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Take a step back in time The Ramara Historical Society (RHS) has spent the past 13 years researching, documenting and preserving information and items that illustrate the history of the former townships of Rama and Mara, currently known as the Township of Ramara and Chippewas of Rama First Nation.

On July 29th, the RHS will display that history at only the second Yesteryears event. Local residents have the opportunity to be entertained, see the treasures the members have collected, and to learn about the local history.

Christina Westcott was co-chair of the 2014 event, and is once again.

“Yesteryears is an old-fashioned event.

There are no generators, no performer stages with big speakers blaring. It’s fun and entertaining and held on a beautiful piece of property.”

Christina also said there are dozens of things to see and do, all while reaching back in time and celebrating Canada’s 150 years of history.

A magician will wander the event grounds and perform hourly shows. Kids will love the juggler and the face painter, and everyone will love the Charlie Chaplin impersonator will also wander the event grounds throughout the day.

Period music will be a big feature of Yesteryears. Local musicians will entertain all day. James Levac will set up at a solar piano from Toronto and play old time music.

The Vaudevillian Band will play music from

the 20’s and 30’s, and there will be a country barn dance with a caller holding two sessions for experienced dancers or those who’d like to learn.

Expect to see artisans, painters, carpenters, photography, embroidery and quilts, and maple syrup production and military displays.

Christina says that she believes some of the most popular displays will be those that feature authentic equipment and vehicles from days gone by: steam engines, vintage vehicles, and tractors and farm equipment; old buggies and cutters; the Leatherdale Carriage made in Coldwater; a 1923 firetruck; a blacksmith forge; and a display

by Chippewas of Rama First Nation.

There will also be two tents filled with displays of historical items, similar to a minimuseum. RHS members will be dressed in historical/period outfits and will be available to answer questions about the items on display.

Margaret Mulvihill, a member of the RHS, is focused on the food the church will provide for the event guests.

“The women will provide freshly made sandwiches and pies, and the men will host a BBQ,” said Margaret. Considering the 2014 Yesteryears attracted 2,500 people, Margaret knows they have their hands full.

A vendor market will feature a selection of freshly baked bread and baked goods, preserves, and local honey and maple syrup. People attending are welcome to

Walker Black, now aged 10, sitting on one of the displays at the Yesteryears event in 2014.

The 2017 event will be held on the grounds of the historic Church of St. Columbkille in Uptergrove, a 162-year-old parish.

picnic on the grounds.

Yesteryears takes place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 29th on the expansive grounds of the Church of St. Columbkille, 4993 Highway 12 at Muley Point Rd. in Uptergrove. More details are available on www.yesteryearscelebration.weebly.com.

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Township works with water tower committee In March, The Villager reported that the Friends of the Water Tower committee was getting closer to making the outdoor art project a reality. Unfortunately, there have been a couple of ‘wrinkles’ since then.

The Township of Severn had agreed to provide funds for the work that is needed to prepare the tower for the application of art.

Expected to cost approximately $7,000.00, estimates now are much higher.

The Friends of the Water Tower committee has $30,000 in the bank to pay for the art installation, but there isn’t enough money to also help pay to clean up the tower.

Kathy Nicholson, the chair of the Friends of the Water Tower committee, presented a deputation to council at the end of May. Her presentation addressed the historical importance of the water tower. The original structure was built in the 1870’s when steam engines came to Washago.

The current tower was built in the 1970’s and, although it doesn’t have the same historical significance as the original tower, it represents history and is a landmark for the community.

After her presentation to council, Kathy said, “I believe the deputation was received positively. The township has always been very supportive of this project and we’re confident that together we’ll find a good solution to the cleanup challenge, hopefully this year.”

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Shown above are Washago Art Club members Anne Saso, Judy MacDonald and Nancy Bishop, each holding their own wooden maple leaf piece of art.

Proud of our maple leaf The maple leaf is the symbol of Canada for all Canadians. It is appropriate therefore, in this year of the sesquicentennial, that twenty-four wooden maple leaves grace the community of Washago this summer. They were installed in the third week of June and will stay up until the fall.

This is the second year for the outdoor art exhibit in the village. Last year the art club displayed painted 6’ wooden paddles. At the end of the season, the paddles were taken down and auctioned off, generating $8,000.00 that was donated to the Washago Water Tower project.

The wooden maple leaves were carved by Donald Westcott. He was responsible for making last year’s paddles.

Doug Cooper, the instructor for the Washago Art Club, said the artists worked on the leaves through the spring. The theme this year was ‘Canada’ and each has created a piece that is very colourful, unique and truly Canadian.

“As I look at the finished pieces of art, I know that each of the artists will realize they have more talent than they ever imagined,” Doug said.

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Ellen Cohen Publisher thevillagerpress@rogers.com 705-717-0322 The Villager, a Severn Township community news magazine, is an independently owned and operated publication delivered to households and businesses on or before the first day of every month.

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July 2017

Krista Storey, of Severn Township submitted this spectacular photo of a late spring sunset.

From the Publisher:

The perfect community in a great country Every month, it seems, I meet someone who has recently moved to Severn Township.

Some are from the ‘city’, others from farther flung parts of Ontario, I’ve even met some who have moved here from the east coast, and one family from Manitoba.

It’s remarkable. They could have chosen anywhere in Canada. Either side of the country has massive ocean coastlines with lovely cities and towns. Some have majestic mountain views. Some have a more temperate climate than Ontario. But they chose Severn Township.

Of course, this all makes sense to any of us who live here. We do have a great deal of beauty right in our back yard. Although we don’t have coastlines or mountains, we have hundreds of sparkling rivers and lakes, picturesque farmland, beautiful parks and trails, and forests with birds and wildlife.

The township has small quaint villages with shops that cater to our needs. There are tiny retail areas along our highways, and single rural shops at four-corner locations, businesses where we pick up milk and bread and gas up the car. These are Canadian businesses run by our neighbours and friends.

And we are only minutes away from shopping, theatre, and medical care in Gravenhurst, Orillia and Barrie, and we are less than two hours away from Canada’s largest city and world-class theatre, art and museums.

It’s really no wonder people choose Severn Township as their home and we welcome them with open arms to our neighbourhood. It’s a beautiful, safe and friendly part of Canada.

It is a special little pocket in this vast and beautiful country.

In all of us command To some, it may have seemed a frivolous waste of time when our elected officials on Parliament Hill spent many hours last year debating a change to two little words in Canada’s national anthem.

There was much rhetoric about tradition and questions about why we needed to bother with this but, in the end, the majority of MP’s agreed the change reflected Canada’s reputation of being inclusive. Senate eventually passed the bill, and ‘in all thy sons command’ was officially changed to ‘in all of us command’.

Remarkably, when this change was made, our country did not immediately fall into chaos. Men, or women, did not suddenly become unidentifiable or androgynous. So far, at least, in 2017 the 49.6% of our population who are male are still going about their business being males.

And, I guess, those who object to the change in wording can still sing the anthem the way they think it should be. Nobody will notice.

Letters to the publisher are welcome and may be emailed to thevillagerpress@rogers.com.

Letters may be edited.

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Jill Dunlop – feeling the momentum On May 13, 2017, Jill Dunlop secured the nomination for the Progressive Conservative party for the riding of Simcoe North. This is her first foray into politics and the win was a big one. If she goes on to win the riding in the next provincial election, her new job will be as MPP and she will take a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

Jill said as she and other first-time PC nominees prepare for the next provincial election, the Progressive Conservative Party offers learning and training opportunities. She also said that immediately upon being nominated, she was given the assistance of Patrick Brown’s office administrative staff.

“There is so much support from the party and from Patrick’s office. All of this will help me get up to speed quickly. Events will be planned and scheduled for me, and I’ll be able to spend time in the community and with my team,” she said.

For now – as of The Villager’s press time - Jill continues to work at her two ‘day jobs’: as a teacher in the Community Justice program at Georgian College, a job she’s held for 6 years; and as the marketing and fundraising director for the Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe Muskoka, in Orillia. Jill says she enjoys both part-time jobs and she is determined to give everything she has during the day to both organizations. Off-hours, Jill will work towards building her team.

There is an added challenge for all parties and all riding nominees, new or experienced.

“Premier Wynne could drop the writ (call a provincial election) soon, or she could wait until next June. We aren’t sure at this time.

Either way, we have to be ready for whenever the decision is made,” said Jill Dunlop.

“Thankfully,” she added, “If the election is called early, we have momentum. In the past many months, we have spent a lot of time and energy preparing for the nomination process. I’ve been out in the community knocking on doors, talking to groups, listening to residents, getting to know Simcoe North. It’s been good preparation for what comes next.”

Although the Progressive Conservative platform is not likely to be formalized until November - unless an election is called before then - Jill said the time she spent in the riding leading up to the nomination gave her a chance to learn about and discuss what she heard as some of the leading issues in Simcoe North. The high cost of hydro, lack of affordable housing, especially for seniors, and cuts to hospitals are among some of the most often mentioned and, if

Recently nominated as the Progressive Conservative candidate, Jill Dunlop will run in the next provincial election in the riding of Simcoe North. elected, issues Jill wants to address those in particular.

She also hopes to have the opportunity to move forward with some of the progress her father, retired MPP Garfield Dunlop accomplished with the College of Trades, in particular as regards improving the opportunities for business owners to hire apprentices.

Jill’s next steps, she says, will be to hire a campaign manager and put together a robust volunteer team to take her through to the election.

“I’m excited about the opportunity and will work very hard to gain people’s trust and their vote,” she said.

Readers please note: The Villager will publish articles about other political provincial party nominees as the information becomes available.

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Wildland fire safety

By Dianne Kyle, Fire Prevention Officer, Severn Township Natural Resources Canada reports that wildland fires consume an average of 2.5 million hectares a year.

A fire can happen quickly and destroy massive amounts of land and homes. These fires are difficult to control due to lack of resources and the size of the fire.

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Most of the community rating in hopes that extra care or respect the notices and refrain no burning occurs.

The Fire Danger Rating system from burning, but sometimes depends on weather readings rental cottages or property and provides a measure of fire owners from other municipalities danger throughout forested arrive with no knowledge of the and rural areas. In Severn, this situation and set up to enjoy a is checked often during the camp fire. This is a concern for area season and if the rating becomes residents and communication high, alerts and notification will to the fire department results be distributed throughout the in notification to the occupant township utilizing the three Fire in the form of a fire truck and Danger Rating boards located, crew attending their property to in Coldwater (by the town dock), extinguish the fire. It is important Fire Station #2 (on Burnside Line), for all residents and property and Fire Station #1 (on South owners to check into the Fire Sparrow Lake Road). Normally, Danger Rating before fireworks when the rating get too high, the or starting any kind of open air surrounding townships concur burning.

To protect your home the following steps are recommended: • CLEAR leaves and other vegetative debris from roofs, gutters, porches and decks. This helps prevent embers from igniting your home.

• REMOVE dead vegetation and other items from under your deck or porch, and within 10 feet of the house.

• SCREEN in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh to prevent debris and combustible materials from accumulating.

• REMOVE flammable materials (wood piles, propane tanks) within 30 feet of your home’s foundation and outbuildings, including garages and sheds.

• PRUNE trees so the lowest branches are 6-10 feet from the ground.

• KEEP your lawn hydrated and maintained. If it is brown, cut it down to reduce fire intensity. Dry grass and shrubs are fuel for wildfire. Don’t let debris and lawn cuttings linger.

• COVER exterior attic vents with metal wire mesh no larger than 1/8 inch to prevent sparks from entering the home.

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See you in September

By Marylynne White, President June is the last month for our Seniors’ meetings until we meet again in September. It has been a busy year with many interesting speakers and activities.

The June luncheon meeting menu was maple leaf shaped hamburgers, to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, along with salads and ice cream.

Thank-you, Lorraine Brown and friends for a most yummy lunch.

After our lunch, we watched a slide presentation and listened to Scott Bryk from the Highway of Heroes. He presented a special tree planting project to our club. We are moving forward with this project and are purchasing a tree which will have the Washago Seniors name on it.

Our final meeting in June was our Annual General Meeting.

At this time, we presented awards to members who have contributed above and beyond to the club’s activities. These awards are always a surprise to the most deserving recipients.

The birthday ‘kids’ were celebrated with a rousing musical

rendition of Happy Birthday.

So we look back and pride ourselves on another year full of wonderful presentations, friendships, socializing and great fun, and we look forward to another year of activities ahead.

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Scissors, clippers and straight razors Tracy Maday grew up in Washago and for the past 20 years, has been living in the West Shore area of the township. With many years of hair styling experience under her belt, she felt it was time to open a new business in the community she loves.

As luck would have it, the home she and her husband purchased in 2015 offered a unique opportunity – an attached garage that could be converted. She and her husband, Jeff have turned this garage into a warm and stylish barber shop with barn board style flooring and wall accents, dark wood counters, and creamy white walls. It’s

all highlighted with mirrors and strategic lighting and, of course, a deep, wide black leather barber’s chair.

The grand opening of Bayou Barber was on June 5th.

“I wanted to open a unique business that served my community. And, because my passion is cutting hair, using clippers, even a straight razor, opening a barber shop was the right thing to do,” said Tracy.

Bayou Barber is located at 3435 Timberline at the corner of Grand Tamarack in the West Shore area of Severn Township. Tracy will cater to both men and women but she does not use any chemicals so, for example, does not do colouring.

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July 2017

Proud to wear the maple leaf

By Patrick Brown, Simcoe North MPP and Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Every July 1st, Canadians across the country come together to celebrate Canada’s birthday.

As Confederation occurred in 1867, 2017 marks Canada’s 150th birthday, meaning the celebration will be bigger than ever.

This Canada Day, I look forward to celebrating the 150th birthday of this great nation in my riding of Simcoe North.

I am especially proud to wear the iconic maple leaf, the emblem on the centre of our National flag, on this day because of what it represents – the freedom, hope, unity, and prosperity of our great nation. Built on the foundations of hard work, freedom, and compassion, there is no doubt that Canada is the best country in the world in which to live.

Our country’s international reputation serves as a model for other countries to emulate around the world. We are known for providing some of the world’s best services.

However, it is important to remember that despite our accomplishments, a more prosperous future remains possible and we must continue to make investments in our future. This can be accomplished by improving our transportation, health care, and education systems. In addition, we need to strive to make life in Canada more affordable for both families and businesses.

Canadians believe in equal opportunity so that all may enjoy the highest possible standards of living, while protecting the most vulnerable in our communities.

On this day, it is also important to pay tribute and remember those who shaped and built our country. An example is Joe Tascona Sr., my late grandfather who had a strong desire to stand up for the values of Canadians at home, as well as abroad.

He came from St. Boniface, Manitoba and

during World War II joined the Canadian Forces and was stationed for eight years at Base Borden. He served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps. He ended up loving the region so much, he decided to stay and build a life with his family.

Family and personal stories like this are what makes Canada great and the best country in the world.

Whatever you are doing this Canada Day, I would like to wish all of my constituents a safe and happy Canada Day! I hope that I will have the opportunity to see and meet many of you on this celebratory day.

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In response, the Government of Canada has introduced legislation (Bill C-49) that would mandate the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to make new regulations to strengthen Canada’s air passenger rights. The CTA is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator with the powers of a superior court. The Agency has three core mandates: keeping the national transportation system running efficiently and smoothly, protecting the human right of persons with disabilities to an accessible transportation network and providing consumer protection for air passengers.

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Curried lentil stuffed sweet potato with wild mint

July 2017

This dish has numerous interesting and flavourful ingredients, resulting in a perfect light summer meal.

By Chef Becky Ingredients • 4 sweet potatoes • 1 cup cooked green lentils • 1 onion, diced • 1 carrot, diced • 2 stalks celery, diced • ½ cup fresh peas • ¼ cup broccoli florets • ¼ cup cauliflower florets • ½ diced red pepper • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

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1 tsp. curry paste (red) Olive oil Turmeric to taste Curry powder to taste A mix of roughly chopped dried apricots and dates • Fresh mint sprigs • Red pepper rings • 1 cup coconut milk

Split in half the hot cooked sweet potatoes and place on plate.

Method Ladle the curry mixture on top and garnish with pepper wheels, Sweat off onions, carrots and celery in a medium saucepan with chopped dates and apricots, wild mint sprigs and remaining canola oil until softened. coriander.

Add curry paste, stir on low for 2-3 minutes, and then slowly whisk Serve immediately with a cool tomato and cucumber salad with in coconut milk. riata (yogurt condiment)and warm naan bread.

Toss in the broccoli and cauliflower. Simmer until tender.

Add cooked lentils and half of the coriander, let simmer for 10 Chef Becky Lennerton is the proprietor of Black River Food Company and a teacher in our region for Loblaw Companies Limited. minutes. Reduce until thickened. Toss in peas.

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Fairly easy to identify, reduce the harm they do to your trees and garden by getting rid of the leaf roller as soon as possible.

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By Karen Kahle Gardeners, novice or experienced, find something very satisfying about watching plants sprout, grow, bud and bloom. But the pleasure we get from our gardens can sometimes be interrupted by one or more challenges. The list is long bugs, grubs, beetles; drought or too much rain; winter kill; weeds and more. Learning how to handle those challenges will ultimately ensure the pleasures far outweigh the problems.

The leaf roller can be one of the easier pests to manage, as long as it’s identified and looked after early.

Leaf roller moths are wellcamouflaged in colours ranging from brown to gray. They don’t look like they’ll cause trouble but they will. They lay their eggs inside leaves they’ve rolled up and it doesn’t take long for those

eggs to become caterpillars.

The leaf roller caterpillar feeds on leaves, buds and fruit. They are the worm – or ½ worm – in your apple. Although they have a penchant for fruit and ornamental trees, they won’t turn down a meal of garden plants, including vegetables.

Although some years the numbers of leaf rollers will be very high and difficult to deal with, most years control of leaf rollers is manageable. Keep an eye on your trees and plants, specifically looking for folded leaves. Those leaves may be turning brown or have little holes.

If there are relatively few of these damaged leaves, there is not too much to worry about.

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Because leaf rollers don’t hatch all at one, check weekly to address any new sightings.

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150 years of changing landscapes

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Most of us tend to think of this period of booming European settlement as the beginning of local history. But in fact it was only one more phase in a long story of interactions between lands and people.

Indigenous peoples used this landscape for thousands of years before that, hunting and fishing, and plying its waters to explore and trade. In Huronia, the Huron First Nation had established a settled agricultural lifestyle for at least 500 years before Europeans “discovered” this area.

When Champlain and his men first visited this area in the mid-1600s, they described a region crisscrossed with wellused trails between palisaded villages, and a sophisticated system of government.

Around these villages, especially on sandy soils, were broad fields of corn, squash and beans, enough to support a population of 30-40,000 people in Huronia alone.

Champlain describes becoming lost, not in deep and dark forest, but among these endless fields of corn.

Sadly, the Huron nation did not last.

Smallpox and measles brought by European visitors decimated their population, and raids by the Iroquois finished them off; only a few scattered descendants remain. As a result, the sandy fields soon sprouted great stands of white pine, which grows well in open conditions. The vast forests which settlers described 150 years later were not so much the work of wilderness nature, but more the natural response to repair a damaged ecosystem.

Today, we are in another period of landscape transformation – in contrast to much of southern Ontario, agriculture in

the northern parts of Simcoe and Kawartha Lakes is gradually declining, and forest cover is once again increasing in extent. While cottaging and recreational development has been less intense in this “Land Between” than in Muskoka and Haliburton, wherever there is open water we humans are drawn to its edge, and the quality of many

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The Huron First Nation established a settled agricultural lifestyle at least 500 years before Europeans ‘discovered’ our area known as Huronia. waterways and wetlands is impaired as a result. Conservation efforts have provided many successes in protecting the best of the remaining habitats, but keeping up with development pressures is an endless task.

Where will we be 150 years hence? That is difficult to predict, but certainly different from today. Climate science predicts milder winters with more snow and rain, wet springs, and hot dry summers. Rising temperatures mean that some of our common species, such as white spruce, will have to move well to the north to survive, and we are virtually certain to lose many species of wildlife.

To a great extent, the kind of natural environment our descendants will experience will depend on the degree of wisdom and commitment shown by governments and communities over the next 25 years. So as we celebrate Canada’s 150th, we need to also think ahead to ensure that we remain a great country at our bi-centennial and beyond.

A regular contributor to The Villager, Ron Reid is a natural heritage consultant and the co-founder and former executive director of The Couchiching Conservancy. He has written more than 30 magazine articles and co-authored three books. He lives in Washago with his wife, Janet Grand.

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The Couchiching Conservancy has a rare opportunity to protect more than 729 acres featuring more than four kilometres of the Black River running through it.

Seize the moment: protect one of the last wild rivers

By Mark Bisset The Black River is not unique for its name.

You’ll find several Black Rivers in Ontario, and even a ship by that name. Indigenous people probably had a better name for it, and I’d be glad to know what it was if anyone can inform me, but I suspect it would translate into something close to “Black River” since that is a perfect description of the water that has flowed through it for thousands of years.

Our Black River is a special place that tells stories of glaciers and ancient trading routes and hard, desperate logging years and a long, long ecological recovery that is still ongoing. It has been a backdrop for the full spectrum of the human experience, and it has been, and is again, a place of wonderfully diverse wilderness.

So when The Couchiching Conservancy was presented with an opportunity to bring 4.4 kilometres of this beautiful watercourse under permanent protection, we jumped at the opportunity. In the spring we made an offer to purchase a series of private parcels making up 729 acres that contain the river on both banks. We are calling it the Black River Wildlands.

The land is one of the large private holdings that still remain inside the boundaries of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park. But this property contains features that are extremely rare in the park.

As the glaciers receded, they left behind valleys of deep sands in some places which lend themselves to many different habitats.

This is home to many species at risk, including the golden-winged warbler, Canada warbler, Blanding’s Turtle, snapping turtle, eastern hog-nosed snake and the five-lined skink, which is Ontario’s only lizard. That’s just the short list.

It’s no wonder that the biggest threat to this local landscape is the tendency to subdivide large parcels into small holdings for recreational development which tends to degrade the natural wonders of the tract. We love these sorts of places to death.

Though such acquisitions are privately owned by the Conservancy, our mission is to hold them in trust for the public, so wherever possible, we try to maintain public access to our Continued on page 25

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Happy Summer everyone!

By Lioness Pat Stead All of Washago is preparing for our special Canada Day 150th anniversary. Rotary, the Washago Community Centre, Washago Lions and Lioness and all of our citizens promise to make this an affair to remember.

There will be kids’ activities, live bands, and the very popular Lioness 50/50 draw.

In the meantime, if you haven’t booked your spot in our upcoming golf tournament, there’s still time and we’d love to have you attend. The event is the first Memorial Golf Tournament

in memory of our beloved late president, Jean Stephens. The tournament is on August 13th at Hawk Ridge Golf Course.

Proceeds will be donated to our club. Information can be found at the website www.jsmgolf.ca.

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Severn Township celebrates Canada’s 150th Many communities in Severn Township have traditional Canada Day celebrations.

This year, for our 150th, the township awarded grants to each of the wards which allowed enhanced celebrations or special projects to be completed.

The following is a summary of each ward.

WARD 1 There are two events on July 1st.

The Matchedash Community Heritage Centre event from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

A BBQ for all and the opening of the John Bolyea memorial garden. There will be a presentation of the new serving area in the hall. Live music will be performed by a local band.

July 1st - In Port Severn, starting at noon, the public is invited to attend a classic boat and car show. Vendors will be set up in Port Severn Park. Fireworks display at dusk.

WARD 2 Canada 150 flags, donated by residents Joe Coldwater Road will be closed to traffic and Nancy Wise, fly proudly in Sandcastle from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. so that guests Estates, a community just south of Washago. can stroll the streets safely and enjoy the

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street fair activities and charming village shops. Scavenger hunt at the Coldwater Mill. Among many other activities, there will be a pie eating contest, live music, a parade and more.

From 5-8 p.m., buy tickets for a street dinner featuring a pulled pork or chicken catered dinner.

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WARD 3 The residents of Ward 3 celebrated Canada’s 150th on June 24th at ODAS Park.

The event was open to anyone who wanted to help Ward 3 celebrate. Guests enjoyed free roller skating, free food while quantities lasted, many displays, the Marchmont Choir and Band performance, horse-drawn wagon rides, mini-putt, bounce castles, a magic show, gladiator games, and a dunk tank.

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WARD 4 Without a central hub such as a village or a community centre, each of the smaller communities in this ward chose to celebrate in their own unique way.

Sandcastle Estates, just south of Washago used some of their allotment to purchase a new community sign board. The balance will be used to enhance their annual BBQ/family day on September 10th. The BBQ will include a special Canada 150 cake. Local dignitaries will attend.

Bayou Park will erect a permanent flagpole in the community beach park on August 26th. The pole was donated by an anonymous community member and the cost of flag pole concrete base will be paid for by the township grant. There will be an official flag raising and a very festive annual BBQ Day at the park on the lake.

On July 2nd at 3 p.m., the Bramshott community and residents of the adjacent Westshore Beach Club area will attend a flag raising for their new permanent flag pole. They will also unveil a plaque and plant a tree in honour of the Turnbull family, the original owners of the land where Bramshott Park now sits. The annual homeowners’ event will take place on August 19.

WARD 5 Ward 5’s main hub is Washago. This community will carry on with their traditional annual Canada Day celebration but the township grant, along with a grant from the Community Foundation of Orillia & Area will mean activities for Canada’s 150th will be greatly increased. The Lions Club, Washago Community Centre, local business and non-profits will all contribute to the festivities.

On July 1st on Muskoka and Hamilton Streets, guests will find great food, music, kids’ activities, a costume contest, bike decorating contest, and a parade.

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The 2 p.m. parade will be followed by a special Canada 150 cake.

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Your safety is our concern!

By Pat Harwood, Recreation Coordinator Apart from making general facilities, parks and program improvements throughout the township, safety for everyone is a key focus for the Parks & Recreation Department in Severn. We have initiated several processes to ensure this.

We will place life stations at the township docks. These stations include a life buoy and rope to be used should anyone fall into the water. The township has also partnered with “705 Anglers” to install monofilament containers for fish hooks and fishing line, both of which can harm humans and wildlife.

Inspections are carried out each week at playgrounds and parks and docks. Staff report any vandalism and determine what repairs are needed. Please do not hesitate

to call if you see anything that should be reported.

On the Uhthoff Trail, giant hogweed is being sprayed again this year. Brushing will continue to remove low lying branches and overgrowth that may hamper hikers and bikers. Please remember to stay on the trails for your own safety.

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Happy Canada Day… and get ready for Oktoberfest Once our Canada Day festivities are over, the Washago & District Lions Club will begin planning Oktoberfest which will be held on Saturday, October 14th, 2017. Because the attendance has increased in recent years, the event will be held at the Washago Community Centre, a larger venue than the Lions Hall. This indoor facility also means we’ll have no worries about cold or rainy weather.

Bavarian Food plus other choices of hot food will be available, along with great popcorn made from our popcorn machine on wheels.

Cash bar The Oompah Band will be the opening band of the evening. We’ll also have a sing-along and dance the

polka to get everyone in the Octoberfest mood. Our second band will be Wendy Whelan & The Rubber Band, sure to get us up rocking. Both bands will play throughout the day and evening.

Plan to join us for a fun-filled time.

The ticket for the lucky winner of our Lions Annual Raffle will be drawn in the evening October 14th at 9:00 p.m. First prize is a 2017 Arctic Cat 500 and Triton trailer, a total value of $10,500.00, sponsored

by Bayou Park Marine and Triton Trailers. The second prize is $500.00 cash.

For coming events, please check Lions Information at the board on the outside wall of the Home Hardware Store, Washago.

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Washago Community Centre July 1: Canada Day in Washago will include street vendors, games for children, bicycle decorating contest at 1:00 p.m. Parade at 2 p.m. Hope to see you in Washago for the celebration.

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July 17-22: Art Camp for children ages 8 – 12 years from 9:30 noon. Acrylic painting classes with Doug Cooper. Call the Centre to register and find more information on our website.

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From left: Karen O’Coin, Vice-Chair, Hospital Classic Golf Committee, Gini Stringer, Co-Host and special guest, 20th Annual Hospital Classic, Robin Sanders, Committee Member, and Krista Hann.

$92,000 raised for local hospital With files from Carleigh Bodrug, Press Release Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital In June, the sold-out, 20th annual Hawk Ridge Hospital Classic raised $92,000 in support of the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH). The funds were raised through ticket sales, sponsorship and a live and silent auction.

“It was great to see the Orillia community come together and celebrate the 20th anniversary of this great tournament,” said John Cameron, Board Chair, OSMH Foundation. “It was once again an incredible success thanks to the sponsors, donors and attendees.”

Proceeds from the tournament will go towards the purchase of surgical equipment at the hospital. The surgical department is currently in need of nine anaesthetic gas machines as well as a urology fluoroscopy table.

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FREE workshops & guided hikes that showcase our natural wonders Shoreline Exploration: Head River- Jul 16th Astronomy & the Night sky - Aug 9th

Seize the moment: protect one of the last wild rivers Continued from page 17 properties for the quiet enjoyment of nature. The Black River Wildlands will provide some excellent opportunities for hiking trails and other pursuits like canoeing and kayaking. Motorized vehicles and camping will not be permitted on the property in order to preserve its natural features, which are always our highest priority. Ontario Parks has been an enthusiastic supporter of the project and we hope to continue working with park staff after the acquisition is complete.

The Conservancy has until January 2018 to raise the $575,000 necessary to complete the project. That cost includes the price of the land, a $70,000 stewardship fund to ensure the long-term care of the property, and numerous expenses related to the acquisition.

The early stages of our fundraising campaign are going well. The Gosling Foundation has taken a lead role in getting our campaign off the ground, and we have received several private donations.

But it will take a groundswell of support from our local community to take us over the top and secure this stunning property for good.

The Black River Wildlands swaddle a portion of one of the last wild rivers in southern Ontario.

Help us keep it that way. Donations can be made online at couchichingconserv.ca or call 705-326-1620.

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July 1: All Severn Township Canada 150 event details – see pages 15, 16, 20, 21 June 30/July 1 Ramara Township’s Canada 150 Celebration – Brechin Community Centre Ball Park. Volleyball tournament, decorated boat parade, vendors, crafts, games, street dance, demonstrations, beer and food tent.

July 1 Washago – Canada 150 celebration.

8 a.m. Lions Hall Pancake Breakfast.

Kids activities from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Washago Community Centre. Vendors and activities on Muskoka Street. Parade at 2:00 p.m.

July 1 Coldwater - Canada 150 celebration.

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Coldwater Mill scavenger hunt for kids. Charming local shops. Parade at 4:00 p.m.

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July 1 Orillia - Canada 150 Celebrations.

Parade, giant birthday cake, live entertainment, fabulous fireworks at dusk. Couchiching Beach Park. Information at info@ orilliacanadaday.ca. 705-259-1948.

July 1-9 Ontario Family Fishing Week, licence-free fishing events across the province. Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters, 705-748-6324, ext.254 or visit ofah.org.

July 5/19/22 Movies in the Park, Orillia. July 5, Strange Brew; July 19, The Last Waltz; July 22, Cool Runnings. Movies begin at dusk, approximately 9:30.

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Couchiching Beach Park, Aqua Theatre.

July 7-9 Mariposa Folk Festival, Orillia. 100+ performers on 13 stages. Folkplay for kids. Licensed areas. 20+ food vendors. Dozens of artisans.

Camping available. Details at mariposafolk.com.

July 2017

July 8 7th Annual Ramara Classic Car Show, Brechin Dry Dock Marine, Lagoon City. Antique, classic and performance vehicles. 50’s and 60’s music. Prizes, trophies, raffle, silent auction. 50/50 draw. Vendors and BBQ. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 150 Laguna Pkwy., Brechin.

July 14-16 40th Annual Orillia Scottish Festival. Parade July 15th through downtown Orillia to the park, pipe/ drum competitions, showcase of working sheep dogs, entertainment and vendors. Couchiching Beach Park. facebook.com/orilliascottishfestival.

July 15 Giant Flea Market. Over 40 vendors.

Lovely Day Park, Winchester St., Ramara. 705-484-5374.

July 16 Annual Heritage Day 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Family fun.

Interdenominational Church Service. Entertainment, displays, BBQ lunch. Silent auction. Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum,

1474 Woodrow Rd., Coldwater. www.coldwatermuseum.com.

July 16 FUSION, music and art together.

1:00-5:00 p.m. in support of Green Haven Women’s Shelter. Art battle.

Live music. Silent auction. Hooper’s, Washago. Facebook.com/Hoopers.

July 19 Heritage United Church hosts a Beef BBQ. 5:30 p.m. at the Washago Community Centre. $20/adult. Call 705-326-2791 for tickets.

July 22 Feast of Thrones. Foods, smells and sensations of the popular series, Game of Thrones. Medieval activities and entertainment.

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Leacock Museum, Orillia.

July 29 Yesteryears. Celebrate the history of Ramara – take a step back in time.

Traditional local entertainment, vintage vehicles, buggies; cooking, quilting and spinning demonstrations. Kids’ activities – juggler, magician and more. Visit yesteryearscelebration.weebly.com.

Celebrate #Canada150 with an exciting All-Canadian Summer Season at the Gravenhurst Opera House!

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June 13th - July 14th

July 19th - Aug 25th

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Sept. 12th - 29th

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Great variety of Vegetables and Fruit

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Celebrating Canada’s 150th On July 1st look for $5.00 Deals

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