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CONTENTS
CREDITS Mayor’s Message Festival Highlights Publisher A warm welcome More things to do 2 24 Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival Committee Dignitaries’ Welcome Elmvale High Scool [email protected] Greetings from our officials EDHS project update 4 27 Editors Maple Syrip History Tiny Marsh Irene Burgler The evoloution of sugaring Come blitz with us Donna Kenwell Chris Trott 6 28 Hospice Huronia Maple Syrup Quiz Graphic Design Ensuring comfort How well do you know syrup? Hi-Rez Graphics Inc. 6 31 705.322.4739 [email protected] Feature Artist Festival Map The Mugs Band An overview of EMSF Advertising Sales 7 32 Irene Burgler The Main Stage Festival Event Schedule 705.322.5846 Festival entertainment Times and locations [email protected] 13 33
Vendor Information Greenlaw Products Local Sports History Flowing with the generations Springwater Sports Heritage [email protected] 16 45 Website Log Sawing Contest Lalonde's Maple Syrup EMSF Committee Watch the sawdust fly Waiting for spring 18 46 EDHS Music Department Pancake Eating Contest Another exciting year Firefighters/community challenge 20 49 Recipe Vendors List Spicy Maple Sriracha Wings Vendors at the Festival 22 56
Acknowledgements: This Maple Syrup Digest was produced by The Elmvale Maple Syrup Committee, with graphic design by Hi-Rez Graphics. Photographs provided by various advertisers, and partners. All information contained in this publication is believed to be accurate and complete at the time of printing. Since much of this information is subject to change, we assume no liability for any damages or loss arising from errors, omissions or information given in any of the enclosed advertisements or listings included in this publication.
ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 1 Mayor’s Message Welcome to the 54th Annual Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival!
It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to this year’s Annual Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival! For more than five decades, this signature event embraces visitors from far and wide to enjoy a wonderfully sweet experience in our community. I encourage you to take in the entertainment, shop for unique gifts and try some mouthwatering maple syrup. This local tradition brings together family, friends and neighbours to celebrate our cultural fabric and rural pride. Thank you to the team of volunteers and organizers for your hours of hard work, Don Allen and for what you continually Mayor of Springwater Township fundraise for local projects and charitable causes through this spectacular event. It is the tireless dedication of volunteers that make Springwater such a charming and vibrant place to live. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a regular at the festival, I wish to thank you for participating and joining our community at this uniquely Canadian event. Enjoy your time here today and be sure to taste some sweet Ontario- made maple syrup! We look forward to welcoming you back next year.
2 Welcome to the Village of Elmvale
Discover all our treasures, the unique shops, cafes, restaurants and services, the historic setting, and all the events that Elmvale has to offer. Help us to create the village we know we can become! The Elmvale Business Improvement Area positions the community as a “village” destination for shopping, dining and culture. The BIA manages a number of programs and promotions to support its brand. Join us as we represent the business community’s interests and create a vibrant downtown Elmvale.
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The BIA would like to congratulate the Elmvale Maple Syrup Committee for another fabulous event!!
ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 3 Dignitaries’ Welcome
Welcome from our Parliamentary Officials
MP Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte Alex Nuttall
As the Member of Parliament for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte, it is my honour to welcome you all to the historic Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival 2019! Each year, this event brings together the local community to celebrate the annual Maple Syrup Harvest. This important and valuable tradition attracts visitors from all across the province and country who come to Elmvale seeking a reminder of their Canadian roots. Weaving together local talent, creativity, and innovation, the festival delights us in new and exciting ways each year, while remaining deeply grounded in the traditions of the area. I thank all the volunteers who have worked tirelessly to bring this wonderful event together. It is this selfless group who make this event such a memorable and special experience for all. Thank you to everyone who has travelled to Elmvale to enjoy the festival. Whether you travelled across the country or just around the corner, we’re glad you’re here and hope you enjoy all this beautiful community has to offer.
MP Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte Doug Downey
As the Member of Provincial Parliament for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte, it is a privilege to welcome you all to the 54th annual Elmvale Maple Syrup Fest! This fun and festive event is a great way to welcome the beginning of spring, and celebrate the annual Maple Syrup Harvest. As the world’s leading producer and exporter of maple products, we can safely say that maple syrup is a highly valuable Canadian commodity. From its discovery and first use, through the years of innovation and advances in collection methods, to the presence of the Maple leaf on our national flag, it certainly holds true as one of the classic symbols of Canadian culture. Today, Elmvale continues this proud tradition as a hub for maple syrup production and celebration. Thank you to the volunteers and organizers who work tirelessly to make this event happen year after year. Thank you for keeping this tradition alive, and providing an opportunity to gather with friends and family to learn about and enjoy the Maple Syrup Harvest season within our community. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend, and I hope to see many of you out and about, enjoying the festivities!
4 Greetings from our Officials
County of Simcoe EMSF Committee George Cornell Warden, Simcoe County John Savage Festival President 2019
Welcome visitors and residents to Elmvale and one of the I would like to extend a warm welcome to the 2019 world’s sweetest Maple Syrup Festivals! Simcoe County Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival, on behalf of the many takes its Maple Syrup industry seriously, and for more dedicated volunteers who comprise the EMSF Committee. than a half century, the village of Elmvale has welcomed An event of this scale can only be successful with hard visitors from across the province to join us in celebrating work, knowledge and physical ability, which ensures that one of our favourite homemade products. our regularly scheduled entertainment, such as the log- Simcoe County is one of Ontario’s top tourism destinations, sawing and pancake-eating contests, Sugar Bush tours welcoming more than nine-million visitors each year to and musical acts go smoothly. take in our award winning events and festivals, attractions While Maple Syrup is the main focus of our festival, we and cultural experiences. These events are vital to our are always striving to offer new and exciting attractions small towns and local businesses with proceeds raised for your enjoyment, and we welcome your suggestions for going right back into the community. Thank you to the how we can make that happen. many volunteers who offer their time and energy to make the festival possible each year, and to attendees for We believe that it is these attractions which keep our joining us and celebrating everything that’s great about visitors coming back, year after year, to welcome spring our region! with their trip to the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, I know you’ll enjoy a Along with me and my team, the residents of Springwater wonderfully sweet experience at the 2019 Elmvale Maple Township and the Village of Elmvale look forward to Syrup Festival. meeting and chatting with many of you. Please feel free to approach us with your stories and ideas and remember that we are always seeking new volunteers to join our committee and become part of a dedicated team.
Mission Statement The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival is a fundraising event whose proceeds support projects which contribute to the physical, intellectual, cultural, emotional or spiritual well-being of our community.
Parking at the Festival Springwater Township will be enforcing no parking strictly enforced on Festival day. Special event along the west side of Amelia Street, the south parking lots throughout the village will be well side of Stone Street, and the north side of William marked. If you have any questions, please do not Street. The streets will be clearly marked by the hesitate to approach one of our volunteers. Township as tow-away zones and this will be
ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 5 Maple Syrup History
The Evolution of Sugaring Techniques
In the early days, Native Americans shared their the ‘three pot method’ was created. Raw sap was woodland survival skills and maple sugaring know- placed in a pot over heat and as it began to darken how with the early European pioneers, who, in turn, and sweeten, it was ladled into another pan. As it contributed to refining and simplifying production continued to evaporate, it was ladled again into a with their large kettles and iron tools. third pan. This is still the basic method by which Wooden buckets, placed on the ground beneath syrup is produced to this day, albeit with much more the tree taps, were used to collect the sap, but this modern equipment. resulted in spillage and loss, until someone realized This process necessitated the construction of a that the bucket could be hung from a notch cut on shelter within the woodland, hence the birth of a tightly fit spile. the ‘sugar shack’. Maple sugar was considered a Since syrup left out too long in warm weather will necessity in the colonial diet and remains a staple in spoil, it was necessary to collect the sap daily. This most pantries to this day. was accomplished with two buckets hanging on a yoke, which would be carried, or with a horse-drawn sledge with wooden tanks, after which the sap was transferred to wooden cisterns for storage. This chore would occupy most of the daytime hours, so the boiling would be carried out by firelight, in the evenings. A large cast iron cauldron, hung from a tripod could hold 20-30 gallons at a time. In the 1860s, the nation’s steel mills began to produce sheet metal, and the production of the tin can was a boon to sugar makers, as it meant that syrup could be preserved for year-round consumption. Steel buckets with lids made it possible to keep out rain, snow and debris and flat, shallow pans allowed for faster sap evaporation. With these pans,
6 Hospice Huronia Annual Logsawing Competition Ensuring Comfort
Maple Syrup Festival Helps “Tomkins House” freely throughout the house, have the opportunity Ensure the Comfort of its Residents. to soak in a spa like bath tub and enjoy the outdoor It’s going to be a tremendous year for Hospice patio space. Huronia. 2019 is the year we build our much North Simcoe residents have been waiting for this. awaited local residential hospice “Tomkins House!” Tomkins House offers a local alternative for palliative Tomkins House will be a five bed residential facility individuals who are unable to remain at home, that provides 24 hour compassionate high quality helping to alleviate the shortage of hospice beds in end-of-life care to residents of North Simcoe and our region. their families. It will be staffed with highly trained Construction is expected to begin in early spring and registered nurses and volunteers to provide pain be completed by late fall so Tompkins House can and symptom management and emotional support. open its doors in December. Fundraising continues It will look and feel like home. You will be greeted by for Tomkins House and its first year of operations friendly volunteers, smell muffins and soup being with many events planned, like our May 26th “Hike cooked in the kitchen and hear laughter in the halls. for Hospice” at Wye Marsh. You’ll find more event Between the kitchen, quiet rooms, a family room information at HospiceHuronia.ca and living room, families can make themselves at Hospice Huronia is truly grateful to be part of home. such a supportive community; benefiting from the Resident’s private rooms will make it easy for generosity of individuals, businesses, community family visits with their own washrooms, comfortable groups and events like the Elmvale Maple Syrup furniture and a murphy bed so a loved one can Festival. The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival is spend the night. Each room will have a hospital helping fund a blanket warmer to wrap our residents style bed, phone, television, cable, radio, dresser in warmth and comfort. Thank you to all who help and small fridge. Residents will be able to move make this possible!
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ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 7 The Maple Tree Song
A Canadian Song By Susanna Moodie (1803-1885) CANADIAN POET, NOVELIST, ESSAYIST
When the snows of winter are melting fast, and the sap begins to rise, And the biting breath of the frozen blast yields to the Spring’s soft sighs, Then away to the wood, for the maple, good, shall unlock its honied store And boys and girls, with their sunny curls, bring their vessels brimming o’er With the luscious flood of the brave tree’s blood, into cauldrons deep to pour.
The blaze from the sugar-bush gleams red; far down in the forest dark, A ruddy glow on the tree is shed, that lights up the rugged bark; And with merry shout, the busy rout watch the sap as it bubbles high; And they talk of the cheer of the coming year, and the jest and the song pass by; And brave tales of old round the fire are told, that kindle youth’s beaming eye.
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8 Giving Back
Helping our community throughout the year The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival contributes to projects which support the physical, intellectual, cultural, emotional or spiritual well-being of our community.
• Blind Hockey Association • Elmvale Minor Ball • Coldwater Skating Club • Elmvale Minor Hockey Association • EDHS Awards & Commencement Program • Elmvale Scouting • EDHS Shared Facility Project • Elmvale Skating Club • EDHS Student Exchange • Georgian Bay Cancer Support • EDHS Music Department • HCES Music Program • Elmvale Adult Day Program • Hospice Huronia • Elmvale Ball Park Committee • Huronia Centennial Elementary School • Elmvale Bears Sledge Hockey • HCES Marching Band • Elmvale Cooperative Nursery School • Louis Lefaive Annual Music Award • Elmvale Community Hall • North Simcoe 4-H Club • Elmvale Curling Club • Our Lady of Lourdes School • Elmvale & District Lions Club • Springwater Library • Elmvale & District Lioness Club • Springwater Sports Heritage Hall of Fame • Elmvale Fall Fair Youth Program • Tiny Marsh
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ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 9 In our Community
Lioness Club Sleigh Ride The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival to continue this wonderful tradition for our village. funds given to our club help to Through membership in the Elmvale Lioness offset the cost of the Horse club, we not only help those in need, but have the teams at our annual Sleigh opportunity to develop personal friendships and Ride in the Village. Many gain valuable leadership skills. Our members meet families have made this on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from September event into a Christmas family to June at 7 P.M., upstairs in the Elmvale Legion. tradition, enjoying a relaxing horse drawn sleigh ride through The Elmvale Lioness Club was chartered on town and then warming up by having a hot dog, June 17, 1978 and at present has 18 members. hot chocolate or a hot apple cider, which is all This year will be our club’s 40th anniversary! All free to the families. There are also many indoor members of our club are active, supporting our activities for the children, including face painting, motto “WE SERVE”. play dough, colouring and crafts.This family event To become a member, you can e-mail has been getting bigger & bigger ever year, and [email protected] or call Linda Belcourt at with donations from the EMSF we have been able 705-322-3703.
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ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 11 Feature Artist
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Festival Entertainment Presented by Al Beardsall & Dan Clement 10:00 a.m. EDHS All Stars with Jesse Muldoon (Director) 11:00 a.m. Eric Kidd 11:45 a.m. HCES Marching Band 12 noon President’s welcome Introduction of dignitaries Log-sawing contest Firefighters’ & Community Challenge pancake-eating contest 1:00 p.m. Springwater Cloggers 2:00 p.m. Emma Reynolds 2:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - North of 50 The Mugs Band Al Beardsall, Lloyd Preston, Rick Patenaud, Mike Threader *Please note: order is subject to change 10:30 a.m. - Even Steven 11:30 a.m. - Emma Reynolds 12 noon - North of 50 Special guest: Jesse Muldoon 1:00 p.m. - Even Steven 2:00 p.m. - North of 50
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The McLarens welcome you to the 54th annual Our busiest time of the year is approaching, the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival! 2019 marks our 15th children’s sporting activities are still in full swing year owning and operating Greenlaw Maples, a and our full-time business, McLaren Equipment family ritual which began in 1920 - that’s a 99-year continues to grow; busy is what we like to be! In the tradition! coming years we will be focusing on the health of our sugar maple bush, resting trees by zone and The past two years, Family Day weekend has selective thinning. The forest caterpillars paid our marked the unofficial start to our maple season. bush another visit this past summer; they cause a lot This year seems to be different; we’ve had a super of damage to our trees, specifically defoliation of the cold winter and here we are writing this article during leaves which leads to limb and branch dieback and “the Blizzard of 2019”. We can’t be certain that our even mortality of our trees. season will get off to yet another early start. What we are certain about is the bush maintenance this It will be “SWEET” seeing you on April 27th at our year will be gruelling at best! After a brief scan, the booth on the main street! blizzard has produced lots of damage to our system. High winds and ice are a real detriment to our sugar The McLarens maple bush, fallen limbs and branches always down our lines and damage our mainlines. Each year we can bet on at least a few days to pick up after and repair the damages of mean ol’ Mother Nature! Everyone’s always asking how Myrt and Wally are doing and what they’re up to these days. They’re quite honestly enjoying the golden years! Dinners out, cards games with friends, church and time spent with family and friends seem to keep them young and spry. My grandmother Myrt, still continues to make her famous “Myrt’s Maple BBQ sauce” which hasn’t dropped popularity in the slightest. She personally makes hundreds of bottles and we continue to send her BBQ sauce all over the world!
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clay and tallow to make a black dye used in leather working. The Woodland tribes carved the hard, close- grained wood into bowls, spoons, canoe Centuries ago, Native Tribes devised a paddles, axe handles and many other useful wealth of uses for the versatile Maple Tree. implements. The MicMac made bows and The Omaha and Winnebago tribe members arrows from sugar maples and the trees stripped twigs and bark from the silver provided long-burning fuel for cooking and maple, which they roasted with iron-stained warming fires.
ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 17 Annual Logsawing Competition
Log Sawing Contest
Watch the Sawdust Fly!
The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival log-sawing contest is not for the faint of heart. Teamwork, communication and muscle power are required for success. Local dignitaries from several municipalities, come together in teams of two to participate in this exciting event. The pine log, donated by a local sponsor, is set up on the stage, and the referee for the event sits atop the log, to create stability. The 52 inch cross-cut saw is sharpened and oiled and the stopwatch is tested, to make sure it records the timings accurately. Most of the contestants are accustomed to working together in the political arena, but this requires a completely different set of skills. Each couple is allowed a short ‘test run’, after which they are advised to get ready and at the word ‘Go’ they begin the task of slicing off a section of the log in the shortest time possible. The winning teams are honored with the inscription of their names on the festival trophy, a bottle of delicious, local maple syrup and bragging rights for the coming year. Make sure to be at the main stage by noon to witness the excitement, following the introduction of our dignitaries.
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ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 19 EDHS Music Department Another Exciting Year
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ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 21 Maple Recipes
Spicy Maple Sriracha Chicken Wings Spicy maple sriracha chicken wings are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy! Prepare on the grill for a delicious twist on the traditional Summer favorites or bake on game day for the perfect game watching snack.
Ingredients: Preparation: 2 pounds chicken wings, 1/ In a large plastic bag or bowl combine wings, salt, halved, tips discarded coriander, cinnamon, cumin and olive oil. Stir until well 1 teaspoon salt blended. Chill 1 to 4 hours. ½ teaspoon ground coriander 2/ Heat oven to 400 degrees. ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/ In a bowl combine maple syrup, sriracha sauce, butter, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ketchup, lime juice and zest; set aside. 1 tablespoon olive oil 4/ Place wings in a single layer on a large foil-lined 3 tablespoons maple syrup greased rimmed baking sheet. 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce 5/ Bake 30 minutes until cooked through and crispy. 2 tablespoons butter, melted Remove from pan and toss in maple mixture. 2 tablespoons ketchup 6/ Return to baking sheet. Spoon any extra sauce onto the 1 tablespoon lime juice wings. ½ teaspoon grated lime zest 7. Bake about 20 minutes, until crispy and sauce is set.
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Festival Highlights
Adults $8 Kids $3 Pancake House (under 12) Serving Breakfast 8am-3pm, Festival Day There’s no mistaking the aroma of sizzling sausages, sumptuous pancakes and deliciously sweet maple syrup. Follow your senses to our pancake house at the community hall, for a hearty, satisfying meal, whether it’s to start off your day, provide you lunch or a tasty treat before you head home. While enjoying your mouth-watering meal, you can also tap your feet and sing along with the musical sounds of North of 50 and special guests, providing our in-house entertainment. Variety Night Show
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Head north from Elmvale on County Road 27, turn left onto County Road 6 and left again at the Tiny Flos Townline. Within minutes, you’ll be at Tiny Marsh, a 900-hectare provincial wildlife area with trails into forest, over wetlands and through open fields. Every summer (Saturday, June 22 this year), we hold a BioBlitz to show our visitors how much there is to appreciate. A BioBlitz is a series of walks led by experts, to find the maximum number of species - of plants, birds, insects, mammals, amphibians etc. ‘Blitzers’ can attend one walk, or come for the whole day 6 am to 3 pm). The children’s walks attract more interest every year. Check Eventbrite for details. The BioBlitz is free, thanks to the generosity of the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival and our other sponsors. Sugar bush nature walk The naturalists from the Tiny Marsh biodiversity group are happy to be part of the festival! Join us on a 40-minute walk through the sugar bush at a time when we are welcoming back many well-loved migrants and enjoying the flowering of our spring ephemerals. Look out for the sign and hop on the bus departing at 11 am from Coffee Time. We can be reached at Above: A young blitzer gets a close-up look at a Monarch butterfly. [email protected] (She released it right away). Ken MacDonald photo
Guided Nature Walk Catch the 11 am bus from Coffee Time and explore the sugar bush with Tiny Marsh naturalists.
28 The Door is Always Open A drive through Elmvale is always made pleasant by If you wish to find out what that means and what we its shops, restaurants and all the friendly faces. The can do for you, you only have to ask. Victorian homes and mature maples are examples The door to Ancient Free and Accepted Masonry of small town life. Nestled among these homes, for is always open to good men who might benefit by the past hundred and fifteen years, is the Coronation being part of a Benevolent Brotherhood. Masonic Lodge; the home of Elmvale’s Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. For more information contact: Michael Wheeler. Master, Coronation Lodge. 705-818-0253 You may have wondered, on driving by, what goes on inside, or who are those well dressed gentlemen who gather there on various evenings? You may even be aware of the Masonic Credo “We make good men better”. Is it a religion? Is it a Secret Society? Well, we do have our secrets, but those secrets are in all of our hearts. The credo is our calling. The Coronation Masonic Lodge was founded in 1904 and since that date, almost 600 area men have contributed to the Masonic cause, by enriching a good man’s life and contributing to the community through charitable works. Masons are part of a number of community events and everyday needs; if a family is struggling, and a Mason finds out about it, you can guarantee he will offer comfort and assistance. If we can brighten a child’s Christmas or contribute toys to a hospital’s children’s ward, we are there. A.F. & A.M. NO. 466 G.R.C. We lend help at blood donor clinics, food banks, churches, high schools and any other group in need 71 QUEEN STREET WEST of assistance. ELMVALE, ONTARIO Within the walls of a Freemason’s Lodge, the ‘secrets’ are disclosed by allegorical comparisons to tools, artifacts and the building of King Solomon’s 705.322.3671 Temple. They explain who we are and how we can MEETINGS • EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY be of help to our fellow man, and enhance the lives EXCEPT JANUARY & FEBRUARY of our families and friends. Masonry is described as ‘A beautiful system of • SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1904 • morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols’.
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Maple Syrup Quiz
How well do you know Maple Syrup?
1. Where is most of the world’s maple syrup 6. Each tap in a mature tree produces about produced? 40 litres of sap in a season a) Ontario True b) Quebec False c) New York 7. The same hole can be used each year to d) Vermont collect sap. 2. What type of tree is best for producing True maple syrup? False a) Red maple (acer rubrum) 8. How much sap is needed to produce 1 litre b) Mountain maple (acer spicatum) of maple syrup? c) Norway maple (acer platanoides) d) Silver maple (acer saccharinum) a) 20 litres e) Sugar maple (acer saccharum) b) 40 litres c) 60 litres 3. How large must a tree be before it can be d) 80 litres tapped to collect sap? e) 100 litres a) 5 cm. diameter 9. Pure maple syrup has only one b) 10 cm. diameter ingredient – sap. c) 25 cm. diameter d) 50 cm. diameter True e) 75 cm. diameter False 4. How old must a tree be before it can be tapped? 10. Maple syrup has more calcium than milk a) 10 years (per unit volume) and more potassium than b) 20 years bananas (per unit weight). c) 40 years True d) 60 years False e) 80 years 5. The season for collecting sap is 4 to 6 weeks. The actual timing depends on the weather. When does this season occur? a) February to April b) May to July c) August to October d) November to January Answers on page 63
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32 TheSchedule Village of of Events Elmvale Numbered Events are shown on the Festival Map All prices below include HST
1.1 Variety Night & Silent Auction 5.5 Main Stage Friday April 26th, 7:00-9:00 p.m (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) Elmvale District High School Opening Ceremonies at noon Adults: $5.00 / Seniors & Students: $4.00 Contests and Musical Entertainment All proceeds go to EDHS 6.6 Sugar Bush Tours 2.2 The Royal Canadian Legion Tickets for Sugar Bush Tours & Nature Walk Elmvale Branch 262 Questions answered. Lost & Found Open House: Sat. 12:00 noon-1:00 am Festival Information Bookl
Live Entertainment from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 7 Library Book Sale 3 3. Midway Rides Washrooms Friday evening and all day Saturday! Entertainment Provided by Good Vibes Coffeehouse Performers 44 Community Hall Pancake Breakfast 8 The Arena Pancakes, Maple Syrup, (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Sausages & Beverages: $8.00 Arts & Crafts (main floor) Children under 12: $3.00 Women’s Institute Quilt Show
9:00 a.m on: North of 50 & guests Demonstrations & Lunches (upstairs, Entertainment runs all day free admissions, elevator available)
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Adult Day Program The Elmvale Day Program would like to take this opportunity to thank the Elmvale Maple Syrup Committee for generously donating funds toward our Elmvale Adult Day Program which is a satellite of the County of Simcoe Adult Day Programs. Our program is funded by the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN and administrated by the County of Simcoe. We provide daytime respite, support and education for families and caregivers. We offer meaningful, enjoyable and stimulating activities in a supportive EDHS Student Exchange community of friends and maintaining an optimal level of functioning through individual programming For a number of years the Maple Syrup Festival to alleviate daily loneliness through socialization Committee has been supporting exchange trips with peers. between EDHS and high schools in the arctic. This past year fourteen EDHS students travelled to The County of Simcoe is pleased to announce Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, for a week and hosted that our Elmvale Adult Day Program will be their twins here in Springwater two weeks later. expanding our program by opening an additional day on Wednesdays to our current Tuesdays and Although impossible to summarize their experience Thursdays; open from 9am-3pm early 2019. in two words, perspective and friendship come to mind. We are currently constructing a brand new County of Simcoe Adult Day Program site in Elmvale Dyllon and Nicky became fast friends in the Arctic scheduled to open by the end of 2019. and enjoyed many activities. When the Inuit students came down, we took them all over the place, but Money received last year from the Elmvale Maple Tree-top Trekking showed Dyllon’s character and Syrup Committee was spent on the purchase eye for opportunity. Initially very reluctant to try this of a Smart TV to enjoy interactive games and activity with his recently acquired 6’3” frame, Dyllon educational programming for our clientele. pushed through the initial high course. Nicky, in Our Elmvale Adult Day Program gratefully contrast, could just not get past the first ladder. appreciates your past donations to allow us to Dyllon, despite seeing his friends and teachers purchase supplies and proceed with projects for move onto the more advanced course, went back the betterment of our elderly population in Elmvale to the beginner course, encouraged Nicky and the and surrounding areas. two of them taught us all what it meant to be leaders and friends. Honestly, it was the best thing I have ever witnessed between students in my career. Many thanks to all of our supporters.
HCES Music Program Maple Syrup Benefits and Nutrition This year a new programme started at Huronia • Manganese (aids in energy Centennial. For the first time in many years, grade production) one through eight students have received weekly • Zinc (helps your immune system) music classes in our beautiful Arts Facility. • Calcium (great for strengthening Funds provided by the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival bones and teeth) Committee have allowed for purchases of resources • Riboflavin (aids in metabolic to enhance the experiences of all students who now have the opportunity to learn more about music in a processes) classroom setting. Research has proven that music • Magnesium (associated with lowered programming enhances performance in other risk of heart disease) academic subjects and it is also a lot of fun to sing, • Potassium (helps to maintain a move and play instruments! normal blood pressure) Thanks once again to the EMSF for supporting this very important endeavour.
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Elmvale Curling Club On Friday March 13th, 2015, the ice plant at the Elmvale Curling Club broke down and the cost of fixing the compressor of the old machine made no sense so the curling season came to a premature ending. The cost of replacing the whole ice plant was estimated to be at least $125,000.00 plus tax. In Elmvale Skating Club 2015, the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival was the first to step forward with a donation to start the Skating is one of the most popular sports in the process of raising enough money to make the world today. In Canada, more than six million changes before the 2015-16 season started. people lace up skates every year, and there are The members, which include ages from 8-85+, many winter celebrations that feature skating. The came up with a plan to pay the costs over five years Elmvale Skating Club is one of the fastest growing and the result was that a new system was installed clubs in our area offering programs for every level before the season started in the Fall of 2015. The of learning. donation from the festival helped us make our first Our club would like to extend our sincere year payment. gratitude to the Maple Syrup Festival for your The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival again led the continued support the years, your generous way in 2016, 2017 and 2018 in donating towards donations directly impact our skaters. This year our subsequent payments. With their help, our we are using your sponsorship money to help offset fundraising was very successful last year and costs associated with our annual Carnival including hopefully again this year. Like the festival, the extra ice costs and coaching fees. Elmvale Curling Club is a very important part of our Our goal is to provide a fun learning environment community for all ages. where quality instruction encourages skaters to The members of the Elmvale Curling Club would develop technical and artistic skating skills in a fun like to thank the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival for and supportive environment. For more information their fourth donation in 2018 so we could have about our programming please check out our another great curling season! website elmvaleskatingclub.com
Elmvale Minor Ball North Simcoe 4H Club Elmvale Minor Baseball during the 2018 season In the summer of 2018, ten local youth and had 12 teams of players aged 4 – 20 years old two chaperones from North Simcoe had participate in the Georgian Bay Softball League. theopportunity to travel west to British Columbia That is approximately 150 players putting on their as part of a 4H club-to-club exchange. uniforms, lacing up their cleats and heading out The Elmvale Maple Syrup generously contributed with their helmet, glove and special bats each week to our fund which we greatly appreciated! These to play a game against another team or have a team funds allowed the group to tour many local and practice. non-local attractions when we hosted our visitors Elmvale Minor Baseball is fortunate to have the from Quesnel, British Columbia . community of Elmvale, its groups such as the Some local spots that we thought the visiting Maple Syrup Festival and local businesses behind group should see were Ste Marie Among The them. During the 2018 season, the Maple Syrup Hurons, Lalondes Maple Syrup Shack, a Barrie Festival assisted Minor Ball through a donation Baycats game and local farm tours. that allowed us to purchase new equipment – bats, bases, balls, catcher’s equipment and t-ball The main tourist spots of Niagara Falls, CN Tower equipment that assisted players with taking the and Canada’s Wonderland were also venues we field. This donation allows Elmvale Minor Baseball visited and a great time was enjoyed by all! to keep the fees affordable which allows families The EMSF donation helped reduce the cost of our to register their children for a summer sport, trips and transportation fees and we are very grateful friendships and fun. to be part of such a generous and caring community. Elmvale Minor Baseball is truly grateful for the The funds that our club received allowed our support that they receive from the EMSF. members to connect with other 4H youth.
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HCES Marching Band 'The HCES band is celebrating its 50th year in the community along with our school! Without the support of the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival, we may not have been able to meet this milestone. Over the years, the Festival has provided us with much needed funds to buy instruments and music, repair instruments, clean our Arts Facility, travel to performances and reward our hardworking musicians with trips. This year, we say goodbye to our grades 7 and 8, who have always been the backbone of our band with their experience and expertise. The band will change, but change is good and we look forward to serving our community in new and exciting ways. Thanks so much for being a part of our history!'
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2018 EDHS Awards Commencement Program Thank you very much to the EMSF for their kind and generous donation of $500. EDHS is so appreciative of the generous community support we receive in so many areas. We are pleased to be Community Hall Board able to use these funds to recognize two students A Community Hall is a place where people gather every year. One award of $250 goes to a student to meet with neighbours and friends, participate who demonstrates significant personal growth and in activities and celebrate special events. leadership skill, and $250 is awarded each year to The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival’s generous the Valedictorian. donations help pay for upkeep, repairs and Elmvale District High School would not be able general maintenance to ensure the Hall remains to continue with these types of awards without a vital community feature. the support of the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival. Thank you for spending time with us at the Last year's recipient of the Lefaive Award was Jack Community Hall – today it was the Elmvale Maple Garside and our Valedictorian was Madelyn Martin. Syrup Festival’s Pancake House, tomorrow it may be another special community gathering. If you would like to create some amazing memories, please consider renting the Elmvale Community Hall by contacting the Township of Springwater at 705-728-4784. Huronia Centennial Elementary School Thank you to the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival Committee for providing support to the students of Huronia Centennial Elementary School again this year. We are happy to report that the financial support given to the students supports all students to transition to either the K-6 school or the 7-12 Springwater Library school in the coming school year. The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival is one of the This support has allowed us to bring fun, school- highlights of the Library’s calendar. The Library wide activities to the students to help build morale, loves to be a part of the Festival through our confidence, and a sense of community. We Stupendous Used Book Sale in the McGuire Room appreciate the support of Elmvale and that of the and live music presented by Good Vibes Coffee Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival Committee! House. We will have our Heritage Hues Colouring Book available for sale to raise money for the Local History collection, and all of our regular services. Don’t forget, the Elmvale Branch is now open 10-4 on Saturdays! Springwater Library remains grateful for the continued support from the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival. Throughout the years the Festival has provided for comfortable chairs, shelving, program Maple syrup contains many natural materials, and technology for the Library. Last antioxidants. Several newly identified year we were able to purchase two mini-iPads antioxidant compounds found in maple for use with children’s technology and robotics syrup are also reported to have anti- programs. Springwater Library is a place for the cancer, anti-bacterial, and anti-diabetic entire community, and we could not do this without properties. Maple syrup also contains community support. Thank you Elmvale Maple anti-inflammatory compounds. Syrup Festival!
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Canadian Blind Hockey Canadian Blind Hockey is currently running the second season of our GTA Youth Blind Hockey Program. Right now, we have 15 boys and girls aged 4 – 18 who participate in the program every Sunday afternoon, who are building confidence, creating friendships, developing skills, and above all having fun skating and playing Blind Hockey! The best Our Lady of Lourdes news is there are still plenty of spots available to Catholic School join the fun in 2019 for the final 12 weeks of the season! 'On behalf of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic The GTA Youth Blind Hockey program takes Elementary School I would like to thank the Elmvale place every Sunday until March 17, 2019, Maple Syrup Committee for their continuing mostly at Scotia Pond Arena in Toronto, and is support of our school community. The funds made possible by our presenting partner AMI – received from the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival Accessible Media Inc., and our national program were used to enhance the technology initiative partner – CNIB. undertaken by the Our Lady of Lourdes Parent Council in recent years. The goal of the technology The program is open to all children and youth initiative is to place laptop computers in each who are blind or partially sighted aged 4 – 20. No classroom.These computers are used by students previous skating or hockey experience is required, to do research, write reports, produce slideshows, and Canadian Blind Hockey will assist in getting and learn many valuable technology skills. The gear for any participants that need it. Sighted support received from the Elmvale Maple Syrup siblings, parents, and other family members who Festival was instrumental in the purchase of have skating and hockey experience are invited additional computers for our classrooms. Thank to participate in a coaching and/or volunteer you to the Elmvale Maple Syrup Committee for capacity. your hard work and dedication to this wonderful We thank the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival for yearly event, making it a fun, family destination for their generous donation to our organization. over 50 years. We wish a warm welcome to everyone visiting the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival in 2019!
Elmvale Scouting 1st Elmvale Scouting has sections available for boys and girls from 5-14 years old. Our program allows them to develop their outdoor skills through such areas as trail craft, camping, scoutcraft, winter, and emergency skills to name a few. They are also given opportunities to develop their leadership skills and interpersonal skills through planning, doing, and reviewing the adventures that they embark on. This past January our senior section embarked on a winter camping adventure that put their proficiencies in their skills to the test. The sections, through our STEM program, are Elmvale Fall Fair learning that Science, Technology, Engineering, Elmvale Fall Fair would like to thank the and Math are all around us and have fun learning Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival for their on going about them. sponsorship of the bike draw. It is great that the The funds that we were given by the Elmvale Maple two organizations work so well together. Pictured Syrup Festival have gone towards enhancing our is John and Sarah Parnell, presenting this year's program by letting us acquire some lightweight winner, W. Leonard, with his new bike. camping equipment for use on our adventures.
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Coldwater Figure Skating Club The Coldwater Figure Skating Club is located at the Coldwater Arena, 11 Michael Anne Drive, in the village of Coldwater. We are a non-profit, parent run organization that offers a full range of learn- to-skate programs as well as the opportunity for children to advance into the competitive star skate group. All our skating programs run on full ice and are thoughtfully programmed and instructed by Elmvale Minor Hockey professional coaches, junior coaches and advanced Star Skaters. The Elmvale Minor Hockey Association was pleased to be able to register 270 players for the A generous donation from the Elmvale Maple Syrup 2018-2019 season, ranging in age from 4 to 18 Festival has given us the opportunity to fund a years old. Each of our players is assigned to a showcase evening for the skaters to “show off” the team from Preschool to Midget. In total, we had 19 many skills they have worked on this 2018/2019 teams for our season, which competed in league season. Our skaters from learn-to-skate up to play against others from Georgian Bay, as well as advanced star skate are excited to invite their tournaments and OMHA play-downs from teams family and friends for an evening of entertainment, within Ontario. accomplishment and pride. As an organization, we strive to teach kids both hockey and life skills. The Elmvale Minor Hockey Association continues to look for ways to strengthen our players each season, our goal being to build the players skill, confidence and sportsmanship. We strongly believe that building skills used in hockey and on a team will carry over into the lives of our young players. Coaches assist with the process, but we also look at other avenues through which we may present opportunities to our players. We are truly grateful to the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival for their generous donation, which allowed further development of our coaches and players and assisted us with having clinics for both players and coaches. These included clinics throughout the year, to help the players work on skills such as skating, shooting, puck handling, passing and Pure maple syrup and honey are body contact for our new Bantam Players, who commonly labeled as healthy and natural were experiencing hitting for the first time. We were also able to offer our brave goaltenders extra sweeteners -- often as an alternative ice time to develop their specialized skills. Finally, to sugar or sugar substitutes. Contrary coaches and young referees were able to benefit to what some believe, there are few from our ability to assist them in their ongoing similarities between pure maple syrup learning process. and honey. Nutritionally, they vary widely Once again, we thank EMSF for investing in the in calories, carbohydrates, vitamins and future of our young people. minerals. Honey and maple syrup are the most similar in calorie content. Pure maple syrup contains 52 calories per tablespoon. A 1-tablespoon serving of honey contains 64 calories. Increase that to 1 cup for baking, however, and pure maple syrup contains 819 calories in comparison to honey’s 1,031 calories.
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1st Simcoe Medvents The 1st Simcoe County MedVents is a hands on medical training group within Scouts Canada. It consists of Medical Venturers (15-17 year olds) and Medical Rovers (18-25 year olds). The purpose of the Medical Venturer program is to introduce youth to the medical field by providing an opportunity to determine their potential and desire Georgian Bay Cancer in first aid. Support Centre One of the goals of the program is to provide the youth with the opportunity to solidify their desire The Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre is a to enter the medical field or confirm their desire registered charitable organization and is solely to pursue another career. Many of our members funded by the generosity of the community it serves. across Canada have entered into careers as first We strive to be recognized as a source of support, aiders, paramedics, nurses, and doctors. education and motivation for people living with One of our mandates is to give back to the cancer, their families and caregivers. Our vision community. We do this by providing first aid is to be recognized throughout North Simcoe and services at events such as the Elmvale Maple Syrup the surrounding communities as a place of hope, Festival. It is through donations that we are able comfort, strength and courage. Since opening to acquire the equipment and supplies needed our doors in 2011, we have welcomed over 400 to attend events as well as offset the costs of the members. advanced first aid training of the youth. We are We provide psychosocial support programs that currently working towards getting an AED that we are meaningful and are provided at no costs to can bring with us to events. all our members. The GBCSC is grateful that the For more information please contact William Kelly Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival generously donates (Group Commissioner) @ williamkelly088@gmail. proceeds raised on the day of the event back into com or Kristy Carthew (Scouting Relationship the community. Manager) @ [email protected] . As a recipient of their generosity, the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre continues to provide all its services at no costs to those affected by Cancer. Elmvale Bears Sledge Hockey The Elmvale Bears sledge hockey club was founded over 30 years ago by Vern Beacock in order for his son Darryl to be able to play the game of hockey with his friends and family. The Bears are one of the oldest sledge hockey clubs in the province. Over those 30 years have seen 5 members of the club named to the Canadian national team, as well as numerous others representing Elmvale at the provincial level. Elmvale currently has 4 teams participating in Ontario Sledge Hockey Association for the 2018/2019 season. The Elmvale Bears are an inclusive organization, welcoming all participants regardless of whether Around 1/3 cup (80 ml) of pure maple they have a disability to play the game of sledge syrup contains: hockey. As a not-for- profit organization the Bears • Calcium: 7% of the RDI rely heavily on fundraising to keep the cost of • Potassium: 6% of the RDI playing reasonable for all participants. With the support of Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival and others • Iron: 7% of the RDI we are able to do so, as well as securing equipment • Zinc: 28% of the RDI for those who may not have the means to pay for • Manganese: 165% of the RDI the chance to play. We believe everyone should have the chance to play sledge hockey.
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Springwater Sports Heritage Once again, Springwater Sports Heritage is Above: Donna and Alan Johnston of Minesing at the recent SSH privileged to have this opportunity to promote our Induction Ceremony. Alan is proudly sporting his original Minesing Softball Team jersey and cap. purpose in the community through the pages of the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival Digest. Springwater Sports Heritage was established including fellow Alumni Inductees, officials, family, in 2014 to document, preserve and celebrate friends and sport enthusiasts. Three honorees in the significant sporting accomplishments each of three categories, Athlete, Builder and Team and activities of the Township of Springwater. were inducted in front of a packed house. The We are very proud to share the stories of the following honorees will join previously inducted and amazing athletes and builders, whose efforts and equally remarkable peers. accomplishments have contributed and continue Athlete: to contribute to our rich sports heritage. Homer Barrett (hockey/fastball) The Board has established an internet-based Frankie Edgecombe (volleyball/ball hockey/hockey) archive as a vehicle to collect and digitally display Tom VanNatter (hockey) documents, memorabilia, photos and recordings to enhance access and preserve sports heritage Builder: of our local communities. Visit our website www. John Brown, Harold McMaster, Don Stoddart springwatersportsheritage.ca for more information about Hall of Fame Inductees, currently Active Team: Elite athletes in our community, Sports Heritage 1982 Elmvale Angels Ladies Softball Team and recent news pertaining to the sporting community. 1976/77 Dutcher & Corbett Elmvale Peewee Every two years, Springwater Sports Heritage Hockey Team recognizes and ceremoniously inducts 1950 Minesing Softball Team worthy individuals under the categories of Athlete, As we move forward in 2019, we will continue Builder and Team into the our mandate to acquire, document and share Springwater Sports Heritage Hall of Fame. This the many sporting achievements that have taken past September we were very excited to celebrating place throughout Springwater in order to illustrate the third biennial Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. and honor the valuable and valued sporting It was a gala evening attended by a sold out crowd history that many have been part of.
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Waiting for Spring
Welcome back everyone. As I write this, it is mid- smoothly. Of course, no matter how well prepared February and still snowing outside. It’s a waiting you are, as every farmer knows, something always game right now; we are waiting for the weather to breaks down in the middle of it all (Murphy’s Law). finally break and give us the temperatures that are We have people ask if this is our “only means of needed for a successful season of syrup making. making a living?” It is not. In addition to this part of Frosty nights and above freezing through the day will our business, Tim also has a saw mill which he and get the sap flowing. Typically this happens in March our son operate. We have various types of lumber for and will last for 4-6 weeks or until Mother Nature sale, as well as live-edge lumber with which people decides it’s all over. love to make a unique piece for themselves. In the meantime there are still things that need to be In our business we are very fortunate to have some done so that we are ready for that first sign of spring. great people helping us along the way. This is a Tim and our son Chris have been busy adding to business that requires a multitude of tasks to be our operation this year. All the main lines have been done with long hours. Everyone pitches in one way replaced with new ones and they have expanded or another and we sincerely appreciate all of them. into another section of our bush which will give us Tim and I would like to give a big ‘thank you’ to all of an additional 600 taps. our great customers. It’s always a pleasure to see old Tim is constantly repairing and improving the and new faces each year. We hope you enjoy your equipment that is needed to make this operation run visit with us.
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Pancake Eating Contest Firefighters & Community Challenge
The Annual Firefighters Challenge & Group Challenge This is our 21sth annual EMSF worldwide pancake eating contest. MCs Tim & Tom have been working the phones for months trying to find hearty participants for this world-renowned competition. There will be 6 local firefighters competing in their division with local firefighter James Doan who is heavy favourite to win this division once again. New this year is a separate division with 6 community groups participating. Will Marshall Insurance will be sponsoring this year’s contest. Rules are set. Participants need to consume, in the fastest time possible, five large-sized pancakes covered with maple syrup supplied by Greenlaws and Lalondes. Everything must stay down! Due to the choking danger it was decided, by majority vote, that water will be provided. This event would not be successful without the support of the Elmvale Firefighters and our sponsors. Watch for this main attraction on the big stage following the Log Sawing Contest.
ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 49 159th Annual Elmvale Fall Fair October 10th, 11th & 12th Thanksgiving Weekend Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage Each o ice independantly owned and operated Thank you for continuing to showcase our wonderful community Elmvale Fair Grounds (Arena) 14 George St., Elmvale [email protected] www.elmvalefallfair.com P.O. Box 3061, Elmvale L0L 1P0
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Our Future
Elmvale Co-operative Nursery School
Excelling in Education Fuelled by Funding! home-baked goodies, and treats. Perspective parents It goes without saying that the Elmvale Maple Syrup and Nursery School attendees are encouraged to Festival is at the heart of our community. Contributing stop by and see what our Elmvale Nursery School and giving back to so many locally run businesses, is all about. festival proceeds help strengthen and grow our own The Nursery School also supports community neighbourhood. This year the Elmvale Co-Operative involvement with our Annual Easter FUNdraiser. Nursery School was one of the many grateful Held at Heritage Park, this year promises to be the recipients of such funds and put them to work by biggest and best yet. bringing new technology into our classroom. Our Nursery School classroom now boasts to having a state of the art Projector and several new White boards, all thanks to the Funds donated from EMSF. The Nursery School will also be participating in the Maple Syrup Festival with a table sprinkled with
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Vendors List
From bird feeders to rock jewelry, from hand-forged ironwork to handmade soaps, from roasted corn to hot moose tongues, our vendors are sure to have something to catch your fancy or whet your appetite. Some, like Lalondes and Greenlaw Maple Products, have been with us for decades while others are being welcomed for the first time this year. Oh, and did we mention maple syrup? We have many vendors offering maple syrup products, including our two local producers, so be sure to drop by and visit them.
169 Juice Barrie-Springwater Fed Lib Bottleworx Markham • 647-802-3966 Oro-Medonte • 705-241-2580 Rockwood • 416-518-0687 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Fresh juice with Tapioca Information Stainless steel insulated bottles
Artisan by the Bay Batten's Country Choice Honey Bran View Kreations Midland • 705-543-9551 Peterborough • 705-748-9852 Loretto • 416-526-6810 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Coasters, trivets, wall art etc. Maple Syrup and Honey Products Sweaters/Blankets/Throws
Asiri's Treasures Beach Baby Bath & Body Breedon's Maple Syrup Toronto • 647-871-2486 Wasaga Beach • 705-790-6325 Alliston • 705-435-5269 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Handmade & Cotton Clothing 100% Natural Skin Care Maple Syrup Products
Avani Creations Beaver Tails Near North Campbell's Country Emporium Brampton • 647-975-5883 Midhurst • 705-790-0063 Victoria Harbour • 705-534-0930 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Leather goods, journals, bags Beaver Tails Pastry Preserves, cupcakes, baking
Axis Leather Fashion Bee By The Sea Natural Products Inc Campfire Stix BBKEG Inc. Brampton • 647-721-2834 Severn • 705-326-6262 Toronto • 647-379-6971 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Belts, hats, handbags & jackets Natural Skin & Hair Care Products Stainless steel roasting forks
Ayoa Inc Belle River Candles Canarytown Boutique Brampton • 416-629-1493 Belle River • 519-791-9096 Victoria Harbour • 705-534-3968 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Clothing & accessories Candles, oils & warmers Jewelry, scarves, lockets & crafts
B&G Enterprises Birch Farms Carla’s Cookie Box Tiny • 705-533-3260 Hillsdale • 705-322-2062 Woodbridge • 647-271-3347 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Water beads Homemade butter tarts Flavoured butter tarts etc
Backwoods Maple Syrup Bison Head Sunglasses Carlo Foods Coldwater • 705-790-6509 Midland • 705-529-5035 Woodbridge • 905-851-1616 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Maple Syrup Products XXL Sunglasses Fresh fruit and vegetables
Barefoot Books Ambassador Bonnie Bee Honey Carter’s Maple Products Elmvale • 705-322-5845 Tiny • 705-209-2072 Severn • 705-321-6093 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Children’s books, games etc. Honey, candles & related products Maple Syrup Products
56 Celtic Stonework Sculpture Daisy Dreams Creations Elmvale Euro Hockey Team Ravenna • 705-445-7995 Stayner • 705-441-6508 Elmvale • 705-818-3013 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Hand Carved Stonework Sculptures Jewelry, key chains & resin art Raffle Tickets
Ceramic Concepts Danmac Collectibles Elmvale Giants Baseball Team Burlington • 905-630-7555 Angus • 705-794-6089 Elmvale • 705-241-6196 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Outdoor garden decor Collectibles: comics, toys, DVDs etc. Hot dogs & sausages
Chayana'k Crafts Darlingling Wooden Toys & Gifts Elsie's Creek Ottawa • 613-726-1127 Innisfil • 705-294-0123 Coldwater • 705-835-5383 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Clothing, bags and accessories Handcrafted Wooden Toys & Gifts Maple Syrup Products
Chelsea Chocolates D-D Meats Enniskillin Wood Creations Barrie • 705-725-9210 Alliston • 705-435-5781 Barrie • 705-220-1439 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chocolates Dry cured smoked meats Wooden bowls & cheese bowls
Comfee Living Inc. Deb Grise Art/DG Fabric Design Equinox Exposure Grimsby • 905-465-5620 Barrie • 705-427-9710 North York • 647-669-6511 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Designer Massage Cushions Art prints on fabric, table linens Photography prints
Copperpot Nuts Deb's Designs European Meat 27 Country Market Waubaushene • 705-321-9646 Pickering • 416-540-1847 Cookstown • 705-458-1823 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Roasted Nuts and Maple Treats Hand Crafted Jewellery etc. Smoked and cured meats
Corus Radio Barrie Dila Enterprises Everything Maple & More Barrie • 705-737-3511 x214 Whitby • 647-272-6535 Waubaushene • 705-534-3434 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] CORUS Radio Station Souvlaki, chicken, salads Gourmet Maple Products
Country Pine Dragonfly Peach Designs Fashion Trendz Port McNicoll • 705-506-0800 Orillia • 705-794-6702 Brampton • 416-271-6728 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Pine Woodwork & Tole Painting Plastic alternatives & creations Fashion Accessories & Perfume
Country Sparkel Canada Edgeukid Fernstone Naturals Elmvale • 705-322-4093 Richmond Hill • 416-456-1143 Stayner • 705-816-2337 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Wood & metal signs Toys & Games, bamboo sheets Beeswax candles, natural honey
Crafts 4 All Seasons E.J. Snip N Stitch Folk Arte Corp Alliston • 705-434-0051 Elmvale • 705-322-3119 Hamilton • 437-770-1229 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] House Decor, floral arrangements Handmade Children's Clothes & Toys Sweaters, ponchos, blankets
Cranston Farms El Tambache For Me First Botanical Bodycare Lucknow • 519-529-7360 Oakville • 416-822-9563 Tiny • 705-443-1537 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Maple Syrup Products Wool sweaters, Hats and Mitts Handmade botanical bodycare
Crunch Bakery Elmvale Co-operative Nursery School Forget Me Not Products Willowdale • 416-567-1988 Elmvale • 705-790-4339 Penetanguishene • 705-717-6096 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Maple Cookies Bake Sale, Registration Kids’ aprons, cookbooks, health info
Curbside Dogs (Toronto Softee Inc.) Elmvale District High School Fraktals Chocolate Brampton • 416-258-7807 Elmvale • 705-322-2201 Aurora • 905-727-7279 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Hot Dogs, Poutine, Sausages, Fries Wooden cutting boards Belgium chocolate, buttercrunch
ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 57 Friends of Simcoe Forest Inc. Hewitt's Maple Ridge Tree Farm Lady Bug Treasures Phelpston • 705-716-6564 Severn • 705-325-8549 Midland • 705-526-9425 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Community Service Group Maple Syrup Products Quilts, placemats, wallets
Georgian Bay Cancer Support Holy Cannoli Lalonde's Maple Syrup Penetanguishene • 705-549-6444 Toronto • 647-401-5505 Elmvale • 705-322-1542 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Cotton candy & GBCSC items Cannoli & hot chocolate Maple Syrup Products
Glendale Farms Home Creations Larche Communications Inc. KICX Owen Sound • 519-371-9536 Wasaga Beach • 705-429-9479 Orillia • 705-722-5429 x:210 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Pony Rides & Petting Zoo Stained Glass & T-Shirts KICX & The Dock Radio Stations
Goodview Fashion Hutchinson Maple Syrup Laura Manley Guelph • 519-836-7257 Oro Medonte • 705-238-8605 Barrie • 905-715-1767 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Handmade Crafts & Jewelry Maple Syrup, Candy & Taffy Antiques, Jewelry and Collectables
Greenlaw Maple Products Imperial Meats Lauren’s Custom Woodworking Elmvale • 705-790-5003 Woodbridge • 905-851-1616 Phelpston • 705-331-8688 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Maple Syrup Products Air cured smoked meats, Deli items Woodwork, home decor
Gypsy Jeweller Indo Pacific Inc/Destiny Silver Lazy Daisy Coldwater • 705-715-7134 Mississauga • 905-275-9144 Gravenhurst • 705-684-8800 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jewelry Handmade sterling jewelry Tea Towels, bibs, clothing
H & H Trading J.D. On The Green Lescan Wraps Markham • 416-970-7928 Collingwood • 416-432-1350 Elmvale • 705-515-0229 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Silicone stretch/suction lids Golf ball caddies, socks, cooling ties Food wraps & dryer balls
Happy Twist Inc. Jeff's Gourmate Catering Libra Woodworks Mississauga • 647-991-8338 Uxbridge • 647-228-0065 Barrie • 705-794-7810 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Twisted potato, Sweet potato & Taro Bacon Veggie Burgers, Veggie Chili Handcrafted Wood Items
Haus North Just For Fun Concrete Li’l Gem Elmvale • 705-305-9774 Beeton • 905-729-3806 Bradford • 905-252-8275 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Wood & Canvas Sign Decor Concrete garden ornaments Handmade jewelry
Hazlett Farms Klein's Maple Products Lucien Gagnon Reclamation Oro Medonte • 705-329-3508 Mildmay • 519-367-2193 Puslinch • 519-620-0636 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Maple Syrup Products Maple Syrup Products Garden sculptures
Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream Inc Knots About Pretzels Luv Puff Etobicoke • 416-561-7084 Melancthon • 519-806-5396 Richmond Hill • 416-728-5650 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Soft ice cream, slushies & more Soft Pretzels and Cinnamon Rolls Fresh mini pancakes
Henna Designs and Tattoos Knowledge First Financial Majic Farms Brampton • 416-997-2786 Barrie • 705-792-4820 Mount Forest • 519-323-3994 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Henna & Glitter Tattoos Information – Education Savings(RESP) Ecuadorian handmade jewelry
Hewitt’s Farm Market & Bakery Kristina’s Bathbombs Marlene’s Sewing Room Severn • 705-325-3000 Barrie • 705-817-2132 Stayner • 705-627-5461 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Baked goods, jams & preserves Bath Bomb Fizzies Sewn, crocheted & knitted items
58 Mason Metal Creations Papa John's Natural Preserves Say Cheese Midhurst • 705-790-4140 Port McNicoll • 705-534-3964 Midland • 705-835-2887 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Metal Signs & Designs Natural Preserves Homemade cheese, yogurt etc.
McCutcheon's Maple Syrup Papa’s Woodcrafts Scentsy Fragrances Coldwater • 705-835-5780 Wasaga Beach • 705-717-8410 Coldwater • 705-730-8128 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Maple Syrup Products Handmade children’s toys Electric warmers & fragrant wax
Mojja Park Lane Jewellery She Loves Leggs Mississauga • 647-972-2380 Midland • 705-527-6372 Moonstone • 705-737-7498 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Colourful Socks & Underwear Jewellery Leggings & Tunics
Moon River Apothecary Paul Rollison Sheba Shrine Club Seguin • 705-774-8052 Waubashene • 705-538-2281 Barrie • 705-321-1356 [email protected] Local history andchildren’s books [email protected] Give Back Pants & Skin care Raffle for a John Deere Lawn Tractor
Mr. Cool Ice Cream Truck Pottery by Antje Signature Homestyles Stouffville • 416-629-3218 Tiny • 705-533-0356 Midland • 705-527-6712 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Soft ice cream, popsicles, slushies Pottery Home Decor
Mr. Fudge Pretty in Pink Silver N Such Tiny • 705-321-9992 Midland • 705-241-0270 Windsor • 519-980-2605 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Fudge Cancer fundraiser, mittens, crafts Handcrafted jewelry
Nancy Rawn Raj Sweet & Treat Snippet of Spice Stayner • 705-321-2118 Scarborough • 416-453-1757 Woodville • 705-928-6087 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jams, jellies, Preserves & Candies Kettle Corn & Fresh Lemonade Spices, dips & more
Northern Kettle Corn Realty Executives On The Bay Sock Raving Mad Barrie • 705-795-2025 Wasaga Beach • 705-790-7997 Hillsdale • 705-835-2954 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Flavoured kettle corn Real Estate and non-profit advertising Handcrafted sock monkeys, dolls
Northwoods Carvings Realty Executives On The Bay South Georgian Bay Community HC Coldwater • 705-330-1033 Midland • 705-220-8758 Wasaga Beach • 705-422-1888 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Wood Carvings Real Estate Elmvale Health Care Clinic
Norwex Canada Ritchie's Feeds N Needs Spa-ology Singhampton • 705-888-0516 Elmvale • 705-322-2363 Collingwood • 705-532-1171 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Safe cleaning products & cloths Chairs & outdoor furniture Hand crafted Bath & Body Products
Old English Fudge Rock 95 - Kool FM Springwater Fire & Emergency Caledon • 647-231-6485 Barrie • 705-725-7304 Minesing • 705-728-4784 ext: 2067 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Fudge & tarts ROCK95 - Kool FM Radio Station Fire prevention information
Organo Gold Roots of Tibet Sugar Sweet Farms Keswick • 416-420-8704 Toronto • 647-449-4180 Oro Medonte • 705-487-5152 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Gourmet Coffee & Tea Hand knitted woolen goods Maple syrup products
Panache Ponchos/Wraps By Verna Santa Maria Foods Summer Fun Funnel Cakes Victoria Harbour • 705-506-0336 Woodbridge • 416-2703627 Toronto • 416-577-2253 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ponchos & wraps Dried cured & smoked meats Funnel Cakes w a variety of toppings
ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 59 SweetLegs Stayner With Cayleigh The Poutine Supreme Voxxlife Socks & Insoles Stayner • 705-888-7636 Toronto • 416-577-2253 Stayner • 705-718-1902 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Adults/kids leggings & scrunchies Poutine & Fries Socks & insoles
Talii Towels The Purple Puddle Wasaga Hearing Clinic King City • 416-801-5252 Stoney Creek • 905-928-8474 Wasaga Beach • 705-429-4327 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Super Absorbant Microfibre Towels Legging, doll leggings, tops Hearing Aids
Terra Bella Naturals The Strudel Lady Watkins Barrie • 705-716-6108 Grimsby • 647-887-0258 Singhampton • 705-444-9045 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Natural Bed, Bath & Beauty Products Homemade Strudels Body care remedies & home care
Terry’s Toys Tin Ceilings Plus Whimsical Touch Pickering • 416-319-1306 Midland • 705-427-3164 Shakespeare • 226-921-4575 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Toys & CBD Spinfinity Wind Spinners Fudge, Tarts, Jams, Jellies, Relishes
The Chocolate House Tiz' Me Designs Williams Farm Glen Williams • 905-873-7443 Elmvale • 705-322-2791 Wyebridge • 705-526-8036 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Handmade chocolate items Infant & Toddler Handmade Clothing Maple syrup products
The Coping Centre Tocino Boys Sweet Bacon Windlee Farms Cambridge • 519-650-0852 Toronto • 416-838-2495 Tiny • 705-526-0769 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Raffle tickets for a Corvette Sweet bacon sliders & sausage Maple Syrup Products
The Creative Side Township of Springwater "Wood "n" Stuff" Barrie • 705-730-2156 Minesing • 705-728-4784 x2067 Washago • 705-689-9103 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rustic indoor/outdoor Garden Decor Municipal Services & Events Bird houses, feeders & Bat boxes
The Joy of Harvest Tutor Doctor Woof & Puss Pet Supplies Scarborough • 416-281-0037 Oro-Medonte • 705-558-1678 Toronto • 416-809-7387 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sauces, chutneys, jams etc. Educational Services and Tutoring Pet Foods & Supplies
The Pie Guyz Vicente Carbonel Young Living Essential Oils Brampton • 647-448-8623 Etobicoke • 647-463-0830 Hillsdale • 705-528-8215 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Savoury meat & veggie pies Native Crafts Essential Oils
60 DO YOU HAVE SOME FREE TIME THAT YOU COULD CONTRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE LARGEST MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVALS IN ONTARIO?
If you do, and you would like to be part of a dedicated team of volunteers CONTACT THE FESTIVAL TODAY
Help is needed in ALL areas: The Pancake House, Festival Digest, Information Booth and MUCH MORE!
Volunteer work is one of the most rewarding experiences you can imagine. Don't wait until next year. Come on board right now. You'll be glad you did!
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ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 61 HEACOCK & ASSOCIATES • LAWYERS
John H. Heacock, B.A. L.L.B(ret) • Rudi A. Taylor, L.L.B.
12 Queen Street West, Elmvale, Ontario L0L 1P0 Office: (705) 322-2101 Fax: (705) 322-0822
LIFE’S A SLICE CLASSIQUE DIMENSIONS PIZZA Family Hair Care Wings, Garlic Bread & More 13 Yonge St. S., Elmvale • 705-515-0777 8 Queen S. West • (705) 322-2051
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HEALING HANDS Debbie Dal Bello-Conn, Bsc. Kin, RMT oloMarsha Belcourt E thetic • Certified Esthetician Massage Therapy & Ionic Detox Foot Cleanse 36 Queen Street W., Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0 36 Queen St. W., Elmvale, Ont. 705.322.SOLO (7656) (705) 322-WELL (9355)
Pieces of Olde 34 Yonge St. S.,Elmvale Luncheon Homemade Country Parlour Desserts Giftware WE DELIVER Jill Leiper, Proprietor 28A Queen St. W. L0L 1P0 T: 705-322-0314 Elmvale, Ont. Hours: Mon-Fri: 8-3 705-322-2121
62 Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival Committee 2019 See You Next Year! Our 55th Annual April 25th, 2020
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ELMVALE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 2019 63 Congratulations, Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival for over 50 years of Outstanding Celebrations!
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