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THE MIGHTY KEEWATIN IS MOVING!

Upper photo - Donna Kenwell of the fund raising committee for Elmvale District High School, and John Dance (Superintendent for EDHS) explain the new ‘shared facility’ to interested parents, students and community residents.

Lower photo - Anne Nahuis of the committee points out the features of the new building.

Visitors to the booth were pleased and amazed at the advantages that this new facility will offer to the population in this part of Simcoe County. It will bring extended educational opportunities for students and be available as a community centre from which Springwater Township can offer a multitude of services. The facility is made possible by a partnership of School Board, Township and communities served by the school. Contact George Allen - george.allen@sympatico.ca or (705-322-2076) to become one of those recognized donors that make this dream come true.

This Saturday October 22, a dozen sailors will come together to move Keewatin from her spot on the dock in Port McNicoll at 311 Talbot Street, back 150 feet into what will become the Port McNicoll Yacht Club.

In July 2015, the Government of the day in Canada announced a grant of $480,000 to be matched by Skyline Investments to be used to restore the 1912 dock and it’s facing as the beginning of a new Park and a new home for Keewatin.

Work will begin at about noon, and will continue until Keewatin is snug and secure so heavy construction can start Monday. The project is scheduled to be finished by Christmas with landscaping to follow in the spring.

Keewatin came back to Canada, sponsored by SKYLINE on June 23 2012 at 2:30 in the afternoon.

The 109 year old vessel that worked out of Port McNicoll was sold to American owners in 1967 and on June 23 1967 at 2:30 in the afternoon she left for 45 years as a museum ship.

Keewatin is the last of the Edwardian steamers built in the United Kingdom between 1900 and 1920. Out of over 3800 ships, Keewatin alone is left to show the glory days of steamships like Titanic and The Empress of Ireland.

This grant is in aid of the salute to Canada for her 150th year as a country, a country Keewatin was involved in building as she carried farm immigrants and their belongings up the lakes to Fort William.

Keewatin is operated by the Friends of Keewatin, a charitable foundation staffed by volunteers.

Thank you from the Elmvale Fall Fair President!

In an official capacity as President of the Flos Agricultural Society, a.k.a. Elmvale Fall Fair, it is with utmost gratitude that we acknowledge the vast community support and assistance received as the 156th fair comes to an end.

As mentioned to a few of the directors and volunteers who met over lunch following clean up at the fair grounds on Monday, I am amazed at what can be accomplished when many with their smaller but significant part to play all come together to create the big picture. A full two days of animal shows, produce and floral displays whether garden, field or forest, entertainment on stage or elsewhere on the grounds, ambassador competitions, culinary and crafting delights and not to be forgotten, the parades to mention just a few. We extend our sincere thanks to the schools for their participation, to the individuals or groups who put floats and displays together, for those who provide equipment or whatever is needed to make this one of the best fairs in the area (and of course this is said with considerable bias). None of this could be possible without the many hands who willingly volunteered their time and talents all for the benefit of the general public who came to enjoy the remarkable weather, homecoming and sights and sounds of this past Thanksgiving weekend.

If the truth be told, plans are already underway for 2017 when extra special events will occur in recognition of Canada’s 150th birthday. So mark your calendar for Thanksgiving weekend next year and “see you at the Fair”.

Marlene Lambie, President, Flos Agricultural Society

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Editor’s Musings With the demise of the Springwater Chamber of Commerce, most members have three options to consider to continue their membership in a chamber.

The closest is Wasaga Beach but for the Springwater News, very few of their members have much affiliation to the paper at this time. Yes, I realize there is an option for business but most all the advertisers in this paper called us.

We do not have a sales team out scouring the countryside looking for extra revenue. And I am sure that with fewer ads, the ones we have are more noticeable.

Being in Springwater, one might suggest many of the former members would migrate to the Barrie Chamber .

You can belong to more than one chamber.

The Southern Georgian Bay Chamber is out of Midland and services the people of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay. They contacted me and offered me a reduced rate membership to ally the membership fees we had with the Springwater Chamber and ultimately, membership with the Ontario Chamber.

Why even be a member of the Chamber?

The answer is benefits/opportunities. Through the Chamber, and with a membership, I am able to take credit cards at a reduced administration fee. For that reason alone, businesses should be members.

Another reason: They just published a Membership Business Directory. Our name is mentioned on page 37 appropriately under Newspapers giving us additional exposure.

If you go to www.southgeorgianbay.ca, there are many more benefits ... which for the price of your membership, is an exceedingly cheap way of networking, for education, benefits, promotion and more.

I am fresh from a information meeting with them and will be updating or taking advantage of all their benefits in short order.

And if you want to join with them, I have some information packages. If you do go to join, tell them I sent you because then I get my membership at a reduced fee.

One of the beefs I have written about is how sizes have changed but prices haven’t. Bacon use to be in a 500 grams package and it is now in a 375 grams container.

Windshield washer fluid use to be in a gallon jug but is now in a 4 litre jug. Now it is water. Instead of a 500 ml bottle, I have now seen it in a 330 ml bottle.

I have had a few different jobs in my life. One was running heavy equipment. I started to work with a guy down near Barrie in 1984 or 5 who probably had some of the oldest equipment in the countryside.

In the days of hydraulics, his grader was a knucklebuster...which means the blade raised and lowered on a gearing system. When you wanted to get the extreme out of the machine, you pushed the levers forwards until the gears jumped. You could feel the rattling from down under right up through the rods and joints and thus, the name knuckle-busters.

The loader, which took two dumps to fill a six yard truck

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had no brakes. If you own a truck, you are not appreciative of someone who runs into it with each dump. The owner had a single-axle six yard dump truck and I practiced loading/dumping without touching it. I would go forward, start dumping the loader, pull it back into reverse, wait the two seconds for the transmission to react and as it kicked back, the bucket would empty and I was off for another lift. I can remember being complimented for being such a great operator wasting no time. If they had only known.

The dozer and the backhoe (both wheeled and tracked), I had never run such animals. He taught me the right way.

Now he taught me but his explanations were littered with profanity but if I left those words out, he was a masterful teacher.

As a kid growing up, I can remember Dad and the neighbours talking about George Graham. He was a great tractor operator. When loading manure, and that was in the day of dirt barnyards, they said George drove in and out in the same tire prints.

And that is how I was taught.

Some people would hit a pile of dirt/gravel/whatever and in an attempt to fill the bucket, tires were spinning and everything was under a strain. I was taught to start at the bottom of a pile, just push a little and roll the bucket as I raised it. The bucket was full full and your site was tidy.

Friday, I got caught in a waiting game at one of the two bridges being rebuilt on Hwy 92 on the way to Wasaga Beach. There is at least one operator out there who runs a piece of machinery but does not know what he is doing.

When we read, “Experts disagree!”, can we call them experts anymore?

Why do we have so many climate scientist? Would it be because climate/science is so unsure of itself?

There is no doubt about gravity. Maybe that is why we do not have gravity scientists.

In all this hoopla about offending people, a Toronto judge has rejected an application to ban the Cleveland Indians' logo and name in Ontario. The Cleveland team's logo, called Chief Wahoo, is a broadly smiling cartoon man with red skin and a feather in his headband. For some 70 years, that has been their logo. The Indian moniker has been there since 1914 and it came from the fact that a previous team had three natives on it who were often referred to as the three little Indians and since they were much appreciated, thus the name.

The legal challenge came from architect and indigenous activist Douglas Cardinal, who has also filed complaints to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Canadian Human Rights Commission. In our day of righteousness, and not wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings, he’ll probably win somewhere down the road.

When I hear the name Indians, or (Chicago) Black Hawks, or (Edmonton) Eskimos, or even (Ottawa) Senators, I do not consider it irreverent. If it were a put down, maybe we could construe the (Montreal) Canadians to be some kind of a conspiracy.

And on the lighter side, maybe if I was a (Toronto) Maple Leaf, and with the history of the team, one might be offended for the leaves.

But despite everything, Toronto is one of the greatest hockey towns in the world.

Even if those names were eliminated, it is in the history books and will always be there so you

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1980 Commercial • Residential • Farm Truck Fleets • Heavy Equipment Duane Wright (705) 835-0576 are not getting rid of it.

I think Doug Cardinal - and many people like him - need to get a life.

I am a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. My dad was an airplane mechanic with the Canadian Air Force back during the Second WW and that, way back in 1970, qualified me to be a member. When the servicemen came home, they did not want to talk about the war. No one sat down with the many veterans to get their story. Years passed. Old soldiers died. Suddenly, people began to realize that the history was unwritten.

And that is what I think would happen if we stopped using the name Indians, etc.

Despite past days being rather warm - above normal - we are being told to be prepared for a cold blustery and below normal winter with snow on Nov 10.

But if I go by my Mountain Ash trees, there are not a lot of berries there. If it was laden with bunches of the red fruit, I would agree. Let’s see!

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Happy birthday wishes go out to Joey Gamble, Bruce Dundas, Yvonne Moreau, Cameron Crawford, Drake Reynolds, Alicia Stephenson, Erin Gibson, Alvin Leonard, Carol Hales, Patsy Copestake, Spencer Caston and Penny Drolet celebrating in October.

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

Winners from Oct. 14th were: 1st Marie Bunn, 2nd tied were Madeline Quesnelle & Bev Bunn & 3rd Stella Gosselin.

Everyone welcome.

Friday, Oct. 25th is Youth Group at 7 p.m. at the church.

The Church Committee would like to send out a big thank you to all the volunteers who donated food and helped at their annual turkey dinner. All the students always do a great job.

All the Hallowe’en Trick or Treaters are wished a safe and happy night. Drivers need to watch out for them as well.

Anyone who enjoys spaghetti, should mark your calendar for the Spaghetti Supper on Fri. Oct. 21st at Midland Legion from 5-7 p.m. All the spaghetti you can eat, dessert and tea or coffee. Get your tickets at the door when you come.

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

Ontario Supporting Local Fruit Wine and Cider in Farmers' Markets Province Helping Producers Grow Their Businesses Ontario is making it easier for craft cider and fruit wine producers to grow their businesses by supporting retail sales at farmers’ markets across the province.

Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal made the announcement at the Empire Cider Company in Codrington this afternoon during Ontario Agriculture Week. This initiative has allowed Empire to double its retail sales since the company began selling at Northumberland County farmers’ markets earlier this year, and the cider producer plans to continue expanding sales at additional markets in 2017.

Opening farmers’ markets to fruit wine and cider sales provides more opportunities for Ontarians to purchase and enjoy locally-crafted products and helps grow the local economy in communities across Ontario.

Ontario is expanding access responsibly and will continue to ensure that alcohol sales are conducted in a socially responsible manner. The province is also currently developing a comprehensive alcohol policy to support the safe consumption of alcohol.

Investing in local food and beverages is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.

QUICK FACTS • There are now approximately 60 businesses that produce cider and fruit wine in Ontario.

• To date, 250 farmers’ markets and 99 wineries, including 14 fruit wineries have participated in the Wine and Cider at Farmers’ Markets program, with sales of $3.7 million.

• Extending the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) sales in farmers’ markets to include craft cider and fruit wines follows the final recommendations made by the Premier’s Advisory Council on Government Assets.

• VQA wine sales in Ontario have grown from $194 million in 2009-10 to $318 million in 2015-16, an increase of more than 60 per cent.

• Currently 60 grocery stores across the province are authorized to sell beer and cider. Beginning October 28, 2016, up to 70 more grocery stores will be authorized to sell wine, beer and cider "Racism oppresses its victims, but also binds the oppressors, who sear their consciences with more and more lies until they become prisoners of those lies. They cannot face the truth of human equality because it reveals the horror of the injustices they commit." -- Alveda King

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Did you mark your calendars after reading the last New forests in Minesing Wetlands & Highlights? If not, here are all the upcoming important along Baker Creek Utopia, Ontario, October 5, 2016 – Two hundred dates again!

• Social Time at St. Andrews – Stop on by St. volunteers came out over the past two weekends to Andrew’s Presbyterian Church the third Thursday each plant 815 native trees and shrubs at sites near Barrie and month from 9:30-11:00am to socialize with neighbours.

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For $3, you can enjoy tea, coffee and muffins! The first On September 25, volunteers from TD, UPS, Girl Guides meeting is Thursday, October 20th. and the community planted more than four acres in the • Hillsdale Hall Board Monthly Meeting – The Minesing Wetlands. The 6,000-hecatre Minesing Wetlands next meeting is on Wednesday, October 26th at 7pm at supports a wide diversity of wildlife, including many rare the hall. All are welcome to attend! species. Endangered species like the blue cerulean warbler • Hillsdale Monthly Stitch ‘N’ Chat – Do you live in the wetlands and depend on its large, unbroken have a hand craft that you love to do? Do you ever tracks of deciduous forests to breed successfully. This wonder if others in the community share your passion event will expand the blue cerulean’s breeding habitat. for knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.? Bring your “This much needed restoration is only possible with projects to the hall on the fourth Thursday of each month the help of the volunteers and the support of TD Tree from 6:30-8:30pm for a time to socialize and work on Days,” said Shannon Stephens of the Nottawasaga Valley your project with neighbours! The first Stitch ‘N’ Chat Conservation Authority (NVCA), who organized the will be on Thursday, October 27th. Thank you to Lynne planting events. “These trees will pay ecological and Wright for organizing this fantastic new program! social dividends for years to come.”

• Halloween House Decorating Contest – Post A week later in Orangeville, the Headwater Streams a picture of your decorated house to the “Hillsdale Committee and community volunteers planted trees at the Community Group” on Facebook, and the photo with Baker Tract along a newly restored trout stream. The trees the most ‘likes’ at 11:59pm on October 31st will win a will help stabilize the banks, preventing erosion. Also family movie pack to the movies! New this year: if you they will shade the creek, which is critical for cold-water ‘like’ and ‘share’ our post about the decorating contest, dependant trout in a warming climate. you will be automatically entered into a draw for a $20 Both plantings were part of TD Tree Days, which provides Tim Horton’s gift card!

TD employees and community volunteers an opportunity • MTO Update – As you probably saw this to demonstrate environmental leadership in their local summer, the Ministry of Transportation conducted a communities. Since TD Tree Days launched in 2010, over study at the crosswalk on Hwy 93 and Albert Street.

235,000 trees have been planted nationwide. This year, The results of this study – and their recommendations volunteer will help plant 50,000 more at various events. for this intersection – are to be released sometime this “We were excited to continue working with TD Friends month. Nothing has been released as I write this article, of the Environment Foundation this year, and look forward but please pay attention to this article and our Facebook to doing working with them in 2017,” added Ms. Stephens. page for more details as they are released. I think all NVCA is booking now for 2017 tree planting and Hillsdale-ites are anxious to hear what the MTO has stewardship projects. Landowners that want help decided. (Note: In a presentation to the Hillsdale planting trees and shrubs along streams or wetlands on E.S. school council in September, the Township of their property can contact Ms. Stephens at 705-424-1479 Springwater assured those present that there will still be ext. 239 to arrange a site visit and learn about available a crossing guard posted at this intersection, regardless funding. Volunteers interested in tree planting and other of what the MTO chooses to do). environmental projects should visit www.nvca.on.ca to The “Hillsdale Highlights” is a community news update, learn more. so please feel free to contact me at the number above, The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is a public agency dedicated to the preservation of a healthy or at alissa.shanahan@hotmail.ca with any information environment through specialized programs to protect, you would like the community to know about! Follow the official Hillsdale Hall and Rec Board on Facebook for conserve and enhance our water, wetlands, forests and lands. details about upcoming events and social gatherings at About TD Friends of the Environment Foundation: “Hillsdale Community Group.”

From schoolyard naturalization and energy conservation, to tree plantings and environmental education, TD Friends If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is proud to you, it will be enough. - Meister Eckhart provide funding to help sustain an incredible array of Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you grassroots environmental programs across the country. are. - Marilyn Monroe Since 1990, TD FEF has supported over 23,000 projects with over $70 million in funding.

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Waterside Retirement Lodge Heroines: Residents Blanket Wasaga Beach with Love

On Monday, October 3rd, as the sun was beginning to set over Wasaga Beach, some very special residents of Waterside Retirement Lodge loaded into a limo to attend an event in Barrie at a local restaurant. The event was a fundraising event to help raise funds for Team Bernie, a local resident of Tiny Township battling stage "Now delivering Propane" 4 colon cancer, to fix his deck that is dangerously in disrepair. At the end of the evening it was announced Still delivering Fuels • Diesel/gasoline/furnace oil!!! that approximately 80% of the funds required to repair 24 Hour Cardlock • Available for all Commuters the deck were raised.

The ladies attended the event not only to support the cause, but also to be honoured Elmvale & District Food Bank Receives for their generous, heartfelt work contributions. For the last year, the ladies have been knitting blankets made with love for people receiving treatment for cancer, and may $2,500 Donation from Springwater Township need some extra TLC. They became involved in this blanket project through one of the Residents who live at Waterside that crochets blankets for premature babies, and she thought that others might like to get together to knit. When the first blanket was completed, a kind-hearted Barrie resident, Frank Nelson, came on board to deliver the blankets to cancer patients in need of a warm hug when he himself goes in for chemo treatments.

Frank’s facebook page “Paying it Back” is so supportive of the ladies and their blankets that they have become local celebrities on his page and had many fans wanting to meet them and to celebrate their hard work at the fundraiser. The ladies have given out 11 Springwater Township / October 6, 2016 – The Elmvale & District Food Bank received blankets to date. Of these 11 blankets, Frank a helping hand by way of a $2,500 donation from the Township of Springwater.

Springwater Council presented the cheque to Elmvale & District Food Bank representatives, has been given 7 to distribute, Bernie received one, one went to a Waterside volunteer’s John Potts and Sharon Chambers, at Wednesday night’s Council meeting. The funds will grandmother receiving treatment, and two others were given to two girls under the age of four who are receiving treatment. Once the ladies have completed more blankets, assist the Food Bank in continuing their regular operations in Springwater.

The Elmvale & District Food Bank regularly serves 60 people, with seasonal fluctuation Brooke, who has just begun kindergarten, will be delivering the blankets to other of up to 120 people per week. Operated by 35 volunteers, the Elmvale Food Bank provides children in the community receiving treatment.

Other than a few start-up material costs, the blankets made with love are completely families with food that meets the Canadian Food Guide recommendations, and supplies dairy, meats, and fresh fruits and vegetables, often purchased or donated by local producers. done on donations from the community. The labels that are affixed to each blanket The donation was made by way of the Springwater Community Assistance Program, have been created and donated by a local gentleman, and even the ladies’ limo ride which is funded through the Springwater Swing – Charity Golf Tournament. This year’s was donated by Atrium Executive Limo Services. Recreation Coordinator at Waterside Retirement Lodge, Christie Murchison, kindly donates her time to the cause by sewing tournament, held in July, raised $26,000 for local worthwhile initiatives.

“We are pleased to be able to provide this donation to the Elmvale & District Food Bank,” blankets at home, but has a difficult time keeping up with the ladies. She now sews says Mayor Bill French. “The Food Bank does so much for people in our area, ensuring alongside the ladies and puts the finishing touches on the final product.

The work of the ladies is nowhere near complete. They are currently putting together they can continue to serve those who need it most, is paramount to the well-being of our blankets to enter into the Elmvale Fall Fair taking place Thanksgiving weekend to community.”

“The Elmvale & District Food Bank relies on both food and financial donations,” says hopefully win a monetary prize to put towards more yarn, or to the Resident Fund at John Potts, Elmvale & District Food Bank. “This donation will ensure we keep our shelves the lodge. The work of these residents is truly inspiring, and is a perfect example of the incredible work that can be done when retirement homes and local community stocked as we continue to work to meet the needs of our clients.” members work together. Keep up the good work!

Jill Dunlop, daughter of former MPP Garfield Dunlop and Councillor Jane Dunlop runs for MPP in Simcoe North (Although this was written before it happened) On Wednesday, October 19, at the Coldwater Memorial Library, Ms Jill Dunlop was joined by her family, friends and supporters to make the announcement that she is putting her name forward in the Simcoe North provincial PC nomination process. ‎For further information contact: Jill 705 323 3935 or Jane 705 209 0871

Province Ensuring Children and Students are Safe at School

Ontario is protecting children and students by re-introducing legislation that would make the disciplinary process for the province's educators more clear and transparent.

If passed, the Protecting Students Act and subsequent regulations would improve the Ontario College of Teachers' investigation and disciplinary processes, reduce the potential for conflicts of interest and help protect children, students and teachers by: • Ensuring a teacher's certificate is automatically revoked if he or she has been found guilty of sexual abuse or acts relating to child pornography • Requiring employers, including school boards, to inform the college when they have restricted a teacher's duties or dismissed him or her for professional misconduct • Allowing the college to share information with the school board or employer if the subject of a complaint poses an immediate risk to a student or child • Requiring the college to publish all decisions from its discipline committee • Improving timelines for the investigation and consideration of complaints.

The re-introduction of the Protecting Students Act is part of Ontario's commitment to re-introduce all governm ent bills that were before the legislature in spring 2016, so that debate on important issues may continue.

Protecting the safety of children and students is part of the province's plan to build an education system where all students and educators can reach their full potential.

QUICK FACTS • The Ontario College of Teachers is an independent, regulatory body that is responsible for regulating the teaching profession in the province.

• In June 2012, the Honourable Patrick J. LeSage released a report that contained 49 recommendations to modernize the Ontario College of Teachers’ investigation and discipline practices.

• These recommendations were also relevant to the College of Early Childhood Educators, an independent, regulatory body that governs early childhood educators in the public interest.

In August 2015, amendments to the Early Childhood Educators Act came into force to address recommendations coming out of the LeSage Report.

“The happiest people in the world are those who feel absolutely terrific about themselves, and this is the natural outgrowth of accepting total responsibility for every part of their life.”Brian Tracy “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”George Bernard Shaw

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Part-Time Job Opportunity

Save the Date

Elmvale BIA Thursday, October 20 - 5:15 pm Elmvale Library Branch

The Elmvale Community Hall Board is currently seeking qualified applicants to manage a winter market Fridays from 9am to 3pm to be held October thru May at the Elmvale Community Hall.

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Anten Mills Hall Board Thursday, October 20 - 7:00 pm Anten Mills Community Hall Heritage Committee Tuesday, October 25 - 7:00 pm Township Administration Centre Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, October 26 - 7:00 pm Township Administration Centre Community Improvement Plan Workshop Thursday, October 27 - 6:30 pm Township Administration Centre Special Council Meeting (6 Year Capital Plan) Wednesday, November 2 - 4:30 pm Township Administration Centre

General duties will include: • Recruiting and selecting vendors as per the criteria established by the Community Hall Board.

• Assisting vendors with set up and take down based on an established floor plan.

• Collection of vendor fees and depositing fees in the established bank account.

• Make regular reports to the Board regarding the financial status of the Market.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience in event organizing at a community level is an asset.

A special thank you to the OPP for their presence in Springwater school zones during the first week of school in September.

Data on our speed signs indicates that drivers were paying attention to their speed, especially at Forest Hill Public School, where no one was over the speed limit!

The Policing Committee will continue to recommend that two flashing yellow lights be installed on Highway 93 at the Albert Street crossing in Hillsdale. These lights would be activated during crossing times in the morning and afternoon to alert drivers to the crossing zone.

As always, we ask that you pay extra attention in school zones and remain vigilant in maintaining the speed limit.

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Hours: 10 - 15 Hours per Week

Council Meeting Wednesday, November 2 - 6:30 pm Township Administration Centre

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Heritage Members Wanted If architecture and heritage conservation interest you, we invite you to consider serving on Springwater’s Heritage Committee.

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Help ensure the safe crossing of children as they travel to and from Hillsdale Elementary School Earn $13.98 per hour to start Training and equipment provided

The Committee is currently seeking two new members to serve to the end of the current term (November 2018). The Committee meets monthly, approximately 10 times per year, on the fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM, usually in the Administration Centre in Minesing. The meetings are approximately 2 hours in length. Members are volunteers and receive an honorarium of $40.00 per meeting.

Applications are due by 4:30 pm on Friday, November 25, 2016. For additional information on this opportunity visit: www.springwater.ca/heritage

Springwater Fire Needs Volunteers Like You! Springwater Fire & Emergency Services is looking for Volunteer Firefighters to join their team!

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“The Georgian Bay, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay fire departments would like to thank everyone for coming out during our fire prevention week activities and to remind you to replace your smoke alarms every ten years. Don’t Wait, Check the Date! Also, on November 5th before going to bed, remember to change your smoke alarm batteries when changing your clock.”

RVH Foundation Revises LITTLE WONDERS for new generations The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) Foundation has updated the Little Wonders display – a tribute and memorial program offering parents, family and friends an opportunity to celebrate a new baby or the memory of a baby.

Through a $100 donation, loved ones can donate by purchasing a butterfly or a petal of a flower to be added to the newly located and updated display. The petal or butterfly includes the baby’s name and birthdate. The parents are also sent a certificate and photo of their tribute on the wall as a memento of their baby’s special day. The placement of petals and butterflies represent sibling bonds and memories of siblings within families.

“There are many stories behind Little Wonders – some celebrate momentous occasions and some memorialize little ones who passed too soon,” says Eric Dean, CEO, RVH Foundation. “As parents, families and friends honour their own little wonders, they are also providing important support to other babies born at RVH.” Donations to the Little Wonders program support care and equipment in Obstetrics, the Birthing Unit and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which birth and care for approximately 2,100 babies each year.

For new parents, Katelyn and Jeff Lees, it was an easy decision to celebrate with a tribute to their new baby, Emmett.

“RVH is our closest and most convenient hospital and we truly believe in the quality of healthcare here,” says Katelyn Lees.

“We had such a great experience in the Birthing Unit and Obstetrics so we felt it was important to give back. Little Wonders is a great way to show our appreciation to those units, support other babies, and have a lasting memory we can show Emmett and our family for many years to come,” adds Jeff Lees.

In 2015, the Little Wonders program added 30 new petals and butterflies to the wall – a 50 per cent increase from the previous year. In 2016, the display was moved from the locked hallway outside the NICU to the glass panes of the Atrium outside the fourth floor unit for all to see and celebrate.

For more information on how to donate to Little Wonders, contact the RVH Foundation at 705-728-9090 ext. 41513 or visit http://foundation.rvh.on.ca/supporting-rvh/littlewonders.

Jean Oostrom– The Voice for the Brain Injured Person Where People With Brain Injuries and The People Who Care for them Can Find Answers jean@newbrainliving.com New Brain Living Book www. newbrainliving.com Click on the Book Icon Recovery 101 Revisited Everyone who experiences a brain injury experiences loss, disappointment and recovery obstacles. Whether it is dealing with a physical loss of movement, loss of emotional control or dealing with the disappointment of losing friends, family, and marriages and employment our brain injuries are constant reminders that things have changed in a big way. During the course of most people’s lives they experience many obstacles but for the brain injured person it the “suddenness” of the change and the “magnitude” of the changes that can take recovery in so many different directions because of “unanswered questions” both for the brain injured person and the people who care for them.

My website New Brain Living www.newbrainliving. com has been developed to answer questions about brain injuries “from the brain injured point of view”. When the people who care for the brain injured person visit my website they also receive an insight into how and why brain injured people “react” to certain situations in certain ways.

During my recovery since 1997 I have found that you only find answers if you keep asking the questions. When I started on my personal recovery journey nobody “talked about my brain” they talked about “my stroke” but not my brain. I believe that this recent shift in the “language of brain injuries” will make a difference in the lives of many people who have brain injuries and the people who care for them. With the shift of language surrounding brain injuries, combined with the advancement of scientific research now “recovery” can be possible for people with brain injuries from “diagnosis” to “living with their new brains”.

There is a page on my website Recovery 101 www. newbrainliving.com/recovery-101 . Included on this page are things that helped me on my Personal Recovery Path.

All the recovery options listed on this page brought me one step closer to receiving answers about my brain injury.

It is important to note that recovery is always moving, and can move in a different direction when recovery is built on gentleness, logical progression and scientific research.

To the Brain Injured Person: Remember recovery is always moving. Design your own Personal Recovery Path and take ownership of your recovery.

To the People who Care for the Brain Injured Person: Keep asking questions, learn the “language of brain injury” and design your Personal Recovery Path for you and your brain injured person.

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Katelyn (left) and Jeff Lees show baby Emmett her new flower petal on the Little Wonders display at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie.

Through a donation of $100, loved ones can purchase a butterfly or a petal on a flower including the baby’s name and birthdate. For more information, contact the RVH Foundation at 705-728-9090 ext. 41513 or visit http:// foundation.rvh.on.ca/supporting-rvh/little-wonders.

THe Y’s Men of Midland presented a cheque for $5,000.00 to Wendat for their new residence in Penetang Birthmarks come in two types: pigment (light-brown cafe au lait spots, dark-brown moles and gray or blue Mongolian spots) or vascular (port-wine stains, stork bites and hemangioma). Scientists don't know what causes birthmarks.

The first European reference to Asians as "yellow" have been traced to the late 1600s and probably had nothing to do with skin color. They appear linked to the fact that the Chinese embraced yellow as a symbol of grandeur

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County of Simcoe and City of Barrie battery collection week runs November 7-11, 2016

Midhurst/October 17, 2016 – The County of Simcoe and the City of Barrie are partnering to collect dead batteries at the curb. The municipal partners would like to remind residents that battery bags will be arriving in the mail in mid-October and curbside collections will occur November 7-11, 2016 in each municipality. This is the third year the County of Simcoe has offered this service, and it will be the second year for Barrie.

The County and Barrie are joining forces again this year to create greater operational efficiencies and to grow regional participation. In 2015, the municipalities collected a combined 22,800 kilograms of batteries, which is equivalent to approximately one million batteries.

Battery bags, with instructions, will be mailed to households in mid-October. Disposable battery bags are also available at County of Simcoe and City of Barrie Waste Management facilities or local municipal/city offices. Battery collection will occur during the week of November 7, 2016 only and will be collected by the recycling trucks. Battery bags must be placed curbside for collection in a visible location beside (not inside) the recycling box on residents’ regularly scheduled collection day.

The program is for single use batteries only, including type AAA, AA, A, C, D, 9 volt and button batteries commonly used for hearing aids and watches. Rechargeable batteries, cell phone and lap top batteries, car, industrial and battery packs are NOT accepted in the program, but may be taken to any County of Simcoe or City of Barrie household hazardous waste facility for safe, free disposal.

Collected batteries will be consolidated and sent for processing to an Ontario company who separates the various components of the batteries, with approximately 90 per cent of the battery components being recycled.

“Our battery collection week continues to be a huge success as we strive to increase our diversion and keep harmful materials out of landfills,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “This is an efficient, convenient and environmentally responsible way to dispose of your used batteries and we’re hopeful we’ll see even greater participation this year.”

“We’re pleased to partner with the County again on this important initiative to protect our landfills and environment,” said Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman. “This is a great program that makes it easy for people to dispose of batteries properly, and we hope to build on last year’s success.”

For more information about the single use battery collection week, please contact County of Simcoe Customer Service at 705-735-6901 or visit simcoe.ca. City of Barrie residents can visit barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection or call 705-739-4219.

About Barrie Barrie is an exciting, caring and progressive community that 147,000 people call home. Situated 90 km north of the Greater Toronto Area on beautiful Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie offers an excellent life style and multitude of recreational opportunities. We are committed to the growth of prosperity of Central Ontario’s leading City and most dynamic waterfront community.

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

Hello everyone! I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend with lots of family time, great food and definitely something to be thankful for. I’m sure that if you had a festive gathering that you had eyes that are bigger than your tummy could take. It’s always the way, you have to try a little of everything and all of a sudden your plate is full. It was great to see the postsecondary students home for a quick visit with their loads of laundry and the raiding of the refrigerator for groceries.

I’m sure those who have first year students noticed a difference in the once nervous child that they dropped off we can get more scarecrows on display to help us into the in September. autumn spirit.

Some people in our village may already have their Christmas lights up or perhaps you didn’t take them down from last year, you know you are in redneck country right? Anything is possible. There may be those of you who leave it until it is 30 below outside, the snow is flying and your fingers are freezing, we will wish you luck at that time. If I can suggest that you please wait until after Remembrance Day on the 11th of November to light up your Christmas decorations, it would be greatly appreciated by many. By holding off a few more days, it will show our respect as a village and we can appropriately acknowledge those, who while fighting for our country, are gone but not forgotten. You will be able to find local Remembrance Day ceremonies in the local newspapers and I am sure social media will also have notices available too. This newspaper is good to list local events so keep watching.

Mr. Fox…our village critter. We are very concerned that you are still hanging around town. If anyone has been feeding Mr. Fox, we ask that you refrain This fall, there was a challenge from one of our Minesing from doing so as neighbours, Joanne, to get out and decorate our yards with it is keeping him a scarecrows. Whether it was a store bought one or one hanging around the that your family created, she suggested we Minesing folk village. This is not decorate our village with these creations. I know that there good because he were more standing around the village but I was able to is around during sneak a few pictures from our Minesing Facebook page times of day where from those who posted their temporary family members, people are seeing the Naccarrato, Hammond, Vanderpol, Maguire and Noble him in the morning households did a great job! Way to go everyone. Next when kids walk to year everyone get your creative straw hats on and maybe school and pets are outside. Foxes are not domesticated and therefore need to stay in the wild. We would hate for a child, or adult for that matter, to have a run in with it or a pet be injured or worse. Let’s keep our community safe everyone!

Jim Pratt Broker Until next time, remember, only ten more weeks till 998 Mosley Street, Christmas! Have you started your shopping? ;) Wasaga Beach The ancient Romans dyed their hair with bird droppings.

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2016 Mary Bertram Memorial Baby Show Elmvale Fall Fair The “Mary Bertram Memorial Baby Show” was once again a success at the Elmvale Fall Fair, held Friday, October 7th. There were 31 babies registered in the show, amongst the 3 classes.

In the first class, 0-6 months, the winners were (1) Lilly Rose King, 3 months, Collingwood (2) Barrett Franssen, 2 months, Bracebridge (3) Stella Stabley, 4 months, Victoria Harbour.

In the second class, 6-12 months, the winners were (1) Moriah Lebouron, 10 months, Elmvale (2) Connor Crank, 11 ½ months, Barrie (3) Jase Alexander, 8 months, Wasaga Beach.

In the third class, 12-18 months, the winners were (1) Charlotte Laurin, 15 months, Elmvale (2) Leah Loughran, 16 months, Elmvale (3) Lilly Henderson, 14 months, Elmvale.

The prize for the youngest girl went to Hailey Kort, 1 month of Stayner & the youngest boy, Callum Lees, 9 days old, Barrie. We did not have any Multiple Births this year.

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The overall winner of the “Mary Bertram Memorial” plaque was Moriah Leboubon of Elmvale, daughter of Becky & Chris Leboubon, of Elmvale.

The Winner of the Baby Bouncer Seat filled with lots of baby goodies donated by Babies R Us was Brynn Stephens, of Elmvale.

A big thank you goes out to the moms & relatives that entered babies in the show. Without them, the show would not happen.

A very Special Thank you goes out to the following Business’ that donated gifts for the Show: Elm Flower Shoppe, Yonge St. S., Elmvale, Scotiabank, Barrie Financial Centre, Collier St., Barrie, Essentials Salon, Queen St. W., Elmvale, TD/Canada Trust, Queen St. W., Elmvale, Fleming Electric, Elmvale, Century Masonry, Elmvale, Scottland Tire & Auto, Barrie, Foodland, Yonge St. N., Elmvale, Babies R Us, Bayfield St. N., Barrie, Spence Home & Property Maintenance, Elmvale, Superior Facility Services, Yonge St. S., Elmvale, Pat Fergusson, Broker Sutton Group, Barrie, Greenlaw’s Maple Products, Elmvale, Custom Making Mama, Wyebridge, Sophisticated Stitching, Elmvale, Northern Automotive Solutions, Phelpston, Klink’s A Team Mechanical, Elmvale.

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Rosie’s Devotions A Sci-Fi Tale

I love science fiction. I enjoy reading someone's sometimes-unbelievable concept of a futuristic society, travelling back and forth through time and objects that were unheard of back in the 1900's which are now believable.

I remember watching episodes of "Star Trek" and "Lost in Space" in the late 1960's and 1970's. Captain James T. Kirk, the commander of the Starship Enterprise, and others had this gadget that bears a resemblance to today's cell phone. All they had to do was flip it open and speak into it, and they would be beamed up into the ship. If someone got hurt or was sick, all they had to do was go down to sick bay, the main medical centre, lie down on a piece of equipment that automatically scanned the entire body, locate the problem area and heal it. This piece of machinery reminds me of today's M.R.I. Years ago, I read a book about man flying to the moon and starting a new settlement there because we had completely destroyed our earth. Back in those days, that was considered science fiction--a scientific thought was was not real, something that was made up.

Samuel Morse, inventor of the electric telegraph (Morse code), was the son of a Calvinist minister. Isaac Newton saw God as the master creator whose existence could not be denied in the face of the grandeur of all creation.

Christopher Columbus, the explorer, showed a keen interest in the Bible and biblical prophecies throughout his entire life. David Suzuki, and other environmentalists, continue to warn us about protecting and looking after our planet. There are many other such individuals who share, today, their God-given gifts with humanity in order to bring about much needed changes within our society.

Today, may each and every one of us do our part to make our planet earth a better place to live. We can help by recycling, volunteering on a road clean-up, fixing and reusing material items, and buying environmentally friendly products, and so on.

Prayer: God of our past, present, and future, we ask that You would continue to inspire us with Your goodness and love. Fill us with Your wisdom and grant us ideas. With your continued help, we will be able to bring more science fiction ideas to reality and aid in healing our planet. Amen.

Rosemary Hagedorn, Penetanguishene, rosyhagedorn@gmail.com

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Ambassador Contest:

Winner: Corine Bateman Runner-up: Vanessa Tucci Jr. Ambassador Contest:

Winner: Laura Bateman

Runner-up: Ava Melchiorre Best bale Display:

Winner : Amy Spence

2nd : Marlene Lambie

3rd:: Michelle Simpson

Merit: Tanya King Residential Decorating Contest:

Winner: Michelle Simpson 2nd: Sara Murray & Mark Spring 3rd: Sherree Buchanan 4th : Linda Rowntree

Junior Fair:

Most points Classes 1 – 50: Lucas Potter

Most points Classes 51 – 117: Hope Graham

Most points classes 161 – 207: Camry Miller Elementary Student accumulating the most points

Winner: Nathan Potter HCES 2nd place : Lucas Potter HCES

Hon Mention: Cameron Robertson OLOL Bicycle Draw: (Donated by The Elmvale & District Maple Syrup Committee) Winner: Abbie Langman, Elmvale Dog Show: Best Dressed Dog Trophy: Nathan’s dog - Lucy Sheep Show:

Overall Grand Champion Ram Lambs Winner: John Fennell

Overall Grand Champion Ewe lambs Winner: Barry Grant

Champion Market Lambs

Winner Charlie Renaud

Overall Grand Champion Ewe

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Overall Grand Champion Flock

Winner: John Fennell Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull: 40 participants Trophy winner for each Class: Rider: 30 – 45 lbs. 1st, Lincoln Cobbett 2nd : Shelby Parnell 3rd :Liam Greaves “ 46 – 60 lbs. 1st , Ella Cobbett

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3rd Anthony Mino “ 76 – 90 lbs. 1st Holly Parnell

2nd Parnell Leonard

3rd Cayden Woods Pony Show winners: 16 Riders from 6 schools participated Sportsmanship trophy 10yrs of age & under donated

by Elmvale Vet. Clinic won by- Lexie Edwards, from Birchview Dunes – Wasaga Beach, Rider (10 yrs old & under) and pony achieving highest number of points. Trophy donated by RJ Motosport won Best Udder & Best Herd: Spencer Nelson

by Karissa May-Gadsby Class 14: Jerseys 4-H Achievement Day: Champion & Reserve Champion Jr & Sr Female Beef Club: Shady Glen Farms, Kevin & Steven Jones, Midland

Steer Class-Champion: Bridgette Canning Best Udder & Best Herd: Shady Glen Farms

Steer Class-Reserve Champion: Travis Canning Overall Grand Champion Female:

Grand Champion Animal: Jared Ball Century Star Holsteins, Spencer Nelson

Reserve Grand Champion : Michaela Chalmers Exhibitors’ Sweepstakes winner: $200 cash - Champion Showperson: Whitney Ball

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Res Champion Showperson :Courtney Walker Parade Winners: Elmvale Dairy: Church: : 1st: Food Grains Bank entry by Luke Langman

Grand Champion Animal: Howard Martin

2nd: Elmvale Presbyterian Church

Reserve Grand Champion : Corine Bateman Community Organizations:

Champion Showperson: Boyd Cooper 1st: Molar Express, by Solly Family Dentistry Reserve Champion Showperson: 2nd: North Simcoe Jr Farmers Michael Jones Family entry: The KleinGebbinck Family

Overall Grand Champion Tractors: Paul O’Hallarn Showperson Heavy Horse Show:

Whitney Ball, Elmvale Beef

Reserve Champion Showperson

Courtney Walker, Elmvale Beef Domestic Science: New Exhibitor award: Winner: Elsie Rowat, Barrie Exhibitor winning the most points in the Domestic Science Section,sponsored by Ken Truax Construction Winner Caroline Henderson, Vasey: Homecraft: Viewers’ Choice Quilt – sponsored by the Best Horse on the Grounds: Phelpston Quilters’ Group

Rusty McArthur New Lowell Winner: Toos Claas, Elmvale Best Team : Kent Bruce, Elaine Parnell Memorial Quilt of the Fair,: Stayner

Winner: Lila Beardsall, Elmvale Single & Unicorn Hitch: Kent New Exhibitor Award Bruce, Stayner

Winner: Debbie Kijowski, Singhampton Lions Club Car Draw: Exhibitor winning the most points in the Homecraft Winner: Section –Ricky Hummelink Memorial: Carol Wiltshire, Thornton

Winner: Jan Pinkerton, Schomberg Royal Canadian Legion Draw Flowers: New Exhibitor Award Winner: Jason Fitzgerald Winner: Waterside Retirement Lodge, Wasaga Beach Horseshoe Tournament: Grain & Forage: Exhibitor with the highest points Singles: Winner –

Winner: Gerald Martin, Phelpston

Paul Craddock Field & Garden Produce Doubles: Winners – Exhibitor with the highest points

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Winner Gord Beilby, Elmvale Craddock Beef Show: OVERALL CHAMPIONS: Grand Champion Bull: Gold-Bar Livestock,

Brad & Sarah Buchanan, Victoria Harbour Grand Champion Female: Rollin’ Acres Charolais, Chester Tupling, Mulmur Grand Champion Breeder’s Herd: Rollin’Acres Charolais Grand Champion Get-of-Sire:

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Springwater News • Oct 20, 2016 Edition 480 • E-mail: springwaternews@rogers.com • www.springwaternews.ca Tiny Councillor’s Report

The Corporation of the Township of Tiny Budget season is almost Balm Beach West been working diligently for upon 130us.

StaffRoadhas Tiny, Ontario L0L 2J0 months now but council will get its first crack at it on st November 21RELEaSE . While I always enjoy a challenge, I PRESS willofadmit thatPlan working the budget does cause Development Fire master – Seekingthrough Resident input me a bit of anxiety. We are fortunate to be in a strong Date: September 29, 2016 financial position compared to other municipalities Township of Tiny Fire and Emergencypriorities Services is seeking assistance of (Tiny, Ontario) – Thestill although we are faced with multiple and the a responsibility to our residents in the development of a fire master plan for the Township. maintain a reasonable rate of taxation. The reality is that we have large nonThe purpose of this initiative is to examine every aspect of the department’s service delivery system, discretionary costs in areas such as public safety and an aging infrastructure to assess our current capabilities relating to the management of current and future anticipated risk levels and to gauge expectations and satisfaction levels.for Themany goal is to thatchanges cannotin be pushed off anypublic longer.

We have also paid recreational generate recommendations for Council’s consideration that will help to create a blueprint for the master plans, driven and byeconomically public input, havefiresat on a and shelf collecting dust. department to effectively provide that appropriate protection emergency management services well well into thedone future. but in some cases the only people who have These plans are very benefited socornerstones far are the consultants.

I willmaster ask you age consultation old question – One of the of developing a sensibleSo, and relevant plan isthe the public and input process. As a result, we have developed a brief but important public survey to assist us and higher taxes or decreased services?

Do we maintain the current tax rate, keep all members of the public in exchanging ideas, suggestions, and opinions that will be crucial to developing recommendations that willservices, help us to optimize the levelsstrategic and quality of plan servicesinitiatives, that we all the reserves and reduce including as provide. we deal with critical infrastructure issues? Or do we implement reasonable A copy ofto thebalance survey can be on-line very easily.

Simply go tonon-discretionary the Township’s website costs? increases thecompleted level of service with these (www.tiny.ca) and click on the Master Fire Plan Survey icon on the home page. This survey will take Included the recreation plans were the new valuable soccerto our pitches in only about in 10 minutes to complete andmaster the information gathered will be extremely planning process.

Wyevale scheduled for completion mid-November (and ready for play next The Township Tiny Fire Emergency Services much appreciate the public’s Spring!).

Theofneed forandthese fields waswould firstveryidentified over ten years ago in assistance in this regard. the Township master plan and again in the more recent Wyevale plan. There is no question that there is a demand- 30 for- soccer facilities in our township and we have all seen the research that draws a direct correlation between physical For more information contact: activity and good mental and physical health. Despite our commitment to Tony Mintoff it was quite an exercise working throughDenis this project, the Maurice significant costs Fire Chief Deputy Fire Chief and trying to decide which design elements to remove and still maintain a (705) 322-1161 (705) 322-1161 level of quality that will sustain us into the future. It was a new experience TOWNSHIP OF TINY FIRE AND EMERGENCY for me and still a relatively new responsibility ofSERVICES the township. Up until quite recently we have had the volunteers from our local parks and recreation associations to thank for the majority of our recreational buildings and sports fields throughout the township. For Wyevale, the soccer pitches represent the very first township investment in recreational facilities. Given the costs incurred by the Township in building these facilities I am curious to know if residents feel there is still a role for volunteers in their construction? Or are the escalating prices, time commitment and risk management too much to ask of our volunteers?

A big part of our job as council members is community engagement. I seem to specialize in events (ok, so I can’t say no) and have been on the organizing committees for National Health and Fitness Day, Georgian Bay Pops and the Mayor’s Golf Tournament. A new event that I am extremely passionate about is Farm Fresh Food Fest. This initiative came through EDCNS (Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe) and Tiny is playing a big role as we represent the agriculture pillar of our area’s economic development and it hits a number of key objectives in our strategic plan. The focus for this event is to promote our agricultural community and give our farmers a chance to tell their story to consumers about what they do and why they do it. It will also feature our amazing local food entrepreneurs and artisans. The event will take place on August 18 and 19, 2017 at the corner of Crossland and Con. 3 in Tiny. Watch for more updates in my upcoming columns and follow along on our website launching in the next couple of weeks: www. farmfreshfoodfest.ca.

I would love to hear your responses to the questions I posed above and I am always happy to receive questions and feedback from residents. The easiest way to contact me is by email at councillorhastings@tiny.ca. You can also reach me at home at 705-322-2318.

The views expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of council.

Cindy Hastings Councillor, Township of Tiny

1529 Snow Valley Road,

New sustainability benchmarks help develop strategy to advance continuous improvement in Canadian beef industry

Today, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) released the findings of the National Beef Sustainability Assessment and Strategy1—a two-year, ‘farm to fork’ study that benchmarks the environmental, social, and economic performance of the Canadian beef industry. The Assessment also lays out a strategy for the CRSB to advance sustainability efforts in the industry and measure progress going forward.

The Assessment is the first of its kind for the Canadian beef industry. It provides a comprehensive picture of the industry’s sustainability performance at the national level, said Cherie CopithorneBarnes, a rancher from Jumping Pound, Alberta and Chair of the CRSB. “We examined all aspects of the value chain, from farming all the way through to consumption.”

With this science-based information, the industry will be able to communicate more effectively with partners, stakeholders, and the public. Looking forward, the Sustainability Strategy will help ensure the CRSB can focus its efforts in the most appropriate areas.

Standard environmental life cycle topics, such as climate change, fossil fuel use, water use, and air and land pollution potentials were examined in the Assessment, along with new areas including biodiversity and carbon storage. The Assessment also covered a broad range of social life cycle topics, including animal health and welfare and antimicrobial use, and economic sustainability from a producer viability and consumer resiliency point of view.

The National Beef Sustainability Assessment was conducted by two consulting firms—Deloitte (environmental and social assessments) and Canfax Research Services (economic assessment). The process and data collected followed international best practices and guidelines, and was reviewed by a third-party panel of experts.

The Sustainability Strategy identifies goals, key performance indicators, and action items for the CRSB to help advance continuous improvement in sustainability. The goals set forth in the Sustainability Strategy and the benchmarks from the Assessment will be reviewed approximately every five years going forward, both to evaluate industry’s progress over time and to update according to new information as it becomes available.

Snapshot of Results Environment Canada is a very efficient beef producer in regards to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with a total footprint of 11.4 kg CO2 eq. per kg of live weight. From a value chain perspective, the farming stage accounts for 74% of the industry’s GHG footprint, followed by consumption (10%); processing (6%); retail and transportation (4% each); and packing (1%).

Approximately 19% of edible bone free meat is wasted from secondary processing through to consumption because of trimming, spillage, discardment of expired meat, and other reasons.

Land used for beef production accounts for 33% of agricultural land and 68% of the potential wildlife habitat on the agricultural landscape. This land also currently stores approximately 1.5 billion tonnes of carbon.

The blue water footprint of Canadian beef is 235 litres per kilogram of live weight, relatively low due to low rates of irrigation on feed and the presence of highly efficient systems. From a value chain perspective, the farming stage accounts for 74% of the industry’s blue water footprint, followed by consumption (10%); processing (6%); retail and transportation (4% each); and packing (2%).

Social Industry scored well on the social impacts related to working conditions and very well on the animal health and welfare indicators.

Antimicrobial misuse was found to be a low risk in Canada due to the uptake of best management practices, training, and measuring and monitoring.

Economic The beef industry is characterized by small margins at every production stage. In 2013, cow-calf enterprises covered short-term (i.e., cash costs) and medium-term (i.e., including depreciation) costs. Three of the four typical farms also covered long-term costs (i.e., including opportunity costs). In this case, opportunity costs largely represent unpaid labour.

Average long-term margins for a 200 head cow-herd provides an annual income of $17,559.

Between 74% and 85% of cow/calf operations rely on off-farm income.

The ability of the industry to distinguish between trends and fads as well as respond to consumer demands were identified as important to the economic sustainability of the beef industry.

Ignorance of the facts, however, didn’t stop most of the 3,016 participants polled by Harris/ Decima from answering when asked whether there were too many, too few or about the right number of immigrants coming to Canada every year.

Twenty-six per cent said there were too many, 10 per cent said too few and 52 per cent said the number was about right. The rest said they didn’t know.

In 2011, Canada had a foreign-born population of about 6,775,800 people. They represented 20.6% of the total population, the highest proportion among the G8 countries.

Between 2006 and 2011, around 1,162,900 foreign-born people immigrated to Canada.

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More than 200 ethnic origins were reported in the 2011 National Household Survey Springwater • 705 727 1600 (NHS). In 2011, 13 different ethnic origins had surpassed the 1-million mark.

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If someone tells you they have a way to cheat

the system and get you something cheaper than it costs

anywhere else, alarm bells should start sounding.

Have you heard about families scammed by someone selling a discount all-inclusive travel vacation, only to find out it was a fraud? What about that used car lot, where the low price on a shiny older vehicle seems too good to be true?

The same type of scam has hit Canada’s auto insurance marketplace – and hit it quickly, leaving many unsuspecting drivers vulnerable and exposed to everything from fines, license suspensions and vehicle seizures to up to millions of dollars in personal liability lawsuits. This is more dangerous than your average fender-bender, and it is certainly not a risk worth taking to save a few hundred dollars in auto insurance premiums.

They say ‘you get what you pay for,’ but you get nothing when you become the victim of a so-called “unlicensed intermediary” trying to sell you auto insurance.

They advertise their “deals” through online classified websites like Craigslist, through word-of-mouth, informal networks, or sometimes through cultural associations where they prey upon newcomers to Canada, those with language barriers or a lack of familiarity with Canada’s insurance system.

These kinds of scams are skyrocketing, attracting the attention of insurance companies like Aviva Canada and law enforcement.

The fraudsters pretend to be licensed insurance brokers.

Sometimes they call insurance companies and impersonate the customer being registered for insurance by providing false or fraudulent information. Other times, they provide unsuspecting drivers with counterfeit pink slips, taking cash payment in places like coffee shops or other public meeting spaces.

If you are the victim, your insurance may not have been set up accurately, or you may have no insurance at all.

If you drive without insurance, you could be charged with a criminal offence, possibly leading to first-time penalties including a fine of between $5,000 to $25,000, seizure of your vehicle for up to three months (while you pay storage costs), your license suspended for up to one year, and for a second conviction, fines doubled and the potential of a criminal conviction and jail time.

That’s why it is so important to always use a licensed and registered insurance broker to obtain insurance so that you have legitimate coverage in the case of a loss.

Aviva Canada wants drivers to protect themselves from these fraud artists.

Never purchase your auto insurance with cash. Never meet someone who claims to be selling insurance in a public meeting place, like a coffee shop.

Make sure you have verified all the information about your policy, including your address and your personal information, as accurate and truthful. Always make sure that the insurance company named on your insurance pink slip is aware that you are the policyholder.

At Aviva Canada, we believe that honest customers deserve the lowest premiums available. They shouldn’t be paying higher auto insurance rates to subsidize these fraudsters who cheat the system.

The stakes are high. Across Canada, insurance fraud costs consumers more than $1billion per year. Where does that money come from? Honest drivers.

If you really want to pay lower auto insurance premiums, help us expose fraudsters.

Report suspected fraud to Aviva Canada’s Fraud Information Centre, open 24/7, by calling 1-855-332-5255 or emailing anti-fraud_management@avivacanada.com.

For more information visit us at https://www.avivacanada. com/personal-insurance/auto-insurance Religions in Canada Just over 22.1 million people, two-thirds of Canada's population, reported they were affiliated with a Christian religion. Roman Catholics (roughly 12,728,900) were by far the largest Christian group, with adherents to the United Church the second largest group (about 2,007,600).

Slightly over 1 million individuals identified themselves as Muslim, representing 3.2% of the nation's total population. Hindus represented 1.5%, Sikhs 1.4%, Buddhists 1.1% and Jewish 1.0%.

More than 7.8 million people, nearly one-quarter of the population (23.9%), had no religious affiliation.

Your View - Letters to the Editor Ebenezer Thanks You

Hi Mike Just wanted to thank you for putting our 130th Anniversary announcement in your paper. Church community here was thrilled to get our news event spread throughout the Elmvale and surrounding community. Several that attended saying that they read about it in your paper.

We had a good turn out and a good day. Dr.Tim and Bob are both great friends of our community and well received.

Thanks Ebenezer United Church Friends Elsie Wood.

Kathleen Wynne Blames Your Family For Costly New Tax

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Building Motivation and Releasing Procrastination

“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.” ~William James We probably all, at one time or another (if not all the time) have difficulty motivating ourselves to complete some task or begin a project. Whether it is cleaning the basement or starting an exercise program, we may procrastinate for months, if not years.

This can be very frustrating, because one part of us really wants to begin working towards that goal. There is another part, however, that resist. Why does it resist?

Perhaps the task involves work and the resisting part would just as soon watch television.

The task may seem overwhelming, and it seems impossible to even decide where to start.

There are some concrete steps you can take to overcome the inertia of procrastination.

First make a list of the things on which you really want to, or feel you must take some action.

Then, put each one on a separate page. For each one, list the steps that must be taken to get the job done.

Pick the one, or ones you want to start on, and put dates beside each step; the date by which or upon which you will complete that one step. It is much easier to contemplate and complete one step, than thinking about the entire project.

Let's imagine you are a teenager who needs to clean her room. On Monday, you go through the room and throw away anything that is garbage. On Tuesday, you pick up all the clothes off the floor and furniture, either hanging it up, putting it in a drawer, or into the laundry.

On Wednesday, you put books back on shelves, and anything else that needs to be stowed. On Thursday you pull out everything from under the bed and repeat the first three steps with whatever you find there. On Friday, tidy dresser tops and desk tops and the closet if needed. On Saturday, vacuum and dust. On Sunday, show your parents what you have done!

So, whatever it is you need to do, make a list, commit to dates, and get started. Completing each step will motivate you to take the next one, and before you know it, you have succeeded. (See below for information on where to get my MP3 on Building Motivation: Releasing Procrastination.)

By: Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director This column was published in in the Huffington Post.

Premier Kathleen Wynne is worried about what she calls "very bad actors" in Ontario.

While defending her government's new tax on home heating fuels and gasoline, the premier said that the new tax is necessary because Ontarians are "very bad actors in terms of our per capita emissions." That's right, the new tax on keeping your family warm in the winter and on your daily commute to work is because Ontarians are "bad actors."

Forget about the fact that colder climates and countries with broad and expansive geography will naturally have higher per capita emissions. We can't change the very nature of our country. The real question is why per capita emissions are an issue.

In total, Canada contributes about 1.65 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. If we each reduced our per capita emissions, it would achieve absolutely nothing for global emissions, and at tremendous cost.

Even if the entire Canadian economy shut down, global emissions would still continue to climb. When politicians are willing to impose a massive new tax for zero practical benefit we should ask why.

The answer is obvious: $2 billion a year in revenue from the new tax for Kathleen Wynne and her government to spend.

When Ontario's premier talks about bad actors, it's without a hint of irony. Her government spent $308 million on a cancelled modernization of the Ontario Lottery and Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning Gaming Corporation, $70 million on the cancelled Ontario Psychotherapist. For permission to reprint this article, or to obtain books, cds pr MP3's, visit www.gwen.ca Retirement Pension Plan and $1 billion on cancelled gas plants. Spending $1.37 billion on nothing? How's that for RVH’s Sleep Lab Clinic "bad actors?" gets a new home Or what about the way Wynne's pay-for-play government sells access to cabinet ministers or hands out corporate Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) recently grants to their biggest donors? Cabinet ministers had welcomed the first patients into its new Sleep Lab Clinic. $500,000 fundraising goals, which involved events like As RVH continues to renovate and refresh existing units the $7,500 per person fundraiser promoted by one of the to improve the patient experience, the Sleep Lab Clinic banks that underwrote the lucrative sale of Hydro One. was relocated from its former location to a purpose-built The government has also given lucrative contracts to those permanent home on the third floor of the health centre. who donate or have cozy ties to the premier.

“The newly renovated space is dedicated solely to the For example, Wynne handed out $163 million to the needs of sleep clinic patients,” says Tracy Houghton, Liberal Party's biggest corporate donor, GreenField Manager, Ambulatory Cardio Respiratory Services. “The Group; she gave $2.7 million of taxpayer money in polling six rooms promote an environment conducive to a good contracts to her own campaign manager; and she gave night’s sleep. They are all private rooms and the clinic no teachers unions $2.5 million to pay for the union's costs of longer shares space with another department. Sharing a bargaining. But Ontario families who want to drive their space meant there was a lot of distracting and unrelated kids to hockey practice are the "bad actors." equipment which is not helpful when you are trying to And of course, there's what Kathleen Wynne has done to sleep.” our electricity bills. Ontarians now pay some of the highest Sleep studies help doctors diagnose sleep disorders bills in North America, and our bills have grown 60 per such as sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, cent faster than the rest of Canada. narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, and This is because Ontario signed long contracts for wind nighttime behaviors like sleepwalking and rapid eye and solar generation that have us paying above market movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder. rates. Ontario consumers overpaid for renewable A sleep study is a nonpower by $37 billion between 2006 and 2014, and invasive, overnight exam by 2032 we will overpay by an additional $133 that allows technologists billion. Kathleen Wynne and Dalton McGuinty to see what's happening created this boondoggle, but tell the families that in the brain. Each year bear this cost they are the "bad actors." more than 1,850 sleep The truth is that Kathleen Wynne has studies are done in the mismanaged the economy, the electricity system, RVH Sleep Lab Clinic.

“We lost our keys at a hockey game out of the provincial budget and can't afford to keep the “This is the first time town, including our expensive-to-replace government running. While we tighten our belts, in 12 years Sleep Lab smart key for the car. Our War Amps key tag her government has seen a virtual buffet of waste Clinic patients will have did its job when our keys were returned to us -- and then she tells us that we're the reckless ones. had a dedicated space last week by courier, much to our relief.”

If Kathleen Wynne is looking for "bad actors," she which is more homehas to do nothing more than look in the mirror.

– War Amps supporter like,” says Simon Mena, For more information: sleep technologist. “This The Key Tag Service – it’s free and Ontario Director Christine Van Geyn space will allow for a it works. Nearly 13,000 sets of lost cell: 647-607-6633, email: more comfortable sleep keys are returned every year. c v a n g e y n @ t a x p a y e r . c o m which is so important for This is a free commentary provided every two test outcomes. This move weeks to media outlets and opinion leaders by the definitely has improved Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF). the patient experience.”

Permission is freely granted to reprint or broadcast this material with appropriate Crayola once had a Order key tags online. attribution to the CTF and authors.The CTF is color called "flesh," Canada's leading non-partisan citizens' advocacy which was the color of The War Amps group fighting for lower taxes, less waste and Caucasian flesh. After 1 800 250-3030 accountable government. Founded in 1990, the complaints from civil waramps.ca CTF has more than 84,000 supporters and seven rights activists, "flesh" The War Amps does not receive government grants. offices across Canada. The CTF is funded by became "peach" in Charitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001 free-will, non tax-receiptable contributions.

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Elmvale 322-1482 Midhurst 737-5650 Minesing 722-6440 Online at www.springwater.library.on,ca Ontario Early Years Time for your 0-6 year old to have some fun with songs and a simple craft Thurs Oct 20, 10:30am Elmvale Branch Fri Oct 21, 10:30am Minesing Branch Tues Oct 25, 10:30am Midhurst Branch Ukelele Class Robert Tucker, teacher and working musician for 20+ years will be offering an 8 week program that teaches adults how to play the ukulele. Thursdays Oct 20-Dec 8, 6pm.

Cost $85. Bring your own ukulele or rent one for $15. Please register as space is limited.

Michael Gabriel Join us for a FREE 45 minute preview of the full length “Strings Attached” concert with critically acclaimed singer/ songwriter Michael Gabriel. Thursday October 20, 6:30pm Midhurst Branch.

Light refreshments will be served so please RSVP by October 18. You can learn more about Michael at www. michaelgabrielmusic.com Ontario Public Library Week We’ve got lots going on this year for Ontario Public Library Week! If you’ve got outstanding late fines currently on your card for items that are WAY overdue, bring them in with a donation for the Elmvale Food Bank and all is forgiven (does not apply to lost item charges) In addition to our regular programming we have special events taking place such as our Seniors’ Fair, Georgian Bay Reads, launching self-serve Inter-Library Loans for patrons and wait, that’s not all! Each branch will have a tree displayed. Come into your branch and fill out a leaf about why you love your library and help us fill our trees by the end of the week. October 17-22, 2016.

Special Family Movie Events W e ’ v e got your elementary school PA days and Halloween covered: Friday October 21: Ice Age Collision Course, 2pm Elmvale & Midhurst Branch.

Saturday October 29: The Addams Family, 12:30pm Elmvale Branch.

Saturday October 29: Hocus Pocus and Caspar, 10:30am-3pm Midhurst Branch.

Friday November 18: Finding Dory 11am Midhurst Branch, 2pm Minesing Branch. The movies are free to watch but you can purchase a bottle of water and a bag of popcorn for $3. Please register for these events.

Movies at the Library!

Movies are showing at the Elmvale Branch on Wednesdays at 11am: Tarzan on October 26, Ghostbusters on November 2, Independence Day November 9, Bad Moms (language advisory) November 16, Star Trek November 23, Sea of Trees November 30. The movie is free but you can purchase a bag of popcorn and a bottle of water for $3.

Kerry’s Place Speaker In honour of Austism Awareness Month we invite you to hear special guest speaker and author Kay O’Neil speak about opening Kerry’s Place, Canada’s first treatment centre for persons with autism and her experiences teaching and caring for those with special needs. There will be an opportunity for a question and answer time afterwards. Thursday October 27, 6:30pm Midhurst Branch. Please register for this event.

Halloween Party!

Come dressed in your Halloween fun! We’ll be playing games, making crafts, and of course – eating candy!

This program is perfect for ages 5+.

Friday October 28, 6:30pm-7:30pm Minesing Branch. This program is

FREE but registration is required so we can prepare properly for our party.

Adult Watercolour/Acrylic Painting Classes Lisa from Creative Maddness is running an adult painting class for any level of expertise with all materials supplied. Tuesdays November 1 – November 22, 1pm-3pm Midhurst Branch. Cost is $20 per class. The first two classes will focus on watercolour, the second two classes will focus on acrylic. Sign up for all four sessions or just the ones you would like to focus on! Please register for these classes.

Elmvale Library Writing Group The Wye Write group is hosting a writers club at the Elmvale library every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Are you a writer and want to learn more? Would you like to improve your writing skills? Bring your work for a gentle critique. 1pm2:30pm Elmvale branch: Tuesdays: November 1 & 15, December 6 & 20.

Knit N’ Knatter Club Open to anyone who would like to hang out, listen to music and share ideas! This program runs from September until June 2017 on the first Thursday of every month 1-3pm at Midhurst branch. The club dates are: Thursdays November 3, December 1, January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1. For more information contact the Midhurst branch.

There is no registration required for this club.

4th Annual FREE COAT Event The chilly weather will soon be here and our 4th Annual FREE COAT event is here to save the day! Staring now you can drop off winter clothing such as snowpants, coats, hats, mitts and scarves for all ages/sizes to the Elmvale branch during open hour then be sure to come back on: Saturday November 5, 10am-12noon and get your whole family suited up for winter! This event is made possible through Springwater Public Library’s partnership with Sharewear.

Cover Kids Book Club Yummy Snacks! Fun Games!

Ages 10-12 come to our new Cover Kids book club at the Midhurst Branch. We will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5pm-6pm. Tuesdays: November 8, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13.

Cover Girls Book Club Monthly Draws!

Awesome Games!

Delicious Snacks!

Need a little girl time? Young ladies aged 13-16 are invited to come to an all girls book club at the Midhurst Branch. We will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6pm-7pm. Please register as space is limited. Tuesdays: November 8, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, June 13.

Chess Club for Homeschoolers Lead by Marie-Josee Yelle for ages 7 and up (activities for younger siblings provided) come on out to this friendly chess club happening Wednesdays from October 5 – November 9, 1:30pm Midhurst Branch.

Please register for this club.

Pinterest Club: Decorate a Gourd With only 15 spots available be sure to sign up soon for our Pinterest Club: Decorate a Gourd craft night happening on Thursday

November 10, 5:30pm Elmvale Branch.

Cost $10.

S l e e p y Stories with a Therapy Dog Ann is c o m i n g with special

guest Kiera, a fully trained St John Ambulance Therapy Dog. This program is perfect for ages 3-8 to come in their comfy pjs, listen to some doggie stories and create a dog craft. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Thursday November 10, 6:30pm Midhurst Branch.

Skate Exchange On Saturday November 12, 10:30am-3pm Elmvale Branch is hosting a skate exchange for both hockey and figure skates.

Please be sure to drop off your donations before November 12 at the Elmvale branch during open hours and help us make this a successful skating year for all ages in our community.

St John Ambulance Home Alone/ Babysitters Course On the school PA day come and get your Home Alone OR Babysitter’s Certificate from St John Ambulance at Elmvale Branch! Register early to save your spot: Home Alone: Ages 7-12, Friday November 18, 9am-12pm Cost $39. Babysitters Course: Ages 11-15, Friday November 18, 9am-5pm Cost $59.

You will need to bring a doll, or stuffed animal, a peanut free snack. If you are taking the Babysitters Course you will also need a lunch and a bottle of water.

Travelogue Series: Scotland and France Special guest Ken Allen is coming to share his stories of travelling in Scotland and France.

“Yah won wanna miss this wee bonnie presentation.”

Mark your calendar or you’ll be saying, “Sacre bleu!”

Tuesday November 22, 7pm Midhurst Branch. Please register for this event.

Once upon a time there was a king who wanted to go fishing. He called the royal weather forecaster and inquired as to the weather forecast for the next few hours.

The weatherman assured him that there was no chance of rain in the coming days.

So the king went fishing with his wife, the queen.

On the way he met a farmer on his donkey. Upon seeing the king the farmer said, "Your Majesty, you should return to the palace at once, because in just a short time, I expect huge rainfall in this area".

The king, polite and considerate, replied, "I appreciate your thoughtfulness, but I hold the palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an extensively educated and experienced professional. And besides, I pay him very high wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him and I will continue on my way."

So the entourage continued on its way. However, a short time later, torrential rain fell from the sky. The King and Queen were totally soaked. Their servants chuckled upon seeing them in such a shameful condition.

Furious, the king returned to the palace and gave the order to fire the professional. Then he summoned the farmer and offered him the prestigious and high paying role of royal forecaster.

The farmer said, "Your Majesty, I do not know anything about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey. If I see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that it will rain."

So the king hired the donkey. And thus began the practice of hiring dumb asses to work in the government and occupy its highest and most influential positions.

And the practice continues to this day...

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Sports by Mike Townes

Several weeks ago, I traveled to Penetang for a book signing by Detroit Red Wing and Toronto Maple Leaf great Red Kelly. The Red Kelly Story is about his life off and on the ice. He won the Stanley Cup eight times, four with the Red Wings and four with Toronto. Kelly was just selected as the 14th greatest Maple Leaf in the last 100 years in a poll released last week.

The book starts with Red Kelly’s family arriving in Canada from Ireland in 1853 and settling near Simcoe, Ontario. The family name at that time was O’Kelly but the “O� was dropped when the second generation began. Leonard Patrick Kelly was part of the fourth generation when he was born on July 9, 1927.

It was interesting to read that Kelly almost drowned as a four-year-old at the local swimming hole. He was saved by an older boy who died in a tragic vehicle accident a few years later.

The book is written with L. Waxy Gregoire from Penetang and David M. Dupuis from Toanche. It starts from his first breath, to living and working on the farm, his early days of hockey, playing junior hockey, to being signed by the Detroit Red Wings when Toronto showed no interest in the young player. The book also covers his life outside hockey during and after his playing days. This man has led a busy life while playing the game he loved.

I had a chance to shake hands with the 89-year-old Hall of Famer and have him sign my copy of his book. It was the first time I shook hands with a Toronto Maple Leaf who had won a Stanley Cup. I had him sign it to “Mike and Patrick� and he remarked they were two great Irish names. For his age, he still looked like he could still put on the skates and show some young players a thing or two!

If you are looking for a Christmas gift for an old time hockey fan, I strongly suggest you pick up The Red Kelly Story at your local book store. Even a young hockey fan would enjoy this story by a classy gentleman who played the game and lived his life the right way.

The Toronto Blue Jays took out Baltimore in the wildcard game and then swept the Texas Rangers in three straight games to advance to the American League finals against the Cleveland Indians. In games one and two, the Blue Jays only scored one run while the pitching held Cleveland to only four runs. The Toronto bats, that came alive in the last six games, went back to their old ways of striking out too much, only hitting .159 in the two games. As I write this, Toronto is batting in the bottom of the 7th inning and losing 4-2 in game three. After a leadoff single, the Jays again did not score. Andrew Miller has entered the game for Cleveland and the Blue Jays are toast as the Indians

take a commanding 3-0 lead. By the time you read this, I hope there is still a game to watch in this series.

I still cannot figure out why baseball teams celebrate with champagne after winning a series in the playoffs or making the playoffs. Unless you win the World Series, you have won nothing.

In hockey, the number one team wins the President Trophy and will not even touch it. You celebrate after you win the Stanley Cup. No other league trophy or series win means anything unless you’re the last team standing.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have picked up three points in their first two games led by the young guns they have drafted over the last few years as well as two players that were never drafted. Rookie Auston Matthews was a one-man show in his first game in a Leafs’ uniform scoring four times against Ottawa.

William Nylander and Mitchell Marner have also looked good, while Jake Gardiner and Morgan Reilly are playing like seasoned veterans.

The Leafs have seven draft picks on the team, nine born in Ontario players plus five more Canadian boys on the team. Don Cherry will be pleased with the Canadian content. Whether Toronto can keep up the pace or not is a good question. Whether they want to or not is another good question. They have a five year plus plan to build a Stanley Cup team and making the playoffs this year would give them a draft pick of at least 15th in 2017. Another couple of low picks are in their plans for the future and making the playoffs and losing early would only screw up those plans.

Toronto did a great job in retiring the numbers of 17 players (11 numbers). The Leafs have started their 100th season by doing the right thing. Dave Keon, who was elected the number one player in the Leafs last 100 years, finally has had his number 14 raised to the rafters to be worn by no other player playing for the Leafs again. Red Kelly was also honoured with his number 4 jersey raised to the rafters, an honour that the Detroit Red Wings have refused to do. You will have to read his book to find out why his career in Detroit ended and his trade to Toronto brought him four more cups.

RVH Auxiliary honours its own

Every year, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre awarded Auxiliary Life Memberships. Agnes Cah, Nancy (RVH) Auxiliary honours select, deserving members at an Partridge, Susan Roehner, Bruce Steinmiller, Patricia annual Auxiliary Awards celebration. At this year’s event Walker, Barbara Wilson and Betty Wilson were presented Cathy Caldwell was presented with the group’s highest with Outstanding Service Award pins. Award of Merit pins honour - the Award of Distinction. Caldwell, currently a were given to Ian Darling, Gail Dixon, Dan Fyshe, Gary volunteer in Mental Health Crisis Services, has devoted Hornbrook, Jodie Kilkenny, Kathy McAndless, Beverley more than 8,500 hours of service to RVH. Over the course Ornella, Cathi Thompson and John Underhill. of her volunteer career at RVH, Caldwell has shared her “At RVH we have one of the largest and most dedicated knowledge and skill with the Medical Administration Auxiliaries in the country,� says Janice Skot, president and department, the Integrated Stroke Unit, the RVH CEO. “Year after year, they tirelessly fundraise for new Disability Committee and services and equipment at RVH hospital accreditation, as well and we couldn’t be more thankful as played important roles in for their dedication and belief the Auxiliary’s annual bazaar in RVH. Today is our chance to and Tag Days. thank our Auxiliary members “Cathy has dedicated her life for the mark they leave on every to RVH as both a registered square foot of this health centre. nurse and later, as a volunteer Simply put, we couldn’t do what of more than 25 years,� says we do without their invaluable Janice Williams, president, contributions.�

RVH Auxiliary. “The Award Volunteers at RVH provide an extra of Distinction is our highest set of hands in 75 different areas of honour to acknowledge and the health centre, and through the dedicated efforts of the Auxiliary, recognize the significant raise funds to support equipment contributions of an Auxiliary purchases and patient care. The member who is already a RVH Auxiliary is currently working Life Member. We only give to fulfill a $2 million pledge in it out as deemed appropriate support of advanced cardiac care and Cathy is as deserving a and child and youth mental health recipient as we’ve ever had.�

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Desjardins Voyageurs Credit Union supports the Midland Cultural Centre with sponsorship of the fall winter “Swing Series�

October 7, 2016, Midland, ON – Today, October 7 Jean-Marc Spencer, Executive Director Voyageurs Credit Union, Fred Hacker, President and Board Chair Midland Cultural Centre (MCC), Eugene Rea, General Manager, Cathy McKay Board Member and Lead Ambassador, surrounded by MCC Board members, staff and ambassadors gathered to recognize Desjardins generous sponsorship of the Midland Cultural Centres fall/winter “Swing Series�. Desjardins $4000 contribution will assist the MCC efforts to bring top notch entertainment to the people of North Simcoe.

The “Swing Series� kicks off tonight with a performance

by Ross Wooldridge and his Tribute to Benny Goodman with Alex Pangman on vocals. The collaboration offers a refreshingly authentic performance of Goodman’s Swing era music. Alex Pangman is proudly known as ‘Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing’. The 2016 Juno Nominee has natural vocal abilities and a deep appreciation for the classic jazz era.

There are a total of four performances in the series. Tonight’s performance will be followed by Artie Shaw and his Gramercy 5 with Robin Lea on vocals on Nov The Di11th: xie Demons with Roberta Hunt on vocals on Jan 13, 2017 and Swingin’ Standards  with Brenda Brown on vocals on Feb 10th, 2017.

Jean-Marc Spencer, Executive Director Voyageurs Credit Union states:� The Midland Cultural Centre is a wonderful gift to the community and Desjardins Voyageurs Credit Union is very proud to be a partner.�

The Midland Cultural Centre was designed to create a space for the visual and performing arts as well as for communal programming. The 29,000 ft2 Centre is a wonderful gift to the community made possible through one of the largest philanthropic donation in Ontarios history. The beautiful building features clean lines and light-filled spaces. It opened its doors in June of 2012 and continues to host a diverse range of local and international cultural and community programs.

Voyageurs Credit Union is a financial cooperative with deep roots in the community. It is part of Desjardins Group, the 5th strongest financial institution in the world and 1st in North America.

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CONSTABLE PROMOTED TO SERGEANT AT SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY OPP DETACHMENT Inspector Andrew Ferguson of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is pleased to announce that Constable Kathryn Charlebois has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Kathryn Charlebois will be assuming her new duties on January 2, 2017.

Sergeant Kathryn Charlebois has been policing the Province of Ontario since 1998 serving as an Auxiliary member, cadet and Constable with the Southern Georgian Bay detachment. Sergeant Kathryn Charlebois was born and raised in Tiny Township where she attended school in Lafontaine and then Penetanguishene. She went on to study policing at Georgian College in Barrie, ON. Throughout her career she has had the opportunity to work as a general patrol duties officer, marine officer and a school resources officer.

Kathryn resides in Tiny Township with her spouse and two children. As in the past, Sergeant Charlebois will continue to proudly and professionally serve the Southern Georgian Bay detachment area.

the SUV. The driver operating the cruiser, a 10-year civilian member of the Ontario Provincial Police, who is currently assigned to the Orillia Detachment, has been charged with Careless Driving.

THEFT OF COPPER WIRE Sometime between 5:00 p.m. on October 12th and 7:00 a.m. on October 13th, 2016, unknown person or persons entered the rear compound at Wasaga Distribution on River Road West and stole a quantity of scrap copper.

CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES DAMAGED Sometime between Saturday, October 15th and the early morning hours of October 17th, 2016, unknown persons on what Police believe at this to be all terrain vehicles (ATVs) entered the property at John Eek & Son Ltd. on Barrie Hill Road and accessed several large construction vehicles causing extensive damage to them.

If you have any information in regards to this crime, please contact the Huronia West O.P.P. at (705) 4293575 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800222-8477) or submit your information online at www. crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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THEFT OF ATV Sometime between the late hours of October 3rd, and the morning hours of October 4th, 2016, unknown person or persons stole an ATV from a residence on County Road #27 between County Road #22 and Doran Road.

This ATV is described as: • Polaris • Model – Ranger • Year – 2015 • Registration # - 1CL19 If you want to drink, • Serial # - 3NSRME578FE374014 that’s your business.

• Silver in colour If you want to stop,

HURONIA WEST ASSAULT On Sunday, October 9th, 2016 between 1:30 and 2:30 a.m. a 40 year old female from Springwater Township was walking behind Huronia Centennial Elementary School in the Village of Elmvale and was pushed to the ground from behind. Fortunately this individual did not receive any serious injuries in this assault.

COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 11 (Oro-Medonte, ON) – On Friday October 14, 2016, at approximately 11:30AM, officers from the Barrie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a 2 vehicle collision involving a marked OPP cruiser and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the northbound lanes of Highway 11 between Line 4 and Line 5 of Oro-Medonte Township.

Police have determined, through the investigation which followed, that as traffic was slowing, the marked OPP cruiser was unable to stop and struck

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Coping with Grief and Loss 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 Pain is Inevitable However Suffering is Optional Let’s continue the phases of grief.

Denial – the denial phase seems almost automatic. Once the reality of the traumatic event or the news begins to set in the natural reaction is to say no this is wrong this cannot be true. For some individuals this can be seen as a form of protection for themselves. By saying the word no to the tragedy they are able to understand or absorb the facts of the situation more slowly allowing them the time needed to adjust. Some people will even think it is a sick joke that is being played on them or someone has made a terrible error.

Numbness – the unexpected traumatic event or tragedy temporarily overloads the emotional circuits. The person or the survivor is left somewhat dazed, in a fog or even numb.

Often times this reaction helps to carry them through let’s say in the case of someone passing through the western doorway in order to make burial arrangements and the funeral without any display of emotion. This happens for more often to individuals where there will be no display of tears they are very composed. People may even comment by saying how brave and strong they are however this is not likely to be the case, they may have been going through the numbness stage there may have not been any tears because they were unable to cry at this time.

Others factors of the numbness stage may also be expressed in a physical sense where parts of the body lose a measure of feelings. We need to remember that there is no time limits as this phase may be as brief as a few hours or as long as several days and it is sometimes delayed in happening. In some cases it may not appear until after several months later when suddenly the hands, feet or some other body part begins to feel numb. If this happens encouraged them to seek medical advice however this may be grief related and will disappear over time.

Sadness – Profound sadness is probably the most universally experienced symptom of grief. You may

THEFT OF AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE At approximately 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016, two unknown persons stole an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) from a residence on Old Mosley Street this ATV is described as: • Polaris • Year – 2013 • Model # R8S • Licence Plate # 3CW 74

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have feelings of emptiness, despair, yearning, or deep loneliness. You may also cry a lot or feel emotionally unstable.Guilt – You may regret or feel guilty about things you did or didn’t say or do. You may also feel guilty about certain feelings (e.g. feeling relieved when the person died after a long, difficult illness). After a death, you may even feel guilty for not doing something to prevent the death, even if there was nothing more you could have done.Physical symptoms – We often think of grief as a strictly emotional process, but grief often involves physical problems, including fatigue, nausea, lowered immunity, weight loss or weight gain, aches and pains, and insomnia.Anguish or despair – is another phase of grieving that many Aboriginal people have difficulty with. This is where the pain and the sense of the traumatic event or the loss hits then full force. For many people it is more than they can handle.

Bargaining – is the phase of grief that begins to wrestle with acceptance of the loss however it becomes an effort to get on with living. For the person grieving the loss works through their grief they might say, I could of accepted the person if we did not have a fight before they left, or if I was only there I could have prevented it. They look for a way to bargain to help lessen the pain or in some case the bargaining increases the pain as a way to punish them.

Anger – Even if the loss was nobody’s fault, you may feel angry and resentful. If you lost a loved one, you may be angry at yourself, God, the creator, the doctors, or even the person who died for abandoning you. You may feel the need to blame someone for the injustice that was done to you.

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POLICE STILL LOOKING FOR TIPS Sometime between 2:45 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. on September 24th, 2016, unknown person entered the Town of Wasaga Beach Municipal Offices on Lewis Street.

An extensive investigation by OPP has revealed that the following items were stolen: • Toshiba Lap Top Computer – Model – Satellite Pro A40-C – Serial # PS461C033001 • Canon Digital Camera • Assorted Keys A Toshiba Lap Top Computer previously reported stolen has recently been discovered and not actually stolen.

Police are looking for a suspect in this case whose image was captured by an internal office camera and is described as: • Male • White • Wearing baggy pants, a hoodie, a baseball cap and black gloves HUMAN BONES LOCATED On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 at approximately 4:45 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report that human bones were located at a construction site on 32nd Street South.

An intensive investigation with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police Forensic Unit and an anthropologist from the Ontario Centre of Forensic Science under the direction of the Huronia West OPP Crime Unit was conducted.

As a result of this investigation it is believed that the bones discovered belong to an ancient burial and as such they are being treated as non suspicious in nature at this time.

MISCHIEVIOUS ACTIVITIES IN ALLISTON – During the evening hours of Wednesday, October 12, 2016, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), received complaints of three persons dressed as clowns, throwing eggs at passing cars on Fletcher Street, in Alliston, Town of New Tecumseth.

The community is reminded to be on the lookout for this type of activity, and to be cognizant while driving. All of the activities conducted by these people are considered very dangerous and constitute criminal offences. When apprehended they will be dealt with accordingly.

VULNERABLE PERSON REGISTRY The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to make the public aware of The Vulnerable Person Registry (VPR) that is now available to the community. This service allows caregivers and guardians to submit vital information about a person who may pose a safety concern to themselves or the public because of a medical, physical or mental health condition.

The VPR is open to anyone free of charge, living in Clearview Twp., Springwater Twp. and the Town of Wasaga Beach, who feels that they are vulnerable in times of emergencies. A legal guardian/parent, or other legal authority of a vulnerable person may register an individual who is unable to do so themselves.

The goal of this program is to allow OPP personnel to have quick access to vital information about a registered person, allowing police to quickly respond and provide effective assistance when needed. The VPR will record specific information that will help police better understand how to assist with the vulnerable person in need and necessary resources they require.

The public can attend the Huronia West OPP Detachment at 1000 River Road West, Wasaga Beach during regular business hours and fill out the Vulnerable Person Registry form. Certain information will be asked on the form to better assist the police.

• Name • Date of Birth • Physical descriptors • Contact information • Special Needs/Diagnosis • Methods of approach • Objects of Attraction • Photograph of persons face Once registered, the person will remain on the registry The rest of this article and many more can be read in the police report at www.springwaternews.ca.

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resolving the encroachments was raised. To the extent these issues become a budget consideration remains to be seen. In the end, Tiny’s Staff was sent back to the drawing board on the matter. They are to report back to Council at a future date with all available current and historical information available on encroachments around Bluewater Park. The report is to include recommendations Are you satisfied with the look & feel of your dentures? as to the steps that can be taken to move forward.

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A 12-page letter was presented to Council during a Make the decision you’ll be comfortable with. Visit us at our Cedar Pointe office. scheduled presentation in response to issues that arose 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Evenings & Saturday by appointment. out of the July 25, 2016 Public Meeting in which an Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to 34 Cedar Pointe Drive, Unit #510, Barrie allow a Boat Storage Facility at 570 Champlain Road in the Toanche area was discussed.

The issues raised during the Public Meeting Members of Denturist Association of Ontario continue. Council did not blindly accept the semantics from the consultant in regards to the “screening of sight lines” or, whether “tractors” or “trucks” are used to move the boats in and out of the facility. Concern was expressed about the width of the Jordan Carson entry to the facility as tight turning single and multi-axle Master Electrician trailers would inevitably increase wear and tear on the road.

Willingness was expressed by the consultant to see these 1087 Raindow Valley Road concerns incorporated in the to be developed site plan. For Phelpston, ON L0L 2K0 now, the issue is back in Tiny Staff’s hands and we may hear more about this during the Nov 14 CoW. jordan@carsonelectric.net The Township’s global support for two “Small Ground 705.717.8767 Mount Solar Projects” in the Methodist Road/Cons.

17E area was requested by a provider. Although Council ECRA/ESA # 7011405 in general does not appear to be opposed to these types of projects at this time, no specific support was recommended.

Regular readers will recall that Council is planning to have local club and let your Council know you would like to see a larger discussion around the many issues surrounding expanded ATV use in your Municipality or Township! We renewable energy in the Township. This discussion has not may now have a decision by the end of November 2016.

Garbage pickup problems were apparently high on yet taken place and Council agreed to have that conversation the list again during the last County Council meeting. It prior to accommodating new requests. appears that the company had numerous staffing difficulties Doug Luker, Tiny’s Clerk/CAO mentioned as part of the over the summer and the seasonality of the North Simcoe discussions on this subject that Council had to go in camera area is not helping the issues. Pickup dates may change in regards to certain Legal Opinions received regarding the for some areas.

It does appear though that most of Tiny’s renewable energy discussions. With all due respect to this Council, I am unsure how an objective public discussion shoreline will retain Monday as their pick-up day.

A common problem in many rural Township’s is the on the subject matter can be held as the subject matter may adequate availability of ambulances when the need for become prejudiced after an in-camera segment. Council’s them increases in neighboring Municipalities. Ambulances ultimate position on an issue may not stand up in a Court of are drawn out of rural areas to be nearer to the larger builtLaw, but let’s have the discussion first. Time will tell. up centres, thus reducing local availability. The County While listening to the HVAC woes discussion in the conducted a “Targeted Rapid Response Pilot” this year in current Municipal Building, it surprised me that there was Ramara Township to combat this problem and the results no mention about the possibility of Tiny having a new were very positive.

Tiny has one of the worst ambulance Municipal Office in the near future. Nevertheless, the response times due to its extensive geography. Calls to assumption was made that the HVAC needed to be replaced, regardless. What we don’t know is who or what entity may Tiny’s Fire Department increase as a result and the ever be interested (if there even are any) in the existing facilities increasing costs to the Township as a result of these calls is becoming a concern. should the building be vacated as a Municipal Office.

The Heritage Plaque at the church in Lafontaine was It was made clear that an HVAC installation is facility reportedly blessed and the Robitaille Boat Salvage Site Plan specific and that the odds of being able to use almost new agreement has been signed. The new water superintendent equipment in another facility was slim. Just for the record, I Maurice “Mo” LaFebre, was introduced to Council. Mo am a huge fan of air-conditioning and remember very well replaces Dave Randall who has retired. the agony employees went through when a system isn’t That's it for this week folks.

Please do not forget to "LIKE" working on a hot & humid day. The need for working AC or "FRIEND" Dick's Tiny Corner's Facebook Page for is essential. However, what I do question is that in view of a pending decision pertaining to a new and/or improved additional Tiny and area news as it happens. Readers can Municipal Office, is a 214k plus investment in AC good use contact me at dwesselo@gmail.com or at 705-549-8383. of tax payer money? What is the current timeline for building new office space?

Tiny’s treasurer noted that approximately 15k was spent during 2015/2016-ytd on AC repairs. In the absence of definitive plans for the existing facility, would we be better off spending roughly 75k during the next 4 years on repairs to keep the existing system going?

I am glad to report that we will have clean Fire-halls and Municipal Offices for the next 3 years. Following the initial September 12 public discussion on the matter, the Treasurer and the Fire Chief met to discuss the report and both are now prepared to endorse the recommendations.

Councilor Hinton questioned the manager of Public Works in regards to the status of the proposed ATV use Bylaw in the Township. He was advised that the proposed Policy/By-law was still under review. Township Liability is still a concern and a required “road use agreement” with the County is not yet completed. There was no indication that the Township had made contact with the Municipality of Wasaga Beach in regards to their experiences to date. It was noted that Springwater denied ATV’s access to their roads. The matter was raised in Midland Council and was not well received there either. If you are an avid ATV proponent, become a member of a

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by Dick Wesselo - No doubt like many of you, I’ve had numerous conversations with friends on the upcoming US Presidential election. The one point we always seem to agree on is that why, in a country of almost 350 million people, are the two front runners the best two the parties could come up with? To vote or not to vote is sometimes raised as a resolution to the dilemma. However, “Not voting” is not a viable option to me as that is like sticking your head in the sand. In addition, you may inadvertently vote for the person you definitely don’t want in office.

Personally, I prefer to face the issues. Investigate, study the background, talk to people, make a decision, then place your “X”. After all, at some point, we all have earned the right to be proven wrong.

Someone compared the Donald and Hillary the other day to two hateful parents who are fighting for custody of the kids. Little do they realize that all the kids want is to live in the stable environment their Grandparents provide……

We have a race!

Jill Dunlop announced that she has decided to seek the Conservative nomination in our North Simcoe Riding currently held by Provincial PC Leader Patrick Brown. Jill is the 2nd person to officially enter the race. Doug Downey, an Orillia based lawyer has also announced his candidacy.

Three other names are rumored to have an interest in the seat as well. This contest could become interesting! Go Jill!

It’s that time of the year again when Tiny’s Fire Department is looking for Volunteer Fire Fighters! If you have: (1) a DZ driver’s License or have the ability to acquire one within a year of employment as well as a driving record clear of criminal offences and a clean criminal record; (2) the ability to acquire and maintain First Aid/CPR level HCP certification within one year of employment and (3) are in an employment or other position where you can respond to emergency calls, the Chief would love to hear from you! Check Tiny’s website under Employment Opportunities for further details. And while on Fire Department issues, the Master Fire Plan Survey is on the Township’s website and your input is critical. Please go to www.Tiny.ca and click on the appropriate icon for a link to the survey. Your input is very much appreciated!

Tiny’s Council will review the results of this year’s parking strategy trial during a Public Meeting on Nov 1, 2016. The meeting will start at 09:00AM and will be held in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building along Balm Beach Road. With few exceptions, it is yours truly’s feeling that the process in general has worked reasonably well and deserves to be expanded to a wider area. The remaining Township area West of the Ridge and south of this year’s trial area is the first area to come to mind. I encourage those residents who lived in this year’s trial area, to sit back and objectively think about the year’s parking issues along their road. Be fair during your assessment! Especially, continue to keep Emergency Vehicle Access requirements in mind. Think about how the Township introduced the Parking Strategy to your road and how the strategy has worked out for you and your particular situation. If you have concerns, how could the Township run the process better going forward? The official opportunity for written comments has passed. However, you will be able to do an unscheduled deputation during the Nov 1st meeting and any written documentation submitted prior to that date may be considered as an “on desk” item.

This Council Meeting is very important as the results of this meeting will affect life in Tiny for quite some time to come!

A reminder that one of the Township’s great social highlights, the annual Wyevale Santa Claus Parade, is scheduled to be held on December 3. Lots of time to prepare and enter your float. Contact Councilor Hastings if you have any questions about entering a float in the Parade!

Thanks to the new Tiny U-Tube channel I could “attend” Council’s Wednesday, October 12 meeting from the comfort of my home at a later date. Even though the Township’s document access manager let us all down this last weekend, I am happy to report that enough information was available to write the column!

An extensive discussion took place during the October 12 Committee of the Whole (CoW) Meeting regarding encroachments in the Township. Copies of existing encroachment agreements were made available to Council however were not included in the publicly available agenda.

Concern was expressed that the Township may lose certain ownership rights to encroached upon lands depending on the nature of the encroachment and how much time has passed. The Clerk noted that encroachments take on many forms and may apply to road allowances, public park areas, fences, buildings and miscellaneous moveable objects. He noted that the moveable objects may be the easier ones to manage. Regardless, identifying the encroachment may be the first challenge as the availability of public land surveys was brought into question. Councilor Hinton recommended that the process should start at Bluewater Beach and that the beach side should be dealt with first. Access point issues in that area could be addressed next. The potential legal and administrative costs associated with addressing and

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All indications are that the changing of the seasons is well underway, though that beautiful summer just didn’t seem to want to let go. There’s a definite chill in the air even on the warmest days now. It’ll be no time at all until we see displays of holiday lights and ornaments popping up on properties and homes throughout the village, and even the odd flake of snow. But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves! For those looking for a bit of Hallowe’en fun, it sounds like there will be plenty to do at the community hall on Sunday afternoon, between the pumpkin carving going on inside and the pumpkin catapult contest on the hall grounds.

If you still wish to sign up for the pumpkin carving, give Jenny Coughlin a call or quick note at 705-3219272 or coughlin.jenny@gmail.com, to make sure there’s still room. And those involved in the pumpkin catapult competition appear to be taking it very seriously.

I understand the organizers have a few tricks up their sleeves, so whether you’re a participant or onlooker, there’ll undoubtedly be lots of laughs and fun! Both the carving and catapulting start at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Also, as

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And to all those wee goblins and ghosts flying through the village on the 31st (and their parents): may the offerings be generous and the weather fair!

Community Mobile Signs The community mobile signs on Horseshoe Valley and Wilson Roads have proven very popular over the past few months, both for personal and business messages. Thank you to all who use them! The income from these signs is the only ongoing fundraiser we have in Anten Mills, where the monies raised remain right here in the village and are used to provide for some of the extras at various community events throughout the year, such as for the upcoming Christmas tree lighting celebration and Santa Claus parade, and our Family Day celebration.

To post a message, please send your request to Ken Rawson at antenmillssign@gmail.com. Personal messages cost $20 for one side of a sign for 3 days, and business messages are $30 for one side of a sign for 5 days; and – very important! – please get your requests in a minimum of 2 weeks in advance, or sooner, if possible, to avoid disappointment ‘cause the early bird really does get the worm in this case and there are already birthday and other

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Community Meeting Tonight!

October’s community meeting will be held this evening, Thursday, October 20, at the community hall, starting at 7 p.m. These meetings are used to review administrative and maintenance issues related to the community hall and adjoining park, as well as plan community events. They usually run an hour and a half to two hours in length, tops. All residents in Anten Mills are welcome to come to the meetings, whether to participate in the discussions or simply sit back and listen to what goes on. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Have a family event or community announcement you’d like included in this column? Please send it to me, Kim Tyler, at antenmillsnews@hotmail.com or give me a call at 705-728-2801.

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“Leading volunteer groups such as Kiwanis, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Orillia & District Chamber of Commerce and several political campaigns, including Patrick Brown’s by-election in Simcoe North, has given me an understanding of Simcoe North and the people that live here,” said Downey.

“I have been working hard and delivering results for people in Simcoe North and beyond for several years.”

“Chairing the review of the Trent-Severn Waterway that has brought over $625 million and long-term planning into our communities demonstrates that I know how to deliver results,” said Downey. In addition to being appointed to the Ontario Business Law Advisory Council advising the Minister of Government and Consumer Services, he was also instrumental in bringing rules to the Home Inspection industry.

“Receiving awards like the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal, Order of Orillia and being recognized as one of the top lawyers in Canada under 40 reinforces that the community appreciates my efforts. Now is the time for me to give back through public service on a higher level,” said Downey.

The date and location of the nomination meeting that has not been set yet by the Party. Anyone 14 and older that normally resides in Simcoe North can buy a membership at www.dougdowney.ca or by calling me at 1-844-366-9639.

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“I want to be part of that renewal,” said Downey.

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They are obsessed with faith and religious practice. Their identities and their works are one big reaction to that which they hate. No longer content to simply dismiss God and those who follow in Him, the New Atheists have created a cult of unbelief." -- Laura Ingraham "Government is government, and any type will, if left unchecked and allowed to do so, run roughshod over the citizenry. It is its nature to do so." -- Tammy Bruce "As the old saying goes, 'money is power' and the more money the government takes, the more power it has over individuals." - Angela McGlowan

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County Agreement with Midhurst Landowners-Update On October 6 we had an opportunity to see the OMB Minutes of Settlement which outlined the deal the County made with the Midhurst Landowners. In summary it permits development on another 400 acres of good agricultural land for residential development. We also know most of the new lands are on the east side of Midhurst with a small 25 acre additional parcel on the west side at Anne and Carson Road. In all, it permits another 2,961 residents or about another 1,000 homes on top of the Phase 1 developments that total about 4,700 homes.

So together it could represent a total additional population in the Midhurst area of 15,000 to 18,000 people over the next couple of decades. The agreement does suggest that the additional allocation is down the road and not part of the currently approved phase 1 developments. We as the local Council have met and are seeking more information.

We are also discussing the matter with County officials to try and resolve the issue. On a separate note, since some of the local old cronies that created the Midhurst mess are worried we will waste taxpayer’s money on futile legal maneuvering, I can assure you that won’t be the case.

Budgets We as a Council continue to work on our operating and capital budget for 2017 and more importantly plan for the longer range of 6 years for future capital expenditures. In that way we can smooth out the tax rate fluctuations to address our needs going forward. I expect to see a moderate increase in 2017 and we will continue with the program we started two years ago with adding in a percentage for infrastructure reserves as we have been slowly depleting those reserves over the last number of years. To allow Council to better understand the implications we have segmented the budgetary process into its different business segments and we are able to make better decisions with staff input. We invite you to come out to our working sessions and you can find the upcoming dates on the Township calendar. We hope to complete the process by the end of the year.

Elmvale & District Food Bank The Elmvale & District Food Bank received a helping hand by way of a $2,500 donation from the Township of Springwater. The Elmvale & District Food Bank regularly serves 60 people, with seasonal fluctuation of up to 120 people per week. Operated by 35 volunteers, the Elmvale Food Bank provides families with food that meets the Canadian Food Guide recommendations, and supplies dairy, meats, and fresh fruits and vegetables, often purchased or donated by local producers. The donation was made by way of the Springwater Community Assistance Program, which is funded through the Springwater Swing – Charity Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament, held in July, raised $26,000 for local worthwhile initiatives.

Grenfel Town Hall We had over 30 people turnout from the Centre Vespra, Snow Valley and Grenfel areas of the Township to discuss local concerns and better understand how your tax dollars are spent in Springwater. Concerns on the increased traffic on Sunnidale through both Grenfel and Centre Vespra was a big concern as the Centre Vespra community is growing quickly. We have approached the County and have asked for speed reduction from the new intersection at CR90 and realigned Sunnidale, to just east of Grenfel Road, as the new bypass will open this year. Good questions were asked on local recreation and about city folk dumping garbage in farm laneways as examples. We have now completed Town Halls in Elmvale, Midhurst, Minesing, Hillsdale and now Grenfel. We plan to start the rotation over again and if you would like one in Anten Mills or Phelpston, please contact me and we will get you on the schedule.

This Council is all about communication and dialogue and these Town Halls are part of that approach.

Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund Council has endorsed the execution of an agreement with the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for funding in the amount of $339,713. The grant provides a steady source of predictable, long-term funding and supports the repair and revitalization of roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure in small, rural and northern communities.

We use these funds very prudently on the “need to do and have items” rather than some of the things that would be nice to do or have. These funds assist us as a Township in keeping taxes at reasonable rates.

New Fire Chief If you do not already know I am pleased to announce that Ian Gavet has officially been appointed the Fire Chief of Springwater Fire & Emergency Services. Mr. Gavet has been a firefighter for over 16 years and has gained valuable firefighting experience and training throughout Canada and the United Kingdom. He was also appointed as Contract Fire Chief/Division Fire Chief and Fire Prevention Officer while serving the Canadian Armed Forces in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

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Georgian College is taking the next step to move several hundred Design and Visual Arts students into Barrie’s downtown core. The college has issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking to lease up to 20,000 square feet including modern training rooms and retail space in a high-visibility downtown location.

Starting September 2017, approximately 250 students will begin their studies in the new space. Programs will include all years of Digital Photography and Imaging, Digital Video, Graphic Design and Graphic Design Production.

“This move fulfills an agreement reached several years ago between Georgian and the City of Barrie,” says Georgian College President and CEO MaryLynn WestMoynes. “It brings great opportunities to our students and the city – everyone benefits. The programs selected are well aligned with Barrie’s focus on innovation and the creative digital economy. Students will work even more closely with professionals in their field and their studying, living and spending will pour new energy into the downtown core.”

The move will provide students greater opportunities for work-integrated learning activities and collaboration with experts. The college is looking for a building which includes a storefront location where student work can be featured and sold to the many people who live, work and visit in downtown Barrie.

The college timelines call for the chosen space to be renovated as required and operational by Aug. 1, 2017.

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

Be part of the solution and have your say.

Contact me at 705-728-4784 ext. 2040 or my cell at 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 I am but one voice on Council. These opinions may not reflect the position of other Councillors.

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Ontario Buyers Actively Looking for Cottages in Fall 2016, New Research Shows Nearly 8 in 10 Ontario Realtors say interest in 4-season cottages growing Toronto, ON, October 5, 2016 – The fall may not be as busy as spring for cottage buying, but it still brings out the buyers, shows new research from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). In a survey conducted with its recreational property experts, OREA found that nearly 7 out of 10 Ontario Realtors (67%) say cottage buyers are more likely to be actively looking to buy cottages in the fall, versus 32 per cent who say buyers are shopping around but not necessarily in the market to buy yet.

Based on their experience in cottage/recreational real estate, nearly 8 in 10 Ontario Realtors said that the market trend for buying 4-season cottages is increasing. Only two in ten (19%) say the market is staying the same. A majority of Ontario Realtors say that the fall is a popular time of year for buying a 4-season cottage (59%).

“Fall is typically associated with closing up the cottage for the colder months, however more and more cottage owners want to extend their cottaging season by getting into all season homes,” said Ray Ferris, president, OREA. “For those actively looking to buy a cottage, the fall is a wonderful time to view properties. It’s still warm enough to see the exterior, the boat may still be in the lake, and the colours create an absolutely spectacular backdrop.”

‘Cottage’ is simply defined as a recreational house, typically in a rural or semi-rural location, near a lake or beach. A 4-season cottage on the other hand, is a winterized cottage that is accessible year-round.

“If you live in Ontario, no matter the type, a cottage is best known for what it offers: rest, relaxation and quality family time,” said Ferris. “The benefit of owning a 4-season cottage is that you can enjoy these benefits all year long, because you still have running water, your roads are cleared in the winter and your cottage is insulated.”

The reasons for purchasing a 4-season cottage vary according to Ontario Realtors. Nearly all Ontario Realtors (96%) say that buyers of 4-season cottages are looking for a vacation home to enjoy with family and friends.

Three quarters (74%) say buyers are purchasing 4-season cottages to serve as their retirement home. Other reasons include, ‘to get away from it all’ (56%), ‘for rental purposes’ (45%), ‘for the outdoor lifestyle’ (42%) and ‘for investment purposes’ (37%).

According to Ontario Realtors, the trend toward 4-season cottages is most visible in Muskoka (27%), Georgian Bay (23%) and the Kawarthas (23%), followed by Haliburton Highlands/Algonquin (17%), Northern Ontario (13%) and Lake Huron shores (11%) and areas within driving distance of the GTA. All of this cottage buying activity means a number of Ontario Realtors will be working this Thanksgiving weekend, shows the research. Three quarters (74%) of Ontario Realtors say they have worked at least one Thanksgiving weekend in the past 5 years, and a quarter (27%) have worked the holiday weekend all five years, either showing a cottage property or working with a buyer to purchase a cottage.

Methodology An online survey was conducted among members of OREA Research’s online panel from August 22 – September 7, 2016. A total of 178 surveys were completed, for a 4% response rate. The margin of error is +/- 7.2 percentage points at the 95% confidence level – this is shown for directional guidance only and cannot be strictly applied as this was not a randomly-selected sample.

Survey participants were screened based on: • Must practice cottage/recreational real estate • Were involved in the sale of a recreational property/ cottage within the past five years • Sold five or more cottages in the past five years About the Ontario Real Estate Association The Ontario Real Estate Association represents over 66,000 brokers and salespeople who are members of the 40 real estate boards throughout the province. OREA serves its REALTOR® members through a wide variety of professional publications, educational programs, advocacy, and other services. www.OREA.com

The 8th Annual Georgian Bay Reads Promises to Be an Exciting Affair

The biggest literary event of the year along the southern shore of Georgian Bay will be held in Meaford at the Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre on Saturday October 22, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Georgian Bay Reads (GBR) is an entertaining evening guaranteed to provide laughs and cheers as representatives of five local libraries hash out the best book, “Survivor” style. A defender from each of Meaford, Clearview, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, and Springwater Libraries will be championing a book from a Canadian author. The moderator gives each defender set questions and time frames to impress the audience with their knowledge of, passion for and their ability to convey those thoughts in a timely manner with bells clanging if allotted time is exceeded. With each round of questions, a defender is eliminated until the winner is determined.

Based on previous years, this event is a sell-out. Get there early and nibble on local appetizers and beverages while you watch until there is only one person “remaining on the island”.

“This is an event our library and community look forward to every year. It is a great way to raise the profile of our Canadian authors and the library, plus it is so much fun!” says Jodie Delgado, CEO of the Springwater Public Library.

Defenders are: • Clearview PublicLibrary: Helena Hayword, book is They Left Us Everything by Plum Johnson • Collingwood Public Library: Julie LeBlanc, book is The Manticore by Robertson Davies • Meaford Public Library: Helen Solmes, book is The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel • Springwater Public Library: Katy Austin, book is Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper • Wasaga Beach Public Library: Mike Gennings, books is Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan • Moderator and Georgian Bay Reads 2015 Winner: Cindy Lou LeDrew Tickets are available at the three Springwater Township Libraries.

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Council is also involved in a number of sessions involving Deciding on electoral reform needs to be a similarly nonthe Township’s 2017 budget deliberations and six-year partisan exercise to give Canadians assurance that the best electoral system has been chosen, or ratified, rather than - 1-800 265-0550; capital mcarter@gfo.ca and operating budgets. one that unduly benefits a specific party. agnition.ca No one seems to know when Rogers will be building a Second, the government might benefit from a less cell tower at the east end of Elmvale. Chris Russell from restricted timeline. I heard that they should take the time the Planning Department said he will make inquiries.

In my last column, I mentioned that part of the future to do electoral reform right. We are already too close to subdivision north of Ritchie Crescent will include the next election to implement some potential voting improvements to Homer Barrett Park. These include: systems. The government may wish to put the best options additional playground equipment, additional wood on the table, and take the time that’s necessary to identify fencing on the east side of the toboggan hill to create more and implement the electoral system that Canadians have wind break for the hill, basketball hoops for the rink pad, identified as the best for our country. This will undoubtedly permanent soccer goals for the existing three midsized need the engagement of a large segment of the public; and considerably more than those who participated in this past soccer pitches, and an internal walking trail system. f Ontario summer’s consultations. This will take time.

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Statistics Canada figures indicate there were 6.8 million position and actions with regards to the matter. foreign-born residents in Canada as of 2011. That The comments made in this article are strictly my own. I represents 20.6 per cent of the population, giving Canada do not speak on behalf of Council. Contact me any time the highest proportion of foreign-born residents in the G8 if you have concerns or suggestions: 705-796-7348, group of industrialized nations. Although Australia, katy.austin@springwater.ca. which is not in the G8, has an even higher rate at 26.8 per cent. For the past decade, DO IT NOW! Canada has opened its doors Oil Changes • Undercoating to about 250,000 immigrants and refugees Are you thinking Snow Tires? a year.

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It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the Legislature since my last column!

Recently, I introduced an opposition day motion calling on the Liberal Government to take immediate action to address the hydro crisis Ontarians are facing.

Unfortunately, the Wynne Liberals voted my motion down, effectively guaranteeing that rates will continue to skyrocket and that life will continue to become even more unaffordable under their management.

I also had the opportunity to question the Premier about cuts to nursery services for children with autism, and about an $11 billion hole in her budget that the government wasn’t even aware of.

The reality is until Ontario’s poor financial state is properly addressed, the government will continue to slash funding to health care, close needed schools, and raise hydro rates. Ontarians deserve better.

But my week doesn’t just consist of demanding accountability in the Legislature. I am also busy on the road meeting with, and listening to as many Ontarians and constituents as possible – logging thousands of miles on my minivan.

I had the opportunity to hold a question and answer discussion with the Simcoe County Elementary Teachers Federation Political Action Committee where I shared my vision for Ontario’s education sector, one that better supports our teachers and students.

It was also great to have meetings with the Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe, Warden Gerry Marshall, the Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe/ Muskoka, and other local health care stakeholders.

Finally, I delivered a keynote address to the Empire Club in Toronto. I outlined in detail my four pillar plan for a more prosperous Ontario – addressing Ontario’s growing skills gap, affordable hydro, cutting red tape, and investing in infrastructure.

I even managed to squeeze in a Blue Jays game!

While life on the road can be a lot of hard work, it can also be especially rewarding. I was pleased to learn that despite being put in a difficult financial position by the government, Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland would not be closing their obstetrical unit.

It was very empowering to see our community join together, and stand up for our local health care services.

This is proof that communities, regardless of size, can be a strong voice for change.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with my constituency office at Patrick.brownco@pc.ola.org.

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“We want TEAM RVH – our staff, physicians, volunteers and students – to consider both patient safety and occupational health in their decision to receive the flu shot,” says Corinne Nesbitt, manager, Occupational Health and Safety, RVH. “Providing the highest quality patient care, means we have the appropriate levels of staff working throughout the coming months when we usually see an influx in patients with flu-like symptoms. And a healthy workplace means being immunized to protect our colleagues so they’re not home sick with the flu – they are here at RVH meeting our patient’s needs and providing exceptional care.”

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“Every year at this time, we can expect two things – winter and flu season – and we are prepared for both,” says Janice Skot, president and CEO, RVH. “We encourage staff, physicians, volunteers and students to receive their flu shot as part of RVH’s commitment to safety. Patients and their safety are our highest priority and we must do what we can – like being immunized against the flu - to protect them. Many patients are already health compromised so getting the flu can make them extremely ill, and in some cases, even cause death.”

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As part of RVH’s commitment to making patient safety a priority, throughout the flu season all patients will be screened for influenza upon arrival at RVH’s Emergency department and other patient registration areas. Anyone exhibiting flu-like symptoms, which include sudden onset of fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle and joint pain and headache, will be required to put on a mask and, whenever possible, will be isolated from other patients.

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Cutline: Members of TEAM RVH, including senior leaders, staff, volunteers and physicians, lined up to receive their flu shots from Occupational Health and Safety at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH). RVH’s annual influenza immunization campaign kicked off on October 17 and runs until November 6, 2016. In addition to providing immunizations at RVH’s Simcoe entrance for staff, physicians, volunteers and students, the Occupational Health and Safety team will also travel to various departments around the health centre to give immunizations, ensuring the safety of RVH patients is the top priority.

SIMCOE MUSKOKA - This week there are low-cost rabies clinics in Orillia and South Simcoe area. Check our website for a list of dates, times and locations.

It’s not just good sense to get your pet vaccinated: it’s the law.

Pet owners have an important role to play in preventing animal bites and reducing the risk of transmission of rabies by taking the following precautions.

• Don’t allow pets to wander, particularly at night.

• Keep a distance from unfamiliar animals, particularly ones that appear sick.

• Don’t feed wildlife.

• Take measures to keep bats out of your home.

• Make sure dog and cat rabies vaccinations are upto-date (check with your veterinarian).

For clinic schedules and locations, visit www. simcoemuskokahealth.org or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Beach United Church 361-2022 Wed: 1- 3 pm at Brian Orser Hall Penetang Seniors shuffle board 549-7611 for info. Register at town hall.

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

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: 7 pm LA General Meeting Elmvale Legion.

2nd and last 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.

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 pm Horticultural Society meets Elmvale Legion 4th Wed: 6:45 pm Monthly meeting of the Georgian Bay Quilting Guild (GBQG) monthly meeting at the Midland Public Library 533 4884 www.gbqg.ca Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Stitchers, The Place Perkinsfield, 526-5074 3rd Thurs: Free Community Breakfast at All Saints Anglican Church Hall 1 Peel St. Penetanguishene 549 2223 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: each month Sept. to June 7 pm. Barrie-Thornton Fiddle Club at Thornton Banquet Hall above the arena. An evening of entertainment, dance, square dance. All welcome. Lloyd Preston 722-8335 www.barriethorntonfiddleclub.com Third Thursday: 6.30– 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club meets at the 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: 7-9 pm Elmvale High School 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: 6 pm TGIF Elmvale Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion monthly supper $12. 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.

Every 2nd Friday of the Month - Wasaga Beach Youth Dances Wasaga RecPlex, 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Grades 5 to 8 only! Adult Supervision Need someone to talk to Provided! Tickets: $5 in advance and are about mental health or addiction? available at the Recreation Office at the RecPlex, Call the CAMH Telephone Support line at Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West and the Youth Centre, 1621 Mosley Street. Prizes, Guest Youth DJ, Canteen. 705-422-2494 or visit Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 pm www.wasagabeach.com/youth-centre Confidential telephone support provided by volunteers

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: 1 pm – 3 pm at the Penetanguishene Arena. Seniors shuffle board 245-7611 for info. Register at town hall. 245-7611.

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: Bingo at the Collingwood RCL 6:45 Progressive jackpot up to $4,200.

Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport basement of white building 705-526-3461 Mon: 7:30 Bingo at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Beach for the months of July and August. Everyone Welcome Mon: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie 2nd 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 Monday: MCC 8-10:30 FREE Midland Jams Plugged In 527 4420 www.midlandculturalcentre.com FB @Midland Jams 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 Wasaga Artists meet Tuesdays, September to June, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Wasaga RecPlex for creative inspiration and social feedback. Members work on their art of choice in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A variety of workshops and demos, as well as three annual shows, help promote the visual arts in our community. Carmelle 705.422.1930 for more information or visit www.wasagaartists.ca 3rd Thurs. of every month Oct. 20-April 2017 – Coffee and muffins at Hillsdale Presbyterian Church, 6 Mill St. 9:30-11 am.

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, 7 pm 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: 7 pm. 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 2nd Wed: 1:30 pm Camera Club Georgian Bay Swinging Seniors “The Place” 300 Balm Beach Road Wed: 9:15 at the Nordic Centre in Wasaga Beach. Ganaraska Hiking Club. Weekly hikes, 2 levels, year round, guided bike excursions spring, summer, fall. 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 Are You New Legion. 728-1412 to the Community? Wed: 12:30 Euchre at Wasaga

Do you have a New Baby?

Leon Tilt & Load

We pick up scrap cars, trucks and metals.

Call 705-527-9534

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 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, door prizes 705-503-1335 ehelmc607@rogers.com Sun: 9:45 am Knox Flos Presbyterian Church Services Sun: 10 am - St. John’s United Church welcomes you to join us for worship. 27 Yonge St. S, Elmvale. www.unitedchurchelmvale.org Sun: 10:30 Church in the Pines 28 Lafaive Road Cawaja Beach Tiny - if it rains service goes to The Place Senior Centre 300 Balm Bh Rd. Everyone welcome. Bring Lawn chair. 705 533 3916 Sun: 11 am Christian Science Society Church services at 159 Collier St. Barrie DAILY EVENTS - All on the website at www.springwaternews.ca with greater information.

Oct 21 - Wasaga Beach Business Resource Expo: Wasaga Beach RecPlex, www.wasagainfo.com 705-429-2247 Sat Oct 22 – 11 am to 1:30 pm Harvest Bazaar Unity United Church, Vasey Join us for a delicious soup lunch, bake table and produce. $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12 Oct 22 1:30 p.m. Essa Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting at Thornton Library. Speaker will be Clint Lovell History Teacher at Eastview Secondary School. Topic - Engaging students in History - overview of research projects done.

Oct 22: Annual Roast Beef Supper at Eady United Church 708 Moonstone Road. Two sittings 5 and 6:15 - 835 5335 October 22, 23 - Halloween Spooktacular - WBYC’s 6th Annual Haunted House. Wasaga Beach Youth Centre, 1621 Mosley Street. Oct 22 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Oct 23 - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. FREE with a donation of a non-perishable food item. The Youth Centre at 705-422-2494.

Wed Oct 26, 6:45 pm The Georgian Bay Quilters Guild will have their next General Meeting at the Midland Public Library.

Brenda Miller, designer of quilts and patterns is the guest speaker.

Oct 27: 5-6:30 Business after 5 will be hosted by Beach Hearing Ltd. 1441 Mosley Street, Unit 4 Wasaga Beach Oct 27: 9-12 noon Speaker Series Penetanguishene Memorial Centre 61 Maria St. “Keeping Things Fresh with Jamie Tripp www.nscfdc.on.ca 705 526 1371 Fri Oct 28 Buffet Dinner and concert Toronto 2016 The Utopia Cafe inner and Concert with Hunter’s Corners Dinner Buffet 7 pm Concert 8 pm Utopia Hall 8396 6th Line, Utopia, Advance Tickets $20 (until October 26) Tickets at-the-door $25 1-8774299-HALL (4255) Oct 29: 9 am Registration 35 Violet Drive Baxter Severn ATV Trail Ride Bring your lunch!

Sat 29 /Oct 1 10 am till 2 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 523, Sunset Post - 134 William Street, Victoria Harbour, will be having a Craft, Bake and White Elephant sale Proceeds from the White Elephant Sale will be given to the Building Fund to repair some costly items to our Legion. Ms. Ruth Foote at 705-538-2463 or footloose7@rogers.com.

Oct 29th. Midhurst United Church - Fall Roast Beef Dinner: Two sittings: 5:00 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. A delicious Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings and all the homemade pie you can eat! 705 734 3674 or 705 722 6331.

Oct 29 7:30 We are pleased to announce that local singer/ songwriter Roy Hickling is releasing a new cd called “One Thing”. The cd release concert will be held on at The Loft Art Space, located at 125 Anne Street South (beside Klassic Car Wash) in Barrie. Roy will be joined on stage by Chris Bennet, Don Bray, Ray Dillard and Alyssa Wright.

Oct 29 - A Night with the Desotos Wasaga RecPlex, Dance starts at 8 p.m. 705-429-2247 Oct 29 - 8 pm The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Extravaganza. Wasaga Countrylife Resort, 91 Theme Park Drive. $10.00 DJ and Best Costume. 705-429-5267.

Nov 3 – “McCully & Mariane’s Diner Tour on 97-7 the Beach” Mosley Street Grill, 1238 Mosley Street. 6 am – 10 am. Come get your breakfast for just $9.77 and enjoy some coffee chat with McCully & Mariane of The Beach Breakfast! http://977thebeach.ca/calendar_details.php?EventID=13180 Nov 3: 2:30 to 6:30 pm Angus Community Blood Donor Clinic at Angus Recreation Centre 8527 Cty Rd 10 Nov 4 (Note date change) --- Rockin’ for CASLE (Continued Adult Special Learning Experience) Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 63, Collingwood. Two bands, silent auction 50/50 Draw.

Tickets $20. sheribulfon@gmail.com Nov 5: 9-12 Bloood donor Clinic Elmvale Community Hall.

Nov 5: 7 pm Canadian Story Telling Night guest Acadian Teller Clara Dugas and Mark Douglas Orillia Museum 705 326 2159 Nov. 5. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Silent Auction, at Faith Evangelical Saturday, Nov. 5, Missionary Church, 1355 River Road West, Wasaga Beach. Saturday, 705-429-2059.

Nov 5: 2 pm Simcoe County Branch Genealogical Society will meet at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie. Presenter Spencer Linington speaks on Medals in the Attic. Book Table 1:30 pm https://simcoebogs.com Or calling 416-489-0734 X 328 Sat. Nov. 5 - Harvest Home Ham dinner, Mt. St. Louis Hall, 4th line N. & Mt. St. Louis Rd. Ham, scalloped potatoes, rolls, peas, turnip, red cabbage, pie, coffee and tea, just $16; 6-14 years, $8; kids free. 835-6730 or 835-3569 to reserve 5 or 6.30 pm. sitting.

Sat Nov 5th. Elmvale Branch 262 Remembrance Day Dinner Meet and Greet is at 5 pm. Turkey Dinner at 6 pm. OPP Choir will be performing. Tickets $15 a at the Legion Bar or by calling Carolyn Heads @ 705 - 734 - 5153.

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Announcements / Coming Events

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October 22 • 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall Elmvale Baking, crafts, quilt raffle and more.

Yarn Sale ONLY October 22nd from 9 till 2pm.

Located at 4 Bertram Dr. Elmvale in my garage.

Double knitting and worsted weight yarns and available Selling from 1 to 2 dollars per ball depending on size.

This sale will go on Rain or Shine.

Fully Insured

Leaf & Yard Clean-ups Snow Removal-Driveways & Steps Flower Bed Work Mini-excavator Services Ornamental Rail Fencing Dump Runs and Junk Disposal Hauling Services Garage/Shed Clean-ups AND MORE!!

Call John 705-361-3176

Happy 71st Birthday

Yoga for the Forests

Phone: 705.734.9448 Cell: 705.725.2023 www.harrisfarms.ca

Join Springwater resident yogi Sarah Hunter for a light hearted dip into yoga to raise funds to support Friends of Simcoe Forests.

Birch Farms • All Non-GMO

Please bring your mats and/or a towel or thick blanket.

Beginners welcome, 13 years and older. info@friendsofsimcoeforests.com To register please go to the events page of our website: www.friendsofsimcoeforests.com

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Mill St. West • Hillsdale IN SEASON - we have

beans • beets • carrots • cabbage • cauliflower squash • tomatoes • onions • peppers • peas potatoes • pumpkins • sweet corn • zucchini

Halloween Dance 19+

Door Prizes - Best Costume Prizes - 50/50

Minesing Hall Sat. Oct. 29th 8pm $20

It’s not too late to plant!

Fund Raiser for Friends of Simcoe Forests Order tickets through the events page of our website: http://www.friendsofsimcoeforests.com/ or email: info@friendsofsimcoeforests.com

Hardy native plants will settle in just fine – plus they’re easy-care and wildlife-friendly Perennials, grasses, shrubs, trees…

List, map: www.returnofthenative.ca 1186 Flos Rd. 10 E. north of Elmvale

TURKEY DINNER Grenfel United Church.

It’s Back!!

8th Annual Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis!!

Start your Christmas Shopping early and support this worthwhile cause!

Saturday, October 29th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

St. John’s United Church • 27 Yonge St., Elmvale

Tables of vendors, draws, raffles and with hot homemade food and beverages being served all day! Please bring a friend!

Harvest Dinner (5:00 or 6.30 pm. sittings) A delicious dinner of ham, scalloped potatoes, peas, turnip, red cabbage, rolls, pie, coffee and tea

Sat. November 5 • Mt. St. Louis Church Hall 4th line N. and Mt. St. Louis Rd.

Just $16; 6-14 years $8; kids free.

Call 835-6730 or 835-3569 to reserve.

Calling All Crafters

Pumpkins, Squash and Produce Open 9:30 am - 6 pm Daily 3216 George Johnston Rd.

Sunday Oct. 23rd two classes $20 each 11am-12:30pm and 1pm -2:30pm Springwater room (Elmvale Arena)

Sat. October 29 • Continuous seating a 4-30 till 6-00.

Adults $18.00 • Children 7 - 12. $10.00 • Under 6 free.

Info call 705 790 4376

Vegetables

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St. Patrick's CWL Annual Bazaar and Tea

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Open Fridays 10am - 5pm

Ontario-grown, no pesticides

Merry Christmas!

Dentists and Staff at Solly Family Dentistry are hosting a “FREE DENTAL WORK” DAY FOR ADULTS ONLY Friday November 18th Registration at 7:30am - First Come, First Serve

This is for those in-need, and in need of dental care. Anyone on any government assisted program or with dental benefits does not qualify.

Participants will be entitled to one free service – extraction, filling or cleaning.

For info please call the office 705-322-0155

An Evening of Halloween at the Simcoe County Museum October 25-27, 2016

Minesing/October 11, 2016 – Our ghosts and ghouls have been busy preparing for monstrous mayhem at the To be a vendor at the Elmvale Simcoe County Museum during An Evening of Halloween CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE CRAFT SHOW, October 25 to 27, 2016.

Dec. 3 & 4, please call Heather at 705-322-3484 This annual event offers visitors spooky Halloween games, ghoulish activities, and ghastly treats appropriate Diplomas were originally written on a sheep's skin. for all ages.

Wear your costume and bring your trick-orEarly paper was pretty fragile and difficult to make, treat bag because we’ve got lots of prizes to share! but parchment was much more plentiful and durable.

For those braver souls, the creatures lurking in the dark Parchment, of course, is made from the skin of a sheep, shadows on our terrifying Terror Trail will cause the hair goat, or calf, and its durability made it ideal for a on the back of your neck to bristle. Beware – this attraction keepsake like a diploma. is not for the faint of heart.

Whether it’s local magician Gary Austin, whose dazzling act will have you on the of your seat, Boo Bingo, or venturing 2015 Annual Pest Control Product Usage Report edge outside with a cup of hot chocolate, there’s no better way to prepare for Halloween than to November 4th, 9am • Orr Lake Golf Club experience it at the Simcoe County Museum.

Jason Harris - Orr Lake Golf Club - 705-322-1664 Regular Museum rates apply: Museum Members and Preschoolers are free; Adults $6; Student/Senior $5; and Children are $4. Group bookings are available but preregistration is required for groups of 10 or more. The Simcoe County Museum is located at 1151 Highway 26, just minutes north of Barrie. For more information, please visit our website at museum. simcoe.ca or call 705-728-3721.

Orr Lake Golf Club

Less than one third of the human race has 20-20 vision. This means that two out of three people cannot see perfectly

Home of the butter tarts • Call 705 322 2062

For rent (WANTED) - apt., houses, and halls Elmvale Legion Banquet Hall. 100% Accessible.

Specializing in weddings, all types of parties, business functions and community service groups.

We can accommodate up to 125 dinner guests.

Catering is available through the branch.

Excellent parking. Call 705-322-1042 for a quotation.

Hall - Elmvale Lions Club Hall is available for reunions, anniversaries, dances, parties or whatever. Kitchen included. Call Bob at 705 322 4484 Up to 60 Tables & 500 Chairs for Rent Property of the Elmvale Fall Fair - Rob 790-1772 Elmvale Community Hall - capacity 220 for great dances, beautiful weddings and other super events.

Stage and kitchen facilities.

For rental call 728-4784 ext. 2055

Weddings, Anniversary Parties, & Birthdays

Orr Lake Golf Club is now renting out its hall for weddings, anniversary parties & birthdays. Seating for up to 175 people. Dancing for up to 200 people. Basic setup, cleanup, in-stock utensils/dishes/linens, and bartender included in rental fee. Catering done fresh in house.

Call 705-322-1664, email: info@orrlakegolfclub.ca. c Web Site: www.orrlakegolfclub.com

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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).

House Cleaning

Laurie’s Cleaning Service • 361 1785 Residential Cleaning Weekly/Biweekly/Monthly • Spring cleaning • Selling your home • Cleaning your home for new owners

Eva’s Alteration & Repairs

Specializing in leather Zipper replacement. new linings in jackets. invisible mending on leathers.

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

Call 705 728 9042 • Midhurst Earwax production is necessary for good ear health. It protects the delicate inner ear from bacteria, fungus, dirt and even insects. It also cleans and lubricates the ear canal.

Babies are born with 300 bones, but by adulthood the number is reduced to 206. Some of the bones, like skull bones, get fused into each other, bringing down the total number.

The human body is estimated to have 60,000 miles of blood vessels.

The tooth is the only part of the human body that can't repair itself.

Your eyes are always the same size from birth but your nose and ears never stop growing.

By 60 years of age, 60% of men and 40% of women will snore.

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Risch/Giffen Auction

Directions: From Singhampton go East on Simcoe Rd. 124 approx. 5 kms to Conc. 8, Nottawasaga Twp. (Glen Huron Rd.), turn south for 2 km. then left towards Creemore for approx 1 km. to Giffens Country Market.

From Creemore go west on Simcoe Rd. 9 —3 kms to Riverside Drive (Glen Huron Rd.) follow to stop sign for 15/16 sideroad, go left for approx 2 km. to Giffens Country Market & Restaurant.

SAT. NOV. 5TH AT 11 AM Barry Risch (1-705-466-6831):

Crawler Loader, Terex L600D w/cab, ser#20545, 6 cyl., 24 volt, lift 14 ton, 2 ½ yd bucket & spare brush clearing bucket; Skid Steer, 2000 Gehl 6635 Turbo DXT series II w/Deutz turbo 80 h.p. engine, c/w winter cab & 72” bucket (only 1,386hrs.); Attachments Sold Separately: Gehl BH 609 hyd. backhoe w/12” bucket; Shaver HD10 post driver (can drive r.r. tie); Baumalight 40”-3 spade hyd tree spade; Snow blade; Astros Mdl.#575 cement mixer (5 cu.ft. cap.); manure forks; 4 skid steer tires on rims, (14 x17.5); skid steer steel tracks.

Equipment: Bush Hog Squealer 7’ rotary mower, 3ph; Caroni Mdl. TC590-93” finishing mower; Kvernenland 4f-14” plow; Ford series 716—8’ adjustable grader blade; one way 7’ disc, 36” tow lawn aerator. Equipment Trailer: TrailTech 16’ Lowboy T.A. hyd. tilt trailer, mdl. #260T—w/2x6000lb elec. brake axles, tilting deck c/w frt. mt. hydraulic jack system, pintle hook, 235/85 16ply tires, GVWR 11,680lbs Gravely 2 Wheel Tractors: Mdl. 5660, 12h.p. freshly tuned & painted; Mdl. 5665, 12h.p. (not running); Mdl. 5645, 12h.p. (not running); Commercial 10, 10h.p. (not running) Gravely Attachments: 2 30”bush hog mowers, 60”finishing mower, 26” rototiller, 2 snowblowers, rotary plow, tool holder, 4’ blade, 2 sickle mowers, 2 sets of chains, steering sulky & 2 riding sulkies. Misc.: Husqvarna Mdl. 265RX, 65cc brush clearing saw; Kodiak Mdl. SGB7000HX, 7000 watt gen. w/Honda GX390—13h.p. engine (as new); Echo Mdl.# PB-400 Power Leaf Blower; Koskin trash/sludge pump w/100’ hose; 2 Planet Jr. seeders, tractor tire chains, 3 steel storage racks, Snap-on rolling tool chest, 4 Goodyear Wrangler M&S LT 245/75 R16 tires (90%tread); 500 gal. fuel tank;12’x12’ sliding steel doors; steel man door.

Bob Giffen (1-705-444-4344):

Sunflower mdl. 6332-23. 23’ soil finisher wing cult., walking tandems, rolling basket behind front disc blades w/levelling harrows; Glenco F551B 11 shank 15’ TA soil saver; MF 520-14’ cyl. lift disc; R.J. 17’ land packer; N.H. mdl. 185 TA manure spreader w/rubber floor & hyd. gate; White 6100-6 Row corn planter; 2 Row potato digger (needs parts); George White pto field sprayer; WIC sq. bale chopper; Case 1020-16’ grain head for parts, w. header wagon; Eagle Mdl.155120H 15h.p. 600 v air compressor, 200 4’& 5’ bales wheat straw, Qty. of used lumber, 20 r.r. ties, set of 16.9x88 tire chains, valmetal grain roller (as new), Lucknow 8’ snow blower, I.H. silage blower, set of tractor saddle tanks, Qty of used truck tires, George White 200 gal. field sprayer, sieve for CIH combine, two 500 gal plastic tanks, approx. 1000’ auto pan chicken feeders, approx. 1000’ drip chicken waterers, Qty. of 2’ & 3’ barn fans, 500 gal. sprayer tank, Motorcycle (not running).; Steel Lathe, Case Comfort King 930 Tractor 1960’s, 83 h.p. (not running) frt. 750-18, Rear18.4-34; Tandem Axle sander w/gas engine; Wagon of misc. Additions: Tractor & Hit & Miss Engines: New Holland TN 75 synchro Command diesel OS w/16.9.30 rears, 11.2—24 fronts, 6 remotes, c/w Quickie Q720 ldr. & 6’ material bucket, 2684 hrs., bale fork & h.d. manure fork; Engines: Gould Shapley & Muir 2 hp; 1918 Fairbanks Morse Z 1 1/2 hp.; McCormick Deering M 3 hp; Lister D—2hp; Stover KF 3 hp; Int. LA—1938; Gray Motor Co.; 3 Delco Light Plants 2—850 & 6 G3; Clinton gen set; Candy Making Machine; small water pups & motors,belting & Quaker Oats box; 12” Bob Cat Excavator bucket.

Terms: Cash or known cheque with proper ID only.

M/C, Visa & Interac; Neither the owners nor Auctioneer will be responsible for accident or property loss.

Washroom at restaurant.

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

Calf Prices and Retained Ownership

by Brian Perillat, Canfax Manager/Senior Analyst.

As the fall run is starting, producers are having to re-adjust their price expectations when marketing calves. Marketing decisions were relatively straight forward the last couple years for producers when they were selling calves at record high profit levels.

Given the major price correction, producers are taking a harder look at different marketing/feeding options for this year’s calf crop. At the beginning of October, 550 lb steers are about $100/cwt lower than a year ago, and $85/cwt lower than 2014. On the other hand, they are about $25/cwt higher than 2013.

Disappointing prices and a general abundance of feed has producers considering retained ownership The important factor for each producer looking to retain

AUCTION SALE

FOR DON & AUDREY WILLIAMSON

EM. #590 – LINE 5 NORTH ORO-MEDONTE TWP Reason for sale Mr & Mrs Williamson have retired from collecting because they ran out of room. (PLAN TO ATTEND) Directions Take Hwy. 11 north of Barrie approx.. 9 kms. to Line 5 Oro-Medonte turn right and then immediately left on 5 Line North over the bridge and follow north approx. 3 km to sale on west side.

WED. OCT. 26 AT 10 AM

Tractors & Equip. Ford 2000 tractor w/ldr.; A.C. WD w/ldr; Walco 5’ bush hog; AC scraper blade; drag pto snow blower; horse drawn scuffler; 2 – Frost & Wood mowers one w/Sawyer seat; Flurey 2F walking plow; potato digger; Sears 6 hp snow blower; Champion generator; Husgvarna 450 chain saw; Collectibles Approx. 20 cast & tin seats, The Rake Toronto, Bradleys, Massey Mower, plain cast etc.; Oxen yoke; single yoke; wood wagon wheels; 9 sets of M.H. Cockshutt, Int. & Hamilton drill end plates; broad axe heads; cast implement wheels; hay knives; cider press; wood barrels; cast wheels; barrel churn; 6 wood wagon wheels; mantel clock; milk cans; bottle collection; horse shoes & bits; sad irons; wood wringer; lge. qty. of lge. & small block pulleys; 3 barn trolleys; horse hames; lge. dinner bell; cross cut saws; hay forks; round & ordinary copper boilers; sugar kettle; sm. cast pots; copper pots; brass bells; copper extinguisher; windmill blades; seeders; insulators; 19 rail lamps, Piper, CPR, CNR & other named ones; 40 plus crocks open, finger, large & small glazed etc.; 65 plus oil lamps, Bullseye, Peanut, Milkglass, brass, green, coloured finger & clear ones; cruets, coloured glass rabbit & block planes; walking sticks; wood wagon wheels; nail kegs; old tins; plus plus.

Ant. Furniture approx. 75 – 100 chairs, P.B., arrow, rockers etc.; Jenny Lynn beds (3); cupboards; blanket box; spinning wheel; walker wheel; organ stool; bag carts; cloth furniture; pedestal emery; metal trunk; corner chair; ant. settee; matching arm & rocking chairs; dressers; 2 wash stands; Bell piano & bench; Eastlake dresser; 2 pine jam cupboards; captains chair; ice box; wagon wheel tables; plus, plus.

Note Plan to attend this interesting sale back in time.

Barns & house are full. Partial sale held indoors. Bring your flashlights. Lunch booth. Washroom.

TERMS Cash or known cheque with proper ID only.

M/C, Visa & Interac. Neither the owners nor Auctioneer will be responsible for accident or property loss.

NOTE Two Auctioneers selling.

Comfort food, with a healthy twist

From ice cream to french fries, there are plenty of vegan comfort foods TORONTO, ON (August 31, 2016) – Just like trusted friends, certain foods have become mainstays when we need a morale boost. Whether they are childhood favourites, party snacks, or traditional household staples, most ‘comfort foods’ seemed inaccessible to those living a plant-based lifestyle.

What was once inaccessible to vegans who were often unable to revel in their most beloved foods, is now easier than ever as almost every traditional comfort food has a vegan version.

“Need to drown your sorrows in ice cream? Try dairy free ice cream made from coconut milk, cashews, maple syrup and any fruit or vegetable you have in mind,” says Candice Hutchings, the Edgy Veg, who will be among the guest speakers at Veg Food Fest. “It tastes just as great, if not better, and has all the usual comforting properties.”

Meatless wings, veggie burgers, brownies, and vegetarian pizza (made with no-dairy, vegan cheese) and BLT sandwiches (with the ‘B’ comprised of tempeh bacon) are examples of all the go-to-grub that is tasty, comfortable and on the vegan menu for when you need something simple and familiar.

“Comfort food doesn’t have to be high-calorie, lowBob Severn Auctioneer nutrition junk. There are healthy alternatives for all the Shelburne 519-925-2091 basics, such as french fries and chips made from sweet www.auctionsfind.com/severn potatoes, avocados, zucchini, kale and seaweed,” adds Hutchings.

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feeder index) of -15, the projected price for an 850 lb steer in March would be $1.39/ cwt. This scenario would equate to about $136/head loss on retained ownership.

Markets are obviously going to change, and a sensitivity analysis provides some targets in terms of where different market factors have to be to break-even. In the above backgrounding scenario, the break-even calf price is $160/cwt. In other words, if calf prices fell to $160, then the break-even cost for the 850 steer would be $139. On the futures market side, feeder futures would have to rally to almost $129/cwt, or the dollar would have to fall to 68.4 cents, for 850 lb steers to be $155 in March. Also, the breakeven basis is a positive 1.3. These sensitivity break-evens assume all other factors stay the same. It could be a case of a higher futures and lower dollar that aligns the prices with a break-even. On the other hand, if the dollar strengthens, and the futures continue to drop, losses increase.

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ownership is to understand their own cost of production, and make sure to properly account for yardage, death loss, health costs and interest. Cost of gain also varies highly with the average daily gain of the cattle. Based on current market conditions and feeding costs, the projected margins on backgrounding calves are generally negative.

Doing a scenario using a weaning weight of 550 lbs and a selling weight of 850 lbs with an average daily gain of 2 lbs/day, these calves would be marketed in March. Using a rough total cost of gain of $1/lb, and a current market price for a 550 lb steer at $185/cwt, this would put the cost of the 850 lb steer in spring at $1,318 or $155/cwt. Using the feeder futures at $116.30, the CDN dollar of $0.7567, and an adjusted basis (adjusted for heavier weight range in

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August 12, 1923 – October 18, 2015 I walk alone because To tell you the truth …

I am lonely Tears daily, love always Shelagh In loving memory of Jackie Faragher, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, coworker and neighbor.

We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And the days before that too, We think of you in silence, we often shed a tear And find it hard to believe You’ve been gone for 10 years.

We want you to know, you are not forgotten Although we are apart, your spirit lives with us, forever in our hearts.

From all who loved you, ARCHER - In loving memory of our parents Janet who passed away on October 19, 1984 Alvin who passed away on June 7, 2001, our sisters Grace who passed away on May 16, 1955 Kay wo passed away on April 5, 2008, our brothers Clare who passed away on Oct. 31, 2011 Bert who passed away on June 18, 2016.

As time unfolds another year, Memories keep them ever near.

Silent thoughts of time together Hold memories that will last forever.

Always remembered by the rest of the family.

William Charles Columbus (Papa Charlie) Aug. 12, 1923 – Oct. 18, 2015 A sadness still comes over us Tears in silence often flow Memory keeps you ever near us Though you died one year ago.

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Huronia Museum Film Series

Wedneday, October 26, 2016 @ 4:30 & 7:30 - THE MESSENGER Director: Su Rynard Runtime: 89 minutes Su Rynard’s wide-ranging and contemplative documentary The Messenger explores our deep-seated connection to birds and warns that the uncertain fate of songbirds might mirror our own. Moving from the northern reaches of the Boreal Forest to the base of Mount Ararat in Turkey to the streets of New York, The Messenger brings us face-to-face with a remarkable variety of human-made perils that have devastated thrushes, warblers, orioles, tanagers, grosbeaks and many other airborne music-makers.

On one level, The Messenger is an engaging, visually stunning, emotional journey, one that mixes its elegiac message with hopeful notes and unique glances into the influence of songbirds on our own expressions of the soul.

On another level, The Messenger is the artful story about the mass depletion of songbirds on multiple continents, and about those who are working to turn the tide.

In ancient times humans looked to the flight and songs of birds to protect the future. Today once again, birds have something to tell us.

In celebration of Waste Reduction Week, Ontario Wednesday, November 2, 2016 @ 4:30 & 7:30 is calling on local champions who reduce, reuse and CAPTAIN FANTASTIC repurpose waste to apply for the 2016 Minister's Award Director: Matt Ross for Environmental Excellence.

Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Frank Langella, George MacKay, This year's award focuses on outstanding efforts to Kathryn Hahn recover and reuse waste resources. Examples could include Runtime: 118 minutes the recovery of nutrients, repurposing end of life products Distributor: Entertainment One for innovative uses, or creating a smartphone app to help Ben and his wife are non-conformists who have chosen people track and reduce how much waste they produce. to raise their six kids deep in the forests of the Pacific A simple way to manage waste is to reduce the amount Northwest, where they have been taught to live off the you generate in the first place. land, trained to have the endurance of professional athletes, Here's how you can help: and instilled with advanced knowledge of philosophy, • Compost your food waste. A compost bin is an literature, and geopolitics. When tragedy strikes and the easy way to reduce organic waste, like fruit and vegetable delicate ecosystem of their counterculture paradise is peelings, stale bread and even paper products like napkins thrown into disarray, Ben and his clan are forced to take or paper towels. a trip across the country in their camper van, which is • If re-useable products aren't available, choose affectionately named “Steve.” Both heartbreak and hilarity easily recyclable items, like aluminum cans and glass ensue as the kids face some of their first social interactions bottles. with the wider world — and discover hot dogs. As his • Purchase products that are returnable, reusable or children see more of the world Ben begins to question refillable. whether shutting them off from it is the right decision.

• Make wise packaging selections - buy in bulk and avoid individually wrapped items or single-serve 6 Pack $54.00 Single ticket- $10 Purchase at the Huronia containers whenever possible.

Museum (705-526-2844) or at the door. Tickets and 6 • Bring a reusable bag with you to the store instead Packs also available through Huronia Museum’s website of using plastic bags. ($0.50 service fee).http://huroniamuseum.com/film-series/ • Reduce your paper footprint by printing less at work, having your bills and bank statements sent to you electronically, and reading The Royal Canadian Legion Elmvale newspapers and magazines online instead of having them delivered District Branch 262 to your home.

7 John St., Elmvale, ON • Skip the paper towels and use washable towels and rags to Anyone who served or is still serving dry your hands or clean up spills. in the military (including Reserves • Approximately nine & Allied Veterans) and their million tonnes of waste is sent to landfill each year. dependents are invited to take • Annually, the average advantage of a free Legion service.

Ontarian family creates enough waste to fill 100 large garbage bags.

Sherry Culling, the Provincial Service Officer will be at • Every year in Canada, an The Branch the week of 21 November 2016 estimated $1 billion in valuable resources is sent to landfill.

Please call the Branch to make an appointment: 705-322-1042 • In Ontario, only 28 per cent of waste is diverted from landfills. or Carolyn Heads at: 705-734-5153 If diversion increases to 60 per No later than 11 November 2016 cent, the province could support approximately 13,000 jobs and add You will be notified when the exact date has been set. about $1.5 billion to the provincial gross domestic product.

Public Notice

Obituaries Obituaries

FLyNN, Thomas OwenELDON “0zzie” - (Co-Owner of REYNOLDS, SCOTT Passed away McEachern & Flynn Cartage, Retired Sears Canada peacefully with his family by his side after a brief battle SLH,cancer Retired Barrie Volunteer Fire Department with atCaptain Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland andWednesday, Member ofOctober Royal Canadian Legion Branchof#147 on 5, 2016. Scott Reynolds Port for 37 Years.) peacefully at the Royal McNicoll, in hisSuddenly, 52nd year.but Beloved husband of Helen.

Victoriafather Hospital, Barrie (Melissa) on Monday 24th, Loving of Amanda andNovember Andrew (Kyle).

2008. Ozzie Flynn of(the Barrie his 80th year). Beloved Brother of Barbara late(in Dave) Swanson, Russell husband of 60 years of MayDennis (nee Williams).

Loving (the late Virginia) Reynolds, (Kathy) Reynolds fatherWanda of Catharine and herDear husband Louise and (Vince)Marley Patenaude. son Paul, of Frances Smith and her husband Michael, Barbara Flynn and her and the late Eldon Reynolds. Scott will be lovingly husband Buzz grandfather remembered

by Carroll. his manyLoving nieces and nephews.of Leigh Anne Marley Masson), JenniferFuneral Marley (Gilbert Friends called(Marc at the Lynn-Stone Home, Kuiper), Scott Marley (Laura), Christopher Smith (Jody Elmvale from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Monday.

Funeral Service Becker), Leah Smith (Christopher Size), and was in the Chapel on Tuesday, October 11 at 1:30 great p.m. grandfather of Lauren, Carsten, Owen, Liam, Emily and Interment Waverley United Cemetery.

Isabelle.

Dear brother of MonicaCancer Paton, Society survived Memorial Donations tothe thelate Canadian by her be husband Sandy,Expressions and the late Joyce Ridley. would appreciated. of sympathy may Friends called at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM be sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com Funeral Home, Clapperton and Worsley Streets, Barrie KACZMAREK, - Passed on Wednesday fromDr. 2-4Maria and 7-9Alycia p.m. Funeral Massaway will peacefully at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland be held at St Mary’s Church, 65 Amelia Street, Barrie on 4, 2016 91st am. year.Interment Beloved on Tuesday, ThursdayOctober November 27th,inather 10:00 wife of the Cemetery, late JanuszBarrie.

Kaczmarek and treasured of St. Mary’s Memorial donationsaunt to the Jack and his wife Kasia Nowicki of Mississauga.

Maria Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be be lovingly remembered by sister Joanna andmay her would appreciated by the family.

Condolences husband Jack through Perelmuter, of Toronto, and family. She be forwarded www,steckleygooderham.com will be missed by her dear friends Sophie and Selma as GALBRAITH, Sabina - At the well as many otherEthel friendsMary and family members.

Wedgewood Manor, Summerside, P.E.I. on Friends were invited to gather at Lynn-Stone Tuesday, Funeral November 18, 2008, In her 91st year.8th Beloved wife of Home, Elmvale, on Saturday, October from 12 noon the late Arnold mother Sabina (John) until time of theGalbraith. service, inDear the chapel atof 1 pm.

Interment Daniels Hill, Jim (Rebecca) of Texas, Dale to followofatRichmond Elmvale Cemetery.

(Anita) of Newmarket, HeathertoZaharychuk of S’side, If desired memorial donations Covenant House, Cat David of Manitoulin Island, Earl (Vivian) of Brampton, Rescue – Wasaga Beach or OSPCA – Midland Branch June (James) Walters ofExpressions S’side, LoisofTravors of S’side would be appreciated. sympathy may & Donald (Carol) of Sydney, B.C. Also survived by be sent to lynnstonefuneralhome.com 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Sister of Joyce MacSweyne, Fred Edward Dapp and(Ed) the late Bert away Dapp ROBERTSON, Robert - Passed & Marjorie Chambers.

Memorial to the peacefully with his family by his side atDonations Hospice Simcoe, Alzheimer Society October would be9, appreciated and may be Barrie on Sunday, 2016. Ed Robertson of made through Lynn-Stone Funeral Home,of Elmvale.

Elmvale, In histhe81st year. Beloved husband Shirley (nee Culham). Loving father of Darrin of Elmvale, Dean (Tina) of Elmvale, Doug (Lysa) of Elmvale and Donald (Jennifer) of Elmvale. Loved grandfather of Kelsie, Jeremy, Ian, Kyle, Abbey, Nathan and Cameron.

Brother of Isabel (the late Jack & Roy) Downey, William (Roberta) Robertson, the late Don (Faye) Robertson, Edith (Jack) Bell and Anne (Larry) Jones.

Friends called at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Friday, October 14 at 11 a.m.

St. Vincent Street followed by a445 reception at St. John's United Church.

Cremation with interment at Elmvale Cemetery.

Barrie, Ontario L4M 6T5 Memorial Donations to Hospice Simcoe or the Elmvale & District High School Building Fund would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com MARTIN, Bernard Willis - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland in his 91st year. Bernard Martin of Woodland Beach, loved partner of Elizabeth Downward. Cherished father of Greg Martin of Ajax and Mary Martin (Robert Lafrance) of Barrie. Lovingly remembered by his grandsons Jackson and Jared. He will be missed by Elizabeth's children and grandchildren.

Predeceased by his first wife Maureen and his sisters Ivy, Stella and Myrtle. Friends called at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale, on Wednesday, October 19th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Memorial Service in the chapel on Thursday at 11 am. Interment Allenwood Cemetery at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Bayshore Senior's Club would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to lynnstonefuneralhome.com We are about 1 cm taller in the morning than in the evening, because during normal activities during the day, the cartilage in our knees and other areas slowly compress.

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Owner looking to add healthy clause to townhouse complex

SIMCOE MUSKOKA – When Cecilia DeCourcy decided to downsize and move into a condominium townhouse she never thought twice about what went on behind closed doors at her neighbours’ homes. Now she can’t help but think about it.

The Penetanguishene resident says she is worried that with more townhomes going up for sale in her 20-unit complex, new buyers who smoke in their homes may end up moving in.

“My next door neighbour was an occasional smoker and she tried to be considerate with her smoking,” DeCourcy says, “but we all share a common roof here and drifting smoke has no conscience; it seeps in anywhere it can. I was so happy when she quit. I can’t imagine what it would be like if a lot of people who smoke moved into the complex.”

Similar to many of the people living in condos and apartments who call the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit for help, DeCourcy says she wishes she “insisted on a no smoking complex when she was looking to buy five years ago.” She has approached members of her condominium board of directors and asked them to consider changing the declaration to make the complex no smoking—both to protect her health and her investment in her home.

A 2013 Ipsos Reid survey of real estate professionals found that homes where smoking occurs have lower resale values ranging from 10 to 29 per cent below smoke-free homes.

An earlier survey of multi-unit housing residents by the same survey firm showed that given the choice 80 per cent would choose to live in a smoke-free building.

“Smoke-free apartments, townhouses and condominiums are healthy, legal and they are in demand,” says Leslie Gordon, tobacco-free living coordinator at the health unit.

“We’re ready to support owners, tenants and landlords who want to protect themselves by helping them start the process of transitioning their buildings to smoke free.”

Gordon stresses that “transitioning” doesn’t mean forcing people who smoke to quit or move out but rather putting rules in place that will apply to new tenants or owners. A building will become 100 per cent smoke free over time as units turn over.

For DeCourcy, making changes to the condominium declaration can’t come soon enough.

“We have a great little community here, I’d hate to see that change because we weren’t proactive in making it a healthy place to live by making it smoke free.”

For more information about smoke-free housing visit the health unit website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-7217520.

Thanks to Elmvale Home Building Centre

Canada 150 Anniversary Tulip Bulbs have been planted by the Horticultural Society in Elmvale planters. This project was arranged by John Pomeroy with Home Hardware Owner George Begley & General Manager John Hawke through their program importing the Commemorative bulbs from Holland. Watch for spring bulbs to appear to kick off Canada's 150th !!

Tenth Annual Elmvale Water Festival 2016 The 2016 Elmvale Water Festival was our tenth anniversary ! Hard to believe this event began ten years ago.

Friday October 7 was a gorgeous day: weather was hot, water was cold, and we were very popular with the visitors to the Elmvale Fall Fair.

The 2016 Elmvale Water Festival was our tenth anniversary ! Hard to believe this event began ten years ago. Friday October 7 was a gorgeous day: weather was hot, water was cold, and we were very popular with the visitors to the Elmvale Fall Fair.

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several years, and the one on the right is one of the original EWF bottles: both have been in use for many years !

The Truax water truck is fitted with 5 faucets and there were lots of times we were using all 5 !

Michele Locke has helped at every Elmvale Water Festival since our first event in 2007 and during the past few years, has managed the EWF from start to finish, on her own – now that’s dedication !!!.

Thanks so much Michele

The Truax water truck is fitted with 5 faucets and there were lots of times we were using all 5!

Michele Locke has helped at every Elmvale Water Festival since our first event in 2007 and during the past few years, has managed the EWF from start to finish, on her own – now that’s dedication !!!.

Thanks so much Michele On Friday we sold 358 bottles. On Saturday (cooler, with some rain) we sold 111 bottles. The bottles sell for $1 each, to help recover the cost of the bottles, caps, and labels.

William Shotyk is the Bocock Chair for Agriculture and the Environment in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

He is the defining source behind the Water Festival and his research on the quality of our water was instrumental in the stopping of Site 41. He owns a farm north of Elmvale on Hwy 27 and has been On Friday soldwe 358drink bottles.

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In conjunction with Bill Shotyk, the Elmvale Lions Club erected the building at the flow along with many local businesses who donated their time and/or merchandise and product..