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Edition 587 - November 26, 2020 Next Issue Dec. 10 • Deadline is Mon. Dec. 7 greenmeadowselmvale.comgreenmeadowselmvale.com Community Reach’s TLC Accessible Van Noël au village 2020 • Christmas in the village 2020

Rick Ignas (Community Reach), Cathy Greer (Community Reach), Lion Sheila Webb, Lion Gillian Reynolds, Lion Linda Robitaille, Lion Susan Truax, Lion Paulette Wentzell, Lion Christine Forsyth. Community Reach North Simcoe has been operating as a charitable organization since 2004 delivering transportation programs to assist people that do not have access to transportation or the financial means to do. so One of our programs is called Transportation Linking Communities - TLC. During 2019 we have given over 4500 rides so people in the North Simcoe area can attend their medical appointments, shopping, and social events. This supports a healthy community both physically and emotionally plus alleviates isolation. Transportation is especially important for seniors who would like to stay in their own homes. Previously, we have used volunteer drivers and their own vehicles plus our two vans, one being totally accessible, to take residents to places around north Simcoe and outside of it to important medical appointments. During Covid 19, due to safety reasons, we have not used our volunteers but depended solely on our two vans with paid drivers. Since the Red Cross, the Cancer Society, and other organizations suspended their transportation programs when the pandemic shut-down occurred in March, we have been taking their clients to medical appointments (cancer and dialysis treatments), and grocery shopping in addition to serving our own clientele. Our TLC accessible van has been used to such an extent that expensive repairs have had to be made. We were getting very busy before Covid19 but now ride requests for the accessible van have increased and with the second wave upon us we need to be prepared for a greater number of ride requests. Community Reach needs a new accessible van for the TLC program to add to our aging fleet and continue to provide this valuable service in North Simcoe. Up to this point Community Reach has received support from each of the towns and townships (Tiny, Tay, Penetanguishene, Midland) of $15,000 each. Their logos will be proudly printed on the side of the van along with media attention and presence on our website. Joëlle Roy - The health authorities have allowed us to offer a modified version of Noël au We still have a bit further to go to be able to purchase this van. Due to the supply village. Here is a brief overview of what we are proposing for this very special year. chain having huge delays the delivery of the van, once ordered, will take over 2.5 The event will take place on Sunday, November 29 at the Robert Robitaille Pavilion in months. We need to order it as soon as possible. Continued on Page 4 Lafontaine. The Christmas market will feature Phil Robitaille's tourtières and desserts. This year Phil is offering two types of tourtières. The larger nine inch size meat pies sell for $11.00. They are uncooked, and the guaranteed aroma will linger in your home for hours. The smaller pre-cooked meat pie is priced at $4.00. Boxes of assorted desserts are offered in two sizes ($15.00 and $25.00), and the fabulous butter tarts are available for only $2.00 each. To order in advance, call 705 528-9679. You can also order by email at philscatering@hotmail. com. As for the Christmas trees, Tyler Maurice will cut Fraser trees, the favorite variety among the large conifers family. For $30.00, your living room will welcome a proud member of the Huronia forest. Our nursery will be set up near the Community Center where Michel Payment will help you load your tree into your vehicle so you can have yourself a merry little Christmas. For the purchase of local products, there will also be vendors like Windlee Maple Syrup, Bonnie Bee Honey, Festival du Loup Merchandise Booth and Norwex. Our blacksmiths, Treating You Like Family Since 1983 Mikey Bilyk and Thomas Pauzé will also be there with their original fabrications. Since gatherings are deemed a health risk, we will not be singing "O Tannebaum” as we Call for Professional Advice gather around to watch the big Christmas light up. On the other hand, we are preparing a goody bag for the little ones: treats, colouring page, kid’s craft, Advent calendar and other Barrie: 705-726-2551 Orillia: 705-326-5664 surprises. If you wish, you only need to stop by and our elves will provide you with drive- through service wearing a big smile under their masks. Colin Marshall [email protected] We look forward to seeing you on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29th from 1 pm to 5pm!

Automobile Residential Business Farm Recreational www.wmib.ca Page 2 Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Editor’s Musings How many readers wish they were younger or at least wished they looked younger? There are all kinds of offers There was a reason that my musings went to another you may see. They include a cream that you put on your page - probably because we generally did not need colour face everyday thru to miracle drugs that may have that very badly. I have received numerous comments and when magic ingredient from a natural herb that grows only in the Springwater News someone from out west called to say they were missing it, mountains of Timbuctoo. You know that place. Everyone 9 Glenview Avenue I guess I should have left it here. looks like they are 21 when really, the masses are into their Elmvale ON L0L 1P0 80s and 90s and still reproducing like horny rabbits. But Publisher/Editor/Owner: Michael and Margaret Ann Jacobs I spend copious amounts of time on the computer. While since we can’t get there, it will be mailed to us on a buy my wife reads a novel almost every two days, with the one, get 2 free. This is a onetime offer for only $99.99. Get Tel: 705 322-2249 • Cell: 705 321-BOLD (2653) amounts of articles I partially read, I may be as prolific at yours now because there are only a few bottles left - they e-mail: [email protected] reading as she is. Granted, she may stay on the same sub- are almost sold out - don’t hesitate. www.springwaternews.ca ject while I wander from one to another sometimes won- Actually, it irritates me to read about these offers. The Issuu.com/springwaternews dering if I have a really short attention span. stories go on and on. I guess they think that if you stay that So...I wondered if the temperature in Barrie had changed long, you do not want to admit reading all the way thru a Articles can be dropped off, mailed much over the years. I read that because of Global Warm- hoax so you buy. I think a better salesman is someone who and/or e-mailed to the above address or left in the ing, the heat units, the amount of heat/days we get to grow can convince you in 100 words or less. I think I have told Elmvale Library ‘Drop Box’ 24 hours a day. a crop of corn had increased over the years. The more heat you that the average person has an attention span of one THE NEXT PAPER will be on Nov 26th 2020. Publications Mail Contract No. 1443739. units we have, the longer the growing season therefore we minute and most can read at about 325 words per minute. Unaddressed Admail No. 3684814. can plant a corn that needs a longer growing season so that So back to the magic days of youth. we can get a better yield. As we get older, we may encompass a group called Springwater News is published every two weeks and delivered My research took me to this website - https://www.cur- Zoomers located at 70 Jefferson Avenue in Toronto and by Canada Post and available at newsstands throughout the areas rentresults.com/Weather/Canada/Ontario/Places/barrie- owned by Moses Znaimer. You may even watch some of mentioned below. The opinions expressed in articles contributed temperatures-by-month-average.php. Here we have 40 their VERY informative shows on TV. In fact, my sweetie by interested parties and through the ‘Letters to the Editor’ do years of Barrie weather recordings broken down into the and I have been involved in the taping of four shows. They not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper and/or the first 30 years, and then the last 10 years. do one in the morning and another in the afternoon. Once, editor. The editor reserves the right to edit all submitted articles 30-year temperature averages for Barrie, 1981 to 2010 we took my sister with us. Hey! Once I was one of the peo- or letters for clarity and space or to avoid obscenity, libel or High °F Low °F High °C Low °C ple at the round table. That show had to do with funerals. invasion of privacy. All contributions must have the writer’s full 27 10 January -3 -12 This organization has a lot of credibility. I respect their name, address and telephone number for verification. 29 11 February -1 -12 ideas and gobble up some of their information. Since their Copyrights are claimed on all original articles. 38 19 March 3 -7 inception in 2000, they occasionally have had guests who Springwater News pays for 20,000 papers per edition. 52 32 April 11 0 speak on longevity and anti-aging with the hope we’ll do 18,850 are delivered by Canada Post to; 64 44 May 18 7 what we can to squeak every last drop out of life. 755 in the Utopia/Grenfel area L0L 1B0 and L0L 1B2 74 54 June 24 12 One of the most promising topics for anti-aging researchers 3012 in the Barrie City/Rural area 79 60 July 26 15 are Telomeres; these are the caps at the end of each strand 4280 in South Springwater Township 77 58 August 25 14 of DNA that protect our chromosomes. When we’re born, 146 to the new boxes in Minesing. 69 50 September 21 10 they start off long and then shorten as age-related decay If you know of someone not getting the paper, who got it 56 39 October 13 4 begins. Recently, The Telegraph published a story about an before the restructuring, please let me know. 44 30 November 6 -1 anti-aging study, which is using oxygen therapy to lengthen 625 in Phelpston L0L 2K0 33 19 December 0 -7 Telomeres (to as long as they were 25-years ago!) and halt 640 in Hillsdale including the Rural Routes L0L 1V0 54 35 Year 12 2 the aging process altogether. Pretty amazing. 2550 in Elmvale including the former R R# 1, 2 & 3 L0L 1P0 which So if you see someone walking the streets that looks like includes Orr Lake, Waverley and some Tiny Beaches Road areas If you compare the 1981 to 2010 era to the neat 10 me 25 years ago... 265 in the Wyebridge area L0K 2E0 years, I have marked the warmer months in red, the colder 975 in Wyevale L0L 2T0 including Conc. 8 and some TBRS areas, 1325 in Perkinsfield including Balm Beach to Whippoorwill days in blue and if unchanged, I left in black. I have a little friend. He is eight years old. He’s an 1100 in R.R.# 1, L4R 4K3 (775) & 2, L4R 4K4 (300) areas of Midland outdoorsman. He likes to fish. He’s gone hunting with 10-year temperature averages for Barrie, 2010 to 2019 which includes Vasey, Ebenezer and the area North-West of Wyebridge his dad. He has a bike for jumping, a bike for racing and High °F Low °F High °C Low °C 2900 in Northern Tiny including SS 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of Rural another bike for touring. For an eight year-old, he knows 26 8 January -4 -13 Penetanguishene (Postal Codes L9M -1R2, -1R3 & -2H7) 27 9 February -3 -13 more about his dad’s side by side and ATV than some 16 or 150 through mail outs and subscriptions in Canada 37 19 March 3 -7 20 or whatever year olds. He loves tools. For years, he has Subscriptions are available across Canada for 51 30 April 10 -1 known the difference between a Phillips and a Robertson $60/year and $100/year in U.S. of A. 67 43 May 19 6 screw driver. To him, the best part of going to school is 73 51 June 23 11 recess. He is not intimidated by his older sisters. And when 79 57 July 26 14 we play a board game, instead of checkers, he wants to 76 55 August 25 13 play chess. Chess? Really? Does your grandchild want to not supposed to beat their grandchildren, I need a lesson 70 48 September 21 9 play chess? or two so I know the right move to make a mistake and let 56 38 October 14 4 Some 55 years ago, Doug Hill owned the Tasty-Freeze him win. 43 27 November 6 -3 located where now there is a little mall in Elmvale with 32 19 December 0 -7 Clover Variety, B2 Pizza and A’s. Many of us had a milk One of the more controversial subjects centres around 53 34 Year 12 1 shake, fries and a hamburger there. They had a kid named genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and whether we Rick. When we were 18, he was probably 5 and he always should allow them. As with any subject, you can find pros It would appear, the temperatures in our area have wanted to play Chess. I remember playing more games and cons anyplace on the internet. Some argue that GMOs dropped in the past 10 years. against him then playing against university buddies or my are just a means of hurrying the natural evolution of a wife. He was the Grandmaster back in growing plants while others suggest that by alternating the those days. I wonder if he still plays DNA of a plant, we could have unwanted or catastrophic today. Although I know grand-dads are side effects. Many of the western countries i.e. Canada, United States, Brazil and Covid Chart in Ontario others allow the GMO products when approved and Day Total Cases Death Resolved W/virus Tests realize that other countries Apr 6 309 = 4,347 13 = 132 1624 2591 do not allow them. Those countries include China and Apr 24 640 (11,184) 50 = 763 7087 5669 Japan and when a boat load May 6 412 (18,722) 68 = 1429 13,222 4071 of soybeans or corn arrives May 19 427 (23,384) 15 = 1919 17,889 3576 in those countries, and they find a positive test for the June 18 173 (32,917) 3 = 2553 28,012 2352 altered DNA, the GM crop July 21 203 (37,942) 1 = 2753 33,617 1572 is rejected. Switzerland has

Aug 11 33 (40,194) 0 = 2786 36,456 952 had a moratorium on such crops and are considering MIDHURST Sept 12 232 (44,300) 1 = 2814 39,717 1769 extending it until 2025. Oct 13 746 (60,692) 9 = 3016 5947 36,473 I was at an agricultural PHARMACY Oct 20 821 (65,896) 3 = 3053 56,606 6237 24,049 meeting only a few years back where the question Let’s Talk About… Nov 2 948 (77,655) 7 = 3152 66,407 8096 27,908 was asked, “Should farmers Earwax Nov 9 1242 (85,395) 12 = 3245 72,636 9514 28,410 be looking at growing non With Pharmacist Owners Jenna Lougheed and Carolyn Glover Nov 13 1396 (91,180) 19 = 3312 76,238 11,630 40,509 GMO crops?” The presenter Cerumen (earwax) is a naturally occurring substance that cleans, lubricates, said no. Meanwhile, some and protects the ear canal. Occasionally, there can be an excess or buildup of Nov 14 1581 (92,761) 20 = 3332 77,241 12,188 44,800 processors pay a premium earwax which can cause impaction. Symptoms of impaction include itching, pain, Nov 15 1248 (94,009) 29 = 3361 78,303 42,200 price for the non GMO ear fullness, hearing loss and tinnitus. Cerumenolytic (wax-softening/disintegrating agents) are commonly used by Nov 16 1487 (95,496) 10 = 3371 79,295 12,830 33,351 crops. Just saying - I don’t have patients for self-removal of ear wax. These can be combined with irrigation and Nov 17 1249 (96,745) 12 = 3383 80,430 24,468 manual removal for greater efficacy. Ear candling is not a recommended practice. an answer. Cerumenoltyic agents can be water-based (hydrogen peroxide), non-water/non- Nov 18 1417 (98,162) 32 =3415 81.847 12,822 33,440 oil based (Murine®) and oil-based (Cerumol®) and found at Midhurst Pharmasave. Nov 19 1210 (99,372) 28 = 3443 82,223 12,628 41,838 Charles, I guess our These at home remedies should not be used and you should see your prescriber if family Christmas is a bust. there is presence of ear pain, drainage, or bleeding as these may indicate damage Nov 20 1418 (100,790) 8 = 3451 83,638 12,631 48,173 No place will allow the to the tympanic membrane. descendents (and their To discuss this topic or other health and wellness questions call or come in to Nov 21 1588 (102,378) 21 = 3472 46,671 see us today! Nov 24 1534 (103,912) 14 = 3486 87,508 12,918 46,389 significants) of our mom and dad, I think the number 94 Finlay Mill Rd, Midhurst ON Nov 23 1589 (105,501) 19 = 3505 88,992 13,004 37,000 is almost 50, assemble 705.503.7333 | Mon-Fri 9-9 Sat 9-5 Sun 10-5 Nov 24 1009 (106,510) 14 = 3519 90,074 12,917 27,100

Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 3 Anten Mills News by Dennis Gannon

Annie’s Journal Wyevale’s News Ruth Ann Caston 527-5274 Happy birthday wishes go out to Terry Truax, Chris Many relationships begin easy Chilvers, Jacob Willett Webb, Darlene Wickett, Nancy J. enough. We are attracted to Moreau, Ava Freiburger, Aaron Mitchell, Tyson Crawford, something someone says. Or perhaps Craig Webb, Kim Marion, Crystal Smith, Jason Giffen, we are attracted to how someone Dylan Caston, Reese Dunsford, Donalda Columbus, looks. We ask someone questions Stephanie Withall, Joanne Ritchie, Emily Smith, Al and like their answers. Maybe we Marion, Hayley Nahuis, Ann-Marie Grant, Dennis Maheu, meet someone who seems to think Fran Marshall, Raymond Hamelin, Tony Withall, Mya like we do. Dorion, John, Danny and Tony Nahuis. Perhaps, over time, we begin to think that we love this person. We open our hearts to give Deepest sympathy goes out to Joann Hales and family this person a special place in our lives, perhaps as a spouse, on the passing of her husband Jim. A celebration of life or an adopted child, perhaps as a best friend. will be held at a later date. A donation to Diabetes Canada But then, over time, things seem to change. Things begin would be appreciated. to happen that annoy us. Someone says something will Before the snow started to fall on Sunday, a small but Deepest sympathy goes out to Shirley Willox and family get done, but then, for whatever reason, it doesn’t. There dedicated group of volunteers following social distancing in the passing of her husband Don who was killed in a car seems to be little respect for being on time. Conversations protocols, assembled at the community centre to get the accident recently. begin to include gossip. Anger sometimes surfaces. lights installed on the large spruce tree in front of the Over time, doubt may begin to creep in. We may begin pavilion. Within a few hours nearly 1000 LED lights The Church is taking names of those who wish to attend to the Christmas Eve service as there will be limited space. to think that, perhaps, we made a mistake in opening our were strung in anticipation of the annual tree lighting this hearts to a person. Perhaps we made a mistake in calling year. The tree lighting, Christmas in the Village and Santa To reserve a seat, you can call the church at 705.322.1451 or call Sandy Rawn at 705.322.6955. what we felt - love. Claus parade have been events planned by the Anten Mills Actually, that’s the point. Love is not a feeling. Love is Community Recreation Association for a number of years. Anyone with news items for the paper, please call me and a decision that results in a loving action. Granted, love is Donations had been greatly offered and accepted resulting leave a message at 705.527.5274. an action that often feels good, but at the heart of love is in Anten Mills having the best display locally. The tree a decision. lighting first came in 2015 when the CRA had the first Tompkins & Heels How many times have we quoted John 3:16? Let’s look 500 lights installed on the tree. The event has grown with at it this time to hear if, at the heart of God’s love, there additional lights, a tree topper, ground displays and lights Monuments Ltd. was a decision. For Quality & Craftsmanship Since on the smaller tree. There have been fireworks, movies, 1932 • For God so loved the world that He gave His only lots of hot chocolate and who can forget about the SnoTube Locally owned and operated begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not ride courtesy of Snow Valley. Santa Claus has graced Manufacturer of unsurpassed quality granite. perish but have everlasting life. us with his presence annually with the firefighters. Like God so loves us that He made the decision to give His most things there will be a significant change this year. 161 Essa Road Tel: 705-728-7749 only begotten Son so that we can have everlasting life. For the 6th year, the trees will be lit, the ground displays Barrie ON L4N 3L2 1-800-465-9900 God didn’t send Jesus to die for us because it felt good to installed and lit up along with a new one, but there will www.tompkinsandheels.com Fax: 705-728-6149 Him. No. We know now that this decision, based on love, not be the festivities that go with it. Through good sources Mon - Fri 9 - 5 • Sat 9 - 1 pm would lead to Jesus’ crucifixion. God knew that outcome, we understand that Santa Claus is still scheduled to attend Evenings available by appointment but made this decision anyway. with the firefighters and light up the park but there will This is what the heart of love looks like; it’s a decision be only a limited number of people who can attend. To birthed in the perfect will of God. solve the issue of resident participation, work is underway efforts as well as the Watkins family who has now taken Sometimes, love is an easy decision: like giving up our to make the tree lighting a virtual event held still on the over the sign duties including adding some inspirational or seat on the bus; letting someone else go first; inviting second Saturday of December which this year is December comedic comments when it is not being rented. To rent the someone for lunch. This is love in action. 12. More details will be available in the next edition of sign send an email to [email protected] and they Sometimes, at the heart of love is a decision with painful the paper as well as on the Anten Mills Facebook page so will work with you to get your message posted. consequences, but with it, comes the perfect peace of God mark it in your calendar. Donations to the tree lighting are because the decision is based on the perfect will of God still welcomed. for our lives. We choose faith over fear. We choose others Springwater Township is assisting with a trail map of over ourselves. holiday decorations installed by the CRA’s and community Let’s ask God to teach us how to love as He loves. Let’s groups so everyone can have a family outing and enjoy the ask God to show us how to make decisions that clearly efforts. This will be on the municipal website page in the demonstrate love for each person He brings us into contact coming week. In the past we have had great community with. participation with decorating our homes. This is a tradition Here are three thoughts that result in love for others, and that needs to keep going particularly along Horseshoe care for our mental health. The author is unknown. Valley Road where the inspiration for the park tree lighting 1. The first to apologize is the bravest. came from. Let’s all do our best to light up our homes and 2. The first to forgive is the strongest. keep the tradition alive. This will also be the 3rd annual 3. The first to move forward is the happiest. Anten Mills “Unofficial” Christmas Decorating Contest. I pray that God will bless you in ways that you never We will do our best to get photos of the best displays At the last Springwater Council meeting and the could have imagined. Amen. in the community in the last edition of the paper for the Springwater Recreation Advisory Committee meeting, I’d be glad to hear what you think. Please write to me at year so get your displays up. As a note of caution, there a presentation was done on a beautification plan and [email protected]. are unfortunately some individuals who get pleasure potential recreation improvements to the community park. from destroying the work of others as was displayed in This was done by the Anten Mills CRA in preparation of What is the dividing line between cumulus and Barrie this past weekend at the lights installed along the the 50th anniversary of a community association in 2021. cumulonimbus clouds? How tall does a cumulus cloud Lakeshore. If you see or hear of any damage please contact The presentation included having the ground under the have to be before it is called a cumulonimbus cloud? the appropriate authorities. We can work together to stop pavilion hard surface along with an enlarged rear deck Answer: In the four major cloud groups, cumulus and the damaging acts before they get out of hand. with stairs going in both directions. Of interest to the cumulonimbus are “clouds with vertical development.” Cumulus clouds are detached, fair-weather clouds with community was the development of a Native Plant, 50th relatively flat bases and dome-shaped tops. They usually anniversary garden along the east side of the pavilion. don’t have extensive vertical development or produce Within that garden there was a request to have Legacy precipitation. Cumulonimbus clouds are unstable, large, Stones installed. Many families moved into the community vertical clouds with dense, boiling tops that bring showers, in the late 1970’s and early 80’s and have remained here. hail, thunder, and lightning. Vertical-development clouds A significant number have had their children make this have bases ranging from 1,600 to 20,000 feet. The their home as well. It is felt that these modern day pioneers cumulus-type clouds usually are in the lower range. who have made our community what it is today should have a way to be recognized. The recreational enhancements included a HOME OF THE: walking path, pickleball court and outdoor exercise equipment. No decisions were made SHOWROOM! at the time of this writing and as more details TEL: 555 555 5555 SNOW THROWER BELTS become available they will be shared. Small Motor Sales & Service ELECTRICAL/FUEL PARTS Our community rink will be available for TUBES & INSTALL DRIVE WHEELS & RINGS skating this year but the change room will not 705-725-0975 Sales & Service for all Brands D.I.Y MAINTENANCE KITS be accessible. Chad Muir has agreed to take FUEL & OIL Lawn & Garden, Snow, Forestry FORESTRY & APPAREL on the leadership role again and is looking COVID HOURS -OPEN: SUPPLIES for volunteers. Contact Chad directly if you WED TO FRI 8-5 SAT 9-3 CHAIN SHARPENING 4436 Horseshoe Valley Rd. West, Minesing CUSTOM MADE CHAIN Through the efforts of several gentlemen of the community, can assist. CALL FOR COVID RELATED INQUIRIES/SERVICES the community sign along Wilson has been refurbished That’s all for now, Stay Healthy, Stay PICK UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE NEW SNOWBLOWERS IN STOCK! and is now in good condition. We thank them for their Strong, Stay Safe, [email protected] . Page 4 Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca ‘The Little Coffee Elmvale & District Food Bank Officially Opens New Location House Restaurant!’ Open 7 to 7 • 7 days/wk FEATURING • Organic Teas & Coffee Cappuccino • Expresso • Latte • Ice Cream Parlour • Hot Bowls ‘Soup of the Day!’ Dine in seating • Wraps • Breakfast Sandwiches • Baked Goodies • Our specialty is donuts • MILK SHAKES best this side of the Mississippi • Walk in / call in • Take out orders!

• Delivery within 2 blocks Elmvale & District Food Bank Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will appear here on the public site. Township of Springwater / November 18, 2020 – The Elmvale & District Food Bank has officially 5 Queen St. E. Elmvale • 705 515 1400 opened their doors to clients at their new location following a small, physically distanced ribbon cutting See us on Facebook - Retro Expresso ceremony on Wednesday. The new facility, located at 62 Yonge St N, was constructed to address some of the challenges experienced Continued from FRONT PAGE.. at their previous location in the Elmvale Community Community Reach’sTLC Accesible Van Hall, including food storage issues, privacy concerns and The last census (Statistics Canada) shows that our particular area in accessibility barriers. The new facility is located within Simcoe Muskoka “ has the largest proportion of the total population close proximity to the Simcoe County LINX Transit composed of seniors (ages 65 and over) in their municipality. It also system, has ample parking, a private interview room and states that “all senior age groups will increase greatly in population with plenty of storage space. the largest increase occurring among the 90+ age group as it will increase The Elmvale & District Food Bank is a registered charity, by 346% from 4,345 in 2015 to 19,380 in 2041.” The population of which began operating out of a small space at the Elmvale seniors in Simcoe Muskoka is projected to surpass 218,800, which is Lions Hall in the early 1990s. Since their inception they more than double the number of seniors in 2011. have moved locations several times, as they continue to Most of the clients (riders) of Community Reach are seniors and many outgrow their space. Run by a team of volunteers, the Food Bank serves the Township of Springwater and of them have mobility issues that need accessible transportation. The the surrounding area and they continue to see an increasing need in the community year over year. In the health experts are saying we are in the second wave of the Covid 19 first 10 months of 2020, the Food Bank has seen a 35% increase in usage when compared to 2019. pandemic and we need to be prepared. In February 2019, the Township committed to a one-time capital contribution of $100,000 towards the We receive less than 40% of our operating budget from the County of construction of a new facility and the Food Bank has fundraised $100,000. The municipality also agreed to Simcoe and do not receive provincial or federal funding. We depend front end the necessary funds in excess of $200,000 to be repaid over a period of up to 10 years. heavily on grants, donations, and fundraising. Due to Covid 19 our “We are thrilled to have a permanent space where we can provide services to our clients,” says Debra fundraising opportunities have been nil. McLean, Director of the Elmvale & District Food Bank. “Our new space is bright, organized and spacious Through the generous support from the Tiny Township Lions Club of and it provides dignity for our clients through the use of a confidential interview space. Thank you to $5,000 that will go toward the van purchase we will be able to continue Springwater Township Council for their support and encouragement throughout this project. The Food Bank to provide this valuable service to our communities. would also like to acknowledge the generous financial support received from the Elmvale Lions Club, Flos- Elmvale Firefighters Association, Township of Tiny Lions Club, HydroOne and Elmvale Home Hardware Retired Teacher of Ontario - Simcoe District 17 - Unit 1 Building Centre.” (Barrie and Elmvale) Christmas Donations - Nov 2020 “The Township is pleased to support the important work the Food Bank does in our municipality,” says Mayor Don Allen, Springwater Township. “The volunteers at the Food Bank work tirelessly to ensure no one in our community goes hungry. This new building provides them with the space to serve their clients more effectively. This year has shown that anyone can suffer from food insecurity, and the Food Bank is there to provide people with a helping hand when they need it most.” The Elmvale & District Food Bank operates Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Emergency service is available by calling 705-322-9096.

Organization Donation Realty Executives On The Bay Inc. - $4,500 to Wendat Community Programs Salvation Army $500 Barrie and District Christmas Cheer $500 Barrie Food Bank $1500 Elmvale & District Food Bank $1,000 Youth Haven $500 Unit One executive made decisions by email to support the less fortunate at this time of coronavirus ‘restrictions’. Many of our members work in our communities as volunteers in caring for others, and we salute their efforts. We know that the retired teacher community in Elmvale and Barrie would want us to assist them in reaching out to others during this difficult Christmas season. Child's Play Was Inspired by a Real Event In 1909, Key West painter and author Robert Eugene Otto claimed that one of his family's servants placed a voodoo curse on his childhood toy, Robert the Doll. Supposedly, the doll would mysteriously move from room to room, knock furniture over, and conduct conversations with Otto. Robert the Doll was left in the attic until Otto's death in 1974, when new owners moved into his Florida home. The new Grace Kidd some family, friends and her Executives. and her Executives of Realty Executives On The Bay family also claimed mysterious activities would happen in the house Inc. are pictured here. Picture was taken during Grand Opening in July 2014 connected to the doll. Today, Robert the Doll is on display at the Grace Kidd Owner and Broker of Record at Realty Executives On The Bay Inc. and her Executives are Custom House and Old Post Office in Key West, Florida. pleased to provide $4,500. to bring WENDAT's new Endowment Fund to the $5,000. mark. These funds Why do so many cats in New England will be matched by an anonymous donor, allowing WENDAT to reach the $10,000. level needed to secure have double paws (extra toes) and their new Endowment Fund within the framework of the Huronia Community Foundation. what causes this? Having a plan with a nest egg is necessary in these times of uncertainty and will help ensure that WENDAT Answer: This polydactylism, the is always able to continue to serve the community. presence of extra toes, is inherited Grace and her Executives believe in supporting the communities that have supported them and their and appears to be a trait caused by a business over time and hope to inspire you to make a one time, monthly or yearly commitment of your own. single gene. If you’re seeing a lot of it Wendat Community Programs was founded in 1987 and provides high quality care, treatment and in New England, it could be indicative rehabilitation services to both frail elderly and to persons experiencing a mental illness who are living in of inbreeding and a “closed” gene the North Simcoe-Muskoka area. pool that causes this recessive gene to For more information contact: Andrea Abbott-Kokosin, Executive Director at Andrea@WendatPrograms. prevail in your local cats. com or 705-526-1305 ext 223. Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 5 Checking In @PPL What is it Penetanguishene Public Library Only one person names Dave MacKenzie gave any 24 Simcoe Street, Penetanguishene suggestion as to what this might be. He thought it might be for rendering fat. ccote@penetanguish- Are there any other suggestions? ene.library.on.ca 705-549-7164

A Message from Doug Shipley, MP Why can’t I get reliable internet service? That is a key concern that has been expressed by you, your families and your neighbours day after day. It began when I was canvassing, seeking the opportunity to represent the residents of Barrie Springwater Oro-Medonte. It has become a more pressing need as more of our residents have shifted to learning and working from home in past months. Years ago, Bernard Terry found this cast iron whatever it Our community has a concern with access to is. He has had it in his collection of old items like a binder reliable high-speed internet. There is no question seat, an ice saw, various OLD wrenches and other things that Springwater Township and Oro-Medonte are but never knew what it is or was used for. both beautiful places to live and underserviced It is made of cast iron. It has this large handle so it swings communities when it comes to internet access. up and down and there is a hole in the bottom about half In March of 2019 the Liberal Government the size of the hole in the top. announced the Universal Broadband Fund If you know, call the Springwater News (Michael) at and promised to bring digital equality to rural 705 321 2653 or email your answer to Canadians. We all rejoiced as there was finally [email protected]. a solution in sight. In June of 2020 they advised Your prize - your name will be in the next issue of the pa- all Canadians that the application portal for the per as we explain to the public what this gadget is used for. Universal Broadband Fund would be opening in To carry on, these two pliers were found in the same box days. One hundred and fifty days passed before I figure they are a pair for something but why the bend in they finally announced that the portal was open. the jaws on the one. Let me know! While we are now closer to achieving digital equality with our urban neighbors around the province, we have been waiting since March 2019 for action on this announcement. Why is the current Liberal Government not prioritizing the needs of rural Canadians? Why did it take so long to open applications for these funds? I will continue asking these questions until we get answers. In the coming weeks I will be meeting virtually with representatives of various internet service providers and learning about any planned service expansions in our area in the next 6-12 months. I will work to encourage projects that improve Rosie’s Devotions service for the thousands of residents of Barrie The Gift of Giving Springwater Oro-Medonte that currently don’t have access to reliable internet. Every year, our families participated And I will continue to ask the tough questions in a "Secret Santa" event. We would put in Ottawa to hold the Liberals to account for the folded pieces of paper with our names promises they have made. on them into a bowl. Each person would then draw a name to buy for the next Christmas, wrap it, but leave out the giver's name. Later, because our families live in various parts of Ontario, Sincerely, Doug Shipley, Member of Parliament, it was decided that one person would Barrie Springwater Oro-Medonte print out the names of the family members and then draw the names on behalf of everyone. That person would be the Horses that seem wild today (such as Mustangs) only one who knew who bought for whom. It was decided are actually feral horses, usually descendants of that the value of the gift would not exceed twenty dollars. horses that were imported to America from Spain My brother, who was in charge of this annual event, in the sixteenth century. The only true wild horse sent an e-mail to us suggesting that we donate the twenty is the Asian Wild Horse. dollars to a charity of our choice, instead of purchasing There are nearly 160 distinctive breeds and types yet another unnecessary gift that one day would end up of horses around the world, but the Arabian in the dumpster. My brother’s choice was to donate to horse is unique in that it is the purest of all of the Humane Society; to help those who cannot help the breeds.After horses became domesticated themselves. After all, isn't Christmas about helping the around 4000 B.C., many Indo-European cultures less fortunate? regarded horses as a supreme sacrifice to their Over two thousand years ago, a baby was born in gods and often ritually entombed horses. Bethlehem, the greatest gift that mankind would receive: a Famous owner/horse partnerships that helped Saviour, Who at an early age in His life gave Himself for change world history include Alexander the Great us, so that we may have life eternal. and his horse Bucephalus ("ox head"), El Cid and Ephesians 2:8 – For by grace you have been saved Babieca ("stupid"), and Napoleon and Marengo through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of (named after a battle) who after its death, had its God. (NASB) skeleton displayed in London. Perhaps this Christmas, you may want to "pass it on" by Know what you're buying. helping an organization that desperately needs your help 'Organic' is probably the most generally reliable label for beef, pork, chicken especially at this time of uncertainty. and all of our produce. The USDA organic standards describe how farmers grow It may be by volunteering your time in a hospital, in a crops and raise livestock and which materials they may use, using methods that nursing home, or a church. It may be by donating items preserve the environment and avoid most synthetic materials, such as pesticides of food to your local food kitchen or animal shelter, or by and antibiotics. making a monetary donation. Whatever you decide, your So when you buy 'organic beef' or 'organic chicken' you can be relatively certain gift of giving will be greatly appreciated. that at some point there were federal inspectors making sure it was not raised John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that He gave using bio-products, hormones, steroids and antibiotics. His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall 'Natural' is a different story. While the USDA has defined natural, their definition not perish, but have eternal life. (NASB) is so broad that it literally includes every single animal raised in the country, no What will you decide? matter what you feed it. Prayer: Thank You, God, for giving us the greatest The term 'grass-fed' is also misleading label. Consumers see '100 percent grass- gift of all time: Jesus, Your beloved Son. He is the reason fed beef' and assume it doesn't have drugs. That's not true at all for the Christmas season. Help us to share this wonderful One of the safest and cleanest meat options is bison. So far bison production in news. He gave us life so that we can give gifts of love to this country is all drug-free. It used to be a specialty product, but now, you can one another. Amen. buy bison all over the country in grocery stores and many restaurants. Rosemary Hagedorn, Midland, rosyhagedorn@mailcom Silver Medal Award – The recipient of the Silver Medal award for 2020 She shares her talents with many different was Edna Caldwell of the Oro-Medonte Horticultural organizations and has been the recipient of many Society in District 16. The Silver Medal is the highest accolades including the OHA Trillium Award in 2004, award of the Association and is given for outstanding Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year in 2006, OHA Honour work in the advancement of horticulture in accordance Roll in 2011 and Province of Ontario recognition for 50 with the aims of the Association. years of Horticultural Volunteer Service in 2018. Page 6 Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca In 2006, she initiated a stream restoration project Councillors review new waste collection cart Silver Medal Award – Edna Caldwell at Bayview Memorial Park in Oro-Medonte. This was a options during Committee of the Whole on The recipient of the Silver Medal award for 2020 was Edna Caldwell of the major project to remove a highly invasive water plant November 24, 2020 Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society in District 16. The Silver Medal is the and redirect the stream. The project also created a highest award of the Association and is given for outstanding work in the habitat for native plants and wildlife. The project involved Midhurst / November 23, 2020 – In late 2021, the County advancement of horticulture in accordance with the aims of the Association. of Simcoe will be moving to a cart-based collection system Edna Caldwell has dedicated over 50 years of her life to her society, district the coordination of many volunteers, supporters, many for its curbside waste collection services. The automated cart and community and is an extremely deserving recipient. levels of government and the application of numerous system will bring further consistency to waste collections, In December of 1967, she was a founding member of the Oro-Medonte grants. When the project was completed in 2008, it additional storage for recyclables and organics, and added Horticultural Society and a Director on the Board. She has served on the convenience to residents. won several awards including Lake Simcoe’s Region Board of Directors every year since then. She has held many positions Conservation Authority’s “Watershed Heroes” Trophy; In June, County Council approved the move to the new including 2 terms as President, Secretary for 5 years as well as chairing automated cart collection system to be implemented in late Oro-Medonte Township Environmental Certificate and many committees including programs, membership, flower shows, Edna newsletter Caldwell editor ,has youth dedicated and garden overtours. 50 years of her 2021. The cart system and collection contractor (Miller Waste She was also a District Director for 5 years, hosting the OHA convention in 1999 and was District Secretary for the OHA Environmental Award. Services) are not being reviewed on Tuesday. life to her society, district and community and is an 5 years. She is still very active and interested in her horticultural pursuits and is respected for her knowledge and Along with the Huronia Rose Society, she was County staff have recently completed a detailed procurement extremely deserving recipient. a voice of reason in times of change. instrumental in the creation of the Millennium process to identify a preferred vendor to produce and provide She is an excellent role model. In December of 1967, she was a founding member carts to the County. At County of Simcoe Committee of the Memorial Rose Bed in Barrie at the Southshore Centre, Edna is a provincially accredited judge for Garden Clubs ofof Ontario the andOro-Medonte the Canadian RoseHorticultural Society and Societyis a and a Whole meeting on November 24, 2020, Councillors will a gift to the city and an educational project to promote certified judge with the OHA. She judges at different societiesDirector and agricultural on the Board. fairs around She hasthe province. served onFor the Board review cart options, including features, sizes, colours and many years, she chaired the OroMedonte Horticultural Society flower show committee and organized educational growing Canadian-bred roses. She continues to be locking mechanisms provided by the selected vendor. of Directors every year since then. She has held many workshops, many of which she presented herself. She was co-principal of the District 16 OHA judging school involved in its maintenance. She was also involved in County Councillors will review these options and decide positions including 2 terms as President, Secretary for in 2012-2014 graduating 19 new judges. She has served as the Regional Director for the Canadian Rose Society the establishment of the Barbara Stoddart Garden at which model will be the best suited for Simcoe County and was a founding member of the Huronia Rose Society which5 years she has as been well involved as chairing with since many 1980, committees serving including residents and our system. Following a decision, staff will Guthrie Public School in Oro-Medonte in memory of a as President and a Board member. Roses are her passion andprograms, she has opened membership, her gardens to theflower public, shows,giving newsletter work on implementing a distribution strategy to deliver carts well-loved teacher and horticultural society member. illustrated talks about rose growing, showing her own slides. editor, youth and garden tours. to all County households. The County will distribute each She shares her talents with many different organizations and has been the recipient of many accolades including She is a tireless advocate for the Oro-Medonte household with three new complimentary wheeled carts before She was also a District Director for 5 years, hosting the OHA Trillium Award in 2004, Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year in 2006, OHA Honour Roll in 2011 and Horticultural Society, recruiting new members and the change takes effect in November 2021, which will include the OHA convention in 1999 and was District Secretary Province of Ontario recognition for 50 years of Horticultural Volunteer Service in 2018. volunteers and giving freely of her time and her one cart for each material, sized appropriately, for bi-weekly In 2006, she initiated a stream restoration project at Bayview forMemorial 5 years. Park She in Oro-Medonte. is still very This active was anda major interested in recycling, garbage, and weekly organics. knowledge. She shares her infectious passion and project to remove a highly invasive water plant and redirect herthe stream.horticultural The project pursuits also created and ais habitatrespected for for her “The cart system will be a change for Simcoe County enthusiasm for gardening with anyone interested. She native plants and wildlife. The project involved the coordinationknowledge of many volunteers, and a voice supporters, of reason many in levels times of of change. residents, but experiences from many other municipalities who government and the application of numerous grants. When the project was completed in 2008, it won several promotes native plants and roses and is always on have moved to this system indicate that once the transition is She is an excellent role model. awards including Lake Simcoe’s Region Conservation Authority’s “Watershed Heroes” Trophy; Oro-Medonte hand to give sage advice during the potting-up event made, households appreciate the added level of convenience Township Environmental Certificate and the OHA Environmental Edna Award. is a provincially accredited judge for Garden including closed lids, wheels and additional storage space Along with the Huronia Rose Society, she was instrumental Clubsin the creation of Ontario of the Millenniumand the MemorialCanadian Rose Rose Society in preparation for the society annual plant sale. for some materials,” said Rob McCullough, Director of Solid Bed in Barrie at the Southshore Centre, a gift to the city and an educational project to promote growing Canadian- She has been involved with many activities Waste Management, County of Simcoe. “Operationally, and is a certified judge with the OHA. She judges bred roses. She continues to be involved in its maintenance.at Shedifferent was also societies involved inand the establishmentagricultural offairs around associated with promoting horticulture to youth, both the automated system will also help address some labour the Barbara Stoddart Garden at Guthrie Public School in Oro-Medonte in memory of a well-loved teacher and challenges that has led to delays and collection impacts in the province. For many years, she chaired the Oro- in her society and in the local schools. She founded horticultural society member. the initial Garden Clubs at 4 local schools, 3 of which the past. We look forward to rolling this program out to our She is a tireless advocate for the Oro-Medonte HorticulturalMedonte Society, recruiting Horticultural new members Society and flower volunteers show committee residents in late 2021.” and giving freely of her time and her knowledge. She shares herand infectious organized passion andeducational enthusiasm forworkshops, gardening many of continue today. She recently spearheaded the efforts About automated cart collection with anyone interested. She promotes native plants and roses and is always on hand to give sage advice during to add to the list of OHA awards for youth with the Many municipalities across Ontario and throughout North which she presented herself. She was co-principal the potting-up event in preparation for the society annual plantof sale. the District 16 OHA judging school in 2012-2014 announcement of the annual Reta Caldwell Youth America have switched to the automated cart system. This She has been involved with many activities associated with promoting horticulture to youth, both in her society system utilizes a mechanical arm, on each collection vehicle, graduating 19 new judges. She has served as the Environmental Award in memory of her sister-in-law. and in the local schools. She founded the initial Garden Clubs at 4 local schools, 3 of which continue today. She Edna Caldwell is a guardian of the environment that picks up, empties and places the carts back on the curb recently spearheaded the efforts to add to the list of OHA awardsRegional for youth Director with the announcementfor the Canadian of the annual Rose Society with the driver rarely needing to leave the cab. The carts Reta Caldwell Youth Environmental Award in memory of her andsister-in-law. was a founding member of the Huronia Rose personally and in everything she is involved in. She is include wheels making them very convenient and easy to Edna Caldwell is a guardian of the environment personally and in everything she is involved in. She is truly truly deserving of this award. transfer to and from the curb. Key benefits include: Society which she has been involved with since 1980, deserving of this award. serving as President and a Board member. Roses are • Significantly reduced chance of injuries to drivers Congratulations to all our award winners for 2020. Congratulations to all our award winners for 2020. • Expansion of the labour force by removing the They have each made significant contributions to hertheir passion communities, and she Societies/Clubs, has opened Districtsher gardens and/orthe to the They have each made significant contributions to significant manual labour aspect from the job Ontario Horticultural Association. public, giving illustrated talks about rose growing, their communities, Societies/Clubs, Districts and/ • Reduced litter from windblown materials through the showing her own slides. use of large lidded carts for recycling Chigamik Community Health Centre Joins the GivingTuesday Movement or the Ontario Horticultural Association. • Increased and convenient storage capacity for in Canada to Encourage Spending with a Purpose recyclables and organic green bin materials, as the County Global day of giving takes place this year on December 1st. OHA Trillium - Autumn 2020 works to increase diversion and reduce garbage Midland, Ontario – November 19, 2020 – Centre de santé communautaire Chigamik Community Health Centre • - 45 - Reducing the potential spread of infection and (CSC Chigamik CHC) is now a registered charity and has joined the GivingTuesday movement in Canada – a reducing the risk of collections services being impacted should global day of generosity happening on December 1, 2020. Just as Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping collection forces become ill as carts are not physically touched season, GivingTuesday is the opening day of the giving season and continues to gain traction across the country. by collection staff Since 2013, GivingTuesday has united millions of Canadians to support and champion the causes they believe in The information above does not apply to the cities of Barrie and the communities in which they live. So far more than 7,500 Canadian charities, businesses and community and Orillia. groups have used GivingTuesday to rally generosity and help make the world a better place. County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities This GivingTuesday, CSC Chigamik CHC is asking members of the community to support its financial goal of and provides crucial public services to County residents in raising $800 to provide 20 families living in North Simcoe with “ready to cook” meals for the holidays. Chigamik addition to providing paramedic and social services to the staff will assemble the food baskets and deliver them to local families. separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe. “We are pleased to announce that we are now a registered charity and are taking part in this year’s GivingTues- day initiative. Our goal is to inspire everyone in our community to get involved and help us BRiDGE BiTES from The American Contract Bridge League promote the spirit of giving back,” said David Jeffery, Executive Director, CSC Chigamik CHC. “At a time when many of us are experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Giv- aN EXTRa ChaNCE By: Brian Gunnell ingTuesday is an opportunity for people across Canada to stand together in unity and to use their ♠ aK6 E-W Vulnerable individual power of generosity to remain connected.” ♥ T3 South West North East The impact of GivingTuesday goes well beyond charitable donations, inspiring giving in all ♦ J7 1♠ Pass 3♠ Pass its forms. From coast to coast to coast, people are embracing this day as an opportunity to raise ♣ QT9764 4♠ Pass Pass Pass money for local charities and non-profits, run food and clothing drives, give blood, encourage ♠ 87 North ♠ 542 kindness, help a neighbour and celebrate generosity. The opening lead is the ♦K, won by ♥ K542 West East ♥ aJ9 On December 1, and throughout the holiday season, CSC Chigamik CHC is encouraging donors ♦ KQ943 ♦ 8652 Declarer’s Ace. A Heart is lost to East, to support giving back to their community. Donations can be made to CSC Chigamik CHC by ♣ 85 Declarer ♣ K32 but Declarer’s hopes of getting two visiting https://givingtuesday.ca/partners/centre-de-sante-communautaire-chigamik-community- ♠ QJT93 Heart ruffs on the board are dashed health-centre. ♥ Q876 when East returns a trump. So much CSC Chigamik CHC would like to thank its community partners – Foodland Midland, Graf- ♦ AT for Plan A. Setting up the Clubs is fiti Art and Mary and Ray Nason – for their generous donations. To learn more about Chigamik ♣ AJ Plan B, will it succeed? Community Health Centre, please visit www.chigamik.ca. Share stories and join the GivingTues- day conversation on social media using #GivingTuesdayCA; #Chigamik. For more information At first glance it may appear that the only chance is for East to hold the singleton about GivingTuesday, visit www.givingtuesday.ca. or doubleton Club King. If that is the case then Declarer can cross to the Spade Ace, lead a Club and finesse (assuming that the King does not appear from About CSC CHIGAMIK CHC - Centre de santé communautaire CHIGAMIK Community East). If the Club King comes down in two rounds, and if trumps are 3-2, then Health Centre is a not-for-profit health care service funded by the Ministry of Health and Long- the Clubs will run and there will be no fewer than 12 tricks. Term Care, through the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network. It offers bilingual and culturally sensitive care. It encourages persons who identify as First Nations, As you can see, the Club King does not come down in two rounds. Does this Francophone, Inuit, Métis or Indigenous and live in North Simcoe Muskoka to register. For mean the contract fails? Not if Declarer realizes the potential of the Spade Six! more information please visit www.chigamik.ca That valuable card is a potential Dummy entry if one opponent or the other has *-- Sanitize Your Face Masks --* Certain types of masks, such as N95 and Eight-Seven doubleton of trumps. And just as valuable as the Six is Declarer’s Cloth Face Coverings: surgical masks, are designed for single-use precious Three! To machine-wash your mask, first wash your only. For the average person, this means the hands. Then remove the mask, being careful masks should be disposed of in the trash When East returns that trump at Trick 3, Declarer plays the Queen from hand not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. after wearing. However they can be reused in and overtakes in Dummy. Now the Club finesse works and the Club Ace is Toss the mask directly into the washing professional settings if properly disinfected. cashed. The Spade Jack is overtaken in Dummy, and a Club is ruffed high. Now machine and wash your hands immediately For example, N95 masks can be disinfected Dummy’s Clubs are good and, thanks to West’s doubleton Eight-Seven of after. You can use your regular laundry by UVC germicidal irradiation or vapor phase trumps, the Spade Six is an entry to those Clubs. Well done, Declarer! If she detergent along with bleach and the warmest hydrogen peroxide. But it is super important had carelessly played the Three on the first round of trumps she would not have water recommended for that fabric type. to keep in mind that there haven't been any reaped the benefit of her extra chance. Once the mask is laundered, dry on high heat tests performed on surgical mask disinfection

Visit www.acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email [email protected] until it's completely dry. or reuse because the demand is low. For games in Barrie see www.barriebridge.com You should be cleaning your cloth face If the mask is dirty, torn, or saturated with For games in Midland see www.midlanddbc.com covering after every use. moisture, you should discard it. Ideally, Medical-grade Masks however, they shouldn't be reused. Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 7 2231 Nursery Road Minesing, Ontario Link L9X 1A8 November 26, 2020

Upcoming Meetings Winter Maintenance Reminders

It won’t be long before the snow begins to fly and everyone Special Council Meeting - 2021 Budget needs to do their part to aid in the Township’s snow removal Monday, November 30 at 1:00 p.m. process so that roads and sidewalks can be cleared safely and efficiently. Cultural Activities Advisory Committee Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. Winter Parking Parking is NOT permitted on roads from November 1 to Special Council Meeting - Closed March 31 between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Wednesday, December 2 at 4:00 p.m. Clear the Way Council Meeting Remove items such as bins, basketball nets and planters from the Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. end of your driveway and do not place steel stakes at the edge of the road to ensure the way is clear for snowplow operators.

Special Council Meeting - Budget 2021 Blowing Snow Monday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. Don’t move or blow snow onto or across the road or into ditches.

Special Council Meeting - 2021 Budget For more information contact [email protected] or 705-728-4784 Ext. 2101. Wednesday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m.

Special Council Meeting - Official Plan Review Adult / Senior Public Skating Monday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. Adult / Seniors pre-registered Library Board Meeting Tuesday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. skating will take place on Mondays and Thursdays from Council meetings are live streamed online 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Interested at springwater.ca/live. A call in option participants must pre-register (audio only) is also available. online and can register for Board and committee meetings can be a single or multiple skates. accessed via Zoom Conferencing. View Register online at: the agendas for details. www.springwater.ca/arena

Bid Opportunities Backyard Chickens The Township is currently accepting bids for the following: Council has approved the final step to permit a three (3) year pilot program to allow the keeping of backyard chickens. All properties, that meet the setback requirements, within Comprehensive Compensation Review the Township of Springwater now have the ability to keep a maximum of four (4) hens, in 2020-47-ADM accordance with the following By-laws: Closes: December 3 at 2:00 p.m. • Backyard Chickens Licensing By-law No. 2020-091 • Backyard Chickens Temporary Use By-law No. 5000-323 Guide Rail Repair/Replacement 2020-48-PW To be approved to have backyard chickens, you must submit a Closes: December 17, 2020 a complete application with the required supporting documents to the Clerks department for approval. Visit springwater.bidsandtenders.ca for Applicants are required to renew their license annually, details and to register for upcoming bids. as it will expire on December 31 of each year. Download an application form or learn more about the pilot project Water & Wastewater Billing online at: springwater.ca/backyardchickens

Residential water meters have been read by our third party contractor, WAMCO Waterworks. Bills have been mailed and Upcoming Holiday Events are due on November 30, 2020. • Midhurst Virtual Tree Lighting - December 5 Sign up for paperless billing View your next bill electronically through • Anten Mills Virtual Tree Lighting - December 12 our online self-service platform, My • Light Up Springwater - December 12 -24 Springwater! Springwater residents can • Santa’s Firetruck Tour - December 23 & 24 also view the balance of their property tax and water & wastewater accounts, as well Get details and an updated list of events at: as make payments online. Learn more and register at springwater.ca/MySpringwater springwater.ca/LightUpSpringwater

P. 705-728-4784 | F. 705-728-6957 | E. [email protected] | springwater.ca | @springwatertwp Page 8 Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Letters to the Editor Please include phone number with any L to E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 You might not appreciate seeing your name on something you did not write. 11 12 13 "The Ruth & Bob Byers Emergency Hats Off to Local Contractors! Services Centre"? We’ve always been proud to call ourselves members 14 15 16 of our local community – but never more than we Dear Editor, have been over the past couple of weeks. On Monday 17 18 19 20 I read with great approval the purchase of the +40 acres Nov 2, Mother Nature blew through and downed one of the Hasty Tract: NW corner of Snow Valley Road of our trees, snapping the main Hydro One power line 21 22 23 24 25 and Bayfield Street North. I also believe that the long- that feeds our property. Re-connecting was denied, displaced, long-promised fire hall will be among the first 26 27 28 29 30 due to the amount of trees that were in close proximity buildings. to the line. So, given the options of clearing back a Appropriate Name of the new Fire/Emergency 31 32 33 major swathe of trees OR burying a new primary- we Centre: I suggest Bob and Ruth Byers. chose the latter. We were told it could be at least 2 Not only was Bob the longest serving fire chief, he 34 35 36 weeks before we would be back on power from the served in many capacities such as the Simcoe Rescue grid. That was when our local contractors jumped in Squad. Ruth served as the Township's first Heritage 37 38 39 40 41 to help us. We would like to publicly commend the Committee chair as well as many community roles. crews from Scotty’s Plumbing & Electrical who Their work in the Scouting movement was decades-long 42 43 44 45 46 47 got us hooked up on standby power within 3 days; and outstanding. They developed young men and drew Pete Minnings & staff for coming to our rescue with leaders such as Rick Hubbard to the 1st Midhurst troop. 48 49 50 all the Hydro One paperwork & quick installation of I'm sure I've missed many accomplishments and there may the necessary infrastructure, Rick Drinkill & Bill very well be a more worthy naming recipient. 51 52 53 Kidd for their speedy service digging the necessary But one thing I learned from Bob and Ruth: no one is left trenches (through all those tree roots) and filling it behind when the pack goes on a hike. all back in once the wire was installed. Lastly Hydro Across Down Rick simply scooped me up onto his shoulders and One arrived Friday Nov 13th and we were back on the 1 Jetty 1 Animated Petunia, for carried me to the end. hydro grid by end of day. All this in only 9 working Across5 Bird in the making one Down Les Stewart MBA, Midhurst, ON 8 Hospital unit 2 Teenage heartthrob days! I’m sure that these business people probably 1 Jetty 1 Animated Petunia, for one Details at oldMidhurst.ca come January 2021. 11 Going nowhere 3 Metallica “Nothing ___ left an ongoing job for a day, just to help us out – and 5 Bird in the making 2 Teenage heartthrob we will be forever grateful. 12 Filly Matters” 8 Hospital unit 3 Metallica "Nothing ___ Matters" Re: Rita Be-Still article Just goes to prove, that “buying local” is still the 13 Absorbed, as a loss 4 Post-op therapy Dear Editor, BEST! 1411 “Oh,Going my nowhere stars!” 5 Hubris source 4 Post-op therapy After reading Rita Benacquista’s article Sincerely, Dennis & Pat Leonard 1512 SampleFilly for an assayer 6 Person who makes beds 5 Hubris source titled “Enslavement of Humanity” stating the UN 1613 LikeAbsorbed, most recruitsas a loss 7 Triumph 6 Person who makes beds is suing the WHO, I felt the record needed to be OPEN LETTER - 19 November 2020 1714 Make"Oh, my the stars!" first move 8 Lots 7 Triumph straightened. It’s actually 3 private lawyers that are Dear Premier, 19 Letter intro 9 Capt.’s guess 15 Sample for an assayer 8 Lots attempting to sue the WHO. I have copied a link to one We represent thousands of families of current and 21 Good looking girl 10 Morning rose moisture of the many articles I read about this. Nowhere in my former long-term care residents who have experienced 2316 DirectorLike most or recruits conductor 18 Censure 9 Capt.'s guess internet search could I find evidence of her unfounded the effects of decades of inadequate staffing, inadequate 2617 MoneyMake the to firstplay move for 20 Surprised expression 10 Morning rose moisture claim. “ The attorneys, led by California-based standards of care, and overcrowding in below standard 2919 ByLetter hand intro 22 Study of Louis Pasteur 18 Censure German lawyer Dr. Reiner Fuellmich, are demanding accommodation that the pandemic brought to light and 3121 MakesGood looking more valuable girl 24 Friar Tuck’s beverage 20 Surprised expression the pubic receives "full compensation for their that your government allows to operate in what you 3323 BeholdDirector or conductor 25 Hair colouring 22 Study of Louis Pasteur losses" if they have been "harmed" by coronavirus describe as the “broken” long-term care system. 3426 KindMoney of topressure play for 26 Liveliness 24 Friar Tuck's beverage lockdown measures”. Fifty-seven per cent of long-term care homes in 3529 StarBy hand ___ 27 Minor bill 25 Hair colouring They are upset about lost profits because the WHO Ontario operate to produce profits for their shareholders. 37 Be in pain 28 Globe, for one 31 Makes more valuable 26 Liveliness recommended a temporary shut down to try to get Although Minister Fullerton has tried to distance 39 Channel 30 Spent a handle on this global pandemic! As a RN, I would COVID outbreaks from ownership, facts prove that 4233 OneBehold marching in a column 32 Bend 27 Minor bill love to know where Rita is getting her information profits take precedence over care. A study, published by 4434 GrandKind of time pressure 36 Some Islamic people 28 Globe, for one stating “long term wearing of masks can be very the Canadian Medical Association, reveals these chain 4635 ShinglesStar ___ location 38 Make oneself useful 30 Spent harmful”! I have worked 8 and 12 hour shifts in owned homes were inadequately staffed, ill-equipped 4837 Compact,Be in pain e.g. 40 Not hot 32 Bend a mask many times during my clinical practice, and ill-managed to handle an outbreak. Additionally, 4939 ItChannel may be glossed over 41 Voice quality 36 Some Islamic people pre pandemic, with no adverse effects. I am also outdated design standards, such as four bed wards and 5042 FullyOne marching cooked in a column 42 Performance 38 Make oneself useful a lifelong asthmatic. It is irresponsible to publish narrow hallways contributed to the high death rates in 51 Oft-used article 43 “Uh-uh!” 44 Grand time 40 Not hot an opinion piece that is so full of untruths that these facilities.[1] The number of those who died of 52 Milk soaked bread 45 iPad purchase could be detrimental to public health. Spreading loneliness and neglect have yet to be accounted for but 5346 AShingles whole bunchlocation 47 Select group, with “the”41 Voice quality misinformation helps no one. remain your ethical responsibility. 48 Compact, e.g. 42 Performance Link to article about the actual lawsuit. https:// Clearly, for-profits put the production of stakeholder49 It may dividends be glossed above over An Opinion Piece 43 "Uh-uh!" neonnettle.com/news/12868-lawyers-suing-who-for- quality of care. Unions (CUPE Ontario, SEIU Healthcare50 andFully Unifor) cooked and Dear Editor, 45 iPad purchase crimes-against-humanity-over-covid-lockdowns organizations representing residents, families and the public51 Oft interest-used article alike I was disappointed to read yet another47 Select group, with "the" Adrienne Soltau RN, Springwater, On article from Rita Be-Still in your newspaper (OHC, ACE, Concerned Friends) call for adequate staff/resident52 Milk soaked standard bread of a minimum average of four hours of care per resident, adequate wages November 12, 2020 Page 6. A monthly fee to watch my son play 53 A whole bunch hockey? (including the pandemic pay that has yet to be given to some health care This rant was full of ridiculous statements workers), and sufficient PPE, in order to avoid a repeat of the first wave’s , fact-less information and just plain lies. I have a sickened heart writing this however this is devastation. Bill 195 compounds the problem as it allows for-profits to Sounds so familiar these days as far too a prime example how we have some money ridden redeploy any staff to any position, training and orientation requirements many people are being fed this type of sources out there that want to take advantage of this are not required, and drug administration practices are now flexible.[2] In misinformation on a daily basis. Time for covid virus. I am a father of a Elmvale coyote who short, untrained staff can now care for dementia patients and be involved in people to think critically and stop believing plays in the U-7 program Recently due to Covid safety infection control. Resident Quality Inspections, which, among other things, every single thing they read. Watch “The measures parents can drop their children off at the arena, flag non-compliance in infection prevention and control, stopped in 2018 and Social Dilemma” on Netflix you will tie up their skates and then quickly tell them have fun have only recently been reinstated. Yet accountability for homes that have find out how you are being manipulated and play hard before getting ushered off outside of the consistently and grossly violated existing standards, inadequate as they are, in your thinking simply by going to sites building. Why is this you ask? It’s because apparently have not been enforced. The Ontario Health Coalition fears a repeat of the which feed you misinformation in the first even with the parents being masked up, 6 ft apart, first wave’s devastation.[3] place. Scary really. Rita Be-Still….get and clean hands they , township of Springwater, think For-profits operators and the Ontario government now face over 24 lawsuits, off the internet! Find alternate sources watching our children in the arena will some how add amounting to over of information. Then, check your facts. to the spread. That’s even with the precautions set out $1 billion, because people need accountability.[4] Refusing to hold a public There are safe places on the internet where by the province! inquiry into COVID in LTC facilities, locking out essential caregivers and you can do that. Stop seeing the world as But we have a solution! We have a solution where keeping seniors (including those with dementia) in isolation cannot be one big hoax. . You might be surprised. everyone wins, right? Wrong tolerated in a democratic and caring society. Your “Highter Spiritual Divine, feminine The township of Springwater is telling me now that We demand accountability, transparency and a humane approach to the care energy , and Divinity could be put to better after I paid a heft registration fee for my son to be active of vulnerable seniors and adults, specifically, the following: use by spreading fact checked truths. on the ice now I have to pay $10/ month to watch my Pass Bills 13 Time to Care Act (1st reading) and 203 More than a Visitor Act Oh and by the way, my husband has been child play hockey because they don’t want to organize (referred to Standing Committee on Social Policy) immediately. waiting for weeks for urgent surgery and the arenas with designated spots for parents to watch. 1. Stabilize staffing by ending the reliance on part-time and casual has been cancelled due to Covid. He and This is sickening as they are making a dime on the labour and establishing full-time employment with benefits and sick many others, are having to sit and wait average citizen during this pandemic. I am blown away leave, in order to ensure there is enough staff to provide a minimum for something that normally we take for and very disgruntled. standard of four hours of care. granted…good health care. Why? Because Let’s do the math here: 2. Abolish Bill 195 which allows long-term care homes to deploy the hospitals are overrun with cases of 1 kid potentially equals 10$/month untrained staff to any position they find reasonable. Covid 19, a disease which you seem to 15 kids per team with 2 teams per age group equals 3. End the for-profit model of long-term care because every dollar in think is a hoax. What I wouldn’t give $300/ month with 6 groups within the league equals profit is at the expense of resident care. Until the for-profits are phased to take you to the local Barrie hospital $1,800/month therefore a length of a season is 5 or out, they must be held accountable for repeated violations of the LTC Act. and walk you through the urgent care, more months so that equals out to be $9,000 they are Inspections need to come with immediate and meaningful consequences. emergency units and ICUs. What those getting from parents to watch their children practice and 4. Full transparency (financial, staffing and actual death numbers) doctors, nurses, paramedics, health care play hockey. It’s crazy!! from each long-term care home, including monies recovered from any workers and support staff are going through This is wrong as I feel forced to pick between watching allocated envelope. is more than a nightmare. You insult those my son or not but if I do, the town of Springwater are Mr. Ford, you and your government have failed the most vulnerable who are working so hard to save lives each robbing us. members of our communities. We, the families of long-term care residents are and every day. I’m not sure where to go but I feel like my concerns frustrated by the total lack of action to address the crisis in long-term care. We One more thing…wear a mask, wash your aren’t only from this one parent. do not want to hear any more empty promises. Take action now. Our seniors hands, don’t go out if you don’t have to I hope that this will get rectified some how however I deserve humane care. We will continue to demand, shout and scream until and be kind to others. feel like my solo voice will go untouched. they get it. Janet Lord-Genyk Sincerely, Chad Alessandro Presenza, Sandra Caleta, Sparky Johnson, Jessica Turner Utopia, Ontario. Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 9 YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka announces Rural Intentions – a word from Craighurst by Jill Tettmann as new CEO Lynette Mader ([email protected]) Former North Simcoe Driveways A letter to my friend Betty Veitch Muskoka LHIN CEO cleared Betty, we all knew as this appointed to role of lead staff awful pandemic dragged for local charity Barrie, ON on that 2020 was going – November 18, 2020 With to be a cruel year, but the current Chief Executive we underestimated its Officer’s impending meanness, didn’t we? 2020 retirement, today the SNOW! LET US DO IT! robbed us of precious time YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Bee Swarm & Local Honey with extended family and Wasp Removal Available announced the appointment loved ones and it snatched of Jill Tettmann to the position of Chief Executive Officer. away any opportunity Jill brings extensive leadership experience of integration, to connect within our quality improvement, change management, community communities – something engagement and transformation. As CEO of the North that is so important to our Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM health and well-being. LHIN) from 2012-2019, Jill improved the region’s ability http://youtu.be/MMWf4nuayWs It brought desperation to meet the health needs of its residents, reducing wait and despair to long term times for many services, increasing access and changing The Honey Place hasFIREWOOD FOR SALE!! care homes and now - nothing to do with Covid - it has the way care is delivered. She influenced important heartlessly robbed us of you. public policies, facilitated multi-stakeholder consensus on RVH receives two awards from Gift of Life But before I go on, I should offer a disclaimer. You have challenging issues and developed trusted relationships. Royal Victoria Regional Health so many friends that are closer than me, including Jenny Prior to joining the NSM LHIN in 2006, Jill held roles Centre (RVH) was recognized by who called you twice a week from three time zones away, with the Muskoka/Parry Sound District Health Council, Trillium Gift of Life Network, and Connie who I feel like I know because you loved the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Simcoe York and Ontario’s organ and tissue Woods so dearly, and of course Doug, your best loyal Northern Shores District Health Councils. donation and transplantation neighbor and friend. There are certainly friends more In Jill’s own words: “With a vision that inspires people to agency, for its outstanding efforts deserving of the opportunity of a eulogy than me, but reach their full potential, I’m thrilled to be joining the Y to integrate organ and tissue before I retired my pen from the Springwater News, you family; an organization that has long influenced the health donation into quality end-of-life were one of my biggest fans. You were also my muse, and well-being of individuals and their communities. At care in 2019/20. Additionally, Dr. feeding me Craighurst history and personal anecdotes that a time where we are most challenged, I am committed to Doug Austgarden, Intensivist, you never asked me to write about, but you knew that I work with the great team of staff, volunteers, members and RVH Intensive Care Unit, was would. And so, I pick up my pen to remember you here. the broader community to support the Y in its recovery and named a Donation Champion We were good friends, weren’t we Betty? You shared renewal.” for his individual efforts in organ so liberally; I know more about your family history than The selection of the new CEO was conducted bya and tissue donation and leading I do my own Always the teacher, you were a stickler culture change at RVH. committee appointed by the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Dr. Doug Austgarden, for grammar and fact checking. I recall my surprise to RVH is one of 30 hospitals to be Board of Directors; the search committee was chaired Intensivist in RVH’s receive an email from Michael Jacob, the Springwater awarded a 2019/20 Trillium Gift by current board member Brian Tamblyn and included Intensive Care Unit News editor, advising me that a Mrs. Betty Veitch had of Life Network Achievement current and past members of the Board, as well as several accepting his Donation contacted him to correct a point in one of my stories. I was Award and one of seven community stakeholders. The search committee was Champion Award. perplexed. “Betty Veitch of Craighurst?” I asked? “She’s hospitals to recognize a Donation supported by Jim Janzen, a representative from YMCA Photo by Jane my friend, she lives just up the road. I talk to her almost Champion on their team. Ontario, and an external search firm, Legacy Executive Cocking, RVH every week!” It was some small thing that I now forget, Search Partners. “Receiving these two awards but I’ll bet you’d remember exactly. I guess you didn’t YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Board Chair, W. Kirby is truly an honour and demonstrates RVH’s commitment want to hurt my feelings or discourage me by telling me Wagg, expressed the following: “On behalf of the entire to organ and tissue donation,” says Liz Ferguson, vice directly. I did issue a correction, with no small amount of Board of Directors, I wish to welcome Jill to the YMCA. president Patient Programs, Flow and chief nursing bemusement, and we never spoke of it, did we? We believe she brings the expertise and experience that executive. “RVH surpassed the Gift of Life network’s 63 Betty, I adored your correctness, your faithful thank-you our organization needs to not only weather the Covid-19 per cent target with an astounding 80 per cent conversion notes, your perfectly set table, your exemplary etiquette pandemic, but thrive in the coming years so that we rate last year.” and your flawless diction. But you had a mischievous can continue to deliver on our mandate to build healthy Today, more than 1,600 people in Ontario are on the side too, didn’t you? Frannie Poole would say the most communities. waitlist for a lifesaving organ transplant, and every outrageous things when we were all together and I would Wagg added the following: “I wish to extend my thanks three days someone will die waiting. Over 90 per cent blush from toe to scalp, but you would beam with delight and best wishes to Rob Armstrong as he transitions of Ontarians support donation, yet only 35 per cent have from ear to ear. into retirement. Rob has provided steadfast leadership, formally registered their consent for organ and tissue You were my passport to Craighurst when I moved here particularly over the past few months, and has guided our donation. in 2002. You invited me to my first Women’s Institute YMCA through some difficult conversations that have While some people believe that their age or medical Christmas dinner and ensured I knew about every special led to some very tough decisions. The future of our Y is condition prevents them from donating, in actuality, event in the village – at the old hall, at the Anglican stronger for his leadership.” neither age nor health precludes someone from becoming Church or at your beloved Presbyterian church before it Jill will join the Y and assume the role of Chief Executive a donor. Every potential donor is assessed at the time of was decommissioned. You travelled with me to township Officer on November 30. death for medical suitability. Others may believe that meetings (you usually drove) and applauded my any About the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka doctors won’t work hard to save a life if someone is a and every community effort, feeding my interest with YMCA of Simcoe/ registered donor, but in fact, saving everything you could think to share. You were a sun, Muskoka is dedicated to a life is always the priority. Donation pulling so many people from so many different walks of the growth of all persons in is only considered after all lifesaving life and geographies into your gravity: not six degrees of spirit, mind and body with efforts are exhausted, there is no separation but something more infinite. a sense of responsibility chance of recovery, and the family You were so fiercely independent. I spoke to you the to each other and the accepts the diagnosis of death. Thursday night before your passing, and again on Friday. global community. As One donor can save up to 8 lives You sounded vibrant. I agonizingly regret not having a charity, the YMCA is through organ donation and enhance called you over the weekend, caught up in my own busy the lives of up to 75 more through the committedDAILY to inspiring FEATURES (Weekly) circumstances. But I take solace that other friends checked people to reach STIR their FRY NIGHT gift of tissue. By registering consent on you every day. With what optimism, what certainty, what full potential.MON For more (The best to donate, you make your family naivety, did I think you’d be here forever? I was sure you’d information, TUES go to www.BURGER NIGHT burgers!) aware of your decision to save lives. make 100 Betty. And in truth, you weren’t done yet, were ymcaofsimcoemuskoka. (Voted best!) Visit BeaDonor for more details. you? You still had plans. But God had other ideas for you, WED WING NIGHT I guess. Only He would dare to interfere with your plans. PASTA NIGHT (Weekly) Betty, I feel so sad. You are only 21 paces from my THURS TAKEOUT/DELIVERY HOT LINE bedroom window. I counted. My legs are short, so my paces are small even. So FRI FISH NIGHT (Best seller) strange that you are physically closer to me in death than in life. As is the custom, (Weekly) your guests left the cemetery before you were lowered into the earth, but I stood STEAK NIGHT 705-322-2652 in the snow at the corner of my yard and watched. Later, I crept to my bedroom SAT 23 Queen St. W. Elmvale HOME TOWN COOKING window again and again to peer out at the place where you rest. I went out at dark INDOORPATIOSSUN DINING ARE OPEN OPEN Features updated daily to put tealights at your grave and checked late into the night to see their warm glow. (Fresh turkey, beef) Specials updated daily You were such a loyal visitor to the site you had readied long ago, planting flowers on FB, Instagram, Google and taking care of the relatives around you. It was important to you. I wish I had thought to reassure you that I’d pick up the torch for as long as I live right next door. I will Betty. I promise I will. But I know you’re not actually there, just 21 paces from my window. You are with your beloved Tig and Cleo. Perhaps Figaro 1 and 2 are also with you, and your beagle whose name I forget. You will be talking to your sister Dorothy as you did every morning at 8am. You’ll be enjoying a brandy. I hope Heaven is all the things you loved in life. I hope you are in my Heaven when I get there. Patios Your great-nieces have promised a celebration of life at some point when we can all Front gather again: they know that you loved a social gathering. We will look forward to that. & Back We will relish the opportunity to reconnect and revel in a strong sense of community. You will yet again be the sun that pulls us into your gravity, the hub of a large wheel that connects so many people, ever in our memories and steadfast in our hearts. RIP Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Veitch: December 31, 1928 – November 10, 2020 *Patio hours may change due to weather * BREAKFASTNEW HOURS • LUNCH • DINNER • ALL 7 DAYS A bountiful crop is often referred to as a bumper crop. Where does this term come from? NEW HOURSMON & TUES - MON/TUES 11:00 am - 79 pmAM • - WED7 PM & • THURS WED/THURS 11:00 am 9 - AM9 pm - 8 PM Answer: Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (10th ed.) dates the FRI/SATFRI & SAT 8 10:00 AM am- 9 -PM 10 pm • •SUN SUN 8 10:00 AM am - 8 - PM9pm noun bumper (“a brimming cup or glass”) to the year 1676. The adjective, meaning “something unusually large,” dates to 1885. Page 10 Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca of life’s most difficult circumstances. In addition, Ontario is making changes to remove the re- quirement for family arbitrators to file arbitration awards results with the ministry, saving time and money. 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Vanishing Barns - Cathy Walton has been researching barns in Flos and Vespra Townships (now Springwater) for the last six years and has published the results in the book “Vanishing Barns”. Concession 4, E ½ Lot 10, Vespra Township Concession 4, E ½ Lot 10, Vespra Township 2124 Gill Road,If you Springwater are interested Township in a copy, please contact Cathy at 705 728-1388 or [email protected] Gill Road, Springwater. Township Glenn and Penny (Rinehart) Barr

Owners 1996-present Glenn and Penny (Rinehart) Beer Built: 1871 -1996 Dorothy George Dimensions: 36 x 72’ Materials: new pine siding 1866 Edward and Ellen (Cassidy) Dwyer Water Source: drilled well

Two Dwyer sisters visiting Glenn Beer told him the barn had been relocated in the 1930s. Forty people helped to move the barn after seeding and before haying. The roof was covered with 2 x 2’ interlocking pedlar metal shingles. A Mennonite looking at the barn indicated it was the oldest lumber he had ever seen. The siding at the top of the barn is 1 ¼” thick while further down where it is weathered it is only ¼ ” thick. Glenn kept the upper part of the old siding when he added new pine siding. An original 1871 barn board can be seen under the ladder. Glenn renovated in 2007 and converted the barn to a horse barn. A gangway and lean-to were removed. The mow boards were removed and the ceiling heightened. The mow floor was replaced with fourteen hundred 2 x 4” lumber boards set on their edge. Two triangular wind braces were added to each beam and attached with 120 nails. Glenn Beer, A History of Vespra p. 554.

The original beams include two that were The barn once sat on the hill to the right. A 60’ long. Twelve feet was added to the barn and the second tree-lined laneway ran perpendicular beams joined. A metal track is at the top of the roof. to this one. The Dwyer girls would walk through the lanes to go for the cows.

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My View – Bill French COVID-19 I am intrigued when everyone emphasizes using science as we fight this Pandemic. Unfortunately for the most part the science argument is used to support the view of the day based on political positions. The panacea of the cure all vaccine actually frightens me more. Vaccines typically take about 10 years to scientifically prove their efficacy and side effects. But it appears many are ready to be first in line when it is released in early 2021. I hope the lines are long as I will keep moving to the end of the line for my shot, as something tells me that 10 years from now we will have front page news on the horrors of this rushed remedy. I believe it makes more sense to find treatment for the infected to minimize the health impacts and not just focus on a cure all vaccine, as there really is no such thing. Most people don’t realize that the Spanish Flu ran is full natural course and the only focus was prevention such as hygiene, disinfectants and improved sanitary conditions. It was not until 1942 that there was ever any type of vaccines for the flu and of course every year we seem to get it wrong and I question whether it reduces rather than improves our natural immune system. But if you watch the media, the large pharmaceutical companies and their high paid henchmen with Installed multiple degrees behind their name will tell you differently. Like the Spanish Flu, it will take herd immunity and the human bodies natural ability to develop immunities to this current COVID-19. And yes, many will still die! I think we all need to get past the “I am God” syndrome and realize nature takes its course. Legion wants automatic entitlement for Veterans In the meantime let’s focus on wearing masks, physical distancing and personal The Royal Canadian Legion is asking the federal government to grant Veterans automatic hygiene as over a 100 years ago that was the solution that ended the pandemic over entitlement to disability benefits. This would be an immediate means of decreasing the ever- a two year span without the science of today which seems to be losing the battle growing backlog of applications to Veterans Affairs. The current process can be onerous and regardless of what we spend. Closing down the economy simply means we will have complicated, and without sufficient staff to process the backlog, there is still no end in sight no money in the near future to create the resources we need to fight this silent and to the current situation. deadly disease. Let’s face it, Canada effectively closed its economy at the start of the Automatic entitlement would equal the expeditious way our government has provided CO- Pandemic and what did it do? It simply delayed the inevitable which is happening now. VID-19-related benefits to Canadians during the pandemic, with errors to be corrected later. In a short while, we will be at the same percentage rate of infection as all other major Our Veterans deserve the same treatment, and we want them to receive their deserved help, countries in the world but much worse off. Under the Trudeau hand-out mentality we now. will double the national debt and have gained little. Its time to stop watching CNN! About The Royal Canadian Legion Springwater Budget Founded in 1925, the Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service In the last term of Council, instead of having a few long budget meetings, we initiated organization. We are a non-profit organization with a national reach across Canada as well as a program where the budget would be segmented and dealt with in chunks. As the branches in the U.S., Europe and Mexico. With close to 260,000 members, many of whom old expression goes, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time”. Believe me volunteer an extraordinary amount of time to their branches, our strength is in our numbers. the township budget is an elephant in its own way. This year there are 5 sessions and two of them occurred this week. I encourage you to watch them live and send Springwater Council Highlights - November 18, 2020 in your comments. Springwater has had ideal growth for over 20 years, with annual 2021 Budget Tabled residential growth when averaged, of about 2% which is manageable and sustainable. Staff presented the 2021 Draft Budget for Council’s consideration. The draft 2021 base budget The focus has been on “need to have” first and then “nice to have” which keeps a proposes a 1.8% property tax increase over 2020 rates for the Township portion. When combined municipality an attractive place to live. There must be a balance. Currently without with the County of Simcoe and education rates – which are assumed to remain neutral, the any program enhancements the proposed tax increase would be just under 2%, which blended tax increase is estimated at 0.87%. There are twelve program changes being proposed, doesn’t sound too bad, but it would be an additional 3% if the requested enhancements which would have an additional net tax levy impact of $473,585 or 3.03%. The budget will are approved, which in these pandemic times, shows a disconnect from reality. The be deliberated at Special Budget Meetings scheduled for November 23, 25 and 30, as well as County is planning a zero increase and even though I think we have an out of control December 7 and 9. It is anticipated that the final budget willbe approved at the Council meeting education system, our local boards are also planning a zero increase. on December 16. The meetings will be live streamed online at www.springwater.ca/live. For It begs the question, “What is going on in Springwater?” additional information on the 2021 budget visit www.springwater.ca/budget Most businesses, that grow, increase efficiency and do more for each dollar. In the last Tender Awards two years, in Springwater, we have had much new tax assessment come on board from Council awarded the tender for upgrades to the hoist at Yard One to Garage Supply the Stonemanor Woods development in Centre Vespra and growth in Elmvale and Contracting Inc. at a cost of $56,763 plus HST. Snow Valley, which will continue for another few years. These are not small dollars Zoning By-law Amendment - Western Mechanical by any means. In simple terms, it appears we are spending more money than coming A zoning by-law amendment was approved at 2145 Flos Road Four East in Hillsdale to in. To be frank, with the dramatic growth Springwater will encounter over the next 10 permit industrial uses and outside storage at the property. Western Mechanical plans to years, I believe there should be no actual tax rate increases as the new assessment and construct a 19,600 square metre industrial building, creating approximately 20 jobs and set annual assessment increases will add at least 5% revenue to the coffers annually. If we the remainder of the property aside for future industrial development. cannot manage our business with revenues increasing at that rate, something is wrong Appointment of Integrity Commissioner re: Inquiry into Code of Conduct Complaint with the leadership. Following legal advice received at a special Council meeting on November 4, Council for I know we have good management at Springwater, as I had the pleasure to work the Township of Springwater reconsidered their original three month remuneration sanctions with them for four years. If Council provide direction to staff requesting a zero tax against Mayor Allen following an alleged breach of the code of conduct at the 2019 Warden’s rate increase, I know they can do it, but there has to be some leadership to make that Golf Tournament. Council then passed a resolution requesting that Harold Elston be retained happen. The upcoming meetings which are live streamed are on Mon Nov 30 from to provide Integrity Commissioner services for the purpose of an inquiry into the original 1 to 4 p.m.; Mon Dec 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Weds Dec 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Code of Conduct complaint. At the November 18 regular meeting of Council, Council Remember it is our money they are spending and you need to have a say. This year, if approved a by-law to appoint Harold Elston for these purposes. for no other reason, Springwater Council has to show leadership and approve a zero Backyard Chickens Licensing By-law tax rate increase. The backyard chicken’s pilot project has passed the final hurdle and is now active following Again, please remember these are my thoughts and I am not asking you to agree. Council’s approval of the licensing by-law. All properties within the Township of Springwater I respect your freedom of expression and encourage you to SPEAK UP, before that now have the ability to keep a maximum of four (4) hens in accordance with the Licensing freedom is taken from us!! and Temporary Use By-laws. To be approved to keep backyard chickens, residents must submit a complete application Bill French is a seasoned business leader with over 40 years experience and served form with the required supporting documents to the Clerk’s Department for approval. in senior positions of International Enterprises. Bill served as Mayor of Springwater Applicants are required to renew their license annually. For further information visit: www. and a County of Simcoe Councillor from 2014 to 2018 and has taught business at springwater.ca/backyardchickens the college level for over 15 years. You can also read these articles on line at http:// This summary is not a full representation of the meeting. For the official record, please refer springwatercitizens.blogspot.com/ to the minutes in the next Council Agenda. County of Simcoe Paramedic Services reimagine 2020 Toy Drive during COVID-19 Midhurst/November 17, 2020 – 2020 marks the 18th and families in need by charitable organizations working • Elmvale - 17 Allenwood Road, Elmvale year of the County of Simcoe Paramedics Services Annual in partnership with County of Simcoe Paramedic Services. • Midland - 395 Cranston Crescent, Midland Toy Drive. Similar to so many other annual events and Residents are asked for their continued generosity and • Orillia - 68 West Street, Orillia celebrations during COVID-19, Paramedics have adapted support in helping those most in need in our region. • Stayner - 6993 Highway 26, Stayner to public health guidelines and are delivering the 2020 Toy Donations of non-perishable food items and new, • Stroud - 2394 Victoria Street West, Stroud Drive through safe measures to continue to support those in unwrapped toys can be made at the County of Simcoe • Wasaga Beach - 23 Oxbow Park Road, Wasaga need throughout Simcoe County. Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst Beach Now more then ever, local children and families are between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and at all County of • Washago - 401 Anchor Drive, Severn struggling, feeling the financial pressure brought on by Simcoe Paramedic Stations, where outdoor drop boxes are In addition to the above, stores across the county will also the pandemic. As the need remains great, County of available. be accepting gift card donations. For an up-to-date list, Simcoe Paramedic Services has reimagined the Toy Drive, COUNTY OF SIMCOE PARAMEDIC STATIONS: visit simcoe.ca/toydrive. Please ensure the value is listed and while they will continue to accept donations of new, • Alliston - 6933 Industrial Parkway, Alliston on the gift card to assist with processing and distribution. unwrapped toys at paramedic stations, this year, they are • Angus - 1 Tree Top Street, Angus encouraging residents to consider donating virtually by • Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus - visiting https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/simcoe- 110 Fairview Drive, Barrie county-paramedic-association/. Gift cards with the value • Barrie North - 667 Bayfield Street, Barrie denoted can also be dropped off at one of the locations • Barrie Tiffin - 113 Tiffin Street, Barrie listed below. Physical items will be quarantined and/or • Beeton - 51 Main Street East, Beeton disinfected prior to processing, as per infection control • Bradford - 170 Artesian Industrial Parkway, recommendations from Public Health. Units 6 & 7, Bradford Over the last 17 years, the Toy Drive has collected 84,265 • Coldwater - 1 Firehall Lane, Coldwater toys, 37,180 lbs of food and more than $172,250 in monetary • Collingwood - 169 St. Paul Street, Collingwood and gift card donations for families across Simcoe County. • Craighurst - 2298 Horseshoe Valley Road, Oro- All Toy Drive donations are distributed to local children Medonte Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 13 Additional COVID-19 public health Don Meharrie measures strongly recommended for Master Electrician Tirebuster Owner / Operator Simcoe Muskoka Cars, light & medium TruckS SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Dr. Charles Gardner, Simcoe Farm Tires • Calcium • In shop Service (705) 818-3854 Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health, today issued a 1636 Glengarry Landing Rd. 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The Seattle Kraken is scheduled to and household settings.” make an even 32 teams in the National As of today, November 24, Simcoe Muskoka has Council approves 2021 County of Hockey League in the 2021-22 season. recorded 1938 cases of COVID-19 with 52 deaths. Since Simcoe Budget New teams, new colours, and new the beginning of the month, there have been approximately Midhurst / November 24, 2020 – On November 24, jerseys represent an exciting time for 40 household clusters of the disease, affecting about 100 2020, County of Simcoe Council approved a $572 million players and fans. The last expansion people. budget for 2021, which focuses on the resources necessary team was of course the Vegas Golden The recommended actions in Dr. Gardner’s statement to maintain existing services and address the ongoing needs Knights. What was first thought of as include: of the COVID-19 pandemic on our communities. The teams throwing away extra pieces, turned into a respected Close Contact, Gatherings and Events budget also includes strategic allocations that enables the and skillful team. The pieces however that filled out • Limit close contact to your household (the people County to continue to invest in services and assets such the Golden Knights’ roster were far from leftovers and you live with). as infrastructure, Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, Transit, castaways. o Individuals who live alone, including seniors, may Paramedic Services, Roads and Engineering, Long-term The Golden Knights team did a fantastic job collecting consider having exclusive, close contact with another Care, Children’s Services and Social Housing. draft picks and building a future by committing not to household to help reduce the negative impacts of At the direction and approval of County Council, residents draft certain players from teams. Also, the players they social isolation. will see a 0 per cent increase on the County portion of their did select were mostly second and third top line players • Maintain two metres of physical distancing from municipal property taxes in 2021. who did not fit into the payrolls of many of the teams they everyone else. The overall budget expenditures increased from 2020 to were drafted from. There is a very good documentary • Wear a face covering indoors, outdoors if physical 2021. The expenses increased due to COVID-19 pressures about the team called “Valiant” if you are interested. This distancing cannot be maintained, or if wearing one is and areas of growth and initiatives directed by Council team is a good story for hockey, and has built a successful required. to enhance service levels, increase efficiencies and plan fan base in the City. The documentary gives credit to the • Virtual gatherings or events are the safest way to for future growth. To maintain a 0 per cent increase on management team for selecting a squad full of second line visit or recognize occasions with people outside your municipal property taxes for 2021, the County will be players. They competed with other teams’ top lines, and household. utilizing some reserves. dominated opponents’ second, third and fourth lines. • Adhere to provincial and applicable local “2020 has been a challenging year for our residents, How did the National Hockey League get to 32 restrictions on public and private gatherings. while most health experts believe that the impacts from teams? Can you name the original six teams? – in 1942 Travel within Ontario the pandemic will continue throughout 2021,” said the teams were the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, • Individuals and families in higher transmission Warden George Cornell. “County Council is committed to Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York areas should avoid travel to lower transmission areas supporting residents by maintaining a 0 per cent increase Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. If you have a hard (e.g., from Red to Orange, from Yellow to Green) except on our County taxes. We also recognize that many time remembering the original six teams, just think of for essential reasons. County services are essential services, and the demands what teams have not substantially changed their jerseys Inter-provincial Travel for our programs have increased during the pandemic. over time. Now for a real tough question, name the newest • Staying home is the best way to protect yourself We commend our staff for identifying innovative and eight teams to enter the league? – Seattle Kraken (2021), and others. responsible ways to address growth and urgent COVID-19 Vegas Golden Knights (2017), Columbus Blue Jackets • Individuals and families who consider travelling needs, while ensuring that residents don’t face any and Minnesota Wild (2000), Atlanta Thrashers (1999), to another province for essential reasons during the additional tax increases from the County level.” Nashville Predators (1998), Florida Panthers, and Mighty holidays should: The County maintains a strong financial position having Ducks of Anaheim (1993). Who is next? o Consider the risk associated with travelling. received, for the seventh year in a row, an AA long-term In a shortened season(s) where the National Hockey This includes COVID-19 transmission in the other issuer credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, a provider League is looking for new revenue, they introduced the province, entry requirements (e.g., quarantine) of of high-quality market intelligence in the form of credit reverse retro alternative jerseys for all current teams. This some other provinces, etc. ratings and research. The 2021 budget ensures the County was a good effort but all the jerseys out there seem to o Self-quarantine, or drastically reduce close continues along this path of long-term fiscal stability and diminish the overall prestige of owning a jersey and being a contact with others 10 to 14 days before travelling contains items that address areas of growth, as well as fan. Again, look at the original six teams. They honour the and after returning home. This will help lower the initiatives directed by Council to enhance and maintain heritage of their players and their organizations, and, for risk of exposure to COVID-19. service levels for the region, support infrastructure, increase the most part, have kept their look consistent throughout • General (Ontario) public health advice, as well as efficiencies, and prepare for the future of our region. the years. any rules and regulations of the other province, should 2021 Budget Highlights include: The Blue Jays are rumored to be targeting a big bat be followed. Total County Expenditures for 2021: $572 million: and pitching depth this off season. The key term so far General Advice • LTC - Homes and Seniors Services $78 million being “rumored”. Based on last year’s performance and • Stay home if you have symptoms, even if they are • Paramedic Services $56 million future shortened seasons, it may be the time to add via free mild • Children Services $49 million agency and via trade. Adding a piece like Nolan Arenado • Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly • Social Housing $69 million or Francisco Lindor would be fantastic contributors to the • Cover your cough • Ontario Works $79 million lineup and to the defense. Having a player like Arenado • Download the COVID Alert mobile app and • Transportation and Engineering $48 million would take the pressure off Guerrero Jr. because he plays • Get tested if you have symptoms compatible with • Solid Waste Management $94 million third base. After a season where both the MVPs were first COVID-19, or if you’ve been advised of exposure by Attached to this news release is the 2021 County of basemen, one would hope that Guerrero Jr. is getting into your local public health unit or through the COVID Alert Simcoe Budget Overview. shape this offseason and practicing his defense. Starting mobile app. County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member pitching is needed -- if teams use starting pitchers anymore! “This pandemic has been extremely challenging for municipalities and provides crucial public services to Potential suitors could be Masahiro Tanaka and J.A. Happ all us and I know that the additional actions I am asking County residents in addition to providing paramedic and (former Yankees last season) and even Trevor Bauer (last for are difficult, particularly as we approach the holiday social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. year’s Cy Young winner) on a one-year contract. season,” he said. “However, the only way we are going Visit our website at simcoe.ca. to slow the spread of COVID-19, which will allow us to keep our communities safe and healthy and our schools, organizations and businesses open, is through our own actions as individuals and as a society.” Dr. Gardner also today issued an advisory letter to municipalities strongly recommending that they prohibit access to their recreational facilities to those whose primary home lies within the Red and Grey levels of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework. The movement of people from communities with a higher incidence of COVID-19 1548 County Road 92 than Simcoe Muskoka carries with it the added risk of transmission, both among those travelling to just west of Elmvale Simcoe Muskoka, and to those locally. 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Canadian Made in Ontario Only fools are positive. --Moe Howard Page 14 Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca The Davenport Story of Hillsdale, Part 3 Canuck Carl / September 27, 2020 From an article titled “Songs of the Underground Railroad” from the Harriet Tubman Historical Society it mentions “Songs were used in everyday life by African slaves. Singing was tradition brought from Africa by the first slaves; sometimes their songs are called spirituals. Autumn is just around the corner. Singing served many purposes such as providing repetitive rhythm for repetitive manual work, inspiration and Get your Fall Mums here! motivation. Singing was also use to express their values and solidarity with each other and during celebrations. Open 8 am to 8 pm Songs were used as tools to remember and communicate since the majority of slaves could not read. Harriet Tubman 14 Yonge St. North, Elmvale • 705-322-2261 and other slaves used songs as a strategy to communicate with slaves in their struggle for freedom. Coded songs Possibly over many years to come. contained words giving directions on how to escape also I’d like to conclude with a poem in honour of the Oro known as signal songs or where to meet known as map Negroes written in the book The Story of Oro by Oro songs. There are several songs passed on for generations. resident E.C. Drury. Ernest Charles Drury was farmer, In the song “Sweet Chariot”, the Underground Railroad politician and writer who served as the 8th Premier of (sweet chariot) is coming south (swing low) to take the Ontario from 1919 to 1923. He was the first farmer to slave to the north or freedom (carry me home).” become a Premier. The original Drury Farm is at Crown The O’Neil Tavern and also known as Alma House and Hill (just north of Barrie) and has been in the same family Simcoe House Hotel (depending on the time period), this for over 200 years (since 1819). hotel is believed to be the last surviving example from The Negro Settlement in Oro Township, over 47 hotels that once existed along this stagecoach Simcoe County route between Barrie and Penetanguishene. Built in 1882 From the darker night of slavery by William John Davenport.. Through the night they travelled far In their hearts was the Flame of Freedom And their guide was the pale Pole Star. Northward and northward ever, To the Land of Liberty Where no man need say, “Master,” The Davenport name appears several times in our church For every man was free. books from the 1800’s. This 1885 report refers to Davenport Honour to these, the lowly, & Philips Carpenter Work (3rd line from the bottom). Like cattle bought and sold This appears the very same way on several occasions in For the venturing, they were bold different annual reports. I am guessing these two builders To brave the whip and the shackle Davenport and Philips must have had a partnership To brave the noose and the stake In Hillsdale, what remains of the Davenport’s other That they might be men, not chattels than the tombstones in our church cemetery and a street They ventured for freedom’s sake. in Hillsdale named after this family? Up to just recently O Canada, be this your pride. the heritage Davenport Home has been in the family. The As the changeful years succeed son of the original refugees William and Sarah Davenport That under the flag a man’s a man was also named William Davenport Because it is the same Whatever his name or creed; name, the son is often referred to in articles as William Whatever his rank or station, Image Source. Davenport Heritage Home built by John Davenport. The son was also a master carpenter who His poverty or pelf, William John Davenport for his family around 1902. constructed several buildings in the area. Local tradition March 1, 1998 Barrie Advance newspaper article on the and William John’s diaries and records show that he built Davenport House as retrieved from the Facebook group dozens of houses in the area. Three of them are heritage Hillsdale Here and Now April 1, 2015 buildings, the O’Neil House Hotel, Davenport House and

S&P Global Ratings reaffirms the County of Simcoe’s AA credit rating Midhurst/November 23, 2020 – S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed the County of Simcoe’s strong AA long- Image Source. The Hillsdale term issuer credit rating for 2020. Jail is regarded as the smallest the Hillsdale Jail. For the seventh consecutive year, the rating agency has jail and courthouse currently affirmed an AA rating along with a stable outlook for the County of Simcoe based on its healthy budgetary standing in Ontario. Built performance with high operating balances, very low debt in 1906 by William John levels, and robust liquidity. S&P Global Ratings also notes Davenport. that the County demonstrates political and managerial Behind bars in the Hillsdale strength with a good degree of transparency and disclosure. jail. I won’t go in to details “2020 has been a difficult year financially for many how I ended up in there. organizations and residents, and this latest S&P rating is another confirmation that the County is managing taxpayers’ money responsibly and efficiently,” said Warden George Cornell. “Our strong financial oversight and fiscal responsibility enable us to invest in our local communities, support our residents during times of need and bring strong value to taxpayers and our municipal partners.” S&P outlined that the County's budgetary performance will remain relatively stable despite pressures rising from the pandemic-related restrictions. S&P estimates tax-supported debt will remain very low at about 8% of operating revenues in 2022, as most of the projects are internally financed. The Davenport name also appears in our church records The stable outlook reflects S&P’s expectations that the over the years. And the most cool thing is hearing the older County will generate healthy operating surpluses, although large capital requirements will keep after-capital results in generation talk fondly about this family who were very a slight deficit. S&P stated that they expect the County to much a part of our community at one time. There are still keep managing its capital program prudently, with a strong many, many puzzle pieces of the Davenport history in reliance on pay-as-you-go financing, avoiding the need to Hillsdale that I have not found. But if I wait to find every issue new debt over the next two years. As a result, S&P detail, this might never be published. As new information expects the County's tax-supported debt ratio will decrease comes to light, I will be editing this article again and again. slowly to about 7 per cent of operating revenues in fiscal 2021. S&P also notes that the County’s liquidity remains strong. By its calculations, the County's average free cash and liquid assets will total approximately $70 million in the next 12 months and represent more than 22 times the How you can you tell if a chicken egg is fertilized or not, estimated debt service. S&P expects this ratio to remain and will a hen automatically sit on it to hatch? well above 100 per cent during the forecasted outlook. Answer: If the egg is held up to a light bulb or other light About S&P Global Ratings With 26 offices around the world and a history that dates back more than 150 source, the embryo will show up through the shell. This is years, S&P Global Ratings provides high-quality market called “candling.” A hen will sit on a egg, whether or not intelligence in the form of credit ratings, research, and it is fertilized. thought leadership. Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 15 Environment leads list of ministries Honour a loved one on the GBGH holiday tree! Wondering what your that flout transparency legislation, MIDLAND, ON – home is worth in today’s fail to provide adequate notice, On November 16, real estate market? 2020, the Georgian I can let you know! information to public Bay General Hospital Give me a call. AWARE News Network (GBGH) Foundation Marta Branch Bonnie Lysyk, the province’s auditor general, made kicked off their annual Sales Representative a surprising discovery in her annual audit of how holiday campaign, 705-718-6464 Ontario’s ministries are fulfilling their responsibilities giving local business- [email protected] under the Environmental Bill of Rights Act. es, individuals MartaYour Home.ca Lysyk found that a number of ministries failed to and organizations the Independently owned and operated. Not intended to solicit properties for sale or comply, and that of 15 ministries that were audited, the opportunity to honour buyers under contract. ministry of the environment was the least compliant. loved ones on a festive This legislation ensures that Ontarians aren’t tree in the hospital’s Assistance for the Elmvale Legion Br. 262 blindsided by legislation or approvals that could result main lobby. Tributes, in adverse changes to their environment. It requires accompanied by a do- at least 30 days notice of environmentally significant nation of any amount, proposals through the online Environmental Registry, will be recognized on the public must be allowed at least 30 days to heart ornaments on comment; and the final decision must be posted the tree, and shared “The two ministries with the highest level of activity with the community under the EBR Act, the Environment Ministry and On November 16, 2020, the Georgian through weekly social the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, had Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foun- media posts. low compliance — not meeting or only partially dation kicked off their annual holiday This year’s cam- meeting 75% and 60% of criteria, respectively—and campaign, giving local businesses, in- paign also features the their level of compliance declined from 2018/19 to dividuals and organizations the oppor- heartwarming story of 2019/20,” the report states. tunity to honour loved ones on a festive Michael Thor, a local The report describes a government that is flouting tree in the hospital’s main lobby. Staff resident who received provincial legislation. These are the points highlighted from the GBGH Foundation recognize life-saving surgery at by the Auditor General in her own news release: the tributes accompanied by a donation GBGH. Michael’s sto- The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation (of any amount) on heart ornaments on ry, including a video Bikers club of Elmvale present cheque for $906.00 to 1st and Parks Needs to Lead by Example When It the tree. From left: Nicole Kraftscik, produced by Larche, vice Milt Walters of the RCL Br#262 Comes to Protecting Ontario’s Environment: executive director; Christine Baguley, can be found on the Auditor General philanthropy officer; Catherine John- Foundation’s website The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and son, development coordinator. (http://gbghf.ca/holi- Parks needs to do more in leading by example on the day). environmental front by supporting, promoting and “Our hospital cares about us and in return, we really need to administering the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR care about our hospital,” shares Michael Thor. “I was lucky to Act) in a more fulsome manner, concluded Auditor have the care and surgery I needed within my community. I en- General Bonnie Lysyk in her 2020 Annual Report courage everyone to get involved – in any way they can – to of Environmental Value-for-Money Audits and the help our hospital. You never know when you or a loved one will Operation of the Environmental Bill of Rights. need it.” The report found examples by multiple “GBGH is the heart of our community, especially this year,” government ministries of non-compliance with their says Nicole Kraftscik, executive director, GBGH Foundation. responsibilities under the EBR Act that prevented its “We have spoken to many individuals and businesses who just effective operation in 2019/20. want to give back this year. The holiday tree is a meaningful way The report states some ministries are still not to support the community, and pay tribute to loved ones, both in posting environmentally significant proposals on the our lives and in our hearts.” Environmental Registry or giving the public enough The campaign is especially critical this year as COVID-19 pan- Jean Whitton donates $500.00 to RCL Br262 Elmvale bin time to respond when they do. demic preparedness has already cost the hospital more than half memory of Doug Whitton “The ministries have an obligation to embrace this a million dollars in equipment alone. This has put tremendous legislation and include Ontarians in the decision- strain on the hospital’s capital budget, as the list of desperate- making process,” said Lysyk. “The EBR is critical in ly needed upgrades continues to grow. Funds raised from the ensuring meaningful public participation and better holiday campaign will fund equipment and technology that our decisions affecting the environment.” frontline caregivers need, such as defibrillators, BiPap ventila- The report shows a number of issues that all led to tors and the implementation of an electronic patient medical re- ministries’ compliance with the EBR worsening in cord. 2019/20. These issues include: Those wishing to honour a loved one, or make a donation to • not giving the public ample time to respond to support the hospital, can visit: http://gbghf.ca/holiday. complex proposals; Angel Tree tradition continues at RVH • not updating Registry notices or notifying the Elmvale Spitfires donate $1500.00 to RCL Branch 262 public of decisions in a timely manner; and This year marks the 9th year the Angel Tree Campaign has been • insufficient information and not enough time given held at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH). The directed to RVH’s Moments Matter campaign. to Ontarians to comment on commercial forestry Angel Tree provides an opportunity for area residents to pause “The holidays can be a difficult time for people, especially management changes that affect protections for and think about the loved ones they have lost or who are fighting if they have lost someone they love. It is also a special time endangered species. courageous health battles, as they place a glass angel ornament to be inspired by angels who are still among us,” says Skot. COVID-19 exemption too broad on the tree. “The Angel Tree is a beautiful way to remember, while at The Auditor General also concluded the Environment Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the launch of the Angel Tree the same time supporting the important work we are doing Ministry put in place an overly broad temporary Campaign looked different this year, and was held virtually with to bring care closer to home. We are fortunate to live in a exemption to the EBR’s public consultation a video greeting from Janice Skot, RVH president and CEO. As community so full of generous and kind-hearted people.” requirements—created to help the province respond in past years, Skot had an angel placed on the tree in memory of RVH invites members of the public to honour a friend or rapidly to COVID-19 issues. The report says the her mother, Terry O’Brien, along with two more angels this year loved one this holiday season by making a minimum $10 exemption had the effect of bypassing Ontarians’ to honour family members facing serious health battles. donation at RVHAngelTree.ca. Angels, available until right to request permission to appeal decisions for 197 Skot was joined by Valerie Smith, RVH’s chief strategy officer, December 24, will be placed on the tree by a member of environmentally significant permits and approvals who had an angel placed in memory of her son Chris, also a the RVH Foundation team to ensure the highest level of that were unrelated to the pandemic. member of TEAM RVH, who passed away this summer. His angel infection control and safety. “Given that the Environmental Bill of Rights has on the tree also represents all been with us for 26 years, the level of non-compliance staff, physicians, volunteers by ministries is surprising,” says the Auditor General. and patients who have “We strongly encourage the ministries to be more passed away this year. diligent in this regard.” The Angel Tree Campaign, The Auditor General’s report made a total of 57 founded by Brenda Stanley, recommendations. owner of Heart of Business, See a longer version of the A-G’s release at aware- has previously supported simcoe.ca, where comment is also posted from Bell Media’s Radio for Dianne Saxe, former Environment Commissioner Cardiology pledge to the of Ontario, now deputy leader of the Green Party Hearts & Minds campaign, of Ontario. with this year’s proceeds Page 16 Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca

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As always, please refer to our website www. springwater.library.on.ca for information, branch updates and our virtual programs. WE ARE STILL OPEN! (Curbside available by request) Midhurst and Elmvale branches are open for limited services. Masks must be worn at all times when inside the library. We do quarantine incoming books for 5 days for your safety before putting them back on the shelves. Note: Minesing branch offers Thursday curbside service only. NOW HAPPENING: HOLIDAY ONLINE AUCTION! Just in time for the season of giving we've got a special event at the Springwater Library for the month of November. Many Items donated to our Ladies Night Out Event will be on display for that "hard to buy for person". To bid on the Springwater Public Library online auction, please do the following: 1. Go to the website: biddingowl.com 2. Top right corner click: Bidder Sign In – Need to have an email address and password and then go through the registration process. 3. Under Featured Auctions on the Task Bar enter: Springwater Public Library Auction ends on November 30 at 8 p.m. Enjoy and thank you for participating in our Online Auction!! C-PEN ReaderPen NOW AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT C-PEN ReaderPen is a totally portable, pocket-sized device that reads text out aloud with an English human-like digital voice. Great for students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties to help read or take written exams. Available for a 3 week checkout period. Reserve one today. For more information please RVH set to open Regional Pandemic see our website. Response Unit STEM FUN KITS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) play is now available to be checked out from the library! In this new series, Miss Amanda shows you how fun and interesting STEM is and how to use them at home. Our first video on Magna Tiles is online at YouTube to watch and learn. Be sure to check them out today! NEW LEGO MONTHLY SERIES Is the cold weather starting to bring you and your family indoors more? Wondering how to fill your time and Charlotte Wallis, RVH Board chair, centre, cuts the not be a referee so much in your own ribbon to officially open the PRU. She is joined by, left, home? Get the kiddos making lego! It's Andrea Khanjin, MPP Barrie-Innisifl; Janice Skot, right, easy, it's in your house and they can RVH president and CEO. Middle row right, Gail Hunt, compete to win a lego prize when they president and CEO Georgian Bay General Hospital; watch staff member Amanda's video and then put together back, Mayor Jeff Lehman, City of Barrie; Dr. Derek fun creation. Be sure to follow us at Facebook to not miss Benjamin, chief of Medicine, RVH; Dr. Charles Gardner, provided by our government for additional beds at RVH, out on our monthly series. medical officer of health, Simcoe Muskoka District the people of Barrie and Innisfil will be supported with Snap a quick picture of your lego creation and send Health Unit. Photo by Denise Philpott, RVH the care they require. It is another example of how, when it via email to [email protected] or As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge RVH requests support, as local Members of Provincial below our Facebook post of Amanda's video for your across the province and in Simcoe Muskoka, today Royal Parliament, we work with the Minister to find funding.” chance to win! Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) cut the ribbon on It’s important to note, the PRU is not a unit for COVID FUN AMANDA STORYTIME its Regional Pandemic Response Unit (PRU). patients. The patients who will be cared for in the unit are Every Tuesday morning Miss Amanda The 70-bed, 8,250 square-foot modular structure is a well defined – medically stable with an estimated stay of hosts a fun interactive Storytime Program four season, fully-functioning field hospital located in three to five days. The PRU will open safely in phases, with rhymes, songs and stories on RVH’s parking lot and connected to the health centre by beginning late-November as needs of the community our YouTube channel. FREE MISS an enclosed walkway. Professionally staffed and fully- dictate. AMANDA CRAFT KITS are available equipped, the unit is a regional asset for partner hospitals The PRU is one of only three such units in the province. It for some of the themes for your wee one to complete after facing capacity challenges, including, Colllingwood is outfitted with modular walls for privacy and head walls watching– just ask us for our selection. General and Marine, Georgian Bay General Hospital, with suction and oxygen, a call bell system for patient HOLIDAY KRAFTING WITH Muskoka Algonquin Health, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial assistance, interprofessional stations and washrooms. The KATHY Hospital and Stevenson Memorial Hospital. unit itself is very sturdy and can withstand high winds Check out Krafting with Kathy our The PRU was built at the direction and support of the and snow loads. The opening ceremony is available for YouTube channel. Kathy will share a provincial government which recently provided $12.3 viewing here and a virtual tour is also available. craft or project for the whole family million in new operational funding. The funding will allow “The PRU is an insurance policy in the face of a very to enjoy. Keep an eye open for crafts RVH to open 99 additional beds, including 70 in the PRU. uncertain and unpredictable future. As always, RVH is including Holiday Gift Tags and Santa Andrea Khanjin, MPP for Barrie-Innisfil notes, “This well prepared and ready to work with our regional partners Treat Holders. additional funding of more than $12 million for RVH to ensure all residents of the region can get the care they KRAFTS IN THE PIT - MIDHURST demonstrates our government’s commitment to protecting need – close to home,” says Charlotte Wallis, chair RVH Book your 30 minute time slot for your family circle to the health and wellbeing of Ontarians. With the funding Board of Directors. complete a fun FREE Krafting with Kathy activity at the Midhurst Branch. From November 23 to December 5th the Introduction a brand new online series Are the commercial turkeys you buy for Christmas craft will be Holiday Gift Tags. based on your unique genealogy. Ever males or females, or both, and do males and females NEW: LOCAL wonder who your Grandad's Grandad taste different? HISTORY was? Where in the world your family Answer: Both genders are sold commercially. A turkey’s COLLECTION roots are from? The results might amaze age is the biggest factor in how it tastes. Since old Springwater Public you and the journey to find those answers females have tough meat, the hens are usually eaten Library Local History is not as hard as you think! Our amazing when they are young and small. Conversely, older males Collection is a 3 part series with the finale happening are preferred to younger ones because younger ones database with photos in December on YouTube (search Springwater Library) generally have stringy meat. and documents that showcase the diverse heritage of includes: So many gods, so many creeds, Springwater Township. You can contribute to it, too. Beginning your Genealogy Journey, How to Search So many paths that wind and wind, Check it out! Ancestry Library Edition, Organizing your Research, While just the art of being kind is all the sad world needs. GENEALOGY VIDEO SERIES ON YOUTUBE Common Brick Walls and How to Work Around Them. -Ella Wheeler Wilcox, poet (5 Nov 1850-1919) Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 17 Mayor Don’s Update: November 26, 2020 Bernie Pilon ROBINSONS COVID-19 Update This last Monday, 8 new cases Construction of COVID-19 were reported in Gravel Supplies Canada’s Paint Expert. Springwater - we are not immune to COVID-19. Springwater now Crushed Road & Cement Gravel Serving Barrie and Area for over 80 Years Sand & Gravel Fill • Skid Steer Services has 34 confirmed cases of which A Hardware Store with 21 have recovered, one death has Excavating • Bulldozing • Backhoe & Snow Removal occurred, and 12 cases are under investigation. 7 Simcoe Street Rick’s Cell: (705) 623-4209 ALL Your Needs! Also as of Monday, November 23, all in the Simcoe- Elmvale, Ontario Phone: 322-2785 Mon-Sat & Sun 10-5 Muskoka District Health Unit area are now in the orange L0L 1P0 Fax: 322-4458 Corner of Blake & Steele (705) 728-2431 category of the provincial COVID-19 framework. Moving from yellow to orange means some new restrictions for and issued by Health Canada. In addition to the licencing We All Live Under the Same Sky but... our area, including: responsibilities, promotions, packaging, labelling and We Don't ALL Have the Same View! • Restaurants and bars display are also within the federal jurisdiction. The www.intotheLight.News www.eraofpeace.org o Limited to 50 person indoor seated capacity Province, via the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and In the midst of this upheaval and uncertainty, most o Must be closed by 10 p.m. and liquor may only Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), has provided a written of us are confused as to where it's all leading to! Hope be served between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. opinion that growing cannabis is an agricultural use. however is born out of faith. Our leaders are being guided o All patrons must be screened Local municipalities are responsible for Building Code regardless of whether they are aware of it. It may appear o Limit of four people may be seated together compliance, zoning emission/restrictions, site plan ludicrous, but the lock-down is serving its purpose, but not • Elmvale Arena / Local sports teams control, and local enforcement. The main issues that are for the reasons we have been told. This 'difficult step' is o Limit of 90 minutes except if engaging in reoccurring throughout the lower-tier municipalities are: to awaken humanity to the vital changes necessary, which sports medical cannabis licenses, odour, noise, drainage, and will lead to the rejuvenation of society and the greatest o Screening of all patrons responding to public inquiries. Simcoe County Council leap in our evolution. o Limit volume of music to conversation level approved sending a letter to Health Canada and the We have some idea of what that means, however the • Retails stores Provincial Ministry of Health requesting the following most important aspect is to grasp the opportunity being o Screening of patrons entering stores and malls three improvements to promote appropriate land use given to us by continuing to raise our vibrations all the o Capacity limits at all stores and in malls planning regarding cannabis: way to Ascension. It may take some time to reach the All previous restrictions remain in effect, including 1. Preparation and implementation of Provincial Planning higher levels of vibration, but with the help and guidance gathering limits of 10 people indoors and 25 people Guidelines. we are receiving, we should be able to enjoy a smooth and outdoors. For a full list of restrictions please visit Ontario. It is recommended that policies like those contained in fulfilling passage. Let us all remember however that we ca/covid19 the Ontario Provincial Policy Statement be implemented cannot be “all things to all people.” We will nevertheless To prevent us moving to the red zone, and incurring federally. Health Canada needs to prepare guidelines have the opportunity to give others a helping hand when further restrictions, we all must do our part. Please which consider the noise and odour impacts of cannabis asked. Unfortunately, too many souls are deeply rooted refrain from gathering with anyone from outside of your production facilities on surrounding sensitive land uses, in the lower vibrations and unaware of their True Nature, household, only go out for essentials, wear a mask, and like the current minimum distance separation formula that therefore are not ready to question where this upheaval is wash your hands often. Together we can bring the numbers is in place for other agricultural uses. leading to! down and return to a new normal. 2. Additional Enforcement Tools Fortunately, the more enlightened souls know that Elmvale & District Food Bank Opening Health Canada needs to amend the existing Cannabis they are not a lost cause, realizing that this upheaval is Congratulations to the Elmvale & District Food Bank Act and Cannabis Regulations to provide for a stronger necessary to awaken them to their real potential before on the opening of their new location at 62 Yonge St. N. and more effective legislation to ensure proper location help and guidance is given to them. All experiences have This new facility was constructed to address some of the criteria. It should be made clear that local policy and value and in time, will result in the awakening of the soul challenges experienced at their previous location in the zoning by-laws at the municipal level do have the authority as the conditioned personality and the Higher Self merge Elmvale Community Hall. This new location has ample to regulate where and how cannabis facilities can operate. into One. (We refer to this state of being as the Christ parking, is close to the Simcoe County LINX transit Health Canada should provide education and training Consciousness). For those of us who have 'tuned' in, let system, has a private interview room and plenty of storage to law enforcement persons and take a more active role us rejoice that the old ways no longer have a hold on us, space. in the enforcement of both legal and illegal agricultural and we are now free to create our own path to higher The Township of Springwater is pleased to support the cultivation operations. dimensions, whereby our Higher Self is always present to important work the Food Bank does in our municipality. 3. Improved Communication with Health Canada. assist us to create a New Way of being. The volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that no one in our Local municipalities have little to no involvement in the Therefore, it is essential that we trust our inner guidance community goes hungry. licencing process and therefore face challenges responding or the little voice that is there to to guide us to higher The Elmvale & District Food Bank operates Wednesdays to the public regarding permissions. Health Canada needs levels of consciousness. We have been chosen because of from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 to amend the existing licencing process to include local our experience and suitability to handle the occasion. Many noon. Anyone experiencing food insecurity is urged to municipal approvals earlier in the process. Health Canada of us are old souls who have had many embodiments with contact them for a helping hand. needs to provide a point of contact to assist with public much experience to call upon. Our role is to be peaceful, Backyard Chickens Approved inquiries as a direct result of the licences issued. The lack of gentle and loving at all times, without allowing fear or any The backyard chicken’s pilot project has passed the final information is leading to a perception of untoward actions other negative emotion to lower our vibration, regardless hurdle and is now active, following Council’s approval being taken by cannabis companies and/or individuals, of what experiences we may be facing. However, there will of the licensing by-law. All properties, which meet the in cooperation with the government, including local and be many in our soul group, who will not understand what is setback requirements, within the Township of Springwater regional municipalities. happening, and we must simply accept where they are at! now can keep a maximum of four (4) hens, in accordance Christmas Events Those of us who are no longer afraid of what is happening with the Licensing and Temporary Use By-laws. Although COVID-19 is preventing us from hosting and are experiencing peace and happiness of the higher To be approved to keep backyard chickens, residents our traditional Christmas events or public gatherings, vibrations, will soon forget the trials and tribulations we must submit a complete application form with the required organizations throughout the Township want to make have had to endure to get to this point of understanding. supporting documents to the Clerk’s Department for this year as magical as ever and have come up with Although, it has been an arduous journey, we are approval. Applicants are required to renew their license creative ways to celebrate the holiday season. There will nevertheless grateful for the experience that propelled annually. For further information visit: www.springwater. be virtual tree lightings, festive displays, Christmas light us to become seekers of Higher Universal Knowledge. ca/backyardchickens tours and more. The details are still being finalized but But more importantly, we look forward to assisting those Budget 2021 be sure to visit the Township website at springwater.ca/ who, due to fear of change and embracing the New Way, Staff has presented the Preliminary 2021 Draft Budget for LightUpSpringwater for updates as they become available. continue to live a life of 'self-imposed prison' formed by Council’s consideration. The budget is being deliberated Make the extra push and take the right steps to stay safe the 'free will' thinking of the Human Race. Following the at Special Budget Meetings scheduled for November 23, out there!!! Shift however, life is going to be different, and we will 25 and 30, as well as December 7 and 9. These meetings A skunk got trapped in the window well next to my get guidance and help as we need it, making it possible to will be live streamed online at www.springwater.ca/live. daughter’s bedroom. Needless to say, my window and adjust and make changes very quickly. For additional information on the 2021 budget visit www. home were sprayed numerous times. How do you suggest Furthermore, with the Higher Dimension's assistance, our springwater.ca/budget that I get rid of the odor? level of consciousness will take a giant leap. In this state Western Mechanical Development Answer: There are a couple of things that we’ve heard of consciousness, humanity will recognize our 'Oneness'! A zoning by-law amendment was approved by Council work. One is to boil a big pan of vinegar on the stove. And the 'self-built prison walls of separation' will come for property owned by Western Mechanical at 2145 Flos Your house will smell terribly of vinegar for a while, tumbling down, and the New Era of Peace will be born! Road Four East in Hillsdale to permit industrial uses and but once the odor clears, the skunk odor will be gone as Rita Be-Still, Healer of Broken Hearts outside storage on the property. Western Mechanical plans well. You also may try putting pans of coffee grounds Be-Still ~~ A Place of Higher Spiritual Learning to construct a 19,600 square metre industrial facility, around the house. The grounds will absorb the odor. 6 Queen St. W. Elmvale, 705-515-1000 www.be- creating initially approximately 20 jobs and more in Or try setting out pans of baking soda, vinegar, or even stillworld.com future. There is the potential for further future industrial ammonia. Just be sure to keep pets and small children development on the property as well. away from them. 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It appears as though unknown suspect(s) had unlawfully The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall (OFM) has been 1 entered the building prior to the fire. Initial investigation contacted and are attending to assist in the on going inves- tigation. If you have any information in regards to this accident, suggests that the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) may specifically dash cam footage, please contact the Huronia have been tampered with during the incident. Anyone having knowledge or video footage of this in- cident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, West O.P.P. at (705) 429-3575 or Call Crime Stoppers at The Huronia West OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Iden- 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or submit your infor- tification Services and the Ontario Fire Marshall (OFM) [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your mation online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have were all notified of the fire. any information on this crime or others. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. information online at www.p3tips.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not to contact the Huronia West OPP at or Crime Stoppers at anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of testify in court and your information may lead to a cash (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers you remain reward of up to $2,000.00. anonymous, you will never have to testify and you may up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Sim- coe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.1-800- website at www.opp.ca. 222-TIPS1-888-310-1122 Twitter or Facebook. Guns and Drugs Seized by OPP during Overnight Fatal Crash in Tiny Township Claims Life of Male OFFICER SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES AFTER FA- TAL SHOOTING Search Warrant in Tiny Township Pedestrian (TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) - On November 19, 2020 at (TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) - Members of the Southern Greater Sudbury Police Service Assisting (GORE BAY, ON) - Shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Novem- 11:30 p.m. members of the Community Street Crime Unit Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (CSCU) attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detach- (OPP) responded to a report at 6:14 p.m. November 16, ber 19, 2020, two members from the Manitoulin Detach- ment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were con- ment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the as- 2020 of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Base- sistance of the OPP Central Region Emergency Response line Road in Tiny Township. Officers along with County ducting a follow-up investigation related to a property dispute. There was an interaction between a person at the Unit (ERT), OPP GHQ Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) of Simcoe Paramedic Services and Township of Tiny Fire and uniformed detachment members executed a search Services attended the scene located between Concession scene and an officer resulting in one officer being fatally shot. The person at the scene has also died as a result of warrant at an residence on Balm Beach Road in Tiny Road 6 and Downers Road on Baseline Road and located Township. an 81 year old male pedestrian who had been struck by a the interaction. This person is not being identified at this time until their identity can be confirmed and next of kin Attending officers located and arrested without incident southbound car. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased three occupants and conducted a search of the residence at the scene by EMS personnel and his identity is being notifications are complete. The OPP is reporting that 52-year-old Provincial Consta- resulting in the seizure of guns, ammunition and a quan- withheld pending notification of family. tity of cocaine. A person arrived at the address during the The deceased pedestrian in this crash has been identi- ble (PC) Marc HOVINGH, posted at the Manitoulin De- tachment, died as a result of his injuries. No other police search and was also arrested during the investigation. fied as Donald Wilcox 81 years of Tiny Township. All af- As a result of this investigation, Michel LEMAY 55 fected roadways were reopened at 12:30 a.m. November officers were injured in this incident. The OPP has requested the assistance of the Greater Sud- years, Timothy LEMAY 27 years, and Paul BASKER- 17, 2020 and OPP investigators wish to thank those at the VILLE 31 years, all of Tiny Township have been charged scene who assisted in this unfortunate incident.Baseline bury Police Service (GSPS) to investigate the homicide of PC Marc HOVINGH. with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code Road remains closed between Mertz Road and Concession of Canada: Road 6 in Tiny Township and members of the OPP Central An investigation is also being conducted by the Prov- ince’s Special Investigation Unit. Any further information • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restrict- Region Technical Traffic Investigation (TTCI) Unit are as- ed Weapon sisting in determining the cause of the crash. regarding this investigation must be directed to the Special Investigation Unit who has invoked their mandate. Con- • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (four counts) tact Monica Hudon at [email protected] • Possession of a Loaded or Restricted Firearm Winter Has Arrived - Winter Driving Skills are a Must • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (PENETANGUISHENE,ON)- Winter road conditions (four counts) have arrived several times lately here in North Simcoe and Road Rage (TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH) - On November 2, • Careless Storage of a Firearm (five counts) drivers need to seasonally adjust their driving habits so as Investigators have also charged Ryan SPADEMAN 24 to make it to and from their destination safely with the 2020, the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provin- cial Police (OPP), put out a media release asking for the years of Midland with the following charges contrary to onset of snow and icy conditions. These winter conditions the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act: require drivers to allow more time for their vehicle to stop assistance of the public to identify a vehicle and driver that and to start from a stopped position. had been involved in a reported road rage incident. This The rest of this article and many more can be read in Pedestrians are reminded that drivers may have a limited occurred in the Town of Alliston on Victoria Street West in the police report at www.springwaternews.ca visibility due to blowing snow / lighting conditions and the area of Ontario Street. that they need to double check before crossing the road The OPP would like to thank the members of the commu- and drivers must consider that winter clothing may hin- nity who responded with information which led to identi- der a pedestrians visibility or hearing of an approaching fying the person in question. vehicle. As a result of a very detailed investigation the subject Drivers need to be in the habit prior to heading out to was located and arrested in the City of Toronto; keep clear all windows and headlights of snow and frost The male subject identified as Colin PYNE, age 26 of and activating their full vehicle lighting system for im- Springwater Township, and has been charged with the fol- proved visibility during winter storm road conditions. lowing offences: Please view the following link for more information on • Attempt to Commit Murder - Criminal Code of Can- winter driving and road conditions on Provincial High- ada ways - https://511on.ca/ • Assault with a Weapon - Criminal Code of Canada • Criminal Negligence Cause Bodily Harm - Criminal IN THE EVENT YOU ARE IN A COLLISION- Code of Canada If you are involved in a collision, the safety of you, your • Dangerous Operation Cause Bodily Harm - Criminal passengers and other involved persons is first and fore- Code of Canada most. Please click on the following link - How and When • Fail to Stop at Accident Causing Bodily Harm - to Report a Collision with the OPP Criminal Code of Canada Uniform detachment members remind all drivers to • Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm. “please allow yourself extra driving time and remember The accused is being held in custody pending a Bail your winter driving skills to reach to your destination safe- Hearing. ly and to avoid a winter travelling tragedy” Police remind motorists that an essential part of the en- ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING DRIVER IN FAIL forcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our TO REMAIN trails, roadways and waterways. Educating the public (WASAGA BEACH, ON.) - The members of the Huronia about safe driving practices is a priority and remember - West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) NEVER DRIVE IMPAIRED are asking the public for their assistance in solving this OPP and Tay Township Fire Service Investigating Suspi- accident. cious Explosion Sound Overnight in Victoria Harbour At approximately 10:06 am on the 8th of November (TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) - Members of the Ontario Pro- 2020, a silver Lexus possible a 2008 or 2010 addition vincial Police (OPP) Southern Georgian Bay Detachment struck another vehicle in the driver-thru at the Riverbend responded at 12:37 a.m. November 6, 2020 to reports of Plaza in Wasaga Beach. The suspect vehicle then took off an explosion sound in Victoria Harbour. Reports from area in an unknown direction with damage to the right corner residents in the Maple, Park and George Streets area stated of its bumper. Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 19 Role of mayor, role of lobbyists nobleinsurance addressed in Marrocco report S&J Barn Demolition We pay cash for barns “For a higher level of confidence.” Recommendations include expansion of definition of Barrie family under conflict of interest act wsib insured Jenny Robichaud CAIB, CIP Registered Insurance Broker 1004A Carson Road By Kate Harries AWARE News Network For a free estimate Ontario L9X 0T1 The Collingwood judicial inquiry into the sale of Call 1 800-291-2276 Direct • 705 443 5566 the town’s electrical utility and procurement of a new Email • [email protected] recreation complex wasn’t only about Collingwood. As staff should disclose publicly all gifts they receive Tel • 705-737-0136 x 1829 Justice Frank Marrocco makes clear in his report, the from persons doing business with the municipality. issues he examined and the conclusions he reached are • The municipality’s code of conduct should prohibit TF • 800-461-9190 applicable to municipalities across Ontario. council members from accepting gifts, favours, Fax • 705-737-2552 Marrocco has organized his 306 recommendations into entertainment, meals, trips, or benefits of any kind topics, addressing key municipal positions and specific from lobbyists. municipal functions in turn, stating: “This structure permits • Staff should be trained in writing clear, accurate, Minesing Moments w/Lorrie Norwood a comprehensive discussion of the considerations that objective and comprehensive reports. underlie the ethical exercise of each role and the resulting • Information disclosed by management to a member of [email protected] / 728-9784 responsible municipal action,” he states. council should be disclosed to all members of council. Greetings Minesing Moments Readers! There are 10 categories: • Former council members and former staff should be I am sure I am not alone when talking about being so tired -Mayor prohibited from lobbying on matters on which they of the COVID pandemic. BUT it is still here, worse than -Council members were involved during their tenure at the municipality. it was in the spring and it continues to be a very serious -Chief Administrative Officer With respect to other activities, former council situation. We need to ensure social distancing continues, -Staff members should be prohibited from lobbying staff or handwashing and staying in our social bubbles. If it hasn’t -Procurement elected public office holders for a minimum of one sunk in yet, just think about it this way, do you want to be -Lobbying year after they leave office. responsible for infecting someone you love or are close to? -Municipally Owned Corporations • The group of family members covered by the A small child, a parent or grandparent? That would be a -Integrity Commissioner Municipal Conflict of Interest Act be expanded to really horrible thing to have to live with should something -Municipal Solicitor include, at the minimum, a spouse, common-law happen to that person. Let’s all work together and do our -Professional Consultants partner, or any person with whom the person is living part. Continue to be patient, thoughtful, and remember Marrocco finds that much of the cause of the Collingwood with as a spouse outside marriage, a parent, including kindness goes a long way. fiascoes are the result of a misunderstanding of the role of the stepparent, and legal guardian, a child, including Christmas decorating has started for so many around mayor. Sandra Cooper, the mayor of the time, made many stepchild, a grandchild, siblings, aunt, uncle, Simcoe County and I really like the idea of getting things key decisions without the knowledge or approval of council. nephew, niece, first cousins; and in-laws, including all decked out for the holidays a little earlier this year and The misunderstanding flows in part from the Municipal mother- and father-in-law, sister- and brother-in-law, to light up our villages as much as possible. Give your Act, 2001, and its description of the head of council as and daughter- and son-in-law. Presently only parent, neighbours and friends something to enjoy on their drive “the chief executive officer" of the municipality Unlike spouse and child are included. home from work or in their evening walks. Let’s see what a corporate CEO, the head of council does not have the The municipality’s Integrity Commissioner is given a we can do Minesing and surrounding communities! Bust power to commit the municipality to anything unilaterally, leading role in many of Marrocco’s recommendations. out those extra strings of Christmas lights, wreaths, and Marrocco notes, but the title led to “the erroneous belief… Experience in some municipalities has led observers to whatever else you can brighten up your house to welcome that the mayor had the power to provide unilateral direction regard those appointed to this god-like position with a in the upcoming season! If you have elderly neighbours, on behalf of council.” somewhat jaundiced eye. maybe you can offer to help them hang some lights or get This in turn “underpinned the lack of transparency around Experience in Springwater some decorations out for them. We can all use support the origins of the Collus share sale, where directions The fact that Springwater Township recently appointed during this time, we know Springwater is the perfect place from the mayor were treated as if they had the weight of a third Integrity Commissioner is an indication of the for these types of acts of kindness. directions issued by council.” sensitivity of the issues that are addressed. The first was Minesing Christmas Tractor Parade – In light of Marrocco’s Recommendation #1 is that the Ontario the firm Principles Integrity of Vaughan, who were let go, the limits that Covid-19 has placed on many Christmas government change the Municipal Act to “remove the but came back to complete an investigation of Springwater festivities this year, your local farmers have come together inaccurate description of the head of council as the chief Mayor Don Allen’s behaviour following a charity event to plan a Christmas Tractor Parade! On Friday December executive officer of the municipality. The head of council which led to (subsequently withdrawn) criminal charges 11th, starting at 7 pm, (route still to be determined) the of a municipality is responsible to council and does not of impaired and dangerous driving. tractors will parade through our Minesing. They will be have the authority to bind council.” The second is the current occupier of the position, Robert collecting food for the Elmvale Food Bank. If you are able Recommendations #228-264 deal with the need for rules Swayze of Caledon, who advised council they could not to donate, please have any donations bagged and you will to make lobbying an open process at the municipal level. impose a penalty because Principles Integrity had not be able to place them in the boxes on the last wagon in the “Although a lobbyist is in the business of seeking to found that he had violated the township’s code of conduct. parade. All tractors are welcome, if you are interested in influence council members and staff, this activity isnot The Principles Integrity report lacked clarity on that participating, please call or text Shannon Giffen at 705- necessarily against the public interest,” Marrocco states in point, but principals Janice Atwood-Petkovski and Jeff 241-9791. Our local farmers are amazing! If you are from his report. “What is against the public interest is lobbying Abrams refused to provide further explanation. surrounding communities, we’d love to have you join us. that occurs in secret and that is not transparent.” Council went ahead and docked the mayor’s pay, and then We invite you to park at the school and enjoy the parade He recommends a Lobbyist Registry to include all those in a November 4 2020 closed meeting, deferred that action along the streets. Rumour has it there may be some special who are paid or represent a business or financial interest and appointed a third Integrity Commissioner, Harold guests joining the farmers in the parade. whose objective is to influence elected officials or staff, Elston of Collingwood, not as a new IC, but to provide Firefighters Christmas Tree Sale - A reminder that the with information on: another opinion on the one issue. A report by Elston was South Springwater Firefighters Association will be holding a. the name of the lobbyist, the name of the company the subject of controversy in Adjala-Tosorontio during the its annual Christmas Tree Sale at 14 Finlay Mill (Madison or partnership represented, and “the names of all principals last municipal term for an investigation of then deputy Taylor Design) in Midhurst starting Saturday November in the company or partnership”; mayor (now Mayor) Floyd Pinto 28th. Support your local firefighters! b. the lobbyist’s contact information; A code of conduct can be weaponized against members Minesing United Church Cookie Walk 2020 is on-line. c. “the subject matter of the lobbying activity;” of council who have a minority view. An Integrity Love goodies, don’t love to bake? We’ve got a deal for d. detailed disclosure of the lobbyist’s client, its Commissioner has the power to cause considerable you! Order an assortment of Christmas cookies and squares business activities, or its organizational interests. This anguish and expense. Those are issues that did not fall lovingly offered by our Ladies Evening Fellowship group. disclosure includes information on anyone who, to the under Marrocco’s purview - but deserve attention from 1 dozen assorted cookies - $8 knowledge of the lobbyist, controls or directs the client or the provincial government. Springwater Councillor Jack 2 dozen assorted cookies - $15 otherwise has significant control of the client, the client’s Allen announced at the November 18 council meeting 1 dozen assorted squares - $10 business activities, or its organizational interests. that he will move that the township call on the province to (Items may contain nuts) e. identification by the lobbyist of who at the create a standard code of conduct for all municipalities and Due date for orders – Monday, November 30 municipality is the subject of the lobbying. This establish ethical standards for Integrity Commissioners. Pick up date – Monday, December 14, 4:00 – 7:00 pm information should be detailed and include, for example, Clarification: An article in the October 29 edition at the church the name and title of the staff being lobbied, as well as the mentioned that Mayor Allen intervened in a matter in Order Options: staff’s department; which he had a pecuniary interest, namely suspension of 1. Online order form f. the “amount paid to the lobbyist for the lobbying activity;” his remuneration for 90 days. This was correct, but the https://fs4.formsite.com/bJju7B/qubvskvdcd/index.html g. the date, hour, and location where the lobbying took Municipal Conflict of Interest Act does permit a council 2. Telephone message (705) 737-5322 place, as well as details of the lobbying activity. member who is the subject of such proposed action to take Payment Options: Other recommendations laid out in Volume 4 of the part in the discussion (which he did), but not to vote on the 1. E-transfer [email protected] -or - Marrocco report include matter (which he did not). 2. Cash at pick-up (exact change would be • A gift registry, on which both council members and appreciated, if possible) First, if winning’s the only thing in sports, you’re going to also to work for their improvement.” – D. Stanley Eitzen, PhD ** COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS WILL BE IN be miserable a lot of the time. We can all work to enhance the positives and minimize the PLACE. Please wear a mask when picking up your Second, there are so many positives that can come from sports negatives in the world of sports. order. No entry to the church building will be allowed. besides winning: camaraderie and lifelong friendships, learning 7) “Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” – Heywood dream, a vision.” – Muhammad Ali how to deal with adversity, the importance of teamwork, Hale Broun - Broun, one of the greatest sports journalists of all Well-meaning parents and coaches can only do so much to leadership, persistence, physical fitness and perhaps the reason time, nailed it here. When the competition heats up, we get to see motivate an athlete. Ultimately, it’s internal motivation that will we all initially gravitated toward athletics – fun. what people are really made of. Will you cheat? Will you exhibit lead an athlete to put in the extra time to be the best they can be. After reflecting a little on this Best Sports Quotes list, I thought unsportsmanlike behaviour? Will you lose your composure? Or will 3) “Sports are like life with the volume turned up.” – Mike Reid I’d throw together a sports quotes list of my own. Let’s not-so- you give your best effort and do it with class and sportsmanship? In sports, the emotions are cranked up. The ups and down are more humbly call it The Smartest Things Ever Said About Sports. 6) “Sport is a preserver of health.” – Hippocrates intense and happen faster. The highs are more joyful; the lows Might as well make it a top-10 list. Here we go: The father of medicine was right. Recent research has revealed strike deeper. Lessons seem more lasting and friendships stronger. 10) “Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become and the that sports – especially those that require cardiovascular fitness – 2) “Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self- hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a will make you physically and emotionally healthier, and smarter satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back (exercise grows brain cells and makes you more ready to learn). of which you are capable.” – John Wooden … play for her.” – Mia Hamm 5) “God gives each person X amount of talents. The question This is the antithesis of the Lombardi quote about winning In order to be happy and fulfilled playing sports, you must really isn’t how many talents you’ve been given. That’s the being the “only thing.” True success must be solely within an remember the reason you started to play in the first place: it’s fun. sovereignty of God. The real question is what you do with the individual’s control. Giving your best effort is. Winning isn’t. 9) “The more I practice, the luckier I get.” – Gary Player The more ones you have. Some of us get paralyzed when we feel we don’t 1) “You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball; prepared you are physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, have ‘as much as’ or [aren’t] ‘as good as’ someone else. But and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the more likely things will go your way – in sports and in life. the person we really want to honour is the one who maximizes the time.” – Jim Bouton 8) “Sport should be more fun, more inclusive, more humanized, whatever it is he [or she] has.” – Joe Ehrmann Amen. I think this might be the most insightful thing I’ve ever read and more ethical. My hope is that you will join me not only to 4) “Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made about sports. Sports can definitely hook you for life. And, if understand these complex social arrangements called sport but from something they have deep inside of them – a desire, a kept in the proper perspective, they’re a blessing. Page 20 Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca South Georgian Bay Health Partners are Leon Tilt & Load Heaslip & Son Renovation selected to become an Ontario Health Team We pick up scrap cars, trucks and metals. & Handyman Services Call 705-527-9534 South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team collaborate to 705-361-9945 design the best possible care for our region www.heaslipandson.com Collingwood, Ontario – November 18, 2020 – Today, Southern Georgian Bay sets new Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Anxiety and Depression Minister of Health and Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long- monthly record in October Residential sales recorded through the MLS® system for the Southern Term Care announced the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health in Children Georgian Bay region totaled 601 units in October 2020, was a large Team (SGBOHT) as one of 13 new Ontario Health Teams in We tend to think of anxiety as an increase of 47.3% from October 2019. This was also a new sales record for the province to provide better, connected care to patients. The adult problem, and may misdiagnose or the month of October. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totalled 4,647 SGBOHT is one of 42 Ontario Health Teamsin the province. not recognize anxiety in children. All units over the first 10 months of the year. This was an increase of 26.5% Through the Ontario Health Team model, patients will children have normal anxiety at times. from the same period in 2019. experience easier transitions from one provider to another, When young they might be afraid of The Southern Georgian Bay region comprises two distinctive markets. including, for example, between hospitals and long-term care, monsters or even the dark. They might Home sales in the Western Region, which includes Wasaga Beach, with one patient story, one patient record and one care plan. worry before a test or a trip to the Clearview Township, Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, the Municipality "While still in its early stages, Ontario Health Teams are dentist. This kind of anxiety is not a of Meaford, and Grey Highlands, numbered 332 units in October 2020. already breaking down long-standing barriers to better connect cause for concern. This was a huge increase of 62% from October 2019. This was also a new care for both patients and our frontline heroes," said Christine Extreme fear about a specific thing or sales record for the month of October. Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. "These situation, such as dogs, insects or going On a year-to-date basis, home sales in the Western Region numbered teams have demonstrated remarkable responsiveness to the to the doctor or to school, is a different 2,431 units over the first 10 months of the year. This was an increase of COVID-19 outbreak by helping to address challenges in a matter. Being very worried about the 25.1% from the same period in 2019. variety of areas, and they are essential to building a connected future and bad things happening, or Meanwhile, home sales in the Eastern Region, encompassing the Towns health care system centred around the needs of patients." having repeated episodes of sudden, of Midland and Penetanguishene, the Townships of Tay and Tiny, Severn, The SGBOHT is comprised of partners across the health and unexpected, intense fear, feeling and Georgian Bay Townships, numbered 269 units in October 2020. This social sectors including Community Connection, Georgian dizzy or having trouble breathing are was a notable gain of 32.5% from October 2019. This was also a new sales Bay Family Health Team, Georgian Bay Family Health indicative of a deeper problem. record for the month of October. Organization, Hospice Georgian Triangle, Breaking Down Anxiety may also manifest as fear or On a year-to-date basis, home sales in the Eastern Region numbered Barriers, Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County, worry, but may also be behind irritability 2,216 units over the first 10 months of the year. This was an increase of South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre, Bay Haven or anger. There may also be trouble 28.1% from the same period in 2019. Care Community, Entité 4, Collingwood General and Marine sleeping, or physical symptoms like “Georgian Bay market activity continued to outperform expectations Hospital and Home and Community Care. The SGBOHT is fatigue, headaches or stomachaches, in October, setting records for key market metrics.” said Mike Scholte, also supported by the County of Simcoe, Simcoe Muskoka waking up with bad dreams and President of the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS®. District Health Unit and local townships and municipalities. negative thoughts. We might also see “The combination of a smaller number of new listings and higher than Over the next year, the SGBOHT will continue to focus on agitation, restlessness, inattention, average demand for this time of year continue to contribute to an already creating a health care system that is designed locally with tantrums, crying, meltdowns and historically tight market and push prices higher.” patients, families, caregivers and providers to meet the needs refusal to go to school. Nail biting, The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) tracks price trends farmore of its community. picking at the skin or being overly self- accurately than is possible using average or median price measures. The Local population data analysis and a robust community critical are also signs of anxiety. overall MLS® HPI composite benchmark price for the Southern Georgian engagement session with patients, families,health care All children will have episodes of Bay region was $495,000, rising 20.1% in October 2020 compared to providers, community organizations and residents, identified sadness, but depression looks more like October 2019. seniors with complex health conditions as the first-year patient persistent sadness, or loss of enjoyment The benchmark price for single-family homes was $513,700, rising 21.8% population of focus for the SGBOHT. The goal of the SGBOHT in things they used to enjoy. Signs of on a year-over-year basis in October By comparison, the benchmark price will be to organize seamless care for these seniors and ensure depression include feeling sadness or for townhouse/row units was $418,500, rising 11.7% compared to a year they feel supported and connected to their community. This is hopelessness or irritable a lot of the earlier, while the benchmark apartment price was $359,400, up 8% from especially critical during the pandemic as seniors, especially time, not wanting to do fun things, year-ago levels. those with complex health issues, are especially vulnerable to changes in eating or sleeping patterns, There were 534 new residential listings in October 2020. This was down COVID-19, and the associated challenges of living during the low energy, difficulty paying attention, 24.1% on a year-over-year basis.Active residential listings numbered 603 pandemic. feeling worthless or showing any self- units at the end of October. This was a large decline of 61.4% from the end Other areas of focus for the SGBOHT include: injuring or destructive behaviour. of October 2019. • Continuing to proactively support the South Georgian Bay Sadly, even the very young can have Months of inventory numbered 1 at the end of October 2020, down from community through COVID-19 to ensure the health and safety suicidal thoughts. In young people aged the 3.8 months recorded at the end of October 2019 and below the long- of its community, and respond to future changes 10 to 24, suicide is among the leading run average of 5.5 months for this time of year. The number of months of • Leveraging the South Georgian Bay partners’ history of causes of death. inventory is the number of months it would take to sell current inventories collaboration and integration to enhance communications Some children may not talk about at the current rate of sales activity. across care providers and improve the patient and caregiver what is bothering them but rather make The dollar value of all residential transactions in October 2020 was experience trouble or act unmotivated, so the $442.6 million, surging 92.9% from this time in 2019. This was also a new • Supporting health equity initiatives to ensure everyone depression may be misdiagnosed as a record for the month of October. in South Georgian Bay has equal access to physical, mental behaviour problem or laziness. Sales of all property types numbered 685 units in October 2020; was a health and social services There are things we can do to help large increase of 49.6% from October 2019. The total value of all properties • Ensuring that the South Georgian Bay community is engaged our children when they are struggling sold was $474.7 million, a large increase of 95.1% from October 2019. in the planning and implementation of the SGBOHT and to and especially during the Covid crisis. Consult your Local REALTOR® for market conditions and home value develop integrated and connected care solutions in response to It is a time to give them lots of love. information specific to your neighbourhood. Our REALTORS® live, the local needs of the community Show them and tell them they are work and play in Southern Georgian Bay and have the local knowledge “This is a very exciting time for the South Georgian Bay loved. Spend the time and be there for you simply need to know! Encompassing several communities along region and all community partners involved. them. Limit the time you spend on your the shores of southern Georgian Bay, approximately 1½ to 2 hours Becoming an Ontario Health Team will allow us to continue devices so you can really be present for from Greater Toronto, the area is one of Canada’s premier four season along our journey of creating greater connectivity for patients, them. Watch news after they are in bed. recreational playgrounds. as they move through their health care journey,” said Norah Be aware that children pick up on our The Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® represents Holder, CGMH President and CEO. feelings. They will be calm when you are more than 600 REALTORS® registered with its member offices. The Over the past ten months, the SGBOHT planning table has calm, and they will also pick up on your geographical area served by the Association includes the Towns of Midland continued to meet on a regular basis with a focus on shared anxiety. They will ask more questions, and Penetanguishene, the Townships of Tay and Tiny and parts of Severn initiatives that support the health and wellness of the South so be patient when answering. and Georgian Bay Townships; Wasaga Beach, Clearview Township, Georgian Bay community. A collaborative initiative focused Let them know the whole world is Collingwood, The Blue Mountains and portions of the on enhanced mental health and social determinants of health working to make things better. Municipality of Meaford and Grey Highlands. in relation to COVID-19, will continue to be a focus of the Monitor what your children are Provided by: SGBOHT during the pandemic. watching, and offer reassurance. Mike Scholte, President “I’m thrilled to see this recognition of the longstanding Explain that for now, very few in the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® history of collaboration amongst health care providers and country are sick with Covid-19, and [email protected] community service organizations in our region. Forming that most people get better. Joline Christiani the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health team will enable us Avoiding conflict around the Executive Assistant to continue our evolution towards a more integrated health children is important, and dealing [email protected] system locally,” said Dr. Harry O’Halloran, Lead Physician, with challenges by calmly talking and Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® Georgian Bay Family Health Organization. “I’m proud to be focusing on solutions will create less 243 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood, L9Y 3K6 part of this dedicated, engaged group, and look forward to tension, and give them a good model for T: 705.445.7295 x-4 | F: 705.445.7253 ongoing opportunities to work together in an effort to enhance handling problems. Doing fun things the health and wellbeing of our population.” together, using humor and creating The SGBOHT will continue to communicate with the South 959 Marshall Rd laughter will benefit the whole family. Georgian Bay residents about new initiatives and improvements Wyebridge ON Remember to enjoy life! they can expect in their community. Gwen Randall-Young is an author About the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team Ph - 705-526-0563 and award-winning psychologist. 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Sanderson Monument 15 Yonge St. S., Elmvale, ON L0L1P0 Obituaries Agent for Sanderson Monument Co. 705-322-2732 Dobson, Paul Frederick - Passed away Immemorial www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com peacefully at home on the farm where he was raised, on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 with In memory of our Mom, More Flu Vaccines Available his loving wife of fifty years Reta (nee Harris) Clarine Buchanan who passed December 6, 2019. at the Collingwood and at his side. Paul Dobson at the age of 75 son of We think of you today, but that is nothing new. Wasaga Beach Drive- the late Frederick and Ella Dobson, brother of We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. Peter (the late Elizabeth and Roslyn) Dobson, Through Clinics and the late Violet (the late Oliver) Perkins, We think of you in silence, we often speak your name Collingwood, Ontario – November 23, brother in-law of Ron (Sandra) Harris. Paul All we have are memories and your picture in a frame 2020 – The Collingwood and Wasaga Beach will be remembered fondly by his many loving Your memory is a keepsake from which we’ll never part. drive-through flu shot clinics will be receiv- nieces, nephews and friends. Paul was a “Jack God has you in his arms, we have you in our hearts! ing 1,000 more flu vaccine doses this week of All Trades” and had a passion for the land he worked as a farmer. Thinking of you today Mom, miss you. and local health care providers are encourag- Paul never saw anyone “stuck” if there was a hand needed Paul was Love always, Karen , Kim & Chris and families oxoxo ing residents to book an appointment to re- always there. He had mechanical abilities beyond imagination. Paul’s ceive their flu shot while supplies last. kind heart was clearly evident through the care he provided to all In Loving Memory of Robert France “This year, more than ever, we are urg- of his livestock and pets. Paul was a dedicated choir member at his Jan. 21, 1952 – Dec. 11, 2019 ing everyone to get their flu shot in order to church for many years. His recreation enjoyments were playing cards, A year ago you left my side. prevent any undue stress on our health care dancing and fishing. A private Graveside Service was held in Barrie My tears of sorrow, I cannot hide. system as we address the second wave of the Union Cemetery. A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held at a later date. Not a day goes by that you are not COVID-19 pandemic,” said Marie LaRose, Memorial donations to Hospice Simcoe would be appreciated by the in my thoughts Executive Director, Georgian Bay Family family. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family through I miss you dearly with all my heart. Health Team. “With the new supply of flu adamsfuneralhome.ca vaccines, we are encouraging residents to Love you. Miss you. book an appointment to receive their flu shot VEITCH, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” nee Caston Sandy while supplies last.” - Passed away at home on November 10th, 2020 The appointment only drive-through clinic in her 91st year. Predeceased by her parents Parent (Buie), Mary Jane Bert and Alma Caston, her sister Dorothy and March 16, 1947 - November 29, 2010 in Collingwood is located in the parking lot behind the Collingwood Legion at 490 brother-in-law Morley Edwards. Loving aunt As time unfolds another year Ontario Street and in Wasaga Beach at the of Lynne MacDonald and her husband Gordon Memories keep you ever near. COVID-19 assessment centre, located in the of Vasey. Great aunt of Jennifer Therou (John), Silent thoughts of time together parking lot behind the RecPlex Centre, at of Edmonton; Julie McNevin (Bryan) of Wasaga Hold memories that will last forever. 1724 Mosley Street. Beach and Christine Laxton (Evan) of Vasey. As you were, you will always be For a full list of drive-through flu clinic lo- Great-great aunt of Mabel, Connor, and Erin. Special aunt to the Wood Treasured forever in our memory. cations, and to book an appointment, please and Ellsmere families. Grandma Betty to the Storring family. Fondly remembered by Floyd Storring and Susan Storring. Love Always, Michael & Families visit www.gbfht.ca or call 705-444-5885. The 2-1-1 bilingual helpline is also available A private family service was held at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley St., Barrie on Monday, November 16th, 2020, with Lynda Diane Ritchie – November 25, 2013 24/7 for more information. The drive-through flu shot clinics offer the interment at Craighurst Presbyterian Cemetery. A celebration of Betty’s Seven years has now passed since you left us; and regular flu vaccine to anyone 6 months of age life will be announced at a later date when Covid-19 restrictions permit. we dearly miss your kindness, friendship and Love; or older. Limited supplies of high-dose flu Donations may be made to the Craighurst Presbyterian Cemetery, to and know that you will always be in our Hearts. shot are available through your physician’s Dalston United Church, or to a charity of choice. Ritchie and Lees Families office, or at some local pharmacies, for those Online memories and condolences may be forwarded through who are 65 and older with certain chronic www.steckleygooderham.com health conditions. Jonathan Dennis Warren The flu shot will not protect against May 14, 1950- November 20, 2020 COVID-19, but it will help reduce Jonathan Warren of Orr Lake died peacefully at your risk of getting the flu and CO- home following his battle with cancer. He was VID-19 at the same time. Having surrounded by his loving family. both illnesses at the same time can Jonathan was born in Carshalton, England to put individuals at a higher risk for Dennis & Doreen (Rowlinson) Warren and came severe illness. to Canada in 1952. He resided in Brampton, About the Georgian Bay Family Georgetown and Huntsville before moving to Orr Health Team Lake. The Georgian Bay Family Health He was a Journeyman Printer, accomplished Team is a collaborative team of in- musician, writer, carpenter, mechanic, the list goes on and on. He was terdisciplinary health care profes- a true renaissance man who loved his family dearly. sionals delivering quality health Jonathan is survived by his wife Eda (Nielsen) of 50 years and his care in a patient-centered environ- three daughters Hanna (Steve) Davis of Mississauga, Emily (Carey) ment. For more information, please Silverstein of Newmarket and Abbey Warren (Cody Hartley) of visit www.gbfht.ca. Moncton, NB. Proud Papa to Elena & Ethan Davis, Jenna, Josh & Man goes water skiing on Ryan Silverstein and Cameron & Penny Warren-Hartley; brother to Sandra (Edgar) Stevens and nephews Jay Stephens (Melanie, Nora, 11-foot stilts Desmond) and Matthew Stephens (Be, Sahara, Izik). A Minnesota man took his love of A celebration of life will be held on the family property in Magnetawan, water skiing to new heights when he ON at a future date. went out on a lake wearing 11-foot Thank you to the medical staff at Royal Victoria Hospital & Princess stilts. Chris Dens, 30, of Brainerd, Margaret Cancer Centres, Bayshore Nursing and LHIN Home & said he was inspired to attempt the Community Care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jon’s feat after seeing a video of Glenn honour to RVH Cancer Centre or Cancer Research. Sperry water skiing on 8-foot stilts, Expressions of sympathy may be sent to and Sperry, who holds the current www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com. record after skiing on 10.5-foot stilts, corresponded with him and his way up to 6.5-foot stilts before deciding to attempt his run on 11- offered some tips when he set out foot stilts. The skier, a founding member of the Brainerd Ski Loons to take on the record. Dens said he Water Ski Show Team, said he is planning to make stilt skiing a part of started on 3.5-foot stilts and worked next summer's ski shows. Page 22 Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca LIVE AUCTION SALE Update from the Trenches #3 FOR ARLENE GOODFELLOW Drury Well Drilling Ltd. As things “progress” I just pray harder…By Erin Archer What are all these road improvements about? AND THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ROSS GOODFELLOW Licence #1851 No water? No pressure? Call us! 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Seeing opportunity in this were unknown, but before long, doctors and newspapers easily handled, and therefore they have been very widely waste, Dairy Distillery worked with the University of began attributing illnesses to green-wallpapered rooms. used in horror and action-adventure movies." Ottawa to develop technology to transform milk permeate (There is even a theory that arsenic-laced wallpaper A young man had just graduated from Harvard and was so into delicious vodka called Vodkow. Launched in 2018, helped do in Napoleon.) excited just thinking about his future. He gets into a taxi Vodkow quickly gained popularity thanks to its smooth Isn't indigo basically blue? Why is it even in Roy G. and the driver says, "How are you this fine day?" taste and sustainability. Every bottle of Vodkow saves Biv (Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet)? 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Wishing you (705) 429-8474 / 1-800-531-6290 We are looking for a full time Level 2 Dental Assistant the happiest day ever! to join our already outstanding team. We love you so much! Please call Nancy at 705 322 0155 or email resume to Love, Mommy, Daddy and [email protected] Emery. xo Parents: Jaimee-Lynne and Ryan Timleck Brother: Emery Timleck HIRING (WANTED) For rent - apt., houses, and halls Must have experience in exterior finishes: Dear Elmvale and surrounding area, Furnished apt. for rent includes heat & hydro & full Windows, Doors, Siding, Soffit, Fascia bath, TV, fridge, stove, microwave. Help around the Clean driving record This year would have marked Solly Family Dentistry’s property appreciated. Rent negotiable. 5 min. to Barrie. th 7 annual FREE DENTAL DAY. A day that helps us 705.728.8629 E-mail kick off our holiday spirit, where our staff volunteers [email protected] their time to offer a free dental service to people in need Weddings, Anniversary Parties, & Birthdays of treatment. Unfortunately, due to COVID 19 and Orr Lake Golf Club is now renting out its hall for the restrictions that have been placed on us, our free weddings, anniversary parties & birthdays. Seating for up dental day has been cancelled this year. We recognize to 175 people. Dancing for up to 200 people. Basic setup, cleanup, in-stock utensils/dishes/linens, and bartender however that this has been an extremely challenging included in rental fee. Catering done fresh in house. year for many people and therefore a donation has been Call 705-322-1664, email: [email protected]. given to the Elmvale Food Bank. Web Site: www.orrlakegolfclub.com c We hope that our community has a safe and wonderful holiday season and that next year will be able to provide Elmvale Legion Banquet Hall. 100% Accessible. our free dental day once again. Specializing in weddings, all types of parties, business functions and community service groups. Sincerely, Dave and Nicole Solly and Staff We can accommodate up to 125 dinner guests. Catering is available through the branch. Happy 40th AA Birthday to Excellent parking. Call 705-322-1042 for a quotation. My Dad, Cliff Wicklum November 24, 2020 Whitfield’s Guardian Drugs Around 5 am, Thursday, November 19th, two intruders Congratulations! We are so proud of you. jimmied the rear door of Whitfield’s Guardian Drugs Love Mary Anne and Danny and entered the building. WGD has adequate security and there are no blind spots in the store. Through camera Midland COVID-19 Assessment Centre footage, in the two minutes before the two felons parted, TV FOR LESS now offers online appointment booking they can be seen going directly to the ATM, failing to TV FOR CENTS A DAY get into it and starting a fire. No drugs were touched or November 17, 2020 – Effective today, the Midland anything taken but because of the smoke filled store and COVID-19 Assessment Centre will offer online the smell, they are having to remove all items smelling appointment booking via the Georgian Bay General of smoke. A complete cleaning of walls, shelving and Hospital (GBGH) website. Anyone interested in booking merchandise is underway, for the health and safety of their appointment online can do so here - http://gbgh. TELEVISION $15 A MONTH our customers. on.ca/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-updates/ TV INTERATIONAL Whitfield’s Guardian Drugs would like to thank Huronia Appointments can still be booked via telephone by CANADA - USA – EUROPE - LATIN AMERICA – ASIA Alarms for the immediate notification of the OPP, the NEWS – SPORT – SERIALS - MOVIES – Video on Demand calling 705-529-1025 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Elmvale Fire Department and the WGD contact person. seven days per week. OVER 3000 CHANNELS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WGD thanks the FD for their quick response and getting All languages The Midland Assessment Centre has swabbed nearly everything under control in record time. There was little 11,000 people since opening on March 25, 2020. The damage to the smoke filled store other than the smell. centre is staffed by community partners including GBGH, WGD would also thank the OPP for a through Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Centre de Santé professional investigation and allowing us to open at 2 Communautaire CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre pm for continued community service. and the North Simcoe Family Health Team. Finally, WGD especially wants to say a large THANK China's ridiculously fast industrialization and population YOU to their customers for their patience during the IPTV INTERNET TELEPHONE

growth required massive amounts of water. As a result, inconvenience that existed. Watch TV everywhere 28,000 of the country's 50,000 rivers have dried up over Elmvale should be proud of their Fire Department, TV - PC – Cell screen the last 30 years. Huronia West OPP and the citizens of such a great community. Thanks! Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare. --Harriet Martineau CALL (416)450-1477 The Royal Canadian Legion, Elmvale District Branch 262 PoppyTrust Fund / Branch StatusReport BILLS AND HOME EXPENSES EXPERT October 1, 2019 to September30, 2020 Balance in Branch Poppy Trust $10,932.67 Funds as of 0l October 2019 Income from Campaign & all $12,049.75 other Sources Sub Total $22,982.42 Campaign Expenses & Youth $1,610.87 Education Programme Donations from Fund $7,735.63 Total Expenses & Donations $9,346.50 Closing Balance as of 30 $13,635.92 September 2020 Page 24 Springwater News • November 26, 2020 • Edition 587 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca RESTORATION & Ontario Expands Online Tool to Keep CUSTOM WORK Drivers Safe During Winter CHIMNEY Ontario’s 511 App adds Track My Plow and Other Winter FIREPLACE Safety Features The Ontario government is expanding the 511 app to include BRICK new winter driving features that will provide drivers and the 1100 Flos Road 4 West, Phelpston NATURAL STONE trucking industry with additional information to support safer Complete Repair & Maintenance service ANYTHING & EVERYTHING MASONRY route planning when travelling on provincial highways. Cars, Trucks & Trailers “Driving during the winter months can be a challenge in Motor Vehicle Inspection Station 705-791-0096 every part of the province, and our government remains Clean & Modern Facility committed to keeping Ontario’s roads and highways Quality Workmanship in Every Job Siersmasonry.com safe,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. Marc Schutt • Tel: 705-322-4301 “That’s why we are enhancing the Ontario 511 app with Fax: 705-322-3027 winter safety features that will provide drivers with even more information so they navigate the best route.” Email: [email protected] The Ontario 511 app is now available to all drivers and includes these additional features: Category 4 Hurricanes ETA and IOA • Track My Plow which will allow drivers to track Shatter Central America the location of snowplows and salt trucks on provincial highways in Ontario Karen Spring Reports from Tegucigalpa Honduras • Information on winter road conditions so drivers Lack of Honduran Government Support can see which roads are bare or covered with snow SCHRM Sends Relief Funds • Weather warnings from Environment Canada to As the world watched the coverage of the United States alert drivers of upcoming storms presidential elections and the resulting win of now • Up-to-date information on rest areas across the President-Elect Joe Biden, Hurricane Eta hit Central province America with a vengeance. This horrific storm caused The app also provides images from over 600 cameras and severe damage and further health concerns. Then this past includes up-to-date highway information on construction, week a second hurricane – Hurricane Iota - hit the same collisions and road closures. The Ontario 511 app is avail- areas in Central America, causing further severe flooding of water and are encamped in areas where there is dryer able for free on the App Store and Google Play. and landslides. Both hurricanes first touched down in The winter driving features on the Ontario 511 app build Nicaragua, then traveled fiercely through Honduras, ground. Some still have to wait to be rescued by boat. Streets are completely flooded as people try to escape on the province’s actions to improve winter maintenance Guatemala, Cuba, Mexico. Some effects were felt along this year, including an additional 24 Road Weather Infor- the Florida Gulf Coast. through waist deep water with nowhere to go. Prisila and a group of women have been setting up a food collection mation Stations that provide forecasts to help winter main- After Eta struck, the Global Times reported, “So far, tenance crews prepare for a storm, and improving and ex- 26,795 people have been rescued in Honduras, 65,912 and cooking place to take food out to the people that have lost their homes. See photo of the women in El Progreso panding rest area infrastructure in Northern Ontario. people cut off in 68 communities, and 57,258 people “Through enhancements to the Ontario 511 app, we’re evacuated to 175 shelters.” Now after the more powerful preparing food packages. Photo is courtesy of Prisila Alvarado. empowering Ontario drivers with up-to-date, accessible hurricane Iota, the situation is even worse. When Iota and intuitive information at their fingertips to help them struck, people were washed away in the strong currents of As the community areas resemble open lakes, the volunteers are delivering food to people on their rooftops. stay safe on the roads through the winter months,” said the floodwaters. Now communities are trying to manage Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board and the damage. See attached photo of the flooded streets, To navigate the waters that used to be roads, volunteers steer the boats through the muddy waters; they must watch Minister Responsible for Digital and Data Transformation. courtesy of COPINH. Quick Facts Across Honduras over 30 bridges that connect remote for the rooves of the houses and the tops of the trees to guide their way. Karen says, “The women who have • The Ontario 511 app was released earlier this year areas to the neighbouring towns, and even bridges in the to support truck drivers to plan their routes and travel cities, were washed away. Businesses were destroyed. The organized the food relief program and the volunteers who navigate the food distribution are there until the end.” safely and efficiently across the province. Access has San Pedro Sula Airport is still under water and will not be now been expanded to road users across the province. opened until the end of December, according to Honduran Another man who was rescuing people stranded on their rooftops said, “Hondurans are helping Hondurans; the • Ontario has among the highest winter mainte- authorities. nance standards in North America. Learn more about Many of the northern communities are still cut off from government is not here to help so we have to look after each other. Only the people save the people!” For more how Ontario clears highways in winter. the rest of the country. People have lost their homes and • The Ontario 511 app is also part of Ontario On- are living on the sides of the highways under tarps. Food is information on the rescue operations, refer to Karen’s podcast: Honduras Now, which can be retrieved at: https:// wards: Ontario’s COVID-19 Action Plan for a People- scarce. The situation is therefore dire. Focused Government, and is one of the more than 30 FOSDEH is the Honduran Think Tank that reports on redcircle.com/shows/honduras-now-podcast This week, Karen states that she, Edwin, and Raul will projects that will change the way people and businesses crises in the country. Canadian journalist Sandra Cuffe, interact with government. stationed in Central America reports, “FOSDEH’s rough be traveling to the affected areas in the north that can be estimate is that Eta and Iota caused $10 billion in damages. reached by truck. They will be assisting with the relief The economic policy think tank says the best-case efforts by taking funds to the neediest areas, and also Come and Look Around! scenario is it will take a decade or more to get out of the reporting on the devastation. However, Karen remarks that crisis if things improve regarding government credibility, as many roads are still impassible and with the number of transparency, and the fight against corruption.” So, the bridges that have floated away, their travel plans may be people will suffer. delayed. Lack of Honduran Government Support Karen reports that the Honduran government has declared the death toll from the two hurricanes to be 50 but there are so many people who are still missing. According to Reuters Press, Honduran President Hernandez asked for immediate international help saying, “We are in a situation of great calamity and we need the world to help us rebuild our country.” Yet Hondurans affected by the devastation will not necessarily receive this international help. What is particularly distressing to the people is the government is trying to control all of the aid. People in California have reached Karen through the Honduras Solidarity Network to send aid packages. But the • Cabinets • Countertops • Hardware government will not allow them to go through. Karen • Vanities • Tiles • Faucets On top of that, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage says, “The people are mad because the government throughout the country. Cases are rising quickly as people won’t help but they also don’t want anyone else to help. 54 Queen St W, Elmvale are living in water-soaked areas and in close quarters. At a toll road in Siguatepeque, south of El Progreso, the Many of these cases and subsequent deaths go unreported military and government were stopping donations that 705-515-0133 by Honduran authorities. were heading to the affected communities after Eta hit. Hondurans all across the country, particularly in the north People are untrusting of the government and upset that 100% of the proceeds go to Hondurans affected by the remember the devastation of Hurricane Mitch in 1998. In the government institution of COPECO (the government hurricane. On the HSN website it states, “Money will many ways, Honduras still has not recovered from many agency that coordinates disaster management relief) be sent via bank transfer to community organizations in losses due to Mitch over 20 years ago. With little or no controls all donations then uses them to promote the Honduras when possible. If banks are closed as a result support from the Honduran government, people today are National Party. Many believe that donations are stolen of the damage and flooding in northern Honduras, money trying to help each other in their hard-hit communities. as the people on the ground do not receive these. Some will be physically taken when possible in a safe manner, to Deaths have occurred from the heavy flooding, farmers’ donations are sitting in water-logged warehouses and are the groups in order to facilitate their emergency response crops have been completely destroyed, roads and airports rotting.” efforts. Our Honduras-based Coordinator, Karen Spring washed out, businesses have closed. Many people do Simcoe County Honduras Rights Monitor Sends will be facilitating these efforts from Tegucigalpa along not have food and/or cannot afford it. So, volunteers are Relief Funds with the Honduran groups the HSN supports and works stepping up. Thanks to the Springwater community members and with.” One of the worst hit areas is around El Progreso and the the greater communities beyond, SCHRM continues to If you wish to donate to our grassroots food program in nearby large city of San Pedro Sula. In the small community send monies to help the food program in El Progreso, the Honduras, please contact [email protected] or call: of Alemania, where the Simcoe County Honduras Rights hardest hit area of the country, and to Tegucigalpa, where 705-734-4238. Your donations will be sent by e-transfer to Monitor supports the food programs, the river overflowed the main river that runs through the city has overflown its the grassroots organizations immediately. its banks. Very heavy rainfall had forced people out onto banks. The volunteers and those who have received food Thank you for you continued support of SCHRM and our their rooftops as their homes are completely under water. packages thank our organization for this support. As we are work in Honduras. And don’t forget to tune into Karen’s For further information, refer to video at: https://twitter. directly connected to the grassroots organizers personally, Honduras Now Podcast to hear the latest news and stories com/hondurassol/status/1324465375220699136. 100% of the donations get right to the people. from around the country. Her latest episode is called: Karen Spring Reports from Tegucigalpa The Honduras Solidarity Network (HSN), Rights Action Hurricane Eta: Only the people save the people. Reaching Prisila Alvarado in El Progreso, Prisila reports (Toronto), and other grassroots organizations like SCHRM Janet Spring for the Simcoe County Honduras Rights to Karen that people are trying to cope with the high levels are also working to collect funds for the disaster relief. Monitor Committee