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Springwater News • February 14, 2013 Edition 384 • Tel: 705.322.2249
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Probably, by the time you read this - 9 am on February 14th will have passed...BUT Les Stewart was doing a presentation to the County of Simcoe on behalf of the Springwater Park Citizen’s Coalition. They want to work with the County and the Ministry of Natural Resources to save the 477 acre 107 year old Park. To read about their efforts go to SpringwaterParkcc.org
Springwater Park Re: letter by Christine Shirota.
Dear Christine Shirota; We have read your letter and also have fond memories and a great interest in Springwater Park. For several years the annual Campbell family picnic was held there. This is a heritage site and should not be destroyed. With its beautiful trees, it is spacious and well laid out so as to give privacy for many family gatherings. We wrote a story about our Campbell picnic we are going to send along to the editor for his consideration to print for everyone’s enjoyment. We are very happy to have read your letter and the many other letters who have concerns about the park. We believe someone wants this land at a small price for a development for profit and not for the people. We hope everyone will be able to continue to enjoy the birds and animals and all the special features of this park. Vincent and Dianne Barnes.
Annual Campbell Picnic Summer, 2000
reported by Vincent J. Barnes It’s fair to say our 2nd annual attendance at the Campbell picnic was another great success. The picnic was arranged by Judy Campbell, who paid the cost of park space for the event. Costs include the special effect for the affair, such as ribbons, safety pins, balloons, hemp sacks, ski boards, ropes, and much more. Our group arrived at the appointed hour of 1:pm at the Springwater Provincial Park, near Barrie, Ontario. Judy is a mild natured, fun loving person, who knows what her expectations are. She has never lost touch with her inner child, organizing the children for each event, the adults as well. She had a program for the day, of lunch, a scavenger hunt and some prearranged games. She was very determined to make a success of the day, which it was. After an enjoyable lunch, the day started with the scavenger hunt, everyone joined in, turning out to be somewhat hilarious, followed by some games, earning everyone a ribbon. I became the proud owner of a red ribbon, for the best date and nut cake at the event. With a stretched ego and being somewhat elated, having won this special event’s ribbon, had nothing to do with the fact that no one else brought a cake. The fact remains, without a doubt, it was the best cake. The games started off with the balloon bursting contest. Eighteen contestants lined up in three columns, received a balloon each; including Cole the youngest contestant and myself the eldest contestant. Each contestant in turn ran to a chair set up at the finish line, placed their balloon on the chair and sat on it. Cole, being somewhat light, had to bounce on the balloon several times, until the balloon burst, consuming too much valuable time, then run back to the next in line. One balloon slipped out from under a lady’s posterior, causing her to jump up, running to retrieve her balloon. She then sedately positioned herself over the balloon, and did achieve a good bang! During the din of balloons bursting, and contestants racing back to their own line, all causing much hilarity. There were sack races, wheelbarrow races, passing the orange under the chin to the next contestant, plank walking in three’s and pairs and many other games. The passing the orange contest reminded me of a group of flamingos making love, or is it just necking they do, I’m not sure. Judy arbitrarily separated the Barnes’ Children on some events, due to the fact they won too many red ribbons last year. This time Judy arranged the contestants more to their age and size. This year water guns were banned, as this unplanned event became a little rowdy last year. The games culminated with a tug of war, where the contestants didn’t arrange themselves according to size and weight. While sitting out this event, I noticed there were too many heavies on the opposing team, so I supported the “handicapped” team. The opposing team had such heavies as Paul, Heather, Deanne and Andy. The handicapped team contained Cole, (whose total weight is probably less than
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Barrie’s (but she grew up in Elmvale) Michelle Leigh Named Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient
by Patrick West (February 8, 2013) Poliziani (novice ladies) and Ottawa – A Member of the Canada Marika Steward (junior ladies), Games Council (CGC) Board of and a bronze medal to Alaine Directors and International figure Chartrand (senior ladies). skating coach, Michelle Leigh, In 1998, Leigh was awarded daughter of Larry and Luella the Ontario Female Coach of (Stone) Simpson of Elmvale/ the Year and has also been the Phelpston/Apto, has been awarded recipient of the Skate Canada a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Coaching Award of Excellence. Jubilee Medal by the CGC. Along with her duties with “We are thrilled that the Canada the Canada Games Board of Games Council has been awarded Directors, Leigh is part of the the opportunity to recognize LTAD (Long Term Athlete such passionate contributors to Development) Steering Canadian amateur sport and the Committee, the Coaching Canada Games,” says Tom Quinn, Association of Canada Chairman of the Canada Games Coaching Effectiveness Steering Council. “The commitment and Committee, the Head of Skate dedication to the Canada Games Canada’s National Coach that Ms. Leigh has demonstrated in Apprentice Program, and is an her role as a member of the Board advisor to the Canadian PGA of Directors is an inspiration to us Coaching program. all.” Over the next two months the The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Canada Games Council will Michelle also recently achieved the highest Jubilee Commemorative Medal present a select number of Queen level of coaching certification in Canada. It was created to mark the 60th Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee is accomplished by successfully coaching Anniversary of Her Majesty’s Medals to deserving athletes, at the International level and completing accession to the Throne on February coaches, administrators and the Level 5 Certified Competition-High 6th, 1952. The Queen Elizabeth II leaders in sport. A complete list Performance Coach Program (National Diamond Jubilee Medal serves to of recipients will be available Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)). honour significant contributions after February 28, 2013. Only 10 of 5,000 Figure Skating Coaches in and achievements by Canadians. About the Canada Games Canada have achieved this level and only During the year of celebrations, The Canada Games are 120 Coaches in total in all Canadian sports. 60,000 deserving Canadians will be Canada’s largest multi‐sport recognized. Games. Held once every two “Receiving the Queen Elizabeth II years, alternating between winter Diamond Jubilee Medal for my role in and summer Games, the Canada the development of the Canada Games Games represent the highest is an honour, as I have been involved level of national competition in sport since the age of five,” says for up and coming Provincial recipient Michelle Leigh. “I believe and Territorial athletes. The that sport creates Champions in life. Games have been hosted in every As a coach, I have had many skaters province at least once since their qualify and medal at many Canada inception in Quebec City during Games and being a part of the Games Canada’s Centennial in 1967. was a highlight of their careers; it has The Games are proud of their been a special honour to be a part of contribution to Canada’s sport the Canada Games Council.” development system in addition to their lasting legacy of Michelle Leigh has been an International figure sport facilities, community pride and national unity. skating coach for over 30 years and was the coach of The organization of the Canada Games is made possible Canadian Champion, World Champion and Olympic thanks to the contribution and support of the Government silver medalist Elvis Stojko. She also coached six-time of Canada, provincial/territory governments, the Host Canadian Champion Jennifer Robinson and two-time Societies, host municipalities and the Canada Games World Bronze medalist Takeshi Honda. Michelle has Council. trained athletes from over 20 Countries. The 2013 Canada Summer Games will take place Leigh has coached at the 1992, 1998 and 2002 Olympic between August 2nd and August 17th in Sherbrooke, Games, as well as at 14 World Championships and at 30 Quebec while Prince George, British Columbia will host Canadian Championships. At the recent 2013 the Canada Winter Games between February 12th and National Championships, Leigh coaches various skaters March 1st, 2015. to the podium; silver medals were awarded to Maysie 35 pounds, he had the pluck of a fighting rooster taking on a tiger,) David Barnes, and such heavies as Dianne, Judy’s sister and some very determined ladies. The rope was straining to the breaking point as Dianne fiercely did her share of pulling as did Paula and Cole; Trevor, his face flushed strained with his effort. The oppositions to the chant of pull, pull, pull, echoed while they gradually hauled them down the field. Trevor’s mom, Diane, had sprinkled water on the grass, to give them a slippery footing, but this didn’t impede the opposition. I rushed in, to lend a little support, because it was no contest. Hopefully this was unnoticed by the opposing force as we were being dragged down the field. My adopted team began to hold ground and then regained some ground only to loose it again when we began going in the “wrong” direction. This see-saw went on for what seemed eternity, until once again, loosing as the rope burned our hands, we conceded victory. Then, of course, they subjected us to a lot of crowing, hooting and heckling. “We won! We won!” While being heckled, Nyla walked past me, nodding her head and emphatically said, “I saw that!” Like I had just performed some despicable act. Well heck! I always supported the under dogs anyway, even if I infringed a little on behalf of the handicapped team, who would have lost much more quickly. This report on the Annual Campbell Picnic, could not have been completed without the input of Dianne and Heather Campbell who assisted in recalling some of the happenings of the day, and of course grammatical editing.
Canadian Forces Training Exercise in Elmvale SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP / February 11, 2013 – On Friday, February 15, 2013 students from the Canadian Forces School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering on Base Borden will be in Elmvale to conduct training exercises. About 40 students and other course staff will be on site between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm. The exercises are conducted to train Master Warrant Officers and Warrant Officers on the movement and deployment of a maintenance organization in urban environments. The soldiers will not be armed and no live, blank or pyrotechnic ammunition will be used. Those involved will be venturing into Elmvale for their lunch, and hope to visit some of the great local restaurants. 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.