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This issue of "The Cultural Connection"
details many of the classes and courses available in the arts in
Huronia, including many courses provided by non-members of the HFA.
The Foundation wants to provide as much information on the local
arts scene as possible, and letting our members know what classes
are available is one of the ways we can do that.
This gala fundraiser will take place at the North Simcoe
Sports and Recreation Centre
Saturday
October 4, 2008, starting at 5:00 pm. Upon arriving
at 5:00 pm guests will be treated to a cocktail reception featuring
the finest works from our Huronia visual artists. Our featured artists
are:
 Deb
Grisé, amazingly vibrant colours
Donald
Pettit, landscapes in oils
Carol Currie
and Stuart Leggett, the palette of Huronia
While you and your friends are meeting the artists, you will
be entertained by the musical accompaniment of the Georgian
Strings. 
Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available and a select
number of artworks will be auctioned off. This is your opportunity
to add to your collection.
An enjoyable dinner including local delicacies and complemented
by local artwork will begin at 7:00 pm. Once you are well fed
we will receive words of welcome from a number of dignitaries
including a special guest.
The Silent Auction results will be announced.
 At
8:30 pm the evening becomes all glitter with a showcase of the
Performing Arts.
Sit back and be entertained by the best our area has to offer.
The evening’s line-up:
Children's Community Choir – Fresh from
their Carnegie Hall debut
Taabik - Award-winning First Nations drumming
and singing
Jessica Lalonde – Our superlative vocalist,
not to be missed
Victoria Thompson – Our internationally-acclaimed
vocalist
Roger Bell – Poetry that moves the soul
Serenata – The 30-voice “Choral Jewel
of Huronia"
John French – Creative piano stylings that
delight the ear
Huronia Players – A cultural pillar of
the Huronia community
Midland School of Dance and Musicianship –
Performing an excerpt from "The Fairy Doll"
 Anyone
purchasing or renewing a Huronia Foundation for the Arts membership
before the end of the evening is eligible to win an original
oil painting entitled "Rocks at McRae Lake", by
Rolf Staude and framed by Artistic Dimensions - value $650.00
To purchase your tickets, contact Ken Albrough at (705)
538-2526
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| CLASSES,
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
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 QUEST
Workshops for adults and children
(for further information contact Quest at
705-549-5425, or www.questartgroup.ca)
September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Introduction to Printmaking with Tim Laurin
October 7, 14, 21, 28
Photography with Michael Odesse
October 18 to November 29
Marker Magic for ages 8 to 14
October 18
Basic Cartooning for ages 9 to 15
October 18 and 25
Beading 101 for ages 9 to 13
October 18 and 19
Acrylic Glazes and Powdered Graphite with Brian Burnett
October 25
Advanced Cartooning for ages 9 to 15
November 14, 15, 16
Fall Landscape Painting (Acrylic) with Rod Prouse
November 22 and 29
Beading 102
December 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The Acrylic Masquerade II – Conté and Pastel
with Tina Poplawski
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Creative Madness Art Classes
Tuesday, September 23rd - November 25th , 6 -7 pm
Explore Art ages 5 -12
This artist has the flexibility of trying many ways to make
art while improving your drawing skills. Painting , drawing
, sculpture and printmaking plus many more possibilities will
be offered with all materials included.
10 sessions - $110.00
September 23rd - November 25th 7 - 9pm
Adult Drawing and Painting
This class includes nature hikes and drawing and painting
on site as well as studio work. Artists will experiment with
many mediums with the focus on drawing and painting. All materials
included.
10 sessions - $150.00
Wednesday, September 24th - November 26th 6-7pm
Sculpture and More ages 8-15
This class will focus on clay forms and stone carving but
includes other materials to be creative with. Nature hikes
also inspire the artist within so bring appropriate footwear.
All materials included.
10 sessions - $125.00
Thursday, September 25th - November 27th 6:30-7:30pm
Drawing and Painting ages 5-13
Nature hikes provide an amazing backdrop to exploring drawing
and painting. Many types of drawing and painting materials
are used as well as diverse ways to use them. All materials
included.
10 sessions - $110.00
To register or for more information call
Lisa at (705) 322-6588
Also available are private classes, birthday parties, murals,
belly casts, art therapy and custom paintings & stone
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BeadLink
October 15, 22, 29 - 6:00-8:30 p.m.,
3-part series
Byzantine Style Chain Necklace/ Bracelet set Cost....$80
October 16,17 - 1:30- 4 p.m. - Fall Fashion Bead Stringing
Cost: Value of bead selection
October 18, 25 - Children's Hallowe'en Workshop
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 Inward
Bound
Pat Robinson - Expressive & Healing Arts Facilitator,
Graduate- Haliburton School of the Arts
Please inquire and register early as spaces hold 6 participants.
Create your Own
ORACLE CARDS!
Dates: Fri.
Oct.3rd, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. and Sunday Oct. 5th, 10:00
a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: WindSpirit
Wisdom & Wonder, 33 Mississaga Street E. Orillia
Create your own personal and inspiring Oracle Cards in this
inspiring and meditative setting. You will draw on a sense
of intuition, creativity and fun to create 5” x 7”
visual cards that will speak to your heart and soul long after
you leave this session.
Exchange: $164.85
includes GST - light refreshments & supplies provided
CREATE YOUR LIFE’S INSPIRATION in COLLAGE
Date: Sunday October 19/08, 11:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Location: Moondance Organic
Gardens - “Meet you in the Greenhouse!”
Create your own collaged vision and intention in pictures
that will serve as inspiration and possibilities of what lies
before you. Using inspiring background music, meditation,
and reflection, you will tap into your own imagination and
personal vision. Our true desires are only drawn to us when
we tap into the essence of them! Learn more about essence,
while enjoying this setting; allow your visual images to guide
the passage of your dreams into reality.
Exchange:
$68.25 includes GST – lunch & supplies provided
INTUITIVE ART - Creating Art from the Inner Self
Dates: Fri. Nov. 7, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
and Sun. Nov. 9, 10:00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Location:
WindSpirit Wisdom & Wonder, 33 Mississaga Street E. Orillia
No previous art experience required.Play with flowing watercolours
to create stunning intuitive backgrounds. Learn how to bring
hidden images to life! Enhance your imagination & intuition
with the several unique pictures you will create over our
time together.
Exchange: $164.85 includes
GST – light refreshments & supplies provided
Contact: Pat 705-527-1984 or inwardbound@sympatico.ca
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 Photography
Classes
Digital Cameras 101
by Stewart Vincent Photogrpahy
Huronia Mall, Midland, ON
Classes will be held Tuesday Evenings 6-9 p.m.
12 hours of instruction for $100.00
Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited.
For further information contact the studio at (705) 526-2786 |
Askennonia
Classes for Seniors (55+)
Askennonia Seniors Centre offers watercolour, oil, acrylic
and mixes-media painting classes as well as woodcarving classes.
Registration is required for painting classes, woodcarving
is drop-in on Thursday afternoons.
For further information, drop by the North Simcoe Sports and
Recreation Centre in Midland, telephone (705) 526-7609 or
check www.askennonia.com
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Art
Classes with M.J. Weber
Acrylics, Oils Watercolour
for Beginners, Frustrated Artists and Experienced Artists
Telephone (705) 528-0763 or e-mail: jjmj2002@yahoo.ca |
Georgian
Bay Quilters' Guild
Fourth Wednesday of each month - 7:30 p.m.
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre.
Annual membership is $30.00, Visitor fee $5.00
Workshops, lending library, guest quilters.
For further information, contact Sue Hopkinson (705) 533-2043
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 The
Huronia Ballroom Dance Club
every Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Wyebridge Community
Centre.
Lessons take place from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per
person. For more information, call (705) 835-1519 |
Tango
Lessons
at North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre
Tuesday Nights starting September 30
To register, call (705) 526-9395
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Midland
School of Dance and Musicianship
Contact Patricia at 1195 Sundowner Rd., Midland (705) 526-5256 |
Steps
Dance Studio
Contact Debbie at 854 Yonge St., Midland (705) 549-9983 |
The
Dancers Studio
Contact Jane at 99 Woodland Drive, Midland (705) 527-1401 |
Ballroom
Dancing
Learn to rumba, cha cha, tango, samba, waltz, fox trot, quick
step and more.
Join Des Heatherington teaches four classes a week, from 10:00
a.m. to noon.
Beginners on
Wednesdays at the Elmvale Community Centre
Experienced
on Thursdays at the Port McNicoll Community Centre
Advanced
on Tuesdays at the Port McNicoll Community Centre
and Challenge on Fridays at Bayshore Senior
Centre, Woodland Beach
For further information contact Des Heatherington at (705)
533-1951 |
 Serenata
Choir, Huronia's Choral Jewel
Serenata Choir is a 40-voice SATB choir that is based in
Midland. Their repertoire varies from sacred to secular,
ancient to modern music. The choir performs two concerts
per year, in December and May. Always looking for new members,
Serenata Choir under the direction of Gary
Heard, rehearses Monday nights from September to June.
The group also performs two to three concerts a year, as
well as at various community events.
For more information, call Monica at 526-9667 or Mary at
1-866-461-1830. |
Children's
Community Choir
The Children's Community Choir is looking for new members
ages 8 to 15 for its new season. Practices are held at St.
Paul's United Church, King St., Midland,
Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
For further information, contact Juli Bridgeman at (705) 549-3696.
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Little
Treble Makers
The Little Treble Makers are looking for new members ages
5 to 8 for its new season. Practices are held at St. Paul's
United Church, King St., Midland,
Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m.
For further information, contact Juli Bridgeman at (705) 549-3696. |
Vox
Huronia
One of the choir's mandates is to give voice to local performers,
singers or instrumentalists. Vox Huronia Chamber Choir performs
three main concerts each year and often does charitable and
fundraising events in the community.
If you are interested in coming out and singing with us on
Monday nights, or would like more information regarding our
concerts, contact us through our website at: http://voxhuronia.ca/
or drop in on Monday evening. |
Huronia
Players
Huronia Players Academy Drama Programme.
Classes begin Oct. 2 and run for eight Thursday evenings
until Nov. 30 at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation
Ccentre in Midland.
Ages: 10 to 13. No experience necessary.
Develop basic performance skills - create a story, character,
script and come up with a costume. Students will create
a show to be performed on the final night.
Contact Huronia Players at (705) 526-6987.
In an effort to bring theatre instruction and exposure to
adults, long time HP member Stephen Hartnell and 'arts
insurgent' Doug Ironside have teamed up to provide the HP
Acting Workshop Series, a nine-week, 10-session acting
course. This 30-hour course will explore the foundations
of modern-acting theory, with sessions exploring voice,
movement, stage presence and character development. It
starts September 10th. Registration is limited, but
interested persons can see if there's a spot by calling
Doug at 937-0371. The entire course is $30, and includes
a membership in HP.
Even though the deadline has passed, give Doug a call to
see if there is still space available. |
 Midland
Area Reading Council
The M.A.R.C. can help you imporove your basic skills in reading
writing and math with One-to-One tutoring, Small Group Lessons
as well as Computer-Assisted Learning Programmes.
Free and confidential, financial assistance may be available
for childcare and transportation.
Volunteer tutors always welcome.
For more information please call the Midland Area Reading
Council at (705) 527-1522
or e-mail marc@csolve.net |
Perle
Francophone Literacy
A free family literacy programme for francophone and francophile
parents
Meets weekly at Alpha Huronie.
For further information call (705) 549-4353
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Brian
Henry Workshop
“Real Characters - where
to find them, how to create them”
with guest, author Jean Rae Baxter ~
Sat, Nov 29, Barrie, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Zehr’s Community Room, 472 Bayfield Street, Barrie
In this workshop, you'll learn techniques for creating fictional
characters and depicting real people. You’ll learn how
to breathe life into the page so that your people start telling
you how the story should go. Jean will speak on working from
the outside in and giving your characters psychological depth.
Fee: $38.10 + gst = $40 paid in advance
or $41.90 plus gst = $44 paid at the door
To register, please make out a cheque to Brian Henry and mail
it to
Brian Henry, 110 Reiner Road, Toronto, ON M3H 2L6
For more information or to check if there’s still room,
email: brianhenry@sympatico.ca
Brian's schedule: http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.com/ |
 Open
Mic Nights
Included are the local open mics - for information on several
more, check out www.liveatjives.com/
or contact Jennifer Ives at (705) 322-3349 or email cyberfolkie@hotmail.com
Rye Cafe, 292 King Street, Midland welcomes
you to an Open Mic night every Wednesday
night from 7:00 -11:00pm. 705 526 0597. They also plan to
have live music every Friday and Saturday.
Open Stage every Thursday as Good
Vibes Coffeehouse has a 7:00pm start at Mt. St. Louis
Parish Hall, 4th Con and Mt.St. Louis Road. Light refreshments
are available. $5.00 donation for those who can afford to
pay. For information contact John Vella 705-528-0611.
Website: http://goodvibes5.tripod.com/
Orillia Folk Society sponsors the Monday
Night Song Circle every Monday from 7-10pm. Join
in with a song or just come to enjoy a wide variety of musical
styles and talents. Friends' Meeting House, 231Westmount Drive
South (very south), Orillia, Ontario. Toss in a twonnie +
$1. for coffee and costs. For information contact Jives at
(705) 322-3349 or email cyberfolkie@hotmail.com
Red Roof Music Lounge -Located in the beautiful
hills of Medonte, this laid back gathering happens every Tuesday
evening from 7 pm till 11 pm. Come share your songs and enjoy
the sounds of others in this unique, working studio. Three
bucks gets you in and the refreshments are free. For more
info and directions phone Richard at 705-835-3862
For information on the local folk and roots music scene, including
upcoming concerts, venues, house concerts and other performances,
check out www.liveatjives.com/
or contact Jennifer Ives at (705) 322-3349 or email cyberfolkie@hotmail.com
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Bracebridge
Outdoor Art Fair
Go to the Muskoka Arts and Crafts website at
www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com
Click on Contact
Us and ask for an application
to be sent in December. Deadline for entries is the
end of March.
Or mail: Box 376, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada, P1L
1T7
Telephone (705) 645-5501
Fax (705) 645-0385
E-Mail: info@muskokaartsandcrafts.com
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How Would You Like to See Your Film on the Big Screen?
11th Barrie Film Festival Short Film
Competition |
As part of the Barrie Film Festival Short Film Program, October18,
2008, film-makers are invited to submit films and videos for
consideration as part of the Short Film and Video
Competition organized by its volunteer committee.
The deadline for submissions date is September 26, 2008. However,
if you call them, there may be a chance for a late entry.
Films should be no longer than ten (10) minutes in length
(including credits) and all genres are eligible including
narrative,documentary, animation and experimental film and
video (personal,corporate and promotional films and/or videos
are not eligible).
This is a juried event and only entries submitted in either
standard VHS or DVD format will be considered. Winning submissions
will be publicly screened as part of the Barrie Film Festival’s
annual Short Film Program to be held on Saturday, October
18, 2008. Prizes will be awarded in several categories.
Contact address for all submissions:
Short Film and Video Competition
c/o Barrie Film Festival
P.O. Box 441,Barrie, ON L4M 4T5
705 739-4395
Email enquiries: info@barriefilmfestival.ca
Additional information about the Short Film and Video Competition
and the Barrie Film Festival can soon be found on-line at
www.barriefilmfestival.ca.
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Crafters
Wanted for Fall Bazaar
The Villa Retirement Lodge, 689 Yonge St., Midland, is holding
a Craft Bazaar November 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Table space is available for $20.00 for creative crafters
and artisans.
For further information, contact Sharon or Maureen at 526-4238,
ext. 217. |
John
Arpin Tribute
The Midland Y's Men's Music Festival and the Huronia Communities
Foundation, with the support of the Huronia Foundation
for the Arts will host an evening paying tribute
to the late John Arpin, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the banquet
room of Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons.
Guests will enjoy wine, cheese and other refreshments while
being treated to performances by many of Arpin's friends and
colleagues, including Louise Pitre.
For further information, check out our website at: www.huroniaarts.ca/events/arpin.html |
Carriage
House Gallery
Calendar of
Exhibitions
October 3 - 26 - "Black and White" - Mixed Media
by Annie Thompson
October 29 - November 4 - "Seasons" - Sharon MacKinnon
November 7 - 30 - "Places and Spaces"
Watercolours by Andy Durnford - Sculpture and Paintings by
Wayne Moore
December 5 - 28 - "Rod Prouse - Local Artist" -
Oils by Rod Prouse
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Quest
November 6 –
Please join Quest Art School & Gallery from 7 to 9 p.m.
for the
opening reception of Wee Works and the five-year anniversary
celebration of
Quest operating a store front location. This evening will
also be the start
date for an informal silent auction. Auction items will be
on display in the
Quest Community Showcase for the Arts and in the Quest Gallery,
both located
in the Village Square Mall in Penetanguishene. Bids will be
accepted at the
gallery and via e-mail. Starting November 6, all auction items
will be
available for viewing at www.questartgroup.ca/
and the top bid for each item will be updated daily. The auction
wraps up
at noon on November 28. All proceeds from the auction will
be used to
support adult and youth art workshops in our area.
Wee Works continues to
January 20, 2009. For more information contact 705-549-5425,
questart1@rogers.com
or visit www.questartgroup.ca/ |
 Coldwater
Gallery
Exhibition Calendar
Oct. 2 - 26 - Deb Grisé & Sharon MacKinnon
- Reception Sat. Oct. 4, 2-6 pm
Dec. 4 - 31 - "Little Gems", Juried
Show of inspired local artists
Reception Sat.
Dec.6, 2-6 pm
For further information go to http://www.coldwatergallery.com
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Calendar
of Events
around Coldwater, Waubaushene, Port Severn,
Honey Harbour, MacTier
Oct 18-20 - Cranberry Festival Bala (705) 762-1564
Dec 5 - Tree Lighting and Carolfest
Honey Harbour (705) 756-4863
Date TBA - Holiday Train
MacTier CP Train Station - check www.segbay.ca
Dec 17 - Candlelight Walk - The Mill, Coldwater
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Midland
Public Library
On Friday November 7, 2008, at the Best Western Hotel, the
Friends of the Midland Library present an evening with Kimberley
Seldon who will be speaking on Good Basics of Decorating
as well as touching on Seasonal Decorating for the
Home.
Our evening will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a presentation by
Leigh-Ann Allair Perrault from Benjamin Moore, courtesy of
Tripps Paint & Decorating. Kimberley will begin at 7:00
p.m.
Tickets are $30.00 per person and are available online at
www.midlandlibrary.com
Many of the local decor shops will have displays of their
Christmas items and there will be lots of door prizes. We
also will have a cash bar and both Leigh Anne and Kimberley
will be answering questions from the audience. Come join us
and help with our fundraiser for the Midland Public Library.
For further information, contact Patricia Garry at (705) 526-0379. |
Huronia Museum
Book Launch, Saturday, October 4th, 2008
"The Sea
Cadet Years on Georgian Bay"
2.00pm - 4.30 pm at the Museum
Meet the Author, Bornnie Rourke. The book will retail for
$45.00.
Exhibit Opening- Anita Baird Friday, October 17th, 2008
7.00pm - 9.00 pm in the Museum Auditorium
Film Series
01-Oct-08 Young @ Heart
15-Oct-08 Fugitive Pieces
29-Oct-08 Heaven On Earth
12-Nov-08 Maman Est Chez Le Coiffeur
17-Nov-08 TBA
For further information contact Nahanni Born, Huronia Museum,
549 Little Lake Park Road, Box 638, Midland, ON L4R 4P4
(705) 526-2844 fax: (705) 527-6622 |
 Harvest
Tour 2008
Saturday, October 25th & Sunday, October 26th, 2008
Free Admission
The 2008 Harvest Tour includes sixteen specialty retail outlets
offering unique demonstrations by artists and artisans over
a two-day period.
Stops on the tour include The Carriage House Gallery,
Homecoming, Cashmere Blue, with guest artist Lisa
Harpell, Blair Interiors, Graffiti Art, Simply Country
with Lu Robitaille, The Lighthouse
Store, Global Pet Foods with Bev Hanna,
Rub o' the Green, The Elegant Gourmet, Tory's
Treasures, Mad Michael's Twig Art Café, Grass Roots
with Rolf Staude and Wyebridge Country Garden.
Harvest Tour country is easy to reach from Barrie and Toronto
via Highway 400 North to Highway 93 and from Orillia via Highway
12 West to Highway 93. Dates are: October 25th and 26th, 2008
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Information for this self-guided weekend tour is available
by phoning (705) 526-4118 or faxing (707) 526-7013.
or phone Downtown Midland B.I.A. (705) 527-7246.
www.downtownmidland.ca |
More events and information on our website:
Midland
School of Dance and Musicianship
The Library
Restaurant
La Clé
d'la Baie
Huronia Museum
Harvest Tour
Serenata
Penetanguishene
Public Library
Midland and District
Camera Club
Simcoe County Arts
and Crafts Association |
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Did
you know...?
As HFA members, you are eligible for a 10%
discount at Curry's Art Supplies in Barrie. Just show them your
HFA card. We are also working on developing discount programmes
with other suppliers in the area. Board member Lu Robitaille is
also offering a discount to members who wish to purchase her art.
GENERAL INTEREST
If you're concerned about Harper's funding cuts for the arts,
Muskoka arts and crafts is having a Federal Candidates
Meet and Greet on October 6. For further information
click on
www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com/Advocacy/advocacy.htm
then click on the September 17 link, "Focus on the Arts -
An All Candidates Meeting"
Community Arts Ontario has a website you can visit to express
your opinion on government arts funding.
www.artsvote.info/
ARTS
QUOTE
"Oh great creator of being, grant us one
more hour to perform our art and perfect our lives."
- Jim Morrison, The Doors -
MEMBERSHIP
INFORMATION
To join the Huronia Foundation for the Arts or to find information about
the organisation, please click on Memberships.
Do you have a question or comment for us?
Drop us a line at editor@huroniaarts.ca
-- and you may see your question answered in an upcoming issue of
The Cultural Connection!
If you have any questions, email info@huroniaarts.ca
Or, if you would prefer to use postal mail, please contact us at:
Huronia Foundation for the Arts,
P.O. Box 307,
Midland, ON
L4R 4L1
Telephone: (705) 527-3644
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