Innisfil Winterfest this weekend
      Friday, February 23rd 7- 10pm - Youth fundraising dance at Alcona Glen to raise money for the Rec Centre. Tickets are $8 at the door. Saturday, February 24th 9am - Practice starts for the Radar Runs between 9 - 11am.
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Recycling up in Simcoe County
Recycling increased County wide by 7.6%
by Richard Blanchard
      Changes to Simcoe County's waste pickup program last year which saw a limit of two bags per week placed on all households and weekly recycling pickup has meant a big increase in recycling. Corporate Services committee members received an comparison of recycling and waste rates between 2005 and 200...
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Cookstown Agricultural Society news
by Susan Stein
      The Society held it's Annual meeting at Church's Farm Supply on Friday Jan 19. The meeting was well attended as the new Board of Directors was chosen. The new executive is as follows: President - Bev Nix; 1st vice- Dorothy Lang; 2nd vice - William Vernon; Secretary/Treasurer - Wref Nix.
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Bond Head Olde Tyme Fiddle Club
      The Bond Head Old Tyme Fiddle Club will be hosting their monthly fiddle, dance and jam session on Tuesday, February 27th. All musicians, dancers and listeners are welcome.
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      Annually, for the past five years Spring Tree Farm has donated $1,000 to the Innisfil Fire Department. "I am very proud of our fire department and respect the hard work they do for the community. I feel as a local business person, it is our responsibility to help out where we can," states Elmer.
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Delivering results for Canadians
by Hon. Peter Van Loan, MP York-Simcoe
      Canada's New Government has achieved a lot of things over the past year that have benefited Canadians - we can take pride in the fact that we have kept our word. In the months ahead, Canada's New Government will continue to deliver results for Canadians.
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St John's ACW hold Valentine Tea
by Susan Stein
      What could be nicer than a Tea Party on a dull winter day? And that's exactly what the members of St. John's ACW (Anglican Church Women) did. They held a Valentine Tea at the Cookstown home of Stella Bradshaw. It was done in style with ladies pouring tea, fancy sandwiches and goodies - and done fo...
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THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
      A very special birthday greeting goes out this week from family and friends to Kay McKiernan who is celebrating her 90th birthday. Best Wishes, Kay and a very Happy Birthday! The Essa Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting this coming Saturday, February 24 at the Thornton library start...
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