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Gisele Winton Sarvis

Gisele Winton Sarvis

Gisele Winton Sarvis is an award winning journalist and photographer who has focused on telling the stories of the people of Simcoe County for more than 25 years

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Recent Work by Gisele

Ralphy's Retreat gives 'sensitive, misunderstood' pigs a permanent home

Ralphy's Retreat gives 'sensitive, misunderstood' pigs a permanent home

'We have amazing volunteers. Their love for the animals is unbelievable,' says Shannon Leguizamon, volunteer manager of the Waverley animal sanctuary that's home to nearly 120 animals
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Local teen finds winning formula with jiu-jitsu tourney triumphs

Local teen finds winning formula with jiu-jitsu tourney triumphs

'He has a natural ability and learns the art very efficiently,' says Alex Jeffrey, head coach of Driven Jiu Jitsu in Midland
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Lions Club Christmas Hamper Project helps those otherwise left out

Lions Club Christmas Hamper Project helps those otherwise left out

'What makes our Christmas is to see the people when they pick up the hampers and they are so excited that the kids are going to have a good Christmas,' says Port McNicoll Lions Club volunteer Cindy Vaillancourt
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'Core is there': Midland Flyers 'gelled' and ready to tackle the pack

'Core is there': Midland Flyers 'gelled' and ready to tackle the pack

'We want to bring competitive hockey back to Midland," says Midland Flyers captain Matt Connolly
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After three decades, 'irreplaceable' Judy Contin leaving Askennonia

After three decades, 'irreplaceable' Judy Contin leaving Askennonia

'She's been an awesome director. Everybody loves her,' says Askennonia member with incoming director noting 'she's put her whole entire soul into this place'
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Organizers 'thrilled' as Midland's Christmas Home Tour makes a comeback

Organizers 'thrilled' as Midland's Christmas Home Tour makes a comeback

Historic house built for industrialist Thomas Chew 'belongs to everyone.' says Lorelei Smith, the lead on the rejuvenated tour, which benefits the Huronia Museum
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Province recognizes 'brilliant' social-enterprise farm Operation Grow

Province recognizes 'brilliant' social-enterprise farm Operation Grow

'Midland has celebrated this project in a way that is unfathomable,' Huronia Transition Homes and Operation Grow executive director says. 'We’ve had women who started with us when our doors opened who are still with us'
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'Natural leader': Award-winning local cadet inspired her troops

'Natural leader': Award-winning local cadet inspired her troops

'I learned how to be a leader which could be very important in a work setting,' says Royal Canadian Air Cadet graduate Lily Montague
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Local youth performing in A Christmas Carol, the Panto wants to be 'movie star'

Local youth performing in A Christmas Carol, the Panto wants to be 'movie star'

'Everyone is so welcoming. It's an amazing experience,' says Cooper Reynolds of performing in latest Drayton production at King's Wharf Theatre
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St. Theresa's gridiron players passionate about 'greatest of all sports'

St. Theresa's gridiron players passionate about 'greatest of all sports'

'I love football. It’s a physical game and it teaches you to have lots of determination,' says Thunder senior team member Carter Ross
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