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Community September 20th, 2006
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$100k gift kick starts United Way campaign
     The United Way of Greater of Greater Simcoe County has received a $100,000 donation to kick start its 2006 Campaign from a community member who has requested to remain anonymous.
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Maple Leaf Club news
by Susan Stein
     Members met at the South Simcoe Theatre hall on Tuesday, Sept. 12,with president Doug Jacobs in chair and Peter Chirka corresponding secretary.
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CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow
     "How are those pumpkins coming along?" It was a simple question and I could see the patch at the far end of the property had lots of leaves and blooms. As I trekked across the backyard, I spied my husband surveying the patch with some speculation. "Well, I see that we have one pumpkin coming!" was t
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Memorial service
     Mount Tegart Public Cemetery is holding its first Memorial Service to honour those loved ones who have departed.The service will be held at the cemetery, 6328 4th Line, Tottenham, on Sunday at 3 p.m.
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THORNTON NEWS
THORNTON NEWS by Cathie Miller
     Grand Opening Celebrations were held at two of the new businesses at the Thornton Crossings Plaza on Saturday, September 16. Bubbles Cutting Edge Hair and Tanning Salon held a ribbon cutting ceremony with Essa Mayor Dave Guergis on hand to do the honours.
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Scope's Susan Stein guest speaker at Boosters
by Susan Stein
     Members and guests met on Thursday, September 14, for a catered dinner by Jean Reynolds.
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It's the great pumpkin, Innisfil
     Contest details; First prize $1000 Second prize $500
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Will Silk's Carrying on tradition in Cookstown
     On the main street at the heart of Cookstown sits an historic Victorian building which has housed an old-tyme general store for nearly one hundred and fifty years. The structure that became Will Silks General Store was built in 1860 and during its early years housed stores selling such staples as co
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Behind the jams at Lakeview Gardens
by Michelle Minnoch
     When Gaynor Radcliffe and her daughter in law Rosemarie get together to jam, it isn't music they are making. For the past six years, these ladies have been making jams and jellies and customers of Lakeview Gardens have sampled these delicious spreads at their open house or bought a jar or two from b
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in your community
     The community event calender is provided as a free public service
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4H results from the Cookstown Fall Fair
by Susan Stein
     As promised in last week's column, the following is a list of the great 4-H club members, competing at the Fair.
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Helping to restore Lake Simcoe: The Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation
by Michelle Minnoch
     In 1973, the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation (LSCF) was established to focus on raising funds for conservation education at the Professor E.A. Smith Education Centre at Scanlon Creek. The LSCF is now moving full steam ahead, with anticipated fundraising revenue of over $500,000 for 2006.
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Tackling crime in our communities
by Peter Van Loan, MP York-Simcoe
     I'm sure we would all agree that safe streets and low crime rates are essential elements to a healthy community. When an area is known to be safe, when it is home to a friendly and vibrant community, people feel confident about going there-whether to do business or to raise their families.
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Who's declared they're running
     With the municipal election on Monday, November 19th, nominations are being filed for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Council Members (7 wards). The Scope will keep readers updated as who is filing applications as the information becomes available. The deadlines for nominations are September 29th. Note inc
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New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County
     New Resource Centre brings more treatment and new services to children with multiple disabilities in Simcoe County
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Lane Closures minimized to avoid weekend traffic peaks
     BARRIE, ON, Sept. 17 /CNW/ The inside southbound and northbound lane along Highway 400 between Highway 89 and Churchill Side Road (6th Line) is scheduled to be closed, weather permitting, during September 18-22, 2006 for repairs along the median.
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