SWOX to Say “No” to Ers and Remember Their Loved Ones

August 2021 Issue 83 SOUTH WEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP

SOUTH-WEST OXFORD REJECTS THE DUMP! TOWNLINE CEMETERY DECORATION DAY When an environmental event sells out of green cones for the digestion of Everyone is welcome Sun, Aug 8, to visit this pleasant setting at 296246 all kinds of kitchen scraps, you know that South-West Oxford’s residents - 29th Line, Zorra Township, near the corner with Road 88, to place flow- are averse to waste of all kinds. It is consistent for SWOX to say “No” to ers and remember their loved ones. There will be no memorial service. Walker’s plan to haul mixed waste – industrial, commercial & institution- Board members will be present from 10-3pm for assistance. Donations al – into our community, and pile it into the water table along the banks towards the care of the cemetery are appreciated and may be made there, of the Thames River facing Beachville & Centreville. Community-spirited or directed to: Townline Cemetery, c/o David Waud, 6 Norsworthy Lane, residents of SWOX will join environmentalists in thanking their Mayor and Ingersoll N5C 4G5. Councillors for taking a stand to prevent dumping of Toronto’s garbage on our doorsteps, and more broadly, for thinking that waste prevention could solve large parts of the consequences of being an effluent society. THAMESFORD YARD SALES AUGUST 14 Westminster United Church will host a yard sale Sat, Aug 14 from 8am- Bryan Smith invites all residents to thank the Council for their solidarity with 1pm as part of the Thamesford town wide yard sales. Donations of gently neighbours in Zorra and Ingersoll, with residents, and with many others. used items can be dropped off at the church Thur, Aug 12, 2-7pm & Fri, They voted NO to Walker’s dump Aug 13, 9-12pm. Please no electronics or clothing. We will be looking for volunteers for set up Fri, Aug 13, 9-6pm and for the sale & clean up on STOPPING TO SMELL THE FLOWERS Sat, Aug 14 between 7:30am and 1:30pm. Please contact Elaine Leslie at Meditation sessions are now in the garden (!!!!) every Wed 7-8pm. Upcom- 519-485-0288, [email protected] if you can help out, it would be ing Dates: Aug 11, 18, 25. Email: [email protected] to register. greatly appreciated. Thamesford location, rain or shine as we have our beautiful “Meditation Hut” to go to, which is in the garden. You can also go to www.stoppingtos- melltheflowers.com to find free recorded meditations, Stopping to Smell CYCLES OF LIFE Cycles of Life for Supportive Transitional Living is excited to announce that the Flowers books & other mindfulness merchandise. See Facebook: @ it is now a registered charity! This means that we can issue tax receipts for Stopping to Smell the Flowers: A Healing & Resource Centre to keep up to cash, or in kind, donations. Cycles of Life is dedicated to helping people date on all the happenings! Putting People in Charge of Their Own Healing. who are homeless or are at risk of being homeless. We currently operate Community Outreach Tables in Woodstock, Ingersoll & Tillsonburg that SO WHAT DO LIONS CLUB MEMBERS DO? give away food, clothing & personal items. The Woodstock Table is located Lions serve. It’s that simple, and it has been since we first began in 1917. at 426 Dundas St (next to the Women’s Employment Resource Centre) Our clubs are places where individuals join together to give their valuable Sat, Sun, Mon, Thur from 1-3pm; Ingersoll Table located downtown next to time & effort to improving their communities, and the world. Without com- the gazebo from 1-3pm and the Tillsonburg Table is located at the Upper munity service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s important to Deck Youth Centre 19 Queen Street from 3-5pm. See us on our Facebook the one that serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we grow page @ Cycles of Life; email us at [email protected] or call 226- and develop. Lions serve... to empower volunteers to serve their communi- 777-4008. ties, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace & promote international understanding through Lions Clubs. Our vision... to be the global leader in community & humanitarian service. If you would like to know how it feels GIRL GUIDE REGISTRATION HAPPENING NOW! For over a century, the Guiding sisterhood has overcome challenges & to give back, what it feels like to make a difference in your community & persevered with creativity, flexibility & resolve. Girl Guides of Canada is would like to learn more about Lionism, please visit lionsclub.org. or talk to preparing for a range of possibilities based on public health guidelines – Lion Paul of the Ingersoll Lions Club at 519 303-4386 and see if becoming from adapted in-person meetings to virtual meetings, to a combination of a Lion is the right fit to you! Thank you Ingersoll for all you do. Being a Lions both. But one thing is certain: the priority is providing girls with a full & Club member is a fun & very satisfying way to volunteer as little or as much meaningful Guiding year & consistent connection to their Guiders. Visit time as you can. Together we CAN MAKE a difference in our community. www.girlguides.ca, the unit locator & online registration are a click away. At a time when girls may feel isolated at home, the community & connection CRAFT / VENDOR SHOW that Guiding provides are more important than ever. Guiding is all about At Brownsville Community Centre on Sat, Sept 4, 8am-2pm. being a space where girls can feel safe & belong. We are looking for volunteer leaders. If you are interested, contact [email protected] or the Girl Guides website for more information.

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Village Voice SOUTH WEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP August 2021 1 BEACHVILLE LEGION NEWS ONTARIO ANCESTORS The Royal Canadian Legion mission is to serve Veterans, including serving Looking for your ancestors? Starting a family tree? military and RCMP members & their families, to promote Remembrance, Experienced volunteers at Oxford County Branch and to serve our communities & our country. No one exemplifies this more of Ontario Ancestors have access to a large & than our own friend & comrade Bruce Julian. Bruce has demonstrated his growing collection of resources & reference ma- commitment to his community by serving as a Councillor representing the terial on family & local history for Oxford County & people of South West Oxford and for many years as a dedicated member beyond. The Resource Centre is closed now but & Captain of the Beachville Fire Department. Bruce became a member of volunteers are available to answer your questions. Branch 495 Beachville in 1977 after completing service as a member of Email us at [email protected] or check the web the 3rd & 4th Battalions of the Royal Canadian Regiment. He has demon- site at https://oxford.ogs.on.ca. strated his commitment to serving Veterans & the Royal Canadian Legion in many capacities through the Legion Branch, Zone, District, Provincial Command and now Dominion Command. It is with pleasure we communi- FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS The only requirement to membership in FA is a desire to stop eating cate that Comrade Bruce Julian will be running for the position of Domin- ion President at the upcoming 48th Dominion Convention, Aug 13-15. We addictively. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. For information, call Pat- would like to take this opportunity to express to Bruce how proud we are to rick 519-485-4146 or Gayle 519-532-4254. have him as a member at Branch 495 Beachville. His dedication inspires us all to become the best that we can be. We look forward to many more years of service together. We are all excited to move into a Stage 3 opening with more opportunity to resume recreational, social & many normal activities in our lives. Vol- unteers continue to work hard to upgrade & improve our Branch. Plans for events are in place & in the works. Commencing Fri, July 23 the Clubroom with be open. Friday Supper Nights 5pm. Non Supper Friday’s 6pm (subject to change as needed) Aug 14 Dominion Convention Elections Aug 20 Friday Night Supper: Chicken Parmesan & twice baked potato casserole. Advance sales please. Call 519-423-6363 or email djulian@ xplornet.com by Wed 8pm week of dinner. Leave your name & number of dinners. Take-out 5-5:30pm at the front door, after in the clubroom. Eat- In served in the clubroom 5:30-6:30pm. $13 a plate. Mark your calendar: Sept Friday Night Dart Legion (date tbd), Sept 25 Steak Barbecue. For updates follow us on FACEBOOK, rcl495beachville.ca. Beachville Legion Branch 495, 39 Zorra Line, Beachville 519-423-6363.

GOLFING TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY Oxford County Warden Larry Martin invites you to attend the Oxford Coun- ty Warden’s Charity Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament is Wed, Sept 29, at Craigowan Golf Club with all tournament format COVID-19 health modifications in place. This event is designed to build community by meeting, networking & having fun together - at the same time raising funds for a worthy cause. Proceeds from this charity event will go towards furthering the work of Oxford Community Foundation. To register your golf team or to sponsor this event go to www.oxfordcommunityfoundation.org. For more information email [email protected].

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call our confidential 24-hour helpline 519-438-1122 for assistance & connection to an AA member or check www.oxfordaa.com. We are holding 3 Zoom meetings every week: Mon 1pm • Wed 8pm • Sat 8pm. The meeting ID# is 840 716 9177. Having difficulties getting into the meetings? Call Harry 519-485-3196, 519-535-9005.

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2 Village Voice SOUTH WEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP August 2021 2021 Final Property Taxes – 1st Installment Due

CIVIC CORNER

Township Facilities Update – August 2021 Municipal Office Effective Tuesday, July 7th, 2021 the Township’s Municipal The Township of South-West Oxford’s 2021 Final Tax Bills were Office re-opened to the public. Appointments continue to be en- mailed early July. If you have NOT received your bill(s) please couraged to ensure staff are available to assist you. Residents don’t hesitate to contact the Township Office: by phone, 519- are asked to self-screen before entering any Township facility, 485-0477 / 519-877-2702; or by email, revenueofficer@swox. by visiting: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/. All org. Please note, failure to receive a tax bill does not absolve COVID-19 safety protocols including mandatory face coverings the property owner from any taxes due or from penalty/inter- and social distancing continue to be in effect. est charges for late payments. If you are enrolled in one of the Township’s pre-authorized payment plans or your mortgage company pays your property taxes on your behalf, you will still Township Halls / Community Centres receive a Final Bill to make you aware of your annual assess- & Parks ment and taxation levied as well the copy of the bill can be used for income tax purposes, etc. The first installment is DUE: Effective Friday, July 16th at 12:01 a.m., Ontario entered Step August 27th, 2021. The Municipal Office has reopened, but con- 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen. Township-owned Halls and tactless payment options are still available. Please visit: https:// Community Centres are permitted to open for rentals in Step 3 www.swox.org/Living-Here/Property-Taxes for more details. to a maximum capacity, until further notice. Rental occupants/

patrons must follow all COVID-19 regulations and guidelines, including: self-screening before entry, masking/non-medical face coverings, social distancing of 2 meters between occu- 2022 Budget Survey pants, contact tracing and regular cleaning/disinfecting. For Oxford County’s municipalities are asking residents to take more information about facility rentals, including the maximum part in an online survey to bring forward their municipal service capacity of each facility, please visit: https://www.swox.org/ priorities for the 2022 budget year. The survey encompasses Things-to-Do/Community-Halls both County-wide services provided by Oxford County, such as human (social) services, water and wastewater, community planning and others, as well as area municipal services COVID-19 and Immunization Update such as emergency services and parks and recreation for Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, With key public health indicators continuing to improve and South-West Oxford, Tillsonburg, Woodstock and Zorra. Informa- the provincewide vaccination rate surpassing targets, Ontario tion collected from the budget survey will help provide a better moved into Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen on July 16 understanding of how well municipal services are understood, at 12:01 a.m. Residents are reminded that everyone aged 12+ how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for residents. is eligible to book a second vaccine appointment (must be a Each municipality receives its own survey results to inform its minimum of 28 days between mRNA or 12 weeks if your first budget planning process. The 2022 budget survey is open on dose was Astra Zeneca). Do you need help booking an earlier Speak Up, Oxford! at www.oxfordcounty.ca/speakup appointment? Please call the Southwestern Public Health until August 31, 2021. COVID-19 Response Centre Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm for support: 1-800-922-0096 x 9.

Upcoming Council Meetings The next regular Meeting of Council will be held in-person on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Mount Elgin Community Centre (333204 Plank Line, Mount Elgin). It will also be broadcast live on the Township’s YouTube Channel. For more information about South-West Oxford’s Council, including a link to the agenda package, please visit: https://www. swoxorg/Township-Services/Council

Village Voice SOUTH WEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP August 2021 3 Jen Thomson Broker ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES [email protected] 519-535-4243 SEPTIC TANK CLEANING Fax: 519-667-1958 www.jenthomsonrealtor.com SAME DAY Proudly Serving Oxford County SERVICE

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DECORATION DAY AT GROVE CEMETERY BROWNSVILLE LIBRARY Ebenezer Rd. August 8. There will be no service this year due to covid It’s expected that times & days of Curbside Hours will change, so please regulations. Anyone wishing to make a donation towards the upkeep of the check OCL’s website to confirm current service hours. Right now, there’s cemetery would be appreciated. If so, a cheque payable to Grove Ceme- still time for Teen Photographers to submit their photos on COVID-19’s tery can be mailed to: c/o Pat Simmons, 13 Raglan St, Ingersoll N5C lRl. impact, from their perspective. Held in partnership with Oxford County Ar- chives, we hope to help document this unusual time in our lives. Contest INGERSOLL 50+ ACTIVITY CENTRE closes Aug 15. Ox On The Run is coming to Brownsville, Aug 16, 10am; go 250 Ingersoll St. S. 519-485-3869, ingersollseniors.com. Closed Aug 2. to OCL’s website to register. Now there are more options on park passes, ANNUAL INDOOR YARD SALE Sat, Sept 18, 8-11am. with Upper Thames River Conservation Authority park passes now avail- PROGRAMS Billiards Room, Fitness Room, Library & Woodshop open by able at OCL branches close to their Wildwood, Pittock or Fanshawe Parks. appt. In person register up to 6 days prior, Zoom register by day prior 4pm. Check with your local branch to obtain park passes, UTRCA’s own activity Mon Golf League at various courses; Zumba in person/zoom 10:15am booklets & perhaps OCL’s Hiking Kits too (need to book these in advance)! Tues Chair Yoga in person/zoom 10:15am; Carpet Bowling in person 1pm; Always wanted to learn to play the ukulele? Borrow one from OCL; look History with Megan in person/zoom 1pm under Cool Stuff To Borrow. That’s where you’ll find items such as spiral- Wed Chair Cardio in person/zoom 10:15am; Bingo in person 1:25pm izers, or ice cream makers in OCL’s Kitchen Library. Need a laugh - check Thur Chair Yoga in person, outside 10am; Carpet Bowling in person 1pm out OCL’s Summer Reading Club’s Library Olympics weekly to see the Fri Wood Carving in person 9am; OsteoFIT in person/zoom 10:15am amazing feats your librarians are capable of. Not taking themselves too Reconsidering Statues & Monuments Zoom presentation Aug 10, 2pm. seriously is a big part of it, but their fun could inspire you to create your Cody Groat will be back to talk on the removal of statutes and monuments own challenges! across Canada. Free, register by: Aug 6. Anti Fraud Workshop (Zoom): Thur, Aug 12, 2pm. Identity theft & tech scams. Free, register by: Aug 9. Art with Bobbi Mon, Aug 16, 1pm. “Beach Waves”. Register by: Aug 9. Technology Communication Aids & Strategies (via Zoom): Aug 17, 1pm. How to navigate Zoom, phone calls, TV & wearing masks with hearing difficulties. Register by: Aug 6. Choir Social Thur, Aug 19, 9:30am. Previous choir members & those interested in joining our choir are welcome to come for a social hour. Country Cruise Day Tues, Sept 28. Enjoy touring around the countryside to shop local businesses & see points of interest. Register by: Sept. 14. TOMATOES, TOMATOES AND TOMATOES Let’s make Salsa with Chef Janice Mitchell! An in person & Zoom presentation on Tues, Sept 14, 7pm. Hosted by Oxford District Women’s Institute. More details in next issue or email Laura at green- [email protected].

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BBQ BEEF DINNER - TAKE OUT EVENT 246 Thames Street South Sat, Aug 14, $16 per meal. Curb side pickup at Mt. Elgin Community Cen- Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 2T7 tre 4:30-6pm. Advance orders only by Aug 7. Call 519-485-3197, 519-842- 9323. Menu: beef, baked potato, coleslaw, baked beans, roll. Hosted by Tel: (519) 425-1600 Mt. Elgin Community Centre and Dereham District Lions Club. Robert P. Fax: (519) 485-0150 Rivest E-mail: [email protected] BANNER CEMETERY DECORATION Funeral Director www.mcbeathdynes.ca Sunday, August 29, 11-1pm. There will not be a service. Donations grate- fully received

4 Village Voice SOUTH WEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP August 2021 PASSPORT? READY! Getting ready for resumed travel will require more than just proof of citizen- Ryan Elliott’s Repair Ltd ship. We’ve heard much on the news about health passports happening inside Canada & even abroad. ISE Ontario, offering student exchanges to is seeking an energetic & motivated France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy, is currently anticipating individual to join our dedicated team a restart for students ages 13 to the end of high school to match with in Thorndale as the Europeans who share their interests and the experience home & away. For more information, regarding International Student Exchanges, contact Parts & Service Assistant Manager [email protected] in anticipation of Feb 2022 departures. of Operations of our busy, well established Heavy Truck & Trailer BROWNSVILLE GARAGE SALES repair facility at 22469 Purple Hill Rd, Thorndale. Everyone is welcome to come & meet the Brownsville firefighters & to see the fire trucks. There will be free hot dogs cooked just for you! It would be 519-461-9000 so very much appreciated if you could at that time give a donation for Mus- cular Dystrophy. Our added attraction is the village of Brownsville garage Responsibilities: sales. Lots of antique’s, furniture, clothing, books. See you in Brownsville, - Source & order parts for inventory and for day to day repairs Sat, Sept 4, 7am till ? Hot dogs served until 2pm. We honour our firefight- - Assist with work orders, including invoicing parts to proper ers who give so much of there time & caring, without these women & men work orders & allotting labour to work orders we would all be in trouble. Help us say thank you to them by coming out. - Helping with answering phones & assisting management with scheduling of jobs - Depending on qualifications, on floor diagnostic work may INGERSOLL DISTRICT NATURE CLUB be available for qualified candidates We plan to resume club activities in September, so be sure to watch for news in the next edition of the Village Voice regarding Lawson Nature Re- Requirements: - Licensed 310T is an asset, but not necessary serve, our AGM, hikes & more! We hope to provide a full programming - Excellent communication skills - Computer skills year for 2021-2022. Details will become available on our website in late - Attention to detail a MUST - Dependable & able to multi-task summer, early Sept and will be posted monthly through the Village Voice. To visit our website go to www.ingersollnatureclub.com. Compensation: - Overtime pay - Benefit package - Competitive wages dependent on qualifications SERVICES FOR SENIORS 250 Ingersoll St S, 519-485-2269 Grocery Buddy Our friendly volunteers will pick up groceries for you! Call Interested candidates please send with your list & we will arrange a time for us to do your shopping! resumes via email to Frosty Meals $6 entrée, $1.50 soup/dessert. Free delivery. Meals On Wheels $7 / day, served at lunch time Mon-Fri. [email protected] Curbside Meals Every Tues & Thur 12-12:30pm call to book 12 noon the day before. Delivery available. Handyman/Handmaid services Small fee for service. Tasks such as yard work, companionship & cleaning. Call for a referral to a policed check individual who can help you out! We are looking for people to clean homes, please call us to fill out an application today. Foot Care Clinic $25, call for appointment. Trained providers can come to ROBERT J. MORRIS your home for a fee. Transportation for older adults in Ingersoll & surrounding areas. Rides to INSURANCE & CONSULTING LTD. & from appointments, errands, etc. Reasonable rates & reliable, friendly volunteer drivers. 3 day notice preferred. Assistive Device Loan free program with a wide range of equipment. We Serving Thamesford & Area since 1989 welcome donations of used medical equipment / assistive devices. Help with Forms by phone only. Free, by appointment. Examples include ...but it feels like longer! CPP, OAS, GIS & passport forms, etc. Volunteers We are always looking for new volunteers to assist with our various services. If you have spare time and would like to help fellow members of your community give us a call. Telephone Reassurance Security checks can make all the difference to an individual alone at home. If you or a loved one would like to talk with a friendly volunteer once a day or once a week, give us a call!

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Village Voice SOUTH WEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP August 2021 5 BRENDA ARMSTRONG

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RAPID RESPONSE FOR YOUTH AFFECTED BY SOMEONE’S ADDICTION? The Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County, in partnership with Oxford Nar-Anon groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by some- County Community Health Centre, Wellkin, and Woodstock General Hos- one else’s addiction. We offer our help by sharing our experience, strength pital is pleased to announce that additional services to children, youth & & hope. Helpline 1-877-239-0096. Please contact your local area or region families are available in Oxford County, thanks to a generous grant from for specific information regarding group changes. Some group, area, and United Way Oxford. The Rapid Response Fund for Children & Youth in Cri- regional website information can be found at https://www.nar-anon.org/ sis will provide temporary funding to support coordinated services that are other-sites. local & easy to access. Families, children & youth who are experiencing gaps in supports in the community, and who do not have access to other resources that may mitigate these concerns, may be eligible to utilize this MT ELGIN FOOD TRUCK EVENT Mt Elgin United Church is hosting another Food Truck fund. Persons under the age of 29 who are in crisis, and/or their caregiv- Event Sat, Aug 28, 4-7pm at the Mt Elgin Community ers, can call to make a referral. A steering committee, comprised of staff Centre parking lot 333204 Plank Line, Mt Elgin. Ev- from the partnering agencies will review the referral, determine eligibility, eryone welcome. Proceeds to Mt Elgin United Church and then work with the individual or family to connect them to immediate outreach program. We will also be having a donation services. Other community partners, such as schools & police, can also jar for donations to Woodland Cultural Centre in make a recommendation to the steering committee. We want everyone Brantford should you wish to donate. who needs support to have an opportunity to access services, particularly older youth & young adults. Individuals seeking to be connected to services & funding through this initiative can call The Children’s Aid Society of INGERSOLL SKATING CLUB Oxford County at 519-539-6176 or 1-800-250-7010. We are looking forward to seeing our skaters return to the ice & welcome all new skaters to a great skating season. Skate Canada and Skate Ontar- io have protocols in place & the Ingersoll Skating Club will be working to MUSEUM MUSINGS ensure that our skaters can return safety. Our programs include CanSkate, We’re back! The Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum has once again StarSkate, Learn to Skate, Parent & Tot, and Adult Skate. Skaters of all reopened for public tours. We appreciate all of the support & interest you ages & abilities are welcome. We will be offering a variety of skating pro- have shown over the extended course of this pandemic by following our grams on Wed evenings, Sat & Sun afternoons. We are planning to start daily posts on Facebook since March 2020. We will do our best to continue the week of Sept 15 so get your skates & helmets out! The Ingersoll Skat- connecting you with your past. We are pleased to announce a new joint ing Club will be accepting registrations online again this year. Payment exhibition with the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre. “ART-facts 2 ART - the plans are available. To register please visit www.ingersollskatingclub.com Sneak Peak” will offer a glimpse into a much larger show that was originally Please watch our website for information and regular updates. Checkout slated for this year but has been postponed until 2022. For this summer our new fundraiser with Produce Express. For further information please & fall, you can visit both the Museum & the Centre to see a few items call Barbara 519-485-1039 or email [email protected]. that have been created by local artists who were inspired by museum ar- We are looking forward to another year of fun & learning on the ice! tifacts. The two, the old & the new, will be displayed together so that you can see the spark & the resulting flame. We want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of Tourism Oxford & the Ingersoll Safe Cy- INGERSOLL CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE cling Committee. Both organizations have been instrumental in helping to ICAC Annual General Meeting will be held Aug 24, 7pm. More informa- promote the museum - as the starting point of the award-winning Oxford tion on this event & how to attend will be released closer to the date. Follow County Cheese Trail, and as the hub of cycling in the community. If you us on Facebook for all of our latest updates! have ridden by the museum, on 2 wheels or 4, you will have seen the Newell Award Congratulations to this year’s Newell Award winner, Marion colourful panels promoting the Trail on the side of the museum. You might Kramer. To be presented Sat, Aug 7, 2pm. also have spotted some of the small plaques dedicated to different dairy Current Exhibition “Accessing the Quantum, the relationship between products. These are part of a new interactive Bingo game you can play on energy & matter”, an exhibition by Ned Burwell & Nancy Darlene. Visit your own or with your family. It’s a scavenger hunt to find all 24 different the exhibition in our Gallery from June 11-Sept 7. Check out our website products. Who will be the first in your group to shout BINGO? For more creativeartscentre.com to view the exhibition online & follow us on Face- up to date activities & plans, be sure to follow us on Facebook. Watch for book & Instagram for the latest information. The Centre is located at 125 details on the 2021 inductions into the Ingersoll Sports Hall of Fame later Centennial Lane in Victoria Park, Ingersoll. Admission is free. this year. We look forward to seeing you at the Ingersoll Museum because Celebrating Members’ Corner: When visiting the ICAC, take a moment more exciting things are coming your way. to enjoy the works of Reta Budd that are now on display. Here is your chance to purchase some of Reta’s work from her personal collection. All proceeds from the sale have been graciously donated back to the Centre. MT. ELGIN CEMETERY DECORATION DAY ICAC Art Camp Youth summer programs will run in the ICAC building on Aug 15th. There is no service but anyone wishing to donate towards up- the following dates: July 19-23, Drama Camp July 26-30, Pottery Week keep please make cheque out to Mt. Elgin Cemetery Board c/o Barb Free- Aug 3-6, Painting & Drawing Aug 9-13, Fabric Arts & Mixed Media. man, 333195 Plank Line, Mt. Elgin N0J 1N0.

6 Village Voice SOUTH WEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP August 2021 Classified Worship & More Ads Foldens United Church 374097 Folden’s Line, Folden’s. Worship 9:30am

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