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Community June 27, 2007
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Innisfil Lions spend night giving money to local causes
by Michelle Minnoch
      The Innisfil Lions gave away $750 to six organizations last Tuesday evening. The Lions raised the money through their bingo nights.
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Strawberry Supper
      There will be a Strawberry Supper held at St. James United Church in Stroud today. There will be a sitting at 4:30 and a sitting at 6pm. The cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under. A variety of cold meats, salads and strawberries will be available (with or without ice cream).
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County to move on electronic recycling
by Richard Blanchard
      Simcoe County has given its provisional approval to a trial program to expand the recycling of household hazardous waste products and electronic equipment.
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What's going on with the environment?
News from the Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce
      For the first time in decades we've seen the environment bubble to the top of the public opinion agenda. Climate change, Kyoto and concerns about greenhouse gases have captured the imaginations of individuals, businesses, the media and governments alike.
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      Students at Goodfellow Public gave the Barrie Chapter of the SPCA $250 though their fundraising efforts. Students started an SPCA Club, specifically raising money for the cause. The students are looking forward to running the club next year and raising more money through car washes, bake sales, an...
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The real way to keep cool - save energy and money
by Michelle Minnoch
      Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer joined Mayor Brian Jackson and George Shaparew of Innisfil Hydro to kick off the programs Innisfil Hydro is supporting, programs designed to help residents use electricity wisely.
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Essa fire department receives approval on pumpers
by Richard Blanchard
      Essa township residents may be receiving reduced insurance rates because of their fire department's most recent accreditation of its pumpers. The fire department received Superior Tanker Shuttle accreditation on June 12 following testing by Fire Underwriters Survey on June 8.
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Conservation Corner - Monitoring pesticudes in our surface water
by Katherine Watson
      NVCA launches monitoring program with partners The spring and summer weather brings people outdoors to work on their lawns and gardens. The common myth is that pesticide application is required to achieve an enjoyable "weed free" yard. A pesticide is a substance released into our environment to s...
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Smog - cleaner air begins at home - Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
by Dr. Charles Gardner, Simcoe Muskoka Medical Officer of Health
      We hear about poor air quality or climate change (global warming) on the news or in conversations quite often these days. Both issues are closely related and both have negative affects on our health and our environment.
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YMCA Day Camp Staff preparing for Summer
      The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka summer day camp staff is in the midst of some very thorough planning and training this month, focusing on water safety, first aid training, healthy child development, inclusion facilitation, bus transportation safety and most importantly how to make sure our campers have...
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Annual Mayor's/Kempenfelt Kelly Golf Tourney
      The Annual fundraising golf tourney for the Rec centre was held last Friday, raising $15,000.
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Summer Storytime at the Innisfil Public Library
Lakeshore Bedtime Storytime
      Bedtime storytime - wind down after a busy day! Wear your pjs, bring your teddy bear (or other special friend) and blanket to share stories, songs and rhymes with Librarian Marilyn.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in your community
      The community event calender is provided as a free public service to non-profit organizations to announce upcoming events. Deadlines are no later than Monday for that week's issue to COMMUNITY EVENTS, P.O.
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