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Your Locally Owned Community Newspaper Edition 513 - January 25, 2018 Next Issue Feb.8 Deadline is Mon. Feb 5 Martial Arts Milestone

Max Adamson (left) and Blake White (right) have accomplished what very few have managed to do. On Friday, January 12th, Sensei Martin Ladouceur presented the two Kempo Karate students with their Shodan ranking ... Black Belt 1st Degree.

The journey has not been an easy one for them. The boys are members of Double Dragons Martial Arts Studio in Wyevale (705-322-6951) where they have been training with Mr. Ladouceur and his wife, Sensei Patti Ladouceur (Head Instructor) three to four times a week. Max for more than eight years; Blake for over seven years. In addition to their regular classes both students receive Private Instruction once a week from Mr. Ladouceur. Both boys are a few months shy of their sixteenth birthday making them the youngest Kempo students of this club to receive the Black Belt ranking.

Their accomplishment is remarkable when you consider that for every 10,000 people who join an accredited Martial Arts club or school, more than half will drop out within the first six months. Of that half, only about 1,000 will complete 1-year of training before quitting and less than 100 will continue to train for about 3-years before also leaving. Of the last 100 only 1 or 2 will make it to First Degree Black Belt.

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RVH celebrates opening of Simcoe Muskoka Regional Heart Program

Advanced cardiac care is now available in North Simcoe Muskoka, ensuring heart patients have the same quick access to lifesaving heart services as people throughout the rest of Ontario.

The celebration was held in the fourth floor shelled space adjacent to the new Cardiac Intervention Unit. The bright, 16-bed, 14,300 square-foot unit includes two procedure rooms featuring first-in-Canada technology to perform cardiac angiograms and angioplasty.

“When it comes to the heart, time is muscle.

Having advanced cardiac services available at On hand for the official ribbon cutting RVH will not only be a game-changer for heart inside the Procedure Room of the Cardiac patients in our region, it will be lifesaver,” Intervention Unit were (L to R) Nancy Savage, executive vice president, Patient and says Janice Skot, RVH president and CEO, noting the program was developed with Family Experience; Michael O’Keefe, chair, invaluable feedback from RVH’s hospital and RVH Board of Directors; Janice Skot, RVH president and CEO; Jeff Lehman, mayor, City paramedic partners, as well as the important of Barrie; The Hon. Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister perspective of the cardiac Patient Family of Health and Long-Term Care; Ann Hoggarth, Advisory Council.

MPP Barrie; Rolland Desjardins, first patient; RVH’s specialized cardiac team has already The Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario. begun providing advanced care in the stateof-the-art unit, and in the past week performed 15 angiograms, a test to detect blockages in the heart arteries. This fall RVH will expand its cardiac services to include angioplasty, a non-surgical procedure that uses a thin flexible tube with a tiny inflatable balloon to open up a clogged heart artery.

It’s important to note that not all cardiac services will be available to all patients right away.

RVH has always planned for a cautious, phased ramp-up of these complex cardiac services to ensure patients throughout the region receive safe, high quality care. Complex cases will continue to be referred to other cardiac centres.

“In 2020 the heart program will operate 24/7 and paramedics will begin transporting North Simcoe Muskoka heart attack patients directly to RVH for treatment, bypassing other local emergency departments,” explains Dr. Mark Kotowycz, RVH medical director, Interventional Cardiology. “Having these advanced cardiac services available at RVH means most patients in North Simcoe Muskoka will be able to get lifesaving intervention within 90 minutes of a heart attack.”

Until now, North Simcoe Muskoka was the only region in the province without an advanced cardiac centre, meaning 3,600 heart patients travelled to centres outside the region for heart procedures every year. The Simcoe Muskoka Regional Heart Program will give patients access to faster treatment, a shorter hospital stay and less travel time. Complex cases, or patients requiring cardiac surgery, will continue to be referred to other heart centres.

This opening is just the latest milestone as RVH continues to expand in order to meet the needs of our growing region. In December RVH opened a 36-bed Transitional Care Unit, as well as the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Child and Youth Mental Health Unit.

Upcoming ECNS Easter Egg Hunt 2018 The Preschoolers at Elmvale Cooperative Nursery School (ECNS) and their families would like to begin 2018 with a big thank you to all of the community members who contribute to our Nursery School's success by attending events, through generous donations and participation in fundraisers such as our upcoming 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park.

This year's egg hunt will take place on Saturday March 31st from 10a.m. to 12p.m at Heritage Park in Elmvale. Tickets will be $10 at the event or $5 in advance from a family currently attending the nursery school or by contacting us directly. Participation in the Egg Hunt is for children up to age 10. Each child participating will hunt for Easter eggs in the park in waves that begin at 10:15a.m. and will receive a goodie bag at the conclusion of their hunt. There will also be a variety of activities for the kids, a paid refreshment table and a silent auction.

Families are reminded to bring an Easter basket to collect eggs for each participating child.

We will be hosting a bottle drive at the Easter egg hunt this year and remind anyone interested to bring their empties to the event. If you have any questions about upcoming events or would like more information about ECNS please visit our website at www.elmvalenurseryschool.ca or contact us by phone at 705-790-4339.

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Editor’s Musings I took one of my many yearly flights to Alberta on January 12. It was a 7 am wheels up trip. It was 10 degrees when I climbed into the truck in Elmvale. The fog was not real bad but one had to be observant. In Toronto, it was 13 degrees.

When I landed in Calgary, it was minus 20 - and I was dressed for Toronto’s temperatures.

I have started to leave my vehicle at ParkforU. It is located a couple of kms from the airport. Arrangements had been made. I pulled in, someone was there ready to drive me to the airport and let me off at the door for Air Canada.

The prior trip in November was through West Jet. They dropped me at Terminal 3 where I walked in and presto, no wandering. On my return, I called when the aeroplane landed and we were allowed to turn on our electronic devises. When I got to the front, I called again indicating that I was sitting under the “A” sign Air Canada and 12 minutes later, they arrived with a warm truck. We headed back to the depot, said goodbye and I was on my way home. Taxes in, the cost was $81 from 5 am Friday to 8 pm Saturday, 8 days later.

Everyone is fine in Cochrane Alberta. There are 23000 people in their town. There are subdivision approvals for another 950 homes and ‘Planning’ is working on an additional 300. They expect to double in size in the next 10 years. Because of their close proximity to Calgary - there wouldn’t be 10 kms between the most easterly homes in Cochrane and the most westerly homes in Calgary, they are working on getting density levels aligned before Calgary might have a chance to influence their little town.

Tim builds houses. He is working in town and we would suspect, with future growth, he won’t be going far to find work.

Tim has a heated garage and a little fridge. Whether it is friends, workers, family or whomever, we probably spent more time out there then around the kitchen table. It was comfortable.

Right beside my favourite chair was my motorcycle, the reason I went west. The insurance ($551 including fire and theft on an appraised $12,000 HD 2003 Anniversary Ultra model) was due on the 19 of January and the licence $51 due date was/is the end of January. The bike is ready to ride.

When driving around Alberta, be careful in school zones.

The speed limit is 30 kms per hour. In a 1 km distance, I drove past two schools doing 51 and 56 in each zone. The fine would have totalled $450. I just got warned.

Limestone Products & Weekend Deliveries Available One of our readers sent me a suggestion for the use of the TD Canada Trust building in Elmvale (appprox 30 ‘ x 60’) when it closes in May. Said reader suggested the LCBO should purchase it. They could negotiate with the present owners, the TD, and the ATM bank machines could stay exactly where they are. The LCBO could turn the rest of the building into a marijuana outlet. With the vault right there, when the outlet closes, any product could be securely stored discouraging any would be thief from getting in.

Now, of course it is a joke but any suggestions for the use of the building would be appreciated.

Could we entice another credit union/bank to come into that location (we have already been told there would be no restrictions on its use when it ceases as a TD Canada Trust outlet)?

I have heard suggestions like a community hall (with the completion of the High School, I think we’ll have another hall to compliment the Community Hall, the upstairs at the arena, the Legion, various church halls, the Lions hall, the Orr Lake Golf Course - did I miss any?).

Someone suggested something like a Montessori school.

Maybe we need a built in Elmvale exercise/fitness gym as the 20 plus km drive to Wasaga, Barrie or Midland discourages a number of folk.

Although I do not think we need another eatery/coffee shop in town, it is located in an optimum spot.

Your suggestions?????

On January 11th, there was a meeting at the Elmvale Library and mostly businesses re the closing of the bank.

Four TD representatives from the local area were on hand to answer questions and listen to our concerns.

One of the first was “Where will the single banking machine be located.” They are still working on that.

To the concern about which bank we will go to, all our accounts are being transferred to the Bayfield Barrie branch but they emphasized that no matter which TD you went to, there would be equal access to your account no matter where it is located. As for the personal touch, most of the local employees will be located nearby and the managers of a couple of the local TDs are Elmvale people.

The TD representatives seemed equally concerned about the closures and doubted that any effort would ever change the mind of whatever high up had made the decision.

There were few if any questions asked which the four in attendance had not already fielded to the decision makers.

On some days, there are eight employees at the Elmvale branch. There have been days that barely anyone came into use the tellers we were told.

When the first computerized tellers were installed at the entrance to the bank, I was one of the people who suggested I would never use it. Time has changed my mind. Now, seldom do I go beyond the entrance. It would appear, people like me using modern technology are the reasons it is closing.

On February 13th, there will be another opportunity to meet with the bank representatives at the Elmvale Library from 6 to 7:30. All are welcome.

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Elsewhere in this paper, there are a couple of reports about the investigation into the election spending and of supposed misdeeds by Bill French and the Springwater News. Someone assumed that Bill French was getting free exposure, not paying for it and same was not offered to other candidates.

One would wonder why on pure conjecture, one would draw conclusions without even speaking to me or verifying the facts.

First, Bill French never worked for the Springwater News. Someone assumed that because he had a press card and contributing articles to the paper, he was being paid.

FALSE! Sure he had a press card like some of the contributors to the paper, like me, my wife, my three sons and probably my

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grandchildren. In fact, if any reader wants a press pass, it is quite possible that I can issue you one.

As for not offering the same service to other candidates, for years, there was the offer for any councillor to write a report for the Springwater News. Instead, because the Springwater News reported something that council did not like, they voted to quit using the SN in any fashion.

In this paper, there are reports from four of our members of council, and because they are open and transparent to the public, at this point in time, I would suggest they are shoe ins to get elected again. Members of the council who voted to stop using the SN are not on council today.

The offer to contribute anything to the paper has always been there. Bill French out smarted/out thought those who contributed nothing.

Once upon a time, candidates did not purchase and erect their signage all over a community. I wonder if the slower candidates were upset at being outsmarted by those who first used signs.

According to the rules relayed to me from the Ontario Community Newspaper Association, all candidates paid exactly the same for advertising space.

Any accusation that Letters to the Editor should have been paid advertising suggests to me that someone is not reading other papers where numerous opinions are offered/ published. Yes I published opinionated letters (possibly 21 of them) but they referred to numerous, if not all members of council. In fact, that was the first time some members of the former council even bothered to contribute anything. It was biased against Bill French.

And because of the tone of each contribution, I informed readers this would not be allowed. I cut off readers rights to express themselves which is the closest to any wrongdoing committed by this paper. I reserve the right as the editor / owner to limit or refuse L to Ed. Nothing I refused gave an advantage to one candidate over another.

And as an end, other newspapers will publish their suggested slate of officers. I didn’t - so if I had, would there have been another false accusation against me?

Accusations against the Springwater News are absolutely false. Substance and facts were never verified. I wonder how many other accusations in the whole investigation are without merit.

Before the next paper comes out, February 2nd passes - as in Ground Hog Day. On that day, we may larn that winter is over.

That’s all Charles. More in two weeks!

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Euchre is once again alive and well in Anten Mills!

Thanks to the efforts of Gord and Pat Wilson, along with the support of some of their clan, friends and neighbours, we’ve now had two successful Thursday evening euchre The first shop tournaments at the hall.

For those interested, it’s every Thursday evening starting 1978 at 7 p.m. at the hall. The game played is progressive euchre and players of all levels of expertise are welcome to join in. Each participant throws in a toony ($2) to cover any associated costs. Tea and water are available, and we’re welcome to bring along our own snacks and beverages if we wish. The first week saw 16 players and second week about the same. If you can make it every week, fine, or can only get there the occasional Thursday, that’s okay too.

Rick and I have been both times and it is a fun evening, if you can fit it into your week!

Upcoming Events Nelson’s first truck - Jason sitting on the hood Make sure you have the weekend of Friday, February th th 9 and Saturday the 10 on your calendar for this year’s Minesing’s Minifest. Friday evening’s events include progressive euchre and bowling. Saturday’s activities begin with a pancake breakfast, followed by the parade Passenger, Truck & Farm Tires The shop today 2018 and other all-day activities, culminating with the evening’s On-site Calcium Service dance. Keep an eye on this paper and Minesing’s Facebook page for up-to-date information on this annual event.

Thank you to all our loyal customers And for those thinking ahead to springtime, Ken and Sales & Repair of all Brands Lindsay Rawson are once again taking the lead on a Serving North of Barrie to Midland community Easter Egg hunt, to be held at the Anten Mills who have supported us over the years.

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Community Association Volunteers Wanted A heads up that all positions on the Anten Mills Southern Georgian Bay home sales stable at average levels in December; Community Association will be open and available to fill supply still historically low just 506 active residential listings on the Association’s as of the annual meeting in April, including Chair, Vice Residential sales recorded through the MLS® System of MLS® System at the end of December 2017, down 14.5% Chair/Treasurer, and Recording Secretary, as well as one the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® from year-ago levels and one of the lowest level since the or two members at large. Rick (Chair for the past two came in below levels recorded a year earlier in December early 1990s. years) and I (Recording Secretary for three years) have 2017.

There were just four months of inventory at the end of been involved since moving to Anten Mills eight years Home sales numbered 128 units in December 2017, down December, unchanged from the end of December 2016 ago, and while we intend to stay involved, feel it’s time for 12.9% from December 2016 but on par with the 10-year and still well below the long-run average for this time of fresh blood and new ideas. Although April is still a couple average for the month. year. The number of months of inventory is the number of months away, I’m mentioning it in this column now to Annual home sales for 2017 numbered 3,333 units. While of months it would take to sell current inventories at the allow for the opportunity to think about getting involved. this was down 16.2% from the record set in 2016, it was current rate of sales activity.

With the change in scope for the community’s role the second highest annual level on record.

The value of all residential transactions in December recently implemented by the township, the hall associations The Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® was $54.4 million, falling 7% from December 2016. This have a very straightforward mandate, so taking on one of comprises two distinctive markets. Home sales in the was still the second highest level on record for the month these positions is not onerous at all. The township now takes Western Region, which includes Wasaga Beach, Clearview behind 2016. full responsibility for hall maintenance and upkeep, along Township, Collingwood, The Blue Mountains and portions Sales of all types of properties numbered 148 units in with the accompanying financial obligations, meaning of the Municipality of Meaford and Grey Highlands, fell December, a decline of 17.3% compared to the same month that the role of the community associations is to focus 8.8% on a year-over-year basis to 83 units in December in 2016. The total value of all properties sold in December on creating and funding seasonal social activities within 2017. Annual home sales in the Western Region numbered 2017 was $62.3 million, down 7.6% from December 2016. the community, such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Hallowe’en 2,081 units, down 13.6% from all of 2016.

Consult your Local REALTOR® for market conditions and celebration and Christmas in the Village weekend.

Meanwhile, home sales in the Eastern Region, home value information specific to your neighbourhood.

So, for all you community-minded Anten Mills encompassing the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, Our REALTORS® live, work and play in Southern residents, please consider taking on a role. We live in a the Townships of Tay and Tiny and portions of Severn and Georgian Bay and have the local knowledge you simply great community and there is always lots of support and Georgian Bay Townships, totaled 45 units in December. need to know! Encompassing several communities along offers of helping hands for our community events. It really This stood 19.6% below December 2016. Annual home the shores of southern Georgian Bay, approximately 1½ to is a fun way to make a significant contribution to your sales in the Eastern Region numbered 1,252 units, sitting 2 hours from Greater Toronto, the area is one of Canada’s community, and at 5 to 10 hours per month, and often less, 20.3% below all of 2016. premier four season recreational playgrounds. is not an overly heavy time commitment.

“Following a very active spring, activity cooled off over The Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® Anyone seeking more information about what one of the summer and was more or less stable at fairly average represents over 550 REALTORS® registered with these jobs actually involves is welcome to have a chat with levels over the entire second half of 2017,” said Matthew its member offices. The geographical area served by someone currently on the executive: Rick, myself, Dennis Lidbetter, President of the Southern Georgian Bay the Association includes the Towns of Midland and Gannon or Lawrence Pavan.

Association of REALTORS®. “That said, inventories have Penetanguishene, the Townships of Tay and Tiny and parts I’ll include another reminder in this column closer to the also declined further and are now at all-time lows. This of Severn and Georgian Bay Townships; Wasaga Beach, April meeting date, and notice will of course be posted on should serve to support prices in 2018 even with demand Clearview Township, Collingwood, The Blue Mountains Facebook. having returned to more normal levels.” and portions of the Municipality of Meaford and Grey ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The number of new residential listings in December 2017 Highlands.

For the most up to date information on what’s happening was 115 units, down 16.7% from a year earlier. This was Provided by: in the ‘Mills, don’t forget to check out the Anten Mills the lowest reading for this month in almost three decades.

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Dear Members of Springwater Township Council,

the demand for enrollment in our programs, at a time of increased pressure from a growing population.

The Springwater Township Public Library Board would like to thank you for your support of the Springwater Public Library for 2018. With your vote for increased staffing and additional open hours, Springwater Public Library will be able to better serve our community.

Springwater Public Library is comprised of branches in Elmvale, Minesing, and Midhurst. Along with books and DVDs available for check-out, the Library also provides computers and Wi-Fi services, photocopying and fax, and many programs for all ages. From 2016 to 2017, the number of Springwater residents using the library has increased substantially, and our program attendance has risen 19%. In 2014, we had 4,917 card holders and received funding equivalent to $97.36 per card, which decreased to $81.21 in 2017 for the 6,255 card holders.

This funding was not enough to fully support library services. The 2018 budget will help bridge this gap and bring us closer to 2014 levels. The Funding Per Library Card chart illustrates how the amount spent per card holder steadily declined from 2014-2017, while the numbers of card holders increased, leading to an expanding shortfall.

We demonstrated to Council that the demand is there. Your wise decision in granting our budget request will allow us to reverse a downward trend after years of underfunding and raise the standard of this key community service to that provided in neighbouring municipalities. With Council’s approval, Springwater Library will be extending hours based upon the survey administered at Midhurst Autumnfest, the Elmvale Fall Fair, online, and in the branches in the fall. These hours are tentatively projected to start following Family Day in February. Elmvale and Midhurst will be open Mondays from 1-5 and an additional hour on Saturday. Minesing will open earlier on Tuesdays, new hours on Wednesdays, open later on Thursday, and open at 10 am on Friday to come in line with the other branches. See below for our new and extended hours!

Libraries are changing and becoming a community hub, and Springwater Public Library is no exception.

We commend Council on recognizing the importance of library service for our residents, and agreeing to “catch up” our funding to become more in line with average provincial library budgets. Springwater Public Library is a great place to be, come check us out!

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Our hours have also lagged behind community need and that of our neighbours. Our largest branches, Elmvale and Midhurst, are open 5 days a week with a total each of 37 hours. Minesing is open 3 days with a total of 18 hours, which provides little accessibility to residents in the southwest corner of the Township. The Hours at MultiBranch Libraries bar graph shows how Springwater offered the least number of hours when compared to similar sized libraries with multiple branches in our area.

Because of a lack of staff, we were not making proper use of our facilities, and we were unable to fully accommodate

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Sincerely, Springwater Township Public Library Board Chair, Donna Kenwell

Bowlers donate money to Angels with Backpacks

Pauline Brabant, left, owner of Bayshore Lanes, presents a cheque of $500 to Rosemarie Allison, member of Angels with Backpacks. The various bowling leagues donated the money which will help provide backpacks for the homeless and needy in our area.

Sushi chefs have one of the most difficult training of all professional chefs. They must know how to prepare raw seafood, know which fish contain harmful parasites, and know how to eliminate parasites. They must also know about biochemical changes that happen after seafood is slaughtered.

A sushi chef traditionally could work in a restaurant only after training for 10 years. However, modern sushi chiefs can start working after just 2 years of training.

Sushi is commonly thought of as an aphrodisiac because two common sushi fish, salmon and mackerel, are high in omega-3s, which are fatty acids that aid in sex-hormone production. Additionally, tuna is a source of selenium, which helps increase a male's sperm count.

Bluefin tuna populations have dropped more than 96 percent, primarily due to increasing sushi demands. Most of the bluefin tuna fishing occurs off the coast of Japan, which has very few limits on tuna fishing.

The most expensive price ever for a sushi-grade bluefin tuna was $1.8 million for a 222-kilogram fish in Japan.

Over 80 percent of the world's declining tuna stock are eaten by the Japanese.

Fugu is a famous type of sushi made from puffer fish.

Fugu is particularly difficult to prepare because the organs of the puffer fish produce a lethal neurotoxin that is 1,200 times more toxic than cyanide. Chefs must receive a special license to prepare fugu, and the emperor of Japan is forbidden from even tasting it.

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PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE - 7:00pm @ Minesing Community Centre - Admission - $5 + Mini-Fest Button OPEN FAMILY SKATE - 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Minesing Community Pavilion - Admission - Mini-Fest Button ADULT MIXED BOWLING - 6:30pm @ Minesing Community Centre - $75.00 per team + Mini-Fest Button

Saturday February 10th PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 9:00am-11:00am - Adults $10, Children (10 & under) $6 CITIZEN & YOUTH OF THE YEAR, BOOKMARK & COLOURING CONTEST WINNERS - 9:30am & 10:00am @ Minesing Community Centre PARADE - 12:30pm - Starting on Laird Dr. Theme this year is “Mardi Gras” BEER GARDEN, CHILI COOKOFF, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT & YARD EVENTS - 1:00pm—4:00pm ADULT MIXED BOWLING FINALS - starting 1:30pm @ Minesing Community Centre

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE W/SCOTT & COLIN - Doors open @ 8:00pm Band starts @ 9:00pm Tickets $10 per person in advance $20 at the door. Cash bar and light meal.

Get your Mini-Fest buttons at Four Cedars, Minesing Library or Minesing Central School!!

Submit your nomination for Citizen and Youth of the Year by email to minifest@minesing.ca by January 26th To enter a float in the parade contact Mike at 705-309-5309

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Link www.springwater.ca • Phone: 705-728-4784 • Fax: 705-728-6957 • Email: info@springwater.ca •

Upcoming Meetings Compliance Audit Committee Thursday, January 25 - 9:00 am Township Administration Centre Special Council Meeting (Recreation Master Plan) Monday, January 29 - 9:30 am Township Administration Centre Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, January 31 - 7:00 pm Township Administration Centre Council Meeting Wednesday, February 7 - 6:30 pm Township Administration Centre

2231 Nursery Road Minesing, Ontario L9X 1A8, Canada January 25, 2018 Twitter: @springwatertwp

Springwater is hiring students for summer 2018!

A variety of student employment opportunities are available in the following departments: • Public Works • Recreation • Summer Days Camps • Building Services • IT • Economic Development Applications for positions in Public Works, Recreation, Building Services, IT and Economic Development will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Friday, February 2, 2018.

Applications for Day Camp positions will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Friday, February 9, 2018. For details visit: www.springwater.ca/careers

Interim Tax Bills

Water and Wastewater Rates

The Township of Springwater is currently recruiting a: Roads Supervisor Full-Time, Permanent Position

The 2018 Interim Tax Bills will be mailed by January 31. Installment due dates are:

Residential Water Rates in 2018 will remain the same as in 2017.

February 21, 2018 and April 18, 2018

Residential Wastewater Rates will increase 3.7% (on average) effective February 1, 2018.

Opportunity closes Friday, February 2, 2018 at 12 noon. For a job description and details please visit: www.springwater.ca/careers

Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from payment of taxes, nor from liability of penalty charges for late payment. If you have not received your bill by February 9, 2018 please contact the Finance Department at 705-728-4784 and select option 2.

Non-residential Water Rates will increase 2.4% (on average) effective February 1, 2018.

If your mortgage company pays your property taxes, you will not receive a tax bill.

Water/wastewater bills will be mailed in February. For additional information visit: www.springwater.ca/WaterRates

Career Opportunity

Public Works Co-op Opportunity The Township of Springwater is currently recruiting a: Public Works Co-op Student May to August 2018 Opportunity closes Friday, February 2, 2018 at 12 noon. For a job description and details please visit: www.springwater.ca/careers

Bid Opportunities The Township of Springwater is currently accepting bids for the following: Administration Centre Lower Level Space Accommodation Design (2018-02) Closing: February 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm

Non-residential Wastewater Rates will increase by 4.4% (on average) effective February 1, 2018.

Public Meeting Re: Increase of Building Permit / Septic Re-Inspection Program Fees TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater will hold a Public Meeting at 6:30 PM on February 7, 2018 in the Council Chambers located at the Administration Centre at 2231 Nursery Road.

THE PURPOSE of the Public Meeting is to obtain public comments on a proposal to update Building Permit fees. A proposed fee increase will be based on an adjustments of existing fees established in Schedule “B” of by-law 2015-033 and Schedule “E” of by-law 2015-034 with Statistic Canada Construction Price Index records with some minor adjustments on certain fees.

This meeting is being held pursuant to Section 7 of the, Building Code Act, 1992.

A REPORT outlining the changes and the rationale for the increases will be available to the public at the Public Meeting on February 7, 2018, or online at www.springwater.ca.

One New Tandem Truck and Winter Control Attachments (PW-03-2018) Closes: February 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm

ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting, and make oral and/or written submissions either in support of or in opposition to the proposed fee increase.

For additional information visit: www.biddingo.com/springwater

IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed fee increase, you must make a written request to the Clerk of the Township of Springwater at 2231 Nursery Road, Minesing, Ontario L9X 1A8.

Policing Committee The Springwater Policing Committee would like to extend congratulations to A. Sergeant Mark Kinney on his retirement at the end of January.

A. Sergeant Kinney has provided support and guidance to the Community Policing Committee for a number of years. Congratulations Mark and all the best in your retirement!

Springwater Sports Heritage The Springwater Sports Heritage Committee is pleased to announce the scheduling of its Annual General Meeting.

February 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm Township Administration Centre All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting Nick Ippolito, Director of Building Services/Chief Building Official, at 705-728-4784 Ext. 2030, or e-mail nick.ippolito@springwater.ca Dated at the Township of Springwater, January 5, 2018 Nick Ippolito, Director of Building Services / Chief Building Official, Township of Springwater, 2231 Nursery Road, Minesing, Ontario, L9X 1A8 Phone: 705-728-4784 Ext. 2030; Fax: 705-728-6957

Election 2018 Election Day - October 22, 2018

Nomination Period New this election, the nomination period will be May 1, 2018 to July 27, 2018 (9 am - 2 pm on July 27 and regular office hours May 1 - July 26). Forms and candidate information packages will be available Spring 2018.

Additional information at: www.springwater.ca/Election

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SSEA Invasive Species Pilot Program First Year Overview In 2017, Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) implemented year one of the SSEA Invasive Species pilot program, supporting municipalities and maximizing opportunities for success in preventing, detecting, managing, and communicating about invasive species.

In its first year of the invasive species program, the SSEA reached approximately 900 people at 20 events, co-hosted a Phragmites community workshop with Georgian Bay Forever, produced 9 news releases/ articles, presented at 7 school outreach events, and assisted with 5 invasive species management projects, targeting phragmites, garlic mustard, spotted knapweed and glossy buckthorn. In addition, nearly 500 sightings (consisting of 32 different species) were documented by SSEA, municipal staff and the public. This information was used to create an inventory and map of invasive species sightings within the Severn Sound area, and was submitted to EDDMapSOntario to leverage collaboration between partners.

SSEA would like to thank and acknowledge the supporters that made this project possible: municipal partners the Townships of Tay, Tiny and Severn and the Town of Midland, volunteers that assisted with invasive species removal, and BioTalent Canada.

Plans for 2018 include: • Continue management on selected sites with additional sites added to address Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam; • Continue educating the community at events and workshops and through social media, news release and articles; • Work with participating municipalities on developing an Invasive Species Strategy; • Reaching out to local businesses and organizations to provide invasive species education information; and • Continue mapping invasive species sightings in participating municipalities.

More information about invasive species can be found on SSEA’s website: https://www.severnsound.ca/programs-projects/wildlife-habitat/invasive_species

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On January 13th the Elmvale Curling Club was turned into a sunny, tropical beach in order to host the ECC’s Wo m e n ’s L e a g u e “Valley Farm Market” Bonspiel!

The beach party theme was enthusiastically supported by the curlers and club members!

Teams from Orillia, Midland, Stayner, Penetang, Alliston and “Wasaga Beach” competed against two Elmvale teams.

Orillia prevailed with Stayner and Penetang finishing 2nd and

3rd respectfully.

Thanks to Valley Farm Market and Catering for their support of the annual event and serving up a delicious dinner including an beach themed ice cream sundae bar!

Making a Difference Through Music

Cedar Ridge Pops makes a Grant to the Sistema Huronia children’s music program.

The $2,324 Grant went towards new music stands, instruments, instrument repairs and other musical equipment.

Pictured with the kids from the left are Janice Haffey, Board Member of Cedar Ridge Pops, Garry Morehouse, Rev. John Vella President of Sistema Huronia, Kathy Larkins Board Member of Huronia Community Foundation and Barbara Jones, President of Huronia Community Foundation and music teacher Blaine Stewart. The Huronia Community Foundation administers the endowment for Cedar Ridge Pops. Garry is a former Board Member of Cedar Ridge Pops, founding Executive Director of Huronia Community Foundation and a fundraiser for Sistema Huronia.

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Please read above information above on Letters to the Editor.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT / CEO OF “FRIENDS OF Keewatin”

Skyline has sold the Port McNicoll property to a large Toronto developer. They paid $42,000,000 for the land.

That does NOT include the park which is being deeded to Tay Township or the Keewatin which they did not want. Skyline's plan was to create a "Maritime Village" representative of the Port McNicoll of the Past.

The new developer has different ideas. Skyline are now left with an asset they cannot use. They are very concerned because they have spent millions developing Keewatin into what it is today. A great piece of Canadian Heritage.

The question is what do they do with it. It can't stay in Port McNicoll because without the rest of the Heritage village concept Keewatin cannot bring in enough visitors to sustain the maintenance of the 111 year old vessel. Last year Keewatin hosted 12,000 and made $260,000. After expenses that left less than $10,000. It takes a management group of eight and two full time employees to operate the attraction, then numerous volunteers and paid students in the summer. Keewatin is on a dead end street with nothing else in the town to tempt visitors to find it. We spent in excess of $15,000 on advertising on TV, the internet and flyers to bring in those 12,000 souls.

There are two other problems.

One is that the park which Keewatin just raised and spent $1,000,000 to restore with the dock and board walk is not zoned for tourism. Keewatin has been operating at the pleasure of Tay council.

Second, there is little to no involvement from the residents of Port McNicoll. Of the 78 volunteer and management only six come from Port. Most come from

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So what to do with a ship that has its roots in the greater community but cannot survive on its own in out of the way Port McNicoll.

The charitable group "Friends of Keewatin" with Skylines support approached Midland about location on its waterfront. Midland has a long history with Keewatin. All the restoration, new additions and repairs to the ship were done in the Midland Ship yard from 1912 until it closed in 1953. Many of the employees of Canadian Pacific including most of the officers came from Midland and are buried in the grave yard on King Street. Midland is about to develop its waterfront to encourage even larger tourism number to our area than come now. Just being in a high traffic area Keewatin would double or triple the visitors.

AND IT IS ABOUT THE MONEY. Without a sizable income Keewatin who is demanding in terms of constant restoration, repair and maintenance won't survive another 100 years. Sky line are looking to donate Keewatin, plus a sizable financial support package for 10 years to make sure Keewatin stays in the HEART OF GEORGIAN BAY. There is no other option in our area.

What happens if Midland turn it down?

KEEWATIN will be gone somewhere else.

SKYLINE have had a standing offer from Scottish INTERESTS for Keewatin since they bought her in 2012.

Skyline want Keewatin to stay here in the area. Midland is the logical choice. Remember, Keewatin has left a million dollar asset behind in the refurbished and restored Park with full operating public washrooms, a state of the art dock and tons of parking. It’s a fact that when the town asked for participation from residents on what the park should look like only a dozen showed up..Perhaps Paul Raymond and Robin Talbot, both great community spirited citizens could take it on..Maybe they can rally support for another use of the park.

I would like everyone who really cares about KEEWATIN to support the offer for Midland to own Keewatin. If you want to save it and keep it in THE HEART OF GEORGIAN BAY that is the only path. Midland Council will consider the offer February 26 2018.

OPEN HOUSE: PROTECTING WATER RESOURCES The Government of Ontario is gathering public input on protecting important water resources, such as moraines, coldwater streams and wetlands, by potentially growing the Greenbelt in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

All are invited to an open house to learn about the area under study and its water resources, and to ask any questions you may have.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

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January 11, 2017 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is feeling the effects of increased rates of infectious diseases and a flu season which has not yet reached its peak. This week, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit declared widespread community influenza activity as labconfirmed flu cases jumped by 50 (between December 31 and January 6) for a total of 198 cases to date this season.* “As an acute care hospital, we have not been immune to this increase in community illness,” says Dawn Major, chief performance, quality and risk officer, GBGH. “In our Emergency Department we are also seeing the highest rates of respiratory illness we have seen in the past 12 months.

In the past week, we have also seen an increased number of admissions of patients with community-acquired c. difficile. It’s really proving to be a particularly challenging year for hospitals dealing with a variety of infectious diseases.”

To reduce the risk of transmitting infections in the hospital, GBGH is following strict preventative measures, including co-horting patients and increased cleaning hospital-wide, including all high-touch surfaces.

“It’s also important the public understands the impact they can have on our patient’s safety,” says Major. “We ask the public to not visit GBGH if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms such as cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, fever, chills and sweats, headache, and muscle and joint pain. If a visitor is healthy and needs to see someone in the hospital, we ask they limit their visit to one patient only and always practice hand hygiene upon entering and exiting a patient room, as well as entering and exiting the building.”

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The Mayor’s View

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CAMH Difference Makers

By Bill French

Fire Station 2

After many delays and uncertainties, Council approved the renovation and update of the Fire Station 2 at the Township Work Yard 1 on Snow Valley Road.

There has been a separate plan for a new stand alone Firehall in this vicinity for a number of years which was based on the future growth triggered by the Midhurst secondary Plan. Building such a station as planned would have negated an opportunity that Deputy Mayor Allen and I discussed with the County just after the last election. There was discussion on the co-location of Fire, Paramedics and possibly in the future the OPP, much like the new facility just outside of Stayner in Clearview Township. The County made it clear that the proposed location on Snow Valley and Anne Street would not be acceptable and would need to be closer to Bayfield Street.

We have been working on some potential locations. The County has now considered our need for a new fire hall into their plans for a new paramedic station in the North Bayfield area. The targeting studies and development of a new facility is in the 2019 to 2021 timeframe. As we have reviewed our long term asset plan for Public Works, it is clear that Yard 1 will need to expand, so the interim solution of expanding the building today for fire and then transfer the asset to Public Works when a new station is built is good fiscal management and improves our emergency services. I do thank all of our firefighters for their patience in this prolonged debate.

Waste Collection and Recycling Pickup

I know most residents in Springwater missed as many as three pickups in the mid December to mid January time frame. The County did their best working with the Contractor to alleviate the backlog, but as the weather persisted, pickups slipped further behind. There is no question, there were horrendous equipment failures and the safety of the workers was paramount especially in the extreme cold. I accept all the reasons why it happened and, as I said, I appreciate all the efforts and extra hours that went into resolving it, but I am still concerned that we as County Council need to work more closely with senior management and ensure there is a better contingency plan that can be executed in the future when we have major service failures such as we experienced. Severe weather events are now frequent and the 100 and 50 year storms are happening annually, so the old ways will no longer work.

It appears we are now back on track because of everyone’s efforts, but as a County Councillor I apologize for the lapse in service. With such a large County in a weather event such as we experienced, it is not as easy as picking up the phone and bringing in a few extra trucks and drivers. I do suggest you go the www.simcoe.ca website and sign up for their waste management updates which will assist you in responding to the unusual weather events.

David Phillips Environment Canada – Senior Climatologist

The chamber was full at the special presentation that the Township hosted last week with well known local weather expert David Phillips, a 50 year veteran with Environment Canada. As I mentioned in the paragraph above extreme events are more frequent and they will most likely get worse before they get better as the global temperature is rising and causing dramatic shifts in weather patterns. The real message for us as a municipality is that we need to be planning in future projects with better ways of dealing with flooding, snow removal and the potential of more ice storms. We need to address better designed infrastructure and make changes to the building code to better address the change that is happening. David’s talk definitely coincided with the Provinces Plan to study and expand the Greenbelt which in itself is an inexpensive way of controlling flooding by allowing large areas of the natural environment to be the giant sponge they were intended to be. Apparently about 70% of our natural wetlands which can absorb huge storm events have been lost in the last 50 years and that in itself is problematic as weather events increase. Many Official Plans are now making these natural areas part of Green infrastructure in their land use policies in revised or new OP’s. The long term costs and major natural disaster damage from major weather events are reduced or at least mitigated by this natural Green infrastructure. If you get a chance to hear David don’t miss it.

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From left to right Jim Treliving National Chair “CAMH Difference Makers” he is actively involved as an Advisor to the centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Elder Little Brown Bear being recognized Nationally as one of the 150 “CAMH Difference Makers” selected from 3,700 names put forward across Canada who are making unique, important contributions in helping community members on their healing journeys.

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Marc Schutt • Tel: 705-322-4301 Fax: 705-322-3027 • Cell: 705-322-0150 Email: twoguysautomotive@hotmail.com some irony in this, as Sears, Eatons and the old Simpsons, were actually great innovators in direct to consumer sales through their catalogue division. As a younger person, I remember my family ordering goods from the catalogues and the service and product quality was always superb. It is unfortunate that they did not recognize the onslaught of new technology and the Internet and embrace it in the beginning. When you think about it, fundamentally they, in their own way, were the Amazon of the day.

Election Expenses Compliance Audit

Since this is not really township business, look elsewhere in this edition of Springwater News for my comments on recent events.

Mayors Open Visiting Hours

If you would like to meet with me on any matter you can always arrange an appointment or if in the neighbourhood of the Administrative Centre you can drop by any Thursday afternoons from 1 to 4:00 p.m. and no appointment is required. I invite you to bring your complaints, concerns or even appreciation for what is happening in Springwater.

I have had numerous people come by and in some cases we have resolved some simple issues. If nothing else I promise that you will be heard. The door is open. If you can’t make it and want to keep up to date, you can listen to my thoughts on matters of interest on our local Kool FM or Rock 95 or go to their website as they have a feature with a monthly interview with me hosted by Dan Blakely.

Keep informed and involved with Springwater by checking out our website www.springwwater.ca and especially our calendar of meetings. Tune into our live streaming of the Council Meetings at www.springwater. ca/live . Stay close to the action and read this excellent local paper, the Springwater News, and check out our regular Springwater Link and Council Corner columns.

Be part of the solution and have your say.

Contact me at 705-728-4784 ext. 2040 or my cell at 416-587-7030 or email at bill.french@springwater.ca and follow me on twitter @MayorFrench A reminder these articles are my thoughts and perspectives on issues and I am but one voice on Council. These opinions may not reflect the position of other Councillors.

In a recent column I touched on the fact that the County submitted an excellent proposal for the location of Amazon’s new North American second headquarters. Last week it was announced that only Toronto made the final cut for 20 finalists from all over North America. I congratulate the County for this endeavour as there will be about 50,000 local jobs plus a spinoff economy wherever Amazon locates this new facility.

Sears and Canadian Retail

It was sad to see the final closing of the local Sears stores in our area. I find

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Happy birthday wishes go out to Darrell Leonard, Marg Hamelin, Tyler Dean Collins, Cameron Archer, Kirk Hastings, Norm Hales, Michael Lacroix, Irene Bremner, Lawrence Moreau and Juliana Jolie.

Bid euchre is on Friday afternoons at 1 p.m. in the church basement. Light lunch and prizes. $2.50 per person. There was no euchre on January 12th. Winners from January 19th were: 1st Joan Thompson, 2nd Betty Woolhead and 3rd Paul Parent. All welcome.

The next UCW meeting is on Thursday Feb. 1st at 1:30 p.m. in the church basement.

The Township of Tiny is hosting free workshops for seniors. Registration is required. Call Laura at 705.529.5909. The next workshop is on Sunday February 4th (1-3:30 p.m.) In Home Services – Opening Doors and Minds at Tiny Township Centre, Independent Living Services, Local in Home Services. The last one is on Friday March 2nd (1:30-4 p.m.). Launch of the Seniors Directory at the Tiny Township Centre. Volunteer Associations Clubs & Committees. Join us for live music.

Congratulations to Wyevale Old-timers Hockey Club sponsored by McNamara Power Lines on winning the Over 50 Tournament in Orillia.

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

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

I know this finds you few weeks without a Minesing Moments article and I apologize for that. I had some time off around Christmas/New Year’s but I’m back now in hopes for a great 2018! I wish each of you health and happiness throughout the year.

The 46th Annual Minesing Mini-Fest is coming up fast.

Mark your calendars for February 9 and 10. Events are as follows: Friday Night: Open Skate, Progressive Euchre ($5), Bowling ($75/team), Beer Garden.

Saturday: “Pancake Tuesday” Breakfast, Citizen & Youth of the Year (Send nominations to minifest@ minesing.ca), Parade following Pancake Breakfast, Children's Entertainment (TBA), Beer Garden, Raffle Saturday Night: Adult Dance featuring Scott & Colin *Anyone wanting additional information please email minifest@minesing.ca The outdoor rinks in the area are open and we hope that everyone is enjoying them. The volunteers who have made these rinks possible work hard to get them going and we appreciate all of the time spent. A reminder to all who use the rink, please do not go on the ice if the weather is mild, it makes it very difficult to fix up again if a cold snap comes back. We also ask that the people using the rink houses to change and get out of the cold, keep them clean and pick up after yourself. The doors need to remain closed so that the pumps and hoses will thaw in order to use again. Thank you for your co-operation.

I recently saw a video on Facebook of a teenaged boy who was asking his mother why kids bully. I am sure many of you may have also viewed it and had the same heartbroken, lump in your throat reaction that I did to the words that the boy spoke. As parents of children, whether they are in elementary school or high school, we must to speak to our children about this ongoing bullying thing. I know it still goes on in high schools, even up to grade 12 and I am utterly disgusted that kids by this age haven’t learned that this type of behavior can be so damaging and can affect the recipient well into adulthood. We also sadly hear of the worst outcome possible when a young person who has been bullied resorts to what they feel is the only way out to make it stop. Suicide. Today, not tomorrow, speak to your children no matter what age they are. Let them know that this behavior IS NOT OK. If you think your child is not one of the kids who participates in the bullying, talk to them anyways. Tell them that standing by and watching it happen is just as bad as the words spoken. If we don’t step in and deal with it, we are going to lose more children. Let’s get this thing sorted out and FAST. It is our jobs as parents to teach our children well Until next time, stay warm and remember to clear your car off of all the snow before you head out!

We believe that if men have the talent to invent need machines that put men out of work, they have the talent to put those men back to work. --John F. Kennedy Hide not your talents, they for use were made.

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Many workers across the province have now seen Ontario's increased minimum wage reflected in their weekly pay. The general minimum wage rose from $11.60 to $14 on January 1, 2018, and will increase again to $15 on January 1, 2019.

Other provisions that came into effect on January 1, 2018 include: Bee Swarm & Local Honey • Expanding personal emergency leave to 10 days per Wasp Removal Available calendar year for all employees, with at least two paid days per year for employees who have been employed for at least a week • Ensuring workers are entitled to at least three weeks' vacation after five years with the same employer • Providing workers with up to 17 weeks off without http://youtu.be/MMWf4nuayWs the fear of losing their job when a worker or their child has experienced or is threatened with domestic or sexual Young Elmvale known girls violence, including a paid leave for the first five days • Increasing family medical leave from 8 to 28 weeks per year Changes to make it easier to form a union and reach a first collective agreement To enforce these changes, the province is hiring up to 175 more employment standards officers. It is also launching a program to educate both employees and businesses about their rights and obligations under the Employment Standards Act. Ontario's plan to create fairness and opportunity during this period of rapid economic change includes raising the minimum wage, free tuition for hundreds of thousands of students, easier access to affordable child care and free prescription drugs for everyone under 25 through the biggest expansion of medicare in a generation.

Quick Facts • The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 responds to You are never to old to enjoy cross-country skiing as the final report of the Changing Workplaces Review. It was these young lassies enjoyed their annual get-together at the first-ever independent review of both the Employment Highland Nordic, Duntroon: Pat Navarra, Judy Adams, Standards Act, 2000 and Labour Relations Act, 1995.

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“We’re Off to See the Wizard” as a marching song during • Studies show that a higher minimum wage results World War II. in less employee turnover, which increases business By constant self-discipline and self-control you can HON_Ad_BarrieEssa_Springwater 10x8_Hydro One 2018-01-19 9:04 AM Page 1 productivity. develop greatness of character. --Grenville Kleiser

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The purpose of the project is to ensure an adequate and reliable supply of power to meet the growing electricity demands of the region. The project consists of replacing the two existing single-circuit 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines and wooden structures with a new, two-circuit 230 kV transmission line on steel structures along the existing transmission corridor. The project would also involve upgrades to the existing Barrie Transformer Station (TS) and Essa TS.

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For more information call 1-877-345-6799 or visit our website: www.HydroOne.com/Projects/BarrieAreaUpgrade.

Please note: Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.

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26 27 27 28 29 29 26 28 The 52nd Super Bowl will be played in Speers, who 31 4. The kickoff is one of the Minnesota on Sunday, February 30 30 31 31 30 team’s athletic will be at 6:30 pm after Pink sings the national 32 33 will therapists, was anthem. Over 100 million Americans 32 33 there for the watch the game and a billion people will watch 33 32 35 36 37 38 39 36 be big game. In the game world-wide. Justin Timberlake will34 34 35 37 38 39 the picture, performing at half-time.

34 35 36 37 38 39 41 42 41 43 42 44 If you want to watch the game40in-person, it Craig gets his 40 43 44 turn with the will cost you between $2,500 and $3,000 USD 42 47 43 44 4046 41 cheaper seats Grey Cup in the to get into the stadium but some45 45 46 47 Argo dressing can be found in the bad seats. A commercial that 49 room.

After lasts 30 secs will cost you $7.748million USD 47 45 48 4946 50 50 g r a d u a t i n g on the American stations carrying the game… from Elmvale New England has played in 9 Super Bowls, 49 50 48 District High winning five while the Pittsburgh Steelers have School, Craig studied his craft at Wilfrid played in eight Super Bowls but have won six. most losses in Laurier University and Sheridan College. Craig The Denver Broncos have the Across Down Across Down three can now be found working at Bounce Back the Super Bowl with five while winning 1 Urban 1 Fake ride 1 1 Fake Urban ride Physiotherapy in Elmvale. Congratulations to times…Philadelphia Eagles will be playing in 4 Start of a conclusion 2 Floor space 4 Start of a conclusion 2 Floor space their 3rd Super Bowl, losing the other two.

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Declarer ♣ KQ ♣J and we’ll also say that West is a The Seller maintains ownership of the ♠ slippery cove, and that the play in Surf Restaurant business, building and ♥ KJ964 Clubs is crucial. Alright, that’s enough ♦ aQ6 his purchase is consistent with the Township’s Strategic Plan and Council’s direction to purchase beachfront associated lands. clues, now please make 10 tricks. operty to enhance its five major beach and access to municipally owned beachStrategic property. ♣ a8532 This purchase is parks consistent with the Township’s Plan and Council’s direction to Our Declarer managed only 9 tricks. He won the Diamond lead, cashed the ♣A purchase beachfront property to enhance its five major beach parks and access to municipally and conceded a Club, playing low from the board both times. West won the or complete details, contact information: owned beach property.

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at security when the cougar corpse was spotted through x-ray screeners. The passenger told TSA agents that he was a hunting in Utah and had appropriate Utah State Fish and Game tags for the cougar Airport officials temporarily held the man and his dead cougar until the information could be verified and it turned out that no laws were broken. "It is not a crime to transport game that is legal to possess via airlines," Metropolitan Police Lt. David Gordon told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

"However, airlines reserve the right to tell passengers they do not want to transport certain items." And Nevada Division of Wildlife spokesman Doug Nielsen said it's not unusual to transport animal carcasses through the airport. "As long as that's a legally harvested animal, we don't have any problem with them passing through Nevada," Nielsen said.

second Club and persevered with Diamonds. Declarer correctly ducked and took the next Diamond, hoping that the defender with the ♥A was not the one with the 13th Diamond. Then Declarer led to the ♥Q but that rascally West ducked the trick! This fine play meant that Declarer could not score a second Heart trick … with ♣T97 on the board and ♣853 in hand there was only one entry back to hand when two were needed (one to knock out the ♥A, the other to get back to the Heart winner). Making only 9 tricks.

West made a good play by ducking the Heart but Declarer did not have to give him a chance to shine. On the first two rounds of Clubs, Declarer should play Dummy’s ♣9 and ♣T. Now, with ♣764 on the board and ♣853 in hand, there are two entries to hand, and also one back to the board later, with which to reach the ♠AK. Careful management of the entries nullifies West’s clever duck and brings in that valuable overtrick.

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"I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell-you see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

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Daddy Daughter Princess Tea Party Ages 3+ daughters and their Dads are invited to come to a Daddy Daughter Princess Tea Party! Come dressed up in your best princess dress and meet Belle from Beauty and the Beast! Saturday February 24, 3pm-4pm Midhurst Branch. Cost $5. Registration is required by Friday February 16.

Scrabble Club Do you love Scrabble and want to become a better player? Come play every Monday evening and sharpen those skills. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome from novice to expert. Mondays evenings 7pm starting January 15 to June , Midhurst Branch.

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Senior Tech Help With new technology being released daily, it can be hard to keep up.

Receive FREE tech help at Midhurst Branch! Appointments are for 30 min to 1 hour. Please call to make an appointment or you can register at the front desk. Every Wednesday 10am-12 noon Midhurst Branch.

Knit N’ Knatter Open to anyone who would like to hang out, listen to music and share ideas! This program runs the first Thursday of every month at the Midhurst Branch from 1pm3pm: February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7. For more information contact the Midhurst Branch. There is no registration required for this club.

Tangled Threadz Bring any project you are working on that involves a needle + thread. Whether it’s cross stitching, canvas work/needle point, embroidery or hand stitching on a quilt, come join us! This group is led by Theresa Morneau.

Every third Thursday of the month 1pm-3pm Midhurst Branch: February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21.

Knit 2 Together Come to Elmvale Branch for a fun knitting club Thursdays 7pm9pm. Drop in and see what people are working on! We are open to anyone who wants to come knit, hangout, share ideas about knitting or crocheting. Beginners are also welcome!

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Family Literacy Day Button Craft To help celebrate Family Literacy Day 2018 we’ll provide the canvas, the paint, the glue and buttons along with pictures to help you with inspiration to make your own awesome Button Family Tree Art Project! Registration is required by Wednesday January 24 for this program to ensure adequate supplies. Friday January 26, 1pm3pm Minesing Branch and Saturday January 27, 1pm2:30pm at Elmvale and Midhurst Branches.

Read for 15 Challenge In celebration of Family Literacy day this year libraries in the area are competing with each other to see which library can “Read for 15” the most. Springwater Public Library invites our community to Read for 15 alone, with a child, with a classroom and let us know when you do by posting #SPLreadfor15 and #SPLproud at twitter or facebook or you can call the library to let us know. Each 15 minutes that someone reads will put a snowball towards building a big snowman in the library. This challenge is valid for TWO DAYS ONLY on Friday January 26 and Saturday January 27. Read for 15 applies to books, magazines, news articles, blogs, websites, comic books, graphic novels – any reading for 15 helps us gain numbers in this friendly library competition.

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Keep watch on our website and facebook page for big news coming soon from Springwater Library in February!

Belly Dancing Are you interested in having fun while you lose weight, tone and shape your body? Ages 13+ are invited to join us for a free introductory lesson in belly dancing on Thursday February 8, 6pm-7pm Elmvale Branch. Registration is required by Thursday February 1.

Kids After School Party!

Come out for snacks, beverages and help Minesing Library plan some fun programs for kids! Bring your ideas and enthusiasm and your friends. The more the merrier!

Tuesday February 13, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Minesing Branch.

Cover Kids/Cover Girls Book Club There’s still time to register and join! Awesome treats, challenging trivia, fun games and a shared love of reading. This monthly club meets at the Midhurst Branch the second Tuesday of each month: February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8 and June 12.

Cover kids: Ages 9-12, 5pm-6pm. Cover Girls: Ages 1316, 6pm-7pm.

Kids After School Craft: Chinese New Year Ages 4+ after school come to the library and celebrate Chinese New Year by making some colourful crafts. This drop in program will run on Tuesday February 13, 4pm-5pm Elmvale Branch.

Paper Peas Cardmaking Club Come join the Paper Peas for fun and creative card making! This program costs $15 for 5 original hand made cards. Please register and pre-pay to reserve your spot.

This club meets once a month at 6:30pm Midhurst Branch on a Tuesday: February 20 (Birthday), March 20 (Wedding and Baby Shower), April 17 (Thank you cards).

Lego Building Challenge This popular drop in program is fun family time! All ages are welcome to participate in a special Lego Building Challenge on Friday February 20, 3:30pm-4:30pm at Minesing Branch.

Moonlite Storytime Come and join us for a special projected storytime where you can sit back and watch stories come alive. Wear your pjs, bring a blanket and experience storytime in a whole new way. All ages are welcome. Registration is required. Thursday February 22, 6pm, Midhurst Branch.

Homeschool Bowling Event This fun, informal bowling event is taking place in the Vintage Bowling Alley in the basement of the Minesing Community Centre. This is an unsupervised family event and due to the age of the bowling alley, bowlers will need to help set up their own pins as they play. There is no registration required for this free, drop in program. Friday February 23, 2pm-3:30pm Minesing Branch.

Toronto, January 8, 2018 – It's registration time! From January 18 to February 22, parents and future students are welcome to visit the schools of the Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir during an open-house evening.

All the dates can be found on the Board's Internet site: cscmonavenir.ca.

Every school in the Csc MonAvenir has a reputation for excellence, inclusion and innovation and is a choice destination as well as a rallying point. Furthermore, it should be noted that seven Francophone parents out of ten opt to send their children to a French-speaking Catholic school. That is understandable given the excellence of the education offered as well as the warm welcome and the Christian virtues conveyed every day: love, respect and sharing. The students have excellent academic results and the graduation rate in the schools of the Csc MonAvenir is significantly higher than the provincial average.

"Year after year, students of the Csc MonAvenir stand out brilliantly in EQAO tests. The quality of the teaching and of the educational strategies in our schools allow teachers to offer more personalized support as well as adapted learning opportunities in order that the students may reach their full potential," stated André Blais, Director of Education.

Students who complete their education in the schools of the Csc MonAvenir are perfectly bilingual and can therefore pursue their postsecondary education in the language of their choice. Their bilingualism opens doors and provides them with access to a wide variety of career opportunities in both of Canada's official languages.

"Demand for a French-language Catholic education is on the increase and many new schools have opened over the last few years. We are happy to be able to receive a growing number of families in our board and to offer the best education for the children," stated Melinda Chartrand, Chair of the Board.

Furthermore, students from immersion schools who would like to pursue their education entirely in French within a Catholic environment are welcome to come and meet us. Many students from families with a Francophone background decide to switch to the Csc MonAvenir in order to profit from the quality of education offered.

Visit cscmonavenir.ca to register your child in one of the schools of the Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir and to learn the date of the open-house evening in the school closest to you.

You can follow the activities of Csc MonAvenir on our website www.cscmonavenir.ca/ on facebook.com/ cscmonavenir and on Twitter @cscmonavenir.

This year, the Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir will receive 17,000 students, in its 59 schools: 47 elementary schools, 11 high schools and one combined elementary and high school, established on a territory covering over 40,000 km2, extending from the Niagara Peninsula to Peterborough and from Lake Ontario (Toronto) to Georgian Bay. Our vast network of French-speaking Catholic schools allows every student to become a member of a broad Francophone school community based on faith and to receive a top quality education in a learning environment that is rich, fair and inclusive.

The Csc MonAvenir is committed to making services and communications available to people living with a handicap. To receive any part of this document in another format, please complete the form on our Internet site: www. cscmonavenir.ca/accessibilite/

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Don Meharrie

by Don Allen Fire Station 2/Yard 1 Renovation Master Electrician and Expansion Owner / Operator The tender documents were posted for this project last December and five (705) 818-3854 proposals were received by the January 1636 Glengarry Landing Rd. N. closing. Proposals were reviewed by Phelpston, ON L0L 2K0 staff and the Township’s contracted donmeharrie@gmail.com architects, who recommended that SERVING SIMCOE the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Norfield www.dsm-electric.ca & MUSKOKA Construction Inc., in the amount of $716,000, plus taxes. In addition to this base bid, there are works to be completed by RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • CONSTRUCTION • MAINTENANCE the Township, estimated to cost $60,000. The total project opportunity to meet the county planned growth cost of $776,000 was approved by Council and is within forecasts to accommodate residential and employment Becoming a Survivor in Tough Job the capital budget allocation of $800,000. The work will growth as required by the Growth Plan.

Environment commence once the ground has thawed and is estimated • The Province has indicated it was planning to These are difficult times. It seems that more and more to be completed by late summer 2018. This is great longrelease Watershed Planning Guidance Materials by the awaited progress. end of 2017, however, these materials have not yet been people are being faced with layoffs at work, and are having Potential Greenbelt Expansion released. Watershed Planning is also to be considered to rebuild their lives. It's tough to accept the idea that the The Greenbelt is the cornerstone of Ontario's Growth Plan in the County’s MCR process. The province needs to company you've worked for, or the profession you've for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan), which provide very clear criteria on how to implement the chosen, is not going to provide for you in the way you had hoped. It is discouraging, and it's easy to lose faith in our is an overarching strategy that provides guidelines about various provincial documents. urban structure, where and how future growth should be • How will the Province balance the world, and in ourselves.

There may be many choices that have to be made, accommodated and what must be protected for current and accommodation of planned future urban growth, based future generations. on the Growth Plan forecasts for 2031/2041, with ranging from whether to look for another job, or to create your own, to whether or not you can afford to keep The Greenbelt Plan, together with the Oak Ridges Moraine protecting water resources?

Conservation Plan and the Niagara Escarpment Plan, • The potential expansion of the Greenbelt would the house. Your sense of security at every level feels identifies where urbanization should not occur. It provides affect planning for things such as mineral aggregate challenged. There is one important choice, however, that permanent protection to the agricultural land base and the extraction and making the resources available as close ultimately affects all of the others. You can choose to be ecological and hydrological features, areas and functions to market as possible. The province needs to provide a survivor rather than a victim. Now, it is natural to feel occurring on this landscape. In 2017, the Greenbelt Plan very clear criteria on how to implement the various victimized at first. There will be anger, grief and a sense of loss. was updated as part of updating the 2017 Growth Plan. provincial documents.

It's all right to feel all of these emotions and to express On December 7, 2017 the Ministry of Municipal Affairs • It is unclear how the potential expansion of (MMA) announced that it is undertaking a consultation the Greenbelt will be affected by, or work with, the them, but to stay with them too long is counterproductive, regarding study areas for potential Greenbelt expansion, to Provincial mapping of the Agricultural System and and will hinder you from getting on with your life. If you protect important water resources in the outer ring of the Natural Heritage System currently being finalized. get stuck in the victim mentality, you will remain a victim.

Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH), of which the County of The province needs to provide very clear criteria on Ultimately, it is not what happens to us that determines the quality of our lives, so much as how we interpret and react Simcoe is a part. The study areas have identified various how to implement the various provincial documents. water resources, five of which are located in Simcoe County.

• Municipalities would be required to bring to what happens. It has been said that what we think about This proposal has been posted on Ontario’s Environmental their plans into conformity with the Greenbelt Plan. expands, and that our thoughts create our reality.

Maybe it's true and maybe it isn't, but why take chances Registry for a 90-day public review and comment period, What would the transition rules be for planning which closes on March 07, 2018. See http://www.ontario. processes currently underway such as a Municipal visualizing a negative, limited future? Instead of viewing a setback as the end of life as you knew it, try viewing it as ca/greenbelt. The Province has announced they will hold Comprehensive Review? public open houses throughout the study areas; the only County Council is also reviewing a motion to request the universe gently nudging you in another direction that public meeting planned in Simcoe is January 31, in Barrie. the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to extend the comment will ultimately be better for you. Instead of resisting the The Province has prepared a Public Consultation period for this by 6 months to July 2018 and to include change, try to embrace it, having faith that everything will Document (2017) titled “Protecting Water for Future consultation meetings in Simcoe County locations, to work out for the best. At times like these, we are forced Generations, Growing the Greenbelt in the Outer Ring”, enable the lower tier municipalities to be fully engaged in to rely on our own inner resources, and, I believe, we are being tested to develop faith in ourselves, rather than in which has been posted to the government’s website. the public commenting process.

Input received through the planned consultation process Springwater Council will be reviewing this matter and people or institutions outside of ourselves.

We are being asked to believe in ourselves, and to will help form the Province’s decisions on how to move considering comments to submit in its February Council from these study areas to a proposed expanded Greenbelt meetings and I will write more regarding this as it carry that confidence out into the world, where it will work for us. Consider the difference in the energy you boundary. progresses. put out when you see yourself as a valuable asset that an The 5 areas in Simcoe County are: 2018 Cut and Fill By-Law 1. Escarpment area moraines in Dufferin and Simcoe The Springwater Cut and Fill By-law has been under employer would be fortunate to acquire, as opposed to a Counties; review since 2016. A draft by-law was presented to and depressed soul who has been wronged by the world. An 2. Oro Moraine in northeast Simcoe County; reviewed by Council and then placed on the Township effective strategy which assures good "mental hygiene", is 3. Nottawasaga River corridor in Dufferin and website for public comment. The draft by-law was to sit down with pen and paper and begin formulating your Simcoe Counties; circulated, with staff report for Information, on December vision of your ideal work. Never mind, for now, if such a 4. Important surface water and recharge features in 6, 2017. It will come to Council for approval at its job exists.

Imagine that you have the power to create your own job, southeast Simcoe County; and February 7, 2018 meeting. and write down specifically what you would be doing, how 5. Catchment areas and wetlands west of Minesing Highlights include: in Dufferin and Simcoe Counties.

• No person shall Place or Dump Fill, or cause you would dress, what kind of hours you would keep, what The urban sections of several river corridors, including or permit Fill to be Placed or Dumped, on any land, your earnings would be and so on. Then hold this image in the Nottawasaga River, are also being considered for without first obtaining a Fill Permit under this by-law; your head, refining and updating it as you get new ideas. addition to the Greenbelt under the Urban River Valley • No person shall commence any Site Alteration, Let this be your dream, and focus on it as if it were already (URV) designation. or cause or permit any Site Alteration to occur, without coming to you. It might not be your very next job, but you Simcoe County planning staff have prepared a report first obtaining a Site Alteration Permit under this might be surprised to notice yourself making the choices that begin to move you in that direction. You also might regarding the potential Greenbelt Expansion, which bylaw; will be reviewed at County Council on January 23, 2017.

• “Site Alteration” means altering the Existing find yourself living your dream long before you thought.

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning The following summarizes staff comments regarding the Grade of the land, whether temporarily or permanently, Psychotherapist. For permission to reprint this article, study, which staff are seeking approval to submit to the without the Placing or Dumping of Fill. or to obtain books, CDs or MP3's, visit www.gwen.ca. government: • No blockage shall occur of a swale, ditch or Follow Gwen on Facebook for daily inspiration.

• The potential expansion of the Greenbelt will have drainage course; significant effects on the long-term planning for the • This bylaw does not apply to the Placing or The word "housewife" is from the early 13th century County of Simcoe. If implemented it will fundamentally Dumping of soil on lands for the purpose of lawn husewif, meaning "woman, usually married, in charge of change certain directions on where and how growth will dressing, landscaping or adding to flower beds or a family or household." The word "hussy" is an alteration occur in the County. The Greenbelt Plan designations vegetable gardens; of the word housewife and originally meant "mistress of place limits on expansion of settlement areas and land • Permit applications – information required; the household." uses. The County is in the process of beginning its • Permit conditions, revocation, expiration; Even housewives in the early 20th century had no Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) process, • Administration, enforcement and penalty. dishwashers, clothes driers, supermarkets, food which is estimated to take two and a half years to These are my thoughts and interpretations of these topics processors, or washing machines. They made beds complete. Depending on the timing and exact location and not necessarily those of Council. with sheets and blankets (no duvets). They boiled the of the Greenbelt boundary expansion, the results of the Email me at info@donallen.ca and Twitter @ toweling and cloth diapers (which were at least 10 per County’s MCR could potentially be in conflict with it. deputydonallen and Facebook DeputyMayorDonAllen baby per day). They could not • Through the County’s Municipal take out loans or mortgages or Comprehensive Review (MCR) process, RE/MAX GEORGIAN BAY REALTY LTD, Brokerage hire purchase agreements. They the County will be exploring options to even needed their husband's accommodate growth. This could include Your Local Realtor with Local Knowledge consent to get a C-section. A the expansion of certain settlement area wife who left her husband faced boundaries, if determined appropriate destitution. As the suffragettes and necessary to achieve population and complained before WWI, employment growth forecasts. If these "Husband and wife are one expanded areas involved the same areas person, and that one person is as the expanded Greenbelt boundary in the husband."

Simcoe County, it would have significant impacts on settlement area expansions, Tim Crowe • Brenda Maurice • Harry Hunt • Perry Ritchie "Honestly must be the best policy, as the Greenbelt Plan does not permit but it's important to remember tcrowe@csolve.net • bmaurice@csolve.net • hhunt@bellnet.ca • perry.ritchie@sympatico.ca settlement areas outside of the Greenbelt that apparently, by elimination, 24A Yonge St. S. Elmvale Children Miracle to expand into it. This potential expansion dishonesty is the second best could significantly limit the County’s 705.322.5000 Network Office policy." -George Carlin

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The OPP Report

OPP Reminder for Scams (Midland, ON) -Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to take a moment to remind the community of the various frauds that seem to regularly come to light in our area.

Of note would be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam which is making the rounds again, likely interrupting your dinner time with an upsetting phone call. Please see the following link and enjoy the cartoon and information that assists in understanding the scam and how to defeat it. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/ security/protect-yourself-against-fraud.html A further following link gives an in depth report and related articles on those who have been duped by the CRA scam recently in eastern Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/ beta/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/cra-scam-textemail-phone-fraud-1.4494757 Lastly, this link will make you really aware of the vast number and diversity of the scams that can come to your home via door to door soliciting, mail, telephone, internet or text to your cell phone. If you have just skimmed this article it might well be worth opening this last link just to see what we are talking about. https://www. ontariopolicereports.com/scams/ Something to think about and share with your family and friends so they do not get duped by the unknown call at dinner or the new friend on the internet that offers a deal that is just too good to be true……

To report an incident please call 1-888-495-8501 or go to http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ reportincident-signalerincident/index-eng.htm or visit the following site for more information on scams from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/indexeng.htm

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre 1-888-495-8501 (Hours: Mon. - Fri - 8 am to 6 pm) www.antifraudcentre.ca and from place to place Never travel on ice alone, at night, or while impaired Avoid slushy ice, untracked ice, or ice near moving water Watch out for obstacles like rocks, stumps, docks, ice roads and fishing huts and Wear a buoyant snowmobile suit and carry ice picks Driving accordingly to the weather and ice conditions could save your life or the life of others. Drive carefully and arrive at your destination safely.

2016-2017 SEASON MARKED HIGHEST NUMBER OF SNOWMOBILE DEATHS IN ALMOST 15 YEARS, MOST DEATHS FROM GOING THROUGH ICE ON RECORD OPP & OFSC Kick Off Safe Snowmobile Week (Jan 2028, 2018) (ORILLIA, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 27 snowmobile deaths during the 2016-2017 season, marking the highest number of fatalities since the winter of 2003-2004.

Last season was also the worst on record for snowmobilers whose ride took a tragic turn while travelling on frozen waterways. One third (9) of last season’s victims died as a result of their snowmobiles going through the ice.

As the OPP kicks off Safe Snowmobile Week with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), they are urging snowmobilers to leave all forms of risky behaviour behind when heading out for a ride, especially when riding on frozen waterways.

“The spike in snowmobile fatalities and all-time record OPP URGE SNOWMOBILERS TO DRIVE SAFELY high in ice-related deaths last season are unacceptable.

(TEMISKAMING, ON) - Members of the Temiskaming The vast majority of the 27 snowmobilers who died took Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would unnecessary risks instead of making it a safe, enjoyable like to remind snowmobilers to try and avoid lakes if they ride that got them home safely to their families. With can remain on land based trails to get to their destination. If very few exceptions, speeding, driving too fast for the you have to travel any lake please do so with caution, as no conditions, consuming alcohol, riding on unsafe ice and ice can be considered 100 percent safe for snowmobiles. other risky behaviours are what lead to snowmobile deaths Over the last week, OPP have been made aware of at least every year. three separate incidents of snowmobilers going through the - Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial ice at or near pressure cracks on Lake Temiskaming. These Commander, Traffic Safety and Operational Support areas are dangerous as they are prime “Snowmobiling occurs in an locations for water continuously flowing, unpredictable and uncontrollable natural If you want to drink, and not freezing properly. With the storm setting with inherent risks that demand that is being forecasted in the next day that’s your business. constant rider preparedness, vigilance, or two, these regions will be even more If you want to stop, caution, unimpaired reaction and smart hazardous. These zones will be covered decisions. The OFSC encourages all that’s ours. and not easily visible. Familiarize yourself snowmobilers to click on the GO Safe with these areas, and try to avoid them if at link on our website to learn about how all possible. they can enjoy the safest ride possible”.

When travelling on frozen lakes, and -Lisa Stackhouse, Manager, going off trails, OPP would like to remind Participation and Partnership all travelers of the following: Orillia 325-6385 Development, OFSC. Be aware of the weather and drive

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MEDICAL EMERGENCY REQUIRES OPP ASSISTANCE (HENVEY TOWNSHIP, ON) - On January 13, 2018, at approximately 10:40

Peer Pressure - Part 4 By: Little Brown Bear (Ernest Matton) I.C.A.D.C., E.F.A.P., Addiction Behavioural Specialist E.F.T. Practitioner • T.I.R. Facilitator Certified Gladue Writer Lets continue, placing sensible restraints on part-time youth employment. This could ease a young persons compliance with peer pressures to “buy” acceptance into a peer group. For instance to have enough money for the “right” clothes, the “right” shoes, the “right CDs. Increases in part-time employment among youth have had little impact on the time they spend with peers.

Support parent education programs for families with young people. Parents need to be better informed about the dynamics of youth peer groups and the demands and expectations teenagers face in peer relationships.

Establish intervention programs for preadolescents with low social skills or aggressive tendencies. Addressing these problems before adolescence will decrease the chances of these youth joining anti-social peer groups that will reinforce their problem behaviors.

While growing up, peers play a large part in a young person’s life and typically replace family as the center of a teen’s social and leisure activities. But teenagers have various peer relationships, and they interact with many peer groups. Often “peer cultures” have very different values and norms. Thus, the adult perception of peers as a “united front of dangerous influence” is inaccurate.

More often than not, peers reinforce family values, but they have the potential to encourage problem behaviors as well. Although the negative influence of peers is overemphasized, more can be done to help a young person experience the family and the peer group as mutually

constructive environments.

To accomplish this, families, communities, churches, schools, youth groups must work together because it “takes a whole community to raise our young people.”

This lead us to another issue that is facing our youth of today and at times not talked about. Eating disorders. Eating disorders involve serious disturbances in eating behavior, such as extreme and unhealthy reduction of food intake or severe overeating, as well as feelings of distress or extreme concern about body shape or weight. Eating disorders frequently develop during adolescence or early adulthood, but can occur during childhood or later in adulthood. The three main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. The first questions that some may ask is, what is an eating disorder? I will provide information in upcoming columns which will explain and educate as to what eating disorders can potentially lead to.

I will continue with part one of Bullying , in my next column. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please write me or email at littlebrownbear@bell.net. We are now offering home visit for individual or couple’s counselling. For appointments please call. (647) 964-3663.

For more information on weekend workshops please contact Diane Marshall from Directional Vision (416) 418-0962, or email her at directionalvision@gmail. com

p.m., members from the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for assistance from the City of Greater Sudbury Emergency Medical Services. The request involved the transportation of a male located at his cottage on the Key River in Henvey Township, Ontario.

OPP members from West Parry Sound Detachment, along with members of the Britt and Area Fire and Rescue Department (BAFRD), attended the scene using OPP snowmobiles and a rescue sleigh, as this was the only means of accessing the cottage.

Police located the male, prepared him for transport using the rescue sleigh and were enroute to meet with a waiting ambulance when the snowmobile became stuck on the ice.

All personnel returned safely to the shore with the patient.

A second snowmobile was then used to transport the patient to the awaiting ambulance where he was transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment. The officer was also transported to hospital where he was medically assessed and released.

Orillia OPP Festive RIDE Numbers (ORILLIA, ON) - On January 08, 2018 the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the results of the annual Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) campaign (November 24, 2017 - January 2, 2018).

The Orillia OPP conducted a total of 91 RIDE spot checks during the Festive RIDE Campaign which is more than double the 2016/2017 totals.

The Orillia OPP members charged 8 drivers with impaired driving offences during the campaign. An additional 3 drivers were issued a Warn Range Suspension and had their driver’s licence suspended for having a blood alcohol concentration between .05 and .08.

By comparison to the 2016/2017 number of charges and warn range suspensions are down by almost half (6 Warn Range Suspensions, 15 drivers charged with impaired driving offences in 2016/2017).

The Orillia OPP Detachment Commander, Inspector Veronica Eaton, attributes the decreased number of charges to the proactive approach made by officers. Orillia OPP members stepping up the number of RIDE spot checks increased public awareness that officers would be out looking for impaired drivers. Increasing awareness, keeping the public safe and impaired drivers off the roads is the main priority of the OPP. Impaired driving happens all year not just the festive season. The OPP relies on RIDE spot checks education and the public to help reduce impaired driving or bringing impaired drivers to justice. The Orillia OPP encourages the public to report impaired drivers or suspected impaired drivers all year. Talking to loved ones about the dangers of driving impaired is also a good tool in keeping our families safe. To those who might risk driving impaired remember there is always an option. If you have to question whether or not you are okay to drive, you’re probably not.

OPP INVESTIGATE FATAL MSV COLLISON On January 20, 2018 at 11:36 a.m., members of the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, Seguin Fire Department and Muskoka Emergency Medical Services responded to Woods Bay in the Township of the Archipelago for a report of a motorized snow vehicle collision.

Investigation has since revealed that the motorized snow vehicle operator was travelling on Woods Bay when, for unknown reasons, failed to negotiate a turn causing the operator to be ejected. The operator, Kenneth TRUDEAU, 30 years of age, of the Township of the Archipelago, Ontario was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The OPP Technical Collision Investigators were deployed to the scene and are assisting in the investigation.

A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place in Sudbury, Ontario on January 22, 2018.

The rest of this article and many more can be read in the police report at www.springwaternews.ca

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2018 will be equally busy! We have had two good budget meetings and with staff have agreed on a number of projects for 2018 to again further the implementation of our strategic plan and to continue to provide the appropriate level of services expected from our residents. I will share more…. once the 2018 budget has been finalized.

2018 is also an election year both Municipally and Provincially.

It’s hard to believe that we are entering our fourth year in office, the final year of this term (2014-2018). Municipal Election day is Monday October 22nd. Nominations open May 1st and close July 27th.

The Provincial Election is scheduled for Thursday June 7th.

A busy and exciting year ahead indeed!

Winter Fitness & Wellness Programs The 2018 Winter Fitness and Wellness program will include Yoga, Meditation, Pilates, HIIT Training, Zumba and much more! Take a look at the attached for program details and registration.

Township Email Distribution List Stay informed of upcoming Township Events and important updates by joining our emailing distribution list.

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Ward One Report Councillor Katy Austin TD Bank representatives met in the library with local business owners and with Mayor French on January 11. Unfortunately, there seems to be no going back on their plan to move Elmvale accounts to the north Bayfield Street branch. They intend to keep an ATM in Elmvale, but not necessarily at its current location. TD’s meeting with the general public is still slated for February 13th from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Elmvale community Hall.

Three applications for the Springwater Community Improvement Plan have received approval. Valley Farm Market on Highway 92 and Idle Fancies on Queen St. West will be getting funds to help with the cost of their new signs. The new owners of 31 Queen St. West also received funding to help with new windows to improve the façade at the front and side of their building.

In my opinion, Council’s recent increase in funding for the library was money wisely spent as an investment in our community. Along with books and DVDs available for check-out, the Library provides computers and Wi-Fi services, photocopying and fax, and many programs for all ages … arts and crafts, senior tech lessons, early childhood education, movie nights, knitting clubs, etc. Mayor French refers to a library as a community’s “Third Place”. (From 2016 to 2017, the number of Springwater residents using the library has increased substantially, and program attendance has risen 19%.)

In a recent article in the Toronto Star, journalist Bobby Aubé wrote, “We could not sum up all the benefits a society can derive from the presence of well-funded public libraries in its cities. More than just preserving our knowledge and cultures, they are open doors on the world. Their books are full of knowledge and human feelings in which we can find ourselves.

They are sometimes the only sanctuaries for those who do not know where to go anymore or who are still trying to rebuild themselves — to find a new job or to get help in their apprenticeship, for example.

Libraries are thus one of the major tools we have, which, like education, allow the underprivileged to overcome their condition.”

The comments made in this article are strictly my own. I do not speak on behalf of Council. Contact me any time if you have concerns or suggestions: 705-7967348, katy.austin@springwater.ca.

New Year Twins - A set of twins was delivered at Delano Regional Medical Center in California on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. "It's pretty unusual," Doctor Seyed Tamjidi said. "I've been doing this for 35 years and I've never had this before." Joaquin Jr. Ontiveros was born Dec. 31, 2017, at 11:58 p.m. Aitana de Jesus Ontiveros was born Jan. 1, 2018, at 12:16 a.m. Hospital staff said in Kern County the boy was the last baby born in 2017, and his twin sister was the first baby born in 2018. The parents said they are overjoyed with the early surprise. Every year the hospital collects donations to shower the first baby born in the new year with gifts. Matthew Cauthron, marketing director at Delano Regional Medical Center, said the twins will go home with more than $3,000 worth of baby supplies.

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Don’t let the “winter blues” get you down. Sign up for one of our programs or workshops. Meet new people and learn a new skill.

Cooking with your Instant Pot Join us on February 6th from 5:30-6:30pm for a presentation on the various settings, discuss recipe ideas, and sample a dish made in the Instant Pot. Pre-registration and $5 program fee required.

Learn How to use Overdrive Learn how to download and use the Overdrive app to check out ebooks with your library membership. Tuesday February 13 from 6:007:00pm. Pre-registration and $5 program fee reqired E-Reader Tutorial Bring your E-reader for a tutorial on how to access our e-book collection at PPL. Find out tips and tricks for using your e-reader on and offline.

Thursday Febrary 15th from 6:00-7:00pm. Pre-registration and $5 program fee required.

Coffee and Colouring Bring a coffee or tea, find a comfy place to unwind and get creative! Colouring pages provided at the circulation desk. Participants are to provide their own pencils.

Tuesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm Veteran Knits Join us at the Library on Wednesdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm to knit for Canadian Veterans, or take the yarn home to knit and crochet at your leisure and return your project once completed.

Projects can include squares for blankets, socks, lap blankets and more. Yarn and knitting needle donations are greatly appreciated.

We are a Warming Centre When the temperature dips, come to PPL to warm up, rest, read, or just relax. Everyone is welcome.

You can circulate electronics with your library membership. Items available include: E-Readers, mp3 players, cd players, Ipads, GPS units, Watt Readers, Power Monitors, Daisy Readers and Mobile Device Chargers.

Deposit required. See circulation staff for details.

New This Month @PPL Adult Fiction – Shroud of Eternity, by Terry Goodkind Adult Non-Fiction – When to Jump, by Mike Lewis YA Fiction – Saints and Misfits, by S.K. Ali JUV-Fiction – The Bone Thief, by Alyson Noël JP-When Sophie Thinks She Can’t, by Molly Bang ADVD – Victoria and Abdul JDVD – Cars 3 PPL has something for everyone. To keep up to date with our program offerings check out our webpage, find us on Facebook by searching Penetanguishene Public Library and follow us on twitter @ PPLlibrarystaff.

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Not really. Glass is a better conductor of heat, so you should probably reduce the oven temperature by about 25 degrees F and the baking time by about 10 minutes when using it. A dark metal pan, versus a shiny metal pan, also conducts heat better. You should reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes when using dark metal.

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Brain Trauma Can Never Get the Upper Hand Throughout recovery from any type of brain trauma it is important to know that “the damaged brain will never leave you alone”.

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It means that a section of the brain will always try to protect you, and when it does, it takes over all emotions past and present.

It is important to recognize when the damaged brain wants to be in charge, and never give it the upper hand.

Why is this so hard to do?

Most times the transition from a present to a past emotional state, happens so fast that there is no warning.

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The damaged brain wants to relive the trauma to the point where the need to protect takes over all emotions, which could stall recovery.

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The answer to this lies in the science of neuroplasticity. The science of neuroplasticity states that your brain is plastic, and thoughts can be moulded in a positive way with practice.

How each person acquires the skill of practicing neuroplasticity is a very personal journey, one that requires starting over many times, changing course many times, and most of all never giving up on your recovery.

My damaged brain has become my best friend and almost 20 years after my brain trauma, it almost never “gets the upper hand” because I would never let it have that much power over my day to day life.

My damaged brain and I have very direct conversations about how I think it fits in my day to day life.

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people around me to do specific things during my dark and lonely times, and most of all keep trying until “living on the edge” becomes something from the past.

Rosie’s Devotions In The Desert "Return to Me." I heard a voice speaking from somewhere.

When I first started writing, over twenty years ago, I was inspired. I wrote, or more importantly, I was granted inspiration to share what God had done in my life. "Seeing" the stories and experiences were granted in abundance. But, over the years, inspiration didn't come as often as it did in the past. And writing became less and less.

I asked my fellow writers to pray for me. I waited for God to hit me over the head, fill my cup to overflowing, but it was not meant to be. I was expecting a miracle to happen without me having to do anything. Although miracles do happen, sometimes we have to sacrifice our time and do something. We have to set our priorities. My problem was that I didn't spend time alone with God or read His word.

2 Timothy 3:16-the whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right. (TLB) Isaiah 44:22-"I have wiped out your transgressions like a thick cloud, and your sins like a heavy mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you." (NASB) There will always be something or someone that will try and rob you of this special time alone with your Savior. Hopefully we will recognize our intruders for whom they really are: Deterrents from inspiration and peace.

Are you spiritually dry? Are you seeking direction? Return to the ONE that redeemed you Prayer: Lord God, forgive us again for not spending time with you. Help us to recognize the culprits that come into our minds and hearts to try and keep us away from reading Your word and praying. Amen.

Rosemary Hagedorn, Penetanguishene, rosyhagedorn@gmail.com Like most other birds, parrots have four toes per foot. But instead of the usual three-in-front-onebehind arrangement, parrot toes are configured for maximum grip: two in front and two behind, like two pairs of opposable thumbs.

Many parrots are omnivores and will eat pretty much anything-fruit, seeds, nuts, insects and even meat. Some species, like the rainbow-colored lories and lorikeets of the South Pacific, feed almost exclusively on nectar with brush-tipped tongues, though recently even these birds were seen eating meat at feeding stations in Australia.

With a couple of notable exceptions, males and females of most parrot species look virtually identical. It takes a keen eye-and usually a lab test-to tell a boy bird from a girl bird.

Though parrots do have some taste glands at the backs of their throats, most of their 300 or so taste buds are located on the roofs of their mouths.

Compared with the 10,000 taste buds in a human mouth, the birds' palate may not seem like much, but parrots do show definite preferences for certain foods. Many parrots have near-human lifespans, a consideration many people don't truly grasp when seeking a parrot as a companion.

Larger species like macaws and cockatoos are known to live for between 35 and 50 years. Tarbu, an African grey in England, lived to the ripe old age of 55. A parrot's brilliant plumage has a special defense against damage: Psittacofulvins, a bacteria-resistant pigment that only parrots are known to produce, give the birds' feathers their red, yellow and green coloration. In a 2011 study in Biology Letters, researchers exposed different colors of feathers to a feather-damaging bacteria strain and found that the pigments helped protect the glorious plumage from degradation.

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Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2E5. You can learn more about this Greenbelt proposal by visiting SimcoeCountyGreenbelt.ca.

by Dick Wesselo.

LaFontaine Beach Park, located at the bottom of Concession 16W, will undergo further improvements during 2018. The children’s play area was completed last fall and by the time summer arrives, both the bocce court and the pavilion should be constructed and ready for the public’s use. The whole area is being carefully developed with much attention being paid to limiting the environmental footprint the development of the park will create. A call for volunteers to move the grasses and other vegetation in the to be developed areas will go out in early spring. Stay tuned for further announcements!

My morning coffee was interrupted on January 16 when the OPP knocked on our door shortly after 8:00AM. Apparently a 911 call had come in from the area where I live, and they were going door to door to ensure that everything was ok with the neighbouring residents. Great to see them follow up on incomplete 911 calls but the time and expense associated with such an event should be a concern for us all. As I haven’t heard of a major neighbourhood event that required OPP attendance, I can only assume the investigation was the result of an “Unintentional Call”. These calls occur when a person or phone inadvertently dials 911 and includes “phantom” wireless calls (“pocket dials”) and erroneous, human misdials (the “oops” call).

No doubt, many misdials end up as hang-ups once the callers realize their mistake. If you do connect with the 911 operator, you may be instructed to not hang up even though you erroneously dialed 911. If you do hang up, the Police agency in the area may either conduct a callback or dispatch officers to determine if a police or medical emergency exists. This is where the real expense kicks in. The Police can put their already under strain resources to much better use than chasing after erroneously dialed 911 calls. Let’s try and avoid these unintentional calls at all cost!

Road Construction has slowed down for the winter season and there is not much activity in and around the Darby Road gravel pit. Despite this, “The Friends of the Waverley Uplands” reminded everyone in Simcoe County in a recent email that the efforts to save French’s Hill (the recharge area for the Alliston Aquifer, often referred to as the purest water on the planet) is far from over. Residents were reminded that we must collectively continue to lobby local officials and ask them to not turn their backs on this precious resource in Simcoe County. In the email, the group also thanked all those who attended the pot luck supper at the Wyebridge Community Centre On November 5th, 2017 and especially those who participated in the Water Walk. Gerry Marshall, the Mayor of Penetanguishene and the Warden of Simcoe County, was reminded in the same email of his commitment to raise the issue during a meeting with other local Mayors.

May I respectfully suggest to the area Mayors, our MP and MPP (and/or their delegate(s)), that this subject be placed on the Agenda for one of the meetings that are often held on the first Friday of every month? It is interesting to note that since Gerry was chosen as the Liberal Candidate for North Simcoe in the upcoming Provincial election, many social media posts have surfaced in which he praises and supports the spending policies of the Kathleen Wynne Government. One of the repetitive lines in these posts is how much better a job he would do for the area if only he was elected. To the best of my knowledge, the processes of and the lack of action to protect this groundwater generating area by both the Ministries of Natural Resources and the Environment and Climate Change, the Government bodies that issue licenses to Gravel Pit Operators, have not yet been raised in these posts. Their processes have allowed an everincreasing tonnage to be removed from the Hill. Given the environmental importance of the French Hill to a large part of Simcoe County and beyond, one must wonder where his interests really lie. Are his future interests really towards the residents of North Simcoe or solely towards the policies of the Wynne Government he seeks to join? As a side bar please note that the CoW during the Jan. 8, 2018 meeting recommended that Councillor Richard Hinton be appointed to the Teedon Pit Community Liaison Committee.

The Province released their proposal for where to grow the Greenbelt in Southern Ontario and is seeking feedback on the plans until March 7/2018. French’s Hill is part of this proposal and the Greenbelt expansion plans are yet another great opportunity to save French’s Hill from disappearing off the Waverly area landscape. The effect the Hill’s disappearance will reportedly have on the Alliston Aquifer and its ability to recharge a major source of drinking water to residents of Southern Ontario should be of great concern to everyone residing in Simcoe County. Please tell the Provincial Government that you support the expansion of the Greenbelt into Simcoe County and that you specifically request that French’s Hill be included in the conservation plans to ensure that this vital drinking water resource is protected for future generations. Please send your written comments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Water Protection Dept. of the Provincial Planning Policy Branch, 777 Bay Street, 13th Floor,

Tiny’s first Committee of the Whole Meeting (CoW) for 2018 was held on Monday, January 8.

Mr. Joel Swagerman of Fontur International Inc., representing Xplornet Communications Inc. made a proposal to the Committee regarding the placement of communication towers at Edmore Beach and Christian Island. Rogers Communications had previously requested support from Tiny for towers Purina and Masterfeed in these areas but has not made much progress. It was recommended by the CoW that the company proceeds with its application according to the Township of Tiny’s Telecommunication Facility Policy.

Mr. Brian Emond, The Chairman of Tiny Trails and Active Transportation SubCommittee (TTAT) brought the CoW up to date on the Sub-Committee’s efforts and activities and presented the Highlights of the Committee’s events, projects and promotions. The TTAT aims to "establish an educational and promotional strategy "Organic Feed for trails and active transportation in the Available" Township and will work pro-actively to promote trails use and non-motorized transportation in the Township." Its goal is "to integrate the existing and proposed trails to create a linked system of trails and on road bicycle routes that connect [considered-ed.) purchase of Resident Parking Permits after both local and regional destinations".

Councillor Hastings left the meeting early. She had a plane to hours. catch to go on a well-deserved Caribbean holiday. Those who a) That the Resident Parking Permit fee structure and limit remained at the meeting wasted no time and decided in her per household remain as is. absence (all in good humor and with her prior knowledge) to p) That the Non-Resident Parking Permit fee structure remain appoint her as the Alternate Member of the County of Simcoe as is.

Council and that the appointment by-law be forwarded to q) That no general changes be made to the Parking Program the January 29, 2018 Regular Meeting of Council for formal signage for 2018. consideration. The recently updated Municipal Act allows for r) That any changes made to the 2018 Parking Program be such a provision under section 268. The objective is for Tiny, communicated to residents as directed. as a “lower-tier Municipality, to have a replacement County Council Member available should either Mayor Cornell or The Tender regarding the Stabilization and Restoration of Deputy-Mayor Walma be unable to attend a County Council a Stream Bank and Slope along Tiny Beaches Road North (just south of Cons. 14W) was recommended for approval as Meeting.

It was further recommended that Councillor Hastings well as a Tender for Engineering Services for Tripp Lane and be reappointed to the Committee of Adjustment for an Tiny Beaches Road South drainage project.

A request for the regulation of outdoor residential lighting additional year.

The Finance Department went through its annual ritual where was made to Council and a Staff Report on the matter will be By-Laws needed to be approved to authorize the aggregate prepared and discussed during a future CoW Meeting. borrowing of $1,500,000.00 for the year 2018 (just in case The CoW went in camera to discuss the Fire Department’s the Township runs out of cash) and everyone’s favorite By- Fire and Emergency Services Organizational Structure and law, the one that annually authorizes the levying of taxes Remuneration as well as to discuss a proposed land transfer. before the estimates are adopted for the year 2018. Both were recommended by the CoW and both will be presented for Upcoming Events: formal consideration at the January 29, 2018 Regular Meeting - 2017-2018 Senior Speaker series. FREE workshops are scheduled. Please visit tiny.ca for locations and other details. of Council.

A large part of the day was spent discussing Steve Harvey’s - January 29 - Township of Tiny Regular Meeting of Council Report (Tiny’s Chief By-Law Officer) regarding various and Committee of the Whole (9:00AM) previously identified components of the 2017 Parking - January 30 - “Our Health” Speaker Series - “Intervention – Strategy. The following items were recommended (copied A Look at the Reality of Addiction” – MCC, Midland - February 10, 2018 - Winter Carnaval D’Hiver, 11am – 2pm, from the CoW recommendation): a) That the boundaries of the 2017 Parking Program remain Perkinsfield Park - June 7 – Provincial Elections the same for 2018. b) That staff review and report back on the Special Occasion - Monday, October 22 – Municipal Election Day Parking Permit program in consideration of resident family - Candidate packages for those interested in running for events/visitors, contractors and service clubs within the Municipal Council in 2018 will be available from the Clerk parking program boundaries through the use of a call-in/ in early spring. Nominations start May 1st and July 27th, 2PM, is the deadline. online system c) That the existing process for dealing with attendees of That’s it for this week folks. Please do not forget to "LIKE" or garage sales and auctions remain in place. d) That staff develop and report back on a contingency plan "FRIEND" Dick's Tiny Corner's Facebook Page for additional to deal with the potential increased beach use after the Labour Tiny and area news as it happens. And remember, I am not a member of Tiny Council and all opinions expressed in this Day weekend. e) That the existing Permit Parking hours (8:00 am. to 10 column are mine and mine alone. Readers can contact me at 705-549-8383 or by email at dwesselo@gmail.com. p.m.) and dates (May 15 to September 15) remain in place. f) That an additional accessible parking spot be installed at Trew Avenue. g) That staff investigate and report back on the possibility of a designated parking area for Bluewater Beach Park including traffic flow and congestion considerations and delineation of parking spaces keeping in mind the environmental sensitivity of the area. h) That staff report back on enforcement details of Trew Avenue, i.e. was enforcement proactive or Are you satisfied with the look & feel of your dentures? reactive.

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With the NAFTA Renegotiations resuming this week, I wanted to give you an update on this important file.

Round 6 of talks, the second-last round, is slated for January 2328 in Montreal, and negotiators will begin to try to resolve some of the more contentious issues.

The sides had been taking 3 week breaks between each round of talks, but extended that to six weeks between the fifth and six rounds given that the sides had been deadlocked.

We are quickly running out of time for a resolution to NAFTA in 2018, as we will have to pause negotiations during the Mexican General Election, scheduled for July 1st. The new Mexican President, however, won’t be sworn in until December 1st, raising the real possibility that the talks will drag

on into 2019. Of course, Canadians go to the polls on or before October 21, 2019.

I’m broadly supportive of the Trudeau government’s stance on the negotiations – there has been good cooperation between all parties in Canada to ensure that our negotiators are informed by a wide range of experts, Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic.

We all hope for a positive outcome, but need to be prepared to walk away if unacceptable demands are made. As many commentators have noted, no deal is better than a bad deal.

While clearly focused on the NAFTA talks, I was a little surprised to see the Canadian government file a pair of complaints under NAFTA’s Chapter 19 Review of Final Antidumping and Countervailing Duty

Determinations. It is not that these complaints are without merit, but I am not sure such moves are conducive towards the overarching negotiations.

The complaints relate to the US government’s November imposition of 18-23% duties on softwood lumber products, and duties of roughly 300% on Bombardier’s C-Series aircraft sold into the US. I support appealing these penalties, but worry that they will have a negative impact on the broader negotiations.

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Ten year-end facts Canadians need to know

by Niels Veldhuis, Charles Lammam, and Milagros Palacios

As we end 2017, here are 10 year-end facts Canadians should understand and consider as we enter 2018: • The total tax bill for the average Canadian family will exceed $35,000 in 2017, or 42.5 per cent of their income—more than what the average family spends on housing, food and clothing combined.

• While the federal government has claimed it “cut taxes for middleclass Canadians everywhere,” the reality is that 81 per cent of middleclass families in Canada are paying higher federal income taxes under the government’s personal income tax changes—on average, $840 more a year.

• More than 60 per cent of lower-income families (those in the bottom 20 per cent of earners) in Canada now pay higher federal income taxes because of the federal government’s tax changes.

• And that does not include the impact of the federal carbon tax mandate, the coming CPP payroll tax increase, the lowering of taxfree savings account contribution limits, or the proposed changes to the tax treatment of incorporated small businesses.

• Canada’s high and increasing personal income tax rates on its best and brightest workers have made the country uncompetitive compared to other developed countries. The federal government increased the top federal tax rate to 33 per cent from 29 per cent, and increases to top provincial rates have been made in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and other provinces. Seven of our 10 provinces now have a top combined federal-provincial rate above 50 per cent.

• The top 20 per cent of incomeearners in Canada—families with an annual income greater than $186,875— will pay 64 percent of all

personal income taxes and 56 percent of all taxes (i.e. income, payroll taxes, sales taxes and property taxes, etc.).

• As if this isn’t enough, the federal government has failed to achieve its election promise to run $10 billion deficits in its first two years and thereafter balance the budget. Instead, since coming into office, it has run deficits of $18 billion in 2016 and $20 billion this year, additional deficits of almost $80 billion are forecast over the next five years. There’s no immediate plan to balance the budget.

• Large annual deficits mean government debt in Canada is ballooning. Federal net debt increased to $727 billion in 2016-17 with provincial net debt collectively at $633 billion. All told, federal and provincial debt currently stands at $1.4 trillion and has increased by more than 60 per cent in the past decade.

• Prime Minister Trudeau is on track to increase per-person federal debt more than any other prime minister in Canadian history who didn’t face a world war or economic recession.

• The federal government has claimed deficit spending will help grow the economy through expenditures such as the promised $100 billion in infrastructure investment over the next 10 years.

But only $6.6 billion of that will be spent in 2017 (only about a third of the $20 billion deficit), and less than 11 per cent of the $100 billion will be spent on projects that have the potential to strengthen the economy.

As we close off 2017 and look forward to 2018, let’s hope we see a refocus on policies that will actually improve the economy and lives of Canadians.

When did we figure out how to make maple syrup out of maple sap?

Native Americans probably devised this process, though no one's certain just how. We do know that maple was an important ingredient in some Native American cooking. The Indians taught the first settlers how to tap trees for the sap and cook it down. Over the years, white settlers and Indians no doubt perfected the process. Maple syrup and maple sugar became staple products for early residents of New England, and at one time the colonists hoped to replace all imported sugar with maple sugar.

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Families in every corner of the province are struggling Crime Stoppers TIPS decal event Tiny Council recently approved the installation of the to find child care, and if they can find it, they are struggling TIPS phone numbers on Township vehicles to promote to pay for it. the service.

Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka is a civilian, Ontario is home to the highest child care costs in the non-profit organization that brings together police province, and this is placing an extremely large burden on services, media and the community in the fight against young families. It’s yet another obstacle, on top of existing crime. It provides a safe, secure and anonymous way money worries like high hydro bills and taxes, for families for individuals to report a crime or potential crime, struggling to make ends meet and get ahead. it recognizes the reluctance of citizens to become Instead of working to make child care more affordable personally involve and guarantees anonymity to those in Ontario, the Wynne Liberal government’s reckless who provide information and it pays cash rewards to politically motivated decision making is actually making it eligible tipsters. more expensive. There have been a number of concerning media stories that have come out detailing the impact of Congratulations to the Township of Tiny and it’s the overnight hike to the minimum wage on child care Community Policing Committee, Southern Georgian operators.

Bay OPP, and SDM Crime Stoppers on this great A family from Barrie made headlines after their child achievement! care costs increased by $368 this month, and a daycare in Collingwood was even forced to close its doors.

While the Wynne Liberals make life harder for Ontario families, late last year, the Ontario PCs released our plan to make child care more attainable and affordable.

To start, we will make child care more attainably by building 100,000 new child care spaces for pre-school children. We know families are desperately waiting for spaces, and we will accelerate the approval process to get them built - without sacrificing safety standards. Not only that, the Ontario PCs will put child care in every future school the province builds. This will help families find the spaces they need.

The Ontario PCs will also introduce a new Ontario Child Care Refund that will refund families for up to 75 per cent of their child care expenses. These benefits will go to the families who need it the most, with lower income families receiving the full benefit. Delivered monthly, this child care refund puts money back into the pockets of families making life easier and more affordable.

Earlier this week, I wrote a letter to Minister NaidooHarris, the minister responsible for this file, and I urged her to implement some of the Ontario PC recommendations.

Why is the sky blue? Answer: The sunlight interacting with Earth’s atmosphere makes the sky blue.

There’s no monopoly on a good idea, and I hope she Sunlight consists of light waves of different wavelengths, each of which is seen as a specific color. When the particles recognizes the importance of taking action on this file. of matter and air molecules in the atmosphere intercept and scatter the white light of the Sun, a larger portion of the If you have any feedback on the Ontario PC child care blue color in white light is scattered because the blue wavelengths are the shortest. The sky changes color at sunset plan, or if you would like to share your own stories about because, as the Sun drops to the horizon, sunlight has more atmosphere to pass through and loses more of its blue challenges within the child care system, please don’t wavelengths.

The long wavelengths of orange and red make up more of the sunlight at this distance, and they are the hesitate to reach out to my office at patrick.brownco@ ones likely to be scattered by the air particles. pc.ola.org.

Stress can make it difficult to lose weight. Stress can trigger cravings for carb-rich snack foods which tend to calm stress hormones. Stress hormones can also increase fat storage.

In addition to physical exercise, relaxation techniques can help control weight.

Sleep deprivation can make it harder to lose weight. Inadequate sleep upsets a person's hormone balance, which decreases leptin (a hormone that makes a person feel full) and increases ghrelin (which triggers hunger). Scientists argue that getting enough sleep is the cheapest and easiest obesity medicine there is.

Muscle uses more calories to maintain itself than any other body tissue. For every pound of muscle someone puts on, they automatically burn an extra 22 to 36 more calories a day.

Amid the many hundreds of diet books are really only four basic rules for weight loss: 1) eat carbs in the form of whole grains or fiber, 2) avoid trans and saturated fats, 3) eat lean protein, and 4) eat lots of fruits and veggies.

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

Mon: 9 am. Coffee Club and Art Group - 9:30 am Pool and 10 am Tiny Stitches The Place 300 Balm Beach Rd. Perkinsfield Mon: 10 to 11:30/7:30 to 9 p.m. Ladies Interdenominational Bible Study Willow Creek Church 2387 Gill Rd. 705-722-7582 Every Mon: 4:20/5:45 Drop in Yoga classes at the Villa Nursing Home Midland Yonge St. Donna Boudreau 795 427 0740 Mon: 1 p.m. Elmvale Community Hall, euchre/bid euchre Mon: 1 pm – 3 pm at the Penetanguishene Arena. Seniors shuffle board 245-7611 for info. Register at town hall.

Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport - basement of white building 705-526-3461 Mon: 7:30 Bingo at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Beach for the months of July and August. Everyone Welcome Mon: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie 2nd & 4th Monday: 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Simcoe County Embroidery Guild meet September until June at the Simcoe County Museum. 705-726-5820.

3rd Monday of the of month: North Simcoe Sirius Astronomers meets 7:00 pm Huronia Airport People of all ages with an interest in the night sky are invited. Peter Ridout 705-549-0913 Every Monday: MCC 8-10:30 FREE Midland Jams Plugged In 527 4420 www.midlandculturalcentre.com FB @Midland Jams Every Tues 9 a.m. – Barrie Golden K Kiwanis - group of retired men meets at St. Paul’s Anglican, Mapleview and Yonge St. http://kiwanisbarriegoldenk.ca/ Every Tues & Thurs year round 8:30-12 noon – Georgian Bay Heritage League meet in Perkinsfield behind Country Bath & Kitchen on Cty Rd 6. Join us to restore wooden boats built in this area.705.526.5039. Facebook Georgian Bay Heritage League .

Tues: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Woodcarver Shop at Wye March across from Martyr’s Shrine in dedicated shop with power tools and dust collectors. Feel free to come. 705 424 1999 Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place Tues Coldwater Legion Euchre at 1:30, Cribbage and Fun Pool at 7 pm www.coldwaterlegion.com 705 686 3388 branch 270@ rogers.com 3rd Tuesday: Elmvale Legion 2-4 pm Veteran’s Drop In Day. Tues: 5:30 Ages 4-8 and 6:30 ages 9-14. Art Classes Creative Madness Art Studio 705 322 6588 Elmvale Tues: 5:30 Newcomer Services English Conversation Circle to improve language skills/meet new people, YMCA Midland 529 2518 First Tuesday: 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club North Simcoe Sport/Recreation Centre. 705-534-3771 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month: Elmvale District Lions Club dinner and General Meeting, 7 pm at Lions Hall Flos Conc 7. New members welcome. 705-734-4350 Tues: 7 pm Bid Euchre Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Beach.

Tues: 7:30 pm: Bid Euchre and darts Barrie Legion Tues: 7 pm Elmvale Legion - First Tues, General Meeting 705 322 1042 Wed: 9 am Coffee Club - 10 am Pool - 12:30 pm Games Afternoon 2nd Wed: 1:30 pm Camera Club Georgian Bay Swinging Seniors “The Place” 300 Balm Beach Road Every Wed morning 10 am Spirit Café for a time of fellowship and conversation. All welcome. St John’s United Church.

First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay Métis Council at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 Wed: CHAIR YOGA 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle exercises with soothing music. Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors 300 Balm Beach Road West 705 526 5074 Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $8 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 Wed: 12:30 Euchre at Wasaga Beach United Church 361-2022 Every Wed: 1pm Bridge at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd S Woodland Beach Wed: 1- 3 pm at Brian Orser Hall Penetang Seniors shuffle board 549-7611 for info. Register at town hall.

Wed: 1 pm Royal Canadian Legion Elmvale District 262 Legion Seniors (open to all Seniors 55+). Table Shuffleboard and social.

Second Wed: 6.30 - 8.30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club Real Canadian Superstore, Wasaga Beach. Peter 534-3771 First Wed 7 - 9 PM Progressive Euchre: Join us for a fun filled evening at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 5 Noraline Ave. Midhurst Everyone is welcome!

Wed: 7 pm Euchre at Sunnidale Corners Hall!

2nd Wed: 7 pm LA General Meeting Elmvale Legion.

2nd and last Wed: 7 - 8:30 pm.- Wasaga Cancer Support group meetings open to all cancer survivors, caregivers and family members at Body‘n Balance Physiotherapy (705) 429 - 9619.

First Wed. of month: 7 pm Hillsdale Parks and Rec meet in the Community Centre. 835-5240 Wed. 7 pm Fun darts at Coldwater Legion

Leon Tilt & Load

We pick up scrap cars, trucks and metals.

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Over 25 years experience painting & wallpapering

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Wed: 7:30 pm Cribbage at Barrie Legion.

4th Wed: 7:30 pm Horticultural Society meets Elmvale Legion 4th Wed: 6:45 pm Monthly meeting of the Georgian Bay Quilting Guild (GBQG) monthly meeting at the Midland Public Library 533 4884 www.gbqg.ca Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Stitchers, The Place Perkinsfield, 526-5074 3rd Thurs: Free Community Breakfast at All Saints Anglican Church Hall 1 Peel St. Penetanguishene 549 2223 3rd Thurs: 10 am - noon - The raging grannies meet at Woods Park retirement facility 110 Lillian Cres. in Barrie. 322-1575 4th Thurs: 1-3 Nottawasaga Bay Stroke Recovery meet at 135, 32nd St. Wasaga Beach Guests speakers 429-9571 Thurs: Shuffleboard at 1 pm and Darts at 7 pm at the Coldwater Legion Every Thurs: 1:30 pm Darts at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd S Woodland Beach 4th Thurs: 1:30 pm Diabetes support group meets at the Health and Wellness Center at Penetang General Hospital 549-0881 4th Thurs: 3-5 pm Parkinson’s support group meetings at the Superstore Midland 526-9170.

1st Thurs: 7 pm Midland District Camera Club at North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Midland, in Askennonia Seniors Club. Guests welcome. Speakers, refreshments. www. midlandcameraclub.com 2nd Thurs: each month Sept. to June 7 pm. Barrie-Thornton Fiddle Club at Thornton Banquet Hall above the arena. An evening of entertainment, dance, square dance. All welcome.

Lloyd Preston 722-8335 www.barriethorntonfiddleclub.com Third Thursday: 6.30– 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club meets at the PrimeTime Club, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach. 705-534-3771 Thurs: 7 - 10 pm Good Vibes Coffeehouse at Mount St. Louis Road and 4th of Oro-Medonte Thurs: 7 pm Bid Euchre at the Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors Centre, 526-5074 Thurs: 7 pm - Elmvale Com Hall Euchre/Bid Euchre Lunch.

Last Thurs - Open Stage at Barrie Library 60 Worsley St. 6:307 signup and entertainment till 9 pm arnie@barriefolk.com.

Fri: 9:30 a.m. Coffee Club - 9:30 Pool, 12:30 p.m. Bridge – Includes Coffee/Tea/Cookies Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors “The Place”, Perkinsfield, 705-526-5074 Every Friday 1:30 pm Shuffleboard at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd. S Woodland Beach Fri: 5:30 pm WB Lions Bingo at RecPlex 429-3331 Fri.: 6 pm - Full course meals RCL Barrie $10 Reservations required, 728-4002 1st Fri of month: 7-8:30 pm “KID ZONE” Elmvale Presbyterian Church, 22 Queen St., E. Children J.K. to Grade 8 welcome.

Every Tues 6:30 to 7:30 pm Snow Valley Highland Park (Barrie Hill & Seadon) and Saturday (10-11 am) Zumba in the Park FREE - Bring water/towel/open mind - https://app.booking.ca/ bkspringwaterpub/ or go to isabelleannemimeault.zumba.com Sat: 10-2 pm Farmers Market in Penetang at Le Cle at 63 Main S 2nd Saturday of every month: Jam from 11-1 pm at MCC Harmony Music Cafe 705-527-4420 Sat: 3 pm Meat Darts BBQ at Legion, Branch 147, Barrie, Sat: 3 pm Meat Darts. ARMY NAVY/AIR FORCE CLUB, 7 George Street, Barrie 728-8240 Sat: 5:00 Meat Darts Elmvale Legion. 322-1042 Welcome!

Sun: 9:45 am Knox Flos Presbyterian Church Services Sun: 10 am - St. John’s United Church welcomes you for worship. 27 Yonge St. S, Elmvale. www.unitedchurchelmvale.org Sun: 11 am Christian Science Society Church services at 159 Collier St. Barrie DAILY EVENTS - All on the website at www. springwaternews.ca with greater information.

Thurs Jan 25th 1 pm – 3 pm The Simcoe County Quilters’ Guild monthly meeting at the Simcoe County Museum, Midhurst. Guest speaker Mary Greiner. 2017 featured Quilter at the Simcoe County Museum Quilt and Rug Show will be presenting her trunk show.

Jan 27 8 pm Midland Cultural Centre Black History Month “Sugar and Gold: Stories of the Underground Railroad” https://midlandculturalcentre.ticketfly.com Jan 27- Feb 4 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Curling. ca/2018scotties Jan 27 to Feb 4 Curling Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Penticton BC Jan 27: - Mar 31 OMAH 30 Peter st. Orillia Orillia’s Winter Sports at the museum 30 Peter St. 705 326 2159 Sun Jan 28 2-4 pm at the Orillia Museum of Art & History Hurray Over Hurry Hard with Liz Summerville and Paul Savage in the story circle. https://midlandculturalcentre.ticketfly.co Jan 29 Marketing Mondays 7:30 am - 9 pm Midland Library www.nscfdc.on.ca Networking Tues, Jan 30, 7pm – St. John’s United Church Spirit Café. Join us in the parlour for informal spiritual discussion. Refreshments provided. 27 Yonge Street S, Elmvale. www. unitedchurchelmvale.org Jan 30 7 pm An evening in Morocco with Kevin and Lise at the MCC 705 526 4216 Feb 2-The debaters live at Deerhurst includes one nights accommodation (double occupancy) 3 course dinner and the comedy show $173.50/ person - 1-800-461-4293 Saturday, Feb.3rd. MINESING RAPTORS We take a trip through the flats around nearby lower Minesing area, looking for the beautiful Snowy Owls, the intrepid and uncommonly

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striking Rough-legged Hawks, the smaller and rarer Northern Shrikes, the versatile Red-tail hawks, any possible Eagle sightings, as well as flocks of the seasonally well named Snow Buntings. A large flock of easily about a hundred was seen there this last month diving in and around a farm and over the fields.

Driving outing usually ends by 1:30 pm, bring binoculars, cameras, appropriate outdoor attire, a snack & drink. Families welcome! Depart 8:30 am from Little Lake Parking Lot Brian Gibbon 705-721-4599 Feb 3, 2 pm The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society will meet at 2:00 pm Speaker will be Sherilyn Bell, BSc UE Topic will be What Lies Beneath - This presentation will also touch upon the decision-making process and the occasional ethical dilemma that can pop up unexpectedly. https://simcoe.ogs.ca 416-489-0734 X 328 or 1-855-697-6687 X 328 Also look for us on facebook.

Feb 3 Midland Cultural Centre 8-10 pm Jack de Keyser 705 527 4420 Mon Feb 5th – ARTS & CRAFTS WORKSHOP. Please join us at the Simcoe County Museum (1151 Hwy 26) for SCACA’s first workshop of 2018: Felted Soaps. Doors open at 12:30 pm. Bring a mug and enjoy the complimentary coffee and sweets after the class. Try us out for $10 or become a member and pay only $5 per class. (705) 726-8954.

Feb 5 Marketing Mondays 7:30 am - 9 pm Midland Library www.nscfdc.on.ca Traditional Marketing Thurs Feb 8, 6:30 pm The Georgian Bay Photography Club will meet on 2018, in Collingwood at the Chartwell Georgian Traditions Retirement Residence (Theatre Room) at 57 Trott Blvd. Presentation of the results for Nature Botany and Macro Competitions will be given since it was postponed from last month. . Included in the presentation will be this month’s results for Monochrome and Historical Connection. Jason George, https://www.facebook.com/Jasongeorgephotography, is giving a presentation on “Canadian Wildlife Big and Small”.

Fri Feb 9 8 pm Elmvale Community Hall Group Hug - a Sockhop Doowop Dance Party fundraiser for the Friends of Simcoe Forests infofriendsofsimcoeforest.com Sat, Feb 10 in Penetanguishene, Youth Auditions for Cinderella The Panto at the King’s Wharf on June 6 to 30 wwww. draytonenterainment.com/auditions Feb 10 3 pm Meatroll at the Coldwater Legion Feb 12 Marketing Mondays 7:30 am - 9 pm Midland Library www.nscfdc.on.ca Social Media Feb 12-22 Chinese New Year’s holiday Feb 16, 7 to 9 PM Discovery Harbour 93 Jury Drive Penetanguishene Skate Trail and Frosty Winter Fun at Discovery Harbour! - Mary Mandley, Coordinator Marketing and Visitor Services: 705-427-2965 mary.mandley@ontario.ca

Climate Change

It was a packed house in the Springwater council chambers on Wednesday, the 17th, when Canada's best known weatherman gave a presentation on climate change.

Dave Phillips is the senior climatologist with Environment Canada, and he has been working with them for 50 years. He shared his incredible knowledge about what is happening to our weather, and what governments at all levels can do to prepare for the increased severe weather we will likely face in the future.

How can I get rid of the onion odor in a wooden cutting board?

Wooden cutting boards are notorious for absorbing smells and stains if not properly cared for. To prevent stains, wash the board after each use and wipe it down with mineral oil to season it. (Resist the temptation to use vegetable oil, even though it's probably handy; vegetable oil can turn rancid and ruin the board.) To remove odors from a wooden cutting board, rub it with a piece of lemon. Sprinkle the lemon with salt to help remove stains, or rub the board with a paste of baking soda and water.

What is an Alberta Clipper exactly?

Any rapidly traveling weather system that originates in the lee of the Canadian Rockies and produces snow can be considered an Alberta Clipper. The system moves quickly over land-specifically across Canada and down into the northern United States. Gusty winds and cold Arctic air are its trademarks.

The top 10 resolutions are usually to lose weight, eat more healthily, exercise more, stop smoking, stick to a budget, save money, get more organized, be more patient, find a better job and to just be a better person over all.

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Announcements / Coming Events 50's & 60's Sockhop Doowop Dance Party Dress to impress, photo booth, prizes, late night snacks, wallflowers welcome

Friday February 9, 2018

Elmvale Community Hall, doors open 8pm.

For tickets call Cindy at 705-322-3646 or email: info@friendsofsimcoeforests.com

AZ or DZ Truck Drivers Duration 4-6 weeks commencing April 15 to approx May 31 Successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of bulk fertilizer products to our customers, on farm, using a fertilizer tender unit. Due to the demanding nature of this seasonal business, applicants must be willing to work long hours and weekends.

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Thank you!

The family of the late Patricia Craddock would like to express our sincere appreciation to family, friends and neighbours for your prayers, loving kindness, and continued support during this difficult time. Our thanks for the donations to St. Patrick’s Church and Sara Vista, for the beautiful flowers, cards and phone calls.

A special thank you to Fr .Jim, Luke Belanger, Sebastian and Quinton Carter, Henri Linde and The St. Patrick’s Choir for the beautiful funeral mass.

We also would like to express our gratitude to the staff of the Sara Vista for providing such good care, Lynn Stone Funeral home for their wonderful service, and the ladies of St. Patrick’s CWL for the delicious luncheon and continued kindness. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.

God Bless you all.

The family of the late Stewart Jamieson would like to express our sincere appreciation to family, friends and neighbours for your prayers, loving kindness and continued support during this difficult time. Our thanks for donations to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Hillsdale , for the food, phone calls and cards so generously given. A special thank you to our Minister Carl Wright, Dr. Zahir Poonja, staff at Sara Vista Long Term Care Centre and Lynn Stone Funeral Home for their care and compassionate assistance. A special thank you to Sharon and Gordon Miles that sang, and Lynn Wright providing the music and to the ladies of the church and friends for the lovely lunch.

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In Memoriams

TOWNES, Harold - In loving memory of my husband, Dad and Grandpa who passed away on January 28, 2012.

Sadly missed along life’s way I quietly remember you every day.

You are no longer in my life to share, But in my heart you are always there.

Sadly missed and loved by Muriel, Mike & Sandy, Marc & Lori, Steve & Melissa & families.

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Del Bertram, best friend of Lori Robertson, the love of his life. Admired father of Natalie (Dan) Bognar and Cassandra Bertram (Chris Kadonoff) and proud grandfather of Mason Bognar and step-father of Cody Robertson. Son of Paul and Lois Bertram and brother of Ken (Debbie) Bertram, Glenda Geloso and Peggy (John) Bosanac. Del will be remembered by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Friends and family were received at ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, 445 St. Vincent St. Barrie (just north of Cundles Rd.) on Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m.

Memorial donations to Right To Play Canada would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family through adamsfuneralhome.ca JAMIESON, STEWART WALTER, Passed away peacefully at the Sara Vista Nursing Centre on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Stewart Jamieson of Elmvale in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Myrtle Jamieson (nee Fralick). Dear father of Patsy (Wayne) Wilson of Saskatoon, Paul (Tanya) Jamieson of Elmvale, and Peggy Jamieson of Barrie. Step-father of Ken (Rosanne) Graham of Barrie. Loved grandfather of Gregory, Michael (Rebeka), Laura, Pierce, Preston, Garnet and Emma. Brother of Lois (Ed) Cooper and late Murray (surviving wife Marlene) Jamieson. Brother-in-law of Bernice (late Ed) Martin, Marion (Tom) Beauchamp, and Glenn (Cindy) Fralick.

Visitation was held at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home in Elmvale from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday and 12 noon – 1 pm on Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Hillsdale. Funeral Service was on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 1 pm at the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Spring interment Elmvale Cemetery.

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Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com MACKENZIE, James Alan – Owner of Springwater Coffee Service - Passed away suddenly at his residence, Wasaga Beach, on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Jim MacKenzie, formerly of Elmvale, in his 67th year.

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Springwater News • January 25, 2018 • Edition 513 • E-mail: springwaternews@rogers.com • www.springwaternews.ca

Monies pouring out in all directions

Springwater Mayor Bill French’s application for a judicial review of a committee’s appointment of a second auditor to look into his 2014 campaign expenses has been dismissed.

Madam Justice Anne Molloy, writing for a panel of three divisional court judges, found that the application was premature. The issue of prematurity was not raised by any of the parties but, in an unusual move, was one she brought forward at the start of the December 18 2017 judicial review hearing.

In her ruling released January 16 2018, Molloy said French had another legal option that would have had a speedier outcome because “the decision of the committee to appoint an auditor is subject to an automatic right of appeal, at the time in question, to a judge of the Ontario Court of Justice.”

But French’s lawyer Renatta Austin, in a brief email interview this week, disagreed. “In my view, the Municipal Elections Act, as it existed at the time of the Compliance Audit Committee hearing, did not provide an appeal route for the specific issues that were before the Divisional Court on the application for judicial review,” she said, declining further comment.

Full disclosure: I am a member of the board of AWARE Simcoe, which endorsed French’s candidacy for mayor in 2014.

In her decision, Molloy awarded costs against French of $15,000 to McLean, and $5,000 to the township’s compliance audit committee, which has its own lawyer.

The application for an audit of French’s expenses was filed two and a half years ago by Dan McLean, the defeated candidate for deputy mayor in the 2014 municipal election.

After a hearing in July 2015, the committee ordered an audit, to be conducted by Grant Thornton. In October 2015 it refused to consider this audit, and voted to appoint another auditor. French applied for a judicial review of that decision.

In a telephone interview last week, McLean’s lawyer Jack Siegel said he welcomed Molloy’s ruling that reflects the “general principle that audit committees not be interfered with by an application for judicial review.”

He said he anticipated committee members will meet to be briefed by their lawyer and to proceed with appointing another auditor. (The township website calendar shows that the committee has scheduled a meeting for 9 am, Thursday, January 25.)

Molloy’s decision focuses on process. It is only in exceptional circumstances that the courts should interfere with ongoing administrative proceedings, she wrote. The committee is entitled to “deference” for its decision that the Grant Thornton audit was not sufficiently “investigatory,” and it was entitled to order a new one, she found.

Her ruling included some pointed criticism: --Molloy suggested French had used “unwarranted court proceedings” to thwart the committee with the claim that “the lapse of time he created has rendered the committee defunct.” French’s argument had been however that the committee’s jurisdiction was extinguished, not as a result of these proceedings, but by its failure to decide whether or not to take legal action against him within 30 days of receiving the audit.

--Molloy found that the committee misconceived its role before the court; while it was appropriate for it to take a position with respect to jurisdiction, it should not have defended the merits of its own decision. “A tribunal ought not to compromise its neutrality and impartiality by taking an active position in opposition to one or more of the parties that appeared before it.”

--She also chided the township which she said should have had no “partisan” interest in the outcome of the hearing, unless there was some issue such as excessive spending by the committee. Although the township was named as a respondent in the case by both French and McLean, Molloy found that it was “not a proper party.” She considered its factum supporting the positions taken by French to be “inappropriate.”

Molloy touched briefly on the substantive issue of French’s expenses, noting that the first audit found five instances of apparent non-compliance with the Municipal Elections Act that she summed up as “two instances of irregularities that affected nothing of substance, and three expenses not reported, which totaled $1,175 plus HST. The addition of those expenses did not put Mr. French above the spending limit for his campaign.”

Then Molloy turned to the matters that allegedly were not investigated by auditor Dugard, “the first one listed being the advantage Mr. French allegedly obtained from being a reporter with the Springwater News and favourable treatment he received from that newspaper with respect to free publication of letters of support, articles and letters to the editor, whereas other candidates had to pay for any space.”

This is where the court proceedings begin to lose touch with reality. One reason may be that the committee curtailed its public hearing and has yet to gather the facts in a forum where they can be tested.

Newspaper coverage A review by this writer of the Springwater News in the months leading up to the October 27 election reveals the following: --French had for some time written a weekly column entitled “My View”. It ceased to appear after August 14.

--From April 10 to September 25, debate over the MSP – the key and most divisive election issue - was lively, and the letters to the editor were, for the most part, lengthy. There were eight letters from supporters of council’s position,

By Kate Harries AWARE News Network Update on the Status of the Compliance including then mayor Linda Collins, then deputy mayor Audit Report and Judicial Review McLean, and councillors Rick Webster and Dan Clement On the advice of my legal counsel, I have not commented (neither were candidates in 2014); and 14 letters from critics, recently on my ongoing issue with the decision of the including the Midhurst Ratepayers’ Association’s Sandy Township’s Compliance Committee of October 2015 Buxton and Margaret Prophet, Donna and John Hawthorn that effectively rejected the Compliance Audit from the and council candidates Les Stewart and Katy Austin.

Committee appointed Grant Thornton firm citing some --On September 25 2014, Springwater News publisher Mike concerns.

The GT Audit recorded some minor issues and Jacobs set down some pre-election rules. He announced that some unrecorded expenses totally some $1,175 which still “due to the tone of the ‘Letters to the Editor’ we had for left my campaign spending just over $5,000 under the this paper, we approached the OCNA (Ontario Community spending limit.

Newspapers Association) to get an opinion as to what we After seeking legal advice on this unexpected decision at should do and what other papers did… We are in an election that time, I refused to participate in a second audit ordered mode for the next 32 days. If you want to mention an issue, by the committee on the grounds that, by refusing to you may do so. You may not mention a candidate’s name and consider the audit, the committee had taken action beyond if you do we have the right to edit or reject the letter.” its authority and when threatened with court action by the --No MSP letters appeared for the next few weeks. On new audit firm I sought a Judicial Review of that decision.

October 23 2014, the last issue before the election, there The judicial review was conducted on December 18, was a barrage of half a dozen letters from none of the 2017 before three justices at the Ontario Superior Court usual suspects, best summarized by the headline on one: of Justice, Divisional Court. On January 16, 2018 the “Developers - bug off.”

Court dismissed my application citing prematurity. I am --Advertising, however, took off. The major contenders reviewing my options with my lawyer. bought significant space, and third parties got involved: I am obviously surprised and very disappointed with the Geranium Corp. / Midhurst Landowners Group took out the decision, but at least this step in the saga has ended. most, several full pages, starting July 17 (one, memorably The next steps will be determined by the Compliance headlined, ‘Be AWARE of Lies’).

Audit Committee and I look forward to bringing this --The MRA had a full page as did AWARE Simcoe. This whole matter to a conclusion.

Unless otherwise advised by writer has direct knowledge of the arm’s length nature of my legal Counsel, I plan to fully cooperate with any future the AWARE Simcoe ad endorsing French, and contrary audit as the facts remain the facts and I have nothing to to allegations in Siegel’s September 29 2015 letter to the hide.

The frustrating thing is that at this point, even though auditor, French was neither informed nor consulted about I have not been accused or found guilty of any offence its contents. under the Election Finances Act, it does leave the situation --Most noteworthy was the overtly political ad taken out in a state of suspicion and innuendo.

by Springwater Township, then under the Collins/McLean Regardless, I am proud to serve the residents of leadership, with the headline “Premier Kathleen Wynne Will Springwater Township and pleased with the many Not Review the Midhurst Secondary Plan.” accomplishments of this current council under my With letters galore from both sides of an important local leadership. issue, there’s no evidence that any one was silenced nor - Council through resolution has enshrined the that French got special treatment once he discontinued his importance of farming and agriculture in our township. column two months ahead of the election. But in the court - Council after much debate went beyond simply record, McLean’s unsubstantiated allegations seem to have backstopping some local fundraising for the renovation taken on a life of their own. and expansion of Elmvale District High School and Engagement letter committed $500,000 over ten years. It is clear that Here’s another matter that has taken on a life of its own: the this commitment by the township swayed the decision auditor’s September 9 2015 engagement letter, whereby the to retain EDHS in the community after years of auditor laid out what she would do and the township agreed to uncertainty. hire her. Molloy refers to “irregularities” in the engagement - Council has increased public accountability letter which led to “optics” that were “concerning.” and engagement by live streaming Council and other A review of a number of municipalities’ engagement important meetings on the Township website. letters reveals that they often include a draft to show how - We have also conducted a number of Town Halls the report might read. “Unless unanticipated difficulties are over the last three years to better understand the matters encountered, our report will be substantially in the following that are important to you. That feedback has resulted in form,” these letters state. And after touching on a number improved recreation services at our local community of points, the auditor expects to be able to say: “We believe centres with a new pavilion in Midhurst, Hockey that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and Boards in Hillsdale, renovated rink house in Phelpston appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.” And, and advancing the Splashpad in Elmvale as examples. one presumes, if the auditor can’t say that, it’s time for - Council, after many delays, at our recent Council everyone to sit up and take notice.

Meeting approved the renovation and updates for both This boilerplate copy appears time and time again, and is fire and public works at Station 2 Yard 1. present in the Grant Thornton letter, which continues with - I am also proud of the work we have done on a paragraph to the effect that it is the auditor’s opinion that both the Recreation and Fire Master Plans which are French’s financial statement is a fair representation of his long term visions for both of these important areas.

The income and expenses. That was taken at the October 2015 implementation of an effective Economic Development hearing as the auditor having literally announced what she Working Group, the approval of our Community would find. Said committee chair Robert Barlow: “How an Improvement Plan, the work on our Review of the auditor, before doing the audit on the compliance audit, can Official Plan are all signs of a council working together make that statement is beyond me.” constructively.

And so, the committee refused to hold a hearing or take - We have done all that and kept taxes at a very low action on Dugard’s report, deciding instead to order another rate over the term and at the same time have started “forensic” audit. building a reserve for infrastructure replacement to One of Siegel’s complaints was that Dugard did not avoid the pitfalls of some other municipalities in the interview McLean. At the curtailed October 2015 hearing, region.

Dugard did not explain why she didn’t, but she did indicate I committed to do these things when I was elected and she had reviewed additional materials submitted by Siegel have followed through on all of them and will continue to and said that “as part of our audit field work, we conduct guide this wonderful township as long as you want me. I testing as part of our audit procedures and that includes share these thoughts with you, as I am and will always be third-party verification of information. We did not just limit committed to openness and transparency with all matters. ourselves to speaking with one individual, we also did other I thank my many friends, family and associates for their testing and discussions.” ongoing support and especially my wife Lorraine who for Now, another auditor will do more testing and discussions.

50 years has supported everything I have done, and as they The courts have taken note of how monies are pouring out in say, through thick and thin. all directions. “All of this is unfolding at likely considerable I will provide further comment as we progress and when expense to the parties and to the ratepayers,” wrote Madam appropriate.

Justice Frances Kiteley a year ago, in a January 31 2017 Sincerely, Bill French decision dismissing McLean’s claim against Grant Thornton ($16,500 in costs were awarded against McLean) She added: “I encourage all counsel and the parties to The secret of greatness is simple: do better work than any other man in your field - and keep on doing it. consider whether a judicial settlement conference with ACJ The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to (Associate Chief Justice Frank) Marrocco (who has agreed retain compassion in times of crisis. to make himself available for that purpose) might lead to an earlier and less expensive resolution.”

It seems from a comment made at the 10% OFF December 18 2017 judicial review hearing on all work for that a possible compromise was proposed but, citing confidentiality rules governing January & February! settlement discussions, lawyers refuse to say Honestly Driven - Since 1953 why it went nowhere.

--Kate Harries can be reached at aware. simcoe@gmail.com. Links to more information 7 Yonge St. N. 202 Blake St. can be found at the end of this article on www.

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• Welcome and Fond Farewells: Three years ago, Rick Ellsmere and Sandra Parkin moved into Hillsdale and instantly became a staple to our community. They began holding vendor fairs at the hall for local businesses and entrepreneurs, joined and became active members on the Hall and Rec Board, and Rick became a volunteer firefighter. They welcomed their son, Robert, in February 2016 and on January 4th, they welcomed their beautiful daughter Leah! In such a short time, this family has laid roots in Hillsdale, and it is with a sad heart that we say farewell to the Ellsmere’s as they move on with the next chapter of their life. Rick, Sandra, Robert and Leah: we wish you well as you move up north to be closer to family, and please come back and visit your Hillsdale family whenever you can!

• Appreciations: In the last issue of the Highlights, I thanked Garry Dunn and his family for all their hard work with the Hillsdale rink. I also need to send on a HUGE thank you to the 3 generations of Wilkey’s that are also regularly flooding. So to Warren, Mark, and Logan: Hillsdale thanks you!!

• Community Rink: It has been incredible to see so many people using the rink. There have been numerous photos posted on Facebook of families skating, and children learning how to skate on our very own community rink!

That is exactly what the rink is intended for, and why the rink boards were put in. Just a reminder that we do have skating only times (as in, no hockey). They are 5:007:00pm every Monday-Friday, and from 2:00-4:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and Statutory holidays.

• Hall and Rec Board: The Hall Board meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the hall at 7:00pm. These meetings are fun and open to anybody! We are just a group of people who live in and care about Hillsdale, that come together once a month to talk about what we can do to move our community forward. The Annual General Meeting takes place at the April meeting (this year it is Wednesday, April 25th) where a new council is voted in.

Come out to have your input heard about our community, and get involved as much (or as little!) as you wish!

• Craft ‘N Chatter: Do you have a craft you love to do?

Come to the community hall for the Hillsdale Monthly Craft ‘n Chatter on Thursday, January 25th from 6:30 – 8:30pm with your current project! Get inspired by others and enjoy socializing with friends and neighbours.

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

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Springwater News • January 25, 2018 • Edition 513 • E-mail: springwaternews@rogers.com • www.springwaternews.ca January 2018 WARD FIVE COUNCILLOR REPORT

We are all entering into the New Year with positive and hopeful expectations. My intent is not to distract from that but answer questions on why I was the only one not to support the 2018 Township of Springwater Budget. I am not suggesting that the current staff, who I have the greatest respect for, or the rest of Council were wrong. I admit that I fail as a politician when it comes to making decisions to gain popularity. My principles and standards are not a criticism of others. For me the responsibility of committing hundreds of thousands of tax dollars needs documented findings to support and justify the expenditures. The Municipal Act states to the effect that Council is responsible for the finances of the Municipality and that responsibility cannot be delegated. There are positives in the budget that will maintain and improve service. However, without supportive documented evidence to confirm the need, priority, benefit, current and future financial impacts etc. I could not support all of the (nice to have) expenditures. In my view all major expenditures need to be advanced long before budget time.

Prior to budget deliberations there needs to be appropriate monitoring, priority ranking, options, design consideration, funding strategies, business cases, etc, including public input and Council debate. This does occur with some major initiatives. Unless otherwise funded for every additional $108,000 expenditure your property tax increases by 1%.

Remember a tax increase seldom decreases once approved.

The operational costs will increase each year to pay for the operating, maintenance, replacement, additional staffing, etc. Would all of Council supported some of the nice to have expenditures if this was not an election year budget? The rest of Council approved a 2.99 % property tax increase above the 2017 budget. There will also be waste water increase.

The County tax increase is 1 %. One Councillor suggested that because the County only did a 1% the Township should do more! Watch the video. The budget is available at www. springwater.ca and http://www.springwater.ca/live MY CONCERNS ARE:  Fire Service; Three new pickup trucks and salary dollars to have volunteers at fire halls on long weekends. I am a strong supporter of public safety and our dedicated volunteer fire service! That is why a few firefighters have shared with me their disagreement with these expenditures. The way I understand it the pickup trucks are generally assigned to fulltime staff. Two of the pickup trucks are needed replacements. The additional pickup will eliminate the need to share. What has changed that now requires an additional

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vehicle? The need to have firefighters at stations on long weekends was explained as a method of ensuring personal would be available. Seven years on Council and I am just hearing of a shortfall of volunteers to respond on holiday weekends. If Council was aware of a problem it would have been addressed long before budget deliberations. My review of 2 years of data shows excellent firefighter responses on long weekends? Is the paid weekend the best solution? Is this a 24/7 or just day shift? Would other options like standby allowance 24/7 be better? What do our dedicated volunteers need to commit to responding on long weekends? Will there be a rotating schedule of paid assignments? What do other volunteer fire services do? I strongly agree that if there is a need it must be addressed. A Councillor’s argument “residents can afford it” does not answers the questions or identify best solutions.  Splash Pad for Elmvale; A nice feature for the residents who want it. The unanswered questions are; total cost ($350,000 to $500,000?), liability (some municipalities will not support splash pads because of liability), health issues, operational design, operational costs (flow through or recycled water), funding (community fundraising commitment), tax dollars, DC’s, environmental impacts and taxpayer and local residents priority for a seasonal feature for the very young, etc? What generated the approval when there are a number of unanswered questions and the majority of Council were not in support of a splash before commencement of budget deliberations?  Library; I have no concerns with the staff in the library branches. My responsibility is the justification and expenditure of tax dollars. The Library is an independent entity. Taxpayer’s only control over the operation and management of the Library is the budgeting of tax dollars. I was perplexed, but not totally, when no one else on Council objected when the Library Board Chair stated, on two occasions, that during the term of this Council we reduced Library staff. For the record, the Board hired a CAO at a starting salary $24,000 above the top salary of the retiring CAO! Consequently, they created a salary shortfall. This year the Library was granted a budget increase of $137,593. This equates to a 1.3 % increase on your property tax. Part of their argument was a need to extend opening hours. During the previous term they wanted and received funding to open at 10:00am vs 11:00am. At that time the Library’s position was that there was no need to stay open later. A simple solution in my view, which was not supported, was not to open until 11:00am and stay open later to save some of the tax increase.

The Library objection was that the preschool children need their afternoon naps. Keep in mind that at age four children are attending fulltime kindergarten classes. One Councillor argued that this is a time for parents to socialize. Is this a

library function and taxpayer responsibility? Maybe taxpayer funded community halls would be more appropriate location for socializing? “Library no talking”  Debt; Several taxpayers have expressed concern over the significate increase in the Township debt. Given the initiates and capital approvals in the budget, debt is needed to finance them. The 2018 budget will increase debt by four million generating interest and principal payments of one million per year.

WASTE MANAGEMENT: By now everyone has heard or read the problems with garbage pickup over the holiday. I appreciate the frustration of both residents and drivers. For those who were prepared to listen, I explained that this is a County function and all I can do is forward complaints. The drivers did a good job considering the weather, larger than normal amounts, (requiring more trips to dump), the need to wrestle containers out of snowbanks, very long workdays including the days before the holiday. There is an onus on residents to remove containers left out from snow banks.

Some of us provide gratuities at Christmas. It’s never too late to show your appreciation. Sign up for pickup alerts at simco.ca/wastereminder IMPORTANT DATES: Regular Council Meetings: Wednesdays, February 7th and 21st at 6:30 pm. There are always several other special and closed session meetings.

For other committee meeting times and dates go to: www.springwater.ca Meetings are held at the Township Administration Centre. You can view the live broadcast feed including past Council meetings at http://www.springwater. ca/live . Family day event Monday Feb 19th 1:00pm Lion’s Park Midhurst. Volunteers are needed. First property tax instalment Feb 21st.

OBSERVATION: Residents who have invested more in their properties are always impacted the greatest by tax increases. This system appears to be an inequity but that is how it is. For example, every residential property is billed the same amount for the same level of policing. Not so with waste management service. Those with more expensive properties pay more taxes but are only entitle to the same level of garbage pickup. I am not suggesting increasing garbage allowance, just pointing out the inequalities of our system.

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My news articles and emails are part of my commitment to keeping taxpayers informed in a truthful, accurate and timely manner. I do not speak for the rest of Council.

“I will endeavor to persevere!”

Happy Valentine’s Day! Jack Hanna Ward 5 Councillor

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