Tulips and tea come together
By Chris Simon
      There was plenty of flower power at The Grange Hall Saturday. Over 50 people attended the Lefroy United Church's annual Tulip Tea last weekend. Patrons were served tea and beverages, along with sweets and sandwiches. Bake and craft tables were on display, while those in attendance also received a...
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Grade 8 girls can still get shots
      Grade 8 girls who did not receive the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine at school still have the opportunity to get the vaccine by booking an appointment with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
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Innisfil's Got Talent deadline approaching
By Chris Simon
      Innisfil's got talent, so why not show it off? The deadline for entrants into the Alcona Business Association's Innisfil's Got Talent Contest is fast approaching. Registration forms are due by Friday, and preliminary auditions will be held at the Innisfil Community Church April 26 to May 2.
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Zeilke Family celebrates 50 years
By Chris Simon
      The key to a successful marriage is compromise. That's according to Frank Zeilke, a bit of an expert on the subject. Frank has been married to his wife Jean for the last 50 years. Although the couple has experienced adversity at times, they've pulled through with a stronger bond and more dedicat...
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The emergence of spring ephemerals
The Gardener's Corner
By Judith Rogers
      Now you see them, now you don't. It would seem almost that quick for the emergence and flowering of some woodland wildflowers before they go dormant for summer. Spring ephemerals, as they are called, are opportunists that have learned to develop early in spring to take advantage of the amount of...
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Clean-up during Pitch-In Day
      The Town of Innisfil's annual Pitch-In Day will take place on Saturday May 10. All interested volunteers must sign in at their local fire stations by 9 a.m. Safety tips will be reviewed and garbage bags and latex gloves will be passed out at that time.
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Lions hosting community safety seminar
      On Thursday May 1, the Gilford Lions will be co-hosting a free community seminar on the internet and child safety. The principal speaker will be Christina Kilbourne, author and lecturer. Her book, Dear Jo, deals with the tragedy of internet exploitation. Kilbourne will be assisted by Detective C...
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