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Springwater Youth Share Arctic Experience

by Tamara Polan - On Saturday May 14, fourteen EDHS students left for Toronto’s Pearson airport, taking off on three flights until finally landing in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.

The exposure to their culture was such a

unique experience. The importance of being together and sharing was evident as even the children walked up to us on the streets, talked to us and hugged us without fear. We were taught how to make our own seal skin Springwater News during an icefishing adventure above the Arctic Circle mittens, were given an Inuinnaqtun language class, learned to throat sing, and participated in the Frolics celebrational arctic games. We ate traditional foods, including caribou, seal, muskox, arctic cod and char. We learned a lot about Inuit drum-dancing and celebrations. We even visited a heritage centre where we learned about how the Inuit culture has evolved from past to present.

We felt a strong sense of adventure throughout the week. We spent a whole day ice-fishing after riding out to the lake on qamutiiks – Inuit-designed and crafted sleds that are pulled behind a snowmobile. We also climbed Mount Pelly and learned about the legend of the mother, father and son who died of starvation to create the Quana means thank you in Inuinnaqtun. three mountains. We explored the ocean bay even further on Friday night, staying up until 3 a.m. to see both sunset and sunrise. Some of us even slept out on the ice for a few hours!

Lasting friendships were made on this trip. When the end of the week arrived, none of us wanted to say goodbye. But our goodbye was only a “see you later” this time, as the Cambridge Bay students will be coming to Elmvale to share in our Ontario lifestyle from May 28 to June 3.

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Addition, renovation at EDHS / New opportunities

Elmvale District High School (EDHS) will become a Grade 7 to 12 school in September 2018. Grade 7 and 8 classes from Huronia Centennial Elementary School will move to EDHS. Huronia Centennial will become a Kindergarten to Grade 6 school. This change was included in the Simcoe County District School Board’s 2014-15 Capital Plan.

“We came to the conclusion that changing to a Grade 7 to 12 school was the best way to keep a high school in Elmvale,” says board Chairperson and local Trustee Peter Beacock. “It’s also a chance to create something that will build on the community spirit—a made-inElmvale solution to a community challenge.”

The challenge was enrolment. The high school has around 400 students and is in need of facility upgrades.

Huronia Centennial is over capacity. Fewer portables will be needed when it becomes a Kindergarten to Grade 6 school.

The $8.35 million project includes a new entrance, five new classrooms, a new double gymnasium and cafeteria, and renovations to the existing library, offices and change rooms.

The Township of Springwater has partnered with the board on this project.

Notes Beacock, “This wasn’t a quick decision—we did our homework. We visited other 7 to 12 schools in the province and talked to students, parents and teachers. We learned it can work. When the call for business cases came from the Ministry of Education, we had to move quickly if we were going to have a chance at the funding.”

Superintendent Stuart Finlayson is leading the transition. He says the project has challenges, but the potential reward for the community is great. “We’ve assembled a transition committee of staff, parent and student representatives from both schools, as well as community representatives, to act as an advisory group to provide input on this exciting project.”

Student safety and well-being are top of mind for the transition committee. Other topics on the table include how classes will be structured, how to turn EDHS into more of a community hub, and how to sustain some of Huronia Centennial’s programs.

“One thing we do really well in Elmvale is community involvement,” says Michelle Hunter, a parent serving on the committee whose children attend Huronia Centennial.

“We can learn from other communities, but this new model will enable Elmvale and area to create something different and showcase a

model of elementary, secondary and community education. Our schools are side by side in Elmvale, this move forward will bring them closer together and with the community too. If any town can do this successfully, it’s Elmvale.”

The site plan includes a proposed additional building on the property for a community fitness space. The cafeteria kitchen, which is also designed to be a community kitchen, may be used as part of a school hospitality/tourism program in the future.

Hunter is also part of a community fundraising committee to support this project, which is led

by George Allen.

Notes Hunter, “There will be an investment of $8.35 into the community of Elmvale and Springwater. This is a chance to build upon the foundation of true community engagement in Elmvale and create something that will service families for years to come.

While the plan is for the Grade 7 and 8s from Huronia Centennial to transfer to EDHS, the high school has four other public elementary schools that feed into it: Wyevale, Hillsdale, Birchview Dunes and a small number of students from Minesing Central. Board staff are studying enrolment numbers to determine the impact if students from those schools want to attend EDHS starting in Grade 7 as well.

Notes Finlayson, “Right now that option isn’t part of the plan, but we know requests may come. We’re still two years away from the opening date, so there’s time to find answers to these questions.”

Updates on the project will be posted on EDHS’s website at http://elm.scdsb.on.ca/.

Contact information for the transition committee is available on the site as well.

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Editor’s Musings Tuesday morning, I took three hours off and went to the Springwater Mayor’s Business Breakfast at Vespra Hills Golf Course. There were probably approximately 50 businesses represented by the 75 to 80 people in attendance.

The participants represented many diverse professions anywhere from B to Z. A would have represented Agriculture but of the people there, I recognized no farmers when most of the land owners in Springwater would make most of our businesses look small. Linda VanCastern of Nicholyn Farms and Theresa Harris of the great Harris family farms on George Johnston Highway were there but I might place them into a farmer’s market classification.

There were four great speakers who talked about entrepreneurship and sources of information for business assistance (financial included).

In retrospect, I started a business without any of their help, without a business plan and without an exit strategy (a plan for you to easily take over my business). My e-mail address and my phone number are today so tied to the paper that should someone take it over, there would be a transition period where we would have to separate me (and my wife, the recipient of numerous calls from across Canada) from the Springwater News, a period that would probably float into a couple of years. It would not be an endless task but occasionally, I am sure, messages and telephone calls would have to be directed to the proper source.

Four of Springwater Township’s main employees have taken jobs in other municipalities recently.

• Brad Sokach, Director of Public Works resigned in January 2015 and went to Georgian Bay • John Daly, Director of Corporate Services resigned in March 2016 and is now with the County of Simcoe • Craig Williams, Deputy Fire Chief has resigned and will be leaving in early June to work in Wasaga Beach • Tony Van Dam, Director of Fire & Emergency Services has resigned and will be leaving in July for Georgian Bay Township.

Adding to the list is • Tony Pearson, the IT Manager has moved on.

• Reet Skelton was the Interim CEO at the Library. Her tenure ended in March.

Meanwhile, Mark Archer is on approved leave. In accordance with the HR Policies and the MFIPPA, the township is not allowed to disclose why.

• We are also aware of a couple of people who are almost qualified to retire. Retirement is not compulsory so until they say the word...

At first, one might think that their departure was for more pay but in some cases, these people are going to a smaller municipality which probably does not have the resources, read taxes, that other larger jurisdictions might have.

Knowing that at many political levels, no decisions can be made without hiring a consulting firm to analyze the problems, maybe Springwater Township should budget for a review of where the problem is - and let us, the taxpayers know about it.

I could also suggest to Springwater Township that they should have some a survey/suggestion list for our parks.

I have three friends whom I spend not enough time with.

One is almost 4 and the other two are 6 and 8. (I have 6 and 8 in my age count but I am nowhere near equal to the total of the 6 and 8 year-olds, and in some cases, not even equal to one of those ages.) I often hear, “Let’s go to the park Grampa!”

Homer Barrett Park at almost 4.5 acres is the closest and easiest (safest) to access. It was created through the donation of Parkland as stipulated by the rule of subdivision.

We have enjoyed all the swings, the climbing apparatuses, the slides and of late, the teeter-totter brings many laughs and consumes a lot of time.

Doug McMann has taken the cement pad, originally installed for the skateboard park which went behind the Elmvale Arena, and turned it into a great skating and hockey rink complete with professional boards, etc.

There is the biggest slope in Elmvale there and there are people of all ages, tobogganing and sliding on/in whatever.

In fact, I would challenge all attendees to suggest who older than me has zoomed down that hill and then had grandchildren suggest that Grampa should pull them back up the hill.

There is a large parking lot there to accommodate the was it $60,000 they spent - soccer field they put in then laid it to rest as few if any group was utilizing it.

I would not say some of this park is a liability, but until someone comes up with a plan, a couple of weeks ago, the public works cut the grass twice in one week.

And that is where the suggestion box comes into play.

One of the little bouncy horses has been bent and needed repair for as long as I have been going there...a few years.

There is a fence that goes around the main part of the hill, but children being children, there is a well worn trail around the outside to the much steeper part of the hill.

Kids love to climb. Why is there a 2 or 3 inch pipe coming out of the north east back side a foot at about a 30 degree angle? My discovery of the obstacle came on my first tour with one of my eight year-olds classmates who led the five of us on a fun climb. and told us to be careful as that pipe hurt - someone speaking with experience it sounded to me.

And the roof of the water house and the little pavilion should have been re shingled years ago. When they finally get to it, I wonder how much of the sheeting and facia board will need to be replaced as well. Apparently, someone offered to fix it. Whom ever with the Township, did not give him the approval.

The Township maintains 33 developed parks, 6 areas of undeveloped parkland and 7 road sites. Another 4 parks are currently under development. Besides that, they help maintain 19 ball diamonds, 11 of them on school yards, nature trails, tennis courts, soccer fields, 6 pavilions and more. In fact they have almost 100 other areas of concern.

And we thank them for that.

Maybe, this is the only park needing work. But if your park needs work, maybe we should let the township know.

As we sit here in Ontario watching each day to see what more expense the Provincial Liberal government will add to our financial burden.

When a barrel of oil cost $108, we were paying $1.08 cents for a litre of gasoline. Today oil is at $50 and we are paying $1.08 for a litre of gas. The government does nothing.

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Empowerment and Healing

“Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” Tori Amos It is easy to be afraid of illness, and to feel vulnerable when we are sick. This is particularly true if we have been given a disturbing diagnosis. I am always reminded of what Dr.Bernie Seigel has said in his book, Love, Medicine and Miracles: you can give me a diagnosis, but not a prognosis. In other words, you can tell me what I have, but you cannot tell me how long I have to live, or how far my healing will progress.

The body/mind system is intricately connected and very complex. There has been much research on how our own thoughts, or even the prayers or healing thoughts of others on our behalf, can affect our healing.

If we think the worst and assume we will not get better, this has a profound effect on all of our inner healing systems. Keep thinking those thoughts and they become a self-fulfilling prophecy. The mind thinks that it is a forgone conclusion and nothing will help, so soon the body just gives up.

If instead we empower ourselves by believing the body is designed to heal itself, and feel a strong sense of our own power to heal, then everything is different. The immune system is stronger, we have a more positive outlook, and are more likely to do many things to help ourselves.

Dr. Seigel says the people who are most likely to recover from illness are the ones who do as many different things as they can to support their healing. The may utilize traditional medicine, alternative therapies, support groups, make dietary changes, do visualization, hypnosis or prayer, take vitamins, or use a multitude of other strategies too numerous to list.

Remember, even is someone does try to give you a prognosis, they will never say there is a one-hundred percent chance you will not make it. Even if it were ninety percent, it is better to visualize yourself being in the ten percent who get well, and do everything you can to support that belief. Remember, whatever the diagnosis, there are always individuals who beat the odds.

Strive to be one of them.

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In Canada, Kevin O’Leary sees ‘no advantage’ in declaring leadership run early. And for your information, I wasn’t planning to declare yet either.

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by Lynne Shier Brown

After a Saturday of yard sales and an evening of dancing, it was lovely to settle into bed with the cooler night air wafting through the open windows. Until about 3 a.m. The forest behind us is the summer home to a whippoor-will, and while it’s great to know that he’s thriving, I do wish he’d pick a more opportune time to tell us all about it.

Lady Pirates of the Caribbean, the Musical!

By: Natalee S. Gr. 8 student Arrr, me matey. Pirates have invaded Hillsdale Elementary School! On May the 4th, students from grades 6, 7 and 8 put on the show, Lady Pirates of the Caribbean. The cast (including myself) and Mr. Hache, as the director, have been working for weeks on this show and just presented in front of a full audience of family, students and friends.

This amazing production is set in the 17th century about the Lawless Ladies, who are the most fearsome and beautiful pirates on the high seas. When Esmerelda, the captain, receives news that her childhood orphanage in Parrot Isle is in trouble, she has to band her pirates together!

She and her crew disguise as a ship wrecked acting troupe and go off to Parrot Isle, to help recover the gold that was stolen from the orphanage. When they stumble upon the Island, they are greeted by the zaney Governor, Don Juan Futon and his devilish niece, Lucretia. As well, they meet some other pirates who are already in the palace’s dungeon!

With all this chaos, will the Lawless Ladies ever find the gold and return it to the orphanage where it belongs? The show is filled with 6 different fun-filled songs that you are sure to love! Especially, my favourite “Senoritas from Madrid” which the uncoordinated and untalented lady pirates put on as a show for Don Juan Futon.

Our production was a hit, the audience just loved it!

Everyone had many laughs and cheered us on at every song. Even as we stumbled a bit they laughed along with us; they thought it was an overall fabulous show that all ages can enjoy.

We would also like to give a huge special thanks to our amazing director, who we couldn't have put on the play without and who gave up his time to help us perform this musical, Mr. Hache! We would also like to thank: Mrs. Wassmer, Ms. Jenkins, Mrs. MacInnis, Ms. Spence, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Dunn, Ms. Mills, Mrs. Lepage, Ms. Manuge, Mrs. Hood, Mrs. Guthrie, and the students who helped with set design and the stage crew. With the help of all these people we were able to put on the show and have tons of fun doing it.

Structure Fire on Horseshoe Valley Road West

Since there’s not much to do in the middle of the night but think, I tried to focus on what I might write about today rather than ways to silence our nocturnal friend, but it’s hard to ignore him when he’s on a roll. So I tried to become one with the whip-poor-will, thinking that perhaps his song might become a backdrop for some nocturnal meditation. That didn’t work either. It did make me wonder, though, how much we have in common with these birds that appear so often in stories, songs, and other cultural references. As it turns out, there’s quite a bit.

Like we Orr Lakers, they live in areas of deciduous forest, often with sandy soil. Just as our population falls into two groups (cottagers and permanent residents), they’ve been categorized into two species – eastern and Mexican. Within our community, there are a wide variety of lifestyles, interests, and personalities but, like the complicated mottling of grays and browns that adorn the feathers of a whip-poor-will, when we blend together we create a wonderful, unique pattern.

With our long, tree-lined drives and big back yards we are often much easier to hear than we are to see. This characteristic also applies to the OLRA. We were more visible over the long weekend as we travelled door to door selling memberships, but there are lots of other ways to find us too. You can subscribe to our blog, email us, catch up in the Springwater News, or follow us on Facebook. With a current membership, you receive regular email updates to keep you in the loop year round. If we haven’t made it to your place yet, remember that you can purchase your membership online, and that with it you get admission to our annual picnic and AGM plus free advertising for the community yard sale on July 9th. Like the whip-poor-will, we chant our song continuously for a very good reason.

We want to hear from you, to help out where we can and build a stronger, connected neighbourhood.

There is one way that we differ from our winged summer visitor. While their numbers are sadly in decline, ours are growing. With the support of new volunteers to serve on the executive, we are better able to communicate news and manage events, and offer new opportunities. For instance, our Facebook page is now more active than ever and we encourage local businesses to take advantage of the increased traffic by advertising with us in exchange for sponsorship. Please contact us for details.

Come to think of it, there are a couple of Springwater Township / May 25, 2016 - At other behaviours we don’t share with the approximately 3:00 am on May 25, 2016, Springwater whip-poor-will. We don’t eat bugs in large Fire & Emergency Services responded to a fully involved numbers, and we won’t come knocking to barn fire on Horseshoe Valley Road West. wake you in the middle of the night. I am The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes, feeling a little peckish though…and then, however a structural collapse was declared. There were no perhaps, a nap. animals in the barn at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. A total of three stations and twenty-six (26) Email: orrlakeratepayers@gmail.com Website: orrlakeratepayers.blogspot.ca Firefighters responded to the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Damage is estimated at approximately $60,000.

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Wyevale’s News

Happy Birthday Wishes Alex Archer, Helen Moto, Roger Hall, Logan Empery Roger Hall, Terry Archer, Mike Caston, Carol Witall, Will Smith, Brian Campbell, Tone Webb, Ryder Wolfe, Euan Handx, Darryl Adams, Peter Beacock, Jerome Moreau, Jim Hall and Brad Bumstead Bio-Euchre is on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in the church basement. Light lunch and prizes $2.50 per person.

Winners from May20th were: 1st Marguerite Stone, 2nd Kitty Burnett and 3rd Marjorie Charlebois. Winners from May 27th 1st Marilyn Bumstead, 2nd Rae Woolhead and 3rd Pat Boyle. Everyone Welcome. No more cards until September Open house at camp Simpresca is on Saturday, June 25th From 1 – 4:00 p.m. Come and check out all the great activities available. Contact Richard Austin at 705-3225479 for further info.

Just a reminder Jug City store is the place to donate to this year’s Canada Day fireworks, They would like to have as many business and families to help out. Even the seniors enjoy fireworks at the park.

Sunday, June 12th is Waverley United Church Anniversary.

This is a joint service at 11:00 a.m. no service at Wyevale.

June 12th is the newsletter deadline.

Sunday, June 26th – Joint service at Wyevale at 11:00 a.m. followed by a pot luck picnic.

Saturday, July 9th is the Annual Wyevale beef BBQ dinner. Further details next issue.

Anyone with news items for the paper. Please call me and leave a message at 705-527-5274 I’m not one for buoyancy, but whatever floats your boat…

Big sale on paddles at my local chandlery. It’s quite an oar deal.

What keeps a pontoon floating above water? Pier pressure.

My rowing friend is really annoying. He’s always sticking his oar in.

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Lawn Bowling News

Canadian Tire owner Michael Ferris threw the ceremonial first bowl to kick off the start of another season of the ever popular Canadian Tire League at the Midland and District Lawn Bowling Club. The league consists of 16 teams of triples and they will play a modified round robin over the next 8 weeks. Spectators are welcome. Game times are Monday at 7:00 pm. Check the club website www.midlandlawnbowlingclub.ca for the schedule and standings.

Canadian Tire owner Michael Ferris throws the ceremonial first bowl to kick off the fourteenth season of the Canadian Tire League at the Midland and District Lawn Bowling Club. Photo

by Garry Higgins In other bowling news over 30 people attended the open houses offered at the lawn bowling club last week. Coaches were on hand Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and provided instruction on the fundamentals of the game.

If you missed the open houses and would like to ‘Give It a Try’ contact Bruce Henderson at 705-527-1542 or stop by the club at 660 King Street.

The playdowns for the Simcoe district of the Ontario Senior Games took place on Friday at the Midland club. Teams from Midland, Bracebridge and Collingwood competed for the right to represent the district at the provincial games in Midland in August. Midland dominated the play with Ron O’Sullivan, Carol Finlayson and Gary Butineau taking gold in the mixed triples and Marven Hebner and Joan Bourrie taking gold in mixed pairs.

Deputy Don’s Update - by Don Allen Here is my perspective on some recent matters in Springwater and Simcoe County.

20,000 Simcoe Population Allocation Further to Mayor French’s summary regarding this in this edition, the positive teamwork of the Township staff, our lawyer and Council resulted in a comprehensive briefing document which was prepared and presented to all applicants and County councilors regarding the background and issues surrounding this. The presentations and discussions at the hearing were well handled by our lawyer and I was pleased that the majority of County councilors considered the position taken by Springwater and supported its position.

An OMB motion, scheduled for July 18-22, 2016, will review and rule on the question the jurisdiction of the County decisions on the additional allocation applications.

Stonemanor Woods development The developers had applied for a zoning amendment to

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allow for an extra 35 residential lots, taking the total to 695 lots on full buildout, by replacing a number of 85 foot lots with 42 and 52 foot lots. Council referred the matter back to staff to work with the developer and come forward with further ideas in a report. The revised subdivision plan results in 24 additional lots totaling 684 lots. The overall lot density of the subdivision has been reduced. Additional improvements are proposed related to the augmentation of the existing 6 metre tree buffer, front-ending for traffic light installation at the intersection of Dobson Road/Sunnidale Road, enhancements to the environmental corridor and acknowledgement that Phase 1 and 2 will not be subject to further lot changes. As a result of addressing the major issues, staff recommends approving the proposed amended by law and this will be reviewed by Council this week.

Long Range Financial Plan (LRFP) On June 6th there will be an All Stakeholders meeting, including the public, from 6 to 8pm at the Township, to discuss the recommendations and policies and answer questions.

On June 15th, Council will review and approve the final policies and recommendations related to the LRFP. Finance and Audit Committee Council agreed to add the 2015 operating surplus of $258,000 to the newly created Capital Infrastructure Reserve to offset growing infrastructure deficits which brings it to a total of approximately $358,000.

You will recall that for the first time in 2016, Council implemented setting aside 1% of the 2016 tax increase (approximately $98,000) to start this reserve. This is good fiscal responsibility.

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ROTARY CLUB OF PENETANGUISHENE SUPPORTS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

(PENETANGUISHENE, ON) - On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Rotary Club of Penetanguishene honoured May & June Students of the Month and welcomed their teachers for the monthly Student of the Month Presentation. These students will also be recognized by MP Bruce Stanton and MPP Patrick Brown for their achievements. The Club thanked the teachers for introducing these very talented students to the club and wish the students well in their future endeavors.

From left to right: Kaitlyn Arbour (Le Caron May Student), Amanda Lagace (Le Caron Teacher), Danielle Cook (Le Caron Teacher), Rotarian President Glen Holmes, Madelaine Laurin (Le Caron June Student) , Ryan Daley (PSS Teacher) and Sebastien Duval (PSS May Student) Please visit our website at http://www.clubrunner.ca/ portal/Home.aspx?accountid=218 for more information on the Rotary Club of Penetanguishene community events and activities Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

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Township Administration Centre Council Meeting Wednesday, June 15 - 6:30 p.m.

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Audited Financial Statements The 2015 Audited Financial Statements are now available for viewing on the Township of Springwater website: www.springwater.ca/finance 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 email at finance@springwater.ca

Illegal Dumping Not Permitted The dumping of any material on public or private property is illegal and negatively impacts our community and the environment. It costs taxpayers money to clean up the affected sites. Materials that are commonly dumped include: household waste, building materials, pet waste/kitty litter and household goods including mattresses, electronics and furniture.

Springwater actively investigates illegal dumping and prosecutes those found responsible. If you witness an act of illegal dumping, please lend a hand and record the license plate number and contact the Township of Springwater at 705-728-4784. Do not approach anyone you witness dumping materials or open any bags or containers that have been dumped.

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Job Opportunity The Springwater Public Library is currently recruiting a: Library Technician 1 Closing Date: June 9, 2016 at 12:00 noon Additional information is available at www.springwater.ca/careers

Job Opportunity The Township of Springwater is currently recruiting a: Director of Fire & Emergency Services Closing Date: June 17, 2016 at 12:00 noon Additional information is available at www.springwater.ca/careers

Long Range Financial Plan The next Long Range Financial Plan Stakeholders Meeting will take place on: Monday, June 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Township Administration Centre Information on the financial forecast results prepared by Hemson Consulting and Township staff will be presented.

Please RSVP to finance@springwater.ca For additional information please visit: www.springwater.ca/LRFP

With spring here the sporting facilities at the City of Barrie Recreation Complex and Tree Nursery Park located on Nursery Road are busy! Please use extra caution when driving in the area, as there are numerous vehicles trying to enter and exit the parks throughout the day.

Always follow the rules of the road and wait patiently if traffic is backed up in the area.

The Policing Committee is looking for new members. If you are interested in getting involved please contact Bob Sporring at 705-726-2239 or Paul Stephens at 705-835-0919.

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Springwater Heritage Presents: General Stores of Canada General Stores of Canada; Join the Springwater Heritage Committee for General Stores of Canada; Merchants and Memories, a Merchants and Memories presentation by R.B. Fleming. During this free, indepth by: R.B. Fleming

look at the past, participants will learn that throughout Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 7 p.m. Canadian history, general stores have indeed supplied most, if not all the needs of Canadians. In these stores, Township of Springwater we shopped, we told our stories Administration Centre and we even borrowed money. As (2231 Nursery Road) well as being purveyors of goods, Cost: Free storekeepers played the role of Call 705-728-4784 Ext. 2042 to justices of the peace, fire chiefs, RSVP by Friday, June 17, 2016 and even psychologists.

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The best gift we can give ourselves is to be our true, authentic self. Knowing that those who are meant to be in our life will love us just the way we are. As we learn to honor ourselves, our vibrational frequency will increase, and in time those who are in our soul group, and who may have strayed away, will come back into the fold and we will be reunited! the beautification Source, the Creator of all that is, has made each of us unique with of Elmvale and our own gifts to share with the world, and to assist each other to District. 'go home'. This can only be accomplished when we are free to be On the same the person we were born to be. Therefore, the time has come to speak our truth. day we held our And as we remember our calling, which is one of service, in whatever capacity we Flower Show are passionate about, our life will unfold in ways we never dreamed possible! It at the Elmvale is however important that we do not impose our ideas or beliefs upon others.

Community Furthermore, it is essential that we do not judge ourselves or others, knowing that Centre. our role is to simply be the Observer.

There were Let us not live with regrets, understanding that our experiences were predetermined many sections before we got here to help us remember that we are Divine Beings of Light! When including artistic we were born however all is forgotten as we are born with a band of forgetfulness! design, house plants, flowering bulbs, perennials and a photo We therefore, chose certain 'triggers' and repetitive number patterns such as: section.

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We also chose images such as Ancient Egypt, Greece, Jerusalem, Rome, Atlantis, the pyramids, which have also helped us to remember. In addition, we chose symbols such as the Flower of Life, the Ankh, tridents held by the gods, dolphins, whales & rainbows. All these triggers employ a thirst for knowledge, propelling our search until we remember who we are!

As we open ourselves up to the Universal Truth of our Oneness, our vibrational frequency increases; miracles happen. We become more comfortable with our intuitive abilities. As our intuition kicks into high gear, our perception of all that is, comes to life, and all of the sudden, the colors are brighter; our smell, taste and hearing are finely tuned! We take better care of our body by avoiding foods of lower vibrational frequency, such as sugar, alcohol, tobacco, fried foods, and red meat. As we begin to live more consciously, we will eat more fruits, vegetables and nuts, a more natural way of healing the body. By taking personal responsibility for our own well-being, our passions will come into view~~for this is our journey in life to make Congratulations to our it what we want it to be!

Best of Show winners, Mary Collinson, Gwen Beacock and Joanne Ritchie. The Flower Furthermore, we will 'tune in' to the synchronicities in our life, as the Universe leaves Show is a great opportunity to see a variety of plants before you head out to the garden little 'bread crumbs' for us to follow. Our Angels, Spirit Guides, Ascended Masters, centres to buy for your yard. If you missed us this year be sure to put this date in your Creator, Archangels and Goddesses begin to step forward and show themselves as we calendar Wednesday May 24th, 2017. become seers of the unseen. These Beings of Light bring messages of peace, guidance, Thank you again for supporting us. We look forward to seeing you at the Plant Sale and protection and comfort, giving us courage to keep going in the midst of adversity.

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On June 8, 2016 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Minesing Central School, with the help of the Springwater Policing Committee, will be hosting a Bike Rodeo. This is a school-wide family and community event. This event will give children the opportunity to learn about and practice, safe bicycling skills.

Volunteers from Black Tooth Grin Bike Shop at 422 Dunlop Street West in Barrie, will be on hand to inspect student’s bikes prior to entering the rodeo.

All funds raised will go towards supporting programs offered to Minesing Central Public School students.

It will be a fun-filled evening of activities including an inflatable obstacle course, Skateboard Park, OPP, fire department and more!

Chevy’s Big Bite will also be at the event serving food. We will also be offering pop, water and Jumbo freezies.

There is no fee for the activities; however, donations are more than welcomed.

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TINY's Fire Department acquires a Hovercraft!

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Members of Tiny's Volunteer Fire Department spent last Saturday in the park and on the waters near Jackson's Park learning how to operate and handle emergency situations in the recently acquired Air Rider Hovercraft. The "Made in Parry Sound, Ontario" vehicle/vessel is designed to ride on a cushion of air and can move smoothly and efficiently over rough and unstable surfaces on land, ice and water and in most weather conditions. The unit will greatly improve the First Responders' safety in Emergency situations. At this time, Tiny's Fire Department is the only First Responder Team in North Simcoe to have access to a Hovercraft. Discussions are under way with neighboring North Simcoe Communities to provide Hovercraft requiring Emergency services to them as well. Go to http://airriderhovercraft.com for more information on the Hovercraft.

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After dropping their home opener, the Barrie Baycats went 4-2 in their next six games for a record of 4-3 in the InterCounty Baseball League. The Kitchener Panthers lead the eight team league with a perfect 7-0 record.

Barrie evened their record beating Toronto 8-5 on the road.

Barrie led 6-1 after five innings but the Maple Leafs battled back with 4 runs in the 8th inning. The Baycats added two more runs in the 9th to secure the win. Brett Lawson was the winning pitcher while Branfy Infante, Connor Morro and Glen Jackson had two hits apiece to lead the 11 hit attack.

They then split a double header with the London Majors winning 3-2 on a walk-off homerun

by Kevin Atkinson, and then dropped game two 4-0. The win went to Matthew St. Kitts while Nate Arruda took the loss.

Barrie started another winning streak by beating Toronto 13-7 at home. Barrie scored 8 runs in the 5th inning to blow the game wide open. Jordan Castaldo had 4 RBI with two hits, one a grandslam.

Ryan Spataro also had two hits and added 3 RBI to the 13 hit attack. Brett Lawson took the win but lasted only 5 innings.

Barrie then traveled to

Burlington and that was a barn burner. Baycats scored three times in the sixth inning to take a 3-2 lead on a 3-run homerun by Jordan Castaldo, but the Bandits tied the score in the bottom of the ninth. Barrie scored in the 10th for the 4-3 victory. Connor Morro stroked four hits for the winners while Chris Nagorski got the win in relief. Four Barrie pitchers combined for 16 strikeouts.

Next up was first-place Kitchener. The home team Panthers built up a 6-1 lead before Barrie closed the gap with four runs in fifth inning. But Kitchener stormed back to hold on to an 8-6 victory. Jordan Castaldo again led the offence with two hits, one being a homerun and 3 RBI. Kevin Atkinson also had a round tripper, 2 RBI plus two other hits. Nate Arruda took the loss for Barrie.

Next home games for Barrie are Saturday, June 4th at 7:00 pm against Brantford, Thursday, June 9th at 7:30 pm against Guelph, Saturday, June 11th at 7:00 pm against first-place Kitchener, Wednesday, June 15th at 7:30 pm against Burlington and then a rescheduled home game against Guelph on Thursday, June 16th at 7:30 pm.

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Planters: One of the biggest trends in outdoor grilling is adding woody and aromatic herbs to the coals or the grill itself. Having a planter full of items that can go directly on to the fire is a great way to add a little flavour and some panache to steaks and chicken. Be sure to include: • Woody herbs like rosemary, thyme and oregano.

They all have a great scent that flavours meat as they burn. For a Provencal spin, consider adding lavender as well. • Peppers. Not only do they do well in a hot sunny location, a few ripe peppers with a bit of char on them are amazing additions to salads, sauces or even as a side all by themselves. Just make sure to choose a variety based on how much heat you can handle. A crowd favourite is usually a sweet pepper instead of a flame-thrower. • Tomatoes. Grilled tomato halves are a tasty breakfast item. Try some of the heirloom varieties to really impress! Blacks, purples and striped tomatoes all look amazing when they have grill marks.

A big trend for 2016 is garage organizing. With more homeowners reclaiming the garage as useable space, give Dad some customized storage pieces for all of his gear. Just make sure to go with one system like Gladiator GarageWorks so that he can add more pieces down the road. Here are three popular picks: • Golf Caddy – Perfect for keeping the clubs off the ground and away from the chance of getting knocked over. There’s even a spot for shoes! • Bicycle Claw. So easy to use, this device turns a vertical wall into a spot to keep all of the family bicycles. Dad will be impressed that the bicycles are stored, meaning he won’t have to move them out of the way when he leaves in the morning • Lockable Storage Cabinets. A space in the garage just for Dad that only he has the key for? What could be better? Get him the tall version for all of his tools, paints and materials that no one else should be using.

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What is PTSD anyway? Anyone who has experienced any type of brain trauma knows exactly what PTSD is!

People with PTSD know exactly how it affects their everyday life. People with PTSD know that most of the time the effects of PTSD cannot be put into words. People with PTSD know that any type of brain trauma causes “disorder� in the brain.

If you asked anyone who has PTSD they would probably say that most of the time life is manageable, and the trauma is filed away somewhere safe, and they feel that they can handle anything that might come their way as part of day to day living. However, they will also tell you that somewhere, someday, something will happen, and they will be in a place that is not “manageable�, that life does not look good, and they will feel like they will not be able to handle what comes their way. The “trauma� is no longer filed somewhere safe, but the trauma is now “front and centre� and becomes the focus of all reactions.

What is PTSD? Post Trauma(tic) is exactly what it says. Post Trauma means that the brain is going to react differently after trauma. The person with PTSD would probably say “THEY ARE� the same person after a brain trauma, but the people around the person with PTSD, would probably NOT AGREE. The reason for this difference in opinion, is based on the fact that the person with PTSD “reacts differently� after the brain trauma, and the people around the PTSD person might only “see the reactions� and not the person. What does this mean? It means that once people realize that people with PTSD have certain reactions because of the “brain trauma� then Brighten your smile this summer with recovery could turn a corner. added sessions at Georgian College Oral Now the “stress� part of PTSD. When a person has PTSD Health Clinic stress in any situation becomes magnified. What does this The Dental Assistant Intraoral Clinic, which is open to mean? The person with PTSD becomes more aware of everything that is happening around them. It sometimes the public, now offers services every Thursday evening, means that all the senses are magnified, so they will see beginning May 26 through June 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. This everything around them, smell everything around them is in addition to regular Dental Hygiene clinics, which run and that makes everyday life very stressful. In time when three days per week during the summer semester. “The Oral Health Clinic already sees a large volume people with PTSD realize what is happening, and learn to control their environment with “gentle thinking� and put of clients, so we’ve added appointments this summer to into practice the “science of neuroplasticity� then recovery help fill growing demand,� says Betty Rainey, Customer Service Representative for the clinic. “Dental services could turn a corner.

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Springwater Sports Heritage Moment The Elmvale Palace Hotel fastball team won the Barrie Senior Fastball League championship in 1965. Here is an article from the Barrie Examiner reporting that final game of the playoffs.

Elmvale Palace Hotel retained their Barrie Senior Fastball League championship Saturday night at Queen’s Park when they defeated Barrie Plaza 2-0 to win the best-of-seven final series four games to one.

Elmvale’s only loss in the series came after they built up a 2-0 series lead and failed to show up for the third scheduled game because they were competing in a fastball series out of town. The league executive fined the club $45 and awarded the game to Plaza by default.

Pitcher Leo Belcourt was superb in the clutch in an exciting duel with Plaza’s rookie Ron McKee. Belcourt scattered eight hits and in only one inning, the eighth, did Plaza manage more than one hit.

McKee yielded seven hits and it was two unearned runs in the eighth inning that swung the contest for Elmvale.

Besides his heroics on the mound, Leo Belcourt had two hits, scored the insurance run and his brother and battery mate, Lou, drove home the winning tally.

Plaza’s brilliant shortstop, Corby Adams, accounted for half of the club’s eight hits. He had a perfect night at the plate, smashing three singles and a double in four trips.

He came the closest to spoiling Belcourt’s shutout, getting caught at the plate in the fourth and being called out for interference when attempting to score from third in the sixth.

Elmvale had the first good scoring opportunity in the fourth inning when they had runners on second and third with one out. But McKee got Doug Stone and Den Turner to ground out to end the threat.

Plaza missed a great chance in the bottom half of the fourth. Laurie Barron led off with a walk and Adams slashed his second straight single down the left field line.

Gary Hines forced Barron out at third but Plaza still had runners on first and second with one out. Then Pratt hit a hot grounder up the middle. Elmvale shortstop Gary Keeler dove to glove the ball and scrambled to second to touch the base and force Hines. Adams broke for the plate and Keeler rifled the ball to catcher Lou Belcourt who tagged Adams just in time.

The scoreless tie was broken in the eighth. Cartmill led off the inning and was safe on Hine’s throwing error. Stan Ritchie popped out but Leo Belcourt beat out an infield hit and brother Lou followed with a sharp single to right to score Cartmill. Dave Campbell popped up and Doug Stone followed with a drive to left field. Leo Belcourt scored but Lou Belcourt was nailed at the plate when he attempted to score on the same play.

Plaza had another chance in the eighth. With one out, Barron doubled and Adams followed with an infield single, his fourth of the game. Belcourt got Hines to force out.

Barron and Pratt went down on strikes.

Leo Belcourt, rated as one of the steadiest pitchers in the league, wound up with seven strikeouts and he issued only two free passes.

Besides Leo Belcourt, Cartmill was the only other Elmvale batter with more than one hit. He had two singles in five trips.

Frank Rawn had two hits for Plaza, both singles, and with Adams, provided the biggest plate power for Plaza.

Don’t forget West Nile virus protection when cleaning your yard

SIMCOE MUSKOKA - You can protect yourself from West Nile virus (WNv) by reducing pools of water where mosquitoes like to breed. When you are outside doing your yard work, remember to drain water regularly from old tires, plastic containers, wading pools, wheelbarrows and clogged rain gutters. Change the water in bird baths weekly and put screens on rain barrels to keep mosquitoes out. For more information about WNv and your health, call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. connect with the health unit on Facebook and Twitter @SMDhealthunit, or visit simcoemuskokahealth.org.

Myth To get sweeter tomatoes, add sugar to the planting hole. Bottom Line: Tomatoes get their sweetness through photosynthesis and genes (some types of tomatoes are sweeter than others): they cannot absorb it from soil.

Myth - Plant peas and potatoes on St. Patrick’s day.

Bottom Line: There are no specific calendar dates suited to all gardening zones: the best timing depends on your growing zone and soil warmth.

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Helping Children and Mothers in Need Many citizens of North Korea, but particularly children, suffer from malnutrition. While the Korean peninsula as a whole has ample farmland, the bulk of it is in South Korea.

North Korea, with its mountainous terrain and periodic flooding, can find itself struggling to meet the nutritional needs of its people.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has stated that this year's harvest in North Korea will be 9% lower than last, with the staple rice harvest being 26% lower. The impact of the lower harvest will be felt over the coming months, making for an urgent need for help.

In 2008, Trevor Carter visited North Korea as a tourist, and was moved by his experiences there. He has taken a leave from his teaching job to help raise money for a Vancouver-based charity - "First Steps" - that seeks to supplement the nutritional needs of North Korean children and mothers. This organization believes that whatever the future might hold for North Korea, its people will only be able to meet those challenges if the next generation is able to meet its basic nutritional needs.

First Steps Canada is one of only three Canadian charities working directly in North Korea. The charity's focus is on alleviating malnutrition among children and nursing mothers, particularly in rural areas where the need is greatest. The charity supplies packets of micronutrients (called Sprinkles) that can be sprinkled on food to boost its nutritional content. They also supply orphanages and rural communities with equipment for producing nutritious soymilk for the local community's children and nursing mothers. If needed, additional soybeans from Canada are donated to supplement harvests. The charity visits North Korea every few months to witness to the impact of their efforts, and Trevor is planning on joining them on one of these trips this year.

Those who want to help immediately can make a tax deductible donation through the charity's web site at www.firststepscanada.org. Trevor is also looking to visit with local community groups or churches to make a presentation about the work First Steps is doing in North Korea; please contact Trevor directly at t.carter@utoronto. ca for more information.

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Centre West District Annual was held May 10th at Sunnidale Corners in which forty Women's Institute members attended.. The meeting opened with the" Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect.’Cindy Lockhart set the Theme for the Day which was Women Renewed.

Sandy Houston gave Presidents remarks.

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The ratification of District Directors was done by Twyla Banbury - Campbell they are as pictured above l-r New Flos - Elaine Steele, Centre Flos - Doreen Smith, Waverley - Betty Cook, Avening - Dorothy Shropshire, Sunnidale Corners - Myrtle Bates, Wyebridge - Margaret Thompson Lois Bertram was the only fifty year member, and two very active members have passed away. Joyce Millsap from Avening and Leda Archer from New Flos Branches were remembered in the In Memoriam. They will be greatly missed.

Reports were read and approved. The District has a membership of 76 whom did many hours volunteering in their respective communities.

Installation of officers are Past President- Sandy Houston, Public Relations - Elaine Steele, Rose Coordinator Doreen Smith, Secretary - Betty Cook, President - Cindy Lockhart, Treasurer - Mary Stone, Membership - Eileen Martin.

A very delicious lunch was catered by Sunnidale Corners Branch followed by our very interesting Guest Speaker Jane Pritchard. Jane started working at C.K.V.R. T.V. 34 years ago. The station was then owned by Ralph and Valerie Snelgrove .

She hosted Good Company then did the news.

Interviewed many people the most interesting was Roberta Bondar whom was the first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space. Jane was writer and producer in the promotions then went to anchoring news and weather.

Jane is a certified fitness instructor and nutritional councillor so she fit in very well with the theme for the day.

With thanks, Mary Stone

– a word from Craighurst by Lynette Mader dlmader@orilliapronet.com The Cystic Fibrosis Walk to make CF History took place across Canada this past Sunday. I started the walk in Barrie with the support of my fellow Kinettes who embraced the idea and helped to organize and host it. I have since stepped away from Kinettes but they continue to host the walk under the excellent organizational skills of Kinette Bonnie Davies and with boundless enthusiasm from sponsor Carstar, and Bernice in particular. This year the Barrie walk raised $54,000 and counting.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that occurs when a child inherits two abnormal genes, one from each parent.

Approximately, one in 25 Canadians carry an abnormal version of the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis. When two parents who are carriers have a child, there is a 25 percent chance that the child will be born with cystic fibrosis. Dave was unlucky number four in his family where, back in 1965, his parents would have had no idea that they both carried the gene. At 51, he has survived a lot of early experimentation with medications and treatments designed to extend life for those living with the condition.

There is no cure for CF and a transplant is the only option for those facing seriously compromised lung or liver health.

Dave has both lung and liver disease but he motors on as best he can and we generally live a normal life, spritzed with lots of medical treatment and trips to the hospital. But we know so many CF patients that haven’t been so lucky.

The most poignant moment I’ve experienced was a couple of years ago, when a man who had had lost his daughter came up to speak to me at the CF walk. He held my hand tightly as he shared his story. His daughter was an amazing young woman that had experienced many life threatening challenges but she always got through them and life went on. When they were suddenly called to the hospital one night, they did not expect to lose her. And so it is with this disease: life is tough, but things are generally okay until suddenly they’re not. But Dave and I don’t spend too much time thinking about that: especially now that summer is here. There are petunias to plant, tomatoes to grow, neighbours to tip a glass with, family reunions to attend and camping adventures to be had. Intravenous vitamins can hang from a tree as easily as from our ceiling. The Jolly Roger is back at home and awaits its next adventure, although it is flying flagless since some teenagers stole our pirate flag at Rondeau on the long weekend. We were mad about it, but more than that, it hurt our feelings. We’re nice people and generally want to believe the best in kids, but stealing a man’s pirate flag is just not cool. “If they knew you, they probably wouldn’t have done it,” I mused to Dave. I also hang a Ducks Unlimited flag but they didn’t steal that. “I like the DU flag better anyway,” my mom reassured me. We don’t think we’ll get another pirate flag: apparently it’s just too attractive to kids (along with camp wood and coolers, but we were luckier there).

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Rosie’s Devotions A New Wave Of Service Do you feel it?

It seems that there is a new wave of the Spirit blowing through our churches. There is a restlessness growing within our pews, an uneasiness, a feeling of excitement stirring from within. The Christian community today is not satisfied sitting in the pews, getting fed spiritually, and then simply going back home.

No, there is a desire to do more, a compulsion to go beyond the four walls of our church buildings into the community and serve where there is a need.

Our Lord's ministry is needed in our communities, outside of the pew. The Spirit is moving and bringing about a new wave of service, helping those in need, just like Jesus did.

Doing something even small makes such a big difference in the lives of those who do not expect it. We need to stop feeding only ourselves and start feeding others, not only in word, but in deed. We need to get out and practice what we preach. Faith without works is dead!

To join this new wave of the Spirit, we could choose to participate in some of these activities: -Sharing food and drink with the hungry.

-Donating clothing to those who are in need.

-Visiting the lonely elderly and broken-hearted in oldage homes.

-Sharing the message of hope and forgiveness in mental health hospitals and the prisons.

-Listening without judgment.

What other activities could you think of?

In addition, churches need to organize community outreach activities that their members can get involved in.

James 1:27- Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. (NLT) Prayer: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the time has come for a new wave of service to grow. Grant us the courage and the strength to reach out to those in need and thus fulfill your commandment of loving one another. Ignite a holy fire within us to bring about much-needed changes in our churches. Amen.

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The Mayor’s View

by Bill French County Population Allocation The township was pleased with the outcome of the hearings held

by Simcoe County Council on May 24, 2016 regarding the requests for population allocation under the County’s 20,000 Population Allocation Program.

The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe was amended in 2012 to provide the County with the discretion to allocate to its area municipalities additional population of up to 20,000 people over and above the population forecasts in the Growth Plan. Springwater’s forecasted growth under the schedule was another 5,500. As a result, the County Official Plan was amended to provide the opportunity for municipalities and developers to request a portion of the available 20,000 excess population and authorizing County Council to make policy decisions approving or denying those requests.

Six requests for Midhurst, totalling an additional 6,120 people, were considered at the hearings. Five of those requests were denied by County Council, and one request for an additional fifteen (15) people on private services was approved for Old Second South Road. This 5-lot development proposal remains subject to Township of Springwater planning approvals. These six applications were in addition to the already OMB sanctioned developments in Midhurst of about 14,000 people that are subject to a variety of conditions before they can proceed.

In January 2016, Springwater Council passed a unanimous resolution to not support any private requests for allocation within Springwater. As a result, I and Deputy Mayor Don Allen, who sit on Simcoe County Council, recused ourselves from the May 24th hearings.

Barnet Kussner of WeirFoulds LLP, legal counsel for the Township of Springwater, presented Springwater’s case in support of pausing additional allocations within the Township, citing concerns related to growth management, infrastructure needs and employment. The Township has already authorized a mandatory review of its 1998 Official Plan, including a comprehensive Growth Management review, and it asked the County to pause any further allocations pending the completion of that process in 2018.

The Township’s current Growth Management Plan (under which the Midhurst Secondary Plan was adopted by a previous Council) dates from 2004, even before the Growth Plan was established.

I am pleased that County Council recognized the importance of permitting local Councils to maintain control over growth within their municipalities.

Sunnidale Road I have had numerous discussions with the County on the traffic concerns on Sunnidale Road as people and trucks use the route from Pinegrove to the Barrie City limits. The traffic has increased as some motorists and truck drivers

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed tower and site is available for review at a public open house to be held at the Minesing Community Centre, 2347 Ronald Road, Minesing, on June 29, from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. Further information may also be obtained through the following contacts: Signum Wireless - contracted to:

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want to bypass the reconstruction activity on County Road 90 between Angus and Barrie. Multiple and fast moving large dump trucks appear to be the most contentious issue and concern. I want to point out that it does not appear to be our local haulers. I have had a number of cars pass me in the built-up area traveling through Centre Vespra and on one occasion the passing car almost took out 2 pedestrians walking on the opposite side of the road. The entire area is a no passing zone. We will be asking the OPP to step up patrols and we are requesting some more traffic monitoring.

Please note and report irregularities.

Town Hall Hillsdale Even though it was a beautiful evening, close to 40 people came out to the Hillsdale Public School gym to be informed and ask questions of senior staff and council members present. Aside from myself, Deputy Mayor Allen and local Councillors Ritchie, Austin and Coughlin attended the meeting. We had the opportunity to discuss some growth questions, talk about local road improvements and then discussed concerns about the economic wellbeing of Hwy 93 businesses in the Village. This was another example of the commitment we see throughout the township where the local residents are the creators and protectors of the unique qualities and character of our different settlement areas.

We have now completed Town Hall meetings in Elmvale, Minesing, Midhurst and Hillsdale over the last 18 months.

Our next one will be in the Fall in Grenfel. If you would like one in your area, contact your Ward Councillor and we will arrange one closer to you.

Barrie Central Collegiate After 173 years as the foundation of secondary education in the County, final celebrations were conducted over the last weekend. The celebrations, presentations, entertainment and speeches were both truly uplifting and at the same time profoundly sad. Most of the great local leaders of business, education, politics and society in general walked the halls of this institution. Both my wife and I spent our high school years there from 1960 to 1967. I do find it short sighted in the unwillingness of those in charge to value the history and possibly invest a few extra dollars to both save the school but also provide a dynamic downtown learning centre for the rebirth of the core of Barrie. Mayor Jeff Lehman spoke of his frustration of having made many partnership proposals from the city that were rebuffed by the board. I could write many pages on this issue, but will refrain from venturing into a highly political situation that is beyond our borders.

Springwater Swing On July 18th, we will be hosting our 10th annual golf tournament to raise funds for local needs. Most of the proceeds will go to the new CAP (Community Assistance Program) that will help those with special and unexpected needs. This year’s tournament will be held at the Barrie Golf and Country Club recognized by professionals and amateurs as a challenging but interesting course to play.

Most people are not aware, but even though it is called the Barrie Golf and Country Club, the Club House and property lies in our beautiful Springwater Township. Get a foursome together and help us help those less fortunate in our community.

Mayor’s Open Visiting Hours From now until the end of August my Friday afternoon open visiting hours are from 3 to 5 p.m. as I have a reoccurring commitment before that time. In September, the times will return to 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. I want to thank the many people who have taken advantage of these visits and we even sorted out some minor issues. Anyone is welcome Bloomzin Elmvale without an appointment.

Keep informed and involved with Springwater by checking out our website www.springwwater.ca and especially our calendar of meetings. Tune into our live streaming of the Council Meetings at www.springwater.ca/live . Stay close to the action and read this excellent local paper, the Springwater News, and check out our regular Springwater Link and Council Sponsor a hanging basket Corner columns. Be part of the solution and have your say. for $65.00.

Contact me at 705-728-4784 ext. 2040 or my cell at 705-718-7031 or email at bill. french@springwater.ca and follow me on twitter @MayorFrench A reminder these articles are my thoughts and perspectives on issues and Phone 705-322-2257 or I am but one voice on Council. These opinions may not reflect the position of bloomzin.elmvale@yahoo.com other Councillors.

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What Have I Done?

Advertisement in the Chilton, Wisc., Times-Journal, October 25, 2007. It was written by Don Bangert on behalf of the farmer, whose contract with the wind company – following the norm – prevents him from speaking openly about any problems. Bangert told National Wind Watch that other farmers have the same feelings expressed here, and if they were allowed to speak there would be no difficulty in passing serious setback and noise restrictions.

Which is why the wind companies’ contracts prevent such speech. Now each morning when I awake, I pray and then ask myself, “What have I done?”

I am involved with the BlueSky/Greenfield wind turbine project in N.E. Fond du Lac County. I am also a successful farmer who cherishes his land. My father taught me how to farm, to be a steward of my fields, and by doing so, produce far better crop production. As I view this year’s crops, my eyes feast on a most bountiful supply of corn and soybeans. And then my eyes focus again on the trenches and road scars leading to the turbine foundations.

What have I done?

In 2003, the wind energy company made their first contacts with us. A $2,000 “incentive” started the process of winning us over, a few of us at a time. The city salesmen would throw out their nets, like fishermen trawling for fish.

Their incentive “gift” first lured some of us in. Then the salesmen would leave and let us talk with other farmers.

When the corporate salesmen returned, there would be more of us ready to sign up; farmers had heard about the money to be made. Perhaps because we were successful farmers, we were the leaders and their best salesmen.

Sometime in 2004 or 2005, we signed $4,000 turbine contracts allowing them to “lease” our land for their needs.

Our leases favored the company, but what did we know back then? Nobody knew what we were doing. Nobody realized all the changes that would occur, over which we would have no control. How often my friends and I have made that statement: What have I done?!

I watched stakes being driven in the fields and men using GPS monitors to place markers here and there. When the cats and graders started tearing 22-foot-wide roads into my fields, the physical changes started to impact not only me and my family, but, unfortunately, also my dear friends and neighbors. Later, a 4-foot-deep by 2-foot-wide trench was started diagonally across my field. A field already divided by their road was now being divided again by the cables running to a substation. It was now making one large field into 4 smaller irregularly shaped plots. Other turbine hosts also complained about their fields being

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subdivided or multiple cable trenches requiring more of their land. Roads were cut in using anywhere from 1,000 feet to over half a mile of land to connect the locations.

We soon realized that the company places roads and trenches where they will benefit the company most, not the landowner. One neighbor’s access road is right next to some of his outbuildings. Another’s is right next to his fence line.

At a wind company dinner presented for the farmers hosting the turbines, we were repeatedly told – nicely and indirectly – to stay away from the company work sites once they start. I watched as my friends faces showed the same concern I had, but none of us spoke out. Months later, when I approached a crew putting in lines where they promised me they definitely would not go, a representative told me I could not be there. He insisted that I leave. The line went in. The company had the right. I had signed the lease.

Grumbling started almost immediately after we agreed to 2% yearly increases on our 30-year lease contracts.

Some felt we should have held out for 10%. What farmer would lock in the price of corn over the next 5 years, yet alone lock one in at 2% yearly for 30 years? Then rumors emerged that other farmers had received higher yearly rates, so now contracts varied. The fast-talking city sales folk had successfully delivered their plan. Without regard for our land, we were allowing them to come in and spoil it. All of the rocks we labored so hard to pick in our youth were replaced in a few hours by miles of roads packed hard with 10 inches of large breaker rock. Costly tiling that we installed to improve drainage had now been cut into pieces by company trenching machines.

Each night, a security team rides down our roads checking the foundation sites. They are checking for vandals and thieves. Once, when I had ventured with guests to show them foundation work, security stopped us and asked me, standing on my own property, what I was doing there.

What have I done?

Now, at social functions, we can clearly see the huge division this has created among community members.

Today’s CO2 concentration of around 385 ppm is very low compared to most of the earth’s history – we actually live in a carbon-deficient atmosphere It is a myth that CO2 is the most common greenhouse gas because greenhouse gases form about 3% of the atmosphere by volume, and CO2 constitutes about 0.037% of the atmosphere It is a myth that computer models verify that CO2 increases will cause significant global warming because computer models can be made to “verify” anything.

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I tried, as did some of the other farmers, to get out of our contracts, but we had signed a binding contract. If you are considering placing wind turbines on your property, I strongly recommend that you please reconsider. Study the issues. Think of all the harm to your land, and, in the future, to your children’s land, versus the benefits from allowing companies to lease your land for turbines.

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Tuesday August 9 – Friday August 12, Midhurst Branch 10am-12noon or 2pm-4pm Spots fill quickly for this popular program so be sure to register Passenger, Truck & Farm Tires early!

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Time for your 0-6 year old to have some fun with songs Knit N’ Knatter Club and a simple craft.

Open to anyone who wants to come Friday June 10 and 24, 10:30am hang out, listen to music, and share Minesing Branch ideas. Drop in and see what people are Thursday June 16, 10:30am working on. The final club gathering is Midhurst Branch Thursday June 2, 1pm-3pm Midhurst Thursday June 16, 10:30am Branch and then we will take a break for the summer and Elmvale Branch return in September. There is no registration required for Mini Fairy Garden this program.

Workshop for all ages. Grandparents, Adult Colouring Club parents, boys, and girls are welcome to Come relax and unwind with adult register for this fun, creative program. colouring. Enjoy tea and mood music!

Adults advised to stay and help their Various colouring pages and coloured younger partner. pencils will be provided. There is no Friday June 10, 2pm Minesing Branch registration or cost associated with this program. Elmvale Saturday June 11, 10:30am Elmvale branch: 1st Thursday of every month (June 2, 6pm) Branch Minesing Branch: 1st Tuesday of every month (June Tuesday June 14, 6pm-7pm Midhurst Branch 7, 6pm) Please register your spot for this program. Cost is $5 per Midhurst Branch: 3rd Thursday of every month (June garden.

16, 5pm) Celebrate Senga’s Retirement Author Kelley Armstrong is here!

Join us at the Midhurst branch to New York Times Bestselling Author, celebrate Senga’s Library career.

Kelley Armstrong is coming to the Senga is a much-loved librarian Midhurst Branch for a special photo/ and will be greatly missed by both autograph session with her fans! patrons and staff. If you wish to She will provide a discussion on her contribute to a gift of an ipad, experience as an author, a question please drop off your donation at and answer period, the opportunity for photographs the Midhurst branch by Friday June 10th. Please sign and a personalized book signing! There will be free the special book for Senga when you are in the Midhurst giveaways, but be sure to bring your own books for library. Wednesday June 22, 6pm-8pm Midhurst an autograph. Please register to reserve your spot! branch.

Saturday June 4, 2pm-3:30pm Midhurst Branch St. John Ambulance TD Summer Reading Program Babysitter’s Course 2016 Ages 10-14 sign up today for This year’s theme is: WILD! We will our next Babysitter’s Course just in time for summer! be starting registration for ages 5-12 Please bring a bag lunch, a snack and a bottle of water on Tuesday June 7, 10am at Elmvale in addition to a doll or teddy bear for practicing on. and Midhurst, 1pm at Minesing branch.

Saturday June 25, 9am-4pm Midhurst Branch. Cost Tuesday July 12 – Friday July 15, Elmvale Branch $59.

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Grand Opening of Bunches of Blooms

Thomas Flury, Mayor Bill French, Martin Flury, Susanne Flury, Jason Flury and Trisha Flury.

On April 23rd, Bunches of Blooms located at 28 Queen St. W. in Elmvale officially opened their doors. Mayor Bill French was on hand to congratulate Susanne, her husband Martin and their three children. The Flury family live on Crossland Road where it intersects with Flos Road 6 West and have been in our area for quite a few years. They are well known and we all congratulate Susanne on her new endeavour.

Lawn BowlingSeason Kicks Off

The opening week of the 2016 lawn bowling season was a busy one at the Midland and District Lawn Bowling Club. On Monday evening, May 23, at 7:00 pm the ever popular Canadian Tire League began its 14th season. The league consists of 16 teams of triples and will play a modified round robin over the next 8 weeks. Spectators are welcome.

Tuesday and Thursday were Open House days and coaches were be on hand both days at 1:00 and 6:30 pm to provide free instruction to anyone who wished to try ‘the game for all ages’. Visitors are encouraged to just show up, wear comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes. For more information contact Cindy Higgins at 361-1623 or Carol Finlayson at 526-3331.

The first tournament of the season, the Sutherland Financial Mixed Triples, took place.

On Friday, May 27 the district playdowns for the senior games took place and on Saturday the district 13 fours playdowns for both men and women was held.

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The federal government is currently holding consultations on climate change, looking for ideas and suggestions from Canadians on how Canada can reduce its emissions and adapt to the impact of a changing climate. It has setup a website – www. letstalkclimateaction.ca – where you can share your thoughts and ideas, and read what others have proposed, around four main themes: How and where to reduce emissions: Clean technology, innovation and job creation How to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate Putting a price on carbon There are working groups for each of the themes, and they will spend the summer listening to and engaging with Canadians, before reporting their findings to the government later this fall. The working group reports will be made public in October, with a view of informing the First Minister’s meeting on climate change, which will take place shortly thereafter.

Each of the working groups has a series of discussion points and questions for each theme on the letstalkclimateaction.ca website, so I encourage you to take a look, and provide your thoughts and comments.

Also, please note that the federal government is regularly consulting with Canadians on a wide range of issues and policies, and you can find a list of all current consultations on the Consulting Canadians website – www.consultingcanadians.gc.ca

On behalf of the members of Christian Island Detachment of the Anishinabek Police Service we wish everyone a safe May Victoria Day long weekend whether at work or play. We have to share The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Road Safety Challenge that youth of the Beausoleil First Nation participated in during Police Week and Road Safety Week with very positive results throughout our community and beyond! We hope you take a moment to explore our message on the QR label. Be safe!

National Bank helps bring mental health care closer to home for young people in Simcoe Muskoka

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) recently welcomed National Bank employees to the health centre to celebrate the announcement of National Bank’s $100,000 gift to the Hearts and Minds Campaign in support of RVH’s future Child and Youth Mental Health Inpatient program. “We are thrilled that National Bank is demonstrating their support for RVH through this generous gift,” says David McCullough, chair, RVH Foundation. “Seventy per cent of mental health problems begin during Elmvale Report on Business childhood, and we know that the earlier The following is a report on a new business in town, written by Connie they receive help the better their long Smith and sponsored by the Elmvale BIA. Photos by A's Fish and Chips term outcomes. Yet in North Simcoe and Connie Smith.

Muskoka, only one in five young A's Fish and Chips Location: 34 Yonge St. S, Elmvale, (705) 322 – 6484 people get the help they need. Without Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 11:30am to 8pm, Fri. 11:30am to 9pm, this specialized unit at RVH, young

Sat. 12 noon -8:30, people may be sent home to await Sun. 2pm to 8pm - (Tuesday referral, or inappropriately admitted to is seniors’ day.) adult psychiatric units. National Bank’s Jean Pierre Hurtubise support will help RVH fill that gap in and Helen Michalakos service and help our young people and (owners), Sandi and Lee. their families.”

Not shown: Rita, Judy and North Simcoe Muskoka is the only Darcy.

On hand for the announcement, from left, Nancy Savage, region in Ontario without inpatient : Seniors’ day is Tuesday executive vice president Patient and Family Experience, youth mental health services. Hospitals with a 10% discount.

RVH; Eric Dean, ceo RVH Foundation; Crystal Bell, J.P. and Helen are the manager, RVH Mental Health inpatient and Crisis Services; across the region see more than 1,700 emergency visits annually from youth present owners since Jan. 5, and from National Bank - Jill Tibbenham, David Turner, 2015. They’re very happy Timothy Sturgeon, Victoria Boseley, Andrew Lorriman, Avery in mental health crisis, a number that has doubled in the last six years. The that they bought the store and Lorriman, John Grinton and Mike Gervais future Child and Youth Mental Health they’ve gotten to know many of the customers. They are feeling Inpatient program will be specifically designed to support the mental health and well-being of young people for assessment, diagnosis and treatment. It will have eight private rooms, a kitchen, dining and much more “settled in.”

A’s Fish and Chips is highly lounge areas, and programs designed to allow these young people to continue with their education recommended by the people of and receive group and individual support. “National Bank’s support to the RVH’s Hearts and Minds Elmvale. It is clean and nicely Campaign embodies perfectly our decorated with swordfish and company’s commitment to youth health Is your mortgage coming up for renewal? plants. The staff is pleasant. The waitresses are very attentive e.g. filling up and wellness. It is important for the kids coffee cups and catering to their customers. If you need or want something, to have the tools and the quality of care I work with 35 lenders. Call Teresa now! they are there to serve you. And, of course we must mention, the food is they deserve to help them grow. At the excellent: “nice food, nice people who work here, and nice atmosphere” end, by investing in the future Child and King Mortgages Inc. sums it up well. Helen tells us, “That’s our goal, we want our customers Youth Mental Health Inpatient program, it Brokerage Licence #12516 to be happy.” J.P. adds, “Being in a small town, you’ve got to have a good ensures a brighter and stronger future for Teresa Reid reputation.” There’s not really another dedicated “fish and chips” vendor in us all,” says Andrew Lorriman, Wealth Mortgage Agent, Licence#: M15002450 Elmvale; A’s seems to have found a niche here.

Management Consultant and Manager at Centum King Mortgages Inc. The fish includes haddock, halibut and, just recently, cod. Also shrimp and National Bank Financial Branch in Barrie.

348 King St. Midland ON L4R 3M8 scallops. Why would a person choose one fish over another? Just customer Hearts and Minds is the health centre’s Each Cemtum Office is Independently Owned and Operated preference. Halibut is the best white fish one can get; it is called “chicken current fundraising campaign. With a goal of the sea.” Over the last few years, fish and chip places have become more of $25 million, the campaign not only Cell: popular, hence the demand for halibut has driven prices up. But portion supports child and youth mental health, but teresa_reid@centum.ca sizes at A’s remain generous. advanced cardiac care, women’s cancers, www.centum.ca/teresa_reid A’s offers a full menu; there is quite a variety of foods from which to teaching and research and equipment choose: souvlakia (which is chicken or pork); rice; pitas; all kinds of salads, needs. To donate to including an especially popular Greek salad; to name but a few. Also, they the campaign visit offer combo values: family meals, sandwich combos, and burger specials. f o u n d a t i o n . r v h .

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OPP INVESTIGATING OVERNIGHT MURDER “Deceased identified” (WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The OPP is continuing the investigation into death of an 18-year old male after an altercation Saturday night in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Deceased is Francesco MOLINARO 18 years old from Caledon, Ontario.

Further information will be released only as it becomes available.

(WASAGA BEACH, ON.) – Huronia West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is presently investigating the death of male who was the victim of an apparent stabbing that occurred on May 23, 2016 at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Main Street near Skull Island. Police have a section of Main Street closed to aid in this investigation.

Deceased is Erick TELLO ARIAS 23 year old male from Caledon, Ontario.

This incidents are being investigated by members of the Central Region Support Team, Detectives from Crime Units throughout Central Region, the OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit (FISU) and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) under the direction of Acting Detective Inspector Randy Wright of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

Police would like to appeal to anyone with information on either of these incidents to contact Huronia West OPP at (705) 429-3575 during normal business hours or after hours to the Provincial Communication Centre at 1-888310-1122, or to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Police- (OPP)-patrolled waterways so far this year, which is almost three times as many as this time last year.

Tragically, none of this season’s eight victims was wearing a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) or lifejacket.

Investigations into these deaths also revealed that alcohol was likely a factor in all but one of the six incidents.

The OPP is releasing details about this year’s six boating tragedies as OPP Marine Officers prepare to hit Ontario waterways to promote Safe Boating with the Canadian Safe Boating Council and other marine safety partners.

Six of this year’s victims were engaged in kayaking or canoeing activities and entered the water by either falling overboard or capsizing.

The two remaining incidents involved a small overloaded outboard boat that ultimately swamped, as well as a personal water craft occurrence that involved the operator falling off.

Sadly, two women and five of the six men who died in these tragic incidents were young adults between 21 and 28 years of age. Recreational boating and paddling is a great way to spend time outdoors and can be a safe, positive experience. Having safety gear on board is not only the law but can turn a sudden life-threatening ordeal into one that is survivable.

Heading into the busy boating season, the OPP wants to dispel any notion that fatal boating incidents on OPPOPP INVESTIGATE A COLLISION ON THE patrolled waterways usually involve motorized vessels.

WATERS OF TRENT SEVERN “A significant number of the boating deaths we investigate (GEORGIAN TOWNSHIP) – On Saturday May 22, every year involve canoes and kayaks. Because the victims 2016 at approximately 2:19 p.m. members of the Southern were not wearing a lifejacket, the majority of them died Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police either because they could not swim, the water was too cold (OPP) responded to a collision between two personal or they were impaired by alcohol or drugs. I cannot stress water crafts (PWC). enough how significantly a properly A Kawasaki jet-ski and a Sea-doo collided worn lifejacket improves your chance on the Trent Severn Waterway between If you want to drink, of survival when you are in any type of Wigwam Island and Liberty Island. The that’s your business. boat and suddenly find yourself in the Southern Georgian Bay Marine Unit water,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner If you want to stop, responded to the call. As a result of the Brad Blair, Commander of Traffic Safety that’s ours. investigation, both the PWC operators have and Operational Support. been charged with: The OPP is counting on everyone being Operating a vessel in a careless manner, on board with making it a safe boating without due care and attention or without season in Ontario. If you suspect that reasonable consideration contrary to the a person is operating any type of boat Orillia 325-6385 Canada Shipping Act. while impaired, call 9-1-1 and report Midland 526-3305 them.

Bracebridge ~ OPP Marine Officers hit Ontario Did You Know? waterways to promote Safe Boating 705-646-2491 It can take 30 minutes or more for (ORILLIA, ON) –There have been eight www.egbdaa.org most adults to become even mildly boating deaths on Ontario Provincial hypothermic in ice water. This means

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

Selfish To set boundaries for one’s self is not selfish. Selfish people make miserable friends. A relationship or friendship finds itself in unselfish people. Unselfish people know they get the most joy out of life when they give to others. Thinking, Acting, and Feeling in terms of others. There is no better joy in this world than to give.

Selfish people care only about themselves and what they have and want. Meeting others needs is so very important in healthy relationships. Selfish people will find it impossible to give you what you may need because their needs will always come first. Meeting the needs of others means you’re getting your needs met.

Monetary A true friendship or individuals in a relationship is not measured in dollars. No amount of money in the world will bring you true friend. They say that the love of money is the “root of all evil.” Money makes people do things that they would not normally do. If you think you have to comprise your relationship because of money and to have a good relationship and/or your problems will go away, you are sadly mistaken. Problems just get more expensive with money. Remember what are your basic needs in life. (Food, Water, Shelter) Low Self Worth Relationships is not found in an unhealthy self esteem.

Some people in this world believe that a person or individual will make them happy. If you are not happy now, no one else can bring that to you. You need to find

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your own happiness within yourself before you can adequately be happy with anyone else. There is a terrible fairly tale out there that says “just find a man/woman” then, you’ll be happy.

Happy friendships and relationships are found in two people who already love and care about which they are now. They are not looking for a partner to “prove” they are loveable. Likewise, when you feel inside that you are worthy, you will make better choices.

People who are hurting and feel unloved sometimes will turn to the first person to come along to fill the emptiness they feel. More than likely this will not result in healthy relationships. If you find yourself in this situation you need to step back from the relationships and work deep inside yourself to find the root cause of your unhappiness.

Until then you will not be able to make the best choice you deserve to make for yourself.

Verbally or Physically Abusive A true friendship or relationship is not abusive. Any type of abusive behavior by either person is not a loving healthy relationship. Intentional pain inflicted “out of Love” is as far away from the truth you can get. Love builds up, never tears down. Verbal or physical abuse is an illness regardless of the reason someone may give for inflicting it. This type of behavior is never a candidate for a healthy relationship. ANY type of abuse will almost certainly continue. Counselling for the abuser is the ONLY next step there is if they want to maintain a healthy relationship or friendship.

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

that people who suddenly find themselves in frigid water will have some time to make good decisions about how to get to safety.

There are four phases of cold water immersion (hypothermia is one of them) and each of the four phases pose unique physiological challenges for you when you find yourself in cold water following a boating incident.

Ontario’s AMBER Alert Program 2016-05-27 (ORILLIA, ON) – Advancements to the Amber Alert system will now include a more accurate French translation service and allow previewing text-to-speech messages before being broadcasted.

At an AMBER Alert conference in Orillia yesterday, AMBER Alert partners, stakeholders and police agency representatives showed their support of the AMBER Alert program.

OPP A/Sgt. Pierre Gautier (OPP AMBER Alert coordinator), Paul Temple (Pelmorex), Doug Bingley (Central Ontario Broadcasting), Kathleen Griffin (Ontario Media Relations Officers Network) and Peter Armoogam (Ministry of Transportation) all participated in a panel discussion regarding details of the AMBER Alert program and ongoing updates including French translation services, text-to-voice services, emerging technology and potential future partners.

The participants of the conference and panel discussion showed passion and commitment to the success of Ontario’s AMBER Alert program.

“If you ignore it you allow it” ANTI-GRAFFITI Campaign in ORILLIA (ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be attending Twin Lakes Secondary School on June 2nd at 12:00 p.m. to discuss graffiti.

A joint project between Georgian College students, Twin Lakes students and officers from the Orillia OPP will address the issue of graffiti. The OPP would like the public to take pride in their community and to report all graffiti to police. “If you ignore it, you allow it” is the slogan that was created last year and will be used for the 2016 anti-graffiti campaign as well.

Officers will attend the school to meet with students and bring awareness to the negative effects of graffiti. Officers and volunteer students will then go out into the community and clean up graffiti on some local buildings.

If any member of the public is interested in assisting they can meet at the school at 381 Birch Street in Orillia to volunteer.

PREVENTABLE MOTORCYCLE DEATHS MAR LONG WEEKEND Fatal Investigations on the Rise as Summer Approaches (AURORA, ON) – Three motorcycle drivers and one motorcycle passenger were killed in preventable collisions on OPP-patrolled roads over the long weekend bringing the motorcycle fatality total for 2016 to nine deaths. The OPP is concerned that the death toll will mount further on Ontario highways unless all drivers respect each other.

Drive defensively. Leave adequate space between all vehicles. Respect the speed limit and never drive impaired. Remember that motorcycles are smaller but increasingly popular. Car drivers need to check carefully for motorcycles and all vehicles before changing lanes or turning.

As the days are getting longer, more Ontarians enjoy getting out and participating in leisure outdoor activities on provincial roads, waterways and trails. This is especially true now with the warmer weather arriving. With the increase in outdoor activities, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) historically sees an increase in the number of serious injury and fatality incidents across the Province.

In April 2016, the OPP investigated 26 fatalities which is the highest number for this month since 2009. This year OPP officers have already investigated eight marine related fatalities and the boating season is only just beginning.

In Ontario, the summer months are an ideal time to enjoy the outdoors, but these activities need to be enjoyed responsibly and with everyone’s personal safety in mind.

Alcohol, drugs, aggressive behaviour and distraction continue to be causal factors in many of these tragedies. If you are in/on a car, boat, ATV or motorcycle, remember to wear your seatbelt, life jacket or helmet.

Please do your part, think safety first before beginning the activity! Many of these fatalities can be prevented.

The OPP will be out patrolling the highways, waterways and trails this summer trying to ensure everyone’s safety, but The rest of this article and many more can be read in the police report at www.springwaternews.ca.

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Township Staff will shortly start working on the 2017 Another item for the calendar. On Monday June 20th, the budget. What will it bring? Who knows. Only time Citizens Health Care Steering Committee will be holding will tell. Tiny's 2016 operating budget is scheduled to their quarterly meeting at the Oakwood Community Centre significantly outpace its revenues for the year. Yes, there in Victoria Harbour. The local healthcare situation remains still are some reserves on hand that can and probably critical and this meeting is important to ALL North Simcoe should be used. I do however sincerely hope that whatever residents!!! The meeting will start at 7:00. Updates will operating increase will be considered for 2017, those be provided from both the GBGH and the North Simcoe increases will not exceed the cost of living. As residents, Muskoka LHIN. do we need to start thinking about the costly initiatives And if you are looking for something to do this evening, under consideration and the current services being Thursday, June 2, 2016, Margaret Trudeau, the Prime provided that we possibly can do without? How much Minister's mother will be speaking in Midland in support "bang for the buck" are we getting? Remember that 2016's of the Guesthouse at the Best Western Highland Inn. increases in "non discretionary, incremental items" came Tickets are $ 150.00 per person. A copy of the promotional in at 3/4 of a million or around 8%. No chump change. flyer for the event can be found on Dick's Tiny Corner's Let's start a discussion about the services we have in Tiny, FaceBook Page. how they are delivered and which services we can perhaps That's it for this week folks. Please do not forget to do without. You can email me or respond to my FaceBook "LIKE" or "FRIEND" Dick's Tiny Corner's FaceBook post on the subject. I look forward to hearing from you.

Page for additional Tiny news as it happens. Readers can One item worth following closely has to be the status contact me at dwesselo@gmail.com or at 705-549-8383. surrounding the Township Offices. The building on Balm Beach road is tired, requires maintenance and upgrades and the Staff is generally working in cramped quarters.

Some of the crowding though was caused when the Public Jordan Carson Works Offices on the 9th Concession were vacated a few Master Electrician years ago. At the time, this Staff was moved into the Balm Beach Road facility. However, the empty offices on the 9th 1087 Raindow Valley Road remain the mainstay of the Township's fallback position Phelpston, ON L0L 2K0 should a disaster strike the Balm Beach Road offices. I've never seen the facilities on the 9th, but it's clear that they jordan@carsonelectric.net are being maintained. How else can such a facility be up 705.717.8767 and almost running within 24 hours when disaster strikes?

Not every Township service would need to be up and ECRA/ESA # 7011405 running within that short a time frame. Within a week, temporary work stations could be built and be operational in the Community BRIDGE BITES from The American Contract Bridge League Centre along the 8th. Tiny will survive!

By: Brian Gunnell None of the temporary buildings DON’T OVERRUFF! currently housing Staff contain This week you are South, defending 3♠. You must make three good plays in bathroom facilities (really awkward order to beat this contract. Are you up to the challenge? in the winter!) and Wi-Fi connectivity Both Vulnerable ♠ K5 is sporadic. I will follow the progress West North East South ♥ AKT98 of the recently struck "NewOffice" 1♠ Pass ♦J Committee closely. Stay tuned!

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by Dick Wesselo - Five Mondays in May and the May 30th Council meeting coincided with the due date for this column. Therefore, there is no Council Meeting to report on at this time.

However, I can report on the Townhall Meeting that was held on May 28 in LaFontaine. Approximately 60 residents attended the meeting and, coincidently, that number also somewhat represented the average age of those in attendance. We were reminded of various Township events that are coming up. The June 1 MobiMat ribbon cutting event at Balm Beach, the June 4th Health and Fitness Day events at Wyevale Park, the July 23rd Community BBQ in Perkinsfield, the August 19 Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament and the August 27 Fire Department Fun Day. Deputy Mayor Walma briefly described the proposed changes to the Procedural By-law, Councillor Hastings summarized the Wyevale Park project, the Tiny Trails Wayfinding RFP and the Lafontaine Beach Master Plan, while Councillor Hinton updated the attendees on the Parking Pilot Project and related initiatives. Councillor Wishart brought everyone up to date about the septage handling dilemma and Mayor Cornell summarized the initiatives within the recently adopted Strategic Plan.

Nineteen Residents took advantage of the opportunity to address Council on a variety of issues. Questions ranged from what to do about marijuana smoking on the beach to how long it should take for the dog catcher to notify the owner of a dog that the dog has been impounded. A number of water safety issues were raised as well. Parking, beach access, street lights, signage concerns along County Road 6 and internet access and availability issues arose.

A number of residents who spoke thanked Council for their efforts and the manner in which various issues were being moved forward. One resident recommended that the Township conducts a comprehensive review of all Township processes, their work flow and the staff and time requirements to complete them.

The meeting had a generally positive tone and many attendees took advantage of the opportunity to mingle with Council and Staff over coffee, juice and cookies. The next Tiny Town Hall will be held on Saturday, September 24 at the Community Hall on the 8th Concession, just West of the Airport.

Tiny's horrendous increase in Policing costs was once again highlighted in a recent letter to the Editor of another local paper. The OPP subsequently responded to this letter in the paper's May 26th edition. All facts and reasons surrounding the increases aside, the OPP's very eloquent response struck me as somewhat perhaps too political in nature and that concerned me. The payment model is legislated and any required defense of that model should probably have come from the Office of the Minister of Community, Safety and Correctional Services, the Provincial Body in charge of the services the OPP provides.

When the OPP starts publicly defending politically driven funding decisions, how can they objectively investigate issues surrounding the destruction of Government emails, gas plant cancellations, the ORNGE Air Ambulance and the Sudbury By-election, just to name a few? Regular readers know that I am a huge supporter of the men and women in Blue and I have the highest regard for the issues they face on a daily basis. Politics relating to Policing however is, from my perspective, not one of them.

While on provincial matters the Wynne Government passed on May 18, 2016, what is referred to as "climate change legislation". Mother Nature is legislated now and is expected to behave accordingly. No more natural cycles or wild weather phenomena and history be damned. This regulation is to be effective July 1, 2016.

The day after the legislation passed, the Province posted "rules for its new Cap-and-Trade program to limit greenhouse gas pollution, reward innovative companies, generate opportunities for investment in Ontario and create jobs while moving to a low-carbon economy." Has anyone glanced at this stuff? What is a "positive or qualified positive verification statement" under "the Reporting Regulation, as set out in the GHG (Green House Gas) report" (Ontario Regulation 144/16, Part II (4) 1) ?? Clear as mud, right?? Positive or qualified positive?? By whose definition? Will we be further overloading the judicial system by asking them to reasonably rule on unreasonable rules made by un-elected bureaucrats and globalists?

How this will create jobs remains anyone's guess as well.

The "green energy policy" from a few years ago only resulted in higher electricity costs for individual tax payers and employers leaving the Province. This Cap-and-Trade business is posed to do the same. The effect in rural areas will no doubt be greater than in built up areas. It is after all more important to please those residing in built up areas since the votes are there.

In a way, this entire process reminds me a bit of what Karl Marx was thinking when he wrote his Manifest in the

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Barrie Central Collegiate Institute After 174 years, the oldest school in Simcoe County, is closing. Recently, events were held to say goodbye.

Among those who were students here, and went on to the bigger world provincial premiers, city mayors, writers, musicians, actors, builders, sports figures, Olympians.

There were many outstanding teachers, in academics, sports and the arts.

W. Allen Fisher, teacher of English and History, founded a concert band. The band gained a reputation as one of Canada’s leading school bands. The band toured Canada, USA and Europe, winning over 100 first place standings in competition. Most notable was a first in the World Music Festival, Kerkrade, Netherlands. Mr. Fisher was awarded the Order of Canada in 1973. The award states he set a new standard for school bands in Canada.

Under the direction of Morley Calvert, the band continued winning more awards. In 1975, the band represented Canada at the inaugural International Festival of Youth Brass and Symphonic Bands in Cardiff Wales and London England.

The school building may disappear, but the school lives on in the memories of the thousands of citizens who can say ‘I went there’.

Midhurst/May 25, 2016 – In an effort to identify gaps and priorities in our policies, programs, services, and environments that support and enable people to age actively, the County of Simcoe reached out to area seniors—and they responded.

The County of Simcoe released its Age-Friendly Simcoe County Survey in March 2016 and received 3,048 completed surveys, of which, 2,077 were obtained via electronic submissions.

The remaining 971 hard copies were dropped off at various locations around the County, including 26 of Simcoe County’s local libraries, 16 municipal offices, and the City of Orillia.

“It is essential that our municipalities meet the needs of our aging population,” said Warden Gerry Marshall, “and thanks to the response we received through the Age-Friendly Simcoe County Survey, our communities will be better equipped to enhance our services, programs, and infrastructure to meet the demands of all our residents, regardless of age.”

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As outlined in the County’s Age-Friendly Community Initiative, the survey is the first phase of a broader community engagement process and its results will assist in the development of a planning framework to guide communities in developing strategies and plans to help make the County a better place to grow older together.

“We would like to thank all the individuals, organizations, and members of our Age-Friendly Community Project Steering Committee for assisting us with the survey,” said Jane Sinclair, General Manager of Health and Emergency Services for the County of Simcoe. “Your contributions toward its success is greatly appreciated; we could not have achieved this without you.”

In addition to the survey, informant interviews have been conducted to garner more feedback based on the World Health Organization’s eight dimensions: housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communications and information, community support and health services, outdoor spaces and buildings, and transportation.

Next steps in our community engagement process will be to hold discussions with 15 focus groups across the County’s 16 member municipalities.

Focus groups with caregivers, service providers, Francophones, newcomers, business owners, aboriginals, and senior living communities were selected based on suggestions received from the Age-Friendly Community Project Steering Committee.

As a final phase of our engagement strategy, four public consultations in the fall will review the information received from the first three engagement strategies and validate the gaps and priorities with additional input from the public.

Collingwood, Penetanguishene, Orillia, and Alliston will each host one public consultation session.

The County is currently working to collate and compile a comprehensive analysis of all data collected during the survey to be used during the consultation process.

The results of the community engagement strategies will be utilized to determine the guiding principles of the County’s Age-Friendly Community Planning framework. A report will be vetted through the AFC Project Steering Committee and submitted for endorsement by County Council so it can then be incorporated in future strategic planning.

About the Age-Friendly Community Initiative In July 2015, the County of Simcoe received funding from the Government of Ontario as part of its Age- Friendly Community Planning Grant Program. The funding program is operated through the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat and supports local governments and community organizations to undertake strategic planning and develop local plans to address aging demographics and further enable people of all ages to fully participate in community life. The County has received approval of up to a maximum amount of $50,000 from the Government of Ontario to execute the program.

Visit our website at Simcoe.ca/age-friendly.

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Rick’s Cell: (705) 623-4209 7 Simcoe Street The County of Simcoe released its Age-Friendly Simcoe Phone: 322-2785 Elmvale, Ontario County Survey in March 2016 and received 3,048 Fax: 322-4458 L0L 1P0 completed surveys, of which, 2,077 were obtained via electronic submissions. The remaining 971 hard copies Ward One Report were dropped off at various locations around the County, including 26 of Simcoe County’s local libraries, 16 Councillor Katy Austin municipal offices, and the City of Orillia.

When I ran for election to Council “It is essential that our municipalities meet the needs in 2014, one issue I was particularly of our aging population,” said Warden Gerry Marshall, concerned about was keeping our “and thanks to the response we received through the Agevillage businesses vibrant. Thanks to Friendly Simcoe County Survey, our communities will be many hard-working local volunteers, better equipped to enhance our services, programs, and there will be plenty of reasons this infrastructure to meet the demands of all our residents, summer to spend time in Downtown regardless of age.”

Elmvale.

As outlined in the County’s Age-Friendly Community Starting on June 10, the SpringwaterInitiative, the survey is the first phase of a broader Elmvale Farmers Market will be operating at the community engagement process and its results will assist community hall on Friday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to in the development of a planning framework to guide communities in developing strategies and plans to help 2:00 p.m. The market features in-season produce, crafts, gifts and baked goods from Springwater/Simcoe County make the County a better place to grow older together.

“We would like to thank all the individuals, organizations, including: maple syrup, honey, fruits & vegetables and and members of our Age-Friendly Community Project more. It provides a great opportunity to eat fresh and buy Steering Committee for assisting us with the survey,” said local. Vendors and volunteers are always welcome. For Jane Sinclair, General Manager of Health and Emergency more information the market organizers can be contacted Services for the County of Simcoe. “Your contributions at 33 Queen St. W., Elmvale, ON. L0L1P0 , Tel: 705-322toward its success is greatly appreciated; we could not 1715, or Email: farmersmarket@springwater.ca.

The Elmvale BIA is sponsoring a summer afternoon have achieved this without you.” music series and barbecue in The Gateway beside the TD In addition to the survey, informant interviews have bank.

There will be two concerts in June, on Saturday been conducted to garner more feedback based on the the 4th and Friday the 10th. From July 2nd to the end of World Health Organization’s eight dimensions: housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic August, the music and barbecue series will continue every participation and employment, communications and Saturday afternoon.

The BIA will also be repeating last year’s popular Vintage information, community support and health services, Day event on two separate days, July 2nd and August 13th. outdoor spaces and buildings, and transportation.

Next steps in our community engagement process will be Anyone who dresses up in a vintage costume will receive to hold discussions with 15 focus groups across the County’s a prize, and there will be a display of classic cars in the 16 member municipalities. Focus groups with caregivers, community hall parking lot.

Now that the warm weather has arrived, the Elmvale service providers, Francophones, newcomers, business owners, aboriginals, and senior living communities were Horticultural Society and Township staff will be putting selected based on suggestions received from the Age- up their hanging baskets to beautify the main street lamp posts. These baskets are sponsored by many local civicFriendly Community Project Steering Committee.

As a final phase of our engagement strategy, four public minded individuals each year and regularly watered by consultations in the fall will review the information Township staff.

Speaking of beautification, it’s nice to see that the new received from the first three engagement strategies and Vape store on Queen Street has a fresh façade, which is validate the gaps and priorities with additional input from already encouraging other stores to do something similar. the public. Collingwood, Penetanguishene, Orillia, and At the May 18 meeting Council limited Pro-Elm Alliston will each host one public consultation session.

The County is currently working to collate and compile subdivision to a one year extension of its original draft a comprehensive analysis of all data collected during the plan approval for 74 lots. They were hoping for five years, to allow for time to seek an engineering and servicing survey to be used during the consultation process.

The results of the community engagement strategies will be solution for the subdivision (via Homer Barrett Park) and utilized to determine the guiding principles of the County’s to ultimately allow time to replace the Pro-Elm II approval Age-Friendly Community Planning framework. A report with the ‘Green Meadows of Elmvale’ subdivision will be vetted through the AFC Project Steering Committee proposal. Council would like to see this development and submitted for endorsement by County Council so it can started sooner rather than later.

The comments made in this article are strictly my own. I then be incorporated in future strategic planning. do not speak on behalf of Council. Contact me any time About the Age-Friendly Community Initiative if you have concerns or suggestions: 705-796-7348, katy.

In July 2015, the County of Simcoe received funding from the Government of Ontario as part of its Age- Friendly austin@springwater.ca.

Community Planning Grant Program.

The funding program is operated through the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat and supports local governments and community organizations to undertake strategic planning and develop local plans to address aging demographics and further enable people of all ages to fully participate in community life. The County has received approval of up to a maximum amount of $50,000 from the Chick Days 2016 Government of Ontario to execute the Drop in today and order your day old chicks, program. Visit our website at Simcoe.ca/ turkeys, ducklings or ready to lay hens. age-friendly.

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Bottom Line: Save the egg shells (finely crushed) for the compost bin: there are other (though imperfect) ways to stop slugs.

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(May 27, 2016) Recently in the Ontario Legislature I joined my PC colleagues in demanding the Liberal government restore Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) therapy for children age five or older. I was honoured to speak on behalf of autistic children and their families. Someone has to stand up for them. Premier Kathleen Wynne and her Liberal cronies sure aren't looking out for these individuals.

As you might know, the Liberal government recently announced its new autism programing, and in doing so it changed some of the rules surrounding who gets provincial funding for IBI therapy. Now, children age five or older don't qualify. Ontario's Children and Youth Services Minister Tracy MacCharles says the new autism programing is based on expert advice, and that the age window of two to four is the best time to focus on IBI therapy. It may be expert advice but it's flawed advice nonetheless. I say it's flawed because Moms and Dads across this province say it's flawed, and there are no greater experts than them. Thousands have demanded the government not go ahead with this change but in true Liberal fashion, no one in government is listening.

The Liberals like the change to who can access IBI therapy because it allows them to play a numbers game. Sadly, that game involves our children. Suddenly a whole lot of kids - age five and older - don't have access to provincially funded IBI. Using numbers from the Toronto Sun, "the move effects 1,377 children five and older who are already receiving IBI, 835 children in that age group who are on the wait list, and a further 1,331 who are expected to turn five while they are still on the wait list."

And this leads me to talk about Adam Laver. He's an 8-year-old boy who lives in Beeton. His mom Nancy recently visited with me at Queen's Park. Adam's parents applied for IBI funding in May 2013 and were put on a wait list. Now, because of the rule changes, Adam will never get provincial support for IBI. And that's sad, because if he'd qualified he'd get a minimum of 20 hours per week. At any rate, Adam's parents put him in private IBI in August 2014. They have been paying a staggering $1,200 a month for almost two years. That's a lot of money. That's a mortgage payment for many people in our community. And for that amount of money, Adam gets nine hours of therapy a week.

His mother Nancy told me: "He's done well on the nine hours.

He's a different kid. With the limited amount he gets he's doing fantastic. He now talks in eight to 10-word sentences. Before it was two to three words a sentence."

Adam's parents know how expensive IBI is because they have been paying for it out of pocket. If they could get the IBI support from the province that their son deserves, developmentally he'd be even further along. No one is arguing that IBI isn't expensive.

It's a lot of money. But it makes a world of difference for the children that receive it.

If we don't do everything in our power to help these children then we are not the caring society we like to portray. We are letting these children fall behind. And that will cost us in so many ways. The government needs to do what's right and restore IBI funding.

I encourage you to write Premier Wynne and demand she listen to what parents are saying. Her e-mail address is premier@ ontario.ca.

You can also sign my petition, which calls on the government to restore IBI funding. Copies of the petition are on my website at www.jimwilsonmpp.com Jim Wilson is the Progressive Conservative MPP for SimcoeGrey.

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on Saturday leading bargain hunters to the right places.

And for those garage salers reading this column, spending June 4th checking out the goods to be had in Anten Mills will Kim Tyler • 705 728-2801 be well worth your while. As I put the finishing touches to It’s wonderful to see the season come to life as the column, there are at least 24 homes participating, and everything greens up all around us. This year it seems every time I check the Facebook postings a new household “You call us, we’ll wire you!” more pronounced than ever, perhaps due to the incredible has joined in. Included in this are at least 1 or 2 families -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Residential • Commercial • Custom extremes in weather over the past few weeks: from the who are downsizing due to age and stage of life, so there chilly snow experienced one weekend, to the beautiful will be lots of good quality items seeking ROTARY CLUB a new home and OF PENETANGUISHENE DONTATES $5,000 T sunshine and 20+ temperatures enjoyed on the Victoria bargains galore!

GEORGIAN BAY GENERAL HOSPITAL (PART OF $25,000 COMMIT Day weekend, followed by midsummer-like weather last And last, for Anten Mills residents just deciding now www.beehiveelectric.ca weekend. Whatever the reason, Mother Nature is certainly to participate on Saturday, please call 705-252-7669 info@beehiveelectric.ca giving it her all! to register and be included in the list of participating May 29, 2016 Community Meeting Update households.

The community meeting on May 19th was compact and 45th Anniversary Celebration to the point, with much discussed in just over an hour, The 45th Anniversary celebration to commemorate ON) the - On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, the Rotary Club of (PENETANGUISHENE, from replacement windows required for the hall, to the creation of the Anten Mills Community Hall Board in th upcoming 45 anniversary celebration in September. October 1971, which will take Penetanguishene presented place at the community hall Karen McGrath, President & CEO of Georgian Bay Gene Below is a summary of the discussions on upcoming events this upcoming Sunday, September 18th, is $5,000 shaping up Hospital, with fortoa Treatment Room in the new Emergency Department. Th and activities, including some additional information since be a very enjoyable afternoon. has committed an additional $20,000 over the next 4 years for a total of $25,000. O the meeting. A full copy of the meeting minutes will be It is, of course, a lead-in to the 50th anniversary of the Your year round source for locally produced, available to read on the Township’s website. They will be creation of the AM community hospital members hallrelies board,on still 5 years of the community to provide the best tools – equipmen organic and traditionally raised foods. attached to a Council Meeting agenda from presumably down the road. The highlight of the afternoon will our be the facilities – to ensure hospital is able to provide the best care possible. The club either the June 1 or June 15 Council meeting. unveiling and mounting inextremely the hall of pleased a signature board to be able to support our705 local737 hospital!!

4498 Community Mobile Signs produced at a very special reunion in 1968, of members New volunteers have stepped forward to replace Colin of the families who attended the Anten Mills Public 3088 Horseshoe Valley Road (between Hwy 27 & 400) McLarty and Craig Hassberger in looking after the School, now our community hall.

There community mobile signs located on Horseshoe Valley and ROTARY CLUB OF PENETANGUISHENE DONTATES Wilson Roads. Thank you to Colin and Craig for pioneering are well over 100 signatures on the board, some from individuals who attended $5,000 TO GEORGIAN BAY GENERAL HOSPITAL this initiative to get it up and running, as well as your years the school in the 1800’s, with many of (PART OF $25,000 COMMITMENT) of service in looking after the signs so thoroughly and with such dedication. And thank you, as well, to the new the people still close by today and many volunteers who are taking this project on: Jon Gift, Ken surnames still recognized in the area.

Rawson and Payton Van Vugt. As previously mentioned, This column throughout the summer and it is a substantial money-making initiative for Anten into September will reflect the upcoming Mills, with all of the income staying in the community to September anniversary get-together, and offset expenses and costs associated with our events and just to start getting the word out, it will be an open house so all are invited to attend. activities.

Next Community Meeting on For those of us wanting to post a message, the process is Thursday, June 16 remains the same as always: please send your request to The next community meeting will take antenmillssign@gmail.com; personal messages cost $20 for one side of a sign for 3 days, and business messages place on Thursday, June 16 starting at are $30 for one side of one of the signs for 5 days; and – 7 p.m. at the hall. This will be the last very important! – please get your requests in a minimum meeting before taking a two month break of 2 weeks in advance, or sooner, if possible, to avoid for July and August. As always, everyone (PENETANGUISHENE, ON) - On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, the Rotary disappointment ‘cause the early bird really does get the in Anten Mills is welcome and invited to Club of Penetanguishene presented Karen McGrath, President & CEO worm in this case and there are already birthday and other of Georgian Bay General Hospital, with $5,000 for a Treatment Room in come to the meeting. messages on the calendar well into 2017.

Submitted Photo from GBGH Foundation. the new Emergency Department. The club has committed an additional ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Community-Wide Garage Sale Karen McGrath, President & CEO Georgian left side of the cheq $20,000 over the of next 4 years Bay for aGeneral total ofHospital $25,000.(holding Our hospital relies Have a family event or community Our community-wide garage sale is scheduled for this surrounded by Rotarians of theofPenetanguishene Club on members the community to provide the best tools – equipment and Saturday, June 4, starting at 8 a.m., and it sounds like it’s announcement you’d like to see published facilities – to ensure our hospital is able to provide the best care possible. going to be a doozy! The organizers have done a marvelous in this column? Please send it to me, Kim The club is extremely pleased to be able to support our local hospital!!

Please visit our website at http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/Home.aspx?accountid=218 for more inf job in getting the word out and from what I understand Tyler, at antenmillsnews@hotmail.com or Submitted Photo from GBGH Foundation. Karen McGrath, President & give me a call at 705-728-2801. ® • Invisalign • Preventive there will be no shortage of advertising in the local media on the Rotary Club of Penetanguishene community events and activities Services CEO of Georgian Bay General Hospital (holding left side of the cheque) plus plenty of signage around the parameters of the village surrounded by Rotarians of the Penetanguishene Club Contact – Club President Glen Holmes houseofglass@rogers.com TM • Teeth-in-a-Day • Restorative Services Please visit our website at http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/Home. aspx?accountid=218 for more information on the Rotary Club of • Oral Surgery • Wisdom Teeth Extractions Penetanguishene community events and activities. houseofglass@rogers.com

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• Leaked documents reveal Wynne plans to spend over $7 billion over four years • Changes include phasing out all natural gas home heating, more electric vehicle incentives, and a slew of grants and subsidies TORONTO, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is slamming the Wynne government’s plan for $7 billion in spending and a slew new regulations related to home heating and fuel transportation, among other things.

Leaked Cabinet documents reveal $3.8 billion earmarked to retrofit buildings currently using natural gas for heating to electric or geothermal.

Proposed new building codes would ban all natural gas heating in homes and small buildings by 2030. Natural gas currently provides 76 per cent of heating in the province.

The documents also reveal a further $285 million in incentives for electric vehicles. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation had previously revealed that the electric vehicle incentive program saw subsidies going to luxury cars.

“Most Ontarians aren’t millionaires. They work hard to put food on their tables, put gas in their cars, and heat their homes. The last thing Ontario taxpayers need is to use Wynne’s badly managed and expensive electricity system for home heating,” said CTF Ontario Director, Christine Van Geyn.

The leaked documents also reveal that the money for Wynne’s scheme will come from her carbon tax, which is expected to be approved by the legislature this week. The carbon tax would set limits on emissions and force businesses to buy credits in order to continue production. Similar schemes in other countries have forced up the prices of all manufactured goods and fuels, and the 2016 Ontario budget slated gasoline prices to rise $4.3 cents a litre under the plan.

“Premier Wynne and her Cabinet aren’t fooling anyone with this carbon tax and spend scheme,” continued Van Geyn. “This $7 billion won’t grow on trees. It’s going to be squeezed out of every Ontario family who fuels up their car, who can’t afford a luxury Tesla, or who buys manufactured goods. The great irony is that once she’s wrung this money out of us through her carbon tax, Wynne is going to spend it on a scheme that makes other parts of our lives more expensive, like mandating we buy expensive electric heat. This madness needs to stop.”

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An exciting day of exploring the varied habitats of Tiny Marsh is planned for Saturday June 25, with the Second Annual Tiny Marsh BioBlitz.

Leaders include Dave McLachlan of Ducks Unlimited, Scott MacIvor and Genevieve Rowe of the Dr. Laurence Packer Bee Lab at York University, herpetological specialist David Smith, Humber College Professor (and Tiny cottager) Lynn Short, retired veterinarian and turtle aficionado Ian Cook, numerous knowledgeable naturalists like Ken McDonald of the Midland Penetanguishene Field Naturalists and Chris Evans of the Brereton Field Naturalists http://youtu.be/MMWf4nuayWs and local environmental consultant Bob Bowles.

Following is a list of the outings: 1. Water Fowl Viewing - 6 am to It’s warming up!

9:00 am Walk the dykes and, with the help We do Air Conditioning of a powerful lens, get up close and checkups/maintenance personal with the myriad species of Honesty Driven - Since 1953 ducks, geese and other water fowl that at this time of year are raising their young at the marsh. Dave 7 Yonge St. N. 131 Brock St. 202 Blake St. McLachlan.

Elmvale Barrie Barrie 2. Bird Challenge - 6 am to 12 noon 705 322 1652 705 725 1266 705 725 9005 Being an “early bird” pays off as many birds are most active during the first hours of daylight. Through SUMMER the morning, we will explore Tiny Marsh's different habitats - from GYMFEST CAMPS & CLASSES upland forest to marsh to meadow - to 8 WEEK SUMMER SESSION • BEGINS JULY 4 identify as many species as possible.

Note: the bird challengers return to Nature Centre for a bathroom break at 9:30 am, and then depart to new areas. Or, they can switch to one of the 10 am walks. Ken McDonald and Chris Evans.

3. Reptiles, Amphibians and Turtles - 9:00 am to 12 noon Wander the wetland and identify frogs by sound, discover where to look for snakes and find out about turtle nesting habits. Ian Cook and David Smith.

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6. Damsels and Dragons - 10:00 am to 12 noon Shimmering, colourful, acrobatic - and not just dragonflies and damselflies. You'll be amazed at how many interesting, beautiful insects go through their life cycle at the marsh. Dan Whittam and Cliff Rummenie.

7. Birds, Insects, Amphibians, Rare Black Terns… Baby Snapping Plants and More - 10:00 am to Turtles… Lady’s Slipper Orchids…

12 noon Take a walk through Tiny Marsh Identify and learn about a variety with people who can help you spot of flora and fauna. Liz and Dave the special wonders of this Schandlen. magnificent wetland!

8. Plant Discovery - 9:30 am to Saturday June 25 from 6 am - 6 pm 12 noon What's growing on? Tiny Marsh A BioBlitz is a team search for species (birds, is awash in colour at this time of plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, year. Find out what’s out there and mammals, etc.). Outings will depart the learn about the role native plants Nature Centre at various times throughout the day, led by experts in different fields. play in the ecosystem. Lynn Short There’s an early bird challenge, a pollinator and Anne McArthur. patrol, a one-hour walk for the less mobile, a 9. Short and Easy - 10:30 am family walk for children, and much more. For to 12 noon more details and to download the registration Get the picture. A one-hour stroll

form, visit www.mtmconservation.org.

Jennifer Howard photo through a charming woodland Come all day, or just for an hour!

Black Tern feeding chicks The Black area of the marsh property with Registration is $10 / adult, $5 / youth (16 and Tern, a species of special concern in two knowledgeable naturalists under) and covers any number of outings, lunch Ontario, can be found at Tiny Marsh. who are also accomplished and a t-shirt (register early to be sure of getting

a t-shirt in your size). Children 6 and under are nature photographers. This is a free. Cheques are payable to MTM Conservation good walk for those who may be Association and may be mailed to MTM, 7470 less mobile. Jim Charlebois and Highway 93, Tiny, ON L0K 2E1.

Jennifer Howard.

Contact info: Tel. - 705-527-0568. Email -- Lunch - 12 noon to 1:00 pm bioblitz@mtmconservation.org.

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Full Service Garage

Midland Office:

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Orillia Office:

210 Memorial Avenue, Unit108 Orillia, Ontario L3V 7V1 Tel: 705-326-3246 Fax: 705-326-9579

PATRICK BROWN

www.patrickbrownmpp.com

MPP - Simcoe North

Are you ready to pay an extra $3,000 for hydro a year?

Because a leaked cabinet document from Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal Government says that’s exactly what you will pay after they push forward with their reckless plan to ban natural gas. Instead of the affordable natural gas that 76 per cent of Ontario households rely on for home heating, the Liberal Government is expecting Ontarians to rely on some of the highest electricity prices in North America. Since the Liberals took power in Ontario, hydro rates have gone up by more than 325 per cent, and further rate increases are expected.

The cost for the conversion of homes away from natural gas is $4,500 alone.

This is just the tip of the iceberg to how out of touch this Liberal Government has become with the struggles everyday Ontarians face.

The Liberals have already rammed through their cashand-trade cash grab through the legislature, which will dramatically increase the cost of living and doing business in Ontario. While they haven’t even started collecting your money for this slush fund, they have been coming up with a number of creative ways to spend it.

And, the Liberal Government’s radical $7-billion climate change action plan contains many more concerning details that will eat into your pocketbook. Unfortunately, we won’t know how expensive the rest of her secret climate change plan will be until the document is released in its entirety. Life is harder under the Liberals, and it is only going to get worse.

As your MPP and the Leader of the Official Opposition, I am going to continue fighting tirelessly in the legislature on your behalf. I will continue to raise your concerns each and every day. I will not rest until this Liberal Government starts showing Ontario taxpayers and ratepayers the respect they deserve.

If you or your family have been impacted by Ontario’s skyrocketing hydro rates, please contact my constituency office at patrick.brownco@pc.ola.org, and I will do my best to share your story in the Legislature.

Tiny Marsh BioBlitz

What can I see?

(included in registration fee).

10. Damsels and Dragons - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm A repeat of the morning outing, with Dan Whittam and Ellen Hartwick.

11. Pollinator Patrol - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm A repeat of the morning outing, with Scott MacIvor and Genevieve Rowe.

12. Reptiles, Amphibians and Turtles - 1 pm to 3:30 pm A repeat of the morning outing, with Ian Cook and David Smith.

13. Birds, Insects, Amphibians, Plants and More 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Identify a variety of interesting species. Yvonne Metcalfe and Cliff Rummenie.

14. Searching for Elusives - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Final Mission of the day: the “hard to find” species, with Bob Bowles and Lynn Short.

Registration includes lunch and a t-shirt. Register now and be sure of getting a t-shirt in the desired size.

Fee is $10 / adult, $5 / youth 16 and under. Children 6 and under free. For registration information, please visit www. mtmconservation.org, or call 705-527-0568, or email bioblitz@mtmconservation.org.

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CHRIS CROSS BOATWORX

Robert MacDonald

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Mechanical boat repairs • Outboard • Sterndrive 1060 Flos Rd. 8 East, Elmvale (Behind Elmvale Home Building Supply) 705 322-BOAT (2628)

Community Events

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

or e-mailed to - springwaternews@rogers.com

(705) 322-1160

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

Mon: 9 am. Coffee Club and Art Group - 9:30 am Pool and 10 am Tiny Stitches The Place 300 Balm Beach Rd. Perkinsfield Mon: 10 to 11:30 or 7:30 to 9 p.m. Ladies Interdenominational Bible Study at Willow Creek Church 2387 Gill Rd. 705-722-7582 Every Mon: 4:20/5:45 Drop in Yoga classes at the Villa Nursing Home Midland Yonge St. Donna Boudreau 795 427 0740 Mon: 1 p.m. Elmvale Community Hall, euchre/bid euchre Mon/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: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie 2nd and 4th Monday 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Simcoe County Embroidery Guild meet from September until June at the Midhurst Community Centre, 74 Doran Rd., Midhurst. We enjoy embroidery and fellowship as well as learning various needlecraft techniques from both in-house and guest teachers. 705-726-5820.

3rd Monday of the of month: North Simcoe Sirius Astronomers meets at 7:00 pm at the Huronia Airport People of all ages with an interest in the night sky are invited. Peter Ridout 705-549-0913 Every other Monday at the MCC 7-10:30 FREE Midland Jams Plugged In 527 4420 Tues. Wed. & Thurs: 9 am-3:30 pm Elmvale Adult Day Out Program at United Church Manse. 549-6277 Tues: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Woodcarver Shop at Wye March on Hwy 12 across from Martyr’s Shrine in dedicated shop with power tools and dust collectors. Feel free to come and check it out. 705 424 1999 Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place 3rd Tuesday 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/meet new people, YMCA Midland 529 2518 First Tuesday 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club North Simcoe Sport/Recreation Centre. 705-534-3771 First Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Georgian Bay Coin/Stamp Club meets in Midland, North Simcoe Sports/Recreation Centre 534-3771 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Elmvale District Lions Club dinner and General Meeting, 7pm at Lions Hall on Flos Conc 7. New members welcome. Help us help your community.

Contact any Lion member or call 705-734-4350 2nd and 4th Tues 7pm. 237 Second St Midland (Wendat Building) Bipolar/depression/anxiety peer support group. Family, Friends and loved ones welcome. 705-835-5102, 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.

Tues. 7:30 pm: Bid Euchre and darts Barrie Legion Tues. 7 pm Elmvale Legion - First Tues, General Meeting - Last Tues. (summer excluded) 705 322 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 Weds 9:15 at the Nordic Centre in Wasaga Beach. Ganaraska Hiking Club.Weekly hikes, 2 levels, year round, meet Weekly guided bike excursions spring, summer, fall on Mons. Info call Harry at 705-361-2989.

First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay Métis Council at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 Wed. CHAIR YOGA 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle exercises with soothing music. Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors 300 Balm Beach Road West 705 526 5074 Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $8 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 Wed: 12:30 Euchre at Wasaga Beach United Church 361-2022 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+). Table Shuffleboard and social. 705.322-1042 Wed. 5:15–6:30 pm Springwater Township Rotary Club meet Wed @ Midhurst Library 705.721.3148 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 If you know of any of these

Are You New to the Community?

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

First Wed. of month: 7 pm Hillsdale Parks and Rec meet in the Community Centre. 835-5240 Wed. 7:30 pm Cribbage at Barrie Legion.

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 4th Wed: 6:45 pm Monthly meeting of the Georgian Bay Quilting Guild (GBQG) monthly meeting at the Midland Public Library 533 4884 www.gbqg.ca Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Stitchers The Place Perkinsfield, 526-5074 3rd Thurs Free Community Breakfast at All Saints Anglican Church Hall 1 Peel St. Penetanguishene 549 2223 Last Thursday - January to May - Coffee at Elmvale Presbyterian Church - 9:30 to 11 a.m. All welcome.

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.

3rd Thurs The BIA meets every third Thursday at 5:15 pm in the Elmvale Library.

1st Thurs 7 pm Midland District Camera Club at North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Midland, in Askennonia Seniors Club. Guests welcome. Speakers, refreshments. www.midlandcameraclub.com 2nd Thursday of each month 7 - 9 pm - Barrie District Stamp Club - St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Owen and Worsley Streets (705)-735-6009 or www.barriedistrictstampclub.ca 2nd Thurs. of each month Sept. to June 7pm. Barrie-Thornton Fiddle Club at Thornton Banquet Hall above the arena. An evening of entertainment, dance, square dance. All welcome. Lloyd Preston 722-8335 www.barriethorntonfiddleclub.com Third Thursday 6.30– 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club meets at the Prime Time Club, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach. 705-534-3771 Thurs. 7 - 10 pm Good Vibes Coffeehouse at Mount St. Louis Road and 4th of Oro-Medonte Thurs. 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: 7-9pm Elmvale Highschool Badminton! All Welcome! $5 drop in. Check “Elmvale Badminton Club” on facebook Thurs. 7 pm - Elmvale Com Hall Euchre/Bid Euchre Lunch.

Thurs 7:15 - 9:30 PM Barrie Shambhala Meditation Group offers group meditation & discussion at Seven Oaks Academy, 190 Cook St., NW corner of Cook & Steel streets in Barrie. Call 705-435-7237 or email liberationdancer@gmail.com Fri. June 10 to Sept 30: 9-2 Elmvale Farmers Market at parking lot by community hall.

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 6pm TGIF Elmvale Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion monthly supper $10. Reservation 705-322-1042.

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 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. 10-2 pm Farmers Market in Penetang at Le Cle at 63 Main St. 2nd Saturday of every month Jam from 11-1 pm at MCC Harmony Music Cafe 705 527 4420 Sat: 3 pm Meat Darts BBQ at Legion, Branch 147, Barrie, Sat. 3 pm Meat Darts. ARMY NAVY/AIR FORCE CLUB, 7 George Street, Barrie 728-8240 Sat: 5:00 Meat Darts Elmvale Legion. 322-1042 Welcome!

Sat nite 6;30 -- 9 pm GOLDEN MILE KRUZERS Bayfield Mall- Burger King -- Sept 24 music, door prizes, info, no admission 705-503-1335 ehelmc607@rogers.com Sun: 9-1 Farmer’s Market at the Huronia Museum until Spring.

Sun: 9:45 am Knox Flos Presbyterian Church Services Sun. 10am - St. John’s United Church welcomes you to join us for worship. 27 Yonge St. S, Elmvale. www.unitedchurchelmvale.org Sun 11am Christian Science Society Church services at 159 Collier St. Barrie DAILY EVENTS - All on the website at www.springwaternews. ca with greater information. events NOT happening, June 3: Opening of the 31st Georgian College Car Show (19 please call and we will major manufacturers and more) at noon and the Grand Opening delete the notice. of Federation Hall, Automotive Business School 10:30.

June 3 - Gone Hollywood Youth Dance Wasaga RecPlex, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Grades 5 - 8.

Tickets: $5.00 in advance only! 705-422-2494 Need someone to talk to June 3: 8pm McLaren Art Centre Sean McCann, about mental health or addiction? formerly of Great Big Sea.705.721.9696 Barrie Call the CAMH Telephone Support line at Folk Society June 4 - Blood Donor Clinic Location: Oakview Community Centre. To make an Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 pm appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE 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 June 4 - International Trails Day Hike - Wasaga Ganaraska Hiking Club Location: Schoonertown Parkette, corner of River Rd. West and Oxbow Park Drive Time: 10 a.m. Refreshments and guided hikes. All welcome. For more information contact: Irene Bell at 705-352-1060 or Shirl McArthur - 705-429-7747 June 4 - Beavers, Cubs & Scouts Soap Box Derby Location: Beach Area 1. Come cheer us on! For more information contact: David Williams at 705-430-7121 June 4: 12 noon - 4pm Happy Tails Happy Times Paws for a Cause 2nd Annual Fundraiser OSPCA Midland Adopt-a-thon June 4 - Public Open House & BBQ Wasaga Sports Park, 1888 Klondike Park Rd. 12:00 p.m. - 2 p.m. Gather information, share ideas and see first-hand some of the equipment the Town uses to ensure your community is kept safe and clean. The Youth Centre’s Grill Team will be on-site offering a BBQ and refreshments for minimal cost. www.wasagabeach.com Sunday June 5, 10:30 am Come to the 150th Anniversary Celebration Church of the Good Shepherd Wyebridge After the service we will be having a party with yummy food and good music at the Community Centre in Wyebridge June 5 2 pm The Annual Grenfel Cemetery Memorial Service will be held Sunday followed by a time of fellowship. Please bring a lawn chair.

June 6 5p.m. - Dusk- Wasaga Beach Cruise Nights Stonebridge Gazebo Grassy Knoll. . DJ, “Cool Ride” plaques and draws.

Check out our Facebook website regularly for updates on special BBQ’s, Ladies’ Night, etc. Sherri Russell at 705-429-2426 June 10 to Sept 30: 9-2 Elmvale Farmers Market opens at parking lot by community hall.

June 10 5 – 7 PM, Fish Dinner & Silent Auction hosted by St Paul’s Anglican Church, 5 Noraline Ave, Midhurst. Come & enjoy a taste of Georgian Bay Whitefish, Tickets 705 812 0116.

Saturday, June 11th 8:00 a.m. Annual Plant and Bake Sale – Midhurst United Church, 91 Doran Rd, Midhurst. Lots of variety of plants for sale and delicious baking by members of our congregation!

June 11: Buttertart Festival in Midland June 11 from 10-7. Unity United Church is excited to announce that they will be selling great ooey-gooey buttertarts at Ontario’s Best Buttertart Festival in Midland on Saturday J Please come and visit us on the lawn of St. Paul’s United Church on King Street. You won’t want to miss it!

June 11 - Wasaga Beach Community Garden Workshops “Natural Pest Control/ Weeds 101” WB Community Garden.

11 a.m. *Please RSVP by contacting Darlene Poole at 705-4293321 x 22 or facilitybookings@wasagabeach.com Saturday, June 11 Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society 2:00 pm , at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie. The presenter will be Marie-Chantal Hogue speaking on Quebec Research Book Table will be available at 1:30 pm https://simcoebogs.com June 11: 8 pm Brad Roberts of Crash Test Dummies www. petersplayers.com June 11-12 10-4 pm Wheels and Tracks in motion at the Simcoe COunty Museum.

June 11/16 Sat. Depart 7:30am from LLPL BIRDING AT THE CARDEN ALVAR Brian Gibbon 705-721-4599, Jim Spruce 705-728-3884 The Brereton Field Naturalists’ tour the Carden Alvar. Alvars are a rare kind of landscape, places where limestone flats are near the surface, creating conditions for a specialized flora and wonderful bird habitat. Carden Alvar (about an hour’s drive east from Barrie ) is a great place to view a rich diversity of birds, some of which are very difficult to find elsewhere. ALTERNATE MEET SITE - 8:00 am -Tim Horton’s at the SW corner of the intersection of Memorial Dr. and Hwy 12. Vehicle and easy walking, bring lunch & drinks or enjoy local restaurant. Ends 3-4:00 pm June 12 between 2 and 4 pm The Reading Room in Penetanguishine (Main Street across from The Blue Sky Cafe) Launch day for The Lucifer Scroll--second book in the Oak Grove Conspiracies. If you are in the Midland-Penetang area that weekend (particularly if you come to the Midland butter tart Festival Saturday) please drop by and join in the celebrations.

June 13 5p.m. - Dusk- Wasaga Beach Cruise Nights Stonebridge Gazebo Grassy Knoll. . DJ, “Cool Ride” plaques and draws. Check out our Facebook website regularly for updates on special BBQ’s, Ladies’ Night, etc. Sherri Russell at 705-429-2426 June 16: 8 pm Kiefer Sutherland pertersplayers.com June 17: the renowned fleet of passenger ships between 1913 and 1965 6:30 Huronia Museum Little Lake Park Midland a talk

by John Henry featuring a talk with: steven duff; author of “the Rime Of The Moderne Mariner” the renowned fleet of passenger ships between 1913 and 1965 June 18 10:00 until 11:30 a.m. at the Oro Station Hall, 31 Ridge Road East, in Oro-Medonte. Master Gardeners will discuss maintenance in the garden, covering issues of weed identification and control, preventing pests and diseases and deadheading followed by a question and answer period.

June 18 - 19 - Wasaga Beach Waterfront Fest - Kitefest Location: Beach Area 1. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The sky along Beach Drive will be filled with colour. Come fly a kite and build a sandcastle along the longest freshwater beach. For more information call 705-429-3321 June 18 The Ross Sea Party - Shackleton’s Forgotten Men presented by Catsue McBloom Theatre Collingwood 705445-2200 erica.angus@theatrecollingwood.ca http://www. theatrecollingwood.ca June 19: 2-5 pm Climax Jazz Band at Sticky Fingers Bar & Grill at 150 Dunlop Street West Barrie June 20 5p.m. - Dusk- Wasaga Beach Cruise Nights

Springwater News • June 2, 2016 Edition 470 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653

Announcements / Coming Events

S & J Barn Demolition

In honour of the upcoming marriage of

We pay cash for barns wsib insured For a free estimate Call 1800-291-2276

Virginia Cowan and Steve Dennis,

the Elmvale Presbyterian Church will be making a presentation shortly after their June 18th wedding day.

If you would like to contribute, please leave your donation at Whitfield's Pharmacy, Pieces of Olde, Ritchie's Garden Centre or at the Church. Thank you.

2nd Mortgages

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

“Reta Patterson is turning 85!!

There will be a come and go from 2-4 p.m.

On June 4, 2016 at Grenfel United Church “Let your presence be your present.”

ELMVALE SUMMER MUSIC FEST '16 At the Gateway 4 Corners, in Elmvale

Saturday, June 4, 1pm with the fabulous " THE GROOVE PROJECT" Friday, June 10, 1pm with the wonderful " THE VAUDEVILLIAN ".

THEREAFTER, every Saturday in July and August in the Gateway 4 Corners • 1 pm, there will be great musical entertainment.

Bring your chairs, relax and have an enjoyable afternoon in Elmvale. BBQ available.

For info, please call Peter at 705-322-3484.

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

as they celebrate their

60th Wedding Anniversary Open House • 2-4 June 18th, 2016 pm Elmvale Legion

For Kaitlin Tinney and Warren Gray Friday June 10, 2016

Elmvale Curling Club • 14 George St. • Elmvale Door open at 8:00 p.m. • Please use side entrance

ANTIQUE MARKET BAZAAR, 24 Queen St. West, ELMVALE

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

705-322-3535 or 705-322-3484

Up to 60 Tables & 500 Chairs for Rent Property of the Elmvale Fall Fair - Rob 790-1772

* FEATURING... 1000’s of vintage LPs & CDs as well as vintage collectibles of china, jewelry, masks, furniture, etc...

**NEED TO DOWNSIZE?..SETTLE AN ESTATE?...or NEED TO EARN SOME MONEY? WE WILL PAY CASH FOR YOUR ITEMS china, furniture, jewelry, records & CDs Just call Peter or bring your items into the store or we will visit you. Thank you!

Garage Sales Farm and Home Yard Sale

Saturday June 4 from 8 – 4 • 1911 Flos Road Eight West Household contents inc. furniture and kitchen wares, farm equipment, gates, antique pcs, old creamery cans, tools, shop items, lawn and garden tools and more.

Plants

ELMVALE LEGION BRANCH 262 MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL DRAW.

Easy-care, wildlife-friendly

--- No pesticides, no chemicals --Perennials, shrubs, trees, vines etc List, map: www.returnofthenative.ca Open every Friday 10am - 7pm We have milkweed (3 local species) 1186 Flos Rd. 10 E. north of Elmvale

34 Queen Street West, Elmvale

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Ask about our TEAM SPONSORSHIP PROMOTION 705-795-8307

Orr Lake Golf Club is now renting out its hall for weddings, anniversary parties & birthdays. Seating for up to 175 people. Dancing for up to 200 people. Basic setup, cleanup, in-stock utensils/dishes/linens, and bartender included in rental fee. Catering done fresh in house. Call 705-322-1664, email: info@orrlakegolfclub.ca. Web c Site: www.orrlakegolfclub.com

Property FOR SALE

For Sale – 1 acre estate lot

Located on Little Ninth Rd. Orr Lake.

Natural gas in front. For more info: www.springwater.ca@gmail.com

Mature Kitchen help wanted.

Friendly Cooperative Atmosphere.

Contact Jill 705.322.0314.

FREE

French legal advice regarding social assistance, housing, EI and CPP issues. Conseils juridiques gratuits en logement, aide sociale, assurance-emploi et pensions (RPC).

Call the French Legal Advice Line Appelez la Ligne d’avis juridique 1-87 POUR AVIS (1-877-687-2847).

Laurie’s Cleaning Service • 322-0435 Residential Cleaning Weekly/Biweekly/Monthly • Spring cleaning • Selling your home • Cleaning your home for new owners

Lost Phone

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Weddings, Anniversary Parties, & Birthdays

House Cleaning

$500 PRIZE WINNER IS DAVE JAMIESON OF ELMVALE CONGRATULATIONS

Possibly in the Burton/Graham St area of Elmvale Android, cream colour, sentimental photos Please call 705.322.2818

Elmvale Community Hall - capacity 220 for great dances, beautiful weddings and other super events.

Stage and kitchen facilities.

For rental call 728-4784 ext. 2055

Help Wanted

Grow native!

Place to rent needed - house delay.

ARTICLES • Wanted/For Sale

Best Wishes Only

Buck and Doe

For rent (WANTED) - apt., houses, and halls Older couple need place to live Aug 1st until the trades strike is over and their new home is finished. December???

705 352 1405 • 705 529 3564

Open: Monday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Sunday 11am to 3 pm

This Music Series is sponsored by the Elmvale BIA.

Please join Harvey and Marion Graham

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Eva’s Alteration & Repairs

It is claimed that the average global temperature was relatively unchanging in pre-industrial times but skyrocketed since 1900, and will increase by several degrees more over the next 100 years according to Penn State University researcher Michael Mann. There is no convincing empirical evidence that past climate was unchanging, nor that 20th century changes in average global temperature were unusual or unnatural.

Over the past decade or so, it has become relatively common to hear the phrase “print is dead.” But at this year's min day summit in New York on Tuesday, several panelists noted that print is still an important platform and will likely remain relevant for at least the next ten years. Digital and print are often framed in opposition, but by seeing the two platforms as complementary, one can conceive of print’s continuing success. The definition of a successful print magazine just might have to change.

Women will never be equal to men, until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they look sexy.

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Also jeans, slacks, ski-suits, dresses, etc.

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Public Notice

The Royal Canadian Legion Elmvale District Branch 262 7 John St., Elmvale, ON Attention Veterans or their Spouses, whether or not Legion Members Sherry Culling, the Provincial Service Officer will be at The Branch the week of 20 June 2016 Please call the Branch to make an appointment: 705-322-1042 or Carolyn Heads at: 705-734-5153 No later than 9 June 2016 You will be notified when the exact date has been set.

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Auction Sale

Tractors, machinery, saw mill, wood working equipment, tools & collectibles!

Saturday, June 11th - 10:00 a.m.

The property of

Charles & Daphne Peacock 1953 Gill Rd., Midhurst, ON

Sale located between Cty. Rd. 27 & the 400, on south side of CPR mainline about a mile north of Doran Rd. See Signs!

TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT: Sales includes a 5425 JD a/c cab 4x4 diesel tractor with a self leveling 542 front end loader (only 670 hrs., shuttle shift w/power reverse), 1920 Ford 4x4 diesel tractor w/cab plus 730B front end loader, 68" material bucket (only 728 hrs., 2 sets of rear remotes), selling separate is a 5' front mount snow blower with pto attachment, 1920 Ford 4x4 diesel tractor w/710B front end loader (2138 hrs.), MX10 JD rotary mower (3 blades, like new), Befco 6' pto driven 3 pth flail mower, 6' Walco Whistler 3 pth rotary mower, 3 pth 7' scraper blade, 782 Ford 8' landscape 3 pth rake w/levelling wheels, 3 pth h.d. steel box weight, 3 pth 5' set of disc, Ford 951A 3 pth rotary mower, Dutchmen 3 pth tree spade w/hydraulic controls, Normet Farmi CH 150 3 pth wood chipper. Tractor loader attachments selling separate include Worksite Pro GT80 grapple attachment w/hydraulic clamp, HLA Brute Brush, pallet forks, q/a 8' material bucket, all have JD quick att., Husqvarna gas tree trimmer, Husqvarna & Stihl chain saws & power hedgers, Mantis gas tiller, Stihl BR230 gas back pack sprayer, 5 h.p. horizontal air compressor, set of acetylene torches, hydraulic 800 lb. lift table on dolly wheels, Lincoln 225 AC GLM welder & accessories, Mastercraft 3/4" electric impact gun, AEC h.d. electric chair saw, 2 ton floor jack, Campbell/Hausfeld air pig, Fisher M Scope metal detector, Snap On sockets up to 2", large vise, shovels, forks, etc. plus several farm wagons. WOOD EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES: Custom made 50' saw mill with 18 hp diesel engine, (2 section bed on wheels, unit is hydraulically controlled), CCMC Certified & originally Patented & hidden Stavebolt timber connection hardware over 100 Stavebolts, Rockwell/Beaver & Delta 12" wood lathes, radial arm saw w/table extensions plus vacuum att., Rockwell 10" table saw with 52" table extension plus vacuum att. & acc., Canadian & Jet floor model drill presses, General 490 band saw, Tecomec FL136 saw blade sharpener, Milwaukee h.d. right angle drill, Mafell electric mortise drill, Makita & Dewalt electric hand planners, Skil reciprocating saw, Makita h.d. belt sander, Dewalt Quick Drive auto feed screw driving unit, Paslode air nailer, various electric grinders, sanders, biscuit jointer, wood taper augers, various calibers, wood clamps, precision auger kit for split rings & shear plates for timber frame construction plus acc., i.e. split rings, bolt connections, washers, nuts, shear pins, etc., also a large variety of precision measuring instruments, tools, gauges, & templates, scaffolding & platforms, large selection of pulleys, rope, chain & acc. for logging.

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Brooks large 1 1/4 GWT horned anvil, old wooden craftsman table, antique books, old mortise augers, hand saws, double & broad axes, adzes, 16' custom cedar lined canoe, 16' fibre glass canoe, old brass pressure gauges, cant hooks, old drafting table, assorted office furniture, plus much more!

Auctioneer's Note: Chuck Peacock is well known for his knowledge & craftsmanship in log & timber post & beam construction. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase clean & unique items rarely offered!

Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D., Visa, MasterCard & 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

GRAIN FARMER INPUTS ESTIMATED OVER 1 BILLION DOLLARS

GUELPH, ON (May 25, 2016) – Farmers across the province have invested $1.25 billion on inputs for this season’s grain crops.

Ontario’s barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers are actively working the fields this month to give their crops the best chance of success, to ultimately feed and fuel the province. It is estimated that farmers have committed about $1.25 billion to inputs, including seeds and seed treatments, fertilizers, and pesticides based on Statistics Canada’s March 2016 intentions of principal field crop areas for Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture’s 2016 Field Crop Budget per-acre input costs.

“Every year farmers invest significant financial resources in their crops,” says Mark Brock, Chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario. “At this time of year, our expenses are high and turning a profit at harvest is never a guarantee. It’s not uncommon for a farmer to spend several hundred thousand dollars just to get their crops started.”

Across the province, most regions are experiencing reasonable planting conditions, but warm weather is needed for germination of the spring crops.

Farmers are anxious to see their crops emerge, as planted seeds are vulnerable to soil-borne insects. Grain farmers operate on small profit margins, so the financial risk of seed or crop loss is significant.

“There is a lot of risk, both environmental and financial, in grain farming,” says Brock. “Input costs are just one part of it – there are also labour costs, research and administration time, equipment maintenance and repairs, and a lot of personal energy spent on the land and crops.”

Grain Farmers of Ontario Grain Farmers of Ontario is the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers.

The crops they grow cover over 6 million acres of farm land across the province, generate over $2.5 billion in farm gate receipts, result in over $9 billion in economic output and are responsible for over 40,000 jobs in the province.

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FOR DIANE BRANIFF AND THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TED BRANIFF EM. #245880 SOUTHGATE RD. 24

Directions Come west of Dundalk on Grey Cty. Rd. 9 for 2 mile to Southgate Rd. 71 turn north for 4.5 km. to Southgate Rd. 24 turn left for 4.5 km. to sale on left side. (limited parking)

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Property Known as 245880 Southgate Rd. 24 Conc. 16 pt. lot 22 consists of 95.99 acres w/shop & creek. Plus McCormick F12 & W14 on steel; 1948 Centauer; JD A.R.; Kubota L175 w/mower; Int. Cub 154; Universal 445 DT-C 4 WD; Int. B-275; JCB 185 series 3 skid steer; Case 350 crawler; Clark 4024 forklift plus 1959 Ford F 350; 2 – 1954 Ford Customs; 2- 1954 Lincolns (one partially restored); trailers; 3 sea containers; plus approx. 75 plus Hit & Miss engines Eaton, Gilson, Empire, Witte, Lister, Fair banks Morse, Goold Sharpe & Muir; M.H. Delavel, Nova etc.; plus shop equip.; antiques; collectibles; furniture; NOTE 2 Auctioneers selling. Partial list only.

Gas Engines selling approx.. 12 noon.

Note Sale time 9:30. Washroom. Lunch Booth provided

by Dundalk Junction Restaurant.T erms Cash or known cheque with proper ID only. M/C, Visa & Interac.

Viewing & registration Thursday June 30th 11am – 3 pm

Bob Severn Auctioneer Shelburne 519-925-2091 www.auctionsfind.com/severn

ESTATE OF ERIC A. HURME

SUN. JUNE 5TH - THURS. JUNE 9TH, 2016 If you’re looking for a new camera, this auction’s for you! You will find a large quantity of new and reconditioned cameras, voice recorders, binoculars, printers, watches, tablets and other electronics. The auction also includes household contents including a leather sofa, loveseat & chair, office furniture, bedroom furniture, Drexel china cabinet, kitchen table & chairs, along with kitchen & décor items.

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23 Springwater News • June 2, 2016 Edition 470 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Fax: 705.322.8393Page Tel: 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321 Simcoe County Agrees to Press Tompkins & Heels (Clea the Pause Button on Additional Monuments Ltd. memb Population Allocation in For Quality & Craftsmanship Since 1932 Provin Springwater motor

Springwater Township / May 25, 2016 – The Township of Springwater is pleased with the outcome of the hearings held by Simcoe County Council on May 24, 2016 regarding the requests for population allocation under the County’s 20,000 Population Allocation Program.

The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe was amended in 2012 to provide the County with the discretion to allocate to its area municipalities additional population of up to 20,000 people over and above the population forecasts in the Growth Plan. As a result, the County Official Plan was amended to provide the opportunity for municipalities and developers to request a portion of the available 20,000 excess population and authorizing County Council to make policy decisions approving or denying those requests.

Six requests for Midhurst, totalling an additional 6,120 people, were considered at the Hearing. Five of those requests were denied by County Council, and one request for an additional fifteen (15) people on private services was approved for Old Second South Road. This 5-lot development proposal remains subject to Township of Springwater planning approvals.

In January 2016, Springwater Council passed a unanimous resolution to not support any private requests for allocation within Springwater. As a result, Mayor Bill French and Deputy Mayor Don Allen, who sit on Simcoe County Council, recused themselves from the May 24th hearings.

Barnet Kussner of WeirFoulds LLP, legal counsel for the Township of Springwater, presented Springwater’s case in support of pausing additional allocations within the Township, citing concerns related to growth management, infrastructure needs and employment. The Township has already authorized a mandatory review of its 1998 Official Plan, including a comprehensive Growth Management review, and it asked the County to pause any further allocations pending the completion of that process in 2018. The Township’s current Growth Management Plan (under which the Midhurst Secondary Plan was adopted by a previous Council) dates from 2004, even before the Growth Plan was established.

“We are pleased that County Council recognized the importance of permitting local Councils to maintain control over growth within their own municipality,” says Mayor Bill French.

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Obituaries!

Obituaries

Thank you!

The family of Glenn Burnett express our most sincere thanks to our friends and family for their love and support during the loss of our loved one.

For the many cards, e-mails, gifts of food, flowers and memoriams in Glenn’s memory we are most thankful.

Thank you Michael Stone and staff of Lynn-Stone Funeral Home for your kindness and thoughtfulness in carrying out Glenn’s final wishes. Georgian Bay Retirement Home, where Glenn was a resident of Memory Care for the past eleven months, for all the love and special care you gave him, thank you.

Georgian Bay General Hospital doctors, nursing staff and administration for the compassionate and understanding care throughout the past year when, on many occasions, Glenn had to attend the Emergency Room or be admitted to hospital and finally in his passing on April 29, 2016. Georgian Bay General Hospital is truly a very special place not only in the care of their patients but in understanding the feelings and needs of families in most difficult emotional times.

THANK YOU

NOT JUST TOURISTS SIMCOE COUNTY Medical Humanitarian Aid - Supporting the World's Health - One Suitcase at a Time

In Memoriam Cox Terry (Hall) - In loving memory of my sister who passed away June 11, 2011 When ties of love are broken And loved ones have to part It leaves a wound that never heals An everlasting heart Sadly missed

Linda

In Memory of Jack Caston who passed away May 21st, 2011

by Pam Peca (705 322 2155) - I will tell you our involvement and how we came to start a chapter here in Simcoe County.

Our family has been very fortunate to do some traveling.

On the course of our travels, we always like to take some medical supplies to bring to local clinics. Our last travels had us taking 6 hockey bags of medical supplies to a remote fishing village on the Zambezi River, in Zambia.

In the past, we had always traveled to St. Catharines to pick up our supplies. Dr. Ken Taylor and his wife Denise founded Not Just Tourists (NIT) back in 1995, after a trip to Cuba. On our last trip back from their home in St. Catharines, we thought wouldn't it be great to have something local here in Simcoe County.

So the chapter was born. We slowly put the word out, and people starting calling, with medical supplies. Most of those calling had supplies left from nursing loved ones in their home. Often the medical supplies are dropped off, in excess of what is required. Once in the home, despite being unopened they can not be returned, and local organizations such as CCAC, Salvation Army, VON etc. will not pick them up. Often people are desperately trying to pass these supplies on to someone who needs them. Not only are the supplies needed is many parts of the world, it serves to keep these products out oflocalland fills and dumps.

Whitfield's pharmacy has generously offered to be a depot in our area for anyone wishing to donate medical supplies or equipment. Not Just Tourists does not take prescription medications. For anyone requiring additional information please feel free to contact us at NJT.simcoecounty@gmail. com or check out our facebook page at njtsimcoecounty.

Want to do more on your next vacation? Carry a suitcase of medical supplies. Change the life of someone in need.

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Five years have passed since you were called away.

Still fresh in our minds as we recall that day.

Peacefully sleeping, resting at last.

His weary trials and troubles are past.

In silence he suffered, in patience he bore.

Till God called him home to suffer no more.

Always remembered by Ruth Ann, his girls, his grandchildren and great grandchildren Leonard, Hilly - In loving memory of a wonderful Mom and Oma, who passed away 25 years ago, on June 5, 1991.

So many things have happened, Since you were called away.

So many things to share with you, Had you been left to stay.

Just a prayer from those you love you, Just a memory fond and true.

In our hearts you'll live forever, For we thought the world of you.

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Nine out of ten (87%) of these young adults read newspaper content in print, on their desktop/laptop, on their phone or via their tablet. Phone is their primary reading platform to match their “on-the-go” lifestyle.

Speculation is perfectly all right, but if you stay there you've only founded a superstition. If you test it, you've started a science. -Hal Clement, science fiction author (30 May 1922-2003)

FLYNN, Thomas Owen “0zzie” (Co-Owner of McKAY, Joan Canada "Miss McEachern & Flynn Cartage,Lorraine Retired Sears Lorraine" - PassedFire away after an SLH, Retired Captain Barrie Volunteer Department on and off battle with cancer the and Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branchat#147 Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on for 37 Years.) Suddenly, but peacefully at the Royal Thursday, May 26, November 2016. Lorraine Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Monday 24th, McKay Hatcher) of Orr Lake 2008. Ozzie Flynn of Barrie(nee (in his 80th year).

Beloved in her 80th year.

Beloved wife husband of 60 years of May (nee Williams). Loving of the late Bert McKay. Loving father of Catharine Marley and her husband Paul, Louise mother of Rick Stanfield, Norm Smith and her husband Michael, Barbara Flynn and her Stanfield (Kim), Glen of Stanfield husband Buzz Carroll.

Loving grandfather Leigh Stanfield Anne Marley (Marc(Mandy), Masson),Lynda Jennifer Marley (Kelly), (Gilbert and Colleen Stanfield (Amanda).

Kuiper), Scott Marley (Laura), Christopher Smith (Jody Dear grandmother of Jesse, Julie, Alicia, Adam, Sydney, Becker), Leah Smith (Christopher Size), and great and Jackson. ofCarsten, Bob Hatcher She will grandfather of Sister Lauren, Owen,(Betty).

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Dear brother of the survived great nieces and nephews.

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Expressions of sympathy may betosent St. Mary’s Cemetery, Barrie. Memorial donations the to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may BECK, Lebirta "Bert" May - Passed away at the be forwarded through www,steckleygooderham.com Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Friday, May 20, GALBRAITH, Ethel - Atin her the 2016.

Lebirta Beck (nee Mary Jackson)Sabina of Elmvale Wedgewood Manor, Summerside, P.E.I. on Tuesday, 85th year. Beloved wife of the late William Beck. Dear November 18, 2008, her of 91st year.Jim Beloved wife of mother of Hugh (Lori)In Beck Acton, (Penny) Beck theBaxter, late Arnold Dearofmother Sabina of CathyGalbraith.

(Kim) Carter Barrie of and Ellen (John) (Tim) Daniels ofofRichmond Hill, Jim (Rebecca) of Texas, Dale Belcourt Elmvale.

Loved grandmother of Jamie (Anita) of Newmarket, Heather Zaharychuk of S’side, (Saulo), Adam (Michelle), Stephanie (Sean), Jason David of Manitoulin (Vivian) of Brampton, (Niki), Alicia (Neill),Island, Kelly,Earl Caitlin, Jacqlyn (Kody), June (James) Walters S’side, LoisofTravors S’side Nikki (Evan) and greatofgrandmother Dylan, of Jackson, & Donald of Nathan, Sydney, Chloe, B.C. Also survived by Justin, Julia,(Carol) Maddie, Emerson, Elise, 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Sister of Leah, and Thomas. Sister of Bob Jackson of Midland Joyce MacSweyne, Fred Dapp and the late Bert Dapp (late Patsy), Fred Jackson of Midland, Margaret (Dave) & Marjorie Chambers. Memorial Donations to the Herron of Bowmanville, Marilyn Gervais of Midland Alzheimer be appreciated be (late Rick), Society and thewould late Harold, Harvey, and and may Donna. made through the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale.

Sister-in-law of Cec Jackson, Barb Jackson, Bob Jansen, Allan (Margaret) Beck, and Helen (late Robert) Beck.

Friends may called at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home Elmvale from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Funeral service was at 11:30 am on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Elmvale Presbyterian Church.

Interment Elmvale Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Cardiac Care unit at RVH or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com.

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BARBE, Maurice Passed away peacefully Barrie,- Ontario L4M 6T5 at home on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Maurice "Moe" Barbe of Hillsdale in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Sheila Barbe (nee Stoakley). Dear father of Donna Parker (Max), Karen Johnston (Ken), and the late Lori Stewart.

Loving grandfather of Kurtis Parker, Tyler Stewart, Kelsey Parker, Emily Stewart, and Kendra Johnston.

Great-grandfather of Tyson French. Brother of Diane Baker (Bill) and the late Ron Barbe (Rita). Brother-inlaw of Lloyd Stoakley and Pat Stoakley. Moe will be fondly remembered by Kevin Liscumb, his nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Visiation will be held at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home Elmvale from 12 pm until the time of the service in the chapel at 2 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Cremation.

Memorial donations to the Hillsdale Community Centre or the Hillsdale Fire Department would be appreciated.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com.

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