Lake Simcoe 'a challenging area to study'
by Michelle Minnoch
      Don Goodyear, Manager of Source Protection Planning, provided the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) Board of Directors an update of Source Water Protection (SWP) at their last meeting.
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Church to host free Christmas dinner
      Innisfil Community Church is once again hosting a free community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve, December 24th, at 6pm. Each year the church has co-ordinated efforts to make sure that the lonely, stranded students away from home, seniors who may be alone,
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Pring in Ward 3
by Michelle Minnoch
      With the final re-count results posted last Wednesday afternoon, incumbent Bill Pring has been confirmed as the winner for councilor of Ward 3. On election night, the race was tight between Pring and Ken Simpson. The original count had Pring with 636 votes to Simpson's 629; the recount had Pring g...
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Christmas Cheer Campaign
      Innisfil residents Bronno Niemeyer and Bob Watson are shown at the opening day celebration for the 2006 Christmas Cheer campaign held recently at Jacksons Toyota. Bronno and Bob have worked as Innisfil Coordinators for many years helping to arrange donations from and deliveries to Innisfils resid...
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Celebrating 100 years at St. James in Stroud
by Michelle Minnoch
      St. James Church in Stroud held its 100th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday. There were historical items on display as well as a luncheon for members of the congregation. During the service, a power point presentation of the history of the church was given, as well as throughout the day for those w...
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Correction and added information
      Dr. Lia Jackson The phone number printed in the November 29th edition of The Scope for Dr. Lia Jackson listed the incorrect area code. The correct phone number is (905) 729-0747. The Scope aplogizes for the error. VE commemorative watch Last week The Scope ran a story about a commemorative wa...
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County warden says good-bye
by Richard Blanchard
      Retiring Simcoe County warden Terry Geddes told county council last week that he hoped that he brought the human touch to his office during his term. Geddes made his remarks at last week's county council meeting marking the end of his term. "I tried to bring humour into things. Regardless of the ...
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Cookstown Booster news
by Susan Stein
      Members met on Thursday, November 30th, for their Christmas party. After enjoying a turkey dinner catered by Jean Reynolds, they were entertained with a great programme. Convened and organized by Patsy Bosomworth, it featured David Chambers on violin, accompanied on the piano by Valerie Wauchope,...
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THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
      Oops, I made an error in my column last week. The Barrie Thornton Old Time Fiddlers Night is not tomorrow night as I stated but actually next Thursday, December 14th at the Lions Hall. My apologies to anyone who went on the wrong night because of my error. Be sure to stop in on December 14th and he...
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Guergis only candidate for County Warden
by Richard Blanchard
      A former Essa resident is the only candidate in this year's Simcoe county warden's race. Tony Guergis, the mayor of Springwater Township, announced his decision to run for warden at last week's county council meeting.
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News from the GICC about Bill 211
      In just one week mandatory retirement in Ontario will come to an end with the implementation of Bill 211, leaving businesses to wonder how it will affect their operations. The Ending Mandatory Retirement Statute Law Amendment Act, 2005 changes the definition of "age" in the Human Rights Code. The ...
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North vice-chair after tie ballot
      Debra Edwards of Orillia has been elected chair of the Simcoe County District School Board. There was an election for vice-chair with Nancy Halbert representing New Tecumseth and Bradford West Gwillimbury and current chair Robert North of Adjala-Tosorontio and Essa ending up tied.
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      The swearing in ceremony, held on November 27 at Rideau Hall. The photo depicts Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Peter Van Loan, and Supreme Court Justice Ian Binnie.
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