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County of Simcoe Paramedics place first at national competition

County of Simcoe Paramedics Julia Young-Williams and Steve Prophet place first at National Paramedic Competition Midhurst/April 12, 2016 – County of Simcoe Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) Julia Young-Williams and Steve Prophet demonstrated their skills and training by bringing home a first-place finish in the ACP division at the National Paramedic Competition this past weekend.

More than 30 Paramedic teams from across Canada and North America gathered at the National Paramedic Competition in Oshawa, Ontario April 8-9, 2016 to test their abilities through a written exam and various simulated emergencies. The emergency scenarios were diverse and designed to simulate emergency calls that pose uncomfortable circumstances for the Paramedics responding to them. This all complies with the competition’s motto “Excellence Through Challenge.”

To secure their first place finish Young-Williams and Prophet completed a number of high leverage tasks including a dynamic heart attack that required multiple cardioversions, troubleshooting an electrocution that was complicated by multi-system trauma and cardiac dysrhythmias and responding to a skiing accident that presented major challenges with regards to airway management and environmental factors, among other scenarios. The final component featured a collection of tasks performed in two minute intervals and included medical tasks such as CPR and calculation, measuring and setting of intravenous drip rates.

“I’m extremely proud of Julia and Steve for bringing home a first place finish and showcasing County of Simcoe Paramedic Services,” said Andrew Robert, Director and Chief, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services. “All our Paramedics are highly trained, however, champions such as Steve and Julia who work hard and challenge themselves make us all strive to be better.”

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Georgian celebrates grand opening of Aftermarket Business Lounge thanks to a $250,000 donation from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada

Together, the Automotive Business School of Canada [ABSC] and the Automotive Industries Association [AIA] of Canada have built an entrepreneurial ecosystem at Georgian College that will nurture student innovation in the automotive aftermarket industry. The new Aftermarket Business Lounge – created with a $250,000 donation from the AIA last year – was officially opened today with AIA members in attendance.

Through the transformation of the physical space in the ABSC lobby, use of technology and curriculum development, ABSC students will learn about the automotive aftermarket industry and its numerous career opportunities.

The new Aftermarket Business Lounge Georgian College President and CEO MaryLynn is a dedicated space for students to work West-Moynes, Automotive Industries Association of on collaborative projects and to learn Canada Board Chair Tony Canade, and third-year automotive student Josephine Duguay officially cut the more about the automotive aftermarket.

Features include staged seating, a pop-up ribbon to open the new Aftermarket Business Lounge in Georgian College’s Automotive Business School of media screen that can be used for student presentations and demonstrations, and a Canada.(Georgian College/Doug Crawford) SMART board loaded with information specific to the AIA and automotive Bloomzin Elmvale aftermarket industry, which has touchscreen capability.

Jean-François Champagne, AIA President, says the new changemaker space will inspire the next generation of industry leaders and entrepreneurs to shape the sector’s bright and prosperous future.

Georgian President and CEO MaryLynn WestMoynes says the college is lucky to have the Association as a major donor and champion.

AIA’s donation was made in support of Georgian’s fundraising campaign, The Power of Education: Transforming the Student Experience.

Since the Automotive Business School of Canada Sponsor a hanging basket was established 31 years ago, the automotive aftermarket has grown into a $19.4 billion industry employing 420,000 people. More and more for $65.00. automotive graduates are seeking careers in the industry and the new Aftermarket Business Lounge will inform students about the many exciting opportunities that exist within it.

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37th Annual EDHS DAY – MAY 4th It's that time of year again for the annual EDHS Day. For those of you who are new to the community or who just need a refresher as to what the day is about, here is a brief description.

EDHS Day is in its 37th year and was originally created by a former teacher of EDHS, Mr. Robert Barnstaple. The objective was to create a day where the high school students had an opportunity to give back to the community. They could do so by completing small jobs that were needed at peoples' homes and or businesses. These jobs may have included washing windows, painting fences, planting flowers, sweeping/mopping floors, a general clean up of the area, and so much more!

The graduating students will be holding the Annual Free Car Wash at the Currie Building (next to McDonald’s) So if you haven’t done so yet, it is time to get that winter salt and sand off of your vehicle.

Elmvale District High School’s staff and students feel very much a part of this community and have a lot of pride for the area itself and the people in it. The students look forward to giving back and have a lot of fun doing so each year.

Job forms were delivered throughout the community the week of April 11th. The cut-off date for job submissions will be Monday, April 25th. These forms can be handed into the Main Office at the High School or call 705-322-2201, and ask to speak to one of our wonderful Secretaries. We look forward to seeing you on May 4th.

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Springwater News • Apr. 21, 2016 Edition 467 • E-mail: springwaternews@rogers.com • www.springwaternews.ca Editor’s Musings

In Patrick Brown’s article in the paper, he writes about PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). He says that 8% of Canadians suffer from this mental disorder. 8% I thought - holy mackerel, when 40 members of our family get together and 5 of then could be under some duress, what could I do?

Wondering about the veracity of that statement, I went to Wikipedia to check it out. PTSD is a mental disorder that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, warfare, traffic collisions, or other threats on a person’s life. Symptoms may include disturbing thoughts, feelings, or dreams related to the events, mental or physical distress and alterations in how a person thinks and feels. These symptoms last for more than a month after the event. Young children are less likely to show distress but instead may express their memories through play. Those with PTSD are at a higher risk of suicide. In the United States about 3.5% of adults have PTSD in a given year and 9% of people develop it at some point in their life. In much of the rest of the world rates during a given year are between 0.5% and 1%. Higher rates may occur in regions of armed conflict. In the United States about 3.5% of adults have PTSD in a given year and 9% of people develop it at some point in their life. In much of the rest of the world rates during a given year are between 0.5% and 1%. Higher rates may occur in regions of armed conflict.

One of the more striking things I read was that it is more common in women than men.

Patrick Brown said that 8% suffer from PTSD. What he should probably have added is ‘in their lifetime’.

she almost immediately told me it was 2.89 acres.

I was impressed. This must be an organized municipal employee that had this information at her fingertips.

But then she let the cat out of the bag.

If you google Simcoe County Maps, you can find the interactive maps and go to https://maps.simcoe.ca/beta/.

Here is a map of Simcoe County. You can enlarge the map, in my case I centred in on Elmvale, then moved in on my property, 9 Glenview Avenue, clicked on it and therre was my address, the roll number, the assessed value, the day my garbage is picked up, the coordinates which matched the numbers I have in my masthead on the front page which gives the location of my desk where I am sitting as I write this. There is a little “More Information” bar and when I clicked on it, for emergency service it shows what police station services out area and that the closest firehall is 0.55 km away. There is more information about the waste collection at this property and what schools are available for my children. Further down, it tells me I am 0.78 km from the library, 0.04 kms from the nearest fire hydrant and that I am 19.05 kms from the administration building. There is an advanced tab to click on. Go to tools and the measurement icon and you can figure out how far it is from one point to another if you drive/walk - my mailbox is 0.32 kms away - or as the crow flies, it is 0.24 kms. On another icon, you can measure the size of any lot no matter how many sides it has.

The moral of all this, don’t lie to your insurance company, or your real estate agent or a purchaser of your property or whomever, this information is out there for everyone to access. On the bright side, someday, you may not need a survey of your property. Its all there. Big brother is watching!!!

I wanted to know the size of a certain piece of property in Springwater Township. I called the administration office and asked how I could get that information. She asked me where the property was. I gave her a goosey-goosey answer as I knew the approximation but no idea of the street address. She asked a couple more questions and told me that it looked like an 1/2 acre. I spoke of another piece of property some 20 kilometres away from that one and

At the sparsely attended Annual Meeting of the Springwater Chamber of Commerce, through proxies and through those in attendance with the power to vote, it was decided that the Chamber would be no more.

The group consisted of between 70 and 100 members.

The membership fee was $75. As a member, you got your business mentioned on a Chamber website and although there were many other benefits, if you took credit card payments, because you were a member of the chamber, your credit card charges were lower. By taking advantage of that perk alone, the Springwater News membership paid for itself many times over.

Over the years, I would suggest the group always struggled. To try to get more life, the name changed from the Elmvale Chamber to the Springwater Chamber with the intent new members would grab the reins. Although the organization has seen many successful business owners head the organization, possibly through frustration, they may be members but not on the executive. Meanwhile, a group called Focus Elmvale run by Chamber members came together and started the Friday morning very successful Farmer’s Market, an effort to get people into Elmvale to shop in our wonderful downtown..

They did not spite the Chamber but rather (in my opinion) decided that a business in Midhurst or Grenfel may not want to fund something which was of little benefit to them.

As a Springwater Chamber, we served all of Springwater Township so monies spent on the Elmvale businesses or main street may have had questionable advantages for out of town businesses. So, Elmvale started a BIA. Every business in the catchment area BRIDGE BITES 7 Huron Street pays a tax towards Minesing, ON the BIA which may NO SAFE EXIT L0L 1Y0 appear more even

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With Pharmacist Owners Jenna Lougheed and Carolyn Glover Most burns are minor injuries that occur at work or home and are selftreatable. These include sunburns and burns that resemble sunburns (red, painful, no blisters or small blisters in only a few areas). The most important first aid measure is to cool the burn using cool, not cold, water. Do not use ice for risk of frostbite. Placing the body area repeatedly in cool tap water may help briefly relieve the pain, while acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be used for longer pain relief. Do not use aspirin as this may delay healing. As the burn heals it may become itchy. Moisturizers can help keep the area moist and relieve some of the dryness leading to itching. Oral antihistamines like benadryl® (diphenhydramine) may be used for more severe itch.

Seek medical attention if the burn covers a large area of the body, occurs in thin skinned areas (i.e. face, groin) or if you notice signs of infection, such as oozing from the wound or increased pain, redness and swelling. Our pharmacists can help with questions relating to first aid treatment and choosing the most appropriate product.

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I went to the, I repeat sparsely attended, Annual General meeting with the hope that the Chamber would not fold.

During the discussion, it became evident that there may not have been the life left in the group to keep it alive.

I am optimistic that down the road sometime, a few individuals will emerge with ambitious ideas and another organization will emerge. In the meantime, we have a capable BIA. And if you want to join another Chamber, the membership in Wasaga Beach is $271 I think.

Ontario brags about how they have closed all the cheap ‘dirty’ coal plants. Did anyone check on how much industry has left Ontario therefore needing less coal? Did anyone check how much electricity has increased in price thus moving Ontario from one of the driving forces in Canada to become a have not province with Canadian government grants needed to sustain the faltering economy? Ontario rates are higher than any other province in Canada and increasing. God, I am glad I did not vote Liberal.

from The American Contract Bridge League By: Brian Gunnell

This month’s deals have been about finessing. In earlier weeks we were trying to avoid them in favor of better alternatives. But this week, we are actually going to take a finesse. Eventually.

None Vulnerable South West North East ♠ AQ654 1♥ Pass 4♥ Pass ♥ K843 6♥ All Pass ♦ K7 N-S take the express lane to 6♥ and ♣ 76 North West leads the ♣Q. You will win that ♠ JT9 ♠ K8 and draw trumps in two rounds, but ♥ 65 ♥T West East then what? You have 11 tricks, can ♦ J965 ♦ T8432 South you find the 12th? ♣ QJT9 ♣ 85432 ♠ 732 This hand appears to depend on a ♥ AQJ972 successful Spade finesse and, if the ♦ AQ ♠K is with West, then 6♥ makes. But ♣ AK that King is with East on the actual lie of the cards. Does that mean it’s down one? Not at all! Having drawn trumps, Declarer cashes those minor suit winners, and leads a Spade to the Ace. Then he crosses back to hand with a trump and leads a Spade towards the Queen.

East wins the King but has no safe exit. With nothing left but minor suit cards, whatever he plays will give Declarer a ruff and sluff. Declarer will pitch the Spade loser from his hand and ruff on the board. Making 12 tricks.

Taking the delayed finesse gave Declarer a second way to win. He would still make his slam whenever West had the ♠K, and he would also succeed when the King was doubleton with East. But only if Declarer cashes his minor suit winners first, forcing East to concede that ruff and sluff after winning the doubleton King.

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HCES Band

The Huronia Centennial Elementary School Band is very excited about all of our upcoming events and we hope that you will be able to join us for some of them. There are about fifty students in the band this year and they have committed themselves to improving their instrumental skill and they are preparing for all of our spring activities.

Thanks once again to our supportive families and the community of Elmvale for valuing this very important programme.

On April 29th, we will be performing at the Maple Syrup Variety Night. On the following day, we can be seen on stage at 11:50 a.m. by the library. On Monday, May 2nd, our band will be competing at the Midland Music Festival.

This takes place at Penetanguishene Secondary School at 6:35 p.m. It is very important that we have an adjudicator listen to us occasionally and give us tips on how to play our instruments even better.

On May 12th, we will be performing in the Band Festival at Canada’s Wonderland. It is a very exciting event as we hear elementary and secondary bands playing from all over Ontario. It is also a great day to celebrate all of our hard work by enjoying the rest of the day in the park.

On May 18th, at 7:00 p.m., we invite families and communities to come to our spring concert. We will have a primary choir participating as well as some solo, group performances, and the band. This marks the conclusion of our musical season and we look forward to seeing how each and every student has progressed in the past year.

Please join us! After the concert, students will then have an opportunity to sign instruments and music for the summer months so that they can continue practicing at home.

Finally, we are initiating a clothing drive fundraiser to assist in our end of season costs. From April 19th to April 30th, please drop off any reusable clothing items including outerwear, boots, shoes, hats, purses, belts, linens, pillows, draperies, and other fabrics. This event is sponsored by the Kidney Clothes Donation Program and they will pay us by the pound for any articles brought in. This is a great opportunity to conveniently dispose of items found during spring cleaning! Please support us in this endeavor.

Thank you once again for all the support we receive every year. It empowers all the young musicians and leaders to continue to keep the band playing on!

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Are you #Rooting4Trees this Earth Day? This year marks the beginning of a wonderful initiative by the global network The Elmvale Business Improvement Area of Earth Day organizations. Around the Supports and Promotes Local Business through world, they are kicking off an ambitious campaign to plant current and upcoming initiatives 7.8 billion trees, one for every person on the planet, by The BIA meets on the third Thursday,of every 2020. Canada’s contribution to this worldwide goal is 35 million trees — one per person in Canada. From April 1st month at 5:15 in the Elmvale Library. to April 30th, Earth Day Canada will be collecting pledges to support tree planting projects across the country.

More INFO - 705-322-3484 or 705-322-9979 Deforestation is a major contributor to global greenhouse Email: info@elmvalebia.ca www.elmvalebia.ca gas emissions, responsible for up to 15% of total Ruth Ann Caston emissions. Deforestation plays such an oversized role 527-5274 Wyevale’s News in climate change, in fact, that part of the 2015 Paris Agreement singled out both the end of deforestation and Happy Birthday wishes go out to Nancy P. Moreau, the importance of reforestation to hitting national climate Liz Tucker, Jasmine Caston, Marion Ross, Steven goals. Planting trees – lots and lots of trees – is the best Vandervoort, Nancy Ross, Fenton Archer, Nancy Hamelin way to counteract deforestation. Take action by pledging a & Kim Maheu. tree or planting a tree this Earth Day! Visit earthday.ca to Bio-Euchre is on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the learn how to participate, and to find out more about Earth church basement. Light lunch and prizes, $2.50 per person.

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Winners from April 8th were 1st Donalda Columbus, 2nd In the interest of achieving balance, let’s follow up all Marilyn Bumstead & 3rd Marjorie Charlebois. Winners that feel-good Earth Day activity with something most of from April 15th were 1st Marjorie Charlebois, 2nd Dorothy our readers are likely less than thrilled about - yet another Rumney and 3rd Dan Boyle. Everyone welcome. increase to hydro rates announced last week. This one’s a Saturday, May 7th is the spaghetti supper at the Wyevale doozy. In a release, the OEB says "Ontarians consumed less church, with two sittings at 5:00 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. tickets electricity than expected over the recent milder winter. As may be purchased at the Jug City store or Carol Withall a result of lower usage, Regulated Price Plan (RPP) prices at 705-322-2858. Tickets are $12.00 adults and $6.00 did not recover the full cost of serving RPP customers. children.

One of the main reasons prices are increasing in May is to 6 to 12 years Youth group meets every 2nd Friday evenings recover this shortfall." Crank up the AC! Do your laundry from 7:00 to 9:15 p.m. The mission is to provide caring, on a Tuesday afternoon! Run the dishwasher on half loads! fun place for youths (grades 4 to 8) to meet and enjoy What does it matter? We’re charged more when we use fellowship together. For more info call Pat at 705-322too much and, now, when we use too little electricity. Is it 0224. coincidence that this latest increase follows so closely on Just a reminder clean up day for Camp Simpresca is the heels of the debt retirement charge elimination and the on Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. with lunch introduction of the Ontario Electricity Support Program? provided. Open House is on June 25th.

It would take far more space than we have here to fully My grandaugther Arianna Caston dances with “Cyndy’s explain all the factors in the mismanagement of energy Just Dancing” studio in Elmvale. that has led to poorer families having to choose between This past weekend, in competition, they won two running their fridges and having food to store in them.

Platinums and one Gold. In Adrianna’s Junior Solo, she We are, of course, not advocating that you disregard all did very well and scored high points. We are very proud of the energy conservation efforts you make. Yet, the fact of her.

Can Essa’s Official Plan Protect Trees? is that fixed distribution rates plus increased charges for Anyone with news items for the paper, Please call me and Trees are under threat. Extreme weather events, less usage serve to undermine the energy saving measures leave a message at 705-527-5274. road widening, developments that begin with clearwe’ve been encouraged to implement through costly There is beauty in simplicity. cutting trees, and farms that abandon windbreaks and marketing and advertising strategies. Talk about adding Knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom is knowing hedgerows take a toll on tree cover. Just when we need insult to injury. For many, switching off the lights when whether or not to say it. them most—when trees could slow climate change and you leave a room is a life-long habit, and a good one. Our mitigate many of its effects—we are making life most Your beliefs don't make you a better person, your elders used to say, ‘waste not, want not’. difficult for trees. behavior does.

While rising costs for all of modern life’s necessities Trees have supported human life at the most are making it more difficult to see that adage reflected in Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such fundamental level—providing oxygen, shelter, fuel, and our bank balances, it still applies to our responsibility as preparation there is sure to be failure.– Confucius food; storing water, filtering air and water, preventing humans on this planet.

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We are living at a time that has seen a quantum leap in the field of human consciousness--a time when our interior sense of self is radically changing. We are being invited to look at life intuitively—to trust in chaos beyond logic and to become partners with spirit for a truly extraordinary life.

This acceleration in consciousness began in the 1960s, when the intuitive capacity of humanity was unlocked in great ‘download of perception.’ In this decade we developed a passion for freedom from longstanding narrow perceptions that limited our exploration of ourselves. We said “no more” to social rituals, cultural and religious beliefs, and our readiness to explore that which is coming from within.

When we use the skills of medical intuition, this is exactly where we go—within—for the higher intelligence resides in our heart. Concepts like intuitive energy, intuitive language, channeling, being in rapport with non-physical teachers, our guides/angels, and so on began to surface in the mainstream in the 1970, and in the 1980’s we moved to evolution, when we began to realize the power of our thoughts and emotions and their effect on our biology—thus the Mind/Body connection.

Intuition is an innate capability, specific for each individual and serving as a guide, counselor and informer. It is an abstract quality of mind programmed from a higher level of consciousness. It is a segment of a universal mind from which all knowing and physical manifestations are derived. Each and all of our bodily cells and systems respond to this direction with intelligence. Just as in developing any skill, daily practice and training are needed to work with this intelligence and master the tools of medical intuition.

Although medical intuition did not exist as a formal course of study until some time after the revolutionary period of the 1960s, intuition itself is as old as humanity. In the days of the ancient Greeks, there was an organized system of oracles that were looked to for hidden insights and guidance. Later in the Judeo-Christian tradition, prophets were believed to be the medium for higher knowledge. And to this day, in indigenous cultures, we can find the role of the shaman or medicine man or woman as the conduit for intuitive information.

It wasn’t until the 18th century that we saw the introduction of intuition to the medical field, with the work of Anton Mesmer (1733-1815), Mesmer was one of the first to use hypnosis in his practice, and is considered by many to be the father of modern psychotherapy. But more importantly, Carl Jung (1875-1961), has been considered by many as the greatest Psychiatrist of all time. Jung is noted among others things for his contribution of the concept of synchronicity to the study of intuition. **Do not let your fear of change stop you from celebrating and embracing The New Way of perceiving the many scientific mysteries of the Universe!

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Hello readers! What a fantastic weekend we just had. Such a nice change from the previous weekend. We certainly deserve some sunshine. It was great to have everyone out and about getting their yards tidied up and ready for the blooms to arrive.

I will say a big welcome to the new residents who have recently moved to our village. Some are returning from growing up in the area and some are new to Springwater Township all together. We know you will love our community. The school is great, the people are fantastic and the activities that take place are all well run and welcoming to all. The mosquitos and blackflies, you probably won't be too excited about. We do have a website, for those who aren't aware, at www.minesing.ca and this website will let you know of upcoming events. There is also a sign that you will see when you are heading towards Highway 26 on the right side that will notify people of upcoming events. Volunteers are often needed for activities so if you have an interest in becoming involved or if you have a student in your household that needs hours for their schooling, feel free to contact anyone on the Recreation Committee members on the website. For those people who are not computer savvy you can always contact me and I can put you in touch with someone who can help you out.

I also want to welcome home all of the students who have been away at postsecondary school. I'm sure you have worked hard and made some big adjustments for those who were first year students. To the students who are preparing for graduation and prom in public and high school, good luck with dress and suit shopping. It's a fun time and a memorial one. Enjoy!

Until next time, enjoy your day.

Ontario Launches Award to Recognize SmokeFree Accomplishments Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the SmokeFree Ontario Strategy Ontario is now accepting applications for its Heather Crowe Smoke-Free Ontario Award, which will recognize anti-smoking advocates who have made a significant contribution toward achieving a Smoke-Free Ontario.

Heather Crowe was a non-smoker who developed lung cancer after being exposed to second-hand smoke in her workplace. After her diagnosis, she traveled across Canada to advocate for improved second-hand smoke by-laws.

To mark the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy, up to 10 awards will be presented to recognize individuals, groups and organizations that have championed tobacco control in Ontario over the past 10 years.

The nomination submissions can be made by anyone, and nominations are open until April 29, 2016. The award winners will be recognized May 31, 2016, on World No Tobacco Day. Promoting a smoke-free Ontario is part of the government's plan to build a better Ontario through its Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care, which is providing patients with faster access to the right care, better home and community care, the information they need to stay healthy and a health care system that is sustainable for generations to come.

QUICK FACTS  Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on April 29, 2016.  The nominations will be reviewed by an award selection committee and up to 10 winners will be announced on May 31, 2016, World No Tobacco Day.  May 31, 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of the Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy, which is also this year’s World No Tobacco Day.  The Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy was launched in 2006 to reduce tobacco use and lower health risks to nonsmokers in Ontario.  Smoking rates in Ontario have dropped from 24.5 per cent in 2000 to 17.4 per cent in 2014.

This represents about 408,250 fewer smokers.

President Obama excoriated the press for its coverage of the 2016 campaign, saying the media shares the blame for the divisive, personal, and sometimes factless primary. Speaking at a journalism awards ceremony in Washington, Obama called for more intensive coverage of candidates' records and the feasibility of their promises, saying that without that, voters are being duped. He added that world leaders are growing more concerned about the political situation in the U.S. and warned that instability could reverberate around the globe.

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Upcoming Meetings BIA Meeting Thursday, April 21 - 5:15 p.m.

Elmvale Library Branch Policing Committee Thursday, April 21 - 6:30 p.m.

Township Administration Centre Anten Mills Hall Board Thursday, April 21 - 7:00 p.m.

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Don’t forget to visit the Springwater Policing Committee booth at the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival. We will be providing information on fraud, power of attorney, the bicycle safety program, police record checks and more!

The OPP will also be in attendance and you will have the opportunity to have your picture taken in the back of a police car.

See you on April 30th!

Elmvale Community Hall AGM Tuesday, April 26 - 2:00 p.m.

Elmvale Community Hall

If you are interested in joining the Springwater Policing Committee contact Bob Sporring at 705-726-2239 or Paul Stephens at 705-835-0919.

Heritage Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 26 - 7:00 p.m.

Township Administration Centre

Street Sweeping

Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, April 27 - 7:00 p.m.

Township Administration Centre Council Meeting Wednesday, May 4 - 7:00 p.m.

Township Administration Centre

Burn Permits Recreational Burn Permits will be available at the Elmvale Library during the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival.

Cost: $15 Skip the line and order yours online today at www.springwater.ca/burnpermit

Town Hall Meeting May 25, 2016 • 7:00 p.m.

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The Township of Springwater is currently accepting bids for: PW-11-2016 Amelia Street Reconstruction - Phase 2 Bid Closing: May 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Sand that is raked up onto the shoulder areas or piled beside driveways will be picked up with the loader as time permits.

For more information please visit: www.biddingo.com/springwater

Below is an approximation of the street sweeping schedule.

April 11 to April 27 April 27 to April 29 May 2 to May 13 May 16 to May 20 May 16 to May 20 May 24 to May 27 May 30 May 31 to June 3 April 18 to June 10

Springwater Sports Heritage

The Springwater Sports Heritage Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2016 Hall of Fame Induction activity. The deadline for receiving nominations is May 2, 2016.

Visit www.springwatersportsheritage.ca for details on submitting a nomination.

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This schedule is subject to change based on weather, including heavy rain, snow and freezing temperatures or other factors beyond our control such as equipment breakdowns.

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Elmvale Hall Board AGM

The Elmvale Community Hall Board is holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Elmvale Community Hall (33 Queen Street West).

Everyone is welcome to attend.

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The Spring Sweeping program began the week of April 11, 2016.

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Road closures will be in effect for Queen Street (Yonge Street to Amelia Street) and Maria Street (entirety) from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 30.

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I love the warm weather. Not just because of longer days and summer vacation, but because it gets everyone outside. My family and I walked to “The Old Cornerstore” both Saturday and Sunday this past weekend, and it was wonderful to say hi to everyone out and about.

It was lovely to see my daughter in Kindergarten stop and chat with so many friends from school. Then when we got to the store, to see dozens of locals sitting outside on the park benches, enjoying each other and the store’s ice cream. After all, this was the vision of store owners Franz Jelen and Shanta Cadeau. “We want it to become the meeting place of Hillsdale,” Franz said back in August when renovations on the store were almost complete.

And what a meeting place it has become! Thank you, Franz and Shanta, for providing our community with this wonderful service!

In addition to their delicious soft serve vanilla ice cream (with 8 flavour bursts), “The Old Cornerstore” now has their Italian pizza oven up and running. Pizzas start with cheese and sauce, and prices are $7 for a small ($1.00 each additional topping), $9 for a medium ($1.20 each additional topping) and $11 for a large ($1.50 each additional topping). If an entire pizza is too much, you can also purchase by the slice, for $2.99-3.49, or enjoy one of their prepared sandwiches, sausages or hot dogs. Pizza orders can be made by calling the store at 705-835-3737. In the spirit of research for this article, I naturally had to try out both the ice cream and the pizza, and can firmly say that both have the Shanahan stamp of approval!

In other news, the Hillsdale spring community events have started off strong with a great turnout for the Pancake Breakfast put on by the Hillsdale Firefighters Association. Thank you to our wonderful hometown hero’s for putting on this annual fundraiser! The spring session of Zumba has also begun at the hall, and what a turnout it has been! There have been almost 20 people at each class so far, which is an incredible turnout, showing that Hillsdale residents like to see events happening! The next event is the 2nd Annual Hillsdale Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 28th from 9am – 1pm. Tables are $20 to rent, and you bring and sell your own items. The Hall board will do the advertising for you, as well as have a BBQ, face painting and music. Call myself (Alissa) at 705-794-2629 or email Jacqueline at tellhillsdale@gmail.com to rent a table. Spots are filling up, so book soon!

The next meeting of the Hillsdale Hall and Rec board is on Wednesday, April 27th at 7pm, at the community hall. We are just a group of volunteers who throw around some ideas on how to make our corner of Springwater an even better place to live, and we welcome everyone to come to the meetings!

The “Hillsdale Highlights” is a community news update, so please feel free to contact me at the number above, or at alissa.shanahan@hotmail.ca with any information you would like the community to know about! Follow the official Hillsdale Hall and Rec Board on Facebook for details about upcoming events and social gatherings at “Hillsdale Community • Invisalign® • Preventive Services Group.”

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Baby Time @PPL Thursdays 9:30-10:30 Bring a blanket and enjoy some baby time activities. For infants 0-12months old.

Reserve Your Spot for the Mother’s Day Tea Treat Mom to a Victorian-style Mother’s Day tea. Saturday May 7th, 2016 in the lower level of the Library. Enjoy tea with a variety of dessert squares. Two sittings 1:00pm & 2:00pm. Reservations and donations required. This is a Friends of the Penetanguishene Public Library fundraising event. Your donation helps fund programming and services @ your PPL. See you there!

Spring Cleaning? Why not donate some of those gently used items to the Friends of the Penetanguishene Garage sale held June 4th! Visit the library or give us a call for information on accepted items.

Renovations The Library will be closed April 19, 20 & 21st for renovations. The outside drop-box and online services are available during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Residents of Tiny can choose to get a membership at Penetanguishene Public Library free of charge. Whether you’re a year round resident or enjoy summers at your cottage in Tiny, we welcome you to come in and get your membership and start enjoying the many programs, services and items we have available. Photo ID with proof of address required.

Drop-In for a Game of Chess Saturdays from April—June members are invited to come in to the library from 1:00pm4:00pm and play a casual pick-up game of chess. Boards are available at the Circulation desk.

Mother’s Day Activity Join us on Friday April 29th from 6:00pm-7:00pm to plant a flower to celebrate Mom, Grandma, Aunt or another special someone. Pre-registration required.

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Many activities have already started and this week, during earth week, many events are happening in local areas promoting Earth Day! ChangeTheWorld is delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration and International Trade (MCIIT) and the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN) for youth aged 14 to 18. The goal is to inspire youth to volunteer in our communities, develop new skills, and broaden their awareness of community service organizations.

Last year, ChangeTheWorld engaged over 3400 youth Volunteers in 66 events in 28 communities, contributing 12,700 hours of service for the benefit of 63 not for profit agencies! As of now, there will have approximately over 40 Volunteer events happening throughout our region including, but not limited to: • Knitting Challenges creating items for donation to hospitals and shelters with previous years’ donations from Spinrite Yarn.

• Sewing Challenges creating sleep pants and pillow cases for donation to Women and Children’s shelters, with fabric and elastic donated by George Courey Textiles and Fabricland.

• Carpentry Challenges creating picnic tables for the benefit of local shelters, elementary schools and/or parks with donations from home hardware stores.

• ChangeTheWorld Days occurring at local schools for the benefit of engaging youth in various youth volunteering opportunities benefiting the local community.

• Community Cleaning happening in various communities where youth and local schools and/or agencies will get together in the community (e.g., highway lanes, parks, open spaces, etc.).

Keep reviewing our website at http://www.communityreach.ca/ change-the-world-15.html for ongoing updates on events and http:// www.communityreach.ca/V-yv.html for youth volunteer opportunities throughout our region during the campaign dates.

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And so it ends for another year.

On April 8th, the attention of the gallery at the Elmvale Curling Club was glued on the finals on the ice.

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The team of Lou Belcourt, Bill Classes, Art VanLaarhoven and Councillor David Ritchie (who paired up with Clint Newbitt at lead) were intent on making a few more shots than the team of Michael Jacobs, Bill Scott, Norm Hales and Jake Arnold.

In every game, someone makes a shot that becomes the turning point in the game. Today it was Art VanLaarhoven making at least two that rocked the Jacobs team.

The killer was in the sixth when VanLaarhoven executed a very superb hit and roll. Despite all efforts, the counting/ scoring rock sat there for the rest of the end.

The Jacobs foursome never recovered. Late in the eighth end, after the Belcourt team ran the Jacobs team out of rocks, the gloves came off as the players congratulated each other for either winning the Waterside Retirement Lodge sponsored league or for being the runner-up..

Lorree Goheen from Waterside Retirement Home was on hand to present the Belcourt team with the winning plaque.

After the final, the Club’s Chef, Dave Don, put on another of his scrumptious meals. These are events which if you do not attend, you lose.

After the meal, the convening body, led by Don Bell, claimed they had voted themselves in for another season.

You may have heard the uproarious cheer rumbling around Elmvale.

Lorrie Goheen asked if she could be invited to the Elmvale Club once a month rather than twice a year, She always enjoys the local curlers and calls their sponsorship of our league one of their best spent dollars.

Upon hearing that the curling athletes of the Elmvale Club had no local gymnasium to stay in shape, she countered telling the members that they had a gym at the Waterside Retirement Home and anyone - over the age of 55 - could come and use it. The cost is $10 a month or $75 a year.

Last year was not the most profitable year in the history of the Elmvale Curling Club. The aged ice plant needed numerous repairs. Each time a few thousand dollars were spent on it, the executive thought the problem had been solved. Three weeks before the end of the season, the plant died again. Not wanting to spend anyore good money on a bad situation, the season ended. The club borrowed $100,000 from the Township of Springwater with the agreement to pay it all back in five yearly installments.

A new plant was installed. This year, the ice has been as good as many can remember. We have had many fundraisers and Will Marshall Insurance - below - gave the club a wonderful $2500 boost. Thanks Will.

He is shown here with his son Colin and some of the club’s curlers.

The Nunavut exchange group sends many thanks to the EDHS music department, its students, and the Jam Band for their amazing performance on Saturday, April 2nd! Thank you so much also to everyone who attended the concert and gave generously. What a great community night!

To further fundraise for hosting our Cambridge Bay students, a silent auction is being held at the Elmvale District High School on the night of Friday, April 29th, starting at 6:00 p.m. and followed by a music concert at 7:00. There will be lots of items auctioned off, including items from Nunavut.

During festival day, you can visit our booth on Queen Street where we will be selling handmade walnut, maple and cherry cutting boards and many other handcrafted items.

Our Nunavut exchange is coming up fast! We leave on May 14th and we’re really excited for all the fun activities, such as skating on the Arctic Ocean. We can’t wait to gain new cultural experiences with our partners when we travel there and when they come to us.

Article written by Anna Reive, EDHS student Teacher contact: G. Davidson 45-year-old Kimberly Kitchen of James Creek, Pennsylvania used forged documents to pretend to be a lawyer for an entire decade. The firm she was working for only discovered her fraud last year. Kitchen handled estate planning for more than 30 clients 'despite never having attended law school, nor being admitted to the bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,' the attorney general said in a statement. She had a forged law license, bar exam results, an email showing she attended Duquesne University law school and a check for a state attorney registration fee. The forgery charge is a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to five years in prison; the unauthorized practice charge is a thirddegree misdemeanor, carrying up to a year in jail. So how poorly did Ms. Kitchen perform as a lawyer with no formal education or training?

When she was discovered her firm was about to make her a partner.

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In the Consolation event, it was the team of Don Bell, Dave Robbins, Casey Bouius and Bruce Lloyd who gave the scare to the league’s top placed team of Mike Townes, Jack Lyte, Paul Lambie and Lou Turner. Townes manage to squeak an 8-1 victory over the Bell squad.

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Home sales numbered 256 units in March 2016, rising the church, I could see there was a mix of (relatively) new which occurred over the years. The first one was the residents – retirees from the GTA - and long-time families games played in the Thompson Cup in Midland. In 4.5 per cent from a year earlier.

The Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORSŽ with pioneer roots. Anne’s presentation heartily seemed to March 1927, Elmvale sent a team to Midland consisting comprises two distinctive markets. Home sales in resonate with all. There were murmurs of recognition and of Dr. Lorne Tyrer (Skip), Eric Simpson (Vice), George the Western Region which includes Wasaga Beach, remembrance when a photo of the Coulson station flashed Fleming (Second) and myself (W.C. Stubbs), as lead. We Springwater, Clearview Township, Collingwood, The Blue up on the screen. There were quiet tears (including my left Elmvale in the morning by horse and cutter arriving in Mountains, Municipality of Meaford and Grey Highlands own) as Anne described her grandma standing on the porch Midland in time for lunch. We played three games in the edged down one sale on a year-over-year basis to 169 units crying in the 1960’s as the last team of horsed was led down afternoon and evening, winning all three and winning the in March 2016. This was the second best March on record, the lane to a truck, because the tractor had irrevocably taken Thompson Cup. The final game ran to 2:00 am and at three their place. There was appreciative laughter when Anne we left Midland and arrived back in Elmvale at 6:00 am. standing just one sale shy of the record set last year.

Mr. Stubbs also mentioned in the article that the Queens Home sales in the Eastern Region encompassing read understated yet very entertaining excerpts from the the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, and the Coulson Women’s Institute meeting minutes from over the Hotel was destroyed by fire the next Monday. The hotel Townships of Georgian Bay, Severn, Oro-Medonte, Tay decades. Every song to which Anne treated the audience, stood where the park is now located at the corner of Queen and Tiny totaled 87 units in March. This was an increase from her humorous ode to her Grandma Jenny’s crokinole and Yonge at the stop lights on the main street.

The second highlight was a trip to Orillia to play in a of 16 per cent from March 2015 and stood well above expertise, to a sombre ballad remembering the Coulson Mill, garnered applause. Her song about the goings-on at bonspiel. Two teams made the trip but I have no memory historical averages for the month.

On a year-to-date basis home sales totalled 637 units over the Coulson General Store earned smiles from all around of the players other than Dr. Harvie and myself. Two teams the first quarter of the year, rising 19.3 per cent from the the audience and I expect we were all thinking of the great left at 8:00 am by train to Barrie on the way to Orillia on same period in 2015. This was not only a record for this conversations we have standing at the counter in Sinton’s January 24, 1928. We reached Orillia at noon losing all our period but also marked the first time there had been more Esso or during breakfast at Loobies. Photos of the Coulson games. We were visiting with Dr. Harvie’s parents after Store, destroyed by fire (not the same Coulson store we curling and almost missed the 9:10 pm train to Midland. than 600 sales in the first quarter of any year.

Year-to-date sales in the Western Region were up 11.6 per see today) caused gasps throughout the audiences: even Dr. Harvie had to call the train dispatcher to hold the train cent, marking a new record and the first time sales over the if we never experienced that store, we all appreciated the for us. We reached Midland and then had to take a freight first quarter surpassed the 400 mark. Activity recorded a significant loss and end of an era. The Coulson Women’s train to Elmvale. We had to sign a paper that we were Institute sadly held its last meeting in 2004 after 77 years traveling at our own risk. We made the trip in the caboose. gain of 38.3 per cent in the Eastern Region. “2016 is shaping up to be even stronger than 2015 for of service to the community. One of its members was in Following the tremendous success of the Inaugural residential property sales in the region, and that goes the audience that evening at St. John’s.

2014 Springwater Sports Heritage Hall of Fame The Craighurst WI served coffee and a variety of homefor both the Eastern and Western Districts,� said Kevin Induction many individuals and associations expressed made treats during an intermission where neighbours, new Woolham, President of the Southern Georgian Bay their desire to nominate an Athlete, Builder or Team. Association of REALTORSŽ. “Supply continues to fall, and old, had an opportunity to catch up on the local news. The next opportunity for Nominators to participate in and if that trend continues it may end up being the supply This Institute seems to be going strong and we should be this ongoing biennial event is now underway. side that starts to rein in sales. That said, it’s also possible so very thankful for their efforts and continue to support Springwater Sports Heritage is pleased to announce that some sellers are waiting to list closer to the peak spring them in every way possible. These ladies do so much to the commencement of the 2016 Hall of Fame Induction strengthen our sense of community and share with us the and summer months so we’ll be paying close attention to vibrant history of Oro-Medonte. Their special events, activity. The 2016 Induction Guidelines, Nomination the new listings side of things in the months ahead.�

The number of new residential listings in March 2016 including the Labour Day Corn Roast, are open to all. It Form and Nomination Supporting Material, with was 492 units, down 8.4 per cent from a year earlier to can seem a little daunting to a newcomer to attend one of answers to potential questions, are available on their the lowest level in more than a decade. The majority of these events where people all seem to know each other. As website. the decline stems from a shortage of new supply in the a relative newcomer (14 years) to Craighurst, I recall those “With the Township of Springwater’s multitude of early days for me and Dave. All I can recommend to new successful sporting achievements we are looking forward Western Region.

Overall supply remains at the lowest levels in more than neighbours is to put yourselves out there a bit, keep coming to receiving numerous and deserving nominationsâ€? said a decade. There were 941 active residential listings on the out, ask questions and show an interest in the history of Induction Committee Chairperson, Darrin Robertson Association’s MLSÂŽ System at the end of March 2016, our village‌and soon enough you will be standing around “We are confidently optimistic potential Nominators will sharing laughter and local news over coffee too. down 29.5 per cent from year-ago levels. consider submitting their Nominee(s)â€?.

Something that was keenly apparent to me and every There were 3.7 months of inventory at the end of March, The deadline for receiving Nominations is May 2, down from the 5.4 months recorded at the end of March person that attended Anne’s performance, as well as 2016. We encourage those interested to review the 2015 and well below the long-run average for this time of to the folks that were turned away.., something that is documents on the website and commence building apparent to the many of us that will not be attending Tales year. The number of months of inventory is the number their valued submission. of months it would take to sell current inventories at the of Penetanguishene Road in May because there is not enough room, is that we need a hall.

A community that has current rate of sales activity.

Nine out of ten Canadians read The value of all residential transactions in March was this much spirit and enthusiasm for gathering together, a community targeted for growth in official and secondary newspapers $83.7 million, rising four per cent from a year earlier. This plans, deserves its own hall.

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Sales of all types of properties numbered 289 units in March, an increase of 6.6 per cent compared to the same Day this Saturday April 23 for guided tours and a barbeque The most recent study, 2016: Newspapers 24/7, was month in 2015. The total value of all properties sold in lunch. It starts at 10am at Tiny Marsh just outside of conducted in January 2016 and confirms the continued Elmvale. strength of newspaper readership across demographics.

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Province Focused on Growing the Economy, Creating Jobs and Balancing the Budget Today the Ontario government passed the Jobs for Today and Tomorrow (Budget Measures) Act, 2016, which outlines the next phase of the government’s plan to create jobs and economic growth.

The act will strengthen Ontario’s economy to help people reach their full potential and succeed in an evolving economy. The government is making college and university more accessible and affordable for low- and middleincome students and their families through the singlelargest modernization ever of student financial assistance.

The government will be creating a single, targeted, nonrepayable Ontario Student Grant starting in 2017-18 to make average tuition free for more than 150,000 eligible low- and middle-income students, and tuition will be more affordable for middle-income families as well. Details on the new grant will be released later this year.

Highlights of the new legislation also include: Making the largest investment in public infrastructure in the province’s history – about $160 billion over 12 years for projects such as roads, bridges, transit systems, schools and hospitals – supporting 110,000 jobs every year across the province Continuing to roll out the Business Growth Initiative, a five-year, $400 million strategy to grow the economy and create jobs by promoting an innovation-based economy, helping small companies scale-up and modernizing regulations for businesses Reducing the retirement savings gap by implementing the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP), which will help working Ontarians save for their retirement. By 2020, all eligible Ontario workers will be covered by a comparable workplace plan or the ORPP; with employer and employee contribution collection beginning in 2018 Investing in the low-carbon economy, with $325 million in 2015–16 through the Green Investment Fund to projects that will fight climate change, grow the economy and create jobs. Its investments support energy retrofits in homes, energy-efficiency initiatives and public charging stations for electric vehicles  Giving people faster access to the right care, now and in the future, with increased funding to hospitals by $345 million; lowering wait times for key services; and make the shingles vaccine available free for eligible seniors aged 65 to 70 -- saving them about $170 in outof-pocket expenses Transforming services so that people with developmental disabilities can be more independent. The government is also updating the Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy to continue the transformation of Ontario's housing and homelessness system, focusing on flexible and portable benefits that respond to individuals' changing housing needs.

Increasing choice and convenience for people by responsibly expanding beer and wine sales in grocery stores. By fall 2016, up to 70 grocery stores will be authorized to sell beer, wine, and cider together across Ontario. Wine will eventually be available in up to 300 grocery stores.

The Jobs for Today and Tomorrow (Budget Measures) Act, 2016 is part of the government's economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in talent and skills, including helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education. The plan is making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history and investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses. The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.

QUICK FACTS § More than 600,000 jobs have been created since the recessionary low in June 2009. Ontario is projected to create more than 300,000 additional jobs by the end of 2019, which would bring total job creation to more than 900,000 net new jobs over a 10-year period. § Ontario’s real GDP growth outpaced the national average in 2015, and is expected to continue being among the strongest in Canada over the next two years. § The government is projecting a deficit of $5.7 billion in 2015-16 – an improvement of $2.8 billion compared with the 2015 Budget, and it is projecting a deficit of $4.3 billion in 2016-17.  The government’s plan is on track to balance the budget in 2017-18 and to remain balanced in 2018-19.  To receive public input for the 2016 Ontario Budget, the government conducted pre-budget consultations across the province. This included 20 inperson pre-budget sessions in 13 cities with more than 700 people, two telephone town halls reaching more than 52,000 Ontarians, nearly 500 written submissions received and online consultations with more than 6,500 users through the Budget Talks website.

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Pictured above is the Elmvale Lion's Club gifting a generous donation of $2000 to Community Reach. This The fourth annual Wasaga Beach Rotary`s Polar Plunge was a chilling success. It was rescheduled in February donation is going towards the purchase of an accessibility van which will be a great addiction to the services being due to technical issues and extreme weather conditions.

The annual Plunge was again rescheduled to jump into offered by their TLC program. This program provides rides Georgian Bay but, due to ice accumulation, it was moved to those without access to transportation in North Simcoe. to Nancy island boat ramp on The Nottawasga River. The Meagan Reid Acknowledged new venue allowed the plungers easy access to the frosty Recently during an O.F.A.H.. river. Free Hot Chocolate and Hot Dogs were provided ( Ont. Fed. of Anglers & to everyone in attendance. Eleven Plungers raised over Hunters ) Annual Conference $7,600 for local and international Rotary Projects. 60% in Mississauga, Alex Nuttall goes to the charity of the plunger’s choice and 40% will Member of Parliament for Barriego to local Wasaga Beach Rotary projects. Marjori Medley Springwater-Oro-Medonte raised the most funds of all the plungers, raising over presented Meagan Reid with a $4000 for Hospice Georgian Triangle.

Certificate from the Government A huge thank you goes to Wasaga Beach Firefighters, of Canada acknowledging her The Town of Wasaga Beach and Wasaga Beach Provincial recent Ont. Fed of Anglers & Park for supporting this vital Wasaga Beach Rotary event.

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Rosie’s Devotions

Chiarelli population allocations of vital importance in plan for village to be turned into a city

By Kate Harries AWARE News Network The stage is set for a hearing in May at which Simcoe County councillors will deal with applications from developers for an extra population allocation of 7,500 people – which would give the go-ahead to a presently stalled second phase of a massive and controversial expansion of the village of Midhurst.

The Midhurst developers asked Springwater Council in January to support them at the county level (the country is the decision-making authority on the matter), but Springwater voted 7-0 against any extra population being allocated to the small rural municipality.

The Midhurst developers have also applied to the Ontario Municipal Board. They want to determine whether the OMB can approve the population allocations without county council approval, or reverse a possible denial by the county of a population request. A hearing is set for July.

The county’s position is that there is no appeal available of any county decision on the Chiarelli allocations. This makes it very important that the county’s process stands up to legal scrutiny. Last week, county councillors voted in favour of setting up a semi-judicial hearing to deal with the Midhurst applications in May, and any others (none are expected) later in the year.

The process recommended in an April 12 staff report to council is to take place over two weeks. First, councillors sitting in committee of the whole receive a staff report which they discuss, but no recommendation is made.

Two weeks later, council reconvenes under the Statutory Powers Procedure Act (as happened for the Beeton Woods special permit). The developers and other parties, for and against, may address council. Council debates the matter and makes a decision.

County lawyer Marshall Green told councillors that if there was to be an application for a judicial review of their decision, the court would want to know that the process has been “fair, open and transparent. I believe it meets those criteria.”

But Springwater Mayor Bill French expressed reservations. He would prefer the two-week gap occur after all parties have been heard and all the evidence is in.

“I’m being asked to make a decision the same day as I get all the information and hear the debate and I’m not sure that that really is fair and equitable.”

French said that he supports having a robust process and added that it makes sense that Springwater is dealt with separately. The township, with a population of 18,500 is facing these additional requests for 7,500 people, while it is already dealing with applications that will add 12,000 to 15,000 people, he added. “This represents a 40 per cent increase in our population above the 70 per cent increase.

We would like it dealt with separately and very cautiously.”

Green noted that there’s a tight timeframe on dealing with the population allocations, because “this whole thing disappears in January.”

January 19, 2017, to be precise – that’s the five-year expiry date attached to the allocations, which were a special gift to Simcoe County from then Municipal Affairs Minister Bob Chiarelli.

What is playing out now is the final act in a charade that set aside sound planning principles for Midhurst, details of which were first made public at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston on January 19, 2012. That was when Chiarelli announced Amendment 1, the special Simcoe County changes to Places to Grow (also known as the Growth Plan), the planning legislation that aims to control sprawl across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

The developers stood up and applauded Chiarelli that day.

Regular folks who attended the announcement wondered why. It was only later, through the work of dedicated Midhurst residents, that the intricacies of the Special Rule and other sprawl-promoting provisions became clear.

Chief among them was a gift of an extra 20,000 population to be shared across the county for development over and above the forecast limits set for each of the county’s 16 municipalities. So far, only 2,652 of that amount has been awarded, to development projects in Adjala-Tosorontio, Collingwood and Penetanguishene. The total unused population allocation is 17,348.

There are no pending requests, except for those from Midhurst. And it appears that there was no pressing planning issue to be addressed by the Chiarelli gift – except in Midhurst.

Unless the Midhurst developers are awarded a share of the Chiarelli population allocation, Phase 2 of the Midhurst Secondary Plan – the part that will turn the sleepy village into a bustling city and gobble up 1,900 acres of farmland - is stalled, despite the fact that it was approved by a previous township council.

(It’s not as if Phase 1 alone isn’t a massive expansion.

That's represented in the 12,000 to 15,000 extra population that French mentioned in his remarks to county councillors.

Some 150 conditions, imposed following an OMB hearing, have to be met before Phase 1 goes ahead.)

Under the Chiarelli allocations, Midhurst Developments Doran Road Inc. has applied for 5,500 population; Frankcom Estates (Midhurst) for 942 and Carson Trail Estates (Midhurst) for 504. According to a Simcoe County staff report, two other recent requests for Midhurst

What Is God Like?

Important changes to publicly funded oral health care Visiting a dentist regularly is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your overall health. The mouth is the gateway to the body – poor oral health, including cavities, tooth loss and periodontitis (gum disease) can have a profound impact on chewing, swallowing and nutrition. It can cause pain; affect quality of life and contribute to chronic diseases and poor overall health outcomes. Fortunately, poor oral health is both potentially treatable and preventable.

Many people cannot afford the dental care they need to prevent serious dental problems. For those living in low income, dental insurance may be beyond their reach. In Simcoe Muskoka, twice as many people in the lowest income brackets have lost teeth to decay or gum disease as those with high income.

The good news is, there will be more healthy smiles in our area, due to changes in publicly funded oral health programs for children and youth. As of January 1, 2016, the following 6 publicly funded programs were combined into the new Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program.

• Dental benefits for children under Ontario Works (OW) • Dental benefits for children under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) • Dental benefits for children under the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) program • The Children In Need Of Treatment (CINOT) program • The former HSO program • Preventive oral health services provided by local public health units.

All children previously eligible for these programs continue to be eligible for the new HSO program.

The new HSO program provides free preventive, routine and emergency dental services for children and youth 17 years old and under from low-income households.

The program includes regular visits to a licensed dental provider and covers check-ups, cleaning, fillings, x-rays, scaling, as well as urgent or emergency dental care.

Having dental insurance is no longer a barrier to the program—even if your child already has dental insurance coverage, they may still be eligible for the program.

If you or your child receives benefits through Ontario Works, Temporary Care Assistance, the Ontario Disability Support Program, or Assistance for Children with Severe disabilities, your children are automatically enrolled in the program. If you do not receive these benefits but live in low income, you can apply.

The health unit continues to provide school and clinic screening and preventive services, as well as providing full dental treatment services to children and adults on all publicly-funded dental programs. These services are available in a clinic at 80 Bradford Street in Barrie and on the HSO mobile clinic, which travels across Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka.

For more information on oral health support available from the health unit, to find out if your child qualifies for the Healthy Smiles Ontario program, or to schedule an appointment in our Barrie or mobile clinic, visit www. simcoemuskokahealth.org or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Simon is an associate medical officer of health with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. development – one from Midves (280) and one from Walton (310) – bring the total extra population requested for Springwater to 7,536.

Under the Places to Grow legislation, Springwater Township’s population, presently 18,500, is forecast to grow to 24,000 by 2031. Thanks to the actions of previous township councils, there are already approvals for a total of 38,000 people; that’s before any recourse to the Chiarelli allocations.

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When someone talks about God, do you envision Him as an old man with a long white beard, looking down from heaven and surveying the earth and its inhabitants? Or do you see God as an invisible force, unattainable and unreachable?

Sometimes, we expect God to fit our template, our design, and our thinking. But God is not within our limited, manmade boxes. He is outside and all around us. We seek the God we want, not the God Who is!

The God that I have come to know is a personal God; a God who loves us unconditionally; a God who listens to us and promises to be with us until the end of time; and a God Who sacrificed His one and only-begotten Son so that we may obtain eternal life.

But sometimes, we want God to work fast and on demand without suffering on our part. But God knows us better than we know ourselves. There is a reason that He doesn't give us what we want. All we need to do is trust in His wisdom and mercy.

Acts 17:22-29-So Paul, standing before the council, addressed them as follows: "Men of Athens, I notice that you are very religious in every way, for as I was walking along I saw your many shrines. And one of your altars had this inscription on it:'To an Unknown God.' This God, whom you worship without knowing, is the one I'm telling you about."

"He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since he is Lord of heaven and earth, he doesn't live in man-made temples, and human hands can't serve his needs--for he has no needs. He himself gives life and breath to everything, and he satisfies every need. From one man he created all the nations throughout the whole earth.

He decided beforehand when they should rise and fall, and he determined their boundaries."

"His purpose was for the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him--though he is not far from any one of us. For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.' And since this is true, we shouldn't think of God as an idol designed by craftsmen from gold or silver or stone." (NLT) Revelation 1:8-"I am the Alpha and the Omega--the beginning and the end," says the Lord God. "I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come--the Almighty One." (NLT) What is God like to you?

Prayer: Father in heaven, forgive us for putting things that we idolize ahead of You. Keep our focus on doing Your will and trusting in Your wisdom and guidance. Strengthen us to abide in You, even though the road gets rough and we are confronted with uncertainty. Change our hearts to worship only You, the great I AM. Amen.

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County increases funding for Secondary Suites program

Midhurst/ March 22, 2016 – County Council today approved program guidelines for the County of Simcoe funded Secondary Suites program. New this year, the County is providing $750,000 in additional funding to grow and expand the program. These County funds will complement $300,000 already dedicated through federal and provincial funds for creation of secondary and/or garden suites this year, bringing the total available funding to more than $1 million for 2016.

“Our commitment provides a major boost to this already popular and impactful program,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “The province, our municipalities, private and non-provide sector partners are all stepping up as we continue to invest in affordable housing. The Secondary Suites program is a win-win for everyone as it provides added incentive to our homeowners to be part of the solution, while contributing to our affordable housing goals.”

The objective of the program is to increase the number of affordable rental units in Simcoe County by assisting owners to create secondary and/or garden suites. The program provides financial support in the form of a forgivable loan, up to a maximum of $25,000, to create a secondary or garden suite.

Funding will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to apply to the Secondary Suite program, visit www.simcoe.ca/ontariorenovates.

The County will host two Public Information Sessions on the Secondary Suites program on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Simcoe County Museum.

More information about the sessions will be available on www.simcoe.ca over the coming months.

The numbers • Since 2014, the first year the program was offered in Simcoe County, 14 homeowners were approved for funding through the County’s program • Secondary and garden suites support the overall strategy to create 2,685 new affordable housing units in Simcoe County by 2024 – this includes secondary and garden suites, rent-supplements, new construction, and homeownership downpayment assistance

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I read Mr Hinton's column and his viewpoint on the 3% property tax increase. It would have shown more credibility and responsibility if this increase had been applied to infrastructure (i.e. roads and the flooding problems this year RATHER THAN 2017) then again this year a 1.7% wage increase FOR THEMSELVES, leaving no funds for long past due repairs.

The flooding on Albert Ave in 2014 was due to the erroneous installation of a culvert at the north side of Albert Ave at Balm Beach Road which was designed to drain the surface water from Perkinsfield onto Albert Ave which caused thousand of dollars of property damage.

Then to correct this problem, a water wall was installed at the go carts to drain this same surface water through a small creek through my property and others.

This was after I sent a letter in 2014 to the Mayor and Public Works that this would caused erosion and severe flooding of my property and others. The natural waterway which supported a varied variety of wildlife has been destroyed with NO WILDLIFE. Photos have been given to the Council and Public Works.

In 2014, 2015 and Easter weekend 2016, a Councillor with a camera took pictures of all the flooding on Albert Ave, Parent Avenue and Third Ave. There is other flooding reported through the deputation process, at this beach PLEASE REMEMBER THIS DECISION! I AM SURE WE WILL WHEN THE 2018 ELECTION IS CALLED. L. Atkinson

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Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless."

Mother Teresa It was a cold and windy March Sunday. For months I had been doing my exercising indoors, but the sun was shining and I thought it might be a good time to get back outside again. I kept wanting to find excuses to use my inside equipment, but a little voice in my head kept telling me to go for a walk. It was very insistent, so by four-thirty I hit the pavement.

It was much colder than it looked from inside the house.

For a moment I thought that might be my excuse to go back, as it was quite windy and I did not bring hat or gloves. The voice told me to keep going.

I did not pass another soul until about three quarters of the way through my route. This lady was smart. She had hat, scarf and gloves. Still, she also looked cold. I smiled as we were about to pass and she stopped to say something.

"I love the articles you write," she said. I thanked her and was ready to continue on, but there was more. "Your articles have changed the way I live my life." I was deeply affected by these words, and thanked her most sincerely.

As I continued my walk there were tears in my eyes. I wondered if she knew how profoundly her words had touched my heart. I have been writing for many, many years, for quite a few publications. I have received a lot of positive feedback, and that is what inspires me to keep writing.

To have my writing change the way someone lives her life is an honor beyond measure. To have the ability to touch the life of another soul in a positive way is, to me, a measure of our connectedness. It is a reminder that we are not so separate form one another as we might think.

There is a oneness that hold us all: the matrix upon which we live our individual lives.

Once in a while the spell of individuality is broken, as one soul touches another.

I thank you, special lady, for sharing such a meaningful message with me. And I thank that inner intuitive voice of mine that insisted that I get out there and walk, because there was someone I was supposed to meet.

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Approximately 25 OPG workers are still employed at the closed coal Lambton station to preserve its idled condition for possible future conversion. How many other closed coal plants employ people to do very little?

The Atikokan converted biomass plant operates at less than 10 per cent of capacity and produces power at eight times the cost of some other Ontario biomass plants. A biomass plant in Thunder Bay runs at 2% capacity and costs 25x more to run than other biomass plants.

Then there is the outrages contracts to produce wind power...up-to 40 cents a kwh for the next 15 years and 80 cents a kwh for solar power for the next 15 years. We are In Canada, Mexico, India, Russia, and Israel, bank notes still on the hook for.

Then there is our new hydroelectric generating station in have Braille-like markings on them for the blind.

Niagara Falls running a partial capacity.

During WWII, Canada gave out buttons to The Wynne Liberal may have slightly lowered the people who tried to enlist but were refused due to price we are paying for new solar and wind power being medical reasons to show their willingness to fight. produced Our hydro rates at peak time has quadrupled Canada has the third largest oil reserves of any since 2003 when we paid 4.3 cents all day long. country in the world after Saudi Arabia and Ross Ayotte - Smiths Falls Venezuela.

Simcoe County Forest users conduct spring cleanup

Midhurst/April 13, 2016 – A section of the Simcoe County Forest is receiving a spring cleaning this weekend thanks to the Simcoe County Off Road Riders Association (SCORRA). SCORRA is hosting its annual cleanup day on Sunday April 17, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lawden Tract in the Township of Clearview.

Through one of several Use Agreements with the County of Simcoe, SCORRA is actively involved in establishing and maintaining off-road motorcycle trails within the County Forest. Their network of single track trails within the Forest are also enjoyed by a range of other users and the relationship is managed through the County’s Forest Recreation Policy and Bylaw.

“We want to thank SCORRA for their efforts this weekend and all our partners who make the Simcoe County Forest such a unique entity,” said Graeme Davis, County Forester. “All users should be reminded that designated trails are established and maintained by volunteers, and that respect for others goes a long way to ensure a great experience for everyone.”

Through partnerships, a tremendous network of hiking, mountain biking, motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile trails have been established throughout many areas of the County Forest. The enjoyment of our Forests is greatly enhanced by the many individuals who dedicate their time to trail stewardship.

At more than 32,600 acres and still growing, the Simcoe County Forest is the largest municipally-owned forest in Ontario and among the largest of its kind in Canada with over 150 properties ranging in size from 13 to over 3,500 acres. Simcoe County is one of the few municipalities in Ontario that continue to invest in additional lands to ensure that the substantial environmental, social and economic benefits continue into the future. Within the past decade, the County Forest has expanded by more than 3,600 acres. More than 20 million trees have been planted within the County Forest since inception and $35,000 from forestry revenues is directed annually to local agencies to support tree planting on private lands within our communities.

SCORRA would like to remind everyone that this is a non-riding event, dress appropriately and a lunch will be provided. All participants are welcome. Formed in 2006 with an inaugural membership of 25, SCORRA is a family orientated off-road motorcycle riders club which has since grown to become one of the largest of its kind in Ontario with more than 1000 members. Visit https://www.scorra.ca/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=5999 for details.

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Anten Mills News Kim Tyler • 705 728-2801

ANTEN MILLS NEWS If the past weekend is any indication, spring has definitely taken hold. What wonderful weather! Wow! Made it hard to even think about being indoors.

Thank you to Irene Wagner, Glen Wagner’s wife, as well as some other folks, who contacted me with very kind words about my last two columns. Sometimes it feels as if this column is written in such complete isolation, I never know what others are thinking about it (except for my sweetie, who is the greatest fan and biggest critic). BTW Mrs. Wagner also shared with me the background on the street name “Ghibb”. It’s the combined results of the first letter of each of the first names of Glen and Irene Wagner and their children: Glen, Heather, Irene, Brad, Brian.

Please Clean Up With the melting of the snow everything comes to light, including all the pet waste left on the sides of our streets and in the walkways and parks.

Several AM residents have requested that this be mentioned, so here it is: make sure you pick up after your pets. Please. It’s being a responsible pet owner. Keep things clean in the neighbourhood for everyone and look after your four-legged family members.

Slow ‘n Easy Does It And while we’re talking housekeeping items, the warmer weather brings out increased child and adult pedestrian and bike traffic, enjoying the freedom this time of year allows. We’re so fortunate to live in an area where parents and kids alike feel safe and comfortable in this regard. A reminder to drivers to keep your vehicle speeds in check and within legal limits. And to everyone, both in motorized vehicles and on foot, skateboard, bike, etc.: please keep a vigilante eye out for each other and be courteous in sharing the roads to keep everyone safe. This goes for the quieter streets right within the village, as well as on the surrounding streets and roadways.

Community and Annual Meeting Tonight For those of you who happen to read this edition on publication day, there is an Anten Mills community meeting this evening, Thursday, April 21. As always, it will be held at the community hall on Horseshoe Valley Road, starting at 7 p.m. This evening’s meeting will also include the Annual General Meeting, where the Hall executive for the coming year will either be elected or acclaimed. The positions to be filled are: Chair, Vice Chair, Recording Secretary, as well as two members at large.

All Anten Mills residents are invited to attend the meeting and put their name forward to hold offices. And, for those who choose not to hold office but do wish to be involved, there’s also a place for those individuals wanting to participate in organizing and/or helping out at events. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Have a family event or community announcement you’d like to see published in this column? Please send it to me, Kim Tyler, at antenmillsnews@hotmail.com or give me a call at 705-728-2801.

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MY TRAVEL PLANS FOR 2016...I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone.

I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there, which might be good if you decide to wear silly clothing or...your bathing suit.

I have, however, been in Sane. That place doesn't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips there, with the help of my children, friends, family and coworkers. I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump to get there, and I'm not too much on physical activity anymore.

I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too often. It upsets my stomach and what’s the point of holidaying if you can’t eat?

I've been in Flexible, but only when I found it absolutely necessary to stand firm. Standing firm is tiresome and also upsets my stomach, which,as you already know, defeats the whole purpose of holidaying. Sometimes I'm in Capable, and I go there more often as I age. I’ve met a lot of pleasant, helpful people while visiting there.

One of my favourite places to be is in Suspense! It really gets the adrenaline flowing and the old heart pumping! At my age I need all the stimuli I can get!

Finally, I may have been in Continent, but I don't remember what country I was in. It's an age thing. They tell me it is very wet and damp there.

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Springwater News • Apr. 21, 2016 Edition 467 • E-mail: springwaternews@rogers.com • www.springwaternews.ca Township of Springwater Partners Elmvale 322-1482 with Matt Garwood Racing as Midhurst 737-5650 Associate Sponsor for 2016 Minesing 722-6440

Online at www.springwater.library.on,ca Adult Colouring Club Come relax and unwind with adult colouring. Enjoy tea and mood music! Various colouring pages and coloured pencils will be provided.

There is no registration or cost associated with this program. Midhurst Branch: 3rd Thursday of every month (April 21, 6pm) Elmvale branch: 1st Thursday of every month (May 5, 6pm) Minesing Branch: 2nd Thursday of every month (May 12, 6pm) Ontario Early Years Time for your 0-6 year old to have some fun with songs and a simple craft.

Thursday April 21, 10:30am Midhurst Branch Friday April 22, 10:30am Minesing Branch Thursday May 12, 10:30am Elmvale Branch Kids Pinterest Craft: Candy Sushi Come for our special kids Pinterest craft this month. We’ll be making candy sushi so it’s sure to be a sweet time!

Tuesday April 26, 3:45pm, Minesing Branch. Cost $5. Registration required.

Norm of the North Come watch this newest Family movie DVD with us!

Saturday April 23, 11am, Elmvale Branch The movie is free to watch but you can purchase a bag of popcorn and a bottle of water for $3.

Movie Events!

Watching the movies is free but you can purchase a bottle of water/bag of popcorn for just $3! All movie showings listed take place at 11am the Elmvale Branch.

The Revenant, Wednesday April 27.

Joy, Wednesday May 11.

Choice, Wednesday May 18.

Early Screening Ontario Early Years FREE developmental screenings for babies and children up to school entry is being offered on Thursday April 28, 10am-6:30pm. To book your appointment contact Doris at 705-446-0816 or by email at dvanbarneveld@e3.ca.

Please note, if this date does not work for you, Doris can arrange to meet with you on an alternate date.

Maple Syrup Festival BIG Book Sale!

Our prices haven’t changed in over 5 years which means we’ve got the best book sale around! $2 Hardcover! $1 Paperback! With summer just around the corner you can purchase all your summer reading for a fraction of the price! You won’t want to miss our big book sale with music provided by Good Vibes happening during the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday April 30, 10am-3pm Elmvale branch.

Knit N’ Knatter Club Open to anyone who wants to come hang out, listen to music, and share ideas. Drop in and see what people are working on. This club meets the first Thursday of each month: Thursday May 5, Thursday June 2, 1pm-3pm Midhurst Branch and then we will take a break for the summer and return in September. There is no registration required for this program.

Travelogue: India Come for an informational night hosted by Malcom and Liz Ross, with India Ministries Rajcendra Kumar about traveling and living in India.

Tuesday May 3, 6pm, Elmvale Branch. Registration required.

Rhyme Time with Baby Marie from Ontario Early Years is running a program geared towards ages newborn to 12 months and their parents.

It offers parents a refresher course on nursery rhymes, fairy tales and songs from their own childhood. Wednesday May 4, 12:30pm Midhurst Branch. Registration required.

Mom on the Glow Join Naturopathic Doctor Anna Falkowski as she discusses her unique approach to Women’s Health and Nutrition to help you become lean, energized, and glowing! She will share her own journey and the

New technology at RVH means faster, safer CT scans

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has once again taken a big step forward in ensuring patients across the region have access to the most advanced care and diagnostics with the installation of a new state-of-the-art CT scanner.

“CT scanners are indispensable tools for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and this new machine will be used for so many applications including diagnosing surgical emergencies, traumas, strokes and detecting cancerous tumours,” says Dr. Chris Guest, interim medical director and chief of Imaging Services. “It is so fast it is able to identify blockages in the coronary arteries while the heart is still beating, allowing for earlier detection of cardiac disease and preventing heart attacks. But technical specifications are a moot point when your loved ones are sick – it is the many clinical applications of this machine which matter most to our patients and their families.”

The new Siemens Somatom FLASH scanner has advanced imaging capabilities and uses significantly less radiation, making it safer for all. It is also one of the fastest CT machines in the marketplace with the ability to complete one rotation in 0.28 seconds. The enhanced clarity of images means radiologists can detect lung tumours the size of an ant or kidney tumours the size of a dime - so small they may be treated non-surgically with tiny ablation needles.

“At RVH, safe, high-quality care is our top priority,” says Janice Skot, President and CEO, “This new machine – thanks to the generosity of our donors – ensures we can continue to deliver on that promise and provide our clinicians with the most advanced diagnostic imaging technology. RVH’s Imaging Services is the most advanced in the region with almost $20 million in cutting-edge technology added with the health centre’s recent expansion.”

Equipment costs are entirely funded by the hospital and the community and it is through donor support the health centre continues to add the most advanced equipment for its clinicians.

“With growing patient volumes and higher acuity of patients, many who require CT scans, it’s imperative we keep pace with new technology, but replacing technology always comes at a significant cost – and it is only through the generosity of our donors that equipment purchases like this are possible as hospital equipment costs are 100 per cent funded by the community,” says David McCullough, Chair, RVH Foundation.

On average, 100 CT scans are performed every day at RVH. This new scanner will be operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week – year round.

options currently available to get you on track. There will be various giveaways and an opportunity to win an online program valued at $125. Wednesday May 18, 6pm-7:30pm Midhurst Branch. Registration required.

Prom Blitz Do you have a gently used gown that you are no longer wearing? Please consider donating to Sharewear so we can pass them on at our 2nd annual “Prom Blitz” in June.

We accept donations at all branches of the Springwater Library, and Sharewear.

Seniors Helping Seniors With new technology being released daily, it can be hard to keep up. Receive FREE tech help at the library! Appointments are for 30 min to 1 hour every Wednesday 10am-12noon Midhurst branch. Please call to make an appointment or you can register at the front desk for your one-on-one tech help today!

Elmvale, ON – April, 2016 – Matt Garwood racing is pleased to announce the Township of Springwater as a new associate team sponsor for the Formula 1200 Challenge Cup Series and the Canadian Millers Oils Formula 1200 Series in 2016.

Matt Garwood racing is proudly located in Springwater Township. Located in the County of Simcoe, Springwater consists of both urban and rural settlement areas and has a population of approximately 18,500 residents.

Over the past six years Garwood has had many accomplishments to be proud of, earning four Karting Championships, the 2012 Formula 1200 Rookie of the year award, and the 2015 Formula 1200 Challenge Cup Series Champion. Garwood was also the most recent recipient of the BARC Sterling Moss Most Successful Driver of 2015 Award.

MGR is proud to represent: FEL (Franczak Enterprises Ltd.) Vallis Motor Sport, Driverseat Barrie, The Automotive Business School of Canada, KarmaComa Studio, Core Evolution Fitness, Athletes Brand, Autoglym Canada, Leaf Racewear, Driven Steering Wheels, VOODOOAIR™, Millers Oils and the Township of Springwater.

Garwood is also proud to be "Laps for Muscular Dystrophy" (Laps4MD) driver where he has pledged to donate $1 for every lap he leads to go to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

To learn more about Matt Garwood and his racing program please visit www.mattgarwoodracing.com, www.facebook.com/MattGarwoodRacing and follow him on Twitter at @mattgarwood31.

About Matt Garwood Matt is a 20 year-old race car driver from Elmvale, Ontario and a recent graduate from the Automotive Business School of Canada. Matt competes in the Formula 1200 open wheel racing series and in the near future looks to jump from regional racing to a national level series such as the Canadian Touring Car championship.

He is a 4-time Canadian Karting League Champion and the 2012 Formula 1200 Rookie of the Year and 2015 Formula 1200 Challenge Cup Series Champion.

Boston Pizza Helps Local Charities

Thanks to the generosity of local residents, Boston Pizza Midland is one of the winners in amount of funds raised during the annual Valentine’s Day heart-shaped pizza fundraiser. 370 Boston Pizza locations across Canada participated in the promotion raising $535,000 through the sales of pizza and Peel & Win hearts.

A n d y Staffen, owner of B o s t o n P i z z a Midland presented a cheque for $5,045.00 to Lorna To m l i n s o n of Wendat Community Programs.

“We are grateful to our Midland guests and sponsors for generously supporting our annual Boston Pizza heart-shaped pizza fundraiser,” said Andy Staffen. “Not only will the funds raised support our own Boston Pizza Foundation Future Prospects but they will also benefit our Midland Community by supporting Wendat Community Programs which serves both frail seniors and adults with mental health needs.”

This year marked the 24th anniversary of the annual Valentine’s Day program, which has raised more than $6 million since it began in 1993. Boston Pizza wants to thank all of the generous sponsors; and every guest that purchased a peel & win heart.

Boston Pizza Midland has an impressive history of community support donating 5% of sales receipts back to local schools, running an annual golf tournament to purchase passenger vans for Wendat’s client transportation services, and supporting many other local initiatives through donations of gift certificates, sponsorships and cash donations.

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Willing Workers from the Elmvale Presbyterian Church

Over the winter, the Craft group of the Willing Workers/ Women’s Missionary Society at the Elmvale Presbyterian Church were pleased to have been asked to create a Dignity Quilt for the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home. Last week two representatives of the Funeral Home, Russ Stroud and Kim Birley were on hand to receive this blanket at our monthly meeting.

Some of you will have seen that the Trudeau government introduced legislation last week on the issue of medical assistance in dying, which has been the subject of a number of my recent articles given the attention this issue deservedly merits. This legislation is in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2015 ruling in the recent Carter case. The Court has given the government until June to have new legislation in place after striking down the existing Criminal Code provisions around physicians assisting people in ending their lives.

The proposed legislation has a fairly narrow scope, particularly when compared with the recommendations made by the Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying (PDAM) in their report Medical Assistance in Dying: A Patient-Centred Approach. Whereas the PDAM report recommended broad access to medical assistance in dying, including for mature minors, people with mental illness, and the ability for people suffering from conditions such as dementia to give advance consent to medical assistance in dying, the proposed legislation more closely mirrors the Supreme Court’s interpretation in Carter. In that ruling, the Court found that the prohibition on medical assistance in dying for a competent adult, who is grievously ill and suffering from intolerable pain and who consented to ending their life was a violation of that persons Section 7 Charter right (the right to life, liberty and security of the person).

The proposed legislation has five conditions in order to be eligible: 1.

Mentally competent adult 2.

Suffering from grievous and irremediable medical condition 3.

Voluntarily request, in writing and witnessed by two independent people, medical assistance in dying 4.

Give informed consent to receive medical assistance in dying 5.

Be eligible for health services funded by the Government of Canada I will be reviewing this legislation over the coming weeks to determine how I will vote, which, as always, will also be informed by the feedback I receive from you – bruce.stanton@parl.gc.ca.

If you would like more information on the proposed legislation, please visit: www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/ad-am/index.html

Some of our members and friends present that day were Janice Terry, Sandra Judge, Elizabeth Hill, Ruth Allen, Lila Beardsall, Anne Cowan, Lois Lyons, Marlene Lambie and Dollie Moulden. In making the presentation, Dollie commented that she hoped it would be well received but noted “that she did not wish to be the first to use it”.

RVH celebrates the Blue Brigade

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is celebrating its 850-strong volunteer force during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 10 to 18.

RVH volunteers, also known as the ‘Blue Brigade’, provide an extra set of hands in 75 different areas of the health centre and contribute 100,000 hours of volunteer time each year. In addition to giving their time, RVH volunteers who are members of the Auxiliary, raise funds in support of equipment purchases and patient care. The RVH Auxiliary is currently working to fulfill a $2 million pledge in support of advanced cardiac care and child and youth mental health services at RVH. Recently, the RVH Auxiliary presented its most prestigious award – the Award of Distinction – to Jean McGinley. This is the highest honour an RVH Auxiliary member can be given. It is not presented every year, but only as the Awards Committee deems it appropriate and deserving.

County of Simcoe creates in-house Legal Services Department Over her 21 years as an RVH volunteer, McGinley has donated her time in the cancer centre, mental health, post anesthetic care unit and Volunteer Resources.

Midhurst/April 4, 2016 – The County of Simcoe is pleased to announce the creation of a new During this time, she also held many roles with the Auxiliary including past in-house Legal Services Department with the appointment of Zarah Walpole as Director, Legal president, Auxiliary archivist and organizing the annual bazaar.

For as long as she’s been a member, Jean McGinley has worked tirelessly Services and Marshall Green as Senior Legal Counsel. for our Auxiliary on all fronts – as a president, social chair, newsletter editor As part of the 2016 budget, County Council approved establishing an in-house legal services and operations committee member - to name a few. This is the highest award team which will provide benefits including improved services, enhanced availability of legal representation, as well as operational and cost efficiencies. The team will also include a Law our Auxiliary has established to acknowledge and recognize the significant Clerk and Legal Administrative Assistant which will be recruited by Walpole as one of her first contributions of an Auxiliary member who is already a Life Member and I can’t responsibilities. In addition to serving as Senior Legal Counsel, Green will support the transition think of a more deserving candidate for this award.” and knowledge transfer from external legal services to in-house legal representation.

“After completing a detailed cost benefit analysis, it was determined that in-house legal representation will provide operational and financial efficiencies for the Corporation and our tax payers,” said Trevor Wilcox, General Manager, Corporate Performance for the County of Simcoe.

“Most organizations and municipalities of our size and scope utilize in-house legal services. We are pleased to welcome Zarah and Marshall to our team and are confident that this model will provide Physiotherapy Centre greater efficiencies and ultimately reduce our annual legal costs.”

At the beginning of its current term, County Council considered a business case for creating an inhouse Legal Services Department. The County’s external legal costs have trended upwards ranging from $1.6 million to $1.8 million annually with particular increases in contract, procurement, municipal and property law matters. Council provided direction to staff to proceed with creating an in-house Legal Services Department as part of the 2016 Budget.   After completing a detailed public recruitment process for this full time position, the County is pleased to appoint Walpole as the new Director of Legal Services. To complete the new legal   department, the County recognized the need to transfer its corporate legal knowledge from its external legal representation at HGR Graham Partners LLP to its new in-house Legal Services   Department. To achieve this knowledge transfer more efficiently, the County has entered into a contract agreement with Marshall Green, the County’s long-time legal counsel previously with HGR Graham Partners.   About Zarah Walpole, Director of Legal Services, County of Simcoe Zarah Walpole has been practicing business, real estate and municipal law, in both private practice and as in-house counsel since 1998, including a unique opportunity in Prague, Czechoslovakia as a special legal advisor. www.MidhurstPhysiotherapyCentre.com She has been a frequent contributor to a number of business publications. In 2009, she joined the Legal Services department at the City of Barrie. Zarah has deep roots in the County of Simcoe. She was born and raised near Anten 705-503-4441 Mills and has been involved with Habitat for Humanity and Barrie Out of the 94 Finlay Mill Rd, Midhurst Cold. She is currently the Chair of Theatre by the Bay. About Marshall Green, Senior Legal Counsel, County of Simcoe Marshall Green has served as the County of Simcoe’s external legal counsel for 25 years, assisting on wide ranging legal and municipal law matters. A founder of HGR Graham Partners, Green has been practicing law for more than 40 years for various municipalities, as well as many private individuals, organizations and ratepayer groups. He has represented clients before all levels of the Ontario Courts including the Ontario From only Municipal Board. Green is a trained mediator, having received his Certificate in Mediation from the Centre for Dispute Resolution in Washington D.C. Green is Located at Lafreniere auto sales (7106 HWY 26 STAYNER, ON) a dedicated member of his community and is involved in many community organizations including the Rotary Club of Barrie, Royal Victoria Hospital In town plus mileage/fees.

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Further s. 175(12) of the HTA states that every driver who is approaching a stopped school bus from the rear with its overhead red signal-lights flashing, “shall stop at least twenty metres before reaching the bus and shall not proceed until the bus moves of the overhead red signallights have stopped flashing.”

The Ministry of Transportation notes that it is against the law to fail to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. What’s the fine, you ask? For your first offence, you can be fined $400-$2,000 and lose six demerit points. So, please make sure you stop, since our children are precious and the fines are hefty.

All Ontario motor vehicle drivers and passengers must wear a seatbelt that is: • properly adjusted • securely fastened Drivers are also responsible for ensuring any children who are not big enough or old enough to use a seatbelt are secured in an appropriate child car seat or booster seat.

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Bullying • Part Six By: Little Brown Bear (Ernest Matton) I.C.A.D.C., E.F.A.P., Addiction Behavioural Specialist E.F.T. Practitioner • T.I.R. Facilitator Certified Gladue Writer Guys and girls who are bullied may find their schoolwork and health suffering. Perhaps little Johnny is starting to have stomach pains and diarrhea and was diagnosed with a digestive condition called irritable bowel syndrome as a result of the stress that came from being bullied throughout ninth grade or Jane spent her afternoons hungry and unable to concentrate in class because she was too afraid to go to the school cafeteria at lunchtime.

Studies show that people who are abused by their peers are at risk for mental health problems, such as low selfesteem, stress, depression, or anxiety. They may also think about suicide more.

Bullies are at risk for problems, too. Bullying is violence, and it often leads to more violent behavior as the bully grows up. Some teen bullies end up being rejected by their peers and lose friendships as they grow older. Bullies may also fail in school and not have the career or relationship success that other people enjoy.

It is important for parents to discuss the facts on bullying with their children to help teach them how to watch out for bullying and to avoid being bullied. There are several signs parents can look for when evaluating if your child is a victim of bullying.

• Comes home with unexplained injuries or with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings • Has change in eating habits • Makes excuses not to go to school • Has fewer friends • Feels helpless • Talks about suicide • Acts out of character • Avoids certain places or playing outside alone • Feels like they are not good enough • Has trouble sleeping • Blames themselves for their problems The facts on bullying also provide information on what types of signs to look for in children who might be bullying others.

• Becomes frequently violent • Has trouble controlling anger • Is manipulative and controlling of others and situations • Is quick to blame others • Does not accept responsibility for their actions • Needs to win or be the best at everything Understanding these warning signs can help parents prevent their children from becoming bullies or help them not become a victim of a bully. Counseling or therapy

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is good methods in helping to treat a child who exhibits symptoms of bullying. Children who are victims may also need some kind of support or counseling to help resolve underlying issues of emotional feelings of inadequacy. Children who are confident and have higher self-esteem are less likely to fall prey to the attacks of bullying.

Bullying can be a very traumatic experience for your child. It can cause physical and emotional harm, and damage your child for a long time to come. Indeed, a victim of bullying can suffer from physical injury, but the long lasting traumatic effects to someone’s spiritual, emotional and psychological well being can be even more damaging in the long term, even though these effects might be subtle. It is also important to note that bullying can take place without physical contact. Emotional, verbal and electronic (online or through text messaging on cell phones) abuse can cause the same emotional and psychological effects as physical bullying. Being bullied can lead to difficulty in forming healthy personal relationships, as well as leading to depression, low self image and even suicide.

Here are a few suggestions for dealing with bullying or a bully. It is more helpful when a bully’s parents and school are involved as well, working to help diffuse the situation. If you are concerned that your child is the victim of bullying, below are some options you can take to help him or her in dealing with bullying: Get your child’s input: You need to be a safe place your child can turn for help when dealing with bullying. Be open to your child, and make sure that you are accepting.

You should let your child know that being bullied is not his or her fault. Also, you should find out what has been tried to stop the bullying, and what has worked (or hasn’t worked) so far.

Talk to the school authorities: Discuss the problem with your child’s teacher, principal or counselor. A meeting with all three can help everyone know how to help a child who is dealing with bullying. In many cases, bullying takes place in unsupervised areas, such as school buses, bathrooms, playgrounds and other areas that can be hard to monitor. If you know where the bullying is taking place, you can let school authorities know so that they can step up “patrols” in those areas to discourage bullying.

I will continue with part seven Bullying, in my next column. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please write me or email at ernest@look. ca. We are now offering home visit for one to one counselling. For more information, or to book an appointment please call (647) 964-3663.

Passengers over age 16 Passengers who are 16 years of age or older are responsible for buckling up themselves. If you appear to be at least 16 years of age, police officers can ask you for your name address and date of birth. You will face a fine if you are not using or wearing a seatbelt properly.

Seatbelts in taxis You must wear a seatbelt whenever you travel in a taxi.

Taxi drivers must make sure that their cars have seatbelts in good working order.

The law does not require the taxi driver to provide a child car seat. When travelling in a taxi with a child, you should provide your own child car seat or booster seat.

Passengers under age 16 While they're not required to sit in the back seat, research has shown that children under age 13 are safest in the back seat of motor vehicles away from active airbags.

Exception: Where a back seat is unavailable, or if the back seat is a sideways facing seat, such as in a light-duty truck, children can sit in the front seat only if: • there is no active airbag for the front seat OR the front air bag can be switched off* *If there is no switch to turn the air bag on/off, visit Transport Canada for more information on their deactivation program.

You can get information on child passenger safety from your local public health unit.

Choose a child car seat No seatbelts needed Seatbelts are not required in the following vehicles: • buses (including school buses) • other large commercial vehicles (over 4,536 kg) that don't require seatbelts to be installed in rear seating positions at the time of manufacture • vehicles that were manufactured in or imported into Canada before January 1, 1974 • vehicles manufactured without seatbelt assemblies for each seating position Seatbelts are not required for the following passengers: • people with medical certificates stating they are unable to wear a seatbelt • people engaged in work that requires them to exit from and re-enter the vehicle at frequent intervals (must travel less than 40 km/h) • a person in police custody while being transported, as well as police or peace officers while transporting a person in custody • employees and agents of Canada Post delivering rural mail • ambulance attendants and those being transported in the patient's compartment of an ambulance • firefighters in the rear of a fire department vehicle while responding to an emergency • taxi cab drivers while transporting a passenger for hire (when travelling alone in the vehicle, taxi cab drivers must wear a seatbelt) • anyone legally driving a motor vehicle in reverse SEVERAL DRIVING CHARGES LAID AS A RESULT OF THE AUTOMATED LICENCE PLATE RECOGNITION CRUISER Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been enforcing area roads with a cruiser equipped with cameras and a computer to scan licence plates to detect potential driver’s licence and plate violations. The cruiser is referred to as an Automated Licence Plate Recognition Vehicle (ALPR) vehicle.

On Friday April 8, 2016 during the daytime an officer stopped four separate motor vehicles when alerted by the computer of potential driver’s licence or plate violations.

Three of the vehicle stops were between the hours of 9:02 a.m. and 2:13 p.m. Each of those vehicles were being operated by a driver with a suspended driver’s licence.

As a result of the investigation, the three drivers, Gregory DAVIES (age 33) of Midland, ON, Daniel HEARN (age 68) of Severn Township, ON and Amanda GIDDINGS (age 29) of Tay Township, ON are charged with: • Driving While Under Suspension contrary to Section 53 of the Highway Traffic Act The fourth vehicle stop, at 11:50 a.m. on the same day, resulted in the male driver, Zachary Steven GIGNAC, being charged with: • Owner Operate Motor Vehicle – No Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Validation on plate contrary to the Highway Traffic Act The rest of this article and many more can be read in the police report at www.springwaternews.ca.

Springwater News • Apr. 21, 2016 Edition 467 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Pavillion which is across the road from the St. Croix Catholic Church.

This Church recently acquired a designation from the Township of Tiny under the Ontario Heritage Act. Whereas the Parish dates back to 1855, the building we see today saw its origins in 1877 and was reported at the time to be "the finest church in the Diocese of Toronto". Have a good look inside when you have the opportunity.

A tremendous amount of history rests inside its walls.

by Dick Wesselo - Tiny's population increased! On April 14, Ronan Beric Walma was born, a first son for Deputy Mayor Steffen Walma and his wife Morgan.

Congratulations you two! Ronan entered Tiny at 8 lbs, and 10 ounces and it gives me great pleasure to report that the recently expanded family is healthy and happy.

Few however will be happy to know that hydro rates are going up again next month. I believe this is the third increase during the last 12 months. It seems that Ontario's reasonably mild winter is playing havoc with Hydro's forecasts. Too much electricity was generated, too much was shipped out of the Province at bargain rates and suffering revenues are the result. Should such a scenario occur in Private Industry or within your household budget, expenses are deferred or cut entirely. In Healthcare, services are reduced or eliminated, physicians' remuneration is reduced and nurses are laid off. Hydro for some reason gets away with continually increasing their overhead and expenses. What's wrong here? Electricity rates have doubled since 2009 in spite of our efforts to reduce consumption. These conservation efforts are now thrown back in our collective faces. We're damned if we use hydro, we're damned if we don't. As a society we barely squawk when we hear about the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approving yet another increase. The pattern will continue unless we start complaining loudly! Write the OEB (http://www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/), your MPP Patrick Bown (patrick.brown@pc.ola.org) and you may as well include Ontario's Premier while you are at it! (kwynne.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org). Let's make some noise Tiny!

Everyone should have a very careful look at the recent assessments received from MPAC. Where they get their numbers from is a mystery and I am not the only one asking that question. A number of people I talked to question theirs as well. Yours truly went through a reassessment process after the 2012 documentation was received. The re-assessed value then assigned to our property for 2016 is now stated as the assessed value for 2012. Add roughly 20% and voila, there is our new property assessment value for 2016. Needless to say, our current assessment has been appealed. If you question your numbers, make sure you file your appeal prior to the due date listed on the form and ensure that MPAC's has the correct information on your property. The number of bedrooms are not always counted correctly. Also, they refuse to re-assess previous years, even though the information they have may be totally wrong. Good luck.........

The County of Simcoe has announced some of their planned road construction projects for 2016. Although some projects do not directly impact the Township of Tiny, the work planned may affect travel to and from our Township. The Wye River North Bridge carries County Road 6 traffic over the Wye River between Wyevale and Elmvale. Both the Environmental Assessment and the design work will begin at some time this year. The actual bridge rehabilitation project is scheduled for completion during 2018. County Road 27 will undergo platform rehabilitation. The affected area heads north from County Road 22 for about 5.5 km. This project is scheduled for May/June 2016 and will include a number of short term disruptions. Similarly, County Road 29, the Crossland Road, will undergo microsurfacing from County Road 92 south to Flos Rd. 5. This work is scheduled for July/ August of this year and will also include minor traffic delays. Remember to keep an eye out for the flag men in construction areas and please remember that the road to happiness is ALWAYS under construction!

This June marks the 32nd anniversary of Seniors' Month in Ontario. This year's celebrations will be under the theme, "Seniors Making a Difference." Nice to see that the Provincial Government finally realizes that! Tiny as well has proclaimed June, 2016 as Seniors month.

Each year, municipalities have the opportunity to pay tribute to one outstanding senior with the Senior of the Year Award. A certificate, provided by the Ontario Government, is signed by the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the Lieutenant Governor for Ontario, the Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs, and the local Head of Council. Nominations must be submitted before April 30, 2016. For more information on this and other programs for seniors, please visit www.ontario.ca/seniors.

A reminder that Tiny's first TownHall Meeting for 2016 will be held on May 28, 2016. The event will start at 9:00AM and is scheduled to finish at noon. The meeting will be held in Lafontaine at the Robert Robitaille

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Another date to note is Wednesday, June 1.

On that date, at 2:00PM, the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Balm Beach Consultations are free. Avoid the inconvenience of downtown parking. portable recreation path (Mobi-Mat) will Make the decision you’ll be comfortable with. Visit us at our Cedar Pointe office. be held. Mobi-Mats are portable and durable 9:00 am - 5:30 pm rollout mats designed to enhance mobility for Evenings & Saturday by appointment. pedestrians, individuals experiencing mobility 34 Cedar Pointe Drive, Unit #510, Barrie related disabilities, for wheelchair and stroller users. The mat provides a portable walkway across the sand allowing for easy access to the water. The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled Members of Denturist Association of Ontario to coincide with National Access Awareness Week. This accessibility achievement highlights the Township’s commitment to promoting independence, the options that ultimately will be chosen for inclusion, dignity, integration and quality of opportunity for persons the project will come in somewhere between 450 and 750k. The need for soccer facilities in the Township with disabilities. that could be used by junior and senior leagues, both for Activity is also picking up for the 2016 Mayor's Charity development and competitive soccer programs, appears Golf Tournament and Dinner to be held on Friday, to have been well established. It was also recommended August 19, 2016 at the Midland Golf & Country Club. that the Township consolidate the existing soccer fields Please visit Tiny's website (www.tiny.ca) and follow the into a single location to improve efficiencies. The size, links to ensure your foursome will have a great day in topography and location of the existing Township lands on the south side of Concession 5E were found to be the addition to supporting great causes! most suitable for the new construction of multiple soccer The 2016 Georgian Bay Summer Pops Concert fields. The two proposed regulation size soccer fields can in support of the Georgian Bay General Hospital also be used as four junior soccer fields. Both an improved Foundation will be held on Saturday, August 13. Like last Surface Drainage option and an Irrigation System was year, the event will be held at a Private Residence at the top recommended for inclusion due to the anticipated heavy of Methodist Point Road. The views over Georgian Bay usage of the fields. Two tenders had been received in are phenomenal from this location and these views alone regards to the tree and stump clearing requirements of the are worth the price of admission! Contact Shelly Price at area and Ray's Tree Service out of Wyevale was awarded the contract.

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Here is to great weather on both August 13 and 19.

Heck, let's just have great weather all summer long!

April 22 is Earth Day 2016. It's hard to believe that 46 years have passed since 1970, the first year Earth Day took place. Plant a tree that day or turn the lights of in the house. Just remember that the less hydro you use, the more you'll end up paying per kilowatt/hour.

National Health and Fitness Day is scheduled for June 4, 2016 and Tiny's Community BBQ will be held on July 23, 2016.

Four deputations were heard during Tiny's April 11 Council meeting. The first presentation was made by Jack Allen who represented the North Simcoe Anglers and Hunters Conservation Club. The Club proposes to establish a Heritage Tree Orchard which is to contain as many native species as possible. The project would create a tree "seed source" for the future and possibly become a public park as well as an educational resource. The club offered their assistance in planning, planting and funding of the project.

Council supported the concept of a municipal arboretum and the item was deferred to the April 25, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting for further discussion.

Ms. Patricia Copeland of the Huronia Community Foundation spoke to Council in regards to Simcoe/ Muskoka's VitalSigns project. This local effort is part of a community check-up process conducted by community foundations across Canada. The objective of each community specific VitalSigns® report is to measure the vitality of a community in specific areas and by doing so providing critical information that can help set priorities and identify opportunities for action. Among these areas are Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, Belonging and Leadership, Housing, Environment, the Gap between rich and poor, Community Safety, Employment issues and Getting around. We will learn more about this initiative when Council discusses the item on April 25.

The North Simcoe "Canada 150 Mural Project" was presented by Ms. Karen Mealing of the Quest Art School & Gallery who asked for "in-kind" contributions from the Township. Ms. Ashley Wallis from a group called Environmental Defense made a pitch for Tiny to adopt "Blue Flag Criteria" for its Public Beaches. The latter request was deferred to an unspecified future date.

Most of the meeting was taken up by soccer field issues surrounding the Wyevale Recreational Master Plan.

A number of area residents took advantage of the "open deputation" time available and requested clarification in regards to access, parking, lights and the availability of bathroom facilities. R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd, the Township's Consultants on the project, presented various field construction options and a staff report presented further dealt with the matter. Depending on

The Villageois matter was again dealt with in camera as well as an ongoing OMB (Ontario Municipal Board) issue with the County over their Official Plan. The OMB website is interesting. Items that are listed as "open" on one page are "closed" on others and when searching under "Tiny", no reference to an issue with the County surfaces.

Searching by County does not appear possible. The conclusion I come to is that I am simply not supposed to know what is going on here.

And on that note, that's it for this week folks. Please do not forget to "LIKE" or "FRIEND" Dick's Tiny Corner's FaceBook Page for additional Tiny news as it happens.

Readers can contact me at dwesselo@gmail.com or at 705-549-8383.

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To be classified as tequila, the spirit must contain at least 51% blue agave.

Tequila was first produced by Jose Antonio de Cuervo y Valdes in 1758 and was first sold by his son in 1795.

The largest collection of tequila bottles in the United States contains over 2,000 bottles.

"I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally."

--W. C. Fields "Laughter is an instant vacation." --Milton Berle “I have learned that to be with those I like is enough.”

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First of all, the Committee, Dave Don, Rudy Plug and Elmer McFadden would like to thank all who have participated in our league.

In the January to April league, we had a schedule with three weeks left for playoffs. Dave Don produced a schedule that kept everyone playing until the last day, April 4.

Sport can do funny things! Dennis Turner's team ended in first place in the schedule and Don Bell's team second. Neither ended in the Championship final nor the Consolation final.

Theory..... never give up hope!

We had two 'FUN' games to keep everyone playing and in one Don Bell, Bill Scott, Dan McLean and Jack Hall won over Dennis Turner, Bill Claasse, Anton Vriends and Dave Ritchie. In the other 'FUN' game Bob Sleigh (alias Rudy Plug), Jack Lyte, Milt Walters and Terry Hannah won over Mike Townes, Ron Murray, Bruce Hall and Rick Morash.

In the Championship game Mike Jacobs, Clare Robinson, Brian Jones and Dave Lewis won over Jon Warren,Paul Lambie, Jim Sommerville and Bruce Lloyd. Muriel Townes presented the Harold Townes Trophy to Mike and his team.

In the Consolation playoff, Elmer McFadden, Reg Cowan, Norm Hales and Bill Hill won in an extra end over Bernie Swaile's team. However Bernie had an operation and was unable to play most of the schedule. Joe Rowntree with spares throughout kept the team going. The final players were Dave Don, Joe Rowntree, Jake Arnold and Ed Mechefske. Owen Smitham had helped Joe for many games in the schedule.

The guys in this league are a great bunch of men,thhey like fun and socializing. This year we had two guys start who had never curled before. They soon caught on, so don't be afraid, come out next year and join. We have several in their 80's. You don't have to crouch down to throw, use a cue like many of us.

See you next year!

Runner up in the Consolation Ed Mechefske, Joe Rowntree, Jake Arnold, Dave Don.

School’s in for summer— register now for summer school Each year, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers a variety of summer programs to over 2,000 students. Registration is now open for the SCDSB’s summer school courses.

Summer school options include a Grade 7-9 math preparation program and math, science and English credit recovery courses for students in Grade 9 and 10. Grade 10 - 12 full credit courses are offered in a traditional classroom or online. These free courses are available at locations throughout Simcoe County.

Interested students can also travel and earn credits with the summer EduTravel program or experience camp at the YMCA’s Geneva Park location while earning leadership credits.

“Our summer school options give students the opportunity to get closer to achieving their academic goals,” says Hanne Nielsen, SCDSB principal of Adult and Continuing Education. “Classes include traditional face-to-face classroom instruction, as well as online learning, travel opportunities and leadership training. Students have an opportunity to find a course that is right for them.”

Summer school program details and locations (as well as registration information for non-SCDSB students) can be found on The Learning Centres website, www. thelearningcentres.com. Students can also get information from their local elementary or secondary school, or from any of the SCDSB’s Learning Centres. Online registration for current SCDSB students is available.

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Energy Equipment Company Charged under Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act

The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services has laid over 100 charges under the Consumer Protection Act against the Ontario Energy Group and its Director, Eugene Farber.

The Ontario Energy Group supplies water heaters, furnaces and air conditioners door-to-door throughout Ontario. The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services has received a large number of consumer complaints and inquiries about the practices of this company. The complaints were investigated and it has been determined that charges are warranted.

Charges laid include using false, misleading or deceptive practices, failure to deliver a valid contract and failure to refund as required by the act. Charges are before the court and have not yet been proven.

Consumers are reminded to check the ministry’s Consumer Beware List before doing business with any company.

ECC Ladies Final

The Elmvale Curling Club Womens League recently held their season end awards dinner. During the event the 20th anniversary of a Provincial championship team was honoured. In 1996 Dorrie Fiegehen, Marlene Tinney, Lorna Quesnelle and Ev McFadden won the Diamond Senior Ontario Ladies Curling Association Championship. Dorrie and Marlene still play with passion at ECC and Ev comes to visit often (in the photo left to right). The passing of Lorna is memorialized in one of the trophies awarded each year. This impressive team was inducted into the Springwater Sports Heritage Hall of Fame in 2014.

Congratulations girls! Your families, friends and fellow curlers are very proud of you!

Winner in consolation - Billl Hill, Norm Hales, Reg Cowan, Elmer McFadden Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

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Runner up in Championship - Jon Warren, Paul Lambie, Jim Sommerville, Bruce Lloyd

CHAMPIONS - Mike Jacobs, Clare Robinson, Muriel Townes, Brian Jones, Dave Lewis

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by Liberal Cuts to RVH year old boy saw something in a shop window that set his QUEEN'S PARK - Local MPPs whose constituents there are specific species of mould that are more likely heart racing. But the price, five dollars was far beyond depend on Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) to cause health effects, in most situations reducing mould Reuben Earle’s means. Five dollars would buy almost a are speaking out in concern about cuts occurring at the in general in the home is more practical and helpful than week’s groceries for his family. determining the type of mould present. It is important to hospital.

Reuben couldn’t ask his father for the money. Everything As a result of an $8-million shortfall, RVH will be focus on cleaning the area where mould is growing right Mark Earle made fishing, Reuben’s mother, Dora, stretched eliminating 24 vacant positions as well as 32 full-time away, determine the cause and correct it. like elastic to feed and clothe their five children.

The impact of mould on healthNot all moulds are positions.

Nevertheless, he opened the shop’s weathered door and "RVH provides exemplary services to almost half a harmful to human health. But after breathing in mould went inside. Standing proud and straight in his flour sack million patients, including cancer care, mental health and spores some people may have allergic reactions such as shirt and washed out trousers, he told the shopkeeper what stroke patient services," said MPP Julia Munro (York- eye, nose or throat irritation, and headaches. It could also, he wanted, adding, “But I don’t have the money now. Can Simcoe). "These cuts mean an increased workload for aggravate pre-existing health issues (such as asthma) or you please hold it for me?”

RVH's dedicated staff, and more patients not receiving the other respiratory issues such as coughing, wheezing or “I’ll try,” the shopkeeper smiled., “Folks around here level of care they require." shortness of breath. In extremely rare cases some people don’t usually have that kind of money to spend on things. MPP Norm Miller (Parry Sound-Muskoka) added, "As may experience severe lung inflammation. The health It should keep for a while.” of January 2016, RVH's emergency room wait times for effects experienced depend on a person’s individual health Reuben respectfully touched his warn cap and walked complex conditions averaged 13.4 hours. What's more, and their level of exposure. If you have concerns about out into the May sunlight. The bay rippled in a freshening RVH's wait times for MRI and CTs are both higher than your health it is important to consult your health care wind that ruffled his short hair. There was purpose in his the provincial average. It's inevitable that wait times provider for advice. loping stride. He would raise the five dollars and not tell will increase, and patients will languish on waitlists for To control and prevent mould in the home anybody.

Prevention and subsequent control of mould is important important tests and surgeries."

Hearing the sound of hammering from a side street, to reduce exposure. To prevent mould growth: While the government announced a one per cent increase Reuben had an idea.  Identify and repair water leaks as soon as possible. to hospital base funding for 2016-2017, gaming revenues He ran towards the sound and stopped at a construction traditionally used for the operation of hospitals were  Seal areas with caulk around doors, windows, site. People build their own homes in Bay Roberts, using reduced by $107 million, and the government's cuts to bathtubs and shower stalls. nails purchased in burlap sacks from a local factory. hospital parking fees means that hospitals could lose an  Ensure bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans are in Sometimes the sacks were discarded in the flurry of additional $30-million in revenue. good working order and vent clothes dryers outdoors. building, and Reuben knew he could sell the back to the  Reduce humidity. Keep humidity low in the "The Wynne Liberals continue to claim that their 2016 factory for five cents apiece. home—40% is recommended.

Budget will support hospitals. Given that RVH is facing That day he found two sacks, which he took to the an $8-million shortfall, it seems the Liberal math doesn't  Use an air conditioner or dehumidifier during rambling wooden factory and sold to the man in charge of add up," said MPP Jim Wilson (Simcoe-Grey). "RVH humid months. packing nails. The boy’s hand tightly clutched the small is faced with rising costs on everything from drugs to Clean regularly and use a disinfectant in areas that may five cent pieces as he ran the two kilometers home. medical supplies, as well as a growing and aging patient hold moisture. To clean up mould: Near his house stood the ancient barb that housed the population and four years of frozen hospital budgets. As  Use goggles, gloves and an N95 mask. family’s goats and chickens. Reuben found a rusty baking a result, hospitals are being forced to cut, and these cuts  Clean surfaces with unscented detergent and soda tin and dropped his coins inside. Then he climbed ultimately hurt patients." water, and then wipe with a clean wet rag or sponge and into the loft of the barn and hid the can beneath a pile of let dry.

"As a dedicated supporter of RVH, it is disappointing sweet smelling hay.  If the area cannot be cleaned (e.g. wet broken that this Liberal Government is putting RVH and hospitals It was supper time when Reuben got home. His father sat throughout the province in a position where they are unable ceiling tiles or cardboard boxes) or is damaged, discard at the big kitchen table, working on a fishing net. Dora was to provide a base level of services to their patients," Leader the material and replace with new. at the black kitchen range, ready to serve dinner as Reuben Patrick Brown stated. "The result is a serious threat to the Where mould growth is extensive, such as covering took his place at the table. ability of RVH patients to access quality health care, and much of a wall, it is recommended that a professional He looked at his mother and smiled. Sunlight from the it's absolutely unacceptable." company be contacted to conduct an assessment. It may be window gilded her shoulder length blond hair. Five foot Brown added, "Barrie MPP Ann Hogarth needs to choose necessary to clean the carpets, crawl spaces and/or heating three, slim and beautiful, she was the centre of the home, whether she wants to be an apologist for her Liberal ducts if there’s a widespread mould problem. that glue that held it together.

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Every day after chores and school, Reuben scoured the Question: Why do retirees count pennies? Answer: They are the only ones who have the time. town, collecting the burlap nail bags. On the day the two “Why do you need this money so room schoolhouse closed for the summer, no student was more delighted than Reuben. Now he would have more badly?”

“It’s a secret.” time to devote to his mission.

The man took the sacks, reached into All summer long, despite extra chores at home weeding and watering the garden, cutting wood and fetching water his pocket and put four nickels into Reuben’s hand. Reuben murmured a Reuben kept to his secret task.

Then all too soon the garden was harvested, the vegetables quiet thank-you and ran home.

Then, clutching the tin can, he headed canned and stored, and the school reopened. Soon the leaves fell and the winds blew cold and gusty from the for the store. “I have the money,” he bay. Reuben wandered the streets, diligently searching for solemnly told the owner, pouring his Chick Days 2016 coins onto the counter. his burlap treasures.

Drop in today and order your day old chicks, The man went to the window and Often he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of turkeys, ducklings or ready to lay hens. the object in the store window sustained him. Sometimes retrieved Reuben’s treasure. He wiped the dust off and gently wrapped it in his mother would ask: “Reuben where were you? We were brown paper. Then he placed the parcel waiting supper for you.” in Reuben’s hands.

“Playing, Mom. Sorry.”

Racing home, Reuben burst through the Dora would look at his face and shake her head. Boys.

Finally spring burst into glorious green and Reuben’s fount door. His mother was scrubbing spirits erupted. The time had come! He ran into the barn, the kitchen range. “Here, Mom! Here!” climbed to the hayloft and uncovered the tin can. With Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side. shaking hands, he poured the coins out and began to count. He placed a small box in her work Then he counted again. He needed 20 cents more. Could roughened hand.

She unwrapped it carefully, to save the there be any sacks left anywhere in town? He had to find paper.

A blue velvet jewel box appeared. four and sell them before the day ended.

Reuben hid the tin and ran down Water Street, searching. Dora lifted the lid, tears beginning to The shadows were lengthening when Reuben arrived at blue her vision. the factory. The sack buyer was about to lock up. “Mister! In gold lettering on a small, almond Please don’t close up yet.” The man turned and saw shaped brooch was the word Mother.

It was Mother’s Day, 1646.

Reuben, dirty and sweat stained.

Dora had never received such a gift, she “Come back tomorrow, boy.” had no finery except her wedding ring.

“Please, Mister. I have to sell the sacks now please.” The Speachless, she smiled radiantly and man heard a tremor in Reuben’s voice and could tell he gathered her son into her arms. was close to tears.

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Waypoint responds to OPSEU information rally Today members of OPSEU Local 329 and others held an information rally on violence in the workplace at the “You call us, we’ll wire you!” entrance to Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care.

“We respect our staff’s advocacy work on workplace Residential • Commercial • Custom safety. Everyone is aware of last week’s incident and we are Your year round source for locally produced, very sorry that this and any incident involving workplace organic and traditionally raised foods. violence occur,” noted Carol Lambie, Waypoint President and CEO. “When it comes to safety we are all in this www.beehiveelectric.ca 705 737 4498 together and it is everyone’s responsibility. Leaders and info@beehiveelectric.ca 3088 Horseshoe Valley Road (between Hwy 27 & 400) staff together have a role to play in the health and safety of our staff and patients, and there is no question this is a Slither and hop into spring priority.”

The secretive world of reptiles and amphibians is poised to come to life this week Waypoint senior leaders are involved in workplace Elmvale, April 11, 2016 – A few reptiles through conservation, education and safety at a number of levels, including participating on and amphibians have already been spotted public engagement. Ontario Nature is a the Provincial Workplace Violence Prevention Leadership in Elmvale this spring. But with the warmer charitable organization representing more Advisory Table and the various working groups that have weather, this week will rouse scores more. than 30,000 members and supporters, and been established. Locally, the hospital has had various On a leisurely shoreline stroll you may spot 150 member groups across Ontario. For Ministry of Labour field visits and orders that have already a wood frog or a midland painted turtle. If more information, visit ontarionature. been, or are being addressed. Work is also underway to you turn over a log, you may find a redorg. address an initial report from the investigation into last spotted newt or a spotted salamander.

Background – Reptiles week’s incident and the hospital will take the necessary The onset of spring is an exciting time of • Reptiles are experiencing actions to respond to all orders received. year for outdoor enthusiasts as the veil of global declines of 20 percent “We are committed to working together to make winter’s slumber is lifted from our wetlands, • 24 species of reptiles are found improvements that support the health and safety needs of forests and meadows. The awakening of in Ontario: everyone. Our hospital proactively seeks solutions and reptiles and amphibians is happening right at ­ 15 snakes, 8 turtles, 1 lizard changes and improvements are regularly implemented our feet. “Spring is one of my favorite times • 18 of Ontario’s 24 species of based on evidence, best practices, learnings from our of year and is distinctively marked by the reptile (75 percent) are listed as at risk peers and our own investigations. We have enhanced unique calls of different species of frogs and under the Ontario Endangered Species training programs, processes, our buildings, technology toads. The early season calls of wood and Act and therapeutic approaches to treatment and care. And we chorus frogs as well as spring peepers bring Background – Amphibians are committed to ongoing research and evaluation,” said the night alive with sound,” says Emma • Amphibians are experiencing Lambie.

Horrigan, Ontario Nature’s Citizen Science global declines of 40 percent Media reports have cited ongoing concerns with Coordinator.

• 23 species of amphibians are Waypoint’s new Atrium Building. Progress has been made Sadly though, reptiles and amphibians are found in Ontario: on the majority of these issues which include staff input experiencing global declines of 20 and 40 ­ 10 frogs, 2 toads, 11 and ideas, as well as other identified opportunities for percent respectively. In Ontario, 75 percent salamanders improvement. Responding to these and other health and of reptiles and 22 percent of amphibians • 5 of Ontario’s 23 species of safety concerns brought forward are not only a legislated are listed as at-risk provincially. These amphibian (22 percent) are listed as at requirement for Waypoint as it is for all hospitals, as well turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs and toads have risk under the Ontario Endangered Species Act Waypoint is committed to this through its Strategic Plan. unique, specialized and fascinating life histories. But they Background – Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas While research shows that the majority of people with suffer terribly from habitat loss and fragmentation, road The atlas is a citizen-science program that tracks mental illness are more likely to be victims of violence mortality, persecution and pollution. distributions and spatial trends of reptiles and amphibians rather than perpetrators, the severe behaviours that can be You can help by enlisting as a citizen scientist for the across the province over time. The overarching goal is associated with serious mental illness and addiction, and Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas, which has been to increase the collective knowledge base of reptiles in health care in general, are prevalent in Waypoint’s work. led by Ontario Nature since 2009. The data submitted by and amphibians. Equally important, however, is the The hospital is known for its research and is continually people of all skill levels is used to map the whereabouts of engagement of non-scientists of all ages and abilities, in learning from, and evolving its processes and practices to some of the province’s most enigmatic creatures. Ontario all parts of the province, in nature study and conservation. support staff and patient safety.

Nature’s spring is to fill in key data gaps where there are no • In 2015, citizen scientists reported more than ”We are in no way minimizing the seriousness of this recent sightings. While you’re enjoying the nice weather 29,000 sightings from across Ontario or any incident,” said Lambie. “Our staff, volunteers this week, keep an eye out for reptiles and amphibians.

• More than 350,000 submissions have been and leaders are here because we want to help patients They have fascinating traits and adaptations, and you can reported by more than 3,000 people in their mental health journey, and everyone wants staff help their plight simply by reporting your sightings.

• Ontario Nature’s Lost Bay Nature Reserve hosts and patients to be safe while doing that.” The hospital For more information or to arrange an interview: 24 species of reptiles and amphibians recognizes that this and other incidents also cause patients • John Hassell | Director of Communications and • The atlas was launched in 1984 and has been led and family members concern.

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The New Boardwalk is Arriving...

Last fall, the old boardwalk at the Wye Marsh was removed to make way for a brand new one. To undertake this project required many partners, from funding to construction and we are delighted to say that all those partners came together to make this happen.

Throughout the winter, the new boardwalk has been being constructed and now, is starting to arrive in sections at the marsh. Once all the sections that make up the 490+ feet arrive, the installation will begin. Then, there will be even more marsh to explore, a new dip netting station and a million dollar view.

Through the generosity of our donors we have been able to accomplish one of the largest projects ever undertaken at the marsh and we are so very thankful for that support. Once God loves you because of who God is, the boardwalk is in place, there will be a grand opening for not because of anything you did or didn’t do. everyone to come and experience the sights and sounds from We must be willing to let go of the life the new boardwalk. we have planned, so as to have the life Special thanks to GLS Welding and Fabricating for their work that is waiting for us. -E. M. Forster, so far on the project and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the novelist (1 Jan 1879-1970) National Wetland Conservation Fund, Barber and Haskill, and all the foundations and private donors that helped to make this Try to make at least three people smile each day. project possible!

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The Stewart L. Page Scholarships in Agriculture and Home Economics, as contributed primarily by the people and organizations of North Simcoe, are offered annually in recognition of the guidance given in the development of agriculture and rural life by Stewart L. Page, Agricultural Representative for North Simcoe during the years 1925 to 1967. Applications for the scholarship can be picked up at the local guidance office.

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Springwater Township / April 13, 2016 – As the result of a realignment within the Corporation, two Managers have been advanced to the role of Director within their respective departments.

Brent Spagnol, former Manager of Planning has been promoted to Director of Planning Services and By-law Enforcement.

Brent began his career with the Township of Springwater in 2003 as the Planner. Since that time he has gone on to achieve his Registered Professional Planner designation and has been an active member of the Ontario Professional Planner Institute since 2008. In his new role, Brent will continue to lead Planning Services, as well as take on the role of directing the By-law Enforcement activities.

Nick Ippolito, formerly the Manager of Building Services, has been designated the Director of Building Services. Nick started with the Township of Springwater in 2002 as the Junior Plans Examiner and attained his Certified Building Code Official Certification in 2006. In 2008 he was promoted to Chief Building Official and has held that role until his recent advancement to Director. His new role is reflective of the growth that Building Services has experienced throughout the previous years. Nick will maintain his appointment as Chief Building Official for the Township.

With the recent departure of John Daly, Director of Corporate Services, to become the Simcoe County Clerk, the Director of Corporate Services position will not be filled.

“The change in positions recognizes the exceptional commitment and effort that Nick and Brent have made in their departmental and professional growth,” says Robert Brindley, Chief Administrative Officer. “We look forward to working with them in their expanded roles.”

PATRICK BROWN MPP - Simcoe North

Earlier this month, there was a rare moment at Queen’s Park: all three major political parties joined together to help pass an important piece of legislation. Bill 163, the Supporting Ontario’s First Responders Act, offers first responders, such as firefighters, paramedics, and police officers, easier access to treatment and resources for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I was proud to speak in the Legislature in support of this bill.

Since my time as a city councillor, I have had a strong relationship with first responders. In fact, one of the greatest honours I have ever received was when I was named an honorary firefighter – one of only two in Canada.

I have great respect for the work that first responders do. They are the ones that bravely answer the call when we need their help. First responders never shy away from an opportunity to stand up for their communities, and to protect the safety that we all cherish, facing unforeseen risks in the workplace every single day.

They deserve our support.

When I speak with first responders across our community, I am told time and time again about the dangers of posttraumatic stress disorder. Some I have met with have suffered PTSD themselves; others have watched their friends and colleagues suffer.

PTSD isn't something you can shake off; PTSD is real.

First responders experience PTSD at two times the rate of the average population. The prevalence of PTSD for emergency services is 16 per cent to 24 per cent, compared to 8 per cent in the average Canadian population. Thirtyeight first responders died by suicide in 2015. Between January and February of this year, nine first responders have committed suicide; seven of them from Ontario.

Back when I was first elected to the legislature, I used one of my very first questions to ask the Premier about her Government’s PTSD strategy for first responders. At the time, I said there is no monopoly on a good idea, and that I would support any idea if it is in the best interest of Ontario.

This isn’t about politics. This isn’t about what side of the aisle elected representatives sit on. We could not afford to let Ontario’s first responders suffer from this debilitating and serious condition any longer. By passing Bill 163, we showed the people of Ontario that public policy can be a force for good, and that it has the ability to improve lives for those who risk their lives every single day.

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Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) presented RVH with a Hospital Achievement Award for meeting or exceeding the network’s target of a 67 per cent conversion rate. Conversion rate is the percentage of potential donors referred by the hospital that went on to give the gift of life.

“We are honoured to receive this award from Trillium Gift of Life Network,” says Treva McCumber, vice president, Transitions, Diagnostics and Chief Nursing Executive. “I know our team in the Emergency department and Intensive Care Unit work very respectfully and compassionately with patients and Feel secure! families and Trillium to discuss organ donation when appropriate. We have come very far over the past few years to raise our conversion rates and to bring meaning for our eligible patients who have It is Pothole Season! personally chosen to donate organs.” do Springtime checkups!

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Mon: The HUB for Arts and Culture at the Midland Cultural Cen- Perkinsfield, 526-5074 3rd Thurs Free Community Breakfast at All Saints Anglican tre - JUST SHOW UP! Mon. 4:30 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion BR. 63 490 Ontario Church Hall 1 Peel St. Penetanguishene 549 2223 Last Thursday - January to May - Coffee at Elmvale St., Collingwood plays host to its Charity Bingo. Prize Fund up to Presbyterian Church - 9:30 to 11 a.m. All welcome. $4,240 with a Progressive Jack pot of $1,500.

3rd Thurs: 10 am - noon - The raging grannies meet at Woods Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport Park retirement facility 110 Lillian Cres. in Barrie. 322-1575 . basement of white building 705-526-3461 4th Thurs: 1-3 Nottawasaga Bay Stroke Recovery meet at 135, Mon: 7 pm Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Maple Valley Sports 32nd St. Wasaga Beach Guests speakers 429-9571 Club. All Welcome 4th Thurs: 1:30 pm Diabetes support group meets at the Health Mon: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie 2nd Mon.: 7 p.m., Wasaga Beach Community Presbyterian and Wellness Center at Penetang General Hospital 549-0881 4th Thurs. 3-5 pm Parkinson’s support group meetings at the SuChurch, 208 Mosley St., “Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group” 2nd and 4th Monday 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Simcoe County Em- perstore Midland 526-9170.

3rd Thurs The BIA meets every third Thursday at 5:15 pm in the broidery Guild meet from September until June at the Midhurst Community Centre, 74 Doran Rd., Midhurst. We enjoy embroidery Elmvale Library.

1st Thurs 7 pm Midland District Camera Club at North Simcoe Sports and fellowship as well as learning various needlecraft techniques and Recreation Centre, Midland, in Askennonia Seniors Club. Guests from both in-house and guest teachers. 705-726-5820.

3rd Monday of the of month: North Simcoe Sirius Astronomers welcome. Speakers, refreshments. www.midlandcameraclub.com 2nd Thursday of each month 7 - 9 pm - Barrie District Stamp meets at 7:00 pm at the Huronia Airport People of all ages with an Club - St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Owen and Worsley interest in the night sky are invited. Peter Ridout 705-549-0913 Every other Monday at the MCC 7-10:30 FREE Midland Jams Streets (705)-735-6009 or www.barriedistrictstampclub.ca 2nd Thurs. of each month Sept. to June 7pm. Barrie-Thornton Plugged In 527 4420 Tues. Wed. & Thurs: 9 am-3:30 pm Elmvale Adult Day Out Pro- Fiddle Club at Thornton Banquet Hall above the arena. An evening of entertainment, dance, square dance. All welcome. Lloyd gram at United Church Manse. 549-6277 Tues: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Woodcarver Shop at Wye March on Hwy Preston 722-8335 www.barriethorntonfiddleclub.com Third Thursday 6.30– 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp 12 across from Martyr’s Shrine in dedicated shop with power tools and dust collectors. Feel free to come and check it out. 705 424 1999 Club meets at the Prime Time Club, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach. 705-534-3771 Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place Thurs. 7 - 10 pm Good Vibes Coffeehouse at Mount St. Louis 3rd Tuesday Elmvale Legion 2-4 pm Veteran’s Drop In Day. Tues: 5:30 and 6:30 Art Classes Creative Madness Art Studio 705 Road and 4th of Oro-Medonte Thurs. Acoustic Circle Jam at the Surf Family Restaurant 369 322 6588 Tues: 5:30 Newcomer Services English Conversation Circle to im- Balm Beach Rd. Cathryn/Tom 647 692 0935 All types of music.

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2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Elmvale District Lions Thurs 7:15 - 9:30 PM Barrie Shambhala Meditation Group offers Club dinner and General Meeting, 7pm at Lions Hall on Flos Conc 7. New members welcome. Help us help your community. group meditation & discussion at Seven Oaks Academy, 190 Cook St., NW corner of Cook & Steel streets in Barrie. Call 705-435-7237 Contact any Lion member or call 705-734-4350 2nd and 4th Tues 7pm. 237 Second St Midland (Wendat Building) or email liberationdancer@gmail.com Fri : 9:30 a.m. Coffee Club - 9:30 Pool, 12:30 p.m. Bridge – InBipolar/depression/anxiety peer support group. Family, Friends and cludes Coffee/Tea/Cookies Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors “The loved ones welcome. 705-835-5102, paulsmoods@gmail.com Place”, Perkinsfield, 705-526-5074 Tues: 7-9 Wasaga Beach Toastmasters at the Library 429-6416 Last Fri. of month 6pm TGIF Elmvale Ladies Auxiliary Royal Tues. 7 pm Bid Euchre at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Beach.

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$40,000 carries for $150 per month. OAC www.darick.ca 705 623 8658 YBM Group Lic#11129 Barrie, On Simon peterffsim@hotmail.com or visit www.bfnclub.org. Meet at the Little Lake Parking Lot at 9 a.m.

Apr 23 - Walk your way to better health Waterside Retirement Lodge, 239 Zoo Park Rd. Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn about the benefits of the Urban Poling Fitness Series & Activator Technique from UP Experts.

Apr23/24 Lorraine Maher will be showing my paintings on the Barrie Spring Art Tour at Veni Vedi Studio (Pauline Bradshaw) 75 Collier Street – Rear Entrance Barrie April 24. Service Sundays @11a.m. Lesson Probation After Death Christian Science Society, Barrie, 159 Collier St. 705726-1602 April 25 7 pm Bayfield House Retirement Lodge 5 Beck Blvd Penetang Alzheimers Society of Simcoe COunty meets. All invited. 705 329 0909 Apr 27: 1:30 to 3 pm at Von Adult Day Program (Sunset Manor) 29 Raglan St. Collingwood - Alzheimers Society of Simcoe County meet 705 444 2457 Wed, April 27, 6:45 p.m. in the Midland Public Library The GBQG April General Meeting. Hilary Rice, textile and mixed media artist, is guest speaker.

April 27: 11-1 pm Daffodil Lunch at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Elmvale. All Welcome.

Apr 27th & 28th Volunteer Sign Up Days - 10am sign up for 2016 Usher shifts (at our Box Office) Theatre Collingwood 705-445-2200 erica.angus@theatrecollingwood.ca http://www. theatrecollingwood.ca Thurs April 28:1:00 pm Simcoe County Quilters’ Guild Meeting ANAF, 7 George Street, Barrie Guest Hilary Rice, textile and mixed media artist presents “Along the Silk Road” and display of her work and Mother Earth Design patterns are available Apr. 29: 5:30 Spring Fling at Fred Grant Square with Fred SpringFling Sat April 30: 4:30 till 7:00. Grenfel United church is having a ROAST BEEF DINNER with all the trimmings and homemade pies. TICKETS AT THE DOOR 705-790-4376 Apr. 30: 10-3 pm Art Show at the Waterside Retirement Centre 239 Zo Park Road - FREE! Apr 30: Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival Apr 30: 6:30 Midland Cultural Centre Kaleidoscope of the Arts 333 King Street Midland, 705-526-ARTS (2787) May 1: 10 am at Sunnidale Park Barrie - Hike for Hospice Fundraiser. Hike starts at 11. Lunch to follow. Register online ($20) at http://chpca.convio.net/HospiceSimcoe May 1. Service Sundays @11a.m. Lesson Everlasting Punishment Christian Science Society, Barrie, 159 Collier St. 705-726-1602 Monday May 2: Meeting of the Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society. Our topic, “Peonies - Discover the Passion “ will be presented by Hazel & Joe Cook. Cultivation of all types of peonies (species, tree, herbaceous and Itoh), photos and information about heritage varieties as well as new cultivars. A Spring flower show will also take place. Gather together your friends and come on out to an informative meeting. Guests are always welcome. (admission is free) The meeting will take place at the Oro-Medonte (Guthrie) Arena located at #71 Hwy. 11 South at the 4th Line exit at 7:30 p.m.

May 3 to June 7: Tuesday at 5:30 - 8 pm Six week program in Penetang ‘Space for Spirit” 705 241 7464 Wed May 4, Phyllis Tremblay (705 737-2580) will lead a walk for the Brereton Field Naturalists’ through the Gables, a fortythree acre urban wilderness park, featuring wild and naturalized spring flowers and an excellent site to view early migrant birds.

Meet at the Little Lake Parking lot at 6 p.m. or the Gables parking lot at 6:20 p.m. www.bfnclub.org May 5: 2:30-5:30 BloodDonor Clinic at the Angus Rec Centre May 7 Italian Dinner hosted by St Paul’s Anglican Church, 5 Noraline Ave, Midhurst. Enjoy a taste of Italy! 5:00 PM, Tickets 705 812 0116.

Sat May 7, Jim Coey (705 543-1866) will lead a walk for the Brereton Field Naturalists’ along the Oro-Medonte Railtrail near Orillia, searching for spring migrants. Meet at the Little Lake Parking lot at 6 a.m. or on Woodland Drive at the railtrail at 6:30 a.m. This easy walk ends about noon. Visit www.bfnclub.org for more information.

Sat, May 7, 2:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie, Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society The presenter will be Fran Murphy on New England Research website https://simcoebogs.com May 8. Service Sundays @11a.m. Lesson Adam and Fallen Man Christian Science Society, Barrie, 159 Collier St. 705-7261602 May 11th Volunteer Training - 1-3pm at The Historic Gayety Theatre Theatre Collingwood 705-445-2200 erica.angus@ theatrecollingwood.ca http://www.theatrecollingwood.ca May 12, Phyllis Tremblay (705 737-2580) will lead a walk for the Brereton Field Naturalists’ on the 600 acre city park around Little Lake, looking for wildflowers and spring migrants. Meet at the Little Lake Parking lot at 8 a.m. This walk which entails medium difficulty will end by noon. Visit www.bfnclub.org for more information.

Sat May 14, 7:30AM to 12:30 PM Huge Indoor Garage and Bake Sale Midland Curling Club 474 King Street, Midland You won’t want to miss this one!

May 14th, Don Scanlon (705 726-6591) will lead a walk for the Brereton Field Naturalists’ in the Tiny Marsh. Migrating birds like warblers, vireos, flycatchers and various waterfowl will have arrived by this time. Meet at Little Lake Parking lot at 7 a.m. for this easy walk that will end by noon. Visit www.bfnclub.org for more information.

Sat, May 14 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arbour Day Tree Sale Tiffin Centre for Conservation, Utopia 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Nordic Centre, Wasaga Beach (cohosted by the Ganaraska Hiking Club of Wasaga Beach)

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S & J Barn Demolition We pay cash for barns wsib insured For a free estimate Call 1800-291-2276

Announcements / Coming Events

Cheezers Soccer Registration Elmvale LATE REG FEE AFTER THIS DATE! April 23 • 10 am - 1 pm Elmvale Library Call 705 322-3239

SPAGHETTI Supper

WYEVALE UNITED CHURCH

SAT. MAY 7, 2016 • 5:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

ADULTS: $12.00 • CHILDREN 6-12YRS: $6:00 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WYEVALE JUG CITY or Carol Withall 322-2858 or any church member

Clothing Drive

Support Huronia Centennial Elementary School Band Used Clothing can be dropped off at the school April 18-30 Collecting re-usable clothing and other items including: Outerwear, boots, shoes, purses, hats and belts, linens, fabrics and draperies.

Mother’s Day Victorian Tea

Music Instruction

Guitar, Piano, Keyboard, Accordion, Drums, Banjo, Bass, Mandolin & Ukelele lessons available in Elmvale for Children, Adults, Seniors. Flexible times. Reasonable rates. Private Instruction. For more info, call John Brown at 322-7696 or 322-3995

ARTICLES • Wanted/For Sale

For rent (WANTED) - apt., houses, and halls

Hall - Elmvale Lions Club Hall is available for reunions, anniversaries, dances, parties or whatever. Kitchen included. Call Bob at 705 322 4484 Up to 60 Tables & 500 Chairs for Rent Property of the Elmvale Fall Fair - Rob 790-1772

ANTIQUE MARKET BAZAAR, 24 Queen St. West, ELMVALE

Elmvale Community Hall - capacity 220 for great dances, beautiful weddings and other super events.

Stage and kitchen facilities.

For rental call 728-4784 ext. 2055

* FEATURING... 1000’s of vintage LPs & CDs As usual..we will BUY your older china, jewelry, furniture, etc

Weddings, Anniversary Parties, & Birthdays

** AND NOW.....SOMETHING NEW....

WE WILL SELL YOUR TREASURES ON CONSIGNMENT FROM OUR BUSY SHOP! For more info, call 705-322-3535 or 705-322-3484 PS--Call us before you have your garage sale as you may be selling an item worth lots of money!!

Orr Lake Golf Club is now renting out its hall for weddings, anniversary parties & birthdays. Seating for up to 175 people. Dancing for up to 200 people. Basic setup, cleanup, in-stock utensils/dishes/linens, and bartender included in rental fee. Catering done fresh in house. Call 705-322-1664, email: info@orrlakegolfclub.ca. Web c Site: www.orrlakegolfclub.com

“Getting Ready for Baby” prenatal classes SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Many parents-to-be have a lot of questions about what life will be like with their new Help wanted on our dairy farm Occasional, part time, baby. Join other parents-to-be and a public health nurse for mostly early mornings. No experience necessary. free classes to get some answers.

Flos Rd Seven West Elmvale. 828cows@gmail.com or Getting Ready for Baby classes run weekday evenings 705-828-2697 or Saturdays. Register early in your pregnancy as classes fill quickly. To register call Health Connection at 705-721Announcement 7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520.

Tony Nahuis of Concession 3 East Tiny will no longer be During the Getting Ready for Baby classes you will learn doing custom haying and baling of any sort. about: Thank you for your patronage.

• Nurturing your baby • Keeping your baby safe BloomzinWANTED Elmvale PERENNIAL PLANTS • Feeding your baby If you have plants in your garden that need dividing, • Becoming a parent please think of the Elmvale and District Horticultural • What life will be like in the first few weeks with Society. We would really appreciate your extras. If you baby can’t dig them, we will do that for you.

Getting Ready for Baby classes are offered in communities Please call Catherine 705-322-3303 before May 12 for throughout Simcoe and Muskoka. pick up. Proceeds from the plant sale help promote our For additional information or to speak with a public health organization and beautify our area. professional, call Health Connection weekdays from 8:30 We are having a plant sale on Wednesday May 25, 2016, a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 705-721-7520 or toll free 1-877-72112:30-5:00pm & 6:45- 7:30pm at the Community Hall.

7520. Information provided in the classes is availableSponsor at a hanging basket Your support is appreciated. www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/prenatalclasses. for $65.00.

Help Wanted

Sat. May 7, 2016 TEA and LUNCH $7.00 Serving 10 am to 3 pm WHAT IS OLD IS NEW AGAIN Jewelry, Purses, Belts, Scarfs, Items $2-$10 Elmvale Legion, 20 John Street FUNDRAISER HOSTED BY: Elmvale & District Lioness Club

EDHS Relay Article A group of 7 students from Elmvale District High School have been organizing a Relay for life event. Relay for life is a 12 hour event, where you register as a team or individually. Our event will take place on the track behind the high school on May 13th from 10am to 10pm. You can register through EDHS or online at www.relayforlife.ca/ elmvaledhs. Our donations will be going to the Canadian Cancer Society to support life changing cancer research.

If you have any questions you can contact the school at 705-322-2201. It's time to start thinking about who you are going to relay for. #edhsrelay

Gastro outbreak at RVH declared over Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has declared the gastrointestinal outbreak on the Geriatrics Inpatient unit over.

“Our entire team demonstrated their commitment to safe patient care by following all necessary protocols and their diligence was certainly a key factor in bringing this outbreak to an end so quickly,” says Treva McCumber, vice president, Transitions, Diagnostics & chief nursing executive.

Visiting restrictions to the unit have been lifted, however everyone is reminded to perform hand hygiene upon entering and exiting any are of the health centre and are asked not to visit if they themselves are unwell.

Most people with gastroenteritis will experience one to three days of nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhea.

Severe illness or hospitalization caused by gastroenteritis is uncommon, however the infection may be more severe in older individuals, young children or those with existing medical conditions.

The single most important preventative measure that can be taken to reduce the spread of gastroenteritis is to frequently and thoroughly wash your hands.

"What we call reality is an agreement that people have arrived at to make life more livable."

The day before London banned drinking on public transportation, thousands of people went on the Circle Line to ride in a circle while drinking

Elmvale & District Horticultural Society April 27, 2016 at 7:30pm Elmvale Legion (upstairs)

Come and join us to find out what Hot New Shrubs, or Perennials and Annuals are out Phone 705-322-2257 there for 2016!

"Sponsor a Basket"

bloomzin.elmvale@yahoo.com Lexi Dearborn will be joining us on Wednesday April 27th to share some of her ideas. She is a Certified Landscape Designer and Project Manager at Dearborn Designs & Associates, a Barrie based landscape Design Build firm.

Landscaping comes naturally to Lexi, as her family owned and operated a Golf Course and Resort in the town of Sundridge during her childhood.

In the spring of 2015, Lexi received her certification as a Landscape Industry Certified Designer (CLD) and joins an elite group of Architects and Designers from across Canada who have completed this program.

A proud active member of Landscape Ontario, Lexi continues to promote the green industry throughout Simcoe Muskoka. www.dearborndesigns.com Tea and Coffee served.

We look forward to seeing you there.

New Members welcome Membership for the year is only $10!! www.gardenontario.org/site.php/elmvale/about/meetings

Elmvale Horticultural Society is looking for interested individuals, businesses and organizations to participate in this community project. The hanging baskets are placed along Yonge Street at the end of May & watered by staff of Springwater Township throughout the summer until the Fall Fair. The cost of a basket is $65.00 Baskets can be donated in memory of family or friends who have passed away or by individuals in our community.

Businesses & organizations also form a large part of the contributions to this project. Donations can be dropped off at Market Bazaar, mailed to Mary Fleming, 49 Archer Cresent, Elmvale, L0L 1P0, contact Sharon Chambers at 705-322-2257 or email bloomzin.elmvale@yahoo.com

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Auction Sale

ROBINSONS

of well maintained farm machinery plus some household items!

Saturday, April 30th, 10:00 a.m.

The property of Marilyn Brown & the late Stan Brown, plus inclusions!

4882 Line 10 North, Coldwater, ON From Hwy #12 take Mount St. Louis side road to Line 10 then go (right) north or, from Hwy #400 take Mount St. Louis exit to Cty Rd 19 go right on Line 10.

See Signs!

Sale includes a JD diesel tractor w/cab plus front end loader & manure fork only 95 hrs., Walco 6' snow blower (new), JD LX266 riding lawn mower, JD 1hp air compressor, AR pto rotary tiller (new), Ryobi battery operated trimmer, 16' square back flat bottom canoe, electric motor w/battery for canoe, 6' Lucknow snow blower, 7' NH 3 pth hay mower, 10' Int cultivator, 220V 80 gal. hot water tank, Lincoln AC225 welder (new), Mastercraft 295 arc welder w/cart, acetylene tanks & torches, 10" radial arm saw, tool chest, meters, bench grinder w/light, bench vice, quantity of hand & power tools, water pump, specialty gauges, machinist tools & calibers, electrical testers, Westinghouse chest freezer, Royal Albert china, Edwardian can backed chair & rocker, assorted furniture pieces, lights, doors, ceiling fan plus some household items & much, more!

Partial listing only! For complete listing & pictures visit: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com PLAN TO ATTEND! Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D., Visa, MasterCard & Interac!

LUNCH AVAILABLE - NO BUYER'S PREMIUM! NO RESERVE Sale Managed & Sold by:

Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd. T: 705-374-4478 C: 705-878-2947 www.kevinbarkerauctions.com

UPCOMING ONLINE AUCTIONS

WITH A TOUCH OF CLASS AUCTIONS Join us ONLINE for another great lineup of Auctions presented by A Touch of Class!

Visit our website for our online auctions and bid from the convenience of your own home 24/7 right up until the auction closes.

-----------------------------------------------ONLINE AUCTION: 38 MARLENE LANE, SEBRIGHT, ON L0K 1W0 STARTS: SUN APRIL 24 @ 8PM/ BIDDING ENDS: THURS APRIL 28 @ 8PM A very large auction of antique & modern furniture, glass, china, collectibles, artworks, outdoor including gardening and tools, and much more!

----------------------------------------ONLINE AUCTION: 71 CHRISTY DRIVE, WASAGA BEACH, ON L9Z 0B9 STARTS: SUN MAY 1 @ 8PM / BIDDING ENDS: WED MAY 4 @8PM Featuring furnishings, collectibles, home décor, large collection of cranberry glass & more. Details will be on our website closer to auction start date.

--------------------------------------STORAGE AUCTION: BORDEN ANGUS SELF STORAGE 6567 BROWNS LINE, ANGUS, ON L0M 1B1 STARTS: 10AM SHARP! Join your fellow storage unit bidders as we conduct a live auction open to the public, of storage units with unknown treasures inside! We will confirm the number of units up for auction closer to the auction date. Bring your trucks and moving vans for a fun filled live auction morning.

---------------------------------------------------All details for the above auctions will be on our website closer to the auction dates. We have an exciting schedule of upcoming auctions (including Penetang, Alliston and Angus) and welcome you to include your quality items.

To register and bid for the online auctions, go to:

www.ATOCAuctions.com A TOUCH OF CLASS AUCTION& APPRAISAL SERVICE 705-726-2120

B. I. B. L. E. simply means: Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!

Hot Lotto Max #s 335 (Lifetime) 12 / 65 30 / 65 24 / 66 28 / 67 18 / 69 7 / 73 Cold Lotto Max #s 335 (Lifetime) 21 / 41 11 / 45 14 / 45 23 / 45 44 / 45 4 / 46 The real measure of our wealth is how much we’d be worth if we lost all our money. -Jowett “Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy” - Anonymous

SPRING COLLECTOR’S & POWER SPORT EQUIPMENT AUCTION APRIL 24TH. - APRIL 28TH From collector’s vehicles to dirt bikes and landscaping equipment, this auction has something for everyone! It features a 1955 Oldsmobile Holiday Series 88, 1951 Harley Davidson, John Deere 345 Hydrostatic mower, Honda CRF 150R dirt bike, Yamaha dirt bike, Yamaha Breeze 125 ATV, Apache microcycle, Stihl backpack blowers, line trimmers, saws, & more.

OTHER UPCOMING ONLINE AUCTIONS SPECIALTY COIN & JEWELLERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION - Sun. Apr. 24th - Thurs. Apr. 28th, 2016 MUSKOKA DESTINATIONS - Sun. May 1st - Thurs. May 5th, 2016 SPECIALIZED WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT AUCTION - Sun. May 1st Thurs. May 5th, 2016 REGIER DOWNSIZING SALE - Sun. May 8th - Thurs. May 12th ART DISPERSAL FEATURING ROLAND STRASSER - Sun. May 15th Thurs. May 19th MAY MULTI CON SIGNOR AUCTION - Sun. May 15th - Thurs. May 19th

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Ontario to Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Retirement Security Legislation Would Expand Pension Coverage to More than 4 Million Workers by 2020

Today Ontario intends to introduce legislation that will ensure every eligible employee is part of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) or a comparable workplace pension plan by 2020.

The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Act (Strengthening Retirement Security for Ontarians), 2016 would expand coverage to more than 4 million Ontario workers— including 75 per cent of younger workers—who do not have access to an adequate workplace pension plan.

The ORPP Act, if passed, would:  Provide workers with a predictable stream of income in retirement, paid for life  Begin enrolment for employers starting on January 1, 2017, with contributions beginning in waves on January 1, 2018,  Ensure employers and employees have the information and the time they need to prepare for implementation Enshrine in legislation the plan design details, including participation, contributions, benefit types, and plan sustainability Hold contributions in trust for plan members that will not form part of government revenues Building a secure retirement savings plan is part of the government’s economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in talents and skills, including helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education. The plan is making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario’s history and investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented business.

QUICK FACTS ▪ Two-thirds of Ontario’s workers do not participate in a workplace pension plan.

▪ Coverage is even lower for young workers – only about one quarter of Ontario workers aged 25 to 34 participated in a workplace pension plan in 2012, compared to nearly half of workers aged 45 to 54.

▪ The ORPP would offer a predictable, reliable and inflation-indexed stream of income in retirement, paid for life, by providing a pension of up to 15 per cent of an individual’s earnings, up to $90,000 (in 2017 dollars).

A recent cost-benefit analysis conducted by the Conference Board of Canada finds that over the long-term, the ORPP would add billions to the Ontario economy.

Ontario is also committed in working collaboratively with the federal government to make progress on a national solution that addresses the needs of future retirees. By moving forward with legislation, Ontario is ensuring that, if no national consensus on CPP enhancement is reached, retirement security can be strengthened in Ontario through the ORPP.

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Ontario Heritage Act The Act came into force in 1975 • Its purpose: to give municipalities and the provincial government powers to preserve the heritage of Ontario.

• Its primary focus: to protect heritage properties and archaeological sites.

The Government Efficiency Act came into force on November 26, 2002. It included changes to the Ontario Heritage Act to clarify, update and streamline its provisions related to archaeology and built heritage protection.

These changes were an interim measure. In 2005, the government passed comprehensive amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. These amendments modified those made in the Government Efficiency Act. They strengthen and improve heritage protection in Ontario, bring Ontario's heritage legislation in line with leading jurisdictions in Canada and: Heritage may refer to, among other points: • Natural heritage fauna and flora, geology, landscape and landforms and other natural resources.

• Cultural heritage, artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society.

• Food heritage • Industrial heritage • Virtual heritage Council appoints persons to serve on the Heritage Committee, and has certain obligations to the committee by consultation: • Designation of individual properties and districts • Applications to alter designations • Applications to demolish or remove properties of cultural heritage value • Applications to repeal designation bylaws • Easements or covenants The role of an advisory committee is to: • advise and recommend • provide knowledge and expertise • facilitate the work of the organizing body by ensuring open and honest representation, creating a climate of consensus and maintaining the integrity of the committee • be sensitive to the community which it represents • promote good will and trust within the community of interest and the community at large • act as a liaison between politicians, organizational staff, members of the public, and other stakeholders.

The members of the committee represent a cross section of the community. At various times, members have been historians, architects, artists, writers, gardeners, builders, teachers, doctors, and those who are just plain interested in preserving our heritage. There is also a council representative on the committee.

It should be noted that some areas of interest are federal or provincial, and operate separately from the municipal interest.

The committee meets monthly except July and August and public is welcome.

More – Midhurst Community Centre The Township of Springwater is conducting a recreation review and the Midhurst Community Centre is part of that review. There is a possibility of a ‘decommissioning’ of the hall. Public input will be received.

The first Oreo cookie was made in 1912 at the original Nabisco bakery in New York City. The factory is now located in Chelsea Market.

Two flavors originally debuted in 1912 - original and lemon meringue.

The origin of the name Oreo is unknown, but the leading theory is the name was derived from the French word "or", meaning gold.

The early packaging was a gold tin.

According to Nabisco, it takes 59 minutes to make a single Oreo.

Oreos were sold by weight when they first came out, about 30 cents a pound. Now they retail for about $3.50 for a package of 24-30 cookies.

The traditional Oreo's cookie-to-cream ratio is 71 percent cookie, 29 percent cream, according to Time magazine.

Oreos also come in Double Stuf and Mega Stuf varieties.

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Huronia Museum Film Series

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 @ 4:30 & 7:30 THE SECOND MOTHER Cast: Regina Casé, Helena Albergaria, Michel Joelsas Runtime: 112 Language: Portuguese After leaving her daughter in a small town in Pernambuco to be raised by relatives, Val spends the next 13 years working as a nanny to Fabinho in São Paulo. She has financial stability but has to live with the guilt of having not raised Jessica herself. As Fabinho’s college entrance exams roll around though, her daughter calls and gives her what seems to be a second chance. Filled with joy as well as apprehension, Val gets ready, for the longdreamed moment of being near her daughter again. But when Jessica arrives, cohabitation is not easy. She doesn’t behave as she is expected to and starts to create tension inside the household. Everyone will be affected by the girl’s personality and candor. And Val finds herself right in the middle.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 @4:30 & 7:30 HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT Featuring: Alfred Hitchcock, François Truffaut, Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson Runtime: 80 Language: English, French In 1962, François Truffaut conducted a week-long interview with Alfred Hitchcock, going through the master’s career film by film. The resulting book, Hitchcock/​​Truffaut, remains one of the most influential cinema publications ever written. It was a project of lasting importance for Truffaut: seventeen years after the book’s first publication in 1967 and just before his own untimely death, he went back and prepared an updated edition. This documentary deepens the legacy of the project, bringing in contemporary directors to discuss the galvanizing effects of both Truffaut’s book and Hitchcock’s films.

6 Pack $54.00 Single ticket- $10 Purchase at the Huronia Museum (705-526-2844) or at the door. Tickets and 6 Packs also available through Huronia Museum's website ($0.50 service fee).http://huroniamuseum.com/film-series/

Elmvale & District Horticultural Society April 27, 2016 at 7:30pm Elmvale Legion (upstairs) Come and join us to find out what Hot New Shrubs, Perennials and Annuals are out there for 2016!

Lexi Dearborn will be joining us on Wednesday April 27th to share some of her ideas. She is a Certified Landscape Designer and Project Manager at Dearborn Designs & Associates, a Barrie based landscape Design Build firm. Landscaping comes naturally to Lexi, as her family owned and operated a Golf Course and Resort in the town of Sundridge during her childhood.

In the spring of 2015, Lexi received her certification as a Landscape Industry Certified Designer (CLD) and joins an elite group of Architects and Designers from across Canada who have completed this program.

A proud active member of Landscape Ontario, Lexi continues to promote the green industry throughout Simcoe Muskoka. www.dearborndesigns.com Tea and Coffee served.

We look forward to seeing you there.

New Members welcome Membership for the year is only $10!! www.gardenontario.org/site.php/elmvale/about/meetings

Tompkins & Heels Monuments Ltd. For Quality & Craftsmanship Since 1932

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In Memoriam In loving memory of Douglas Giffen who passed away on April 29, 2015.

Volunteers are the Root of Strong Communities

God saw him getting tired, And a cure was not to be.

So He put his arms around him And whispered, come to me.

It broke out hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone.

For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

Fondly remembered by Dorothy, Jim & Maureen, Brian & Doris, Nancy & Wade and families.

Thank you!

Residents of Waterside Retirement Lodge, Community Volunteers for the lodge, and Volunteers from Collingwood Marine General Hospital came together on Wednesday, April 13th to be thanked and recognized for all that they do for the Residents of Waterside and the community.

The volunteers of CMGH are usually the first faces anyone sees when they walk through the doors. They greet the Residents and Community with a warm smile and “How can we help you today?” They are an important part of the day to day running of the hospital and the Residents and Staff wanted to be able to say “Thank you for making an outstanding difference in the lives of others.”

Watersides community volunteers assist with the running of the tuck shop, morning coffee chat, special events, bingo calling, pet therapy, music entertainment, and many other programs the Residents love. They also help with answering phones on busy days, and some small tasks that need a helping hand. Waterside appreciates all of them and always welcome new volunteers to join the Volunteer Team. The biggest volunteer request from Residents currently is to have a volunteer piano player, as they want to have a good ol’ fashion sing along, if you love to play and you can assist please stop by and see us.

Our Resident Volunteers, they are the most valued volunteers we have, they love to help make their home, home! They write the monthly chronicle, deliver the newsletter and monthly calendar, water the flowers, pour tea and coffee for fellow friends, call bingo when needed, and anything else they can do, they will assist with, they always say, just ask.

Recreation Coordinator, Christie M. finished her thank you speech, asking all the 40 volunteers in attendance to please be patient as all the volunteers are here being honored so it is just me to serve, of course 1 of each sector of volunteers stepped up to lend a helping hand that made the serving of delicious cheese cake and coffee run smoothly like usual, before anyone knew everything was done including clean up.

The family of Harold Adams wish to thank everyone for their support at the time of his recent death. Your thoughts and prayers during his illness, the food, flowers and memorial donations were all appreciated beyond measure. The support we received at the visitation and service will not be forgotten. It is comforting to know so many are thinking of us at this difficult time.

Thank you to Rev. Kirsty Hunter for her support and guidance.

With faith and community support this journey has been made easier.

Grace Adams and Family The Lynn-Stone Funeral Home would like to thank the Elmvale Presbyterian Ladies for their donation of the beautiful hand made dignity quilt.

It will be greatly appreciated by the families served by our funeral home. .. With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress. ... A boiled egg is hard to beat. ... When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall. ... Police were summoned to a daycare center where a three-year-old was resisting a rest. ... Did you hear about the fellow whose entire left side was cut off? He's all right now. ... A bicycle can't stand alone; it's just two tired. ... When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds. ... The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered. ... He had a photographic memory which was never developed. ... When she saw her first strands of grey hair she thought she’d dye.

Obituaries!

Obituaries

FLYNN, Thomas Owen (nee “0zzie” (Co-Owner of COWARD, Eileen Maxine Mrazek) - With heavy McEachern & FlynntheCartage, Sears hearts we announce passing Retired of Eileen, who Canada passed SLH, April, Retired16, Captain Volunteer Department away 2016 Barrie at R.V.H., Barrie,Fire surrounded by and loving Member of Royal Branch her family, at theCanadian age of 69.Legion Daughter of the#147 late for 37 but peacefully at the Royal Bert andYears.)

Sarah Suddenly, 'Sadie' Mrazek of Louisbourg, NS. She Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Monday November 24th, has rejoined her late husband Terry Coward and leaves 2008. Ozzie Flynn of Barrie (in his 80th year). and Beloved behind children, Jamie (Nicole), Larry (Sonia) Erin husbandLloyd, of 60 grandchildren years of May Lauren, (nee Williams).

(Steve) Kharesa,Loving Cailin father of Catharine andand hersisters husband Paul, Louise and Tommy and herMarley brothers Joan (Johnny), Smith(Rachel), and her husband Michael, and and her Joe Catherine, Eddy,Barbara Laura Flynn (Walter) husband Buzz Carroll.

Loving grandfather of Leigh Audrey (Roy) and sisters in law Robin (late Eddy) and Anne Marley (Marc She Masson), Marley Vicky (late Dennis). will beJennifer missed by many(Gilbert nieces, Kuiper), Scott Marleyand (Laura), Christopher Smith (Jody nephews, neighbours friends.

Becker), Leah her Smith Size),andandhelping great She dedicated life(Christopher to her family grandfather of Lauren, Carsten, Owen, Liam, Emily others. Her kind and generous nature was felt byand all Isabelle.

Dear brother the late and Monica Paton, survived of her beloved family,offriends co-workers.

Eileen by her husband Sandy, Joyce Ridley. had a positive outlook andand livedthe lifelate to the fullest.

The Friends called thing at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM most important in Eileen's life was family. The Funeral Home, Clapperton Worsley Barrie closeness they shared was aand strength thatStreets, was reflected on her Wednesday andfor 7-9others. p.m. Funeral in kindnessfrom and2-4 love Eileen'sMass lovewill of be heldtook at Sther Mary’s Barrie nature manyChurch, places 65 on Amelia her trailStreet, of life.

She on Thursday November am. often Interment made many dear friends 27th, along at the10:00 way and told St. Mary’s Cemetery, Barrie.

Memorial donations to the stories of their adventures.

Kidney Foundation Heart and Stroke Foundation Friends called at or thetheLynn-Stone Funeral Home, would be Wednesday appreciated April, by the 20, family.

Elmvale, fromCondolences 2-4 pm and may 7-9 be forwarded through www,steckleygooderham.com pm.

Funeral mass on Thursday at O.L.O.L Church at 11 am.

Interment St. John's GALBRAITH, EthelAnglican Mary Cemetery, Sabina Craighurst, - At the at a later date.Manor, Summerside, P.E.I. on Tuesday, Wedgewood If desired, memorial to ayear. charity of yourwife choice November 18, 2008,donations In her 91st Beloved of would be appreciated.

Messages of sympathy may be the late Arnold Galbraith. Dear mother of Sabina (John) sent to the family at www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com Daniels of Richmond Hill, Jim (Rebecca) of Texas, Dale (Anita) of Newmarket, Heather Zaharychuk of S’side, David of Manitoulin Island,Kathleen Earl (Vivian) of Brampton, FERGUSON, Margaret - (Former coJune (James) Walters ofJohn, S’side,ofLois of Farm S’side owner, with husband JS Travors Ferguson & Donald (Carol)- of Sydney, Also survived by Supply, Elmvale) Passed awayB.C. peacefully on Sunday, 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Sister of April 17, 2016 at the Sara Vista Care Centre, Elmvale.

Joyce Ferguson, MacSweyne, Fred Dapp the late Bert Dapp Marg of Elmvale, in and her 94th year, beloved & Marjorie Chambers.

Memorial Donations to the wife of the late John Ferguson.

Treasured mother of Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and be Jan (Clair) Whetham of Aurora, Fred (Dory) of may Barrie, made through the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale. and Mary (Pat) Madaleno of Elmvale. Dear Granny of Stewart, David, Butch, Ashley, Travis and Jenna and great Granny to Cassaundra, Brandon, Hayley, Dawson, Kyla, Walker and Carter. Predeceased by sister Ruth Brown and sister-in-law Marg O'Neill. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale, on Thursday April 28th from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service in the chapel on Friday at 11 am.

Interment at Elmvale Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. John's United Church, Sharamazda Shrine Club 445to:St. Vincent Street (cheques payable Shriners Hospital Canadian Unit; memo: GaitBarrie, Lab) or aOntario charity of L4M your choice 6T5 would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.lynnstonefuneral home.com

HOFMANN - Juergen George (Former owner of the 5 to 1.00 store, Elmvale and Past Master of Coronation Lodge A.F. & A.M. # 466 Elmvale).

Passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. George Hofmann of Elmvale, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Brigitte (nee Mayer). Dear father of David (Jane) Hofmann of Barrie and loving grandfather of Julie and Michelle.

Friends may call at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale from 9 a.m. Thursday, April 21 until the time of Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation with interment in Elmvale Cemetery. Masonic Service at the Funeral Home Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

JOHN EDWARD PRIEST “Jack” - Passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Gwyneth. Loving father of Paul and his wife Karen, Susan, Tom and his wife Kelly. Jack (Popsie), grandfather to Nicole (Daniel), Trevor (Lindsay), Chris (Alexandra) and Stephanie (Cody). Brother of Kathelyn, Marion and predeceased by Gordon, Paul and Joan.

Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Jack was the President and Chairman of Vipond Fire Protection Inc. until his retirement in 1997. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter “Peel” Chapel 2180 Hurontario St., Hwy 10 N. of QEW on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Life for Jack will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1 pm. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca.

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Deputy Don’s Update - by Don Allen Materials Management Facility (MMF) and Organics Processing Facility (OPF) A meeting was held on March 23rd attended by 29 neighbouring landowners living within 500 meters of the 2976 Horseshoe Valley Road selected site.

Traffic General Questions • How will they mitigate traffic issues? Is 6% increase based on winter or summer traffic?

• Is all traffic to site from Horseshoe Valley Road or will there be any on Rainbow Valley Road? Will the trail remain?

• How many trucks daily? What are the days per week and hours per day as there is concern about noise and traffic? Would there be one truck every four minutes? Is there legislation on the maximum hours per day?

Answers Provided at the Meeting • A Traffic Impact Study will be conducted, believe there may be need for turning and acceleration lanes.

• Statistics come from spring/summer, the study

will capture the worst case scenario including summer traffic.

• Horseshoe Valley Road is the main access, there may be gated access for emergency vehicles onto Rainbow Valley Road. The trail may be realigned but the plan is to continue its use.

• Currently 60 trucks would be from collection contract plus the County fleet of 10 trucks will be going daily, may be potential for some trucks from other areas such as Barrie and Orillia, and there will also be outgoing trucks hauling garbage and recycling. The facility will be used 6 days per week Monday thru Saturday. The collection trucks will be generally Monday thru Friday and offload when complete routes (currently between 2 pm and 6 pm). County-owned trucks would leave facility around 6:30 am and return to the site at approximately 4:30 pm. Larger tractor trailers would be in an out of the facility any time during working hours from Monday thru Saturday.

• The Ministry does not have legislation with regards to hours of operation but hours would be outlined the site’s Environmental Compliance Approval.

Water, Air Quality and the Environment General Questions • Where is water coming from and where is it

going to? How will they deal with sewage? Will it affect existing well water? How will truck washing run-off be controlled?

• Does an Environmental Assessment need to be done? Will pet waste and diapers affect this?

• The property is on the edge of protected wetland and creek, concerned about the aquifer.

• Will an air quality report be conducted?

Answers Provided at the Meeting • Only sewage treated on site would be domestic waste from office facilities • Water for staff use (bathrooms) and truck washing will be from well water however the technologies used are not anticipated to require significant quantities of water. Other wells will be monitoring wells but will not be taking water.

• An Environmental Assessment is not required for the project however an Environmental Impact Study will be conducted. Even if the project includes diapers and pet waste an Environmental Assessment is not needed.

• Odour impact and noise impact studies will be conducted.

Compensation General Questions • Is compensation going to be provided and how

No payments for up to 6 months OAC 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

2013 Chyrsler 200 LX

(Former daily rental)

2015 Jeep Patriot North

(Chyrsler Company Car)

Only 27,000 Kms $24,995 + HST

33,000 Kms $13,995 + HST

13,000 Kms $19,995 + HST

2015 Chysler 200 C

2011 Nissan rogue Sv

2013 Madza 3

Loaded • Only 15,000 Kms $21,995 + HST

Pearl White $13,995 + HST

46,000 Kms $10,995 + HST

2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited

2011 chysler 200 touring

2009 VW Golf Coty

Local Trade $15,995 + HST

30,000 Kms $11,995 + HST

Local Trade $9,995 + HST

2012 fiat 500 pop

2011 Toyota Corolla s

2014 GMC Sierra Crew 4x4

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28,000 Kms $9,995 + HST

Local Trade $12,995 + HST

37,000 Kms $33,995 + HST

2013 chevy cruze lt

2015 chevy express cargo

2013 ford focus titanium

(Former daily rental)

24,000 Kms $13,995 + HST

2500 series • 19,000 Kms $27,995 + HST

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is it going to be calculated? Is there budget for compensation? Will damage to crops be considered due to the possible increase in animal activity?

• Compensation was discussed at the fall public consultation sessions, questioned how this would be brought forward and the timing.

• What is the process for initiating compensation claims?

Answers Provided at the Meeting • Compensation will be considered however technology and the operational processes have to be determined first. There are many things to consider including distance from property, possibility it could be grants in lieu of taxes. It was suggested that if the residents had ideas on compensation, they should contact the County.

• It is unlikely that the facility technology, design and operation will be a significant attractant to animals. Compensation needs to be specific to the property and the County is open for discussion through the process.

Archaeological General Questions • Is an archaeological assessment going to be done and if so will it be done for the 11 acres or whole 200 acre property?

• Noted that there is a cemetery located beside the property dating back to 1855. They are unsure where all the burial grounds are and as such there is a possibility that some may be on County owned property.

Answers Provided at the Meeting • An archaeological assessment will be conducted, at this time it is unknown if it will be for the 11 acres or 200 acres.

Long Range Financial Plan (LRFP) Preliminary Forecast The draft preliminary LRFP will now be reviewed at the open Council meeting on April 20th rather than the previously scheduled April 6th.

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West Bayfield students invent Blizzard flavour in support of the David Busby Street Centre

Grade 5 students from West Bayfield Elementary School have partnered with the local Dairy Queen to invent and market a unique Blizzard flavour in support of the David Busby Street Centre.

Through the Entrepreneurial Adventure program with The Learning Partnership, the students worked together to invent a Blizzard flavour they named the White Strawberry Glacier. his Blizzard is made with strawberries, white chocolate, and topped with whipped cream.

“The students are very keen to learn and seeing them so engaged is very rewarding,” says Brad Truelove, owner of Barrie’s original Dairy Queen.

“I sincerely hope that this program will create positive memories and will encourage some of the participants to consider self-employment as a viable career option.”

The students will launch their Blizzard at a school assembly on April 1 from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. at West Bayfield ES located at 49 Ford St. in Barrie.

The White Strawberry Glacier is available for $5 at the following Dairy Queen locations between April 4 and May 24: • 103 Bradford Street, Barrie • Bayfield Mall, 320 Bayfield Street, Barrie 100 per cent of the proceeds will be donated to the David Busby Street Centre.