Tender awarded for Carson Drain maintenence
by Michelle Minnoch
      Town has awarded the tender for the Carson Drain Maintenance to the low bidder, the Eisses Brothers, at a cost of $14,914.52. Although $65,000 was allotted in the 2006 budget for the work, there was a delay in receiving the required permits for the work. The funds were carried forward to commence ...
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Innisfil Rec Centre essay writing competition
      Why do you want your name on a seat in the new rec centre? Why do you want to name it for a loved one? The Scope has partnered up with some great community leaders for an essay competition, in which the chosen entries will get a chance to name a seat. There are seven seats available.
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By-law reviewing dogs in Park
by Michelle Minnoch
      On May 2, council will bring forward the final Park's by-law, which addresses such issues as dogs at Innisfil Beach Park. Currently, no dogs are permitted at the park on weekends, from 8am until 8pm from the Friday before the Victoria Day weekend, until the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in Octob...
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Did you miss Earth Day?
      April 23, 2007: Newmarket - Did you miss it? Earth Day was Sunday, April 22. Don't worry, it's not too late to do something for the environment. With the warm weather following so soon on the last of the snow many of us wanted to be out in the sun and just enjoy it. We didn't want to do anything.
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      The students of Goodfellow Public School presented a cheque to Heather MacDonald and Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope of the Rec Centre Fundraising Committee, in the amount of $300. Students baked and sold cookies for eight weeks and surpassed their goal of $200. (l-r) MacDonald, Wyatt Bowden, Nicole Hil...
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Mayor's Walk for Health May 4th
      The 3rd annual Mayor's Walk for Health being held May 4th is setting its sights on children this year as a way to encourage them to get outdoors and get active after a long winter spent in front of the computer screen or television set. "Research shows that more than half the children in Simcoe Co...
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Essa council agrees on two per cent budget increase
by Richard Blanchard
      Essa township's 2007 budget will likely see a two percent increase over the 2006 budget. Despite township mayor Dave Guergis' wish that the township consider a zero per cent increase, the rest of council felt an increase of two per cent was more appropriate.
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      Killarney Beach Lions Mike Richardson and Jim Rocco presented Mayor Brian Jackson and Rec Centre Fundraising Chairs Heather MacDonald and Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope with a cheque for $1000 to go towards the fundraising campaign.
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Family history conference
      Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society is hosting the Region V Conference on Sat, April 28 at the Alumni Hall, Georgian College, Barrie, from 9am. to 4 pm Cost is $35. Register early to reserve your place call 705-435-3071, e-mail touchthesky5 @rogers.- com or visit our website www.simc...
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CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow
      It's finally here!! Spring....it's wonderful to see the sun again and see the early bulbs poking their heads up out of the ground. Everyone seems to be in a much better mood and everywhere you look, there are people raking and tidying their yards. It's been a long time coming. We thought we could c...
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Cookstown notes...
by Susan Stein
      Birth Congratulations to Kevin and Amanda Williams, on the birth of their second child on April 10th, at Pickering Hospital. Laura Marie, weighing in at 8lb. 30 oz., was welcomed with joy by big brother Owen, who will be 3 years old in July and by grandparents Rose and Allan Kell of Cookstown.
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"RVH a role model for other hospitals" says Premier McGuinty
      Royal Victoria Hospital has proven itself to be a provincial leader in reducing wait times for patients, according to Premier Dalton McGuinty who visited the hospital today to see first-hand the remarkable progress made. "RVH must serve as a role model for other hospitals. There are some great bes...
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Free NRT still available for 2,000 smokers ready to quit
      Free NRT still available for 2,000 smokers ready to quit There is still time to qualify for a free supply of the patch for daily smokers ready to quit. About 2,000 of 11,000 spots are still open for local residents who call the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
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Over expenditure on expanded asphalt tender
by Michelle Minnoch
      The town has awarded the 2007 Expanded Asphalt Capital Road Tender to Harnden and King Construction for $533,607.40, an over expenditure of $37,681.40. The request was to fund the over expense from the ARS (Alternative Revenue Source). The hard Surfacing and Surface Treatment contracts all came ...
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County Paramedics offer free CPR course in May
      County of Simcoe Para- medic Services have announced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for the residents of the County of Simcoe including Barrie and Orillia on Saturday, May 12. There is no cost to the participants. There is one session with the location at the Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 M...
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      The final Pitch in meeting will take place at council chambers on Monday, April 30th at 7pm. Pitch in Day will be held on Saturday, May 5th
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THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
      Condolences to Camilla Selby and family on the passing of Camilla's mother, Marion Mitchell. Our thoughts are with you. Wasn't it a delightful weekend? It was great to be able to enjoy our first dinner on the deck, have a chat over the fence with neighbours and see so many families out enjoying a ...
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Cooperate to get infrastructure funding earlier says Gerretsen
by Richard Blanchard
      Two provincial cabinet ministers told Simcoe County Councillors Tuesday morning that the future direction for the County was in their hands. Minister of Municipal Affairs John Gerretsen and Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal David Caplan met with councillors and the mayors of Barrie and Ori...
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