Blood drive about giving back
By Chris Simon
      Bruce Vanden Berg was giving back to his community Thursday evening. The 17-year-old was donating blood at a clinic in the Innisfil Community Church last week. Vanden Berg has donated blood four times. And each time, the needle gets a little easier to stick in his arm.
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Trillium honours outstanding volunteers and groups
      Six remarkable Ontario not-for-profit organizations were honoured for the difference they have made in their communities at the Ontario Trillium Foundation's 25th Anniversary celebration in Sharon, on Oct. 18.
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Annual poppy drive getting revved up at Legion
By Ed Collins
      Remembrance Day: It is fast approaching. We start our poppy campaign Oct. 26, so watch out for us at your favorite stores. This is the Legion's only campaign for funds, and it is what we Legionnaires are all about. The money we collect is put in a trust fund and is only used for the benefit of veterans, ex-service members and their dependents.
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Library reaches record circulation numbers
By Janine Harris- Wheatley
      How does a library measure success? The number of items circulated is not the sole indicator of how well a library is serving its community but it does help to measure the impact of new initiatives and service enhancements.
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County books it with new website
      The County of Simcoe Library Cooperative has announced the launch of a new service - electronic audio books. Library patrons with a valid card can log onto the new PULSE (Public Libraries Sharing E-Media) website to browse the collection.
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Artist celebrated 25 years
By Susan Stein
      Michael Foers at the Gallery on Queen held an exclusive exhibit and sale celebrating 25 years of his painting on Friday October 19. Titled Michael Foers - A Retrospective, the large and small canvases depicted the artist's love for the forests, bush, and ponds.
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Retirement savings the best investment
By Graham Barber
      There's no getting around the fact that real estate is hot. From buying a first home or condo, to trading up, to home renovations, Canadians are embracing real estate in a big way.
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An evening with Judy McCoubrey
By Susan Stein
      A Benefit Concert for the Tec -We -Gwill Hall in Newton Robinson featured singer Judy McCoubrey. Not only was it a monetary benefit for the hall, but also a musical one for the full house. Judy McCobrey's versatilty as a singer was evident in the different segments in her program; country songs by Patsy Cline, pop and a Connie Francis segment.
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Arthritis Society hosting hip and knee seminar
      On Thursday, Oct. 25, The Arthritis Society will be hosting an Arthritis Public Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Southshore Community Centre, Main Hall, 205 Lakeshore Drive in Barrie. The topic is Hip and Knee Replacement for Arthritis. Speakers include Dr. Michael Korkola, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Andrea Watson, Physiotherapist, The Arthritis Society.
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