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As part of Police Week celebrations, the South Simcoe Police Service wants to get to know its constituents a little better. The service will set-up displays at three locations throughout its jurisdiction on Friday. More ... The public can report dead birds to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, since surveillance for the West Nile virus (WNv) program began earlier this week. More ... The 2008 Hike for Hospice, which took place on Sunday May 4 along the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, was a beehive of activity as organizers saw the number of participants dramatically increase from around 50 in 2007 to over 250 at this year's event. More ... A barrier-free museum is Margaretta Papp-Belayneh's dream come true. For years, the chair of Innisfil's Accessibility Advisory Committee has been working tirelessly to address accessibility problems at businesses and buildings throughout the town and Simcoe County. Last Wednesday, her goal of creating a barrier-free society throughout the area came a bit closer to reality. More ... As many people know following the spring flooding this year, being ready for an emergency can reduce stress and worry. More ... The Kuzmich Memorial Hockey Tournament had another successful year, raising thousands of dollars for two separate charities. The South Simcoe Police Service's annual tournament was held at the Lefroy Arena in March. It raised $6,000 for upgrades to Innisfil Beach Park and $6,000 for the Canadian Crime Victim Foundation, said Sgt. Bob Eeles. More ... The community is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cookstown branch of the Innisfil Public Library and Community Centre. Representatives of the town and library board will host this event on Saturday May 24 at 11 a.m. The event will be held at 20 Church Street, the site of the old Cookstown Fairgrounds. More ... Essa council has agreed on a date in mid-June to officially open its new E. Ross Whiteside bridge near Nicolston on the 5th Concession. Township CAO/road superintendent Greg Murphy told council Wednesday night that extreme high water levels in the Nottawasaga River during the the spring melt of snow had delayed work on the bridge by about two weeks. More ... Prepare for the unknown. It's the message Innisfil's community emergency management coordinator and deputy fire chief Jim Ferry has begun stressing to constituents. Last week, Ferry manned a display of emergency preparedness pamphlets and information at the New Town Hall. More ... Essa council has given its approval to the establishment of a new paintball facility in the township. More ... Hop on the Miss Midland for the Simcoe County MS Society's annual boat cruise. The cruise will take place on June 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Boarding will begin at 6:30 p.m. from the Midland town dock. During the cruise guests will enjoy door prizes, finger food and a cash bar. Tickets cost $25 and can be obtained by calling the Simcoe County MS Society at 705-733-0488. More ... A new township library in Angus could be built in conjunction with the new high school planned for the community, says Essa mayor Dave Guergis. Guergis told council last week that he had preliminary discussions with the local public school trustee Robert North to see if the library might be adjacent to the new school. More ... Make a difference, join the team. Volunteer for Tag Days in Barrie, Alcona and Stroud, June 6 and 7. More ... Accessibility means different things to different people and that was evident at the Accessibility Day held at the Simcoe County Museum on May 7. I was a member of the Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee when it was first formed and have been followed the progress of this group with great interest. More ... The Thornton Area Action Committee will be holding a garage sale this coming Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17. The sale will be held on Charlie's vacant lot, just south of William Street, on the west side of Barrie Street. More ... Debt forgiveness for developing nations, nuclear proliferation, and global warming were under debate by more than 100 secondary school students from throughout the Simcoe County District School Board, as they participate in the 22nd annual SCDSB United Nations Assembly simulation. More ... Victoria Day is celebrated on the first Monday preceding May 25th. It is a statutory holiday throughout all of Canada, except the Atlantic provinces. Victoria Day falls on the second to last Monday in May, which is usually the third weekend, but can be the fourth in years like 1999, where the 31st fell on a Monday. More ... Drumhead service and parade: This will be held at the Lefroy branch June 12th, with the parade starting at 1 p.m., running from Arnold Street along Ewart to the legion parking lot. There will be refreshments at the branch for everyone after the service. Everyone is invited to attend. Watch for fliers in local stores. More ... Following the popularity and fundraising success of the 2006 Ladies of the Lake Naked Truth calendar, the Ladies continue to raise awareness, shift mindsets and take action by launching their second calendar. More ... Canada celebrates speech and hearing month in May, but did you know deaf kids can talk? Babies are being screened at birth for hearing loss in most (not all) provinces of Canada today. When identified early and given access to hearing technology and auditoryverbal therapy, the majority of children born with hearing loss today will learn to talk. More ... Measles, polio, diphtheria and the mumps are diseases that were once common in Canada, but are seldom seen today. Those diseases do still exist, but we are much less vulnerable to contracting them thanks to routine childhood immunization. More ... Euchre players should be aware of the games held the first Friday of the months of February to June. The cost is $3 per person which includes lunch. They take place at the Women's Institute Hall in Newton Robinson and start at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. More ... |
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