important in any painting, says local artist Doug Cooper

cognizant of the fact that if he doesn’t push himself, his talent will become stagnant.

Just as nature fuels his inspiration, many of his art students will tell you that Cooper, himself, provides the motivation they have needed to

Striking a funny pose. The youth in The Art Club on Thursday nights want to say ‘Thanks’ to Cooper.

unlock their creativity. During the morning of every fourth Friday of the month, The Art Club for adults meets at the Washago Community Centre and most of the dozen or so artists who attend are also taught by Cooper.

But he quickly denies that he is a teacher in the truest sense of the word.

“I really don’t see myself as a teacher,” he says, ever-humble. “I see myself as a doorman. I open the door to people’s talents and then go from there. They teach themselves, really.

All I do is really inspire them to try.”

Cooper also has an innate ability to mentor youth in grades seven and eight in the area and leads The Art Club for youth at the Washago Community Centre each Thursday evening, from September until June.

Whether it’s painting, playing guitar, singing or dancing, the youth feel confident to express themselves through art in its various forms. Sit in on a session and the smiles Continued page 10

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A word in edgewise When I first planned to write this column for our third issue of The Villager, I wanted to express my immense gratitude for the support and kind words we have received from the community.

Of course I still want to do that, but I also know, in covering the extensive flooding in Ramara Township, two house fires and the tragic death of a young man on Rama Road, that there have been very serious losses for our readers since the last issue.

We, at Severn News Online, The Villager’s sister website, have been doing our best to keep you informed as the news in our area has unfolded. We will continue to keep you updated regularly on the local news that matters to you. What we have seen in covering these stories is truly special.

What these last few weeks have shown is that we have a close knit community of people who stand strong against adversity. We help our neighbours when they are facing tough times. We celebrate our victories and we mourn our losses together.

The emergency personnel in Severn, Ramara and Rama First Nation, as well as the Red Cross and all of the volunteers that have helped victims of the flooding all deserve our utmost respect and undying gratitude for what they have done in the past month.

So I guess I want to expand my ‘thank you’ to include all of you for making this community a great place to be.

Take good care, Kim

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How does your garden grow?

For this Washago family, very well

By Kim Goggins There is just something about having her bare hands in soil that Christina Westcott really loves. Whether it’s the gritty feel or the earthy scent, the filthier she gets in the garden, the better she considers the day.

In fact, every Friday at this time of year she races up to her parents’ home in Washago from Oshawa where she teaches high school, just so she can spend time with the family doing what they love to do.

“I just like to get up here and play. I have to go for a tour of the garden as soon as I get here on Friday night to see what’s out this week or what my plan is,” she explains.

Although mom, Cathy Westcott, fully admits she leaves the gardening plans and decisions to her husband Don and their daughter Christina, caring for the six flower gardens and two vegetable plots is a family affair.

Some are just more serious about it than others. Christina and Don definitely take it seriously. So much in fact, they are constantly

Gardening is a family affair for Don and Christina Westcott.

vying for space on the Green River property.

Good natured competition is alive and well in this family, where Don is always looking to increase his vegetable patch (his cucumber plants boast about 80 cukes each season and his tomato plants have been known to grow eight feet tall) and Christina is quietly expanding her blooms, which include more than 20 different varieties of Hostas, as well as Phlox, Echinacea, Lilies, Hibiscus, Hydrangea, Labium, Dahlias, Japanese Peonies — the list goes on and on.

That is not to say they don’t work together like a well-oiled machine. Each knows their role, with Christina digging the holes, Don planting their treasures, and Cathy deadheading the plants that need it. Don has even allowed Christina to plant Gladiolas around the vegetable garden.

He’ll roll his eyes, but his mother always had Glads, so Christina knows they will stay.

For Don, a retired police officer of 30 years, who grew up on a farm, gardening has always relaxed him. “There is great satisfaction in putting something in the ground and watching the harvest,” he says.

And what a great harvest it is. The Westcott family has become known in Washago for their gardens. The secret just may be in the soil that Don trucks in from his brother’s farm. The problem with the soil around here is its acidity from the granite and pine trees, he explains.

“The big challenge around here is the lack of good soil, which is the most important thing,” he reveals. “Fortunately, I have a brother who is a farmer and I’ve been able to bring in good soil when they’ve cleaned up the barnyard.

Continued page 17

5 Westcotts’ 10 tips for a great garden • For healthy soil that is less acidic, take off the mulch in the spring, then top dress the garden with ashes and powdered eggshells, and mix it in. Use only ash from your woodburning stove, preferably hardwood.

• Add compost to the soil in the fall or spring to take advantage of the nitrogen. Your vegetable and flower gardens will only be as good as your soil.

• Don’t plant until the soil feels warm to the touch.

• To keep bugs away, plant marigolds close to tomatoes and cucumbers — or buy a few of Don’s frog houses at the Washago Garden Club’s Annual Spring Sale!

• For fabulous hanging plants, fertilize them every two weeks. Remove brown leaves underneath to allow air circulation and prevent weeds.

• Before transplanting a potted plant into the ground, use your fingers to loosen the root ball so it gets more nutrients and water.

• A plant will tell you that it needs to be divided or transplanted when it starts to die in the centre.

• Transplant plants early in the day when the sun isn’t as intense. Don’t expose the plants’ roots to the hot sun. Move directly to their new designated spot.

• Crush eggshells into a fine powder and mix it into the soil where you plant tomatoes.

• When cleaning up gardens in the fall, remove all of the vegetation and roots from tomato plants and discard them away from the garden, otherwise your soil will be acidic the following year. Do not plant your tomatoes in the same spot as the year before.

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Chef expands business after explosion

By Kim Goggins Debris was strewn everywhere, smoke was strangling the air, fire trucks, police vehicles, flashing lights — the scene could have been straight off a movie set, and as Chef Becky Lennerton walked along the periphery, she took it all in, knowing that a Black River Food Company trailer was at the heart of the chaos.

An hour earlier she had been asleep in a hotel bed when her cell phone rang at about 3:30 a.m. She answered it to a man screaming at her.

“You’ve got to get down here right now.

Your food truck just blew up.” The early hour and hysteria of the caller caused a few minutes of confusion, but she soon realized it was the coordinator of the biggest food truck rally in Canada, taking place at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE).

It was in the wee hours of Friday, Aug. 17, 2012. Lennerton and her crew had spent all of Thursday driving down to the CNE in Toronto and getting their two food trailers ready by opening the doors and getting

everything plugged in. A crane was going to lift the trailers and put them in place the next day, but at that time, they were placed in a far parking lot, behind a recycling/ electrical building. The group left at 7 p.m. with plans to return the next day to start preparing the food.

Lennerton had no idea that she would be back at the CNE hours before she had planned, or what would bring her there.

“When I got down there, there were more fire trucks and flashing lights than I’ve ever seen in my life. My heart was pumping out of my chest because all I’m thinking is I hope no one is hurt,” Lennerton recalls.

The explosion could be heard three miles from the site and the only thing salvaged was ‘Tammy Faye’, Lennerton’s pink pig smoker. Sure it was banged up, but like Lennerton, herself, Tammy Faye is a survivor, and has become a symbol of strength for Black River Food Company.

Lennerton considered the food truck rally at the CNE an incredible opportunity for a small satellite catering service like hers.

It was a chance for her to show off what

Black River Food Company as it was before the explosion. Chef Lennerton has replaced this food truck with two satellite catering vehicles.

we in this region already know — her food is second to none and is a force to be reckoned with, even amongst much bigger operations.

The explosion destroyed both trailers Continued page 7

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Continued from page 6 she had on site and rocked her dreams of ‘wowing’ them at the CNE. To this day, a cause still hasn’t been determined and foul play is not suspected.

“It sat me down. It sat me down hard, for sure it did,” says Lennerton. “I’m a fighter. I always get up and dust myself off but this was different.”

She admits the incident forced her to slow down and take stock of the things that were important in her life and her business.

Within eight months, the rebirth of Black River Food Company has been nothing short of amazing.

Along with a food trailer she recently purchased to replace the one lost at the CNE, Lennerton has just introduced a new ‘true’ food truck called ‘Rollin on the River’ that she can drive to different events and locations and accommodate outdoor events all year round.

“The concept is to take fresh, local harvested food on the go,” she explains. “I think the menu I’ve developed is really exciting. This will be a healthy food truck. Sure, you can come and get hangover food, but we’re also

going to have vegetarian and gluten-free selections, lots of fresh salads and game.”

Meanwhile, Black River Food Company has just signed on with the City of Orillia to have a permanent food trailer at Couchiching Beach Park from the May long weekend until mid-October.

“We will tow this one and we will drive ‘Rollin on the River’, but both are fully mobile systems on their own and will be used differently,” says Lennerton. “I think the most positive thing that’s come out of this is that I’m improving and streamlining things,” notes Lennerton. “That’s what it is, and just knowing that no matter what happens, you can brush yourself off and keep going.

I mean, you really can. It just depends on how bad you want it.”

Watch for new menu items that complement her ‘farm-to-table philosophy’, such as organic vegetables, farmed elk, bison, trout, pulled pork, corn fritters, and even ‘fritine’ (a unique take on poutine using fritters with elegant, gourmet toppings.) Everything is fresh and home-made, from stocks for soups to the relish spread on bison burgers.

In keeping with Lennerton’s sense of humour, Black River Food Company’s new tagline is, “Our beans are explosive”.

For a list of festivals that Black River Food Company will be rolling into this season, check the website at www.blackriverfood.ca.

Chef Becky Lennerton and Black River Food Company have come back stronger than ever.

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Nominations for provincial awards

By Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop

I wish to take this opportunity to encourage residents and volunteer o rg a n i z at i o n s to identify nominees for the Senior Achievement Award and the James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award.

Each year, the Government of Ontario celebrates the accomplishments and contributions seniors make to communities across the province. Online nomination forms and information outlining details of the program are available at www.ontario.ca/honours.

The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration’s James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award recognizes up to six Aboriginal youth for their creative writing WORK THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME talent.

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nominate individuals in my riding for these awards. I encourage individuals and community groups to contact my office in Orillia or Midland for the list of criteria and necessary forms.

I will gladly forward them to the appropriate Ministry.

The deadline for nominations for the James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award is May 31, 2013.The deadline for applications for the Senior Achievement Award is June 15, 2013.

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Local businessman takes third place in ‘beauty contest’

By Kim Goggins

adding that it took almost two years to rebuild the 1990 Peterbilt truck. “It was waiting for the scrap yard. I could have sold it for scrap.”

He estimates about 3,000 hours of work went into it and laughs when he says he won’t disclose how much money he’s spent.

His effort and determination paid off when he took Third Place in First Show Bobtail (truck without a trailer) at the Mid-America Truck Show, held April 21–23, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky.

“I feel good, like I accomplished something,” he laughed. “It’s a hobby, I guess. It’s a love of trucks that I have had all my life.”

The truck was judged on its special features such as the low front bumper that Scetto manufactured to lift when it goes into tight places or in muddy areas, the deck on the back and the fact that it’s all stainless steel so it doesn’t rust. Scetto also stretched the frame of the truck to make it longer as well as added a list of other special effects.

It was also judged on its cleanliness, which is a difficult feat when the truck has been driven from Ontario to Kentucky — some

To say Claudio Scetto is determined may be a bit of an understatement.

After a decade of going to truck shows in Canada and the United States, he finally decided to turn an old scrapper into a beauty and enter a show.

“We’ve been going to this truck show for 10 years or so, and two years ago, we decided we’d build a truck to go there,” said Scetto,

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“My daughter Cara and son Cody and I went down five days before the show and we did five days of cleaning,” said Scetto.”No matter how your truck looks, if it’s dirty you fail.

They crawl under the truck and they look everywhere.”

The former truck driver and his truck will also be featured in an upcoming issue of 10-4 magazine.

Regardless of how ‘pretty’ the truck is, it’s back to work at construction sites for Scetto Construction — until the next show in Fergus, Ontario in July.

Scetto plans to enter that one, too. All the hard work is worth it, he said.

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Continued from page 3 never stop. The students have a very obvious affection for their teacher and want Cooper to know just how much they appreciate him.

Perhaps his ability to connect with youth and help nurture their talents stems from his own childhood where his art was sometimes harshly critiqued by his father who was a painter when he had the time, but was an aerospace engineer by profession.

“Because of the work he was in, there could be no mistakes. His whole life was geared to perfection and nothing less would do.

I was very sensitive,” recalls Cooper, adding that after his father retired he mellowed considerably.

It’s this sensitivity that makes Cooper the kind of compassionate artist and mentor he is.

Positive reinforcement is always highlighted and there are never any harsh words.

“I get really inspired in seeing people develop their own talent,”he says.“Even with the adults, it’s fascinating to see somebody who says, ‘I can’t paint’ and then four or five months later, they’re actually producing some paintings that are as good as mine. It just blows me away and I get a real charge out of that.”

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There are no harsh critiques in Cooper’s classes.

Although Cooper discovered his talent in his childhood, it wasn’t until his thirties that he seriously started painting again and not until he was retired about 13 years ago that he began to paint regularly — sometimes working on two or three pieces at a time.

Since that time, he has really honed his talent and has sold many paintings.

His advice to others is to practice.

“It doesn’t matter what it is, if you work hard at it you’ll get better and who knows where your potential lies. That comes with time,” he smiles. “I don’t think there are any learning curves; there are learning plateaus where you go along and for a while you don’t seem to improve but all of a sudden one day, you seem to jump up to a stage and then from that point on it gets easier.”

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Fatal collision on Rama Road

Council says no to MTO

A plan by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to close a former A 21-year-old Ramara Township man was CNR rail structure in Severn Township has killed in a single vehicle collision on Rama many trail enthusiasts feeling protective Road in the early hours of April 28. of the potential trail site.

Doctors recruiting patients Once a region that didn’t have enough family physicians for its population, there are now new doctors in the area that are actively recruiting patients.

Black River flows breaks 1928 record – Ramara neighbourhoods flooded

Flows were in excess of 230 cubic meters per second on the Black River at Highway 169, breaking the flow record of 1928 before it peaked. Several streets were The purse of a 70-year-old woman was closed, neighbourhoods flooded, and stolen as she was loading parcels in her the Township of Ramara declared a state vehicle in the Orillia Square Mall parking of emergency. For all of the flooding lot on Brodie Drive. coverage, go to the website and type Part of Rama Road was closed for about flood in the search box at the top.

90 minutes on April 23, as firefighters responded to a house fire on Rama Road near Longford Mills.

70-year-old woman robbed

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Library board sets sight on Westshore

Welcome banners coming to Washago

Still at an impasse with the Orillia Public Library Board, the Severn Township Public Library Board is searching for another partner to offer library services to the northeast part of the township.

The township’s ‘downtown areas’ will be ready to welcome visitors when banners are hung this spring.

OPP warn about lottery scams

Severn Council says no to solar farm

According to the OPP, many people find themselves becoming scam victims, thanks to the excitement of a surprise win or to claim prizes from fake lotteries, sweepstakes or contests.

Severn Council voted six to one not to support Mariposa Solar Farm in its bid to construct a solar farm on a 100-acre farm in the township.

Don’t text and drive The OPP held its Distracted Driving Campaign, April 15–22. In 2012, 83 people were killed in motor vehicle collisions within OPP jurisdiction in which distracted driving was a causal factor, surpassing the impaired driving fatalities in 2012.

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Services provided by Severn Fire & Emergency Services

By Dianne Kyle, fire prevention officer

At some point in our lives, we have observed fire apparatus on the highway or our street, lights flashing and sirens wailing as they respond to an emergency destination.

Or perhaps we have required emergency assistance ourselves.

Severn Fire delivers a range of services including emergency responses within the township encompassing public education, prevention, rescue, suppression, and first response for medical assistance. These emergency services are set by Council in accordance with and under the support of the Municipal Act and the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.

Severn Township has four fire stations and as many as 76 volunteer firefighters.

• Station #1: 3216 South Sparrow Lake Road • Station #2: 3958 Burnside Line • Station #3: 1 Firehall Lane in Coldwater • Station #4: 2060 North River Drive in Matchedash.

With a full-time Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Prevention Officer, and administrative assistant, Severn Fire is progressive and proactive in prevention and education, and takes great pride in protecting the community from fire, life-threatening emergencies and perilous conditions, as well as providing residents with the knowledge they need to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

The volunteer firefighters are trained to the firefighter curriculum as set out by the Ontario Fire Marshal and this training is

maintained by attending biweekly sessions supplemented through attendance at the Ontario Fire College for specialized courses.

One of the important roles of the firefighter is to provide fire safety information and door-to-door smoke alarm testing through the “Alarms For Life” program developed and maintained by the Prevention Division.

The Prevention Division also carries out an enforcement role to ensure that commercial buildings comply with the Ontario Fire Code in regards to adequate fire protection equipment and safety procedures.

For more information about volunteer firefighting or Severn Fire & Emergency Services, be sure to attend at the September Orillia Fall Fair.

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What do Rotarians do?

By Candy Potter I recently met up with a friend whom I hadn’t seen for a while.

While telling him what I’ve been up to over the last few years, I told him that I’d joined the Washago Rotary club. “That’s for old business men,” he replied, with a quizzical look on his face because I’m a fun, not so old, woman.

So, really, who are we and what do we do?

The Rotary Club of Washago and Area Centennial, has members ranging in age from 25 to 75. We are nearly 50/50 women and men and while we do have a lot of local entrepreneurs (from carpenters to accountants), we also have artists, teachers, social workers, store managers and retired movers and shakers. What we have in common is we are all optimistic doers, people who like to make things happen.

Our club does things to contribute to our local community like our annual clean up of the highway overpass, and to bring the community together like our fun Guy Fawkes night. We organize and implement exciting fundraising events like our Wild Game Dinner and our Music Festival. We

The Rotary’s annual clean up of the highway overpass is just one more way Rotarians help our community.

responsibly donate the funds we raise locally to things like children’s soccer and technical scholarships as well as donate internationally to well projects and wheelchair programs.

We also have a lot of fun together, at our weekly breakfast (where we host an inspiring speaker each week) and at our community events.

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Continued from page 5 Manure is in it and to keep it at that level, I’m also top dressing every garden with manure in the spring. In addition to that, we use ashes from the woodstove because they’re high in nitrogen.”

Despite the hard work it takes to maintain their own gardens, Don, Cathy and Christina each paid their $10 membership fee and joined the Washago Garden Club in 2010.

They enjoy the process of planning and planting, as well as caring for the gorgeous gardens in the village.

The Washago Garden Club will host its

Submitted photo The Garden Club cares for the beautiful gardens we see in Washago.

Submitted photo Getting their hands dirty is a favourite feel for many a gardener.

Annual Spring Sale on Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., at 3354 Muskoka Street, where Don’s ‘magic’ soil and ‘frog houses’ will be available, as well as a huge selection of plants and lots of free answers to your

gardening questions.

With a full season of gardening about to begin, May is an exciting time of year, but before you start to plant, read the Westcotts’ suggestions on page 5.

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Home buyers are picky

Continued from page 1 acre or an acre and a half for (less than other places). It’s affordable. The development in Westshore is going to take a while but it’s brand new and that’s exciting. The township is being progressive. It’s a long time coming but it’s moving along.”

During the first quarter of this year, 39 homes have been sold in the townships of Severn and Ramara.

Hepinstall and Csumrik both agree pricing is very important, as buyers are more frugal than in other years and want a bigger bang for their buck.

“Buyers are looking at newly-constructed homes or those that require very little work,” confirms Csumrik.

In 2012, RAOL statistics show that $310,000 was the average sale price of a singlefamily home in Severn Township but that jumped to $396,000 for waterfront. The average home in the township stayed on the market for three-to-four months with the waterfront properties that sold lasting an average of 77 days.

While waterfront is still a popular choice, Hepinstall says her clients seem to be looking for year-round homes, not cottages, this year.

The RE/MAX Canadian Homebuying Trends Survey released in January 2013 seems to support this, indicating that only five percent of the 1,109 prospective purchasers who intended to buy within the next 24 months were interested in recreational properties.

Csumrik agrees that she will probably see fewer people looking for seasonal cottages this year.

“I think (cottage sales) are probably not as strong because that’s disposable income for people and I think they’re trying to catch up from when the market was slow a few years ago.”

The survey also confirms that these wouldbe buyers are more conservative and fiscally responsible. Thirty-eight percent indicated they would spend under $250,000 on their home, while 42 percent said they would spend between $250,000 and $500,000.

A lower market is actually good news, says Mark Goode of Mortgage Man Dominion Lending Centres in Orillia.

“I always tell people, it’s difficult to sell your house at a high market and buy your next house at a low market,” he says.

“You’re either in a low market or you’re in a high market. You’re better to be in a low market when you’re moving up because you’re basically going to be paying less land

Lynda Hepinstall says her office is getting more inquiries about vacant land.

transfer tax and you’re paying less for the house. You’re also paying less real estate fees. So, you really are better to sell and buy in a low market than in a high market.”

Getting sellers to understand this shift can often be tricky, says Hepinstall.

“We’re trying to keep our prices in line. When we talk to our clients, we’re doing our best but the bottom line is that the seller sets the price. Hopefully, they’ll listen but they’re still trying to maximize what they could get for their properties,” she notes. “What happens, though, is they take a longer time to sell and I never feel it helps them because they’re still paying the taxes, they’re still paying the utilities, they can’t make the move they want, and every month they put that off, they have to deduct that money from the price they are asking for their property.”

Government changes affect housing sales According to Mark Goode of Mortgage Man Dominion Lending Centres in Orillia, the following mortgage changes over the last several years have affected the housing industry: • Over time, the amount that can be refinanced has gone from 100 percent to 80 percent of the value of a property. This decreases the number of people who can afford to purchase a recreational or income property by refinancing their home.

• The qualifying rate for a five-year mortgage is a high 5.24 percent when most five year rates are 3 percent or below. This means buyers may not be able to qualify for homes they can actually afford.

• Over time, the amortization rate for mortgages has gone from 40 years to 25 years, making mortgage payments higher.

• There are now stricter qualifying rules for self-employed people.

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Popular homes tour benefits local students The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Orillia is pleased to announce that passports are now on sale for their Annual Homes Tour and Tea taking place on Sunday, June 2, 2012.

This popular annual event raises funds for post secondary scholarships for local students.

Last year, the tour raised more than $14,000 for 28 deserving students in recognition of academic achievements, leadership, and school/community involvement.

The five homes on this year’s tour include a gracious, older Orillia home; a modern, condominium townhouse in Orillia; a unique, country setting in Atherley; the historic gatekeeper’s house for the Wasdell Falls Power Plant in Washago and a lovely family home on the Black River, also in Washago.

In addition to viewing the homes, ticket holders will enjoy the traditional tea held at the Best Western Plus Couchiching Inn on Couchiching Point Road. The tea is served by last year’s scholarship winners.

Scholarship raffle tickets are again available to support the cause, with the following prizes: two framed watercolours by two

local, well-known artists, a gift certificate from Home Hardware Building Centre, a one night getaway at Bayview Wildwood Resort, a design consultation from Signature Interiors and a Leacock Museum Curator’s Special — Tea for Six. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and will be available at the Orillia Farmers’ Market on May 18 and June 1, as well as at the Mississaga Street Sidewalk Sale on May 25.

The homes tour passports sell very quickly so interested participants are encouraged to purchase tickets early. Tickets are still only $25 and can be purchased from Beauty Supply Outlet, Westridge Mall; Flowers by June, Laclie St.; Full of Blooms, Memorial Ave.; Hudson’s Kitchen and Homewares; Manticore Books; Mariposa Market Seasons Shop — all on Mississaga Street; Shaw’s Jewellers, Orillia Square Mall and Simply Special Originals in Washago.

All proceeds from the event go directly to providing scholarships for young women in our community attending post-secondary education this fall.

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Morel (mushroom) and wild ramp (leek) sauce • 2 tbsp tailspin butter • Sea salt and cracked peppercorns to taste • 1 lb rinsed and clean morels stems removed • ½ shallot, minced Preparation: Morel and ramp sauce: Cut fresh morels in half (if large, in quarters) Add 2 tbsp of butter (or olive oil) to cast iron pan and heat. When hot toss in ramps and morels. Cook until just soft (2–3 mins) while tossing gently every so often.

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Sprinkle with your favourite mixture of fresh herbs.

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By Sandra Crawford, club president On Saturday, observe the special training programs for April 20, the Vision Guide Dogs, Hearing for the Deaf, Washago & District Lions Club organized Special Skills for Medical and Physical a bus tour to The Lions Foundation of disabilities, Seizure response dogs for Canada Dog Guides in Oakville, which is a Epilepsy, as well as Autism assistance dogs Charitable Foundation created by the LIONS for children. The foster puppies attended OF CANADA. Washago Lions, Lioness, and the Open House looking really cute dressed Lions from Orillia, Oro and Brechin were in in their little green vests. Puppies are in attendance. It was a great opportunity to their foster homes until they are six months

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Every third Wednesday of the month, from A Yard Sale for The Cure will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Washago Lions Club Hall. 7 a.m.–1 p.m. at 3394 Muskoka St., Washago, in front of the Log Cabin Restaurant. To May 14–June 22, 2013 donate merchandise please call Amanda Annual Orillia Student Art Show: The Up Mongrain at 705-717-0688. and Comers is an exhibition of inspiring, innovative and experimental art projects May 25, 2013 by students from Orillia high schools being Canoe’s Music at the Bakery will feature held at the Zephyr Gallery, Downtown the host trio, Sassafras with Beth, Peter and Orillia, 326-0480 (Opening Reception is May Andre and guest performers Jim Lowndes 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.) on guitar and vocals, the Hey Amy duo, Amy McIsaac on guitar and vocals and Brad May 18, 2013 McIsaac on bass, as well as Chuck Mugford The Washago Garden Club is having its on guitar and vocals. Door opens at 7 p.m.

Annual Spring Sale between 9 a.m. and 2 and the music starts at 8. p.m. at 3354 Muskoka Street in Washago.

There are many garage and rummage sales June 20, 2013 on Muskoka Street that day. Show up early The Ramara Historical Society is having for the best selection. its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. This month, it will be a Box Car meeting at Cecil Byers, May 24 & 25, 2013 4100 Sideroad 20, just east of Uptergrove.

Mississaga Street Mania & Sidewalk Sale Tour the box cars and explore Ramara’s offers two days of fun and fantastic savings railway heritage. from Downtown Orillia merchants. The two days also feature live entertainment, June 22 & 23, 2013 children’s activities, great dining and more. The Coldwater & Area Studio Tour will take Free parking in downtown lots. place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on both days. Eighteen stops encompases the work of May 25, 2013 39 local artists whose works include fine art, The Coldwater Lions Club will hold its photography, woodcarving, pottery, weaving, Annual Parade and Duck Race in Coldwater. quilts, hand-made rugs and ironworks. Look for brochures at local stores.

Jayne Norman, Amy Thompson and Emma Hunt rock out at the Washago Community Centre.

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Students Matilda Wilson (left) and Rachel Wilson play guitar and sing at various events in Washago.

June 23, 2013

The 30th Annual Arts for Peace Festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Stephen Leacock Museum in Orillia. Activities include, live music, dancing, crafts. Admission is free.

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