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SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP / July 30, 2012 – At last week’s Council meeting, the Board of Management for the Elmvale Business Improvement Area was approved. During the BIA’s June 26th meeting, seven Board positions were nominated and voted on, and were brought forward to the Springwater Council for approval. The new BIA Board of Management is comprised of: o Al Pontes-President/Chair o Rob Howard-Vice-President/Vice-Chair o Lillian Fry-Secretary/Treasurer o Bob Simmons-Director o Brenda Stanley-Director o Carmen Gagnon-Director o Heather Sewell-Director o Councillor Dan Clement-Representative of Council Once approved as the Board, the BIA presented their budget to Council. Vice-President Rob Howard and Secretary/Treasurer Lillian Fry made the presentation, and explained that the budget was drafted directly from recommendations made by the General Membership at the June 26th meeting. Since the establishment of the BIA on May 22, they have drafted a budget, and have also established three overall goals, based on public input. Those goals are: 1. Promote through special events, attractions, advertising and marketing activities 2. Work with businesses, local organizations, to make our community a safe and vibrant place to visit, live, shop and do business 3. Recruit and attract new businesses and assist with the retention of existing businesses Now that some of the important building blocks are in place, the Board is excited to move forward with projects to improve the Elmvale Commercial Core “Council is pleased to see the progress that the Elmvale BIA has made already,” said Council representative Dan Clement. “Elmvale is a wonderful community, with dozens of great small businesses, and opportunities for many more. I am excited to be working with the BIA on behalf of Council to help promote and develop Elmvale’s business community.” Meetings of the BIA Board are public and local business owners, tenants and residents are all encouraged to participate in the BIA in any way they can. Currently, the BIA is seeking individuals interested in communications and events planning. The next meeting of the BIA will be held on Thursday August 9, 2012 at 5:00 pm in the Elmvale branch of the Springwater Library. For more information on the Elmvale Business Improvement Area, please contact info@elmvalebia.ca. Springwater is a municipality of approximately 18,000 residents located in the heart of Simcoe County. Springwater Township is home to the second largest concentration of County Forests and is a popular destination for outdoor activities in all four seasons.
2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament in Support of the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre - Thursday Sept. 13 at the Midland Golf and Country Club sponsored by Sedgwick Post and Hogg, LLP.
Gord Sedgwick (right of cheque) and Steve Hogg (far right) of Sedgwick Post and Hogg, LLP, event sponsor, presents a cheque for $5,000 to Sandra Cornell (left of cheque), Executive Director of the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre (GBCSC). This money will be used to offset the costs of running the tournament. Looking on are members of the Golf Tournament organizing committee. Proceeds from the tournament help fund the ongoing costs of providing support programs and services for cancer patients, their caregivers and their families. Please come out and participate in this fun event and support the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre. For more information and to register for the tournament please contact: Ronan Grogan: 705-361-2813, George Cornell: 705-533-1038 or the Midland Golf and Country Club.
Specimen Collection Services will be returning to the Springwater Health Services Centre begining on July 31, 2012. From L-R: Councillor Perry Ritchie, Councillor Rick Webster, Simcoe Grey MPP Jim Wilson, Mayor Linda Collins, Sue McGinnis, Josh MacKay from LifeLabs, (on end) Al Pontes President of the Elmvale BIA. Elmvale residents will once again be able to across the province.” stay close to home when they need communiThe mobile specimen collection service will ty laboratory services. LifeLabs, which pro- be available to anyone with a valid laboratovides laboratory services across Canada, will ry requisition form, and will operate on Tuesbe visiting the Springwater Health Services days and Thursdays from 7:00 am – 9:00 am Centre two days a week to provide services beginning on Tuesday July 31, 2012. The which were sorely missed since the previous specimen collection service will operate out clinic closed in late 2010. of the Springwater Health Services Centre loSimcoe Grey MPP Jim Wilson joined cated at 35 Queen Street West in Elmvale. Springwater Mayor Linda Collins and In July of 2011, Springwater Township LifeLabs representative Josh MacKay to opened the Springwater Health Services make the announcement Wednesday. Centre, which saw a Registered Nurse and ”I’m delighted to announce that LifeLabs Nurse Practitioner providing primary health will launch their new Specimen Collectoin care services one day a week to patients of Centre today in Elmvale,” said Wilson. “As the North Simcoe Family Health Team. Other a diabetic, I know just how important it is services, such as the Regional Diabetes Proto have timely access to these services. So gram, also operate from this centre. too do the countless Ontarians who make up See Page 3 LifeLabs the 16 million annual patients visits to labs
Elmvale’s Alex Currie among Diamond Jubilee Recipients community service. He bought his first business in 1949 operating a garage on Yonge Street in Elmvale and later acquired a General Motors franchise and ran a snow plowing business that was responsible for clearing the township’s roads for many years. In 1962 he joined the local Fire Department as a volunteer, and after only one year on the job, he was Local businessman Alex Currie has been made Deputy awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Ju- Fire Chief – a position he held for 28 years. bilee Medal for dedicated service to his peers, Mr. Currie has served his municipality as his community and to Canada. That from a member of Council; was president of the Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson who presented Elmvale Lions Club, and Grand Master of the him with his medal at a special ceremony in Elmvale Masonic Lodge. Alliston on July 5. Mr. Currie was also an active member of the Mr. Currie was one of 14 individuals from Barrie and Area Towing Association and was Simcoe-Grey who received the medal. inducted into the International Towing and Others included former MPP George Mc- Recovery Hall of Fame for his significant Cague, Marilyn Ruttan of Wasaga Beach and contribution to the towing industry. Warrant Officer Richard Waechter and LieuWilson lauded the recipients for their contenant Peter Hartwig of the Grey and Simcoe tributions to Canada. “These people were Foresters. drawn from across our region and come from On hand to help Wilson present the medals a variety of backgrounds. What they hold in was Canada’s most decorated citizen, Major- common is that they all exemplify the virGeneral Richard Rohmer of Collingwood. tues that built our country and our province, Mr. Currie was awarded the medal for his the principles that guide it, and the hope that contribution as an entrepreneur and for his draws it forward.”
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Editor’s Musings A Mississauga councillor says she has seen enough and suggests that cell phone towers should not be located on church property. For cash strapped congregations, this is a source of income that brings in thousands of dollars. One such church states that it received $20,000 per year on a five year renewable contract which comes with a 20% escalator. I am told that our government mandates that most everyone in the country has wireless reception. Unfortunately, the rules state that if you have one bar (out of 4 or 5) showing on your phone, the rules have been met. Again, unfortunately, the people who set the rules probably do not go out and check to see if that happens or else they would find areas in our community that are essentially blacked out. The rules are flimsy. I find that one bar outside of people’s houses probably makes cellphone coverage within their houses inaccessible. The Mississauga councillor seems to beleaguer the optics. In her view, it belittles the church. But she does not (in the article I read) suggest where the towers should go. Being a politician, she probably wants them located on municipal land. But when financial problems trouble the churches, I know of no case where the municipality has helped out. I applaud the churches for their entrepreneurship. Like the majority of Canadians, I would like to see the power/arrogance of the Conservatives drastically diminished. To the majority of people, democracy is at risk. The Liberals are an unknown quantity/quality at least until they get a new leader - next spring. The NDP, under Thomas Mulcair, continue to stub their toes. Instead of reaching out to all Canadians, they scare some of us. Canada has oil. Black gold. All kinds of it. But it seems the NDP do not want to use it. Where will the money not
made from oil but needed to create jobs, to create income come from? Enbridge has had a couple of major oil leaks. When the system tells them there is a problem, and they continue to try to pump oil through a broken system - for 17 hours, I do hope someone got fired with no severance pay and no pension. They do look like the Keystone cops. But instead of calling a pipeline dead in the water - so to say - why not look for a more palatable solution, rather than do nothing. When we have car accidents, we don’t stop using cars. Most all the time, we have found solutions. When it comes to oil, the NDP solution is shut it down. How unimaginative. Why do they not run the pipeline themselves? The makers of cars don’t own the highways, nor the trains, nor the ships that get the product to the customer. Many of those totally against the use of pipelines might be able to see the benefits. Enbridge, or whomever would pay for the cost of the lines but the government would own the transportation system. They would be independent of the large oil producers who may not want the public to know that the lines are weak, old, or that there has been a leak. By having the government run the lines, something like the Department of Pipelines, maybe we could have more confidence in the system. Why has the NDP not jumped on a solution that makes the country money, creates jobs and gets Western Canada looking to embrace the NDP? Unfortunately, the NDP are not looking like a Canadian alternative. Now having written the above story on pipelines, I begin to wonder at the government allowing the sale of a Calgary based Canadian company called Nexen to be sold to the Chinese for $15.1 billion. A Chinese owned company called Sinopec is refusing to appear in Alberta’s courts on dozens of health and safety charges for a haywire show outside Fort McMurray that resulted in the deaths of two workers. Sinopec is calling it sovereign immunity. This is an example of a foreign owned company not being responsible for problems created within Canada. We read about oil leaks creating pollution/comtamination in other countries, and people being displaced from their homes and properties - and we sit and do nothing about it. Are Canadian owned companies involved?
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Three horses died at the Calgary Stampede and the Animal Activists are suggesting ticket buyers are part of the problem. That sounds like the Toronto Maple Leafs. No matter how bad the team, most every ticket is always sold. The chuckwagon races are one of the top three attractions at the Stampede they say. Having been there, the other two must be either the rodeo, the midway, the figure skating in the Saddledome, the displays in the BMO building, some of the many shows in the various outbuildings, the food, the agricultural displays, the Canadian Country Hall of Fame, the bars, the army displays, the.... When there, I noticed that the main dissenters were not places like the Humane Society in Calgary but rather Vancouver. And I noticed that they had no alternative plan for the horses. It was just “Stop the Races!” Then the horses would not be needed. Now they could go to the glue factory much sooner. Ontario’s Green Energy plan is, was and always has been in shambles. Unlike European countries that are cutting out all subsidies, and are abandoning any future plans, Ontario storms ahead. The prices paid for solar energy, in some cases in excess of 80 cents per Kwh which is then sold to the homeowner for 8 cents - minus shipping and handling, minus wages, minus a myriad of other fess - makes no business sense at all. So now the SkyPower Group is suing Ontario for $100 million. Trillium, an Ontario offshore wind company is seeking $2.25 billion in damages after the province declared a moratorium on offshore wind farms to cover $5.3 million already spent and lost potential revenue. I wonder how some of the Liberals sleep at night realizing all the trouble they have created in Ontario? Did you know that we are subsidizing out of province utilities to take our excess
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Happy Birthday to Murray Archer, Levi Campbell, Ross Leonard, Erin Archer, Marion Locke, Rosslyn Dunsford, Nicole Stott, Jim Small, Darryl Madill, Camille Pratt and Andrew Grant. The Wyevale Tyke Team won the championship tournament last Saturday in Lafontaine. Congratulations to all the boys and girls ball team. Most valuable player was Alex Wickett. Great job Alex!!! Second place winner was Elmvale. Congratulations to them as well. Don’t forget the 54th Annual Albert Archer Family Picnic on Sunday, August 12th at the Wyevale Park at noon. In case of rain, it will be held in the church centre. Bring your food, cold drinks, cutlery, lawn chairs and any news clippings and photos for the album. See you there. Sympathy goes out to the Reynolds family on the passing of Ken Reynolds, brother of Grace Howard and Bonnie Reynolds. Sending get well wishes to Lorna Webb. Hope you feel better real soon. There will be no Wyevale News in the next issue as I will be away on holidays. Look for more news again at the end of the month. Anyone with news items for the paper, please call me and leave a message at 705-527-5274.
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GRENFEL UNITED CLOSED FOR THREE WEEKS The Grenfel United Church will be closed Aug. 12, 19 and 26. September will mark the start of a busy season for the church women. Sept. 14, 15 and 16 they will operate a food booth at the Simcoe County Quilt and Rug Fair taking place at the Simcoe County Museum. GATHERING OF THE CLASSICS AT EDENVALE While working on the Veterans of Innisfil book project, I have been able to learn a bit about what it was like for veterans who served in both the army and the air force. My relatives served with their feet firmly planted on the ground so I never really heard much about what it was like for air force veterans. One veteran, Allan Lennox, who was raised on a farm the next line north of us, enlisted with the air force as soon as he was of legal age. He said his crew received all of six weeks training on Lancaster bombers in preparation for their 27 assigned bomb flights. The casualties were enormous during the Second World War but Allan was one of the lucky ones. He survived and came home to take over the family dairy farm. But that was not before more missions were added to his crew’s schedule. Allan and his Canadian and British friends achieved the distinction of being the first crew to complete 40 flights. One day at church I got talking to George Letellier, a distinguished retired airman himself who is very involved with the Edenvale Aerodrome. We started talking about one of his favorite projects, the Gathering of the Classics coming up Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Edenvale Aerodrome. I thought it always sounded really interesting but Mark and I have never made it to the event. Family members Brad and Jordy Pearson always attend and Brad told me it’s an excellent show. The event gets underway at 9:30 a.m. and continues until 8 p.m. There is a rain date of Sunday, Aug. 12. It will feature Second World War Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft as well as B-25 Mitchell Bomber, Harvards and Tiger Moth aircraft. There will also be more than 200 classic and vintage automobiles and a MusicFest that runs from 1-8 p.m. Admission is adults $10 and Youths $5. Children under 14 get in for free. While the Gathering of the Classics marks the aerodrome’s biggest day, it’s a busy spot at other times during the year. It’s an excellent place to fly from and even has a restaurant on the grounds, the Bistro 26. It’s also home to the Aviator Academy, the Borden Flying Club and Challenger Canada. It’s really good to see this spot rejuvenated as it was an integral part of our war effort during the Second World War. George provided me with the aerodrome’s history compiled by Major Mat Hoost. In a very wise move by the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, it was decided relief airfields were needed in addition to main airfields like Camp Borden. Bad weather or other problems could close the main air field while some training activities required high runway usage. The 500-acre cleared and 150-acre lightly wooded Edenvale site was chosen because it was deemed a very suitable location. The drainage was excellent and there were three gravel pits on site. It was chosen as the No. 1 Service Flying Training School for Camp Borden. The land was purchased June 15, 1940 by the Department of Transport, for a total cost of 33,100. Original local owners of the land for the airfield were John L. Hutton, who received $7,000, Fred H. Woodward, $10,000, Joseph Spicher, $7,800 and Thomas H. Riseborough, $7,300. Seven other landowners were paid smaller sums for trees to be cleared from the approaches to the runway. Additional land was purchased in Dec. 1941 to allow installation of the sewage disposal system. Compensation was also paid to some nearby farmers for the loss of revenue. One farmer received compensation due to the fact that he had to remove his fox farm because of the disturbance the aircraft would cause to the animals. The summer of 1940 was a very busy one at Edenvale. A hangar, control tower, barracks and other buildings had to be constructed. Some of the farmers’ buildings were retained, one farmhouse later served as barracks. Others, deemed unsuitable for the military operations, were torn down and sold. On Aug. 8, 1941, Edenvale had its first recorded landing—even before the field was operational. Two trainees in Yale 3409 glided onto the relief air field when their engine failed. By October of that year Edenvale was buzzing with the sound of Harvards. It really took another full year for Edenvale to iron out all the kinks. In that first year, the young airmen complained about, and made fun of, the facility. They said it was cold. They complained about the mud and general living conditions. The heating in the barracks didn’t work properly and hot water was at such a premium that even the officers had to shave using cold water. The food was great though, and it put everyone in a better mood. They even joked that their mascot
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should be a mud hen. It wasn’t just the servicemen who complained though. Eventually, civilian staff walked out because they were not provided with closed transportation vehicles to take them to their off grounds accommodation. It proved a bit too chilly for them riding around in open trucks in all sorts of weather. The site was not without its casualties either. There were eight accidents in the month of November alone. Five involved human error, two were weather related and one was mechanical. The inexperience of people at the site proved to be a major problem. A civilian timekeeper was killed at night while walking without authorization down the side of the runway. A Harvard that was taking off struck him in the head with its wing. By the summer of 1942 Edenvale truly got its wings. It was an integral and fully manned part of the No. 1 SFTS, with its own Officer Commanding and military and civilian staff. Night flying and advanced training were the most common parts of the air force curriculum taught there. Airmen actually learned the skill of dropping bombs there and the bombing range saw lots of activity. There were even competitions held there. Of course this activity had its risk too. Two fires were generated in July and August 1944. It took two days to put out the second fire. On March l, 1944 LAC J.W. Moxley was killed when a bomb dropped from an aircraft, The bounced off the frozen ground Aerodrome and went through the quadrant today hut where he was observing the fall of bombs. While the training was intense, the men still managed to have some fun times at Edenvale. Movie nights were held often at the airmen’s mess and sports activities took up at lot of their off duty hours. Local communities also took interest in the staff and students who included Australians, British and Norwegians as well as Canadians. Stayner folks host a wiener roast for the men and Collingwood put on a dance in their honor. Operations began to wind down in Edenvale in November 1944 and Sept. 10, 1945 Edenvale was declared surplus to the RCAF’s needs. But Edenvale still had a use to the area. Borden wanted to use the field to store flying club aircraft and Barrie wanted to use the field for the Barrie Flying Club. There was a freeze on what could be done with the site for several years. In 1948 a local farmer could not even rent the land. In April, 1949 Edenvale was transferred from the Department of Transportation back to the RCAF to allow Camp Borden to salvage items such as iron, water pipes, fencing, lights, electrical equipment etc. War Assets set about disposing to the buildings. The pumping station was sold to the town of Cannington, the hangar to Collingwood. Ed Hood, who owned a farm two lots west of the field, bought nine buildings, including the guard house, the shed at the entrance to the field, the timekeepers and the lookout shacks. In 1950 Edenvale was sold to Summervale Farms. The Canadian Automobile Sports Club also used it as a place to hold automobile races. This marked the start of the modern era of road racing. Edenvale held possibly, the first professional race in Canada—a United States Auto Club late model stock car race. The last race at Edenvale track was held in 1959. In 1962, the site was re-opened as a remote communications station for the Canadian Army at Camp Borden. A small underground bunker was built beside one of the runways and radio towers were erected. The bunker was closed in 1988 and the facility closed in 1993. It’s heartening to see this important part of our local and national history is still such a going concern today. *** 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 .
There's a bogus email that's been making its way through inboxes and outboxes that claims that those over 75 won't be approved for medical procedures in Ontario unless it's approved by an ethics panel. Let's begin by confirming that the claims are completely false. What's surprising is how many people have asked me about it. In fact, my email inbox has been submerged with constituents concerned about these claims. It quotes a fictitious physician named Dr. Suzanne Allen from the Wilson Medical Centre in Toronto who warns that Dalton McGuinty is creating these special panels to determine life or death for those needing kidney operations, bypass surgery and the like. That I've received so many inquiries about this email tells me just how distrustful Ontarians are of Dalton McGuinty. To me, the underlying message is that people feel that the current government is duplicitous and sneaky and that it's not so farfetched that the Liberals would slide in a provision to create "death panels" come 2013. Of course, there would be riots in the street if that happened. But I suppose when Mr. McGuinty lied repeatedly about raising taxes, or introduced his sneaky eco-fees, or buried the truth on hydro's Debt Retirement Charge, massive secret cuts to healthcare aren't so farfetched. After all, he delisted physiotherapy, eye and chiropractic care in his first term and now he's unilaterally cutting doctor fee schedules. The truth is that the email began in the United States as a protest against President Obama and his healthcare reforms. In that equally fictitious version, Dr. Allen was a physician at the Johnson City Medical Centre in Tennessee. Somebody, in poor judgement, thought it would be funny to change a few minor details and spread these lies in Ontario too. Constituents who receive questionable email chains can check for more details on the website www.snopes.com. It's a pretty good reference source for myths, rumors and misinformation and while I can't verify all that they say, it's a pretty good starting point. Of course, constituents are always welcome to contact my office at 1-800-268-7542 or on the web at www.jimwilsonmpp.com and I'd be happy to look into any suspicious claims that come through your inbox. But for this one, I can't help but think that Dalton McGuinty invited this type of bogus allegation on himself. Jim Wilson is the Progressive Conservative MPP for Simcoe-Grey
Responding constructively to Canadian firefighters
When you dial 911 to get help in an emergency, you fully expect a quick response. In the vast majority of cases – from traffic accidents to heart attacks, from hazardous spills to burning buildings – the first to the rescue will be firefighters. People’s lives depend on them and they put their lives at risk for the rest of us every day. For several years, Canada’s firefighters have been asking three simple things from the Government of Canada. They deserve a decent response. That’s why I’ve introduced Private Member’s Motion M-388 in the House of Commons. It comes up for debate and a vote this fall. On average, 18 firefighters die in the line of duty every year. But there is nothing in place to help provide for their families if they are killed or become permanently disabled while on the job keeping Canadians safe. So Motion M-388 proposes a one-time $300,000 benefit for firefighters (and for other “public safety officers”) who perish or become disabled. In their work as “first responders” during public health emergencies, like influenza pandemics, firefighters will often come into contact with infected individuals. Like doctors, nurses and other front-line health workers, they need priority access to vaccines and other medications to keep them as safe as possible in the line of duty. Federal guidelines don’t currently provide for this. Motion M-388 corrects that defect. Finally, while most people get out of burning buildings as fast as possible, a firefighter’s job can be the exact opposite. To save lives, they sometimes need to run right into the teeth of a blaze. Certain building materials and techniques can result in fires burning faster and hotter, thus endangering firefighters’ lives, especially during search-and-rescue operations. Motion M-388 calls for firefighter safety to become an objective of the National Building Code. These are three modest proposals. They respond to thoughtful, rational requests coming from Canadian firefighters. Please encourage your Member of Parliament to support Motion M-388 – to help look after the courageous firefighters who look after all of us in times of emergency. Yours sincerely, Hon. Ralph Goodale, PC, MP Deputy Leader, Liberal Party of Canada
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All Springwater properties connected to a municipal water system are advised of the following watering restrictions, in place from June 1 to September 15: ‡ Even numbered properties are permitted to water on even number days only between the hours of 12:01 am to 8:00 am and 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ‡ Odd numbered properties are permitted to water on odd numbered days only between the hours of 12:01 am to 8:00 am and 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm.
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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR The Township of Springwater is currently UHFUXLWLQJ IRU WKH WHPSRUDU\ IXOO WLPH XS to 12 month contract) for the position of Communications Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, this position will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of municipal communications strategies. Interested applicants are invited to submit resumes before noon on Friday August 10, 2012. For a complete job description and instructions, please visit: www.springwater.ca/careers
FESTIVAL AT THE FORT! Take a journey back in time during the Festival at the Fort!
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MAYOR’S GOLF TOURNMENT! Mayor Linda Collins invites community partners to participate in the 2012 Mayor’s Golf Tournament taking place on Thursday August 16 at Springwater Golf Club. Interested in sponsoring the event? We encourage you to join the tournament as a golfer, sponsor or by becoming an event partner. Sponsorship options include a sign provided at the event and advertising in the tournament program. Contact Jodi for full details and to register or sponsor! jodi.longland@springwater.ca ([W
SUMMER CONSTRUCTION ASPHALT OVERLAY Sutton Heights, Old Second South, Pooles Road, Frid Avenue, Gill Road, Binnie Drive, Eder Trail, Priest Avenue, Nicholson Crescent, Penny’s Gate, McGowan Place, Maple Ave. E. RECONSTRUCTION Vigo Road, Forbes Road (east part), Queen Street West (bridge to Cty. Rd. 92), Shaw Street (Kerr to Queen) SURFACE TREATMENT Portage Trail / Grenfel Road
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Monday August 13 Council Meeting 5:30 pm, Township Administration Centre Tuesday August 14 Elmvale Recreation Service Board 5:00 pm, Knox Building, 35 Queen St. W. Tuesday August 14 Grenfel Recreation Service Board 7:30 pm, Grenfel Community Hall Tuesday August 21 Minesing Recreation Service Board 7:00 pm, Minesing Community Centre Thursday August 23 Elmvale BIA 5:00 pm, Elmvale Library Friday August 24 General Committee Meeting 1:00 pm, Township Administration Centre
STANLEY THE SPEED SIGN It’s that time of year when the farmers are beginning to harvest some of their crops! As a result you will notice some very large farm equipment on our rural roads for harvesting and transporting these crops. Please exercise caution while passing these vehicles and be patient in conditions where passing is not an option. As well, please exercise extreme caution at the Hwy 26 / Wilson Dr. intersection during WKH KHDY\ WUDI¿F WLPHV IURP DP WR 9:00 am and from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Till next time safe and happy motoring! 6SULQJZDWHU 3ROLFLQJ &RPPLWWHH
LAB SERVICES RETURN Specimen Collection Services will be returning to Elmvale as LifeLabs will be offering a mobile specimen collection service. This service will be available to anyone with a valid laboratory requisition form. The mobile clinic will operate at the Sprignwater Health Services Centre (35 Queen St. W.) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 am – 9:00 am beginning on Tuesday July 31, 2012. For more information, please visit: http://www.springwater.ca/community/ springwater_health_services_centre/
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Garfield Dunlop MPP Simcoe North
482 Elizabeth Street Midland ON L4R 1Z8 (705) 526-8671 14 Coldwater Rd. W. Orillia ON L3V 6S2 (705) 326-3246 As PC Critic for Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Reform I have been touring the province over the last three months to issue a warning about the Liberal-created College of Trades. I have been meeting with various trades people and construction associations warning them about
the College of Trades and how their practices will kill jobs in Ontario . The McGuinty Liberals instituted this large unnecessary body without consulting with Ontario ’s skilled-trades workers and their employers. People are starting to figure it out that the college and new membership fees and certification under the Ontario College of Trades act, to take effect next January, are nothing more than a new tax grab by the McGuinty Liberals. The Ontario Construction Employers Coalition has figured out that the new tax grab will cost trades-people about $84 Million in membership fees. Workers and employers who are aware of the college are telling me that this isn't needed and it will drive up the cost of their services, whether it be in construction or for getting your hair cut. The Ontario Construction Employers Coalition has launched a grassroots province wide campaign urging the McGuinty Liberals to abolish the Ontario College of Trades. They have set up a website Stopthetradestax.ca. On that website you will find the following message: This is a huge tax grab, with no clear benefit, and no accountability. Ontario has struggled for years
to attract people to skilled trades and the College and its planned tax grab will only kill jobs and drive people out of trades. Here’s how: Each apprentice, journeyperson and employer would have to pay hundreds of dollars in new annual fees. The compulsory certification of trades such as painting, drywall and carpentry means despite years of experience, many will be forced into the classroom. Plus, restrictive apprenticeship ratios could force layoffs. This isn’t just a tax on trades it also affects the public. Anyone hiring an electrician, a plumber, a painter will pay more. It is a major tax grab from Ontarians. I encourage you to visit www.Stopthetradestax.ca to learn more about the Coalition’s campaign and how you can help stop the Ontario College of Trades. Ontario is experiencing a jobs crisis. The unemployment rate has been above the national average for five years. At the same time, Ontario is experiencing a shortage of skilled trades, which is expected to rise above one million vacancies within a decade. The desire to work in the skilled trades is all around us. I will continue to work with stakeholders, and advocate for appropriate changes to our current skilled trades system to remove barriers and help create more jobs in Ontario .
Mountain bike team races to raise funds for RVH
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To raise $1900 in support of paediatric dental care at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the team (pictured left to right) of Julian and Michael Goralski, Brad Long, Norm Susil, Ashley Campbell, and Michal Goralski (absent - Brian Macks) recently competed in the 24 Hours of Summer Solstice bike race. The event, which took place on June 23 and 24, is North America’s largest mountain bike festival and relay event during which this team successfully completed twenty laps of the 17 kilometre circuit. Each year, approximately 250 ball boys and ball girls are used at Wimbledon to ensure a smooth operation of the tournament. Each court is manned by crew of six ball boys and ball girls. Two work the nets and four work each corner. Bing Crosby decided against the role of TV detective Columbo, fearing that it would interfere with his true passion: golf. Peter Falk took the job instead.
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Memorial Golf Tournament
The 10th annual Barb Paquette Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Green Acres Golf Course with proceeds supporting the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie. With this year’s tournament wrapped up, organizers have already started planning for next year’s event which will take place on July 13, 2013! Event organizers Anne Bell (left) and Bob Bell (right) presented Rebbeca Truax (centre), director of Philanthropy, RVH Foundation, with a cheque for more than $1,200. Over one million people live in condominiums in Ontario. There are about 525,000 condominium units in Ontario. Toronto had the fastest growing high-rise condo market in North America in 2011. About 50% of new home sales in Ontario are condominiums; 60% of homes sold in the GTA. For hundreds of years, leprosy was thought to be a hereditary disease or a curse from God. In 1873, Dr. Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen of Norway discovered the bacterium that causes leprosy, and the condition is now more properly referred to as Hansen’s disease.
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Lawn Bowling - Don Wright Motors The annual Don Wright Motors V-6 Lawn Bowling Tournament was held on July 21. The winners on this day was the team of Bill Hunter, Sandra Brett, Terry Lynn Maheu, John Gordon, Betty Munroe and Betty Robitaille, followed by the Fred Israel team, then the Joan Howard team. Drawmasters for this tournament were Bob Armstrong and Patricia Weissflog who presented in Glenn Gourlie's absence the Don Wright Trophy. Anyone interested in giving this great sport a try, go to - www.midlandlawnbowlingclub.ca Picture = Betty Robitaille, Betty Munroe, Bill Hunter, Sandra Brett, John Gordon, Terry Lynn maheu. When campaigning for the presidency, John F. Kennedy went to great lengths to project an image of youth and vigor in order to hide the fact that he was suffering from Addison’s Disease. Various photos of Kennedy during that era show the facial puffiness that resulted from the heavy doses of steroids he was taking. James Parkinson was a British physician who wrote some of the first medical papers describing gout and the connection between an inflamed appendix and peritonitis. But he will always be remembered for his 1817 essay on the “Shaking Palsy” which today is known as Parkinson’s Disease.
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On June 9, 2012 Barrie District Hunters & Anglers Conservation Club (BDHACC) hosted the 2nd annual North Simcoe Youth Expo. On this day 78 youths aged 9-14 enjoyed a full day of outdoor related activities including … archery, stream species critter dip, retriever dog demonstrations, building bird feeders, birds of prey demonstrations, fishing rod casting and .22 cal. rifle range. A huge thank you to the many volunteers who organized and assisted that day, making this event another great success.
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Fri. Aug. 10, 8-9:30 pm Elmvale Heritage Park • Queen St. W. MUSIC TO BE PERFORMED by Rick Ash and his band from London
Get Together - The Youngbloods, 1969 Jesus Is Alright With Me - Doobie Brothers 1970 All You Need Is Love - The Beatles 1967 Somebody To Love - Jefferson Airplane 1967 In The Name Of Love - U2, 1989 I Still Haven’t Found - What I’m Looking For - U2 1989 Shine - Collective Soul, 1992 The Gift - Seether, 2006 Nothing Else Matters - Metallica, 1992 People Get Ready - Curtis Mayfield, 1965 Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan, 1979 Spirit In the Sky - Norman Greenbaum, 1969
Bringing everyone together to enjoy an evening of classic rock!
The littlest church in town, Elmvale Community Church, says it all on their street sign. “Off the pew, bringing hope”. They had a vision and are doing all they can to actively pursue their dream On Friday night, August 10th at 7 p.m. the Heritage Park on Queen Street West in Elmvale will become a centre for “Art in the Park” where members of the local arts guild and other local creators and retailers of arts and crafts have been invited to set up tables and provide the locals with an opportunity to meet the artists and possibly purchase a special something that is unique to the area. During the first hour they will quickly become aware of the sound checks taking place as a special concert of secular classic rock will break out for everyone to enjoy for the next hour or two. And it’s all free! The little church has done all the planning, local advertising and even paid to book a very good band with roots in London Ontario. The goal of the night is to have a good time with our neighbours as it is hoped that a concert like this will bring neighbours together for great music and a memorable night out. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and relax. The show goes on rain or shine so if the weather is a bother don’t forget some rain gear.
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. -Leo Buscaglia, author (1924-1998) Traditional Chinese cuisine evolved in reaction to the wood shortage; because baking and boiling would take too long (and thus too much firewood), food was cut into small pieces and quickly stir-fried.
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Letters to the Editor • The Springwater Forum • Your Page "HAPPY CIVIC HOLIDAY WEEKEND!" What does Fukushima have in Just came through the door, from the morning dog-walk, common with Springwater? and there it was on the radio ~ "He's one of us"...
I read with interest, Karl Grossman’s article in the Springwater News, July 19, with the conclusions of a Japanese parliamentary panel on the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster. The report indicates that the accident was entirely preventable and blames collusion between government and industry and the complacent attitude of Japanese people. The chairman of the 10-member panel, Kiyoshi Kurokawa, said that this was a disaster “Made in Japan” and blamed the ignorance and arrogance of those in charge and the ingrained conventions of Japanese culture such as reflexive obedience and reluctance to question authority. I have visited Japan many times and can attest to this typically Japanese attitude. But Mr. Grossman goes on to claim that government-industry “collusion” in the nuclear industry is mirrored throughout the world. Scary stuff! Could this attitude surface in Canada? I got to wondering if Canadian managers and workers would act in a similar manner to their Japanese counterparts. Are any of our leaders arrogant and ignorant of the facts? Do Canadians readily challenge authority? Is there any collusion between government and industry? In 2006 the Intergovernmental Action Plan (IGAP) for Simcoe, Barrie and Orillia, gave a presentation to Ministers and Mayors in Simcoe. One of the slides illustrated how the Provincial target population of 667,000 (from 438,600) could be realized in Simcoe, with NO additional new planning. But public records of government meetings, reveal that constant lobbying by the development community, has persuaded all three levels of government to grant permission for many more new housing estates throughout Simcoe County, effectively permitting the GTA sprawl to leapfrog the Greenbelt and head north into Bradford, Alliston, Alcona and yes, Hillsdale and Midhurst in Springwater Township. And what are the public doing about this? Whereas environmentalists are pointing out that Lake Simcoe and the Nottawasaga River, together with the creeks that supply them, are no match for tens of thousands of new dwellings; and the Simcoe Federation of Agriculture is protesting the loss of farmland, like the Japanese, Canadians generally don’t want to rock the boat. Even the occasional experience in Toronto traffic doesn’t seem to stir the blood. Maybe you really can’t “fight city hall”. But maybe our communities would be quieter and safer if more were willing to be heard! David Strachan BETTER BUSINESS (BLUE BIN) BUREAU What follows xplains my frustration in part with Simcoe County (administration et al) and how nothing has really changed with the new council elected....(and how I continually see neighbourhood people especially some cottagers NOT recycle.) No, we don't recycle ~ We never have ... and so? Our beloved Simcoe County Has lots of money there to blow! It's just 'their share of taxes' Yes - your hard-earned dollars, 'CA$H' Those magnets for our fridge?! Went straight into the 'trash'! Along with all the guides ~ The calendar - not once, looked in... And OH, and by the way ~ THANK YOU so much for the bin!! We'll sure use it for 'something' It's very big and tall ~ Our paper, cans and bottles...? A green BAG fits them all! "Mandatory recycling" Say some - blah blah, that care... Don't worry, Simcoe County Just puts more ads out 'on the air'! Costly administration To orchestrate the farce When you see your TAX BILL... Does it feel like a kick in the arse?! And yes, we pay these people "Six figures" - as it goes, The wasted time and money... How much - who really knows?! They had Site 41 A MEGA DUMP - for sure Couldn't wait to get 'that first bag in'... Not 'sorted' ... but 'a cure' ... And on and on it goes ... New politicians ... change? Things seem still quite the same... It's time to ... 'rearrange'
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This was the host of a 'sports / outdoors show', introducing a guest. In municipal politics - where 'politics' is at the 'grassroots level' - literally - (we now have a watering ban in effect, though I never have pursued that misguided green dream...) - right down to neighbourhood community associations, this is politics at the civic / civil 'base level'. And everyone should be included - in the 'one of us' way of thinking... Some people are 'civic-minded' and take part in neighbourhood get-togethers, and the open sharing of ideas and discussion; some even run for municipal council. One of the actual definitions of 'civil' is: "adequate in courtesy and politeness - MANNERLY". I try to abide by this - as much as possible. I even 'try to go the extra mile' sometimes, and be helpful. I would be the fellow, on my way to town, moving fallen trees or branches off the road, after a windstorm; picking up spilt nails off the roads or parking lots; I even got thanked in a local association newsletter - more than once - for distributing water, when we had a massive black-out, or keeping a path open on winter walking trails. The point is, I am not a 'trouble maker'. Apparently, it is now too much trouble for some, even the same people that have thanked me in the past - to wrap their heads around the idea that 'local politics' should be 100% open, and 'free' for all to participate in - as 'concerned citizens'... I was literally 'kicked out' of one association (handed my membership dues); I was then assured by another in the executive 'that I was still in the association' - and I would receive my 'Fall Newsletter'... (Never got that). By the way, I never did also, in 2010, get an invitation to speak at their 'summer meeting / picnic'. I was only running for... 'Mayor'. Was I available for a 'last-minute invite'...? Let's see... Hmm, was I out of town... on a Hawaiian vacation... up in the Yukon...? No, I do clearly remember... working directly across the road that day - and would certainly have welcomed the opportunity to promote recycling, or talk about anything of a 'non-inflammatory nature'. Current Mayor Ray Millar actually came across to say "Hi", and 'lent me his ear' for a good forty minutes. July 21st of this summer - meeting time again - complete with the reading of minutes and financial statements; (across the road again) I duly waited to speak with 2 individuals, until after the meeting. I chose to not intervene with the proceedings; I could have asked, in the 'Any questions from the floor' spot, but due to past experience... that would probably not be allowed - from myself in particular. (There were no Q's - so it was officially BBQ time...) I did go over, quite harmlessly, I thought, with my clipboard, to get some information from an Awenda Park rep., but not immediately seeing him, I sought out the opportunity to address Tiny's Deputy Mayor with my question of concern. Standing there, "adequate in courtesy and politeness" - as George was busy in discourse with a former Tiny Mayor (Anthony Lancia), now a member of this association, I patiently awaited the opportunity to 'ask my question'... I was immediately approached by a former executive member, "Can I help you?" - to which I replied, "I would like to speak to a politician". Next, the same question, from a serving executive member, to which I replied that - "I wanted to ask 'our Deputy Mayor', "How it can be so, that you will not provide me with minutes of your meetings?" The reply from her: 'You are not a member". Kind of a 'Catch 22', (since I was 'removed from this group', (for asking too many questions)!) - but there was no time to get into that - as SHE asked me to leave the property. (A parkland, by the way, bought back from the Township for $1.00 - because they did not fulfil the stipulation of developing it as a proper park). Then some (enforcer?!) young man of about 20 yrs. also asked me to leave... George himself, said, - not because he had to - (pointing out that he had been invited to this (private?) association meeting) - but 'out of courtesy' - he would answer my question. So I jokingly remarked to him - as we walked off the property, "There's the hydro pole, we must be nearing the Township's property line.... (the only place I was allowed to speak to the Deputy Mayor...). The quote, (and this was allowed, he watched as I wrote it down): "George Lawrence assures me that he cannot get the minutes. It is not under his jurisdiction". It shouldn't be so; it shouldn't also take years from my initial request, "How much for photocopies of ~?" - (yes, I am willing to pay for them) ... to get minutes. Have a LOVELY civic holiday... everyone. Pete Davenport, TINY TOWNSHIP
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Since World War Two we have had some peace and yet those low life people of the ruling class, those with money, plot wars, profitable wars. Its sheer greed, nothing but greedy people. Sadam Hussein killed two hundred people and he had weapons of mass destruction and chemical weapons. They assassinated him for these crimes he did not commit. The ultra-right in the USA does possess the world’s greatest supply of chemical weapons and a nuclear arsenal capable of destroying all life on earth. To demonstrate their power, from their great warships, they fired 20 cruise missiles at the city of Tripoli in Libya. Canada took part, allying with the great army and air and navy forces of the socalled European Union. They arranged the war in Libya with some tribesmen with a great many weapons. These hired killers will now rule Libya and Gadafe’s oil and pure water is now taken care of and the oil is flowing in the proper direction. A new war is hatched in Syria and the pre-determined atrocities are loud and clear. Backed into a corner it’s his assassination they now want, while Mrs. Clinton screams for blood. We have to stop this monster. Which monster is that? These mercenaries, hired killers have been directed into Syria ever since the American invasion of Iraq and they are well established in Syria. Where did these hired mercenaries get all the weapons, from the weapons manufacturers of course. Now the world watches while Britain is enjoying the Olympics and the Zionists are chewing their fingernails. Israel has been planning the destruction of Iraq and it would not do to have Syria at their back. So this little country must be obliterated to ensure victory in Iraq. Syria is, of course, following the exact path of the Libyan war. All in the plans of the trillionaires and the war mongering crowd. All this in the midst of the great economic crisis of the industrial north who are all bankrupt with useless paper money. With Hitlerite obsession, bankruptcy does not bother them. Imagine the dinosaur age lasted 200 million years and our modern industrial world has existed a mere 200 years. It seems the dinosaurs were more sensible than us with their pea size brains. It is said the next great extinction will be humanity and what will we leave behind, absolute destruction of our planet. If this pack of blood thirsty dogs doesn’t do it, this global warming and climate change, our little blue planet of earth will disappear in history. But with all this foreboding, we still have a chance. We can fight with love and respect. We can come together and defeat the hatred. We can build a better world and better democratic system and a more equitable living that will really build peace and a real democracy. Vincent J. Barnes
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North Simcoe Jr. Farmers 2012 Summer Update
Well here we are, in the third week of July, and what a year it has been so far! We are pleased to say that we have hosted two successful events and are able to donate over $1000 dollars back to our community. First, we held our curling bonspiel on February 18th, in which 6 teams competed. Fun was had by all who came out, and by the end of the day we had a large audience just waiting to see where the rocks would land. Second, we held our annual baseball tournament and dance on July 6th and 7th, in Phelpston, where 8 teams took part. We had local teams as well as teams from across Ontario, and to end a great tournament we hosted a dance at the Elmvale arena. We are very happy to say that the whole weekend went off without a hitch, but we could not have been so successful without the help from our sponsors. We would like to thank the following businesses: Richards Farm Equipment, CRS, Tire Buster, The Tranny Shop, Celebrity Auto Sales, Beacock’s Auto, Elmvale Home Building Centre, Steelers Restaurant & Pub, Kelly’s Phelpston, Cheezers Pizza, Wasaga 500, Whitfield’s Guardian Drugs, and Essentials Salon. With the money raised, we are able to donate to local initiatives, such as the North Simcoe 4-H judging competition, the EMHA Bantam team’s trip to Europe, and the KICX 106 Radio for Radiology Campaign. If you would like to contact us with ideas, comments, and questions please contact Drew Langman at northsimcoejrfarmers@hotmail.com or contact any executive members. Thank You, The North Simcoe Junior Farmers
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The Barrie Baycats finished the IBL regular season with a 21-15 record, good enough for a third place finish in the 9-team league. The team finished strong, winning their last 4 games of the season. Since my last column they had wins over Toronto (6-2), Hamilton (17-0) and Hamilton again (12-0). Barrie squared off with their rivals from the “big city” of Toronto starting last Saturday. These two teams just do not like one another, and it started right from the first pitch of the first game they ever played against each other when Barrie entered the league. During the regular season, the Baycats won three of their five meetings. They won 7-2, 12-2 and 6-2, while losing 17-13 and 8-2. Both teams have had pitching woes all season but with the playoffs starting, I was sure that things would tighten up. And that it did! In Game one, Barrie scored 3 in the 3rd, 2 in the 6th and an insurance run in the 8th to double-up Toronto 6-3. Nick Fogarty, who is impressing fans, was the winning pitcher going 7.1 innings, while Jamie Arneson pitched 1.2 innings to collect the save. ExLeafs Kyle DeGrace (5-5 at the plate, homerun), Matt Logan (2-5 plus 4 RBI) and Jon Waltenbury (2-5) led the Baycat attack. Batting champion Jeff Cowan had a 3-5 day at the plate for good measure. Toronto scored once in the 3rd and a pair in the 8th in the loss. In game two, Barrie took a 5-4 lead into the bottom of the 8th but Toronto scored once each in the 8th and 9th to win 6-5 and even the series at one game apiece. Brad Bissell pitched 6.2 innings before turning the ball over to Scott Kelly and Jamie Arneson, but each gave up a run to give Toronto the victory. Kyle DeGrace again helped carry the offence going 2-5 as did Jon Waltenbury who also had a homerun. This is going to be a great series,
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SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP / July 27, 2012 –The fire ban for the Township of Springwater has been lifted. The ban was put into place on July 16, 2012. The fire danger rating will remain at a high level, as there is still a risk of fire spreading. Springwater Fire and Emergency Services are reminding everyone to continue to use extreme caution when burning. “However, open air burning remains prohibited, however small recreational fires with a maximum size of .75m x .75m will be allowed this weekend,” said Deputy Fire Chief Craig Williams. “We also remind everyone that all fires in Springwater Township require a permit.” Springwater Fire and Emergency Services will continue to monitor conditions and will adjust the fire danger rating as required. Please visit our website, or follow the Fire Department on Twitter (@SpringwaterFire) for the latest news. Please contact the Township of Springwater Fire and Emergency Services Department for further details. The current fire danger rating in the Township of Springwater is available at any time on the Township website at www.springwater.ca. The rating is available on the Fire & Emergency Services Page at www.springwater.ca/municipal_services/fire_emergency_services Between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, you may also call the Township Administration Centre at 705-728-4784 Ext. 2016.
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NEWS FROM THE FARM
August Update (Civic Holiday) July was hot, hot, hot and dry, dry, dry. Despite these lessthan-ideal conditions, Ontario’s farmers have been hard at work growing food to feed the world. Here’s some of what they’ve been up to. Field - This sunny summer has been marked by an obvious lack of rain. This has been tolerable for some farmers that have seen a bit of rain, but awful for others with hardly any moisture. The warm, dry conditions were perfect for harvesting winter wheat, which is planted before the snow comes in the fall and this year was harvested in early July. However, these same dry conditions have negatively affected the corn and soybean crops. There is still time for the weather to improve and for the crop to be salvaged. As long as August brings some much needed rain, farmers may still be able to harvest a respectable crop. Fresh - Ontario’s grain crops may be suffering from drought but not all field crops rely on rain coming from the sky. Much of Ontario’s fruit and vegetable land is irrigated. Irrigation is only an option if the farm has an abundant water source. In comparison to grain farms, fruit and vegetable farms often have much smaller fields which is why irrigation is more viable. If you are driving past a fruit or vegetable farm, keep an eye out for tall mechanized sprinklers – these are modern irrigators, constantly watering vines, plants and trees to ensure that the produce is plump and ready to eat. August is a locavore's delight! There is such a wide range of Ontario produce available right now. You can find the following fresh food in farm markets or labeled ‘Ontario’ in your grocery store: celery, sweet corn, garlic, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, blueberries, peaches, raspberries and watermelon. The heat impacts each crop differently—Ontario’s peaches this year are particularly red because of all the hot weather! Farm - Did you know that there are nearly one million sheep in Canada? These sheep are spread among 11,000 farms and often spend the days outside, grazing on pasture. With all the heat we have been having this summer; many of us have been staying indoors close to fans and air conditioning to keep cool. Although, farmers don’t have air conditioning in their barns they keep their livestock conferrable using large fans that keep cool air moving through their barns. Whatever your interest, there is always something happening on Ontario Farms just outside of the city. Stay tuned for more News from the Farm and visit facebook. com/farmersfeedcities.com or follow @FarmsFeedCities for regular updates.
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My fiancé and I would like to have a destination wedding on a Caribbean island. Do you have any advice on how to plan it? I’m not even sure where to start! Lorilee B. There are many factors to consider in a destination wedding. First of all, you seriously have to consider who you actually want to be there. Travelling is quite an expense and in most cases, requires booking vacation time off. Will this be a hardship for your friends and family? Grandparents may have issues with travelling due to poor health which is another consideration. Be sure to talk to the ones you truly want there before you make your final decision. On a positive note, you won’t have to have dozens of people there you barely know and may not even like! How long away is your wedding date? You will need to give a reasonable amount of time to your loved ones to save and book the time off. Most experts advise a year or more. If you decide to go ahead with your Caribbean wedding, here are some tips to make it go smoother. 1. Hire a wedding co-ordinator at your destination. (some are free) Acquiring a license, a minister of your preferred denomination, flowers, cake, photographer, setup, etc. is pretty hard to do from thousands of miles away. If you give clear instructions of what you want, it can be all preplanned and stress free. 2. Take into consideration Plan “B”. Mother Nature can be fickle. A good wedding co-ordinator will have an alternative area or even a different day planned in advance. 3. Getting your marriage license. There are different laws for each island, so be sure to do your homework. Some licenses must be applied for as much as 2 months in advance. Others require the couple and their witnesses to be there 2 days prior to the nuptials. 4. Get feedback from a travel expert. There are many types of destination weddings. . . from ultra-casual to perfection in every detail. Talk to several experts and get their recommendations. 5. Make up “reminder magnets” and emails. Many couples have given their guests reminder magnets to stick on their fridge as a constant reminder of the upcoming date. Sending an email once in awhile, perhaps with a scene from the destination is also a great reminder, especially for ones that need to save for the trip. 6. More cost saving ideas. . . Don’t plan the wedding for Saturday. Costs for wedding officials, flowers, photographers, etc. are often higher on a weekend. Pick a slightly offseason time (but not hurricane season). Shop around for group rates. Buy a simple dress appropriate to a hot climate and easy to transport. Don’t forget your friends at home. Arrange to live stream your ceremony on-line. That way, everyone gets to still be part of your special day. Maybe even arrange a casual party for them all to watch together. This will show that even though you are far away, you are still thinking of them and want to share your special day with them too. Congratulations and have a Beautiful Wedding! Ann Cooke Water stains on wooden floors can be removed with a sponge dampened in a solution of baking soda dissolved in water. Crayon or text marks on walls? Try applying baking soda/water paste on an old toothbrush and lightly brush the affected area.
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Rediscovering Riesling, the Noblest of Grapes By David White
If you ask a sommelier to name her favorite grape, there's a good chance she'll say Riesling. If you're surprised, then it's probably because you associate Riesling with the sweet, simple German wines of yesteryear, like Blue Nun, Liebfraumilch, and Piesporter. These wines were -- and still are -- affordable and approachable. And they'll always have fans. But they do a disservice to true Riesling. Fortunately, that could soon change. New York City sommelier and restaurateur Paul Grieco is on a mission to make sure that Americans give Riesling the respect it deserves. Grieco's crusade began in 2008, when he announced a plan to focus on Riesling all summer long at Terroir Wine Bar in New York City's East Village. In a "single-minded attempt to get guests to at least try this noble grape," Grieco offered only Riesling as his bythe-glass white wine offering. As he tells it, "the staff was incredulous and the guests suspect, but with 30 different glass pours... we set upon a massive inspirational and educational scheme that was challenging and fun." His campaign quickly took off. In 2010, 14 wine bars in New York joined together to create a Riesling Pub Crawl; several well-known Riesling producers visited the city; and Grieco organized a concert where only Riesling was served. Last year, about 200 bars and restaurants across the country took part by hosting events, offering specials, and agreeing to spread the gospel of Riesling. This summer, the "Summer of Riesling" attracted nearly 500 participants. (To see if anyone is participating in your community, head to www.SummerOfRiesling.com.) Misconceptions still abound, but consumers are starting to recognize that Riesling is a serious grape. Over the past several years, Riesling sales have steadily risen. And sommeliers are finding that consumers are extremely receptive to the grape. Riesling's greatest strength is its versatility. First, there's its geographical diversity. While its ancestral home is Germany, where Riesling has been grown in the Rhine and Mosel Valleys since the 14th century, it's also the most planted grape in the Alsace region of France. The grape is also experiencing a resurgence in the United States, especially in New York's Finger Lakes. And there are sizeable plantings of Riesling in Austria, New Zealand, and Australia. There's also its sweetness. Some Rieslings are syrupy and lusciously sweet -- and work as dessert. Others are bone dry, pairing best with raw fish, subtle cheeses, and other light dishes. Most fall somewhere in between, and are the perfect match for spicy Asian cuisine, like Thai and Indian. All are marked by high acidity, which is why it's such an adaptable food wine. And all are extremely fragrant. It's no wonder why so many sommeliers love Riesling. Don't ever let Riesling's sweetness trick you into thinking it's not a serious wine. Sommeliers also evangelize about Riesling because it's so good at capturing terroir, or a wine's sense of place. In part, this is because most Riesling is fermented in stainless steel, so it isn't manipulated through oak aging or other winemaking techniques. The grape is remarkably transparent -- German researchers have found a link between soil type and flavor in Riesling. Riesling grapes sourced from slate vineyards tend to produce wines with citrus aromas, while grapes sourced from limestone vineyards typically result in more tropical fruit aromas. As Robert Parker, the world's most famous wine critic, recently explained, "If you want to talk about terroir, talk about German Rieslings or Alsace Rieslings, where the wines are naked -- there's no makeup." Even though Riesling sales have been rising, Grieco and other Riesling proselytizers still have their work cut out -Riesling accounts for just 5 percent U.S. wine sales. But it's not by accident that Riesling has long been known as the "noblest of the noble grapes." So don't be surprised if the next time you dine out, your waiter steers you towards a glass of Riesling. David White, a wine writer, is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com. His columns are housed at Wines.com, the fastest growing wine portal on the Internet. Though their vulnerability makes them nearly useless today, armed forces made good use of motorcycles during the first half of the twentieth century. Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Triumph combined to produce more than 150,000 cycles for Allied military use during World War II, while BMW and other makers produced a smaller number of bikes for the Axis.
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4,300 appointments needed to ‘top-up’ blood supplies this summer Canadian Blood Services needs 4,300 more donors to book an appointment and donate blood between July 16th and August 6th. Area residents are urged to help ‘top-up’ the blood supply at their local blood donor clinic before heading off on their summer travels. With a patient somewhere in Canada needing blood every minute of every day, it is important that we maintain a constant supply of new blood donations. Most often, it takes more than one donor’s unit of blood to save a patient’s life. A single car accident victim may require 50 units of blood and blood products to survive injuries. Increased traffic usually means more car accidents on roadways. Every donor who books and keeps an appointment this summer will provide the additional supply of blood products needed for hospital patients. “We need an additional 1,640 appointments in Central Ontario booked this summer to keep up with hospital demand, and patients are counting on more people to become blood donors,” says Charmaine Lodge, Director, Donor and Clinic Services. “If you've made an appointment, please honour it. If you haven’t made one, please book one today.” More reasons why it’s important to book and keep your blood donation appointment this summer: • Currently, only 60% of blood donors honour their appointments. • According to Transport Canada, more people have died on Canada's roads in the last 50 years than the number of Canadians killed in both world wars. • Road traffic injuries are the second leading cause of death for young people aged 5-25. • According to the Canada Safety Council website, almost half of all road fatalities and about 40 percent of serious injuries occur on undivided rural roads. Please visit us online at www.blood.ca or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to book an appointment to donate today. Upcoming long weekend clinics: Midland Mountainview Mall – Saturday August 4th from 9:00am – 12:00pm Midland Best Western – Monday August 6th from 1:30 – 7:30pm (Clinic supported by Garfield Dunlop – MPP Simcoe North) About Canadian Blood Services - Canadian Blood Services is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization that manages the supply of blood and blood products in all provinces and territories outside of Quebec. Canadian Blood Services also oversees the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network, and provides national leadership for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Canadian Blood Services operates 42 permanent collection sites and more than 20,000 donor clinics annually. The provincial and territorial Ministries of Health provide operational funding to Canadian Blood Services. The federal government, through Health Canada, is responsible for regulating the blood system.
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WE MEET ONCE A MONTH 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE ELMVALE LEGION HALL (UPSTAIRS)
On Wednesday, July 25th we had a great turnout for our Mystery Garden Tour. MEMBERSHIP IS The ONLYweather $10 may have sprinfor the Whole Year! kled on us but being gardeners we weren't complaining. Our gardens so needed a drink. http://www.gardenontario.org/
We had the opportunity to visit 4 gardens. All with very different designs and challenges. Our first garden has been a labour
of love for over 20 years owned by Merelyn and Bob Espey. A well established and impeccably kept property. We saw a variety of shade plants as well as brightly coloured perennials. Lily of the valley surrounded the base of several large trees in the garden. The new project, a pond, had some different varieties of hosta and some unusual garden solar lights. Our second garden gave us a bonus visit to a studio as well as a garden. Pat's studio, gallery, workshop "Sanctuary Creative Works" is in the former Hillsdale United Church. The unique garden benches and garden structures highlighted the plants growing in this garden. A variety of plant heights created a stunning backdrop to the pond. www.sanctuarycreativeworks.com Our next garden on highway 27 had the advantage of full sun. Recognized by many of our members as the house with the solar panels. Joannes Duckworth's driveway lined with sedums led us into a delightful display. The bright colours and variety of plants provide a wonderful outdoor restaurant for birds and butterflies. The old satellite dish has now found a new use as a gazebo. Her beautiful white poppy was a favorite. The tour ended at our Pres-
idents garden on Flos Road 5 and Highway 27. The tall cup plants and flowering cactus were highlights of the garden.Sharon Chambers and Dennis O'Neill kindly moved our refreshments into the tidy garage, out of the elements. After wandering around their property we enjoyed social time, coffee and sweet treats. We really appreciate the gardening hosts who so graciously open their
properties to us. We welcome new faces to join us every month. If you
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July 18, Elmvale #1, sponsored by Duivenvoorden Haulage, lost a 16-7 decision to the visiting Minesing #2. At the plate, singles were hit by Derek Sweeney (2), Nolan Maw, Justin Gautreau, Nicky Juffermans, Rori Valender, Emily McLean and Robert McLaughlin. Defensively, catcher McLaughlin combined with pitchers Sweeney and Matt Clarke to make three outs at home. Sweeney fielded two ground balls for outs with help from first baseman Gautreau and Valender. July 25, Elmvale #1 erased a 13-11 lead by Elmvale #2, scoring five times in the last two innings and holding their Elmvale #2 counterparts scoreless to defeat them 1713. Sweeney paced the offense pounding a grand slam homerun and double with McLaughlin blasting a 2 R.B.I.
Grass Cutting triple and double. Gautreau poked a 2 R.B.I. double with Clarke scattering three singles. Scoring runs after judging the ball well were Teagan Dempster, Ethan Cole, Emily Hicks and McLean. Defensively, Jake Veenstra and Gautreau made outs at first base with McLaughlin making a good throw to third baseman Juffermans for the final out of the game. Clarke and Sweeney earned the win with eleven strikeouts. For Elmvale #2, Hunter Sibbald hit two doubles with Hunter Jamieson adding a double and singles added by Cole Findlay (3) and Jacob Fay (2). Defensively, Jamieson and Fay made good catches. Elmvale has finished their season play and now waits for the playoff schedule. In September 2006, Chris Carr became "the fastest man on two wheels" when he pushed a specially equipped motorcycle to a record speed of 350.884 mph at the wideopen Bonneville Speedway. In 1921, Leslie "Red" Parkhurst steered a Harley-Davidson racing motorcycle to victory in several races, breaking several speed records along the way. He carried the team mascot - a pig - around the track on victory laps, a stunt that led to Harleys being commonly referred to as "Hogs."
THE COWBOY TOMBSTONE The headstone of Russell J. Larsen in the Logan City Cemetery , Logan , Utah. I wonder if he died knowing he won the 'Coolest Headstone' contest? His five rules for a happy life are at the bottom of his headstone:
FIVE RULES FOR MEN TO FOLLOW FOR A HAPPY LIFE:
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A Salute to Bryson McQuirter
From left: Garry Morehouse, Executive Director of Huronia Community Foundation; Joe Jurmain, Director of Y’s Mens Club and Founding Board Member of Huronia Community Foundation. On June 5th the Midland Y’s Men’s Club, held its 8th annual Charity Golf Tournament. This year all the proceeds, which are in excess of $17,000, will be forwarded to the local Huronia Community Foundation to kick start the Bryson McQuirter Endowment Fund. These funds will stay permanently with the Foundation and can be added to at any time. For those wishing to do so please contact Garry Morehouse at 705.527.5554 or email info@huroniacf.com . The earnings from this Endowment Fund will be distributed to an annual bursary/ scholarship to a deserving recipient from our local Music Festival, which the Y’s Mens have proudly run for over 50 years. To all our sponsors, prize donators, and participants, which made it happen, our sincere thanks. In honor of our longest active serving member who passed away last fall, we salute you Bryson with an Endowment Fund to a pursuit of one of your passions, music.
A great day for a great cause!
Eighty-eight golfers arrived at Orr Lake Golf Club on Saturday July 21 and there was an immediate flurry of pink. Pink t-shirts, pink shorts, pink hats, pink shoe laces, pink hair, pink boas, a sea of pink decorated golf carts and even pink flags on the course. You guessed it: the theme for the day was THINK PINK! These enthusiastic golfers were playing a round of golf to raise funds for breast cancer programs at the new Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre at RVH in Barrie. What a good job they did: through silent auctions, pledges, draws, and donations they raised over $8600. Not bad for a day of golf! The organizing committee was amazed at the positive response they received from local businesses. Of note are Tom Smith Chevrolet in Midland for sponsoring the hole in one contest, Covered Bridge Boarding Kennel near Wyebridge for sponsoring the Golf Lab, Whitfield's Guardian Pharmacy in Elmvale for their corporate sponsorship, and the Orr Lake Golf Club for their continued support. A list of Elmvale and other area sponsors is listed below. Please support our supporters. And of course, we say a big "Thanks!" to all the players. Hope to see you all again for more fun and fundraising next year. Remember: Think Pink and beat breast cancer! ELMVALE - Beacock's Auto Service, Coffee Time, Corner Cut Salon and Spa, Dr. Brian Cole, Elm Flower Shoppe, Emiley Anne's Emporium, Foodland, G&S Computers/Heart of Simcoe, Healing Hands Massage Therapy, Home Building Centre, Knitted
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The single busiest land border crossing in North America is the Ambassador Bridge, which links Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. When the bridge first opened, it became a fad for couples to exchange their wedding vows in the middle of it, until it was pointed out that the area was technically a "no-man's land," neither America nor Canada, and the marriage might not be valid. Self-centered people always have something to focus on.
Memorial Vegas Night donates to cancer centre
On June 2, 2012, friends and family came together at the First Annual Jannie’s Memorial Vegas Night – an event hosted in Port Sydney at the Pine Lodge Inn to celebrate the lives of two strong and courageous women, Jan Suter and Janice Chateauvert. Funds from this event will support patient care at the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre and although Jan and Janice lost their battles with cancer, organizers of the event knew they would be honoured to raise funds to support other patients in receiving their treatment closer to home. Pictured (left to right): Eric Dean (CEO, RVH Foundation), Julie Bissonette (event organizer), Tracey Keighley-Clarke (director, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program), and Paul Derry (owner, Pine Lodge Inn).
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I was pleased to attend the recent meeting regulation to address extreme water levels in Midland hosted by the International Joint is limited by the uncertainty regarding fuCommission (IJC) at the North Simcoe ture climatic conditions and NBS, very high Sports and Recreation Centre to hear in- costs, environmental concerns and instituput on the final IJC report on Lake Superior tional requirements. Regulation – the report is available at http:// Adaptive management has an important www.iugls.org role to play in addressing the risks of fuThe report made seven key findings: ture extremes in water levels in the upper Most of the key interests have demonstrat- Great Lakes, though it requires leadership ed their capacity to adapt to changes in wa- and strengthened coordination among inter level conditions that have been within stitutions on both sides of the international historical upper or lower ranges. Howev- border. er, future water levels that are outside these Public concerns about water levels in the ranges would require some interests to car- upper Great Lakes differ strongly dependry out more comprehensive and costly adap- ing on geographical location. tive responses than any undertaken to date. It is important to note that the IJC will not Changes in the levels of the upper Great make its final recommendations on the UpLakes may not be as extreme in the near per Great Lakes water levels until it has refuture as previous studies have predicted. ceived and reviewed input from the public. Lake levels are likely to continue to fluc- Submissions are due by August 31, 2012 tuate, but still remain within the relatively and can be e-mailed to commission@ottanarrow historical range – while lower lev- wa.ijc.org els are likely, the possibility of higher levIf you would like to read my submission to els cannot be dismissed. Both possibilities the IJC, please visit www.brucestanton.ca must be considered in the development of a Bruce Stanton, M.P. new regulation plan. Simcoe North The Study Board identified a regulation plan that will be more robust than the existing plan and that will provide important benefits related to the maintenance of Lake Superior levels, environmental impacts, economic benefits and ease of regulation. Restoration structures de- FINAL TWO PERFORMANCES! by Norm Foster signed to raise Lake Michigan-Huron water levels A hilarious ‘adult comedy’ would result in adverse efabout ‘reel’ people trying to fects on certain key interests make ends meet! served by the upper Great July 30-August 4 Lakes system. The potential for multi-lake
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Accounts vary greatly as to the cause of (and severity of) Bob Dylan's famous motorcycle accident on July 29, 1966, but the event undoubtedly had a profound effect on his songwriting and his playing. Some music historians believe that he used the occurrence as an excuse to take a muchneeded break from his grueling schedule. A national group known as ABATE, American Bikers Aimed Toward Education, have long held the stance that helmet laws should not be made mandatory. Their slogan is: "Let those who ride decide."
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OPP MARINE UNIT INVESTIGATING A DROWNING IN BAXTER LAKE GEORGIAN BAY TWP Members of the Marine Unit from Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the OPP along with members of the OPP Underwater Search and Rescue Unit (USRU) removed the body of a suspected drowning victim around 9:00PM this evening in Baxter Lake, Georgian Bay Township. Officers located and removed the body of a 15 year old Ancaster youth who was visiting at a cottage on the lake. He was apparently swimming with friends when he ran into difficulty swimming around 4:00PM this afternoon and disappeared beneath the surface of Baxter Lake. Emergency services from Georgian Bay Fire Service, Muskoka Paramedic Services, Coast Guard Joint Coordination Centre in Trenton, OPP Central Region K-9 Unit, OPP Central Region Emergency Response Unit (ERT) along with regular OPP patrol Officers conducted a shoreline and area cottage search. The youth was pronounced by the attending Coroner and an post mortem will be conducted at a later date to assist investigators into the cause of death. MARINE ENFORCEMENT On July 28th, 2012, members of the Huronia West Detachment and the Central Region S.A.V.E. Team conducted a marine safety blitz on the Nottawasaga River looking for boaters that did not have proper marine safety equipment for their boats and those whose boating activities endanger other marine users. By Kathy Stunden-Hall During this blitz OPP Marine Units issued 13 Liquor Licence Act of Ontario charges and 8 under the Canada Shipping Act. In addition Police arrested one individual that was operating a canoe who was so intoxicated that for his own safety he was apprehended under the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario. This 48 year old male from Springwater Twp. in addition received 2 Liquor Licence Act of Ontario S eAct r vcharges. ing people in the and 2 Canada Shipping p r i n gWest w a tOPP er A re a fUnit o r remind ove r Members of the S Huronia Marine all vessel operators ato q educate what u a r t eyourself r o f aon C e n tyour u r yboat ! needs per legislation to be Gary safe and have it in your vessel, Call or leave message at it could safe your life. For more safety tips visit our website at: www.opp.ca OPP CONFIRM DEATH OF YOUTH IN NOTTA-
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2012, unknown person or persons stole a black vinyl trifold Tonneau cover from the rear of a pickup truck parked at the business plaza at 24 Yonge Street South in the Village of Elmvale. BREAK & ENTER Sometime between 4:00 p.m. on July 14th and midnight on July 15th, 2012, unknown person or persons entered a residence on Barrie Hill Road and stole the following items: 1) Acer 500gb Laptop computer model AS5551 with mouse 2) U.S. currency 3) Tim Horton’s gift cards 4) Men’s Gold wedding band with “forever” engraved on the band WASAGA BAY 5) Chocolate diamond white gold ring Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on July 18, If you want to drink, 6) Bernoulli ML2350 Men’s watch 2012, members of the Huronia West that’s your business. 7) Caribbean Saphire white gold ring with Detachment of the Ontario Provincial diamond settings If you want to stop, Police (OPP) were advised of a missing 8) Rainbow diamond white gold ring that’s ours. 9 year old male who was last seen near 9) 1/2 carrat diamond stud ear rings the water near Kirby Lane. 10) Small gold ring with pink birth stone At approximately 6:00 p.m., members 11) One gold ear ring with a purplse stone of the Wasaga Beach Fire Department and three small diamonds located the above male off shore. It is 12) Silver woman’s watch with sadness that the OPP can now conOrillia 325-6385 Mid13) Canadian currency (including two dolfirm that this male has died as a result of land 526-3305 lar bills) this incident. Bracebridge ~ THEFT OF BUS STOP BENCH Motorcycle Accident 705-646-2491 On July 16th, 2012 at approximately 5:00 The OPP investigated a single vehiwww.egbdaa.org p.m. members of the Huronia West OPP recle motorcycle crash in the north bound ceived a report that a “Bus Stop Bench” with lanes of Highway 400 in Severn Towna “Burger King” advertisement on it was stolen from the ship. A lone north bound Harley Davidson Motorcycle corner of Main Street and River Road East. pulling a small trailer while being operated by a 64 year THEFT OF HOT WATER TANK male from Grand Island Nebraska when it left the paved At approximately 4:00 p.m. on July 15th, 2012, three unlanes of Highway 400 for reasons unknown and entered the north bound ditch. The lone occupant was transported known persons were seen stealing a hot water tank with to Georgian Bay General Hospital by Simcoe County Par- serial # JB16301309 from a residence under construction on White Sands Way.If you have any information in reamedic Services where he is listed in stable condition. OPP INVESTIGATE DROWNING OFF THUNDER gards to this crime, please contact the Huronia West O.P.P. at (705) 429-3575 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222BEACH IN TINY TOWNSHIP A 17 year old male visiting the area was swimming with TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online friends at the time when he ran into difficulties while swim- at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any informaming and was removed from the water with vital signs ab- tion on this crime or others. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you sent. Nearby cottagers implemented CPR until the arrival will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not of emergency services at the scene. Sadly, the youth was pronounced deceased by the area testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reCoroner who attended the scene. An autopsy will per- ward of up to $2,000.00. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE formed at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie early next On July 17th, 2012 shortly after 12:00 a.m., members of week to assist in confirming the cause of death. the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE th Sometime between the evening hours of July 18 and the Police responded to a report that a female had assaulted a morning hours of July 19th, 2012, unknown person or per- male at a residence in Springwater Twp. A further Police investigation revealed that a verbal argusons entered two unlocked motor vehicles parked at a resiment escalated to a female biting and pulling the hair of a dence on Aspen Ridge Drive and stole the following items: male. Charged with “Assault” is a 33 year old female from Berkley fishing rod and Shimano fishing rod Springwater Township. First appearance is July 17th, 2012 THEFT OF TONNEAU COVER in Barrie court. th Sometime between 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on July 14 , As a community we must be ready to recognize Domestic Violence and be willing to report it. You can contact the OPP at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122 or if the abuse is occurring dial “911” Cocaine causes people to “crash” when they stop using BICYCLE SAFETY IS FOR EVERYONE it. When they “crash”, their mood swings rapidly from Protecting Your Head is Great Place to Start high to distress. This brings powerful cravings for more The Highway Traffic Act of Ontario clearly states that cyof the drug. Bingeing to stay high leads quickly to adclists under the age of 18 must wear a properly fitted and diction. approved bicycle helmet while riding on the roadway. A Symptoms of Cocaine withdrawal can include exhausproperly fitted approved bicycle helmet will significantly tion, extended and restless sleep or sleeplessness, hunimprove your chances of surviving a collision by protectger, irritability, depression, suicidal thoughts and intense ing your head. cravings for more of the drug. The memory of the high Cyclists over the age of 18, although not required by law, experienced when using cocaine is powerful and brings should also value their safety and are encouraged to proa strong risk of relapse to drug use. So let’s talk about tect themselves from any potential head injury by also crack. considering the use and wearing a bicycle helmet. What are crack’s adverse effects? The fine for not wearing a bicycle helmet is $80 and when As with any street drug, what is sold may not be that is compared to the average cost of purchasing an apwhat it is claimed to be. Predicting side effects is difproved bicycle helmet, it is minimal in comparison. ficult when the actual contents are not known. LifeWhen it comes to bicycle safety, Inspector Dominic Beckthreatening reactions have been reported whether it’s ett, Manager of the OPP Central Region Traffic and Mathe first, the 100th, or any other time crack is used. rine says “everyone who rides a bicycle is encouraged to You do not have to overdose on crack to die from it. wear a helmet at all times. When safety equipment is availIn addition, if the initial experience leads to continued able and utilized properly, statistics have shown that inciuse, some individuals refer to it as “chasing the rainbow” dents that could result in injury are significantly reduced. other adverse effects includes the rapid development of Head injuries are often irreversible and preventing serious tolerance, addiction, and all the social problems that can injury or death is a priority of the OPP. “ come from an expensive drug habit. AUGUST LONG WEEKEND “STRICT IS FAIR” Regardless of dosage, these reactions may appear Police to Continue Successful Enforcement Program • Convulsions In an attempt by the members of the Huronia West Detach• increased heart rate ment of the Ontario Provincial Police, in partnership with • Abnormal heartbeat the Town of Wasaga Beach, the Township of Clearview • Heart attack and the Township of Springwater, to make this coming Au• Sudden, sharp blood pressure increase gust Long Weekend safe for everyone, the Huronia West • Stroke OPP will again be implementing their “Strict is Fair” pol• Extreme depression icy. To aid in this policy there will be an increased Police • Suicidal behavior presence in the high vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas of I will continue with part three of cocaine addiction, in Wasaga Beach. As a result of this policy the Police have my next column. If you have any comments, questions or seen a positive change in the attitude of visitors towards suggestions please write me or email at ernest@look.ca. our community. We are now offering home visit for one to one counselWe will stay vigilant in seeking out those in our commuling. For more information, or to book an appointment nity or those who visit it and fail to respect it and in doplease call (705) 533-1579. ing so we strive to make our community a safer place for Anger Release, Building Healthy Relationships and everyone. Signs/Dealing with Addictions workshops will be start“Strict is Fair” is easily defined; if you break the law, ing in September. Seating is limited. For inquiries and you will probably be charged! Our message is simple: cost please call 705-533-1579. Enjoy our community, but respect it and obey the law.
Cocaine Addiction Part One
By: Ernest Matton I.C.A.D.C., E.F.A.P., Addiction Behavioural Specialist Service E.F.T. Practitioner • T.I.R. Facilitator andonCertified Gladue Writer So what are the risks? People who inject cocaine, • OGY especially if they share needles, are 1 at risk of getting infectious diseases Trust! like hepatitis and HIV. A person can overdose on • even a small amount of cocaine. There is no antidote to cocaine overdose. • Loss of interest in other areas of their life, like school, friends, sports • Cocaine use is linked with risk-taking and violence. This increases the chance of getting hurt. • Trouble with the law ittle Good News • Addiction • May use other drugs while using cocaine and may not realize it. Mixing cocaine with alcohol or other drugs makes overdose more likely. • You never know what you are getting. There are a lot of substances that look like white powder. Dealers are not always honest. • You may do something you regret later. • The chemicals used in making crack can catch fire which adds to the danger • Cocaine use during pregnancy may hurt the baby. The mother is more likely to have a miscarriage, have a baby born too early or have a smaller baby. There is also the risk that the baby will be addicted to cocaine when he/she is born. Is cocaine addictive? The answer is YES, Cocaine is addictive. It interferes with the way your brain processes chemicals that create feelings of pleasure, so you need more and more of the drug just to feel normal. People who become addicted to cocaine lose control over their use of the drug. They feel a strong need for cocaine, even when they know it causes them medical, psychological and social problems. Getting and taking cocaine can become the most important thing in their lives.
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Retirement income crisis emerging More than one-third of Ontarians worried about having enough money for retirement
Toronto, Ontario – In a recent survey commissioned by the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), more than 35 per cent of Ontarians said they were very concerned about having enough to retire on. Only 12 per cent said they were unconcerned. Personal debt was second highest, a concern for 20 per cent of those polled. “A vast majority, 86 per cent, of Ontarians believe there is an emerging retirement income crisis in Canada,” said Victoria Hubbell, HOOPP’s Vice President of Strategy & Stakeholder Relations. “They are very concerned that if employees aren’t able to contribute to a good pension program during their working years, they will become dependent on some form of social assistance in their retirement years. This ultimately becomes the responsibility of the taxpayers.” In fact, she said, only 29 per cent believe that most Canadians have a good workplace pension program. These results were released today in conjunction with the Walrus/HOOPP debate on pensions, attended by representatives of the government, financial, insurance, and pension sectors. Some other key findings from the survey: 85 per cent said that employers have a responsibility to offer employees access to a good workplace pension plan and that government has a responsibility to ensure that all workers can access the best type of workplace pension program. 81 per cent support workers having a pension that guarantees a percentage of their working income in retirement. This belief is held among all ages and all income groups. More than 80 per cent of Ontarians are interested in being part of a defined benefit pension program. Only 31 per cent of Ontarians are very confident that their retirement savings will provide them with adequate retirement income; but 60 per cent of those who are in defined benefit plans, the type that HOOPP offers, were confident about their retirement income. Three-quarters of Ontarians say they anticipate they will need at least half of their working income as annual retirement income. Yet 46 per cent of Ontarians expect to get less than half of their working salary during retirement from ALL retirement income sources. The survey was conducted by the Gandalf Group between May 3 and May 16, 2012. About the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Created in 1960, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is the pension plan of choice for Ontario's hospital and community-based healthcare sector with over 370 participating healthcare organizations. HOOPP’s 270,000 members include nurses, medical technicians, food services staff and laundry workers, and many other people who work hard to provide valued Ontario healthcare services. HOOPP members and employers contribute to the defined benefit pension and HOOPP pays out more than $1.3 billion in pensions annually. As a defined benefit plan, HOOPP provides eligible members with a retirement income based on a formula that takes into account a member's earnings history and length of service in the Plan. Once eligible members start receiving a pension, they receive it for life. HOOPP is governed by a Board of Trustees with representation from the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) and four unions: the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Ontario Public Service Employees' Union (OPSEU), and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The unique governance model provides representation from both management and workers in support of the long-term interests of the Plan. HOOPP was named one of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. Judge me all you want, just keep the verdict to yourself
Phelpston Residents are very concerned!! And Should Be!!! First it is was Aggregate, now its dumping Marine Dredge…. what will come next? An attempt to get zoning approval left the Council and Public confused at the Monday July 23rd, 2012 meeting at Springwater Township. Willmart Grain Ltd has applied for a Zoning change to their beautiful 127 acre farm on 2108 Flos Rd Four West near Phelpston to rezone the northern part from Agricultural to an Agricultural Exception Zone, (meaning they can’t build on it) and the southern portion (17 acres with a frontage of 93 metres) to an Extractive Industrial Exception Zone with an Extractive Industrial Exception Hold Zone. According to the Springwater Township Zoning criteria, this will allow for 24 different uses on the front part of it. Willmart claims this front land is no good for agriculture and they will not be extracting aggregate. Bylaw after Bylaw was brought to the Council’s attention by the public, bylaws that where not being met, bylaws that should prevent a severance and a zoning change. Some wondered how this severance application got past the Committee of Adjustment? And whether this Zoning Change is slipping through the cracks?. We were told that with the new zoning, it will only be piles of rocks, limestone, stumps, old cement and recycled lumber dredged from cleanup or re mediation sites but people found it very confusing as to what will be dumped on this property!!! An Aggregate Recycling Site Do you know what Silica Dust is? This is the fine dust that can blow as far as BARRIE. Fine particles of crystalline silica becomes airborne, carried by the wind, breathed in, and enters deep into the lungs, forming scar tissue. This silica dust is a known human CARCINOGEN. Repeated and prolonged exposure to silica dust causes silicosis, and other respiratory problems. Does Phelpston need more big trucks on the fourth line of Flos? NO!!! When we bicycle, roller blade, horseback ride, run, walk or jog, we are risking our lives on this road. This road is not wide enough for two big gravel trucks to safely pass each other. When this happens there is no place for the child on the bike or the jogger to go except to hit the ditch. NO MORE TRUCKS ON THIS ROAD!!!! Do the residents of Phelpston need to worry more about the safety of the children? These vehicles fly down the road! Do we need to start wearing our protective masks. We want no more noise, trucks, dust, damage to our roads, or damage to our health. Marine Dredge - Do you know what PCB (poly chlorinated biphenyl) is? It is the toxic chemical that is prevalent and persistent in dredged materials, known “CARCINOGEN” feared by industry and government. Look up Collingwood harbour on the internet. It had contaminated waste that needed to be removed. Do you know what heavy metals are. They are Lead, Mercury, Arsenic, Selenium, to name a few. All very toxic!!! Do you know what PAH’s (Poly cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons also known as poly-aromatic hydrocarbons or poly nuclear aromatic hydrocarbons) are? These are all toxic substances produced by unburned fuel found in our waterways. Is this the dredge that Willmart Grain wants to dump on this farm? Where does this dredge come from? It comes from the shores of our Great Lakes. Dredge is a substance that is removed from our waterways for shoreline improvements and to keep waterways navigable. It is the sediment layer that has filtered out the pollutants from years of industrial environmental neglect and ignorance. Dredge also has a very foul smell that can travel a couple of kilometers. Yes we need an area for this dredge to help keep our water ways clean and to remediate the mistakes of years of wrongful dumping and residential polluting, but in an area away from residential towns and away from Phelpston’s water table. You do not need to dig too far down till you reach our water as can be noted by Degroot’s Sand & Gravels Lake next door! It’s beautiful but it won’t be if its contaminated. Aggragate Recycling Operation or a Marine Dredging Company…both of these companies should not be near residential homes. Phelpston is a growing community and this land is only a short distance away from the town and directly beside residential homes. Do you have a well, or are you on town water? If this dredge leaches into our water table it will be too late. It will affect all the surrounding areas and could have another Walkerton tragedy or Pauze landfill disaster on our hands. The Springwater Council says …don’t worry the water is tested. Testing for these types of contaminants is not done on a daily basis. PLEASE HELP US in stopping this from happening. Take a look at your children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, moms, dads and your friends. Do you want to be driving them to the New Barrie Cancer Fighting Center? We have enough people living with Cancer now, we do not need more. The Public should be cautious of the happenings on this farm!!! To Keep informed please call or email Ben Morgan 705-322-7143 bmorgan129@yahoo.ca Bunny Murphy 705-322-1895 bunny@hawkslanding.net Kirk Duffy 705-333-2047 kirk@hawkslanding.net Facebook page: www.facebook.com/2108flosroadwest
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Elmvale Fall Fair is around the corner!!!
Are your kids bored? Do you need some crafts to keep them busy? Elmvale Fall Fair’s children’s entry list is now available on the elmvalefallfair.com web site. There are entries for all ages with some new or changed categories. JK and SK are now looking for the smallest Maple leaf not the biggest! We have lots of decorating of objects for example: tooth brushes, toilet plungers, rubber boots, picture frames and teddy bears. Can your youth collect rocks to make a small Inukshuck? Lego is back!! The entry list shows what to make for each grade level. Home schooled children there is a folder at the library with paper and the poems to use for printing and writing. Any questions on the Junior Fair please call Linda 705-322-5067.
The Beautiful Sound of Rain by Indra Sharma
A couple of weeks ago, the skies clouded, lightning and thunder marched and flashed and the rain fell. It was a glorious sight to watch the thirsty earth drink the moisture. It has been so far the driest July on record. The flowers, veggies etc. are growing with minimal watering on our property. We have a well and have to conserve the water. The news is replete with the effects of the widespread drought in parts of Canada and the U.S. Midwest. Apparently 65, 000 acres of corn, soybeans etc. have been burnt and killed by no rain. The fields are like cracked concrete. Cattle in the U.S. are being slaughtered and frozen because of the lack of feed and water. We are desperately in need of rain in various parts of Canada and U.S.A. There is such an imbalance. Some places in North America and other countries are being subjected to immense and deadly flooding and mudslides. Iceland – glaciers are rapidly melting faster than predicted by computer models. A chunk of ice the size of Manhattan broke off a glacier. That billions of gallons of stored water is going into the oceans. Ocean levels are rising which will create flooded land in vulnerable areas. One can say that our civilization has become the generator of greenhouse gas which has caused our climate to become warmer. In the four billion plus years of our planet’s existence, cataclysmic changes have occurred but no humankind was around to record the changes. However, today there are billions of us on the planet and we know that the weather is different from what it used to be. We know that we live in a man created, unnatural environment which is impacting on the planet. It is therefore up to us to try to make changes. Drive with others, car pool, bike in summer or walk. Use as little hydro as possible, grow trees and plenty of greenery. Don’t put plastic in the environment. Technology has gone so far with computers that many scientists believe a moratorium should be placed on computers and iphones etc. Save tons of material from going to the landfill. There is so much we can do. Yet we have industries to contend with and their polluting of the atmosphere. According to the late Carl Sagan, the thickness of the air involved in the greenhouse effect is only 0.1 percent of the diameter of the earth. Astronauts see the thin protective ozone around the planet and they worry about our vulnerability (humankind) due to the vulnerable, fragile ozone layer which enabled all life to flourish on our planet. It is the year of 2012 and the prophesies of the Mayan calendar i.e. the stone tablets which predicted time stops December 21st, 2012. People are caught up in the hype and as the year progresses, people will be escalating their activities i.e. hoarding et al for the end of the world, the doomsday scenario. It should be taken into consideration that the earth is forever evolving along with the still expanding universe. The universe evolved in less than a nano second. Should it decide to implode, it would do so in less than a nano second. We would not be aware as the implosion would occur so rapidly. Now, if the earth stops spinning on its axis we would all fly into space and freeze instantly. If that does not happen, we can shop for furniture and not pay till 2014. The above paragraph is a furniture company’s ad (chuckle). The bottom line is: we are here and now, we should strive to conserve and conserve our fossil fuels and our resources for the next generation. We should strive to fight wastage and pollution by cutting our impact on our planet. Every little bit helps. Our world is beautiful in all its seasons. The rain and the snow will fall in its time as always. If Mother Earth decides to change, then she will. She is impervious to all. I enjoy each day though hoping for rain. I do not think of the senseless violence of shootings in Toronto and the U.S.A., the war in Syria etc. I am happy to be in a place where the spirit of camaraderie and neighbourliness flourishes, where we know that we will always help each other along the way. Time magazine revealed that McDonald's restaurants stopped updating their "more than XX billions served" signs after they topped the 100 billion mark on April 14, 1994. Many of those signs have since been replaced with static ones reading "billions and billions served." Dan Coudreaut became head chef at McDonald's in 2004. He's the man responsible for whittling down several hundred suggestions and ideas into a handful of potential new menu items that are introduced in the chain's restaurants around the world.
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"Keith church was sold to a funeral one at they are venting, assigning to that person's company. Due topublic decliningconsultation memberthe justification for the outburst. discourage on From actions the volume of applications > Dr. Norman Doidge – The Brain That Changes Itself ship, the few members who were left, No one can "make us" get angry. The events or behaviors this issue? Has not the Minister and the widespread concern about There is a book available called The Brain That Changfound it financially difficult to keep of others are a stimulus, to be sure, but we, and only we, es Itself by Dr. Norman Doidge. This book has become a of Energy done everything in his Bill 150, it would appear that the nment up with the bills. We had no other opare responsible for how we respond to that stimulus. When very important part of my recovery because there are case power of the bill through committee should beweadding quite tion but to to sell sell and ithis felt version like we were wandering we choose anger, are attacking the other. studies backed up with scientific research that convinces a desert. it seemed, the door our worship to theGod, public even closed by going to tothe a few more in This issessions not helpfulfor for apeople few reasons: me that “science has finally caught up with my brain inthe personwho most likely did notto intentionally set out to jury” I suggest to anyone who has a brain injury or the extent of plastering his own portrait Southern1) Ontario still wish racy is space. It was during this desert that GodHas opened upset us, Toronto bus time, shelters? he a window participate. people who are caring for someone who has a brain injury ent to ofover hope. 2) we may have misinterpreted their intentions or moti- to read this book. Here is the link to Dr. Doidge’s book to jeopardize I have to say that I shall have to decline friend Amentioned few months his ago,plans conversations betweenthe our denomivations, www.normandoidge.com . World Biosphere Niagara Escarpment your offer to travel an from us, nation and another denomination, amalgamating into one, 3) anger causes14 thehours other towith distance called Recovery from brain injuries is a daily struggle for the Steering Committee, made up from both congre4) stay angertogenerates withAinfrastructure projects? overnight speak fordefensiveness 10 minutesfrom the other, or a people with brain injuries and the people who care for nist. I began. gations set up mentioned and meetings began. A Worship counter-attack, Has washe disabling toSub the committee in Sault Ste. Marie. them. In the past it was so hard to get answers because it hy. 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There are plenty of resources in the library, book- trauma. authorities? and to make appropriate arrangements -called John 17:20,21"I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but stores, and on the internet with strategies for communicatThere are so many symptoms of brain injury, that the he told people the true cost his to do so. Such arrangements are quite by the forHas those also who believe in Me through their word; that ing more effectively. If anger is your default program, its brain injured person and their caregivers are usually overbillmay will electricity rates and inappropriate and indicate arrogant North they all have be one;on even as Thou, Father, art in Me, and time for an upgrade. whelmed with day to day living so recovery can take lonthe likelihood that more industry will contempt for the public consultation is an author and award-winning xercise I in Thee, that they also may be in Us; that the world may Gwen Randall-Young ger than expected. Providing information for the brain indidst send Me." (NASB) leavethat theThou province? process. Psychotherapist. For permission to reprint this article, jured and their caregivers and understanding how the brain g and believe Romans For just as we have many members in sendingora to obtain or cds,also visit www.gwen.ca This 12:4,5has already happened when I am copy ofbooks this letter works can certainly help in the recovery process. given one body and all the members do not have the When I was reading page 9 in Dr. Doidge’s book “The wind turbines were installed in Spain to those who have directed you to hired same function, so we, who are many, are one body Auto Insurance Fraud Brain That Changes Itself” I learned something about my prices skyrocketed? this decision. Costs and Increase Road Safety for Drivers views in and Christ,electricity and individually members one of anoth- make Lower brain and how research and brain mapping had explained Ontario continues to tackle auto insurance fraud, which will benhas the highest electricity Keith Stelling. (NASB) he act. er.Denmark what was actually happening in my brain. Dr. Doidge efit drivers by helping to lower premiums, increase road safety There is hope again. With God leading us, we prices in Europe. Has the public Copies to: writes: “Thus, noise from the damaged tissue blocks any cipants and ensure people hurt in car accidents receive the treatments neccontinue this new journey and create a brand George signals sent by the healthy tissue.” People who are living been informed that wind turbines Smitherman, Minister of ussion will new ministry that is alive, accessible and Gospel essary to recover from their injuries. any type of brain injury know “the noise” that Dr. in German and Denmark actually Energy lowed. centered. And it is just like God, when He allows In a Status Update, Ontario's Auto Insurance Anti-Fraud Task with Doidge is writing about, but this was the first time that it led to toclose, an increase in CO2 emissions Dalton McGuinty, Premier Force identifies a number of potential recommendations: g civil a door that He opens a window! was explained in writing and backed up with scientific re• Oversight of health clinics' auto insurance business practices coal gasa time consumption you are goingand through of frustration for right David Orazietti MPP o with Ifand search. Research has proven that the “damaged part of the • Regulating towing industry or it seems that you are walking a desert Jim electricity production? 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Andre Ombudsman of To the Person Who Cares for the Brain Injured Person: nity to • Starting a pilot project using the Health Claims for Auto InsurRead the book The Brain That Changes Itself it may help Your offer of a spot at the hearings Ontario nment Due ance database to detect potential fraudulent activity to the nature of the vulture's diet, it's extrato plan a “personal recovery plan”. in Sault Steacid Marie is allto kill thevirtually more This letter isnew alsorules being shared ry of strong • Introducing to ensure that with health care treatments are stomach is designed Jean Oostrom lives in Springwater Township has lived because I was one of the the media. provided as invoiced any type of bacteria or virus. eaning surprising with a brain injury since 1997 and has created a website
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Downhome arrives every month in the mail box. This is a tidy periodical published in St. John’s Newfoundland. The magazine is filled with stories and articles about ‘The Rock’ with added features of Newfoundland recipes, puzzles, folklore and letters to the editor, most often from expatriates. Everything in this publication is interestw/Lorrie Norwood ing reading, even the advertising. lorachalli@sympatico.ca / 728-9784 The founding editor of Downhome is Ron Young. Ron is a retired poMinesing United Church Beef BBQ lice officer, and a published poet Friday August 24, 2012 and author. In the June issue of Downhome, Ron wrote 5:30 pm at the Minesing Pavilion about Newfoundland and the War of 1812, and reviewed a Adults $15, Children 12 and Under $8, couple of books written about the Fencibles. Pre-schoolers Free Rodney T. Lee has authored a book A Directory of OffiFor tickets call (705) 726-0597, (705) 728-5399 or cers and Men of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment 1795(705)728-1264 1816. Although from Ontario, one of Mr. Lee’s ancestors Come for a great meal! was in the Regiment. The Minesing Labour Day tournament is quickly apMr. Lee visited St. John’s earlier this year to present a proaching. More teams are needed, so round up some copy of his book and a replica of a ‘shako’, a standard regi- friends, family or neighbours and give Carl Luoma a call ment hat from the period. to register at (705) 322-7539. Volunteers are also needed. In Mr. Young’s book, Downhome Memories, he also writes Students, if you need to get some more of your volunteer about the part played by the Regiment in the War of 1812. hours, give Wanda a call at 705-739-7260 to sign up. The Both writers talk about the important role that Newfound- weekend is always lots of fun and every little bit of help is land soldiers and sailors played in the War of 1812 and the always welcome. defense of Canada. For those travelling on the long weekend, please drive Mr. Young writes: ’In November, a light company of 50 safely and be patient. The volume of traffic is always sigNewfoundlanders under the command of Captain John nificant on holiday weekends so try to be patient. Take Whelan, was responsible for holding Fort Erie against at- care. tack during the second major attempt by the Americans to “A new study found that women’s IQs are higher than men’s cross the Niagara at Frenchman’s Creek....’ for The first time in 100 years. They would have found it earlier, but the researchers were all men.” -Jimmy Fallon The Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencible Infantry (1795-1816) was on the front lines BRIDGE BITES from The American Contract Bridge League helping the British repel the invading AmeriBy: Brian Gunnell cans. The RNR was established in 1795, dis- A SHOW-OFF SQUEEZE banded in 1802 but reactivated the next year. Both Vulnerable ♠ K87 South West North East ♥ AKJ84 The members numbered 683 by 1805 and con1♥ 3♣ ♦6 sisted of one grenadier company, one light 3♦ Pass 3NT Pass ♣ K982 company and eight battalion companies. North 6♦ Pass Pass Pass ♠ QJT654 ♠3 In researching information regarding this ♥ T653 ♥ Q7 West East Against 6♦ West led a Club, won by regiment, reports and writings give varying ♦ 52 ♦ 987 East’s Ten. Hoping for a trump Declarer ♣3 ♣ AQJT765 details. Some stories tell of a small regiment promotion, East returned a low Club, ♠ A92 numbering just a hundred soldiers, other rebut Declarer could afford to ruff high ♥ 92 ports claim 250 were at Fort Willow along and draw trumps. There are 11 ♦ AKQJT43 tricks on top, where’s the 12th? the Nine Mile Portage. Whatever is written ♣4 about this regiment, it cannot be denied that Plan A is to cash the top Hearts and ruff a Heart, hoping that the ♥Q comes down they made a significant contribution to the in three rounds. That happens to work on the actual lie of the cards, but it’s not a good way to play the hand. More often than not, West will have long Hearts with war effort. Several towns mark the War with re-enact- the Queen (remember that East has long Clubs and is therefore likely to be short in Hearts). ments, including in our area, usually at Fort Plan B is the doomed Heart finesse, but fortunately there’s a Plan C which is Willow or Wasaga Beach. • Town of Penetanguishene has the ‘War of guaranteed to succeed, regardless of who has the ♥Q! Declarer cashes the ♠A, ♠K and ♥A, and returns to hand with a Club ruff. With West showing out on the 1812 Travelling Exhibit until September. second Club, and East showing out on the second Spade, East is known to have • War of 1812 Encampment, Innisfil Beach started with 1=2=3=7 distribution. Park on July 28th that change things? Sure it does! Declarer rattles off the remaining • Wasaga Under Siege, August 17 – 19 at Does Diamonds, keeping ♥KJ in Dummy and putting West under pressure. West must Wasaga Beach hang on to a high Spade, which will leave room in his hand for just one Heart. At • Feast of1812, September 10th at Prime Trick 12 a Heart is led and when West does not show up with the Queen, Declarer can be sure that it is dropping from the East hand. It’s called a ShowTime Club, Wasaga Beach • Festival at the Fort, September 14 – 15th Up Squeeze, and there’s no guesswork required! Actually, Declarer could have flaunted his mastery by claiming after Trick 5. That would have been a Show-Off at Willow Creek Depot Historical Site, Squeeze. Minesing • Settlers’ Day, Honouring Descendants P.S. After drawing trumps, Declarer did well to cash the ♠A next. That way, if East is void in Spades then the Hearts must be 3-3, and Declarer can revert to of the War of 1812, September 29th, Plan A. 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SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP / July 17, 2012 – Hillsdale firefighters hope that a memorial golf tournament to honour one of their own will make summer camp in Huntsville even better for youths with diabetes. The Hillsdale Firefighters Association hosted its 5th annual golf tournament this year at Orr Lake Golf Club. The 2012 tournament was a bit different, as it was renamed the “Kenny Copeland Classic”, after one of the founding members of the Hillsdale Fire Hall who dedicated 48 years of fire service to the residents of Hillsdale and Springwater Township. Sadly, Kenny passed away last year, and the tournament was renamed in his hounor to recVern Wood (far left) and Brenden Miller (far right) ognize his dedication to his comof the Hillsdale Firefighters Association present munity. proceeds from the Kenny Copeland Classic meOrganized by members of the morial golf tournament to Joann Warren (centre) Hillsdale Firefighters association, of the Canadian Diabetes Association. The money the tournament was supported by will be used to assist in purchasing new equipment many local businesses, and turned for the Huntsville camp and to assist youth in at- out to be a huge success. tending the camp. The Association knew that they wanted tournament proceeds to support the Canadian Diabetes Association in some way. “Originally we did not know the money was going to go to the camp in Huntsville,” said John Seney, a volunteer firefighter from the Hillsdale Fire Hall. “Through conversations with Joann at the Canadian Diabetes Association, she informed me of the camp and we decided we wanted the funds to go directly to assisting kids with diabetes so it turned out to be a win win.” The Hillsdale Firefighters Association presented a cheque for $500 to Joann on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Foundation to assist in purchasing new equipment for the Huntsville camp and to assist youth in attending the camp. Additional funds from the Kenny Copeland Classic will be going to other local charities and assisting community members in need. The Hillsdale firefighters have been busy helping their community, and the golf tournament isn’t their only charitable endeavour. The 20 volunteer firefighters based out of Hillsdale have assisted community members in need, fundraised for St. John Ambulance’s CPR Marathon to assist them in fundraising efforts, provided funds for the local public school for a variety of school initiatives and provided support to many charities and initiatives over the last several years. They continue to support other local organizations as much as possible. Next up is a charity car wash the firefighters will hold on Saturday August 4, (August long weekend) from 9:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Hillsdale Fire Station located at 1 Albert Street East, Hillsdale. Additional events are currently being planned for the fall and winter months. Climate change opinions not about science - NEW HA"Where facts are few, exVEN, Conn. - U.S. public apathy over climate change is perts are many." unrelated to any lack of science literacy about the subject, - Donald R. Gannon Yale University researchers found. In fact, as members of the public become more science literate, individuals belonging to opposing cultural groups become even more divided on the risks climate change poses. "The aim of the study was to test two hypotheses, The first attributes political controversy over climate change to the public's limited ability to comprehend science, and the second, to opposing sets of cultural values. "The findings supported the second hypothesis and not the first," he said. That's the result of "cultural cognition," the unconscious tendency of people to fit evidence of risk to positions that predominate in groups to which they belong. "In effect, ordinary members of the public credit or dismiss scientific information on disputed issues based on whether the information strengthens or weakens their ties to others who share their values." The study suggests the need for science communication strategies based on an understanding of cultural values, Kahan said. "More information can help solve the climate change conflict," he said, "but that information has to do more than communicate the scientific evidence. It also has to create a climate of deliberations in which no group perceives that accepting any piece of evidence is akin to betrayal of their cultural group."
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Artist to be exhibited in the Louvre
Mary Lynne Atkinson is excited for her upcoming trip to Paris this year. The Springwater artist won’t be just your average tourist; she’s heading to see her painting hanging on the wall of the prestigious Musée du Louvre! Atkinson submitted five paintings to a juried competition in order to be considered for the Louvre display. Her painting “The Guardian” was recently selected for exhibition in the prestigious museum. “The Guardian” was inspired by a 2009 expedition to the Arctic where Atkinson painted small oil studies of icebergs while on a Russian icebreaker. In response to this trip she painted a suite, or series, of paintings depicting the organic shapes and varied colours of the icebergs she encountered. “The Guardian” will be displayed in the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in the Louvre from December 13 to December 17, 2012 as part of an Ambassadorial Sponsorship. “I’m hugely excited to have my photo taken with my painting at the Louvre,” said Atkinson. She also explained she is excited to see the Louvre seal on the back of the painting once she brings it back to Canada. The Louvre uses this seal to confirm that a piece of work has been hung in the museum, and it was this seal that authenticated that Mona Lisa when it was recovered after being stolen in 1911. Atkinson’s work will be featured in this fall’s Springwater Art Tour, to be held in September throughout the Township of Springwater. Atkinson is also a member of the Springwater Guild of Artists and Artisans. To learn more about Atkinson and her work, visit www.atkinsonartworks.com.
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St. John's United Church will be hosting a benefit concert on Saturday, August 18th at 7pm. Danielle Aaron, former music director of Chaverim, and Lindsay Traichevich will be performing musical numbers from Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, and many more Broadway musicals as well as a piano duet. Everyone is welcome to this open event which will be held at St. John's United Church, 27 Yonge Street South in Elmvale. Come and enjoy some music and show your appreciation with a free will offering. Donations will go to the Winnipeg Inner City Mission to help purchase a passenger van to help children get to and from the mission. The Winnipeg Inner City Mission is a group who have been supporting Aboriginal individuals, families and others living in the inner city of Winnipeg for 40 years. Don't miss out on what promises to be a great night of music!
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Aug 3: DA THE DJ at the Barrie ANAF Club Aug 4: KEEP THEM DANCING at the Barrie ANAF Club Aug 4: 8 pm Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels from the Motor City www.petersplayers.com Sat, Aug. 4 11:30-5:00pm Reunion of the Former Staff of the Martyrs Shrine, Midland, .martyrsshrinehttp://www.facebook. com/MartyrsShrineStaffReunion2012 can be faxed - (705) 322-8393, called to - 322-2249 We pick up scrap cars, trucks and metals. Aug. 5/12 12:30 Ukrainian Lunch, complete with cabbage rolls or e-mailed to - springwaternews@rogers.com Call 705-527-9534 and perohy at Sts. Volodymyr Olha Church at Cawaja Beach. Mon - Fri at 11 - 1:30, Country Kitchen is open at ARMY 2nd Wed 7 - 8: 30 pm.- Wasaga and area Cancer Support group Tiny Concession 11 at 5 Brook Ave., (Tiny, Ontario L0L 2J0) NAVY/AIR FORCE CLUB, 7 George Street, Barrie 728-8240 Aug 5: 8 pm Bobby Rusk Best Male Soul Blues Artist www. meetings open to all cancer survivors, caregivers and family Mon. Aphasia Communication Group - The Stroke Recovery petersplayers.com members at Body ‘n Balance Physiotherapy - 950 Mosley Street, Association (Barrie and District). All sessions free 737-9202. Aug 7 - 7 – 9pm– Toronto All Star Big Band Jazz in the Park Mon: 9 am. Coffee Club and Art Group - 9:30 am Pool and 10 Wasaga Beach. Call (705) 429 - 9619 for details. Oakview Wood Gazebo or the Rotary Band Shell 1742 Mosley Last Wed 7 - 8 pm. - Wasaga and area Stroke Support Group am Tiny Stitches The Place 300 Balm Beach Rd. Perkinsfield Aug 7 -10:30 a.m Junior Naturalists Program Wasaga Trails meetings held at Body‘n Balance PhysiotherMon: 10 to 11:30 or 7:30 to 9 pm Ladies Interdenominational Centre. 429-2516 apy - 429-9619 Bible Study at Willow Creek Church 2387 Gill Rd. 722-7582 Aug 8 7 p.m. – 9 p.m– Family Magic Party with Every Wednesday night at 7:30 Euchre. Mon to Fri: Country Kitchen at the Barrie ANAF Club is open Magician Ron Guttman Community Gazebo, ARMY NAVY/AIR FORCE CLUB, 7 Monday to Friday 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Stonebridge Blvd. 705-429-3844 ext. 2287 George Street, Barrie 728-8240 Mon: 1 p.m. Elmvale Community Hall, euchre/bid euchre Aug 8 – Sept 1 Blue Suede Shoes: Memories of First Wed. of month: 7 pm Hillsdale Parks Mon: 6:30 - 8 pm @ HCES SEVENTY8 All gr. 7&8 students Who do you know ... the KingA Salute to the Music of Elvis PresleyThe and Rec meet in the Community Centre. 835are welcome join in awesome games and challenges. A ministry That is celebrating any of these King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene 5240 of Elmvale Community Church. special events? 705-549-5555 Wed. 7:30 pm Cribbage at Barrie Legion. * Birth of a child Every Monday (July & August) – Wasaga Beach Cruise Aug 9 – 8pm. Spirit Program Nancy Island 429Wed: 7:30 Euchre at the ANAF Club * Wedding Nights Wal-Mart Parking Lot. approx. 6 p.m. Contact: Sherri 2728 * New to the area Barrie Russell at 705-429-2426 3rd Wed of the month: 10 am – noon The * Special Anniversary, 25/40/50/60 Aug 9: 8 pm Robben Ford & the Ford Blues Band Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport www.petersplayers.com A special KEEPSAKE GIFT is Dutch Canadian coffee club meets in Georbasement of white building 705-526-3461 Aug 9-26 (Previews August 9th, Opening Night available compliments of the folMon: 7 pm Texas Hold em Tournament at the Maple Valley gian Mall food court by elevator. lowing community-minded busi- August 10th) Merry Wives of Windsor Theatre by 4th Wed. 7:30. Horticultural Society meets Sports Club. All Welcome ness and professional people: the BayMady Centre in downtown Barrie. 705-739Elmvale Legion Mon: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie 4228, www.theatrebythebay.com Whitfield Guardian Pharmacy Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club10-3 p.m. Tiny 2nd Mon.: 7 p.m., Wasaga Beach Community Presbyterian Lynn-Stone Funeral Home Aug 10-25 (Previews 10th, Opens t 11th) Jacob Stitchers The Place Perkinsfield, 526-5074 Church, 208 Mosley St., “Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group” The Bodyworks & Collision Centre Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang Theatre by the First Thurs 7 pm Midland District Camera Last Mon.: 7 p.m., Bayfield House Retirement Lodge, 5 Beck De Groot Sand & Gravel Ltd. BayMady Centre in downtown Barrie. 705-739Club meets the first Thurs. of the month Sept Springwater News Blvd. Penetang, “Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group” 4228, www.theatrebythebay.com June at the North Simcoe Sports and Rec Ian Vasey Certified Accountant Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 9 am-3:30 pm Elmvale Adult Day Out Aug 10: 8 pm The Manzarek-Rogers Band feaSpringwater Garden Centre Program at United Church Manse. Social activation/assistance w/ Centre. www.midlandcameraclub.com turing Ray Manzarek of “The Doors”. www.peter2nd Thurs 7 9 pm. The Barrie District Please call Moira King 322-3184 splayers.com daily living activities 549-6277 Stamp Club, (Chapter 73 of the Royal PhilaTues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place Aug 11 ANAF will be holding a Garage sale at 7 Tues. 6-7 pm Painting Classes for ages 5-12 @ Creative Mad- telic Society) meets until June (inclusive) George Street Barrie, anyone wishing to participate at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Owen ness 322-6588 with a table contact 705-728-6224 for more details. & Worsley Streets, Barrie, Draw Table, Silent Tues. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm Waverley Youth Group at Waverley Aug 11: DA THE DJ at the Barrie ANAF Club Auction and Club Sales Circuit binders availGospel Hall. GRADES 7 & UP. Free - All Welcome Sat Aug 11 7 pm Join the Brereton Field NaturalMoving into the able monthly. 735-6009. 1st & 3rd Tuesday 6:30 Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club ists for an astronomical viewing and meteor watch Community or 3rd Thurs. 9:30-11 am coffee party St. AnFirst Tuesday, in Midland North Simcoe Sports and Recreation with the Bluewater Astronomical Society. Depart having a Baby? Centre, . 3rd Thurs, at the Prime Time Club, 1724 Mosley Street, drew’s Presbyterian Church, Hillsdale till Apr. Rain day will be Sunday August 12. The Society is We have gifts and 19, 2012. Wasaga Beach. 705-534-3771 located at the E.S.Fox Observatory, near Oliphant information for you! 3rd Thurs: 10 am - noon - The raging grannies 3rd Tues The Bay Photography Club meets September to June, (Owen Sound area). Leader is Lynne Gibbon (705) Please call Candi Fox 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the Wasaga Beach Christian Church, 268 Main meet at Woods Park retirement facility 110 Lil721-4599 (Elmvale & area) lian Cres. in Barrie. 322-1575 . St., www.bayphotoclub.com Aug 11/12 10 a.m.– 1st Annual Back to the Beach 705 515 2252 or 4th Thurs: 1-3 Nottawasaga Bay Stroke ReWasaga Beach Marketplace – Every Tuesday in July & AuWasaga Beach Festival Beach Area # 1. Return of: Katherine (Midhurst) covery meet at gust: Wasaga RecPlex parking lot, 1724 Main Street Shopping, www.beachbooster.com 705 796 5323 135, 32nd St. in Mosley St. : 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sun. Aug 12. Nottawa - BBQ )hamburgers, hotWasaga Beach Tues: 7-9 Wasaga Beach Toastmasters at dogs) from 5-6 followed by a Gospel Concert w/ Guests speakers 429-9571 the Library 429-6416 Elvis impersonator 4th Thurs: 1:30 pm Diabetes supTues. 7 pm Bid Euchre at Bayshore SenAug 12: 1-4:30Victorian Tea at the Simcoe County Museum. Need someone to talk to port group meets at the Health and iors Club Woodland Beach. Welcome! Aug 13, THE PLACE”300 Balm Beach Road West, Tiny, 705 about mental health or addiction? Wellness Center at Penetang General Tues. 7 pm Chess (beginners and ad526 5074 MOVIE afternoon, “The Way” with Martin Sheen, Hospital549-0881 vanced) at Bayshore Seniors, Woodland Call the CAMH Telephone Support line at 2.00 pm, $2.00 members, $4.00 non members, pop corn and soft 4th Thurs. 3-5 pm Parkinson’s Beach 2000 TBRN drinks for sale for $1.00 each support group meetings at the SuperTues. 7:30 pm: Bid Euchre and darts Aug 13: 7-9pm Alzheimers Support Group meet at the WaterMonday to Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 pm store Midland 526-9170. Barrie Legion side Retirement Lodge, 239 Zoo Park Rd, Wasaga Beach 705 722 Confidential telephone support provided by volunteers Thurs. 7 10 pm Good Vibes CofTues. 8 pm Elmvale Legion - First Tues, 1066 feehouse at Mount St. Louis Road General Meeting - Last Tues. Executive Aug 13 8pm Taj Mahal Trio www.petersplayers.com and 4th of Oro-Medonte Open Stage meeting Aug 13: BAYTOWNE BIG BAND 7 - 9 PM at the Barrie Thurs. 7 pm Bid Euchre at the Georgian Shores Swinging SenFirst Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp ANAF Club iors Centre, 526-5074 Club meets in Midland, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Aug 14 10:30 a.m- Junior Naturalists Program Wasaga Trails Thurs. 7 pm Blue Grass Music at Barrie RCL Centre 527 Len Self Boulevard 534-3771 Centre. 705-429-2516 Thurs. 7 pm Elmvale Com Hall Euchre/Bid Euchre Lunch. Wed: 9 am Coffee Club - 10 am Pool - 12:30 pm Games AfterAug 14 – 7pm – 9pm Regal Jazz Band Jazz in the Park Oakview Fri: 9:30 a.m. Coffee Club - 9:30 Pool, 12:30 p.m. Bridge – Adnoon 1st/3rd - 2nd Wednesday - 1:30 pm Camera Club Georgian Wood Gazebo or the Rotary Band Shell 1742 Mosley Street mission $2.50 – Includes Coffee/Tea/Cookies Georgian Shores Bay Swinging Seniors “The Place” 300 Balm Beach Road Aug 15 – Wasaga Talent & Marketplace 7 p.m. – 9 p.m ComFirst Wed. of month: 9-11 am coffee party, St. Peters Anglican Swinging Seniors “The Place”, Perkinsfield, 705-526-5074 munity Gazebo, Stonebridge Blvd. 705-429-3844 ext. 2287 Fri: 5:30 pm Wasaga Beach Lions Bingo at RecPlex 429-3331 Church, Minesing Aug 17 & 18 – Beach Cruise 2012– Corvette Weekend Beach Last Friday of each month Elmvale Ladies Auxiliary of Royal First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay Métis Area # 1. Greg at 705-443-9093 or visit www.wasagabeachcorCanadian Legion monthly supper $8.from 5 to 7pm Council in the office at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 vetteclub.com Fri.: 6 pm - Full course meals RCL Barrie $8 Reservations reWacky Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $6 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 Aug 18 – 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m 1st Annual Parkbridge Poker Run quired, 728-4002 Wed: 12:30 Euchre at Wasaga Beach United Church 361-2022. 1st Friday of the month “KID ZONE” Elmvale Presbyterian Wasaga Countrylife. Time to polish up your motorcycle towards 3rd Wed of month: 2-4 pm Vet’s Day at the Elmvale Legion the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Brad Hammett at 705-429-5267 Church, 22 Queen St., E. Children J.K. to Grade 8 welcome. Branch 262. Everyone welcome. Every Friday 6pm Minesing United Church Youth Group Jr. / bhammett@parkbridge.ca Stonebridge Entertainment Series – Every Wednesday in Aug 17- 19 – Celebrating the Bi-Centennial of the War of Youth Grade 5-6, Sr. Youth Grade 7-12 705-737-5322 July & August Community Gazebo, Stonebridge Blvd. Time: 7 1812 Nancy Island. 705-429-2516 www.wasagabeachpark.com Fri. 7 pm – Euchre, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 262, RC Legion, p.m. – 9 p.m. Free Admission. 705-429-3844 ext. 2287 Aug 18: WAYNE JONES DJ SERVICES at the Barrie ANAF Elmvale (upstairs). Wed. 5:15–6:30 pm Springwater Township Rotary Club meet Club Fri.: 9 pm KARAOKE NITE Maple Valley Sports Bar Wednesday’s @ Midhurst Library 721.3148 Aug 18 – 8 p.m. – 12 a.m Summer Dance with Denam & Lace Sat: 3pm Meat Darts Bbq at Legion, Branch 147, Barrie, Wed. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kids Awana Group at Waverley Gospel Marlwood Golf Course. Music from the 40’s to the 80’s, 429Sat. 3 pm Meat Darts. ARMY NAVY/AIR FORCE CLUB, 7 Hall SK to GR 6. 5600 George Street, Barrie 728-8240 Second Wed: 6.30 - 8.30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Aug18: Baxter-Severn ATV Riders Poker Run from the Severn Sat: 4:30 Steak Darts Elmvale Legion. All Welcome! Club Real Canadian Superstore, Wasaga Beach. Peter 534-3771 General Store 705 538 1315 Sun: 9:45 am Knox Flos Presbyterian Church Services Wed: 7 pm Euchre at Sunnidale Corners Hall! All ages and exAug 21: 7 pm Kruise Kempenfelt w/Lakehead Alumni aboard First Sunday of month - Family Breakfast Barrie Royal Canperience levels are welcome. adian Legion 410 St. Vincent the Serendipity 705 330 4008 x 2070 Aug 21 7pm – 9pm– The Michael Grace Quartet Jazz in the St. - 11 - 12:30 pm 728-1412 Sun. 2-6 All day “Caesar SunFree French advice regarding social assistance, day” at the Barrie Royal Canhousing, EI and CPP issues. adian Legion Br. 147 (728Conseils juridiques gratuits en logement, aide 4002) and fun with Doc’s Karasociale, assurance-emploi et pension (RPC). oke Sun (July/Aug) Church in the Call the French Legal Advice Line / Pines. Appelez la Ligne d’avis juridique And the Daily Events 1-87 POUR AVIS (1-877-687-2847)
Mechanical boat repairs Outboard, Sterndrive 77 Yonge St. S. Elmvale (across from Tim Horton’s) 322-BOAT (2628)
Community Events
Lawn Mower / Snow Blower / Snowmobiles Orr Lake/Elmvale Pickup-Delivery 2158 Orr Lake Road North • 322-2707
Leon Tilt & Load
416 595-6111
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Announcements / Coming Events BUCK N’ DOE In honour of
Katlyn Couture & Greg Parnell
Elmvale Curling Club 14 George St. Elmvale, Saturday August 4th, 2012 Doors open at 8pm $10/ticket
George and Ruth Allen 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration 2 - 4 pm, Saturday, Aug. 11/2012 at Heritage Park in Elmvale George, Ruth and family would like to share this special day with all those who have been our friends and supporters over the years. We invite you to a concert by Louis Lefaive and his “Kings of Swing Band” as a way of offering our thanks. Bring lawn chairs. In case of rain we will move to the arena. Please - no gifts. Your presence and exchange of memories are enough!
60th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Fax: 705.322.8393 Cell: 705.321.2653
Father Ott will tie the knot...
Elmvale Flea & Farmer’s Market Hwy 92, 3kms west of Hwy 27
Beautiful non-denominational Wedding Ceremonies Performed anywhere only $195.00 Call or e-mail today Rev Otto Seegers 705 422 1965 e-mail ottoseegers@rogers.com
Always on Sun & Thurs 9-4 Meats, cheeses, produce, clothes, collectibles, plants, books, merchandise, jewelry, etc. Vendors info - call 705 627 7759 or drop into
Country Traditions • 20 Queen St. W for a “ Walk in the Past” 705 322 0123
A DAY AT VICTORIA’S
Antique and Vintage Linen and Lace Show and Sale, and Summer Tea Garden An unforgettably romantic experience as you tour our 1878 Victorian Farmhouse. As loving arms that embrace the past, you’ll discover restored linens and laces, quilts, wool and chenille blankets, clothing and accessories, gifts for baby and even a Scottish room. Our amazing collection speaks to every vintage lovers dream, from wonderful crystal, silver and china, to Victorian and vintage prints and needle works, jewelry and sewing collectables. Discover an authentic Victorian attic hosting Victoria’s reading room and period toys. Visit the potting shed of antiques and rustics and the big top clearance tent. Call for reservations for Tea and Scones in the garden or for a full Victorian Lunch. Open daily until October 8 10am-5pm - Evenings by appointment Bring slippers. Accepting cash and cheques Admission is free but the experience is priceless. 2 kms east of Stayner on Hwy 26 to Centerline Rd., South 3 kms to Conc.9, East 1 km to 5681 Conc.9 Sunnidale (Stayner) “A Day At Victoria’s”
705-428-0445 Cathy
Especially for you...
Church Family and all Friends are invited to come and celebrate
Garry and Brenda Duckworth’s 50th Anniversary Auguast 25th, 2012 St. John’s United Church • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
EDHS Class of '77 Reunion Saturday, August 25th, 2012
Alan and Donna Johnston • Minesing August 25th • 1-3
Golf at Orr Lake Golf Course @ 2:30 p.m. Social at Elmvale Legion @ 8 p.m. RSVP (or for futher info) by August 17/12 to Sharon Huska (sharonhuska@gmail.com), Joanne McLean (cadilac_mom@hotmail.com) or by phone to Paul Kenney @ 705-322-9650.
Minesing Community Centre • Ronald Rd Best Wishes Only
All friends of Sylvia Holderny from Hillsdale and area are invited to an
STRAWBERRIES
80th Birthday Celebration August 11, 2012 • 12-4 p.m.
Chapman’s Berry Farm
Hillsdale Community Centre (Hwy. 93) Refreshments will be served For more info call Carol 705-795-2792 (PLEASE no gifts).
Summer and Fall Bearing Raspberries are ready We also have Red Currants
Don & Violet Chapman 6414 Line 3 North, Old Fort Rd and Vasey Rd. Call to confirm 835-5314 (Closed Sundays)
Elmvale Nursery School Open House!!
Come meet our teacher and see what Nursery School is all about! Tuesday September 4th, 9:30-11:30 at St. John's United Church. Registered students and new students welcome! Students must be 3 by Dec/2012. For info please contact elmvalenurseryschool@gmail.com
Minimal use of pesticides - Local teenagers are helpers
LUTICK’S BLUEBERRIES U-PICK or WE-PICK BLUEBERRIES
4 km north of Springwater Provincial Park 1571 Nursery Road Open Mondays to Fridays 8 to noon & 5 to 7 Closed Sat for Barrie Farmer’s Market Open/Sun • 8 to noon
1337 Ron Jones Rd, Tay Township Go north from Waverley, east on McMann SR, then south on Ron Jones Road Open every day 8AM to 7PM but call to confirm conditions:
Clarke’s U-Pic/We-Pic Noted for flavour
Still open for Blueberries
Great Cancer fighters, our grandchildren eat
BYO Containers 705 5263042
Orr Lake Golf Club 2011 Annual Pest Control Product Usage Report August 12, 2012, 1pm Orr Lake Golf Club
them right out of the patch...
705-728-4369
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For rent/sale - apt., houses, and halls
For Rent: 2 bedroom house on the 10th Line of Flos. Fridge, Stove, Washer and Dryer included. $1100 month inclusive of heat and hydro. Available 15th August, references and credit checks will be completed. First and last months rent required, as well as one year lease. Call 705-322-2255 after 5:30 pm. Orr Lake area - one bedrm apt. Heat and Hydro included $800/month first/last required Available Aug 1. Call 705 322 9562 Elmvale: 2 Bdrm. Apt., in 12 plex. Available Aug 1st. $825/month plus hydro. No smoking/ pets. Call: 705-322-2644 or 705-322-3008
2 bedroom, 1200 sq/ft, 2nd floor apartment for rent. Conveniently located downtown Elmvale at 4 Queen St West. Available Sept 1. $850.00 monthly plus utilities. Please contact 705.322.6315 Hall - Elmvale Lions Club Hall is available for reunions, anniversaries, dances, parties or whatever. Kitchen included. Call Gary Feehan at 322-3088
Office Space for Rent
Professional Building - 1500 sq. feet can be divided. Well appointed. Plenty of parking available. Call Dave 705-322-0155 Up to 60 Tables & 500 Chairs for Rent Property of the Elmvale Fall Fair - Rob 790-1772 Elmvale Community Hall - capacity 220 for great dances, beautiful weddings and other super events. Stage and kitchen facilities. For rental call 728-4784 ext. 2055
Weddings, Anniversary Parties, & Birthdays
Orr Lake Golf Club is now renting out its hall for weddings, anniversary parties & birthdays. Seating for up to 175 people. Dancing for up to 200 people. Basic setup, cleanup, in-stock utensils/dishes/linens, and bartender included in rental fee. Catering done fresh in house. Call 705-322-1664, email: info@orrlakegolfclub.ca. Web Site: www.orrlakegolfclub.ca c
Child Care Offered / Wanted Hello Parents: We are a mother/daughter home daycare providers. We have our CPR, First Aid and Criminal Check. We offer a variety of fun and educational learning environment with guidance and loving care, a big fenced backyard and a large playroom on the main floor. Three buses stop in front of my driveway which go to Good Shepherd Catholic, Minesing Central Public and Frere Andre French Catholic Schools. We take care from age three months and up. Our hours are flexible. Excellent references. Please call for further details. 705-812 9770 / 828 1239
Experienced reliable daycare available in Elmvale. Loving home, safe environment, in-town near Our Lady of Lourdes school. Full-time and part-time, and B/A spaces available. Call Dee @ (705) 790-3817.
HILLSDALE HOME DAYCARE
In a clean, smoke free, safe and comfortable home, we offer flexible hours, reasonable rates, healthy meals and snacks with a large back yard for outdoor play, CPR/ first aid trained and criminal record check available. On Albert St just down from the school in Hillsdale. Please contact Lindsay @ 705-828-4323 for more information. An old law in Bellingham, Wash. made it illegal for a woman to take more than 3 steps backwards while dancing. By raising your legs slowly and laying on your back, you can’t sink in quicksand. Charlie Chaplin once won third prize in a Charlie Chaplin look alike contest. The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottle represents the number of varieties of pickle the company once had.
ELMVALE MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
LATE REGISTRATION DATE August 14TH 7-9 pm Registration forms can be found @ elmvaleminorhockey.ca $100 late fee will be added to all returning EMHA members For more information call the registrar Colleen McGinnis at 322-3717
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Residents/Business Rejuvenated by Community Safety Discussion
Lawn Bowling
The Monday night, 16 team, nine week Canadian Tire Lawn Bowling League just concluded, with the closest finish in years. The " Parts Dept. " team of Ron
The term shopping mall derived from pall mall, a 17thcentury British sport that resembled croquet. When the sport waned in popularity, the open areas where it was once played became promenades. Shopkeepers sprang up on all sides, and the resulting areas became known as malls. Stains on porcelain sinks, toilets and plastics can be removed by applying a layer of baking soda and then using a damp sponge. This also works well on a water stain in a sink that couldn't be removed without the use of heavy duty chemicals and scratching the surface. "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
July 26, 2012 (Midland, ON) – Almost 100 residents and business owners including Wayne Mixemong, brother of slain Native Friendship Centre President, Andrew Mixemong, attended a community safety discussion and forum yesterday evening chaired by the Downtown Midland BIA in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s United Church. “I am so happy we called this meeting and I’m really overwhelmed by the response,” commented Sandra Templeton, Chair of the Downtown Midland BIA. “Many people needed to be heard and they were. We need to do this at regular intervals.” Police Chief Michael Osborne led off the discussion by outlining his department’s current crime prevention initiatives including the expansion of their auxiliary police. Of particular interest was the downtown Midland demographical data which helped to illuminate some of the challenges of this area. Mayor Gord McKay then outlined the Renew Midland project which is slated to rollout in O'Sullivan, Joan Howard and Louise Reynolds went to a the fall. Based on an Australian town’s success, Renew extra end and last bowl shot to become the league chamMidland has the potential of reducing crime in the down- pions. The " Retreads " team of John Ferguson, Douglas town area by revitalizing empty storefronts with Artisan- Lawson and Bruce smith, were second, followed by the " Motor Master " team of Wayne Morrison, Art Mercer and type merchants. Leni Johnston, with the " Not Just Tires " team of MarBoth segments were followed by a Question and Answer ven Hebner, Chelo deLos Rios and Kaye Stewart finishing period which contained brilliant suggestions as well as 4th. The Midland and District Lawn Bowling Club wish supportive commentary. The general mood of the attendees was enthusiastic optimism that they will move for- to thank Harry Campward from the Mixemong tragedy and make Midland a bell for his continued support of the Canadian better place to live and carry on business. Tire League for the past About Downtown Midland BIA Waste Management Information Downtown Midland BIA is a not-for-profit organization ten years. Anyone interestablished for the main purpose of revitalizing the cen- ested in learning more tral business district of the Town of Midland. We are des- about the Midland and ignated as a Business Improvement Area (BIA) through District Lawn Bowling the Ontario Municipal Act and a Town of Midland bylaw Club and this great sport, visit - www.midlandoriginally enacted in 1977. WASTE, BLUE BOX & ORGANICS COLLECTION NOTICE Downtown Midland BIA is governed by volunteer lawnbowlingclub.ca Board of Management and is funded by businesses in a Due to the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 6th all collections will be delayed by Don't throw that mug designated downtown area. Businesses and shoppers conone day for the entire week. away!- Is your tea or tinue to benefit from the ongoing projects undertaken by coffee staining your the BIA including the most recent acquisition, the white WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES HOURS mugs? Wet the inside lamp posts which adorn King Street. Customers who All County waste management facilities will be CLOSED Monday, August 6th come to the downtown area to shop enjoy 3 hours of free of the mug and sprinkle some baking soda all except Site 8 (Matchedash) for which regular hours apply. parking in all the municipal parking lots as well as the December shopping season along King Street due to Down- over the inside. Let it sit Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario for a while, rinse, and town Midland BIA. municipalities to support waste diversion programs. More information can be found at www.downtownmid- then wash as you would normally. This should land.ca. Don’t know where things go? do the trick, unless the Please visit www.simcoe.ca/wastewizard I had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But mug is really stained, I was not pleased to read the description in the catalog: - then you may need to do For more information: 'No good in a bed, but fine against a wall.' it two or three times, or County of Simcoe Customer Service - Eleanor Roosevelt let the baking soda stay "It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a ques1-800-263-3199 / simcoe.ca on longer. tion of finding a sickness you like
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To all those who had a hand in helping during our Fathers recent illness The Doctors and Staff at Georgian Bay General The good people at CCAC with special thanks to Cheryl and Janet for going above and beyond duty Mike Stone, Deb, Linda and the staff at Lynn-Stone Reverend Atkinson for a beautiful eulogy To our family, friends and neighbours for your kind and caring support. The family of the late Tom Elliott
In Memory of... CASHIN, Eileen – August 6, 2002 Its been 10 years since the passing of My beautiful Mum Thoughts go back to happier days, when we were all together The family chain is broken now, but my memories will last forever Your Loving daughter....Teresa xox Scott, Ralph Royal - Capt.(Ret) Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Our dear Husband, Father, Grandpa, "Deedah" left us on August 5th, 2009. We hope he is with his beloved son, Craig. We miss and love both of you. The Scott Family Patty Hofman - Feb. 15, 1964 – Aug. 14, 2011 While you dear Patty, Rest and sleep Your loving memory, We will always keep. Love always, The Hofman Family
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Obituaries Reynolds, Kenneth Albert - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 25, 2012 at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, in his 64th year, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Mary. Loving father of Myka (Steve), Brent (Jackie), Erin Robin), and Scott (Catherine). Dear grandpa of four beautiful grandchildren; Addison, Payton, Rafe, and Liam. Ken is also survived by his two sisters, Grace and Bonnie, and many nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his father Albert, mother Pauline, and sister Joan. Ken will be warmly remembered for his determined spirit, as well as his love of family and of the community in which he spent his whole life. The family would like to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to all the members of the community and the caring staff of RVH who supported both Ken and Mary during Ken's illness. Family and friends were received at Carson Funeral Homes – JH Lynn Chapel, 290 First Street, Midland (705) 526-6551 on Friday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM. A funeral service was celebrated on Saturday July 28, 2012 at 1 o’clock at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Hwy 93, Wyebridge); internment to follow at the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.CarsonFuneralHomes. com A Memorial Tree will be planted by the J. H. Lynn Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes. DWINNELL, Edna (Member of the RCL Branch 262 Ladies Auxiliary) - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Edna Dwinnell (Nee Trew) of Elmvale, in her 74th year. Beloved mother of Bonnie, Kathy, Bill, Joanne, Brenda, Keith (Patti), Frances and Charlene (Andy). Lovingly remembered by 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Sister of Bill, Bob, Betty, Elaine and the late Marybelle. Friends called at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Friday, July 20 at 1 p.m. Cremation with interment at Elmvale Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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HALL, employee of Sexton FLYNN, Gilbert Thomas(Long Owentime“0zzie” (Co-Owner of Mechanical, Barrie, member of the Elmvale & District McEachern & Flynn Cartage, Retired Sears Canada Lions Club and the Sheet Workers 30) SLH, Retired Captain BarrieMetal Volunteer Fire Local Department Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at and Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #147 Hospice SimcoeSuddenly, on Saturday, 21, 2012.atGilbert Hall for 37 Years.) butJuly peacefully the Royal of Hillsdale, beloved husband of Gail (33 years). Loving Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Monday November 24th, father of Kellie (Darren) Manuel Barrie, (Ali) 2008. Ozzie Flynn of Barrie (in hisof80th year).Dan Beloved of Kitchener, (Kelsey) Kingston and Stacie of husband of 60Greg years of Mayof (nee Williams). Loving Hillsdale. Loving grandfather Manuel. Dear father of Catharine Marley andof herMelissa husband Paul, Louise brother of her Joan CorbierMichael, of Victoria Harbour, Smith and husband Barbara Flynn Marian and her (Tom) Williamson of Calgary, (Jack) Pickering of husband Buzz Carroll. LovingRita grandfather of Leigh Orr Lake and Grace Mead of Port Dover. Brother-inAnne Marley (Marc Masson), Jennifer Marley (Gilbert law of Nancy Frank (Laura), Rowell of Midhurst and Howard Kuiper), Scott&Marley Christopher Smith (Jody & Tara Brox Barrie.(Christopher Loved son-in-law Fred & Becker), LeahofSmith Size), ofand great Audrey Broxofof Barrie.Carsten, GilbertOwen, will beLiam, greatly missed grandfather Lauren, Emily and by his 7Dear nieces and of 9 nephews.Friends called at the Isabelle. brother the late Monica Paton, survived Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, 2-4 Ridley. & 7-9 by her husband Sandy, andElmvale the latefrom Joyce p.m. Tuesday. Mass was at St. Patrick's Church, Friends calledFuneral at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM Phelpston on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Interment Funeral Home, ClappertonJuly and 25 Worsley Streets, Barrie St. Patrick's Cemetery. Memorial Donations to Hospice on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will Simcoe, RVH Cancer Centre, St. Patrick's be held at St Mary’s Church,or65the Amelia Street,Church Barrie Phelpston would be appreciated. may be on Thursday November 27th, at Condolences 10:00 am. Interment sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com St. Mary’s Cemetery, Barrie. Memorial donations to the Kidney or theMay Heart(nee and Lawson) Stroke Foundation KEAN, Foundation Gladys Audrey - Passed would be appreciated by the may away peacefully in her 84thfamily. year Condolences at Rouge Valley be forwarded through www,steckleygooderham.com Centenary Hospital on Sunday, July 29, 2012. Beloved and cherished wifeEthel of Willis. Loved and loving mother GALBRAITH, Mary Sabina - At the of Karyn & Manor, the lateSummerside, Dean Campbell Wedgewood P.E.I. of on Oakville: Tuesday, Chuck & his Nancy Cannington and Garry November 18,wife 2008, In herof91st year. Beloved wife & of his late wifeArnold Brenda of Nairobi, Predeceased by the Galbraith. DearKenya. mother of Sabina (John) her daughter Lori Jefferies in(Rebecca) 2005. Adored Nana of Daniels of Richmond Hill, Jim of Texas, Dale Christopher, Kylie (Kieran), Matthew, Dalyse, (Anita) of Newmarket, Heather Zaharychuk of Jayme, S’side, Jesse, Luke, Kaitlyn, Island, Lillian,Earl Caeli and Brayden. Proud David of Manitoulin (Vivian) of Brampton, great (James) Nana ofWalters Megan,ofNolan, baby Cameron June S’side,Connor, Lois Travors of S’side dueDonald early (Carol) October,ofMackenzie, Mitchell and Ayva. & Sydney, B.C. Also survived by Loved sister-in-lawand of 7Sarah Ernie Sister Mayhue 16 grandchildren greatDeamond, grandchildren. of & his wife Mildred & theDapp late Marion, and the Joyce MacSweyne, Fred and the Shirley late Bert Dapp lateMarjorie Stan Kincaide and Iris & her husband Bob Byers. & Chambers. Memorial Donations to the PredeceasedSociety by herwould parentsbeCharles & Edna Alzheimer appreciated and Lawson may be and her brother Lovingly remembered by her made through theDoug. Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale. many nieces and nephews, Kelly Campbell, all her close extended family and long time friends. Family and friends called at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale after 12 Noon Wednesday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 1 at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. ST. DENIS - Douglas Francis (Member of the R.C.L., Port McNicoll Branch, former Fire Fighter, Captain and District Chief with the Hillsdale Fire Department, many years of dedicated service to the People of the Village Vincent Street of Hillsdale as445 theirSt. Trustee) - Passed away peacefully Barrie, L4M 6T5 with his family by hisOntario side at the Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland on Monday, July 23, 2012. Doug St. Denis of Hillsdale, In his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Sadie. Dear father of Mose (Martha) St. Denis of Midland, Michael (Linda) St. Denis of Coldwater, Mark (Lorraine) St. Denis of RR # 1, Midland, Janice (Tom) Maheu of Hillsdale, Jennifer (Tim) Hook of Elmvale and Brenda (Bill) Monague of Midland. Brother of Catherine (Pat) Arthurs of Dowling and the late Gerard St. Denis and Simone Warner and son of the late Moise and Hilda St. Denis. Loving grandfather of Wendy, Adam, Jessica, Aaron, Lisa, Ryan, Patricia, Nicole, Kenny, Nigel, Simone, Jeffrey, Eldon, Kaitlyn and William. Doug will be greatly missed by his great grandchilden. Special thanks to Dr. Hyslop and Nursing staff at the Georgian Bay General Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends called at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass was at Mount St. Louis Church on Saturday, July 28 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Louis Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to www. lynnstonefuneralhome.com
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