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Bala Habitat home well underwayAround Muskoka LakesBy Jack HuttonBala is showingthis month howOntario’s smallesttown can helpstart a new life fortwo families.Work has alreadystarted on buildinga Habitatduplex which willbe completed later this fall on BurgessAvenue South.A ground-breaking ceremony on May14 included a cleansing ceremony bysingers and native drummers from theWahta United Church, recalling the factthat fire destroyed the home of a youngfamily at the Burgess property severalyears ago. Student minister AngelaWhitewell offered prayers as part of thehealing.The story behind the Bala projectgoes back to 2006 when Patricia Arneyfrom Bala and Patty Parsons from Torrancesaw a Habitat home being openedin <strong>Gravenhurst</strong>. Impressed, they persuadedMuskoka Lakes Mayor SusanPryke to dedicate proceeds from hernext Mayor’s Golf Tournament to helpbuild a Habitat home in the township.It raised $71,000 in 2007.The Bala home has been named thePatty Parsons Build in memory of Parsons,who died a year ago. Others alsodeserve recognition. Brian McDonald isin charge of finding volunteers. SharonMorton is in charge of finding materials.Local churches will be making meals forthe workers and delivering coffee andrefreshments donated by the Bala GeneralStore, Oliver’s and the Ice DreamsShoppe.Living on the south end of the duplexwill be Angel Fletcher, well known andrespected in Bala, and son Cody, 18.Their home will include full wheelchairaccommodation for Angel. Living in thenorthern half will be Rebecca Lacroix,who is excited about moving from<strong>Gravenhurst</strong> with son Matthew, 7, anddaughter Rhody Deyell, 14. They all gota big welcome May 14.Habitat homes are built with volunteerlabour, including at least 500 hoursfrom the new owners, and then sold atcost to those families. Brian McDonaldhopes 3,500 blocks can be laid all in oneday later this month. If you can help,contact the Muskoka Lakes Chamber ofCommerce (762-5663)Days before the ground-breaking,Township of Muskoka Lakes councilvoted unanimously to waive all townshipfees for the project. In other support,the First Muskoka CongregationalChurch will be making a Habitat collectionat a praise and worship evening onSunday, July 18.There will be a silent and live auction(Steeltoes and Sandals) sponsored by theBala United Church July 24 at the BalaCommunity Centre, with proceedsdivided equally between Habitat andrenovation support for the church. Auctionitems include a week at an Arizonacondo (call 762-5270 for more info).There was a collective sigh of reliefwhen the local Bala Legion branch andthe Bethlehem Trek both recently electedexecutives and boards for the comingyear. There had been worries of notenough candidates for both. Not manyrealize just how much the Bala Legiondoes for the community, including studentbursaries, youth sports, an annualseniors’ dinner, Need-A-Ride and manyother contributions. Meanwhile, NanAllen, chairperson of the BethlehemTrek for 11 years, will share her dutiesthis next year with Patricia Gidley.The Bala Craft & Gift Fair, takingplace July 3 and 4 at the Bala CommunityCentre marks its 30thanniversary this year. Edna Templetonorganized the first one in 1980. Thefirst participants included artist JaneGordon; Linda Jackson, who handledthe fair’s advertising; Florence News,who made baskets and preservatives;Eleanor Bisett, who painted china;artist and wood carver Lorne Jewitt;Phoebe Roads with native crafts; RuthStanier, selling Bala United Churchcook books; Libbie Joselin with clay&Selling LeasingCOMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN MUSKOKAHelen Thompson, BrokerEsbin Realty Corp., BrokerageCommercial Real Estate Services50 Cumberland Ave., 3rd FloorToronto, Ontario M4W 1J5Telephone: 1-866-922-0777HUNTSVILLE: 705.571.0700www.muskokapropertyforsale.comStay connected to Muskokavisit these websitesBusinessnorthcountrybusinessnews.comReal Estatemuskokacottagehomeproperty.comNewswhatsupmuskoka.comLifestylemuskokamagazine.comAngel Fletcher and her son Cody (standing behind her) are joined byRebecca Lacroix and her daughter Rhody Deyell and son Matthew. Thetwo families will call the new Habitat build home when it’s complete.work; and Doug Gatke with hisburled bowls.It was standing room only at aWahta United Church funeral servicefor Lou Sahanatien, 87, on <strong>June</strong> 2.Highly respected, Sahanatien was adirect descendant of Chief Louis Sahanatien(1832-1922) who brought 33Mohawk families from Oka, Quebec,to Muskoka in October, 1881.Calling all kids!The Town of <strong>Gravenhurst</strong>is now accepng registraonsfor <strong>2010</strong> Summer Day CampsExperience a dynamic day offun in the sun at ouroutdoor adventures camps❖ ❖ ❖Kriers & Kra Camp ages 4 - 6Camp Suminoska Youth 7 - 12Sports, games, cras and summer smiles.Register for a week/day or the full summer.We also offer a variety of camps for youth9 – 14 years of age.Dual Acon Sports, Rock Band &Directors Cut Camp!❖ ❖ ❖Take the plungethis summer withSummer Swimming lessonsat Gull Lake Rotary Park!Community Services is now accepngregistraons for summer Red Cross &Lifesaving Society.The Town of <strong>Gravenhurst</strong> offersRed Cross Preschool, Swim Kids, Bronze Star,Bronze Medallion & Bronze CrossTuesday Evening and Dayme Classes available.Call the Community Services Department for details 687-6774Check out all of our programs on our website www.gravenhurst.cawww.whatsupmuskoka.com <strong>June</strong> <strong>2010</strong> 25Photograph: Jack Hutton
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