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HOSPICE SIMCOE LAUNCHES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

The First Tap

As is the custom, the Simcoe and District Maple Syrup Producers meet at one of their member’s maple syrup bush and perform the complimentary first tap of the year. The ceremony has taken us throughout the north Simcoe area with at least three that I have been to in the last few years in the Tiny Township Lafontaine area, another in the Orillia outskirts and one in the Elmvale area (Greenlaw’s) to mention a few that the Springwater News has attended.

This year, to celebrate the beginning of the 2015 Maple Syrup Season, it was at the Ellesmere Sugar Bush, one mile east of Craighurst and south on the 1st Concession of Oro-Medonte. The invite read - Come and watch our local politicians tap the first trees of the 2015 season. Tap your own tree if you like. Coffee, tea and snacks provided.

Under the watchful eye of David DeVilliers, Garfield Dunlop, MPP Simcoe North was the first tapper, He claims this is the 16th tree in 16 years that he has had the privilege of tapping. His wife Jane, a councillor in the Coldwater area, also tapped a tree.

Bill French, Mayor of Springwater and Scott Macpherson, Councillor Ward 2 OroMedonte were also among the celebrities that showed their prowess at drilling a hole, tapping in the spiel and hanging a pail on a tree.

Afterwards, those in attendance stood around outside and in the sugar shack (background) discussing the upcoming season while inside, Jennifer, Chris and Bev showed off Chris’s man cave which he is very proud of.

SATURDAY, April 18, 2015 7:30pm $25.00 per person Midland Cultural Centre 333 King St. Midland, On

In Memory of John E. Brown

February 18, 2015 - Hospice Simcoe is very excited to announce the launch of The Hummingbird Campaign - a capital campaign to raise funds to purchase the property adjacent to ours. The acquisition of this property will provide both immediate and future needs for the many families that will require end of life programs and services provided by Hospice Simcoe.

The cost to purchase and develop this land is approximately $900,000. We are very fortunate to have already secured approximately half of this amount from generous donors. It is our goal to raise the balance over the next six months.

The acquisition of this property will: • allow us to build a second parking lot enabling us to alleviate a serious safety concern; parking on the unpaved shoulders of a very busy Penetanguishene Road. Currently, our staff is parking on a nearby residential street and, very often, when our primary lot is full, visitors are parking on Penetanguishene Road. This congestion in the front of our building makes it difficult for ambulances and other service vehicles that require short term parking. We are concerned for the safety of our visitors entering and exiting their vehicles, particularly in the winter months when snow banks narrow the road's shoulders.

• provide additional outdoor space for visitors. As family visitors often stay for long periods of time, our plan includes a tranquil green space for them to get some air, take a short walk or sit and enjoy the gardens.

• allow for future expansion. By purchasing this land, we will be in a position to expand, when the time comes, as there is a need for increased services. Some ideas that have been discussed are a pediatric residence; a pain management clinic (this could be inpatient or day use) a day program centre; or a respite centre.

Sandra Dunham, Executive Director is excited about this opportunity. “We have been leaders in Palliative Care since we got our start in 1988. Since that time we have provided exceptional care in clients’ homes in the community. As the Residential Hospice movement got started we were again leaders. By acquiring property we will ensure that Barrie has the best possible array of Hospice Palliative Care services.”

Hospice Simcoe is extremely fortunate that the Harradine family siblings, Lisa Whalen, Scott, Kevin and Marta Duivenvoorden, will be the Co-Chairs for our Hummingbird Campaign. Their mother, Greta, spent her final days at Hospice Simcoe in the first year of operation of our residential facility.

Bruce Bound, Board Chair is optimistic about the community helping to secure our future. ‘Six years ago, we reached out to this community to help us fulfill a dream - to build a residential hospice where we could provide end of life service in a home like setting for the people of Simcoe County. The community supported us and raised over $3 million. Since then the community has continued to support us raising $1 million for operations every year. With our community’s support, we have provided quality end of life services to approximately 1,200 residents and support for their families over the past five years. We are confident that this support will continue with this campaign.”

There is no cost to our residents, clients and their families for any of the services or programs we provide thanks to the generosity of those who make In Memorium donations, general donations and support our fundraising efforts each year.

To donate to this campaign, please call Doris at our office, 705 722-5995 ext 222 or send your cheque to Hospice Simcoe, 336 Penetanguishene Road, Barrie L4M 7C2.

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Editor’s Musings The announcement has been made that a new school will be built in Midland, at a cost of $27 million on the sports field of Midland Secondary School. It is touted as a huge win for the students, with a state-of-the-art school being able to offer better facilities and programs.

Some people wanted to keep the Penetang High School open while many others in Midland saw very little wrong with the school there but despite their efforts, the Minister of Education shows up almost unannounced - a day’s notice - to tell the community something in rather a hush hush manner. Maybe the people that had worked on the A.R.C. study should have been notified and it might even should have been those from the public and the community that could have made the announcement.

Instead, someone who may never have been in this area, and who knew little of the process outside of what some distant bureaucrat had mentioned nor who will ever come back, gets the glory.

My first thought, and probably because I come from Elmvale where the high school I went to is under stress and in limbo, was - “OK, someone set a few million dollars aside for our school back 3 or 4 years ago. How many more times is that going to be shoved back?”

Although for the life of me, I do not want to see this school closed but way down deep, I have my qualms. The EXPERTS suggest a bigger school would offer more opportunities but despite not having some of these opportunities, the spirit of the Elmvale High School is easily superior to bigger schools.

I wen to one of the Midland-Penetang A.R.C. meetings and it was obvious that there was a lot of spirit there. I heard no one stand up, namely from Penetang, and say “Close my school!” But still, as is becoming the norm, they were not listened to.

Closing any school isn’t as simple as shutting the door.

It affects the neighbouring restaurants and stores.

No one seems to care that the students are going to be rising sooner in the morning. They do not matter. Who cares if you disrupt their lifestyles?

They will be riding school buses. I often think about all the people who want to save energy then defies their beliefs by putting more and more vehicles on our roads.

So there is a new school being built. Do the Win-Wins outnumber the losses?

A school is an integral part of the Community.

ICE COVERAGE Lake Superior: 95% covered Lake Huron: 95% covered Lake Michigan: 55% covered Lake Erie: 95% covered Lake Ontario: 70% covered.

Total coverage as of Sunday: 84% Last year’s maximum: 92.5% coverage (March 6) Ice coverage on the great lakes is at 84% as of Tuesday, this week. (Somewhere I read that this is 400% above normal.) The greatest coverage of ice in the past 50 years was in 1979 when it reached 97%.

1979 is also tooted as the coldest year in a century and ironically, the world of global warming start their charts in that year to prove how we are affecting the global temperatures.

Last year, at its coldest, ice covered 92.5% of the lakes.

Because the longer range suggests no letup in the cold, some suggest we might even be able to break last year’s record.

I see Alberta Premier Prentice has ordered that documents from all general freedom of information requests be pubicly posted. This is good for transparency but I find it odd that some people are saying that this will seriously undermine the ability of opposition parties and the media to hold the government accountable.

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705-322-1932 • 705 322 5587 We have read about drones being used by the military to do various things including spying and the dropping of bombs over their enemy locations.

Now that they are getting more affordable, we have also seen the stories about how some companies may be planning to use them for the delivery of packages, or pizzas or your mail.

Besides being a stingless male bee or one who lives on the labours of others (parasite), the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a drone as an unmanned aircraft or ship guided by remote control or on-board computers.

There are no substantial laws about their use in Canada that I know of but in the US, they are suggesting laws which say the drone should weigh no more than 55 pounds, fly below an altitude of 500 feet and operators would need to be at least 17 years of age.

My choice is the quadcopter, a four propeller version of a single bladed helicopter. They come in many different sizes. Some (I have seen) are as small as 4 inches square (fits in the palm of your hand) and can be purchased for as little as $20. The information indicates a 40 minute charging period followed by a 5 to 8 minute flying time period.

There are two that interest me. They are in the $100 to $300 price range. One is 13 inches square and the other is 21 inches. They have cameras on them so my entrepreneurial mind suggests that I could make some money with it. Years ago, when we were in the country, occasionally, someone would come to the door trying to sell us a picture or painting of our home. Two pictures still hang on the wall in our present abode.

Although they could be used to invade someone’s privacy, as a society we are generally respectful to our surroundings. We walk on the sidewalks and park, not people’s lawns. We generally act like a valued member of the community. I would hope drone owners would do the same.

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I attended an interesting meeting of some Waverley residents. In their neighbourhood, two large companies have the big haul, you could see trucks going up/down Darby purchased a significant amount of land that the owners road every minute.

So far, the aggregate companies worries about the sedihope will someday be a quarry for all the aggregate that is needed for roads, homes and whatever. I understand that ment in the water has fallen on deaf ears.

There is more to come! applications are in for approval, if not already confirmed for over 600 acres of digging. Some of it is above and in some areas, it is below the water table. Some neighbours have surface dug wells, some have sand points and some have drilled wells that go down into the aquifers. From the Site 41 days, there is data which indicates the direction of water flow and some have data about the cleanliness and purity of the water as well.

The quarries, one might say are only in the birth stages but already, neighbours have cloudy water. One has had to change their pump ore than once. Their are stories of filtering out pails and pails of the greyish silt. When one dumps this silt, it drys to a very hard clay mass.

Not to confuse things because I have been gone from the rural country for more than 30 years but I remember when we overused one of the wells, how the water would be This is a close up of one of our local solar farms. murky. How does one wash clothes, or even a car when This is renewable energy that cannot be used because the there is dirt in it?

It has been suggested that in some spots, there is around panels are covered with snow. If we had to depend on this 20 feet of overburden to be removed before the aggregate for our energy, there are a lot of days that we would freeze. can be removed.

It is easy to find information about decreasing land values near a quarry. One country estate in another part of Ontario which was once valued at over $500,000 had not been able to sell at $350,000.

Off Darby Road, the inforLet’s Talk About… mation I received said that March is Pharmacist Awareness Month they had a limit of 600,000 With Pharmacist Owners Jenna Lougheed and Carolyn Glover tonnes a year. If a tandem dump truck with a pup carries Pharmacists are the most accessible health care provider in Canada.

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Curtsies & Conspiracies: Gail Carriger (Young Adult Fiction) Rating: By George! This book is exceedingly good!

Sophronia's first year at Mademoiselle Geradldine's Finishing Academy of Young Ladies of Quality has certainly been rousing so far! For one thing, finishing school is training her to be a spy (won't Mumsy be surprised!) Furthermore, Sophronia has become mixed up in an intrigue over a stolen device and now, as she sneaks around the dirigible school, eavesdropping on teachers' quarters and making clandestine climbs to the ship's boiler room, she learns that there may be more to their school trip to London than is apparent at first. A conspiracy is afoot - one with dire implications. Sophronia must rely on her training to discover who is behind the dangerous plot.

----------------------------------This past week I took one of our senior patrons to the Young Adult section to browse for a book. She had nothing new to read from her favorite adult writers and wanted something different, "but good". In encouraging her to try some young adult books I explained, "In the young adult genre you can't go too hot in the romance department, you normally don't find super horrendous murders so writers become excellent storytellers here." And that is certainly true of this second book in the Finishing School series by Gail Carriger.

There is a mystery to sleuth out which is the bulk of the plot, but what really catches my fancy in this novel is the setting. This is a perfectly penned posy of steampunk in all its refined glory. We have lace gloves and gears a plenty in these pages. What captures me about this style of writing is the imaginary creations that have become standards across the board. If an idea is gold such as a dirigible (a flying hot air balloon that may or may not be constructed of material or a genetic mutation animal such as a flying whale. Either flying device will have an entire building attached at the bottom where our story takes place) you will find them in almost every steampunk novel you come across.

The other common theme is a distinct british influence.

The timeline is mid-late 1800's to early 1900's and we've got petticoats lined as thick as one's loyalty to queen and country. Of course your main character will be a strong female who has espionage in her blood and knives in her pretty pink fan. She can bat her eyelashes as easily as bat you over the head to escape if the situation gets sticky.

This book is colourful, smart, gadgety and down right good.

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It was great to see everyone on Family Fun Day in Phelpston - thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers.

To volunteer or pay rink fees please call Richard 705918-6700. This is a great opportunity for high school students to get their HOURS. Rink fees can be paid to Richard or at The Phelpston General Store. Fees are $20.00 per Family or $2 per skate (box located in building). These fees are important to our community, they help pay for our hydro, maintenance, gas for snow blower, toiletries, cleaning supplies, future improvements, etc. A big THANK YOU to all of the wonderful volunteers! Please be considerate of others when skating and remember to keep the building clean.

Rink Rental can be arranged by contacting Danielle at 705-322-7265. Have your next Birthday Party, family skate or hockey game here at the Phelpston Rink.

Phelpston will be holding a 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament (weather permitting) February 28th. Find us on Facbook as well for more details!

Phelpston sign rental can be arranged through Noel, call 705-322-9821, $10/week for rental. Let everyone know about your loved ones birthdays and anniversaries!

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Happy birthday wishes go out to Hugh MacLachlan, Mark Marcellus, Heather Graham and Christine Robinson celebrating birthdays in February. Early March birthday wishes go out to Pat Smith, Linda Blow, Cole Trew, Bert Archer and Helen Large.

Bid-euchre is on Friday afternoons at 1 p.m. in the church basement. Light lunch & prizes. $2.50 per person.

Winners from Feb. 13th were: 1st Marguerite Stone, 2nd Dorothy Higgins and 3rd Marjorie Charlebois. Winners from Feb. 20th were: 1st Evelyn Minty, 2nd Bob Thomas and 3rd Donalda Columbus and Brian Emond, tied. All welcome.

Next UCW meeting is on Thursday, March 6th at 1:30 p.m. Roll call is an Irish moment. Program is a St. Patrick’s Party. Lunch by Marion Locke and Marg Greaves.

Congratulations to Amber Knuff and Chris Jolie on their engagement and upcoming marriage on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Amber is the daughter of Glenda & Raymond Knuff and granddaughter of Ruth Ann Caston.

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

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Launches 2015 YMCA Strong Kids Campaign

Annual fundraising campaign aims to raise $50,000 to provide opportunities for children, youth and families in Simcoe/Muskoka Barrie, Ontario – February 18, 2015 – On February 16, YMCA’s across Canada launched the 2015 Strong Kids Campaign. Locally, over the next four weeks, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has a financial goal of raising $50,000 to ensure kids and families who have a financial need are able to access YMCA programs and services in our communities.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka believes that every child deserves a strong, healthy start, regardless of their circumstances. A family’s health should not be determined by the neighborhood they live in or the size of their bank account. YMCA Strong Kids helps children and families access programs which increase physical activity, provide good nutrition and safe places to connect, play and learn, regardless of their ability to pay. The YMCA gives children the opportunity to belong to a supportive community while improving their physical, mental, emotional and social health. With the support of YMCA financial assistance programs and the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, we welcome over 6900 children, teens and young adults to our centres of community every year.

“We want to provide opportunities for young people to reach their potential, achieve their goals and improve their lives,” says Caitlin Foisy, Board Member with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. “Last year, one in five kids coming to a YMCA health, fitness & aquatics centre needed financial assistance, and that need continues. The YMCA Strong Kids fundraising campaign helps to eliminate the very real financial barriers these children face, and without it we would not be able to serve them. We want to provide a healthy, safe and positive environment where children, teens and young adults can flourish, and the YMCA Strong

Kids campaign helps make that a reality.”

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka provides a wide variety of programs that help people live active, healthy lives.

Much needed community-based programs and services in the areas of health, fitness and aquatics; child care; youth leadership; and camps offer youth opportunities to grow in the type of healthy, caring environment all young people need and deserve.

This campaign is part of an annual campaign run by YMCA’s in Canada with a total national fundraising goal of $13.6 million. The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign was launched on February 15th in Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Barrie, Innisfil, Midland, Orillia, Gravenhurst, Parry Sound and areas in between.

YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka encourages donors to visit ymcastrongkids.ca and choose the community they wish to support. All YMCA’s accept donations to the campaign throughout the year.

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with Kathy Stunden-Hall • 735-9423 or chulahorn@aol.com Winter’s back might have been broken last Monday according to the Farmers’ Almanac. It sure doesn’t feel like it yet. I never thought I’d be happy about temperatures in the minus single digits but this year I am.

Friday the weather network said -2 C was the normal for that day. Instead it was -27 C. One positive thing about winter is the sightings of the snowy owls. We have seen one along this road and alongside other country roads when we’ve been out driving.

Family Day, I was out playing ball with the dogs in the driveway and something prompted me to look up in the maple tree across from our garage. At first it looked like a stick perched on a branch. On closer examination I could see it was a little screech owl. It didn’t seemed disturbed in the least by the dogs’ boisterous play. But it did keep a pretty close watch on all of us.

There certainly are a lot of small vermin around here for birds of prey. In addition to little deer mice some voles have surfaced lately.

It’s been so cold lately that Max and I can’t stand the thought of walking down the road. I made a snowshoe path on the lawn and I snowshoe while Max and Bella run along behind me. I’d like to venture out into the field at some point but again that will have to wait for milder weather. Surely March will be better!

For the weather optimists in the crowd there’s an event at Utopia Hall March 7 that will get everyone thinking of spring.

It’s Seedy Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be exhibits, presentations, children’s activities and refreshments.

In addition to the seed exchange a “sunny side up” breakfast will also be served.

Spring will be in the air once again at the Utopia Hall March 22. Rant Maggie Rant will perform at 2 p.m. preceded by a lunch at 1 p.m. This group is billed as traditional folk, world, roots, cabaret, Celtic, rabble rousers.

Tickets are $20 for lunch and the show. They are available at www.rantmggierant.com ••• 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

Scotish/Canadian Chef Feeds Curlers

Dave Don and Elmer McFadden are the committee leading the Monday Senior Mens Curling League. There are nine teams plus a few spares/snowbirds. Dave is a great worker! He approached me about having a spaghetti lunch in February. He had the whole plan, menu and the 'know how', Sounded good to me! So Monday, Feb. 16 was to be the date. He made the tickets and advertising page.

Most of the Monday players bought tickets plus some Friday league players and some ladies. Nearly 50 were served by chef Dave. There was Caesar Salad, butter/garlic toasted bread, spaghetti to be covered with a tomato hamburg sauce. After there was ice cream and a cookie.

Coffee was available at a buck a cup and of course the bar was open. The luncheon seemed to be enjoyed. One man suggested having it every Monday but did not offer to plan and prepare it. Maybe it was just a complement! For five dollars where could they get a cheaper lunch? Nevertheless, maybe it can be done again next year.

Thanks to all who supported chef Dave Don.

Donation of knitted caps will keep RVH’s tiniest patients warm – and fashionable

Babies in Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Obstetrics will be warm and cozy thanks to a donation of 50 beautifully knitted and decorated caps. Christina Dinard made all the hats herself.

Her labour of love took about five months and she recently stopped by RVH to drop off the hats and meet with some of the nurses on the unit. In photo, from left Deborah Osborne, RN, Christine Gannon, RN, Ingrid Gurgacz, RN, Christina Dinard, Rebecca Button, RN and Toni Whittaker, manager Obstetrics, Pediatrics & Child \Youth Transitions.

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Huronia Historical Parks Welcomes New General Manager

Will Baird has been selected as the new He views the stewardship of provincial culGeneral Manager of Huronia Historical tural heritage attractions as an important reParks (HHP). His appointment takes effect sponsibility as well. “Both Sainte-Marie and March 2nd, 2015.

Discovery Harbour are found on their original Baird joins HHP from the St. Lawrence locations with significant heritage assets and Parks Commission, where he was Manager archaeological resources that must be proof Fort Henry. Since joining the Kingston tected. They belong to future generations of attraction in 2001, his contributions includOntarians and are important to our social, ecoed leading business transformation which nomic and cultural well-being”, commented resulted in a 35% net financial improveBaird. ment over three years, the design and build Prior to becoming Manager of Fort Henry, of the new Fort Henry Discovery Centre Baird was the Coordinator of Special Events, and management of a $5 million capital Promotions and Sponsorships at the historic Will Baird will be joining restoration maintenance program commitsite. Today Fort Henry hosts over 130 event Huronia Historical Parks tee in partnership with Parks Canada. days annually, due in part to the growth of as General Manager, ef“Will is highly regarded as a credible events coordinated by Baird, such as Fort fective March 2nd, 2015. leader, who initiates and models innovaFright, The Fort Henry Tattoo, Sunset CereBaird’s direct experience tion, inclusiveness and creativity. His dirmony 3D wall projection and Sport tourism in tourism, heritage site ect experience in tourism and heritage site initiatives. management and special operational management will be assets as From 2006 to 2012, Baird was also a Proevent development will he assumes his new leadership responsibilfessor at St. Lawrence College, where he decomplement the current ities with Huronia Historical Parks”, noted signed and taught the Special Event Manageand future needs of SainteAssistant Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culment Program, and contributed to both the Marie among the Hurons ture and Sport, Morah Fenning, who led the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and Discovery Harbour. open recruitment process. and Heritage & Cultural Tourism programs.

In his current role as Manager at Fort Baird will be moving to the Southern GeorHenry, Baird operates in a diverse, multi-stakeholder gian Bay area with his wife and 2 teenagers. His hobbies environment, frequently liaising with Boards, commun- include running marathons, cycling, and triathlons as well ity partners and various business sectors. States Baird as playing all kinds of music. “I am really looking forward “Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour to embracing Southern Georgian Bay and exploring the play a key role in the tourism and business landscape of trails in the area by foot or by bike” said Baird.

Southern Georgian Bay. I value the importance of posiHuronia Historical Parks operates Sainte-Marie among tive relationships with local community partners such as the Hurons in Midland and Discovery Harbour in Penetanregional towns and municipalities and their stakeholders, guishene. Both historic sites are attractions of the Ontario and have a strong commitment to regional involvement in Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. For more inforall aspects of business delivery”. mation please visit hhp.on.ca or call 705 526-7838.

To register or for more information please contact; 1-519-638-3535

Marshall Captures Jack Downey Trophy

Again the Downey Masters Bonspiel provided plenty of excitement, fun, great shots and, yes, plenty of disappointing shots. The fight for top spot pitted Willard Marshall and his team of Gord Wilson, Don Camack and Joe Rossignol against Kent Carstairs (former world champion team member) and his team of Dennis Lemieux, Marv Hebner and Randy Green. It was the final stone by Carstairs that gave Marshall the win and the winner of the trophy.

Third place team was an Elmvale team of Bill Scott, Klause Noordegraaf, Wayne Veenstra and Terry Hannah. Fourth spot went to Ken Languay's Midland team, Dave Drummond, Bruce Henderson and Guy Gignac.

Next in line Don Bell's team, followed by Dennis Turner and Bill Brown who tied, followed by Pat 'Biggy' Wanamaker. It was noted that last year Wanamaker's team was second but the stones would not do as they were told this year!

The success of this bonspiel greatly rested on the shoulders of three people. Two great supporters of this day were Mike Stone of the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home and Willard Marshall of Marshall Insurance. The other person was Marlene Tinney who planned and supplied food for the day. Several Ladies of the club assisted her in the kitchen.

Other contributors were Peter of the Elmvale Coffee Time, Jason Harris of the Orr Lake Golf Club and David Ritchie of Ritchie’s Feeds N' Needs.

This was the 16th Downey Bonspiel. There is one plaque left for 2016 and that will be the last. I appreciate all who have played through the years but years are piling up on me! Thank you all, Elmer McFadden.

Left to right: Tricia Campbell (Jack Downey’s daughter), Willard Marshall, Gord Wilson, Joe Rossignol, Don Camack.

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Upcoming Meetings March 2 - 6:30 p.m.

Council Meeting Township Administration Centre

March Break Quest Camp

March 11 - 7:00 p.m.

Recreation Advisory Committee Township Administration Centre March 12 - 5:15 p.m.

BIA Board Meeting Elmvale Public Library March 19 - 6:30 p.m.

Policing Committee Meeting Township Administration Centre March 24 - 5:00 p.m.

Library Board Meeting Location TBD March 30 - 6:30 p.m.

Special Council Meeting Township Administration Centre

March Break Hockey Camp Improve your power skating with Scott Grover, develop hockey skills and enjoy recreational activities. Each player will receive 2 hours of ice time each day, and enjoy camp activities every afternoon.

Dates: March 16 -20 Ages: 6-13 Location: Elmvale Arena Cost: $150 per child Visit www.springwater.ca or call 705-728-4784 Ext. 2036 or 2063

OMB Hearing The Ontario Municipal Board has scheduled a pre-hearing to take place at the County Administration Building on March 3, 2015 starting at 10:00 AM. The purpose of the pre-hearing is to establish timelines and procedures for property specific appeals filed by individual property owners related to OPA 38 (Midhurst Secondary Plan), which was approved by the County of Simcoe on October 12, 2011.

Appellants included in the pre-hearing are: • Midves II - 1391 Pooles Road • Crawford - 1371 Saint Vincent Street • Mallory – 980 Saint Vincent Street • Godfrey – 980 Saint Vincent Street • Frankcom – 124 Doran Road For additional information please contact the Planning Department at 705-728-4784 Ext. 2019

Register by March 11, 2015! www.springwater.ca or call 705-728-4784 Ext. 2036 or 2063

Elmvale Hall Board AGM

Community Policing Committee

The Elmvale Recreation Service Board will be holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM):

The Springwater Community Policing Committee would like to thank the Springwater Public Works Department, Fire and Emergency Services and the OPP for working under extreme conditions this winter to keep us safe and secure.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.

Elmvale Community Hall Anyone who is interested in becoming a part of the Board is encouraged to attend.

All are welcome!

Please remember to give them plenty of room as they go about their work and create a safer community for all of us!

Notice of Passing of a By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 5000 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater passed By-law 5000-208 on the 17th day of February, 2015, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT THE PURPOSE of the zoning by-law amendment is to amend Subsections 4.3.12 of the Residential (R1) zone, Subsection 5.3.13 of the Residential (R2) Zone and Subsection 6.3.17 of the Residential (R3) Zone by addressing the rear and interior side yard setbacks within the rear yard for detached private garages or other accessory buildings.

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the Planning Department of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater not later than 18th day of March, 2015 a completed Appellant Form (A1), available from the Planning Department or the Ontario Municipal Board’s website, accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act, R.S.O. 1990, s.100, Chap. O.28. The fee for an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board is $125.00. The cheque is payable to the “Minister of Finance” and must be certified.

Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. If a person or public body who files an appeal of a decision of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater in respect of a proposed zoning by-law does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to The Corporation of the Township of Springwater before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.

The Complete By-law is available for inspection at the Township of Springwater Administration Centre, 2231 Nursery Road during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER ON THE 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.

For more information please contact the Planning Department at 705-728-4784 Ext. 2019 or planning@springwater.ca

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Second, we have proposed legislation to enhance the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB). Our Government will increase the UCCB for children under age six. As of January 1, 2015, parents will receive a benefit of $160 per month for each child under the age of six – up from $100 per month. Pending Parliamentary approval, parents will begin to receive $1,920 per child, per year, beginning in July 2015.

We have proposed to expand the UCCB to children aged six through 17. Pending Parliamentary approval, as of January 1, 2015, parents will receive a benefit of $60 per month for children aged six through 17. Parents will receive $720 per child, per year, with the increased payment beginning in July 2015.

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Not only has our Government lowered taxes, we are also making it easier to file your taxes. Four in five Canadians are now experiencing the ease of filing online. Many are receiving their tax refund in as little as 8 days when using direct deposit. That’s our Government putting more of your money back in your pocket.

The deadline to file your taxes if you owe (or might owe) money to the CRA is April 30, 2015. If you have any questions about your tax returns please don’t hesitate to call my constituency offices at either, 705-327-0513 (Orillia) or 705-527-7654 (Midland).

I would also like to remind you that if you need to obtain a passport, or renew your expired or about-to-expire passport, please plan to attend my passport clinic on Tuesday March 3rd from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #488 in Brechin, 2146 Concession #4. Staff and volunteers will be on site to answer your questions and review your completed application for submission to Passport Canada. There will also be a photographer on-site for photos at a cost of $22. If you have any questions please contact my Orillia constituency office at (705) 327-0513.

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The famous golden statuette is officially named the Academy Award of Merit. According to the Oscars, the nickname's origins are unclear. The most widely known story goes that Academy librarian Margaret Herrick, who had the gig in the 1930s, saw the statue and said it looked like her Uncle Oscar.

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A bit of old news perhaps at this point but who would ever think that a neighbor and fellow Dutchman would win an Academy Award? Congratulations to Andre de Winter who on February 7th shared the award with his former co-worker, Iain Neil. The Oscar was won within the scientific and technical achievements category. Andre and Iain worked together at Raytheon (ELCAN Optical Technologies) in Midland on the mechanical and optical design elements of special lenses for the Hollywood movie industry. Again, Congratulations Andre on your remarkable achievement!

After all the hoopla during the last Municipal Campaign about "in camera sessions" and the often referred to Ombudsman's report one has to wonder why this Council on February 9, 2014 opted to include in its Confidential/Closed Session a report on the Township's "Comprehensive Parking Strategy".

A legal opinion had been requested by either staff or Council on this initiative or a component thereof and this opinion was reportedly delivered while the Committee of the Whole was in camera. Kudos to Councillor Wishart, who during the ensuing Council meeting vehemently opposed keeping this presented document confidential. Council did indicate that the document may enter the public domain at some point down the road. The reasons however to keep the document confidential at this time, remain a mystery.

In addition to whatever transpired in regards to the parking subject while in camera, Council was also updated during the February 9 meeting on the parking strategy initiative by Burnside & Associates and by Public Works. Reports PWR-27-14 & 22-14 were distributed to Council for their information. No substantial decisions were made and the parking situation remains on the table. Mayor Cornell asked for "reasonableness" during the continuing review of this matter. After all, the issue is referred to as a "Parking Strategy" but relates much more to a "NO parking strategy".

Burnside further provided updates on the Hall's Creek Bank Restoration project. Anyone who has travelled Tiny Beaches Road South during the last few months has probably noticed the concrete "Jersey barriers" on the pavement between the 6th Concession and Durie street. The creek is seriously eroding the roadbed in that area. The erosion is at a point where the embankment is almost entirely washed away. This is clearly an area that needs to be fixed. Preferably before the road collapses. The question is how to fix the problem and at what cost. The cheapest and, for the Township, least cumbersome solution is to move the road to the West on land already owned by the Township. Local residents are understandably opposing that option as such a move will bring the road closer to their cottages. Further, there is no doubt, that should the road be moved, the road will be straightened out by default which will increase the speed with which vehicles will travel on that section. A number of Residents in that area have joint ownership in a vacant treed lot that abuts the creek area in question to the East. They generously offered the Township in principal to take what they reasonably may need from that lot in order to be able to remedy the problem. Unfortunately, eliminating and/or partially re-directing the flow within the oxbow of the creek is not the easiest solution from a Regulatory and engineering perspective. Time is also of the essence as no one knows how Mother Nature will use the creek come spring. However, it is interesting to note, that to my knowledge nobody yet has suggested to simply close the road in that area and re-direct the flow of vehicular traffic. Nature can safely take its course at that point. I don't believe many residents would oppose such a resolution. You read it here first folks!

It is interesting to note as to why the "New Municipal Office" presentation surfaced again. As there is not a penny budgeted for 2015 to deal with this project, one has to wonder from which pot the Consultants (Burnside) and the architect (Ted Hanley) are getting paid to do this pitch again. I have heard the argument before in that the new Council has to get up to speed with whatever issue is active and ongoing. However, to spend time and money on an issue that isn't on the table? Hmmm....

Ms. Debbie Mailloux, the owner of the Jug City store on the Champlain Road in the North West Basin area was granted the opportunity to address Council in regards to a pending issue related to a property along Glendale Road, between Woodglen Lane and York Street. Ms. Mailloux expressed concern that whatever change is being contemplated to Woodglen Lane may affect her ability to access a property she owns at the end of this road. During the ensuing discussion between Council and Staff it was alluded that this matter, although unresolved, has previously been dealt with during "in camera" sessions. The matter struck me, as no attempt appeared to be made to reassure the lady during and after her presentation that no matter what would ultimately happen to Woodglen Lane, she would retain unrestricted access to her property, which appears to yours truly as being possible from either Woodglen Lane or from York Street. The matter was closed when Mayor Cornell instructed staff to contact

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the lady and provide her with an update. Woodglen Lane is marked by an official street sign. The road may be very short, a dead end, and not part of a high traffic area. But I do ask myself as to why boat storage appears allowed on this road?

The Village of Merrickville-Wolford (located South West of Ottawa, ON) passed a resolution at its Regular Meeting on Township of Tiny – On February 11, 2015, the TownJanuary 26, 2015 stating that, due to various recent Provincial developments, the Village wanted to go on record that they are ship of Tiny Fire and Emergency Services responded to a no longer a "willing host" for Industrial Wind Turbine (IWT) working kitchen fire.

During the noon hour, Township of Tiny firefighters from projects. The resolution was sent to all Ontario Municipalities and support and endorsement was requested from all. three stations were dispatched to a reported structure fire Personally, I do not believe that the wording of the resolution in a single-family dwelling unit.

Crews arrived to find a working fire in the home’s kitchis ideal but in concept, I wholeheartedly support the effort.

Now to the point of the story: in view of the long standing en as a result of an unattended and overheated pot of oil and well documented opposition in Tiny to IWT projects, one on the stove. Although the fire damage was contained to would think that Tiny's Council would unanimously support the kitchen, smoke damage was extensive throughout the this initiative. The proposal was ultimately supported by Tiny home.

The post-fire investigation revealed that there were no by a vote of 4-1. For reasons not quite clear to me at this time, Deputy Mayor Walma voted against Tiny's motion to support working smoke alarms in the home, which allowed the the request from the Town of Merrickville. I have asked the fire to develop without the knowledge of the occupants.

Deputy Mayor for clarification. Unfortunately, at the time of Fortunately, they were able to safely evacuate the building, although the lack of early warning contributed to the this writing I have not received his response.

Last Friday morning (Feb 20) Education Minister Sandals extent of the fire and smoke damage to the building and announced that the Province is providing 27 million dollars its contents.

“We are dismayed that we continue to find homes where in funding to build a new high school in Midland. Gerry Marshall, the mayor of Penetanguishene and also the recently lifesaving smoke alarms are missing or not maintained in elected Warden of Simcoe County, expressed concern in an operating condition” says Deputy Fire Chief Denis Mauemail that insufficient communication and local municipal rice. “It is also important to never leave the kitchen uninput on this decision was obtained by both the Simcoe Board attended while cooking.” According to the National Fire and by the Province. Should that be the case, then the an- Protection Association (NFPA), cooking fires are the numnouncement clearly illustrates, in my view, the tremendous ber one cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Candecision powers the various bureaucracies involved have es- ada and the U.S. The Township of Tiny Fire and Emergency Services tablished and how little impact elected Officials, and ultimately you and I as local taxpayers, have in so many decision takes the safety of its residents seriously and has imposed processes like this. Without going into extensive details and a Zero Tolerance policy for smoke alarm violations. The the related pro's and con's of the plan, only time will tell if law requires working smoke alarms to be installed and this decision was the right one or one that should have been maintained on each floor AND outside each sleeping area.

Non-compliance with the regulation will result in a ticket subjected to much more scrutiny.

At its meeting of January 12, 2015, Tiny's Council directed for $235.00 for each missing/inoperative alarm or a fine of staff to review the oral submission/delegation process for the up to $50,000.00 for each violation.

As a result of the smoke alarm violations, the owner has Township of Tiny. The current process requires a resident to complete an oral submission request form. The topic of been issued two tickets. discussion is noted and a brief outline as to why the presenRiley vies for federal Liberal tation is important and/or of interest to Council and or the candidacy for Simcoe North Municipality is included as well. The completed request form (ORILLIA, Ontario – February 11, 2015) – Orillia resiis then placed on the next Committee of the Whole Meeting agenda for Council to approve or deny. If the oral submis- dent and community leader Elisabeth (Liz) Riley ansion is approved, the resident is then scheduled to present at nounced today that she has put her name forward as a the next available Council meeting or at the requested date. potential nomination contestant in the Simcoe North ElecDoug Luker, Tiny's C.A.0. and Clerk, presented a number of toral District for the Liberal Party of Canada.

“I believe that it is time for a positive leadership change options during the Feb 9 meeting that would facilitate a resident's access to Council and improve the communication time at the federal level,” said Riley. “It’s time for a strong optilines at the same time. The report can be found on the Town- mistic voice, a voice of integrity and accountability, for all ship's website. Look in the Feb 9, 2015 CoW Agenda, Section of the people of Canada. A voice that remains focused on "F", Staff Reports to Council, Administration/Finance, item what matters most to Canadians and to those in Simcoe North.” "a". Some interesting options to consider!

Born and raised on a farm in the Bracebridge area, RiThe 2015 Township budget is finalized and we will see an increase of 2% on the Municipal portion. Much better than ley has had a distinguished career in healthcare and health the 4.5% number that was bantered around 6 weeks ago. No education, starting as a physiotherapist and then as a hosclear picture has emerged yet in regards to the utilization pital executive, serving as chief executive officer of hosby Tiny residents of both the Arena and Library facilities in pitals in three provinces, most recently as president and neighboring communities. Given the fact that these entities CEO of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.

With deep roots in the area, Riley has great insight and an obtain almost 200k of Tiny's tax money, one would perhaps expect a little more interest in these numbers from Council on extensive network in the communities of Simcoe North.

“Having lived and worked within Simcoe North I have behalf of all Tiny taxpayers. Midland provided a number but the integrity of the number was rightly questioned by Coun- had the opportunity to engage with the community at cil. Midland also asked the Township of Tiny to "increase various levels and in various capacities,” she said. “Durtheir annual financial contribution from $20,000 in 2014 to a ing this time I have come to understand that people want similar percentage increase that is approved for the Town of leaders who are going to ensure that local concerns are Penetanguishene." According to the budget, Tiny's contribu- respected and heard, and find a constructive way forward.”

These are philosophies that have served the fluently bition to Penetanguishene is going from 15 to 25k. A 66% increase! Midland's arena received 20k from Tiny during 2014 lingual Riley well in her professional and personal life, and is scheduled to receive the same amount for 2015. Mid- and ones that she hopes to bring to the table should she beland's request will likely be the first consideration request for come a qualified nomination contestant for Simcoe North.

“I’m thrilled to see Justin Trudeau charting a new course the 2016 budget.

A correction as well. In the February 12th edition of this for the Liberal party and for Canadians,” she said. “I column I wrote: "Between Budget drafts 1 & 2, the proposed would consider it a great honour to be part of his team.”

While she will be reaching out to potential supporters tax increase for 2015 went from 7.43% to 7.85%." This was incorrect as the increase referred to a "budget increase" and face-to-face, Riley encourages community members innot to a proposed Tax Rate Change. The February 9 draft re- terested in connecting with her to also visit her Facebook fers to a 6.77% spending "adjustment" and a tax rate increase page www.facebook.com/votelizriley and her website www.VoteLizRiley.ca. of 3.89%. My apologies if this caused any confusion.

Something is brewing in the US that we should watch. Various reports I have seen refer to a plan by the United States Bananas were never really heard of until 1880. However, by 1910, they were so popular that cities had a problem Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that they are disposing of used banana peels. Back then, there was no planning to "take over" the Internet by as early as the end urban sanitation and people were literally slipping on of this February. The plan is perhaps somewhat deceivingly banana peels. referred to as “Net Neutrality” and involves declaring the Internet a “public utility”. This will give the FCC the power to regulate what Internet service providers can charge and how they can operate. Given the insatiable appetite by Governments worldwide to continually expand their reach in their search for control and new revenue streams, little would surprise me. If it starts in the US, it will be in Canada soon.....Stay tuned!

Until next time!

(Readers can contact me at dw1529 Snow Valley Road, Springwater esselo@gmail.com)

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Salute to our Churches by Indra Sharma “By doing what is good even when we do not quite know what it is and cannot do what we would, we are part of the divine power against evil, widening the shafts of light and making the struggle with darkness narrower.” George Elliott 1810-1880, pseudonym of English novelist Mary Ann Evans Cross.

The news it replete with mayhem. Killings, wars, bombings, terrorism and yet there are wonderful hopeful sights and people around us striving to make things better. They comprehend what St. Francis of Assisi wrote: “Evil is that which falls away from good and tends to non being.”

The people I am referring to are priests, ministers and the congregations of our churches who endeavour to make life worthwhile for themselves and others. In the winter I rarely go to church, however I am aware of all the positive things done by the churches and the women who keep things going. They give their services to funerals. They provide coffee and food after a funeral, a comfort to the bereft. They help to raise money to pay the churches’ expenses and to keep our priests and ministers employed.

In our little area we have quite a few churches. The sight of the buildings give me hope that an invaluable value given by the Christ to mankind is still being practised: ‘unconditional love’. I usually attend the Elmvale Presbyterian Church. Two brothers and a sister were married there.

A nephew was baptized there. The brothers were from Ottawa and Toronto but loved the church and the village of Elmvale, hence their weddings.

Over the years the Presbyterian Church impressed me with its ministerial appointments. First female minister was Rev. Dianne Clarke who became my friend; Rev. Charles Deogratsias, a Rwandan who spoke French and was learning English. He did well for the church, the community and his adopted country. He is now an army chaplain with our armed forces. Our third minister was Rev. Margaret Robertson who did a fine job until retirement.

The present minister is from Wingham Ontario. Rev. Paul Sakasov is in his forty first year and is extremely proud of the first Nobel Prize winner of literature in Canada, Alice Munro who hails from Wingham.

Rev. Paul began his ministry at the age of thirty and was in Manitoba for eight years. Three years and a couple of months ago, he was appointed minister to the Elmvale Presbyterian Church. He visits me sometimes and I am impressed with his joie de vivre despite the state of the world and the dwindling number of congregations across North American churches. Rev. Paul possesses immense faith which emanates from him. He exudes positivism and astuteness and cheers me up. He does the same for others.

I asked him why he decided to become a minister. He replied that he has thought about it for five years and decided that he wanted to serve God. He put himself through university and paid his tuition via working at a foundry. Rev. Paul’s parents are from Bulgaria. They love their adopted country and are proud of their son. After three years and a couple of months of knowing the reverend, I can say he is doing a fine job. The Easter season will be here in a short while. It is a wonderful sight to see younger people spreading the gospel of that long ago young man, the One who forever changed our world.

Joint Statement by Ontario’s Health Minister and Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health on Measles in Ontario

Today Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and LongTerm Care, and Dr. Robin Williams, Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement on the measles cases in Ontario: “In the last two weeks, eight cases of measles have been confirmed in Ontario. So far, there are no known common sources of exposure and currently they are not known to be linked to the cases in the United States.

While the risk to the general public is low, measles is highly contagious. It is important for people to be fully immunized against this serious disease; it’s the best way to prevent measles and its spread. We are urging Ontarians to ensure all their immunizations for measles and those of their children are up-to-date, not only to protect them from this disease, but those around them. Parents who do not get their kids immunized are putting other children at risk.

Adults born in 1970 or later require two doses for optimal protection, depending on their age and level of risk.

Individuals born before 1970 are generally presumed to be immune from measles. Currently, it is recommended that children should have the first dose at 12 months and a second dose when they are four to six years old, preferably before they start school.

The science is clear and there is indisputable evidence that the measles vaccine is both safe and effective. There is overwhelming evidence and consensus among health profes-

Ward One Report Councillor Katy Austin

Rural Intentions – a word from Craighurst by

Lynette Mader “I scratched my car with the snow blower today,” I announced to neighbour Fran this past weekend. I was looking for sympathy. “Well at least Dave didn’t do it,” she mused, trying to help me find a silver lining. I’m pretty sure that was Dave’s first thought too.

“I tried hard to find a way to blame him,” I said to Fran.

The best I could come up with, however, was that it never would have happened if he had gone out to do the snow blowing himself. But that felt like a weak angle at best so I didn’t pursue it.

Finding ways to blame our husbands for things that we do is a wifely prerogative. Recently at a brunch the women gathered round, as women are wont to do, swapping stories of husbandly irritants. Mine was about how Dave always steals my socks. This has gone on for the better part of an otherwise happy 16 year marriage, not without a certain amount of impudence on the part of my husband.

“Have you seen my grey socks?” I might ask. He would pretend to ponder this for a moment and then respond with a blandly innocent demeanour, “What colour of grey?”

Not long ago, I purchased a brilliant shade of raspberry wool socks at Baintons Mill near Blyth. “My husband steals my socks,” I announced as I placed them on the counter. The sales lady didn’t miss a beat. “Oh, that’ll fix him,” she said in a fierce Scottish brogue. I felt conspiratorially complicity in a clever feminine plan to thwart the common husbandly sock stealer.

For sixteen years, I assumed that Dave was pulling my socks out of the laundry thinking they were his. A pair of raspberry socks was my method of helping him tell the difference. So imagine my surprise when he announced at the afore-mentioned brunch that not only did he know he was stealing my socks, he does so with intent. I keep all my clothes (because I have a lot of them) in the spare room. Apparently my nocturnal, insomniac husband goes foraging for socks there so as not to wake me. “So all these years, all I had to do was give you your own sock drawer in the spare bedroom?” I asked incredulously. It took sixteen years and brunch at a neighbour’s to figure this out.

Speaking of fashion, do check out the clothing line-up at the Trading Post. I did a considerable amount of Christmas shopping there (mostly for me) finding two exquisite dresses, a hat and gorgeous shawls for various friends. I plan to drop in soon to check out the winter sales. And to further cheer yourself up as this relentless winter wears on, Foodland always has fresh flowers. I bought some for a friend on Valentines: a simple act that resulted in a thankyou note and fodder for my next column, leading into a completely unrelated true tale of a neighbour getting lost in the woods. But that’s for next time. sionals in support of vaccinations. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that they and their loved ones are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases like measles.

Immunization is important as measles is a highly contagious viral infection that is spread through the air from person to person through coughing or sneezing. It can be spread by someone who does not appear ill. All Ontarians are eligible for measles vaccination, according to the Publicly Funded Immunization Schedules in Ontario.

We will continue to work closely with Public Health Ontario and local public health units to monitor measles cases in the province. For further information about measles and measles immunization, , or if you are not sure about your immunization status and are looking to get vaccinated, contact your health care provider or call your local public health unit.

If you plan to travel abroad, consult your health care provider in advance of travel so you and those travelling with you—especially young children—have sufficient time to become immunized and protected.

If you think that you or a family member has measles, contact your health care provider immediately. Be sure to call ahead to let them know that you are coming and that you suspect that you may have measles so that appropriate precautions can be taken.”

The Elmvale Community Hall Board Annual General Meeting will be held at the hall on March 10th, starting at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend and new members are encouraged to join the board.

There is talk about a few new ideas in the village and I would welcome your opinions on the following: a town clock in the Gateway Park?, live music on Saturday mornings or Thursday evenings on the stage at Gateway Park?, a bus shelter where people can wait for the bus services running between Barrie and Midland and Barrie and Collingwood?

At its February 17th meeting, Council unanimously approved the 2015 budget; capital projects of interest to Ward One residents include the Elmvale Lift Pump Station, urban road reconstruction of Lawson Road (including watermain replacement), urban road reconstruction of Kerr St., installation of sanitary sewers on Amelia St., and the rehabilitation of Flos Road 7 East from Baseline Road to Old Second North. Later in the meeting I commended Mayor French and Deputy Mayor Allen for the clear and professional manner in which they drafted a letter to the provincial ministers asking them to reconsider the province’s decision with regards to the Midhurst Secondary Plan. There was also discussion around the province’s plan to consider reducing the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h in urban areas; staff was directed to inform the province that our Township wishes to make that decision on its own. Finally, Council heard a presentation from the Green Meadows group regarding proposed changes to their subdivision plans in the northeast corner of Elmvale; they wish to reduce the size of lots, which will likely result in more affordable housing.

The turnout was encouraging for the two meetings seeking public input for the new Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Forty people showed up in Elmvale on February 10th and fifty attended the February 11th meeting at the Administration Centre. The consultant’s format provided a great opportunity for residents to talk about what is working well and what they would like to see for the future. One concern that stood out at both meetings was the need for more volunteers. For your information, the Township pays for an arrangement with the City of Barrie which allows Springwater residents to be exempted from paying non-resident fees for programmes offered in Barrie.

The Economic Development Working Group consists of Mayor French, Councillor McConkey, myself, CAO Brindley and Economic Development Officer Janine Peck. At our first meeting last week, we heard presentations from the Elmvale BIA and from Cycle Simcoe.

Janine brought us up to date with the variety of activities with which the township has been involved in recent years, such as the Festival at Fort Willow and “Tap into Maple”.

Mayor French and I expressed a desire at our next meeting for looking into ways to attract new industry and businesses to the township.

Council has directed staff to pursue a potential Energy Management Partnership through the County of Simcoe’s agreement with Honeywell; the Honeywell Comprehensive Municipal Solution offers the Township of Springwater an opportunity to modernize its facilities and operations with new equipment and technology that will provide guaranteed energy savings and will assist in gathering the data required to produce an achievable five year energy management plan as required by the province.

The information and opinions given in this column are mine only; I do not speak for all of Council. Please note that my phone number has changed to 705-796-7348. My e-mail address is katy.austin@springwater.ca.

Bras were invented in 1913 when American socialite Mary Phelps-Jacob tied two handkerchiefs together with ribbon. She patented the idea a year later. Maidenform introduced modern cup sizes in 1928.

Around 1920, as women became more involved in sports such as tennis and bicycling, loose, comfortable bloomers replaced corsets as the undergarment of choice. The constricting corset soon fell out of favor altogether.

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The Sports Zone

by Mike Townes The Township of Springwater has started work on updating the Parks & Recreation Master Plan that was last done in June 2008. I attended a Recreation Forum on February 10th representing the Elmvale Curling Club and the Springwater Sports Heritage Hall of Fame. The Township is spending $30,000 for the Rethink Group to produce a new Master Plan.

I took a quick look at the old Master Plan that was produced in 2008 and a lot of the information in that report will likely be passed on to the new plan. In 2008, a multipurpose recreation complex was recommended for the Tree Nursery Sports Complex and I believe that will be one of the recommendations in the new plan. In fact, in the 2008 plan, the new sports complex was to be built by 2015. The projected cost in 2008 was over $12-million, with an estimated operating cost of over $400,000 a year, with revenues of just over $322,000.

I believe the new complex will be built, but not until the population of the Township increases, which will happen quickly if the Midhurst expansion happens. I also am sure that the Elmvale Arena will be here to stay and money will be spent in the very near future to update and repair the building.

In the 2008 report, a survey showed a gymnasium, arena, weight fitness room, multi-purpose program rooms, indoor track and outdoor playing fields were main elements for the new complex that residents indicated they wanted, but I was surprised that a swimming pool was not on the list. I am sure that all these will be part of the 2015 Master Plan.

The council will have some tough decisions when the report comes out. The north and south of the township are split on where any new recreation development takes place. The truth is that the south has more population than the north so, like it or not, if it is going to happen, it will likely be there.

Quiz Time: In 1989, two Canadian teams played for the Stanley Cup. It was the last time two teams representing Canada were in the finals. Name the two teams? Answer below.

The Boys of Summer: It may not look like it outside, but the Toronto Blue Jays are reporting for spring training in Florida. The pitchers started workouts on February 23rd and the full squad will start on Friday, February 27th. The Jays will start their Grapefruit League schedule on March 3rd against the Pittsburgh Pirates and finish the exhibition schedule in Montreal against Cincinnati on April 3rd and 4. They will open the 2015 season on the road against the New York Yankees on Monday, April 6th then travel to Baltimore for three games before traveling to Toronto for their home opener on Monday, April 13th against Tampa

Bay. They then play host to Atlanta and Baltimore before hitting the road again…Major League Baseball is trying again to speed up the game. Teams will now have 2 minutes and 45 seconds between innings to be ready to start the next inning. Pitchers must have their warmups done with 30 seconds left on the clock, while batters must be in the box with 20 seconds left. Also, the batter must keep one foot in the box at all times unless circumstances occur that cause him to leave the batter’s box. A warning and fines will be the punishment if the pitcher or batter does not follow the new rules. Also, managers can now challenge a play from the dugout and some time will be allowed for the manager to make a decision. I can only hope that these things will speed up the game, but if the umpires would use the strike zone that the rules call for, the games would be over in record time.

On the Ice: The NHL experts are projecting at least 20 trades before the trading deadline on March 3rd at 3:00 pm EST. The salary cap is a big issue so teams that are in the running for a playoff run are wanting to add players, but only Unrestricted Free-agent Agents so they will not have to take on long term salary. Boston and San Jose may make a big splash as both teams are on the bubble to make the playoffs. Both team general managers and coaches may be unemployed if the playoffs are not achieved this season.

The big sellers are teams not making the playoffs. Arizona, Buffalo, Carolina, Toronto and New Jersey will be trying to lose salary for draft picks or young talent….Everyone is trying to figure out what is wrong with the LA Kings.

The reason is simple -- they have played a lot of hockey over the last few years and are getting tired. Teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs have had two months more vacation than LA after last season.

This Day in Sports (February 26th): In 1935, the New York Yankees released Babe Ruth and he signed with the Boston Braves. The biggest opening day crowd in Brave’s history welcomed Ruth back to Boston…Montreal defenceman Doug Harvey recorded his 41st assist to set a new NHL record in 1955…The Dallas Cowboys fired coach Tom Landry after a 29-year career in 1989…Guy Lafleur recorded his 100th point of the season in 1997…

Washington coach Ron Wilson won his 300th career game in 2002…Born on this day include baseball players Glover Alexander (1887), Kelly Gruber (1962), J.T. Snow (1968) and ex-Blue Jay pitcher Josh Towers (1977).

This & That: Jennifer Jones again is the Canadian Women’s Curling Champion and will represent Canada at the World Championships. She will be tough to beat…The Toronto Raptors are still playing well and made no changes at the deadline. The team is likely not going to win the whole thing this year but they have a good base to do very well in the future. If the Raptors win a round in the playoffs, the season will be a success…In 1989, Montreal and Calgary were in the Stanley Cup finals. It was the last time that two Canadian teams played in the finals.

Be Active and Wise in the Garden

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more — John Burroughs, naturalist and writer.

As a horticulturalist and senior activity coordinator I often witness how nature and gardening benefit seniors' health and well being. Unfortunately, many seniors become isolated from nature, especially in the snowy winter months. A great opportunity to change that situation is coming soon at Canada Blooms garden show, in Toronto from March 13th to 22nd.

Gardening promotes good health through relaxation and exercise. Experiencing nature by sight, touch, smell, sound and taste all promote positive feelings and memories. Exposing seniors to natural environments and gardens stimulates memories, including those of social gatherings, exercise, and beautiful surroundings. When pleasant memories are recalled, it increases a sense of well being, reducing stress and bringing calm.

This has been a particularly hard, cold winter for seniors, whether in their own homes or in a care setting. Families can give their senior relatives a winter antidote by giving them a pot of colourful forced tulips or fragrant hyacinth, or planting some quick-growing flower seeds such as marigolds in a pot placed in a sunny window. Seniors treasure gifts of experiences, so for an even quicker "spring fix", consider taking your senior friend or relative to the Canada Blooms show. If you can't make the trip yourself, consider contacting a trained professional who can provide a safe, enjoyable trip for your senior loved one.

For a custom activity or outing consultation and quote, contact Edward Banville of Active and Wise, Activity Coordinator at 705-795-8818 edward@ activeandwise.ca Edward Banville, HT, has been a horticulturalist for more than 35 years and has provided therapeutic activities to seniors for more than 10 years

The biggest cells in the human body are the motor neurons. They can be up to four and a half feet long and run from the lower spinal cord to the big toe.

The longest-living cells in the body are brain cells, which can live a human's entire lifetime.

Fifteen million blood cells are produced and destroyed in the human body every second.

If your mouth was completely dry, you would not be able to distinguish the taste of anything.

The pupil of the eye expands as much

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Canada’s auto dealers transform Georgian College auto school with $250,000 donation

Car shopping has changed a lot since the Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) at Georgian College opened its doors 30 years ago. The advent of online shopping and mobile apps has introduced more sophisticated customers with new expectations.

That is why the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), in collaboration with its provincial member associations, wants to accelerate the car dealership learning experience for Georgian automotive students. It is donating $250,000 to transform the school’s lobby at the Barrie Campus into a space that mirrors a modern showroom.

“The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association and its provincial member associations from across the country have been working with the Automotive Business School of Canada since its inception to provide students with relevant learning experiences to prepare them to be workers, innovators and leaders in the automotive industry,” said Rick Gauthier, President and CEO of CADA. “We are proud to continue this tradition and invest in our future workforce.”

ABSC Dean Marie-Noelle Bonicalzi says most, if not all, automotive students will benefit from this “living classroom”, as more than 60 per cent of them spend at least one co-op work term in a car dealership.

“We are very thankful to the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association and its provincial member associations for investing in a new showroom space on campus for our students to practise such techniques as a six-point walkaround as they learn to sell automotive products,” said Bonicalzi.

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

Georgian College offers the only Bachelor of Business Automotive Management degree and Automotive Business diploma in Canada. Graduates of these unique programs secure great jobs in many sectors of the automotive industry including dealerships, aftermarket, finance and insurance, remarketing, corporate head office, fleet management, marketing and advertising, and event management. as 45 percent when a person looks at something pleasing.

The average person has 100,000 hairs on his or her head.

Each hair grows approximately 5 inches per year.

I was thinking about how a status symbol of today is those cell phones that everyone has clipped onto their belt or purse. I can’t afford one. So I’m wearing my garage door opener.

You know, I spent a fortune on deodorant before I realized that people didn’t like me anyway.

I was thinking about old age and decided that old age is when you still have something on the ball but you are just too tired to bounce it.

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Chevrolet pick-up truck.

Tiny Township Fire Service members assisted as both drivers required extrication services to be removed from their vehicles.

(Hours: Mon. - Fri - 8 am to 6 pm) Simcoe County Paramedic Services www.antifraudcentre.ca treated the driver and lone occupant of the pick-up truck at the scene and transported him to Georgian Bay General OPP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MARINE Hospital. The services of Ornge were later called upon to airlift the driver to STUDENT POSITION (Town of Penetanguishene, Townships of Tiny, Tay, a Toronto area hospital for further treatGeorgian Bay, ON) – The Marine Unit attached to the ment of his injuries.

Sadly, the driver and lone occupant of Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently seeking applications for 2 the Honda Civic Kevin MCDONALD Snowmobilers who choose Marine Assistant positions for the summer 2015 marine 27-years of Shanty Bay passed away at the scene from injuries sustained in the safety get a big... season. crash.

The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity The road remained closed for 6 ½ hours to gain exposure and experience within the field of Law while the ongoing investigation was conEnforcement through hands-on experience. The student ducted. will learn marine safety and related legislation, boat mainOPP AND MIDLAND POLICE SERtenance, prepare reports and interact with the public as a representative of the OPP. Marine Students work along- VICE RECOVER STOLEN SLEDS side a qualified OPP marine operator, on a police vessel, IN TAY TOWNSHIP (TAY TOWNSHIP, ON)- Members conducting marine checks on recreational boaters for safeof the Crime Unit attached to Southern ty equipment usage, safe vessel operations and enforcement of statute law which includes the Canada Shipping Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the MidAct 2001, Criminal Code and the Liquor License Act. The OPP requires the following for consideration for land Police Service Crime Unit working jointly recovered 5 stolen snowmobiles, this student position: 2 Stihl chainsaws and an enclosed snow• Must be 18 years of age. mobile trailer late in the day on Feb 10, • Possess a Pleasure Craft Operators Card.

2015.

• Have a minimum Ontario G2 Driver’s License.

The officers recovered all of the stolen • CPR & First Aid qualifications.

Like the song says...

• Strong swimming abilities, good communication property from a Tay Township residence skills, professional appearance as well as previous boating after their investigation lead them to the property. experience are all assets.

Charged is Jules MARION 42 years of The “Marine Assistant” position is available for applicaTay Township with a number of property tion from: February 13 - March 01, 2015 Drinking and Driving IS Drinking and Driving • Only electronic applications will be considered related crimes as follows; - 5 counts of Possession of Stolen Propand can be located at http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEP. erty Under $5000.00 contrary to section Alcohol & snowmobiles don’t mix  No ice is safe ice  Always ride with a buddy asp, or the Career pages of www.opp.ca.

• It is recommended that students retain a copy for 355(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

- 1 count of Possession of Stolen Proppeople ice fishing to take their personal property out of the proof of their application. erty Over $5000.00 contrary to section 355(b) of the Crimhuts when not in use.

“This is a great opportunity for anyone that is looking at inal Code of Canada.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact a career in Law Enforcement. It provides the student with He was arrested and released with an undertaking to ap- Barrie OPP at (705) 726-6484 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800the opportunity to gain exposure and experience while allowing them to learn and assist with all aspects of Marine pear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on 222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit information online at March 12, 2015. www.crimestopperssdm.com Crime Stoppers does not Safety” states Inspector A The recovered property which was stolen from Quebec to subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous.

OPP INVESTIGATING FATAL CRASH ON HIGHTiny Township is currently being returned to the thankful Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your WAY 93 and rightful owners by investigators. information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON)- On February 12, Please view the attached (4) photoIMPAIRED DRIVER IN THE DITCH 2015, at 5:42PM, members of the Southern If you want to drink, graphs for property descriptions.

(Oro-Medonte, ON)- On Tuesday February 10th at 1:57 Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario that’s your business.

THEFT FROM FISHING HUTS ON pm, Barrie Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) officers reProvincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to If you want to stop, CARTHEW BAY sponded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Ski Trails a two vehicle collision on Highway 93 in that’s ours.

(Oro-Medonte, ON) Officers from Rd in Oro-Medonte Twp. An area resident reported the Tiny Township. the Barrie detachment of the Ontario incident to police after she observed a pickup truck enter An off duty OPP officer called the OPP Provincial Police (OPP) received com- the ditch. Investigation into the condition of the driver Communications Centre after he came upon plaints of thefts from fishing huts on revealed that he was operating this motor vehicle while the crash scene just south of Gardner’s CorCarthew Bay on Lake Simcoe in Oro- under the influence of alcohol. ner Road.

Medonte Twp. Orillia 325-6385 Charged with “Impaired Operation” and “Exceed 80 Investigators were assisted by members of The culprit(s) entered at least four emp- mgs” is a 64 years old from Oro-Medonte Twp. His liMidland 526-3305 the OPP Central Region Technical Traffic ty fishing huts overnight on February cence was suspended for a period of 90 days under the AdBracebridge ~ Collision Investigations Unit (TTCI) who 11th and made off with various fishing ministrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) program 705-646-2491 are investigating the crash that involved a equipment. This is a good reminder for and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days. He south bound Honda Civic and a north bound www.egbdaa.org is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie on Monday March 2nd.

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Building Healthy Relationships • Part Two

By: Ernest Matton I.C.A.D.C., E.F.A.P., Addiction Behavioural Specialist E.F.T. Practitioner • T.I.R. Facilitator Certified Gladue Writer Let’s pick up from where I left of on part one. A committed relationship people are serious about reducing the conflict and deepening the intimacy in a relationship.

What the others want you to believe SEX! A relationship is NOT based on sexual love. Many people confuse love with sex, sex with love or love with lust and lust with love. This is a very sad situation. Those who are engaged in unhealthy relationships at times are not able to distinguish when their emotions are all tied up with sexual love. Those that get into unhealthy relationships to fulfill a sexual need, void, loneliness, are faced with some disappointments. If your relationship is based on sex before and not friendship, you can be sure problems will arise. A relationship is so much more than “SEX”. Making this your priority or basing your relationship on this will ALWAYS lead to heartache.

What You See The beauty of a relationship is not found on the outside.

You know the old story....”You can’t judge a good book by its cover”. You need to remember, outer beauty fades away, inner beauty last a lifetime. Getting into a relationship with someone because they are “good looking” and that reflects well on you will not bring you happiness. A true person looks at people from the inside, this is where “true beauty” lies, make no mistake about this one. People who “seem” average on the outside become above average when you get to know the real person that lives inside. There are many, many people who would

make fabulous friends, but are overlooked because they won’t make the cover of your favorite magazine. Being outwardly focused will always lead to heartache. The message here is that a true friend rests deep inside within the heart, NEVER on the outside. We must turn our eyes inward when seeking a true lasting relationship.

What you don’t see is exactly what you get.

Rescuing A person cannot ruin your life because someone has a problem. Everyone is responsible for his or her own life, actions and decisions. If someone’s decisions in life is making you “crazy” or you are trying to control their behavior, you are more than likely hurting them and yourself. A true friendship or relationship can only lie in the person who takes care of him or her. Are you putting your life and happiness in jeopardy because of someone else’s bad behavior? If you’re considering entering into a relationship and you are presently unhappy, controlling, enabling, or pushing aside someone’s bad behavior, you will find yourself in a world of misery. It is not healthy to “rescue” someone from his or her own decisions. Everyone must pay their own consequences for their own actions or behaviors. You cannot “save” someone from himself or herself.

I will continue with part three, in my next column.

If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please write me or email at ernest@look.ca. We are now offering home visit for one to one counselling. For more information, or to book an appointment please call (647) 964-3663.

BRECHIN RESIDENT WINS $75,000 WITH INSTANT WORDS WITH FRIENDS™ – Congratulations to Deborah Scully of Brechin, winner of a $75,000 top prize with INSTANT WORDS WITH FRIENDS™ (Game# 1798).

INSTANT WORDS WITH FRIENDS™ is available for $3 a play and the top prize is $75,000. Odds of winning a prize are 1 in 3.27.

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Springwater News • February 26, 2015 Edition 437 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653

The Mayor’s View by Bill French

As you will most likely read in other parts of this paper, Springwater Council approved the 2015 Operating and Capital Budget. I congratulate our staff for responding to the new direction Council provided which was slightly different than the direction provided from the previous council. In the end we were able to approve a budget that continues providing the services that our residents need and at the same time doing so in a prudent and fiscally responsible manner.

The budget increase for the township’s portion is less than 1%. As many people know both our Deputy Mayor Don Allen and I, along with a majority of County Councillors requested that County staff revisit their budget. With some cost efficiencies realized, the County budget was shaved from 2% to 1.06%. We are of the mind that every saving must be considered. In both cases we are trying to develop a mentality of zero based budgeting rather than just focusing on a target of a fixed percentage increase.

Each year will be different, but this new mentality will help us realize realistic budget and spending control.

Both the County and Springwater budgets are reflective of a new way of thinking and a keen awareness that many of our residents are on tight budgets and every increase has an effect on their ability to live a reasonable quality of life.

With that in mind we considered carefully how we dealt with Springwater staff increases. There are no wage freezes as some organizations tend to do. But at the same time we felt we must control any automatic escalation of wage rates. Like many organizations, the Township has pay grids and steps in each. In the case of Springwater, without a cost of living increase, those progressing through the annual grid progression see a 3% or better increase. Typically those at the top of each grid receive a cost of living increase. Those that are at the top of each grid will receive a 1% increase this year. But being cognizant that a 1% on a $25,000 a year employee is only a $250 increase, we as a council agreed that there will also be a minimum increase.

This year the minimum increase for any staff member is $500. I appreciate that council supported this approach and reflects everyone’s sensitivity that the current economy is still fragile and we cannot lose sight of this reality.

Our two recreation public consultation sessions in Elmvale and Administration Centre were well attended and the discussion and dialogue were quite insightful and will help us outline a strategy and plan for the next 20 years. A special thank you to those that participated.

This week, our Deputy Mayor and I will be participating in my first municipal conference and have meetings with a number of key Ministers on a variety of matters. I will be discussing key topics such as Springwater Park, Minesing Wetlands and Elmvale District High School. I will provide comments in future articles.

We as a council are pleased with the public engagement we are seeing at both council meetings and public information sessions. The more you engage the better we are able to respond to your needs.

During the Family Day long weekend, I had the pleasure of attending many events. The Minesing 43rd Annual Mini-Fest was a tremendous success. Special recognition goes to Citizen of the Year Carol McNabb and Youth of the Year Morgan Sturgess. Midhurst celebrated its first Pancake Breakfast, serving about 300 meals. Phelpston, Anten Mills and Grenfel repeated their annual outdoor skates, hot food and hot chocolate. Elmvale residents enjoyed the annual free skate at the arena.

We have a unique township which truly is a community of communities. Each and every one of you makes it quite special.

Contact me at 705-728-4784 ext. 2040 or my cell at 705-718-7031 or email at bill.french@springwater.ca and follow me on twitter @MayorFrench

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MSK Conditions Responsible for 53% of all Medical Releases and ½ of all Veterans Health claims Ottawa (February 24th, 2015) – Today the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) brought Chiropractors from across Canada to Parliament in order to advocate for better care for members of the Canadian Forces (CF) and veterans. Among members of the CF, lower back pain is double that of the general population and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions contribute to over half of the soldiers who have their military careers cut short due to medical release.

“A staggering 11 million Canadians suffer from at least one MSK condition each year like back, neck and joint pain,” said Dr. Robert David, Chair of the CCA. “Unfortunately, some federal populations are more heavily impacted by these often debilitating conditions and they include those who have most selflessly served our country; veterans and soldiers.”

As the fifth largest provider and purchaser of healthcare in Canada, the federal government has the responsibility to provide effective delivery of care to federal populations. Research has shown that all federal populations have a greater incidence of back pain and MSK conditions than the general population.

“The extreme stresses of military careers creates a high risk of injury, and the potential for a lifetime of pain and limitations,” continued David. “There is clear evidence that providing soldiers with faster access to appropriate care at the early signs of MSK injury can reduce chronicity and recurrence, and reduce the numbers of soldiers living with a lifetime of pain.”

Over the past year, the CCA made a strong case for the need for a comprehensive MSK strategy for federal populations, piloted with the CF which has received support from Members of the Standing Committee on National Defence. It is critical that the government make a commitment to an MSK strategy to make sure existing healthcare dollars are being used the right way to reduce the impact of MSK conditions on all Canadians.

“More needs to be done to prevent injury, and ensure that soldiers have prompt access to the same kind of care available to other countries’ militaries like the US,” concluded David. “With just months until the election, it’s important that all candidates and parties consider those in Canada in need of the most care.”

No self-respecting boatswain's mate would dare admit he couldn't blow his pipe in a manner above reproach. This pipe, which is the emblem of the boatswain and his mates, has an ancient and interesting history. On the ancient row-galleys, the boatswain used his pipe to call the stroke. Later because its shrill tune could be heard above most of the activity on board, it was used to signal various happenings such as knock-off and the boarding of officials. So essential was this signaling device to the well-being of the ship, that it became a badge of office and honor in the British and American Navy of the sailing ships.

The word scuttlebutt is a Navy term for rumor. Comes from a combination of the word “scuttle” to make a hole in the ship’s side, causing her to sink, and “butt”, a cask used to hold drinking water. Scuttlebutt literally means a cask with a hole in it.

Scuttle describes what most rumors accomplish if not to the ship, at least to morale.

Butt describes the water cask where men naturally congregated, and that’s where most rumors get started.

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Your View - Letters to the Editor Re Letters to the Editor

We have received a number of really interesting ‘Letters to the Editor’ about CEOs, about non-profit organizations and their dependence on donations to keep running. Although factual (probably) and very interesting, there was no return address on the envelopes nor a telephone number and address inside for me to contact you re verification.

We just want to be able to call you and ask if you wrote it.

We do not want anyone composing a letter and at the end put the name of someone else.

Please - Letters to the Editor - WE NEED A TELEPHONE NUMBER TO VERIFY THE AUTHOR.

Springwater Council Public Meetings - What they mean to us.

As in past years, the first major task facing the new Council was the budget. All budgets need to be approved by Council, but this year, councillors seemed to be more diligent than usual, going over each item line by line to reduce, remove or defer many of the expenses. By so doing, they were able to hold the Springwater portion of our 2015 tax increase to 0.81%. (Estimated to total about 1.59% when County costs are added).

All Council meetings are open to the public and, during question period, anyone can pose a question to a councillor or the Mayor directly. Afterwards, you can watch your councillor questioning staff on issues such as local road repairs, proposed new recreation facilities, proposed new sub-divisions, etc. Most councillors encourage public participation. There are usually plenty of spare seats and they are much happier playing to a full house!

To encourage public attendance, the new council voted for a later start. Meetings now begin at 6:30pm in the Township offices on Nursery Road. You can find schedules, agendas and minutes here: https://springwater.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=90716 David Strachan, Midhurst

It Takes A Village

Submitted by: Amy Pritzker, Client Care Coordinator North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network Anna G. was a force to be reckoned with. If there was something that needed to be done, she made sure it happened. If there was a party going on, she was there. If someone needed help, she was right in the thick of it, organizing what needed to be done.

Then, One day, Anna started having headaches. Shortly after, she started slurring her words. Knowing that things weren't right, she went for testing, believing that she had had a minor stroke. When she got the news that it was an inoperable brain tumor, her first instinct was denial. Surely, there had been a mistake.

Slowly, Anna, who had been the caregiver, needed care and support herself. Her family, whom she had raised and supported, were coping with their own grief and disbelief at the loss of their mom's health, and struggled with the transition to what their family was becoming. Her husband, a leader in their church and community, wondered how he would cope with life without his partner, his soulmate.

In the middle of the messiness, grief and uncertainty, something beautiful happened: a community came together to support Anna and her family. Meals were delivered by neighbors, so that after long days of treatment, dinner was taken care of. Close family friends babysat Anna's grandchildren, so that Anna's grown children could attend appointments with her. An acquaintance from the church mowed their lawn in the summer, and shoveled their snow in the winter, so that Anna's husband could spend as much time with her as possible. Anna's illness brought out the best of those whose lives she'd touched.

Anna's story wasn't without heartache. Well-meaning friends often said unhelpful things. Sometimes people minimized her pain, and brushed off her concerns with platitudes. There were times when personalities clashed, and moments when Anna struggled with being the recipient of so much care. It wasn't easy for her to accept help.

Not when she had always been the strong one.

But what Anna knew, despite her pride, was that this was an opportunity for her to leave a lasting impact on those in her circle of influence. By letting all of us, each one of us, whom she had loved be part of this chapter in her life, we had a way to work through our own grief, and to 'do something' in a situation where we felt completely helpless. It was an opportunity for us to grow, and to join together as a community.

There's a saying that it takes a village to raise a child... but it also takes a village to help someone die. In hospice palliative care, we recognize the value that a person's community has in their life. We can help provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to rally around those you love who have a life-limiting illness. We believe that the journey can be so much better when you're not alone. And the truth is, you don't need to be.

All progress has resulted from people who took unpopular positions. -Adlai Stevenson, governor, ambassador (5 Feb 1900-1965) A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist. -Louis Nizer, lawyer (6 Feb 1902-1994)

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Online at www.springwater.library.on,ca INCOME TAX PROGRAM Do you need a hand with your Tax Return Filing this year? We are individuals who have taken training from Canada Revenue Agency to prepare simple. straight forward returns for our Community. We are Volunteers and if you meet the criteria we will EFile your return as a FREE service to you.

This program reaches out to Singles, Students, Families, those receiving Disability Benefits, and Seniors. It is by appointment only so please call the Elmvale Library to book your appointment in March or April or better yet stop in, pick up the Client Information Form which helps us do the best job for you. While there review the Eligibility Criteria and then book your appt. Look forward to making this Tax Season a stressless event for you. Without a doubt we want to THANK the Elmvale Branch of the Springwater Libraries for their continued support in bringing this service to the Community. They provide the space with privacy, wifi, the computer and ink for the printing of your copy.

FEELING CREATIVE? Is winter madness getting to you? Switch it into “Creative Madness”! Lisa Harpell of Creative Madness is giving a one-time special class sure to brighten your day. Please register as spots are filling fast.

Youth Creative Night: Tue Mar 3, 4:30pm MIDHURST BRANCH Cost $10. This special event will be focusing on clay, plaster and plaster gauze to produce three works of art! Come learn about form and how to think 3D! KNITTERS CLUB Are you a beginning knitter? Leanne from The Gift Shoppe in Elmvale is offering knitting lessons at the Elmvale branch! This three part program is for beginner knitters but all skill levels are welcome to come gather, chat, share ideas and have some fun! During this program you will learn how to knit a hat from start to finish! Leanne will supply the wool & the knitting needles for you.

Tue March 3, 10, & 17 at 6pm ELMVALE BRANCH Cost is $20. Please register for this program so we can plan for enough supplies.

ADULT MOVIE MATINEE: MY OLD LADY Wednesday, Mar 4, 10:30am ELMVALE BRANCH Ease into your day with a nice relaxing movie and a snack!

This event is proudly sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT Thursday, March 12, 4:30pm Elmvale Branch Come see the popular book on the big screen in our huge basement space. The movie is free but you can purchase water and a hot, buttery bag of popcorn for just $3.

Branch Fri Mar 13, 10:30am Minesing Branch Thur Mar 26, 10:30am Midhurst Branch MARCH BREAK FUN! Do you love science and learning? Watching fun movies?

Puppets and songs? Tinkering with robots? Interested in taking your Babysitting Course? We have something fun for everyone this year over the March Break week!

MAD SCIENCE: Mon Mar 16, 1 pm MINESING BRANCH This is a free program, no registration is required.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3: Tue Mar 17, 2pm ELMVALE & MIDHURST BRANCH This is a free movie viewing, however, please register as seating is limited. You can purchase water and popcorn for just $3.

POLKA DOT DOOR: Wed Mar 18, 2:30pm ELMVALE BRANCH Cindy from Polka Dot Door is coming!

This is a free program, no registration required.

ROCKIN' ROBOTS: Thur Mar 19, 2-4pm MIDHURST BRANCH. This is a drop in program, no registration required but please bring an item/items for the Elmvale Foodbank. Thank you.

St John Ambulance: Babysitters Course Fri Mar 20, 9am-5pm ELMVALE BRANCH Cost $59 for ages 11-15. Come get your babysitters course certificate from St John Ambulance. You will need to bring a doll, a bottle of water and a bag lunch (peanut free please). There is a minimum 5 participants required for this program to run so sign up today and reserve your spot.

YMCA SEMINAR Janette Marchand from YMCA Employment Services will be hosting a special seminar: Employment & Career Info: Wed Mar 18, 1:30pm ELMVALE BRANCH This is a free seminar with no registration required. If you would like a one-on-one appointment regarding the Employment Services they offer, please call 705-528-0845 or email: jeanette_marchand@ymca.ca READING BUDDIES: FRENCH This weekly program is geared to ages 6 and up. Young readers that need some extra encouragement to develop a love of french reading would benefit from this group. We will meet weekly every Tuesday starting Mar 24-May 5, 4:30pm-5:30pm MIDHURST BRANCH. Registration is required for this program so we are able to coordinate with our one-on-one reading volunteers.

Springwater Public Library – Bookmark Contest 2015

Springwater Public Library, Minesing Branch, hosted the 20th Annual Minesing Mini-Fest Bookmark Contest. There were thirty six entries including six winners, Marissa , Lily, Isabel , Brianna , Courtney and Cody . Prizes generously donated by Springwater Lanes, Cicco’s Restaurante, Minesing Village Variety, Sturgess Insurance Group and Springwater Library were awarded at the Minesing Mini-Fest pancake breakfast on Saturday February 14th.

Mini-Fest has come and gone for another year and Springwater Library thanks all participants and donors for supporting this successful event.

Backrow standing: Marissa, Lily, Isabel and Brianna. Front row: Courtney and Cody.

In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.

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Springwater News goes underwater

Tim & Corynne Lester of Tim's Diving Supplies caught up with the Springwater news underwater on the Delilah Reef in Cozumel, Mexico. Feb 2, 2015.

We Don’t Do THAT Here” at Hillsdale ES! By: Natalee S. Grade 7 Student

“We don’t THAT here” is a mission to stop bullying, negative talk, put downs and being mean. This is the challenge that Hillsdale ES has taken on for the next 21 days.

We began this challenge January 29th and it goes until the end of February. Students and staff should use the acronym THINK before they talk, text, write or go on social media. THINK stands for, True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary and Kind. Hillsdale ES is asking our school population and family members to write kind messages to one another to inspire the “We don’t do THAT here” message.

Each of our classrooms have positive street names for the messages to be sent to. Such as, Empathy Lane, Integrity Boulevard and Optimism Way to name a few. Every morning the Hillsdale ES postmasters deliver all the letters to each classes. The class that sends the greatest number of kindness letters will receive a special prize. Every day the mailbox is overflowing with kind thoughts and messages that we have sent to each other. We are already starting to see a difference in the way we are acting. This is also a great way for all of us to work on our letter writing skills.

Doing this challenge is one way for us to stop and think about how our words affect each other, to end being mean and replace it with kindness. Hillsdale ES has had guest speakers visit the school to talk about this positive message. Hillsdale ES now wants to challenge all of you to take the time to THINK and then act.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN SELECTING BEEF: * Select beef with a bright cherry-red color, without any grayish or brown blotches. A darker, purplish-red color is typical of vacuum-packaged beef because of lack of oxygen but once exposed to the air it will turn bright red. * Look for beef that is firm to the touch and not soft. * Make sure the package is cold and has no holes or tears. * Choose packages without excessive liquid. Excessive liquid may be an indication of improper storage or beef that is past its optimum shelf life. * Check the sell by date on the package and purchase before this date. * Select your beef just prior to checking out to help keep it cold.

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Warden’s Fundspiel “draws� funds for community-based projects at Georgian Village

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Motivational Speaker

Comfort Zone!

I used to be in my comfort zone where I knew I couldn’t fail The same four walls of busy work, were really more life jail!

I longed so much to do things I’d never done before, but I stayed in my comfort zone and paced the same old floor— I said I didn’t matter that I wasn’t doing much—I said I didn’t care for things like diamonds, furs and such— I claimed to be so busy with things inside my zone, but deep inside, I longed for something special of my own—I couldn’t let my life go by just watching others win--I held my breath and stepped outside, and let the change begin!

I took a step and with new strength I never felt before—I kissed my Comfort Zone good-bye and closed and locked the door!

If you are in your Comfort Zone, an afraid to venture out—remember that all winners were at one time, filled with doubt!

A step or two, and words of praise can make our dreams come true—greet your future with a smile—for success is there for you, too!

Rita Be-Still, A Teacher of Love & Motivational Speaker

Midhurst/ February 13, 2015 – Championship curlers Glenn Howard and Sherry Middaugh joined Warden Gerry Marshall at the Warden’s Fundspiel yesterday to raise important funds for seniors’ services in Simcoe County.

Eighteen teams participated in the Fundspiel, held at the Penetanguishene Curling Club, raising more than $12,000 to support the County of Simcoe’s Georgian Village Fundraising Campaign. Proceeds will be used to help complete major projects at Georgian Village, including the Village Woodworking area, Georgian Blooms Greenhouse, and a Therapeutic Pool—which will be part of the new Fitness Centre that opened in late 2014 as a direct result of funds raised by the campaign. “I want to thank our sponsors, participants, member municipalities, Glenn Howard and Sherry Middaugh for supporting our fundraising efforts,� said Warden Gerry Marshall. “It was a fun day of curling for everyone involved and the monies raised will directly impact residents living in Georgian Village and our surrounding communities. With the support of all our generous partners, we are getting closer to achieving our total fundraising goal of $807,000 to support community-based projects at Georgian Village.�

Georgian Village opened in 2013 and is a state-of-the-art seniors lifestyle community situated in the Town of Pene-

tanguishene. With a focus on agingin-place, Georgian Village campus offers a continuum of housing options that will help seniors find the kind of care they need for whatever stage of life they are in. In 2014, the County of Simcoe received the prestigious Peter J. Marshall Award from the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) for the Georgian Village Redevelopment project. The Peter J. Marshall Award recognizes those municipal governments demonstrating excellence in the use of innovative approaches to improve capital and/or operating efficiency, and to generate effectiveness through alternative service delivery initiatives and partnerships.

As part of the fundraising efforts, the Georgian Village Fundraising Committee held a Municipal Challenge for County of Simcoe member municipalities. Of the municipalities that entered the challenge, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury captured first place.

Including proceeds raised through the Warden’s Fundspiel, the Georgian Village Fundraising Campaign has now raised more than $612,000 in committed funds.

The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia.

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"For lighter reading during the constitutional resolutions portion of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Society's (OAAS) annual general meeting, this group representing the Elmvale Fall Fair took along their issue of the Springwater News. Pictured here at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto were Marg Lambie, Brad McGrady, Marlene Lambie, Matt Garwood (our Ambassador), Pat Leonard and President Linda Murray. Absent from the photo was Lori Townes (our treasurer) who was out paying for our stay at this historic hotel. Great time was had by all."

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Tinseltown Talks By Nick Thomas Last of The Honeymooners

From “I Love Lucy” and “All in the Family” to “Married with Children” and “Seinfeld,” structuring a sitcom around four lead characters often proved a successful formula.

“It was the perfect format for ‘The Honeymooners,’” said Joyce Randolph, who starred as Trixie in the popular 1950s series based on two tenement-dwelling couples – the Kramdens and the Nortons.

As the sole surviving member of the original series cast – which included Jackie Gleason, Art Carney and Audrey Meadows – Randolph, who turned 90 last year, continues to be identified with the show.

“I worked mostly in theater and early TV, but people still recognize me as Trixie,” said Randolph. “I’m amazed by the show’s longevity.”

“The Honeymooners” was originally a series of short sketches on the DuMont Network’s “Cavalcade of Stars,” and later featured regularly on “The Jackie Gleason Show” at CBS. “I had done a breath mint commercial and got a call that Jackie wanted ‘that serious actor’ to audition for a skit called ‘The Honeymooners’ and to play the sewer worker’s wife,” recalled Randolph. “It didn’t pay much and my character was less developed than the other three, but I was happy to have a job.”

Gleason soon recognized that the chemistry between himself, Carney, Meadows and Randolph had sitcom potential, and expanded “The Honeymooners” into a halfhour series that ran initially for 39 episodes during 19551956. The show was filmed with a live audience at the Adelphi Theater in Manhattan, and generally without full rehearsals.

“Jackie hated to rehearse and wanted shows to be spontaneous, so Art, Audrey and me would go over the script together on Saturday mornings,” said Randolph. “Jackie ran everything and nobody told him what to do. He was extremely talented, and for a big guy was incredibly light on his feet doing physical comedy. For one roller-skating skit, I went with Art and Audrey to practice at a rollerskating palace here in New York. But we never saw Jackie practice. He just came out on the skates and amazed us.”

Gleason, however, was not the most convivial of coworkers.

“Jackie was a very strange man, not overly friendly and very moody,” said Randolph. “He just never sat around and talked. Andrey was very professional and would have the whole script memorized. If Jackie forgot a line, she got him back on track. Art was quiet and it was well-known he had a long history of problems with alcohol, but he was always sober at work and was a wonderful and talented guy.”

And while fans like to imagine their sitcom stars from a favorite show paling around after hours, that wasn’t the case with “The Honeymooners” foursome.

“We just didn’t hang out,” said Randolph. “At 9 o’clock, when we finished filming, we all went our own way.”

Randolph continued in the role when it once again became part of a new Jackie Gleason Show. But when Gleason moved to Florida and revived the Honeymooners in several TV movies and in another show from 19661970, Randolph wasn’t invited.

“Years later I saw Audrey and she said Jackie had looked for me, but couldn’t find me,” Randolph recalled. “Well, that was a lot of nonsense. Jackie wanted to use his longtime friend Jane Kean to play Trixie, and that’s what he did. But that was fine with me because I wasn’t going to move from New York where my husband had his job and I was happily raising my son.”

But she does see devoted Honeymooners’ fans whenever out in public.

“Strangers still come up and want to hug and kiss me and tell me how much they love the show,” she said. “You learn to accept it, but it’s fun and people are nice. The show continues to influence my life.”

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 550 magazines and newspapers. Follow on Twitter @TinseltownTalks.

Minister of Education announces funding for new school, addition Ontario Minister of Education Liz Sandals visited Midland Secondary School to announce that the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will receive capital funding to build a new secondary school in Midland and an addition to Barrie North Collegiate Institute (Barrie North). Both projects were School Capital Consolidation business cases submitted to the Ministry of Education in October 2014.

“We’re pleased to receive funding that will support the needs of these communities,” says Peter Beacock, Chairperson of the Board. “We’re committed to providing innovative, quality learning environments, and this funding announcement shows that the Government of Ontario supports that commitment.”

The new North Simcoe Secondary School will be built on the site of the current Midland Secondary School playing field. It will support student learning and achievement in a new building as a result of the consolidation of Penetanguishene Secondary School and Midland Secondary School.

The addition at Barrie North will accommodate students moving from Barrie Central Collegiate Institute to Barrie North after Barrie Central closes on June 30, 2016.

Notes Janis Medysky, Associate Director, “Our staff worked diligently to prepare business cases to help the Ministry of Education understand our needs based on the recommendations of our Accommodation Review Committees. Consolidating schools is not an easy process, but we look forward to continuing to foster vibrant school communities in Barrie, Midland and Penetanguishene, and across our board.”

Tree of Life plants roots in cardiac care at RVH

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) will receive nearly $18,000 from the local Shopper’s Drug Mart’s Tree of Life campaign held last fall at ten Shopper’s Drug Mart locations in the Barrie area. Proceeds from the national campaign are always directed toward supporting women in the community and this year the Barrie area stores made their donation in support of cardiac care for women at RVH. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Canadian women and one in eight women between the ages of 45 and 64 lives with cardiovascular disease. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, most Canadian women have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) although many women don’t know the risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

“As a pharmacist I see women every day who are dealing with heart health concerns,” says Anna Huynh, pharmacist and owner, Shopper’s Drug Mart at Barrie’s Georgian Mall. “So many women don’t recognize the signs of cardiac disease like a heart attack and therefore, don’t seek medical attention when they should. When and if a woman does need advanced cardiac care, we want to help ensure they can receive it here in Simcoe Muskoka without having to travel far from home for diagnosis and treatment.”

North Simcoe Muskoka is the only region in the province without advanced cardiac services. As a result, every year more than 3,600 heart patients must travel to centres outside the region for lifesaving cardiac care. RVH is working with the provincial government to develop an Advanced Cardiac Care program which will bring these specialized cardiac services closer to home for residents throughout the region. The services RVH will provide through the program include cardiac diagnostics and interventions such as coronary angiogram and angioplasty, giving patients access to faster treatment, a shorter hospital stay and less travel time.

“At RVH we are very thankful that local businesses want to contribute to healthcare at the local and regional level,” says Janice Skot, RVH president and CEO. “Without their support, bringing services like a cancer centre to RVH would have never happened. And now we are counting on them to help us bring advanced cardiac care to the men and women of this region. Thank you to Shoppers Drug Mart for being a part of these efforts and for being a leader in women's health promotion.”

Since 2002, the Tree of Life campaign has raised more than $23 million for Canadian health charities. In 2014, over 487 women’s health charities across Canada will benefit from the campaign’s proceeds with 100 per cent of funds staying in the community where they are raised.

RVH now offers 24/7 cardiac care to Simcoe Muskoka residents

Heart patients throughout Simcoe Muskoka now have access to around-the-clock cardiac care and medical expertise at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH). The health centre’s cardiovascular program recently expanded its specialized cardiac services to include 24/7 cardiology physician on-call coverage.

“This means no matter where you live in Simcoe Muskoka you now have access to very specialized cardiology expertise at RVH. This is a significant improvement for anyone in the region who suffers a heart problem,” says Dr. Brad Dibble, RVH’s clinical director of its cardiovascular program. “It is great news and a huge stepping stone as RVH continues to develop its advanced cardiac care program, bringing this lifesaving service closer to home. Establishing the required infrastructure and paving the way for advanced cardiac care has been a high priority for RVH since 2007.”

North Simcoe Muskoka is the only region in the province that does not currently provide advanced cardiac services to its residents, meaning 3,600 patients must travel outside the region for heart care every year. The health centre continues to work closely with the provincial government and Newmarket’s Southlake Regional Health Centre to develop an advanced cardiac program at RVH. The standalone unit will provide heart diagnostics and interventions, such as angiograms and angioplasty which are currently not available anywhere in Simcoe Muskoka.

With advanced cardiac as its highest clinical priority, RVH has built the foundation for a robust heart program.

The pieces of the puzzle include the region’s only Cardiac Care Unit, which provides intensive care for area heart patients, a 32-bed Cardiac Renal inpatient unit, an Urgent Cardiology Care Clinic, along with rehabilitation for cardiac patients. The next step is the specialized advanced cardiac unit which will ensure Simcoe Muskoka residents have access to the same “gold standard” of lifesaving care as patients throughout the rest of the province.

“This increase in service at RVH is great, but having advanced cardiac services here in our region is what we really need. I had to travel outside our community to get my treatment and although it went well, I know that when it comes to your heart, getting the care you need as quickly as possible is so important,” says Jim Lowrie, RVH cardiac patient, who notes that this time of year travel conditions in Simcoe Muskoka can be treacherous. “I remember when the temporary radiation unit opened at RVH and for the first time we could provide cancer patients with lifesaving radiation therapy close to home. There was a young mom with breast cancer who spoke at the opening and she shared how not having to travel for treatment was such a blessing -- like a weight lifted off of her shoulders. I’d like to see that kind of care close to home for heart patients as well.”

Residents throughout Simcoe Muskoka will benefit from the expansion of cardiac services at RVH, including regional access to Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) beds and care by a team of seven cardiologists in the health centre’s Urgent Cardiology Care Clinic.

“RVH is also in the process of purchasing new advanced diagnostic equipment and a cardiovascular reporting system that will provide our cardiologists with a comprehensive overview of their patients’ cardiac journey with access from virtually anywhere in the world,” says Selma Mitchell, operations director of RVH’s Cardiovascular & Renal Programs, Medical & Surgical Ambulatory Care.

“RVH’s continues to bring advanced cardiac care to people throughout Simcoe Muskoka. This is a need, not a want, because when it comes to heart issues, time is muscle and residents need to get that life-saving cardiac care quickly.”

Shoppers Drug Mart® believes women need to know heart disease is a leading cause of death among women in Canada, more women die from heart disease than men, and the death rate from cardiovascular diseases has decreased among men, but continues to increase in women.

With RVH’s $450 million expansion complete, the health centre is focused on continuing to bring specialized programs closer to home, including advanced heart care, child mental health and women’s cancer services, while expanding clinical research. RVH relies 100 per cent on the generosity of donors to fund new equipment that ensures safe, high quality care.

Cutline: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) will receive nearly $18,000 from the local Shopper’s Drug Mart’s Tree of Life campaign held last fall at ten Shopper’s Drug Mart locations in the Barrie area. Proceeds from the national campaign are always directed toward supporting women in the community and this year the Barrie area stores made their donation in support of cardiac care for women at RVH. Krista Parisotto, Debbie Watts, Darryl Roberts, Anna Huynh, Brittany Hall and Amy-Loren Roberts, all of Shopper’s Drug Mart, gathered at the Georgian Mall location to present RVH Foundation CEO Eric Dean (third from right) with the proceeds from the campaign.

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Peewee Reps advance to OMHA semifinals

The Gary Edgecombe Peewee Rep playoffs began with series wins over Oro and Penetang. Next up for the Coyotes was the OMHA quarterfinals against the Listowel Cyclones. The Cyclones have an impressive record and they would be a tough team to beat. They work hard, skate well and play some great positional hockey.

The Coyotes won the coin toss so game one was at home.

Elmvale came out strong and took an early lead. The Cyclones continued to work hard and tied the game in the second. LIstowel capitalized on a defensive miscue in the third and held on for the 2-1 victory.

Off the team went to Listowel for game two and the boys knew that a win was needed. The Coyotes scored in the second period and added another goal early in the third.

The Cyclones were stifled at every turn but were able to manage a late goal making the final score 2-1.

Game three was back in Elmvale and the boys played a strong first period. Numerous chances were thwarted by the Cyclones goalie. Listowel kept coming and scored one in the second and added two more in the third and won the game 3-0.

For the first time in the playoffs the boys were facing elimination. They would need to play a flawless game to beat the Cyclones on their home ice. Elmvale played their best but trailed the hometown team 1-0 after two. The Coyotes were not discouraged and scored a couple early in the third. Listowel evened the score late but Cade Preston gave Elmvale the lead for good with :19 seconds left.

With the Gary Edgecombe Peewee Reps win, it forced a winner take all game five back in Elmvale. Both teams brought their best games to the ice on Sunday night. The boys fought for every inch of ice throughout the game.

The teams were so evenly matched and it showed all night long. The Coyotes scored on a scramble in front of the net in the second and Listowel responded with a goal on a two on one just past the midway point of the third. The Cyclones pressed hard for the winning goal but Tyler Johnston stood tall in the Elmvale net and turned back shot after shot.

Off to overtime and LIstowel continued to press but ended up taking an ill advised penalty. Elmvale took advantage of the situation as Cade Preston ripped a wrist shot over the goalie's shoulder and just under the bar to send the Coyote fans into a frenzy. It was a tight checking series with all but one of the games decided by one goal.

Congratulations to the Peewee Reps on their series win.

Next up is the OMHA semifinal series against the HIghland Storm. Check elmvaleminorhockey.ca for the upcoming series schedule and good luck to the boys as they continue their playoff journey.

From The Washington Post.....

The Arctic Ocean is warming up, icebergs are growing scarcer and in some places the seals are finding the water too hot, according to a report to the Commerce Department yesterday from Consulafft, at Bergen, Norway.

Reports from fishermen, seal hunters and explorers all point to a radical change in climate conditions and hitherto unheard-of temperatures in the Arctic zone. Exploration expeditions report that scarcely any ice has been met as far north as 81 degrees 29 minutes. Soundings to a depth of 3,100 meters showed the gulf stream still very warm.

Great masses of ice have been replaced by moraines of earth and stones, the report continued, while at many points well known glaciers have entirely disappeared.

Very few seals and no white fish are found in the eastern Arctic, while vast shoals of herring and smelts which have never before ventured so far north, are being encountered in the old seal fishing grounds. Within a few years it is predicted that due to the ice melt the sea will rise and make most coastal cities uninhabitable.

•••••••••••••••••••••• I must apologize, I neglected to mention that this report was from November 2, 1922, as reported by the AP and published in The Washington Post - 93 years ago.

True: http://www.snopes.com/politics/science/globalwarming1922.asp

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Rosie’s Devotions Silver Linings

So we have all heard about the funding for our soldiers to help with brain trauma that can lead to PTSD. It is great that the struggle to stay mentally well is in the headlines, as people try to make some sense about how our young soldiers are being affected by combat brain trauma. Is funding enough?

Yes….if some of the funding will be used to analyse existing programs and to make sure that our soldiers will receive up to date information about neuroplasticity, and how the brain can be trained to recover. Yes….if some of the funding will be used to educate the people around our soldiers, and provide them with the right tools that could make a difference in recovery. Yes…is some of the funding will be earmarked for soldiers, who don’t experience PTSD right away, and use that knowledge, that it might be many years, before the effects of combat brain trauma will surface and need to be treated.

Our soldiers need our help. Every person who comes in contact with our returning soldiers, have the opportunity to make a difference in recovery from combat brain trauma.

Medical personnel have the opportunity to provide the most up to date scientific information available to our soldiers and implement “neuroplasticity” into recovery options. The people who care for our returning soldiers have the opportunity to learn about “the place where the brain has had enough” and put simple strategies in place, that could make a big difference in how recovery progresses.

The soldiers have an opportunity to call on their military training during their recovery…. it could make a difference in the time it takes for them to “learn to live with their new brains”.

Finally, every commanding officer who comes in contact with their soldiers, have the opportunity to show their soldiers, that the same character traits that made them good soldiers, could help them recover, and encourage them to use their military training to help them recover.

It is more than funding, it is more than talking, and it is more than changing people’s minds about the “struggle to stay mentally well”. Our soldiers need to know that they are being listened to when they explain what is happening in their “damaged” brains, they need to know they will be included in the process of creating the best programs, and they need to know that the programs will ensure that “this time no soldier will be left behind.”

Jean Oostrom lives in Springwater Township has lived with a brain injury since 1997.

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Georgian College reaches out to Everest College students

As I looked out my window this morning, I noticed a large, dark cloud looming behind the big evergreen tree on the front lawn covered with a thick blanket of snow. As I continued to look at the cloud, it became evident that the whole cloud had a glowing outline--something beautiful to behold.

In the saying, "Every cloud has a silver lining," a silver lining is a metaphor for optimism. As I thought about the silver lining, I was reminded about all the silver linings or promises in the Bible, God's Word to us: When we feel discouraged: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

(Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) When we feel anxious: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6 NIV) When we feel helpless: But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for yu, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

(2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV) I went back to the same window and looked at that same cloud. The cloud was now engulfed in total brightness, almost like the sun was now embracing the darkness. It was an amazing picture.

If we are experiencing feelings of doubt, discouragement, anger, or helplessness, isn't it wonderful to know that we are not alone. God promises to be with us in whatever situation we find ourselves in.

Prayer: Dear God, thank You for giving us Your promises in the Bible. All we have to do is claim them for ourselves and believe that You are with us always. Amen.

Rosemary Hagedorn, Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada. rosyhagedorn@gmail.com

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14 Yonge St. North, Elmvale • 705-322-2261 Ex-husband proposes again 43 years after divorce FORT SMITH, Ark. (UPI) - An Arkansas Walmart employee accepted an on-camera proposal from an unexpected suitor -- the ex-husband she divorced 43 years ago. Louis Demetriades and Renate Stumpf, both 75, said they divorced 43 years ago, but they rekindled their friendship in December when Demetriades called Stumpf for help contacting one of their three children. Stumpf was shocked when Demetriades, who lives in Tennessee, visited the Walmart store where she works in Fort Smith, Ark., Saturday with a sign reading, "Happy Valentine's Day! Will you marry me?" Stumpf said her initial "no" was meant just to tease her suitor, and she quickly amended the answer to "Yes, but not today." "Forty-three years is a long time, so I wasn't sure at first," she told ABC News, "but I will marry him though because he's changed for the better, I've come to realize." Demetriades said he chose Walmart for his Valentine's Day surprise so he would have an audience of his ex-wife's friends.

On Feb. 19, the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities suspended the operations of Everest College, a private career college with 14 locations in the province – including one in Barrie at the Bayfield Mall.

Many of the programs that Everest offered in Barrie were in the health, business and human services fields.

Georgian, which also offers programs in these fields, is offering to assist former Everest students in continuing with their studies to the greatest extent possible.

Students should be aware that Georgian does not offer all programs that were available through Everest, nor are all the programs identical.

However, staff in Georgian’s Office of the Registrar and academic areas are available to assess the learning of former Everest students and provide them with an analysis of the courses that they would need to take to earn a certifiAh! Being young is beautiful but being old is comfortable. cate or diploma from Georgian.

“At Georgian College, we feel for Everest stuBRIDgE BITES from The American Contract Bridge League dents who suddenly find themselves in such a VARIATION ON A THEME By: Brian gunnell stressful position,” said Cindy Mutchler, Associate Registrar, Admissions, at GeorNorth opened 3♣, after which every ♠ 54 South player in the room charged into ♥5 gian College. “We know that many slam. Some got to 6♣ or 7♣, but could ♦ 763 of them put their lives and careers on manage only 11 tricks after East’s ♣ AJT8765 North hold to return to school to train for a opening Diamond lead. ♠ JT9 ♠ Q87632 ♥T876432 West ♥9 brighter future.

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Tales of the Penetanguishene Road Brings History to Life

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An audience of close to 80 people turned out on a cold night January 20 to hear the history of the 200-year-old Penetanguishene Road brought to life. The Craighurst Women’s Institute hosted the Show and Tell Simcoe County event to celebrate the recent declaration of the road as a Heritage Route. Descendants of settlers and surveyors of the road, along with travellers and residents of the road, shared humorous and fascinating stories that included the surveying of the road, installation of telephone service, prominent politicians, hazardous travels to school in everything from hearses to woodstove-heated school buses, devastating fires, and musical memories of a family’s farming heritage.

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Betty Veitch provided a sketch of Craighurst from her childhood days and told stories of treacherous travel to school down the Penetanguishene Road in a school bus heated by a wood stove

Neil Craig showed the deed for his family’s original Crown land grant & shared some of his family’s history living on the Penetanguishene Road

Dinah and Hunter Cruse came in their historical re-enactment costumes to share the story of her ancestor, Maj. Samuel Street Wilmot, who surveyed the Penetanguishene Road in 1808

Roy Hickling performed songs he wrote about his family’s farming heritage on the Penetanguishene Road.

Penetanguishene Road in earlier days.

Organizer Judith Banville was thrilled at the enthusiastic response of the audience and storytellers. “Sharing our personal history with our community keeps these stories alive,” she said. “It goes far beyond what we read in books.

It makes it real.” A personal historian who helps people to capture their life stories in books, Banville offers the free Show and Tell Simcoe County events frequently in Barrie and Oro-Medonte, and she encourages everyone with stories to share to contact her at judith@wordportraits.ca or (705) 790-6490.

The next Show & Tell Simcoe County is Tuesday March 3, 7:00 pm at Woods Park Care Centre, 110 Lillian Cres. in Barrie. The theme is Letters and Cards. Banville asks, “Did you ever receive a letter that changed your life? What was the most romantic card you ever got? What’s the oldest letter you have held on to?” Bring them along to share your stories. Please RSVP. With the 30th anniversary of the Barrie Tornado coming up, Banville is also organizing a special Show and Tell to mark the event that changed Barrie forever, on May 31, 7:00 pm, at the Mady Centre in Barrie. Anyone with stories or photos to share should contact her as soon as possible. She is also looking for sponsors for the event so that it can be free for the community to attend, and for volunteers to help, including a graphics artist and a videographer. Please contact Banville at (705) 790-6490 or judith@wordportraits.ca.

This charming church was built in the Gothic-revival style in 1841. It is one a few rammed earth structures in Ontario, and it is considered to be the oldest. The church was designated a provincial heritage site in1982.

Rammed is the method of ramming a mixture of wet clay, sand and chopped straw into forms. When finished, the walls are covered with plaster. St. Thomas Church, the walls are one metre thick set on a stone foundation. The forms were made of white pine, white ash, and cedar, and still show ax marks on the hand hewn timbers. The bell tower is squared timbers, with the bell added in 1862.

There are other structures around the world built with the rammed method, including part of the Great Wall of China.

One of the most recent rammed wall is part of the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Osoyoos British Columbia. The Centre was completed in 2006.

Ontario to Introduce Legislation to Protect the Great Lakes Keeping the Great Lakes Drinkable, Swimmable and Fishable

Ontario is protecting the Great Lakes with proposed legislation that recognizes the importance of the environment, economy and health of Ontarians.

The Great Lakes Protection Act, if passed, would: • Help fight climate change, reduce harmful algal blooms, and protect wetlands and other coastal areas.

• Monitor and report on the health of the lakes.

• Bring people together to take action on priority issues.

• Build on Ontario's leadership in protecting the Great Lakes, including our Great Lakes Strategy and partnerships with Canada, Quebec, U.S.A., and the Great Lakes states.

Protecting the Great Lakes supports the government's economic plan for Ontario. The four part plan is building Ontario up by investing in people's talents and skills, building new public infrastructure like roads and transit, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives and building a secure savings plan so everyone can afford to retire.

QUICK FACTS • The Great Lakes provide more than 80 per cent of Ontario’s drinking water and are important for the province’s economic prosperity.

• Over 95 per cent of Ontario's agricultural land is in the Great Lakes basin.

• Since 2007, Ontario has committed more than $125 million to over 1,000 Great Lakes projects.

Port and starboard are shipboard terms for left and right, respectively. Confusing those two could cause a ship wreck. In Old England, the starboard was the steering paddle or rudder, and ships were always steered from the right side on the back of the vessel. Larboard referred to the left side, the side on which the ship was loaded. So how did larboard become port? Shouted over the noise of the wind and the waves, larboard and starboard sounded too much alike. The word port means the opening in the "left" side of the ship from which cargo was unloaded. Sailors eventually started using the term to refer to that side of the ship.

USE THE "WAVE" TO SATISFY YOUR CRAVE: Chocolate that is overheated may scorch, lose flavor and turn coarse and grainy. Here's a good tip for melting chocolate in your microwave: Place coarsely chopped chocolate in a microwavesafe container and microwave at MEDIUM (50 percent power) for 1 1/2 to 4 minutes, until the chocolate turns shiny. Between each minute remove chocolate from the microwave and stir. repeat until completely melted. Because of their milk proteins, they need to be stirred sooner than dark chocolate.

(If overheated, these chocolates may become grainy.)

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Kevin Harris interviewing Max our stellar goalie for the hockey skills competition The bright Family Day sunshine brought out kids of all ages to have fun and enjoy our celebrations in Anten Mills. There was plenty for everyone! A variety of onice activities, warming barrels by the rink, horse-drawn wagon rides, hot dogs and hot chocolate along with Mable Moon’s fanciful face painting and crafts in the hall, were all a big hit. The donors and organizers say thank you for the solid turnout and participation despite the large variety of events going on all weekend all around the area! We celebrate that Anten Mills community spirit that brings us all together.

Emily and Elena facing off Hall Rentals Our community hall is looking its shiny best with a fresh coat of paint thanks to a small group of AM volunteers.

With a capacity of 60 people, the hall is available for rent for all kinds of occasions and celebrations. There’s a large kitchen complete with stove and fridge, plenty of tables and chairs. It’s fully accessible including a wheelchair ramp at the entrance, has 2 washrooms, a good size parking lot, and for outdoor entertaining, there’s a large covered picnic area, kids playground, ball diamond, plus plenty of space to run around and have fun. At $50 for a 4 hour period or $180 for the full day, it provides good value in a fun, relaxed setting for birthday parties and all kinds of celebrations with family and friends, plus it saves wear and tear on your home too. Information and details on booking the hall are on the Springwater township website at springwater.ca; click on Municipal Services, choose Parks and Facilities, then Forms and Applications.

Dates for your Calendar Anten Malls Community Hall Board Annual Meeting will take place in the Community Hall, on Thursday, March 26, starting at 7 p.m. It’s your community so get involved by attending this meeting! From the latest Face Book postings it looks like there are several opportunities to fill positions on the executive, including Chair, Co or Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Youth Representative. All Anten Mills residents are invited. Come, whether to participate or simply listen to what goes on and meet your neighbours.

Anten Mills Easter Egg Hunt: This very popular annual event will once again take place on the morning of Saturday, April 4th. Last year just over 100 kids participated in an exciting and action packed morning! Look for further details and registration information both here and on Anten Mills’ Community Face Book Page closer to the date.

Please send your announcements, birthday greetings, and any other news you want to see in this column, to me at antenmillsnews@hotmail.com. Kim Tyler

Jason joining in on the action

Planning for the past; investing in our common future Noëlle Rancourt is a member of the Springwater Heritage Committee. This paper reflects her own views. It is rather lengthy at 2,847 words. For that reason, this will be broken into 4 or 5 parts but if you want to read the complete paper, go to www.springwaternews.ca and the complete story is there.

What is our local history? Is it an artefact sitting behind glass in a museum that is forgotten at the end of a school trip? Is it a heritage farmhouse? Is it a deeply spiritual connection with the dead that guides the living? Is it a living process that unfolds, that we, consciously or not, shape and are part of?

I’m writing about the importance of local history from the perspective of a person who, admittedly, doesn’t know much about it. I know that we inhabit a part of Huronia that bears evidence of the prehistoric life of its first aboriginal inhabitants; an area that is part of a story of migrations and markets, of early (if not first) contact between settlers and natives and of later trade relations, of military alliances and colonization processes. It is a deeply layered place that is rich in archaeological resources, both known and yet to be documented.

My lack of knowledge and I are in good company. Not only, I assume, by most other residents, but (albeit to an appreciably lesser extent) by local archaeologists and historians themselves, who lament the lack of local field research. We are on the eve of the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s first visit to Huronia in 1615 - an event that would change the course of history for both indigenous people and settlers - experts who are immersed in this past still don’t know exactly where he landed and the trails he used to traverse this land. Resources for understanding and documenting our past are scarce.

Yet, in Springwater, you may not realize it, but there has been a virtual flurry of archaeological activity in the past 8 years. As of October 2014, there had been no less than 28 archaeological assessments pertaining to the Midhurst Secondary Plan area alone, not counting multiple phases of investigation where spades dug into earth. We don’t know how many more are required, or of those completed, how many of these resulted in significant archaeological findings. Clearly archaeology and the documentation of local history is happening - it’s just not part of public consciousness, let alone the public record.

Partly this secrecy is because the archaeological review process is “discrete” - and for good reason. If the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) were to advertise the GPS coordinates of sites, this would bait every aspiring Indiana Jones artefact collector to try his or her luck. “Looting” of this nature would violate not only the integrity of sites, and disrupt efforts to capture an accurate historic record, but would harm those people who entrust planning authorities with the protection of ancestral sites and artefacts, including First Nations living a distance, such as the Huron/Wendat of Wendake, Quebec.

But the irony remains - a torch is being shone onto the artefacts of our shared past, but the public remains in the dark.

Fundamentally, the reason for the silence surrounding all of this research is that what we are witnessing in Midhurst is part of a wider phenomenon in Ontario: archaeology that is commercially practiced and driven by the needs of developers. The archaeological assessments I am referring to are required as a development approval condition for each proposed subdivision development under the Planning Act (1996), and their purpose is to determine the archaeological potential of the subject land where development is planned. No construction can begin unless the land is cleared of archaeological concern.

The only parties to this process are the developer, the registered cultural resource management company it hires to carry out the research, the Ontario MCTS that receives and archives the report, and Township planners. Any interested residents must file freedom of information applications to access heavily redacted reports. While, on rare occasion, archaeology has featured on the agenda for discussion, even the municipal Heritage Committee is not involved in the archaeological assessment process.

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Craighurst W I Meeting Feb 17 2015

President Barb Dunsmore opened the meeting with the Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect. Treasurer gave a glowing report, since we have Trillium Grant money in the figures. Sheila Craig explained the ins and outs related to that grant, and the Penetang Road Storyboard signs, which are coming in May or June this year. We then had a presentation from the Horseshoe Valley Road Project Group, who are not in favour of the County’s road widening plans. To run a four lane highway through the middle of a resort area is bizarre. (from line 3 to line 4) The speakers explained their safety first ideas for Horseshoe Valley Road. Safety does not include extra lanes, which results in more speed, which makes both the line 3 intersection and the line 4 intersection much more unsafe. It does include lowering the speed limit and enforcing it, and doing improvements in sight lines etc at the 2 intersections. Our members who drive that road regularly observed how poorly the speed limits are kept, and how badly drivers pass and speed all through the Valley. To save 15 seconds of a driver’s time the County proposes spending 14 million dollars, and makes a resort area (1800 people, 800 homes) an afterthought. Where is common sense?

After the speakers, we made plans to host the District Convention , May 14 in Craighurst. We will welcome South Kempenfeldt District at that time. The menu was set, and the calendars checked. Then the program, which was a silent auction, took place, and after the bidding stopped and the debts paid, we made $90 for our treasury.

Meeting closed at 9:30 pm. =

Ontario Investing $4 Million to Help Social Enterprises Grow

Fund Creates Opportunities for Social Entrepreneurs To help create jobs and build a fairer, more prosperous province, Ontario is providing funding to 11 organizations that support early-stage social enterprises.

Premier Kathleen Wynne announced these investments today at the Economic Club of Canada. Through the Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund, Ontario will support 11 social finance organizations across the province. These organizations will, in turn, provide loans or grants to earlystage social enterprises, helping them start or grow their businesses. Ontario’s $4 million contribution is expected to leverage more than $6 million in investment from other sources, including the private sector.

The government wants to make Ontario the leading jurisdiction in North America for social enterprise. Sustainable social enterprises provide jobs for youth, women, newcomers, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and those with mental health or addiction challenges.

Growing the province’s social enterprise sector is part of the government's economic plan for Ontario. The four-part plan is building Ontario up by investing in people's talents and skills, building new public infrastructure like roads and transit, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives, and building a secure retirement savings plan.

QUICK FACTS  Social enterprises are ventures that use business strategies to drive social, environmental and economic change.  The Social Enterprise Demonstration Fund is one of the key commitments in Ontario’s Social Enterprise Strategy.  Ontario has about 10,000 social enterprises that employ an estimated 160,000 people.  Over the next decade, the global social finance market is expected to generate up to $1 trillion in new impact investment capital.  It is estimated that 68 per cent of social enterprises in Ontario have a poverty reduction focus.

Fathom derives from the Ango-Saxon word "faetm" meaning to embrace. In those days, most measurements were based on average size of parts. A fathom is the average distance from fingertip to fingertip of the outstretched arms of a man - about six feet.

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ECNS offers children the opportunity to learn and play in a warm and caring environment. Children have access a wide range of activities like sensory activities (sand, water, ice, snow, etc.), gross motor and fine motor development, circle time, painting, alphabet and number activities, music and story time.

Preschool is a wonderful opportunity to ‘baby’ step into big school. Children, as young as 31 months, can start their educational journey, 2½ hours a day, twice a week, by learning the routines and expectations of big school on a smaller, less intimidating scale.

Preparation is under way for a family friendly Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser & Bottle Drive event at Heritage Park, Saturday, April 4 from 10am-12pm. The hunt is for children aged 10 & under and tickets are only $5 to participate. For tickets or more information about this event, our school, other fundraisers (currently Purdy’s Chocolates) or to make a donation, contact us through our website at www.elmvalenurseryschool.ca.

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RVH approves 5th consecutive balanced budget

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) Board of Directors has approved the health centre’s 2015-’16 operating plan which will enable RVH to achieve its fifth consecutive balanced budget while expanding safe, quality healthcare for the region.

Ontario hospitals must balance their budgets, yet will not receive an increase in base funding for the third consecutive year. RVH's expenses, including drugs, supplies and collective agreement commitments, will jump 2.5 per cent or $8 million this year, while patient volumes are expected to increase 7 per cent. As a result of these and other pressures, RVH had to find $10.6 million in cost savings to balance its budget, a target which represents 4 per cent of RVH’s $315 million annual budget.

“RVH is in a privileged position in the province, having experienced tremendous growth over the past few years. However, we must continue to spend every tax dollar wisely and remain highly efficient while maintaining bed capacity, preserving all current patient services and delivering on our commitment to patient-centred care,” says Janice Skot, RVH president and CEO. “By leaving no stone unturned in non-clinical efficiencies, RVH is able to minimize the impact on patients, while still making significant investments in the future.”

RVH's budget plan comes after six months of comprehensive consultation, benchmarking with other hospitals and analysis of healthcare trends. This plan will enable RVH to perform 400 additional surgeries and increase laboratory testing, while continuing to develop specialized services not currently offered in Simcoe Muskoka, such as advanced cardiac and child and youth mental health.

The budget strategy also ensures RVH’s nurses can work to their full scope of practice and focus on the specialized tasks for which they were trained. This will be accomplished by introducing skilled, non-regulated health professionals on some units where patients are more stable and their outcomes more predictable. This strategy will ensure patients receive the right care from the right professional, always guided by safety and standards.

RVH’s operating plan will mean the net loss of approximately 15 full-time equivalent positions. The health centre will minimize the impact on staff by taking advantage of numerous current vacancies, early retirements and regular turnover.

“Any changes that impact people are extremely difficult and are determined only after all other options are exhausted,” says Skot. “Healthcare faces many challenges, including an aging population, high incidence of chronic disease, increasing costs of care and limited financial resources. But RVH, through its MY CARE strategy, along with the provincial government’s Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care, is committed to safety, quality and affordability, while always putting patients and families at the centre of all we do.”

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Wilson Wins Approval for Service Club Resolution

On February 19th, in the Ontario Legislature, SimcoeGrey MPP Jim Wilson brought forward a resolution that calls on the government to strike a committee to investigate the legislative and regulatory barriers and burdens facing service clubs across Ontario. Wilson chose the topic after hosting a roundtable with local service clubs in his riding last April.

"The issue we are talking about today is the important role service clubs play in communities across Ontario and the role government can play to assist these clubs to ultimately maximize their full potential," said Wilson.

"Service clubs relieve the financial burden while providing intrinsic social benefits ... they are a win-win, which is why it is so important that we as legislators make it as easy as possible for them to continue to do the good work they do."

Wilson wrote to the Minister of Finance after meeting with local service clubs last year. He also distributed a questionnaire to close to 900 service clubs across the province.

Together the clubs identified a number of issues and challenges impacting their everyday operations, including restrictive regulations, excessive taxes and fees and difficulties attracting volunteers to name a few. Wilson mentioned many of the examples in his remarks before the Legislature.

“One club described spending months to secure approval for a simple river race of logs and rubber turtles. Because the guidelines only allow ‘rubber ducks’, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission took months to approve the fundraiser,” said Wilson. “”If a service club raises more than $50,000 after expenses on a fundraiser, they must pay $4,500 for an audit.

If a service club raises less than $50,000, the audit cost is $450. As a result, service clubs limit their fundraising,” continued Wilson.

Another example Wilson gave was from a local constituent. “Keith White from my riding, who is an Honorary Lion and a Legion Associate Member, along with a Councillor in Essa Township suggests that better training on how to recruit and retain volunteers would benefit many clubs. He suggests that simply collecting the educational material and resources that already exist, and finding ways to disseminate those resources, perhaps through local info centres or online, would help to attract volunteers.”

Wilson’s resolution was approved unanimously by all parties. He remains cautiously optimistic that the governing Liberals will move the standing committee forward.

Wilson concluded by thanking his local service clubs for being the inspiration behind the resolution and service clubs across the province for the good work they do.

Honest Folks - Sunday February 22, 2015 Text message to the Springwater News We just saw a Robin (The Bird) In Hillsdale.

It must have forgot to fly South.

Brown family donates $500,000 to Georgian students

Georgian College students will soon be able to access support services more easily thanks to a donation toward a new Student Service Centre and online portal.

Jane Jackson, daughter of the late Arch and Helen Brown, announced the $500,000 donation to students on behalf of her mother’s estate.

“This gift to Georgian students is not just about their suc-

cesses in the classroom, but also to support them as they are in a new world outside their homes, growing as individuals,” says Jackson. “We all need support to make it through the challenges of life, and I am proud that my family legacy can be a part of that support at the college, in our own community.”

This donation brings the Brown family’s cumulative giving to Georgian College to $2 million.

Arch and Helen had a long history of championing postsecondary education at Georgian. Arch sat on the college’s first advisory board when the school was established in 1967. Over the next four decades, until he died in 2009, he was involved in many capacities, serving on the Board of Governors and fundraising cabinet as well as supporting the visual arts. In 1994 he was presented the Fellowship of Georgian College, Georgian’s highest honour.

Education was a passion of Helen’s, who had a career as a teacher. Her kindness made a lasting impression with her students, some of whom shared stories with Jackson upon hearing of Helen’s passing last year.

Many more students stand to benefit from the family’s philanthropy. Barrie Campus Students’ Administrative Council President Jordana Osetti says the centre and portal will ensure students can find the information they need, when they need it.

“Students’ schedules are all over the place with course loads, co-op work terms, extracurricular activities and part-time jobs so improved access to student services, and extended hours of operation via the online portal, will be really helpful to us,” says Osetti.

The new centre will be located at the Barrie Campus and the portal will allow students from all seven Georgian campuses to access services anytime, anywhere, from any device. Services include admissions, registration, financial aid, counselling and others that will help to transform the student experience.

“We need these services to be easily accessible and responsive so our students come to Georgian, stay with Georgian and graduate from Georgian,” says MaryLynn West-Moynes, President and CEO. She adds that by centralizing these services, students will have access to a full range of support, advice and options right at their fingertips.

“It’s the campus of the future and we are grateful to the Brown family for supporting our vision to help our students navigate it,” says West-Moynes.

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

Springwater News • February 26, 2015 Edition 437 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653

Garfield Dunlop

Aboriginal Residential School Presentation

MPP Simcoe North

482 Elizabeth Street Midland ON L4R 1Z8 (705) 526-8671 14 Coldwater Rd. W. Orillia ON L3V 6S2 (705) 326-3246 I was very pleased to see close to 400 people attend our Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 7th, 2015, to raise funds for Orillia’s Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. The breakfast was held at the Orillia Legion.

Pancakes, maple syrup, and sausages were prepared by Shaw’s Catering.

In addition to raising funds for the Hospital, I was pleased to support a Zero Waste Program. Recognizing that waste negatively impacts our finances and our environment. I am proud to provide a good model of what can be done at all events to reduce waste in Ontario.

With a kind donation from Orillia’s Zehrs store of milk, cream, and butter in bulk, it was possible to eliminate disposable plastic single-serve packages. The City of Orillia’s new composting program, which allows cooked meat and paper napkins, made it easy to divert compostable hand towels from the bathroom and food scraps from plates into the green bin.

Events like this provide a good opportunity to raise awareness about waste diversion programs that are available in our community. Volunteers and those attending the event always seem impressed and willing to participate in the waste reduction program.

Please circle March 6 on your calendar. That is the day of the Annual Lasagna Dinner at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. There will be sittings at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Proceeds to Wye Marsh. Call 705-526-7809 for information.

Garfield Dunlop, Simcoe North MPP, holds a small handful of garbage – all the garbage that remained after feeding an estimated 400 people at his Annual Pancake Breakfast.

A fundraising event for Orillia’s Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. Pictured with Garfield is his granddaughter Karley and wife Jane.

On Wednesday, February 11th, 2015, the Rotary Clubs of Midland and Penetanguishene organized a joint meeting with Rotary Club of Midland on Wednesday February 11, 2015 at the Midland Cultural Centre for a presentation on Understanding the Aboriginal Residential School Legacy. Presented by RCMP Corporal Carol Clarke and appearance by Native Awareness Trainer Erin Dixon of the Aboriginal Policing Bureau both of the Ontario Provincial Police General Headquarters Orillia.

The first residential schools were set up in the 1840's with the last residential school closing in 1996. Government funded, church-run institutions, literally stole children from their parents, brought them to residential schools thousands of kilometres away from their homes, physically, mentally and sexually abused them and decimated their sense of self, their sense of heritage and culture all in an attempt to mold them into good, Christian Canadians.

These Indian Residential Schools are a part of our shared history, a history that is disturbing and heartbreaking and not well understood by many. Canada's relationship with Aboriginal people has suffered as a result of the Indian Residential School system.

Healing and repairing that relationship requires education, awareness, and increased understanding of the legacy and the impacts still being felt for everyone involved in that relationship. The OPP Aboriginal Policing Bureau’s Native Awareness Training Unit’s core function is to deliver and facilitate training in Native awareness, culture, history and current issues to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) personnel, community groups, other ministries and educational institutions.

David Hobson Club President Penetanguishene Rotary Club davidhobson40@gmail.com

Midhurst Ratepayers’ Association Invites YOU to:

2nd Annual Chili-fest and Annual General Meeting

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THE WYNNE VERSION OF ELECTRICITY RATE RELIEF

On April 24, 2014, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced that the Debt Retirement Charge (DRC), a 0.7 cent-per-kWh charge on Ontario electricity consumers, would be terminated at the end of 2015. The Premier described this as a move that would "bring significant rate relief". Is this true?

As background, the 0.7 cent charge may sound small, but it isn't. It collects about $900 million every year from Ontario electricity ratepayers. The charge was introduced in 2002 to pay for the "residual stranded debt" of the former Ontario Hydro. The original residual stranded debt, back in 1998, was $7.8 billion.

In the 2012 Ontario Budget, it was revealed that, up to March 31, 2012, the Ontario government (through the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation) had collected $12.8 billion dollars as a result of the debt retirement charge. In the fall 2013 Update, the Finance Minister reported that, although about $1.5 billion more had been collected to that point in time, the remaining residual stranded debt was $11.3 billion. So, after paying about $14.3 billion to retire a $7.8 billion debt, Ontario ratepayers still owed $11.3 billion. This amazing arithmetic is due to the Ontario government's addition of interest to the original amount owing and its switching of certain costs incurred

by Ontario Hydro's successor companies unto the "residual stranded debt account".

This is a story that the Ontario Auditor General may someday want to investigate. Let us return, however, to the claim that removing the DRC will result in significant rate relief.

By the end of December, 2015, the DRC will have collected $15.5 billion, so Ontario ratepayers will have paid almost double the original $7.8 billion owing.

Just one year ago, the Ontario Energy Board approved an electricity (i.e. commodity charge) rate increase that cost the average ratepayer $3.63 a month, or $44 annually.

It followed that with another increase in November 2013 raising rates by $4.00 per month, or $48 annually. Then, on April 1, 2014, there was another increase of $2.83 per month, or $34 annually. Those increases did not include rate increases for the "delivery" or "regulatory" lines on our electricity bills, which also increased. So, in just one year, the electricity rates jumped $126 annually and Wynne's announced rate relief won't happen until the end of 2015.

2015 just happens to also be the year the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit (OECB) ends. The OECB reduces the average bill by $13.30 per month or $160 annually. Ontario's taxpayers pay it, so it is a subsidy from residents' right pockets to their left pockets. The average bill (electricity, or "commodity charge " only) at the start of 2016 will thus be $286 higher on an annual basis than it was as of April 30, 2013. Adding the HST brings the increase to $323. There will also be further increases from the Ontario Energy Board's scheduled rate setting on December 1, 2014, May 1, 2015 and December 1, 2015; those will add a minimum of $100 to homeowners' electricity costs.

In other words, the average residential bill will have jumped by approximately $425 per year. That represents a 25% increase in electricity rates in two years before Premier Wynne's "significant rate relief" of $160 per year occurs. Just as the DRC is ended, another scheduled charge from the recent announcement (aimed at reducing energy poverty) of $11 will be added.

By December 1, 2015, our electricity costs for residences will be charged out at over 21 cents per kilowatt (kWh).

That will only get worse as more contracted wind and solar plants enter the grid. Add in expected increases in the "delivery" and "regulatory" lines, tack on HST and all-in costs will be in the neighborhood of 30 cents a kWh! Ontario residents will be challenging Germany and Denmark for the privilege of having the most expensive rates in the industrialized world.

Some Relief!!

Pancake Supper - Maudi Tuesday

Everyone is welcome to this annual fundraiser and community event. Bring the family for the delicious buffet and stay for our updates and keynote speaker.

4:00 – 5:30 Buffet

5:30 Annual General Meeting Keynote Speaker: Jack Gibbons Chair, Clean Air Alliance Ontario & North Gwillimbury Forest Alliance

Sunday, March 8 – 4 to 7 pm Midhurst Community Hall, 74 Doran Road

FREE to 2015 Members and all kids under 12; $10 for non-members Memberships open to all Springwater residents and available at the door ($25 per person))

This is a thank you to Our Lady of Lourdes School for the fantastic Pancake supper we had at OLOL Church in Elmvale on Tuesday, February 17th.

Pics by Connie Smith I found this timely, because today I was in store that sells sunglasses, and only sunglasses. A young lady walks over to me and asks, "what brings you in today?".

I looked at her, and said, I'm interested in buying a refrigerator. She didn't quite know how to respond. Am I getting to be that age?

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Wed. 1 pm Royal Canadian Legion Elmvale District 262 Legion or e-mailed to - springwaternews@rogers.com Seniors (open to all Seniors 55+) coffee and cookies. Table Mon. Aphasia Communication Group - The Stroke Recovery Shuffleboard and other games. Signup sheet on the board or comment here. Co-chairs: Gail Payne and Merle Kavanagh Any Association (Barrie and District). All sessions free 737-9202.

Mon: 9 am. Coffee Club and Art Group - 9:30 am Pool and 10 questions? 322-1042 Wed. 5:15–6:30 pm Springwater Township Rotary Club meet am Tiny Stitches The Place 300 Balm Beach Rd. Perkinsfield Mon: 10 to 11:30 or 7:30 to 9 p.m. Ladies Interdenominational Wed @ Midhurst Library 721.3148 Wed. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kids Awana Group at Waverley Gospel Bible Study at Willow Creek Church 2387 Gill Rd. 722-7582 Hall SK to GR 6.

Mon 1pm to 3pm. Penetang seniors shuffle board 549-7611 Second Wed: 6.30 - 8.30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club Real Mon: 1 p.m. Elmvale Community Hall, euchre/bid euchre Mon/Wed 1- 3pm at Brian Orser Hall Penetang Seniors shuffle Canadian Superstore, Wasaga Beach. Peter 534-3771 Wed: 7 pm Euchre at Sunnidale Corners Hall! All ages and board 549-7611 for info. Register at town hall.

Mon: The HUB for Arts and Culture at the Midland Cultural experience levels are welcome.

2nd Wed 7 - 8: 30 pm.- Wasaga and area Cancer Support group Centre - JUST SHOW UP! Mon. 4:30 p.m --- The Royal Canadian Legion BR. 63 490 meetings open to all cancer survivors, caregivers and family Ontario St., Collingwood plays host to its Charity Bingo. Prize members at Body‘n Balance Physiotherapy (705) 429 - 9619.

Last Wed 7 - 8 pm. - Wasaga and area Stroke Support Group Fund up to $4,240 with a Progressive Jack pot of $1,500. Snack meetings held at Body‘n Balance Physiotherapy - 429-9619 Bar is open during the evening.

First Wed. of month: 7 pm Hillsdale Parks and Rec meet in the Mon: 6:30 - 8 p.m. @ HCES SEVENTY8 All gr. 7&8 students are welcome join in awesome games and challenges. A ministry Community Centre. 835-5240 Wed. 7:30 pm Cribbage at Barrie Legion. of Elmvale Community Church.

Wed: 7:30 Euchre at the ANAF Club Barrie Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport 3rd Wed of the month: 10 am – noon The Dutch Canadian - basement of white building 705-526-3461 coffee club meets in Georgian Mall food Mon: 7 pm Texas Hold’em Tournament at court by elevator. the Maple Valley Sports Club. All Welcome 4th Wed. 7:30. Horticultural Society meets Mon: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie Elmvale Legion 2nd Mon.: 7 p.m., Wasaga Beach Community Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Presbyterian Church, 208 Mosley St., “Alzheimer Beautiful Stitchers The Place Perkinsfield, 526-5074 Caregiver Support Group” Non denominational First Thursday Phelpston Rec Committee Last Mon: 7 p.m., Bayfield House Retirement meets Lodge, 5 Beck Blvd. Penetang, “Alzheimer Weddings anywhere.

1st Thurs 7 pm Midland District Caregiver Support Group” 705.422.1965 Camera Club at the North Simcoe Sports Tues. Wed. & Thurs: 9 am- 3:30 pm Recreation Centre, Midland, in Elmvale Adult Day Out Program at United ottoseegers@rogers.com and Askennonia Seniors Club area. Guests Church Manse. 549-6277 welcome. Speakers, refreshments. www.

Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre midlandcameraclub.com @ The Place 3rd Thurs. 9:30 -11 am Oct. 16 to Spring 2015. Coffee Party at St. Tues: 5:30 and 6:30 Art Classes Creative Madness Art Studio Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hillsdale 6 Mill St. 705 322 6588 3rd Thurs: 10 am - noon - The raging grannies meet at Woods Tues: 5:30 Newcomer Services - English Conversation Circle - to improve language skills and meet new people, YMCA Park retirement facility 110 Lillian Cres. in Barrie. 322-1575 .

4th Thurs: 1-3 Nottawasaga Bay Stroke Recovery meet at 135, Midland 705 529 2518 Tues. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm Waverley Youth Group at Waverley 32nd St. Wasaga Beach Guests speakers 429-9571 4th Thurs: 1:30 pm Diabetes support group meets at the Health and Gospel Hall. GRADES 7 & UP. Free - All Welcome First Tuesday 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club Wellness Center at Penetang General Hospital 549-0881 4th Thurs. 3-5 pm Parkinson’s support group meetings at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre. 705-534-3771 Superstore Midland 526-9170.

Tues: 7-9 Wasaga Beach Toastmasters at the Library 429-6416 Third Thursday 6.30– 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Tues. 7 pm Bid Euchre at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Club meets at the Prime Time Club, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach. Welcome!

Tues. 7 pm Chess (beginners and advanced) at Bayshore Beach. 705-534-3771 3rd Thurs Free Community Breakfast at All Saints Anglican Seniors, Woodland Beach 2000 TBRN Church Hall 1 Peel St. Penetanguishene 549 2223 Tues. 7:30 pm: Bid Euchre and darts Barrie Legion Thurs. 7 - 10 pm Good Vibes Coffeehouse at Mount St. Louis Tues. 8 pm Elmvale Legion - First Tues, General Meeting - Last Road and 4th of Oro-Medonte Tues. (summer excluded) 322 1042 Thurs. Acoustic Circle Jam at the Surf Family Restaurant 369 First Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club meets in Midland, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Balm Beach Rd. Cathryn/Tom 647 692 0935 All types of music.

Bring your instrument or just come and listen.

Centre 534-3771 Thurs. 7 pm Bid Euchre at the Georgian Shores Swinging Wed: 9 am Coffee Club - 10 am Pool - 12:30 pm Games Afternoon 1st/3rd - 2nd Wed - 1:30 pm Camera Club Georgian Bay Swinging Seniors Centre, 526-5074 Thurs. 7 pm Blue Grass Music at Barrie RCL Seniors “The Place” 300 Balm Beach Road Thurs. 7 pm - Elmvale Com Hall Euchre/Bid Euchre Lunch.

First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay Métis Thurs. 7:15- 9:30 PM Barrie Shambhala Meditation Group at the Council at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 Wed. Newborn to Preschool play at the United Church Elmvale Flourish Vitality Centre in downtown Barrie. 11 Collier St. 705-4357237 or email liberationdancer@gmail.com every Wed from 9 to 11:45 All Welcome.

Thurs/Fri 11am – 12 noon Wyecliffe Anglican Church Elmvale Wednesday CHAIR YOGA 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle exercises with soothing music that can be done in a chair or on the floor VON SMART Seniors exercise classes. Open to all community seniors that are both relaxing and muscle strengthening. Georgian Shores 55+ Gentle exercises from standing or seated position. 705-553-2200 or email: michelle.foster@von.ca Swinging Seniors 300 Balm Beach Road West 705 526 5074 Fri: 9:30 a.m. Coffee Club - 9:30 Pool, 12:30 p.m. Bridge – Wed. 10am All are welcome to join us for Coffee and Includes Coffee/Tea/Cookies Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors Conversation with Rev. Steve in the Parlour.

3rd Wed of the month: 10 am – noon The Dutch Canadian “The Place”, Perkinsfield, 705-526-5074 Fri: 5:30 pm WB Lions Bingo at RecPlex 429-3331 coffee club meets in Georgian Mall food court by elevator.

Last Fri. of month 5 - 7pm Elmvale Ladies Auxiliary Royal Wed, 10-11 am Angus Library Branch DIY group Bring your knitting, quilting, sewing, scrapbooking, or any other handiwork Canadian Legion monthly supper $8.

Fri.: 6 pm - Full course meals RCL Barrie $10 Reservations and settle in. All are welcome! required, 728-4002 Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $8 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 1st Fri of the month 7-8:30 pm “KID ZONE” Elmvale Wed: 12:30 Euchre at Wasaga Beach United Church 361-2022 Presbyterian Church, 22 Queen St., E. Children J.K. to Grade Wed 1 pm Senior Day Elmvale Legion 322-1042 8 welcome.

Wed 1pm t. Penetang seniors shuffle board group 549-7611 Every Fri. 6 pm Minesing United Church Youth Group Jr. Wed 1- 3pm at Brian Orser Hall Are You New Penetang Seniors shuffle board Youth Grade 5-6, Sr. Youth Grade 7-12 705-737-5322 to the Community? 549-7611 for info. Register at Fri. 7 pm – Euchre, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 262, RC Legion, Elmvale (upstairs).

Do you have a Sat: 3 pm Meat Darts BBQ at Legion, Branch New Baby?

147, Barrie, Sat. 3 pm Meat Darts. ARMY NAVY/AIR FORCE CLUB, 7 George Street, Barrie 728Need someone to talk to 8240 Call your local rep or about mental health or addiction?

Sat: 5:00 Meat Darts Elmvale Legion. 322register online for your Call the CAMH Telephone Support line at 1042 Welcome!

FREE Welcome Gift bag Sun: 9:45 am Knox Flos Presbyterian Church and Visit.

Services Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 pm Candi Fox (705) 515-2252 Sun. 10am - St. John’s United Church warmly Confidential telephone support provided by volunteers www.welcomewagon.ca welcomes you to join us for worship. 27 Yonge

can be faxed - (705) 322-8393, called to - 322-2249

Father Ott… Will tie the knot!

416 595-6111

Heaslip & Son Renovation & Handyman Services 705-361-9945 www.heaslipandson.com Mike’s Small Engines

Lawn Mower / Snow Blower / Snowmobiles Orr Lake/Elmvale Pickup-Delivery 2158 Orr Lake Road North • 322-2707

Canadian Firearms Safety Course &

Hunter Education plus the Canadian Restricted Firearms Course available Instructor/Examiner Ernest Reid • 705-529-1212

St. S, Elmvale. www.unitedchurchelmvale.org 1st Sunday of month - Family Breakfast Barrie Royal Canadian Legion 410 St. Vincent St. - 11 - 12:30 pm 728-1412 Sun. 2-6 All day “Karaoke” at the Barrie Royal Canadian Legion Br. 147 (728-4002) DAILY EVENTS - All on the website at www. springwaternews.ca with greater information.

Thurs: Feb 26: 1:00 pm Simcoe County Quilt Guild meeting ANAF, 7 George Street, Barrie Program - “Sew Technical” with Fred Kirkey presenting excellent knowledge of sewing machines.

Feb. 26: Feb. 26: 5-6:30 Business after 5 in Wasaga Beach hosted by 97.7 the Beach Radio and Ted Pollack CA at 9937 Hwy 26, Collingwood 705 422 0970 Feb 26: 7pm The next Generation Leahy live in concert at the Midland Cultural Centre 705 527 4420 Feb 28 Essa Historical Society monthly meeting 1:30 p.m. at Thornton Library with Barry Leigh, Gardener Topic - History of Gardening and How It Has Changed. Guests are welcome 705458-9971. teddylee1@rogers.com Mar 3: 7 pm Show and Tell Simcoe County Theme is letters and cards at Woods Park Care Centre 110 Lillian Cres Barrie RSVP 705 790 6490 judith@woodportraits.ca Mar 6 - Fiesta Friday Youth Dance 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Grades 5 - 8 only! Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Tickets are $5.00 in advance 705-429-3321 or the Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West - 705-429-2247 Mar 6: 8 pm Harry Manx www.petersplayers.com Sat Mar 7 2 pm Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society meets the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie. Topic is Photo Restoration presented by Keith Butler of Extreme Imaging. simcoebogs.com Monday Mar. 9 7:30 p.m Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society.

Guest speaker Lexi Dearborn on Tried and True Plants for Garden Design. Gather together your friends and come on out to an informative meeting. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 110 Line 7 South.

March 10 - 5:30 p.m Wasaga Beach Women’s Business Association Meeting Wasaga Countrylife Resort - 85 Theme Park Drive for dinner, networking. Speaker and Author Tammie Buckler will be sharing events from her book “Vibrations - A Psychic Journey”. Cathy at Cathy’s Flower and Gift Boutique 705-429-1112 or register online at www.wbwba.com Tues. Mar 10: 7:30 A Day in the Life of Paul Beeston President Toronto Blue Jays Rotary Hall Midland Cultural Centre Wed Mar 11 /15: 12pm Join the Askennonia Senior Centre for our St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Enjoy beef stew lunch, crusty bread and great entertainment by “Loose Change & Blarney” & the “Just Attitude Choir”. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Askennonia Senior Centre, Midland. (705)526-7609 or visit www.askennonia.com Saturday March 14, 7:30pm Unity United Church 4967 Vasey Road, Vasey Help us support The Dominican Project - nursing students providing health care to Haitians Enjoy two wonderful trips without flying anywhere. Presentations will be made on Israel and India Free will offering, Children Aspirin or Vitamins Penny at 705-538-1527 or 705-727-6274.

Saturday March 14 Doors open at 6:00pm Dinner at 7:00pm The Irish Claddagh Club presents St. Patricks Dinner and Dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Barrie 93 Berzcy St. 705481-1629 Mar 14 the Brereton Field Naturalists’ will conduct a driving outing of the Minesing Flats looking for Horned Larks, Snow Buntings and Snowy Owls. A pancake and sausage lunch will follow at the Tiffin Conservation Area. Bring your own cutlery and $10 to defray costs. Leave Little Lake Parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Visit www.bfnclub.org for more information.

March 14 7:00 PM Saint Patrick’s Day hoolie live band,light Snack, at Waverley United Church Hwy 27& 93 Donations Welcome.

Mar 14 - Royal Canadian Legion BR. 63 490 Ontario St., Collinwood hosts Green Beer Day in honor of St. Patrick.

Mar 16-20: Winter Break for students Join Quest Art School and Gallery this March break for a week of drawing, painting, sculpting and printmaking.

Draw It, Move It, Make It for ages 6 to 10 will have kids drawing and doodling in the mornings with Anita Coe, moving to music before lunch with GI Jane and painting and sculpting in the afternoons with Ruth Hurdle.

Those ages 11 plus will March Into Printmaking with Jesse James by spending the week creating relief prints, monoprints, screened T-shirts, collographs and more.

On March 20, the final afternoon of camp, family and friends will be invited to an art exhibition featuring all the wonderful works created during the week.

The fees for the camps, which include all materials, are $175 for Quest Art members and $200 for non-members. Participants must supply their own peanut- and nut-free snacks and lunches.

They are encouraged to wear clothing that can get messy and comfortable shoes are recommended. Camp runs each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To register or for more information visit www.questart.ca or call 705-526-ARTS (2787).

Mar 20, Dr. Sue Carstairs will speak to the Brereton Field Naturalists’ concerning the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre,

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Announcements / Coming Events Soccer Registration Elmvale March 14 & 21 • 1-3 April 4 & 11 • 10 - 1 Elmvale Library

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Mt. St. Louis Meatloaf Dinner, Saturday, March 28 A delicious dinner just $12 for adults, $6 kids 5 to 12.

Includes meatloaf, potatoes, gravy, peas, carrots, coleslaw, rolls, coffee or tea, Apple Betty & ice cream for dessert.

Two sittings, 5 and 6.30 pm.

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Music Instruction

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

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ANTIQUE EVALUATION afternoon

Market Bazaar, 24 Queen St. W. Elmvale.

Saturday, March 14 at 2pm.

Professional appraisals for $ 2 per item for charity.

Info at 705-322-3535 The Brownie Foundation presents

AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT & FUN In tribute to the late “John Brown” The committee of this organization is busy putting together a second event of Music and Fun. The event put on at the King’s Wharf Theatre on May 11, 2013 helped us successfully assist 17 families and/or groups since that date. In the past 8 years this support has totaled to 48 needs.

This year this event will be held on SATURDAY – APRIL 18 at the MIDLAND CULTURAL CENTRE in Midland. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 o’clock.

Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased on line at “Midland Cultural Centre” or MCC phone # 705-5274420 or by calling George or Gloria at 705-322-2644.

This venue seats 270 people only, so please order your tickets today. They are already being sold.

For those of you who attended the last event like this you will remember the fun that went along with the music. The talent of entertainers will NOT disappoint anyone.

“YOUR SUPPORT IS SO APPRECIATED BY THOSE IN NEED” SEE YOU THERE.

Royal Canadian Legion Elmvale District (Ont. No 262) Branch

Poppy Trust Fund Statement for the Year 01 Oct 2013 to 30 Sep 2014 Opening Balance

Income: Campaign & Other Sources Poppies & Wreaths Promotional Material Expenses Other Local Expenses Disbursements Bursary , Donations Donations (authorised)

Closing Balance

10,689.76 9,135.38 696.20 0 1,737.17 1,000.00 3,000.00 13,391.77

Many thanks to my sneaky family and friends who attended (and kept secret) the Minesing MiniFest presentation for Citizen of the Year. I don’t feel deserving but it was a lovely surprise. So much of what we do in our community and Church is not done alone or expecting something like this. Special thanks to the Minesing Community Association who have kept this and many other events going for so many years and to Minesing United Church.

Sincerely, Carol McNabb King - We sincerely thank everyone who has provided encouragement, thoughts and prayers following Renee's unexpected passing.

Everyone has been so supportive with their hugs, talks, smiles, drives, meals, donations, calls, cards and masses. It really helps us to go forward knowing that Renée will be remembered by so many good people. She was a positive influence in the lives of many children who benefitted from her kind and loving soul. As we all continue on our path through life, pause once in a while to look at the butterflies remembering the words from one of Mrs. King's students: Mrs. King had caterpillars in her class After they turned into butterflys she fed them Gatorade She had 20 caterpillars Mrs. King helped me fly like a butterfly God bless.

Graeme, on behalf of Aaron, Alex, Matthew, the Dufour family and the King family

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Farm for Sale – 100 acre farm in Edenvale Check our website: minesingfarm.weebly.com or call Kevin at 705.795.4167

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

Seeking Elmvale ground floor apartment suitable for senior citizen with a toy breed dog. 1-2 bdrm, no stairs.

Please call 705.515.0119 For Rent – Elmvale area, small 1-bedrm apartment $600 Utilities extra. first and last! No appliances.

Non smokers preferred .References required.

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Hillsdale, Shared Accommodations $575 / month Avail Immediately. Two main floor rooms for rent.

Beds available, no other furnishings. 2 roommates share 1 full bath (double sink) and remainder of house except owner's space. Country living. Includes laundry, parking, all utilities, satellite TV except internet service & telephone. Require own vehicle transportation.

No pets. Central to Barrie, Midland, Elmvale, Orillia & Craighurst. Minutes to Highway 400 and 93. 1st & Last month’s rent req’d plus refs. Call 705 835 5361.

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

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 c Site: www.orrlakegolfclub.com

“Getting Ready for Baby” prenatal classes

SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Many parents-to-be have a lot of questions about what life will be like with their new baby.

Join other parents-to-be and a public health nurse for free classes to get some answers.

Getting Ready for Baby classes run weekday evenings or Saturdays. Register early in your pregnancy as classes fill quickly. To register call Your Health Connection at 705721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520.

During the Getting Ready for Baby classes you will learn about: • Nurturing your baby • Keeping your baby safe • Feeding your baby • Becoming a parent • What life will be like in the first few weeks with baby Getting Ready for Baby classes are offered in communities throughout Simcoe and Muskoka.

For additional information or to speak with a public health professional, call Health Connection weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 705-721-7520 or toll free 1-877-7217520. Information provided in the classes is available at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/prenatalclasses.

CATHOLIC BOARD LAUNCHES TWITTER ACCOUNT

FEBRUARY - BARRIE, ON: The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has launched their Twitter account @SMCDSB. They encourage parents, students and other members of the community to follow them on Twitter to receive updates, links, and information on school and board activities.

“We are very excited to launch our Twitter account,” said Brian Beal, Director of Education. “This provides us with a great opportunity to communicate with and engage our school communities in a timely manner. There are so many wonderful things happening in Catholic education every day and this is just one more tool for us to share our stories and build relationships with parents, students and other community partners."

The launch of a board Twitter account is just the first step in a larger social media strategy that will be rolled out in the coming months. The board encourages members of the community to review it's social media Terms and Conditions of Use which can be found on-line at www.smcdsb.on.ca "If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"

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HURONIA MUSEUM FILM SERIES Wednesday, March 4, 2015 4:30 & 7:30 PM PHOENIX - Director: Christian Petzold Cast: Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld Nelly emerges from the ruins of the Second World War searching for her past. Presumed dead by her friends and relatives, fixated on her former life and unable to accept the shattered realities before her, she returns to Berlin to fulfill the dream that sustains her: reuniting with her husband. Petzold positions Nelly as a powerfully ambiguous representation of the titular phoenix: rising from the ashes.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 4:30 & 7:30 PM IN HER PLACE Director: Albert Shin Cast: Yoon Da-kyung, Ahn Ji-hye, Kil Hae-yeon, Kim Sung Cheol In this film an affluent couple from Seoul arrives at a desolate farm in the South Korean countryside, where a pregnant teenager and her mother have agreed to let them adopt the girl’s unborn child. As part of the arrangement, the wife will stay at the farm until the baby is born. Shin patiently explores the rhythms and tensions born of the three women’s disparate desires. In Her Place takes you on a rewarding journey.

MARCH 18: NO FILM MARCH BREAK Screenings at The Galaxy Cinema, Mountainview Mall, Midland 6 Pack $54.00 Single ticket- $10 Purchase at the Huronia Museum (705-526-2844) or at the door.

Tickets and 6 Packs also available through Huronia Museum’s website ($0.50 service fee). http://huroniamuseum. com/film-series/ The lowest combined score in Super Bowl history is 21, when the Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Redskins 14-7 in Super Bowl VII

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The property of Simcoe Truck & Trailer Ltd. 630 Welham Rd., Barrie, ON

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Sale includes a 33000 lb. Ben Pearson 4 post drive on vehicle hoist, a 14000 lb. Ben Pearson 4 post drive on alignment hoist, a Ben Pearson 9000 lb. 2 post vehicle hoist (all units are heavy duty w/leaf chain lifting systems), Ben Pearson MC59 Tubemaster exhaust bender w/accessories, Vic Roc P150 100 ton spring shop press w/accessories., Vic Roc UB302 Series 1022 'U' bolt bender w/foot control plus dies, Vic Roc steel spring assembly table, Clark 12000 lb. 3 stage propane forklift (only 1102 hrs.) 7100 Ingersoll Rand 15 hp air compressor 120 gal/175 psi (like new), T30 Ingersoll Rand 5 hp upright air compressor, Clean Burn CB2500 low profile multi oil furnace (250,000 btu, sells w/Hawman 1000 litre fuel storage tank and 2006-2200 litre fuel storage tank), Coates HIT 5000 heavy truck tire changing unit w/acc., Coates Rim Clamp 5060EX tire changer w/acc., Hofmann Geodyna 40 Pro wheel balancer w/ ziplock adapter plus accessories, Snap-On TPMS3 tire pressure sensor monitor, Blue Point R-12 & R-134a refrigerant management centre, Transtech transmission service system, Lincoln 256 power mig welder, Lincoln 225 Precision tig welder, Migmaster 250 welder, Lincoln Idealarc 250 welder, acetylene torch set & cart, #2274 Clausing Industrial floor model drill press, Denison 12 ton hydraulic press plus accessories, Baxter 115B Verticut band saw, 601 FMC disc & drum brake lathe, Snap-On parts washer, large selection of Snap-On tool chests & boxes, quality bolt bins w/stock, large selection of quality tools, mostly Snap-On, including wrenches, sockets, punch & chisel sets, pliers, large torque wrench, Snap-On combination puller set, Sun SRA-3 scanner, Pro-Link light & heavy truck scanner plus cards, ultraviolet refrigerant leak detector, Snap-On EEBC500 computer smart battery charger, Allanson Omni 50/70 battery charger, Canadian 49 battery booster/charger, large selection of air tools mostly Snap-On & Ingersoll Rand including 1" impact wrench, hammer drills, flaring tools, Blackhawk 4000 lb. engine lift, large selection of quality floor jacks, transmission & air jacks, jack stands various sizes, small pneumatic wheel wagon, steel work tables, fire extinguishers, 2 hp oil transfer pump, Whirlpool commercial washer & dryer units, Dewalt cut-off saws, rust proofing equipment & supplies, oil fluid catch basin tank stand, 5 hp pressure washer, Toro Power Max 1128 OXE gas snow blower (like new), 8" standing grinder, mechanic floor creepers, large inventory of new assorted truck springs, 'U' bolts, brake pads, lighting & wiring supplies plus connections, heater hose, car & truck filters, new exhaust parts including tubing, elbows, clamps, large selection of new name brand tires for cars, light & heavy weight trucks, plus a large selection of yard maintenance tools, line cutters and a Cub Cadet HD2544 lawn tractor (excellent condition).

Sale also includes a 2001 Ford F350 diesel truck with 7.3 engine, automatic, also has power tail gate lift, plus 10' Blizzard front mount power hitch snow blade (truck has 198,544 kms sells Certified & E-Tested)! Partial listing of items, detailed list to follow!

PLAN TO ATTEND THIS CLEAN SALE! NOTE: In the event of inclement weather the sale will be held on Saturday, April 4th 10:00 a.m. See website or call Kevin's cell if in doubt day of sale!

Respectfully NO pets allowed!

Owner(s), Auctioneer & Staff are not responsible for any injury, accident or any loss in connection with the Auction Sale. All verbal announcements take precedence over any prior print advertising!

Terms: Cash, Known Cheque with I.D., Visa, MasterCard & Interac NO BUYER'S PREMIUM! Sale Managed & Sold by: Lunch NO Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd. T: 705-374-4478 C: 705-878-2947 Available RESERVE Web: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com • Vendor - Ken Bastien: 705-728-8222 *-- Can hair-growing stem cells cure baldness? --* LA JOLLA, Calif. (UPI) - A new technique for growing human hair in a petri dish may hold promise for balding men and women all over the world. Scientists have managed to grow new hair from human pluripotent stem cells -- cells capable of morphing into all sorts of different cells. In this instance, the stem cells -- taken from human embryos -- are coaxed into mimicking dermal papillae, the type of cells that govern hair follicle formation and growth cycles. Dermal papillae can be grown in the lab from adult cells, as well, but they quickly lose their potency. Dermal papillae developed from stem cells do not. "We have developed a method using human pluripotent stem cells to create new cells capable of initiating human hair growth," explained Alexey Terskikh, an associate professor in the Development, Aging, and Regeneration Program at the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute in La Jolla, California. "The method is a marked improvement over current methods that rely on transplanting existing hair follicles from one part of the head to another," Terskikh added. "Our stem cell method provides an unlimited source of cells from the patient for transplantation and isn't limited by the availability of existing hair follicles." In studies with mice, transplanted stem-turned-dermal papillae cells were able to grow significant amounts of hair. The authors of the study -- which was published in the journal PLOS ONE -- are now looking for partners to help take the science to market. The only problem is that the newly generated stem cell hair grows in a haphazard pattern, each hair shooting in out in different directions and at different angles. "So it might be a little messy," Terskikh told U-T San Diego. "But I figure that people will prefer messy hair over a lack of it."

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GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO ANNOUNCES CHAIR OF THE BOARD

GUELPH, ON (February 20, 2015) – Grain Farmers of Ontario is pleased to announce Mark Brock as new Chair of the Board, effective today, February 10th, 2015.

Mark Brock is Grain Farmers of Ontario’s Director for District 9 and has held the position of Vice Chair of the Board since 2012. Brock has also sat on several committees for Grain Farmers of Ontario and is well prepared for the role of Chair.

Grain Farmers of Ontario would like to thank Henry Van Ankum of District 10 for his dedication as the Chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario since 2012. Van Ankum has been an integral part of the Grain Farmers of Ontario organization while completing the maximum Chair term of 3 years. Over that time, Van Ankum has been an important voice for grain farmers across the province and has been actively involved in numerous issues including the risk management program, plant breeders rights, and pollinator protection.

Elections were also held today for the Executive Committee. Grain Farmers of Ontario’s Vice Chairs are Mark Huston, Director for District 2, and Markus Haerle, Director for District 14. Scott Persall of District 5 will hold the position of Executive Member.

Grain Farmers of Ontario is the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 corn, soybean and wheat farmers. The crops they grow cover 5 million acres of farm land across the province, generate over $2.5 billion in farm gate receipts, *-- Firefighters free woman's hair from robot vacuum CHANGWON, South Korea (UPI) - Emergency responders in a South Korean city were called to rescue a woman whose robot vacuum cleaner latched onto her hair while she was taking a nap. The Changwon city fire department said workers responded to the 52-year-old woman's Changwon home after the robot vacuum cleaner latched onto her hair while she was sleeping on the floor. The emergency responders were able to open the vacuum and free the woman after about 30 minutes, the fire department said. "This case was quite special," a fire department representative said. "We had seen weird things, but this was a very weird call that we received." The fire department said the woman lost about 10 strands of hair, but was otherwise unharmed. The device appears to be similar to the Roomba, a circular robotic vacuum cleaner that has sold more than 10 million units since hitting the market in 2002.

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New and Expanded Schools for Simcoe Region Ontario Supporting Student Success

Ontario is investing in Simcoe students by building a new school in Midland and expanding another in Barrie, resulting in better schools and support for student achievement.

Work will begin in 2015 on a brand new secondary school in Midland that will bring together all students currently enrolled in Midland Secondary School and Penetanguishene Secondary School. The new school will provide students with modern and improved learning spaces to enhance their education.

Barrie North Collegiate Institute will receive a significant new addition in order to accommodate students from Barrie Central Collegiate Institute.

Bringing together students from nearby schools where declining enrollment has led to reduced programming and excess space is a smart investment in Ontario’s publicly funded education system. It provides students with better buildings and learning opportunities and means school boards can focus their funding on education – not empty space.

Giving students the best possible learning environment is part of the government’s plan for Ontario. The four-part plan is building Ontario up by investing in people's talents and skills, building new public infrastructure like roads and transit, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives, and building a secure savings plan so everyone can afford to retire.

QUICK FACTS  Since 2003, the province has invested $370 million to build 20 new schools, 33 additions and three retrofits in the Simcoe area.  In the 2014 Ontario Budget, the province made a commitment to invest $750 million over four years to support school consolidations and school reductions.

Time running out to enter Driven to Quit Challenge

SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Driven to Quit Challenge starts in March but you have to register by the end of this month if you want to be included in the random draw for a new car or $1,000 cash.

The challenge is open to tobacco users 19 and older who set a quit date no later than Feb. 28, or who have recently quit. Once you enter online at www.driventoquit.ca you are eligible for the draw simply by staying tobacco free for the month of March.

Sign up a support buddy to help you stay on track and you get a second entry into the draw. Your buddy will win $100 when you win. A buddy’s job is to be there to support you, to boost your confidence that you can succeed and to keep you busy so you’re not thinking about smoking.

So don’t delay. The deadline to enter is midnight Friday, Feb. 28. There are thousands of good reasons to quit.

Think about yours and vow to become a quitter and a winner. For more information visit the website or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520.

In Memoriam

Donald E. Hocken 1932 – Feb. 25, 1994 “God gave us memory to give us roses in winter” In tears we saw you sinking We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken You fought so hard to stay.

But when we saw you sleeping So peacefully, free from pain, We could not wish you back To suffer that again.

Look after him God, don’t leave him alone, Because this is his 21st year away from home.

Kenneth Hocken.

Teen Boundaries by Gwen Randall-Young Each new generation of parents has things to deal with that their parents did not. Today's parents must cope with the prevalence of technology in the lives of their children, easier access to recreational drugs, and the fact that children simply are growing up so much faster.

Some parenting principles, however, have stood the test of time. Children need to know they are loved, and to be treated with respect. They also need firm boundaries, consistency, and consequences for inappropriate behavior.

The combination of a loving connection with firm boundaries is the ideal for producing responsible, responsive young people. Lots of love with no boundaries, or firm boundaries without a loving relationship are far less effective means of creating young people with positive, productive attitudes.

Good communication, which involves as much listening as talking, is the glue which holds it all together. Teens should have the opportunity to negotiate, with the understanding that sometimes they will gain ground, and sometimes they will not.

Giving in to tantrums or persistent pleading is one of the worst things parents can do. It teaches children that if they act out enough, they will eventually get their way.

This is a recipe for continually escalating conflict as the child grows older, and parents are less willing to give in.

Further, teens who push boundaries with parents will be more likely to do so at school.

Parenting is not easy. It is a profound responsibility, for how we handle our children shapes their personalities. If things are getting out of hand, it may be time to get help. It is rarely too late to do some good.

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

Call for Applicants An exciting community leadership opportunity Georgian Bay General Hospital is a 105-bed hospital serving residents and visitors in the Southern Georgian Bay shoreline communities of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township, Tay Township, Beausoleil First Nation, Georgian Bay Township and Springwater Township.

In order to identify a diverse group of Board members for the hospital, the Community Based Nominations Committee (CBNC) for Georgian Bay General Hospital is seeking expressions of interest from members of our community to fill 4 positions on our Board. The Georgian Bay General Hospital Board is skills-based and provides governance oversight of the hospital’s mission, vision, values and the strategic plan.

The hospital is interested in applications from individuals who reflect our communities, particularly people from the Francophone , First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities.

You are committed to the mission, vision and values of Georgian Bay General Hospital. As a volunteer director, you have experience with, or are comfortable with, the governance – as opposed to management – role.

Please direct enquiries to: Community Based Nominations Committee – Attention: Chair C/O Jacki Dumont Georgian Bay General Hospital 1112 St. Andrew's Drive, Midland P.O. Box 760 Midland, ON L4R 4P4 Applications including resumes must be received by 5:00pm, Friday, March 13th, 2015

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Obituaries!

Obituaries

FLYNN, Thomas “0zzie” LEONARD, Irma Owen Vestina - (Co-Owner of McEachern & Flynn Cartage, Retired Sears Canada Passed away peacefully at Hillcrest SLH, Retired Captain Barrie Volunteer Fire Department Village Care Centre on Saturday, and Member RoyalIrma Canadian Legion Branch #147 February 14, of2015, Vestina for 37 Years.)

Suddenly, but peacefully at the Royal Leonard (French) in her 92nd year.

Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Monday November 24th, Beloved wife of the late Edward 2008.

Ozzie Flynn of Barrie (in his 80th year).

Beloved Leonard. Cherished mother of John husband (Ann), of 60 years of May (nee Leonard Lois Johnston (Bill Williams). Loving father of Catharine Marley and her husband Paul, Louise deceased), Joan Zucchiatti (Mike), SmithLeonard and her husband Michael, Barbara“Bunny” Flynn and her Glen (Janet) the late Lorraine Toole husband Buzz Carroll.

Loving grandfather of Leigh (Ron). She will be sadly missed by her 14 grandchildren, Anne Marley (Marc Masson), Jennifer Marley (Gilbert 15 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.

Kuiper), Scottof Marley Smith (Jody A celebration Irma’s(Laura), life willChristopher be held at the Midland Becker), Leah Smith (Christopher Size), and Legion, 196 Queen Streeton Sunday, March 1st great from grandfather of Lauren, Carsten, Owen, Liam, Emily and 1-4 p.m. Spring interment at Wyebridge Cemetery.

If Isabelle. Dear brother of the latetoMonica Paton, survived desired, memorial donations the Arthritis Society by herbehusband Sandy, and the lateentrusted Joyce Ridley. would appreciated.

Arrangements to the Friends called at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM LeClair Cremation Centre.

Funeral Home, Clapperton and Worsley Streets, Barrie Hilda Marion from Sibthorpe - Passed on Wednesday 2-4 andnee 7-9Wardle p.m. Funeral Massaway will peacefully on Mary’s February 9th 2015 her 91st year.Barrie Born be held at St Church, 65 in Amelia Street, and raised in Toronto

by Florence Jimam.

Wardle, Hilda on Thursday November 27th, at and 10:00 Interment spent her early years attending Harborddonations Collegiate St. Mary’s Cemetery, Barrie. Memorial to and the during workingoratthe Adams After marriage KidneyWW2 Foundation HeartFurniture. and Stroke Foundation to Bill be Sibthorpe and the of theirCondolences 2 daughters,may the would appreciated by birth the family. family moved through to Waverley where Hilda lived for the next be forwarded www,steckleygooderham.com 60 years. A lifelong activist Hilda served on the Simcoe GALBRAITH, EthelTheMary Sabina At the County School Board, Board of Huronia- Hospital, Wedgewood Manor, Summerside, P.E.I. on Tuesday, as a Councilor and Deputy Reeve of Tiny Township November 18, 2008, InSimcoe her 91stCounty year. Beloved of and as president of the Arts andwife Crafts the late Arnold Galbraith.

Dear mother Sabina (John) Association.

Hilda was a Master Quilter of whose work was Daniels of Richmond Hill, Jim across (Rebecca) of Texas, Dale seen in numerous exhibitions Canada including (Anita) of Newmarket, Heather Zaharychuk of S’side, Vancouver’s world Expo ’86. Predeceased by husband Davidbrothers of Manitoulin Earland (Vivian) of Brampton, Bill, NormanIsland, and Jim, nephew Wes. Well June (James) Walters of S’side, Lois Travors S’side loved by daughters Sharon Fitzsimmins (Jim),ofMarsha & Donald (Carol) of Sydney, B.C. Also survived by Sibthorpe (Bill), granddaughter Erin Milnes (Jason), 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Sister of nephew Roland Wardle (Gail, Ewan and Connie), and Joyce MacSweyne, Fred Dapp and the late Bert Dapp niece Dianne Hale and her many friends and colleagues. & Marjorie Memorial Donations There will be Chambers. a memorial service March 28 at 11 to AMthe at Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and may be St Paul’s Anglican Church, 5 Noraline Ave., Midhurst. made through the Lynn-Stone Home, Elmvale.

Memorial Donations may beFuneral made to “Outreach St Paul’s Anglican Church” or to a charity of your choice.

Winchester, Wayne passed away suddenly on Wednesday February 18, 2015 in his 70th year. Son of the late George and Kathleen Winchester. Beloved husband of Linda. Proud and loving father of Greg and Aaron (Carrie) Winchester. Forever cherished grandfather of Connor, Ryanne, Alexa and Xavier. Wayne will be sadly missed by his brothers Robert (Ruth) and Beverley (Debbie), his sisters Alverna Winger (the late George) 445 St. Vincent Streetmother in law and Kimberley Power (Ralph Allen), Alice NobleBarrie, and his brothers andL4M sisters6T5 in law. Friends Ontario were received at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel on Wednesday March 4, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service took place in the chapel on Thursday March 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart& Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated.

Friends may visit Wayne’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com ROSSI, Sylvia - Passed away suddenly at her Residence, Elmvale on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Sylvia Rossi (nee Kenty) formerly of Brampton, in her 73rd year.

Beloved spouse of H. Wayne Sims. Dear mother of Randy (Pascale) of Wasaga Beach and Bonnie (Paul) Monardo of Mississauga. Lovingly remembered by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Brian Kenty. No Visitation or Service by her request.

Cremation. Memorial Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com Average wage for the workmen who dug the Erie canal: $1 and 1 quart of whiskey per day.

The United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867 for 2 cents an acre.

It cost $3 million to build the Titanic and $100 million to make the movie.

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When combined with the County of Simcoe approved budget, the education rate, which is assumed to remain neutral, the increased policing charge of $22 per property and the streetlight charge, the blended rate increase is estimated at 1.59%.

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Ontario’s opportunity to act on excess construction soils

For an average property in Springwater assessed at $378,380 Springwater Council Approves 2015 Budgetthe approved rate Springwater / February 17, 2015 Springwater 2015 Budget with a fiscally responamountsTownship to an annual increase of–$54.78 overCouncil 2014 approved rates, orthe$4.57 per month.

sible 0.81% net tax increase over 2014 rates.

When with the County of Simcoe approved budget, the education rate, which is assumed to remain neutral, Forcombined every tax dollar spent: the increased policing charge of $22 per property and the streetlight charge, the blended rate increase is estimated at 1.59%.  $0.40 is retained by the Township For an average property Springwater assessed at $378,380 the approved rate amounts to an annual increase of $54.78 $0.36 goesinto the County of Simcoe, and; over 2014 rates, or $4.57 per month.  $0.24 goes towards Education.

For every tax dollar spent:  The $0.40 2015 is retained by theincludes Township gross expenditures of $25.5 million, of which $10.1 million is Budget  $0.36 goes to the County of Simcoe, and; directed towards Capital Projects, such as roads, bridges and infrastructure.  $0.24 goes towards Education.

The 2015 Budget includes gross expenditures of $25.5 million, of which $10.1 million is directed towards Capital The such 2015asCapital Budget include: Projects, roads, bridges and highlights infrastructure.

The 2015 Capital Budget highlights include:

Capital Project Cost Urban Road Reconstruction of Mill Street – Phase 2 $2,370,000 Replacement of Fire Station 2 & Furnishings $2,150,000 Elmvale Lift Pump Station $1,320,000 Urban Road Reconstruction of Lawson Avenue (including watermain $803,588 replacement) - Stone St. to Robinson Rd. Urban Road Reconstruction of Kerr Street – Shaw St. to Ritchie Cres. $400,000 Replace Yard 1 Grader $270,000 Installation of sanitary sewers – Amelia St. $250,000 Replace Tandem Snowplough #12 $230,000 2 Replace Tandem Snowplough #15 $230,000 Rehabilitation of Flos Rd. 7 E – Baseline Road to Old Second North $150,000

Many infrastructure projects are underway across Southern Ontario. ConstrucThe 20152015 Operating Budget includes of $15.4 million and is broken down into The Operating Budgetexpenditures includes expenditures of $15.4 million andthe is following broken categories: down tion crews are building and repairing into the following categories: rapid transit lines and roads, and extending and replacing old sewers and water mains.

These excavations have resulted in 20 to 25 million cubic metres of excess soils each year in Ontario – enough to fill Rogers Centre in Toronto more than Phone: 705-728-4784 Fax: 705-728-6957 15 times. There is a growing recognition by municipalities, the public and the construction sector that the current approach to managing excess soils is not working as effectively as it should. Construction companies and contractors have few options for disposing of excess soils, which means that it has to be hauled long distances to designated landfills in rural Ontario. Across the province, this creates an additional tax burden of up to $1.7 billion every year.

For many basic municipal infrastructure projects, transporting and disposing excess soils increases the cost by 5 to 25 per cent. The increased truck traffic creates harmful greenhouse gas emissions and increases wear and tear on our roads and highways. For example, disposing of the excess soils generated by the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail in Toronto will take 150,000 truck trips and produce 60,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

While it is legal, and despite all the space we have in Ontario, the “dig and dump” approach is unsustainable in the long term. It is preferable to beneficially reuse as much of these excess soils as possible in infrastructure projects Public engagement was increased in 2015 withinthree keywith initiatives resident feedback, including a public input Public engagement was increased 2015 three seeking key initiatives seeking resident close to the point of origin. display at the Elmvale Fall Fair, an online survey and an interactive budget tool. Additionally, Council met in an open feedback, including a public input display at the Elmvale Fall Fair, an online survey and Reuse of excess construction soils has several major forum to discuss the 2015 budget on January 12 and January 14; further discussions took place during the regular meetan interactive budget tool. Additionally, Council met in an open forum to discuss the 2015 benefits: ing of Council January 19 and February 2. budget January 12 and January 14;and further discussions tookand place thetoregular • It keeps property taxes lower by reducing trans“After publicon consultation, numerous meetings deliberations, Council staffduring were able keep the tax increase meeting of Council January 19 and February 2. portation and disposal costs for municipal infrastructure to a minimum,” says Mayor Bill French. “By working together, we were able to find efficiencies in the budget while projects. meeting the needs and expectations of our residents and planning for the future.”

“After public consultation, numerous meetings and deliberations, Council and staff were • It preserves air quality by minimizing the number ELMVALE LIONS able to keepANNUAL the tax increase to a minimum,” saysSPEECH Mayor Bill COMPETITION French. “By working of trips taken by large trucks hauling soil to distant landfills.

On February Elmvale Lions Club hosted we 11th werethe able to find efficiencies in its theannual budget while meeting the needs and • Less truck traffic means that our roads are safer and together, Effective Speaking with 9 contenders. expectations of ourCompetition residents and planning for the Local future.” incur less wear and tear.

Ontario has already taken an important step to encourage the re- students in grades 6, 7 and 8 competed for money, medals Competition. sponsible reuse of excess construction soils, and reduce the amount and the right to move up to the Lions Region 8-30Once again we had great speaking competitors. Tom Green of construction material that is being dumped in landfills. Last taught usInformation: how to Drive Parents Nuts, Corine Bateman disJanuary, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change re- Contact cussed Van Mental Illness, Alyssa Salway talked about the difleased a Best Management Practices (BMPs) guide for soil man- Nicole Zutphen ferences of Boys and Girls, Isabelle Birch tweeted about agement. When properly implemented and used, these BMPs give Branding Advocate & Communications Officer Social Media, Emily Bader made us all Laugh about Laughmunicipalities the ability to make sure that clean soils are reused Township of Springwater ter, Sydney McCarthy educated us on Bulimia, Dustin Hales wherever possible, and safely disposed of when they can’t be.

705-728-4784 Ext. 2067 discussed his Dreams of Changing the World, Anna Reive Municipalities, the construction sector and the provincial gov- nicole.vanzutphen@springwater.ca ernment have the opportunity to start getting these BMPs in place spoke from the heart about the Heart, and Darcy Fay brought right now. Local governments have an important role to play by us into the world of Imagination.

All the speakers did an excellent job but in the end someone passing resolutions and bylaws which encouracge BMPs, and by referencing BMPs in tendering and procurement documents. In had to win. The winners this year were Anna Reive winning this way, we can all benefit from the safe, local reuse of excess 1st Place, Emily Bader 2nd Place, and Dustin Hales with 3rd Place. Our 1st and 2nd place contenders will be moving up to the Lions Region 8 Competition which is being construction soils.

The provincial government needs to do more to support munici- hosted this year by The Elmvale and District Lions Club on March 28th at the Elmvale Lions Hall. Good luck to palities that are ready to implement the BMPs in their commun- both students. Special thanks is also extended to our volunteer judges, Leos and Lions Club helpers. ities, and to crack down on companies that illegally dump or sell contaminated soil in rural communities.

The construction industry has taken the lead by creating SOiiL, an online soil-matching and tracking service based on tried-andtested methods used in the United Kingdom. Construction and excavation projects that generate excess soils are matched with other projects, like sewers and water mains, which can reuse these soils locally. Municipalities and construction companies are encouraged to sign up, as this will create a safer, more environmentally friendly way of using excess construction soils.

To learn more about how reusing excess construction soils can protect the environment and make infrastructure projects more affordable, visit www.soiil.com.

Andy Manahan is the Executive Director of the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO).