January 2015

THE VILLAGE VOICE COMMUNITY EVENTS AT THE VILLAGE SQUARE 1198 VANKOUGHNET ROAD 705-645-7548

Layout: Audrey Ley: 705-646-1492 Email: [email protected]

The Annual Christmas Dinner

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2015 THE OAK-LEAF PROGRAMMES ARE BEING REVITALISED!!! The Village Square Management Board would like you to ‘keep an eye out’ for the letters and emails that will be arriving midJanuary. We will be asking for your support as we endeavour to provide a stable source of funding to ensure the continuing smoothrunning operation of The Village Square. We would like to thank in advance those of you who have continued your support as per the original programmes!

The Vankoughnet Community Chorus There will be no rehearsals January, February and March. For more information Contact: Carolyn at 645-9767 E-mail: [email protected]

Was a Great success, due to the larger than expected turn-out, we regret we ran out of food. Many thanks go out to: Jane Hunter, Garfield McMurray, Jen Blanchard, Deany Golding, Chris Varga and Jeff Shurie for helping to serve and with the clean-up. Also to Lynn Sharaf, who prepared our scrumptious desserts and to Madison Sharaf for serving the desserts. A special “Thank You” to Liz McIsaac of Black River Ceramics who donated a Ceramic Cookie Jar to raffle and the lucky winner was Rhonda Hunter, Congratulations! And last but not least, Thank you to the Choir, Carolyn & Everett for a fantastic performance. We wish to Thank Everyone who attended This annual event and for all your “Generous Donations”

See back page for photos The Village Square Library will reopen on Sat., Jan. 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. Happy New Year From your Library Board: Carolyn, Irene, Cathy, Joanne, Vivien and Frances.

Happy New Year Everyone, Well… I had a great visit with a few of you last month, and hopefully the ones that came to hear me speak got a little something out of it. One of the topics that I spoke about, for those who couldn’t attend, was on product recalls and the importance of looking online to see if any of your recent purchases or some of your existing things have been recalled. There are many recalls at all times put out to the public from manufacturers, The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office, Health organizations, or any other government agency directly involved. Checking on any recalls is an easy task if you have a computer at home with the internet. Just google the word “recall” and a variety of different sites come up, some have many recalls and the dates they were recalled, and some more specific, like an Automobile company recalling vehicles. Years ago, there was a recall on some stand up floor lamps that were very popular at the time and were in approximately 5 out of 10 homes. The recall on the lamps was because it had a faulty base, and when the lamp fell over, they would start fires! This is one example of many, but will hopefully get all of you to be more aware, and know what’s at risk. Again, Thank you for the warm reception and hospitality while I was in Vankoughnet in December, and Thank you to Lindsay Lima for including me in the event. My New Year’s resolution is to continue being Fire Safe and educating my neighbors to do the same… What’s yours? If you have any questions, call me at (705) 645-8258, or email me at [email protected] Thank you, Michael Peake, F.P.O.

OBITUARIES: Our Deepest Sympathy Goes out to Alvin Allen, as his wife Linda recently passed away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time From all your friends and neighbours.

The Village Square is cleaning house. We have the following up for grabs: TABLES: 2 wooden folding tables 3 square wooden top tables; approximately the size of a card table. One of these tables would be great for a university student or new homeowner. Price: a donation to The Village Square would be appreciated. CHAIRS: 5 black plastic outdoor armchairs, $8.00 each or all 5 for $25.00. For more information on all of the above, please contact: Hilda at 645-2939

Josie Backus was recently involved in a car accident. From all your friends & neighbours. Many Thanks goes out to the OPP & the Bracebridge Fire Dept. for their professional assistance at the accident.

Meet every Monday morning at The Village Square at 8:30 a.m. Come and enjoy a coffee

BID EUCHRE At The Village Square There will be no Bid Euchre January, February and March

For more information Contact: Carolyn at 645-9767 Vankoughnet Photography Club Will meet at The Village Square Jan. 8th at 7:30 p.m. Topic: “Review of Camera Operation & Photo techniques” New members are always welcome, No experience necessary. Contact Fred at: (705) 645-3310 or email: [email protected] For any further information

The Bracebridge Legion Pipe Band Presents the Annual Rabbie Burns Dinner followed by The Songs of Scotland with special guests The Black River Fiddle Orchestra Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Bracebridge, at 5:30 pm Tickets $20.00 available at the Legion Bar or online at www.bbpipeband.com or from Dave Hudson 705-645-4073 or email: [email protected]

Euchre at The Village Square Friday Jan. 9th

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Refreshments and Prizes $5 per person Contact: Hilda 645-2939

Calling All Ladies Come out to The Village Square at 9:00am On the first Friday of each month to enjoy coffee with your neighbours LADIES QUILTING GROUP Everyone is welcome Come and enjoy the friendship and learn from our e xperienced members. We get together at The Village Square every Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 am Contact: Lise Ogilvie 705-645-4618 or Jackie Anderson at 705-645-5649 for further information.