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Come view these 2-bedroom units. There is a that we are so fortunate to have the Lynn-Stone Funeral corporate sponsor. Mike and park conveniently located clo subcommittee of Home in Elmvale be our

From left to right: Volunteers Jaymie Brown, Letty McNeil, George Lawrence (Deputy Mayor, Tiny), volunteers that Don McDonald (Wasaga Beach Knights of Columbus), Annetta Hekman (Gord’s Cousin from Holland), will take the lead Bev Leonard receiving a cheque from Mike Stone on behalf of the Elmvale Lion’s Club, Kathleen in writing a tribute Greidanus (GBGHF Board of Directors), Kevin Leonard, Barb Hunt, and Anne Ritchie-Nahuis. to Gord’s memory Plans are being finalized for this year’s Gord Leonard and the Story of Site 41 which will be placed in the Quiet Golf Tournament and Dinner supported by Tiny Township Room. in support of the Georgian Bay General Hospital new The Golf Tournament this year will be held at the Balm emergency department for the Gord Leonard Quiet Room. Beach Golf Course, 250 Concession 11, Perkinsfield on For those of us who were blessed to know Gord, they will Friday, August 22, 2014 with registration at 11:30 a.m. and a attest how befitting the Quiet Room will be to honour his shotgun start at 12:00 noon. The good news is with support memory for his leadership in the fight against Site 41. The of local businesses the registration fee will remain the Quiet Room will allow for privacy for families of loved same at $95.00 per golfer which includes 18 holes of golf, ones and will be located directly across from the trauma shared golf cart, lunch and dinner. Dinner this year will be at the Wyebridge Community Centre at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Dinner tickets are $50.00 each which includes a $25.00 charitable receipt. What will be different this year is that the number of tickets is limited and can be purchased collectively in groups of eight which will allow for reserved tickets.

Last year’s dinner was sold out, and there have already being inquiries for purchases of dinner tickets for this year.

In addition, sponsorships for the golf tournament are available. The organizing committee is once again counting on the overwhelming support of businesses and individuals who made kind donations last year.

The Volunteer Steering Committee wanted to emphasize that this year’s golf tournament and dinner in memory of Gord and the Story of Site 41 will be the last for the Quiet Room.

Although pledges are being taken into 2015, the event will have met its original goal. This is a grass roots movement motivated in the memory of Gord who a wonderful community man and the Story of Site 41.

Phil DeBruyne and Jackie Stott, co-chairs of the Volunteer Steering Committee stated

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Fun on the stage

Fun on the Street, in the Pancake House, on the Midway, in the Arena and out to the Sugarbush.

Visit Elmvale’s Merchants!

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Fay have been so generous as a business and individuals supporting us in many ways. Once again, the Springwater News in our media sponsor and the event could not be promoted without the generous support of Mike and Margaret Ann Jacobs.

What is also impressive is that the event is supported with over 30 volunteers. Many of them were involved with the fight against Site 41 and worked so closely with Gord and the Leoanrd Family. One only has to reflect on last year’s dinner and the silent auction table where Walter and Ursla Kunst paid $100.00 for a dozen of Ina Wood’s buttertarts.

For those closely connected with the fight against Site 41 they all know the story behind the buttertarts too well!

What is important to remember about Gord is that he was much more than just his fight against Site 41. Gord Leonard was well known for his community work including his time in the gardens at the Georgian Bay General Hospital and we know he would be would be so pleased with how the community has come together for such a great cause as our local hospital. As Anne Ritchie-Nahuis so nicely put it in her comments at last year’s dinner, “Gord you were so influential in our lives and our community you are still here with us-what a legacy-we look around we see the trees you planted in our yards and in the parks, the Wyebridge community Centre you helped to build and the wonderful grandchildren you helped to raise. We admire how you protected the farmland and the water. And now the quiet room where families who have that very traumatic news will be able to have the privacy they deserve in the Gord Leonard Quiet Room at the Georgian Bay General Hospital.”

DeBruyne and Stott commented on that none of this would be possible without the kind support of Bev, Darrell, and the Leonard families. We are indebted to them for their kind cooperation and involvement for the betterment of our community. We also want to recongize the very kind financial donation made by Gord’s relatives in Holland.

It is amazing how people reach out across an ocean to in memory of Gord to support such a wonderful cause named after him.

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PRESERVE FARMLAND AND REVISE THE GREEN ENERGY ACT DEMONSTRATION

Springwater Chamber of Commerce AGM was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Elmvale.

Dinner was catered by Henri & Michelle Linde of Valley Farm Market & Catering.

The Board of Directors Mike Guilbault, Bob Simmons, Al Pontes, Heather Sewell, Debra Muenz, Dan Clement and Mike Jacobs were sworn in by Mayor Linda Collins.

A presentation from Wendy Hogarth of Johnston Cranberry Farm & Muskoka Lakes Winery concluded the evening.

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Editor’s Musings Three issues ago, I mentioned something about our neighbourhood cougar.

I received this picture which was taken near Waverley/Wyebridge.

It shows a paw print the size of the ladies hand. Around MacDonald’s Corner, a little settlement of two or three houses, on one of the neighbourhood farms, the people have seen paw prints in their garden but since the soil is a little sandy, the impressions were poor and did not last.

One gentleman phoned to say that in a 2010 Edition of the Outdoor Magazine, there was an article indicating there are a number of cougars over a lot of Ontario.

Someone also suggested that on a local TV station, there was a story that a cougar had crossed the road in front of their car.

Then there is another rumour of one having been shot in the southern area of the old Flos Township so that would be Central Springwater Township.

The old story is that if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone. Maybe, you’ll catch a glimpse of one around some roadkill or spilled garbage cans. It is when we hear of a farmer’s animal being killed that they may become a nuisance.

If you see one, or if you have a picture of one, let us know.

The Township of Springwater has a number of committees and the 2013 Remuneration figures has just been released.

For each meeting you attend as an appointee, you had an opportunity to apply after the last municipal election, you get $40. Not everyone attended every meeting so don’t go doing any math to find out how much the committee received.

There are 8 people on the Library Board and they probably had 8 meetings this past year.

There are 4 people on the Accessibility Advisory Committee and they probably had 2 meetings.

On the Committee of Adjustment, there are five members 4 of whom received $800 while the other received $400.

They also receive mileage allowances which averaged about $250 each.

The Heritage Committee has seven members and they probably had 9 meetings.

The Recreation Advisory Committee has four members and they probably had 10 meetings.

We say probably because we assume at least one member attended all the meetings.

But if you want the big money, you should run for Mayor or Deputy Mayor. In addition to the Total figures mentioned in another spot on this page, the Springwater Mayor made $18,675.84 while the deputy made $21,712.17 as County Councillors.

There is a great demand of our Federal Government to investigate the alleged 600 (a figure battered around in the House of Commons) murdered and missing Aboriginal Women in Canada. If there are aboriginal women missing, one would expect there to be other women of other descents missing as well.

One wonders why the government or police are doing nothing.

While researching the subject, I found that the Sisters in Spirit, the group trying to get some action, had shared the

Green Energy costs everyone! It costs farmland, it costs tax payers and it costs those who live in proximity to large scale solar projects and wind turbines. Please take a few minutes to read the attached letter that is being be sent to individuals like yourself, media, government officials and special interest groups. It has been written to: • provide information about a large scale solar project in the Midland area • relay concerns about the project and others like it • provide recommendations for change to the Green Energy Act which has allowed such projects to be built without any consultation from municipalities or local residents The Ontario Government has taken away rights from Ontario residents and in turn is destroying farmland, costing tax payers billions of dollars and creating higher Hydro rates. We are looking to shed some light on this injustice and have the Green Energy Act amended.

As a show of support please join us Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at 2230 Wood Road, Wyebridge, Ontario.

Bring tractors, bring trucks, bring your friends, bring your voices to be heard! Starting at 10am we will be conducting a peaceful demonstration at the solar project site that is currently under construction and making our statement that we do not approve of this and other green energy projects that are being installed against the will of local residents and municipalities and that are destroying farmland. We hope that you will join us! Please forward this email and attachment to anyone who may be interested.

Sincere regards, Glen Wood, Kelly Crossfield Midland, Ontario, with support from many neighbouring residents and farmers greenenergycostseveryone@gmail.com names of 118 alleged victims with the RCMP’s National Aboriginal Services which was not denied. If they have documented 580, one would wonder why they had not shared that number with the RCMP. Then I came across a statement by long-time women’s advocate Glady’s Radek. She said. “The white people are right now almost succeeding in a silent genocide that’s taking our women, in any way shape or form. Nothing has changed in 520 years, the raping, pillaging, enslaving, buying and selling, and all-out killing our women under the watchful eye of this government.”

If she wants help, she should not go demonizing the very people she is trying to get involved.

An article by Carol Goar in the Toronto Star pointed out how the Harper government is lowering the standard of living of Canada’s next generation.

When he came to power, 12.2% or the 15-24 year olds were unemployed. Today, that number has rose to 13.6% and it would be much higher if some of the people had not taken low paying jobs, had not gone back to school and had not dropped out of the job market.

The ‘once modest foreign temporary workers program’ has seen 100s of 1000s of workers pour into the country taking jobs that may otherwise had gone to young Canadians.

The Conservatives have cut transfer payments to Universities. Universities have had to raise tuition fees.

As I understand it, OHIP was once funded 50% by the Federal Government. Their share today is around 20% and they are prepped to cut it to 15% or lower in the next few years if they are re-elected, this according to leaked documents.

The Fair Election Act seems to be anything but fair.

The transparency and openness of our government has never been LESS OPEN or transparent.

The Conservative government has never balanced a budget since being elected.

At election time, they have very little good to say about themselves so they use their attack ads, a rather cowardly way of winning, to make their opponents sound less qualified.

I could fill a page about the negative things Harper has done to Canada and the people who live here.

In the next election, October 19th in 2015, I hope you don’t vote for him.

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And since I am in the political mode, I may write a Letter to the Editor in one or all of the papers in Toronto.

Never before have they had a Mayor who gathers crowds as much as Rob Ford does. Any other candidate could only wish and dream for such glory.

He may not have saved the City a billion dollars, but no one can deny that he did save them $2-500 million and since this savings accrues over the following years, historians may verify his claims.

What he does in his private time is his time. Most of us do not smoke crack - he said he experimented once. Many people have had a beer too many - maybe not you or me.

But he is a business man.

I often wonder about the capabilities of someone who has a daily job - or is retired from it, whose spouse may have paid the bills and balanced the budget, who has run for office and been elected, some with no business expertise.

If the three leading candidates in Toronto are Olivia Chow (a professional politician - school board, municipal concillor and federal candidate who was elected to represent her riding) who never ran a business of her own and had to be shamed to get her to move out of subsidized housing), or John Tory who has had some totally awesome jobs, but as a CEO, I am sure there were lots of advisors and then there is Rob Ford who along with his two brothers and sister, took over the business their father had made successful and kept it successful.

I might say that Rob Ford may have been closer to the grass roots of a business than either the other two.

He is running in second place right now but it is still almost 200 days until election time. A lot can happen.

A lot of people are suggesting despite what the Toronto Star and Toronto Sun is doing to demonize him, he has a good chance of winning.

At the end of the day, we do not want to pay higher taxes that go to feather a government’s time in power.

Township of Springwater Council Remuneration and Expenses 2013

Education,

Training & Conference Council Member • Salary • Benefits • Mileage • Cell Phone • Internet • Expenses • Total Mayor- Linda Collins 33,005.97 5,255. 95 1,940.43 932.67 411.48 1,775.85 43,322.35 Deputy Mayor - Dan McLean 25,203.69 6,638. 15 1,382.78 635.53 180.00 1,424.58 35,464.73 Ward 1 Councillor - Dan Clement 19, 991.76 6,085.47 1,007.62 540.06 27,624.91 Ward 2 Councillor - Perry Ritchie 19, 991.76 6,085.47 1,201.41 704.55 507.04 28,490.23 Ward 3 Councillor - Rick Webster 19, 991.76 6,085.47 1,097.11 127.37 681.37 713.78 28,696.86 Ward 4 Counc - Sandy McConkey 19, 991.76 6,085.47 999.52 127.37 607.88 407.04 28,219.04 Ward 5 Councillor - Jack Hanna 19, 991.76 2,076.40 546.50 622.38 407.04 23,644.08 Totals 158,168.46 38,312.38 8,175.37 1,822.94 3,747.72 5,235. 33 215,462.20

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Miss Gevious Reads.com The Little Lady Agency by Hester Browne (Adult Fiction)

Rating: I liked it! I liked it! But I didn’t totally love it.

BOOK ONE: Melissa can bake a perfect sponge cake, type her little heart out, and plan a party blindfolded. But none of that has helped her get far in life or in love. When she gets fired-again-she decides to market her impeccable social skills to single men. To avoid embarrassing her father, a Member of Parliament, Melissa dons a blond wig and becomes "Honey," a no-nonsense bombshell who helps clueless bachelors shop, entertain, and navigate social minefields. She even attends parties if a client needs a "date." But when a dashing American starts to request Honey's services on a regular basis, it's only a matter of time before Honey's and Melissa's worlds collide...

-----------------------------Snap this book up if you can. That's my advice when it comes to this series by Hester Browne. I thoroughly enjoyed the premise of this story and what fun it was to vicariously put on a wig with Melissa and become the strict, 'Honey' putting everyone's lives in order...except her own. I also loved that this is a main character with curves – for once a break from the usual willow-thin female, Melissa is yanking up her spanx thinking about her roommate’s excellent shortbread cookies she ate the night before.

The relationships in the book are well outlined and realistic. The romance factor kept us guessing what turn would appear next right to the very end of the book. And let's face it I'm always a sucker for a naive, good hearted character who always believes the best in everyone.

The pace of the book is a stroll through a park, but it's a sunny, warm day so who doesn't love that in the middle of a cold, long winter in Canada? The intensity of the book comes from wondering just when 'Honey' will finally turn around and fix her own messy Melissa life.

•••••••••SPOILER ALERT DON'T READ ANY FURTHER...OR YOU'LL KNOW STUFF••••••• The only slight problem I had with this book was the very ending. After hoping Honey would ream out Melissa's Dad (who was quite brutally mean to her throughout the entire book), it was such a short event I felt a bit cheated. In fact, she didn't powerhouse him as Honey would have at all.

She fizzled and her friends held her up, her Granny held her up but Melissa didn't grow a backbone after all. Huh. Bit of a head scratcher for me, but I'm looking forward to book two-maybe inner strength is the name of the game there. I hope so because that type of character conflict can get old fast. You can bet your spanx on it.

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Wyevale’s News

Happy birthday wishes go out to Nancy Ross, Fenten Archer, Katie Dunsford, Roslande Maurice, Nancy Hamelin and Kim Maheu.

Bid euchre is on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the church basement. Light lunch & prizes. $2.50 per person. Winners for April 11th were: 1st Pat Boyle, 2nd Joan Henry and 3rd Dave Gosselin. Everyone welcome.

Congratulations to Katelyn Marshall & Tim Truax on the birth of a baby girl born on April 12th weighing 5 lbs. 9 oz. Her name is Jayden Elizabeth Lee. Happy grandparents are Scott & Wanda Marshall & Terry & Susan Truax of Wyevale. Happy great grandparents are Morley & Fran Marshall.

The annual spaghetti supper is on Saturday, May 3rd in the church centre. There are two sittings: 5 and 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the Jug City Store or from Carol Withall.

Sunday, May 4th is the pancake breakfast at the United Church at 9 a.m. followed by a joint talent Sunday.

U.C.W. are having their appreciation dinner on Thursday, May 8th at 6 p.m. The meeting to follow with the devotional by Carol Withall and Karen Spring from Elmvale has the program.

Saturday, April 26th is the annual maple syrup festival in Elmvale. It looks like the weather will be better this year for everyone to enjoy.

Wyevale Parks and Recreation is starting a yoga program beginning April 30th. To register contact Denise Eccles 705.322.3228.

Anyone with news items for the paper, please call me and leave a message at 705.527.5274.

To tell if an egg is raw or hard-boiled, spin it. Because the liquids have set into a solid, a hard-boiled egg will easily spin.

The moving liquids in a raw egg will cause it to wobble.

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FLOWER ARRANGING SEMINAR Spring had sprung at the Springwater Public Library, Midhurst Branch for an inspired group of women. An adult program hosted by Sharon DiBernardo, a certified floral designer and owner of The Flower Boutique in Midhurst, was a huge success. Sharon brought with her all the blooms, materials and expertise to assist the ladies in creating their own gorgeous floral arrangement. The Midhurst Branch would like to thank Sharon for her time and generosity. The Flower Boutique is located at 1094 St. Vincent Street in Midhurst. For future programs hosted by Sharon, please refer to our website.

Day of Service

Saturday April 26, 2014 from 11am to 2pm The Tiny Township Lions Club invites the community to a Free Cycle Fair*

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We are taking gently used donations right now for our annual book sale on Sat. April 26. You can drop them off during open hours at your local branch. Proceeds will assist to purchase new materials for our collection.

Thank you!

BOOK SALE We will be opening EARLY on Sat. April 26 at 9am for our annual Maple Syrup Festival book sale. As always our prices are stupendously amazing! $2 Hardcover and soft cover books, $1 Romance and Children’s books! Good Vibes Coffee House will be providing music while you shop for your whole family and summer beach reading needs. See you there!

BABYSITTER COURSE St. John Ambulance will be teaching their famous Babysitter Course for ages 10-14 years. Please register ahead of time for this course as spaces are limited.

Sat. May 10, 8:30am-4:30pm, ELMVALE BRANCH The cost for this program is $59.

DOG AND CAT LICENSES The Springwater Public Library now has Dog and Cat licenses for sale at Elmvale and Midhurst Branches.

Cash or cheque only please. Proof of rabies vaccination and microchip (if you have) are required.

TECHIE TUESDAYS Need some basic help with your computer, or cannot figure out your e-reader? Join us at the MIDHURST BRANCH on Tuesdays – PLEASE CALL FOR TIMES (705-737-5650) ONTARIO EARLY YEARS Come out and enjoy some songs, stories and a craft!

Fri. May 9, 10:30am at MINESING BRANCH A BIG THANK YOU! Many thanks to those of you in the community who participated in our Focus

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(please be prepared to look after your own items) *Free Cycle Fair is where you donate or exchange gently used items with others. You can bring the item or bring a picture.

Please call Julie at 705-529-8679 if you have any questions.

Restricted Load Period Extended to May 16 In accordance with By-Law 2010-025 the Restricted Load Period has been extended to May 16 in the Township of Springwater, due to deep frost effects and a longer than normal winter.

After May 1st contractors may request that the Public Works Department grant a one-time daily exemption on specific routes; subject to weather and road conditions. Requests must be made 1 business day or by 8 a.m. on the day of the expected haul and can be made by contacting Steve Buchanan at 705-7284784 Ext. 2075.

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Grenfel & Centre Vespra News with Kathy Stunden-Hall 735-9423 or chulahorn@aol.com

GRENFEL CHURCH ROAST BEEF DINNER Grenfel United Church hosts its annual roast beef dinner Saturday from 4:30 to7 p.m. Roast beef with all the trimmings and homemade pies will be served. Adults are $15 and children six to 12 are just $7. Please enter through the front door of the church. The church is handicapped accessible -- enter through the Friendship Hall. Come and enjoy a great meal with friends and neighbours. For info, call June at 705-790-4376.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUSSELL JENNINGS Birthday greetings go out to Russell Jennings who celebrated his 88th birthday on April 18. Wishing you a great day and good health from your church family and neighbours and friends.

JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING—THE COMPOST SALE - The Friends of the Utopia Gristmill host a Compost Sale Saturday, May 10 at the Utopia Hall located at 8369 the 6th line of Essa. The sale takes place from 9 a.m. until noon. Compost is $2 a bag and mulch is $5.

There will also be hotdogs and pop for sale. The proceeds support the Utopia Gristmill Restoration plans.

Also at the Utopia Hall tonight at 7 p.m. is gardening expert Mark Cullen. The cost is $20 and includes snacks.

There will also be a silent auction, door prizes and a book signing. I think you have to buy tickets in advance and they probably went quickly. Call 877-499-4255 for more information.

STRAY DOG FOUND It’s not very often we see them, but last week we had a stray dog wandering around the neighborhood between McMasters, the Browns and our place. Scott Brown first noticed the dog the day of the heavy snow fall. He was able to catch him and the Brown family took him into their house Wednesday evening. The German Shepherd-hound cross kept the family awake most of the night with his howling.

Since both Scott and Mia had to go to work Thursday morning, Scott brought the dog here so we could lock him in our garage until the dogcatcher got here. We both fed and watered the creature who was very hungry. He looked in good shape but he was not neutered so he could have come here from who knows where.

We were all afraid he might get hit on the road. He is a nice-natured dog but like all dogs who run off, he was very nervous. He was trembling when the dogcatcher tried to get him with his net. I grabbed him by the leash and petted him and we coaxed him on the truck with food. The dogcatcher said the animal looked familiar.

He assured me that the township pound, located on Horseshoe Valley Road, takes very good care of their charges and have a great success rate at getting them adopted out if they are not claimed. We all hope this goodnatured mutt gets neutered and never feels the need to wander again.

Amazing year at the Grenfel Rink The Grenfel outdoor Skating Pavilion had an incredible season! The ice was ready this year by Christmas Day and was used until March 29th. We had the most ice rentals this year, which went towards paying down our debt for the ice pad, boards, & the fencing at the Pavilion. It was nice to see how many families enjoyed the public skate on Saturday and Sunday mornings. I got to see how popular hockey is around here, by the avid shinny players that showed up Saturday & Sunday afternoons, as well as the weeknights.

This would not have been made possible without our local volunteers. A special thanks to Anita Moore for looking after the bookings . If you look up “Community Person”, in the dictionary you’ll see a picture of Bill Orr. He flooded the rink, maintained the Olympia, removed snow and the list could go on! I would also like to thank Al and Laurie Livingstone, Kevin Everton, Mike Moore, Adam Arsenault, Bill French, Trevor Dove and George Mason, & Sean Fuller, for all their help, supervising, maintaining & flooding the rink.

A special thank you to John Grow of CRS and Markko Hemo for their donations!

Spaghetti Dinner a great night out!

It was great to see so many people out eating, meeting and greeting at the Spaghetti dinner. The Spaghetti dinner was put on by the Recreational Hall Board Members and Volunteers. I would like to thank Cerry Hansen, Jean Riddell, Diane Matys, Christine Matys, Councillor Sandy McConkey, Haley McConkey, Tara McConkey, Anita Moore, Mike Moore, George Mason, John Harris, James Harris, Theresa Harris, Monica Harris and Mona Donnelly. A special thanks goes out to Maureen Andrew who baked the delicious cakes. Maureen and Christine Matys did a wonderful job of making the little hall come alive with an Italian theme. The day also wouldn’t of been made possible without the fixing of the water by Steve Mckever and Mike Everton.

••••••••••••••••• Please send your birthdays, anniversaries, new items and ideas for the Grenfel and Centre Vespra News. Kathy Stunden-Hall may be reached at 735-9423 or by e-mail at chulahorn@aol.com

Minesing Moments w/Lorrie Norwood lorachalli@sympatico.ca / 728-9784

Minesing United Church Spring Tea will be held on May 3, 2014. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $6 and tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by contacting June Haley.

The college and university students will be home to many families now. Their exams are done and now the job hunt for summer employment begins. Finding a job is a tough go out there these days so good luck to all of them.

A reminder that the Grade 8 Students at Minesing are holding a scrap metal and electronics drop off at the school beginning Thursday April 24th at 4:30, Friday April 25th, Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th. Please, no refrigerators or propane tanks. Anything with a cord will be accepted. Your support is appreciated.

I’m sure you will read all about the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival in this edition but I would like to add that it’s a good day out for the family to see the vendors and events going on throughout Elmvale. The thing that sticks out in my mind that it was always rotten weather and cold but it never stopped the locals to go out support the town. Let’s hope that Mother Nature will be kind this year after her extended winter season.

I like the welcome sound of the birds waking up early in the morning but the last few days I have noticed that there is a woodpecker in town. He’s up as bright and early as the other feathered friends doing his thing. He must have found what he was looking for because he was only around for a short time. We’ll have to wait and see if he has set up a nest nearby.

This past weekend it was great to see so many people out and about going for walks and doing yard work. I also noticed that many families had gatherings for Easter; I hope you all enjoyed time together. I have discussed with friends recently about Easter egg hunts. Is there an age that kids stop wanting the Easter Bunny to come? I believe that it’s a hard tradition for kids to give up. Actually I’m not sure if it’s we the parents who don’t want the kids to grow up. It’s probably a combination of both. It’s always fun to watch them do their searching no matter what their age is. I know the cleaning lady (me) enjoys the unfound eggs when she comes across a few eggs left behind.

Until next time, enjoy the beautiful weather.

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Gravenhurst Sanatorium

In the late 1800s, tuberculosis was a leading cause of death in the industrialized world. In Canada, there was no facility for treatment.

Sir William Gage, while visiting Switzerland, observed a sanatorium that focused on bed rest, a nourishing diet and fresh air. Back in Canada, Sir Gage petitioned to have such a facility established in Canada.

Gravenhurst was chosen as the site for its clear air, and Canada’s first tuberculosis hospital was opened in 1897 as the Muskoka Cottage Sanatorium, the first of four. By 1910, the facility housed 444 live-in residents.

Springwater Community Policing Bike Safety Assemblies

Greetings: I am contacting you on behalf of the Springwater Community Policing Committee to let you know of some up coming events that we would love to have mentioned, and even covered in a short article during the month of May. We are running a bicycle safety initiative across Springwater Township during the month of May, in conjunction with a partnered effort with the Township of Springwater, the OPP and Bikeland in Barrie. The initiative has been designed to include the following: 1) The month of May has been established as Bicycle Safety Month across Springwater Township. This has already been passed by council and will be posted on their website, our twitter and Facebook account, and possibly the radio as well. We are hoping to get this mentioned in the Springwater News as well.

2) Assemblies are booked at each of the 5 elementary schools in Springwater, where we are presenting a powerpoint presentation and interactive assembly to help spread the awareness and education toward bicycle safety. Prizes will be given out at these assemblies, and are sponsored by Bikeland in Barrie.

Dates: Our Lady of Lourdes: Monday May 5th @ 9:15am Huronia Centennial: Thursday May 8th @ 9:15 am Forest Hill: Monday May 12th (Times to be determined) Minesing Central: Tuesday May 13th @ 11:40 am (Kindergarden to Gr. 4) and 12:40 pm (Gr.5 - 8) Hillsdale Elementary: Friday May 16th @ 9:00am 3) Poster Contest: For all students at the schools to display their creativity and current knowledge and understanding of Bicycle Safety. 3 Winners will be chosen from each school and prizes are going to be awarded for their efforts and creativity. One overall winner from each school will be selected, a total of 5 overall winners, of the poster contest, and will have their posters framed and displayed at the Township Administration Building in Midhurst.

4) The 5 winners will have lunch with Mayor Collins in reward for their efforts towards promoting bicycle safety and awareness.

5) Mayor Collins will chose 1 overall winner from the 5, and they will be receiving a new bike from Bikeland.

We are hoping to have the five winning posters and their artists photographed and an accompanying article in the Springwater News to outline the students fine work and efforts towards spreading knowledge and education in safety. We also thought maybe a short bit about the one chosen by the Mayor as their poster will be used in advertising the following years project.

Please let me know what you think you will be able to assist us with, in regards to space available for articles, photos etc. and the cost associated with this.

Thank you Paul Stephens SCPC Member, Bicycle Safety Project Leader

The first operated as a private facility. A few years later the Minnewaska Hotel was converted into a private sanatorium.

In 1902, the Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives was built on the same site, the first free tuberculosis hospital in the world.

Patients spent 10 to 12 hours each day in the open air, regardless of the weather.

This was followed when the Calydor Sanatorium was built on Gravenhurst Bay around the time of the First World War. By the 1960s, tuberculosis was no longer a major threat.

Today the buildings are abandoned and are crumbling.

LIONS CLUB MEMBERS CONDUCT LIONS DAY OF SERVICE

On April 26 Lions Clubs across Ontario will be doing various service projects for their communities. In North Simcoe you will see the Lions at work in the following areas: Coldwater Decorating the Seniors Center Midland Beat the Chill with Chili

Downtown Midland Penetanguishene Beach Clean Up Port McNicoll Trail/Highway Clean Up Tiny Township Free Cycle event & Food Drive

Perkinsfield Park Victoria Harbour Road Clean Up Waubaushene Park Clean Up According to Gordon Walker, President of the Midland Lions Club, “Genuine service to people in our communities is the foundation of what Lions Clubs do.

The Midland Lions Club is proud to be participate in this event along with Lions Clubs from across Ontario.

The Lions members thank everyone who contributed to this important work. You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community” District Governor Chris Lewis added, “On the Lions Day of Service, our Lions Clubs will be impacting the lives of tens of thousands of people. However, that is just a small portion of the remarkable things these clubs and their members do each and every day of the year.”

Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with one of the local Lions Clubs, please contact Zone Chair Sheila Webb at 705-526-2273 or sheila.webb@nbc.ca.

Most people think that shadows follow, precede, or surround beings or objects. The truth is that they also surround words, ideas, desires, deeds, impulses and memories.

DOORS OPEN HURONIA

Please send all Maltese Cross requests to: Mackenzie Horgan 2 Archer Cres Elmvale ON L0L 1P0 lisa.horgan@rogers.com 705-818-2351

We need your help to achieve this and are asking for families to provide the cemetery name and the approximate location of the grave monument within the cemetery.

The Elmvale - Flos Firefighters Association would like to honour their former brothers by placing a vinyl maltese cross on their grave monuments.

Springwater Fire Service, Station 5 Elmvale, is in it’s 85th year of providing emergency services to the Elmvale area.

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If you do not have an Emergency Escape Plan, the Springwater Fire Department will have tools on hand at the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival to help you complete one.

A Home Escape Plan is an essential tool when faced with a fire or carbon monoxide emergency in the home.

Do you have an Emergency Home Escape Plan? Springwater residents are encouraged to bring their completed Home Escape Plan to the Emergency Services Fire Prevention Booth at the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival to win a great prize!

FIRE SAFETY

Who: Join Mayor Collins, Council and the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre Team What: Tour the facility, meet the staff and learn about the services offered Where: 35 Queen St. West, Elmvale When: Wednesday, May 7, 2014; 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

HEALTH SERVICES CENTRE GRAND RE-OPENING Help Us Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Springwater Health Services Centre

View festival details at: www.emsf.ca

Join us for pancakes, locally made syrup, log sawing, a pancake eating contest and much more!

Vendors of all kinds will be lining the streets of Elmvale and filling the Arena with crafts and goodies.

takes place on Saturday, April 26.

When you visit the Maple Syrup Where in Festival on April 26, drop by the Springwater is this?

Springwater Policing Committee & Fire Department Trailer and say hi!

We will answer any questions you may have about the Committee and will have information on some of our programs. We will even Find out during Doors Open have a form where you can help us Huronia taking place June 7 & 8, design a new logo for the Policing 2014. For more information visit Committee! www.springwater.ca/DoorsOpen For more information on the Policing Committee please call MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL Bob Sporring at: 705-726-2239 or It’s almost here! The 49th Annual Ken French at: 705-322-1894 Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival

COMMUNITY POLICING

John Daly Clerk; Township of Springwater 2231 Nursery Road Minesing, ON LOL 1Y2 Fax: 705-728-6957 Email: john.daly@springwater.ca

J. Douglas Irwin Clerk; Township of Oro-Medonte 148 Line 7 South Oro-Medonte, ON, L0L 2E0 Fax: 705-487-0133 Email: dirwin@oro-medonte.ca

All applications are to be received by the respective Township Clerk by 4:30pm on or before May 2, 2014. Visit www.springwater.ca/election / www.oro-medonte.ca or contact one of the Municipalities to complete the Application for Appointment.

The selection criteria will be based on, but not limited to demonstrated knowledge and understanding of municipal election campaign financing rules; proven analytical and decision-making skills; experience working on committees, task forces or similar settings; demonstrated knowledge of quasi-judicial proceedings; availability and willingness to attend meetings; and excellent oral and written communications skills.

In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, all eligible electors must: 1. reside in the appropriate municipality or be the owner or tenant of land there, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; 2. be a Canadian citizen; 3. be at least 18 years old; and 4. not be prohibited from voting by law.

The Joint Compliance Audit Committee will be composed of four (4) eligible electors [two from each Municipality]. The appointment is for a term of four (4) years commencing December 1, 2014. The following are excluded from being members of the Committee: (1) Candidates from the 2014 Municipal Election; (2) Council or Local Board Members; and (3) Municipal Employees.

The Townships of Springwater and Oro-Medonte will be receiving applications for appointments to a Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2014 Municipal Election in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act. The Joint Compliance Audit Committee has been delegated the duties of considering applications received for the review of municipal candidates’ election campaign finances.

JOINT COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE

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May 8 - 7:00 p.m.

Library Board Meeting Elmvale Public Library

May 8 - 5:15 p.m.

BIA Board Meeting Elmvale Public Library

May 7 - 7:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment Township Administration Centre

May 1 - 7:30 p.m.

Phelpston Rec Service Board Valendar Park Building

April 30 - 7:00 p.m.

Special Planning Committee Township Administration Centre

April 30 - 5:30 p.m.

Open House Release of Township Comments re: Midhurst Development Draft Plans of Subdivision Township Administration Centre

April 30 - 2:30 p.m.

Special Planning Committee (Closed Meeting) Township Administration Centre

April 29 - 7:00 p.m.

Heritage Committee Meeting Township Administration Centre

April 28 - 5:30 p.m.

Planning Committee Meeting Township Administration Centre

MEETING SCHEDULE

For after hours service please contact 705-725-2715.

2231 Nursery Road Minesing, Ontario The Administration Centre at 2231 Nursery Road operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Because this winter in this part of the world was one of the coldest on record, and because we had no thaws that would lower the snow pack, the Nottawasaga River had swollen to one of its highest levels. Springwater Township has been sending out warnings about the water level, visiting homes with an emergency preparedness information kit, informing residents on how to access Red Cross services if required and advising that sandbags are available by calling 705 728 4784.

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Elmvale & District Horticultural Society

The water peaked on April 16, 2014. At the corner of Ronald and Glengarry Landing Road S. the deepest spot was just over 24".

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www.gardenontario.org/site.php/elmvale May Flower Show Wednesday May 28th, 2:30pm Elmvale Community Hall Meeting at 7:30pm Bring your friends to the Community Hall on May 28 at 2:30. You will be able to view the Elmvale and District Horticultural Flower Show. Enjoy the gorgeous designs and buy from the reasonably priced plant table. You will see how plants are to be grown and shown. You can also get to know the names of a lot of plants that you may have in your gardens. The general meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Elmvale Community Hall.

Tips: Harden off seedlings. Take notes and photos of bulb plantings for later changes. Treat for slugs aphids, and Black spot if necessary. Plant tender summerflowering bulbs (eg. Glads, Cannas, and Dahlias).

Deadhead tulips and daffodils, leaving the foliage to nourish the bulb and to die back naturally. Pick out orange stamens from your Easter Lily to prevent staining the white flower.

MTM Conservation Association Waterfowl Viewing Day

Sunday, April 27th, 2014

Tiny Marsh Interpretive Center Guided Hikes – 10:00 a.m. until noon BBQ Lunch – 12 noon Guest Speaker: Bob Bowles – 1:00 p.m.

For more information, call: 705.322.2200

Or Email www.tinymarsh.ca To reach Tiny Marsh: go north on County Road 27 from Barrie to Elmvale. Just north of Elmvale, turn left on Sincoe Road 6. Turn left again at Concession 1 (Flos-Tiny Townline) and proceed 4 km to the interpretive center.

Letter to the editor re Midhurst development

The bridge picture is at the Marl Creek. It was passable with trucks.

I just watched the report on Global TV on the Midhurst development plan. Why does it take an outside TV network to put the ridiculous nature of this development into such clear obvious perspective. There is no precedent anywhere in Springwater for this type of high density urban sprawl. A few months ago I wrote a letter to the Barrie Examiner where I characterized the plan as being like dropping a full blown subdivision from Markham or Brampton in the middle of farm in xbehold 5.75the inGlobal fields beside our picturesque Size: village.5.1 Lo and TV report had an animated graphic portraying exactly that image. It is so clear to anyone with any sense that this idea will be an ugly eyesore in our township. Aside from all the valid environmental and economic (ie higher taxes) concerns, the aesthetic effect will be horrible. I realize the mayor likes to promote this development as if she Plan to attend MPP Jim Wilson’s works for the developers rather than the public, but Town Hall Meeting with special guest it is so disappointing that Jerry Ouellette MPP and former more members of council, Minister of Natural Resources, to talk aside from Mr Hanna, did not speak up on the about angling and hunting in Ontario. side of their constituents.

Jim invites you to participate in a general It is tragic that this thing discussion about angling, hunting and is being rammed through to the benefit of a few outdoor recreation. What are your ideas, landowners and some comments and observations about fishing regulations, ultra weatlhy developers, wildlife programming, Natural Resources funding, resource to the detriment of the people of Midhurst and use and conservation among others?

Springwater. Any city people who moved to Date: Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 Midhurst did so to get away from urban sprawl, Time: 6:30 pm not in the hope that such Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 397 sprawl would eventually (Wellington Street West, Creemore, Ontario) follow them here.

Shame on all councillors who supported this For further information or to RSVP, development. You should please call 1-800-268-7542 all be embarrassed to be shown so clearly to be in www.jimwilsonmpp.com the wrong by the Global TV piece.

Steve Kelman Midhurst

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This was the same area three days later.

Cathy Walton, who lives just north of the above Road Closed sign, saw the Springwater News truck poking around and sent some pictures. She added a picture of the birds. She says, “They are called Yellowlegs and were the first I'd every seen.” Our thanks to Cathy Howard Helmer, former American Egg Board representative, is the Omelet King. Helmer holds three Guinness World Records for omelet making – fastest omelet-maker (427 omelets in 30 minutes); fastest single omelet (42 seconds from whole egg to omelet); and omelet flipping (30 flips in 34 seconds).

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Help & Heal event donates to cancer centre

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 35th year and was originally created by a former teacher

Dawn LeFevre (left) and Marian Wilkie (centre) visited Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) to make a donation from their ‘Help & Heal’ event, hosted in memory of Dawn’s father and in honour of all her friends who have battled cancer. The event, which brought people together to make chocolates and treats while providing a donation, raised $352.00 for the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre at RVH. Amber McGarvey (right), development assistant with the RVH Foundation, joined Dawn and Marian to say thank you for their generosity.

Kenyan altarpiece/tapestry display shows how Sikri villagers rekindled their souls post HIV/Aids epidemic.

From victims to victors stitch by stitch as they lay their pain to rest. How? Find out at the Midland Public Library Thur.

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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 14th to the 18th. The cut-off date for job submissions will be Monday, April 28th. These forms can be handed into the Guidance Office at the high school or call 705-322-2201, extension 3 and ask to speak to Sue Kazienko or Arlene Nahuis. We look forward to seeing you on May 7th.

Leading up to, and on McHappy Day (May 7th), Barrie-area McDonald’s restaurants are partnering with Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) to raise funds for RVH’s Child & Youth Mental Health program and Ronald McDonald House, Toronto. David McCullough, chair Major Gifts Committee, RVH Foundation, Jason and Jennifer O’Neill, owner / operators McDonald’s Restaurants, Janice Skot RVH president and CEO and Glenn McKee, owner / operator McDonald’s Restaurants recently gathered at RVH to celebrate the partnership. Show your support by buying a ‘shoe’ for $1 at participating McDonald’s restaurants or in the RVH Foundation Office, (main lobby at RVH) * Science explains why zebras have stripes *Why and how did the zebra get its stripes? It's a question that's confounded evolutionary biologists for decades.

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Your View - Letters to the Editor Deputy Mayor’s Letter to the Editor

Get the right Information

I am reluctant to send a letter to the paper as I have always believed that information and discussion on complicated concerns like the Midhurst Secondary Plan (MSP) should be done in Council or one -on -one with individuals. I have had many verbal discussions with ratepayers who are concerned with the items they have read in the paper written by individuals who wish to depict Council decisions as wrong or improper. Once I explained the facts and information from which Council had to make a decision they understood why the decision was made. I suggest more people contact their Council representatives and ask for the background and information behind the decisions, rather than accepting the articles in the paper as the only perspective.

Councillor Webster chose to answer the questions he has been constantly asked in a letter to the editor in an effort to get the correct information to the readers.

I have been on Municipal Council for 24 years (1980 to 2000, 2010 to present) and this is my first letter I have written to the Springwater News. I am doing so at this time as it seems the articles related to the MSP are not depicting the correct information and misleading ratepayers to think Council is not working on their behalf. The information history of the MSP is available on the Township web site (www.springwater.ca) and also through your elected representatives.

The MSP has progressed over 16 years to the state it is today and the 2010 Council inherited the approved Plan.

Is this Council and former Councils satisfied with how it has ended up?

I can only speak for myself and the answer is no.

I cannot go back in time to change things or overrule the Province’s Growth Plan and Regulations.

I can however, monitor and comment that any development will not have any detrimental effects on the Minesing Wetlands regarding water quality and flow.

I take my position on Council very seriously, I will do everything within my means to protect Springwater’s largest environmental asset.

In the latest article from Mr. French he indicated that only effluent discharge is being considered in the Midhurst Environmental Assessment Process (EA) and indicated that Council was not protecting the Minesing Wetlands as far as flows were concerned. Water flows and erosion are part of the Master Storm Water Management Plan including the Willow Creek. Mayor Collins, Councillor Hanna and Councillor McConkey are on the EA Committee and I am sure they would not let something like that slip through. The Township Engineers are accessing all the flows related to the development and shall be meeting with the Ministry of Environment and the Nottawasaga Valley

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The Phase 3 and 4 EA Process is underway and this Council and the NVCA will monitor all the information and recommendations to ensure Springwater is protected.

The final approval of the EA Process lies with the Province ( Ministry of Environment) In the latest article from Katie Austin, she refers to the Springwater’s Official Plan Section 18 preservation of rural character, prevent uncontrolled growth, and preserve first class farm land. These are general clauses and do not apply to a designated settlement area, for the MSP there are specific references to development within the Official Plan. When a settlement area is established it sets aside the lands within that area for development. This Midhurst settlement area was approved back in 1998. The Secondary Plan area goes into specific guidelines for urban development. The Province sets the densities and growth regulations for all urban settlement areas.

I am not pleased that the Midhurst Landowners Group chose to refer the Zoning and Subdivision Agreements to the Ontario Municipal Board. Now that it is at the board we must follow the OMB process rules and schedule. I would have much preferred spending more time on the plans, approach, and tying more to the EA process and Master Storm Water Management Plans. It is what it is and we must deal with it within the confines of the Provincial regulations.

The MSP is a complicated planning process with a lot of history. It cannot be explained in a short paragraph and it needs to be explained in context with all the history and Provincial regulations.

I am sure there will be more articles written to influence the public to not support the present Council and vote for the alternative. I urge you to get the right information out of respect for the present elected representatives. They have all been working very hard to improve and protect this great Township.

Thank you Dan McLean Deputy Mayor of Springwater Township

Letter to the Editor - Response to Councillor Webster

Thank you, Councillor Webster, for taking the time to set out your position on the Midhurst Secondary Plan in the last issue. You are right on 3 points: • It is “legally possible for this Council to stop the MSP”.

• “It is inconceivable how the provincial government could ever have approved the installation of 10,000 to 12,000 new residents in the Midhurst area” [in Phase 1 alone].

• “my municipal term [is coming] to a close”.

Here’s where your “own interpretation” is wrong: • There is no legal agreement between the developers and Council to proceed with the MSP, only a non-binding letter of agreement, which is NOT signed.

• The developers to date have only paid for the Environmental Assessment. Even that is frontended, meaning it must be paid back by “the taxpayers of Springwater Township” in some form: directly via borrowing or taxes OR as credits for any developer outlays e.g. building permits OR by the Township’s foregoing an equivalent amount in profit from the MSP. • The developers have not spent any infrastructure money – which, again, is front-end loaded, meaning the Township must pay it back somehow [see above]. Nor are they likely to before the election on Oct. 27th. No $100 million out of pocket to be reclaimed through the “court” of the OMB. • Municipal Councillors who change their minds about a proposed development, based on new meaty information, are not personally liable. The Supreme Court of Canada determined this in a ruling in 2000. Their decision eliminated the jeopardy to municipal councillors for a change of heart and mind based on due diligence, thereby freeing them to properly carry out their responsibilities as elected representatives, without fear of personal financial ruin, on behalf of the voters to whom they are answerable.

• The results of the Environmental Assessment and its ensuing processes, as well as a financial impact analysis – what the MSP will do to Springwater’s finances - are not yet available to Council. Those results and other new or more complete information coming to light may well prompt some Councillors to alter their positions.

• The pen is mightier than the sword.

Applying this aphorism in the modern media sense, remember Site 41 and the mega-quarry in Melancthon.

Government listened and NO damages were awarded to the “developers”.

• ANY amount the Township might have to pay in damages to the developers would be CHEAP compared to the black hole of debt facing ALL “the taxpayers of Springwater” to pay off those front-end loans for expensive MSP-required infrastructure, and then to maintain it.

• The Township has liability insurance to cover lawsuits. That’s what insurance is for – alleged third-party harm.

• The Midhurst Ratepayers’ Association was protesting the MSP before your term. But then, as you said, you’re only going by “your knowledge”.

This Council lobbied the provincial • government to remove barriers to development [including the MSP] and to increase the total population allowed for the MSP in order to realise “the development potential” of Midhurst. The MSP did not just happen to you.

And finally: • “A vote to stop the MSP would [NOT] be too risky and irresponsible ... and definitely [IS] in the best interest of all of the residents of Springwater.”

All it takes, Mr. Webster, is courage, new legal advice and an unwavering desire to maintain the rural and fiscal health of Springwater. That way, you won’t have to be a “chew toy of the provincial Government” and, instead, will be a well-regarded elected representative of Springwater.

Wouldn’t that be a good way to end your time on Council?

Thanks again for the opportunity to set the record straight.

Sandy Buxton President, Midhurst Ratepayers’ Association

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The Wolf of Food Security in Simcoe County Dear Editor, It was with concern that I read Anne Brown's opinion letter titled “The Wolf of Food Security in Simcoe County” and I felt compelled to respond in case anyone believes those misguided views.

First and foremost, Anne Brown does not seem to understand the definition of food security!

Food security means all members of a group (household, community, country) having access to enough food to sustain a healthy, active lifestyle. As families and individuals, we are responsible for deciding where to obtain our food and what types of food we eat. Far from “cornering the market on food security” (which is just a bizarre concept in itself), Karma simply offers itself as a source of good quality affordable food and one option that people can choose from.

The allegation that by submitting an application to run the Midland Farmer's Market, Chapelle is "building an empire of Karma branded food security initiatives" seems like quite a stretch. It is no secret that the Midland Farmer’s and Artisan’s market had issues under the previous administration, who among other things, pulled the plug on the winter market at the NSSCR without warning and were late getting an application in to Midland Council for the upcoming season.

I can’t think of anyone more qualified than the Karma team to take over running the Midland market. They have a proven track record, managing 3 successful farmer's markets in Huronia, and have all the necessary insurance and other legal pieces already in place. It is not really surprising that opportunity seems to go to “the usual suspects” – have you thought that maybe it is because they have knowledge and experience? Or maybe it is just that these are the people who are constantly putting up their hands, taking on the challenges and working hard to better our communities.

Anne Brown seems to be unaware that Karma is a coop and run by a board of directors - not Erin Chapelle.

The fact that Chapelle founded the organization and has worked tirelessly for many years does not mean she has gained personally (in a financial sense) from any of the transactions – in fact it looks to me to be quite the opposite.

Do you know who does benefit from the Karma Project?

The farmers, the producers, the artisans, those who frequent their "pay-what-you-wish" cafe, the market vendors, the community gardeners, the workshop participants and despite what you say - the interns! In my opinion these are exactly the types of successful community initiatives that should be encouraged and replicated.

So, Anne, what was your true motivation for writing that letter? Did you or someone you know have ambitions to run the Midland Farmer's Market? Perhaps you should put in an application and have it assessed by those who make the decisions rather than slinging accusations from the sideline. Did you want to take on more of a leadership role in the community, maybe start your own food box initiative or create a youth program? Well, there's always room for more of those - take a leaf out of Erin Chapelle's book, stop complaining and make it happen!

Chris Gooding (Midland)

I got caught!!!

Hi Michael, I read the Springwater News regularly and find it generally factual.

Unfortunately an unchecked factoid crept through unnoticed on page 7 in the middle grey box at the bottom of the page.

I can’t image the kind of damage this could do to our readers who accept as gospel what is printed in your paper.

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The Sports Zone

by Mike Townes WANTED Nominations for Inductees into the Springwater Sports Hall of Fame The newly formed Springwater Sports Heritage Board is dedicated to preserving, documenting and honouring Springwater’s diverse, bountiful and valued sports heritage.

The board strives to promote the achievements of: 1) Those whose interest in, and work for, the sport has resulted in a climate which benefitted both athletes and athletics.

2) Those whose athletic talent, proficiency and determination has brought fame to Springwater Township and to themselves.

In 2014, the Springwater Sports Heritage Board is undertaking the first-ever Sports Hall of Fame. The community and sports’ organizations are encouraged to nominate potential athletes, builders and teams for induction into the Hall of Fame.

Nomination forms and supporting material are available for patrons to pick up and drop-off at: • All 3 libraries (Elmvale, Midhurst, Minesing), and • Township Administration Centre, 2231 Nursery Road, Minesing.

• Available for printing at www.springwatersportsheritage.ca Completed nomination forms must be delivered to any of the above locations by May 1, 2014.

Everyone is invited to nominate your favorite players, builders and teams to make the new Sports Hall of Fame successful this year and years to come. The Board and their committees are working hard to bring all the sports’ stories in Springwater to life. They are looking for people with reports to be told from all parts of the Township of Springwater. You are invited to participate by writing anything to do with sports in the township. You can reach me (Mike Townes) at 705-322-3006 to submit your story.

Quiz Time: In 1989, Wayne Gretzky became the NHL leader in playoff goals when he recorded his 86th goal.

Whose record did he break? Answer below.

On the Ice: The NHL playoffs are in full swing and most of the games have been nasty with players getting away with a lot of stickwork and cheap shots. The referees and

the league will have to take control of the situation fast or it will only get worse. They will have to review all events on the ice and, at least, start to fine players for things taking place after the whistle has blown…There have been some surprises on the scoreboard so far but some of the defeats can be blamed on bad penalties taken by players who should know better…I have picked Boston to win the East but they need to put some pucks in the net. Detroit out-skated them in game one. In game two, Boston took control and never let up. The Red Wings may win one more game…The curling season has basically come to an end and some teams are disbanding, while others are being constructed. Teams now are brought together for a four year run for the next Olympics that will take place in 2018. Glenn Howard and his foursome played their last game together in PEI last weekend. Wayne Middaugh has decided to step aside, while second Brent Laing will be playing for Kevin Koe in Alberta. Team Koe is no longer, as he has reconstructed his entire team for next season.

Richard Hart will be returning to Team Howard while John Mead will leave Jeff Stoughton’s team to play second for Howard. Kevin Martin announced his retirement and he will be moving into broadcasting with Sportsnet next season. Jeff Stoughton was expected to leave but he will return next season with a new team. Jennifer Jones has announced that her team will stay together…The Canadian Curling Association is expected to announce that each team will be allowed to have one player from out-ofprovince next season. On this issue, the CCA has been a joke, failing to enforce the residency rules over the years.

Players have played in different provinces while living in another, having only a post office box in that province. If they are not going to enforce the rules, you might as well open up the whole country to anyone that wants to play out of province. The CCA is afraid to make waves and does not want to upset the elite players that make up less than .01% of the curlers in Canada.

On the Diamond: Spring has taken its time coming but fields are drying faster than I thought they would. Most local leagues will be starting the week before the Victoria Day weekend while the others will start the week after…

The Toronto Blue Jays are doing better than last year and could be even better if not for a few bullpen meltdowns.

The pitchers have been average so far, as have the hitters.

I expect both to get better next month when the weather

My View – Mr. Webster, PLEASE! – by Bill French

I read with interest Councillor Webster’s passionate article in the April 10 edition of Springwater News on his perception on why this council had no control of what is happening with policing costs, development and so on. I am sure he believes what he says is true as I don’t believe he has any deep rooted ulterior motives.

He says this council inherited many existing files for the Midhurst Secondary Plan (MSP). He also says it is the biggest and most complex in Springwater at this time. No disagreement here.

As far as his list of questions that was posed to the high priced Township Lawyer, I will truncate Webster’s answers and then provide comment.

1.

Is it legally Possible for this Council to stop the MSP? Legal answer, “Yes”. I agree and therefore charge that this council has failed in its responsibility to the constituents to take even one step to stop it. As a matter of fact they bailed out last September and passed a resolution not to revisit or even attempt amendments to the MSP. I believe this position borders on negligence on the part of our elected officials. Definitely not practicing due diligence.

2.

What would be the expected result of a yes vote to stop it? Legal answer, “You could expect a substantial lawsuit”. My answer, maybe. Remember the Midhurst Study Area was never planned to be home to a new city of 30,000 as attested to by former councillors that signed affidavits confirming such. The fact remains that until the development community lobbied the province and the province enacted a special rule, the MSP as it currently exists could not proceed. The only reason the lobbyists succeeded in a special rule was that Webster and this council supported the building of this city by sitting on their hands and doing nothing to stop it. If they had objected, the MSP would have been revised to make it fit the new policies that were established in 2005 and 2006, long before the MSP was approved.

3.

What would you predict the size of the lawsuit to be? Legal answer. “In the neighborhood of $100,000,000”. The basis of this rather unsubstantiated response is that the developers plan to spend that much on infrastructure. Well at this point there is nothing built, so I am not sure why such an astronomically number was used except to frighten those in opposition. It worked very well as a resolution was passed to stop further discussion or modifications to the MSP. The resolution was supported by five of the council including Webster.

Only Councillors Hanna and Ritchie objected. Hanna and Ritchie in my view are the only ones at that meeting that stood up for the rights of the 18,000 people in Springwater.

4.

What would be the likelihood of the township winning? Legal answer, “I cannot imagine any legal argument which would be a win for Springwater”…”.

Not to be flippant, I would get a second opinion. The simple arguments are that prior to the “special rule” the

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This Day in Sports (April 24th): In 1957, Chicago Cub pitchers walked 9 batters in one inning -- a National League record…The Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship in 1963…Casey Stengel won his 3,000th game as a manager in 1965…The Philadelphia 76ers won the NBA Championship in 1967…Wayne Gretzky scored his 86th playoff goal in 1989 to become the all-time NHL playoff leader in playoff goals…In 1999, Patrick Roy became the first NHL goalie to win 100 playoff games…Born on this day include disgraced lawyer Alan Eagleson (1933), Blue Jay’s first starter opening day pitcher Bill Singer (1944) and baseball great Chipper Jones (1972). Former Leaf owner Steve Stavros died on this day in 2006.

This & That: The Toronto Raptors have made the NBA playoffs. They are playing against the Brooklyn Nets in the first round. I do not pretend to follow basketball much, but in game one, I thought the referees were not giving Toronto many calls. All said, Toronto did not play well and likely would have won game one if they had played the way they can…Wayne Gretzky passed Mike Bossy when he scored his 86th playoff goal in 1989.

developments would not be permitted. I would start there and ask for the legal opinion. This council simply passed the resolution to close the door on discussion of the MSP and blindly hope everyone will forget about it by Oct 27th the municipal election date.

5.

What would be the cost to the taxpayers to defend such a suit? Legal answer, “…Legal fees in the millions”. If the rezoning of the land goes through, which is now at the OMB, and the developers start their construction, the answer is correct. But remember we are only in this position because of the lack of control Canada’s Paint Expert. and direction from this council. They are the architects of this very unpleasant situation. They have failed to live Serving Barrie and Area for over 80 Years up to the expectations of the electorate. They have done much more damage and put us in a much more precarious A Hardware Store with ALL situation than the previous council. That council was Your Needs! rejected for not following the will of the people.

Mon-Sat & Sun 10-5 Webster seems to blame the province for this mess. The Corner of Blake & Steele (705) 728-2431 province in fact put special policies in place for Simcoe County, as planning and development was being done 'You know that your landing gear is up and locked when so poorly. The province’s intent was to protect us from it takes full power to taxi to the terminal.' - Lead-in this unwanted intrusion of urban sprawl on our small Fight er Training Manual communities. However they were also cognizant of the fact that the local municipalities should have a BRIDgE BITES from The American Contract Bridge League say in their future. This council is that “say”.

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Mr. Webster, I had great hopes for you when The resulting -650 was the standard E-W score around the room, except at one elected. You showed some bright spots in the table, where West did something wickedly clever. Yes, no doubt you spotted it first year of your term. Since then it appears right away, West ducked the ♠K on the first round of trumps! Of course, Declarer no way of knowing that West now had the unprotected King, so she crossed that you have fallen into the “same old” trends had to Dummy’s ♦K and repeated the finesse. West won the King, cashed a Heart, of the last two councils. You, with your current and shifted to a Diamond and, although Declarer had made her contract, there position, “It is not my fault” is not reassuring to were no overtricks and her score of +620 was worth zero matchpoints. That diabolical duck by West had persuaded Declarer to waste a valuable Dummy me as a taxpayer in Springwater.

It is time we start studying who will be our entry on a futile finesse. elected representatives after Oct 27th. If you However, West’s play was not without risk, and he would hardly have been a are happy with the way things are operating hero if his Partner’s trumps were, for example, Jx or JTx. But, if that had turned in Springwater and want the “same old”, re- out to be the case, then at least he would have had an amusing story to tell on himself later. And he could no doubt count on Partner’s legendary sense of elect those currently on council, but you better humor as they ruefully scored -680 and zero matchpoints. be willing to accept the consequences to your Visit www.acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org pocketbook and the destruction of your rural For games in Barrie see www.barriebridge.com For games in Midland see www.midlanddbc.com way of life.

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By Carla Hindman, Director of Financial Education, Visa Canada When a tree recently fell on our car, we had to get a new car in a hurry. Like many people, we struggled between leasing or buying. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to understand your needs and payment habits before signing on the dotted line.

With a loan, you borrow money to purchase the car then own it once the loan is paid off. With a lease, however, you agree to pay a leasing agency (a lender often identified through the car dealer or manufacturer) to use the car during the lease period – but you're never the owner unless you decide to buy it after the lease ends.

Leasing advantages. Some people prefer to lease because monthly payments and upfront costs can be significantly less than with a loan; thus, they can either budget less for transportation or drive a more expensive car. Many who lease prefer driving a new car every few years, don't mind permanent monthly payments and like that the car is usually under full warranty throughout the lease.

Leasing does have potential downsides, however: • It's often difficult and expensive to get out of a lease, so if you think your income or employment status may change dramatically, tread carefully (for example, should you lose your job, retire, get sick, etc.)

• Standard mileage allowances are typically 15,000 to 20,000 kilometres annually. If you average more than that per year during your lease, you'll likely pay a set fee for each excess kilometre. (Some leases allow upfront payment for excess mileage at a reduced rate.)

• You're responsible to pay for any unreasonable wear and tear or damage, and possibly required to remove any customized features you've added before the lease is up.

• If you lease a more expensive car, your insurance costs likely will be higher. And remember, bigger cars usually get worse gas mileage.

If you do decide to lease, always try to negotiate a lower initial sales price for the car, because your monthly lease payment is largely based on the difference between this price and what the leasing agency thinks it can sell the car for when the lease expires. Thus, the smaller the difference between those two costs, the better for you.

Compare leasing packages from multiple dealers and leasing agencies, and don't hesitate to arrange your own financing. A dealer may be willing to find you similar or better financing to get your business.

If you think you might want to buy the car when the lease ends, check how much comparable used cars cost online or in the Canadian Red Book (www.canadianredbook. com) to make sure you get a good deal. And don't be afraid to offer less – the lender may have a glut of cars to sell and be receptive to your offer.

So bottom line: Weigh the choice between leasing and owning carefully to make sure you pick the right option for your specific situation.

OMB Costs Leave Residents Virtually Silent at Upcoming Hearing The Midhurst Ratepayers Association has made a direct appeal to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, asking for a meeting with her and relevant ministers.

MRA president Sandy Buxton points out that the proposed Midhurst Secondary Plan will not only “manufacture a city on 1,900 acres of prime farmland,” but will also discharge its treated wastewater a mere kilometre upstream from the internationally significant Minesing Wetlands.

“Your Liberal government allowed this plan to proceed, despite its failure to comply with 16 key components of your much-prized Growth Plan. It did this by creating a special rule JUST for Midhurst,” Buxton writes.

Presently, she explains, the Township of Springwater is being sued by developers that want to force the rezoning of disputed farmland for residential use. The MRA wants to support the township by being a party to the case before the Ontario Municipal Board but cannot, because of the high cost of retaining a lawyer and planner in order to stand a chance against the well-paid, well-resourced developer lawyers.

“Basically, Midhurst residents are forced to watch from the sidelines as the future of their village, its farms and water and its way of life are decided by people who don’t even live there,” Buxton writes.

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By Nick Thomas - Conrad Janis: TV Pioneer A fixture on television since the late 1940s, Conrad Janis’s trademark baldness and youthful face made him a recognizable character actor throughout his 65-year-long film and TV career.

As a teenager, Janis was already a veteran of several Broadway shows, and was just 17 when his first film, “Snafu,” was released in 1945 with costar Robert Benchley.

“Benchley was a famous New York writer and drama critic before playing the bumbling expert in those comedy shorts of the 30s like ‘How to Sleep’ where everything goes wrong,” explained Janis, who turns 86 this month. “I learned a tremendous amount about naturalistic acting from him, years before that style became popular.”

Janis soon became a pioneer of early television.

“It was an exciting time because everything was live,” he recalled. “You had to memorize the entire show for the night of broadcast. We’d do 1-hour shows six or seven nights a week, with very little time for rehearsal. If people forgot their lines or a prop gun didn’t fire, you just had to adlib your way out of it.”

Many film legends also got their start alongside Janis.

“There were about 50 of us who were regulars on all those early, live comedies and dramas, including Grace Kelly, Eva Marie Saint, Paul Newman, and Robert Redford. For a leading role on a 1-hour show you would make $400,” said Janis.

But that changed when a studio brought in Robert Cummings.

“Bob was a big movie star,” said Janis. “They paid him something like $20,000 to take the lead role in one of the shows such as ‘Playhouse 90.’ It changed the entire concept of television production because Hollywood stars realized they could work for just a few days on a TV show and make a lot of money.”

Throughout his career, Janis says he made around 700 TV appearances, although many early live performances were not recorded and therefore lost forever.

Beginning in 1978, Janis was a regular on “Mork and Mindy” playing Mindy’s father who worked, appropriately, in a music store. Janis is a noted jazz trombonist, having been inspired by legendary musician and bandleader Kid Ory in the 1940s.

More recently, Janis has enjoyed success as a director and producer with his 2012 horror-thriller, “Bad Blood: The Hunger” – a sequel to “Bad Blood” six years earlier – both written by his wife, actress Maria Grimm.

“She based it on a rather unpleasant incident that occurred as a child when living in Casablanca when she found a shish kabob with a finger on it under a table,” recalled Janis.

Despite the gruesome premise, the films were more character driven than gory, with Janis starring in both alongside Piper Laurie.

In addition to several new film projects currently in development, Janis and his wife are preparing a documentary on his life (see www. conradjanis.com).

But it’s television where Janis left his mark, even reaching today’s younger audiences who watch retro TV cable channels, says wife Maria, recalling a recent incident in Hollywood where the couple waited in line to attend a film.

“This kid standing near us was covered in tattoos and staring intensely at Conrad,” Maria recalled. “Then he put his hands out and gave the Mork ‘nanu nanu’ sign. When we asked how he knew that, he just said ‘Nick at Night, man, Nick at Night.’ It was wonderful!”

“Conrad truly is a man for all seasons,” she added.

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Anger and Gentleness

When brain injured people get to the place “where the brain has had enough” the emotion that is usually expressed is anger. There is so much “going on in the brain injured brain” and the switch from “being able to handle what is going on” to that “dark and lonely place” happens so fast that the brain injured person and the people who care for them are not usually prepared for the “intensity of the emotions” (usually anger) that are expressed.

The people who care for the brain injured person can play a very important role in the outcome of all this anger being expressed. In my experience, the people who care for the brain injured person who exercise “gentleness” during the recovery process make a difference in how recovery progresses.

Gentleness can provide the brain injured person a “safe place” in all the chaos. Gentleness can make the difference in that “dark and lonely place” where all brain injured people travel. Gentleness can make a difference in how fast the brain injured person learns to accept the changes. Gentleness can make the difference for the brain injured person and the people who care for them.

Once gentleness is included in the recovery process the brain injured person and the people who care for them might be able to “take a breath” or “not be so nervous about these episodes of anger” (because everyone involved knows they are coming it is just a question of when) and real recovery can take place.

To the Brain Injured Person: When you get to the place where the brain has had enough see if gentleness could make the difference for your recovery.

To the People who Care for the Brain Injured Person: Try to include gentleness in the recovery process, it can make the difference.

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Comic Books and Thoroughbreds, Inspired by Wine

By David White - Outside the Bay Area, few wine enthusiasts realize that California's wine scene is incredibly welcoming.

This is understandable; we see our favorite winemakers on the covers of magazines and struggle to contain our excitement when new wines hit the market. So expecting to meet any big name in the flesh seems as fantastical as expecting to meet Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie on a trip to Hollywood.

But it's not. And sometimes, these encounters are so inspirational that lives are forever changed.

Consider my own experience.

Long before writing about wine, I started making regular pilgrimages to Napa Valley and Sonoma County to develop my palate and expand my knowledge.

On one early trip, I sent an email to Thomas Rivers Brown, one of the nation's hottest winemakers. The vintner behind a host of highly regarded labels -- including Schrader, Outpost, and Maybach -- made his first big splash in 2008 when he became the youngest winemaker in history to receive a 100-point score from Robert Parker.

In 2010, Brown was named Food & Wine's "Winemaker of the Year."

I had been purchasing wines from Brown's personal label, Rivers-Marie, for a couple years so was hopeful he'd be available for a quick meet-and-great. As it turned out, his schedule was wide open. We hung out for three hours.

In part, experiences like this inspired me to begin writing about wine. Similar encounters motivated others to trade their desk jobs for vineyard work. Others have returned home and decided to launch their own wineries.

That's what happened with Birk O'Halloran, a selfdescribed "wine geek and a comic book nerd."

O'Halloran fell in love with wine while studying hotel administration at Cornell. After graduation, he started working in the wine industry -- first as an educator and retailer in Colorado and New Jersey and later as a sales manager for A.I. Selections, a popular importer in New York.

Through it all, O'Halloran regularly traveled to Napa Valley and developed friendships there.

In 2010, Birk O'Halloran casually told Steve Matthiasson, a celebrated viticulturist, that he dreamed of making wine.

Without pausing, Matthiasson offered to secure some Chardonnay.

Upon hearing this news, Dan Petroski -- the winemaker who makes some of Napa's best reds at Larkmead and some of Napa's best whites at Massican -- offered to help O'Halloran figure it all out.

So O'Halloran partnered with a buddy from college, drained his savings account, and launched Iconic Wine.

When it came time to figure out a wine label, O'Halloran decided to combine his two passions by hiring an artist to adorn his wine with a superhero fit for a comic book.

Brook Smith, a business owner in Kentucky, has a similar story.

A passionate gourmand who co-owns Louisville's top restaurant, 610 Magnolia, Smith has always loved wine.

That's why, 14 years ago, he traveled to Napa Valley with his wife to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary.

While there, the two linked up with Suzie and Paul Frank, the founders of Gemstone Vineyard. The four formed a lifelong friendship, so the Smiths began visiting Napa Valley with increasing frequency. They quickly connected with a host of industry insiders and grew especially close to Frank and Kathy Dotzler, the proprietors of Outpost Wines.

The Dotzlers, in turn, introduced Smith to their winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown. The two men hit it off. So in 2010, Brown agreed to take on another project and helped Smith launch Post Parade Wines. The name celebrates the moment when thoroughbred horses walk onto the racetrack. It's fitting, considering that the project was hatched while traveling between Napa Valley and Kentucky.

These stories are romantic, to be sure. But they're hardly unique.

David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com, which was named "Best Overall Wine Blog" at the 2013 Wine Blog Awards. His columns are housed at Grape Collective.

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Ontario Helping to Boost Local Tourism and Create Jobs

Ontario is supporting festivals and events in Simcoe County that will draw tourists, create jobs and grow the local economy.

Through the Celebrate Ontario 2014 program, the province is helping seven festivals and events in Simcoe County that celebrate the region's diversity, heritage and culture, while enhancing the visitor experience and increasing attendance.

Local festivals and events receiving support include: • The Festival of Peace • The Mariposa Folk Festival • 2014 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo • The Collingwood Elvis Festival • Carve This Way! Collingwood Ice Sculpture Festival • Jazz On The Mountain At Blue • Wakestock Sports and Music Festival Helping local festivals and events grow and thrive is part of the government's economic plan that is creating jobs for today and tomorrow. The comprehensive plan and its six priorities focus on Ontario's greatest strengths -- its people and strategic partnerships.

QUICK FACTS INTERAC • In 2014, the Ontario government will provide more than $600,000 to support Celebrate Ontario festivals and events in Simcoe County.

• In 2011, there were 12.7 million visits to BruceGreySimcoe, and these visitors spent $1.2 billion dollars.

• In 2012, tourism supported over 300,000 direct and indirect jobs in Ontario.

• Preliminary numbers for 2012 indicate that tourism generated $28 billion for Ontario’s economy.

Eco gardens attract more than butterflies

Part of a Realtor’s job is to stay up to date on what helps make a house attractive to potential buyers. On the list of hot trends Realtors are spying these days is the ecofriendly garden.

Many homebuyers are keen to purchase a home with a “green” garden for several reasons. First, eco-friendly gardens tend to be low-maintenance so less work and upkeep. Eco-gardens can also be economical and kind to the environment by using less water and inexpensive natural methods of pest-control and fertilization.

“A well-tended garden can add great curb appeal to a home,” says Costa Poulopoulos, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). “For the environmentally friendly buyers out there, an eco-friendly garden can be an attractive selling feature.”

Creating an eco-friendly garden is just like creating a regular garden in that you need to start with a plan. There are plenty of tips on the Internet for eco-gardening and your local garden centre will have plenty of advice to share as well.

Once you have a basic plan or layout, you can begin selecting plants for your garden. Look for native plants (plants that are common to your area) which tend to be hardier, more drought tolerant and pest resistant. Some common types of flowering plants include daylilies, Shasta daisy, coneflower, and Black-eyed Susan. Many of these plants are perennials which you will enjoy year after year. You can then use annuals to add splashes of colour throughout the season.

Ornamental grasses have become very popular in gardens as well. Not only are they low-maintenance and watersaving, they also look great year round.

Another popular gardening trend is replacing grass with stone pavers or pebbles. Great green expanses of lawn are real water hogs that require constant mowing and maintenance. If you prefer grass, go for a lowmaintenance lawn which is made up of a diverse mix of hardy, drought-tolerant, slow-growing and low-height turf grasses, fescues, and broadleaf species such as clover.

The design possibilities for an eco-friendly front garden are endless. However, if you find the whole process overwhelming, consider hiring a landscape designer to draw up your plans. Many garden centres will provide this service for free or at a reduced rate if you buy the plants from them.

A colourful spring garden can be a feast for the eyes after a long winter and can also be part of the plan to create a great first impression for your home. If you are planning on selling your home, be sure to speak to a Realtor to learn more about the trends that can help make your home more attractive inside and out.

For more information about buying or selling your home with a Realtor, visit www.wedothehomework.ca.

This article is provided by local REALTORS® and the Ontario Real Estate Association for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market.

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Busting the Myths about Hospice Palliative Care

May 4 to 10 is National Hospice Palliative Care week in Canada. This year the aim of the week is to let people know what Hospice Palliative Care is…and what it isn’t.

Understanding palliative care can ensure that more people have access to this philosophy of care; they will have increased capacity to live fully until they die and that there is less anxiety about the referral to palliative care.

Palliative Care is not just about cancer; and it’s not just for patients who only have a few days or a few weeks to live. Approximately one third of patients requiring palliative care have cancer. The remaining two thirds have a variety of chronic conditions including organ failure or frailty. Referring patients to palliative care early means that they can make better choices about how to spend their remaining years; they can put plans in place to ensure that their wishes are known and their families are prepared once they understand what the situation is.

For many people with chronic diseases, early palliative intervention can manage pain and symptoms. Some people will receive palliative care for months and even for years. A referral to palliative care is not a signal that the end is near. It is simply a way to ensure that the right care is given.

Palliative Care is also not just about seniors. While seniors make up a larger proportion of palliative patients, people of all ages, and sometimes even children require access to good quality palliative care.

Palliative care is provided in a variety of settings.

Some people access palliative care in a hospital, but for most people, good quality palliative care can be provided wherever they are living. For most people, home is the preferred place to be. By beginning early and planning well most people can stay in their home throughout their illness. However, for folks living in a retirement home, in Long Term care or even those living in group homes or other living arrangements, good palliative care improves quality of life and minimizes disruptions.

Good palliative care just makes sense. May 4 – 10 is Hospice Palliative Care week across Canada. It is a good time to find out what hospice and palliative care services are available in your community. Hike for Hospice, the national Hospice Palliative Care fund raising event takes place on May 4 in most communities. Call your local hospice to find out how you can get involved.

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Affordable Assisted Living comes to Penetanguishene At age 80, will you be able to afford $2-3,000 a month for retirement living with supports? The stakes are in the ground and the trees have been cut ready for the next step in the construction of Wendat’s affordable Seniors Residence at 44 Dufferin Street in Penetanguishene. Now that the winter is over, work will begin on grading and servicing the site.

Wendat is committed to using local contractors for as much of the build as possible. Dave McKenzie Tree Removal won the bid to cut the trees which was done last November, prior to the heavy snow fall. Local resident, Bob Laurin is the architect for the project.

Call: Rob McClung 705-717-7614 www.simcoeresidentialsolutions.ca New Elmvale Leo Club

by Jerry Rebidoux - The New LEO Club has received their Official Certification of Organization from LIONS INTERNATIONAL and they would like to thank the Elmvale and District Lions Club for their sponsorship.

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For more information call 705-322-5612”

“The Residence will be one of Ontario’s first truly affordable assisted living facilities,” says Wendat Executive Director, Lorna Tomlinson. “More than one-third of seniors cannot afford the retirement home options that currently exist. Most supportive housing options for seniors are asking over $2,000 a month, and some much more than that.

Many frail seniors end up occupying hospital beds until an option becomes available.” Tomlinson hopes the Wendat Seniors Residence will be one of those options thereby relieving some of the pressure on hospital beds.

The Wendat Seniors Residence will be geared to frail seniors, of low income, with preference given to those seniors over the age of 75. Residents will have a single bedroom with private bathroom, (double rooms available for couples), full meal service in a congregate dining room, daily activity program, transportation and 24/7 personal support services for one fixed price of $950.00 a month. The building will be just one storey for accessibility and to fit in with the residential nature of the local community.

“We can offer this affordable option to local seniors because of the generosity of the community,” notes Tomlinson.

“Service clubs, businesses, Town of Penetanguishene, Foundations and private individuals have given in excess of $2.65 million towards the project to date. We are very thankful for their support.” Wendat expects the final cost to come in around $3.2 million for the Residence. It will accommodate 23 frail seniors with plans to expand to 40 in the future. Anyone wishing to make a donation can contact Lorna Tomlinson at 705-526-1305 or send their donation to Wendat, Box 832, Midland L4R 4P4.

ROTARY SUPPORTS LOCAL DARE PROGRAM

(PENETANGUISHENE, ON)- On April 1, 2014 the Rotary Club of Penetanguishene convened for their weekly meeting at La Cle d’la Baie in Penetanguishene http://www.lacle.ca/ The Rotary Club of Penetanguishene is pleased to support the local Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program presented to grade 6 students in schools policed by the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment.

Accepting the cheque for $500.00 is Southern Georgian Bay Constable Trent Bierworth who is the local School Resource Officer (SRO) and the presenter of this program locally. Trent, who is well known by his students wishes to thank the Rotary Club of Penetanguishene for their continued support of this valuable program in our local school system. http://www.kidsdomatter.com/en/Home/default.aspx

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By Bill Stephenson - The Waterside Retirement Lodge senior men and the Monday Masters league held their joint barbecue and final year-end wind-up on April 11th.

Approximately 55 curlers attended the lunch and we were honored to have Lorree Goheen and Angie Vivian from Waterside Lodge (Wasaga Beach) attend.

The day began with The Friday men’s senior league playing their final playoff games to determine the winner of the FRANKCOM TROPHY and the Consolation Champion. Thirteen teams played in the 2nd schedule, with all teams making the playoffs. Through an elimination process (lose 2 games your out) four teams with one loss each remained on the Consolation side, with the two undefeated teams of Ron Frankcom and Mike Stone to play for the Frankcom Trophy.

In the consolation games. The one game had Dennis Turner’s team with Bill Stephenson, Reg Cowan and Anton Vriends up against Lou Belcourt’s team consisting of Klass Noordegraff, Wayne Dixon and Ken Sheremeto. Den Turner’s team came out on top and would now play the winner of the other consolation game. This game had Don Bell’s team with Mike Townes, Brian Jones and John Degroot playing Bernie Swaile’s team with Bill Scott (sparing for Bryan Pullen), Art Vanlaarhoven and Clint Nesbitt. Team Bell won.

The consolation final had Team Bell up against Team Turner, which should make for a close exciting game as these teams finished 4th & 5th respectively during the regular schedule. Both teams made some great shots along with a few misses, but in the end with some indecisiveness and miscommunication on the Bell team, worked in favour of the Turner team who prevailed to win the Consolation Championship.

In the Championship game Ron Frankcom’s team with Jack Lyte, Don Mclean and Ralph Mumford, played Mike Stone’s team of Dave Robbins, Rudy Plug and Bruce Lloyd.

Members of the Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia recently held their weekly meeting at Royal Ron‘s team finished 1st during Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) to present the hospital with the final installment of a the regular schedule and while $350,000 pledge for the RVH expansion. Front left, Richard Fenton, president Rotary Club of Mike’s team finished 11th Barrie-Huronia, presents RVH president and CEO Janice Skot and Dr. Bryn Pressnail, clinical they were on a roll. They beat director, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program with a cheque for $10,417. The Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia was one of thirteen local Rotary Clubs that contributed more than $1.5 million to support RVH’s $450 million expansion. three other higher rated teams to reach the final. However, in the end Ron’s team proved to be a little too strong (this day) and won the Frankcom Trophy. In our first schedule Ron’s team went undefeated during the whole schedule & playoffs to win the Rowntree Trophy. This is a first were the same skip has won both trophies in the same year. Congratulations Ron. With the curling finished members of both leagues and our special guests, Lorree and Angie from Waterside , after grace by Reverend Rudy Plug, enjoyed a barbecue lunch. The lunch was followed by award presentations and Elmer McFadden & Don Bell talked about their respective leagues. In regards to the Friday league Paul Lambie has agreed to be part of the committee taking the place of Lorne Ogden.

Lorne has been part of the committee since 2006. Thanks Lorne.

The Monday Masters league wrapped up their season on April 7th with the Championship game (playing for the Harold Townes Memorial Trophy ) and consolation games.

In the consolation final Dennis Turner’s team along with Jack Lyte, Paul Lambie (sparing for Bruce Hall) and Clint Nesbitt (sparing for Milt Walters) defeated the McFadden team of Elmer, Mike Townes, Jim Sommerville and Jake Arnold.

In the Championship game Bill Stephenson’s team with Klaas Noordegraaf, Gilbert Moreau (sparing for Ron Murray) and Ralph Mumford (sparing for Don Ritchie) defeated Bernie Swaile’s team of Bill Scott, Anton Vriends

Herdabout K9 Academy will be hosting a Canadian

Kennel Club approved Canine Good Neighbour test SAT April 26, 2014 from 11 am to 3 pm The testing is open to all breeds of dogs, purebreds and mixed breeds.

CKC approved evaluators (Jeff & Kellie Whiteside) will be conducting the testing. Successful participants will receive a CGN certificate from the Canadian Kennel Club, a CGN badge, and a Title Rosette from Herdabout K9 Academy.

Cost of the exam is $35.00 and testing spots must be pre-booked.

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1. Calmly greeting a friendly stranger 2. Politely accepts petting 3. Appearance and grooming 4. Walking politely on leash 5. Walking through a crowd 6. Sit, down, stay 7. Come when called 8. Settle after play 9. Calmly passes another dog 10. Wait for owner while out of sight 11. Politely walks through a door or gate.

and Brian Jones to win the HAROLD TOWNES MEMORIAL TROPHY. Bill 12. Correct reaction to distractions (visual and sound) had the opportunity to curl with Harold and as a true friend considers it an honour If you think your dog can pass these exercises and want to give to have his team names engraved on this trophy.

This concluded the events of the day. We wish to thank Elmvale Lions club it a try, please call Kellie Whiteside at 705-429-0833 or email (Bill Scott) for use of their barbeque. Will Marshall Insurance for donation of the sheltieland@rogers.com to book a time spot for the testing day. hamburgers & buns. Those involved in preparing the lunch and Waterside for their draw prizes and gift bags.

Special thanks to Waterside Retirement Lodge for their support and commitment The word 'coffee' comes from the Arabic 'qahhwat al-bun' meaning 'wine of the bean' while the to continue to be the Major sponsor of the Friday Senior League for the 2014/15 word 'espresso' comes from the Italian term 'caffe espresso' which means 'pressed coffee'. curling season. The Monday & Friday committees wish all curling members an Coffee beans are actually the pit of a berry, which makes them a fruit. The coffee berries, enjoyable summer and hopefully we will have the opportunity to curl with everyone sometimes called coffee cherries, are an edible fruit that have coffee beans inside. again next year. We are always looking for new curlers. Both novice and seasoned Legend has it coffee was discovered by Ethiopian shepherds in the 9th century who found their curlers are welcome. goats dancing around after eating the beans.

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The criminals seek their potential victims online, generally rising.

Road users should expect to see much higher volumes single or recently unattached people. Usually this occurs through singles and dating-related ‘meet’ websites, social of traffic over the weekend, making it a particularly media platforms, or e-mail blasts. In some cases, prolonged important weekend for all drivers, passengers and young interaction with individuals has cost some victims tens of children to be properly restrained, regardless of how short thousands of dollars before the ‘relationship’ ends, usually a trip people are taking.

The nine victims who have died so far this year in without ever meeting in person.

According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), collisions where lack of proper restraint was cited as a in 2013 there were 1,728 complaints from Canada of causal factor range from 21 to 64 years of age. The OPP romance fraud – a year-over-year increase of nearly 300. recognizes that seat belt non-compliance is largely related Of those complaints, 1,149 victims – often female -- were to attitude rather than age.

“Young drivers tend to get a bad rap when it comes to identified and their combined financial losses exceeded $15.6 million – more than any other identified financial seat belt compliance. We are seeing more young drivers than ever buckling up and taking the risks associated with loss due to fraud.

Although police say all types of fraud are under-reported, lack of restraint very seriously early on in their driving the romance scam is also an emotional roller coaster. years. These healthy attitudes paint a positive outlook for Therefore, a victim is dealing with severe financial seat belt safety on our roads, but those few non-compliant hardship and the personal embarrassment and torment drivers should follow their example”.

Driving is a privilege, but is too often thought of as a after realizing they have been taken advantage of.

Tips to Avoid Being a Victim of a Romance / Dating right. All motorists need to be responsible and accountable for poor driving behaviours because they impact the safety Scam include: • Checking website addresses carefully. Scammers of other road users.”

Possible Suspect in Shooting: often set up fake websites with very similar On March 31st, 2014 at approximately If you want to drink, addresses to legitimate dating websites.

2:00 am Barrie Police received a 911 • Never send money, or give personal that’s your business. call from a resident on Golfdale Road credit card or online account details to If you want to stop, who reported that he heard numerous anyone you do not know and trust. A that’s ours. gunshots fired in the area. Police have request to send money to a foreign country confirmed that a firearm was used to someone you have never personally met A witness in the area of 20 Golfdale should be a red flag.

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Youth Nicotine Part Three By: 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 To continue from part two it is critically important that communities provide a safe, supportive, nurturing environment for adolescents as they grow up. At the same time, families must provide limits and expectations for all members to live by. The community and a young person lives in has a major impact on whether she or he will pay more attention to adults or to other young people. Findings from a study of several hundred teenagers in several communities — a rural area, a poor inner-city neighborhood with many minority residents, and an upper-middle class suburb — tell us that we cannot draw sweeping conclusions about teenagers as if they were all alike.

Urban teenagers faced with conflicting standards of family, school and social agencies were apt to reject all these values and create their own, often among peers.

Suburban and rural teens, however, were more likely to have values very close to those held by the important adults in their lives — they might question adult values, but they wanted consistent rules and standards they could evaluate.

The use of effective strategies for coping with peer pressure can help in a young person’s life. For instance if the negative effect of peer pressure is to be minimized, youth, parents, school and community leaders must come together to establish workable and effective strategies to guide teen behavior and to support their transition from children to mature, responsible adults.

Relinquish the stereotype of peers as a uniformly negative influence on youth. Although some teenage peer groups encourage drug use, delinquent activities and poor school performance, others discourage deviant activity

in favor of school achievement and involvement in sports or other extracurricular activities.

Nurture teenagers’ abilities and selfesteem so they can forge positive peer relationships. The parent, schools and other agencies can be taught how to help develop the adolescent’s self-concept and self-worth so he or she is a valued person.

Empower parents and educators to help young people pursue and maintain positive peer relationships. They can provide adolescents with the opportunity to succeed in constructive ways which are valued by the teen, the parent and the community alike.

Encourage cross-ethnic and “cross-class” peer interactions and guide teenagers in dealing positively with cultural diversity and individual differences.

Parents, teachers, community leaders, and spiritual advisor can model appreciation for ethnic differences and support cross-class and cross-ethnic friendships. Schools and youth organizations can assist by encouraging youth from diverse backgrounds to work and play together.

Place sensible restraints on part-time youth employment.

This could ease a young person’s compliance with peer pressures to “buy” acceptance into a peer group. For instance to have enough money for the “right” clothes, the “right” shoes, the “right CDs. Increases in part-time employment among youth have had little impact on the time they spend with peers.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Barrie Police Investigative Services at (705)725-7025 Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-2228477) or submit your information online at www. crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

ONTARIO VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is happy to advise that the following Huronia West Snowmobile Trail Officer Patrol (S.T.O.P.) and Huronia West Auxiliary Unit members have received Ontario Volunteer Service Awards for their various years of service: Huronia West – S.T.O.P. AWARD John Broderick 15 Years Brian Girard 15 Years John Tracey 15 Years Huronia West – Auxiliary Unit AWARD Lisa Beals 5 Years Randy Dignard 15 Years Norm Luke 10 Years Jeff McGuire 10 Years Lorrie Mc Quarrie 10 Years Cherrie Racine 10 Years The above members will be receiving their well desired awards for volunteering at a ceremony hosted by the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat in June at a location in the City of Barrie. “Volunteers enhance the quality of life in our communities”, states Inspector Kevin Hunter.

CHARGE LAID IN RELATION TO UNMARKED CIGARETTE (Oro-Medonte, ON) - On Thursday April 12th, 2014 at 12:40 am, a Barrie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11 northbound in Oro-Medonte Twp when a speeding motor vehicle caught his attention.

The motorist was stopped and the officer observed a clear bag containing several hundred unmarked cigarettes. The officer contacted the Ministry of Finance and spoke to an investigator.

Under the authority of the Tobacco Tax Act, the vehicle was searched and the unmarked cigarettes were seized.

The 36 year old male from Essa twp was issued a Part 111 Summons for Possession of Unmarked Cigarettes contrary to the Tobacco Tax Act, section 29(2). The driver of this motor vehicle was only a G1 licenced driver he was further charged with Speeding, Driving at an unlawful hour and Unaccompanied by a qualified driver. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 6, 2014.

It is an offence to possess any quantity of unmarked cigarettes unless permitted under the Tobacco Tax Act or the regulations to do so. First Nations people or Diplomats can be in possession of unmarked cigarettes.

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Midhurst Secondary Plan:

Is a sprawl developer lawsuit to be feared or welcomed by current Springwater Township ratepayers?

by Les Stewart - Skillfully managed, it should be welcomed as a way to get to the truth.

Fact: the settlement rate for civil lawsuits in Ontario is over 96% (see below). The Ontario courts exercise a monopoly on resolving formal disputes. This is where this disagreement belongs.

Shrewd businesspeople know this. Corporate predators scan for and exploit individual and institutional weaknesses. The Mega-Quarry defenders speak often about why Ontario was targeted. The best possible payoff is converting public $ into private greed.

Solution: I do not know about you, but I trust an Ontario Superior Court Justice 100 times more that I do either any politician (federal, provincial, or municipal) or the Ontario Municipal Board.

Every cent spent defending a township-wide SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) lawsuit is money well-spent as a way to get to the truth.

Everyone responsible adult knows the cheapest, most efficient, and ethical alternative is to call the 1st bully's bluff as soon as possible. Otherwise, you're just advertising your own child-like, cowardice and self-loathing nature to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. corporate bullies.

I would suggest you look around for a "tough wedge to split this tough log" because history shows there is little meaningful dialogue with what amounts to communitydestroying terrorists.

---Reference: The Warren Winkler Lectures on Civil Justice Reform, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, http://www.ontariocourts.ca/coa/en/ps/speeches/ civiljusticereform.htm

Earth Day 2014

by Indra Sharma April 22nd is always celebrated as Earth Day. The event is an occasion whereby humanity engage in trying not to impact too alarmingly on our home planet, Earth.

Winter 2013 and 2014 introduced words like polar vortex which meant extremely cold weather, lots of freeze ups of lakes and plenty of snow. As far as many are concerned, the winter was unusually cold and long.

Folks have seen cold long winters before. I remember it snowing on a Victoria Day weekend. Climate change apparently is the culprit. The most recent news is that the pollution in China is affecting world climate. There are tons of speculations relating to weather patterns going on.

Perhaps earth is undergoing a cycle. She has been around fourteen million years. We have been here in less than a nano second when measured against geologic time. We are the dominant species overrunning the planet which evolved with enough food, water and oxygen for so many.

Our resources are being depleted due to overpopulation.

Wars are being fought for space to survive. We live in Canada where we have resources. We have to husband our resources and ensure there are enough remaining for our next generations. It is imperative that we continue to plant trees, to recycle as much waste as possible, to walk when possible and not use a vehicle, to teach our children that the earth is our only home and that we cannot destroy it.

Our natives always believed that The Great Mother, The Earth was given to each generation to be held in trust for the next generation ad infinitum. It is imperative that our generation ensure that we are leaving the inheritance of a viable planet to the next generation. I cannot say that we are the architects of climate change though we are the dominant species. We are the species with reason and logic whereby we can strive to lessen our overall impact on the earth and try to ameliorate our way of life to be attuned to nature. If we do this we will perhaps comprehend that in the vastness of the known universe, this ball of clay, blue, green and white, spinning in space, evolved perfectly for life to inhabit it. We are here and now and the onus should be on us to give to our children and theirs, spring and birdsong and daffodils and tulips nodding in a soft wind, roses and peonies and honeysuckle and trees with green canopies shading us, and fruit and vegetables growing in our gardens and orchards, and leaves gold, orange, yellow, scarlet against a blue sky with the scent of wood smoke in the air the beauty of snow glistening and sparkling beneath sunlight, moonlight and starlight and with all the seasons perpetuated by the laughter and joy of cavorting children.

Mother Earth will do what she does and we owe it to her to help to our utmost in the preservation of our home.

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Rosie’s Devotions A Time to Respond

The other day, I was searching the Internet for lyrics to a song, and I came across a song entitled "Do Something", written by Matthew West, an American contemporary Christian musician and songwriter.

In his song, Matthew questions God as to why there is so much injustice, poverty, and suffering in the world. When he demands that God do something about it, God replies, "I did; I created you." His point is that each of us needs to do something about it.

As I listened to the words and then read the lyrics, it was as if a light went on. My heart was moved, and I wholeheartedly shouted a loud "Amen!" I realized that it is up to me to do something--anything--to further God's kingdom on earth. We Christians can't just sit around and wait for someone else to bring about changes for the betterment of our world. We need to act now, with God's help, if it is within our strength and power to do so.

James 2:15-17-If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill," and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. (NRSV) You may wonder, "What is it that I can do?" Here are some suggestions: You may want to champion a cause that will bring clean water to places that do not have that luxury; you may want to organize an event to stop bullying; you can stand up for the weak; you can be a beacon of light to the elderly or lonely, giving comfort and hope, and praying. You can volunteer your time at a local hospital or nursing home, being kind, listening, and sharing the good news of the gospel.

James 1:22-25- But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act-they will be blessed in their doling. (NRSV) Prayer: Creator God, Your Holy Spirit is moving over the face of the earth in a mighty way. We thank You for inspiring men and women to speak out in the songs that they sing, in the words that they speak, and in action and protest. Continue to inspire and strengthen Your children as we work towards furthering Your kingdom on this earth.

Amen.

Rosemary Hagedorn, Penetanguishene, rosyhagedorn@gmail.com The first webcam was invented at The University of Cambridge to let people know if the coffee pot was full or not. Between 1991 until 2001, it proudly told residents of the University's Computer Science department when they could get their caffeine hit.

Elmvale Food Bank Challenge

by Jerry Rebidoux - The New LEO Club challenged the Lions and Lioness to a Food Challenge, to see which group could collect more food for the Elmvale Food Bank. It was great fun for everyone involved including the customers. The LEOs won the challenge by collecting the most food but the real winner was the Elmvale Food Bank, as all the groups raised over $1,500 dollars. Special Thanks to Bob and Arlene of Foodland for all their help.”

INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH AND RURAL EXPO 2014

September 16th- September 20th Simcoe County IPM 2014 Quilt Competition & Show The Good Old Days – Modern New Ways

Come join us for the showing of the judged entries in the IPM 2014 Quilt Competition. With over 100 entries in 15 categories, it will be a fabulous showing of talented Quilters from across Simcoe County and Ontario. The event takes place Mother’s Day Weekend, Friday, May 9th and Saturday, 10th from 9:30am to 4:30pm at the Simcoe County Museum (1151 Highway 26, Minesing).

The admission is $6.00 per person.

The IPM 2014 Quilt Block Challenge Quilts will be displayed. Tickets will be available on these exquisite quilts. A Challenge Block Quilt will be displayed, in which the highest bid received by September 20, 2014 – will win!

These quilts are Beautiful One-of-aKind-Creations that you have to see to appreciate!

Vendors will be present with Quilting supplies to stimulate your own creativity. IPM 2014 Committee members will also be selling Cookbooks, Souvenirs, and Quilt Raffle Tickets.

The popular “Grenville” Church group will have a lunch room with their famous creations. A Jar raffle table full of many quilt related items, will also be featured.

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In 1976, BBC radio astronomer Patrick Moore said that at 9:47 a.m., Pluto would pass behind Jupiter, causing a gravitational alignment that would temporarily reduce Earth's gravity. He told his listeners to jump at exactly that time to experience a strange floating sensation - which did not happen.

In 1957, some decades before the planetary alignment prank, BBC pulled another April Fool’s joke by reporting about "spaghetti crops."

Millions were duped by the report, with many of them asking how they can grow their own spaghetti trees.

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Springwater News • April 24, 2014 Edition 415 • E-mail: springwaternews@rogers.com • www.springwaternews.ca

Children in Blended Families

"When we acknowledge a child's feelings, we do him a great service. We put him in touch with his inner reality.

And once he's clear about that reality, he gathers the strength to begin to cope." ~ Adele Faber I am often asked for advice on managing blended families. Most often the parents have concerns about disciplining children, or what to do when one parent has different rules/expectations than the other.

I am not so often asked about the effect on the children, but this is an extremely important element when two adults decide to combine their families. The adults love each other, and want to share their lives, and hope to create one bigger, happy family. The experience is often quite different from the perspective of the child.

After divorce, regardless of how much time the child has with each parent, it is generally quality time. A parent who no longer sees their child every day, typically wants to make the time together really count. Children may get more one-on-one time than when their parents were together.

Children like this, and quickly get used to it. They come to expect that they will get undivided attention from the parent, and that activities will be scheduled with just the child(ren) and the parent.

When families are blended, this tends to change, and the combined children are treated as a group. One-on-one time is often diminished or eliminated entirely, as the child is now competing for time with the new spouse and the new siblings. This is particularly difficult for the child who was used to being an only child.

It is wise to remember that this is a big adjustment for children, as they also have a new parent figure to get used to. Give them plenty of opportunity to talk about their feelings and any difficulties they may be experiencing, and do not be critical if they are having negative feelings.

Schedule regular opportunities to have that one-on-one time which is now more important than ever. If the child continues to have difficulty with the new arrangement, it is wise to seek professional counseling.

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning Psychotherapist. For permission to reprint this article, or to obtain books or cds, visit www.gwen.ca

Port McNicoll Ball Hockey League president Mike Thompson shows off the new scoreboard donated by ballhockey.com

A new scoreboard had been on Tay Township's wish list for several years – and now that wish is coming true.

Ballhockey.com has recently donated the scoreboard to serve the community and surronding area's growing demand for ball hockey and ice hockey leagues. The new scoreboard is part of a larger grassroots effort to encourage more physical activity for youth and adults to experience the great game of ball hockey.

“This is an exciting day,” said Mike Thompson, president of the Port McNicoll Ball Hockey League, 'this will be a great addition to the new facility in Port McNicoll and I'm excited to get started for our first season this June".

The Port McNicoll Ball Hockey League offers men, women & children of all ages the opportunity to enjoy the great game of outdoor ball hockey under a roof. Age specific and skill defined divisions allow club members to participate in the level of play that best suits their experience and age. The community rink provides change rooms, showers, and washrooms for all members.

For more information about the league go to www. ballhockey.com *-- Judge tells father to stop emailing his children in all capital letters --*LONDON (UPI) - A High Court judge in England told an "insensitive" father that he must stop emailing his children in all capital letters because it looks like he is yelling at them. The Israeli father is in a custody dispute involving his 13-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter. During the dispute, the children have been moving back and forth between England and Israel. The judge ordered that the father's old style of emails, which were "equivalent to him shouting," needed to be improved upon with the help of a family assistance officer. "He needs help to make his messages appropriate and child friendly," the judge said. "There's nothing worse than an email suggestive that the sender is shouting at you." Due to the communications problems, the relationship between the children and their father will be restored "at a distance."

The parents of the children also need to work on their communications skills. "It is all about respect and a willingness to start again in the process of trying to interact as parents in a way which will enhance rather than harm their children," the judge said. "I wish them every success in that endeavor."

Wasaga under Siege 2014 & the 200th Commemoration of the Battle of Nottawasaga Bay and the Sinking of HMS Nancy August 14th-17th/2014

Just wanted to bring everyone up to speed on the activities/events we are working on for the 12th annual Wasaga under Siege taking place from August 14th – 17th at Nancy Island Historic Site in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada.

Not only we will be celebrating the 12th annual Wasaga under Siege event but we will also be commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Nottawasaga Bay and the sinking and destruction of the HMS Nancy.

• Expanded Four Day Event – August 14th to the 17th/2014 – This year Wasaga under Siege will be expanded to a four day event to include Thursday, August 14th which is 200 years to the day of the battle, an American Victory and the destruction and sinking of the HMS Nancy.

All official commemorative events are planned for this day.

• Nancy Island Grand Encampment – The Grand Encampment will be will be open for everyone to set-up as of 10:00am Monday, August 11th. This will allow any participants and re-enactors to set-up early and enjoy other local attractions in the Wasaga Beach area before the official events begin. Also this will allow those who attended the bicentennial event at Fort Erie to travel directly to Nancy Island on the Monday and not have to travel back and forth.

• Expanded Grand Encampment – The Grand Encampment this year will also be expanded to include the Nancy Island parking lot to allow for displays, exhibits, period merchants, activities and the expected increase in participants and re-enactors to the event.

• Commemorative Medallion – An official commemorative medallion is being struck for this bicentennial event and all participants taking part in the event will receive one as a token of our appreciation.

• Unknown Soldier Grave Marker Dedication – As part of August 14th commemoration ceremonies a Veteran of the War of 1812 plaque will be placed at the site of the Unknown Soldier on Nancy Island to represent all those Unknown War of 1812 veterans who survived the War and went on to help develop this great country or ours.

• “Miller Worsley Voyage” – Calling all Naval Boats and Crews!

– We are in the planning stages of putting together an historic small boats and small schooner sailing expedition along the shores of Southern Georgian Bay that tentatively would begin in Owen Sound, ON, Monday, August 11th and arrive at Nancy Island Historic Site the morning of Thursday, August 14th to coincide with the Commemorative

Ceremonies taking place that day. The trip tentatively would include port stops and potential overnight stays in Meaford, Thornbury and Collingwood with some historical programming taking place in each participating port community. We are currently working with community partners in each port to hopefully provide logistical support in the form of dockage, camping accommodations, food and other logistical support needed. We are still in the planning and confirmation stages for this voyage and if you are interested in participating in this historic sailing opportunity please contact Tom Hurlbut at hurlbut8646@rogers.com • River Run – Edenvale, ON (Glengarry Landing) to the mouth of the Nottawasaga River (Nancy Island Historic Site) – 25 – 30 km River Run. Friday, August 15th – 9:00am to 1:00pm – Edenvale to Jacks Lake.

Saturday, August 16th – 9:00am to 1:00pm – Jacks Lake to Nancy Island. The Upper Nottawasaga River is basically the same way it looked like in 1814 and is a great opportunity for those hearty voyageurs to experience the environment and hardships fur traders would have experienced firsthand on this historical fur trade route. This river excursion will not be a leisurely float down the river as all participants will be expected to pull their paddle weight, potentially cut paths through fallen trees and log jams and getting your feet wet as low fast running water may dictate guiding the boat by hand and feet. We are looking for voyageur canoes and crews to take part in this great event.

If you or your group is interested in participating please Ed Maxwell at ed.maxwell@bmts.com • Fireworks & 3D/ Light Projection – As part of the 200th commemoration ceremonies we are planning to host a large fireworks presentation that will be launched from the middle of the Nottawasaga River just off Nancy Island.

We are also working on light and 3D projections that would illuminate the Theatre and Museum during the evening over the four days.

• Expanded Musical Entertainment Venue – We are planning to expand our period music and entertainment stage to 3 days offering programming during the day for everyone to enjoy. If anyone or groups are interested in participating at Wasaga under Siege 2014 please contact me anytime to discuss details.

• “Prize of War” the original ships bell from the USS Tigress will be on hand as we are hoping to ring the bell to officially open the

ceremonies on Thursday, August 14th. This ships bell would have been rung 200 years ago to the day as American sailors and soldiers prepared for battle against the crew, Natives and voyageurs defending HMS Nancy.

• There are many more things that we are working on to make this event a memorable one and look forward to hosting as many re-enactors and participants as we can.

We are still in the process of updating the website however the registration page for the 2014 event is open and ready to go and we encourage you all to register ASAP! • I want to let everyone know that Wasaga under Siege 2014 will be my 12th year and last year that I will be coordinating this event.

With that I am looking to host the best one yet and being the 200th will be an event to be part of and remember! I am proud to have managed and coordinated this event over the past dozen years and could not have done it without my groups support, the Town of Wasaga Beach, Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, The Friends of Nancy Island and of course all the re-enactors and participates that have made this all possible.

Thank You! David J. Brunelle Website: www. wasagaundesiege1812. com Contact Information: David J. Brunelle (705) 716-7124 or wasagaundersiege@ rogers.com Short Historical Description of Event and significance to the War of 1812: During one of the ship's supply trips to the Nottawasaga, in July of 1814, an American force left Detroit, intending to recover Fort Mackinac.

Their frontal assault was defeated in the Battle of Mackinac Island. However, they had learned of the location of the Nancy from a prisoner, and three of their vessels proceeded to Nottawasaga Bay. At the Nottawasaga, Lieutenant Miller Worsley of the Royal Navy had succeeded Poyntz and taken command of the Nancy, which was about to sail to Mackinac with 300 barrels of flour, bacon and other rations. He was warned of the American presence and had the Nancy towed two miles up the river, where he hastily built a blockhouse armed with three guns (presumably dismounted from the schooner). His force consisted of 21 sailors, 23 Indians and 9 FrenchCanadian voyageurs.

On August 14, Captain Arthur Sinclair led three American ships (Niagara, Scorpion and Tigress) into Nottawasaga Bay. The Americans believed that the Nancy was still out on the lake and heading

back to the Nottawasaga, and intended to wait in ambush for her in the bay.

However, Sinclair landed some of his troops to make an encampment on the spit of land between the river and the lake shore, and some wood-cutting parties discovered the schooner's hiding place.

The next day, three companies of American regular infantry supported by a 5.5-inch mortar and the guns of Sinclair's ships attacked Worsley's position. Worsley, faced with overwhelming odds, determined to scuttle the Nancy to prevent her being captured by the enemy, with her valuable stores, but before Worsley's plans to destroy the ship could be completed, the ship was hit by an American mortar shell that set her on fire.

Her crew escaped, but the Nancy sank.

After the action, the gunboats Scorpion and Tigress were left to guard the river to prevent canoes and bateaux from getting supplies to Fort Mackinac. Eventually the river mouth was blocked with felled trees, and the two gunboats proceeded along the north shore in the hope of intercepting fur-laden canoes on the lake. Worsley and his men removed the obstructions and reached Mackinac on August 31 after paddling and rowing for 360 miles. They subsequently surprised and captured both American gunboats in the Engagement on Lake Huron.

Short description of planned activities: Wasaga under Siege “A War of 1812 Experience” is an annual living history festival commemorating a War of 1812 battle between Americans, British and First Nations which resulted in an American victory with the sinking of the British schooner Nancy.

This historic event eventually led to the modern day creation of Nancy Island Historic Site located in present day Wasaga Beach, Ontario.

This four day heritage festival managed and operated entirely by volunteers’ features authentic War of 1812 tactics, historical battles, marine assault landings, artillery, and much more. A professional public address announcer narrates each battle event as a series of fictional and historical battle scenarios are presented to the public.

The Grand Encampment at Nancy Island Historic Site will feature over 500 re-enactors opening their living history encampments to the public along with 19th century merchants, artisans, demonstrators, entertainers, live period musical entertainment and much more.

Scale of Event: Provincial Number of Participants Expected: 500

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Worldwide Entrepreneurial Event Coming to Barrie

Startup Weekend Barrie will connect local entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts to share ideas and launch companies Barrie, ON – Startup Weekend Barrie will connect local entrepreneurs, developers, designers and startup enthusiasts with mentors and resources at its weekend-long event May 9-11, 2014 being held at Georgian College. Throughout the course of this 54-hour event, attendees will share ideas, form teams and launch startups. ““Startup Weekend is a global event that’s locally sponsored by The Georgian College Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre. It’s being brought to Barrie by local business owners who form the Profit Matters team in their Barrie BNI Chapter,” explains project lead, Stuart Murray. “We’ve seen firsthand the benefits to developers, entrepreneurs and designers in Startup Weekends around the province as they work through a weekend to develop prototypes and launch ideas. The energy is infectious and the results are nothing short of amazing.”

Here’s how Startup Weekend works…

Friday: Beginning with open mic pitches on Friday, attendees bring their best ideas and inspire others to join their team.

Saturday/Sunday: Over Saturday and Sunday, teams focus on customer development, validating their ideas, practicing LEAN Startup Methodologies and building a minimal viable product.

Sunday: On Sunday evening, teams demo their prototypes and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experts.

Valuable gifts and prizes are available for participants to win throughout the weekend. A minimal fee of $99 and special young entrepreneur and student fees apply with details provided on the Barrie Startup Weekend website.

All include your meals and full participation throughout the weekend.

About Startup Weekend Barrie: Startup Weekend Barrie is a 54-hour, hands-on experience where local entrepreneurs, developers, designers, marketers, product managers, startup enthusiasts and anyone interested in building a business can find out if startup ideas are viable.

For more information or to register as a participant, visit www.barrie.startupweekend.org.

About Startup Weekend: Startup Weekend™ supports the development and expansion of entrepreneurship through events worldwide that educate aspiring entrepreneurs by immersing them in the process of moving an idea to market. Startup Weekend has built a network of more than 55,000 alumni, thousands of volunteer organizations and 100 trained facilitators spread across more than 300 cities in 100 countries. Google for Entrepreneurs, Coca Cola and Amazon Web Services are global sponsors. For more information, visit www.startupweekend.org or follow us on Twitter @startupweekend.

www.jimwilsonmpp.com MPP Jim Wilson Looks for Advice on Angling and Hunting Issues in Simcoe-Grey Creemore - Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson and former

Minister of Natural Resources, Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette, will host a roundtable meeting to discuss fishing, hunting and wildlife issues with local anglers and hunters on May 7th in Creemore.

"Over the past decade, the Liberal government has shown complete disregard for rural Ontario and the Ministry of Natural Resources," said Wilson. "The outdoor community deserves more from the provincial government when it comes to the MNR's core functions and traditional roles."

"Jerry has been very active on this file for years," said Wilson. "I'm glad he once again agreed to come to my riding to hear firsthand about issues and concerns in the community."

Anglers and hunters from across Simcoe-Grey along with the media are invited to attend. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30pm at the Creemore Legion (27 Wellington Street West) Please confirm your attendance by contacting Wilson's office at 1 (800) 268-7542.

Growing Through Pain

by Gwen Randall-Young Have you ever walked a distance, looking down at the ground, and then looked up, surprised at how far you had travelled? Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the details of our lives, or the struggles one inevitably encounters along the path, that we forget we are progressing.

Success, however, is not measured only in the distance travelled, but in how much we have learned along the way. Whenever my clients berate themselves for having made what they call a mistake, or because it is taking them a long time to learn a lesson that keeps coming at them, I smile. I smile because I know how much learning happens at times like these.

Even if we consider some life choice to be a mistake, we recognize there must be a degree of consciousness behind that awareness. It means we have a concept of a better way.

It is the challenges we face in life that deepen and expand our character. It is our own suffering that allows us to truly understand the pain of others, and to develop a compassionate heart. When we are down and dejected, feeling sorrow or sadness, we may feel we are stuck, and are not progressing, when in reality our connection to, and understanding of others is growing.

The "great wind" of our own soul awareness is bearing us across the sky of human understanding. We should embrace this experience even when it is difficult, for it is profound.

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning Psychotherapist. For permission to reprint this article, or to obtain books or cds, visit www.gwen.ca

Judy Masdorp- Artist’s Statement Judy recall someone saying “Creativity is the wellspring of healing” as they looked together on her art scrapbook.

After taking a workshop about art therapy, she started a watercolour scrapbook contained paintings she could work with to uncover unhealed emotions of her past. It was the pioneering work of Alice Miller that inspired her to do this as she realized there were events in her childhood that she could not access. She had forgotten these things, just as if a brain-injured person cannot find bits of memory. These were caused by the trauma she faced in her early childhood separations. It was not as important to find the memory as to uncover the lies that went with them. Young children cannot always make sense of what is happening to them especially if they have no caring adult to sit and talk these things through with them. So they just forget and carry on, sometimes for decades believing something about some event that may be true but not telling the whole story.

Looking at, examining artist’s techniques and palettes have been one of the healing strategies in her healing tool box. Judy has employed this technique to distract her from physical pain, learn about the creation of art and to marvel at the ability of artists to recreate the beauty of God’s creation. This is the redemptive work of the artist who discovers healing in observing the handiwork of God. The absolute joy she gets from this is the recognition that God created colour and design for her to do nothing with but enjoy.

Judy is a lifelong learner, self taught artist, who seeks to bring art down to everyday life in its functionality by her handmade personal gift objects. The things that inspire her are colourful fabrics and threads, unusual beads,

vistas of national parks and northern landscapes that she incorporates in photography, beading, needlework, sewing, wood objects, painting and writing. Judy, as a former sailor in the Georgian Triangle, has a particular fondness for Georgian Bay and her islands and lives minutes walking distance from the water vista that inspires her.

For the last eight years, Judy has been helping her husband develop his wood art, worked on her lifelong family history collection and continues to write almost every day. Her dream at the moment is to finish something that can be published. However, nothing in her collection of writing ever seems to be finished except short articles for the paper, stories for unplugged session and her ongoing massive archive she is collecting, reading, and writing from to create the definitive Gauthier family history.

For about twenty years, Judy has been creating handmade cards and has had an extensive correspondence. She writes letters to family members to stay in touch mostly and to send them little things to know they are thought of. An injury to her hand four years ago slowed that down as has age taken its toll on her time. Their places have been filled by many hours with learning new computer techniques for her writing and marketing skills with her photos. © 2012 Judith S. Masdorp The eyes of the Woodcock are set so far back in its head that it has a 360-degree field of vision, enabling it to see all round and even over the top of its head.

The Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan of any bird and can glide for six days without beating its wings.

It can also sleep in midair.

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Karma Food Co op

Dear Mr. Jacobs, I read the letter in the Springwater News of April 10, regarding the activities of the Karma Food Co op and her director Erin Chapelle. The letter was quite insulting and damaging the image and integrity of Mrs. Chapelle. It may be clear that the writer of the letter was not aware of what Karma project stands for.

Karma believes that all citizens should have fair access to healthy, local, culturally appropriate food. They envision Huronia’s many diverse cultures working together with local governments and co-opratives to bridge the good food gap, ensuring that an inclusive, dynamic, and viable food system can grow amongst the communities. They believe that this broad change can be achieved through positive and open popular education and through the cultivation of co-operative and supportive gardens, farmers’ markets, cultural events, and school programming, as a means to achieving our goals.

The Karma Team has set big goals for the co-oprative to accomplish in the coming years. They plan on working with the five different communities in Huronia to further increase household access to affordable, nutritious, sustainable food.

In the past year (2013) Karma helped to keep an amount of $ 144,124 in the Huronia economy through buying locally, hiring locally, growing locally and selling locally; thus stimulating the local economy, food production and employment. For more information please visit our website or visit the Karma Cafe in Penetang (bright green gable on main street).

The Karma project is the brain child of Mrs. Chapelle, who spent the last five years on building this wonderful initiative into a thriving operation. She did so without pursuing any financial gain or compensation, a labour of love for her community!

In the mean time, Karma has been transformed into a not for profit corporation, so making profits is never an issue. Over 2013 a substantial amount of money in food was donated to the local shelter in Midland, a place where victims of domestic violence find a safe place to live (and eat).

Interesting detail is that Mrs. Chapelle is also a council member in Penetanguishene, she not only shares her intelligence and energy with her community by being part of its governing body, she makes another step, to actively support those in the community that did not get the chance to obtain a decent meal every day.

Despite brainless attempts to damage the work of Karma and its team, the organization is growing and increasingly successful. On April 22nd, the Karma shop & cafe in Port McNicoll was opened, offering the community on the shores of the Georgian bay a place to meet, communicate and eat! All are welcome!

Evert Schaap (entrepreneur) Midland.

Community production helps students address grief and healing

Developed through collaboration between Huronia Players, Hospice Huronia and Elmvale District High School (EDHS), a production called Good Grief! will be performed at Barrie Central Collegiate for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) grade 7 and 8 students.

The play was created through brainstorming and improvisation by EDHS’ senior drama class. The final product is a collection of stories involving four different teens exploring different types of loss.

“Our studies indicate that teens often don’t know who to turn to when dealing with grief,” says Carol Galbraith, Program Director of Hospice Huronia. “We reached out to the community with the concept of a travelling teen production, and are so pleased that Huronia Players and EDHS created a play to address this issue and explore how to get help through resources and community agencies.”

“EDHS students have worked very hard to put this together and they are very excited to use drama as a means to share this important message about good grief,” adds Charlene Scime, EDHS Principal.

The performance takes place in the auditorium at Barrie Central (125 Dunlop St. West in Barrie) on April 29 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Information: Tammy Polan, Teacher, Elmvale District High School, 705-322-2201 Deb Hindmarch, Huronia Players Education and Training Director, 705-245-0411

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The Money Jars - Award winning speech by: Lucas Sullivan Grade 7 class Our Lady of Lourdes School Elmvale Hello Teachers, Judges and Fellow Students.

My Speech today is on MONEY and how to manage it using a system called the MONEY JARS. • Would it surprise you to know that many adults or parents do not “really understand” money, and how to make it work for them?

• Would it surprise you to know that most kids have no concept of building wealth for the future or how to manage money?

• One of the reasons for this, is rarely does anyone “learn” the lessons of what I call : MONEY 101. ( the basics) • They don’t teach MONEY 101 in grade school, they don’t teach it in high school, and they don’t teach it in college.

• No wonder so many young adults and adults in this country get into “money trouble” • Today I want to show you a method of managing your money that I have been doing for several years. My parents introduced my brother and I to this concept. I also want to get you to think about the importance of how to handle money to achieve your goals.

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• When he wants something bigger, he asks his parents or grandparents for money and then buys what he wants. He has learned the lesson of how to borrow money with no plan to pay it back ( very dangerous lesson) • The child sees his parents buying things with credit cards and debit cards and gets the idea he just buy anything with these cool cards ( also very dangerous).

• Then when the child grows up and goes off to college, they spend all their cash money instantly on whatever they see ( food, party’s ) and use credit cards to run up large debts without any plan to pay it back ( debt is when you owe money to someone else) Today I want to show you how to SAVE money and DIVIDE money that you receive as allowance or gifts, into a very effective management system.

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practiced by many, many, people around the world to save, plan, and actually build significant wealth.

Not just kids, but thousands of adults use this everyday.

So let me ask you this: Who wants more money?

Who wants to have money to buy things?

Who would like to buy their own car when they turn 16?

Who would like to buy a house at age 25?

Let me Show you how you can achieve those goals.

The money Jars look like this: (Show the Jars and read the labels) ------------------------------The WEALTH JAR • This is perhaps the most important jar. The one that can change your life down the road.

• In this jar you put money that you may not actually spend for 10,20, or even 40 years.

• This jar is a savings vessel for big things like a home, Investments, or even retirement.

Once this Jar gets full of money you take the money and put it into a high interest savings account at the bank and keep filling it.

• The only other thing you can buy with this money is something that makes you even more money. (like a business, or vending machine, or something like that) The PLAN JAR • This Jar is a savings jar for a shorter time.

• You would save money here for a planned item like a computer, or dirt bike or something you want that costs a lot of money.

• Your money may stay in here for months or even years.

• Once it is full you could also move it into a bank account for safe keeping.

The LEARN JAR • This money can be spent anytime. But it must be spent on things that help you learn and grow.

• Examples are books, courses, science kits, music lessons, ski memberships and stuff like that.

The FUN JAR • This is exactly what it sounds like: FUN FUN FUN! • You must spend this every month on yourself for whatever you want. Candy, Movies, games, whatever. This is what makes life worth living  The ANGEL JAR • This Jar is to make someone else’s life a little better.

• You can use this to give money to a street person, or donate to charity, or a food bank, or anything like that. You get the idea. You are to spend this money every month or two.

The question that must be on your mind is: How much money do I put in each jar?

Well there are some basic rules. ( otherwise you may be tempted to put most of it in the FUN Jar  ) Here is the typical Breakdown of money when received.

Wealth 30% Plan 20% Learn 20% Fun 20% Angel 10% Another benefit of the Money jar system is it teaches you math.  I have been practicing this system since I was 7 years old. IT works great. Soon I will be making my first business investment.

Anyone can do this.

Whenever you get money.

Allowance Birthday Gifts Money for chores Money for anything.

Simply put it into the Jars and before you know it you will have money for the things that are important, and a plan for future savings.

Thanks for taking the time to learn this system.

I wrote this speech in January, and here is an update to it.

After saving and planning for many years, I have just made my first significant investment by partnering up with my little brother. We just purchased two vending machines, and placed them in a factory. Already we are learning the ins and outs of business. We purchased the machines, bought inventory for them, stocked them, priced them, and are now managing them. We call our business 2 Brothers Vending.

We even have our own logo on the machines and are learning about profits, costs, and even how partnerships work.

Hope you use the system to help yourselves, just as we have.

Springwater News • April 25, 2014 Edition 415 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653

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Home sales and new listings down in March Residential sales recorded through the MLS® System of the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® came in below yearago levels in March 2014.

Home sales numbered 177 units in March, down 15 per cent from the same month last year.

The Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® comprises two distinctive markets.

Home sales in the Western District which includes Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview Township, The Blue Mountains, Municipality of Meaford and Grey Highlands fell nine per cent on a year-over-year basis to 134 units.

Home sales in the Eastern District encompassing the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, the surrounding communities of Elmvale, Port McNicoll, Victoria Harbour, Coldwater, Port Severn, Honey Harbour and Tiny, Tay, Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Severn and Georgian Bay Townships totaled 43 units in March. This was a decrease of 30 per cent from last March.

“In keeping with the trend we saw in February, sales in Western District continued to improve in March, and while they remain below last year’s very strong levels they have climbed back in line with historical averages at this point,” said Wayne Cornfield, President of the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS®.

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“Activity in the Eastern District has been following the opposite path. As opposed to starting off the year slowly and improving, sales in Midland and surrounding communities started 2014 in good shape but activity has now slowed. Looking at these two opposing trends together explains why we haven’t seen much movement in demand at the overall Association level since the beginning of the year.”

New residential listings numbered 499 units in March 2014, down 30 per cent from a year earlier. New listings posted large declines in March in both the Easter and Western Districts.

There were 1,719 active residential listings on the Association’s MLS® System at the end of March 2014, down 17 per cent from year-ago levels.

There were 9.7 months of inventory at the end of March, down from 10 months at the end of March 2013 but slightly above the long-run average for this time of year.

The value of all residential transactions in March was $50.4 million, down 12 per cent from a year

earlier.

Sales of all types of properties numbered 200 units in March, a decline of 16 per cent compared to the same month in 2013. The total value of all properties sold in March 2014 was $58.4 million, down eight per cent from last March.

Encompassing several communities along the shores of southern Georgian Bay, approximately 1½ to 2 hours from the Greater Toronto Area, the area is one of Canada’s premier four season recreational playgrounds.

The Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® represents close to 500 REALTORS® registered with its member offices.

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Judge John "Jay" Hurley responded.

"You know, I'd thought I'd seen it all." Mr. Cocaine explained. "My last name is Cocaine," he said.

"My great-grandparents came over here from Greece and they changed it. That was like in the 1920s." "How many times have the police told you to step out of the car during your life?" Hurley asked. "Just about every time I get pulled over," Cocaine replied. The 34-year-old, who was accused of possessing Xanax, was released on his own recognizance.

I am deeply concerned that the Liberal Government is taking steps to make some drastic changes to cataract programs in Ontario.

The North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) has been hosting sessions on behalf of the Ministry of Health regarding new Ministry initiatives for cataract care. The invitation to sessions notes that the Ministry of Health has requested proposals from non-profit organizations, defined as CommunityBased Specialty Clinics, to provide Cataract Care across the province. First of all the LHIN should not be doing the dirty work for the Ministry of Health. The LHIN has to deal with all the negative publicity. The consultations will come out to show a consolidation process into one clinic to provide cataract care. This is just the start of taking away services now provided quite adequately by area doctors, ophthalmologists and Hospitals. You cannot take cataract surgery away from hospitals.

It is a fact that the majority of people dealing with cataracts are seniors. Their surgeries often require two or three trips to and from their local doctor’s office and the hospital .Having one Centre to deal with cataracts over a wide region will prove most daunting for these patients especially during a rough winter such as we have just experienced. The consultation sessions regarding provincial changes to cataract programs started April 1st in Barrie. They also met in Orillia, Collingwood, Midland and Gravenhurst.

The Ministry of Health should not be tinkering with this program. Leave hospitals alone. Consolidating services into one Centre? Is this just the start of taking away other services from hospitals? These consultations were only underway for a week and people in my riding were up in arms telling me it’s a big mistake. They feel the changes will negatively impact service to our community and ultimately the future of our hospitals.

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(705) 322-1160 Mon. Aphasia Communication Group - The Stroke Recovery Association (Barrie and District). All sessions free 737-9202.

Mon: 9 am. Coffee Club and Art Group - 9:30 am Pool and 10 am Tiny Stitches The Place 300 Balm Beach Rd. Perkinsfield We pick up scrap cars, trucks and metals.

Mon: 10 to 11:30 or 7:30 to 9 pm Ladies Interdenominational Call 705-527-9534 R&C Woods Roofing Inc. Bible Study at Willow Creek Church 2387 Gill Rd. 722-7582 Asphalt & Rubber Mon: 1 p.m. Elmvale Community Hall, euchre/bid euchre 1st Thurs 7 pm Midland District Camera Club at the North Mon/Wed 1- 3pm at Brian Orser Hall Penetang Seniors shuffle Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Midland, in Askennonia Over 30 years experience board 549-7611 for info. Register at town hall.

705-527-5442 Seniors Club area. Guests welcome. Speakers, refreshments.

Mon: The HUB for Arts and Culture at the Midland Cultural www.midlandcameraclub.com Sun. April 27th 10am - St. John’s United Church in Elmvale Centre - JUST SHOW UP! 2nd Thurs "September - June, (inclusive) Barrie District Stamp Mon: 6:30 - 8 pm @ HCES SEVENTY8 All gr. 7&8 students Club. 7 - 9 pm at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Barrie. www. warmly invites you to join us for worship. This week is Camping Sunday and we will be having “Reflections of Camp Simpresca”. are welcome join in awesome games and challenges. A ministry barriedistrictstampclub.ca or 705-735-6009 of Elmvale Community Church.

2nd Thurs Sept to June - 7 pm Barrie Thornton Fiddle 27 Yonge St. S. www.unitedchurchelmvale.org April 27 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.– The Prince of Peace Anglican 1st Monday of the month -7 pm to 9 pm Come to our monthly Club at Thornton Banquet Hall above the arena. Evening of Church Dinner 565 Mosley St Advance tickets knit and craft gathering at Kelly’s Phelpston Tavern. entertainment, dance, square dance. All welcome only $12.00. 705-422-1116 Are You New Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport to perform Lloyd Preston 705 722 8335 Mon. April 28: 7pm Bayfield Retirement Lodge - basement of white building 705-526-3461 to the Community?

3rd Thurs: 9:30 am – 11:00 am Sept 19, Penetang The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe Mon: 7 pm Texas Hold em Tournament at the Maple Valley 2013 to May 2014 Coffee Party at St. Andrew’s Do you have a County’s support groups connect family and Sports Club. All Welcome Presbyterian Church Hillsdale.

New Baby? friends caring for a person with Alzheimer’s Mon: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie Thurs. 10 am St. John’s United Church, disease or related dementias, to education and 2nd Mon.: 7 p.m., Wasaga Beach Community Presbyterian Elmvale, invites you to join us for Coffee and coping strategies in a safe place, while sharing Church, 208 Mosley St., “Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group” Conversation with Rev. Steve. 27 Yonge Street S. challenges and successes. (705)329-0909.

Last Mon.: 7 p.m., Bayfield House Retirement Lodge, 5 Beck www.unitedchurchelmvale.org April 28: 10 am - 2 pm Simcoe County Call your local rep or Blvd. Penetang, “Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group” 3rd Thurs: 10 am - noon - The raging grannies register online for your Embroidery Guild is like minded women who Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 9 am- 3:30 pm Elmvale Adult Day Out meet at Woods Park retirement facility 110 Lillian FREE Welcome Gift bag enjoy fellowship and hand embroidery of all Program at United Church Manse. 549-6277 Cres. in Barrie. 322-1575 . and Visit. levels and variety of techniques. We meet at the Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place 4th Thurs: 1-3 Nottawasaga Bay Stroke Candi Fox (705) 515-2252 Midhurst Community Centre on Dorion Road.

Tues: 5:30 and 6:30 Art Classes Creative Madness Art Studio Recovery meet at 135, 32nd St. Wasaga Beach www.welcomewagon.ca Bring your lunch 534 2950 705 322 6588 Guests speakers 429-9571 Tues. Apr 29: 2:30 pm Murder Mystery coming Tues: 5:30 Newcomer Services - English Conversation Circle 4th Thurs: 1:30 pm Diabetes support group meets at - to improve language skills and meet new people, YMCA the Health and Wellness Center at Penetang General Hospital 549-0881 to Roberta Place Retirement Lodge 489 Essa Road Barrie 705 Midland 705 529 2518 4th Thurs. 3-5 pm Parkinson’s support group meetings at the 728 2900 Wedding REception Attire to Help us solve the mystery.

Wed April 30: 7 - 8:30 pm. Support By The Bay Please join us Tues. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm Waverley Youth Group at Waverley Superstore Midland 526-9170.

Gospel Hall. GRADES 7 & UP. Free - All Welcome Third Thursday 6.30– 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp at Body ‘N Balance Physiotherapy (950 Mosley Street, Wasaga First Tuesday 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club meets at the Prime Time Club, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach) Residents, friends and family dealing with Parkinson’s, MS, Stroke or recovering from an accident are welcome. Join Club meets in Midland, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Beach. 705-534-3771 us the last Wed of each month for good conversation, a little Centre. 705-534-3771 Thurs. 7 - 10 pm Good Vibes Coffeehouse at Mount St. Louis education and meet some new friends.

Tues: 7-9 Wasaga Beach Toastmasters at the Library 429-6416 Road and 4th of Oro-Medonte May 1: 4pm Ontario Budget Announcements Tues. 7 pm Bid Euchre at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Thurs. Accoustic Circle Jam at the Surf Family Restaurant 369 May 2: 5:30 pm Huronia Museum is delighted to have Jack Beach. Welcome!

Balm Beach Rd. Cathryn/Tom 647 692 0935 All types of music.

Granatstein join the community for the museum’s annual Tues. 7 pm Chess (beginners and advanced) at Bayshore Bring your instrument or just come and listen.

Seniors, Woodland Beach 2000 TBRN Thurs. 7 pm Bid Euchre at the Heritage Dinner as guest speaker. 705 526 2844 May 2 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m NYW PJ Youth Dance Wasaga RePlex, Tues. 7:30 pm: Bid Euchre and darts Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors $5.00 in advance 705-429-3321 Grades 5-8 only!

Barrie Legion Centre, 526-5074 SAT. MAY 3 SPAGHETTI DINNER - Wyevale United Church Tues. 8 pm Elmvale Legion - First Thurs. 7 pm Blue Grass Music at 2 sittings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets at Wyevale Jug City or call Tues, General Meeting - Last Tues.

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May 3 – Wasaga Artists Art Show & Sale – Bake Sale too!

First Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Euchre/Bid Euchre Lunch.

Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club Call the CAMH Telephone Support line at Thurs. 7:15 pm Barrie Shambhala Wasaga RecPlex, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 429-3147 Sat, May 3: Mt. St. Louis Marvellous Meatloaf Dinner, two meets in Midland, North Simcoe Sports Meditation Group meets at the Soul Studios, sittings 5 and 6.30 pm., $12 adults, $6 kids 5-12. Church Hall, and Recreation Centre 534-3771 40 Bell Farm Road, Unit #8. Sitting / Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 pm Wed: 9 am Coffee Club - 10 am Pool walking meditation, study, discussion, tea. Mt. St. Louis Road and Line 4. For tickets call Barb at 705-835Confidential telephone support provided by volunteers 3569 or 835-6730.

12:30 pm Games Afternoon 1st/3rd - 2nd liberationdancer@gmail.com May 3rd Doors open @ 7pm, YukYuks Coldwater Nursery Wed - 1:30 pm Camera Club Georgian Fri: 9:30 a.m. Coffee Club - 9:30 Pool, 12:30 p.m. Bridge – School Annual YukYuks/Silent Auction & Dance Tickets $15 in Bay Swinging Seniors “The Place” 300 Balm Beach Road Includes Coffee/Tea/Cookies Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors Advance, $20 @ Door coldwaternurseryschool@yahoo.ca.

First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay Métis “The Place”, Perkinsfield, 705-526-5074 Sat May 3 8 pm Jill Barber Quintet transcends time and trends Council at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 Fri: 5:30 pm WB Lions Bingo at RecPlex 429-3331 Wednesday CHAIR YOGA 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle exercises Last Fri. of month 5 - 7pm Elmvale Ladies Auxiliary Royal www.petersplayers.com May 3: Hillsdale Presbyterian Church dance in the Elmvale with soothing music that can be done in a chair or on the floor that Canadian Legion monthly supper $8. are both relaxing and muscle strengthening. $2.00 for members Fri.: 6 pm - Full course meals RCL Barrie $10 Reservations Legion with a DJ May 4 Enjoy a walk with the Brereton Field Naturalists’ and $4.00 for non members. Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors required, 728-4002 300 Balm Beach Road West 705 526 5074 1st Friday of the month “KID ZONE” Elmvale Presbyterian through the trails of the Bear Creek Wetland situated in the heart of Barrie 705 739-1094 or visit www.bfnclub.org Wed. 10am All are welcome to join us for Coffee and Church, 22 Queen St., E. Children J.K. to Grade 8 welcome.

Sun. May 4: 10am - St. John’s United Church in Elmvale Conversation with Rev. Steve in the Parlour.

Every Friday 6 pm Minesing United Church Youth Group Jr. warmly invites you to join us for worship. Our reflection for this 3rd Wed of the month: 10 am – noon The Dutch Canadian Youth Grade 5-6, Sr. Youth Grade 7-12 705-737-5322 coffee club meets in Georgian Mall food court by elevator.

Fri. 7 pm – Euchre, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 262, RC Legion, week is “Jesus Laughed Out Loud”. 27 Yonge St. S. May 4: 3 pm The Novalis Project presents a special concert Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $8 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 Elmvale (upstairs). at Novalis Hall, 7841 4th Line, Angus, Violinist, Emmanuel Wed: 12:30 Euchre at Wasaga Beach United Church 361-2022 Fri.: 9 pm KARAOKE NITE Maple Valley Sports Bar Wed 1- 3pm at Brian Orser Hall Penetang Seniors shuffle board Sat: 3 pm Meat Darts BBQ at Legion, Branch 147, Barrie, Vukovich, returns, by popular demand, 705-722-5408 Sun. May 4: 7pm - St. John’s United Church in Elmvale is hosting 549-7611 for info. Register at town hall..

Sat. 3 pm Meat Darts. ARMY NAVY/AIR FORCE CLUB, 7 an Old Fashioned “Golden Oldies” Hymn sing. The evening is 3rd Wed of month: 2-4 pm Vet’s Day at the Elmvale Legion George Street, Barrie 728-8240 open to everybody and there will be refreshments following. This Branch 262. Everyone welcome.

Sat: 5:00 Meat Darts Elmvale Legion. Welcome! is a no-charge event. www.unitedchurchelmvale.org Wed. 5:15–6:30 pm Springwater Township Rotary Club meet Sun: 9:45 am Knox Flos Presbyterian Church Services May 5: 1 pm Midhurst Museum Celtic Knotting used to create Wed @ Midhurst Library 721.3148 Sun. 10 am St. John’s United Church, Elmvale, 27 Yonge Wed. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kids Awana Group at Waverley Gospel St. S., warmly invites you to join us for worship. www. Key Fobs. Bring your needle nose pliers and wirecutters 705 719 1438 www.simcoecrafts.ca Hall SK to GR 6. unitedchurchelmvale.org Mon. May 5: 7 pm– Check out alternatives to traditional Second Wed: 6.30 - 8.30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp 1st Sunday of month - Family Breakfast Barrie Royal Canadian “exercise”, dietary considerations and easy ways to improve Club Real Canadian Superstore, Wasaga Beach. Peter 534-3771 Legion 410 St. Vincent St. - 11 - 12:30 pm 728-1412 Wed: 7 pm Euchre at Sunnidale Corners Hall! All ages and Sun. 2-6 All day “Karaoke” at the Barrie Royal Canadian your flexibility, balance and increase your energy! FREE! North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre, Midland. Canadian experience levels are welcome.

Legion Br. 147 (728-4002) Diabetes Association 705-549-0881 2nd Wed 7 - 8: 30 pm.- Wasaga and area Cancer Support group And the Daily Events May 7 Visit the Gables, a 43 acre natural park within the City meetings open to all cancer survivors, caregivers and family April 24: 9-4 Cottage and Garden Show in the Penetanguishene of Barrie on the shoreline of Kempenfelt Bay 705 725-0750 or members at Body‘n Balance Physiotherapy (705) 429 - 9619.

Arena. Vendors, Door Prizes, samples and much more Last Wed 7 - 8 pm. - Wasaga and area Stroke Support Group April 24, 25, 26, 27 – Wasaga Community Theatre presents visit www.bfnclub.org Wed May 7 10:00 a.m. Hear Here Group, for older adults with meetings held at Body‘n Balance Physiotherapy - 429-9619 “Self Help” A comedy by Norm Foster. 705-422-0514 First Wed. of month: 7 pm Hillsdale Parks and Rec meet in the Fri April 25: 6 p.m. Brereton Field Naturalists annual meeting Hearing Loss. St Mary’s Church, 64 Amelia St Barrie, Speaker will be about Parkinson’s Disease Info at the Canadian Hearing Community Centre. 835-5240 and pot luck at the North West Barrie United Church.

Society at 705 737-3190 ext. 223 or email to rhart@chs.ca Wed. 7:30 pm Cribbage at Barrie Legion.

April 26: 8 am to 5 pm - Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival May 7: Grand Re-Opening of the Springwater Health Services Wed: 7:30 Euchre at the ANAF Club Barrie April 26: 1:30 p.m. at Thornton Library. Essa Historical Society 3rd Wed of the month: 10 am – noon The Dutch Canadian monthly meeting with speaker Linda Usher Topic - Mattews Centre at the Kenzie Knox Building in Elmvale May 9-6pm till 9pm & May 10-8am till 2pm - The coffee club meets in Georgian Mall food court by elevator.

House in Alliston Guests are welcome to attend. 705-458-9971.

4th Wed. 7:30. Horticultural Society meets Elmvale Legion Sat Apr 26th Join the Brereton Field Naturalists’ and Chris Evans Penetanguishene Curling Club/Team Howard Community Centre garage sale to raise money for various summer projects and Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Stitchers The Place (705) 722-1136 for the cleanup of the North Simcoe Railtrail Perkinsfield, 526-5074 April 26 5:30pm Unity United Church Spud Night and Pie repairs needed to the facility. Accepting donations May 4-9 - 6pm First Thursday Phelpston Rec Committee meets Auction to be held at Oakwood Community Centre, Victoria till 9pm. 705-716-7124 to make arrangements to drop items off May 9-11: Women’s Wellness Weekend at Wildfire Outdoor Harbour with pie auction to follow Adults $10.00 Centre in Wyevale www.wildfireoec.ca Children 10 and under $5.00 705-526-3879.

On Saturday May 10th, Dave Lord (705 835-6642) and the April 26: 6pm Roast Beef Dinner at Coldwater United Brereton Field Naturalists’ will visit the Copeland Forest to bird Church on Harriet St. 668 7787 Take Outs Available Sat Apr 26 Midhurst United Church, 91 Doran Rd, watch and observe spring flowers. Leave the Little Lake parking lot Midhurst, Roast Beef Dinner, , 2 sittings: 5:00 or 6:45 at 8 a.m. or the Copeland Forest parking area off Ingram Rd, first parking lot east of Highway 93 at 8:30 am. Walk will end about noon. p.m. Please call 705 734 3674 for tickets.

April 26 & 27: 10-5 The ultimate foodie event, Savour Moderate difficulty walking conditions. Visit www.bfnclub.org May 10: 8:00 pm to 12:00 am – Benefit on Saturday evening the Flavours Show at Tangle Creek Golf & Country at the Midland Cultural Centre to the music of Andre and the Club. www.savourtheflavoursshow.com 705 719 9473 Sunday April 27 11.15 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. Ebenezer J-Tones, a 5-piece rhythm and blues, funk, rock, and soul band that United Church invites you to join us for our 33rd Annual plays music from the 60’s & 70s. Tickets at the Midland Cultural Centre for $30.00 by visiting www.midlandculturalcentre.com.

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Come out and see some of Elmvale’s talented high Elmvale Community Hall - capacity 220 for great Orr Lake Golf Club is now renting out its hall for wed“Our students have created many different activities to school musicians perform dances, beautiful weddings and other super events. dings, showcase the events of this book and they anniversary will present parties them & birthdays. Seating for up to Friday, May 2nd 7:30 - 9:30pm Stage and kitchen facilities.

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1-800-954-9998 / 705-741-6097 (Kwartha Battery) evening of conversation on the Palestine/Israel Conflict An Environmental Film Festival will take place on May st info@lindsaycountryjamboree.com on May 21 at 7:00p.m. The evening promises to be a 5, 6 & 7. wonderful opportunity to hear what the issues are in the www.lindsaycountryjamboree.com Mon., May 5 Junior Division films at 9:15 a.m.WATER conflict, some history that has led to the conflict, and what BROTHERS: CARPAGGEDON (25 min) followed Journey to quit smoking earns young some of the possibilities are that will make for peace. The

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For the last twenty years, he has served in a cash incentive to try. films at 9:15 a.m.SEA TURTLE STORY (9 min., various positions including Interfaith Officer and Regional It was a decision that paid off 1,000 times for the local animated) followed by Turtle Guardians with Sandy man who entered the WoulduRather contest for young Secretary for the Middle East and South Asia. For the last Agnew at 9:30 a.m. adults, designed to help 18 to 29-year-olds work to become decade, Rev. Gregersen has served as the Senior Program then LOST AND FOUND (20 min., animated) Officer of the United Church of Canada and as the lead ​Our students have been working hard to put together tobacco free. spokesperson for issues on the Middle East. Please come Taylor entered under the Keep the Count category and an exciting ECO ART EXHIBIT, which will feature environmentally themed creations, many using recycled committed to cut the number of cigarettes he smoked at out and join us in this important conversation. All are objects. This exhibit will be presented out of doors in our least in half for the six-week contest period, which ran welcome! Refreshments will be served following the presentation and conversation. own natural meadow on Wednesday May 7th from 11:30 from January through mid-March.

He succeeded on two fronts.

He successfully cut back on am to 1:00pm.

Creative Madness Art Camp in Elmvale Please join Hillsdale Elementary School to celebrate the number of cigarettes he smoked by more than half, and July 7 - 11 • July 28 - August 1, he was one of two randomly selected $1,000 draw winners Education Week and our beautiful planet!

Elmvale & district Horticultural Society August 4 - 8 • August 11 - 15 from his category. www.gardenontario.org/site.php/elmvale Today he says, he still smokes an occasional cigarette Wildfire Creative Camp in Wyevale on the weekends, but his goal is to quit for good, like his July7:30pm 14 -18 • August 25 - 29 Wednesday April 23rd, Guitar, Piano, Keyboard, Accordion, Drums, Banjo, girlfriend has done. She told him about the contest and Overnight options for 10 and up.

Bass, Mandolin & Ukelele lessons available in Elmvale Elmvale Legion Hall encouraged him to enter with her.

Lisa Harpell • Creative Madness Art Studios for Children, Adults, Seniors. Flexible times. ReasonSpeaker: Caldwell “There are two things that got me through,” says Taylor 705Edna 322 6588 • 795 3133 • lisaharpell@sympatico.ca able rates. Private Instruction. For more info, call John who has been struggling to quit for five years. “Keeping Join us for Fun and Flowers on April Brown at 322-7696 or 322-3995 myself busy and distracted as well as theupstairs motivation of Legion. We will learn Garage 26, 2014 at the from a Sale "Lasting change is a series of compromises. And compro- possibly winning $1,000.” aredesigns. having aBring garageyour sale at Our Lady of Lourdes professional how to create We floral mise is all right, as long your values don't change."

More than 13,400 young camera adults and across Ontario School (34 use Kerrthe St.techniques Elmvale) on April 25 and 26 th. Time your note book, so you can participated the learned WoulduRather is 9 am 3 pm on us both days. We are asking for and youinhave at a later date.

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District Branch 262 Keep the Gradually Count ($1,000), Party Weonare wondering if you and could please mention about the remove protection rose bushes; prune without theapply Smoke ($750),oiland Stay thegarage 7 John St., Elmvale, ON sale in Move the newspaper? dormant before buds break. dormant The garage sale is run by Smoke Free ($250).

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Once Accordion, drums, Banjo, Keyboard, registered, Bass, participants were&offered Mandolin Ukelele lessons available in Elmvale quitting supports that Adults, included for Children, Seniors. Flexible times. ReasonSherry theProvincial Provincial Service Officer SherryCullings, Culling, the Service Officer willwill be atbe access to able telephone or online rates. Private Instruction. For more info, call John The Branch thethe week of October 2013 at the Branch week of May 28, 5, 2014 counseling and a freeBrown eight-week at 322-7696 or 322-3995 supply of nicotine patches or gum.

A complete list of winners is Please call the Branch to make an appointment: 705-322-1042 available on the website www. or Carolyn Heads at: 705-734-5153 wouldurather.ca. For support to help quit smoking call Health Connection You do not have to be a Legion Member but you must at 705-721-7520 or visit us online at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org.

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MPs NEEDED TO ENSURE PASSAGE OF PALLIATIVE CARE MOTION

OTTAWA- The success of establishing a pan-Canadian palliative care strategy will come down to the willingness of individual MPs to stand up for the issue. The New Democratic Party has thrown its weight behind Motion M-456 but Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus believes that, in order to be successful, the Liberal caucus will need to come on board along with 25 individual Conservative MPs. “I don't want to be crass about it, but the success of a national palliative care initiative in Parliament will be a numbers game. Will enough individual Liberal and Conservatives stand up and support the motion? This is an important opportunity for the public to engage with their MPs and tell them they want them to put the national vision of palliative care ahead of political concerns.”

Angus says he is confident that the palliative motion can still succeed because the motion will be subject to a free vote.

In 2011, 30 Conservative MPs signed on to a report calling for a national palliative care strategy. If 25 of them show up to vote in the House the motion will succeed. So far, Angus has received assurances that 5 Conservative MPs are on board.

"I will continue to speak with Conservative and Liberal MPs on the importance of Parliament speaking up on palliative care. I think what will be even more important is for citizens across the country to speak with their local MPs to ensure they do the right thing."

The Conservative MP’s who recommended a national strategy on palliative care in 2011 are: Harold Albrecht, Kelly Block, Lois Brown, James Bezan, Pat Davidson, Maurice Vellacott, Gordon Brown, Larry Miller, John Weston, Mike Wallace, Peter Braid, Earl Dreeshen, Garry Breitkreuz, Peter Kent, Rick Norlock, Candice Bergen, Pierre Lemieux, David Sweet, Ron Cannan, Brad Trost, Bernard Trottier, Blake Richards, Stella Ambler, Stephen Woodworth, Randy Kamp, Chris Warkentin, James Lunney, Joy Smith, Bev Shipley, Wladyslaw Lizon, Dave Van Kesteren, Mark Strahl, Laurie Hawn The vote on Motion 456 is expected May 14th.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American produces about 4.4 pounds (2 kg) of garbage a day, or a total of 29 pounds (13 kg) per week and 1,600 pounds (726 kg) a year. This only takes into consideration the average household member and does not count industrial waste or commercial trash. If this sounds like a staggering number, you would be surprised to know that Americans are not the number one producers of garbage in the world. In Mexico, the average household produces 30 percent more garbage than in America. While the numbers may be difficult to grasp, consider this: with the garbage produced in America alone, you could form a line of filled-up garbage trucks and reach the moon. Or cover the state of Texas two and a half times. Or bury more than 990,000 football fields under six-foot high (1.8 meter high) piles of waste. According to WM Recycle America, LLC, Americans alone throw away enough aluminum to duplicate the full commercial air fleet of the US.

Auction Auction Sales Sales

Full 55 tractors, Full line line of of farm farm machinery, machinery, including including tractors, combine combine & & trucks! trucks! st Thursday, May 1 st, 2014 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, May 1 , 2014 10:00 a.m.

The The property property of of Rein Rein Westerbaan Westerbaan •• 785 785 Concession Concession 11, 11, Brock Brock Township, Township, ON ON From Sunderland go North on Hwy. 12 to Concession 11 then West.

From Sunderland go North on Hwy. 12 to Concession 11 then West. See See Signs!

Signs!

Tractors, Tractors, Combine Combine & & Trucks; Trucks; Ford Ford New New Holland Holland 8670 8670 Genesis Genesis 4x4 4x4 diesel diesel tractor tractor with with a/c a/c cab cab 16 16 speed speed power power shift shift trans. trans. 18.4 18.4 xx 42 42 duals, duals, 16.9 16.9 xx 28 28 Front Front 8,800 8,800 hrs, hrs, 876 876 Ford Ford Versatile Versatile 4x4 4x4 articulating articulating a/c a/c cab cab tractor tractor with with 20.8 20.8 xx 38 38 all all round round duals, duals, 15 15 speed speed trans. trans. has has pto pto & & 3pth, 3pth, (270 (270 hp, hp, 4,400 4,400 hrs. hrs. on on LT10 LT10 Cummins Cummins diesel diesel engine), engine), 8000 8000 Ford Ford diesel tractor with newer Allied 790 loader plus 7' material bucket (105 hp, open station 5,600 original hrs.), diesel tractor with newer Allied 790 loader plus 7' material bucket (105 hp, open station 5,600 original hrs.), 920 920 JD JD diesel diesel tractor tractor (good (good tires), tires), 400 400 JD JD Industrial Industrial cab cab backhoe/loader backhoe/loader diesel diesel tractor tractor with with 18" 18" bucket bucket & & 7' 7' material material bucket bucket (self (self levelling levelling loader loader 6,800 6,800 hrs.), hrs.), TR96 TR96 NH NH diesel diesel twin twin rotor rotor combine combine with with Ford Ford diesel diesel engine engine (4,800 (4,800 engine engine hrs., hrs., & & 3,000 thresher hrs.).

974 NH 6 narrow row corn head, 973 NH 25' flex head with air reel, 1995 Freightliner FLD120 3,000 thresher hrs.). 974 NH 6 narrow row corn head, 973 NH 25' flex head with air reel, 1995 Freightliner FLD120 day day cab cab transport transport truck truck with with L14 L14 Cummins Cummins diesel diesel engine, engine, wet wet line line (948,000 (948,000 kms. kms. sells sells certified), certified), 36' 36' custom custom grain grain trailer with plastic floor plus self locking roll tarp, 1998 Kenworth heavy duty transport truck with 21' trailer with plastic floor plus self locking roll tarp, 1998 Kenworth heavy duty transport truck with 21' steel steel tandem tandem grain grain box box plus plus hoist hoist (sold (sold running running "as "as is"), is"), 2003 2003 F250 F250 Ford Ford 4x4 4x4 pick pick up up 5.3 5.3 Triton Triton engine engine 325 325 kms, kms, 8' 8' box, box, automatic automatic (sells running "as is") Planting, Harvester, Tillage & Manure handling equipment; Great Plains (sells running "as is") Planting, Harvester, Tillage & Manure handling equipment; Great Plains 12 12 xx 30" 30" Corn Corn Planter with Kearney toolbar equipped with 24 Flexicoil FS0 fertilizer openers with 1740 Flexicoil tow behind Planter with Kearney toolbar equipped with 24 Flexicoil FS0 fertilizer openers with 1740 Flexicoil tow behind air air cart, cart, 1330 1330 Flexicoil Flexicoil tow tow behind behind air air cart cart with with 8000 8000 tool tool tar tar with with Barton Barton openers openers (double (double shoot shoot for for separate separate seed seed & & fertilizer fertilizer placement), placement), Airboom Airboom 60' 60' fertilizer fertilizer broadcast broadcast boom boom Krause Krause 30' 30' tandem tandem folding folding disc, disc, Wilrich Wilrich 36' 36' hydraulic hydraulic cultivator cultivator with hydraulic wings plus finishing finger harrows, 21' folding Custom made hydraulic folding roller/packer with hydraulic wings plus finishing finger harrows, 21' folding Custom made hydraulic folding roller/packer Eeze Eeze On On 14 heavy duty offset disk, Knverland 7/16' trail plow with spring resets, White 7/18" semi-trail plow with spring 14 heavy duty offset disk, Knverland 7/16' trail plow with spring resets, White 7/18" semi-trail plow with spring resets, resets, P6200 P6200 Pronovost Pronovost bale bale Tubulator, Tubulator, JD JD 1209 1209 haybine, haybine, Hardie Hardie Navigator Navigator 800 800 gal. gal. field field sprayer sprayer with with 60 60 hydraulic hydraulic fold fold boom, boom, foam foam markers markers (new (new tires tires 13.5 13.5 xx 38), 38), Nuhn Nuhn 4,800 4,800 gal. gal. vacuum vacuum tandem tandem liquid liquid manure manure tanker, tanker, Nuhn Nuhn toolbar toolbar with with Dietrich Dietrich injectors, injectors, 22 -Nuhn -Nuhn pto pto manure manure pumps pumps 6" 6" xx 14' 14' & & 10', 10', Husky Husky manure manure agitator, agitator, Demuth Demuth Submersible Submersible transfer transfer manure pump with 7 1/2 hp electric motor, Nuhn transfer manure pump ("as is"), 1 NH tandem manure manure pump with 7 1/2 hp electric motor, Nuhn transfer manure pump ("as is"), 1 NH tandem manure spreader, spreader, 400 400 bu bu UFT UFT Grain Grain Buggy Buggy with with folding folding hydraulic hydraulic auger auger roll roll tarp, tarp, 350 350 bu bu gravity gravity wagon wagon with with Horst Horst running running gear gear (has (has 1020 1020 truck truck tires), tires), Unverferth Unverferth 14' 14' hydraulic hydraulic drive drive fertilizer fertilizer auger, auger, 22 -- Westfield Westfield pto pto driven driven grain grain augers augers on on wheels wheels 10" 10" & & 8" 8" xx 50' Vreten stone picking fork Agratec bale stoker.

Miscellaneous items; Puratone 30' Biovator dead stock in vessel 50' Vreten stone picking fork Agratec bale stoker. Miscellaneous items; Puratone 30' Biovator dead stock in vessel composter, composter, Oswald Oswald TMR TMR mixer, mixer, Marathon Marathon 40kw 40kw generator generator with with Perkins Perkins diesel diesel engine, engine, 55 hp hp gas gas water water pump, pump, Farm Farm King electric double screen gain cleaner, 5' HI CO rotary mower, 8' box scraper blade, Smyth 7' snow blower, King electric double screen gain cleaner, 5' HI CO rotary mower, 8' box scraper blade, Smyth 7' snow blower, electric electric cement cement mixer, mixer, JD JD 7000 7000 12 12 row row front front fold fold corn corn planter planter for for parts parts plus plus various various plus plus various various Flexicoil Flexicoil & & JD JD planter planter parts, parts, liquid fertilizer kit for 15' seed drill used (13.5 38) (14.9 x 28) tires, Marweld Sheep Feeders some hog liquid fertilizer kit for 15' seed drill used (13.5 38) (14.9 x 28) tires, Marweld Sheep Feeders some hog equipment, equipment, 12" 12" municipal municipal water water pipe, pipe, various various lengths lengths hoops, hoops, post post & & boards boards for for aa 30 30 xx 60 60 hoop hoop building building (no (no tarp), tarp), 1,500 1,500 gal. gal. water water tank, also 35 bags of De Dell seed corn!

Vendor: 705-432-3356 tank, also 35 bags of De Dell seed corn! Vendor: 705-432-3356 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Auction plus Auction Sale Sale of of well well maintained maintained farm farm machinery machinery plus some some household household items items th Saturday, May 10 th, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 10 , 11:00 a.m.

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

See Signs!

Louis exit to Cty Rd 19 go right on Line 10. See Signs!

Sale Sale includes includes aa 630 630 JD JD Mo Mo Co Co discbine discbine w/centre w/centre pivot pivot (10’ (10’ 9”, 9”, has has only only done done 300 300 acres), acres), 457 457 JD JD Silage Silage Special Special round round baler w/net wrap, mega wide pick up (like new), 702 JD 8 wheel V-rake (like new), 570 JD tandem manure baler w/net wrap, mega wide pick up (like new), 702 JD 8 wheel V-rake (like new), 570 JD tandem manure spreader spreader w/2 w/2 beaters beaters plus plus end end gate gate (385 (385 bu, bu, like like new), new), 8250 8250 JD JD 14 14 run run seed seed drill drill w/seed, w/seed, grass grass & & fertilizer fertilizer boxes boxes (like (like new), new), 16’ x 8’ 5th wheel ball hitch tandem trailer (certified), 25’ steel round bale wagon with 14 ton Horst running 16’ x 8’ 5th wheel ball hitch tandem trailer (certified), 25’ steel round bale wagon with 14 ton Horst running gear gear w/ w/ hydraulic hydraulic break break attachment attachment (80R22 (80R22 55 truck truck tires), tires), 88 ton ton wagon wagon running running gear gear w/floatation w/floatation tires, tires, 1997 1997 Dodge Dodge 1500 1500 brown brown 44 xx 44 pick pick up up 85,000 85,000 kms kms automatic automatic sells sells certified certified & & E-tested, E-tested, 354 354 NH NH Mix Mix Mill, Mill, Westfield Westfield 70-41 70-41 pto pto driven driven grain grain auger auger on on wheels, wheels, 14’ 14’ xx 44 ring ring grain grain storage storage bin bin (2800 (2800 bu bu capacity), capacity), Cockshutt Cockshutt 5/16” 5/16” semi-mount semi-mount plow plow w/spring w/spring resets, resets, Oliver Oliver 3/12 3/12 plow, plow, 14’ 14’ MH MH hydraulic hydraulic disc, disc, 10’ 10’ Cockshutt Cockshutt disc disc (needs (needs bearings), bearings), 12’ 12’ Triple Triple K K 33 pth pth cultivator, cultivator, Amazon 3pth cone fertilizer spreader, 238 MH sickle mower, George White 150 gal sprayer w/33’ boom, Amazon 3pth cone fertilizer spreader, 238 MH sickle mower, George White 150 gal sprayer w/33’ boom, Martin Martin cattle cattle squeeze, squeeze, variety variety of of 20’ 20’ steel steel gates gates (4’ (4’ to to 18’) 18’) Troybilt Troybilt electric electric start start 7hp 7hp rear rear tyne tyne tiller, tiller, 51 51 Husqvarna Husqvarna chain chain saw, saw, Husqvarna Husqvarna gas gas grass grass trimmer trimmer (new), (new), Delaware Delaware 1hp 1hp electric electric pressure pressure washer, washer, 22 & & 44 bowl bowl energy energy free free water water bowls, bowls, swather swather pick pick up up fits fits an an 8’ 8’ Gleaner Gleaner K K combine, combine, 2” 2” xx 6” 6” xx 12’ 12’ pressure pressure treated treated lumber, lumber, assortment assortment of of scrap scrap metals, metals, tools tools and miscellaneous farm items.

2000 certified oil tank, high efficiency oil furnace, wood stove w/fan, Woods and miscellaneous farm items. 2000 certified oil tank, high efficiency oil furnace, wood stove w/fan, Woods 18 18 cu cu ft ft chest chest freezer, freezer, green green Lazy Lazy Boy Boy recliner, recliner, small small chest chest of of drawers, drawers, glass glass top top coffee coffee & & end end tables, tables, Sears Sears Freesprit Freesprit C249 C249 Treadmill Treadmill (like (like new), new), plus plus many many more more items, items, too too numerous numerous to to mention! mention! Vendor: Vendor: 705-835-6071 705-835-6071 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Auction of Auction Sale Sale •• Full Full line line of farm farm machinery machinery th Saturday, May 17 th, 2014 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 17 , 2014 11:00 a.m.

The The property property of of Tim Tim Skinner Skinner •• 1984 1984 Hwy Hwy #141, #141, Raymond, Raymond, ON ON From Bracebridge go NW on Muskoka Dist.

Rd. 37 continue on Muskoka From Bracebridge go NW on Muskoka Dist. Rd. 37 continue on Muskoka Dist Dist Rd. Rd. 4, 4, continue continue on on to to ON-141 ON-141 W, W, 1984 is on right.

See Signs!

1984 is on right. See Signs!

Sale Sale includes includes John John Deere Deere 6110 6110 4X4 4X4 power power shift shift c/w c/w cab, cab, air, air, 640 640 loader loader (2038 (2038 hours), hours), Dual Dual spear spear quick quick attach attach hay hay fork, fork, New New Holland Holland 1465 1465 haybine, haybine, Gehl Gehl 262 262 Rotary Rotary rake, rake, Hew Hew Holland Holland 634 634 Round Round baler, baler, Duetz Duetz Allis Allis HD HD 380 380 square square baler, baler, Allied Allied automatic automatic stooker stooker hydraulic hydraulic motor motor driven driven from from the the tractor, tractor, Malco Malco hay hay elevator elevator 23’, 23’, Antique Antique hay hay spear, spear, Round Round bale bale feeder feeder for for horses, horses, Bush Bush Hog Hog 12’ 12’ tandem tandem disc, disc, 12’ 12’ Chain Chain harrows, harrows, Hydrien Hydrien 33 furrow furrow plow plow with with 14” 14” bottoms bottoms spring spring trip trip beam beam reverse reverse reset, reset, Portable Portable electric electric conveyor conveyor 16’, 16’, Taufun Taufun 88 ton ton skidding skidding winch, winch, Berkelman’s Berkelman’s Welding Welding 77 Ton Ton tandem tandem dump dump trailer trailer 10’X8’ 10’X8’ box box hydraulic hydraulic driven driven from from tractor, tractor, 1996 1996 Diamond Diamond T T gooseneck gooseneck trailer trailer 24’ 24’ deck c/w beavertail electric brakes (currently certified), 1991 Cargo trailer 14’X5’9” hydraulic surge brakes deck c/w beavertail electric brakes (currently certified), 1991 Cargo trailer 14’X5’9” hydraulic surge brakes (sand (sand blasted, blasted, painted painted & & new new lights lights in in last last 66 yrs.), yrs.), Split-fire Split-fire hydraulic hydraulic wood wood splitter splitter c/w c/w 22 blades, blades, Lucknow Lucknow 7’ 7’ snow snow blower, blower, Eurospamd fertilizer spreader 3 point hitch model S260L, Poly Harnois shelter 40’X16’, Portable skid tank Eurospamd fertilizer spreader - 3 point hitch model S260L, Poly Harnois shelter 40’X16’, Portable skid tank c/w c/w hand hand pump pump 100 100 gal, gal, Skid Skid tank tank c/w c/w hand hand pump pump 300 300 gal, gal, 1570 1570 ltr. ltr. fuel fuel Tank Tank c/w c/w containment containment and and electric electric pump, pump, Rubbermaid Rubbermaid 150 150 gal gal stock stock tank. tank. 50 50 plus plus 4X4 4X4 round round bales bales and and 200 200 -- 300 300 square square bales, bales, miscellaneous miscellaneous farm farm items, items, plus plus many many more more items too numerous to mention!

Vendor: 705-644-3933 items too numerous to mention! Vendor: 705-644-3933 Lunch Lunch •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• No •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Available No Available PLAN TO ATTEND THESE VERY TIDY SALE! Reserve PLAN TO ATTEND THESE VERY TIDY SALE! Reserve Terms: Cash, Known Cheque with I.D., Visa, MasterCard, Interac NO BUYER’S PREMIUM! Terms: Cash, Known Cheque with I.D., Visa, MasterCard, Interac NO BUYER’S PREMIUM! Note: Note: Items Items subject subject to to additions additions or or deletions! deletions!

Note: Day of Sale Verbal Announcement takes precedence Note: Day of Sale Verbal Announcement takes precedence over over any any advertisements! advertisements!

Sale Managed & Sold by: Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd. • T: 705-374-4478 Sale Managed & Sold by: Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd. • T: 705-374-4478 C: C: 705-878-2947 705-878-2947 Email: auctioneer@kevinbarkerauctions.com • Web: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com Email: auctioneer@kevinbarkerauctions.com • Web: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com

AGRICULTURAL CREDIT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES POSITIVE CHANGES TO THE 2015/2015 ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM Guelph - Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) announced that the application for the 2014/2015 program year which commenced April 1st is now available. The new and improved application has been streamlined to ensure ease of access to the program for producers, who will now be able to apply for over 4,500 different agricultural products on a single, updated application.

The 2014/2015 spring program brings along many positive changes for producers utilizing the Advance Payments Program. Cattle and sheep producers with consistent inventories will have the opportunity to utilize continuous flow repayments schedules where payments are due 12 months from the date of application. Producers applying for greenhouse, nursery and non-storable products, including products such as berries, farm-fresh

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Obituaries!

BATE, Gladys Joan - (Member of St. John's United Church.) - Peacefully at Victoria Village Manor, Barrie, on Sunday April 13, 2014. Gladys Bate formerly of Elmvale, beloved wife of the late Tim, in her 99th year.

Treasured mother of Patricia Turner (Frank Archer) and Sharon Bate (John McAlister). Dear grandmother of Jill (Bob) Maar and Tim Murray and great grandmother of Ryan and Stephen Maar and Cole Murray. Gladys will be missed by her sister Jean Grigg and sisters-in-laws Bernetta Norwood, Marg Moore and brother-in-law Cliff (Helen) Bate. Predeceased by step-brother David Moore. She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces and extended family; as well as by her neighbours at Edmore Beach and Holiday Out, Florida. Her family wishes to acknowledge the many acts of kindness, friendship, and support shown to them and to Gladys over the years. The thoughtfulness shown by Mary and Kay and the staff at Victoria Village Manor, Barrie will not soon be forgotten. The family received friends at Lynn-Stone Funeral Home on Friday April 18, 2014 from 3 pm to 6 pm., and on Saturday April 19th from noon until the service in the chapel at 1:30 pm.

Interment Elmvale Cemetery. If desired and in lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com LAPHAM - Norma Lillian, (nee Mills) - wife of the late Herbert William Lapham, passed away peacefully in her 91st year, at Hillcrest Village, Midland, Ontario, Thursday, April 17, 2014, in the presence of family and caring staff. Norma, formerly of Weston, Woodland Beach and Elmvale was the youngest daughter of Stanley Mills and Christine Noble.

Mother to Lorne (Deborah) of North Vancouver and Robert (Sharon) of Wyevale, she will be missed by her grandchildren Matthew (Jennifer), Brent (Stephanie), Kyle (Kelly) and Stacey (Andre). Norma was the last of her sibblings, Edna, Eileen, Helen, John, Donny and Ronald. She shared close bonds and affection with the many nieces and nephews and remaining sister-in-law Christine. The family also wishes to acknowledge the many caregivers and relations who aided and supported Norma during her later years.

Norma resided in Islington as a youth and after marriage worked in many office locations often in senior positions throughout North York and the surrounding Toronto area. A working mother (before it was fashionable), she was kind, giving and a mentor to many. Donations to ShelterNow.ca or Wendat Community Program in Midland would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com

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Obituaries Obituaries!

FLYNN, (Co-Owner of NAOUM, Thomas Leontina Owen (Tina) -“0zzie” Passed away peacefully McEachern & Flynn Cartage, Retired Sears Canada with her family by her side at Hospice Simcoe on SLH, Retired BarrieTina Volunteer Fireof Department Sunday, AprilCaptain 20, 2014.

Naoum Elmvale, and Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #147 aged 69. Beloved wife of Athanasios (Tom) Naoum for 37 Years.)

Suddenly, but peacefully at the Royal of (Alma’s). Loved mother of Marianna (Jeffery) Victoria Barrie on Monday November 24th, Seili of Hospital, Elmvale and Angelo (Catherine) Naoum of 2008.

Flynn of Barrie (in 80th year).

Barrie.Ozzie Loving grandmother of his Alexandra andBeloved Sophia husband of 60 May (neeTriantafillou, Williams). Loving Seili. Sister of years Petrosof(Despina) Smaro father of Catharine Marley and her husband Paul, Louise (Gregory) Sigiannis, Tasoula (Christos) Tzavidou and Smith and(Litsa) her husband Michael,Friends Barbaramay Flynn her Phillipos Triantafillou. calland at the husband Buzz Carroll.

Loving grandfather of & Leigh Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale from 2-4 7-9 Anne Marley (Marc Masson), p.m. Sunday, April 27.

FuneralJennifer ServiceMarley in the (Gilbert Chapel Kuiper), Scott Marley (Laura), Christopher Smith (Jody on Monday, April 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Elmvale Becker), Leah Smith (Christopher Size), and great Cemetery.Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer grandfather of Lauren, Carsten, Owen, Liam, Emily and Society would be appreciated.

Isabelle.Condolences Dear brother ofmay the late Paton, be Monica forwarded tosurvived by her husband Sandy, and the late Joyce www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com Ridley.

Friends called at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM Funeral Home, Clapperton and Worsleynew Streets, Barrie Family doctor now accepting patients on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Massfamily will Dr.from Varsha Singh has Funeral joined the be held at St Mary’s practice Church, at 65the Amelia Street,Medical Barrie medicine Mapleview on Thursday November 27th, at 10:00end am.and Interment Clinic in Barrie’s south is now St. Mary’s Cemetery, Memorial the accepting Barrie. new patients whodonations have no to family Kidney or the Heart and Stroke Foundation doctor in Foundation the Barrie Area. would be appreciated family.

Dr. Singh has movedbytothethe area Condolences from Moose may Jaw, be forwarded through www,steckleygooderham.com Saskatchewan where she was in general practice since 2010.

Prior to that, she practiced GALBRAITH, Ethel Marymedicine Sabinain South - At Africa the inWedgewood large hospitals as well as community for the Manor, Summerside, P.E.I.service on Tuesday, Department of Defence.

November 18, 2008, In her 91st year. Beloved wife of “I look forward to settling in the areaofand establishing the late Arnold Galbraith.

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Springwater News • April 24, 2014 Edition 415 • E-mail: springwaternews@rogers.com • www.springwaternews.ca

Georgian College named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for fifth consecutive year

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Springwaternews in Rome I would assume, I only own half this paper and my wife owns the other half.

This is her brother Brian Loftus and his spouse Leslie. At the end of March, they were in Rome to see their son Brent.

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Georgian College has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2014 – the fifth consecutive year that the college has won the award. The announcement was made on April 22, Earth Day, at the Barrie Campus.

The Greenest Employer award recognizes employers that lead the nation in making environmental values part of their organizational culture. This award is based on activities that were undertaken in the 2012-2013 academic year.

This month, numerous environmental activities are underway across Georgian campuses. Staff and students at the Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses are dropping off old cell phones and other e-waste for recycling. Money paid by the recycling firm will be donated to the student food locker program at each campus. The Orillia Campus will be screening environmental documentaries throughout the day and Heather Currie, staff member evening on Earth Day, April 22. The Midland Campus is at the Barrie Campus Library planning a campus clean-up day with students and staff, at Georgian College, places finishing with an environmentally friendly pizza lunch a cell phone in a bin for for participants. recycling. During Earth "It is a great honour for Georgian College to be recognized Month 2014, proceeds from once again as a green employer, and a testament to the all recycled cell phones efforts of students and staff who are dedicated to finding at each campus will help new ways to reduce our environmental impact," said support Food Locker Angela Lockridge, Vice President, Corporate Services programs for students. and Innovation. ”I am impressed by the variety of innovative solutions they discover and implement each day, from finding better ways of using materials in labs and classrooms, to implementing increasingly advanced recycling strategies. ” Georgian College is being recognized for its strategy of advancing and promoting three environmental priorities: waste reduction and diversion, enhanced environmental literacy and policies and procedures that consider environmental impacts. Every day, Georgian’s staff and students work together to achieve these objectives.

“Georgian continues to be recognized for its commitment to reducing its environmental impact and having environmentally responsible business activities,” said Dianne Corrigan, Georgian College’s Environmental Sustainability Co-ordinator. “The college has taken a leadership role in demonstrating how a large organization can find practical ways of incorporating environmentally friendly practices in its operations. It is a series of small steps that collectively make a significant difference, but there is still a lot of work to be done.”

Corrigan said a key to Georgian’s success is encouraging students and staff to become aware of the environmental impact of their daily activities.

Pre-consumer food waste from food preparation operations at the Barrie and Orillia campuses is separated out and collected for conversion into bio-fuel. The college continues to host and sponsor community sustainability events, such as a zero-waste conference and is a “greening” sponsor of the Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia.

Canada’s Greenest Employers are selected each year by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, a division of Toronto-based Mediacorp Canada Inc.