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The preschoolers from Elmvale Co-operative Nursery School recently went on a field trip to Fire Station 5. On this exciting adventure, the children watched an informative Sparky video and learned about fire safety. They explored several different emergency vehicles learning about their purpose and the tools they carry. The adventure ended with the new recruits taking turns spraying the fire hose! Thank you to Firefighter Jeff and Paramedic Joel for a great tour!

A fun year at ECNS is filled with class time, field trips, play and learning.

Preschool is a stepping stone to transition slowly into kindergarten for children 31 months-5years. Children have access to a wide range of activities like sensory (sand, water, ice, snow, etc.), gross motor and fine motor development, circle time, painting, alphabet and number activities, music and story time. As this school year comes to an end, registration for next year is already underway. Space is available Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs. For more information about ECNS please visit <http://www.elmvalenurseryschool.ca/> www.elmvalenurseryschool.ca or call (705) 790-4339 or visit the classroom in August at the Open House.

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Bicycle Safety Poster Contest Winner

by Kim Tyler - Congratulations to Lily Watkins of Luella Blvd. in Anten Mills for her grandprize winning Bicycle Safety Poster, won in a contest that is an initiative of the Springwater Policing Committee and supported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. It welcomes participation by all four public schools in Springwater. The aim of the contest is to have peers educate their fellow peers about bike safety by creating eye-catching posters.

Lily, a grade 4 student at Minesing Central, represented her school with a wonderful poster she designed that clearly demonstrates those very important rules of the road and safe biking practices. Over 100 posters were submitted.

On Friday, June 12, the four winners representing their schools enjoyed lunch with Mayor French at the Township offices, during which Lily’s poster was chosen as the overall winner.

Lily’s prize includes the bicycle of her choice from Bikeland in Barrie. As well, a gift certificate for a biking helmet is the prize given to each of the first place winners from the four competing schools.

Lily’s poster, as the grand prize winner, will be Lillian Watkins with her winning poster displayed at the Township offices for the next standing with Jim Tyler from Bikeland and week. Congratulations to all the students who Paul Stephens of the Springwater Policing participated, particularly the four winners from Committee. each school, and nice going, Lily, for your outstanding, prize winning poster!

The poster contest winners, Valerie Belcourt - Hillsdale, Korol Pikulik. - Forest Hill, Raegan Tabbert - Huronia Centennial and Lillian Watkins - Minesing with the Mayor, Jim Tyler of Bikeland representatives of the Health Unit and of the Springwater Policing Committee.

Sleeping Children Around the World

Maddison Wilkey (age 6) asked her dad, Hillsdale Firefighter Mark Wilkey, if she could play her violin at the Hillsdale Firefighter Association pancake breakfast to raise money. When Maddison’s parents asked her who she was raising money for she replied, “For the firefighters so they can help more people.” Then she paused. “But can I donate half to the firefighters and half to Sleeping Children Around the World so I can help everyone,” Maddison continued.

After seeking approval from the Association it was agreed that Maddison would play violin at the Pancake Breakfast. She raised $39.63. When Maddison delivered the money to the Hillsdale Firefighters Association meeting the Association President, James, gifted it back to her so that she could donate all the money raised to Sleeping Children Around the World. With all the money raised she has enough to purchase one bed kit for a child in need. “Thank you Hillsdale Firefighters Association for supporting Maddison’s desire to contribute to her community.”

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Editor’s Musings Graham Scott Fleming grew up across the street from me. In high school, he took a shot at playing the guitar and singing and a career was born. Although he headed to Windsor to go to school, his singing ability - his own summary as placed on Linkedin states he is a Country Singer, musical theatre performer,musician and songwriter - led him into the acting field and he is referred to as a Toronto based performer.

We all know he is an Elmvale based performer and we will never forget it.

For six months, December 2013 to May 2014 inclusive, he was part of the Hair National Tour playing first guitar in the ensemble.

In June and July 2014, he starred as TJ in the show “Somewhere with you”, a new gritty country rock musical.

Some of the awards / nominations that Graham, we feel more comfortable referring to him as Scott, has achieved include: 2014- Syd & Shirley Banks Prize Recipient 2012- Best Male Actor for his performance in RENT- MY ENTERTAINMENT WORLD 2012- Best Ensemble- THE LARAMIE PROJECTMY ENTERTAINMENT WORLD 2011- North Of Nashville Star 1st place Scott, has now climbed to the epitome of his career. He is staring in the role of ‘Charlie Price’ in the Mirvish production / Canadian Premier of Kinky Boots.

Kinky Boots, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical, celebrated two-year anniversary on Broadway on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Featuring a Tony Award-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, opened to rave reviews on April 4, 2013, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St), where it’s played 835 performances for over a million people... and counting!

Kinky Boots runs Tuesday to Saturday, 8 pm with 2 pm matinees on some days at the Royal Alexandra Theatre at 260 King St. W. Toronto. A masterpiece of beaux-arts architecture, the historic 1500 seat Royal Alexandra is Toronto’s senior theatre and, at 108 years of age, never having been converted to any other use, the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in North America.

Congratulations Scott!!!

We read about the demise of the hard copy newspaper and the suggestions that the day is approaching when newspapers may not be as available as they are today.

Depending on what statistics you may be looking for, the survey shows that 85% of the 15 to 30 crowd still read hard copy editions. Other research has shown that only 80% of the people read newspapers so one might conjure that the hard copy has a rosy future.

When one wants the maximum exposure to the fact that the Olympic star Bruce Jenner has gone and in his place is a good looking female named Caitlyn Jenner, a (hard copy) magazine named Vanity Fair was the source announcement of favour.

Statistics show that the revenue from hard copy advertising, the type you see in this paper, is down but at the same time, there are fewer papers either because they have amalgamated or been bought out, some have passed by the wayside/gone broke and some discontinued printing to go to what appeared to be the wave of the future - digital papers online.

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and delivered by Canada Post and available at Although it will never happen, sometimes I would like to newsstands throughout the areas mentioned below. live in the country on a 10-25 acre hobby farm with a bush The opinions expressed in articles contributed by interested parties and through the ‘Letters to and a GREAT BIG SHOP mostly just to get my projects the Editor’ do not necessarily reflect the opinion out of site so the yard would not look messy. of this newspaper and/or the editor. The editor reserves the right to edit all submitted articles or And I would have a garden. letters for clarity and space or to avoid obscenity, I love the growing season, It is great to prepare the soil, libel or invasion of privacy. All contributions must have the writer’s full name, address and telephone plant the seeds, watch them pop through the ground and number for verification. Copyrights are claimed on then grow to fruition. At this stage, the work begins again all original articles. and although I love watching it grow, the picking of peas Springwater News prints 17,300 papers that go to..

(I love them raw but this only lasts so long.), or beans and (758) 750 in the Utopia/Grenfel area L0L1B0 and L0L1B2 tomatoes (What do I do with all these (2400) 2536 in Barrie 686 homes in SS 101 Barrie area L4M 4Y8 which things?) might not be at the top of my includes Bayfield St., Horseshoe Valley Road, Craighurst, Horseshoe & Hwy 93, 448 homes SS 102 West Barrie area L4M 4S4 includes Miller Drive fun things to do.

Rural Routes L0L 2K0, 830 homes in the SS 103 Barrie area L4M 4S5 St. But I smile when I remember my Vincent St., and 572 homes in SS 144, Barrie / Ferndale Drive, and area) wife was somewhat horrified at me (618) 610 in Phelpston L0L 2K0 taking the cucumbers and putting (643) 620 in Hillsdale including the Rural Routes L0L 1V0 them into the clothes washer. If you (2429) 2375 in Elmvale including the former RR# 1, 2 & 3 L0L 1P0 which includes Orr Lake, Waverley and some Tiny Beaches add some water and start the machine (1559) 1525 in the Midhurst RR#1, 2 and SS33 (L0L 1X0 and 1X1) for a few minutes, the little burrs (1426) 1400 in the RR#1-3 Minesing/Anten Mills area L0L 1Y0 + 1Y1 on the cucs are removed before you (275) 260 in the Wyebridge area L0K 2E0 pickle them.

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CMCA AUDITED I now live on a 70 x 120 foot lot. I think of mimicking some of the yards we see around where the front is all flowers a fountain and strategically placed rocks.

My backyard might consist of raised vegetable beds with strings and cages for the plants to grow higher and keep them from falling over.

Last year I took a 45 gallon/200 litre plastic barrel, cut 48 holes in the side of it, put a pipe (with a lot of drill holes in it) down the centre into which I added compostable material, added some worms, filled the outer part with dirt and planted various herbs, lettuce, beans, peas, strawberries and more in the holes and on the top I planted 4 tomato plants.

Although the results were no magnanimous, it was my first year. This year, that barrel is predominately cucum- drips unto the root whenever the ground dries enough to bers. I made a second better version, same idea -white bar- let some air into the soil and thusly, into the bottle.

As harvest starts, I’ll let you know a rel because dark would absorb too little moreFor your information, I have much heat, 48 holes in the side in not started my book on gardening yet nor a more symmetric order because it have I cleared my garage to make room makes it easier to water - and in this for the sale of garden skids and barrels. one I inserted a soaker hose.

Not to be stalled at only one adI have a brother who thinks my writings ditional growing medium, I took end too abruptly and that I should give a a few skids, dismantled a few and notice. used the wood pieces to figure out OK Charles - this is the end of my the right way of keeping the soil in musings! the slots and I have planted beans in one, and peas in the other two and paced a couple of rows with parsley and kale. My one observation so far is that I should not have stood them so straight up and down. With more slope, I could water the plants with the spray nozzle and any of the water dripping off the Let’s Talk About… slats would fall into the soil below.

Constipation To finalize my green thumb, my brother With Pharmacist Owners Jenna Lougheed and Carolyn Glover dropped me off some 20 tomato plants Constipation can be caused by certain medications, medical conditions he picked up at a garage sale. Although there are 8 in the top of the two barrels, (such as diabetes), or by problems with the gut. You don’t need to have a the others I planted in the ground. When bowel movement every day. Normal can be three times a day to three we water them, we watch the top of times a week. A diet high in cheeses and meats or low in dietary fibre and the ground get wet and head away. The fluids can contribute to constipation...but increasing fibre and water roots of the tomatoes want some wa- doesn't always help. For example, increasing fibre can lead to further ter so they migrate towards the surface impaction in severe constipation cases or in patients on narcotic pain which drys out rather quickly. This year, medications.

There are a number of over-the-counter medicines that can help with I put a plastic pop bottle deep into the constipation; both laxative and non-laxative. Most of them work in one or soil beside each plant root. I prepared two days, but it can vary. Ask your Pharmasave pharmacist for help if the bottles by poking a couple of holes you are suffering from constipation. on the root side, one half way up and one 94 Finlay Mill Rd, Midhurst 705.503.7333 at the bottom. Now, I fill the bottle with MON-FRI 9-9 SAT 9-5 SUN 10-5 water and put the cap back on. It slowly

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Eighteen years ago, America Singer entered the Selection and won Prince Maxon’s heart. Now the time has come for Princess Eadlyn to hold a Selection of her own. Eadlyn doesn’t expect her Selection to be anything like her parents’ fairy-tale love story....

But as the competition begins, she may discover that finding her own happily ever after isn’t as impossible as she’s always thought. A new generation of swoonworthy characters and captivating romance awaits in the fourth book of the Selection series!

Consistency, thy name is Kiera. My daughter and I loved Kiera’s Selection trilogy and were looking forward to anything more that she might add to the series. It’s one thing to keep the good times rolling through three consecutive books that fall in the same time line/setting etc. But to jump ahead 20 years and keep that same vibe, the same excitement when the times have changed? Not easy. In the first three books, America and Maxon are literally battling to survive the day when rebels are never far from storming into the castle and causing chaos. Without that tension, I wondered if Kiera could create an intense novel from peaceful times, the answer is a surprising yes. So my reader’s hat is off to Kiera and I bow to a job very well done!

There has been some tight editing to this concise piece of writing. When a writer works hard and smart, we as readers reap the benefits in being able to both fly through the pages and retain a good bit of information.

I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish this novel not realizing it is a cliff hanger novel. You can imagine my reaction when I reached the final page. It went something along the lines of, “Gaaahhh! You’ve GOT to be kidding me!” To think I have to wait a year for the final outcome is difficult - but the best kind of difficult for a reader.

I will be most interested in our main gal, Eadlyn. She has built some pretty sturdy walls around herself and can come across as thoughtless or even cruel. With this type of character it is easy to alienate readers because we just simply don’t like her. But, as she gets to know the boys, cracks are beginning in her fortifications which make all the difference in the world to us. Eadlyn has handled everything in life alone with single-minded purpose. We route for her to have a true confident - the closet one she’s ever had is her twin brother but he moves and is no longer available to her at the close of the novel. This will force Eadlyn to lean on someone to help handle the pressure and tough choices she has to face.

I know who I want her to lean on from the candidates pool and I’ve already had a fun time debating the pros and cons of Eadlyn’s choices with my fellow staff members.

Ah, such crafty authors. You’ve got to love them! I know I do!

Ginger Tsang aka Springwater Library, Elmvale Branch Librarian The game show The Price Is Right debuted in 1956, hosted by Bill Cullen. Drew Carey has been the host of The Price Is Right since 2007.

In 1972 the daytime game show became The New Price Is Right, hosted by Bob Barker. During his tenure, Bob Barker only missed one tape day of The Price Is Right’s daytime version. It was in the mid-1970’s.

When Bob Barker was the host, every person who attended a taping received a postcard with Bob Barker’s picture on it. The printed text on the back told your friends to watch you on the show. You wrote in the airdate and dropped it in the mailbox outside in the lobby of Studio 33. The Price Is Right paid the postage!

You are eligible to be a contestant if you are 18 years of age or older and have not been on The Price Is Right in over 10 years (or any other game show within the past year). The show tapes in Los Angeles, California.

Cars get shown more often during the course of a game than other prizes do because the show gets paid a flat fee every time the car appears on viewers’ screens.

The original Showcase Showdown wheel was spun “sideways” rather than “forward” and there was no $1000 bonus, nor a bonus spin.

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• Wing Dinger Horseshoe Tournament - Sunday August 2nd. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

• Thank you to the volunteers who helped weed and clean up the flower garden at Ed Valendar park! The Township does not maintain this garden, the community is responsible for it. If you are able to help out or have a high school student looking for volunteer hours please contact Danielle, dalexander0507@gmail.com. Let’s all work together to keep our community beautiful!

• Rink Building Rental can be arranged by contacting Danielle at 705-322-7265.

• Phelpston sign rental can be arranged through Noel, call 705-322-9821. Let everyone know about your loved ones birthdays and anniversaries for just $10/week and if you are a local business and would like to advertise the fee is $25/week.

• Happy Birthday Sophie & Kerri!!

The kids will be out of school soon, please be mindful of your speed and watch for them playing!!!

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Happy Birthday wishes go out to Sandy Crawford, Reid Rawn, Carolyn Handy, Emily Wickett, Bill Hall, Ruth Ann Caston, Kayla Marshall, Melissa Small, Robert Hunt, Olivia Riley, George Hales, Victor Campbell, Kyle Dobbs, Jeffrey Moreau, Angelle and Candace Moreau, Barry Reynolds, Trevor Srigley and Hugie MacLachlan.

Wyevale’s Annual Beef Supper is on Saturday, July 4th with two sittings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $8 for children (under 6 years are free). Tickets are available at Jug City Store or Carol at 705.322.2858.

Volunteers are needed for preparation of the meal and serving. Call Pat at 705.322.0224.

Sympathy goes out to Lisa Smith-Peaker and family in the passing of Alysha after her courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of life was held at the Elmvale Legion on Sunday June 14th.

There will be fireworks at eh Wyevale Park on Saturday, June 27th at dusk. Raindate will be on Saturday July 4th.

Come out and enjoy celebrating Canada Day. Congratulations to all the Grade 8 students and hope all the students have a safe and happy summer.

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

We are closing in summer as we near June 21st which should hopefully mean some nicer weather. The 21st of June also brings Father’s Day. Remember to stock up on black socks or crazy ties for your dad. Truly though, what do you do for your father? A phone call, a golf game or maybe a nice dinner with family. I’m sure any efforts put forth are appreciated. It’s fun to recall the items that children make for their dad’s at school or daycare that will make the day so much more special for Dads everywhere.

The crooked bird house, the painted paper weight, the items made of popsicle sticks that are given to Dad by their proud child. These creations are all given a special shelf or places in our homes and offices and often stay there for years. The time that the children spend and the effort to impress “dad” with their skills is more than the gift itself. So, to all those dad’s, grampa’s, uncles, step-dad’s and men in your lives who step in and do “dad’ things for you, please have a wonderful Father’s Day. School is nearing the end of the year again, wow where did that year go? Best wishes to all those students who are graduating grade 8 and entering into high school and to those students in Grade 12 who are graduating high school and moving onto college or university. Also good luck to those who are still trying to figure out what direction they are wanting to go, it’s hard to know what you want to do at this age. This time is exciting for each of you and the hard work you put forth will eventually pay off in the long run.

Remember this during the time you are studying for exams in the next couple of weeks. It is all worth it.

I would like to mention that the baseball games have started in Minesing at the diamonds. I can hear the cheers and crack of the bat on week nights. If you are looking for something to do in the evenings, pop down to the diamonds and watch the local teams play. The Minesing Mallards are our local Men’s Fastball team and play some great ball so come check them out at Doran Park, on most Thursday nights, with either a 7:00 pm or an 8:45 p.m. start.

I have been lucky to frequently see a beautiful cardinal who has taken up residence here in Minesing. I believe he has visited homes on George Johnston Road as well. I’m not sure if you have been lucky enough to hear or see him but keep your eyes and ears open because he is a beautiful red and sounds so nice above the squawking crows, blue jays and of course barking dogs.

Until next time, remember your sunscreen and bug spray, both are necessities at this time of year.

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Various experimenters attempted to tame Davy’s brilliant arc lamps into something more practical for small-scale use (such as in a home or business) but with limited success. Early attempts to create filaments were unsuccessful as the filament would eventually burn up thanks to the oxygen rich environment around it. Throughout the 19th century experiments were conducted with different filaments but it wasn’t until inventors, starting with Frederick DeMolelyns, began pumping the air out and creating vacuum-chambered light bulbs that the filaments stood a chance.

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The Springwater Swing 9th Annual Golf Tournament Thursday, August 13, 2015 Orr Lake Golf Club (5637 Penetanguishene Road) $500 per team of 4 or $125 per person Interested in event sponsorship?

Sponsorship packages begin at $300.

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Farmers’ Market Springwater-Elmvale Farmers’ Market Friday Mornings 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. until October 2 33 Queen St. W, Elmvale (in the Municipal parking lot)

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Entrance Permits Pursuant to Entrance By-law 2005-38 Schedule B a permit is required for any construction or alteration, including culvert replacement/extension, asphalt or interlocking stone paving, related to existing or new entrances to residential, commercial, agricultural or recreational properties. Work on the construction or alteration of an entrance must not be started before an Entrance Permit for the work has been issued by the Township. It is the responsibility of the property owner to contact Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255 for utility locates prior to any construction works beginning.

Entrance Permit Applications are available on the Township of Springwater website at www.springwater.ca or at the Township Administration Centre (2231 Nursery Road).

Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at 705-728-4784 Ext. 2075.

Springwater Policing Committee - Bicycle Safety Poster Contest Students from across Springwater participated in a poster contest as part of a bicycle safety initiative organized by the Springwater Policing Committee. One poster was selected as the best in class from each of the schools. The winners are: Valerie B. - Hillsdale Korol P. - Forest Hilll Raegan T. - Huronia Centennial Lillian W. - Minesing Lillian was selected as the grand prize winner and received a bike which was sponsored in part by Bikeland.

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you for spreading the message of bicycle safety in our community!

So you want a day off. Let’s take a look at what you are asking for: There are 365 days per year available for work. There are 52 weeks per year in which you already have 2 days off per week, leaving 261 days available for work. Since you spend 16 hours each day away from work, you have used up 170 days, leaving only 91 days available.

You spend 30 minutes each day on coffee break, which counts for 23 days each year, leaving only 68 days available. With a 1 hour lunch each day, you used up another 46 days, leaving only 22 days available for work.

You normally spend 2 days per year on sick leave. This leaves you only 20 days per year available for work. We are off 5 holidays per year, so your available working time is down to 15 days. We generously give 14 days vacation per year, which leaves only 1 day available for work and I’ll be darned if you are going to take that day off!

Festival du Loup

Michel Payment of the Festival du loup de Lafontaine was on hand to accept the generous contribution from Colette Hewitt, Manager of La Caisse Populaire Desjardins. La Caisse is the official sponsor of the field stage at the Festival du Loup taking place this year in NewFrance (by way of Lafontaine). The Saturday afternoon concerts on July 18th, 2015 will take place on the “La Terrasse Caisse Populaire Voyageurs”.

Michel Payment, représentant du Festival du loup de Lafontaine, accepte la généreuse contribution de Mme Colette Hewitt de La Caisse Populaire Desjardins qui, cette année, prête son nom comme commanditaire à la scène de jour au Festival du Loup le samedi 18 juillet 2015, désormais connue sous le nom de La Terrasse Caisse Populaire Voyageurs.

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Upcoming Meetings

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June 18 - 5:15 p.m.

Elmvale BIA Meeting Elmvale Library Branch

The 2014 Audited Financial Statements are now available for viewing on the Township of Springwater website:

The 2015 Final Tax Bills for Residential and Farm properties will be mailed by June 30.

June 18 - 6:30 p.m.

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June 22 - 6:30 p.m.

Council Meeting Township Administration Centre

A copy of the statements can be obtained at no charge by contacting the Director of Finance at 705-728-4784 Ext. 2009 or by emailing finance@springwater.ca

Installment due dates: July 22, 2015 September 23, 2015 For more information contact the Finance Department at finance@springwater.ca or 705-728-4784.

Notice of a Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Amendments to Zoning By-law 5000 REFERENCE –HOUSEKEEPING – (Mapping Changes to Four Properties) TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Committee of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater will hold a public meeting on July 20, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Springwater Administration Centre, 2231 Nursery Road, to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendments under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13 as amended.

A KEY MAP is included to this notice to illustrate the subject lands.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is to correct mapping errors on four properties in the Township namely: 1. 2636 Rainbow Valley Road West is to be corrected from the Agricultural (A) Zone to the Agricultural Consolidation (AC) 2. 2667 Portage Trail Zone is to be corrected from the General Industrial/Outside Storage Exception (MO-1) Zone to the Agricultural (A) Zone 3. Vacant lands on Part Lot 8 Concession 8 (Flos Road Eight East) is to be corrected from the Agricultural Consolidation Exception (AC-1) Zone to the Agricultural Consolidation Exception (AC-xy) Zone 4. 2137 South Orr Lake Road is to be corrected from the Estate Residential (RE) Zone to the Residential Conversion Exception Holding (RC-5[H]) Zone.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Springwater Planning Department, before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council for the Township of Springwater to the Ontario Municipal Board.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Springwater Planning Department before the by-law is passed, the person or public may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board, unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

ORAL SUBMISSIONS will form part of the public meeting minutes record, including the name and address of the speaker, as information collected under the Planning Act. The minutes of the meeting will be posted on the Township’s website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is available at the Township of Springwater Municipal Office during regular office hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER ON 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 2015.

Planning Department, Township of Springwater Administration Centre, 2231 Nursery Road Minesing, ON L0L 1Y2 (705)728-4784 x 2019 Fax (705) 728-2759 e-mail: planning@.springwater.ca web site: www.springwater.ca

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Hello friends: I would like to take some time today to discuss small and medium-sized businesses – their contributions to our community and economy, and how our Government is acting to support their growth and development.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are among the largest enablers of economic growth in our region. They create jobs – through employing their own employees, and through creating demand for products that their business needs to succeed. That is why our Government has passed, and continues to pass, measures to help business investment and growth.

Since 2006, we have worked to make the SME sector of Canada’s economy even more competitive by reduc-

ing taxes and red tape. We cut the small business tax rate from 12% to 11%, facilitated the elimination of the provincial Capital Tax, reduced remittance requirements to CRA, increased capital gains exemptions for small business, and froze EI Premiums. We also lowered the

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New Rules Will Also Strengthen Safety Requirements for Riders

Ontario is enhancing on-road access for more types of off-road vehicles (ORVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) while increasing safety requirements for riders.

Beginning July 1, 2015, the province is implementing the following changes to ensure that ORV and ATV riders safely reach their destination: • More types of ORVs and ATVs, including two-up ATVs, side-by-side ATVs and utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs), will be allowed to use the shoulder of public roads • All riders — including drivers and passengers of all ages — will have to wear a helmet and use a seatbelt or foot rests, where applicable This month, the province is promoting the new rules before they come in force July 1, 2015, to ensure municipalities have enough time to make necessary bylaw amendments and to remind riders and drivers about the change.

The province is also allowing an education period to take place between July 1 to Sept. 1, 2015, before violation tickets are issued. However, during this time police officers may still lay a charge through a summons.

Ontario is home to thousands of kilometres of recreational trails making it a popular destination for riders from across Canada and the world. The province consulted with a wide array of trail, municipal, industry, enforcement, as well as health and safety stakeholders to ensure the rules strike the right balance.

Enhancing Ontario’s tourism and recreational opportunities is part of the government’s plan for Ontario. The fourpart plan includes investing in people’s talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario’s history, creating a dynamic, innovative environment where business thrives, and building a secure retirement savings plan.

QUICK FACTS • Off-road vehicle (ORVs) is a broad term that can include single-rider, two-up and side-by-side ATVs and utility terrain vehicles.

• Drivers operating a permitted ORV along a road or highway must hold at least a G2 or M2 driver’s licence, and their vehicle must be registered and insured.

• Previous to July 1, 2015, only single-rider ATV’s could operate along certain provincial and municipal highways.

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Now, in Economic Action Plan 2015, our Government is taking further action. We are further reducing the small business tax rate from 11% to 9% by 2019, and extending the Small Business Job Credit.

We are also improving access to financing for Canadian small businesses under the Canada Small Business Financing Program.

This program has provided over 50,000 loans since 2006.

These loans have helped established firms to increase the size of the business, and have helped new business owners to get their business off of the ground.

We will also be investing $14 million over 2 years for Futurpreneur Canada, a program to support young entrepreneurs, as well as increasing access to Venture Capital financing to help innovative, high growth companies grow and create jobs.

Economic Action Plan 2015 also supports the Action Plan for Women Entrepreneurs to help women business owners succeed through mentorship and increased access to credit and international markets.

I hear from the constituents of Simcoe North time and again that job creation is one of their main priorities.

When people have jobs they can put food on the table for their families, and ensure that their children have the things they need to be happy and healthy. Our small and medium-sized business sector is the way to ensure that these jobs are created.

••••• I would also like to remind you that if you need to obtain a passport, or renew your expired or about-to-expire passport, please plan to attend my passport clinic on Tuesday June 30th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the OroMedonte Arena, 71 Line 4 N., Oro. Staff and volunteers will be on site to answer your questions and review your completed application for submission to Passport Canada.

There will also be a photographer on-site for photos at a cost of $22. If you have any questions please contact my Orillia constituency office at (705) 327-0513.

Sincerely, Bruce Stanton, M.P., Simcoe North

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WYE MARSH APPEALS FOR HELP TO WIN $10,000 FOR BOARDWALK

You can help Wye Marsh win $10,000 with the Great Canadian Giving Challenge. The Giving Challenge is a new initiative from GIV3 and CanadaHelps. The challenge runs from June 1 to June 30, 2015. Every dollar donated to Wye Marsh by an individual in June, through www.canadahelps.org or www.givingchallenge. ca, is an automatic entry for Wye Marsh to win a $10,000 donation (minimum donation of $3). Wye Marsh hopes to use the $10,000 prize to support their current campaign to replace their boardwalk.

“This is a very exciting opportunity for Wye Marsh. As a charitable organization we rely heavily on donations to run our environmental education programs and operate our facility. And as many of our recent visitors would have noticed, our boardwalk is in need of desperate repair.

The boardwalk, which has been an iconic Wye Marsh experience for the last 30 years, began sinking last year. This has led to partial closures for the boardwalk, including the popular dip netting platform. We have over 100 dip netting programs for students each year. Countless visitors walk the boardwalk to be so close to nature that they can almost touch it. The view from the boardwalk is one of the Imagine this: a police officer pulls a speeding car over.

Before the officer has exited the car, iris scanning software has picked up the driver’s eyes in the rearview mirror and matched the iris to an identity -- that of a potentially dangerous subject.

That’s what happened during one of the CyLab’s recent tests.

The technology works just like fingerprinting. Like a fingerprint, each person’s iris is unique. Mathematical models can recognize the unique patterns in each.

But while fingerprinting (or DNA testing) requires direct contact or extensive testing, iris scanning can be performed at a distance.

Imagine a slightly less threatening scenario: irisrecognition devices constantly scan a queue at the airport security checkpoint, minimizing wait time and screening out high-risk travelers.

But convenience and safety aren’t always enough to make the general public comfortable with identity-

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While alive Alicja was an amazing human being who had high values and thoughts about justice, peace, harmony, alternative thinking and respect. Especially, she cared for Mother Earth. Alicja loved to hike, swim, gardening, berry picking, star watching, and being one with the natural world. As a Mohawk man I have never witnessed such peace and joy from anyone like Alicja in my life time seeing the love from her for life. When Alicja heard about Site 41, she was overwhelmed and said that we should have a walk for the water after returning Atlanta Georgia from walking for water there!

After the Walk for Water Stop Dump Site 41, it was a healing journey for all of us who worked for Mother Earth them days in unity in Simcoe County. After dump site 41 we began working to Stop the Mega Quarry in Dufferin County. Alicja and I became foster parents for Native Child and Family Services Toronto around the same time and we both wrote articles for First Nations Drum in Canada and ‘News from Indian Country Today’ a US publication. We both were healing with Mother Earth and all the elders we worked with - native, non native, farmers, citizens, Maude Barlow, Elizabeth May, Steve Ogden, all the beautiful people of Simcoe County gave us so much in the ceremo-

nies and feasts we had together on the weekends while protesting! We can’t thank Simcoe County enough for the good times together fighting for Water and Mother Earth.

Alicja was Kazebe/Polish and German back ground. She is loved by her son Rigel, her mom and sister and friends back home, by the Beaton family and Site 41 friends!!!!

Maryjane and Don Morgan retired teachers and activists of Midland stated, “The loss of Alicja can be overcome only by following her good deeds, positive thinking and by walking a spiritual path in remembrance of everything she taught us. During our last visit with Alicja at the hospital we laughed about our memory of her wading off into a crowd of protesters and riot police at the G20 Summit in Toronto,” said Don. Quiet and unassuming she was the person you’d least expect to be so daring but Alicja had noticed the commotion and she needed to be a witness of what was going on. Fearless and Courageous that was Alicja and how she lived her life. She asked to be buried in Lafontaine down the street from her home she shared with Danny and surrounded by hills and forests.

Please join us to remember a Polish Woman who came here for a Spiritual Journey in Canada, 9am at Ste Croix Cemetery Lafontaine.

For more info call Danny Beaton 416 921 0014 or beatondanny@yahoo.ca Thank you all!

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By Danny Beaton - On June 29th 2014 Alicja Elzbieta Rozanska passed away to the spirit world while staying at the Palliative Care Center in Penetanguishene.

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L to R Dr John Bacher, Nadine Lucki, Steve Ogden, Linda Rosier, Danny Beaton, Alicja Rozanska, unknown man. having coffee before ceremony then the Walk for Water Stop Dump Site 41 brain child Alicja Rozanska best in the marsh. To say that it is essential to what we call “the marsh experience” is truly an understatement. We are

working with a local contractor to complete this project in the most environmentally friendly way. This also includes building a boardwalk that will last as long as possible in a wet environment.

Our plan is to demolish the boardwalk this fall and install the new one over the winter months. To do so that we need to secure the funding now. The cost is estimated to be $250,000 and to date we have raised $107,500! There is still a long way to go but with help and the opportunity to win $10,000 Wye Marsh can reach its goal and ensure that future visitors experience the beauty of the boardwalk.”

Sara Street, Executive Director To help Wye Marsh win the Great Canadian Giving Challenge $10,000 donation visit www.wyemarsh.com/donate or http://bit.ly/boardwalkfund. recognition technologies. In a recent survey, researchers at the University of Oxford found that people remain uncomfortable with wireless (and human-less) biometric technologies.

“I feel negatively about a remote iris scan because I want there to be some kind of interaction between me and this system that’s going to be monitoring me,” one study participant explained.

Before the technology is employed in daily life, researchers say significant legal and public relations hurdles will need to be successfully navigated.

In May one mother, one grandmother, one aunt, and one great-aunt travelled to England to visit Katie Vander Wielen who is teaching at a high school in Leicester. While there, the group took a side trip to Bayeux, Mont St. Michel, and the Normandy Beaches in France. Posing with the Springwater News at the Juno Beach Visitor Centre are Nora Dixon (the great-aunt), Mary Downey (the grandmother), Mary Lynn Vander Wielen (the mother), Joanne Downey (the aunt), and Katie.

This sounds perfectly safe. A newly-released headset hopes to wake people up or calm them down by manipulating the electricity in their brain. The ‘Thync’ costs $299 and has just been released to the public. It provides “calm or energy on demand”, the company says, by using “neurosignalling” to activate nerves and change people’s state of mind. It is a small, white plastic triangle that you tape to your forehead. Then you control it with your phone to send special zaps that either wake you up or calm you down. If you thought texting while driving was bad...wait until you accidentally send a ‘zap’ to your brain while you’re on the expressway. In addition to “calm” and “energy on demand” there is also a setting for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”.

When members of the 1924 champion Montreal Canadiens got a flat tire on the way to the team’s victory banquet, they removed the Cup from the trunk of the car to get to the spare tire and left the Cup on the side of the road. They found it later laying in a snow bank.

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A number of issues of public interest were on the June 8th Council Agenda and the Municipal Council Chamber saw a packed public gallery as a result. Various “Open” and “Three” scheduled deputations to Council started the meeting. The first speakers addressed the most recent plans regarding the Hall’s Creek Stabilization project and all spoke in favor of “Option 7 —Vegetated Stone Revetment”. This option consists of a combination of a large stone erosion barrier along the stream bank in combination with plantings to stabilize the bank. The roadway could remain in its existing location upon placement of a protective guardrail.

This option is estimated to cost $175,500. Council had included $100,000 in the 2015 Budget for the Hall’s Creek Project. Additional funding of $75.000 would have to be found. The Township’s Public Works Department recommended that “Option 4 — Relocate Tiny Beaches Road South further west” be implemented. This option was within the available budget. Regular monitoring of the creek’s oxbows would have to continue to ensure that the remediation had its desired effect. The monitoring program would also identify future erosion threats to the banks of the creek. Councillor Hastings suggested during the discussions to sell the Township owned lands that allowed for option 4 to the residents effected to offset the increase in costs. There was no support for this recommendation.

Council approved the option that costs the Tiny taxpayers an additional 75k.

The “Lake to Sky Community Management Plan” was presented by the Farlain Lake Community Association.

The plan has a number of objectives. Much of it relates to the collection of data relevant to the lake and its watershed. Analysis of the data would serve as the foundation for identifying priority issues and recommendations and further as a roadmap to protect Farlain Lake and its watershed through targeted stewardship efforts. The plan also seeks to provide a link that fosters a sense of community through engagement, involvement, and education in addition to a mechanism to monitor change over time.

Attached to Mr. Keith Sherman’s letter of support for this Lake to Sky initiative was an October 2012 Report titled “Lower-Tier Municipal Tree Conservation By-law Report”. The protection of urban and rural woodland is one of the priorities in The Severn Sound Sustainability Plan.

This Plan, as well as the Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan, was endorsed by all of the watershed municipalities in 2009. The report lists available resources for lower-tier municipal tree preservation by-laws in order to provide decision makers sufficient background to undertake discussions on the issue. The document was created to give an overview of the issues surrounding tree-cutting by-laws for lower-tier municipalities, and to act as a conversationstarter for municipalities considering implementing a tree cutting bylaw. Mr. Sherman is the Executive Director of the Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA).

A number of items related to the Source Water Protection Plan for the Township were presented. Included was a proposed by-law to enter into an Agreement with the SSEA for the Enforcement of Part IV of the Ontario Clean Water Act of 2006 and the policies relating to the Approved Source Water Protection Plan. Part IV contains a description of the Accreditation of Operating Authorities for Municipal wellhead protection areas, their obligations and compliance requirements, their required management standards and the very clear statement that the Crown is not liable for anything the Municipality or their Agents do. There is a further recommendation to appoint Keith Sherman of the SSEA as the Risk Management Official and a Risk Management Inspector, and Melissa Carruthers of the SSEA as a Risk Management Inspector for Tiny.

Those Residents residing inside the Municipal wellhead protection areas are the most effected under this plan and should have received a letter from Tiny’s CAO/ Clerk, Doug Luker. The letter is a “Notice of Public Open House Respecting Source Protection Plan Implementation Through an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment”. The letter also refers to the launching of a Study and creates the impression that the entire matter is still under consideration. Given the fact that this Source Protection Plan is to take effect on July 1, 2015 the entire matter is, save some miscellaneous administrative matters, clearly decided upon.

Yours truly raised this matter as an Open Deputation to Council. The “public open house” notice becomes, given the fact that the outcome is already decided, somewhat irrelevant. Another concern I raised was that through the Enforcement Agreement with the SSEA, this entity is now the primary consultant for any future policies relating to these wellhead protection areas in addition to being “investigator, prosecutor, judge and jury” in disputes relating to matters arising out of these policies. It should be noted that

all this relates to Municipal wellhead areas only and no such concerns or protection is offered to our private well systems. In the end, no further explanation in regards to the “notice” was received. Incidentally, the “open house” is on Friday June 19th, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:30PM in the Council Chambers on Balm Beach Road. Councillor Hinton indicated to me that Council has full confidence in the SSEA and that my concerns in regards to the concentration of powers are unwarranted. Only time will tell. Agencies that are given public enforcement and decision powers often take on lives of their own as anyone who has had dealings with e.g. MPAC can understand and appreciate.

Mr. Bart Chase addressed Council on behalf of the Midland, Penetanguishene and District Builders Association in regards to Tiny’s high cost of fees and building permits. in spite of various discussions throughout the day, By-Law 15-046 confirming all fees and charges, was passed.

Mr. Frank Papadopoulos and Mr. Doug Lorriman presented the Balm Beach Summer Event Program on behalf of the Business Association of Balm Beach. A great variety of activities for young and old. All we need now is some summer weather!

Both the Treasury and Public Works Departments presented reports on the McMahon Drinking Water System. Tiny’s Treasury Staff was directed, during a previous meeting, to report back on the financial implications and possible arrangements in regards to future cost recovery mechanisms related to the upgrades to this System.

Various models and timelines were presented for Council’s consideration. The Public Works Report dealt with the Tender Results for the McMahan System project. CCH Excavating out of Midland entered the winning bid in the amount of $327,755.00 excluding HST. Once completed, the project will provide Municipal water to 22 residences at a cost of around 15k per residence. Council voted to charge the users with the total costs of the upgrade. Users have various payback options to the Township. A maximum time period of 20 years at a 3% interest rate was part of the decision.

This decision is a tough one for me. In principal I agree with Council’s decision to charge the residents with full cost recovery as no public entity will provide financial help to those with private water systems if these should require replacements. Whether a resident is employed, is seasonal or year-round, or is retired and on a fixed income, none of these factors come into play as far as the requirement for clean running water into their house is concerned.

The 15k price tag however is very steep when compared to the $9,515.00 standard connection fee for new hookups to an existing Municipal water system. The cost of drilling a new well runs on average between 45 and 50 dollars per foot, plus pump, screen and whatever else is needed to get drinking water into the house. Tiny’s CAO/ Clerk was very concerned in regards to the setting of a precedent where the Township would financially support those residents whose communal water systems were no longer viable and became subjected to a take-over by the Municipality whether Provincially forced or not. The high costs are largely the result of Provincial EA requirements and miscellaneous consulting and outside project management costs. These 22 residents have few choices in regards to this matter as some lots are no longer suitable to accommodate a private well system in addition to a septic tank.

However, in view of the fact that these residents have been paying for Municipal Water for the last couple of years through a temporary hookup with a neighboring system, more consideration should have been given in my opinion to charging at least part of these costs to the Municipal Water Reserves Account.

Two general interest items with which to close this week’s column.

Wheels-4-Wheels, the wheelchair accessible service operated by the Huronia Seniors Volunteer Care Team is currently recruiting volunteer drivers. Eligible drivers will have a valid class G license, a clear Driver’s Abstract and must be vulnerable sector work eligible as well as have good people skills and a desire to make a difference for others in Tiny and surrounding community. The HSVCT will provide the necessary training. The schedule for this role generally includes a commitment to be available one day each week and occasionally may include evenings or weekends.

A final reminder in regards to the upcoming 21st Annual Library Garden Tour on July 11, 2015 in support of the Midland, Penetanguishene and Tay Libraries. Tickets are available at the Midland and Tay Libraries and at vendors throughout the area. Among them are the Wyevale Jug City, Grass Roots in Wyebridge, Ritchie’s Garden Centre in Elmvale, Dubeau’s Farm products and Mountainview Nurseries on the outskirts of Perkinsfield, Norman’s Garden Gallery and The Ivy Basket in Midland and Arbour’s Flower Shoppe in Penetanguishene. Tickets include a self-guided map with individual garden descriptions and locations of the tour restaurants. Many gardens will host artisans and vendors so come prepared with cash or cheques. The slogan this year is “I LOVE MY LIBRARY” and the cost for this year’s tour is $20.00 till June 30 and effective July 1 the price increases to $25.00. Reserve the date!

That’s it for this week. Until the next time!

(Readers can contact me at dwesselo@gmail.com)

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Anten Mills News Kim Tyler • 705 728-2801

With the end of school in sight and the start of the summer vacation season following closely, the calendar always feels extra-full this time of year. For those still trying to figure out how to fill the summer weeks ahead, Springwater offers several day camp programs. Contact the Township office or go online to springwater.ca for details. Another popular activity over the next couple of months is Springwater’s skateboard parks which will swing into action shortly. There’s the permanent park in Elmvale, plus the portable park which is set up in a different community throughout the township each day of the week during July and August. You can look for it in Anten Mills every Wednesday, located on the ice rink pad by the Community Centre. It’s a fun way for youngsters to spend some time and is supervised by summer students hired by the township.

Garage Sale Success Judging by the foot and vehicle traffic throughout the village, and people on the streets carrying their treasures home, the garage sales taking place at various homes throughout Anten Mills last Saturday, June 13 appeared to be a huge success. Congratulations to the organizers on a great job!

New in the neighbourhood - Double Doors Art Studio Cafe Look for a new cafe to open in Anten Mills in the next few weeks. Michael Coughlin, owner of The Double Doors Art Studio and Gallery on Horseshoe Valley Road is opening a small cafe on the premises. When I spoke with him last week he indicated that he hopes to be open for business mid-July, though no dates are definite yet. At this point the plan is to be open 4 days each week. One “for sure” on the menu will be Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream, something for us all to look forward to! Keep an eye on the sign at the Double Doors for further information.

Birthday Wishes Long-time residents of Lawrence Street are celebrating milestone birthdays on June 20 with a combined birthday party at the Community Hall. Congratulations to Bill Wilson and Shirl on turning 80 years young!

Happy Father’s Day The summer solstice is just around the corner on Sunday, June 21st, which coincidentally also happens to be Father’s Day. Best wishes for a wonderful day to all the Dad’s, generations of Gran’s, and those representing a Father figure in someone’s life.

As this is the last publication before July 1st, a very happy Canada Day to all, and safe and happy travels to those off on summer vacation. Have a family event or community announcement you’d like included in this column? Send it to me, Kim Tyler, at antenmillsnews@hotmail.com or antenmillsnews@hotmail.com or give me a call at 705728-2801.

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The Sports Zone

by Mike Townes

On June 9th I attended the Community Forum to review the update of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Before this forum, the planning and management consulting firm held two community forums, a user group survey, household survey, mini-forum with the Recreation Service Boards, survey of volunteer-based groups, and a community-wide review forum.

The next steps are to complete the Draft Report, then present the Draft Plan to council and the community and then finalize the document that will set the path for the Township for the next 15 years for the Parks & Rec. Department.

When this Parks and Recreation Master Plan is finalized, I can safely predict not everyone will be happy with it. By attending the meetings, I have found everyone has their own priorities of what we need first and where to put the facilities without caring what costs are involved. I include myself in that group. This is a 15-year plan and to achieve everything in it, the costs to build it and to retain it, are in the millions.

In the words of the consulting firm, the Plan must upgrade what we have and build what we need to be an “active, healthy, engaged community accessible to all residents. The plan will build communities within a community. The guiding principles will to continue to evolve partnerships, lessen the dependence on others, optimize facility use, cluster facilities in visibility and accessible locations and be environmentally responsible.”

In the presentation, we were shown the vision of Springwater in 2030. In 2030, there will be significant growth in population especially south of Horseshoe Valley Road, with the north still largely rural, while in the south it will be more urban. Elmvale will be a stronger northern service centre with improved ball facilities, a new high school gym, an expanded trail system, a new twin pad arena, a four-sheet curling club and a community centre. The Tree Nursery Sports Park will be expanded to four diamonds, 2 full-sized soccer fields, while Doran Park will become an important park in Midhurst with a pavilion/outdoor rink, a skateboard facility and expanded tennis facility.

The South Service Area will see a twin pad arena, gym/ assembly hall/performance space, with multi-purpose program rooms, fitness centre with a walking track, aquatic facility, an ample lobby with a café and socializing space, main branch library and an outdoor square with an artificial ice rink.

Remember, I said this is a vision of what things will look like in 2030. As the song by the Beatles says “all you need is love.” In this case, delete “love” and insert “money.”

Quiz Time: Frank Foyston, from Minesing, won the Stanley Cup playing for the Seattle Metropolitans in 1917. They were the first American team to win the Stanley Cup. Who was the second team? Answer below.

On the Ice: The Chicago Black Hawks won the Stanley Cup last Monday night in a hard-fought series with Tampa

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Bay. The Lightning did better in the series than what I Red Sox had 20 consecutive batters reach base before the thought they would; especially after Chicago won game Tigers recorded an out in 1953. Boston scored 17 runs one in Tampa…Duncan Keith won the Conn Smythe on the way to a 23-3 win…Arnold Palmer won the US Trophy, the first defenseman since Scott Niedermayer in Golf Open in 1960…Jack Nicklaus won the US Golf 2007…I cannot believe that the trophies were not in the Open in 1967 and again in 1972…Bobby Orr won his building just in case there was a winner. The NHL looked eighth straight Norris Trophy in 1975…Boston’s rookie real bad for this mistake.

Fred Lynn drove in 10 runs as the Red Sox beat Detroit On the Diamond: The Toronto Blue Jays are the toast of 15-1 in 1975…In 1977, Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson the town as of Monday. They have won 12 games in a row had their famous punch up in the Yankee dugout…Dan and are challenging for first place in their division. The Maloney resigned as coach of the Leafs in 1986…Pitcher Yankees are slipping but Tampa Bay and Baltimore are Don Sutton recorded his 300th win in 1986…The new also hot, making the east a four team race…The Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame opened at BCE Place in Toronto Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys Ontario held their in 1993…Born on this day include baseball players Lou 2015 induction ceremonies last weekend. Carlos Delga- Brock (1939), Andres Galarraga (1966) and Sandy Alodo, Felipe Alou, Corey Koskie, Matt Stairs and journalist mar Jr. (1966) plus Canadian figure skater Kurt Browning Bob Elliott are now members of the Hall. If you ever get (1966)…Larry Doby, the first black player to play in the the chance, check out the St. Marys Canadian Baseball American League, died in 2003.

Hall of Fame. There are a lot of great things there to see…

This & That: A Canadian team has not won the Stanley Don Cherry is a supporter of Blue Jay Josh Donaldson. Cup since the Montreal Canadiens won in 1993. It is the On Saturday night, he asked all hockey fans to go on line longest stretch ever that a Canadian team has gone not and vote for Donaldson for the Major League All-star winning Lord Stanley’s mug…The NY Rangers, in 1928, team. Go to the 2015 All-Star Game Ballot website and were the second American team to win the Stanley Cup. highlight the Blue Jays. You can vote 35 times and voting ends in early July. Let’s help push Donaldson and the After the Civil War, General John A. Logan, commander other deserving Jays over the top. in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, called for a Barrie Baycats: Over the last two weeks, Barrie went holiday commemorating fallen soldiers to be observed 6-0 to vault into first place in the InterCounty Baseball every May 30. But due to the Uniform Monday Holiday League with an 11-2 record. In their last game, BurlingAct, which took effect in 1971, Memorial Day was ton took an early 3-1 lead but the Baycats scored three moved to the last Monday of May to ensure long times in the third inning to take the lead for good. Kevin weekends.

Atkinson hit a solo homerun while Branfy Arias had three hits and Ryan Spataro chipped in with three RBI. Brett Lawson was the winning pitcher in relief of Brad Bissell…Barrie fought back from 4-0 and 8-4 deficits to beat Toronto 11-8. The Leafs made three errors as the Baycats scored seven runs in the last two innings for the win.

Rookie pitcher Ryan Beckett from Midland won his first InterCounty League game for Barrie…In other 8 WEEK SUMMER GYMNASTICS PROGRAM games, Barrie swept a doubleheader from London 6-5 and 6-0, thumped BEGINNING JULY 6, 2015 Brantford 11-2, and edged Toronto 3-2…Brett Lawson has pitched 28 innings so far this season for Barrie.

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Tiny Marsh BioBliz set for June 27

The MTM Conservation Association is hosting the First Annual Tiny Marsh BioBlitz on Saturday June 27, 2015.

“This is a very exciting opportunity for newcomers to the world of nature to find out what’s going on, and for naturalists to experience the rich diversity of life at Tiny Marsh,” says environmental consultant Bob Bowles, one of 10 Tiny Marsh A Virginia Rail, a secretive BioBlitz leaders.

A BioBlitz is a group search for as bird that depends on many species as possible (any spemarshes for breeding, moves quietly through the cies – birds, butterflies, reptiles, rushes at Tiny Marsh. – plants, mammals, etc.) within a dePhoto by John F. Wright, fined area and time. BioBlitzes take place around the world. In Ontario, Barrie they are coordinated by the Royal Ontario Museum.

The Tiny Marsh BioBlitz runs from 6 am to 12 midnight on Saturday June 27. One- to 3-hour outings will depart the Nature Centre (500 Tiny-Flos Townline, north of Elmvale off County Road 6) at various times – see attached schedule. Participants can come out for just one outing, or several. There is a one-hour stroll for those who are less mobile, and a children’s outing in the afternoon. Registration is $10 a person, $25 for a family, and includes a t-shirt and lunch.

Bowles added: “You will come away from this exciting and informative day with a better understanding of natural biodiversity, a new respect for wetlands and an appreciation of how important they are for a healthy environment.”

Metroland Media has re-launched its mobile-only community classified app Tradyo. The app allows users to create free listings, browse for goods based on geographic proximity and negotiate transactions through an in-app private chat function.

Listings cover a range of product categories, including books, clothing, electronics, furniture and more. The media company first purchased the Toronto-based startup back in 2014.

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New Rules to Protect Pollinators

Starting July 1, 2015, Ontario will be the first jurisdiction in North America to protect bees and other pollinators through new rules to reduce the number of acres planted with neonicotinoid-treated corn and soybean seeds by 80 per cent by 2017.

To support this goal, new requirements will be put in place for the sale and use of neonicotinoid-treated corn and soybean seed that will help ensure treated seed is only used when there is evidence of a pest problem. Reducing neonicotinoid use in these two crops presents the greatest potential to reduce pollinator exposure to the neurotoxic insecticide.

Pollinators, including bees, birds and butterflies, play a crucial role in agriculture and our ecosystem. Over the last eight years, Ontario beekeepers have experienced unusually high over-winter losses of honey bees, reaching 58 per cent following the winter of 2013-14. The level of overwinter losses considered to be acceptable and sustainable by most apiculturists is 15 per cent.

The new rules are one part of Ontario’s strategy to improve pollinator health. The province will also develop a pollinator health action plan in consultation with the public and experts to address other stressors that affect pollinators.

Ensuring a strong and healthy agricultural sector is part of the government’s economic plan for Ontario. The four part plan is building Ontario up by investing in people’s talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario’s history, creating a dynamic, innovative environment where business thrives, and building a secure retirement savings plan.

QUICK FACTS • There are more than 400 pollinator species in Ontario and bees are the most common pollinator.

• Bees and other pollinators are responsible for pollinating roughly 13 per cent of agricultural crops in Ontario (crops worth about $897 million), and support $26 million annually in honey production.

• The province conducted a comprehensive, two-stage consultation process with the public and stakeholders to develop its neonicotinoid regulatory requirements.

• Neonicotinoid-treated seeds are widely used in agriculture. Close to 100 per cent of corn seed and 60 per cent of soybean seed sold in the province is treated with neonicotinoid insecticides.

Ward One Report Councillor Katy Austin

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Welcome to a new business in Elmvale which means people won’t have to drive to Barrie or Midland for services. Audia Hearing Aid Centre has opened an office at 10 Yonge St. South, Unit 3, just down from the Kozy Kitchen. They are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, and audiologist Sean Cousineau will give you a hearing test for free.

On June 1, Council joined with 60 other municipalities across Canada to endorse the Blue Dot movement. A grassroots initiative started by the David Suzuki foundation, it calls upon the Federal Government to enshrine the right to a healthy environment in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and encourages the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the County of Simcoe to support the call. It also calls upon the Ontario Government for a review of the Ontario Environmental Bill of Rights in order to improve the Act and include recognition that all people have the right to live in a healthy environment; to that end, letters will be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada, Federal Environment Minister, Simcoe-Grey Member of Parliament, Premier of Ontario, Simcoe-Grey Member of Provincial Parliament, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the David Suzuki Foundation.

Local farmers should take note that an important resolution will be presented at Council on June 22nd concerning the future preservation of farmland. The motion comes from Deputy Mayor Don Allen. If passed, all proposed future developments for Prime Agricultural lands will be restricted to the permitted uses in the Agricultural Policies of the Township Official Plan and Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 5000, including those Prime Agricultural lands in settlement area boundaries. Furthermore, the restriction of the use of Prime Agricultural Lands will be clearly defined in future Official Plan Amendments or New Policies.

The chess table at Gateway Park needs a second iron tractor seat. If you have one, please contact Heather Sewell at 705-322-3484.

Contact me any time if you have concerns: 705-7967348, katy.austin@springwater.ca.

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As the sign on Seadon Road says, Fred Lewis is finally retiring. Auction sales at his home June 30 and July 1.

His collection of Ford tractors and trucks displayed across the road from his home has been a landmark for everyone travelling on George Johnston Road. Even our old milk truck driver, from Hagersville, who is himself a Ford tractor enthusiast, would occasionally stop by the Lewis place to get a part or two for his 8N. I will miss seeing Fred’s assortment of vintage Fords and I will also miss seeing the activity going on around his home nestled in the bush.

Last fall, Max and I would habitually stop at the Nine Mile Portage trail end on George Johnston Road. There’s a bench at this spot. We would both sit there for a while, and often have a snack. One day I was thrilled to hear the shrill whinny of a pony. Then I saw someone drive out in a golf cart – I am pretty sure it was Fred – leading a pony across Seadon Road. The pony was then tethered in the field so he could enjoy some fresh pasture.

The sight made me smile—and it was repeated many times over. If Max and I arrived at our spot by mid-morning, we would get to see the pony. The sight was heartening for me on many accounts. I loved to see this elderly gentleman engaged in something fun. It also brought back memories of getting my pony in the early 1960s. My dad also tethered our pony. On our farm we even tethered our Thoroughbred horse and a cow named Mabel. When pasture was running low in the fields, the animals got to cut the grass down the hill from the barn.

I also liked the fact that many grown men in those days raised a few ponies as a hobby and some even supplemented their incomes through the sale of these popular children’s mounts. We got my pony Candy from the Ferguson family. They farmed land just down from where the Molson Centre is today. They had a beautiful herd of Hereford cattle, too. Eddie Webb, down the 10th sideroad, also raised ponies and Herefords.

My dad’s cousin, Lloyd Burger, had a beautiful herd of ponies that he boarded at our farm for about a year. He had a gorgeous Welsh stallion and mare as well as breeds I had never seen before such as Dartmoors and Exmoors. My pony was a Shetland.

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The gardens are in, spring cleanwell with the cattle too. But there’s something appealing Make sure items are clearly priced. Nothing turns shoping is behind us, and the kids are about working with the smaller equines and maybe trainready to burst out the doors on the pers off quicker than having to ask a price for every item ing them to pull a cart. last day of school. It’s the perfect they pick up. Always mark chipped or cracked items “as Les Stewart Lawn Sprinklers - Vehical Decal ONE-ROOM SCHOOL DAYS COMING UP JUNE 23 is” so buyers know the price is for the item, flaws and all. time to gather up items you can Last week I had the opportunity to step back in time and Whatever the condition of the items, make sure they look no longer use and earn some extra their best—press the linens, wash and wipe dry glasses attend the one-room school at Knock where my mother cash by taking part in the Orr Lake and uncle spent their early years. Thanks to Innisfil Historand china, etc.

Community Garage Sale. On SatBe ready to haggle. Your browsers aren’t looking to ical Society, a group of seniors from the Waterford Home urday, June 27 just set up in your own driveway between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm and let the OLRA do the advertising. spend a fortune at your sale. Be ready to negotiate by pric- in Barrie got to experience being a student once more. The At the end of your sale, if you prefer not to tote everything ing items slightly higher to leave room for price-haggling. society is providing the old one room school experience When you set prices, factor in price breaks of about 20 for seniors from various homes in the area. inside again, why not donate your unsold items to the SeaThe school day was June 11, 1935. We began the school sons Centre for Grieving Children for their garage sale in percent to 30 percent Feb 27off the price you’d like to receive. day with singing God Save the King. It continued with the Have plenty of change on hand in a safe location, and proAugust? recitation of the Lord’s Prayer and after that, a Bible story. vide boxesMar or bags pack Let us know if you plan to participate so that we can better 13toand 27sold items.

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Once you’ve decided to hold your sale, follow these tips Donna Wice, as teacher, led the school day, which was areas are to be printed as WHITE, NOT as a knock out.

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June 18, 2015 Edition 445 • Phone 705 322 2249 • Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653

Your View - Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: Let’s give a big ‘THANK YOU’ to The Springwater Park Foundation Inc volunteers and their Chairperson Nancy Biglow for their efforts to reopen Springwater Park for all the citizens of Springwater (the former township of Vespra) their friends and neighbours Springwater Park is a very historical land mark in our Township. It was first settled in the 1860’s by pioneers who came to the lands from many places. In 1862 Charles Wattie and his wife Isabella purchased 100 acres of land on the 7 th Concession at the Minesing road ( Now highway 26 ) In 1886 Robert Blanshard a Fenian Raid soldier and his wife Isabella purchased 87 acres of land on the 6 th concession and the Minesing road. They were followed

by The Joseph Hayter , John Story and William Johnston pioneer families. Their lands eventually became SPRINGWATER PARK. In 1921 Charles Wattie the then Reeve of Vespra township assembled the lands that are now SPRINGWATER PARK and the surrounding crown lands on the south side of highway 26 between Concession 6 and Concession 7 lots 10,11,12,13.. These lands were owned by Joseph Hayter, Charles Wattie, Robert Blanshard, Alex Finlay and John Story. There was a total of 494 acres of land on the south side of Highway 26.

Beginning in 1922 the Vespra community began to develop a park in conjunction with the forestry lands around the 193 acre park. These lands were a part of the 494 acres of land Charles Wattie assembled.

Vespra resident Frank Chappel named the lands “SPRINGWATER PARK”. Between 1921 and 1933 the Vespra community developed ‘The Park’ under the direction of IKE MERRITT, METH ADAMSON,CY JACKSON and STERLING KNAPP into one of the most beautiful parks in Ontario. The park is also home to ‘THE VESPRA BOYS” memorial cairn (Cenotaph) dedicated to the 14 young men from Vespra who gave their lives for the freedom of our democracy in World War 1. The park is also home to the ‘MEMORIAL V’ of Ontario white cedars dedicated to the memory of the young men from Vespra who gave their lives for our freedom in the Second Great War. The VESPRA BOYS cairn was completely refurbished in 2013 by Nancy Bigelow’s volunteers and the cedar “V” replanted by Nancy Bigelow’s volunteers in 2014 as a lasting memorial to these young heroes.

Unfortunately in 2012 the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests decided to close the operation of Springwater park as an economic measure. Now Ontario Premier Wynne has decided she is going to give our Springwater park to the Natives of Beusoleil.

This park belongs to the ‘ People of Vespra ( Now Springwater ) Township, their friends, neighbours and visitors for everyone to visit and enjoy. The Ontario Ministry does not have the right to break faith with the Vespra pioneers who built this park for everyone’s use. It is not acceptable that we ‘The people’ should have to ask permission to visit our park.

If the Ministry does not choose to continue to operate this park then they should return it to its rightful owners, THE CITIZENS OF VESPRA, now Springwater township.

Sincerely, Jack Garner - Springwater taxpayer and Friend of Springwater park

Lost dog, Found

On Thursday May28 my friend and her husband had a terrible car accident and their dog Zali fled the scene on Scarlett line. A huge team of searchers , local neighbours and friends and family pulled together for 8 days to look for her. She was spotted all over from Baseline Rd. to south of Hillsdale.

Happily a young man from Hillsdale has caught the scared shy and hungry dog , contacted the owners and she is home again.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this adventure to a happy ending. Thank you to this wonderful young man.

Frances Poole, 3418 Penetanguishene Rd., Barrie L4M 4Y8, 705-726-2525.

Boaters on the Bay... ...beer caps on the beach.

A note to those boaters, ‘enjoying a beer on lovely Georgian Bay’ ~ tossing your beer caps into the water, although you may find it mildly entertaining, and / or quite harmless - ‘Oh, they’ll just rust away’ ~ please be advised that - although sometimes rusty - they do wash up on the ‘swimming beaches’ quite intact.

Perhaps in the case of our local beach here @ Sawlog Point, they come tossed by those on some of the many boats anchored through the summer season south of Giants Tomb Island.

In the past coupla’ weeks, after a storm or even regular wave activity, I have picked up many - today it was 5, not on a mission, just walking the 2 dogs I am lucky enough to be looking after.

No one in their right mind would like to see a young child, or anyone for that matter, cut themselves needlessly on the sharp edges of beer caps. Pull-tabs on cans were deemed no longer acceptable because of the (human) litter factor. Enjoying a cold beer is fine, but so also is the right to enjoy the soft sands of clean beaches and clean waters.

Peter E Davenport, TINY TOWNSHIP

Effective Strategies for Exam Preparation by Gwen Randall-Young For junior and senior high students, a lot of exam time misery can be averted with the right approach. Of course, if you have been keeping up with your studies, preparation for exams will be a lot easier than if you have let things slide.

Here are some general guidelines that can make a big difference. The first thing to do, starting right now, is to make a study schedule. Make yourself a timetable for the period of time from after school until bedtime, and for the weekends, from now until exam time. Start by scheduling in the times that you want to keep free for relaxation, so that you don’t end up feeling over-scheduled and stressed out. Block out times that are already committed to extra-curricular activities, lessons, work, or responsibilities that you must maintain around the house. Then look at the time that is left. If you can see right away that you will not have enough time to prepare adequately, you will need to consider if you could cut back on other activities.

Schedule in regular study times, and

stick to them. Studying is like putting money in the bank: if you do it regularly, in the end you will have something to show for it. If study time is not scheduled, then you have no guarantee that enough time will be available, and the night before the exam is too late.

If you are worried about a particular subject, sit down with your teacher and ask for some direction in preparing for your exam. The teacher may be able to point out the important areas upon which to focus, or to help you with a concept that you do not understand. It is very important to ask for help if there are things that are not clear to you. If you don’t know something, it is not going to magically pop into your head when you write the exam. Hoping that it won’t be on the exam is not a great strategy either.

A little bit of help could be enough to get you part marks on a question where you might otherwise get zero.

When you sit down to study, eliminate distractions. Schedule your study time in blocks of 40 minutes with a 10 or 15-minute break. Do not take

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705-322-1932 • 705 322 5587 Letter to the editor At the Springwater Council meeting of May 19 the following motion was passed: FC 22 2015 THAT the report from the Director of Finance regarding the 2014 Budget & Business Plan year end results as of December 31, 2014 be received; and THAT the 2014 operating surplus be allocated as follows: a) $100,000 to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve b) Balance to New Capital Infrastructure Reserve.

In business, “surplus” is also known as “profit” and generally, it is the amount that is “left over” after all expenses are paid.

There are two problems with this motion.

First, it is ambiguous. While an amount of $173,461 is mentioned at the end of the report, the use of the term “balance” in the motion voted on by Council is neither transparent nor accountable.

Second, a review of the minutes of the Finance and Audit Committee where the draft financial statement was first presented, shows that many more dollars were “left over” from taxation in 2014 than is stated or suggested in the motion. It would appear that funds were stashed away and these amounts were not directly voted on by council as evidenced by the motion above. As well, subsequent agendas of the F&A Committee indicate that minutes of that committee have NEVER been approved by the Committee itself prior to being presented to Council.

It is absolutely necessary for Council to come clean with the taxpayers of Springwater. What are the amounts that were “left over” from tax collection in 2014 and where are they recorded? What is the intended use of these amounts which total in the neighbourhood of 21.5 million dollars? This is of particular significance when some Council members are stating that we cannot afford the desperately needed new fire hall. Some have publically professed that we need to tax specifically for the new hall. If the taxpayers agree with this strategy, a glorious opportunity to do so on May 19 was passed up while Council debated a 700 word motion from David Suzuki.

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phone calls or get up for snacks during your concentrated study time.

This will interfere with your concentration and your ability to retain what you are studying.

If you stick to your schedule and organize your material carefully (this is where good note-taking pays off), and you ask for help with the parts you don’t understand, you are doing a lot to ensure success.

Let your parents know that you have made a schedule, and ask for their input and support. Tension often builds around exam time, so be careful not to get into major hassles that will be disruptive to you. If you sense that you are irritable because of the pressure, let your parents know, so that they can be more understanding. Be good to yourself, and do not neglect proper diet, rest, exercise and fun. You can do it! Go for it.

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2.(7-14) Lessons related to sexuality, work & physical desire COMMUNION: To receive or bestow an expression of grace in the form of a ‘host’ that represents holy union with God and with the people in one’s life.

3. (14-21) Lessons related to the ego, personality, and self-esteem CONFIRMATION: To receive or bestow an expression of grace that enhances one’s individuality and self-esteem.

4. (21-28) Lessons related to love, forgiveness and compassion MARRIAGE: To receive or bestow a blessing making sacred a union with oneself, symbolic of recognizing and honoring the essential need to love and care for oneself in order that one can fully love another.

5. (28-35) Lessons related to will & self-expression CONFESSION: To receive or bestow the grace to cleanse one’s spirit of negative acts of will.

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Online at www.springwater.library.on,ca LEGO DONATIONS NEEDED We are running our popular Lego club at the Library again this summer and need your help! Do you have any Lego at home that you are no longer using?

We are asking for donations to help our program be a success.

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS With new technology being released daily, it can be hard to keep up.

Receive FREE tech help at the 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 Wed 10am-12noon MIDHURST BRANCH ONTARIO EARLY YEARS Come on out for this fun program that includes a craft, story and songs.

Thur June 18, 10:30am Elmvale & Midhurst Branches.

Fri June 26, 10:30am Minesing Branch SUMMER READING PROG REGISTRATION This year’s TD Summer Reading Program’s theme is “PLAY”! Register your 5-12 yr old soon. Spots are filling fast!

Elmvale Branch: Tue July 14 - Fri July 17, 10am-12noon (FULL) & 2pm-4pm Minesing Branch: Tue July 21 - Fri July 24, 10am-12noon Midhurst Branch: Tue Aug 11 - Fri Aug 14, 10am-12noon (FULL) & 2pm-4pm CRAYONS & CANVAS We’re gearing up for a fun summer of activites for the youth in our community and are asking for donations of crayons (old or new) and any size canvas for painting. You can drop them off at any branch of Springwater Library. Thank you!

SHARPE HEARING CLINIC Andrew Sharpe will be offering a Hearing Educational Seminar on how we hear, types of hearing loss, the latest in technology, the cost and what is covered. Reserve your spot today! Thur June 18, 6pm MIDHURST BRANCH. FAMILY MOVIE EVENT Come in your pjs and bring a blanket to this family friendly movie event on Fri June 19, 6:30pm MIDHURST BRANCH. Cost is $3 FAMILY TREE Interested in learning more about your family? Bring what you know and learn how to find more about your ancestors. Information will be provided to help get you started on building your family tree on our online resource, Ancestry Library. Thur June 25, 7pm Midhurst Branch This program is free but we do require registration.

ADULT MATINEE MOVIE We are showing Serena on Wed June 24, 2pm ELMVALE BRANCH. The movie is free, but you can purchase popcorn and water for $3.

SPRINGWATER READS Good to the last page! Pink journals are being distributed throughout the many communities of Springwater and we want YOU to be a part of it! Write your name, home community and the title of your favourite book, then pass it on to someone else. Please keep the journals moving as much as possible until the end of September, 2015 when the journals need to return to: Minesing, Midhurst or Elmvale branch. We will post everyone’s “favourite reads” during

Public Library Week (Oct 19-26, 2015). You don’t need to be a library patron to participate. Thank you and pass it on! You can also participate online from our website or go directly to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5NJDQ5X

COVER GIRLS BOOK CLUB Over the course of the last year the Cover Girls book club has read many wonderful classics and new releases such as, The Secret Garden and The School of Fear. The girls enjoyed the conversation, games, snacks and prizes that they could take part in every month. The final meeting for the year took place on the seventh of May and while it was sad to see the end, we look forward to all the new members and books to read next year.

BEAUTIFUL HOPE The EDHS Prom was held on Friday, May 29th. The Elmvale branch of Springwater Library offered complimentary “prom prep” including hair and make-up assistance to interested prom attendees. Several young ladies took advantage of this opportunity and left looking absolutely stunning!

Thanks Laurie KleinGebbinck and Councillor Jennifer Coughlin for donating your time and talent and ensuring that all participants left looking and feeling beautiful!

OPEN HOUSE FOR CAROL GRENIER The Minesing Community Hall was the place to be on the evening of May 20th.

Pink flamingos decorated the grass as you entered the facility with a sign declaring “Happy Retirement Carol.”

The hall was abuzz with wellwishers from the community including children, seniors and families – the lives of whom Carol has influenced over the years with her patience, kindness, professionalism and welcoming smile all the while delivering library services and acting as a community connector. Family, friends, library staff, library board members (both current and past), Mayor French and Councillors Sandy McConkey and Jennifer Coughlin all came to wish Carol well.

Presentations were made by Janice Priest (on behalf of the patrons and residents of Minesing), Jennifer Coughlin (on behalf of the Township), Donna Kenwell (on behalf of the library board) and Erin Beacom (on behalf of Minesing Public School).

Two junior community members – Abby Keith and Reaghan Harris – shared poems they had written about Carol.

Food and drink was had by all and a powerpoint presentation of library memories entertained guests. Kudoes to the library staff for providing such a festive evening of bounty and memories. We thank you Carol Grenier for making a difference in our community!

Coffee Parties at Heritage Park

Centre Flos Women’s Institute will again be hosting coffee parties at Heritage Park in Elmvale on the last Thursday of June, July and August as we have since the opening of the park. Funds raised first provided needed folding tables, coffee perks, microwave etc. for the park kitchen.

Since then we have supported many organizations and families including Emily McLean, Alysha Smith, Stephen Langman, Gord Leonard Quiet Room, THRIVE Uganda (Jenny Martin), Sleeping Children Around the World, and Georgian Bay Hospital. Last year we donated to a local 4-H Lifestyles Club and will again be supporting them with our coffee party on June 25th. The July 30th party will be in support of the Conn sisters from Wyevale who suffer from a serious eye problem requiring travel to doctors in U.S.A. The final party for 2015 is on August 27th, so please come out and support us, enjoy coffee/tea and coffee cake in the beautiful setting in the park. Hope to see you there.

Merchants and citizens support Wendat Seniors’ Residence

The good people and shop-keepers of Midland-Penetang showed their strong support on June 8th and 9th by contributing over $5,000 to Wendat’s Tag Day boxes. Many merchants gave permission to tag in front of their establishments. The money raised from the day will go towards the cost of the Wendat Seniors’ Residence currently under construction in Penetanguishene.

The Residence will be one of the first in Ontario to provide assisted living to frail seniors of low income for under $1,000 a month. This will include private bedrooms with bathrooms, all meals in the common dining room, a full day activity program, 24/7 personal support services and many other amenities. “The only way we can make this happen for the seniors of North Simcoe is through the generosity of the community,” says Lorna Tomlinson, Executive Director of Wendat Community Programs. “The Town of Penetanguishene has donated the land, the County of Simcoe is rebating the development charges, and the public has donated 86% of the funds needed for the construction. We have just 14% left to raise. This means we can keep the costs to the seniors who will live there, down to a truly affordable level.”

Construction of the Seniors Residence is anticipated to be complete by December 2015.

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2015 BLOOMZIN ELMVALE

Elmvale & District Horticultural Society would like thank all the wonderful sponsors of the Bloomzin Elmvale hanging flower basket project.

We could not have done this without you.

Businesses Whitfield Guardian Pharmacy, Noble Insurance, Elmvale Foodland, TD Canada Trust, G&S Computer Services, Steelers Restaurant & Pub, The Village Shoppe, Healing Hands, Coffee Time, Pieces 2015 of Olde, Be Still Bookstore, Glueckler Metal Inc., GVS Sheet Metal, Fleming Electric, John Hea& District Society would like all the wonderful sponsors of theNeighbour’s cockHorticultural Law Office, Advantage Homes, Georgian Baythank Living, Currie Heavy Towing, Beacock’s Auto Service, Convenience, McDonalds Restaurants Elmvale, A’s Fishbasket & Chips, The Gift Shoppe, Solly Dentistry, Springwater News, Bloomzin Elmvale hanging flower project.

Market Bazaar, Celebrity Auto Sales, Ritchie Forest Products, Chidiac Animal Hospital, Springwater Garden Center.

We could not have done this without you.

In Memoriam In memory of Annette Belcourt from Louis Belcourt and family, In memory of Selena Burnett & Molly & Jim Stone from Mike & Fay Stone, In memory of Larry Clement from the Clement Family, In memory of Kathryn Elliott-Kennedy Businesses from the Elliott & Kennedy Families, In memory of Don & Flora Kenwell from Donna Kenwell, In memory of Ken and Marie Knox from John & Karen Hubbard, In memory of Alex & Beatrice from Mary MacDonald, rdian Pharmacy, Noble Insurance, Elmvale Foodland, TD Canada Trust, G&SMcAuley Computer Services, Steelers In memory of John & Mabel O’Hallarn from George & Eleanor Jones, In memory of Eunice Rowat from Barbara & Lealand Rowat, Pub, The Village Shoppe, Healing Hands, Coffee Time, Pieces of Olde, Be Still Bookstore, Glueckler Metal In memory of Jindra Rutherford from Anita Chiasson, In memory of Norman Smith from Edna Smith, In memory of Kay t Metal, Dundas Flemingfrom Electric, Heacock Law Office, Homes, Georgian Bay Heavy BruceJohn Dundas, In memory of Jim Advantage King from Moira King & Family, In Living, memoryCurrie of Ferg & Roxie Rowat, ck’s AutoWatt Service, Neighbour’s Convenience, McDonalds Restaurants Elmvale, A’sof Fish & Chips, The Gift & Maude Draper, Lloyd & Jean Knight from Brenda & Joe Watt, In memory Diane Bewick from Muriel Jacobs, memory of Don Jacobs from George Gloria Woods, memory of Elmer & Products, Phemie Beacock from Craig Beacock, Dentistry,InSpringwater News, Market Bazaar,&Celebrity Auto In Sales, Ritchie Forest Chidiac Animal In memory of Verna Hall from Bruce Hall, In memory of Diane Bewick from Donne Jones, In memory of Mary Ritchie gwater Garden Center. from Jane Dalziel, In memory of their parents from Ross & Marilyn Cole, In memory of Jessie (Middleton) Newell & InNewell, Memoriam Lee Newell from Marilyn & Kent In memory of Harold & Doris Bumstead from Kathie Bumstead, In memory Lorne Birch Birch, memory of Lorne & RanceBurnett from Anne Rance, of Winnie Daley Annette of Belcourt from from LouisBarbara Belcourt and In family, In memory of Vi Selena & Molly & In Jimmemory Stone from & Vera Chenard from Joanne & Denis Chenard, In memory of Harry Rowley from John & Lois Draper, memory of one, In memory of Larry Clement from the Clement Family, In memory of Kathryn Elliott-Kennedy from In the Mary T Stone from Mary Rose Stone, In memory of Bill VanOoyen from Barbara VanOoyen, In memory of Connie edy Families, In memory of Don & Flora Kenwell from Donna Kenwell, In memory of Ken and Marie Knox McLean from Ann Louise Miller, In memory of Val & Jack, Betty & Ernie from Kevin & Diane Doran, In memory of Karen Hubbard, In memory of Alex & Beatrice McAuley from Mary MacDonald, memory of John Mabel Ella McKnight, Glenna Downey from Elizabeth McKnight, In memory of Bob In & Marian Storey from&Judy, Nancy, Bob m George&&Families, Eleanor In Jones, In memory Eunice Rowat Barbara & Lealand Rowat, In memory Jindra memory of Pat & of Mary O`Neill fromfrom Rosemary Balcom, In memory of Kevin Healey of from your Friends.

Organizations m Anita Chiasson, In memory of Norman Smith from Edna Smith, In memory of Kay Dundas from Bruce Centre Institute, Coronation Lodgeof A.F. && A.M. #466, Elmvale Church, Elmvale Dismory of Jim KingFlos fromWomen’s Moira King & Family, In memory Ferg Roxie Rowat, WattCommunity & Maude Draper, trict High School, Flos Agricultural Society, Friends of the Springwater Public Library, Springwater Elmvale Farmers night from Brenda & Joe Watt, Legion In memory of Diane BewickGlen fromRebekah Muriel Lodge Jacobs,#209, In memory Don Jacobs Market, Royal Canadian Branch 262 Elmvale, Elmvaleof Oddfellows Lodge # 368, & Gloria Woods, In memory of Elmer & Phemie Beacock from Craig Beacock, In memory of Verna Hall from Elmvale & District Lions Club, Elmvale Sunshine Club. memory ofIndividuals Diane Bewick from Donne Jones, In memory of Mary Ritchie from Jane Dalziel, In memory of Austin,Cole, Paul In & memory Lois Bertram, Dan & Bonnie Clement, James & Joan Churchill, Jean-Francois Robitaille & Mirom Ross Katy & Marilyn of Jessie (Middleton) Newell & Lee Newell from Marilyn & Kent kaela Lefaive, Bob & Donna Todd, Jill Northey, Linda & Ron French, Dave & Alicia Blow, Currie Family, Murray & mory of Harold & Doris Bumstead from Kathie Bumstead, In memory of Lorne Birch from Barbara Birch, In Linda Temolder & Family, Deputy Mayor Don Allen & Wanda Allen, Jean & Allan Connolly, Currie & Shirley Phillips rne & Vi for Rance from Anne Rance, In memory of Dickinson Winnie Daley & Vera Chenard from Joanne & Denis the Elmvale Community Church & The Family Reunion. emory of Harry Rowley from JohnGarden & Lois Center Draper,who In memory Mary Tbaskets Stone from Mary Rose Stone, In Big thanks to Springwater nurture theofhanging until they decorate the Village.

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Men’s Pairs Lawn Bowling Tournament

The Midland and District Lawn Bowling Club hosted a men’s pairs invitational tournament on Tuesday, June 9. The winners in a sweep of all 3 games were Bob Bates and Ken Uyesugi from the Cosburn Park club in Toronto. Wayne Morrison and Marv Hebner from Midland took second spot also with 3 wins. Defending champions Ron O’Sullivan and Gary Butineau were relegated to third spot with 2 wins. The high one game winners were Mike Watson and Vince Donohue from the Agincourt club in Toronto. The drawmasters for this event were Carol Finlayson and Pat Weissflog.

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The OPP Report - Go to www.springwaternews.ca for more police report OPP INVESTIGATE SUDDEN DEATH (TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Simcoe County Paramedic Services were dispatched at 1:43 p.m. June 12, 2015 to the truck stop on 21 Quarry Road in Waubaushene after a male was located deceased.

A male (age 63) was found underneath a pick-up truck in the parking lot. The identity of the male cannot be released until next of kin notification has been made. OPP Central Region Technical Traffic Collision Investigation is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

The area coroner did attend the scene and the cause of death is not deemed to be suspicious in nature. A post mortem will be conducted at a future date in Barrie.

Police Search For Suspect After Bala Break-ins (BALA, ON) – Members of the Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a series of break and enters to several Bala area seasonal residences. Officers responded to a call from a homeowner on Dudley Road shortly after noon on June 9th, 2015 at which time the male suspect fled on foot. The subsequent investigation has revealed that several other residences had been entered.

The suspect has been located, arrested and is currently in custody facing numerous criminal charges and will be in Bracebridge Criminal Court on June 16th, 2015.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at (705) 645-2211 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477. You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous.

Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your

information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

TECHINICAL SUPPORT SCAM (TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) – Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call on June 7, at 2:44 p.m. regarding a fraud. A male resident from Tiny Township contacted police to report he had received an alert on his cell phone that a third party was trying to access his phone. He was also provided a tech support phone number to call as this is the only way to fix the problem.

When the number is called you are asked for your personal information and advised that you will be charged $99.00 for the tech support. Apple Tech support does not give phone numbers to call, nor do they charge for services like this.

This is a scam, and police would like to warn citizens not to give out their personal or credit card information over the phone if they receive a similar alert. Always confirm that you are speaking with Apple Tech Support.

FRAUD…Recognize it…Report it…Stop it.

If you suspect you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, contact your local police service or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at https://www. tipsubmit.com/ or the official entity that it appears to be from.

BEAR SIGHTING AGAIN IN COLDWATER (ORILLIA, ON.) – The Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has been contacted in relation to another bear sighting in the Coldwater area of Severn Township.

On June 3, 2015 at approximately 6:40 a.m., the Orillia OPP was contacted in relation to the sighting of a bear in the Earls Court area of Coldwater in Severn Township.

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Bullying • Part six By: Ernest Matton I.C.A.D.C., E.F.A.P., Addiction Behavioural Specialist E.F.T. Practitioner • T.I.R. Facilitator Certified Gladue Writer Guys and girls who are bullied may find their schoolwork and health suffering. Perhaps little Johnny is starting to have stomach pains and diarrhea and was diagnosed with a digestive condition called irritable bowel syndrome as a result of the stress that came from being bullied throughout ninth grade or Jane spent her afternoons hungry and unable to concentrate in class because she was too afraid to go to the school cafeteria at lunchtime.

Studies show that people who are abused by their peers are at risk for mental health problems, such as low selfesteem, stress, depression, or anxiety. They may also think about suicide more.

Bullies are at risk for problems, too. Bullying is violence, and it often leads to more violent behavior as the bully grows up. Some teen bullies end up being rejected by their peers and lose friendships as they grow older.

Bullies may also fail in school and not have the career or relationship success that other people enjoy.

It is important for parents to discuss the facts on bullying with their children to help teach them how to watch out for bullying and to avoid being bullied. There are several signs parents can look for when evaluating if your child is a victim of bullying.

• Comes home with unexplained injuries or with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings • Has change in eating habits • Makes excuses not to go to school • Has fewer friends • Feels helpless • Talks about suicide • Acts out of character • Avoids certain places or playing outside alone • Feels like they are not good enough • Has trouble sleeping • Blames themselves for their problems The facts on bullying also provide information on what types of signs to look for in children who might be bullying others.

• Becomes frequently violent • Has trouble controlling anger • Is manipulative and controlling of others and situations • Is quick to blame others • Does not accept responsibility for their actions • Needs to win or be the best at everything Understanding these warning signs can help parents prevent their children from becoming bullies or help them not become a victim of a bully. Counseling or

therapy is good methods in helping to treat a child who exhibits symptoms of bullying. Children who are victims may also need some kind of support or counseling to help resolve underlying issues of emotional feelings of inadequacy. Children who are confident and have higher self-esteem are less likely to fall prey to the attacks of bullying.

Bullying can be a very traumatic experience for your child. It can cause physical and emotional harm, and damage your child for a long time to come. Indeed, a victim of bullying can suffer from physical injury, but the long lasting traumatic effects to someone’s spiritual, emotional and psychological well being can be even more damaging in the long term, even though these effects might be subtle. It is also important to note that bullying can take place without physical contact. Emotional, verbal and electronic (online or through text messaging on cell phones) abuse can cause the same emotional and psychological effects as physical bullying.

Being bullied can lead to difficulty in forming healthy personal relationships, as well as leading to depression, low self image and even suicide.

Here are a few suggestions for dealing with bullying or a bully. It is more helpful when a bully’s parents and school are involved as well, working to help diffuse the situation. If you are concerned that your child is the victim of bullying, below are some options you can take to help him or her in dealing with bullying: Get your child’s input: You need to be a safe place your child can turn for help when dealing with bullying. Be open to your child, and make sure that you are accepting. You should let your child know that being bullied is not his or her fault. Also, you should find out what has been tried to stop the bullying, and what has worked (or hasn’t worked) so far.

Talk to the school authorities: Discuss the problem with your child’s teacher, principal or counselor. A meeting with all three can help everyone know how to help a child who is dealing with bullying. In many cases, bullying takes place in unsupervised areas, such as school buses, bathrooms, playgrounds and other areas that can be hard to monitor. If you know where the bullying is taking place, you can let school authorities know so that they can step up “patrols” in those areas to discourage bullying.

I will continue with part seven Bullying, in my next column. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please write me or email at ernest@look.ca.

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tending to attempt to locate the bear.

The bear was seen eating birdseed from a bird feeder in the yard of a residence.

Follow these simple instructions to minimize the chances of attracting bears: • Store garbage in waste containers with tight-fitting lids.

• Put out garbage only on the morning of pickup.

• Put away bird feeders. Seed, suet and nectar also attract bears.

• Pick fruits and berries as they ripen -- don’t let them rot on the ground.

• Clean outdoor barbecue grills after each use, includ -ing the grease trap underneath. Bears will be drawn by smells from great distances, including grease and food residue on grills.

• Keep dogs on leash; sometimes bears will follow off-leash dogs back to you.

Bears entering a populated area are only a danger if they pose an immediate threat to your personal safety or that of the general public.

INJURED BEAR 2015-06-02 (CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On June 2, 2015 at approximately 10:46am a black bear was struck by a motor vehicle on Elm Tree Rd., City of Kawartha Lakes, near Valentia.

The bear left the area prior to police arrival. The bear was last seen entering a wooded area south of Elm Tree Road near Valentia Road.

The public is reminded that injured animals can be dangerous. Please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to report any sightings of the injured animal.

BARBECUE FOR RETIRED MEMBERS – On Friday June 5, 2015 Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) hosted a barbecue for their retired members. Fifteen retired members from the area attended this function which was held at the Southern Georgina Bay Detachment.

Retired members as well as active members had the opportunity to share stories and experiences while enjoying a barbecue lunch. Maintaining those positive relations with retired members is important in any profession particularly policing.

Inspector Ferguson would like to thank those retired members who attended as well as the members who assisted in making this function happen.

MALE AND FEMALE CHARGED IN TINY TOWNSHIP – On June 1, 2015 a 1:23 p.m. members of the Southern Georgian Bay Street Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a male and female in relation to two Break and Enters that took place December 20, 2014 and May 13, 2015.

Devon Alexander ASSANCE (age 21) of Midland, ON has been charged with: - Two counts of Break and Enter sec 348(1)(b) of the Criminal code of Canada - Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 sec 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada - Theft of credit card sec 342(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada - Theft under $5,000 sec 334(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada Kristen LAUGLIN (age 32) also of Midland, ON has been charged with: - Two counts of Break and Enter sec 348(1)(b) of the Criminal code of Canada - Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 sec 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada - Theft of credit card sec 342(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada - Theft under $5,000 sec 334(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada Both the accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on July 23, 2015 to answer to their charges.

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Good bugs come in all shapes and sizes Just outside your door (preferably) lives an infinite variety of insect life, much of it beneficial and to be encouraged. A charmingly illustrated book called Good Bugs for your Garden, by Allison Mia Starche, is a useful guide to the principal players.

Among them: -Dragonflies, which breed in water but can range a long way from water sources in their hunt for prey (flies and mosquitoes).

-Praying Mantis, which will eat just about any insect smaller than themselves.

-Assassin Bugs, which include Japanese beetles and tomato hornworms among their prey.

-Big-eyed Bugs, which go after a variety of insect eggs, mites, aphids and leafhoppers.

-Spined Soldier Bugs, which feed on caterpillars and grubs of Mexican bean beetle and Colorado potato beetle.

-Thrips, which include bad thrips (which eat plants) and good thrips, which eat other thrips as well as the eggs of corn earworms, peach borers, whiteflies, leaf miner flies and scale insect.

And then there are lacewings, beetles, bees, wasps, any number of flies (many of them masquerading as bees and wasps), spiders, mites and beneficial nematodes – a veritable army that can work with you to keep pests under control.

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By Harrison Briand Tiny Marsh Ontario’s turtles are living in a perilous time. Seven of Ontario’s eight native turtle species are listed as species at risk under Ontario’s Endangered Species legislation, passed in 2007. Tiny Marsh - a vast provincially protected parcel of land located just north of Elmvale - is home to Snapping Turtles, Midland Painted Turtles, and Blanding’s Turtles.

The threat to turtles includes the loss or fragmentation of wetland habitat, vehicle mortality, illegal collection for the pet trade, and nest predation by natural predators such as skunks and raccoons, which can quickly consume all the eggs in a nest. At Tiny Marsh, a team of dedicated staff and volunteers is working to mitigate the severity of turtle nest predation.

Tiny Marsh turtle team members are placing wire cages over turtle nest sites to protect the eggs. If you happen to see a nesting turtle, it is important to give her a wide berth or you may disrupt the nesting process. If you get too close you may spook her and she will not nest. That’s why the Trillium Trail located behind the interpretive centre has been closed off for the month of June to minimize human traffic and allow the turtles to nest peacefully (egg-

DIY SPRAYS Still, there are times when the gardener just wants an infestation to be gone. Ed Lawrence, the CBC Radio gardening guru, recommends soap and water as effective on aphids and spider mites - 40 parts water to 1 part liquid soap (not detergent), which converts to 1 tablespoon or half an ounce of soap in a 20-ounce spray bottle. Add 8 parts rubbing alcohol to penetrate the waxy protection of mealy bug or scale. A friend has a pungent concoction, aimed at encouraging pests to dine elsewhere: Boil a few chopped garlic cloves, three or four hot peppers and a dash of vegetable oil in two quarts of water. Strain into a spray bottle. Spray the mixture on the affected foliage, being careful to coat the underside.

PEAT POTS Peat (or coir) pots are used so as not to disturb the root system when transplanting. The idea is to bury the pot in the soil so it will decompose as the plant grows through it. A problem can arise if the rim of the pot pokes above ground, dries out and then wicks the dryness into the root area, robbing the plant of moisture. Guard against this by tearing off any extraneous pieces, making sure the pot is completely buried.

DEADHEADING The goal of flowering plants is to produce seed, and once they’ve achieved that, their job is done and they don’t feel the need to flower any more.

So, to prolong the display, the gardener needs to wander around every day snipping off spent blooms and prevent the plant from going to seed. It’s a pleasant task.

Kate Harries is the owner of Return of the Native, a small specialist native plant nursery for people interested in restoring natural diversity to their ecosystem. Open Fridays and Saturdays,1-5 pm. More info at www.returnofthenative.ca or www.returnofthenative.ca.

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Megalosaurus was a large meat-eater that stood up to 30 feet tall and weighed about 1 ton.

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I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the rights of the people by the gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

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West leads a low Diamond to East’s Ace, and you ruff the ♦Q continuation. Do you know who has the ♠Q? Not exactly, but you do know who is more likely to hold that card. East started with six Diamonds and West with only three. That leaves more space in the West hand for Spades, and he is therefore more likely to hold the Queen. So, you cash the ♠K, finesse the ♠J successfully, and draw the last trump with the ♠A. Now the contract is assured, but can you make an overtrick?

There wasn’t much sleuthing in that Spade guess, you just had to remember the implications of the E-W bidding. But to find the ♣Q you will need to do some detective work. Before trying to guess the ♣Q, you can learn more about the hand by playing on Hearts. You cash the ♥A, and exit a Heart. Lo and behold, East plays the King on this trick and exits with the ♦J which you ruff. That’s the final clue, the mystery is now solved. East has shown the ♦AQJ and the ♥K, that’s 10 HCP. Also, East claims (in the bidding) to have less than opening values. So, he can hardly have the ♣Q, that would take him up to 12 HCP, which, coupled with a good 6-card suit, is an opening one-bid in anyone’s book.

So, you run the ♣J around, then repeat the finesse, and end up with 11 tricks.

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Whether that is how any money from the sale will actually be used is something the public wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about for many years from now, if ever. There is no guarantee that any of the revenues will actually be spent that way. This is a fire sale being conducted in secret to get the Liberal Government money quickly and my party and I are opposed to it - plain and simple.

When the original Hydro-Electric Power Commission was launched a century ago, the first electrified sign read â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;for the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Today, the misguided actions of Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liberal Government mean that Hydro One will no longer be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;for the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The Ontario PC Party believes Hydro One is, and always has been, so important to our province that we must always own a majority of the company. As a result, we do not support the Liberal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to sell Hydro One. There are three key reasons we do not support this majority sale of Hydro One: The sale is being done in secret. The decision to sell Hydro One was made without public input and it is now clear the entire sale will be done in secret. There will be no information on how many offers have been received or from whom. No information on the price being offered. No information on the conditions attached to the offer to purchase. You would never let your real estate agent sell your home without knowing the price, the number of offers, or what the conditions are. Why are we letting the Liberals do the same with Hydro One? Ontarians will lose majority control. With less than majority ownership, the government loses control of how the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy future will evolve. It will no longer have the authority to make decisions that it

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There wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be real oversight. With the passage of the budget, public oversight of Hydro One will disappear.

No part of it even has to be sold before its operations become hidden from the public. That means there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an independent body, such as the Ombudsman or Auditor General, overseeing how customers are treated or how the business is operated. The Ontario Ombudsman just reported on the more than 10,000 Hydro One billing errors - errors that saw many customers have thousands of extra dollars taken from their bank accounts. With a sale, no one would be watching out for you.

Hydro One is a valuable asset for all of the people of Ontario. Once we no longer own a majority of it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone - and that is something my colleagues and I cannot endorse. Please join us in opposing the sale of Hydro One by signing petitions which are available in my Midland and Orillia offices.

Events: On Wednesday July 1, our country celebrates its 148th Birthday. It is my hope that no matter where you are, you will take part in a Canada Day celebration. My wife Jane and I look forward to participating in Canada Day events around the region.

Please circle July 11 on your calendar. That is the date of my Annual Constituency Family Picnic. The event runs from 3 until 6 p.m. at the Coldwater Curling Club. I hope to see you there.

Positive Action Aided Disaster by Indra Sharma

On May 21st, 2015 the front page of Springwater News displayed the Bake Sale/BBQ sign on the front lawn of the Elmvale Presbyterian Church. The sign advertised Nepal Earthquake Relief. The bake sale/BBQ was on May 16th. The event raised over two thousand dollars which was matched by the government. What praise can one give to the efforts of the church members who organized and worked diligently to make the funds possible. As Rev. Paul Sakasov wrote in one of his sermons, â&#x20AC;&#x153;biblical love is a state of being that regardless of circumstances, manifests a concern for the well-being of others as much as it is concerned with oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self. In fact, biblical love goes beyond that in that it is willing to lay aside personal gain in order to serve the common good.â&#x20AC;?

Our churches practise the above paragraph. In the everyday turmoil on our planet, in all the negativism we confront and are bombarded with, the practice of unconditional love by our churches in actions of helping and giving is like a collective lighthouse lighting the darkness. The news showed ISIS via a video slaying Christians in this year of 2015. It is so difficult to comprehend such heinous acts against people whose goal is to help others.

I cannot conceive of a world without churches no matter what religion is practised. God is the universal concept, and the acts of kindness via religions outweigh the negative aspects of negative actions. I am inordinately proud of our churches and what they represent. I am proud of our ministers who have faith to impart to others the teachings of Christ. I firmly believe that our churches represent eternal goodness. I believe in our community and the fact that we have a newspaper where we can share our joys and sorrows. e.g. letter to the editor, family asking for help re a single mother of four children who is fighting cancer and whose eleven year old daughter died in her sleep from a seizure. The single mom was also facing foreclosure. The letter elicited great response from our community.

It is wonderful to live in a place where we know that if we need help we can attain same. A drop of water builds an ocean. Tiny acts of kindness eventually build an ocean of empathy and hope for a better world.

RVH readies for opening Advanced Cardiac Centre Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) continues to expand its expert cardiology team as it prepares to open an Advanced Cardiac Centre, ensuring residents in Simcoe Muskoka will soon have quick access to lifesaving heart care.

In early May the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care gave the green light to RVH to develop an Advanced Cardiac program, in partnership with Southlake Regional Health Centre, and since then the health centre has aggressively moved forward with plans for a comprehensive heart program.

RVH now boasts a team of seven cardiologists which provides 24/7 cardiology coverage to ensure patients from throughout the region have access to specialized care day or night. Meanwhile, a new regional Urgent Cardiology Clinic provides speedy assessment and testing for patients who come to RVHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emergency department or surgical pre-admission clinic and are found to be at high risk for a heart attack. In 2012, RVH opened the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), along with a dedicated 32-bed Cardiac Renal Unit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are all important pieces of the puzzle and paves the way for opening the Advanced Cardiac Centre, bringing this lifesaving service closer to home,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. Brad Dibble, RVH clinical director, Cardiovascular and Renal program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Opening the Advanced Cardiac Centre will be a game changer for heart attack patients throughout Simcoe County and Muskoka.â&#x20AC;?

North Simcoe Muskoka is currently the RVHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cardiovascular team includes: Dr. Brad Dibble, RVH clinical director, Cardiovascular and Renal program; Dr. Rajeev Rao; Dr. Kristen Chen; Dr. Belzad Etemadi and Dr. Mohammed Haqqi (missing from photo Dr. Farrukh Hussain, physician lead interventional cardiology and Dr. Kebbie Josan).

only region in the province without an Advanced Cardiac Centre, meaning 3,600 patients must travel outside the region for heart care every year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart attack patients need to get to an Advanced Cardiac Centre as quickly as possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ideally within 90 minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so angioplasty can open up the artery, remove the clot, and get blood flowing again. Due to distance, most patients outside Barrie currently canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to a cardiac centre fast enough to receive that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gold standardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of care,â&#x20AC;? explains Dr. Dibble. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the Advanced Cardiac Centre opens at RVH, we will be able to perform angiograms and angioplasties in Barrie.â&#x20AC;?

This partnership between RVH and Southlake Regional Health Centre ensures the two organizations are wellpositioned to develop one clinically-integrated program at two different sites, leveraging skills, knowledge and resources while improving the alignment of cardiac services throughout the region.

RVHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cardiovascular team includes: Dr. Brad Dibble, Dr. Kristen Chen, Dr. Belzad Etemadi, Dr. Mohammed Haqqi, Dr. Farrukh Hussain, physician lead interventional cardiology, Dr. Kebbie Josan and Dr. Rajeev Rao. Three more cardiologists are expected to join the team by the end of the year.

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Why a Fire Sale of Hydro One Is a Bad Idea

ing 60% of dividends will only lead to higher electricity rates for Ontarians.

A second problem is that the sale will eliminate any kind of independent oversight that Ontarians currently rely on. This includes the Ombudsman who is currently conducting the largest investigation ever into billing practises; the Auditor General who conducts value-for-money audits; the Integrity Commissioner; the Sunshine List, Freedom of Information requests; and, the Financial Accountability Officer. In an extraordinary move against the government, Ontario’s eight independent government watchdogs signed a joint letter expressing their opposition to this loss of oversight. The government has so far ignored their concerns.

Third, the Liberals are selling Hydro One without any public input. The public doesn’t get to know how many offers the government received. They don’t have access to information on the price being offered. There will be no information on the conditions attached to the offer for purchase. The fact that the Premier won’t allow the Auditor General to review the sale before it goes through to ensure Ontarians are getting the best value for asset is questionable.

Would you let a real estate agent sell your home without knowing the price, the offers, or what the conditions are?

Why should we let the Liberals, who are responsible for the largest scandals in Ontario’s history, do the same with Hydro One. I raised these questions on your behalf in the Ontario Legislature many times over the past few months. To view my efforts, I encourage you to visit my website, www.jimwilsonmpp.com .

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What is it like to have a brain injury?

Since my brain injury in 1997 I have always wanted people to ask me “What is it like to have a brain injury? The answer to this question changes depending where people are on their personal recovery path.

Early in recovery the answer might have been written like this?

Having a brain injury can be confusing because I can’t understand why I can perform a task one day, and not the next, so I am always thinking that my recovery must not be progressing forward.

Having a brain injury can be painful especially when I go to that place “where the brain has had enough”, and my whole body seems to be in pain and sleep seems to be the only thing that allows recovery to continue.

Having a brain injury can be lonely because nobody seems to want to talk about my brain injury and how it is affecting my daily life.

Having a brain injury can be terrifying, because no one includes me in the recovery process. People need to know that I can make decisions about my recovery. It would be nice if people would stop “telling me what to do” and “ask me what I might like to do” to move my recovery forward.

What is it like to have a brain injury TODAY! Having a brain injury is still confusing but now I know that although some days it seems that recovery might be going backwards, that during those times it may be the brain resting as it tries to relearn tasks that need relearning.

Having a brain injury is still painful so sleep has become a very important part of my life. It is ranked right up there with food. If I fall asleep in front of the TV…it is ok….it is the best sleep I am getting. If I spend weekends sleeping to catch up from sleep missed during the week….it is ok.

Since I have 100% incorporated the importance of sleep in my life, living with my new brain is indeed less painful.

Having a brain injury is still lonely but now I educate other people about what is happening in my brain, and provide hope to other brain injured people by creating my website www.newbrainliving.com where they can purchase the New Brain Living Book (click on the icon).

Having a brain injury is still terrifying however, now that I have learned about brain plasticity and how I can train my brain to react differently, I have turned terror into New Brain Living.

To the Brain Injured Person: What is it like to have a brain injury? Share the answer to this question with the people who care for you.

To the People Who Care for the Brain Injured Person: Please ask your brain injured person!!! What is it like to have a brain injury? By asking this question it could make the difference in recovery.

Jean Oostrom lives in Springwater Township has lived with a brain injury since 1997 and has created a website www.newbrainliving where people with brain injuries and their caregivers can find answers.

Jean is the voice for the Brain Injured Person.

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Save-A-Life CPR

Midhurst/June 4, 2015 – County of Simcoe Paramedic Services, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, hosted a free Save-A-Life Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training course on May 30, 2015 at the East Bayfield Community Centre in Barrie, Ontario.

Ninety-eight residents participated in the event, receiving a HeartSaver Level-A CPR and AED certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The free training course also collected 335 lbs of non-perishable food items and $161.00 in monetary donations for the Barrie Food Bank.

“Our paramedics provide life-saving services and community-based programs that positively impact the health of our residents,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “I want to thank the Heart and Stroke Foundation for their partnership, and all our residents who participated for gaining CPR certification.”

To date, the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, have trained and certified more than 10,900 residents in CPR through the Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) and SaveA-Life CPR Day programs. County of Simcoe Paramedic Services has also co-ordinated the placement of more than 635 AED devices in public and private facilities across the region through its PAD program.

The County will host another Save-A-Life CPR training course this fall. Visit simcoe.ca for more information once available.

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

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It appears Premier Kathleen Wynne has finally realized that money doesn’t grow on trees; that in order to afford the things that Ontarians care about most, like healthcare and education, Ontario needs to balance the budget. Her solution: Simply sell off a publicly owned, natural monopoly, like Hydro One. Let me tell you why this is bad for all Ontarians.

To begin, let’s look at the facts. Year after year, we hear this government proudly tout massive deficit numbers. In the previous fiscal year they inflate the projected number, so that in the following year they can say they have beaten their bloated target in an attempt to trick the public into believing they are reducing the deficit. They have done this again and again.

In reality, however, the deficit under this government has steadily gone up. The deficit in 2012 was $9.2 billion; the deficit in 2013 was $10.5 billion; the deficit in 2014 was $10.9 billion. Bottom line, the sale of Hydro One will not fix the Wynne government’s fiscal mismanagement of our province.

Now, let’s look at the impact of a Hydro One sale on electricity customers in our province.

The Liberals stated plan is to sell 60% of Hydro One for an expected $9 billion. While the current law requires the government to put all proceeds of any sale toward paying the $27 billion hydro debt, the Liberals have opted to simply change the law. Instead of paying down the debt so hydro rates go down, the Liberals plan to steal $4 billion from the sale to pay for their mismanagement and overspending.

Currently, Hydro One pays a dividend to Ontario just shy of $300 million per year. With a majority sale, 60% of revenue will now go to new private sector partners instead of much needed priorities like healthcare and education. Not to mention that the loss of majority ownership will mean the province will no longer have control over rates.

The government can claim that the Ontario Energy Board monitors rates, but with hydro bills skyrocketing by $1000 a year for the average family with expected increases of another 42% over the next three years, it is obvious the OEB is not doing the job the Liberals claim they have been put there to do.

By selling a majority of Hydro One, the government loses control of the backbone of our hydro system which has been in public hands for well over 100 years. Replac-

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Driving (Toronto, Ontario) Today, the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is applauding the Ontario government’s recent passing of legislation to improve road safety.

According to the Ontario Government, the new act will: ‘increase fines for distracted drivers from the current range of $60 to $500 to a range of $300 to $1,000, assigning three demerit points upon conviction, and escalating sanctions on convictions for novice drivers.’[source: Ministry of Transportation (MTO)] Research has proven that distracted drivers are four times more likely to be in a collision than focused drivers. The act will also introduce Gravel Supplies added methods to appropriately deal with repeat impaired Crushed Road & Cement Gravel driving offenders.

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MTO reports that if current collision trends continue, fatalities from distracted driving may exceed those from drinking and driving by 2016. “Ontario brokers care deeply about keeping the citizens in their community’s safe,” said Michael Brattman, IBAO President. “Collisions caused by distracted Chick Days 2015 driving are preventable. We hope that with Tuesday’s announcement, all drivers across Drop in today and order your day old chicks, the province will be reminded of the serious turkeys, ducklings or ready to lay hens. dangers involved with such actions. Brokers would like to see the fines become a motivator of compliance and result in safer roads and drivers across Ontario.”

About IBAO The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is a ‘not for profit’ association that represents and serves the interests of over 12,000 independent Property & Casualty Insurance Brokers in the Province of Ontario. For information about IBAO, visit www.ibao.org or www.ibao.org/blog to receive timely news and information updates. You can also follow IBAO on Twitter or join the IBAO Facebook Fan Page. For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact: Emily Reid, IBAO Public Relations, Telephone: 613-796-4708, 613233-8906.

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Mon: The HUB for Arts and Culture at the Midland Cultural Centre - JUST SHOW UP! Mon. 4:30 p.m. --- The Royal Canadian Legion BR. 63 490 Ontario St., Collingwood plays host to its Charity Bingo. Prize Fund up to $4,240 with a Progressive Jack pot of $1,500.

Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport - basement of white building 705-526-3461 Mon: 7 pm Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Maple Valley Sports Club. All Welcome Mon: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie 2nd Mon.: 7 p.m., Wasaga Beach Community Presbyterian Church, 208 Mosley St., “Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group” Tues. Wed. & Thurs: 9 am- 3:30 pm Elmvale Adult Day Out Program at United Church Manse. 549-6277 Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place 3rd Tuesday at the Elmvale Legion 2-4 pm Veteran’s Drop In Day. Tues: 5:30 and 6:30 Art Classes Creative Madness Art Studio 705 322 6588 Tues: 5:30 Newcomer Services - English Conversation Circle - to improve language skills and meet new people, YMCA Midland 705 529 2518 Tues. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm Waverley Youth Group at Waverley Gospel Hall. GRADES 7 & UP. Free - All Welcome First Tuesday 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club North Simcoe Sport/Recreation Centre. 705-534-3771 First Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club meets in Midland, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre 534-3771

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We get asked this question by patients all the time and I hope this blog post will clear things up, or at least make things more clear. Current guidelines (released by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) in collaboration with the American Dental Association (ADA) and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) state that antibiotics should not be taken before dental procedures in patients with joint replacements unless the patient has conditions that compromise their immune system. Before our current guidelines, it was recommended that patients with joint (hip and knee) replacements take antibiotics before dental treatment to prevent infections of their artificial joints.

Why the change in guidelines?

The ADA and AAOS systematically reviewed all the relevant scientific literature and found that taking antibiotics does not seem to prevent bacterial infections of prosthetic joints. What is worse is that consistent exposure to antibiotics could lead to the very serious problem of antibiotic resistance, ie the development of bacteria that are resistant to our routine, regular and normally effective antibiotics. This will result in the use of other 2nd, 3rd and 4th line antibiotics that have many more side effects and/or are not as effective.

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In fact, we had to drive around the block (up the 400 and back onto Horseshoe Valley Road) so we could get gas at the pump behind Sinton’s where there is a big parking lot with room to maneuver. Going forward is easy. I navigated the Foodland parking lot just fine and drove around back to Sintons: an awesome spot to gas up trucks with trailers.

After camping (uneventful except for thunderstorms and pounding rain) Dave drove home and backed it into the storage lot just fine: a big cement pad in a quiet area with lots of room to back straight in was just what the doctor ordered.

We learned a few things this weekend such as put the stabilizing jacks down before you put the slide out and wear gloves when you’re at the pump-out. (And always keep disinfectant wipes in the car in case you lose or forget your gloves.) But other than that, things went okay. Not perfect, but okay. Maiden voyage completed, more adventures to come.

Before my life in dentistry, I co-authored a couple of scientific research articles on the topic of antibiotic resistance. Although there is active research into the development of new antibiotics to counteract these multiple drug resistant bacterial strains, this development has plateaued and we all have a duty to reduce the overuse of antibiotics.

What if my orthopaedic surgeon tells me to take antibiotics before a dental procedure?

Keep in mind that these are guidelines only, and we always comprehensively analyze each one of our patients’ situation individually. While antibiotics are not required before dental treatment in most cases, we would consult with the orthopaedic surgeon and a decision would be made on whether antibiotics would be prescribed (taking into consideration medical conditions that compromise the immune system, overuse of antibiotics, etc) As always, we are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Dr. Mike Lung, Associate, Solly Family Dentistry Dr. David Solly and Dr. Nicole Solly practice in Elmvale at 58 Yonge St. S. (next to Tim Horton’s).

They are accepting new patients.

Oral Sedation and Hospital Dentistry is available.

They can be reached at 705-322-0155 www.sollyfamilydentistry.com The first member of the British royal family ever to leave home for a haircut was Queen Elizabeth II. It was in Malta back in the days when she was a princess, and she is said to have enjoyed the experience.

Midland Jams

The Midland Cultural Centre has opened Rotary Hall, which is a state of the art concert facility, to local musicians and entertainers alike. Midland Jams started as a monthly event and due to popular demand is now a bi-weekly event. A different band hosts the night showcasing their talents and lending back up where other performers need. In the short time the event has been going on, we have had close to 100 performers grace our stage, from around the Georgian Triangle area and beyond. For live music lovers, this is definitely where you want to be on a Monday night. The event is put on by a talented group of volunteers from the set up of the room, sound engineers, hosts and organizers.

Check out the Midland Cultural Centre’s website and give Midland Jams a like on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you here. Doors open at 6:30pm and runs until 11pm. If you have any questions or are musicians wishing to join us, please contact us through Facebook or midlandjams@gmail.com. Photo - Hector Seguin

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Golden Girls

Cindy Higgins, Carol Finlayson, Peggy Dundas and Joan Howard from the Midland and District Lawn Bowling Club won a gold medal at the Ontario provincial women’s fours lawn bowling championship in Windsor. They had a great weekend with a perfect 4 – 0 record against 15 of the best women’s fours teams in Ontario. They will represent Ontario at the national championships to be held in Toronto at the Willowdale Lawn Bowling Club from August 17 to 22.

Results from OFSAA Central Region

Elmvale District High School came tenth of 84 participating high schools. Each of the athletes mentioned below qualified for a place in the provincial finals. Each is in the top 24 of approximately 1000 students that took part in their discipline. It is hard not to brag about our school, our coaches and our determined, skilled and hard-working athletes.

The results: Madeline Martin (midget - 4th in discus, 2nd in shot put), Braedan Allen (midget - 2nd in discus, 2nd in 300 hurdles), Sarah Wells (midget - 2nd in discus), Matt Moreau (Junior, 4 th in javelin, 1st discus), Pat Ryall (senior - 2nd discus), Brittany Willson (midget - 2nd 400 m), Ben Bader (junior - 1st in 300 hurdles), Paige Pagliaro (midget - 3rd discus), Emily Oldfield (senior - 2nd in long jump, 2nd in high jump). In the 4x100 relay Maddy Beam, Chelsea Tuck, Amy Dorion and Emily Oldfield finished in third place.

Pickleball gets political

Celebrating National Health & Fitness Day at Wyevale over a game of outdoor pickleball, from the left are: Rick Masters, Garry Morehouse, Bruce Stanton MP, George Cornell (Tiny Mayor), Stephen Walma (Deputy Mayor), Cindy Hastings (Councillor) and Garfield Dunlop MPP. Pickleball demonstrations provided by Askennonia players.

For more information on pickleball please contact garrymorehouse@hotmail.com.

Photo by Bill Hunter Shown left to right Cindy Higgins, Carol Finlayson, Peggy Dundas and Joan Howard.

Ontario Early Years Picnic

Barrie - Simcoe Community Services was pleased to present the 15th annual Ontario Early Years Picnic at Sunnidale Park on June 2nd, 2015. Under beautiful sunny skies, more than 800 participants celebrated children and families with more than 25 community partners. According to Simcoe Community Services Preschool Manager Michele Kapteyn, “Our annual Ontario Early Years Picnic continues to grow every year. This was our biggest turnout yet. This is a celebration for parents, children and caregivers to focus on the importance of the early years. To see the joy and wonder on a young child’s face as he engages in a variety of activities from meeting a real life Barrie Firefighter, to participating with the aboriginal Sky Blue Drum Group, or just blowing bubbles in the park, is priceless.”

The Ontario Early Years Centre was established by the province of Ontario in 2004. Located in Barrie, Innisfil and Bradford, the OEYC is a place for parents, caregivers and children (0-6 years of age). What happens in the early years impacts lifelong development.

Staff and volunteers equip parents with the tools necessary to raise children to meet their full developmental potential.

Simcoe Community Services is a charitable, non-profit organization that was established in 1953 by parents wishing to offer their children with intellectual disabilities an alternative to institutional placement. The agency provides services for children, teens, and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families, programs that promote the healthy development of children of all abilities, and services that respond to community needs including a housing registry co-sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association. To find out more information on our supports and services, please visit www.simcoecommunityservices.ca.

For more information contact: Jamie Hall, Stakeholder Relations Manager, jhall@simcoecommunityservices.ca.

The first American pasta factory was opened in Brooklyn, New York, in 1848, by a Frenchman named Antoine Zerega. Mr. Zerega managed the entire operation with just one horse in his basement to power the machinery. To dry his spaghetti, he placed strands of the pasta on the roof to dry in the sunshine.

The Spanish explorer Cortez brought tomatoes back to Europe from Mexico in 1519.

Even then, almost 200 years passed before spaghetti with tomato sauce made its way into Italian kitchens.

The Italians only ate meat a few times a month. So, when they came to America, where meat was so plentiful, they incorporated meat into their cooking more often, making meatballs an American invention.

The Cybergnomes

The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach continues its support of vital community organizations like The Cybergnomes. A cheque for $1,000 was presented by Rotary President Sylvia Bray and club members to Diane and Gary Page along with student Ian Jones (all in orange shirts). Cybergnomes is a group of young people with an interest robotic systems. Along with their adult mentors they design, engineer and build moving robotic devices for international competitions. Through Cybergnomes the students grow and learn as well embrace the future.

Tablecloths were originally meant to be served as towels with which dinner guests could wipe their hands and faces after eating!

In a world of fugitives, the person taking the opposite direction will appear to run away. -T.S. Eliot, poet (1888-1965)

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(705) 322-1160

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

Mon: 9 am. Coffee Club and Art Group - 9:30 am Pool and 10 am Tiny Stitches The Place 300 Balm Beach Rd. Perkinsfield Mon: 10 to 11:30 or 7:30 to 9 p.m. Ladies Interdenominational Bible Study at Willow Creek Church 2387 Gill Rd. 722-7582 Mon 1pm to 3pm. Penetang seniors shuffle board 549-7611 Mon: 1 p.m. Elmvale Community Hall, euchre/bid euchre Mon/Wed 1- 3pm at Brian Orser Hall Penetang Seniors shuffle board 549-7611 for info. Register at town hall.

Mon: The HUB for Arts and Culture at the Midland Cultural Centre - JUST SHOW UP! Mon. 4:30 p.m. --- The Royal Canadian Legion BR. 63 490 Ontario St., Collingwood plays host to its Charity Bingo. Prize Fund up to $4,240 with a Progressive Jack pot of $1,500.

Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport - basement of white building 705-526-3461 Mon: 7 pm Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Maple Valley Sports Club. All Welcome Mon: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie 2nd Mon.: 7 p.m., Wasaga Beach Community Presbyterian Church, 208 Mosley St., “Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group” Tues. Wed. & Thurs: 9 am- 3:30 pm Elmvale Adult Day Out Program at United Church Manse. 549-6277 Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place 3rd Tuesday at the Elmvale Legion 2-4 pm Veteran’s Drop In Day. Tues: 5:30 and 6:30 Art Classes Creative Madness Art Studio 705 322 6588 Tues: 5:30 Newcomer Services - English Conversation Circle - to improve language skills and meet new people, YMCA Midland 705 529 2518 Tues. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm Waverley Youth Group at Waverley Gospel Hall. GRADES 7 & UP. Free - All Welcome First Tuesday 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club North Simcoe Sport/Recreation Centre. 705-534-3771 First Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club meets in Midland, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre 534-3771 2nd and 4th Tues 7pm. 237 Second St Midland (Wendat Building) Bipolar/depression/anxiety peer support group .Family, Friends and loved ones welcome. Paul Morton 705-8355102, paulsmoods@gmail.com Tues: 7-9 Wasaga Beach Toastmasters at the Library 429-6416 Tues. 7 pm Bid Euchre at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Beach. Welcome!

Tues. 7 pm Chess (beginners and advanced) at Bayshore Seniors, Woodland Beach 2000 TBRN Tues. 7:30 pm: Bid Euchre and darts Barrie Legion Tues. 8 pm Elmvale Legion - First Tues, General Meeting - Last Tues. (summer excluded) 322 1042 Wed: 9 am Coffee Club - 10 am Pool - 12:30 pm Games Afternoon 1st/3rd - 2nd Wed - 1:30 pm Camera Club Georgian Bay Swinging Seniors “The Place” 300 Balm Beach Road First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay Métis Council at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 Wed. Newborn to Preschool play at the United Church Elmvale every Wed from 9 to 11:45 All Welcome.

Wednesday 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. 10am All are welcome to join us for Coffee and Conversation with Rev. Steve in the Parlour.

3rd Wed of the month: 10 am – noon The Dutch Canadian coffee club meets in Georgian Mall food court by elevator.

Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $8 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 Wed: 12:30 Euchre at Wasaga Beach United Church 361-2022 Wed 1 pm Line Dancing Elmvale Legion 322-1042 Wed 1pm Penetang seniors shuffle board group 549-7611 Wed 1- 3pm 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+) coffee and cookies.

Table Shuffleboard and other games. 322-1042 Wed. 5:15–6:30 pm Springwater Township Rotary Club meet Wed @ Midhurst Library 721.3148 Wed. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kids Awana Group at Waverley Gospel Hall SK to GR 6.

Second Wed: 6.30 - 8.30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club Real Canadian Superstore, Wasaga Beach. Peter 534-3771 Wed: 7 pm Euchre at Sunnidale Corners Hall! All ages and experience levels are welcome.

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

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

Last Wed 7 - 8 pm. - Wasaga and area Stroke Support Group meetings held at Body‘n Balance Physiotherapy - 429-9619 First Wed. of month: 7 pm Hillsdale Parks and Rec meet in the Community Centre. 835-5240 Are You New Wed. 7:30 pm Cribbage at Barrie to the Community? Legion.

Do you have a New Baby?

Call your local rep or register online for your FREE Welcome Gift bag and Visit.

Candi Fox (705) 515-2252

www.welcomewagon.ca

Leon Tilt & Load

We pick up scrap cars, trucks and metals.

Call 705-527-9534

Ken Archer Painting

Over 25 years experience painting & wallpapering

Call Ken 705-727-8313

Wed: 7:30 Euchre at the ANAF Club Barrie 3rd Wed of the month: 10 am – noon The Dutch Canadian coffee club meets in Georgian Mall food court by elevator.

4th Wed. 7:30. Horticultural Society meets Elmvale Legion Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Stitchers The Place Perkinsfield, 526-5074 First Thursday Phelpston Rec Committee meets 1st Thurs 7 pm Midland District Camera Club at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Midland, in Askennonia Seniors Club area. Guests welcome. Speakers, refreshments. www.midlandcameraclub.com 3rd Thurs. 9:30 -11 am Oct. 16 to Spring 2015. Coffee Party at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hillsdale 6 Mill St. 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 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.

Third Thursday 6.30– 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club meets at the Prime Time Club, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach. 705-534-3771 3rd Thurs Free Community Breakfast at All Saints Anglican Church Hall 1 Peel St. Penetanguishene 549 2223 Thurs. 7 - 10 pm Good Vibes Coffeehouse at Mount St. Louis Road and 4th of Oro-Medonte Thurs. Acoustic Circle Jam at the Surf Family Restaurant 369 Balm Beach Rd. Cathryn/Tom 647 692 0935 All types of music.

Bring your instrument or just come and listen.

Thurs. 7 pm Bid Euchre at the Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors Centre, 526-5074 Thurs. 7 pm Blue Grass Music at Barrie RCL Thurs. 7 pm - Elmvale Com Hall Euchre/Bid Euchre Lunch.

Thurs. 7:15- 9:30 PM Barrie Shambhala Meditation Group at the Flourish Vitality Centre in downtown Barrie. 11 Collier St. 705-435-7237 or email liberationdancer@gmail.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 Last Fri. of month 5 - 7pm Elmvale Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion monthly supper $8.

Fri: 5:30 pm WB Lions Bingo at RecPlex 429-3331 Fri.: 6 pm - Full course meals RCL Barrie $10 Reservations required, 728-4002 Every Fri. 6 pm Minesing United Church Youth Group Jr. Youth Grade 5-6, Sr. Youth Grade 7-12 705-737-5322 Fri. 7 pm – Euchre, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 262, RC Legion, Elmvale (upstairs).

1st Fri of month 7-8:30 pm “KID ZONE” Elmvale Presbyterian Church, 22 Queen St., E. Children J.K. to Grade 8 welcome.

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. 10am - St. John’s United Church warmly welcomes you to join us for worship. 27 Yonge St. S, Elmvale. www. unitedchurchelmvale.org 1st Sunday of month - Family Breakfast Barrie Royal Canadian Legion 410 St. Vincent St. - 11 - 12:30 pm 728-1412 Sun. 2-6 All day “Karaoke” at the Barrie Royal Canadian Legion Br. 147 (728-4002) DAILY EVENTS - All on the website at www. springwaternews.ca with greater information.

June 18, 1 pm Simcoe County Quilt Guild Meeting Ryde Quilt Trail presentation and AGM ANAF, 7 George Street, Barrie June 19 - School’s Out Youth Dance Wasaga RecPlex, 7 p.m. 9 p.m. $5.00 in advance only. Grades 5-8. 705-429-3321 Jun 19 - 21 Redpath Waterfront Festival (Toronto) www.

TOwaterfrontfest.com TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario June 19 - July 5 An exhibition by artist Jerry Diakiw will open at Le Studio Gallery in Lafontaine. Diakiw’s work captures scenes of local islands and farmland using a unique process to achieve striking works of art that are neither photograph nor painting. Fridays 3-7, Saturdays 10-6, and Sundays 10-4, or by appointment. 348 Lafontaine Road W. 705 209-0770, or visit jdiakiw-art.simdif.com Jun 19 - 21 SALSA at Blue Mountain Festival (Blue Mountains) TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario June 20, 21 - Kitefest Main Beach Area. Free 11a.m. - 4 p.m.

Prizes for Largest kite, Best line laundry display, Best ground display. Great family fun! Submit your best photo of Kitefest to the Chamber of Commerce for a chance to win $100.00. Chamber of Commerce at 705-4292247 / info@wasagainfo.com Sat June 20, 8:00 a.m. Midhurst United Church, 91 Doran Rd, Midhurst – Plant and Bake Sale, A Need someone to talk to variety of outdoor plants and baking for sale. about mental health or addiction?

Jun 20 - 21 Cuisine - Art Festival (Alton Mills) Call the CAMH Telephone Support line at TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario June 20: 8 pm Paul Reddick Band www. petersplayers.com Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 pm Sun. June 21: 10 am The 3rd Annual “Worship Confidential telephone support provided by volunteers

416 595-6111

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

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

Canadian Firearms Safety Course &

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

on The Keewatin” You will be welcomed by the Unity Choir sing.

Please bring collapsible chair & picnic lunch. Food for purchase from dock vendor. Children’s fun & games to follow and special discounted Keewatin tour coupons available for $12 to those attending.

June 21-22nd - The 15th Annual Coldwater Studio Tour continues to be a popular event drawing many from outlying areas. www.coldwaterstudiotour.com June 21: National Aboriginal Day. Jun 21 - 28 Pride Toronto Festival (Toronto) www.pridetoronto. com TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario June 22: 9:30 to noon - CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre Invites the Community to Celebrate National Aboriginal Day 845 King Street, Unit 10, Midland June 22, 29 5:30pm - dusk.- Wasaga Beach Cruise Night (weather permitting) on the grassy knoll by the gazebo at Stonebridge Town Center (Main and River Rd). 705-429-2426 Tues June 23: 11.30am - 1pm Strawberry Luncheon at St John’s United Church in Elmvale. Ham, Salads and yummy Strawberry Shortcake. Tickets available at the door.

June 25/26 PA Day for Secondary School June 24: 6:30pm Elmvale & District Horticultural Society Off site meeting at Roger & Janice Spence’s Farm to see the Robotic Milking Operation. Membership. $10 for the year!

June 25: 9:30-11am – Centre Flos W.I. coffee party at Heritage Park, Elmvale. Proceeds to support local 4-H Lifestyles programme. Come out and support our youth.

June 26: PA Day for Elementary students June 27: 6 am to Midnight Tiny Marsh BioBlitz at the 900 Acre Tiny Marsh www.mtmconservation.org 705 322 2545 Jun 27 - Jul 1 Toronto RibFest (Toronto) TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario Jun 27 - Aug 22 Peterborough Musicfest (Peterborough) TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario June 29 7-9 pm Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County’s evening support at Bayfield House Retirement Lodge 705 722 1066 June 29 5:30pm - dusk.- Wasaga Beach Cruise Night Stonebridge Town Center (Main and River Rd). 705-429-2426 Jul 1: Canada Day celebrations in Wasaga Beach July 2: 5:30 to 7:30 Day after Canada Day Party at 8096 9/10 Sideroad Creemore. Dress Code is Red, White and Canada Flags . kellie.leitch@parl.gc.ca July 3, 4 - Georgian Triangle Music Festival is a multi-venue, multi-genre, music festival, taking place in Wasaga Beach. www. georgiantrianglemusicfest.com July 3-5: Mariposa Folk Festival Orillia Tudhope Park with Adam Cohen plus 50 acclaimed Canadian and International artists on eleven stages Sat, July 4 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Woodland Beach Community Church is kicking off its 89th year of summer services at the beach with an Open House. Drop in to see this special little church and enjoy a BBQ treat. 2071 Tiny Beaches Rd. South, nestled among the cottages just south of the fire station in Woodland Beach. www. woodlandbeachcommunitychurch.worthyofpraise.org July 4: 5-6:30 BBQ Roast Beef Dinner at Wyevale United Church. Tickets from Carol Whithall 322 2858 July 4: 8 pm Southern Hospitality comprised of Victor Wainwright, JP Soars and Damon Fowler www.petersplayers.com July 6: 5:30 on - Cruise Nighs at the Stonebridge Gazebo in Wasaga Beach July 7 - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Jazz in the Park Oakview Woods Gazebo/ Rotary Band Shell, 1724 Mosley Street. Come sing, dance and experience the best jazz has to offer. Tonight’s performance is Sultans of String (Spanish Flamenco, Arabic Folk, Cuban Rhythms and Gypsy Jazz). 705-429-3844 ext. 2287 Jul 7 - Aug 3 Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto (Toronto) www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com Jul 8 – 12 Belleville Waterfront & Ethnic Festival (Belleville) TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario Jul 9 - 19 RBC Ottawa Bluesfest (Ottawa) www.ottawabluesfest. ca TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario Jul 9 - 12 Holstein Rodeo & Country MusicFest (Holstein) TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario Jul 9 - 12 TD Sunfest: Canada’s Premier Celebration of World Cultures (London) TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario July 10: 8 pm Rick Vito & the Lucky Devils with special Guest Resses Wynans (former keys - Stevie Ray Vaughan) www. petersplayers.com July 10, 11, 12 - Underground Series Main beach area 1. This is an inclusive competition and meant to fill the needs of all levels of crossfit athletes (rx`d & scaled) on Beach Area One. We will declare the fittest athlete, man, woman and team in Ontario at the final event. www.undergroundseries.ca Jul 10 - 12 Lighthouse Blues Festival (Kincardine) TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario Sat July 11, 2:00 p.m. IBL All Star Game at Barrie Sports Park Coates Stadium July 11: North Brooks/Drury Avenue Public School Annual Reunion @ 44 Leacock Lane, Orillia. If you attended this school during or around the WW11 period, please respond to Bob Beatty 705 322 0587 July 11 8 pm Ronnie Baker Brooks band with horns www. petersplayers.com July 13: 5:30 on - Cruise Nighs at the Stonebridge Gazebo in Wasaga Beach Jul 16 - 19 Pelham Summerfest (Pelham) TOP 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario

June 18, 2015 Edition 445 • Phone 705 322 2249 • Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653

Announcements / Coming Events Darlene’s Retiring!

Quinn and Bree MacKenzie, Jack Roberts and Bryson and Bree Weir, are pleased to announce that their Nama, known to most others as Darlene Archer, is retiring from the babysitting business as of June 25th 2015. This will allow Nama to spend more quality time with them.

Darlene has been operating her home childcare business for 31 years, and has helped to raise 130 of our local children. The Archers will truly miss the kids and their parents, who have shared our home for many years. Thanks for the wonderful memories. It’s been a great ride!

Darlene is been honoured with an open house downstairs at the Elmvale Legion, on Friday night, June 26th, 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Please feel free to pop in and wish her well.

Thank You, Thank You,

to all the people who allowed the Elmvale Horticulture Members to come in to your yards and dig plants for our sale. We made over $1,100.00. It was a great success. Watch for our add again next year.

Plant Sale Committee The LORD Yeshua, (Jesus) is calling you. Come and let us worship the LORD in spirit and in truth, the answer to life’s questions. At Elim Messianic Jewish Synagogue, 1926 Hwy 26 west Minesing (705)-734-9973 every Saturday (Sabbath) morning at 10:00am.

ADAMS, Ray Elwood – March 20, 1925 – May 24, 2015. The family of the late Ray Adams would like to extend our sincere thanks to all our family and friends.

Your prayers, cards and gifts of food, flowers and donations were greatly appreciated. Heartfelt thanks to Doug and staff at Adams Funeral Home; Rev. Kirsty Hunter for her guidance and uplifting service; and the UCW and Women’s Institute ladies for a wonderful luncheon. Special thanks is also extended to neighbours for all your assistance.

2nd Mortgages

$40,000 carries for $150 per month OAC www.darick.ca • 705 623 8658 YBM Group Lic#11129 • Barrie, On

ANNOUNCEMENT

Parnell - Mark, Julie, big brothers Ethan & Hayden and big sister Kelsey are pleased to announce the arrival of their newest addition Calvin Murray Parnell.

He was born at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland on June 2, 2015 weighing 9lbs 6oz and measuring 21” long. Proud grandparents are Art & Lois Parnell of Elmvale and Gary & Elaine Ray of Kenilworth. Calvin was welcomed to the family by his many Aunts, Uncles & Cousins. Thanks to family & friends for their love & support. A big thank-you to Dr. Helt and the nurses involved in Calvin’s safe arrival!

EDHS Concert Heritage Park, Elmvale - Sunday, June 21 - 6:00 pm - BBQ at 5:15. Proceeds from ‘pass-thehat’ will go to the retrofit of the high school, in the name of these skilled and hard-working musicians and their community-minded teachers.

Content thyself to be obscurely good. When vice prevails, and impious men bear sway, the post of honor is a private station. -Joseph Addison, essayist and poet (1 May 1672-1719)

Tinney Stump Removal

Dan 322-3613

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Music Instruction

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

Berries

Birch Birch Farms Farms •• All All Non-GMO Non-GMO

1962 1962 Mill Mill St. St. West West •• Hillsdale Hillsdale Strawberries You pick Strawberries - You pick or or we we pick! pick!

Also in season we have Also in season - we have beans beans •• beets beets •• carrots carrots •• cabbage cabbage •• cauliflower cauliflower squash • tomatoes • onions squash • tomatoes • onions •• peppers peppers •• peas peas potatoes • pumpkins • sweet corn • zucchini potatoes • pumpkins • sweet corn • zucchini

Home Home of of the the butter butter tarts tarts •• Call Call 705 705 322 322 2062 2062

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June 23rd - Phone for availability and times

Farm Phone 533-2345 or www.tbbf.ca

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Congratulations

to Mom & Dad, Cec & Marlene Tinney on their 65th Anniversary on June 24th, 2015.

Best Wishes from Doug & Denise, Peter & Linda, Dan & Geraldine and their families.

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Stock up on Summer Reading

VISIT THE BOOK CELLAR – MIDLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY’S USED BOOK STORE We have all types of books for adults - fiction, mystery, biography, history, cookbooks, etc. as well as a good selection of children’s books.

At great prices!

Open 6 days a week – Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 to 2:00 p.m.

320 King Street, Midland, ON All proceeds go to support the programs of the Midland Public Library.

Researchers develop sensor that detects food spoilage “In the United States, at least 9% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD, and are taking pharmaceutical medications. In France, the percentage of kids diagnosed and medicated for ADHD is less than 5%.” - See more at: http://www. seattleorganicrestaurants.com/vegan-whole-food/ France-bans-GMOs-french-kids-dont-have-adhd. php#sthash.TN524hT0.dpuf

Come on an Icy Expedition with us this Summer at Everest Vacation Bible School

For rent (WANTED) - apt., houses, and halls 4 bedroom house available for rent $1200 Laundry, A/C, utilities included!

No pets, non smoking preferred, 130 Queen St. West, Elmvale • 705 627 3525

Elmvale area, large 1-bedrm apartment . Heat included, hydro extra. No appliances. Non smokers preferred. First, last and references required.

705.322.1431.

Spacious 2 bedrm apt with fridge, stove, parking, etc.

No pets/no smoking - Available July 1 705 322 3008 Apartment for Rent - One bed rm apt. in Elmvale.

695.00 mth. Includes utilites, frig, stove,parking, NO Smoking, NO Pets. First and Last mth. Required.

Available July 1st Call 705-322-1410 Cottage for rent; Quaint, BEACHFRONT cottage; Georgian Bay between Bluewater & Wendake; beautiful sand beach & water; 3 BR; Tiny Beaches Rd. S.; July; 705-322-3484 Hillsdale, Shared Accommodations $575 / month Avail Immediately. Two main floor rooms for rent.

Beds available, no other furnishings. 2 roommates share 1 full bath (double sink) and remainder of house except owner's space. Country living. Includes laundry, parking, all utilities, satellite TV except internet service & telephone. Require own vehicle transportation. No pets. Central to Barrie, Midland, Elmvale, Orillia & Craighurst. Minutes to Highway 400 and 93. 1st & Last 322month’s 2249rent • req’d Cell:plus 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 refs. Call 705 835 5361.

Hall - Elmvale Lions Club Hall is available for reunions, anniversaries, dances, parties or whatever. Kitchen included. Call Bob at 705 322 4484

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A summer kids’ event called Everest VBS will be hosted at Elmvale Presbyterian Church, 22 Queen St. E. from Aug. 24th to Aug 28th. At Everest, kids discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with a Summit Celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily for this special time at 11 :30.

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DAY 1 • AUCTION SALE • FOR FRED LEWIS

DAY 2 • CANADA DAY • AUCTION SALE • FOR FRED LEWIS

2403 SEADON RD. R.R.#2 BARRIE L4M 4S4 CORNER OF GEORGE JOHNSTON RD. & SEADON RD. Directions From Minesing come 6 kms. South on Simcoe Cty. Rd. 28 (George Johnston Rd.) approx..10 kms. N.W. of Barrie

2403 SEADON RD. R.R. #2 BARRIE L4M 4S4 CORNER OF GEORGE JOHNSTON RD. & SEADON RD. Directions From Minesing come 6 kms. south on Simcoe Cty. Rd. 28 (George Johnston Rd.) approx. 10 kms. N.W. of Barrie

Bottles Webb & Salmon; Barret& Co.; Hendle & Co.; S & P Barrie; J. Roberts; Issacc Stubbs; J. Ewing & Co.; James Walsh; John Verner; Richard Dagg; J.D. Brown; Stanley; Charles Wilson; A & W Burns; from places such as Toronto, Gravenhurst, Dumeries, Rungarm, Castleford, Dundee, Blackpool, Aldershot &Landport etc.; 180 Sealers & Fruit Jars 6 Beaver 1 left & 1 amber; 3 Beehive; Gem; Eaton; T. Eaton & Co.; Toronto & Winnipeg (N backwards); balance assorted; 150 Milk Bottles ( mostly embossed) Colborne; Gilberea; Bordens; Shaker Creek; Roselawn; Citizens; Silverwoods; Cousins; City Dairy; White Oak; United Dairies; Model; Rutherfords; etc.; Pints include – Ralph Farm; Martin; Beatrice; Scotts; Stewarts; Burkhardts; Simcoe; Hyland; Toronto Dairyman’s; Citizens; Eastern; Howards; Maple Leaf; Sunshine; Silverwoods; Canada; Waterloo; Holmes; Kingston; Barrie (4); Caulfields; Amherst; Oshawa; Port Hope; Dundas; Belle; Farmers; Twin City etc.; ½ Pints Pickering; White Oak; Richmond Hill; Cedar Crest; Barrie; Wayside; Ideal; Rickerts; Oshawa; Georgian Bay; Maple etc.; ¼ Pints Barrie; Purity; Cousins; Bowmanville; etc.; plus coffee creamers; 200 Plus Pop Bottles Walker’s; Orange Crush Brown; 7 Up; Coke; Wishing Well; Canada Dry; Pepsi; Dr. Pepper; Mountain Kist; Dble. Cola; Reinhart; Sun Crest; Howdy; Kik; Shorty; Sunniside; Jersey; Wilsons etc. etc.; 880 Post Cards 40 Altona, Ringwood; Uxbridge; Unionville; Stouffville dating from 1908-1910; 360 post marks of Aurora, Clarmont, Ringwood, Newmarket, Altona plus 440 assorted; 10 Plus Carvings Mostly Butternut & Ebony; professionally carved.

Sad Irons Taylor Forbes; Jas. Smart; G. Salter & Co.; Dover; Renfrew; Colemon; Charcoal Burner; A.R. Woodgatt plus trivets etc.; 31 Stone Ginger Bottles On includes – Bullard; W. Tapp; Port Perry; S. Saynor; others Halifax etc.; Claytons; John Grundy; Milne; Brixton;Wison& Sullivan; Felix & Quinn; Hibbard & Co. 1863; Terriss; Whelam& Ferguson; WH Donovan; T.F. Adams; Slack & Cox; Pinks; Issac Stubbs; Weymouth; 4 cases of Port Perry ginger bottle (24 to a case).

Collectibles & Furniture 17 Beswick Horses plus Beswick Pigeon & 2 dogs; Pewter Doctor w/buggy; Bronze rodeo horse; 6 horse Belgian team hitch; Crystal; crockery; 5 oil lamps; 3 skaters lamps; hanging oil lamp; plus, plus; ant. tea wagon; oak oval bench cedar lined; cedar wood boxes; 10 pc. Wrought iron/cloth patio furniture; 3 pc. Knotty pine patio suite; Excellent coffee table w/wolves inlaid made from wood by Mr. Burns; beds; National scales; barrel churn; cloth furniture; glass top tables & end tables; Note approx. 8 wagons loaded plus Marque full for the first day.

Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, or Interac if service is available.

Note 2nd Auction Canada Day July 1st full sale tractors, shop collectibles list & pcs. to follow.

Bob Severn Auctioneer • Guest Auctioneers Gary Hill & Phil Faulkner Shelburne 519-925-2091 • ww.auctionsfind.com/severn

Property Auction Known as 2403 Seadon Rd. P T of W 1/2 of W 1/2 of LT16 Conc. 9 Vespra; Lot size 147 x 400 ft. 1.3 acres; Custom built brick 4 bedroom bungalow w/beautiful wood work throughout elec. heat; 2 baths; full finished rec room w/oval office, bar; chair lift, plus 2 bay garage & work shop w/outside drive shed; well water & septic; all this on a beautiful 1.3 acre wooded lot; Taxes $3,395.00 for 2014; Terms $50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand dollars) certified cheque made payable to John Mitchell In Trust balance on closing in 60 days or sooner. Owner may take back mortgage. Property sold subject to owners approval. For viewing call Auctioneer 519-925-2091 also Viewing Sun. June 28 & Mon. June 29th & Tues. June 30th. Note if property is sold offered will be a 2013 Kubota L3940 ldr/cab tractor, 151 hrs.

Excavator 2009 Bobcat 331 mini excavator w/cab A.C. radio, lights, Kubota diesel power w/long arm exten. 13 1/2, hyd. thumb clam, 24" H.D. trenching bucket, low hrs. Ford Tractors 1985 Ford 445A Ind. 3 cyl diesel 56 hp. P.S. 4 x 4 power reversing, 3 ph. LPTO c/w 745 ldr. 3,500 lb lift; Ford 4040 Ind w/ldr & pallet forks; 1965 Ford Commander 6000 (blue), 6 cyl. 65 hp diesel P.S. tilt steering trans is 10F 2R shift on the go, Ind. pto live hyds.; 2 – 1964 Ford 4000 – 4 cyl diesels 47 hp P.S. 10F 2R shift on the go live hyds.; 1962 Ford 4040 Ind. 4 cyl gas 47 hp P.S. c/w 712 Super Duty ldr. (very rare); Ford 8N – 4 cyl 28 hp; 1922 Ford F model on steel wheels; 1927 Ford F model on steel w/fenders; 1964 Ford LCG tractor 4 cyl 40 hp gas (low centre gravity) live pto, turf tires; Riding mowers Jacobsen 12 hp w/mower; Ford 120 L & G. w/wood carrier; Bolens MTD - 22 hp.

- 46" hydro; N.H. L555 - 48" cut w/bagger; MTD mower & sweeper; Whiz -Mow riding mower (rare); Machinery 907 Ford Flail mower, 3 ph lift arms; 3 ph buzz saw; Bush Hogs; cultivators; grader blades; trailers; V snow blowers; harrows; wood splitter; new mini manure spreader; J.D. spreader; skids of misc.; 16 flat rack wagons; Ford rototiller; Toro snow blower; Int. snow blower; aerator; Danuser wood splitter; Int. 530 spreader; 2F plow; horse & pony cutters; 3 H.D. T.A. trailers 12' - 20'; dump trailers hyd/elec; 6' Mott mower; Car 2000 Ford Lincoln Town car signature series, 4.6 litre V8, snow flake alum. Wheels, power moon roof, under 50,000 kms.; 2001 Ford F150; 140,000 km. 5 Golf Carts 2013 AGT model Cricket 2028 sport w/roof & windshield; 2 – 2007 Club cars – one with convertible cab; 2 – 1992 Easy Go golf cars 3 wheelers; (one w/tool chest); Die Cast Ford Tractors (70) includes Precision Ford 5000, 4000, 640 w/725, NAA, 8N (2), 9N, Fordson F, N (2); Gold plated - 2 Ford 901; 8000, 6000, 5000, 4000, 901 (3), 9N (2), 8N (3); NAA; Fordson F (2); N; Super Major; Ford discs, blade; spreader; wagon, etc.; Ford Trucks 1922 & 48, Gold Plated; Altona feed; plus other Ford trucks & misc. equip.; Bob Cat excavator; Misc. Die cast, J.D. & Deering engines; N.H. airplane; NH gas engine; Beatty wash tub; Dearborn ploughs; water pumps & cream separator; Big Roy Versatile; Lincol truck; Zetor; tilt load truck; 24” crane; 82 Spout Bottles & Cans J.D.; Int, (6); Singer (8); Eagle; Beatty: Ford (3); C.P. & C.N.R. (11); T.H. & B; Golden Rod (2); Enarco; Cities Service; Symons; Justriter Saftey; plus no name; Cast Iron Seats NOXONS; Percival; Massey Toronto Deering; The Rake Toronto; McCormick; Massey Buckeye; Ransomes; Frost & Wood; Maxwell; Adriance; plus, tool lids – Cockshutt; Frost & Wood; Idea; John Deere; McCormick; Ford ash trays; Ant. Gas Pump 5 gal clear vision w/ Primrose globe; Melotte cream seperator; Generator Frontier 4 cyl. diesel 9.5 KW on trailer; Containers 6 - 20' Sea containers. Shop Foley saw sharpener; Beaver 36” wood lathe w/accessories; Beaver 18’ scroll saw; Makita 16” planner; Rockwell 14” band saw; Makita 16” planner; Rockwell 14” band saw; Makita 16” band saw; Dewalt 10” radial arm saw; Rockwell 10” “U N I” table saw; Rockwell 6” jointer; chain saws; leaf blowers trimmers; woodworking tools; clamps; Gray tools; elec. welder; acetylene torches; 1200 watt generator; 2.5 KW generator; Honda 3000 psi pressure washer; air tools; wrenches; jack stands; ant. bear trap; plus wagon full of Ford parts, top links, draw bars, pulleys, chains etc.; plus approx.. 8 – 10 wagons full of good clean items; Tractors & machinery sell at noon. 3 Auctioneers selling.

Terms Cash or cheque w/proper ID only. Visa, M/C, Interac (if service is available) Neither the owner nor Auctioneer(s) will be responsible for accident or property loss.

Lunch Booth. Washroom.

Guest Auctioneers Gary Hill & Phil Faulkner

TUES. JUNE 30TH 10 AM

AUCTION SALE • PERSONAL COLLECTION

OF ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTORS, EQUIP., LAWN & GARDEN FOR FRANK & DONNA DUCK 1871 M/N SD. RD. RAMARA TWP., WASHAGO • PH. 1-705-689-2248 Directions From Barrie come north on Hwy #11 to Washago, take #169 east out of Washago to Fairgrounds Rd., left on Fairgrounds Rd. approx. 2 miles to McCarther Sd. Rd., go left to 1st road which is M/N Sd. Rd. 1st place on left.

SAT. JUNE 20TH 2015 @ 10AM

14 ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTORS RESTORED 1941 WC Patrol # 107009; 1941 # WF2525; 1947 WC # WC156484; 1947 # B75431; 1949 C # C77635 c/w B-C- 5’ mower; 1950 # B108308; 1953 G # G27153 c/w 5R Planet Jr. planter; 1949 WD # WD15585; 1953 WD 45 # WD45146911; 1955 WD 45 diesel # 204659D 1957 D14 # 6208; 1963 D12 Series 2 # 5870 1964 D15 # 19479; WD Forklift not restored Note All above have been restored in the last 10 years w/good tires & running well.

15 Allis Chalmers Lawn & Garden Tractors; B10 w/deck; 410 w/42” deck; 416 w/48” deck & 36” tiller; 710 w/42” deck & 36” snow blower; 716 w/42” deck; 816 w/48” deck; 808 no deck; 912 w/42” deck; 916 w/48” deck & blower; 919 w/48” deck, blower & rototiller; Scamp 8 w/ deck; Homesteder w/deck; AC trailer, rototiller, SP lawn mower & walk behind Tracker blower; Case 444 w/48” deck; snow blower, tiller, & blade; 3416 Simplicity w/snow blower; 3212 Simplicity needs parts; Gibson D w/Wisconsin motor; snow blower & mounted plough (all above restored, good rubber, running well) Allis Chalmers Tillage Equip. Ploughs #73 – 2F; #73 – 3F; #53 – 3F; #83 -3F; 1 – 20 mounted 8’ disc.; 8’ cult for AC; 8’ mounted all crop seed drill (single disc) very nice; 2 R corn planter; sub soiler; (all above painted);all crop seed drill dble. Disc; spring tooth cult converted to 3 ph; #10 pull disc 7’ good shape; Allis Chalmers Hay Equip. #7 SM hay mower; #825 Sidemount mower for WD45 or D15; #82T trail mower; #904 – 9’ haybine; #7 side delivery rake; #302 sq. baler round baler; Misc. Equip A.C. 125 power plant on rubber (restored); A.C. #10 14” post auger; AC #72 pull combine; AC #35 single row corn picker; 2 & 4 row scufflers for A. C. G; 4 R roto hoe for G; large amount of G parts; A.C. mounted snap coupler blade c/w extensions on the end; 2 - 20' x 40' canopy frames w/tarps; plus misc. items; All verbal announcements shall take precedence over written material.

Terms Cash, cheques with proper ID only..Interac, M/C, Visa.Washrooms.

Lunch Booth by Pioneer Women. Neither the owners nor Auctioneer will be responsible for accident or property loss.

Preview Friday June 19th 11 am – 3 pm Severn Auctioneering Inc. • Bob Severn Auctioneer Shelburne, Ont. • 519-925-2091 • www.auctionsfind.com/severn

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Icelandic public TV network airs 24 hours of sheep birthing SKAGAFJORDUR, Iceland (UPI) - An Icelandic public TV network aired 24 hours of live sheep birthing to give the country’s residents “insight into the traditional farming life.” RUV, the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, ran a live feed from a farm in Skagafjordur from noon Thursday until noon Friday to bring the lambing season to living rooms across the country.

“The sheep birthing season is an unforgettable time for those able to see the little lambs being born into this world,” RUV said on its website. The broadcaster also kept up with the action on Twitter, posting a series of pictures from the lambing marathon. The event was inspired by “slow television” broadcasts by Norwegian public TV network NRK, which previously aired a 12-hour knitting marathon, a 12-hour program of wood burning and a 100-hour marathon of chess.

Did thomas Edison or Benjamin Franklin invent the lightbulb? On page 7 of edition 440 you state that Ben Franklin is credited with inventing daylight savings time.

While he might have had the idea, he did nothing to implement it, as such to credit him with the invention is wrong. It was in fact it was a Canadian - Sir Sandford Fleming who invented it (among a slew of other impressive accomplishments) and had it instated.

Short Notice Auction Sunday June 28th, 10 a.m.

Edward & Lois Cooper, # 1 Tona St., Wasaga Beach, Directions - turn off 45th St onto Ramblewood Dr & follow signs (SE of Noel School).

Clean, tidy modern & antique furnishings inc: leather LR suite; oak dining suite; LR & BR suites & furnishings; Glass; China; collectibles; 45 pcs of Birks Sterling flatware in chest; oil lamps; full line of major & sm appliances; flat screen t.v, stereo w Paradigm speakers; laptop & computer desk; curio’s full of collectibles; keyboard; antique secretary; new 30” 12 hp snow blower; (used 1 time); T-Zone exercise machine; fireplace stove; lots of carpenter, shop, garden & hand tools inc jigsaw, Radial arm saw, drill press etc; Broil King BBQ (as new); plus much more.

Remarks: The Cooper’s have moved to a retirement home. Also selling condo contents for Mrs. Margaret Wright, a long time WB resident, also going to a retirement home. Both homes sold.

Terms: Cash, Known cheque w proper I.D. 5% BP NO CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS)

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I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the rights of the people by the gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. -James Madison, fourth US president (16 Mar 1751-1836) We open our mouths and out flow words whose ancestries we do not even know. We are walking lexicons. In a single sentence of idle chatter we preserve Latin, Anglo-Saxon, Norse: we carry a museum inside our heads, each day we commemorate peoples of whom we have never heard.

-Penelope Lively, writer (b. 17 Mar 1933) There are 52 playing cards in a deck to represent the 52 weeks in a year - The four suits represent the 4 seasons.

June 18, 2015 Edition 445 • Phone 705 322 2249 • Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653

Tel: 705.322.2249

Farm Sold • Auction Sale

Page 23 Fax: 705.322.8393 Cell: 705.321

8 tractors, farm items & collectibles!

Saturday, July 18th - 10:00 a.m.

The property of Don & Lorna Bell 2916 Crossland Rd., Elmvale, ON

From Elmvale take Cty Rd. 92 west to Crossland Rd. go south or, from Horseshoe Valley Rd. go north at Crossland Rd. See Signs!

SALE INCLUDES: a 2013 Kubota M7040 diesel 4x4 tractor w/Ultra Grand cab, hydraulic shuttle, only 80 hrs., M5700 Kubota 4x4 diesel tractor w/Q710 front end loader w/Aloe attachments, 6' material bucket, manure fork & round bale fork selling separate only 872 hrs., 1949 Cockshutt 60 wide front professionally restored w/new tires, 1952 Cockshutt 20 Serial #238 row crop professionally restored w/new tires, 1950 Cockshutt 40 wide front, good rubber has pto restored, 1950's era Farmall McCormick "H" row crop w/new tires in nice shape, 1948 Oliver 70 wide front, spoke wheel, good rubber original, 1949 Allis Chalmers C row crop, professionally restored w/new tires, JD X300 riding lawn tractor w/42" cut (like new), ATV front mount mower 48", NH 3000 watt inverter, Win Power 50/30 pto driven trailer style generator (only used twice), 186 North American 7' snow blower, Befco 3 pth cone fertilizer spreader, 450 NH 3 pth 7' sickle mower, MH hay tedder on steel wheels, 16' flat hay wagon, wooden livestock loading shute, 62' pipe hay elevator on wheels w/electric motor, Hay Saver round bale feeder, Turf Til 5/18 rear tyne tiller, Craftsman 5 hp 25 gal. air compressor, Stihl M5 250 C chainsaw, Campbell & Hausfeld 5 hp upright air compressor, Mastercraft 10" table saw (new), 20 ton barn jack, battery charger, electric fence supplies, gas fuel tank w/electric pump, aluminum extension & step ladders, various rough cut lumber including cedar, cedar rails, wooden fence posts, steel stakes, 40 pc. of styrofoam 2' x 8' x 3", cattle oiler, calf puller, dehorners, burdizzos, 4" x 10' grain auger, stainless steel sink, & milk house heaters! Plus a MF 1105 w/cab & radio Heavy Duty loader bucket, bale & pallet forks (very little wear), differential lock, hydraulic hook ups & 3 point hitch, multi power, all gauges working 3474 hrs., Int'l .440 3x16" 3 pt. hitch plow, Int'l 530 manure spreader, Allied 16' S tine cultivator 3 pt. hitch, Ford model 1201 3 pt. hitch 7' mower, & 2 - 16' hay wagons, plus a Bruns gravity grain box w/10 ton running gear, 316 NH square baler w/NH #70 belt thrower (excellent condition), 5 bale thrower wagons 20' w/good running gear, 50' hay elevator on wheels w/electric motor, Weber 8' pto driven hay fluffer, 2 wheel hay rake, 18' pony harrows, 6 section diamond harrows, 520 MF 18' tandem disc (good shape), 3 pth cement mixer, 24' of self locking head gates, various steel gates, old steel machine wheels plus bottoms of single walking plows!

COLLECTIBLES: large Toledo cast iron scale w/800 lb. capacity, large cast iron 2 door bank safe w/combination, cast iron school bell, old school desks, double oxen yoke, large wood syringe, old saws, copper boilers, snow shoes, old bells, wooden planes, small pine cabinet, horned anvil, Cockshutt 30 wheel weights, Cockshutt front nose piece, Cockshutt metal sign, cream & milk cans from Elmvale & Alliston dairies, old lanterns, bottles, tins, broad axes, adzes, old children sleighs, old spool bed, old wooden wheels, old turnip pulper, horse collars, single row potatoe digger, turnip planter, hay knife, upright grain scales, grain flail, whipple trees & yokes, old implement seats, single furrow walking plow & scuffler, rope maker, old tobacco cans, glass insulators, last Toronto Telegram newspaper edition, Canadian silver dollar coin sets from 1968 - 1986, TE Doulton foot warmer, old crocks, oil lamps, plus some house hold furniture & much more!

PLAN TO ATTEND! Respectfully NO pets allowed!

NO DEBIT AVAILABLE TODAY! Terms: Cash, Known Cheque with I.D., Visa or MasterCard - NO Interac LUNCH AVAILABLE - NO BUYER'S PREMIUM! - NO RESERVE Sale Managed & Sold by:

Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd. T: 705-374-4478 C: 705-878-2947

Web: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com Vendors - Don & Lorna Bell: 705-322-2528 S & J Barn Demolition We pay cash for barns wsib insured For a free estimate Call 1800-291-2276 WTC 1, 2 & 7 collapsed, WTC 5 partially collapsed due to fire, WTC 3, 4 and 6 were largely crushed.

Fitterman hall was damaged beyond economical repair when WTC 7 fell on it. The Duetsche Bank building and Greek Orthodox Church were damaged beyond repair. 11 buildings total were written off that day, 25 others severely damaged but repaired and around 100 with lesser damage though only 2 were hit by planes.

FARM & COUNTRY AUCTION FOR FAREWAY FARMS - MINESING SUN. JUNE 21ST - THURS. JUNE 25TH Rain or shine, the auction goes on!

Farm is sold! 300 lots of farm machinery, woodworking tools, airplanes, tour buses, antiques & collectibles!! This auction includes horse driving cart, English leather saddle, draft horse harness, antique sleigh & buggy, 1936 Ford 1/4 ton panel truck, Massey Fergus 82 combine, Case skid steer, horse drawn farm equipment, gravity grain box, hydraulic discs, cultivators, manure spreaders, combine, hay rakes, tractors, grain bins, discs, square & round balers, bush hog, 2 tour buses, Cessna 150, 1947 Aeronca Champion, industrial dust collector, belt & disc sander, 8” tablesaw, 10” bandsaw, manual feed planer, 16” scroll saw, jointer, commercial duty saw, vintage ringer washing machine & more!

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History is being made every day. Heritage Committees in the future will be studying and writing about events, buildings and people that make up our days here in the 2000s.

An event that may be part of that history happened in Coldwater a few weeks ago. So this is how the story goes: Two people rode into town on their horses. They went to the local refreshment establishment, tied their horses up in the parking lot, and went inside.

There was a complaint: there should be no horses in town for various reasons not to be repeated.

The owners of the establishment installed a hitching post at the back, which was promptly dispatched by same complainant.

FLYNN, Thomas owen “0zzie” (Co-Owner of SMITH, Alysha RoseCartage, - It is with greatSears sadness that McEachern & Flynn Retired Canada we announce the passing of our beloved princess SLH, Retired Captain Barrie Volunteer Fire Department Alysha Rose of Smith on Canadian June 2, 2015.

Alysha Rose in and Member Royal Legion Branch #147 her 24th year, passed away peacefully at home with for 37 Years.) Suddenly, but peacefully at the Royal her family by her side after very long battle. Alysha Victoria Hospital, Barrie on aMonday November 24th, cherished daughter of Lisa Peaker (Richard) Ron 2008. Ozzie Flynn of Barrie (in his 80th year). and Beloved Smith (Carolyn).

Beloved sister of Justin (Bubba) step husband of 60 years of May (nee Williams).

Loving sister of Kieran, Austin, and Deanna.

Granddaughter of father of Catharine Marley and her husband Paul, Louise Jean King, Morris King (Cathy), Yvette Ward, Willbert Smith and her husband Michael, Barbara Flynn and her Smith (Pirette).

Niece ofLoving John (Marcia), Paul of (Denise), husband Buzz Carroll. grandfather Leigh Jason Marley (Chrissy), andMasson), Michelle Jennifer (Chris). Marley Alysha(Gilbert will be Anne (Marc missed byScott many loving(Laura), cousinsChristopher and relatives.

Following Kuiper), Marley Smith (Jody cremation there was a celebration of Alysha's on Becker), Leah Smith (Christopher Size), andlife great Sunday, June 14th at the Elmvale Legion from 1-4 pm. grandfather of Lauren, Carsten, Owen, Liam, Emily and Memorial donations in the Alysha's memory can survived be made Isabelle.

Dear brother of late Monica Paton, to the Midland Humane Society.

Special thanks to by her husband Sandy, and the late Joyce Ridley.

Cheryl, Catherine, and Lisa Newman for all of their Friends called at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM support Home, on thisClapperton long journey.

Condolences be Funeral and Worsley Streets,can Barrie sentWednesday to Lynn-Stone Funeral Home Elmvale. on from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Funeral Masswww. will lynnstonefuneralhome.com. be held at St Mary’s Church, 65 Amelia Street, Barrie on Thursday November 27th, at 10:00 am. Interment In Memoriam St. Mary’s Cemetery, Barrie. Memorial donations to the Loftus, Bernard - June 1994Foundation Kidney Foundation or the Heart and24, Stroke As time unfolds anotherCondolences year would be appreciated by the family. may keep you ever near. be forwardedMemories through www,steckleygooderham.com Silent thoughts of times together GALBRAITH, Ethel that Mary Sabina - At the Hold memories will last forever.

WedgewoodAsManor, Summerside, P.E.I. on you were, you will always be, Tuesday, November Treasured 18, 2008, In her 91st year.

Beloved wife of forever in our memory. the late Arnold Galbraith.

Dear mother Sabina (John) Forever remembered, forever of missed.

Daniels of Richmond Hill, Jim (Rebecca) of Love, your family and friends Texas, Dale (Anita) of Newmarket, Heather Zaharychuk of S’side, David of Manitoulin Island, Earl (Vivian) of Brampton, The Scottish love April Fools’ Day. In fact they love June (James) Walters of S’side, Lois Travors of S’side it so much, they celebrate it for two days.

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The “butt” of these jokes Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and maymay be often have a “kick me” sign placed on Home, their back. made through the Lynn-Stone Funeral Elmvale.

Kids in France fool their friends by taping a paper fish to their backs. When the victim discovers the fish, the prankster yells “Poisson d’Avril!” (April Fish!)

In Portugal, April Fools’ Day is actually celebrated on the Sunday and Monday before Lent. The big trick there? Throwing flour at your friend’s face.

In Poland everyone takes part in April Fools’ Day activities, including the media and sometimes public institutions. All serious activities are completely avoided for the day. A favorite joke? Pouring water on people.

445 St. vincent Street In certain areas of Belgium, children lock out their Barrie, ontario L4Min 6T5 parents or teachers and only let them if they promise to give them sweets.

Depending on where you live in England, instead of a “fool” you could be called a “noodle,” “noddy,” “gobby” or “gob.”

When word spread through the horsey community, a protest was gathered. A number of horses and riders came into town and rode down the main street. The group stopped in front of the refreshment establishment, delivered their protest, and turned around. Both the horses and the riders were pleasant, well-behaved, made their statement, and quietly left.

The highway traffic act (up to the date checked) states, cyclists, horse and rider, horse and buggy have the right away. Other traffic must give right away and not make any noise.

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