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Fifteen EDHS students are very hard at work organizing their educational exchange happening in the month of May 2019! This group of youth will be travelling along with EDHS teacher chaperones Gregory Davidson and Katie Cameron to James Smith First Nation near Melfort, Saskatchewan where they will be twinned with students from St. Bernard Community School. The students are excited to experience this First Nation community first hand and will participate in activities such as a pow wow, sweat lodge, a visit to the University of Saskatchewan, The Mann Art Gallery in Prince Albert and Prince Albert National Park. The James Smith students will be visiting Elmvale in early May and will be busy with activities such as a trip to sugar bush, a Blue Jays game, Algonquin Park, Niagara Falls and a working farm. This opportunity is funded in part and organized through Experiences Canada, who have been apart of many previous exchanges.

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YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Launches Fifth Annual Move to Give Eight communities will come together simultaneously in support of building healthy communities

Last year’s YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Move to Give was a huge success thanks to our community and partners.

Barrie, Ontario – February 4, 2019 – The fifth annual “Move to Give” event will be hosted by the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka on April 6, 2019. The massive fundraising initiative will help community members access YMCA programs, who couldn’t otherwise afford it. The goal of the event is to raise over $100,000 in an effort to build healthier communities and eliminate financial barriers that many in our communities are facing. Move to Give will take place simultaneously in eight YMCAs within our region: Barrie, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Gravenhurst, Innisfil, Midland, Orillia and Parry Sound. From running 5km to massive indoor cycling sessions, swimming challenges, fire truck pulls and more— participants will have the opportunity to challenge themselves physically while at the same time, give back to their community.

To kick-start Move to Give, 80 YMCA child care and school age programs across Simcoe/ Muskoka will host an event on Wednesday, March 6. Children and their families will collect “change to make change" in their communities and take part in activities that will have them moving and grooving.

“The goal of this tremendous fundraising event is to make sure everyone in our community has equal opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle. This means more than being physically fit. It also means having the opportunity to work, socialize, learn, and contribute to one’s community,” said Rob Armstrong, CEO, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka provides a wide variety of programs that offer invaluable resources to communities. Health, fitness and recreation programs, rehabilitation programs, education, child care, employment and training programs, camp and outdoor skills, leadership and volunteer development, and immigration services – all are much-needed community programs. By hosting the fundraiser simultaneously across eight communities, it directly reflects the YMCA’s mission and values of community support, participation and belonging.

“Over the past four years this event has raised more than $380,000 and brought together thousands of people across Simcoe/Muskoka – all working towards achieving the same goal – building healthier communities. Without this incredible support, we would not be able to provide our members with the over 1 million dollars in financial assistance each year,” said Armstrong.

Thank you to our sponsors This year’s Move to Give Presenting sponsor is Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities.

Community sponsors include Collingwood Dental Centre, GerardBuckley.ca Mortgage Agent – Mortgage Wellness, and Push Promotional Product and Design. Their commitment to helping families in our community is sincerely appreciated.

All members of the community are invited to participate in Move to Give and are encouraged to raise pledges. For more information and to register for the event, please visit www. movetogive.ca.

About Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities – Presenting Sponsor of Move to Give Parkbridge is Canada’s leading owner, operator and developer of more than 120 residential and recreational communities across the country. They have been providing vibrant and affordable communities for retirees, families and guests since 1998. Parkbridge is a proudly Canadian company, owned by an institutional investor based in British Columbia. They employ more than 500 people year-round and another 700 seasonally. For more information visit www.parkbridge.com.

About the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a charity dedicated to building healthy communities.

We are committed to nurturing the potential of children, youth and families, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility within the community. We serve 1 in 5 people throughout Simcoe County and District of Parry Sound and Muskoka. In keeping with our commitment to inclusiveness and accessibility, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka offers financial assistance to those unable to afford program fees, including thousands of children and youth who experience YMCA camps and programs each year. For more information, please visit www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca.

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Master Electrician 1087 Rainbow Valley Road Phelpston, ON L0L 2K0 jordan@carsonelectric.net 705.717.8767 ECRA/ESA # 7011405 sure they would have considered whether there was any Editor’s Musings contaminated waste to deal with. Nothing was mentioned.

I have lost some emails - About a week before Christmas, We have 38 panels, each weighing less than 50 pounds. In I called Microsoft to complain about the way my Outlook fact I think I read that each weighed 38 pounds and if you was working. They took over my computer and for an hour google the weight of a solar panel, it says anywhere from or so, played around with solving my problem.

20 to 50 pounds for a 250 watt panel. Mine are 260 watts.

Afterwards, since my Outlook was synced with my PC, At the worse the panels weigh 38 times 50 pounds ... 1900 the laptop, the ipad and my iphone, for days, every time pounds. They were delivered here in the back of a van. The I did anything, the system spent an excessively long time Simcoe County rate is $155 per tonne for window glass making sure everything was the same on all four devices. (contaminated soil, stumps, carpet, bulky rigid plastic, I put up with it until things got so slow that the only way pressure treated wood). The $75 per tonne rate covers to get emails was to go out of the program, and then back in asphalt shingles and drywall, wood waste, brush and brush when the computer sent and received my emails. chips, etc. Mixed waste, asbestos and difficult wastes cost Then it stopped receiving any mail. $310 per tonne.

To get things back to normal, the IT guy said that he had My conclusion is that after we get them off the roof - not to reconstruct my mail system which probably has 10,000 a very hard job - it would probably cost me $150 to dispose or more emails in all the different folders I have created. In of them. doing so, I seem to have lost most all of our communications from about December 18 to January 20-25th. My computer After our local firemen spent all night fighting a fire, tech tells me it is still there, but when I search, I need to rumours have it that they were there for 12 hours, someone know who sent it. That is a problem but we’ll work through wondered about their sustenance. it and gradually, we will have improved and reconstructed I asked a couple of firemen how prepared were they for my mailing system. a long night.

So if you sent me a story, or an ad, and it isn’t here, it is Generally, there are contingency plans for hot drinks the glory of the modern era when anything can disappear and food made by the partners of the fire department. with the blink of an eye.

Some carry a food pack on one of the trucks. Hydration is important and there is water available for the fire fighters A couple of issues back, I commented on Solar Panels. along with medical rehabilitation by paramedics on the In some follow-up, I had people ask me how we could scene. I was told that it is not unusual for some thoughtful dispose of them. They wondered if they were recyclable. neighbours to bring out coffee and hot chocolate. In the I called the County. case of the previous Anten Mills fire, the fire chief tweeted It was kind of amusing because the first response was a thanks to McDonalds and Tim Horton’s so I assume he that they didn’t know. There was silence at the other end got food for them. of the line. When I said I was going to write about it, all Most of the Firemen are volunteers. If we see them of a sudden I seemed to have caught the person off guard. fighting a fire, it wouldn’t hurt to offer some food and Why are you writing about it? (I am sure their display on drink. the phone would probably have had my number and the name Springwater News but obviously, the person was An article I read mentioned that in days past, when not interested in going thru the motions.) Anyhow, I was furniture was made of products directly out of our bushes, passed on to another department. That gentleman had not the quality of material burned slower. Firemen could arrive had that question before but he would get me something. on a scene in 10 to 15 minutes and the flames may not have A couple of days later, I received an email through the advanced too far. public relations department. They said that the tin around Today, furniture is made much lighter and fossil fuel the outside of each panel would be recyclable / no cost. We and other flammable products have been used in the don’t know if there is any other recyclable part now but in manufacture to make them lighter. When a fire starts today, the future, maybe. The rest would be accepted as waste and everything burns much faster and a flash over may happen I would pay the according to the regular garbage rate. I am in only minutes.

Education Minister, the Honourable Lisa Thompson, issued the following statement: "We have been clear from the beginning that we are listening to parents and consulting with our education partners to modernize and improve Ontario's education system from kindergarten to Grade 12.

There has been speculation around the issue of full-day kindergarten. Let me be clear, we are absolutely committed to full day learning for four- and five year olds across the province.

We value the experience and perspectives of our education partners and through the consultation we look forward to hearing their feedback."

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2. It always amazes me that we had kindergarten - parttime either on half day basis or 2 days one week and 3 days the next week. Kids got tired back then.

Then they cancelled Grade 13 and brought in Junior Kindergarten - full days. They are even offering day care for working families.

To me, they have generated a lot of noise but their accomplishment - not so much.

The Federal Liberals are trying the same thing right now. They brag about the Carbon tax by saying everyone on their taxes will get $371. They do not mention that a conservative estimate is that it will cost us more than $1000 each and they plan on raising the tax every year until whenever.

Nothing is said about the 13% tax we pay on most of the stuff we buy. That’s government revenues to be used as they feel the urge.

For a few years, I have been an advocate of allowing ‘Off Road Vehicles’ on our roads. It makes very little sense to me to say it is okay to drive a snowmobile on many of our roads and then not allow a safer vehicle, i.e. ATVs and ORVs on our roads.

I ride a motorcycle and might suggest in a lot of cases, the four wheeled recreation vehicles may have pluses that my two wheeler doesn’t. The Spyder, two wheels in front and one behind, is basically still a motorcycle but the popularity may be because of their stability.

When many municipalities like Wasaga Beach have passed bylaws allowing their use on most of their roads, one must be careful not to pass into another municipality that does not allow it. Then when you have one are saying okay, and another area saying no, we end up with a mishmash of trails that make it difficult to go anywhere.

Then I read our mayor’s columns and find out that Springwater Township is moving forward --- The use of off-road vehicles continues to rapidly grow, and more municipalities are permitting their use on local highways.

Staff recommended to Council this week that a public consultation process be undertaken and that two public open houses be held to obtain input from Springwater Residents as to whether they support or do not support the use of off-road vehicles on Springwater Highways. The proposed dates are March 27th, Elmvale Community Hall and March 28th, Springwater Administration Centre.

I for one think it is a great idea.

So Charles, if you and me each get one, we can go off roading on the local roads.

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The weather has definitely been a subject of discussion the last couple of weeks. Extreme cold warnings, snow squalls, bus cancellations, we have certainly have had many challenges. This past Thursday evening a family in our community despite the absolute best efforts from our Springwater fire fighters, lost their home. The extreme cold weather challenged the fire fighters who came from the Minesing, Midhurst and Elmvale stations to fight the fire. According to Springwater Fire Chief Ian Gavet, the residents had working smoke alarms that alerted them, had a fire safety plan which got the family out safely and called 911 from outside the house. The response from our fire fighters was quick and effective but the fire was spreading at a rapid speed that couldn’t be stopped.

The rate that fire spreads has dramatically increased in the last 30 years. In the past it would take approximately 20 to 30 minutes for a room to become full of fire. Now that time has been drastically reduced to between 3 and 5 minutes.

Why you ask?

Open floor plans combined with wood products that are adhesive based along with furniture and clothing that are made from petroleum products have made a significant change in the way fire acts resulting unfortunately in more and quicker devastation. The reality is that unlike what we see on television or in the movies, our fire fighters unless they are standing outside the door when the fire begins, will have a difficult if not impossible time stopping the fire from spreading.

So how do we protect our family?

The answer is really quite simple. Have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, develop and practice a fire escape plan with your family and call 911 from outside the home without hesitation. Doing and practicing these methods will definitely increase the chances of a good outcome.

Most homes in our community are older than 10 years and if they haven’t yet, the smoke alarms need to be replaced.

The Fire Code regulates fire safety and it’s this regulation that requires smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, their location and life expectancy.

If you need or would like more information on alarms or fire safety planning contact the fire department at 705 728 4784 and they will be happy to assist you with your questions.

Our Springwater Fire and Emergency Service is staffed by a dedicated group of volunteers. They train regularly and respond to all types of emergencies within our municipality while holding down other careers.

In our Anten Mills community we have 5 members of the fire department stationed at the Minesing hall. Their careers include the medical profession, sales, transportation, counselling and project management. Being a volunteer fire fighter is demanding but the rewards are great. Helping those in need is a selfless act and our volunteer fire fighters command our respect and thanks.

While the fire department isn’t currently recruiting new members, watch for announcements in the future and consider giving back to our community.

And speaking of giving back, if you have a fire hydrant in front of your house or near you, please help our fire fighters by shovelling at least a 3 foot area around it. The picture accompanying this article shows how the fire fighters hook up to the hydrant and the obstacles they face.

Keeping the hydrants clear will greatly help in hooking up quickly and efficiently.

Our neighbours in Minesing will be hosting their 47th annual MiniFest this weekend. If you are looking for some family fun head over and enjoy the activities. We wish Minesing every success.

That wraps it up for this edition. If you have any news or events, email me at antenmills1@gmail.com After a sheepdog gets all the sheep in the pen, he reports back to the farmer: "All 40 accounted for."

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The Good News: Invasive species dying off because of cold snap

The good news about the cold: DULUTH, MN — When it’s so cold your face hurts, and it’s hard to talk, it’s easy to forget there are actually some positives that come with these extreme cold temps.

We’re all-too-familiar with the Emerald Ash Borer in our region.

We’re also familiar with the bitter January cold, which right now, may be killing off the larvae of the invasive species.

“When temperatures get to about 20 below zero Fahrenheit, we see about 50% of the Emerald Ash Borer Larvae begin to die,” said Rob Venette, director of the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center with the University of Minnesota.

Researchers at the U of M have been studying the effects cold weather may have on the Emerald Ash Borer for years.

Experts say at 30 below and colder, as much as 90% of the ash borer larva could be dying off.

“Once ice begins to form in their bodies, that kills the insect,” said Venette.

The insects are not impacted by windchill. So, the actual temperature is what must be considered, which can oftentimes be colder than where insects burrow for the winter.

“Although we may be experiencing minus 40, it may only be maybe minus 35 under the bark of a tree. So, that helps the chances of an insect to survive,” said Venette.

Venette added, even though they are expecting large amounts of Emerald Ash Borers to die off as a result of this cold snap, that won’t impact how they survey the population in the spring.

Dr. Robert Sterner, director of the Large Lakes Observatory, says the cold could be putting a dent in the aquatic invasive species in Lake Superior, as well.

“The invasive species are coming from places in the world that typically aren’t as cold as we experience in a cold winter here,” he said.

Meaning the cold could be enough of a shock to kill at least a portion of them.

“We believe there is a relationship between warming conditions and the success of invasive species. So, weather like this is only good news as far as the native species go,” said Dr. Sterner.

And when lakes are covered in ice, water evaporation dramatically decreases, and typically, the water temperature is cooler in the summer.

“The combination of reduced winter evaporation and cooler summer surface temperatures means we keep more water within the lake volume,” said Dr. Sterner.

Increased water volume can be good for the shipping industry, and ecological systems within the lake. However, it is not very popular amongst shoreline homeowners as it can contribute to shoreline erosion.

More ice can also mean ice-out occurs later than normal, meaning colder lake water in the summer, which officials say could reduce the chances of algae blooms in lakes, as well.

That is contingent on the thaw and warming cycle in the spring and early summer.

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By Kate Harries AWARE News Network The Ford government withdrew Schedule 10 of Bill 66 on January 23, which still leaves much of this omnibus bill on the order paper. Each schedule – there are 12 – targets a different ministry. Only the section dealing with land-use planning under the municipal affairs and housing ministry is gone.

The news was tweeted out by Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark: “The From only are use of this tool would never be approved at the expense of the Greenbelt or equipped with other provincial interests like water quality or public health and safety” That is precisely the kind of black-is-white speak we have heard from our Located at Lafreniere auto sales (7106 HWY 26 STAYNER, ON) Progressive Conservative MPPs. Schedule 10 specifically listed the Greenbelt Act and the Clean Water Act as among the laws whose restrictions on In town plus mileage/fees. development need not apply. So of course projects approved under Schedule 10 could encroach on the Greenbelt! and set aside the public health and safety provisions of the Clean Water Act! JANUARY WARD FIVE COUNCILLOR REPORT That was the whole point!

Budget deliberations will Provide your name and address and ask to have Clark continued: “However, our Government for the People has listened to SUMMER 2016your WARD FIVE COUNCILLOR still be in progress in February submission included as correspondence.REPORT If the concerns raised by MPPs, municipalities and stakeholders with regards to with approval to follow. BILL you copy me, I will advance your concerns.

Schedule 10 of Bill 66 and when the legislature returns in February, we will not 66: The Province has agreed to Attending Council meetings is a condition of proceed with Schedule 10 of the Bill.” eliminate Schedule 10 from Bill employment management They receive Greetings! By the time you get to readfor this it will bestaff.

September and summ We are left to speculate. Why, if Clark considered Schedule 10 of Bill 66 to be 66. Schedule 10 would have time off in lieu, unless they start later in the so safe and protective, would he withdraw it? Politics, of course. over.

As many will Springwater remains active and continued to meet eliminated the need forknow public consultation and Council morning.

Schedule 10 was in fact so profoundly wrong that a huge wave of opposition protection of the environment, farmland, water, SPRINGWATER FIRE SERVICE: The threatened to engulf the government. MPPs were feeling the heat, municipalAugust. Some of the notable things that took place during that time include the followin etc. Thank you to the public, environmental current composition of our Fire service is leaders were taking a stand, and groups ranging from Environmental Defence organizations, farm federations and those four full-time management positions and to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to the Ontario Professional Planners’GROWTH IN MIDHURST: The developers’ request for an additional 7,500 in population, to Municipalities that expressed opposition. approximately ninety dedicated volunteers.

Institute were weighing in.

COUNCIL START TIMES: On January 23, The availability of firefighters to respond on At Springwater Township’s January 23 council meeting, hours after thebeen approved by the Province for Springwater, was not approved by Springwater or Co five members of Council supported a motion by weekdays, during the day, is a concern. There is Clark tweets, I presented AWARE Simcoe’s opposition to Schedule 10. Withdevelopers have appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). A hearing took place Jennifer Coughlin to have staff generate a report a request in the budget for funding to start hiring that part of Bill 66 withdrawn, it might have seemed superfluous – but similar on changing Council start times from 6:30pm to fulltime firefighters. This and other initiatives legislation looms and this debate wasn’t about legislative detail, it was aboutare waiting a decision.

5:30pm. Councillor Moore and I voted against may be considered during budget deliberations. basic principles and we need to understand what they are and why they matter. the change. The start time prior to the 2014 The commitment to public safety is without The most basic principle of all is democracy. A political system that’s messySIX YEAR CAPITAL PLAN: Council commenced a review of the six year capital in Aug election was 5:30pm. Resident’s asked for a question. However, due diligence in knowing and challenging, but – we as a society have decided - better than others. So I later start so they could attend meetings. Efforts all the facts and alternatives before committing pointed out to council that Schedule 10 failed on every conceivable level – noinvolves a list of projected budget expenditures generated by staff for Council review. to reverse the time change was also attempted to any major funding initiative is a legislated public notice or information to the public, no public meeting, and no appealshould be based on expenditures necessary to provide needed services and affor at the December 7th 2016 meeting of Council. responsibility of Council. once a secretly passed bylaw is approved by the minister.

There was a questionnaire generated at that time Our Fire Service needs more volunteers who I also talked about the Clean Water Act, which is not about the environment,additions beneficial to the majority of taxpayers throughout the entire Township. As wit which was identified as being flawed. are available to respond during the day. Please but about us, about our public health I went into the history of the act, arising the video that meeting. consider joining this devotedduring team. discussions.

Taxpayer thePLEASE impactwatch on your taxofdollars are ahttps:// concern that will be identified from the Walkerton tragedy. Pre-2000, when it came to water, there was weak www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4TlRqrF9dQ. and Firefighter input is encouraged. legislation and poor oversight from the province. Brockton councillors didn’t The discussion starts at 2.25. The efforts to FAMILY DAY MONDAY FEBRUARY know that. Alone among them, Councillor Mary Robinson Ramsay had takenRECREATION MASTER PLAN: The Township’s paid consultant has completed this s suggest that my statement at that time “if you 18th: The Midhurst Hall Board Volunteers are note of the alarming reports from an environment ministry inspector and tried recommendations that were generated to be from community forums an are going to do this better do it after the 2018 are notreported planning anything this year.

However, the to get other members of council to take action. She was ignored. election” was supportive of the time change is new Midhurst pavilion is open for public skating And, I wanted to stress, the Clean Water Act only applies to municipal drinkingsubmitted by residents. I have considerable history with consultants and questionnaire misleading. Reverting back to the earlier time if others wish to organize a community event. water systems. We have a gap, with many private wells and vulnerable aquifers wouldaindicate that facilitating attendance by person IMPORTANT Regular world consultant is referred to as the you payDATES: to tell you whatCouncil you want to left with no protection from contamination or over-extraction. residents, many of whom are commuters, is not Meetings are Wednesdays; February 6th and I then spoke about what farm groups have told the Ontario government – theirneeded to be aware when they completed a wish list for new facilities of the financial im a high priority for this council.

20th at 6:30pm. opposition to Schedule 10 could not have been more strongly worded. Take If the time change is approved, it willetc. be as For other committee meeting dates go to: www. non-users to subsidize rental fees The recommendation to debit finance millions of this, for instance, from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture: result of the alliances of some members of this springwater.ca All meetings are open to the “To fulfil their role and function for all Ontarians, Ontario’s prime agriculturalrecreation center, library, parks and ball diamonds would have an extreme impact o Council, not because it is in the best interest of public. lands must be separated from non- compatible land uses. To do otherwise, residents.

CONSTITUENT BCC EMAIL costs LIST: that If will e There are also additional staffing, operational and asset maintenance as Schedule 10 proposes, will be “death by a thousand cuts” for the family Taxpayers need to speak up if they still want you wish to receive my updates or contact me, farm businesses, farm input supply businesses and food processing businessescosts several times over during their life cycle. As I have stated many times, for every a the 6:30 pm start. The report and decision is send me an email at councillor@jackhanna. located throughout Ontario.” scheduled for February ca My news and emails are part of myneed to the Township spends20th. your property taxes increase by articles 1%. With growth we will And: If you cannot attend and are concerned about commitment to keeping taxpayers informed in “Agriculture is a business. This proposal suggests that agricultural land shouldBut they need to be those that benefit the majority of residents, are justifiable and affo the time change impacting transparency and a truthful, accurate and timely manner. I do not no longer be used for agriculture to make way for commercial and industrial taxpayer’s ability to attend meetings, send an speak for the rest of Council. businesses. The agri-food sector is the economic powerhouse of Ontario;are prepared to pay to use. The recreation plan will be presented to Council for review o email to the Happy Valentines. employing 822,000 Ontarians Every taxpayer will be impacted recreation master and are encouraged to att Clerk.by the renee.

Jack Hanna Wardplan 5 Councillor and generating nearly $40 chaperon@ Township of Springwater billion in GDP.” springwater.ca ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (E.A.): There are two public information sessions sc Finally, I focused on the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly.

GBGHand Foundation welcomes new executive director residents of the impacts of growth provide an opportunity to comment: The Minesing Wetlands is Jan 28 – The Georgian Bay General Hospital the only place left in Canada (GBGH) Foundation has Topic: hired Midhurst Nicole  Tuesday October 18, 4:30 to 9:00 pm Snow Valley Resort; me where this beautiful, globally Kraftscik as its new executive director (ED). endangered dragonfly makes There will be a formal presentation atKraftscik, 7:00 pm. scope information whoThe brings moreof than 10 years of will in its home, with a few isolated philanthropy This experience, willyour beginopportunity working waste water, roads and related infrastructure. will be to populations surviving in the part-time for the Foundation in February, United States. It requires provide comments to road improvements, sewer and water transitioning to full-time in earlypipe April.routes, plans shallow, undisturbed, “I am thrilled to work for my hometown residents to hookup, plans to reduce impacts on environment, property tax increase springwater-fed marshes hospital, where my husband Martin and I and sedge fens surrounded information will be available on the have Township at this mee raised website. our family Attendance of three children by forest and meadows.

Haley, Taylor and Riley and plan to stay for priority for everyone.

These are features of the years to come,” says Kraftscik. “I really look Minesing Wetlands that are Creating a Will is one of the most important things forward to bringing new ideas and experience to GBGH, as well as presently being degraded by  Tuesday September 20, 7:00 to 9:00 pm Elmvale Community Topic: Elmvale lift building relationships both in the community Hall; and with the Board you can do for your family. human activities, including of Directors, staff, credentialed staff and volunteers who play an development in a dozen integral role in great patient care here at GBGH.” / settlement areas including ......

Kraftscik comes to GBGH with an extensive background in the : 30-MINUTE FREE CONSULTATION I Barrie, Midhurst, Everett, field of fundraising leadership in Simcoe County. This includes her Angus, Snow Valley. : Mention this ad when booking your appointment and receive 1 most recent role as Senior Development Officer at Orillia Soldiers’ I concluded with the thought a complimentary 30-minute consultation in our Elmvale Memorial Hospital (OSMH) Foundation. As part of that team, that the Hine’s Emerald is a office with associate lawyer, Stephanie Yeo to discuss Kraftscik was jointly responsible for raising $2.4 million in major symbol of why no development drafting your Personal Planning Documents. , gift revenue in the last fiscal year – well exceeding the $1.3 million should be allowed to bytarget. pass regulation that protects “I attribute this success to an ability to build strong relationships farmland, water and natural with donors, volunteers, staff, credentialed staff and corporate heritage, which are all under Stephanie Yeo can assist you in partners who are committed to improving patient care, close to threat. Let us preserve local home,” says Kraftscik. “I’m grateful for my experience at OSMH, drafting Personal Planning Documents democracy, keep sprawl from and the strong relationships I have built within the Orillia and area that will ensure that your spouse, consuming our countryside community.” and ensure that the Hine's children, or other family members are As a leadership member in the OSMH Foundation, Kraftscik has Emerald Dragonfly and other protected, and that your assets will be experience in the strategic and campaign planning process for a endangered species continue medium-sized hospital foundation, major gifts and legacy giving. distributed according to your wishes. to grace this Earth.

Additionally, she has held roles in annual giving, organizing Go to aware-simcoe. signature events and direct mail, and is also an Executive ca/2019/01/wave-ofMember on the Planned Giving Council of Simcoe County and opposition/ for full version Rotary.

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Find trips, registration details and fees in the 2019 Spring & Summer Recreation Guide or online at: springwater.ca/recreation.

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Bid Opportunities The Township of Springwater is currently accepting bids for the following: Street Sweeping of Winter Sand & Debris (PW-01-2019) Closes on February 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

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Learn more about winter operations in Springwater The Township maintains approximately 430 km of roads and 25 km of sidewalks. According to Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS) set out by the Municipal Act Regulation 239/02, roads are classified based on posted speed and traffic volumes. Springwater does not have any MMS 1 or MMS 2 classified roads.

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Midhurst Union Cemetery Revitalization Project (RFP-CLRK-01-2019) Closes on March 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

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• Visibility is significantly reduced in a plow—give them plenty of space!

• Springwater does not have staff on-duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Water & wastewater bills will be released in early February.

• All winter maintenance vehicles are equipped with GPS.

Want to view your account balance, receive your bill electronically or pay online?

Register for our online self-service platform, My Springwater, at: springwater.ca/ myspringwater.

Remember that winter parking restrictions are in effect until March 31. To aid snow removal in Springwater, please avoid parking on Township roads between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. and remove items such as bins and planters from the end of your driveway. For more information, visit springwater.ca/WinterControl.

• The average plow route takes 5 to 6 hours.

Don’t miss the 47th Annual Mini-Fest!

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The parade kicks off at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, starting on Laird Drive. This year’s theme is “Winter in the Wild West”.

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Wednesday, October 18th 2017…I get my kids on the bus, I go home to get ready for a client…text comes in “R.I.P. Gordie”…I hit the floor.

The next few hours were a blur of texts and phone calls and emails and tears. Then an email comes in from one of Gord Downie’s friends. “I know this will find you broken, but Gordie would be proud if you used that mouth of yours, stood up and got counted.”

In that moment, I signed on to every Water organization and Indigenous Rights movement he was involved in. Two days later; on Facebook, up popped “Water Walk, November 4th and 5th. Walk to Protect the Worlds Purest Water that recharges on French’s Hill/ Waverley Uplands.” I cancelled my weekend away and my life has forever changed.

It’s more then doing this because it’s the RIGHT thing to do, although IT IS the right thing to do. When guided by purpose; when called to the water, it just becomes who you are. You go to it, you pray for it, you walk for it, you conserve it, you fight for it…you PROTECT it.

A few short months ago, I was talking to my 9-yearold son about the amount of sand and gravel that’s permitted to be removed each year. “It’s like 48,000 school buses being removed, every year.” With tears in his eyes he said, “That’s too much filter Mommy.”

I have found family. We laugh and cry and lift. Each blessed with unique gifts. Each willing to do what we can. If you are wishing to join this movement, if you are wishing to stand with us, the time is NOW. There are so many great avenues to travel, but WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please reach out via Facebook to the “Friends of the Waverley Uplands”, drop an email through www. theWATERkeepers.ca or call me at my home 705-3613919.

Coffee meetings once a week in Wyevale to sit and chat, have questions answered, maybe do a little work ahaha…every day, a little bit of “do something”; every day moving forward that much more.

I look forward to meeting you; the water thanks you.

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New surgical tower key component to GBGH’s expanding surgical program

Good Vibes Coffee House has been a safe haven on Thursday nights to enjoy music, comedy, companionship, and laughter for a single female. I truly miss it when life keeps me from attending!! It is a friendly audience for newcomer's to perform for and gain confidence. All talents are welcomed from musicians, story-tellers to comedy.

Buzzword at the end of the evening has been a game that I lead that is well received.

At other times of the year Coffee House patrons are invited to other social events at Lu LaFrance's home such as a Summer Barn Party, and a Christmas Open House.

Ground Hog Day, Feb.2nd, was one such event. We were invited to a potluck and jam: arrived at 4:30pm and ate at 5:30pm.

There was a variety of dishes and desserts to satisfy everyone. We then adjourned downstairs for a musical jam.

This event has always been well received and enjoyed!!

January 30, 2019 - Staff and surgeons from Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) celebrated the arrival and first procedure of a new surgical video tower for the hospital’s operating room (OR). The $80,000 tower was purchased thanks to generous donations from Michael and Sarah Thor, as well as some of their friends and clients.

“When I required emergency surgery last summer, I was so fortunate the OR at GBGH was available,” says Mike.

“I later learned that without a second surgical video tower, the second OR wasn’t functional for most procedures.

Sarah and I could not imagine if I’d had to wait for surgery, so we decided to raise the funds necessary to purchase one.”

A surgical video tower enables surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures with tiny high definition video cameras and lights connected to an HD television screen. It is a critical part of surgical services at GBGH, and the purchase of a second tower had been identified as a priority by the staff, credentialed staff and leadership.

“We use the video tower for every gallbladder surgery, most appendectomies, and increasingly, for colon cancer and hernia surgeries,” says Dr. Eileen Sacks, surgeon and president, Medical Staff Association, GBGH. “It is essential equipment for any operating suite and having a reliable tower is key to growing our surgical program to provide gynecology and urology procedures locally.”

Mike and Sarah committed $10,000 personally to the project, and nine friends and clients collectively contributed $70,000. GBGH was able to purchase the tower in December and it is already in use with the surgical team.

“The passion that Mike has shown for ensuring exceptional care at GBGH is inspiring,” says Gail Hunt, president and CEO, GBGH. “We are grateful for his incredible fundraising efforts which have enhanced our surgical program for thousands of patients in our community.”

Good Vibes Coffee House has always been a friendly, welcoming place for all who attend. There are often special celebrations at the Coffee House such as: Christmas, New Year's, Halloween, and individual’s birthdays if mentioned to Lu ahead of time.

You can find us on Thursday nights from 7-10pm at the corner of Mount St Louis Road and the 4th Line of OroMedonte. For further information you can find us on our Facebook page: Good Vibes Coffee House or our website: www.goodvibescoffeehouse.org Come and enjoy!!

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A sinkhole that opened in the middle of a Florida road was found to be caused by an underground tunnel pointing toward a bank, the FBI said. The FBI said a crew from the Pembroke Pines utility department was dispatched after the sinkhole was reported in the middle of South Flamingo Road. "They looked inside the hole and saw a power cord running toward the wood line," FBI Special Agent Michael Leverock told reporters. "At that time they called the Pembroke Pines police department who showed up, went to the wood lines, and noticed what looked the entrance to a tunnel." Leverock said the tunnel was about 2 to 3 feet in diameter and investigators found a winch, a generator, a bucket, digging tools, a ladder, a stool and a pair of muddy boots nearby. He said the FBI was contacted when police determined the tunnel appeared to be pointing toward the nearby Chase bank. "I would say it's an attempted burglary of the bank. They're heading toward the ATM, I don't think they were doing that for any other reason," Leverock said. Investigators said the tunnel was incomplete and there were no burglaries at the bank before the pathway was discovered. A cadaver-sniffing dog and a remote controlled camera were used to verify that there was no one inside the tunnel.

The first American newspaper would not have made much of a thump on anyone's front porch. It was a skinny precursor to the ponderous heavyweights tossed onto today's driveways, and was entitled the Boston News-Letter, first published as a weekly on April 24, 1704

by John Campbell, postmaster of Boston.

Why is sleeping in considered being lazy, but going to bed early isn’t?

Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) celebrated the arrival of a new surgical video tower for the hospital’s operating room (OR) with two of the donors who contributed to purchase the $80,000 piece of equipment.

Front row (from left) – Donors Michael & Sarah Thor.

Back row (from left) – Dr. Eileen Sacks, surgeon and president, Medical Staff Association, GBGH; Jen Russell, development associate, GBGH Foundation; Gail Hunt, president and CEO, GBGH; Dr. Paige Churchill, surgeon and chief of Surgery, GBGH; Lucille Perreault, vice president, Clinical Services and chief nursing executive, GBGH; Toni Whittaker, manager, Surgical Services, GBGH; and Marnie Lightfoot, director, Patient Care, GBGH. What is the greatest number of children born to one mother over her lifetime? According to the Guinness Book of World Records, 67 is the grand total! Apparently a peasant woman from Shuya, near Moscow in Russia, had 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets. This was reported on February 27, 1782.

Only two of the children died in infancy, an otherwise common outcome of rural births of the 1700s!

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Barrie cannot afford Mayor Jeff Lehman.

Since 2012 under the direction of Mayor Lehman, every council has raised property taxes by at least 1% above the rate of inflation. And this year he argues that a 3.3% tax bump is reasonable given our aging infrastructure and contract obligations to city employees. Inflation in 2018 was 1.9 % (Stats Can.) Many of us have not seen wage increases in years, our retirement savings are eroding, and our fixed costs are going up. (note that city employees will receive raises of more than 4% ) A property tax increase of 3.3% will cost the average home owner close to $150, that is $150 that will not be spent in restaurants and retail stores.

At what point will Mayor Lehman recognize that enough is enough. Canada's Tax Free Day is June 10 which means that more than 44% of our income, the money we work for, is taken in taxes by the various layers of government. And still Barrie's city council wants more - 3.3% more.

Since 2012, the year Jeff Lehman became mayor, our taxes have risen more than 6% above the inflation rate. More fiscal restraint is required, we can't afford Mayor Lehman.

J McCleary

Canadian Taxpayers Federation launches campaign to balance the federal budget

• Long-nosed, honesty-in-politics mascot, Fibber, to make regular appearances OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s today launched a new campaign calling on the Trudeau government to honour its 2015 election promise to balance the federal budget. The CTF’s long-nosed, honesty-in-politics mascot, Fibber, has been assigned a key role in the campaign and plans to make regular public appearances.

“Justin Trudeau was crystal clear when running for office: he said that, if elected, he would balance the budget in 2019,” said CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick. “Even after becoming prime minister, he insisted that this promise was ‘very’ cast in stone. Now is the time for him to honour his commitment.”

The 2015 Liberal platform promised three deficits totalling $26 billion followed by a $1 billion surplus for 2019-20. In reality, the Liberals have run three deficits totalling $56 billion and are currently projected to run a $20 billion deficit in 2019-20.

“The prime minister’s failure to stick to his plan has meant sticking our children and grandchildren with an extra $50-billion bill,” said Wudrick. “It is a betrayal of the trust Canadians placed in the prime minister. We’re going to work hard to remind Canadians just how badly this important promise is on track to be broken.”

The CTF’s campaign features the website wontbalanceitself.ca, where Canadians can send a message to the prime minister and Finance Minister Bill Morneau asking them to balance the budget as

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The key findings include: A carbon tax will not be pro-growth. Most carbon tax scenarios reduce GDP for the entirety of the 22-year forecast period. Better than breakeven economic performance may not be possible unless revenue is devoted entirely to corporate tax relief. A lump-sum rebate results in lost GDP equal to between $3.76 trillion and $5.92 trillion over the 22-year forecast period.

A carbon tax is not an efficient revenue raiser for tax reform. Using standard scoring conventions, a carbon tax is likely to only produce net revenue available for tax reform of 32 cents on the dollar.

No carbon tax modeled is consistent with meeting the long-term U.S. Paris Agreement INDC. As a standalone policy, consistent with World Bank and IEA estimates, all carbon tax scenarios analyzed are far off of the trajectory the Paris Agreement sets for 2040, undermining claims that a tax-for-regulation swap will satisfy emissions commitments.

Depressed GDP leads to long-term fiscal challenges, with particular stress on states. Persistent reductions in economic performance lead to trillions of dollars in lost GDP, thereby reducing state tax revenues and straining state budgets.

The average annual burden on the states and local government during the first 10 years of the tax would range from $18.9 to $30.6 billion.

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In the past few weeks, GBGH has seen an increase in the number of flu cases presenting to its Emergency department (ED). To date this flu season, GBGH has confirmed 22 positives for influenza using rapid influenza testing. The hospital will continue screening for symptoms of influenza upon arriving at the ED or at registration as part of enhanced safety precautions throughout flu season. Patients with flu-like symptoms will be required to wear a mask and be isolated when possible.

The public is asked to not visit the hospital if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms such as cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, fever, chills and sweats, headache, and muscle and joint pain. All visitors should practice hand hygiene on arrival and exiting the hospital to minimize virus transmission throughout the year and particularly during flu season.

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♠ AKJT987 ♥A ♦ K32 ♣ A2

♠ 54 ♥ K7543 ♦7 ♣ QT975

and the protagonists are named for animals whose characteristics they exhibit. Our favorites are the hopeless (but amazingly lucky) Rueful Rabbit (RR) and the insufferably brilliant, claret-swilling Hideous Hog.

The contract is an ambitious 7♠. West leads the ♥T, and a devious Declarer plays the Queen from Dummy, hoping to tempt East into covering. But East plays low, knowing that West would not underlead an Ace against a grand slam.

Declarer’s Ace wins the trick and trumps are drawn. Next, Declarer cashes the ♦K, finesses the ♦J, cashes the ♦A and ruffs a Diamond. The ♠Q provides an entry to the long Diamond and that’s 13 tricks for Declarer. Routine stuff, eh?

That may be the normal way to play and defend, but RR doesn’t do normal. To spare himself the chore of thinking (which he finds quite difficult) he lives by certain rules … third hand high … cover an honor with an honor … and many others. So, at Trick 1, RR does cover the ♥Q, gleefully following two rules at one fell swoop! This “mistake” gives Declarer an option. Now, instead of relying on the 50% Diamond finesse, he can triumph whenever Diamonds are 3-2 (a 68% chance) … draw trumps, cash the ♦K, cross to the ♦A, pitch a Diamond on the Rabbit-created Heart winner, and ruff a Diamond. But, alas for Declarer, this fails when Diamonds are 4-1 and he goes down in his cold grand. RR strikes again!

If the Hog had been sitting East he also would have covered with the ♥K at Trick 1. But in his case the Hog would (somehow) have divined that it was the winning play and we can still hear him chortling in between celebratory gulps of Chateau Margaux 94 (perhaps some of them even from his own glass).

Visit www.acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org For games in Barrie see www.barriebridge.com For games in Midland see www.midlanddbc.com

A mixture of vinegar and water makes a miracle cleaner when it comes to getting rid of mildew buildup in the tub.

Simply spray the solution on the problem area, let sit, then wipe away.

Soap scum can be removed with a baking soda paste composed of baking soda and dish soap.

Scrub with a toothbrush to remove stubborn patches.

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SN found in Honduras

SN found in Cuba

Since our last update, there has been a flurry of activity within our group! Attendees at the December meeting were asked for their contact information when they “signed in”.

That information will be helpful as we endeavour to make our correspondence with our community more personal and more timely. To that end, we will continue to send updates to this newspaper, but we will also send email updates to those people who provided us with their email addresses when they arrived at the community meeting.

Springwater News on the island Caya Coco, Cuba.

Vera and Eugene Sumin Family & Friends from Orr Lake .

Q: True or False? The 1953 Corvette came in white, red and black.

Reading the Springwater News in Roatan, Honduras January 29th 2019 Mark, Jack and Maddy MacNeill My husband David's colleague at a package-processing center was trapped in a small rest room by a faulty lock.

When he was finally discovered, David and another worker were able to open the door with some difficulty.

The lock was still jammed, so they blocked the door open while a maintenance worker was called. A bit later, David noticed the door was closed again. He jiggled the doorknob and a voice from inside called, "Get me out!"

A: False. The 1953 'Vett's were available in one color, Polo White.

"Don't worry," David replied, "Maintenance should be sending somebody."

"They did," said the voice.

2019 Detroit North American International Auto Show

On occasions where charts, graphs, photos and pictorials should be shared, an email is more effective than hoping that there is space in the newspaper. If there are people in our community who are reading this update and wish to get on our mailing list, please send an email to our Association at (elmvaleseniorhousing@gmail.com). Perhaps some members of our community who were not aware of our meeting, or who were unable to attend, would like to get “caught up” with this exciting project. We encourage you to contact us so that we can explain the vision and the initiative of this endeavour. We have been looking at some possible sites in town, paying attention to availability, location, size, official plan designation, current zoning, servicing available and price. This is a time-consuming, but vitally important, process! We are also investigating the capacity and limitations of the Sewage Treatment and Water Supply systems in Elmvale.

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On January 23rd 2019, Renzo Rossi from Springwater Township made a trip to the 2019 Detroit Michigan Auto Show. Due to increasing expenses in the automotive culture, a lot of the manufactures were absent including BMW, Audi and Mercedes, just to name a few.

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Some of the highlights were the 2020 Toyota Supra the first new model in North America since 1998 and along with the all new 2019 Ram heavy duty pickup truck, the all new 2020 police interceptor utility from Ford, the all new (classic) 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and the all new 2019 Ford Ranger, the first since 2011 in North America. Apparently, over 1200 sold in the first two weeks of January 2019 and they have expressions of interest from 300,000 online shoppers.

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This was last year in January for the auto show. It will return in June 2020 with all the specific details still pending.

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A snowy day Thurs Jan 31

Port Severn couple pledges $150,000 to Georgian Bay General Hospital

Online at www.springwater.library.on,ca Mother Goose Time EarlyON is offering this special program weekly as a way for parents/ caregivers to bond and communicate with their infant ages 0-12 months.

We will sing songs, poems, lullabies and have some storytelling. Thursdays February 7 – March 28, 1:30pm-3pm, Elmvale Branch. Registration required.

The usual drop-in Stay, Play and Learn will be closed during this program.

Seniors Sponge Painting This bi-monthly club meets for an opportunity to be creative and have a nice afternoon out with friends! Monday February 11, 2pm-3pm, Elmvale Branch.

This program is free but registration is required to ensure adequate supplies.

Future programs will be held on Monday April 15 and Monday June 10.

Homeschool Family Bowling All are welcome to this FREE use of the vintage bowling alley (must set up own pins) on Thursday February 14, 1:30pm-3:30pm Minesing Branch. This is an unsupervised event with no registration required.

Healthy Eating = Healthy Weight What is the ideal diet? Eating well with THE NEW Canada’s Food Guide, making wise choices in the grocery store and how to eat out properly in restaurants will be discussed with Registered Nutritionist and Health Coach, Joan Hawkes. Tuesday February 19, 6:30pm Elmvale Branch. Registration is required.

Paper Peas Come to our creative card making club!

Tuesday February 19, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

Cost $15. Midhurst Branch. Our theme is Birthday this month.

Lego Club All ages are welcome to our Lego building challenges on Thursday February 21, 3:45pm Minesing Branch or Thursday March 14, 1:30pm-3:30pm at Elmvale Branch.

Midhurst Book Club New members are still welcome at this book club that meets the last Saturday of every month (February 23) 1:30pm-3:30pm at Midhurst Branch.

DIY Chunky Arm Knitting Join special guest Laurena Green from Spool Lounge to make your own chunky knit throw. Please bring your own yarn.

Preregistration is required as we only have 15 spots. Thursday February 28, 6pm-7:30pm Midhurst Branch. Cost $5.

Volunteer Income Tax Program Book your appointment and file your taxes for individual taxes up to $30,000, 2 person or family taxes up to $40,000. Appointments will be held in March and April on Thursdays 1pm-6:30pm and Saturdays 10:30am-2:30pm. Our last dates for appointments are Saturday April 20 and Thursday April 25.

St John Ambulance Babysitting Course: 9am-5pm ages 1115, cost $65. Bring a doll/teddy bear, lunch and a drink. Home Alone course: 9am-12noon, ages 10+, cost $45. Bring a lunch and a drink. Friday March 1, Minesing Branch. Registration/payment is required.

Spring PA Day Craft Ages 5+ are invited to make a free, fun spring themed craft. Friday March 1, 11am-3pm Midhurst Branch and Tuesday March 12, 11am-3pm Elmvale Branch. This is a drop in program with no registration required.

DIY Aromatherapy Bracelet Traci MacCabe will show you how to create your own lava bead and stone bracelet with an essential oil that matches your personality.

Friday March 8, 7pm Minesing Branch or Tuesday March 26, 7pm Elmvale Branch.

Cost $10. Registration is required to ensure adequate supplies.

March Break Programs We’ve got lots cooked up for your school break with

Around 8am., standing across from Foodland waiting for the LINX bus: no. 1 looking “north” • no. 2 looking “south” On Thursday January 31st, 2019 I had a morning appointment in Midland. The weather was not the best but the Simcoe LINX bus came through. Boy, it sure was cold in that wind waiting for the bus. The driver did do a good job keeping the bus on track through the snowy white landscape in which it was often hard to distinguish the road with the snow blowing across from the fields.

no. 3 in more detail as LINX bus approaches (thought I saw someone on snow bank by bus there, but zoomed in and could see it’s only signposts) and riding on the bus, about 8:15am: no. 4 looking out the front window of the bus, on that stretch past line 10, not yet at Baseline Rd. The Simcoe LINX bus has proven to be reliable and the drivers are professional, friendly and helpful. Even in harsh winter weather, the LINX bus is a good option for those in Elmvale who need to travel to Midland-Penetang or Barrie.

Information on the Simcoe LINX bus service can be found on their website at https://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/linx by email: transit@simcoe.ca or by phone (toll-free) 1-800263-3199.

February 1, 2019 - After a tour at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) in the fall of 2018, Port Severn couple Donna and Conrad Huber made a $150,000 commitment to the critical needs of the hospital.

“When we heard that the need for equipment and infrastructure is more than $7 million, we wanted to help,” says Donna Huber. “Thousands of residents rely on GBGH for urgent care, and we want to help ensure our hospital is equipped to provide each patient with the care they need.”

Beginning in 2018, the Huber family pledged $30,000 to GBGH each year for five years, allowing the hospital to use the funds where they are most needed.

The Hubers also shared their story with thousands of community members through a letter mailed in December, asking others to join them in supporting the urgent needs at GBGH. More than 200 donors responded to their request, with collective donations surpassing the $30,000 goal.

“We are so grateful to the Huber family for their generous gift, and for inspiring giving across our communities,” says Gail Hunt, president and CEO, GBGH. “This year, the funds from the Foundation will purchase items such as a portable x-ray machine, vital signs monitors and specialized patient beds.”

GBGH relies on donations from the community to purchase 100 per cent of the equipment needed for patient care and hospital operations. For more information on getting involved in your hospital, visit www.gbghf.ca

Valentine’s Day! ESA #7001100

something for all ages!

Monday March 11: Intro to Lego WeDo 2pm-3pm Midhurst Branch. Ages 8+ please register for this free program (only 8 spots available). Fancy Cupcake Decorating 3pm4:30pm Elmvale Branch. Cost $2. Ages 8+ please register (12 spots available).

Tuesday March 12: Make Your Own Robot 1pm-3pm Minesing Branch. Ages 3+ no registration required. The Amazing Race Library Edition 7pm-8:30pm Midhurst Branch. Cost $1. All ages make up teams of two or more people (max 10 teams).

Registration required.

Wednesday March 13: Make Your Own Placemat 11am-noon, 2pm-3pm Midhurst Branch. All ages, no registration required.

March Break Movie: Ralph Breaks the Internet 1pm Elmvale Branch. No registration required.

Thursday March 14: Popcorn Program: 11am-1pm Midhurst Branch. All ages.

Snack, game and craft.

Registration required.

March Break Movie: Ralph Breaks the Internet 1pm Minesing Branch.

No registration required. Indoor/Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: 5:30pm-6:30pm Midhurst Branch. Free, smores outside. Registration limited to the first 40 people.

Friday March 15: Storytime 10:30am Elmvale and Midhurst Branch. STUNT Ventriloquist Tim Holland!!! 2pm Minesing Branch. No registration required.

Saturday March 16: Make your own Sock Creature 1pm Midhurst Branch. Cost $1. Ages 8+ please register for this program (15 spots available).

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Lambert was friends with the late Miguel Martinez of Citrus Heights, California. Somewhere Miguel got hold of a bullet proof vest and decided he wanted to test it to see if it would really stop a bullet. But why put it on a mannequin or tie it to a tree when you can put it on yourself? As long as you have a friend like Lambert who is willing to pull the trigger for you. Deputies arrested Lambert for the shooting, but the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department has characterized the incident as an "unintentional killing". Martinez's brother reported that, "The bullet had actually penetrated the top of his vest," indicating that not only does Lambert have bad judgment, he is also a lousy shot. The pair were with two other friends, the police said. The group initially reported the shooting as a robbery but later confessed it was an accident.

Lb - How did the letters "L" and "B" get to be the abbreviation for "pound"? It has to do with the origins of the word. The English word "pound" originates from an ancient Roman unit of measurement called a Libra pondo, meaning "a pound by weight." "Pondo" became the English word "pound," while the "Libra" provided the origin for the "lb" abbreviation.

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Rural Intentions – a word from Craighurst

by Lynette Mader dlmader@orilliapronet.com In the interests of full disclosure, I will confess that I was already in a bad mood when I arrived at the public meeting regarding water and wastewater services for Craighurst and Horseshoe Valley.

I had found out earlier that my husband Dave, who has cystic fibrosis, was being booted out of his London Health Sciences hospital bed so they could give it to someone waiting in emergency. I'm pretty tuned into healthcare challenges so I could appreciate that hospitals need to get people out of hallway beds - it's all we read about these days.

But it astounded me that a guy with only 30% pulmonary function isn't considered sick enough to stay. How little lung function do you need to be considered sick?

Dave is on the mend so maybe they had a better understanding of his situation than I gave them credit for, but on that particular Wednesday January 23rd, it did not feel like good news.

And so, I was looking forward to a distraction: an informative evening out with my friend where we would hear about plans for Craighurst and get to ask some questions.

They (the township and hosts Cole Engineering) didn't make it easy for us. As I shepherded my 90 year old friend down the steps behind the Crazy Horse, across the path and up a hill through the snow to the red building by the new lake, I was reminded of our parents' shtick about walking three miles up-hill through waist high snow to get to school in the old days. When we got there, the room was full of poster board displays. It was very busy and the information was highly technical so we sat down to wait for a presentation… but there was to be none. "Are you kidding me?" I asked no one in particular, but should probably apologize to a blond lady that just happened to be walking by at the time. "Do you mean I dragged my 90 year old friend through the snow and up a hill to elbow her way in to see technical posters and hope there’s someone standing nearby to explain it?"

For my friend's part, she was able to conduct some other business, so she was happy and I'm glad for that.

But neither of us learned anything about the proposed works. We were told at a previous public meeting that the engineering works is the last required public consultation under the planning act. So whatever happens next will be a surprise I guess.

Understanding time lines and when to expect changes would be good: I hope the township will keep us advised of things despite there not being any further planning act requirements to do so.

Moving day for staff and students at Georgian Bay District Secondary School The new Georgian Bay District Secondary School (GBDSS) officially opens its doors for learning on the first day of semester two - Monday, Feb. 4.

“The modern space will support students in reaching their potential, and it offers the opportunity to be exposed to a new level of education,” says Principal John Playford.

The 12,400 square foot building features many elements that are unique across the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB).

“The use of colour, light and wood make the great hall such a welcoming and beautiful artistic space,” Playford says. “The corner art room and integrated art gallery are fabulous learning spaces, and it is nice to have a spot to showcase our students’ artistic talents. The architects vision for the building pays respect to the surrounding community.”

Students will benefit from the common learning spaces, charging stations, reading spaces and makerspace in the library. The cafeteria includes an eye-catching wood and steel ceiling, and a stage shared with the drama room. The hospitality room utilizes industry-standard equipment that students will encounter in the workplace, and community clients can book a quick manicure in the cosmetology classroom.

The new GBDSS is built on the decommissioned athletic field of the old Midland Secondary School and can accommodate up to 984 students.

MO - If you've ever described someone's mannerisms or habits by saying, "That's his MO!" without knowing what the M and the O stand for, you're not alone. It comes from the Latin modus operandi, meaning "method of operating," and was originally used to describe the behavior of criminals.

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‘A Political Report Masquerading as Science’: The Truth About the New Climate Report Each time an end-of-the-world prophecy is delivered— whether by a self-deluded preacher, a group of politicians, or scientists—we are told that we must believe. Never mind how many of their prophecies have been wrong in the past, this time they mean it.

The latest prophecy of doom and planetary extinction comes from a government report authored by people appointed during the Obama administration. This report, and others before it, concluded that Earth is warming, humans are responsible, and that we have only 10 years to fix it.

But wait, haven’t there been earlier deadlines, which have passed, and aren’t we still here with weather patterns behaving much as they have before, to wit, hot summers, cold winters, fires, floods, and earthquakes?

Paul Krugman, the notoriously wrong columnist for The New York Times (he predicted “a global recession, with no end in sight,” if Donald Trump became president), has gone beyond science, labeling those who disagree with global warmists “depraved.” When you resort to namecalling, you have lost the argument.

Granted, people these days tend to listen only to information that ratifies beliefs they already hold. On this issue, the warmist cult promotes only information—whether it is from people masquerading as scientists, like Bill Nye “the science guy,” who is not a scientist but a mechanical engineer, to others with credentials mostly outside of climatology.

So, what is the truth and how can we know it?

The media and much of political Washington, including even a few Republicans, have accepted this flawed doctrine as truth. They claim climate change is “settled science” and many believe it. Why? Because of unsettling comments from scientists with experience and knowledge in the field; scientists who lack a political agenda are largely ignored.

Responding to the government report, ClimateDepot. com, my favorite website with links to knowledgeable and skeptical scientists, notes: The National Climate Assessment report as reviewed by the National Academy of Sciences, is basing one of its headline scare scenario(s) on a study funded by climate activist billionaire Tom Steyer. Climate expert Dr. Roger Pielke Jr. noted on November 24 that the claim of economic damage from climate change is based on a 15 degree F temperature increase that is double the ‘most extreme value reported elsewhere in the report.’ The ‘sole editor’ of this claim in the report was an alum of the Center for American Progress, which is also funded by Tom Steyer.

Climatologist Pat Michaels calls the government report “systematically flawed” and says it “should be shelved.”

John P. Dunne is head of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory at Princeton University. His webpage describes him as “an expert in ocean biogeochemistry, climate and earth system modeling with over 20 years of experience developing instruments, collecting field observations, and performing analysis and modeling studies.”

He wrote Climate Depot: “Two years into the Trump administration it is sad to see this 400-page pile of crap.”

Climate Depot founder Marc Morano says of the government report: It is a political report masquerading as science. The media is hyping a rehash of frightening climate change claims

by Obama administration holdover activist government scientists. The new report is once again predetermined science. The National Climate Assessment report reads like a press release from environmental pressure groups—because it is! Two key authors are longtime Union of Concerned Scientist activists, Donald Wuebbles and Katharine Hayhoe. The Trump administration has promised to issue its own report that will include “more transparent and data-driven information.”

If these scare tactics by leftists who want even more government control over our lives were to be accepted as fact, our economy would crumble and the outcome would produce little, if any, change in global temperatures.

Riots in Paris over the rise in the gas tax imposed by President Emmanuel Macron in an effort to minimize France’s reliance on fossil fuels are an indication of how little the public is willing to tolerate even the smallest economic fluctuation. French gas prices are now over $7 a gallon.

Would Americans accept a similar scenario here if we embraced flawed climate change “science” and its pronouncements of doom, our markets crashed, and the economy spiraled out of control?

I doubt it. (c) 2018 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Hillsdale Highlights Alissa Shanahan

• Community Rink: Thank you to Garry and Mark for getting our rink in such fine form – it is greatly appreciated!

Please remember, we do have skating only times (as in, no hockey). They are 5:00-7:00pm every MondayFriday, and from 2:00-4:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and Statutory holidays. A sign with these hours is posted, and more signage is coming. Please remind your children of these hours so that everyone can utilize the rink (that is, it is not JUST a hockey rink). Additionally, the rink would not exist if it weren’t for the help of volunteers who take turns doing the flooding. If you are interested in helping flood the rink, please email Garry Dunn at garry@ trellisconsulting.ca; the more people there are to help flood, the less times each person has to do it!

• Family Day: The Hillsdale CRA is not hosting an organized Family Day event, but please know that the rink will be open at the posted hours (weather permitting), so feel free to use it and enjoy some family time outdoors!

• We Need You! Are you in need of volunteer hours?

Are you a dedicated, determined and hard-working person? We have an opening for the sign changer position with the Tell Hillsdale community sign. This position has already afforded many students ALL of their high school volunteer hours, and it is a fantastic way to give back to the community! The sign changer will need to be available to change the messages on the community sign starting in March. The sign cannot run without the help of volunteers so why not make this your year to give back? If you are interested or would like more information, please email tellhillsdale@gmail.com!

• Social Time at St. Andrews: Stop on by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (6 Mill Street West) the third Thursday each month from 9:30-11:00am to socialize with neighbours! For a small fee, you can enjoy tea, coffee and muffins. The next coffee hour is Thursday, February 21st.

• Hillsdale Community Recreation Association (CRA): The Hillsdale CRA meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the hall at 7:00pm. Please note that there will not be a meeting in February, so our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 27th. Come out to have your input heard about our community, and get involved as much (or as little!) as you wish!

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

A common urban myth is that daddy longlegs have the most toxic venom of all spiders but their fangs are too small to bite. We now know that these critters aren't even spiders, and to thoroughly debunk the myth, daddy longlegs don't have venom glands or even fangs. So no, if you come across a daddy longlegs in the garden, you aren't looking at a deadly creature. More features that set daddy longlegs apart from spiders are that they don't form webs, or even make silk. They also have a pill-shaped body, without the "waist" that spiders have between body segments. They have just two eyes - not eight - and they can each chunks of food, not just liquids.

Sure they have long legs, but they aren't really into running away when faced with danger. Daddy longlegs will just curl their legs in and play dead if they're disturbed. The hope is that along with their excellent camouflage color, a predator won't be able to see them if they aren't moving. They'll play dead for several minutes, just to be sure they're out of danger.

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Springwater Barns Cathy Walton has been researching barns in Flos and Vespra Townships (now Springwater) for the last six years and will be publishing the results in the book “Vanishing Barns” this spring. If you are interested in your barn (present, or torn down but with photos) being included please contact Cathy at 705 728-1388 or snow-flake53@mail.com.

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February is black history month, a time to celebrate and appreciate the contributions of the African-Canadian community to both the settlement and development of our Country. Simcoe County has an especially close tie to Black History Month through the African Methodist Episcopal Black Church in Oro-Medonte.

From 1819-1831 the government of Upper Canada sponsored the settlement of black people on Wilberforce St. near Concession 2 in Oro-Medonte. This was not the largest black settlement in Upper Canada, but it was the only one that was planned for and supported by the government.

The settlement was established by veterans of the loyalist militia who defended the country from American invasion during the War of 1812. These black veterans and their families were the first permanent agricultural settlers in the area, and began the process of clearing and cultivating the land we know today as Oro-Medonte.

The settlement grew steadily as a second wave of black settlers began to arrive from the United States. As the community grew so did the infrastructure and economy.

Land was cleared, houses were built, and roads were formed. All of this done in a strategic and valuable region where terrain was dense and the resident had to protect themselves from the threat of an American invasion through Georgian Bay. This accomplished community built the Oro-African Church in 1849 for Rev. Ari Raymond. It has survived a number of damages and renovations throughout the decades and was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2000. The church and surrounding lands are a testament to the contributions of African-Canadians to the settlement and defence of Canada in the 19th century.

The history surrounding the Oro-African church is just one example of the many ways Black Canadians contributed to the founding and development of our nation.

I urge you all to participate in Black History Month this year however you can. It can be as easy as reading about the history of Black Canadians, or attending the City of Barrie’s Evening with Digging Roots and Dione Taylor & The Backsliderz Concert. There are so many ways to explore this rich history, and no matter how you choose to participate, the experience is sure to enrich your life and further your understanding of how Canada came to be.

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Scientists have developed a new technique for faster, more efficient 3D printing. Instead of building objects layer by layer, the new method uses light to solidify 3D shapes from a vat of liquid. Traditional 3D printing methods don't make sense for small-batch manufacturing jobs with a quick turnaround time. The new technique, which uses a pair of light beams to control which bits of liquid resin become solidified and which remain in fluid form, could allow manufacturers to turn around small batch projects in a couple of weeks.

Whereas traditional 3D printers build three dimensional objects using additive techniques, combining 1D lines or 2D cross sections, bit by bit, the new device relies on a phase change to build a 3D object with a single shot. "It's one of the first true 3D printers ever made," Mark Burns, professor of chemical engineering and biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan, said in a news release.

Previous attempts to solidify objects in a vat of liquid were held up by various technical hurdles. Early models were foiled by solidifying resin on the window through which the light penetrated. As quickly as the printing process began, it stopped, the light thwarted by a wall of solidified resin. Researchers attempted a variety of workarounds, but each new attempt faced new difficulties. The latest method solves the window problem by deploying a second light beam designed to prevent resin near the vat window from solidifying. The resin features both photoactivator and photoinhibitor additives, which react to different light wavelengths to trigger either solidification or liquefaction.

The double beam technique allows the object to form within a large region of liquid resin, freeing up researchers to use thicker, more viscous resins reinforced with powdered additives.

"You can get much tougher, much more wear-resistant materials," said Timothy Scott, associate professor of chemical engineering at Michigan.

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Samuel Archer by Hisorian Gary French

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Most of what is know of Samuel Archer’s to release himself from the grasp of the life comes from the obituary in the Barrie deceased, as above stated. The deceased Northern Advance, July 20, 1864: had had several falls previous to the last “A man named Samuel Archer, who resided fatal one, and is supposed to have sustained in the Township of Flos, lost his life at some injury from them. A post mortem Wyebridge, on the Penetanguishene Road, examination was held by Dr. Gilmor, of last week, under the following circumstances.

Penetanguishene, who, we believe, gave it He had been quarrelling with another man, as his opinion that death had been caused and had several times applied to Mr. James by concussion of the brain.”

Plewes, a magistrate living at the Wye, for Samuel Archer was a son of William a warrant against his alleged assailant. Mr. Archer and Margaret Smith and was about Plewes refused to grant one, but Archer 10 when his family immigrated from Diss, Grave of Samuel Archer, would not be denied, and kept importuning Norfolk. The Archer’s settled in 1832 on his on the subject holding him at the same Waverley Anglican Cemetery the Penetanguishene Road near Orr Lake time by his coat, until the former gave Archer a slight (lot 69, con 1 Medonte, north of the McDonald Sideroad) push from him, and the unfortunate man fell through the and Samuel in 846 married Harriet Gravett, who lived door, which was immediately behind him, and never rose about a half mile north, on the Flos side. Harriet’s halfagain. His death is supposed to have been caused by an sister, Matilda, married Samuel’s brother John Archer. The injury to the spine. He was under the influence of liquor at reference in the obituary to Samuel being a resident of Flos the time, and was addicted to drink. The occurrence took is not correct – Samuel and Harriet settled on a farm in Tiny place in a tavern where Plewes had gone, in consequence Twp. near Wyebridge. After Samuel’s death, at the age of of Archer’s demand for his interference, with the intention about 42, Harriet was able to keep the farm for their three of reconciling the parties. surviving children (Mary Jane Pool, Caroline Guthrie and “Since writing the above we learn that upon an James R. Archer) and she died in 1898, a respected widow. investigation held by Dr. Crookshanks, as Coroner, into the When the newspaper refers to James Plewes living “at the circumstances of Archer’s death, the jury found a verdict Wye” he was utilizing a common usage at that time and of accidental death. It appears that the deceased had been for many years since – “at the Wye” means at Wyebridge, drunk for some time previous to his death, and forced just as “to Port” means to Port McNicol. James Plewes his way in the morning into Mr. Plewes’ bedroom to ask had recently built an important grist mill on the Wye River redress for some imaginary grievance. Mr. Plewes had told at Wyebridge. Dr. William R. Gilmour was the surgeon him he would go over to the tavern and enquire into the at the Provincial Reformatory in Penetanguishene and in affair, which he accordingly did; and Archer, upon being 1875 married, as his second wife, the artist Mary Hallen, refused a warrant, had become rather violent and abusive, daughter of the Rev. George Hallen of Penetanguishene. so that some force had to be used by Mr. Plewes in order Dr. James S. Crookshank was long a physician in Barrie.

Who Murdered Michael Kent?

Another year has almost passed since I first wrote this article four years ago on the murder of Michael Kent and his death has still not been solved almost 53 years after his body was discovered in the arena parking lot in 1966.

I will continue to republish this article every February until hopefully someone will finally come forward to police with information to finally punish the person(s) involved in this crime.

Mike Townes Everyone has events and dates that have taken place in their lifetime that they will never forget. If you are around my age, born in 1953, you will remember Elvis and the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Neil Armstrong walking on the moon and yes, even the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the Stanley Cup. The above events were all seen on television and were many miles away but, closer to home, most people my age in our area will remember February 11, 1966. That is the date that Elmvale went from a sleepy, innocent small town to the place where six-year old Michael Kent was murdered.

February 11th was a normal busy Friday night at the Elmvale Arena and Curling Club. The weather was a little snowy but the parking lot was full of cars as teams from Midland came to play hockey against Elmvale.

Michael came to the arena with his father and mother to watch his older brother play hockey against Elmvale.

At some point, he became separated from his parents.

Investigators are not sure if Michael was taken from the arena or if he had followed his father outside. The family’s car had become stuck in the parking lot so, after getting the family inside, his father had gone outside to try to get the car out of the snowbank.

After a quick look inside the arena, a search party moved outside in the hope of finding Michael. At about 8:40 pm, he was found outside lying near the hydro pole on the west side of the Curling Club (The addition to the Curling Club was not there in 1966.)

Michael was rushed to the office of the late Doctor Douglas Patchell located were Superior Cleaning is now situated. At the time, the search party had thought Michael had been hit by a car but, after removing his snowsuit, Dr. Patchell soon realized that the young boy had been stabbed several times. Doctor John McKenzie was called to rush down to the office to assist, but it was too late to save the six-year old.

Almost instantly, the Ontario Provincial Police were everywhere in Elmvale, especially at the Arena. Everyone leaving or coming had their cars searched for the murder weapon or clues that would help find the murderer.

Eventually, the knife was found on the roof of the Curling Club. The knife had no fingerprints and could not be traced to any stores or owners in the area.

I can remember being at the Arena that night. I had refereed my youngest brother’s hockey game at approximately 6:00 p.m. and had stayed around the rink because I played at roughly 8:00 p.m. I played goal, so halfway through the game I was called to the bench for a goalie change. That is when I first heard about the murder of Michael Kent. I will never forget that. Life in Elmvale changed that night.

Kids that walked to the arena or any other place in town were now driven or accompanied by an adult. Neighbours looked at each other differently as rumours ran rampant on who was being investigated for the murder.

All the kids and adults that were at the arena that night were interviewed by the O.P.P. We were mostly asked if we had seen anything unusual in the lobby or outside. I remember, after telling the officers that I had arrived at the arena 2 ½ hours before my game, why I was there so early.

I had a chance to talk to Detective Inspector Jim Smyth of the Criminal Investigation Branch last week at O.P.P. Headquarters in Orillia.

After forty-nine years, the murder case of Michael Kent is still an open investigation. He told me, over that time span, numerous leads have been followed up, but these did not lead to any arrests. Officers involved in the investigation over the years have met to see if anything has been missed.

A few years ago, an officer traveled to the east coast to interview the family just in case any new facts about the case surfaced. I was told that any new investigation tools that were not around in the 60’s also were not of any help in solving the murder of Michael Kent.

Detective Inspector Smyth could not reveal details of the case because the investigation is still open, but he stated that the case is being looked at periodically when new information becomes available. I had a chance to talk about my memories, the rumors, and the weapon used but, again, since it is still an open investigation, understandably, he could not confirm or deny any of my questions.

It is good to know that the investigation of this case is still active, even after such a long time. It is a day I will never forget. Michael Kent will always be part of my life. Hopefully, if still alive, the person responsible will come forward, or anyone who has information leading to that person(s) will contact the authorities for further investigation. You can call 24-Hour Police Services at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 with information on this case or any other case that is still open.

If you can help, make the call.

Today, we still do not know who murdered Michael Kent.

I hope the person responsible for this crime is still not walking among us. If they are, they must have been living their life with a guilty conscience eating away at them for almost fifty years. The family of Michael Kent needs closure. Elmvale needs closure. I know I do.

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Roll Up The Rim To Win Is Back. We Answer All Your Burning Questions

On February 6, Canada’s favourite fast food sweepstakes is back. The campaign runs until April 17 (or until cup supplies run out).

For every hot beverage you purchase with a Roll Up The Rim cup, you’ll get the chance to win a prize — there are more than 40 million coffee and food prizes alone. Before you play, we answer all your burning questions about the contest.

You have a 1 in 6 chance of winning something. (But, due to the laws of probability, that doesn’t mean you’ll necessarily win something if you buy six cups, though.)

Do you have a greater chance of winning if you get a bigger size drink?

There’s no upping your odds with an extra-large — Tim’s has confirmed that this is 100 percent an urban legend.

Can you substitute free coffee and doughnuts for other food items?

The winning coffee tabs work for any hot beverage (of any size), which means you could get anything from a small black coffee to a large hot chocolate. Likewise, the doughnut tabs let you redeem for any of the baked goods available. That includes muffins and cookies, as well as any doughnut — but not, say, a sandwich.

Can you trade big prizes for cash instead?

No. But you can certainly accept and re-sell your prize.

Is there a way to play if you buy food instead of a drink?

Previously, you could Scrrroll Up To Win on the Tim Hortons app, which allowed you to play once a week (after making any purchase) for the chance to win a free coffee or doughnut. This year, the company has gone back to the basics and is only hosting in-store initiatives.

Are there plans to let people win when they bring their own reusable mugs?

Albertan Ally Fraser launched a petition in 2016 for Tim’s to create a way for reusable mug users to win and it was signed by 19,363 people, so clearly there is a demand for more sustainability. Tim Hortons responded to the calls by pointing out that it wouldn’t save paper to print out scratch cards in addition to already printing out the cups. The company says it’s working on more-sustainable packaging, but before you play be aware that paper cups are a big waste problem. Estimates from a few years ago put Canadians’ annual usage at up to 2 billion disposable coffee cups per year — as Canadian Geographic pointed out, that’s “up to 35,000 tonnes of paper, made from more than 70,000 tonnes of raw wood, harvested from thousands of hectares of forest.” And — contrary to popular belief — the cups themselves are difficult and expensive to recycle.

(Toronto, for example, doesn’t take them in the city Blue Bin program, but it does take brown coffee cup lids for recycling.)

Will you be denied your big prize if you don’t bring in the entire cup?

As long as the tab is in one piece, you’ve got it. Be careful when you win a Tim’s gift card though — you want to make sure the entire PIN code is still intact on the tab when you redeem it.

What do stores do with the winning cup pieces?

Individual stores are responsible for keeping tabs on their coffee and donut tabs, but they lose their value after the event is over. For major prize tabs, they have to be sent in and validated at the contest office first.

Is it true that Canadians were crazy enough about this to invent a tool for rolling up the rim?

YES. After 18 years of ineffectually ripping at our coffee cup rims (RUTRTW launched in 1986), inventor Paul Kind came up with the “Rimroller” device in 2004. You can still buy them at Lee Valley Tools for $2.95. What can we say? This is what gets us through the bleak winter months.

Can I just win a car already?

Probably not, sorry, but this year, Tim Hortons has partnered with Jeep and there are 40 Jeep Compasses up for grabs. Good luck!

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The OPP Report MOTORIST AVOIDS INJURY AFTER ICE FALLS FROM TRUCK

On February 2, 2019 at approximately 11:00 a.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 in the municipality of Chatham-Kent.

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The OPP warn all motorists that failure to remove ice and snow from a motor vehicle can result in a fine but more importantly could result in serious injury or death to other motorists.

NINE MONTH INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CRIMINAL CHARGE Pedestrian Killed In 2018 Springwater Fail To Remain Collision (SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) - Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Newmarket resident following a nine month investigation into the death of a 28-year-old pedestrian.

In the early hours of May 5, 2018, Dominik Andrew ADAMEK of Springwater Township was walking near the intersection of County Road 53 (Wilson Drive) and Carson Road when he was struck by a vehicle whose driver failed to remain at the scene.

Confident that the driver would have been aware of the deadly impact, investigators led by Detective Inspector Paula MILNE of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch identified the colour, make and approximate age of the involved vehicle and released that information to the public. In October 2018, a $50,000 reward was offered for any new information to support the investigation.

On January 30, 2019, Maimuna BALDEH, aged 30 years, was arrested and charged with Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident - Cause Death, contrary to section 252 (1.3) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is expected to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in the town of Collingwood on March 12, 2019.

The OPP would like to thank the public for information provided during this investigation The OPP Trail Side Report in North Simcoe The trails and open areas are finally receiving some long awaited snow along with some really cold nights all helping to form a base for snowmobiling in our area.

Over the course of the weekend of January 25-28, 2019 a number of Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails in our area were opened up and hopefully the winter weather continues so even more will open.

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Bullying Part 6 By: Little Brown Bear (Ernest Matton) I.C.A.D.C., E.F.A.P., Certified Gladue Writer Addiction Behavioral Specialist E.F.T. Practitioner • T.I.R. Facilitator Guys and girls who are bullied may find their schoolwork and health suffering. Perhaps little Johnny is starting to have stomach pains and diarrhea and was diagnosed with a digestive condition called irritable bowel syndrome as a result of the stress that came from being bullied throughout ninth grade or Jane spent her afternoons hungry and unable to concentrate in class because she was too afraid to go to the school cafeteria at lunchtime.

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

Bullies are at risk for problems, too. Bullying is violence, and it often leads to more violent behavior as the bully grows up. Some teen bullies end up being rejected by their peers and lose friendships as they grow older. Bullies may also fail in school and not have the career or relationship success that other people enjoy.

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

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

• Becomes frequently violent • Has trouble controlling anger • Is manipulative and controlling of others and situations • Is quick to blame others • Does not accept responsibility for their actions • Needs to win or be the best at everything Understanding these warning signs can help parents prevent their children from becoming bullies or help them not become a victim of a bully. Counseling or therapy is good methods in helping to treat a child who exhibits symptoms of bullying. Children who are victims may also need some kind of support or

counseling to help resolve underlying issues of emotional feelings of inadequacy. Children who are confident and have higher self-esteem are less likely to fall prey to the attacks of bullying.

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

Here are a few suggestions for dealing with bullying or a bully. It is more helpful when a bully’s parents and school are involved as well, working to help diffuse the situation. If you are concerned that your child is the victim of bullying, below are some options you can take to help him or her in dealing with bullying: Get your child’s input: You need to be a safe place your child can turn for help when dealing with bullying.

Be open to your child, and make sure that you are accepting. You should let your child know that being bullied is not his or her fault. Also, you should find out what has been tried to stop the bullying, and what has worked (or hasn’t worked) so far.

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

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

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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre 1-888-495-8501 (Hours: Mon. - Fri - 8 am to 6 pm) www.antifraudcentre.ca the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are ready for the snowmobile season and over the weekend of January 2528, 2019 checked 35 snowmobile operators at various R.I.D.E. locations throughout the North Simcoe patrol area. No drivers were charged with Impaired Operation or related offences at these R.I.D.E. check stops.

Snowmobile operators are advised to check trail conditions prior to heading out and the following internet web sites can provide an insight into those conditions and whether the trails are open or still closed; The Georgian Bay Snow Riders Snowmobile Club, Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, Mid Ontario Snowmobile Clubs If you have to travel out onto an ice surface always remember that “No Ice Is Safe Ice” and you need to be aware of current and past weather conditions along with checking with area residents who have “local knowledge of ice conditions” the following web site is a must see for those who travel on ice surfaces- Cold Water Boot Camp OPP snowmobile patrol officers along with local snowmobile club officials remind all operators of the following so everyone has a enjoyable ride on our trails here in the Heart of Georgian Bay. • Stay on the Trail • Trail conditions are currently yellow meaning conditions are “Limited-Use Caution” • Please stay in control and observe posted speed limits • Never Drive Impaired Unlawfully removing trail signs can create some very dangerous situations, if you have knowledge of anyone removing OFSC trail signs please contact the OPP at 1-888310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

You can submit your information online at www.p3tips. com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm. com on Twitter or Facebook.

Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails Through community partnerships we educate the public about safe driving practices.

TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGES On January 29, 2019 at approximately 8:06 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint northbound on County Rd. 10 in Clearview Township. The motor vehicle was located in a ditch approximately 3 km south of Highway 26. An investigation quickly determined that the driver had been operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Charged with “Adult Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration(80 plus).” is Angela WRENN 43 years old from Essa Twp., Ontario. First appearance is February 26, 2019 in the Court of Justice in the Town of Collingwood, Ontario.

Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

Charges Upgraded to First Degree Murder (ORO-MEDONTE, ON) - On Wednesday January 30, 2019, at approximately 11:35 a.m., members with the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS) responded to a report of a shooting at a Line 10 North address in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

Officers responded to the residence where a male victim identified as Lee William LACKEY, 34-years-old, was located inside suffering life threatening injuries. He was subsequently transported to a Toronto area hospital where has since succumbed to his injuries.

The accused, Peter VANDERVEEN, 69-years-old, of Oro-Medonte, has now been charged with First Degree Murder Contrary to Section 235 (1) of the Criminal Code.

He has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on February 19, 2019.

The investigation remains ongoing with members of the Orillia OPP Crime Unit and Central Region Forensic Identification Services (FIS) under the direction of Detective Inspector Darren Webster of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

FATAL SNOWMOBILE CRASH South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a snowmobile collision that occurred during the evening on Saturday February 2, 2019.

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

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Helping Ontario Farmers Affected by Wildlife and Weather Succeed Updates to Wildlife Damage Compensation and Commodity Loan Guarantee Programs Will Reduce Challenges for Farmers February 1, 2019 1:12 P.M. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs The Government of Canada and Ontario's Government for the People are reducing regulatory burden and making life easier for farmers who experience livestock losses beyond their control.

The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program has been updated after extensive consultation with farmers and farming industry leaders. To help farmers access compensation when they lose livestock to predators, changes to the federal/provincial program include: • more ways to provide sufficient evidence to prove wildlife predation; • a more independent and transparent appeal process; • better training for municipal investigators to assess predation; and, • compensation that better reflects market prices.

"Helping Ontario farmers manage the impacts of livestock losses, by reducing their burden and saving them time, will allow them to focus on rebuilding their herds and farms," said Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. "Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, our Government is helping producers across Ontario and the country respond to challenges and keep their farming operations strong."

In addition, to help farmers affected by abnormally high levels of Deoxynivalenol (DON) in this year's corn crop, the Ontario government is making changes to the Commodity Loan Guarantee Program (CLGP): • The repayment deadline is being extended from February 28 to September 30 for the 2018 and 2019 program years, on a pilot basis.

• The government is increasing the maximum guaranteed loan limit under the CLGP from $120 million to $200 million for the 2019 and 2020 program years, on a pilot basis.

"With these changes, our government is addressing farmers' concerns and helping them deal with losses beyond their control," said Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ernie Hardeman. "Reducing unnecessary red tape and providing farmers with the tools they need to stay in business is one of the ways we are supporting those who feed our province."

There is commitment at both levels of government to improve the usability of regulatory processes for farmers, while maintaining standards to keep Ontarians safe and healthy.

These program updates will provide greater clarity for farm business owners when applying for compensation under the wildlife program, and more flexibility to repay loans under the loan guarantee program - saving time, reducing burden and relieving stress so farmers can focus on growing their businesses.

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"It would go out," he replied very matter-offactly.

"Really?" I asked, surprised to hear that. "Is there a lack of oxygen down there or some safety device that would extinguish it before the fumes ignited?"

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Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) cancer program and the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka have partnered to ensure cancer patients from throughout North Simcoe Muskoka now have access to rehabilitation services in the community.

“Today is truly a celebration, not just for RVH and our partners at the YMCA, but for the people who can now receive much-needed rehabilitation in the community,” says Janice Skot, president and CEO, RVH. “Now our patients in active treatment or those in the survivorship stage may continue on their wellness journey by participating in the YMCA iCan Cancer Rehabilitation Program.”

The 12- week YMCA iCan Cancer Rehabilitation Program, currently running at the Barrie and Innisfil YMCAs, focuses on restoring and improving physiological and psychological wellness for people dealing with cancer.

Participants can expect improvement in cardiovascular function, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and range of motion as well as fatigue management. The program is modelled after the highly successful Healthy Hearts Program, another partnership between RVH and the YMCA. “Enrolling in an exercise program following cancer treatment is extremely important for restoring physical function for daily activities. It also supports social and psychological wellbeing,” says Dr. Jason Yu, medical oncologist at RVH. “In fact, Cancer Care Ontario guidelines state that exercise is beneficial for people with cancer as it improves their quality of life. It is recommended that participants perform 150 minutes of exercise a week, but any safe amount of physical activity is better than none.

We take the ‘meet the people where they are’ approach to exercise.”

All iCan trainers have completed the Thrive Health Services comprehensive cancer-specific training which includes an in-depth overview of the role of exercise in cancer survivorship. They are educated on how to facilitate behavior changes following cancer diagnosis and equipped with strategies to motivate cancer survivors to exercise. This self-referral program also includes nutritional counselling and stress management tools.

The program is available to anyone who qualifies. The cost of the program is included in a regular YMCA membership. Non-members can join at any time at the cost of a monthly YMCA membership, with their partner or caregiver receiving a free membership during the duration of the program.

"The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has once again partnered with RVH to promote wellness and build healthy communities through access to innovative programs based on the needs of the communities we serve,” said Rob Armstrong, CEO, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. “The YMCA’s vision is to inspire people to achieve sustainable wellness. By providing cancer patients at various stages of their treatment with community rehabilitation, we are helping them reach that goal.”

Where should I put my new bat house?

Bats like a warm place to live, so if you live in a cool climate, you should orient the bat house to get maximum solar exposure and perhaps paint it black (as long as you use non-toxic, latex paint). Using black roof shingles works well, too. The bat house should be out of the wind.

The best place is on the side of a building, 10 to 15 feet above the ground. Most North American bats need to live near water, preferably within a few hundred yards of a stream, marsh, or lake. Did you know that one small brown bat can eat as many as 600 mosquitoes in one hour?

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BRUCE.STANTON@PARL.GC.CA BRUCESTANTONMP.CA In Support of Local Dairy Producers Canadian Dairy Farmers have a critical, but challenging role in our economy and in providing our families with daily, basic foods. After months of NAFTA renegotiation doubts, the government announced a new agreement; but many question and concerns for Canadian industries and farmers still remain. The trade deal has yet to be ratified by the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States, but “NAFTA2” may be worse for Canadian Dairy Farmers than NAFTA. It bears close watching as the agreement is ratified by the partner countries.

In particular the new deal concedes 3.59% of new market access to the United States. The U.S., meanwhile, will continue to subsidize their dairy industry, leaving our milk producers at a potential disadvantage. The Liberal government’s response is the creation of a new pan-Canadian committee to

consult on the compensation package for dairy producers. It will be comprised of national and provincial associations representing milk producers. Yet again, dairy farmers are faced with more uncertainty as the government has no compensation program in place. In contrast, Conservatives committed to a $4.3 billion compensation program following free trade deals with Europe and the TPP. The second challenge recently for Canada’s food suppliers recently was a revamping of the Canada Food Guide which demoted the importance of dairy and meat products. Gone in the new guide are the four traditional food groups. They have been replaced by a dinner plate graphic showing fruits and vegetables on half, a quarter reserved for protein foods and the other quarter for whole grains. The guide also advises people to choose protein foods that come from plants more often and to make water your drink choice. While it is good to update consumer information based on changing habits and lifestyles, most Canadians already know the importance of eating a balanced diet and getting

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Speaking broadly, the new Canada Food Guide seems to have found public support. There are some experts concerned that its recommendations are impractical and expensive for rural and remote community families. Some critics point out that the Guide ignores a growing body of evidence that shows the importance of dairy and meat in a healthy diet. Canada’s milk producers want certainty and support. That’s why I will continue to stand up for dairy farmers and call for the support that they need.

Sincerely, Bruce Stanton, M.P. Simcoe North

Rosie’s Devotions

Snow Squalls The sun's rays illuminated the freshly fallen snow outside my living room window. Thousands and thousands of miniature diamonds glistened in the sun.

There's nothing like freshly fallen snow. It is pure white, soft, and fluffy as it falls from the sky to the ground, covering the earth like a warm blanket.

When you open your hand and a snowflake lands, you can see that it is intricate and beautiful.

After a time of collecting snowflakes, you realize that each flake is different; no two are alike. To me, these tiny fractals are an enigma. But then, a lot of snow can be quite a nuisance, as well as dangerous Snow squalls invaded our area, pummelling us with lots of snow. Snow removal machines were kept busy during the day, as well as during the night. We are fortunate enough to be able to hire someone to come and plow our driveway, whereas others have to shovel the white stuff by hand.

As I look out my back door, I wonder where our snowplow man is going to pile more snow that we are expecting. Perhaps a week of mild temperatures and lots of sunshine will reduce the number of snow hills in our backyard. Perhaps today is the beginning of this much-desired process. But what if we get more snow — will it be too much for our roof?

I find myself beginning to worry.

Yet, God tells us to cast our worries and anxious feelings onto Him. He knows what is going to happen, even though we do not. We have to believe that when the time comes, He will lead us to the right person to look after the snow load on our roof. He could even send us an early spring!

Philippians 4:6 – Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (NASB) 1 Peter 5:7 – Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. (NASB) Are you feeling anxious about something in your life right now or worried about what may happen?

Let us trust in God, Who has everything under control.

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for rewarding us with beautiful sunshiny days. Thank You for showing us the beauty in freshly fallen snow, the intricate snowflakes that lie on our windowsills, and diamonds that glisten on the white ground. Help us to trust in You and to give You thanks, even though we are pummelled with snow. Amen.

Rosemary Hagedorn, Penetanguishene, rosyhagedorn@gmail.com When our second child was on the way, my wife and I attended a pre-birth class aimed at couples who had already had at least one child. The instructor raised the issue of breaking the news to the older child. It went like this: "Some parents," she said, "tell the older child, 'We love you so much we decided to bring another child into this family.' But think about that. Ladies, what if your husband came home one day and said, 'Honey, I love you so much I decided to bring home another wife.'"

One of the women spoke up immediately. "Does she cook?"

We need men who can dream of things that never were. --John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963 The aim of life is self-development. To realize one's nature perfectly - that is what each of us is here for. --Oscar Wilde Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. --Edgar Allan Poe, "Eleonora"

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Oakley Park Public School awarded $15,000 grant for musical instruments

Oakley Park Public School was awarded a $15,000 grant from the MusiCounts Band Aid program to purchase musical instruments and supplies. The grant is the largest sum available to schools applying to the program “Many of our kids do not have access to outside instruction,” says Principal Heidi Cameron-Armstrong.

“We don’t want that to be a barrier to achievement. We want the kids to love music and bring that passion home.”

Previously, Oakley Park’s music program included a small supply of xylophones and rhythm sticks. The school will invest the grant in ukuleles, 3/4-sized guitars, music stands, sheet music and other accessories.

“We want to teach instruments that are very accessible to the community,” Cameron-Armstrong says. “With the Band Aid grant we are so excited to be the best program we can for the community.”

Oakley Park is among the first cohort of 30 Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools implementing a comprehensive, effective and equitable music program. By the 2020-21 school year, all SCDSB elementary students will have full access to high quality music programming through this initiative.

This initiative links directly to the SCDSB’s Strategic Priorities under the pillars of equity, diversity and inclusion and excellence in teaching and learning.

“Yes, it can be this cold outside in a time of global warming.”

There are three Party slogans in George Orwell’s 1984, his masterpiece about an all-controlling centralized government that runs on lies, terror, and propaganda. See if you can pick out which Party slogan I invented among the four: • War is Peace • Freedom is Slavery • Ignorance is Strength • Frigid Weather Means Our Planet is Getting Warmer The Climate Hoaxsters say that this run of cold weather does not mean the planet will not warm over the course of years, which would sound reasonable if these were not the same Climate Hoaxters who told us Global Warming meant the “end of snow,” or that this winter would be “warmer-than-average,” or that a run of warm weather last winter proved the planet is warming.

That last example is interesting, no?

You see, last year our Climate Hucksters told us a run of warm weather proved the planet is warming, which means we all have to give up our freedoms to a centralized government in order to save the planet.

BUT… a run of frigid weather this year also proves the planet is warming and we all have to give up our freedoms to a centralized government in order to save the planet.

So no matter what happens, no matter how cold or warm or temperate it is, everything proves Global Warming is for real

Elmvale Lions Guest from FCC The Elmvale Lions Club monthly guest speaker initiative provided for yet another excellent presentation at our January 22nd meeting.

Director Bob Daniels from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) came by to explain what FCC is, what they do, their investment in rural communities and what’s happening

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UTOPIA, Ontario (January 28, 2019) – George Watson, Councillor for the Town of Wasaga Beach, will lead the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority board of directors in 2019.

Watson, now in his fourth term with Wasaga Beach, was elected chair of the board at the NVCA’s 59th Annual General Meeting on January 25, 2019.

“I look forward to working with the incoming NVCA board of directors,” said Watson. “As we go forward in this new term, our challenge will be to find the balance between development and the environment that best serves our residents and our watershed.”

Keith White, Councillor for the Township of Essa, was acclaimed as vice chair. White has sat on the board for eight years, including serving as vice and second vice chair “I am proud of the accomplishments of both the NVCA board and staff over the past year,” said White. “Echoing many of my new board colleagues, our role will be to use our conservation ‘good judgement’ to address issues of growth and development across the watershed.”

Donna Jebb, Councillor for the Town of New Tecumseth, was elected as second-vice chair. Jebb is starting her third term on the NVCA board.

Twelve new members appointed by their municipalities joined the board at the meeting. A total of 18 members sit on the NVCA board, representing watershed municipalities in Simcoe, Grey and Dufferin counties.

The board governs the authority, a public agency dedicated to protecting, enhancing and restoring the Nottawasaga Valley watershed to support a healthy environment, communities and lifestyles.

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They assist both large and small operations and currently help finance about 30% of the farming industry.

As different issues come to the forefront in agriculture sustainability the FCC provides new programs to assist with maintaining success in Canadian agriculture. Priorities SIM - If you have a cell phone, it most likely uses a in things like mental health support, young farmers and SIM card that allows you to connect to the network. But women in agriculture have become major initiates. The these cards also carry unique information about each cell FCC, through their AgriSpirit fund of $1 million annually, user, which is why SIM stands for "Subscriber Identity also provides funding to local initiatives and locally has Module." Since the SIM card holds specific information assisted with donations to the Elmvale Curling Club and about the user, it provides a way for the network to Elmvale Community Hall. distinguish individual subscribers.

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- by Don Allen Ontario Bill 66 Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act The Ontario Provincial Government last December introduced Bill 66 – the proposed Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018. Included in the legislation in its Schedule 10, were proposed changes to the Planning Act that would create a new economic development tool, through an open-for-business planning by-law. After much reaction from different individuals and interest groups, the Government listened to the concerns raised by MPP’s, municipalities and stakeholders with regards to Schedule 10 of Bill 66, and when the legislature returns in February, they will not proceed with Schedule 10 of the Bill.

Springwater 2019 Draft Budget Springwater Council continues to review in detail the draft budget in meetings that have been open to the public.

It is anticipated that Council will be ready to approve the 2019 budget on February 20, 2019.

Off-road vehicles on Municipal Highways The use of an off-road vehicle is governed by the Highway Traffic Act. Operation of an off-road vehicle is generally prohibited and shall not be driven on any highway except if a municipal by-law establishes where and when they can be driven. Off-road vehicles are currently permitted on certain Springwater municipal highways under an agreement with the Central Ontario ATV Club (COATV). These municipal highways are links that connect County of Simcoe Forest Tracts, North Simcoe Rail Trail and unopened road allowances to create and an off-road vehicle trail system.

Springwater highways that are currently approved for offroad vehicles are: Flos Road Three West – North Simcoe Rail Trail west to Phelpston Tract; Flos Road Four West – North Simcoe Rail Trail west to Vigo Road; Vigo Road – Flos Road Four West north to Flos Road Six West; and Flos Road Six West – Vigo Road to Ryther Road (Wasaga Beach).

The COATV submitted an application to the Springwater in April 2018 to expand the current motorized trail system in order to make connections with other neighbouring municipalities to Springwater. The current approved COATV trails in Springwater do connect to the east end of the Town of Wasaga Beach where off-road vehicles are permitted on all municipal highways. This application is to create connections to the Township of Oro-Medonte, Township of Clearview, Township of Tiny and a second connection to the Town of Wasaga Beach. The neighbouring municipalities, except Tiny, have by-laws in place that permit the use of off-road vehicles on municipal highways. The Township of Tiny has granted approval for the use of off-road vehicles on certain highways for a COATV trail, subject to obtaining a connection from Springwater along Baseline Road. COATV has also requested consideration to permitting the use of off-road vehicles on all Springwater municipal highways.

The use of off-road vehicles continues to rapidly grow, and more municipalities are permitting their use on local highways. Staff recommended to Council this week that a public consultation process be undertaken and that two public open houses be held to obtain input from Springwater Residents as to whether they support or do not support the use of off-road vehicles on Springwater Highways. The proposed dates are March 27th, Elmvale Community Hall and March 28th, Springwater Administration Centre. If these are approved, the dates of the events will be confirmed through various forms of media.

Free Edwin Espinal No doubt the well attended January 27th public meeting marking one year since the unjust imprisonment of Edwin in a Honduras prison will be covered elsewhere in this edition. I was glad to battle the snow to attend and say a short message, along with the other well-informed speakers at this event. Pressure must be re-doubled on the Canadian Government to act on this, to put pressure on the Honduras Government for Edwin’s release. Please

see more at https://simcoecountyhondurasrightsmonitor.wordpress. com/ and sign the online e-petition before it closes end of day February 7, 2019.

Simcoe County Updates Additional Yard Waste Pick Up Two extra yard waste collections will occur by the County of Simcoe starting this summer to provide additional levels of service in urban areas and partially address the Invasive Phragmites in shoreline areas. The estimated cost for this is $200,000.

Timber sale Timber sales in Simcoe County forests encompass approximately 600 to 700 hectares annually, which is generally divided into 25 to 40 individual sales. All operations are conducted in accordance with the approved 20-year Forest Management Plan. The competitive bidding process resulted in total revenues for timber sales in 2018 of $2,074,223, exceeding the original budget estimate of $1,500,000. All revenues are applied to the Forestry Reserve which is reinvested into forestry operations and the acquisition of additional forest lands.

Provincial Regional Government Review On January 15, 2019 the Provincial Government announced that it is moving ahead with a review of regional government by appointing two special advisors.

The regional government model has been in place for almost 50 years in Ontario and the Province is taking steps to ensure that regional governments are working efficiently and effectively. These advisors will consult broadly over the coming months and provide recommendations to improve governance, decision-making and service delivery. The review will examine Ontario’s eight regional municipalities plus the County of Simcoe (upper-tier) and its lower-tier municipalities, of which Springwater is one.

The advisors will work to explore: - Opportunities to make it easier for residents and businesses to access municipal services; - Processes to deliver efficient and effective local services that respects taxpayers’ money; - Methods to make municipalities open for business; and, - Possibilities to cut red tape and duplication and save costs.

To facilitate a productive and open conversation, the Provincial advisors will be coming to Simcoe County on February 19th to have in-person meetings with each of the Mayors individually. They are seeking feedback by posing the following questions: 1. What reforms would you recommend to promote better representation and decision making? (would it be better to move to a single-tier municipality or amalgamating existing municipalities? If two-tier continues, should number of representatives on the upper-tier municipality be reduced or should they be appointed or elected differently?)

2. What reforms do you recommend to improve the quality and/or reduce the cost of overlap of lowertier and upper tier municipal services? For example, should there be greater rationalization and more specific assignments of responsibility in such functional areas as: land-use planning; water, wastewater and storm water; public transit; health, housing and social services (public health, long-term care, hospital capital fundraising, social housing); etc.? Are there municipal special purpose bodies that should be considered as part of the review (e.g., conservation authorities, police service boards, library boards, health units (where separated), etc.)?

3. Where do you see your upper-tier and lower-tier municipality two years from now?

I am looking for input from Council before my February 19th meeting. If you have any comments, please email me (below) or write me a note regarding your thoughts on this.

Happy Valentine’s Day and have a great Family Day on February 18th. Check out the Springwater Link for winter fun activities occurring in February.

Contact me at don.allen@springwater.ca or 705-7284784 ext. 2013 to set a time to meet. Also, review updates on www.donallen.ca. Stay warm and healthy.

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BACKYARD ASTRONOMY Star Gazing – The Gemini Twins

By Gary Boyle - The Backyard Astronomer

Castor and Pollux are bright stars belonging to the constellation Gemini and are part of the dozen bright stars that light up the winter sky. They represent the heads of the twin which were actually half brothers as stated in mythology. Located 34 light years away, Pollux is a magnitude 1.14 orange coloured star, It has a diameter of 9 or 10 times that of our Sun with a surface temperature of 5,000 C and cooler than our Sun‘s 5,600 C. This star seems to have an outer corona comparable to our Sun. The exoplanet Pollux b resides 1.6 astronomical units from the parent star and takes 1.6 years to complete a circular orbit.

To the upper right of Pollux we find Castor. This white coloured spectral class A1 star shines at magnitude 1.58 and is located 52 light years from us. With a surface temperate about twice that of Pollux, Castor is a collection of three pairs of stars in a very unique dance. A telescope will show Castor’s close companion with both components Castor A & B are themselves doubles and possess a mysterious third double companion. Although components A & B orbit each other in 445 years, component C orbits A & B every 14,000 years.

One of the best examples of an open cluster is M35.

Found near Castor’s foot, this group of 200 stars glows at magnitude 5.2 and is a fantastic object in binoculars.

When viewed with a telescope, the tiny cluster NGC 2158 is now revealed. M35 is located 2,800 light years away while smaller NGC 2158 is four times farther from us.

The brilliant duo of planets Venus and Jupiter continues as Venus (brighter and left side of the two) keeps sinking to the south-eastern horizon on its way to rounding the sun in its orbit. Venus passes the planet Saturn on the morning of the 18th. Jupiter on the other hand is steadily climbing higher and rises just before 4 a.m. on February 1 and after 2 a.m. on February 28. Mars is still visible low in the western sky after dark moving from Aries to Taurus and is much fainter than its summer time show. It passes one degree north of the planet Uranus on February 13.

Clear skies.

Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. He has been interviewed on more than 50 Canadian radio stations and local Ottawa TV. In recognition of his public outreach in astronomy, the International Astronomical Union has honoured him with the naming of Asteroid (22406) Garyboyle. Follow him on Twitter: @astroeducator or his website: www. wondersofastronomy.com

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Sports with Patrick Townes For the 18th consecutive year, the Elmvale Curling Club hosted a very successful Men’s Cash Spiel. This event is made possible due to our tremendous local support and sponsorship. The title sponsor is the Global Controls Group and there are a number of other businesses that provide support for the event.

The event runs from Thursday to Sunday and a total of 12 teams compete for top spot in the spiel. Four local teams and eight outof-town teams participate.

This year’s champion was Team Chris Wimmer (below) from Stroud (skipped

by Jeff Gorda)

and the runner-up of the event was Team Richard Junkin (next column) from Bobcaygeon (skipped by Wayne Shea). The local teams consisted of Team Tim Belcourt, Team Randy Mooney, Team Kevin Fleming and Team Ron Belcourt.

In addition to the total prize money that is handed out to teams, the Cash Spiel raises money for the Food Bank and the Curling Club. This year, additional funds were contributed to the fundraising efforts for Amanda Hineman and her cancer treatments in Germany. Thanks to all who contributed over the weekend and helping support the community.

Garrett Wilson: Wilson has now played a total of 23

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games for the Penguins and is catching the praises from his general manager, his coaches and his teammates. Wilson has added 5 assists over the 23 games and is a +3 this season. General manager Jim Rutherford credits Wilson for adding much needed grit to the line-up, something that will be needed down the stretch heading into the playoffs.

Good luck to Garrett the rest of the season!

Toronto Maple Leafs: Well the Leafs did not trade for Chris Pronger, but they did add a much needed piece to the defence core. Jake Muzzin was highly desired by the Leafs all year and they were able to make a deal without losing any roster players. This move will pay dividends for the team heading into the final half of the season and the extra time before playoffs will allow Muzzin to fit in before playoffs.

Toronto Raptors: Anthony Davis is on the open trade market, and the Raptors should make a move before the playoffs. The NBA is very competitive (among the top 5 or so teams anyway) and for most teams, opportunities for championships are few and far between. A player like Davis would solidify the Raptors as the best team in the Eastern Conference, and would put them in the best place to challenge the Golden State Warriors for a title.

Tom Brady: Even if you do not like certain teams or players, you seem to cheer for them as a sports fan. What the Patriots and Tom Brady have accomplished is truly amazing – and they are likely not done yet.

Quote of the Day: “Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” – Babe Ruth.

Half of the world's diabetics won't have insulin by 2030, study says By 2030, about half of the 79 million adults around the globe predicted to have type 2 diabetes won't have access to insulin, a study said.

A modeling study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology focused on the price and dwindling supply of the life-saving drug that also helps people with types 1 and 2 diabetes stave off amputation, blindness, kidney failure and stroke.

Researchers from Stanford University projected type 2 diabetes numbers in 221 countries from 2018 and 2030, with half of that group living in China, India and the United States. During that time, the biggest spike in need could come from Africa, where experts predict the number of people with type 2 diabetes will jump from 700,000 to over 5 million.

Climbing global rates of type 2 diabetes and growing numbers of people living with the disease continue to drive up demand and prices for insulin. The drug can cost as much as $900 per month for people without insurance.

Only three companies currently produce insulin: Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Lilly. In 2017, diabetes patients sued those companies for driving up insulin prices.

In 2016 an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that the drug's price almost tripled between 2002 and 2013.

"Despite the UN's commitment to treat noncommunicable diseases and ensure universal access to drugs for diabetes, across much of the world insulin is scarce and unnecessarily difficult for patients to access," Basu said. "Unless governments begin initiatives to make insulin available and affordable, then its use is always going to be far from optimal."

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January 31, 2019 OTTAWA, ON – Today, M.P. Alex Nuttall was promoted to Shadow Minister for Internal Trade.

Prior to this M.P. Nuttall was Shadow Minister for Youth, Sports, and Persons with Disabilities.

“I am very pleased that Alex has agreed to serve as the Conservative Shadow Minister for Internal Trade. I know that he will do an excellent job holding the Liberals’ feet to the fire and pushing them to take meaningful action to reduce trade barriers”, said Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer.

“Part of me is sad that I’m leaving the Youth, Sport and Persons with Disabilities file, we did incredible work with Minister Qualtrough getting Bill C-81 passed through the House of Commons. However, it is an incredible honour to be entrusted with this new portfolio. Internal trade impacts Canadians every day, and as we saw with the 2017 Canada Free Trade Act, this file has been totally mismanaged by the Liberals”, said M.P. Nuttall.

“When it comes to internal trade barriers, it’s a no brainer, there should be no barriers whatsoever. The current agreement (that entered into force on July 1st, 2017) is a complete betrayal of the principals on which our Confederation is built. If the conservatives had managed the 2017 negotiations the document would consist of one sentence on one sheet of paper, saying “Canada is a tariff free zone”, and this document would get signed by every single Premier and territorial leader”, added M.P. Nuttall.

Section 121 of our 1867 Constitution clearly states that goods must be “admitted free” as they move from one province to another. There are hundreds of items under the so-called “Canada Free Trade Act” that still have tariffs charged when crossing provincial borders.

Right now, it is easier for a winery in BC to directly sell into Asia than it is to sell in Ontario. These outdated policies are absurd, and they need to end. The Conservative party simply wants to open our internal economy for all Canadian producers of other products.

As president Trump continues to levy tariffs against Canadian goods, and as Canada retaliates against American goods, there has never been a time where the elimination of tariffs and the creation of an absolute free trade zone from coast to coast to coast is so important.

Alex Nuttall MP Can you tell me how the phrase "Old Wives' Tale" became related to pregnancies?

An old wives' tale is a foolish story told by a garrulous old woman (according to the dictionary). Most of these tales offer some sort of advice and have, over the centuries, become part of folklore. Thus, there is at least one tale, and sometimes dozens, for just about any situation. In the case of pregnancy and birth, here are a few. Conception: A couple that goes to the movies within three days of getting married will have twins. Gender: A baby conceived in the light of the Moon will be a boy; in the dark of the Moon, a girl. Birth: Labor pains can be eased by putting an ax under the bed.

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or e-mailed to - springwaternews@rogers.com Mon: Aphasia Communication Group - The Stroke Recovery Association (Barrie District). All sessions free 705-737-9202.

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

Seniors shuffle board 245-7611 for info. Register at town hall.

Mon 11am-12:30pm; or Wed, 5-7pm Peer Support Midland Library Drop-in Monday mornings or make an appointment on Wednesdays, 5-7pm, with an OPDI-trained peer support worker.

We provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to explore your personal goals, strengths and challenges, and help improve your quality of life. Contact Kelly – call 705-5264216 or email kelly@midlandlibrary.com Mon 1-2:30pm Midland Library Better Days Addiction Support Group with Chigamik Community Health Centre provides a non-judgmental space and explores strategies to assist individuals reduce or quit using alcohol and/or substances.

Simply drop-in! 526-4216 or kelly@midlandlibrary.com Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport - basement of white building 705-526-3461 Mon: 7:30 Bingo at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Beach for the months of July and August. Everyone Welcome Mon: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie 2nd & 4th Monday: 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Simcoe County Embroidery Guild meet September until June at the Simcoe County Museum. 705-726-5820.

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

Tues: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Woodcarver Shop at Wye March across from Martyr’s Shrine in dedicated shop with power tools and dust collectors. Feel free to come. 705 424 1999 Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place Tues 1:30 pm Coldwater Legion Euchre, www.coldwaterlegion. com 705 686 3388 Branch 270@rogers.com 3rd Tuesday: Elmvale Legion 2-4 pm Veteran’s Drop In Day. Tues: 5:30 Ages 4-8 and 6:30 ages 9-14. Art Classes Creative Madness Art Studio 705 322 6588 Elmvale Tues: 5:30 Newcomer Services English Conversation Circle to improve language skills/meet new people, YMCA Midland 529 2518 First Tuesday: 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Club North Simcoe Sport/Recreation Centre. 705-534-3771 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month: Elmvale District Lions Club dinner and General Meeting, 7 pm at Lions Hall Flos Conc 7. New members welcome. 705-734-4350 Every Tuesday 7-9 Circle Jam at the Surf Restaurant Balm Beach All styles of acoustic music welcome Cathryn 416-628-1356 Tues: 7 pm Bid Euchre Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Beach.

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

First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay Métis Council at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 Wed: CHAIR YOGA 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle exercises with soothing music. Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors 300 Balm Beach Road West 705 526 5074 Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $8 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 Wed: 12:30 Euchre at Wasaga Beach United Church 429-4935 Every Wed: 1 pm Bridge at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd S Woodland Beach Wed afternoon Tech Help Midland Library Figuring out a new device? Giving social media a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! . Contact Angie, ablackwood@midlandlibrary.com, or call 705-526-4216.

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

First Wed 7 - 9 PM Progressive Euchre: Join us for a fun filled evening at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 5 Noraline Ave. Midhurst Everyone is welcome!

Wed: 7 pm Euchre at Sunnidale Corners Hall!

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

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

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

4th Wed: 7:30 pm Horticultural Society meets Elmvale Legion 4th Wed: 6:45 pm Monthly meeting of the Georgian Bay Quilting Guild (GBQG) monthly meeting at the Midland Public Library 533 4884 www.gbqg.ca Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Stitchers, The Place Perkinsfield, 526-5074

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Third Thurs. of each month, 9:30 to 11 am Oct. 18-May 2019 at Hillsdale Presbyterian Church, 6 Mill St. W. Coffee Party: coffee/tea/muffins/tea biscuits & jam. Visitors welcome.

2nd Thursday each month 9:30 - noon PROBUS (Professional Business) club consisting of people 55 plus meet at the Wasaga Stars arena for coffee, a business meeting and a guest speaker.

Probus is a non fund-raising organization.

Every Third Thurs 10 am -noon - Barrie Kempenfelt Probus Club meets at the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 147, 410 St. Vincent Street – Barrie Ontario – (Entrance on Ferris Lane) Start 3rd Thurs: Free Community Breakfast at All Saints Anglican Church Hall 1 Peel St. Penetanguishene 549 2223 3rd Thurs: 10 am - noon - The raging grannies meet at Woods Park retirement facility 110 Lillian Cres. in Barrie. 322-1575 4th Thurs: 1-3 Nottawasaga Bay Stroke Recovery meet at 135, 32nd St. Wasaga Beach Guests speakers 429-9571 Thurs 1-3pm Midland Library The HeART of the Community Join a small group of participants from the HERO Centre & The Quest Art School & Gallery weekly till June 2019 to learn amazing skills from professional instructors including: painting, drawing, printmaking, pottery, textiles & more! Faith at fshergold@midlandlibrary.com, or 705-526-4216 ext. 3305.

Thurs: Shuffleboard at 1 pm at the Coldwater Legion Every Thurs: 1:30 pm Darts at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd S Woodland Beach 4th Thurs: 1:30 pm Diabetes support group meets at the Health and Wellness Center at Penetang General Hospital 549-0881 4th Thurs: 3-5 pm Parkinson’s support group meetings at the Superstore Midland 526-9170.

Thurs 6-8pm Midland Library Midland Makers Join us for engaging speakers, exciting projects, and the chance to share and develop your own high- and low-tech interests with everyone in the community. If you have a particular technology or project of interest you’d like to present on or hear about, please contact makerplace@midlandlibrary.com.

Last Thurs - Open Stage at Barrie Library 60 Worsley St. 6:307 sign up and entertainment till 8:30 pm arnie@barriefolk.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. 705-429-4948 1st Thurs: 7 pm Midland District Camera Club at North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Midland, in Askennonia Seniors Club. . Speakers, refreshments. www.midlandcameraclub.com 2nd Thurs: each month Sept. to June 7 pm. Barrie-Thornton Fiddle Club at Thornton Banquet Hall above the arena. An evening of entertainment, dance, square dance. All welcome.

Lloyd Preston 722-8335 www.barriethorntonfiddleclub.com 2nd Thursday of each month (Sept - June) inclusive 7 - 9 pm Barrie Stamp Club at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 47 Owen Street, Barrie (side door). Our website is www. barriedistrictstampclub.ca Bruce Walter 705-735-6009.

3rd Thurs 5:15 Elmvale BIA meet in Elmvale Library Thurs: 7 - 10 pm Good Vibes Coffeehouse at Mount St. Louis Road and 4th of Oro-Medonte Thurs: 7 pm Bid Euchre at the Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors Centre, 526-5074 Thurs: 7 pm - Elmvale Com Hall Euchre/Bid Euchre Lunch.

Thurs: Darts at 7:30 pm at the Coldwater Legion 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 Fri 11am Midland Library French Conversation Group Looking to improve your French? Interested in increasing your repertoire past “Est-ce que je peux aller aux toilettes?” MPL and la Clé have partnered to bring you this group. Free – Drop In! 526-4216 or kelly@midlandlibrary.com Every Friday 1:30 pm Shuffleboard at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd. S Woodland Beach Fri: 5:30 pm WB Lions Bingo at RecPlex 429-3331 Fri: 6 pm Steak Darts at Coldwater Legion Fri.: 6 pm - Full course meals RCL Barrie $10 Reservations required, 728-4002 1st Fri of month: 7-8:30 pm “KID ZONE” Elmvale Presbyterian Church, 22 Queen St., E. Children J.K. to Grade 8 welcome.

Sat: 10-2 pm Farmers Market in Penetang at Le Cle at 63 Main S 2nd Saturday of every month: Jam from 11-1 pm at MCC Harmony Music Cafe 705-527-4420 Last Saturday of the month- 2-4pm The Loop- ‘Sit and Knit’ Social at Midland Public Library 705 526 4216 x 3307 Sat: 3 pm Meat Darts BBQ at Legion, Branch 147, Barrie, Last Sat, 2pm Midland Library The Loop Join us for monthly gatherings to share your favourite needle craft with others. For needle crafters of all skill levels, the Loop is a way of making a time and place for your craft and a change to meet new people who share your interests. New to knitting? Pick up new tricks and always have someone at the ready to help you through difficult parts of patterns or explain a new-to-you technique. This is a free, drop-in program 526-4216 Sat: 3 pm Meat Darts. ARMY NAVY/AIR FORCE CLUB, 7 George Street, Barrie 728-8240 Sat: 5:00 Meat Darts Elmvale Legion. 322-1042 Welcome!

Sun: 9:45 am Knox Flos Presbyterian Church Services Sun: 10 am - St. John’s United Church welcomes you for worship. 27 Yonge St. S, Elmvale. www.unitedchurchelmvale.org Every Sunday 10:30 to 11:30 for July & August - Church in the Pines outdoor service Tiny Twp Cawaja Beach & 28 Lefaive Rd. Rev. Grace Adams 705 533 3916 Sun: 11 am Christian Science Society Church services at 159 Collier St. Barrie Every Sunday: 1-2pm. Perogies available at the Ukrainian church at Cawaja Beach. 5 Brook Ave., Tiny, Services are

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usually at 11:30. Contact: Rev. Andrija Petresin 905-929-3914 DAILY EVENTS - All on the website at www.springwaternews.ca with greater information.

Feb 8 12:30 Parkview 55+ Centre Progressive Bridge Feb 8 Midland Legion 4 pm Meat Draw and music by the Midlandaires Feb 8 5 pm Fish Fry at the Penetang Legion Feb 8 6 pm Grace United Church Barrie Red Affair pasta dinner and auction Feb. 8 8 pm Midand Cultural Centre Intimate Spaces Concert Series with Nigel Wearne Feb 8 7 pm Wasaga Beach Pesbyterian Community Church Narcotis Anonymous meeting Feb 8 7:30 Barrie Legion Valentine’s Dance Feb 8 Midland Legion 8 pm Music by Groove Triology Feb 8-10 2 and 7:30 Orillia Opera House - Diary of Anne Frank Feb 8-10 8 pm Georgian Theatre Shrek the Musical Feb 8-9 - Minesing Mini-Fest with Euchre 7 pm, Family Skate and Bowling on Friday. Sat. Pancake Breakfast 9-11 am Parade at 12:30, Dance in evening and events all day plus beer garden.

Feb 8 / 9 10 am Collingwood Whiskylicious Sat Feb 9th. Fundraising meat roll 3-5. Come out and have a chance to win your dinner for $1.00. Coldwater Legion Feb 9: Orillia Winter Carnival Feb 9 Creemore Farmer’s Market at the Station on the Green Feb 9 Orillia Farmer’s Market Feb 9: Georgian College Open House 10 am - 2 pm Feb 9-10: 10:30 am Simcoe County Museum Starlab Tour Feb 9: Perkinsfield Park Carnaval d’hiver Feb 9 Horseshoe Resort Moonlight Snowshoeing 6:30 pm Feb 9 Barrie Molson Centre Barrie Colts vs Flint Firebirds Feb 9: Morgan James www.petersplayers.com Feb 10 10 am Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Build Your Birding Skills Workshop at Wye Marsh Sun Feb 10 Loonie Auction and Live Entertainment by Len Murphy. 1 to 6. Coldwater Legion Feb 10 2 pm Live Music at the Penetang Legion Feb 10 7:30 pm Midland Cultural Centre “Moxie” Feb 11 7 pm LOVE at Theatre Collingwood 705 445 2200 Feb 11 7:30 Tiffen Bay Folk Club Present Acoustic Open Stage at Midland Cultural Centre Feb 13 2-7 pm Blood Donor Clinic at the Collingwood Legion Feb 15 6:45 VIP Experience Skate trail and Frosty Winter Fun 705 528 7694 at the HMS Tecumseth Centre Discovery Harbour Penetang Feb 15 4-8 pm Bling’s the Thing Night at the Wasaga Beach United Church - Ladies Night Out 705 429 9429 Feb 15-18 Winterama Events at the Penetang Legion Feb 16. Jammin at the Legion 2-6. If you can sing or play an instrument or just want to listen. Come on out. Coldwater Legion Feb 18 7:30 at Midland Cultural Centre Midland Jams Plugged in www.midlandculturalcentre.com Feb 20 7:30 OMAH Ann Harrison Black History Month - The Underground Railroad Feb 21 7:30 AM to 10 Am Midland Public Library workshop on Enhancing Respect in the Workplace presented by Jane Barnett of See Jane Consulting FREE Feb 21 5:15 Elmvale BIA meet in Elmvale Library Fri, Feb 22, 7 pm The 15th Annual Battle of the Bands The Ranch, 56 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON Sat Feb 23rd. Clubroom Entertainment. Come out and listen to the sounds of Moose Crossing. 2-6. Coldwater Legion Feb 23 9 pm at the Midland Cultural Centre the Sultry Jazz Burlesque Broadway Show Feb 24 12:30 Elmvale Legion Youth Education Public Speaking

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Springwater News • February 7, 2019 • Edition 540 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 2653

Pain of Love

I received an e-mail from a friend who lives thousands of miles away. She was devastated because her husband had announced one day that he no longer wanted to be married. He was in love with someone else. He was leaving, and that was it. My friend implored me to give her some answers as to why something like this can happen.

What she really wanted, I suspect, is to know why this happened to her. While I could not answer her question, I replied with the following: What I Do Know: Love will lead us to the greatest joy imaginable in this lifetime.

Love makes us vulnerable to the most intense pain and agony imaginable in this lifetime.

Our greatest learning and forward movement occurs through love - through the joy, but also through the pain it inevitably makes us heir to.

Nothing stays the same forever.

Living hurts.

Sometimes we don't care about wisdom and truth: we just want what we want. And that's okay.

True healing comes through our own hearts - not others.

Our greatest, truest, unconditional love affair must first be with ourselves - then we are never truly alone.

Others may not always be worthy of our trust; but we must trust ourselves, knowing that, one way or another, whatever happens, we will eventually be okay.

When we have been hurt or betrayed, it is natural to shut down, be angry, feel victimized and to vow that we will never allow ourselves to be hurt again.

A closed heart does more damage than any that could be wrought by love.

Love is like a flower. It is first a bud, then it bursts into glorious bloom, and eventually it must complete its cycle. Sometimes love seems, for some, to bloom for an entire lifetime. But not usually. It might be there for years and years, but be like a dried flower. If the flower of a mutual love has faded, that does not take away from the gloriousness of its full bloom. Some never have had that experience.

To treasure love while it is there, and release it when it is time, is one of the hardest lessons to learn.

In our deepest sorrow comes the strongest invitation to bring the power of our own love to ourselves.

Love is abundant in this Universe - we just have to learn to be open to it in its many forms. Still, its okay to cry, and rail against that very Universe when it has seemed to pick us up like a wild tornado, dropping us into a world not of our choosing - for seeming to make us participate in an unpredictable curriculum, and not providing any answer keys.

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning Psychotherapist. For permission to reprint this article, or to obtain books, cds or MP3's, visit www.gwen.ca.

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Keeping brown sugar in the freezer will stop it from hardening. But if you already have hardened sugar on your shelf, soften it by sealing in a bag with a slice of fresh bread or an apple - or by microwaving on high for 30 seconds.

No need to pour a pot of leftover brewed coffee down the drain. Freeze the liquid in ice-cube trays to add to iced coffee instead of regular ice cubes Your coffee won’t lose its potency as the cubes melt.

CURIOUS ABOUT CANNABIS? You are invited to attend a presentation

by Amilynn Sharpe, Public Health Nurse with the Substance Use and Injury Prevention program at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

This public health awareness presentation will include the following topics: • Self-reflection: our attitudes, opinions and biases • Why legalization can be beneficial • Cannabis 101 • Cannabis and your health • Tips for safer cannabis use • Cannabis laws • Resources Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 106 Yonge St. N. Elmvale Date: Tuesday February 19, 2019 Time: Mass 6:30 Presentation 7 p.m. Q/A to follow Sponsored by: Our Lady of Lourdes CWL Refreshments

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Ontario Reviews Real Estate and Business Brokers Act for the first time in 15 years Ontario's Government is working for the People by seeking public input to modernize laws governing real estate professionals to better reflect today's market, reduce red tape, and strengthen transparency and consumer protection.

"It has been almost two decades since the last comprehensive review of the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act. The market has dramatically changed since then," said Bill Walker, Minister of Government and Consumer Services. "Our government is looking for input from the public, including homeowners, renters and real estate professionals, about strengthening the legislation so the people are better served."

Under today's rules, for example, in multiple offer situations a broker representing a seller can only disclose the number of competing offers on the property to every person who has made an offer but cannot disclose the competing price. The government will be looking at these types of rules during the consultations and review to determine how best to modernize.

Ontarians can have their say by filling out an online survey at ontario.ca/RealEstateAct. The government is also looking for feedback on a consultation paper posted to the Ontario Regulatory Registry. Both the survey and feedback on the consultation paper will close on March 15, 2019.

"We need to make sure the rules governing real estate professionals, and the brokerages that employ them, are efficient, fair and up-to-date with modern realities," said Walker. "This review is part of our government's plan to strengthen consumer protection, increase transparency and make life better for the people of Ontario."

The vast majority in the real estate industry believe in raising the ethical standards, so the people of Ontario have peace of mind when purchasing, leasing or selling a home.

Quick Facts • The Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 regulates real estate and business brokerages and the individual brokers and salespersons who are employed by a brokerage.

• Ontario real estate brokerages, brokers and salespersons must be registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario that administers and enforces the act.

• In 2017, there were over 82,000 registered real estate brokerages, brokers and salespersons.

• Real estate is an important part of the provincial economy, representing approximately $95.5 billion in home sales in 2017.

Family Day Waste Collection Waste Collections

Waste Facility Hours

There will be NO CHANGE to your garbage, organics, and recycling collection day. Have materials at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular day to ensure collection.

All County waste management facilities will be: CLOSED

Monday, February 18.

Does not apply to residents of Barrie and Orillia.

Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.

County of Simcoe 1-800-263-3199 / simcoe.ca

McCrae's poem inspired an American academic, Moina Michael, to make and sell red silk poppies which were brought to England by a French woman, Anna Guerin. The Royal British Legion, formed in 1921, ordered 9 million of these poppies and sold them on 11 November that year. The poppies sold out almost immediately and that first ever 'Poppy Appeal' raised over 106,000 British pounds; a considerable amount of money at the time. This was used to help WW1 veterans with employment and housing.

The following year, Major George Howson set up the Poppy Factory to employ disabled ex-Servicemen.

Today, the factory and the Legion's warehouse in Aylesford produces millions of poppies each year.

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Obituary Agent for Sanderson Monument Co. APLIN, BERTHA MARIE - Passed away at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, on Wednesday, January, 16, 2019 in her 83rd year.

Bertha Aplin of Barrie, beloved wife of the late Raymond Aplin Sr. Dear mother of Raymond (Melanie), Rick, Marilyn (John) Beardsall and the late Gail (survived by Barry) Stapleton.

Will be missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Sister of Ed, Lee, and the late Frank Rene, and Hugette.

Friends called at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale, on Monday, January 21, 2019 from 2-4 pm and 7 – 9 pm and on Tuesday from 1 pm until time of the service in the chapel at 2 pm.

Spring interment, Elmvale Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

DWINNELL, Keith “Pugs” Raymond Henry Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie after a brief but hard fought battle with cancer. Pugs, in his 57th year, of Barrie and formerly of Elmvale, will be forever cherished by his wife Patricia “Patti” (nee House) and his children Jason and Samantha. Dear brother of Bonnie, Kathy, Bill, Joanne, Brenda, Frances and Charlene. Forever remembered by his family, inlaws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and coworkers for his sense of humour and kind demeanour.

Predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Edna Dwinnell.

A visitation was held at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale, on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 7 – 9 pm and on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 12 noon until 1 pm, at which time eulogies were offered.

Cremation followed with inurement to take place at Elmvale Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations to Hospice Simcoe would be appreciated by the family.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com Kolebaba, Michael Charles - Passed away peacefully at the Georgian Bay General Hospital on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of 74 year to Helen (nee George). Mike will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Mike was born in Rhein, Saskatchewan on November 13, 1923, moved to Toronto in 1942, then settled in the Midland area in 1990. He retired from the CN Railway in 1982 allowing for many years of travel; both surface and by cruise ships to all of the continents and seas in the world.

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Grain Farmers Of Ontario Congratulates Ontario Government On Continued Commitment To Farmers Changes to loan program reflect Grain Farmers of Ontario Previous Asks GUELPH, ON (February 1, 2019) – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers, today congratulates Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and his team on new changes to the Commodity Loan Program announced today.

The provincial government has extended the repayment schedule for the Commodity Loan Program, as well as increasing the funding cap from $120 million to $200 million in a two-year pilot. The Commodity Loan Program is a government initiative that supports farmers between harvest and payment during the retail process of grain production. This program allows farmers to have flexibility in their business operations and continue to build their businesses while waiting on revenue from their production.

“The 2018-2019 harvest has been a difficult one for many of our farmer members. Our farmer-members are trying to cope with high levels of DON in corn and the effects it has on cash flow during harvest and the need to purchase seed for this year’s planting season. The changes to the Commodity Loan Program that Minister Hardeman has announced will provide our farmers more flexibility in planning and ensuring business and food production continuity for themselves, their customers and consumers,” said Markus Haerle, Chair, Grain Farmers of Ontario.

In November of 2018, Grain Farmers of Ontario suggested that changes to the program would help farmers dealing with extreme harvest issues across the province, Grain Farmers of Ontario suggested: Providing relief for cash flow concerns including extending the Commodity Loan‘s Program limit from $120 million to $200 million with increased flexibility in repayment schedules.

Air pollution deaths in U.S. dropped by half between 1990, 2010 Over the course of two decades, from 1990 to 2000, the number of deaths attributed to air pollution has been cut in half.

The new study, published Friday in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, is only the latest to show pollution protections have had a positive impact on humans and environmental health.

Researchers at the University of North Carolina developed a model capable of estimating the number of deaths caused by air pollution each year. The statistical model relies on previous research into the health effects of air pollution. The model is populated using measurements of PM2.5 and ozone.

Particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 microns across can be inhaled deep into the lungs. The pollution has been linked with a variety of human ailments, including lung disease, heart disease, stroke and cancer.

The simulation looked at the relationship between ozone and PM2.5 concentrations and population declines in cities across the United States. CDC data helped the simulation identify the number of deaths attributable to air pollution.

According to the model, deaths caused by air pollution declined by 49 percent between 1990 and 2010.

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Supporting Political Prisoners: One year in US-style Torture Centres in Honduras – Part 1

By Karen Spring in of the prison where only ONE Tegucigalpa designated person receives One year ago, I made the them. This one person must trip for the first time to the walk back and forth from the military-run, maximumadministrative offices all day. security prison known as La This is a highly inefficient Tolva, located in southeastern system that requires family Honduras. I thought it would members to stand outside in be pretty simple to drop off the hot sun with no shade, no food and clothes for Edwin. bathroom, nowhere to buy Arrested on January 19, water or food, nowhere to sit 2018, Edwin was immediately except on the hot pavement, sent the following day for hours.

(January 20) to La Tolva

by Judge Claudio Aguilar Changing Prison Culture of the national jurisdiction in Honduras What the Conditions are Like in court system on request from In La Tolva, it is really the Public Prosecutor’s office. Raul La Tolva: difficult if not impossible for national • Prisoners have access to and international human rights Alvarez, the other political prisoner from Tegucigalpa, was sent to La running water for 3 hours/day organizations to enter and verify • Prisoners receive 2 hours of prison conditions. This gives prison Tolva a few days before Edwin.

US-Style Maximum-Security sunlight per month authorities even more power and • There is no telephone ability to hide or distort the reality of Torture Centers Very quickly after my first trip to communication and no letters are what does or does not occur inside La Tolva, I would come to realize allowed in or out of the jail. these jails.

• No pens, books, or paper are that La Tolva is not at all a jail. As In normal Honduran jails and as per Honduran human rights organization allowed in the prison Honduran culture, dropping food, • 9 men share a cell and one clothes and other basic necessities COFADEH first called it, La Tolva is a torture centre. It is a torture centre toilet (with no walls for privacy and at the jails for family members has where the Honduran government that are difficult to flush and keep been the norm for years. With the sends people (many of whom have clean considering significant water construction of US-style prisons in not been found guilty or gone to shortages) Honduras, this has changed. Now, • Prisoners are sporadically nothing can be dropped off at the trial such is the case with Edwin and Raul) to psychologically, emotionally given purified water in bags (~400 gates of the prison without prison and physically torture them and their ml), sometimes only one bag/day. authorities telling you what (medical • Food portions are insufficient prescriptions prescribed by the prison family members who attempt to visit and care for them while incarcerated. and are cut when prison authorities doctor; water; the type and quantity of The two maximum-security torture want to punish the population. clothing down to the exact color, neck Prisoners’ Contact with the yoke line, style, etc). For so many centres - La Tolva and El Pozo (known as ‘El Pozo II’) jails look like they Outside World poor Honduran families, providing • Family visits are permitted these items down to the specificities were physically picked up from some location in the US and dropped down one day per week after each family required by the National Penitentiary in Honduras. They are large, cement member hands in the following Institute (INP) and the prison is compounds, complete with three paperwork to prison authorities impossible and very expensive. layers of security decked out with then waits for that paperwork to be The majority of Honduran prisoners modern equipment and infrastructure. ‘processed’ and then sent to the INP. in these torture centres are poor They were built by the Juan Orlando This can take up to 1-3 months and people. The rich and corrupt, like all Hernandez regime to allegedly house costs approximately $100 USD. What of those accused in the 8 corruption the most dangerous criminals in the do families have to submit to be cases presented by the internationallyauthorized to visit? country. financed anti-corruption body, the ◦ 3 photos taken in studio, 3 MACCIH, are either conditionally I have too many examples of why these jails are torture centres and how personal references, a proof of address released; on house arrest; or are jailed prison authorities and the Honduran given in a formal document by the inside VIP rooms or jail cells in the government go out of their way to municipality; police background non-US-style Tamara prison, outside create a hell that is hard to imagine check; criminal background check; of Tegucigalpa. for those that have never been in these and a copy in color of photo ID. Sending Edwin and Raul – two • Conjugal visit for 40 minutes people of thousands of Honduras that jails or don’t have family members imprisoned there. The Honduran every two weeks. Partners of inmates protested the 2017 electoral fraud government and media even brag must apply for these visits handing – to La Tolva is the harshest, most about the ‘hell’ of these jails in a in the following paperwork AFTER inhumane punishment imposed by sociopathic manner that perpetuates they apply for regular prison visit the Juan Orlando Hernandez regime further exclusion and isolation of an authorization: against members of the opposition. ◦ a Pap smear, syphilis test, The complacency of the Public already marginalized and stigmatized HIV test, full blood exam, a doctor’s Prosecutor’s office and the justice population in the country.

When a riot occurs there, when letter saying one is in good health; a system is cruel, unjust, and once again, inmates are killed or disappeared, ‘health card’ certifying that one is not an illustration of the unequal form when family members denounce the contagious; 3 colour photos taken in a in which the law is manipulatively poor conditions, the health crises, the studio; a colour copy of photo ID. applied in Honduras.

• The detainees’ lawyers are abuses, prison authorities are often To be continued in the next issue of quick to lie and give a version to the only allowed to speak with them for the Springwater News.

Honduran media that is far from the 10 minutes with their clients and all Read Karen’s blog at www. truth. With such little access provided conversations take place in front aquiabajo.com/blog. Go to Simcoe to outside human rights organizations of two prison guards – one behind County Honduras Rights Monitor and attorneys, it is extremely difficult the lawyer and the other behind the online for more information. to tell a different and truthful version inmate.

In order to hand all this paperwork in, of what really occurs inside these families must travel to the front gate torture centres. continued to decrease," researcher Yuqiang Zhang said in "Even though we've seen some tangible success, there a news release. are still people dying, and a public health challenge Research published last month determined environmental remains going forward," said Jason West, professor of regulations were largely to thank for improving air quality environmental sciences and engineering at the UNC. during the latter half of the 20th century.

"New federal policies curtailing air pollution regulations Though good news, the results of the latest study offer a likely will slow the improvement in air quality or reminder of the pollution's pervasive impact on human possibly make air quality worse." health. The simulation showed 1 in every 35 deaths in the U.S. can be at least partially attributed to air pollution.

You have to hold your audience in writing to the very end Previous studies have shown air pollution shortens global -- much more than in talking, when people have to be life expectancy by at least a year. polite and listen to you. -Brenda Ueland, writer

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Short notice dental appointments available for Healthy Smiles SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Short notice appointments for free dental care are now available for eligible children and adults at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s Healthy Smiles dental clinic in Barrie.

The Healthy Smiles clinic provides free preventative, routine and emergency dental care for children and youth 17 years old and under from low-income households. Adults who are on publicly funded dental programs are also eligible for free care at the clinic (i.e. Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program).

To find out if you or your children are eligible for Healthy Smiles Ontario and to book a dental appointment at the clinic, located at 80 Bradford St., Barrie, call Health Connection at 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 x8818 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or check www. smdhu.org for more.

Lady Shriners Annual Valentine Tea You are invited to join us at the 4th Annual Ladies of the Oriental Shrine of North America Valentine Tea Fundraiser to support our Canadian Hospital for Children on Wednesday, February 13th. Admission is only $3 per person, which includes homemade carrot cake and tea (or coffee if you prefer) Diabetic plates are available as well.

Held from 1 - 3 PM at the Sheba Shrine Centre (142 John Street, Barrie, just off Anne Street), this annual event also includes our infamous bake sale table with many items available at very reasonable costs - from homemade stews and soups to breads and biscuits and of course something for your sweet tooth! Raffle draw tickets will be available for a hand made queen size quilt or smaller quilt - draw will be held that afternoon. Join us for a great afternoon of friendship and fun, everyone welcome!

In A.D. 610, while baking bread, an Italian monk decided to create a treat to motivate his distracted catechism students. He rolled out ropes of dough, twisted them to resemble hands crossed on the chest in prayer, and baked them. The monk named his snacks pretiola, Latin for "little reward." Parents who tried them referred to them as brachiola, or "little arms." When pretiola arrived in Germany, they were called bretzels.

During the First World War much of the fighting took place in Western Europe. Previously beautiful countryside was blasted, bombed and fought over, again and again. The landscape swiftly turned to bleak and barren scenes where little or nothing could grow. Bright red Flanders poppies however, were delicate but resilient flowers and grew in their thousands, flourishing even in the middle of chaos and destruction. In early May 1915, shortly after losing a friend in Ypres, a Canadian doctor, Lt Col John McCrae was inspired by the sight of poppies to write a now famous poem called 'In Flanders Fields'.

The phrase "tying the knot" came from the Swiss, who still incorporate the lucky pretzel in wedding ceremonies.

Newlyweds traditionally make a wish and break the pretzel, in the same way people in other cultures break a wishbone or a glass.

Courage is an ethical reality, but it is rooted in the whole breadth of human existence and ultimately in the structure of being itself. It must be considered ontologically in order to be understood ethically. --Paul Tillich, The Courage to Be Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. --C. S. Lewis Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear. --Mark Twain

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Discovery Harbour, in Penetanguishene, is set to get our visitors out skating this winter!

The Skate Trail attraction at Discovery Harbour promises hours of family fun!

The exciting new Skate Trail is now open and is one of the most exciting additions to the Discovery Harbour lineup of events for the upcoming season.

The Discovery Harbour Skate Trail is now open until mid March. Hours are Friday nights (6pm-9pm), all day Saturday (12pm - 9pm) and on Sundays (12pm-4pm).

Lace up your skates and experience the magic of skating along our unique 1 km trail. The historic site will come alive with amazing live out-door entertainment featuring local area talent from Eric Kidd, Chris Figgures and young musician Emma Reynolds. New this year is the addition of a Crokicurl rink and Ghost Stories being told on Friday and Saturday nights. A kids’ snow-tube run has been created; cook bannock over an open fire or strap on a pair of snowshoes and hike through the trail. Rent a Fat Bike and ride through the historic site.

Join us the evening of Valentines Day for 'Sweetheart Skate' February 14th with a dinner/ skate package available at a cost of $35 per person.

On Friday February 15th at 6:00pm, Discovery Harbour will be alive with activity hosting the Kick-Off to Penetanguishene's Winterama Winter Carnival. Fireworks, a fire-juggler, live-entertainment, ice-sculptures will all be happening as part the full weekend special event.

Continuing on Monday February 18th, Family Day, Discovery Harbour will be open during the day to host skating, movie look-a-like characters and more.

“Discovery Harbour is an impressive attraction, and we are proud that it will host the launch of the 71st Winterama Winter Carnival,” said Michael Tibollo, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “As we develop our government’s new tourism strategy, we look to attractions like the Skate Trail and events like the carnival that confirm Ontario’s status as a destination of choice and continue to attract visitors and tourists year after year.”

Tasty food offerings will be available at our on-location restaurant as Captain Roberts’ Table Restaurant will be open for all of our visitors. New this year is the new addition of our Skate Blade Café and warming area.

This new area was a suggestion that our visitors stated in surveys. They wanted an area to put skates on and leave winter boots to stay dry and warm. We think it’s a great addition for our skaters!

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. --Ralph Waldo Emerson Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019 @ 4:30 & 7:30 IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK Director: Barry Jenkins Cast: Stephan James, Ed Skrein, Brian Tyree Henry, Dave Franco Runtime: 110 minutes Regina King, Winner Of Golden Globe For Best Supporting Actress & Nominated For Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Oscar Nominated For Best Adapted Screenplay In his third feature, Jenkins draws deeply and faithfully from Baldwin, whose profound insight into African Americans’ unique place in society serves as inspiration for this gor­geous tone poem on love and justice. Tish is only 19 but she’s been forced to grow up fast. She’s pregnant

by Fonny, the man she loves. But Fonny is going to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. As the film begins, Tish must break the news to her family, and his. Tish’s mother, played with heartbreaking depth by Regina King, soon must decide how far she will go to secure her daughter’s future As Fonny, James gives a career-best performance of both grit and grace as a young man deeply in love but furious at what has befallen him. Jenkins reveals the layers of conflicting motivations in a filmmaking style that approaches music — dipping into Baldwin’s elevated language and following his characters with unabashed devotion, fully capturing the texture of ’70s New York.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 THE GRIZZLIES Director: Miranda de Pencier Cast: Tantoo Cardinal, Ben Schnetzer, Will Sasso, Booboo Stewart Runtime: 107 minutes Based on a true story, The Grizzlies is about the determination and resilience of a group of Inuit youth in a small Arctic community.

In 1998, first-time teacher Russ Sheppard moves north for a job at a local school in Kugluktuk, a town strug­gling with one of the highest suicide rates in North America.

With no previous experience or knowledge of life in the north, Russ is shocked and overwhelmed by the numerous social issues facing the youth, all as a result of the massive legacy of colonization on their families and communities.

Russ introduces a lacrosse program in the school.

Although the program is at first met with skepticism and resistance, Russ’ commitment begins to win the trust of the students, and together they form the Grizzlies lacrosse team. Through the sport, the youth find a vital outlet for their emotions, and the team creates a sense of pride and purpose in themselves and their community.

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Canadian Government Urged to Act on Espinal Case this.”

John Spring –Karen’s father – referred to a recent international intervention by Canada, the safe haven offered to 18-year-old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, who has no Canadian connection. “Why do you think that a Saudi girl gets the attention of our Prime Minister, our Foreign Affairs Minister but yet Jan has been down to Ottawa six times in the past year and the best we’ve been able to do is get to one of (Chrystia) Freeland’s top aides?” Spring asked. He directed the question to Progressive Conservative MPP Doug The wife of a political prisoner detained in Honduras, speaking by Skype to a meeting in her home town in rural Ontario, today called on the Canadian government for help in her efforts to free her husband. It’s been a year since Karen Spring’s husband Edwin Espinal, a human rights activist, was arrested on trumped-up charges in the wake of protests against the fraudulent 2017 elections that kept President Juan Orlando Hernandez in power.

With her image projected on a wall of the Elmvale community hall, Spring told of the harsh conditions under which Espinal is being held in a military prison two hours from her home in Tegucigalpa, how a painful ear infection left untreated for a month has caused him to lose the hearing in one ear, and how she has had to fight to get to visit him, which is the only way she can find out anything about him as communication by phone or letter or through prison authorities is not allowed.

“Since we were married on October 18 last year, I’ve been only able to see him for six hours,” she said.

Spring said she is working with lawyers as there may be an announcement soon of a hearing to be held in her husband’s case. It will determine whether the case will be thrown out or go forward. “We are basically preparing for a show trial,” she said, because of the politicized nature of the Honduran court system.

“Today is important, not only because you’re there,” she told the January 27 gathering of about 90 people, adding that she draws strength from their support.

“It’s the one-year anniversary of the inauguration of the president and Hondurans all over the country are taking to the streets today in protest.” It’s time the Canadian government stop backing the Hernandez regime, she said.

Karen’s mother Janet, just returned from a trip to Honduras, decried ‘horrific” conditions in the La Tolva jail – so horrific that the Canadian embassy representative who visited Espinal there last week fainted after coming out of the module where he is being held. “Prisoners are not being treated as human beings,” Janet Spring said.

“Our Canadian government is complicit in this because they have not called out the Hernandez regime for these violations of human rights,” Janet said. The Canadian embassy has made two token visits to the prison, she said, but has not spoken out against Espinal’s treatment. Janet Spring added: “We all expect our Canadian government to support us and our family members, to rally for us when there are problems, to uphold human rights and take a stand when we need help, but the Canadian government has done none of

Downey, one of the invited speakers. Freeland’s actions were “odd on several levels,” Downey replied. “I don’t have a straight answer for you.”

Downey said he has an understanding of the family’s case through the work of Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton, and he intends to do what he can to help if intervention at the provincial level is possible.

Stanton was unable to attend and sent a statement that was read out. MP Alex Nuttall, who has sponsored a House of Commons petition, did not make the meeting either. He has sponsored an e-petition https://petitions. ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-1868 that people are urged to sign before it closes Feb. 7 2019.

Those speakers that did attend despite snow squalls that reduced visibility and made driving a challenge were Grahame Russell of Rights Action, Springwater Mayor Don Allen, and Councillor Perry Ritchie.

Grahame Russell of Rights Action, also recently returned from Honduras. He warned that Espinal, who has been placed in a military jail to be made an example of to deter others from opposing the government, is at serious risk of being attacked or killed. The government could decide that it’s had enough of the attention being paid to him, there would be “another riot in the jail like there was already, then all a sudden it will come out in the news that someone like Edwin was caught in the crossfire of a riot between prisoners and we couldn’t do anything about it.”

The Canadian government’s support for the corrupt and repressive Hernandez regime is rooted in economic interests, Russell said – backing the activities of Canadian mining, tourism and manufacturing companies that take advantage of rich land vacated by forced evictions, permissive environmental laws and cheap labour.

He added that the Canadian media never writes about Canada’s role in Central America – with one shining exception: “There’s this young journalist publishing in Collingwood Today that is the best media in Canada about what’s going on in Honduras. That’s a problem. That’s not just a ‘oops, we missed the story,’ that’s a problem, and our media is playing a certain role in promoting and not critically looking at Canadian foreign policy.”

Springwater Mayor Don Allen said that last year, after Springwater council voted to support the Spring family’s efforts to free Espinal, he contacted the Honduran Ambassador to Canada, Sofia Cerrato Rodriguez, “and tried to have a constructive dialogue. But there was no meaningful response.” Allen conveyed support from Simcoe County Warden George Cornell and promised that the new Springwater council as well as county council will revisit the matter.

Springwater Councillor Perry Ritchie called on all to get involved. “This year is a federal election,” he said. “This is your chance to speak.”

The Simcoe County Honduras Rights Monitor and Spring family thank community members who attended the January 27th meeting. They also thank the community at large that makes regular inquires as to Karen and Edwin’s health and safety in Honduras and who continue to support the campaign to free Edwin and other political prisoners.

Kate Harries Simcoe County Honduras Rights Monitor

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Great Start to the Year!

Seven local KEMPO students started 2019 on a high note. All seven students train a few times a week under the guidance of Master Kempo Instructor Martin Ladouceur, (pictured top photo centre). Together with his wife and Head Instructor, Sensei Patti Ladouceur, they teach Chinese Kempo Marial Arts and Fitness, as well as self defence and private classes from their private club Double Dragons Martial Arts Studio 705.322.6951, located in Wyevale.

The following Kempo students were awarded belts and certificates during the month of January 2019… Pictured top is Tom Gatrix who was awarded 2nd Degree Brown Belt. Tom joined the club in January 2014. Laury Drury, pictured top, received her Senior Green Belt and has been training for nearly three years. Laury also assists with the junior classes on a regular basis. Pictured bottom right Teagan Somers was awarded Green Belt Level-2.

Centre is Emma-Marie Trozzo who was awarded Green Belt Level-1 and Keiran Drury received his intermediate Yellow/Orange Belt. Absent from the photos Mikaela Oliver who received her Yellow Belt and Parker Woods who was awarded Orange Belt. Congratulations all!

Registered dietitians and health equity specialists in Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit have worked for an extended period on a campaign to raise awareness that temporary solutions such as food banks cannot address the long-term impact of poverty on access to healthy food choices – an issue described as food insecurity.

Currently 70,000 people in Simcoe Muskoka struggle to put food on the table. Price increases will only make that number larger.