14-05-21 Consent Agenda

TOWNSHIP OF ESSA
CONSENT AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21,2014
A -ITEMS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
p. 1
1. Correspondence from the 2016 Laestadian Lutheran Congregation (LLC) Summer Services
Executive Planning Committee, re : Essa Agriplex Facility Use Request (July 1-4, 2016).
p. 5
2. Correspondence from Nottawasaga Futures dated April 2014, re: Certificate of Appreciation
for Support of South Simcoe Streams Network (SSSN).
p. 7
3. Correspondence from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration dated April 2014, re:
Nominations for Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.
p. 8
4. Correspondence from the Town of Wasaga Beach dated April 12, 2014, re: Sponsorship
Request for "Mayors Challenge Golf Tournament" (June 6, 2014).
p. 10
5. Correspondence from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario dated April 22,
2014, re: Nominations - Outstanding Ontario Physicians.
p. 15
6.
p.17
p. 18
p. 19
Correspondence from the Cement Association of Canada dated April 26, 2014, re: Concern
Over Proposed Changes to the Ontario Building Code - Construction of Six-Storey Wood
Frame Buildings.
7. Media Releases from the County of Simcoe:
a) May 7,2014 - 9-1-1 Texting for the Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing and SpeechImpaired Community Not Currently Available in Simcoe County
b) May 8, 2014 - County Presents Night at the Museum
c) May 9,2014 - County of Simcoe Paramedics Celebrate Inaugural Paramedic Services
Week
p. 20
8. Correspondence from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration dated May 2014, re:
Nominations for Senior Achievement Award.
p. 21
9. Correspondence from the Gibson Cultural Centre, re: Request for Financial Support.
p. 26
10. Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) Conservation Update - May 2014.
p. 30
11. Correspondence from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) dated April 30,
2014, re: West Nile Virus Program Planning 2014.
B - ITEMS RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO SERVICE AREA FOR ACTION
None to be presented .
C - ITEMS RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO SERVICE AREA FOR REVIEW AND REPORT TO
COUNCIL
None to be presented.
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Dear Mayor Dowdall and Council Members:
On behalf of the Laestadian Lutheran Congregation of Toronto, located in
Cookstown, we write to you to ask for your consideration of our request to use the
Essa Agriplex facility for an international event from July 1-4, 2016. To help your
review, below we have provided background information about this event, about
our organization, and about our North American central organization.
Our Organization
The Laestadian Lutheran Congregation of Toronto was officiaUy registered as a
congregation in 1957 and moved into its current church facility in Cookstown in
2003. The church's members include many young families and children who attend
the congregation's worship services and related activities. Most members reside in
Cookstown and its surrounding communities.
Our local church is a member congregation of the Laestadian Lutheran Church
(LLC), which is the central organization of 31 Laestadian Lutheran congregations
across Canada and the United States. The central offices are located in Loretto,
Minnesota. Information about the LLC - its organization, history, beliefs, members,
and activities - may be found on the LLCs website, wvvw.llchurch,org.
Summer Worship Services and Meetings
Each summer the LLC sponsors an event we refer to as "LLC Summer Services," a
tradition that has been in place since the mid seventies. The Summer Services
consist of worship services, congregation and youth presentations, and the
organization's annual meeting, generally spanning a period of four days.
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The location rotates among different parts of North America, and member
congregations take turns hosting this annual event. For example, this same event
was held in Deer Park, Washington, in 2013 and will be held this year in Rogers}
Minnesota. Plans are underway for 2015 in Outlook, Saskatchewan, and then to the
Toronto area in 2016. This is a festive gathering of members from across Canada
and the United States}as well as from Finland and Sweden.
2016 LLC Summer Services
Planning is already underway for the 2016 LLC Summer Services, to be hosted by
the Toronto and LLC Eastern Area congregations. Our current phase of planning is
the site selection process} securing a suitable site for an estimated 2}000 guests from
July 1-4. The year 2007 was the last time the Summer Services event was held in
our area; at that time we were able to use the Orangeville Agricultural Society Event
Centre. We would have happily used that facility again, but it is not available.
We have been interested in the Essa Agriplex facility for several reasons. Its location
is convenient and accessible to both our local members as well as to guests traveling
from long distances. It is set off away from noise and traffic, providing a comfortable
setting, considering the nature of our event. The structures and grounds provide the
framework necessary for us to set up our main assembly area, meeting locations,
and food service. The surrounding community provides lodging, restaurants, and
stores to accommodate our guests. The site provides ample parking and grounds for
youth recreational activities, and so on.
With the Summer Services and meetings occurring each year, the LLC has developed
planning guidelines that are llsed to prepare for each year's event. Committees are
formed and task descriptions are followed to address needs in all functions: parking,
safety and first aid} food service, lodging, youth activities} public relations, ushering,
cleaning} and arrangements for seating and audiovisual, etc.
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Our food service is planned in accordance with local health department regulations,
and we draw upon local vendors to support us. We have had good reports from
facilities we have used in the past, and can provide references if needed. We have
received many compliments on our cleanliness and the quality and detail of our
organization.
Our Request
Just over a year ago, we had received preliminary approval for the use of the Essa
Agriplex facility for our event in 2016. Later this approval was rescinded on the
grounds that the facility is currently zoned for agricultural events only. Therefore,
our proposed use requires special permission from the Township of Essa.
We respectfully ask for your special permission to use the Essa Agriplex for the use
as herein described. We have many members living and working in the Essa area}
including those who have local businesses or are self-employed. The guests coming
to our event will be frequenting business establishments in our community, and our
event will be open and advertised to members of our community. All are welcome!
We sincerely appreciate your consideration of our request and will be pleased to
provide references and additional information as needed. We look forward to
working with you. Our next meeting with the LLC board is on May 16th, 2014;
where we will be required to give an update on our planning for services. If at all
possible, we would appreciate having feedback before then, as to if this is possible
or not. (we know it may take longer to make a decision, however, even knowing it
might be a possibility would help!)
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Sincerely,
On behalf of the 2016 LLC Summer Services Executive Planning Committee,
Matt Koski ([email protected]) 70S-434-8260} 416-427-S560(c)
Olli Vanska ([email protected])70S-715-7965(c)
Auli Niemi ([email protected]) 90S-729-4227(h)} 90S-724-0749(c)
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N o ttawasaga Futures
April 2014
Mayor Dowdall
Township of Essa
5786 Simcoe County Road 21,
Utopia, ON,
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Dear Mayor Terry Dowdall,
RE: Appreciation Certificate to the Township of Essa with Thanks
The South Simcoe Streams Network (SSSN) recently held its 2014 Aqua Boost Partner and
Community Stream Champs Celebration at which the support of your organization was acknowledged
during our awards presentation. The event hosted at Nantyr Shores Secondary School in Innisfil was well
received with over 70 participants including varied government, industry, school, community & youth
club partners. Please find enclosed your organization's certificate of appreciation in recognition of their
investment in the program from 2011 to 2013.
Continued partnership support for future projects is very important to us. The South Simcoe
Streams Network has a number of opportunities for the public, private and government sectors to
"invest in streams together for community and waterway health". The enclosed brochure was unveiled
at our 'Aqua Boosf event. It provides updated information on the SSSN as well as a broad list of ways to
become engaged.
Funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation since 2008 has ensured a good foundation for
the SSSN program. This support has come to an end, but has allowed us to prepare and build for future
sustainability. Please check out our new sponsorship system featuring awareness of local 'Ontario
Species at Risk'.
Partnerships come in many forms, but all are important! On behalf of the South Simcoe Streams
Network and Nottawasaga Futures, thank you for your contribution to the future of community and
environmental stewardship in South Simcoe!
Sincerely,
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Silvia Pedrazzi
Environment Liaison for the
South Simcoe Streams Network
Nottawasaga Futures
39 Victoria Street East
T: 705-
540 • F: 705-435-6907
PO Box 184
T: 905-775·91 19
Alliston ON L9R 1V5
T: 800-509-7554
[email protected]
www.nollowasoga.com
www.noHowasagocfdc.com
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I am pleased to invite you to participate in the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship by
nominating a deserving citizen.
Established in 1973 1 the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship honours Ontarians who, through
e'x ceptional, long-term efforts l have made outstanding contributions to community life.
Recipients will be presented with their medal by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario at a
special ceremony at Queen's Park in the Fall of 2014.
Nominations can be made by visiting the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration's website at:
www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards. You may submit your nomination on-line by choosing the
((Nominate Online" option, or download the PDF format from the website to submit by mall.
For any further information, please contact the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat at
416 314-7526, 1 877 832-8622 or (TTY) 416 327-2391: Nominations must be received by
July 17, 2014.
I encourage you to take the time to nominate a deserving citizen in your community for an
Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. The men and women we honour stand as shining
examples to us all.
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April 12, 2014
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RE: SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FOR THE
"MAYORS CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT"
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014 AT MARLWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ACCESSIBLE SWING SEATS, SPORTS PARK
OFF - LEASH DOG PARK & SKATE PARK ACTIVITY FEATURES
Following a long winter and having such a late spring in 2014, it's time to think about the upcoming
summer events. Junefest events in the Town of Wasaga Beach are being planned and the Mayor's
Challenge four person Scramble Golf Tournament will help kick-off the activities. Once again the Co-
sponsor for this event will be our local radio station "97.7 The Beach." This tournament has gained in
popularity over the years and is always a fun day out for the participants.
Major prize donators and hole sponsors will have their companies name announced regularly on 97.7
leading up to the event. Individual prizes will be given to all participants and we'll also require items for
a draw table and the always popular auction. Prize Donator lists and Hole Sponsor signs will be on
display throughout the day.
Proceeds for this fundraising tournament will go towards supporting Accessible Swing Seats, an OffLeash Dog Park and Skate Park Activity Features.
We thank you in advance for your generosity. Enclosed is a tournament registration form for your
convenience, should you wish to join us for the event. Should you require any further information,
please feel free to contact our office at 705-429-3321, fax 705-429-3327 or email Darlene Poole, our
Administrative Assistant, at [email protected].
If you wish to donate a prize for the live auction, draw table or individual golfer, please contact us at
(705) 429-3321 or fax to (lOS) 429-3327
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Manager of Parks, Facilities and Recreation
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Administration: (705) 429-3844
Fax:
429-6732
Pl anning:
429-3847
429-1120
Building:
By- Law:
429-2511
Parks & Rec: 429-3321
Arena :
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Public Works:
429-2540
Fire Departm ent: 429-5281
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The Council Award of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is
presented at each Council meeting to honour outstanding Ontario physicians
who have demonstrated excellence and embody society's vision of an \\ideal
physician". The criteria for selecting a physician for the Council Award is
based on the eight \\physician roles identified by Educating Future Physicians
of Ontario. The eight point selection criteria are outlined in the attached
Coundl Award brochure.
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The College is seeking to recognize physicians whose performance in each of
these roles is outstanding, recognizing that individual physicians will
demonstrate more extensive expertise in some roles than in others. The four
categories from which physicians are selected are: Academic Specialty,
Community Specialty, Academic Family Practice and Community Family
Practice.
We receive a val-iety of nomination packages, some of which are focused
around a comprehensive CV, while others consist of personal letters which
demonstrate the physician's commitment to the practise of medicine. We
understand that given the diverse array of selection criteria, the nominator
may wish to use any number of creative ways to highlight the particular
attributes of their nominee. If you know of a physician who meets the
selection criteria, please nominate him/her for the Council Award. The
deadline for receipt of nominations is August 22, 2014.
If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact my
Administr"ative Assistant Sharon Thompson at 416-967-2600 or 1-800-2687096 ext 256 or [email protected]
Sincerely,
Prithi S. Yelaja
Communications Specialist
QUALITY
PROrE5SJONAL5\~LTHY SYSTEM I PUBLIC TRUST
80 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2£2
Tel: (416) 967-2600
Toll Free: (800) 268-7096
Fax: (416) 961-3330
1. Medical Expert/Clinical Decision Maker
5. Health Advocate
The physician is well-informed abollt the science and
With an understanding of the many determinants of
technology of medicine and health care. The physician's
health) the physician advocates for more effective public
knowledge and skill is used to collect and interpret data,
health interventions and policies.
make appropriate clinical decisions and carry out diag-
6. learner
nostic and therapeutic procedures.
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physician recognizes that the abilities to change and
2. Communicator
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lhe physician has effective, humane relationships with
medicine. The physician is a self-directed learner and
patients and colleagues. The physician understands and
keeps abreast of current treatments and philosophies.
responds to patients' needs, fears, beliefs and expecta-
continue to Jearn are essential
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tions and effectively counsels and educates on health
The physician understands the scientHic method and
care needs and public healrh care issues.
applies it to patient encounters, community health issues
3. Collaborator
and to rhe critical assessment of literature related
1he physician works in partnership with Q(her health
biological, psychological and sociological basis of illness.
care professionals and sees the patient and family mem-
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for effecrivc relationships with patieL1 ts and colleagues
The physician recognizes the many determinants of
while at the same time providing excellent medical care.
health and the implications of those detenninants for
111e physician is committed to the highest standards of
[he practice of medicine. The physician participates at a
excellence in clinical care and ethical conducr.
number of organizational levels to address issues such as
qU<llity of care and quality assurance mechanisms.
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Assessing the Criteria
The College wanes to honour physicians whose performance in these roles is ourstdnding, recognizing that individual
physicians will demonstrate more extensive experti~e jn SOfne roles than in others. Council Awards are presented at
Council meetings, which are held quarterly.
Eligibility for Nomination
Anyone may nominate an eligible physician for (he Council Award. To be eligible for nomination, a physician must be
licensed in Oncario and be in good standing with (he College. Former recipients of the Council Award or [he Excellence in Quality Management of Ivfedical Care Avvard are not eligible for nomination. 1he completed nomination forIn
(on back) and required documentation must be submitted by August 22, 2014, for consideration by the COLlncil Award
Selection Committee.
• Con1plete the enclosed nomination form, providing as much information as possible abollt the physician nominee.
Type or print clearly in the space provided. If additional space is required, attach additional pages.
• Provide a detailed nominator's statement. 1n (his statement, describe how the physician nominee has demonstrated
overall excellence using the eight physician roles oudined on previous page. It is recognized chat individual physicians
will demonstrate more excensive expertise in some roles than in others. 'The nominamf may include concisely presented
pertinent supporring materials Oeaers, reports, testimonials, press clippings, etc.). Please do not bind or staple pages .
• Find a seconder for the nomination. The seconder should provide a seconder's st<ltemenr, their 0\\'£1 written testimonial abom the nominee and his
or her accomplishments, again Llsing the eight physician roles.
CHECKLIST:
• Obtain and submit a copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae, if possible.
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• Ivfembers of the Council and staff of the College and members of their
immediate families are not eligible for nomination for [he Council Award.
• rn1e completed Council Award nomination form (including nominator's
statement, supporting rnateriat seconder's statement and nominee's
curriculum vitae) can be emailed, mailed or faxed m:
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The Council Award,
c/o J\I1s. Sharon Thompson,
Physician Advisory Service,
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario,
80 College Streec
Toronto, On[ario, M5G 2E2
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NOMINEE
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Name:
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Telephone number:
Fax number:
E-mail address:
Cement
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Ottawa, April 26,2014
His Worship Mayor Terry Dowdall
cc: Bonnie Sander, Clerk
Township of Essa
5786 County Road 21
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Dear Mayor Dowdall,
On behalf of the Cement Association of Canada (CAC), I would like to draw your attention to an
urgent issue that could negatively impact the integrity of the Ontario Building Code and jeopardize
the safety of the people in your municipality.
On March 20, 2014, the Ontario government announced proposed changes to the Ontario Building
Code to permit the construction of six-storey wood frame buildings. The province is holding a public
consultation on the proposed changes until May 4, 2014.
The provincial government's announcement reflects the interests of the wood products industry and
its recent lobbying efforts. Those who promote taller wood frame construction believe that a four
storey limit on residential and commercial wood buildings is no longer necessary, and have been
actively pressing provincial governments to politically amend building codes to permit six- storey
wood frame structures outside the tried and true longstanding building code review process.
Federally, the wood products industry is also pushing for changes to allow for the construction of sixstorey wood buildings in the 2015 edition of the National Building Code of Canada.
As an elected representative of your municipality, I know that you want to protect and strengthen
your municipality, as well as ensure that your housing market meets or exceeds the codes and
standards that the residents of your community deserve. Unfortunately, the proposal put forth by the
Ontario government, as currently drafted, could place Ontarians' lives at risk.
Currently, there are no provisions in place to protect those who are engaged in the construction of
these buildings or the fire fighters who respond to emergencies or potentially fatal fires in these
buildings. It is considered outside the mandate of the building code to include safety clauses for
people who work on the site and those who respond to emergencies at the site. We believe that the
lives of fire fighters should be protected in the Ontario Building Code. An interesting point to note is
that Ontario has 19,000 voluntary fire fighters and only 11,000 professional fire fighters.
Further, if the regulation is approved, taller wood frame buildings may be constructed in areas of
your municipality that may not have adequate firefighting coverage, including those currently being
protected by voluntary firefighters. Many local fire departments across the province do not have the
equipment to fight a massive blaze in a six storey building. To adequately fight such a fire, fire
fighters need 100-foot ladder trucks that cost as much as one million dollars each and require
specially trained crews. This is very costly, particularly at a time when municipal tax dollars are being
stretched to the limit and when we see some Ontario municipalities, including the city of Toronto,
cutting their budgets for fire services.
Owners of residential and commercial buildings constructed with wood may also face higher
insurance premiums. I know that your government wants to ensure that housing remains affordable
in your municipality. The proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code will undoubtedly increase
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building and insurance costs - and, most importantly, compromise the safety of the people in your
community.
Those who are often the most vulnerable - the very young, seniors and physically disabled citizens are those who would be at greatest risk in the unfortunate scenario where a fire breaks out. The
massive fires that have recently destroyed multi-storey wood buildings in Kingston, Ontario,
Richmond, British Columbia, Edmonton, Alberta, and Houston, Texas, demonstrate how dangerous
these buildings can be, and how many lives will be put at risk as a result.
We do appreciate that the Ontario government has included some fire safety provisions in the draft
proposal, such as the inclusion of non-combustible stairwells. However, the omission of important
fire safety features - such as non-combustible elevator shafts and firewalls - demonstrate that this
proposal does not go far enough to protect the people and communities of Ontario.
Recently we saw how a concrete masonry firewall prevented a raging fire in L'lsle-Verte, Quebec
from destroying an entire retirement complex. This tragedy should serve as a reminder that we need
more fire safety features implemented in our building codes to fully protect the safety of Ontario
communities. The minimum standard of a building code is just not enough to protect the residents of
your community.
The proposal that has been put forward by the Ontario government, which boosts an industry at the
expense of citizens' safety, is a cause of great concern. We are currently urging each and every
politician in Ontario to calion the provincial government to defer any proposed mid-rise wood frame
changes to the Ontario Building Code until after the 2015 National Building Code of Canada is
debated and the fire safety issues are adequately addressed. This will allow time for proper
assessment and coordination with the National Building Code of Canada, which is the standard code
development process traditionally used in Ontario . It is crucial that any building code changes go
through proper channels and ensure that all fire safety implications are addressed . We need a full
public policy debate about what risks Ontarians are willing to take when it comes to the construction
standards set for the buildings that we live and work in.
Please write to your MPP and to the Honourable Bill Mauro, Minister of Municipal Affairs to raise
your concern that the Province of Ontario shouldn't be moving so quickly and out of step with the
National Building Code Process. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions about the
CAC's position on mid-rise wood frame construction and fire safety. We know you understand that
the health and safety of Ontario communities must come first.
Finally, I hope you will share this letter with your city councillors so they can also take action.
Yours sincerely,
Michael B McSweeney
President and CEO
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simcoe.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9-1-1 texting for the deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and
speech-impaired community not currently available in Simcoe
County
MidhurstlMay 7,2014 - Under new regulations enforced by the Canadian Radio-television and
Telecomniunications Commission (CRTC) it is now required that all wireless service providers in
Canada provide a text to 9-1-1 (T9-1-1) registration option for members of the deaf, deafened, hard of
hearing and speech-impaired community.
The County of Simcoe commends these new regulations. However, T9-1-1 is not currently available in
Simcoe County. Required network upgrades currently in progress must be completed before this
service can be offered in Simcoe County. An announcement will be made once T9-1-1 is available to
our residents.
Voice calling remains the only way to communicate with 9-1-1 services for a person who is not deaf,
deafened, hard of hearing or with speech impairment in the County of Simcoe. TTY services continue
to be available for those members of the deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and speech-impaired
community who use this service.
For more information on texting with 9-1-1 for the deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and speech-impaired
community, please go to textwith911.ca.
The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public
services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated
cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca .
Allan Greenwood
Director, Corporate Communications
705-726-9300 ext. 1230
Allan.G [email protected]
Collin Matanowitsch
Communications Co-ordinator
705-726-9300 ext. 1430
[email protected]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
County presents Night at the Museum
MidhurstlMay 8, 2014 - Join local celebrity Guest Curators at the Simcoe County Museum for a night
of mystery and intrigue. Guests will be treated to stories of mysterious artifacts from the Museum's
collection with a game of Truth or Fiction.
Eight feature artifacts from the Museum's extensive collection have been selected and guests will hear
two plausible descriptions for each artifact. Participants will have the opportunity to question the Guest
Curators in an effort to decide which of the descriptions is true and which is false . Guests then choose
the answer they think is right. Guests who correctly identify all eight artifacts will be entered into the
grand prize draw.
EVENT:
What
Night at the Museum
Where
Simcoe County Museum
1151 Highway 26, Minesing, Ontario
When
May 29,2014
7:00·10:30 p.m.
Tickets
$75 each
A tax receipt will be issued for
a portion of the ticket price
Funds raised will support the Georgian Village Fundraising Campaign, and will be used to help
complete major projects including the Village Woodworking area, Fitness Room and Therapeutic Pool,
and Georgian Blooms Greenhouse. Georgian Village is the County's new seniors' lifestyle community
situated in the Town of Penetanguishene. With a focus on aging-in-place, Georgian Village campus
offers a continuum of housing options that will help seniors find the kind of care they need for whatever
stage of life they are in.
For more information about the Night at the Museum, contact 705-726-9300 ext. 1257,
marga [email protected] or visit simcoe.ca/d ptlltc/fu ndrais i n9.
The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public
services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated
cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
- 30 Allan Greenwood
Director, Corporate Communications
705-726-9300 ext. 1230
[email protected]
Jennifer Straw
Communications Co-ordinator
705-726·9300 ext. 1036
[email protected]
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County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO
II 10 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario LOL I XO
simcoe.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
County of Simcoe Paramedics celebrate
inaugural Paramedic Services Week
MidhurstiMay 9,2014 - May 25 to 31, 2014 is the inaugural Paramedic Services Week across Canada.
Activities are scheduled in Simcoe County in order to recognize and celebrate the dedication of our front line
paramedic personnel.
To help kickoff this special week, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services will be swearing in the Paramedic for a
Day contest winner Megan Wales, a Grade 5 student from Goodfellow Public School in Innisfil.
Megan's essay entitled "Paramedic for a Day" was chosen from hundreds of local school children who entered the
annual writing contest. Megan will receive a certificate, badge, and stethoscope at a ceremony during the May
13th County Council meeting. She will then spend the day with a County of Simcoe paramedic crew learning about
the job. This will include touring a paramedic station and Georgian Central Ambulance Communications Centre,
meeting with police and fire personnel to learn how emergency services work together, and assisting paramedics
as they perform a mock exercise.
"Paramedics provide life-saving support to our residents and visitors every day," said Warden Cal Patterson.
"Paramedic Services Week is an incredible chance to recognize these dedicated individuals for the vital service
that they provide, and to say thank you."
EVENT:
What
Where
Paramedic for a Day Swearing-In Ceremony
and Photo Opportunity
County of Simcoe Administration Centre
1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario
When
May 13,2014
9A.M.
The County of Simcoe is composed of 16 member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County
residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit
our website at simcoe.ca.
- 30Allan Greenwood
Director, Corporate Communications
705-726-9300 ext. 1230
705-794-9301 (mobile)
[email protected]
Jennifer Straw
Communications Co-ordinator
705-726-9300 ext. 1036
705-790-5979 (mobile)
[email protected]
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Ministere des Affaires civiques
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Dear Friends:
Each year, the Government of Ontario celebrates the accolnplislm1ents and contributions Inany
of our wonderful seniors make to cOlulnunities across Ontario. This year, the Senior
Achievement Award will once again highlight the significant voluntary and professional
achieveluents made by individuals after they have reached the age of 65.
I encourage you to participate in the 2014 Senior Achievement Award Program by nOlninating a
deserving senior. Online nomination fonus and infonnation outlining details of the progrmn, the
selection criteria and the procedures followed are available at:
www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards .
The deadline date for nomination is June 15.
If you require further information, please contact the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat in
Toronto at 416-314-7526, toll-free at 1-877-832-8622 or TTY at 416-327-2391.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to consider putting forward the name of a special
senior in your conununity for a Senior Achievement Award.
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Centre for Community, Arts & Culture
The Gibson Cultural Centre
63 Tupper Street West
Alliston, ON L9R lE4
Phone: 705-435-2828
gibsoncentre.com
[email protected]
Building the Future Together
2014 Campaign
Mayor Dowdall, Deputy Mayor MacDonald and Members of Council
Township of Essa
5786 County Road 21
Utopia, ON, LOM 1 TO
Dear Mayor Dowdall, Deputy Mayor MacDonald and Members of Council,
As you are aware The Gibson Cultural Centre is the main arts and cultural centre of
South Simcoe. Its mission is to host cultural activities, to showcase art, and to
provide an environment which promotes and encourages knowledge and skills in
artistic pursuits. To date, financial support and infinite hours of volunteer work
have created a wonderful facility dedicated to the support and growth of arts and
culture in our community.
As Chair of the "Friends of The Gibson" campaign committee, my mission is to
solicit financial support to establish stable and sustainable funding for the
operations and growth of the Centre.
Enclosed you will find information pertaining to this campaign, a pledge form and
benefits for donors at various levels of recognition on the Donor Wall. I hope that
you find the enclosed information of interest and will support this great community
facility and its many programs.
A brochure is enclosed for your perusal. If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact The Gibson Centre at 705-435-2828 or contact me at 705-435-4844.
I thank you in advance for your consideration and congratulate all who are
continuing to support The Gibson Centre.
Very sincerely,
Bob J ck n
Chair "Friends of The Gibson"
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Charitable Registration 89847 2519 RROOl
Centre for Community. Arts & Culture
The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture
"The Friends of The Gibson"
Campaign Pledge Form
Gift Amount:
In support of "The Friends of The Gibson" Campaign I/we hereby pledge:
o A total gift of
$ _ _ __
o A monthly gift of
$ _ _ __
Method of Payment:
1. 0 Cash or Cheque payable to "The Friends of The Gibson" enclosed.
2.
0 A post-dated cheque payable to "The Friends of The Gibson" enclosed.
3. 0 VISA
0 MasterCard:
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or
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Gift Acknowledgement:
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I/we understand that we will receive a charitable tax receipt and that my/our gift will be recognized
and wish that it be recognized with the following name(s). (E.g. John & Sally Smith, IndustryBusiness-Organization name or you may request to remain anonymous).
For tax receipt and record keeping purposes, correspondence should be addressed to:
Name for Tax Receipt:
Name(S) for Correspondence:
Address
Town:
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63 Tupper Street West, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1 E4 (705) 435-2828
KDWRAY ACCOUNTING FIRM PRESENTLY AUDITS THE GIBSON CENTRE EACH YEAR, WITH RESULTS PUBLISHED IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT.
DEDICATED BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS SIT ON ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY.
THE GIBSON CENTRE IS A RECOGNIZED CHARITY AND RESPECTS THE PRIVACY OF ITS DONORS. INFORMATION COLLECTED WILL BE
USED TO KEEP YOU UP TO DATE ON THE GIBSON CENTRE AS X T H E R OPPORTUNITIES TO LEND YOUR SUPPORT TO THE
ORGANIZATION.
CHARITABLE REGI
N 898472519 RR001
CHARITABLE RECEIPTS ISSUED FOR DONATION OF $25 OR MORE
Centre for Community. Arts & Culture
The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture
"The Friends of The Gibson"
"'On behalf of the Board of the Gibson Cultural Centre, I would like to express my appreciation to the many
people in our community who support Arts and Culture and recognize the great benefit of having The Gibson
Centre as the place where culture is preserved, performed and encouraged. As a relative newcomer to the
board, I recognize that I "stand on the shoulders of those who have come before me", whose hard work and
determination transformed a farm implement factory into a fabulous piece of architecture that will be
preserved for generations to come.
The Gibson Centre is alive with Arts; including the Gibson Theatre Schooll the Open Art Studio, Artists at the
Gibson, upcoming live performances and a weekly Open Mic Night. It is home to local radio station MYFM as
well as the South Simcoe Arts CounCil, the Alliston Rotary Club and many others who appreciate the creative
community provided within the walls of the Centre. With your support, we will continue to build on the solid
foundation that has been established, and arts and culture will thrive in our community.
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Janette Vander 2aag
"Small communities that
thrive are often made that
way by a superb volunteer
base Culture & the Arts
help to form the very fabric
of a community, almost
everything we see or touch
has been designed by
someone creative.
Volunteering in a cultural
centre is very rewarding.
You work alongside people
who care about enriching
their community. Those
rewards come not from
what people do for you but
from what you can do for
others."
Sue Menzies
Artist in Residence
Left to right - Sue Menzies, Artist in Residence, Jennifer Fortin, General Manager
Janette Vander Zaag, President
"Donors to the Gibson Centre are investing in the ideas and people
committed to the growth of Arts and Culture in New Tecumseth.
With support from corporations, businesses, residents and patrons, our
goal is to see arts and culture, in every form, flourish.
Driven by passion for the Centre, we are on our way!"
Jennifer Fortin, General Manager
The Gibson Cultural Centre
63 Tupper Street West
Alliston, ON L9R lE4
Centre for Commu nity, AI ts & Culture
Phone: 705-435-2828
9 i bsoncentre. com
i [email protected]
Building the Future Together
2014 Campaign
It's All Here At The Gibson!
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The Honda Performance Hall - alSO-seat performance venue
Cafe and Gift Shop
Gallery and Exhibition Hall
Studio and Workshop Spaces
Children's Theatre Programs
Home of Alliston Rotary
Home of various Community and Arts related organizations
Weddings, Special Occasion Banquets, Conferences and Meetings
Programs for all ages
The Gibson Centre is centrally located... The perfect place to meet with
friends or clients, hold a conference or host a celebration.
The Gibson Centre offers:
Lower Level:
Large multi-use space with in-floor heating
Two Green Rooms that can be used for entertainers or
spaces for the Bride and Groom's use
Main Floor:
Cafe, Gift Shop, Gallery, Bar
Honda Performance Hall
Reception area for smaller venues
"Friends of the Gibson" Donor Wall
Floor:
Large commercial kitchen
Two large conference/dining areas
Bar
2nd
3rd Floor:
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Boardroom for meetings/events / marriage ceremonies
Fully Accessible Facility
On All Levels - WashroomsfElevator
Parking
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The Gibson Cultural Centre
63 Tupper Street West
Alliston, ON L9R lE4
Phone: 705-435-2828
gibsoncentre.com
[email protected]
Cenrre for Community, Arts & Culture
Building the Future Together
2014 Campaign
OF INTEREST:
• The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture is operated by The
Gibson Centre Corporation, a registered not-for-profit charitable
organization administered by a volunteer board, including a member of
New Tecumseth Council.
• The Centre's facilities and programming are administered by a
management team under a General Manager.
• Valuable contributors - Volunteers
Gibson Board
Honourary Founding Director:
Marilyn Holmstrom
Chair:
Janette Vander Zaag
Directors:
Brian Depoe
Peter Gordon
Hart Holmstrom
Ken Lawrence
Rick Milne
Campaign Team
Chair: Bob Jackson
Kathleen Heslip
Marilyn Holmstrom
Patricia MacLeod
Carolyn Maxwell
Joan Warren
General Manager: Jennifer Fortin
Operating revenues are generated mainly through theatre audiences, cafe, gift
shop and bar revenues, tenants, user groups/ organizations, special
functions/ events, grants, fundraising events, sponsors and donations. By June
30th of each year the accumulated donations by donors will be used to update the
categories on the Donor Wall.
Become Part of The Gibson Centre and Make
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Charita ble Registration 89847 2519 RROl
Donors will be issued charitable tax r~~s for $25 or more
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MAY 2014
Restoration of Bell's Gristmill gets a $10,000 Boost
The Willowool Foundation has generously donated
$10,000 to the Friends of Utopia Gristmill & Park.
Mark Cullen, well-known gardening expert and
president of the Willowool Foundation, made the
donation April 24. Mark was in Utopia speaking at a
Friends of Utopia Gristmill & Park fundraising event.
The Willowool funds will support the restoration of
the historic Bell's Gristmill at the Utopia Conservation
Area.
The Friends host a number of fundraising events throughout the year,
including their annual compost sale this weekend, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 12
noon. Visit utopiahall.ca/events.htm for more information.
25th Annual NVCA Tree Sale runs May 10
Come out this Saturday for the NVCA's 25th Annual
Arbour Day Tree Sale.
This year's sale will include a variety of trees and
shrubs, such as white spruce, white cedar, white and
red pine, balsam fir, red osier dogwood, Norway
spruce, hybrid poplar, stag horn sumac, red oak, and
black walnut.
Locations:
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• 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, Utopia
(map). Trees are sold in bundles of 10 for $20. Cash or credit card
payments only.
• 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Blueberry Trail at the Nordic Centre Parking
Lot, Wasaga Beach (map). Trees are sold individually. Cash only
please. Thanks to the Ganaraska Hiking Club of Wasaga Beach for
hosting this event.
Volunteers Needed!
With spring finally upon us, our tree planting and
stewardship programs are in full swing. We are
looking for volunteers to help us with a number of
projects across the watershed:
• May 10, Shelburne - Besley Creek
Community Tree Plant
Contact Shannon Stephens, NVCA,
[email protected] .ca or 705-424-1479 x 239
• May 24, Essa - Trees for Streams Tree Planting Work Party
Contact Silvia Pedrazzi, South Simcoe Streams Network (SSSN),
[email protected] or 705-435-1540
• May 31, The Blue Mountains - Petun Conservation Area Garlic
Mustard Pull
Garlic mustard is an invasive species native to Europe. It is one of the
most aggressive invaders in Ontario's forests.
Contact Jim Richardson, Nature League, 705-465-2613
• June 14, Bradford West-Gwillimbury - Trees for Streams Tree
Planting Work Party
Contact Silvia Pedrazzi, SSSN, [email protected] or 705-435-1540
Volunteer individually or as part of a community group. The events can count
toward the high school community hours requirements. For more information,
visit nvca.on.ca.
If hiking is more your thing, the Friends of Fort Willow are helping to establish
a committee to promote the use of the historic and recreational Nine Mile
Portage Trail. If you are a hiker and interested in encouraging the use of this
trail, contact the Friends through the lIcontact us" page of their website,
fortwillow.com.
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New look for NVCA Website
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In mid-April, we unveiled a new look and
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improved navigation for the NVCA's
. website.
The updated site scales to any screen
size for visitors using smart phones and
ta blets. Ou r web-based interactive
mapping, introduced last fall, is front and
centre. Watershed residents can use this program to see if their property is in
an area regulated by the NVCA.
Check-out the new site at nvca.on.ca,
Summer fun at Camp Tiffin!
Registration continues for NVCA's Camp Tiffin
Summer Day Camp for children ages 5 to 12.
Our week-long summer camps offer outdoor fun and
learning about our amazing natural world. Activities
include canoeing, wilderness skills, scientific
investigations, crafts, drama and interactive games
with a focus on the environment and learning about
nature.
Registration information and forms are available on the NVCA's website at
nvca.on.ca.
Take the Healthy Hikes Challenge
Conservation Ontario's 2014 Healthy Hike Challenge
kicked off May 1.
Spend time hiking in Ontario's more than 270
conservation areas and track your progress for a
chance to win great prizes!
Register at healthyhikes.cal
Upcoming Events
May 10 - 25th Annual Arbor Day Tree Sale
Tiffin Centre, Utopia, 8 a. m. to~oon
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Blueberry Trail, Wasaga Beach, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
May 10 - Besley Creek Community Tree Planting
Shelburne, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
May 24 - Trees for Streams Tree Planting Work Party
Essa, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
May 31 - Petun Conservation Area Garlic Mustard Pull
The Blue Mountains, 10: 30 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m.
May 31 - Caring for your Horse, Land and Water:
Environmental Stewardship Workshop for Horse and Farm
Owners
Nobleton, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by TRCA
For information on any of these events, visit nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479.
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Township of Essa
5786 County Road 21
Utopia, ON LOM 1TO
Dear Mr. Murphy:
Re: West Nile Virus Program Planning - 2014
Planning is well underway for the 2014 West Nile virus season. The health unit program,
as in previous years, will include public education, surveillance and mosquito control
coordination.
The need for larviciding programs in your municipality in the upcoming season was
assessed according to a local risk assessment and decision-making framework which was
developed in 2006 and updated in 2008. The framework considers the presence and
abundance of critical amplification vector, Culex pipienslrestuans, populations in previous
surveillance seasons, and the presence of WNv positive indicators, excluding avian
specimens, within the vicinity in the previous season.
As a result of this evaluation, municipalities were assigned to one of three tiers for control
actions. The three tiers are:
I. Larviciding Actions: This tier consists of those municipalities which have received
direction to larvicide from the Medical Officer of Health in previous seasons and have
evidence of sustained Culex pipienslrestuans populations throughout the season and
multiple positive WNv indicators in previous seasons. Notice to larvicide catch
basins will be issued by the Medical Officer of Health to these municipalities
II. Heightened Surveillance - Larviciding Standby: This tier consists of those
municipalities which have received direction to larvicide from the Medical Officer of
Health in previous seasons but do not have sustained Culex pipienslrestuans
populations throughout the season and/or do not have multiple positive WNv
indicators in previous seasons. Notices to larvicide will not be issued by the Medical
Officer of Health at this time. Heightened surveillance activities will be implemented
in these municipalities to monitor the presence and abundance of mosquito
populations of concern, primarily Culex pipienslrestuans. As a component of WNv
contingency planning, these municipalities shall complete the Ministry of
Environment permit application process and be on standby to larvicide catch basins
on short notice should the current season surveillance data indicate the need for
control measures.
o Barrie:
o Collingwood:
o Cookstown:
o Gravenhurst:
o Huntsville:
o Midland:
15 Sperling Drive
Barrie, ON
L4M 6K9
705-721-7520
FAX: 705-721-1495
280 Pretty River Pkwy.
Collingwood. ON
L9Y 4J5
705-445-0804
FAX: 705-445-6498
2-25 King Street S
Cookstown. ON
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705-458·1103
FAX: 705-458-0105
2-5 Pineridge Gate
Gravenhurst, ON
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705-684-9090
05-684 -9887
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34 ChaffeySt.
Huntsville. ON
P1H 1K1
705-789-8813
FAX: 705-789-7245
B-865 Hugel Ave.
Midland. ON
L4R 1X8
705-526-9324
FAX: 705-526-1513
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Your Health Connection
o Orillia:
120-1 69 Front St. S.
Orillia, ON
L3V 4S8
705-325-9565
FAX: 705-325-2091
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III. Ongoing Monitoring: This tier consists of those municipalities which have not
received direction from the Medical Officer of Health to larvicide in previous seasons.
Surveillance strategies will continue in these areas. It is recommended that these
municipalities, as a component of their WNv contingency planning, review the MOE
permit application guide and gather the necessary information to complete the permit
application process on short notice.
The Township of Essa has been assessed as Tier III: Ongoing Monitoring.
Based on this assessment, the Township of Essa is directed to review the MOE permit
applicant guide and gather the necessary information to complete the permit application
process on short notice should it be necessary.
A template will be forwarded for your use in tracking municipal WNv expenditures for the
2014 season. Submission of WNv expenditures will be requested in October, 2014. A
template for completion will be forwarded at that time.
We appreciate your continued participation in the WNv program. For further information,
please contact Ryan MacDougall, Program Manager, at 705-721-7330, ext. 7772,
ryan .macdougall@smdhu .org or Lori Holmes, Vector Borne Disease Program Coordinator,
ext. 7266, [email protected],
Sincerely,
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Charles Gardner, MD, CCFP, MHSc, FRCPC
Medical Officer of Health
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