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While the Town has identified 37 top projects needed to be done in the Road Needs Study, Beach Road, which was previously not on the list, has shown deterioration and is considered a main concern. Town staff has identified Beach Road in Gilford, between Shore Acres Road and Gilford Road, as a top road priority for 2007. More ... Council has approved a recommendation to authorize the sale of an eight metre road widening, to the County of Simcoe, for $27,538 on County Road 21. Town staff has discussed the issue with the County and it was agreed the road widening should take place during the construction of the New Administration Building. More ... The stockings have come down, the trees have been put to the curb and we are all back in school or back to work- the holiday season officially has come to a close. On a more positive note however, 2007 has just begun and with it are sure to come many exciting and interesting adventures for each of us. More ... Those who attended Cookstown Continuation School in the early 1940's will remember principal and teacher Rilla Jack. Her hometown was Dundalk, Ontario. After highschool, Rilla went to Queen's University in Kingston, graduating with a B.A. Then came Teacher's College and a M.A. in Education from the U of T. More ... The Hon. Peter Van Loan, member of Parliament for York-Simcoe will be hosting a Town hall meeting on Tuesday, January 16th, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Churchill Community Centre. The meting will be a chance to discuss the Government's progress on its top priorities like cutting the GST, providing choice in child care, getting tough on crime, and restoring accountability to government. More ... With 2007 here, the time to launch a New Year resolution or two has arrived and the 49th annual Toronto International Boat Show can help. Canada's largest marine marketplace kicks off the 2007 boating season Saturday, Jan. 13th through Sunday, Jan. 21st. With over a million square feet of great ideas, the Boat Show may make it a little easier to achieve New Year goals. More ... January is Crime Stoppers Month worldwide and also marks the 20th Anniversary of Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka. Crime Stoppers programs are individually registered not-for-profit charitable corporations, operated by civilians from the community. These people control all aspects of the program, including reward payments and fundraising initiatives. More ... The first meeting, held on Wednesday, January 3rd, was a splendid beginning for the new year, with members invited at the home of Wib and Beryl Hadwen. After a potluck lunch, President Hattie Milne opened the programme with all reciting the UCW Purpose. More ... Lynn Dollin-Councillor Ward 7 As I reflect over the past year, I am reminded of what a busy year 2006 was. An in depth official plan review, a master servicing study and Provincial government initiatives such as "Places to Grow" and "IGAP" kept our council on its toes. We broke ground on a new recreational facility and a new administration centre, both of which will be completed in 2007. More ... At the height of a flu pandemic, up to 50% of all employees may be absent from work. That startling statistic is quoted in a pandemic planning tool kit developed for businesses by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and available through the Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce. More ... Tomorrow, Thursday, January 11 is the next Barrie Thornton Old Time Fiddlers Night. It will be held at the Lions Hall and the admission price is $3 per adult and children are free. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. sharp. All fiddlers, singers, callers, dancers and listeners are welcome. Call Cec Denney for more information at 458-9996. More ... Laurie Munroe - President of Cookstown & District Chamber of Commerce: The Cookstown & District Chamber of Commerce has enjoyed a very successful year and is looking forward to assisting with some improvements for the village in 2007. Our annual Wing Ding, Golf Tournament and Light up Night were all wonderfully organized and went off without a hitch. More ... Meaghan got her hair cut for "Locks of Love". Meaghan Kohnen is a 10 year old student at St. Francis of Assisi School. She has been growing her hair for 2 years now and is very happy and proud to be donating her hair for those who need hair for wigs. More ... As we experience recordsetting temperatures, members of the York Regional Police Marine Unit are reminding boaters who are still participating in activities on the water, that the Naawij, a 26' Sea-swirl boat, continues to patrol Lake Simcoe to ensure boaters are operating safely. More ... Alzheimer's disease affects us all. With close to 5,400 residents in Simcoe County with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, it's hard for it not to. That's why the Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County is holding a walk a thon to raise funds for the many programs and services provided to these individuals, caregivers and loved ones. More ... The Christmas for Kids programme had another successful year making sure that all of the children in south Innisfil, primarily in the Lefroy, Belle Ewart and Alcona Beach area experienced the magic of Christmas. This year we helped 54 children in 24 families, a total of 78 people. The last few days before Christmas, we had several calls for help and thankfully we were able to assist everyone. More ... The Simcoe County Museum is pleased to offer Winter day camps on Jan. 19th and Feb. 16th. Each camp day is filled with exciting games, crafts and activities. Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to sign up for one or both days. On Jan. 19th, it's Famous Firsts! Campers will spend the day discovering the famous (and not so famous) firsts of our past. More ... York - Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan has been in the federal cabinet less than two months, but he's already been shuffled. He's not complaining, however. Van Loan, 43, is the new Leader of the government in the House of Commons, as well as minister for democratic reform, thanks to the changes Prime Minister Stephen Harper made to his team last week. More ... |
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