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The former Mayor of Joly Township has been charged with first degree murder. 70 year-old Fred Preston of Sundridge remains in critical condition after allegedly shooting O.P.P. Constable Vu Pham, Monday. Preston served as Mayor of the Township a few years ago. Constable Pham was shot and killed after pulling over a vehicle in a rural area near London. It's reported Preston was shot 8 times during a gunfight with responding officers. He's also facing a charge of attempted murder.

The push is on to sign the health care petition circulating in Huntsville. Parry Sound Muskoka MPP Norm Miller has been presenting the signatures in the legislature and will do so once again for the last time March 24,2010. The petition is to put pressure on the provincial government for funding for Muskoka Algqonuin Health Care. The local health organization is facing a cumulative deficit of $5.8 million and there may be zero funding to help. Residents can sign the petition this Saturday at the Huntsville Place Mall from 10am-4pm. The petition may also be downloaded from Norm Miller's website and handed into his office or to Huntsville Town Hall.

The Simcoe Muskoka region is seeing an increase in the mumps. The health unit says there have been 6 confirmed cases of mumps since September. Normally there is zero to 3 cases per year. Mumps is highly contagious and is transmitted through direct contact with saliva or mucus. Four out of 5 young adults are not fully protected against the mumps. Residents between the ages of 15and 40 who have any of the symptoms should contact their family physician.

Symptoms
- fever
-fatigue
-muscle aches
 -loss of appetite
 -swelling of one or more alivary glands, which can give the appearance of "chipmunk cheeks"
-swelling of one or both testicles

If you're between the ages of 15 and 40 and have any of the symptoms, go see your family physician, call Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000 or the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520. Make sure you're up to date on your immunizations!

Residents are pulling together for a local mechanic who lost his hands in a snowmobiling accident. Chris Annis of Port Sydney had his hands and toes amputated last month after being exposed to minus 30 degree temperatures. A benefit dance and silent auction will be held Friday March 19, 2010 to help the family.

To Help the Annis Family
Financial Donations to TD Canada Trust Branch 2666 Account # 6025722
Benefit Dance and Silent Auction: Friday, March 19 th at the Huntsville Legion For tickets visit Treasures and Trophies or call Ted Spalding at 705-385-2767