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News May 14th, 2008
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Police setting up in local mall and libraries
By Chris Simon
      As part of Police Week celebrations, the South Simcoe Police Service wants to get to know its constituents a little better. The service will set-up displays at three locations throughout its jurisdiction on Friday.
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Health unit now taking reports on dead birds
      The public can report dead birds to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, since surveillance for the West Nile virus (WNv) program began earlier this week.
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Hiking for Hospice Simcoe becoming an attraction
      The 2008 Hike for Hospice, which took place on Sunday May 4 along the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, was a beehive of activity as organizers saw the number of participants dramatically increase from around 50 in 2007 to over 250 at this year's event.
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Museum becomes barrier-free
By Chris Simon
      A barrier-free museum is Margaretta Papp-Belayneh's dream come true. For years, the chair of Innisfil's Accessibility Advisory Committee has been working tirelessly to address accessibility problems at businesses and buildings throughout the town and Simcoe County. Last Wednesday, her goal of cre...
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Preparing for an emergency reduces stress
      As many people know following the spring flooding this year, being ready for an emergency can reduce stress and worry.
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Kuzmich tournament raises $12,000
By Chris Simon
      The Kuzmich Memorial Hockey Tournament had another successful year, raising thousands of dollars for two separate charities. The South Simcoe Police Service's annual tournament was held at the Lefroy Arena in March. It raised $6,000 for upgrades to Innisfil Beach Park and $6,000 for the Canadian ...
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Break ground with Cookstown library staff
      The community is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cookstown branch of the Innisfil Public Library and Community Centre. Representatives of the town and library board will host this event on Saturday May 24 at 11 a.m. The event will be held at 20 Church Street, the site of the ol...
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Essa opening Whiteside bridge
By Richard Blanchard
      Essa council has agreed on a date in mid-June to officially open its new E. Ross Whiteside bridge near Nicolston on the 5th Concession. Township CAO/road superintendent Greg Murphy told council Wednesday night that extreme high water levels in the Nottawasaga River during the the spring melt of s...
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Preparing a 72-hour lifesaver
By Chris Simon
      Prepare for the unknown. It's the message Innisfil's community emergency management coordinator and deputy fire chief Jim Ferry has begun stressing to constituents. Last week, Ferry manned a display of emergency preparedness pamphlets and information at the New Town Hall.
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Paintball proposal adopted
By Richard Blanchard
      Essa council has given its approval to the establishment of a new paintball facility in the township.
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Float on a boat for the MS Society
      Hop on the Miss Midland for the Simcoe County MS Society's annual boat cruise. The cruise will take place on June 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Boarding will begin at 6:30 p.m. from the Midland town dock. During the cruise guests will enjoy door prizes, finger food and a cash bar. Tickets cost $25 and can ...
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Angus library may be built near school
By Richard Blanchard
      A new township library in Angus could be built in conjunction with the new high school planned for the community, says Essa mayor Dave Guergis. Guergis told council last week that he had preliminary discussions with the local public school trustee Robert North to see if the library might be adjac...
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Tag Days still needs volunteers
      Make a difference, join the team. Volunteer for Tag Days in Barrie, Alcona and Stroud, June 6 and 7.
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Still work to be done on accessibility front
COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Barb Baguley
      Accessibility means different things to different people and that was evident at the Accessibility Day held at the Simcoe County Museum on May 7. I was a member of the Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee when it was first formed and have been followed the progress of this group with great i...
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Dance team steps on competition in Newmarket
THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
      The Thornton Area Action Committee will be holding a garage sale this coming Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17. The sale will be held on Charlie's vacant lot, just south of William Street, on the west side of Barrie Street.
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Students show off their UN knowledge
      Debt forgiveness for developing nations, nuclear proliferation, and global warming were under debate by more than 100 secondary school students from throughout the Simcoe County District School Board, as they participate in the 22nd annual SCDSB United Nations Assembly simulation.
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The reasons why we celebrate Victoria Day
CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow
      Victoria Day is celebrated on the first Monday preceding May 25th. It is a statutory holiday throughout all of Canada, except the Atlantic provinces. Victoria Day falls on the second to last Monday in May, which is usually the third weekend, but can be the fourth in years like 1999, where the 31s...
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Drumhead parade coming up
LEGION NEWS
by Ed Collins
      Drumhead service and parade: This will be held at the Lefroy branch June 12th, with the parade starting at 1 p.m., running from Arnold Street along Ewart to the legion parking lot. There will be refreshments at the branch for everyone after the service. Everyone is invited to attend. Watch for fli...
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Ladies of the Lake going 'tastefully' nude in July
      Following the popularity and fundraising success of the 2006 Ladies of the Lake Naked Truth calendar, the Ladies continue to raise awareness, shift mindsets and take action by launching their second calendar.
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Organization giving a voice to deaf children
      Canada celebrates speech and hearing month in May, but did you know deaf kids can talk? Babies are being screened at birth for hearing loss in most (not all) provinces of Canada today. When identified early and given access to hearing technology and auditoryverbal therapy, the majority of child...
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Some reasons for getting immunized
By Dr. Colin Lee Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
      Measles, polio, diphtheria and the mumps are diseases that were once common in Canada, but are seldom seen today. Those diseases do still exist, but we are much less vulnerable to contracting them thanks to routine childhood immunization.
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Euchre players are still needed in Newton Robinson
      Euchre players should be aware of the games held the first Friday of the months of February to June. The cost is $3 per person which includes lunch. They take place at the Women's Institute Hall in Newton Robinson and start at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
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