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Club House Improvements Continue As we move through these difficult times, your Lions club has been quite active. Above is a photo of our clubhouse with a new roof. This comes courtesy of George Begley of the Elmvale Home Building Center. George is a stalwart supporter of our club and we are truly grateful for all his continued support. With the additions of our gateway pillars supplied by Kevin Faye of Hardship Acres Landscaping, another great supporter of Lions, we are now modernized both inside and out. When the fog of COVID lifts we urge the public to come out for a drive to take a look and certainly to consider renting From left: Cindy Robitaille, Danielle Mestre, Johnny, Meaghan Sykes and Nick our venue for various celebrations. There are horseshoe pits, Boudouris from The World Famous Dock Lunch Restaurant. swing sets and a nature pond all on 10 groomed acres so th On Friday, April 24 , the World Famous Dock Lunch restaurant in Penetanguishene there is something of every one. hosted Front-Line Friday to honour healthcare workers and raise funds for Georgian With the support of Lions International, MacDonald’s Bay General Hospital. Through the sale of special meal deals, restaurant owners Restaurant Elmvale and our own fundraising we have Nick & Marina Boudouris donated $1,000 to the GBGH Foundation. been able to deliver snacks of appreciation to the front line “We are happy to be able to give back in some way during these uncertain times,” workers at the Sara Vista Nursing Home in Elmvale for 16 says Nick. “Our hospital is a vital part of the community, especially during a global days over a five week period. Our volunteers pick these up pandemic, and we want to do our part to make sure they have what they need to care at predetermined times and take them over. Thanks to Lion for everyone who comes through their doors. There are so many local businesses Jennifer Reibidoux for her organizational skills as well as stepping up to help the hospital, and it really makes us feel like we are all in this the members who deliver them especially the 6:15 AM ones! together.” The club would also like to recognize the efforts of This is not the first time GBGH has benefitted from the Boudouris Family’s Lion Eileen Cooke for her mask making endeavours. With generosity. In December, the GBGH Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raised support of materials from Image Dental Labs and Hummingbird Sewing Center who kept $26,500 to purchase patient slings, in part thanks to a $10,000 matching gift from her machine in working order, Eileen has raised $1000 through sales of these masks and the Nick & Marina Boudouris. proceeds will be forwarded to the Elmvale Food Bank. Way to go Eileen! “Nick & Marina are an amazing example of a Business Cares Partner for the To the left is a photo of Foundation,” says Nicole Kraftscik, executive director, GBGH Foundation. “They our Truck Draw Ticket are always looking for ways to give back, and support our hospital in whatever way for 2020. As you all will they can. Even though their business has changed with all the physical distancing acknowledge it’s going to requirements, they are still finding ways to honour our hospital.” be a particularly difficult Fifty new patient slings, purchased through the Giving Tuesday campaign, arrived year for many folks. In th at GBGH on April 9 . Various types and sizes of slings will provide patients recent years we have throughout the hospital with the ability to get out of bed to take a bath or shower, realized approximately move into a wheelchair so they can become mobile again, or help a stroke patient $60,000 from this initiative begin to take the first steps toward recovery. which has been invested in a broad range of financial support for local improvements, individuals as well as groups and clubs. You will have seen and us out and about with the truck at various events and locations. Due to COVID, we are severely hampered this year. These activities represented a very large percentage of our total tickets sales. But fear not! You need not miss out on an opportunity, or two, to get your tickets. Apart from helping others, there is a chance to win a shiny new Ford F150 Pickup supplied by Bourgeois Motors. These make great greeting card stuffers as well so please help us help others and get a ticket on line at www.elmvalelions.ca or from any Lion Member. Respectfully, Lion Rick Webster

Supporting Springwater Frontline Workers Treating You Like Family Since 1983 Crystal Sands Catering with the support of Snow Valley Ski Resort is stepping up to provide lunches to support frontline workers in Springwater Township. Their goal is to create Call for Professional Advice and have ‘safe delivery’ of meals for those who continue to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barrie: 705-726-2551 Orillia: 705-326-5664 Residents can show their support and say thank you by making a $15 donation, which will help provide a delicious meal for a frontline or essential worker. Owned and operated by Peter and Lisa Hanney, Crystal Sands Catering has been operating Colin Marshall [email protected] in Springwater for 30 years. “We love this community, we love the people in it and we want to do what we can to give back during this challenging time,” says Peter. “When we thought about what we might be able to do to help, we turned to our passion which is preparing delicious meals. The people who are on the frontlines working day in and day out to ensure the safety of everyone in our community, from the firefighters to the caregivers at Sara Vista Long Term Care, to the Automobile Residential Business Farm Recreational grocery clerks at Foodland and the volunteers at the Elmvale Food Bank, everyone is pulling together to help out. This is one way that we can all give back and say thank you!” For anyone that wishes to donate, Peter and Lisa would love for you to include a message www.wmib.ca of encouragement for frontline workers. For additional information or to make a donation online visit: www.crystalsandscatering.com Page 2 Springwater News • AMay 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca as the Executive Producer, he never appears in it or speaks through out the show. I would think the name Michael Jordan Carson Moore who has a net worth of over $50 million is used Master Electrician just to draw people’s attention much the same as names like Bill Gates and other rich celebrities are used just to Springwater News attract your attention. 1087 Rainbow Valley Road 9 Glenview Avenue Planet of the Humans is 100 minutes long. It is free on Phelpston, ON L0L 2K0 YouTube until May 22nd https://www.youtube.com/ Elmvale ON L0L 1P0 [email protected] watch?v=Zk11vI-7czE. It is about green energy and Publisher/Editor/Owner: Michael and Margaret Ann Jacobs takes significant pokes at renewables and some prominent 705.717.8767 Tel: 705 322-2249 • Cell: 705 321-BOLD (2653) environmentalists. e-mail: [email protected] The director Jeff Gibbs calls himself a tree hugger but ECRA/ESA # 7011405 exposes the hypocrisy of some of the participants. An www.springwaternews.ca Issuu.com/springwaternews example is were they released an electric car. The power Articles can be dropped off, mailed Editor’s Musings came from the grid that was 95% charged thru coal and/or e-mailed to the above address or left in the I received information about the COVID 19 assessment burning. He showed a football field of solar panels that Elmvale Library ‘Drop Box’ 24 hours a day. THE NEXT PAPER will be on May 28, 2020. centre in Barrie. would supply only 10 homes. He showed the clear cutting of trees to make way for wind energy. Publications Mail Contract No. 1443739. Not wanting to overburden the system but wanting to Unaddressed Admail No. 3684814. know my status, I asked a question... Take an hour and 40 minutes and watch it. It is very revealing. The paper is printed by McLaren Press in Bracebridge My wife and me would like to be checked to see if we Springwater News is published every two weeks and delivered have any anti-virus immunity. There is the controversy about whether you should or by Canada Post and available at newsstands throughout the areas We are not sick – outside of sick that we cannot go mentioned below. The opinions expressed in articles contributed should not wear a face mask. Some experts who back in anyplace. by interested parties and through the ‘Letters to the Editor’ do Can we come in and be checked despite the facts we February said do not wear a mask have changed their tune not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper and/or the probably have no indicating symptoms? and are now suggesting to wear. editor. The editor reserves the right to edit all submitted articles And they answered... So where did this controversy start. or letters for clarity and space or to avoid obscenity, libel or Hi Michael, you can go to the assessment centre at As late as March 30th, the World Health Organization invasion of privacy. All contributions must have the writer’s full 490 Huronia Road, but if you don’t have symptoms they officials said they still recommend people not wear face name, address and telephone number for verification. Copyrights likely won’t swab you. At this time, the directive from the masks unless they are sick with Covid-19 or caring for are claimed on all original articles. someone who is sick. Springwater News pays for 20,000 papers per edition. province is only to swab those with any of the symptoms. 18,850 are delivered by Canada Post to; I have not had any of the symptoms. I have not had a cold As late as April 24th, on two different occasions after two teenage boys jogging with masks on died, it was surmised 755 in the Utopia/Grenfel area L0L 1B0 and L0L 1B2 this winter (unusual) nor have I been tired, etc., etc. 3012 in the Barrie City/Rural area I probably do not have herd immunity meaning I am that the lack of oxygen and the overdose of carbon dioxide had led to their deaths. One boy just passed out and fell 4225 in South Springwater Township probably susceptible to any germs floating around. 138 to the new boxes in Minesing. and hit his head. There was no autopsy to prove one way or If you know of someone not getting the paper, who got it One of the things JT did for Seniors was to give the the another and the hospital put it down as sudden cardiac before the restructuring, please let me know. 7,500,000 people $9,000,000. The distributor of the funds arrest. 625 in Phelpston L0L 2K0 is thru the United Way, In 2017 the Canadian CEO Brian In New Jersey, a driver died after crashing into a power 630 in Hillsdale including the Rural Routes L0L 1V0 Gallagher’s total compensation was $1,663,398. In 2019, pole ... and the police department said “The crash is 2550 in Elmvale including the former R R# 1, 2 & 3 L0L 1P0 which United Way Greater Toronto collected $145.4 and gave 79 believed to have resulted from the driver wearing an includes Orr Lake, Waverley and some Tiny Beaches Road areas in the Wyebridge area L0K 2E0 to 85 (whatever article you read when checking online) N95 mask for several hours and subsequently passing 265 975 in Wyevale L0L 2T0 including Conc. 8 and some TBRS areas, cents on the dollar to the cause. out behind the wheel due to insufficient oxygen intake/ excessive carbon dioxide intake. 1325 in Perkinsfield including Balm Beach to Whippoorwill Would any of the seniors reading this article tell me what 1100 in R.R.# 1, L4R 4K3 (775) & 2, L4R 4K4 (300) areas of Midland they spent their one cent on - if they have even got it? “Unsubstantiated rumors have also circulated online, saying that continuous mask wearing can cause which includes Vasey, Ebenezer and the area North-West of Wyebridge hypercapnia, a condition caused when too much carbon 3100 in Northern Tiny including SS 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of Penetanguishene Shelley Luther is the owner of the Texas Salon A La (Postal Codes L9M -1R2, -1R3 & -2H7) dioxide enters the blood and can lead to symptoms ranging Mode which she opened despite the shutdown orders so 150 through mail outs and subscriptions in Canada she could make some money to feed her and her kids. She from fatigue and headaches to seizures and coma.” Subscriptions are available across Canada for $60/year and was charged, fined $7000 and jailed for 7 days. Here’s essentially what the media are telling us: Do what $100/year in U.S. of A. People, including politicians, began to protest and she you’re told and don’t ask questions. was released. The jail time was nullified but the $7000 fine But there is evidence that at least some masks can be ineffective in mitigating the spread of the coronavirus. is still in effect. most prescribed pill in the US with more than a million Supporters of her cause have started numerous efforts of A study on the efficacy of masks published by the Annals of Internal Medicine last month concluded that prescriptions a year and some doctors think it works on the support including a GoFundMe site which on Friday had coronavirus. If we were carpet bombed by some foreign over $500,000 in it. That money is in her name and goes “both surgical and cotton masks seem to be ineffective in preventing the dissemination of SARS–CoV-2 from the country, would we follow the same advise and test various directly to her. If all the charges and fines are not dropped, bullets before firing back? it is suggested she would take the cause to a higher court. coughs of patients with COVID-19 to the environment and external mask surface.” At this time, that is what had been suggested as the use of The stock market has dropped upwards to 35% but it is those unlikely funds. As with many studies, there are also contradictory studies showings masks to be effective at somewhat containing thought that after things settle down, the market will come Watched a great movie called Planet of the Humans. If respiratory droplets, which can spread the coronavirus. back. you have heard the name Michael Moore who is heralded But the point is that the data regarding mask efficacy is not The Conservatives are suggesting we should be able to settled, and evidence that masks might draw from our RRSPs. If we pay it back before December come with another set of problems 31st 2023, it is suggested that there be no penalty and no should also be taken into account. need to pay the income tax for withdrawing the money. The media-fueled “if you don’t wear By 2023/4 one might expect the market to increase a mask you want to kill people” crowd possibly 10%.. should not be dictating decisions on If I put the money back at that time, I calculate you could personal health and comfort. have lost 45% on your investment.

I wonder how many people are Guns! Why does anyone need a gun? frustrated with some of the politicians Why would a regular citizen need a car capable of going and doctors comments about the faster than 70 MPH? effectiveness of proven drugs like Why would a regular citizen need a house larger than hydroxychloroquine and whether it 1600 square feet? works in the fight against Covid 19 and Why would a regular citizen need a lot for his house that you can’t use it until it is proven larger than half an acre? Why would a regular citizen need more than half a dozen to be okay. The drug has been around since 1955 and is the 128th sets of clothing? Why would a regular citizen need a television set larger MIDHURST that 40″ diagonally? Covid Chart Why do you need a nice meal Day New Cases Deaths Resolved W/virus when you could live on porridge PHARMACY Apr 6 309 = 4,347 13 = 132 1624 2591 and gizzards? Let’s Talk About… Apr 13 421 = 7,470 17 = 291 3357 3822 Why do you need a hobby? Seasonal Allergies Apr 14 606 (11,184) 31 = 584 3568 4051 Why do you need to ask this Apr 21 557 (11,735) 38 = 622 5806 5307 question? With Pharmacist Owners Jenna Lougheed and Carolyn Glover Apr 24 640 (13,519) 50 = 763 7087 5669 Why do we have freedom of With the arrival of spring also comes allergy season, which affects approximately Apr 25 476 (13,995) 48 = 811 7509 5675 speech? 20% of Canadians. Allergies are caused when the body overreacts to certain Apr 29 347 (15,728) 45=996 9612 5120 In a free society, we don’t limit substances (allergens) which signal the immune system to release histamine and Apr 30 459 (16,187) 86= 1082 10,205 4900 people to what someone else other chemicals. May 1 421 (16,608) 39=1121 10,825 4662 decides they “need”. Symptoms of allergies can include sneezing, runny nose, nasal conges�on, nasal May 2 511 (17,119) 55=1176 11,390 4553 Why can’t someone own a gun? itching, coughing and red, itchy eyes. The best way to prevent allergies is to avoid May 3 434 (17,553) 40=1216 12,005 4332 There’s no law against owning a the allergen. If this is not possible, star�ng therapies as soon as symptoms present is May 4 370 (17,923) 84=1300 12,505 4118 car and probably, and it run into best. To reduce and manage allergy symptoms there are a number of oral May 5 387 (18,310) 61=1361 12,779 4170 a crowd of people, a building, medica�ons, nasal sprays and eye drops available over-the-counter and on May 6 412 (18,722) 68=1429 13,222 4071 other vehicles and cause more prescrip�on. May 7 399 (19,121) 48=1477 damage than one gun! Don’t let allergy symptoms slow you down this spring. Come into Midhurst May 8 477 (19,598) 63=1540 13,933 4125 And we aren’t banning cars? Pharmasave today for expert advice on how best to manage your symptoms. May 9 346 (19,944) 59=1599 14,380 3965 May 10 294 (20,238) 35=1634 14,774 3030 Charles - where can we launch a 94 Finlay Mill Rd, Midhurst ON May 11 308 (20,546) 35=1669 15,122 3755 boat? It is supposed to be over 20 705.503.7333 | www.pharmasavemidhurst.com May 12 361 (20,907) 56=1725 15388 3794 degrees this weekend!

Springwater News • May 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 3 ANTEN MILLS NEWS by Dennis Gannon It happened. Not one, but three things happened. And they all occurred here in our community. What are they you ask? First and foremost Mother's Day was celebrated this past Sunday. Unlike other years, there likely weren't the huge family gatherings we normally see. Lovely cards, made with care from the children were given to be cherished for years to come. Hugs, primarily virtual, were exchanged with mothers and grandmothers. With the garden centres and nurseries now open, potted plants and garden flowers were presented with joy. To all the mothers in our community, our best wishes. You have persevered County of Simcoe recognizes these last few months with grace and charm. You are there National Nursing Week and our as teacher, principal and mom regardless how your day valued caregivers was and your children will remember how this Mother's May 11 to 17, 2020 Day was special and you made it that way. Thank you from Midhurst/May 8, 2020 – Nurses, Personal Support all. Workers (PSWs) and all caregivers are playing a vital The second event, why The Fry Guy opened for another role in supporting and caring for our most vulnerable season last Thursday. With the opening delayed due to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. In honour of the current events, Matt and crew are ready to serve the We are living in unprecedented times. As we continue to community with the best fries daily from 11AM to 7PM. battle COVID-19 within our communities, the provincial their compassion, dedication, and courage, the County recognizes the week of May 11 to 17, 2020 as Nursing They are now offering some family packages and the full government has released new regulations to help seniors menu is available on their Facebook page. In order to with the cost of dispensing fees for medications. Week, as we join municipalities and citizens across the Country in showing our gratitude to our amazing maintain social distancing if at all possible you are asked On March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Health recommended to call in your order by calling 705 726 5207. to pharmacists that they dispense no more than a 30-day caregivers. Healthcare professionals and front-line workers continue The third event you wonder? You had to be far away to supply of medication, even though a greater supply may not know that Mother Nature made her presence known on be prescribed and payable under the Ontario Drug Benefit to set aside fear and apprehension, don their personal protective equipment and step forward to play a critical role Saturday with the snow fall. Apparently it’s been over 100 (ODB) Program. This recommendation was released with years since this much snow has fallen in May! There are the intention to protect the drug supply chain, prevent drug in the response to COVID-19. These are demanding and important roles during regular times, and now more than several weather observation sites in Springwater. These shortages caused by stockpiling of medications, and to individuals report daily rain and snowfall accumulation deal with increase in demand for medications for patients ever, our caregivers require our support and appreciation. “Our front-line workers in long-term care and seniors to a volunteer organization known as the Community with COVID-19. Collaborative Rain, Snow & Hail Network. One of the Unfortunately, this recommendation led to ODB program services, and across our health-care system, have a tremendous impact on the well-being of our communities observers noted that there was almost 6 inches of snow recipients paying more than 1 co-payment for the same that fell in 24 hours with over 2 inches between 9AM and supply of medication that is now being dispensed in on a daily basis and have stepped up to ensure our residents remain as safe and healthy as possible during 10AM. Through the network you can check weather facts 30 day installments, in accordance with the Ministry’s from across Canada and the United States. The Canadian recommendation. these uncertain times," said Warden George Cornell. “We ask that you take a moment to recognize nurses, PSWs and website is cocorahs.org and they are always looking for This has cost implications for ODB program recipients. more volunteers. Check it out. Now that prescriptions are only available in one month caregivers for their continued passion and dedication. On behalf of County Council and the entire County of Simcoe, The Anten Mills Community has always been great installments, this leaves ODB recipients to pay three supporters of the Elmvale and District Food Bank. Last separate dispensing fees for the same supply of medication. thank you for working to stop the spread of COVID-19.” The County of Simcoe, through our Long Term Care week I was happy to deliver another load to them thanks To help alleviate the unintended cost impact to the generosity of the community. The food bank always to ODB recipients, the Ministry of Health is proposing and Seniors Services Department, employs more than 200 professional Registered Nurses and Registered Practical is seeking essentials and right now are looking for soda to amend the Ontario Drug Benefit Act to ensure that crackers, jello, hamburger helper, cake mixes, boxed recipients only pay 1 co-payment for a 30+ day supply, Nurses and more than 380 PSWs, in addition to many other vital caregiver roles. These dedicated individuals do potatoes, jam,tea,coffee and canned stew. Should you or by reducing the co-payments to $0 for the 2nd and, if someone you know need immediate assistance you can applicable, 3rd dispensing event. an exceptional job delivering care to our residents in the County’s long-term care and seniors services facilities and reach them at 705 322 9096. Every weekend there is a The Ministry of Health would reimburse pharmacies for bin located in front of 3947 Horseshoe Valley Road West the co-payment that they would no longer receive for the programs. During the pandemic, the County of Simcoe has been to accept your donations. Please continue your support by 2nd dispensing event. For the 3rd dispensing event, the making a donation. Regulation would be amended to reduce the dispensing fee sharing acts of kindness, support and gratitude from our caregivers and residents across the County. If you have a If you live in the area of the Wagner Parkette, you may paid to pharmacies and dispensing physicians by the co- have wondered why there has been construction noise payment amount that would previously have been payable personal message to share with our caregivers, please send along on social media using #StrongerTogether and tag outside normal hours. The Township of Springwater does by the recipient (for example, reduced from $8.83 to $2.72 have a noise by-law which addresses the time and type for prescriptions that require a $6.11 co-payment from us @countyofsimcoe on Instagram, @simcoecounty on Twitter or “like" @CountyofSimcoe on Facebook. Photos of noise permitted. The water system in the community seniors; and reduced from $8.83 to $6.83 for prescriptions is being updated to increase fire / water storage and the that require a $2 co-payment). and posts are also being archived on www.simcoe.ca/ strongertogether township has posted a notice giving residents a heads up. It These changes would only be applicable for the duration was anticipated that the noise portion would be completed of the government recommendation to limit dispensing QUICK SCOOP ON FLOUR: What are the different this weekend however with the weather of late that may to no more than a 30-day supply. Once a full supply is flours used for? not be possible. Check the Township of Springwater available again, the Ontario Drug Benefit Program will ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR...a blend of hard and soft wheat website for more details. revert to its original status. flours, is suitable for yeast breads as well as quick breads May you and your family enjoy this Victoria Day long The changes to the Ontario Drug Benefit program are and most cakes. weekend and please remember that social distancing is going to lead to real financial relief, especially for Ontario’s BREAD FLOUR...with its high gluten content, results in working. seniors. These changes will ensure that seniors are only bread with good volume. Dough made with bread flour Stay healthy, stay safe, stay strong. Antenmills1@gmail. responsible for one payment for the same supply that they should be kneaded longer than dough made from all- com. are accustomed to receiving. It is through consultation purpose flour to fully develop the gluten. with all Ontarians that these changes were made possible. WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR: which contains the entire We are listening, and we are continuing to make changes 2020 Life Week wheat kernel, adds a distinctive "nutty" taste to doughs. The pro-life movement is adapting and thriving ina that keep you safe and make life more affordable during Some all-purpose flour is often added to it to lighten these uncertain times. Covid-19 world. “This year, we had to be creative in light the dough and yield a larger volume. Whole wheat flour of Covid-19. And that’s why we’re calling 2020 the year Please visit DougDowney.ca/recovery to share your should always be stored in the refrigerator to prevent feedback with us. the March for Life came home. Rather than gathering at the rancidity. legislatures, we are encouraging pro-life Canadians to use RYE FLOUR...limited in gluten, is usually combined their voice right in their own neighborhood by putting up with all-purpose, whole wheat or bread flours to improve pro-life signs, using sidewalk chalk to write life affirming volume and texture. messages, or creating convoys for life,” said Tabitha How to Make Scrambled Eggs? Ewert, legal counsel for We Need a Law, a campaign that Break eggs into a bowl; allow 2 eggs per person. Whisk seeks to advance pre-born human rights. “Canadians are eggs with salt and pepper to taste. In a heavy skillet over already doing these types of activities to encourage each medium heat, melt 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter. When other or show support for healthcare workers. We are just the butter stops foaming, reduce heat to medium-low. adding our concern for the most vulnerable among us – Add the eggs to the hot pan. After a minute or 2, when pre-born children.” the bottom and edges have begun to cook and solidify, The pro-life movement, while committed to speaking out scrape and lift the edges with a spatula and allow the against abortion, is ensuring that their activities do not risk uncooked part to run under the part lifted. Fold cooked spreading Covid-19. “Marches for life across the country parts towards the center. Repeat the have been cancelled. They would normally happen this week with thousands of Canadians gathering at legislatures scraping, lifting, and folding until the egg HOME OF THE: has formed curds. More stirring will make to express concern for pre-born children.” Ewert said. small curds and less will make larger, “We appreciate the language our culture is using in SHOWROOM! fluffier curds. response to Covid-19,” she explained. “We are seeing a TEL: 555 555 5555 When the curds are firm but still moist, strong emphasis on protecting the vulnerable, on restricting Small Motor Sales & Service RESERVE NOW! remove to plates or serving dish. They will our choices because of the way it impacts others, and even SPRING EQUIPMENT our Prime Minister is lauding the value of every single 705-725-0975 SERVICES! continue cooking after they leave the pan. Tips: human life. All of this needs to extend to pre-born children, Sales & Service for all Brands D.I.Y. MAINTENANCE KITS Lawn & Garden, Snow, Forestry FUEL & OIL For lighter eggs, add about a tablespoon of as children in the womb need to be recognized as human OPEN: FORESTRY & APPAREL milk, water, or cream for each egg. beings with human rights.” WED TO FRI 8-5 SAT 8-4 SUN 9-NOON SUPPLIES Keep a lookout for signs, sidewalk chalk, convoys, and CHAIN SHARPENING For extra flavor and texture, add minced 4436 Horseshoe Valley Rd. West, Minesing CUSTOM MADE CHAIN vegetables and/or ham to the butter and saute many other creative ways of communicating the pro-life PICK UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE for a few minutes before adding the eggs. message all week long in your neighborhood or on social media with #LifeWeek2020 Springwater News • AMay 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca

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Upcoming Meetings Water & Wastewater Bills

Council Meeting Residential water/wastewater bills have Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. been mailed. The due date is May 29,2020. Township Administration Centre Pre-authorized debits will be processed This meeting of Council will be live as usual, unless directed by the account streamed online at springwater.ca/live. holder. If you would like the Township to not process your pre-authorized debit, please A call-in (audio only) option will also be Springwater Fire is encouraging residents send an email to [email protected] available. View the agenda for details. to get prepared for an emergency by or call 705-728-4784 Ext. 2070 making a plan, building a kit and staying informed. Property Tax Services Residents who build a 72-hour emergency The following fees are associated with kit are encouraged to take a ‘selfie’ of property tax services: themselves with their kit and share their • Copy of tax bill - $10 #PrepareYourSelfie on social media to • Statement of account - $10 have a chance to win a survival kit for your vehicle. Avoid the Fees: Sign up for My Springwater! My 1. Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit. Springwater is an online self-service 2. Take a selfie with your kit. We’re Here for You! platform that allows residents to sign up 3. Share your selfie on social media The doors to our municipal buildings for paperless billing notifications, view with the hashtag #PrepareYourSelfie. may be closed to the general public, but their property tax account balance and Make sure you tag the Township our phone lines and emails remain open. make payments online. of Springwater on Facebook or @ Need assistance? Contact us by phone SpringwaterTwp or @SpringwaterFire or email. View staff contact information at To sign up: on Twitter. springwater.ca/contact • Visit springwater.ca/MySpringwater 4. • Click the ‘Sign In’ button Contest closes May 30, 2020. Details at: Looking for information on how the • Select ‘Activate Your Account With Us’ springwater.ca/emergencypreparedness municipality is responding to the COVID-19 health crisis? Get all of the latest updates at springwater.ca/COVID19

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The Township is currently accepting bids Everything we deposit into a toilet needs to be removed at a wastewater treatment for the following: facility before it gets back into our water environment. From toilet paper rolls and baby wipes to hygiene products and grease, non-flushable items can clog pipes, damage infrastructure and negatively impact our lakes and rivers. Just because it has a Doran Road - County Road 27 ‘flushable’ label on the packaging does not mean it should be flushed. The only things Reconstruction (2020-30-PW) that should go into a toilet are human waste and toilet paper. Remember, wipes clog Closes: June 11, 2020 pipes. St. Vincent Street Bridge $250+ Rehabilitation (2020-31-PW) million 289 72% Closes: June 11, 2020

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P. 705-728-4784 | F. 705-728-6957 | E. [email protected] | springwater.ca | @springwatertwp Page 6 Springwater News • AMay 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca My View – Bill French as 5% to rebuild the reserves for future needs. There Access for Limited Recreational Activities Covid-19 – Economic and probably needs to be an income tax surcharge of 5% at Ontario Parks Permitted While Political Impact for a number of years to recover government funds. I As we all live the new experiences would like to see all of our governments talking about Maintaining Physical Distancing of COVID-19, do we really have how they plan to get back to where we were before TORONTO — May 9, 2020 1:00 P.M. The Ontario government any idea of where we are going COVID-19 and what a 10 year plan will be, as it will is opening provincial parks and conservation reserves for limited and how we will get there? The world has never take that long. Opening the economy is important of day-use access. The first areas will open on Monday May 11, experienced anything like this, and it is much more course, but that is only one aspect of recovering the 2020, with the remaining areas opening on Friday May 15, 2020. than any of the experiences of our World Wars or even cost of this Pandemic. It is difficult to even fathom the At this time, recreational activities will be limited to walking, the great depression, which are probably the closest amount of lost income to the government coffers since hiking, biking and birdwatching. Day visitors will also be able to comparator. The only honest statement I have seen this started and the shortfall over the next two years access all parks and conservation reserves for free until the end from government is from the Ontario Minister of with deficit spending. of the month. Finance, who stated that we have no idea how long I expect that we will continue to borrow money The announcement was made today by Premier Doug Ford, Jeff this will last or what the outcome will be and if anyone to soften the blow, as that is the Trudeau socialist Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and has a crystal ball, he would like to borrow it. I have approach which unfortunately seems to be shared by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. been impressed with the Premiers of Ontario, Alberta many. Based on this mentality, we will build deficits "As we continue to make progress in our fight to stop the spread and British Columbia as they provide solid valuable that have been unheard of over the next two years, as of COVID-19, we are carefully and cautiously reopening the information in their updates. On the other hand I find I believe it will be at least that long before anything province, starting with certain businesses and retailers, and now Trudeau’s National updates, shallow, lacking solid is stabilized. Don’t be surprised to see our GDP drop our provincial parks and conservation reserves," said Premier information and sounding like that of a disconnected as much as 30 to 40% and our national debt double, Ford. "I encourage people to get out and enjoy the outdoors, but privileged individual who simply thinks the answer is as the programs that are being offered are simply please do so in a responsible way. Practise physical distancing throwing more money at a situation. Our Chief Public unsustainable. Right now I don’t see any plan or vision and follow the rules set out by health care officials to stop the Health Officer simply frightens me with some of her from any level of government, which is shocking. spread of this virus." rather flippant remarks. One of our great challenges is that we have built, what On Monday, 520 provincial parks and conservation reserves Currently we have 3 million unemployed and I described for years now as a false economy, based across the province will open, and the remaining 115 will open on another 2 million applying for the 75% benefit, which on debt buying of our “wants” rather than just our the following Friday for limited day-use activities. At this time, in my view represents an effective unemployed rate “needs”. In times of crisis, we all revert to survival and camping and other activities are not permitted at any provincial of 30% not the 13% reported last week. Typically we address our needs and put off our wants. Unfortunately, park or conservation reserve. All buildings and facilities including are in the 5% unemployment range nationally. That most of our economy has been built on wants since the washrooms, water taps, campgrounds, backcountry campsites, has never occurred in the history of Canada. Another 60’s and it may never be able to recover because we, roofed accommodations, playgrounds, and beaches continue to startling fact is that almost 80% of at all levels from the state to our personal level, have be closed. the workforce is employed in the spent so much more than we can Over the next several weeks, Ontario Parks' staff will be service sector and most of that is afford. I expect it will take 2 or 3 conducting critical maintenance and other parks start-up closed down. 50 to 70 years ago, future generations to normalize procedures, so that more recreational activities and facilities will about half the workforce was the world after this is over. I am be available when it is safe to do so. employed in the manufacturing not sure we have given those Before planning your sector, so we have lost all those generations the ability or skill trip, please visit www. good paying blue collar jobs, set to undertake such a task. ontarioparks.com/park- resulting in collecting less income It is a wake up call for all of us, locator to check the status tax and unemployment premiums but how long will we remember of your local provincial that funds all of our government this before returning to our old park. programs. We are simply spending ways? Quick Facts much more than we can afford Bill French is a seasoned • Ontario Parks manages or will ever have. I expect all the business leader with over 340 provincial parks reserves for the unemployment 40 years experience and and 295 conservation benefit will be quickly obliterated. served in senior positions of reserves covering over I would like to see our government International Enterprises. nine million hectares talking about how to recover Bill served as Mayor of of land in the province. those funds. I would suggest Springwater and a County • In 2019, Ontario Parks of Simcoe Councillor from that the unemployment premium received more than 10 deductions would need to be at 2014 to 2018 and has taught million visits. least doubled from the current rate Available from Cathy Walton business at the college level for of about 1.6% or even as much at 705 728-1388 for $40. over 15 years.

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 9, E ½If Lot you 2, Vespra are interested Township in a copy, please contact Cathy at 705 728-1388 or [email protected] 9, E ½ Lot 2, Vespra. Township 1238 Vespra Valley Road, Springwater Township 1238 Vespra Valley Road, Springwater Township Harry and Ruth (Dickie) Adams

Owners 1954-2002 Harry and Ruth (Dickie) Adams Built: around 1866 1950s Leighton and Mabel (Fralick) Adams Features: threshing floor farmed, lived across the road Water Source: artesian well 1930s Gordon Jeffs owned, son Tom and Edith (Newton) Jeffs farmed Fred Picher Andrew and Mrs. Curtin William and Hannah (Graves) Binnie John T. and Mary Johnston George G. Johnston 1900-1921 John T. (Jack) and Mary (Hamilton) Johnston 1865 John and Jane (Jamieson) Johnston bought from Crown, wet lowland Brothers William and John Johnston came from Craighurst, settled near one another and cleared their lands. William was married and John was a bachelor. Their father James, a stone mason, helped build the Barrie jail. John and his younger brothers built the house and probably the barn. James Johnston was killed when he got too close to a team hauling a stone boat with a stump on it.

Jack and George G. Johnston were cousins. George bought the farm in order for Jack to buy into the Minesing basket factory. The farm went back to Jack when the partnership dissolved. Jack broke his arm helping his Aunt Annie Johnston raise the barn on Concession 9 W ½ Lot 6, Vespra Township. (Photos courtesy of Ruth Adams) The house had two separate staircases. When Jeffs lived there the hired men lived in one half and the family in the other. The Jeffs kept chickens upstairs. When Ruth Adams came to live there the plaster in one of the bedrooms was falling off and the smell was dreadful.

There was a flowing well into a cement trough under the shed. Ruth came from Stayner and was amazed the water just flowed.

Ruth Adams, Alan Johnston, A History of the Community of Minesing p. 177. A History of Vespra Township p. 650.

The Mennonites tore down the barn around 2002 and rebuilt it in the Dundalk, Badjeros area. 98 99 Springwater News • May 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653

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We're Just A Phone Call Away! Page 8 Springwater News • AMay 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • 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 County of Simcoe's Proposed GarbageDepot in Freele Forest I note some misleading comments in the “County were to construct the facility), and the operational 14 15 16 Council Highlights” which were presented by the County costs might be lower (since transportation costs would 17 18 19 20 to Springwater News in its edition dated April 30. In those be reduced by processing 26% of the garbage near its comments, County Staff state “...... The current path for source, rather than shipping it 15 km north into the heart 21 22 23 24 25 obtaining approvals is likely to take another two years or of an ecologically sensitive forest, and then shipping it more without a Ministerial Zoning Order and has already back that same 15 km on route to its end destination). 26 27 28 29 30 cost the taxpayer more than $1.5 million.” The answer to the Counsellor’s question, as offered Lets explore the reality behind those comments. by the County’s Ms. Korolnek (on the public record): 31 32 33 If the County is concerned about the timeline, why not “Well, the supposition is that the City of Barrie will simply press for an earlier resolution through the existing want to hand its own waste management”. This is a 34 35 LPAT process? The only delay in that process so far, was multi-million dollar project, and yet not one of the 36 37 38 39 40 41 the result of the County’s Staff solicitor changing his Counsellors challenged that superficial response to an mind about the County’s preferred approach. The LPAT approach which might save the taxpayer more than the 42 43 44 45 46 47 board rejected the County’s change in direction. Oops, costs incurred to date. Again, the question arises as to whose fault was that? why County Counsellors are unwilling to challenge the 48 49 50 If the County is concerned about costs incurred to date, lack of due diligence by their own staff. why then did the County’s Mr. McCullough flatly refuse, If there is genuine concern for the taxpayer, as 51 52 53 in writing, to contact an industrial site representative suggested in the “County Council Highlights”, why then whose name, phone number and e-mail address were the reluctance to explore options which could well be Across Down provided? That existing industrial site may be more cost less expensive, and faster to bring on line? 1 Caribbean, e.g. 1 Spirit effect to develop, rather than starting from scratch in the Why the continued failure by County Council to Across4 Have odds on 2 “___ on Down the Down middle of a forest. It might be more cost effective to acknowledge the petition presented by 1,200 County 81 CircularCaribbean, veggie e.g. Road” 1 Spirit operate, given that it is closer to the point where 26% of residents who are opposed to placing the garbage depot 114 WoodenHave odds propeller on 3 Vicinity 2 "___ on Down the Road" Not the top the County’s garbage is generated, and on route to the in any of our forests? 128 LikeCircular some veggie testimony 4 3 Vicinity 13 Dew Drop ___ 5 Pitcher’s stat. end destination for the sorted/processed product. If Mr. Why the continued failure by County Council to 11 Wooden propeller 4 Not the top McCullough had performed the due diligence required acknowledge the opposition to a forest site, by 76% 14 Function 6 Campaign promise 1512 It’sLike hailed some bytestimony city dwellers topic 5 Pitcher's stat. of any employee in the private sector, is it possible that of participants in the initial series of public meetings, 13 Dew Drop ___ 6 Campaign promise topic the garbage depot could be in operation right now? Is as was stated in the resultant report provided by the 16 Offbeat 7 Boat locale 14 Function 7 Boat locale County Council content to rely upon guidance provided County’s own consultant? Has there been any other 17 Minimum 8 Explorer 15 It's hailed by city dwellers 8 Explorer by County Staff, who (in this case) refused to simply public survey conducted, which specifically asks for the 19 Number for your ATM 9 Tip 16 Offbeat Boolean logic operator9 Tip pick up the phone or send an e-mail? public’s preference as to an industrial site or a forest? 21 Up or under on the 10 internet 18 Mooch At a recent County “Meeting of the Whole”, one of Why the continued failure by County Council to take 17 Minimum 10 Boolean logic operator 23 Intimate 20 Extend a welcome the Counsellors asked whether any of the County Staff their own Staff to task for visible failures in due diligence? 19 Number for your ATM 18 Mooch 26 Looks flattering on 22 Pricing word had contacted the City of Barrie with regard to jointly Is this the same Staff who were responsible for the $12 21 Up or under on the internet 20 Extend a welcome 3023 ThumbsIntimate down 24 Sat down at Wendy’s22 Pricing word developing a site. Presumably, since Barrie produces million of taxpayers’ funds wasted on Site 41? 25 “Maggie May” singer 3126 DeserveLooks flattering on 24 Sat down at Wendy's approximately 26% of the garbage in the entire County, What in the world is going on? 32 Finished with work Stewart 30 Thumbs down 25 "Maggie May" singer Stewart there might be a saving in the development cost (e.g. if R.W. Wagner Springwater Township forever 26 Sack Barrie were to provide the industrial site and the County 3431 DownerDeserve 27 ___ muffs 26 Sack 32 Finished with work forever 28 These would be for the27 ___ muffs Just as an update to my last e-mail, I noticed a surveyor Zoning Order has not yet been approved, that raises the 35 Wolf down 3634 ProDowner vote little Picasso 28 These would be for the little Picasso this week who was surveying alongside Horseshoe following 2 questions: 3835 PianoWolf down part 29 Notice 29 Notice Valley Road, between Nicholyn Farms and Matheson 1) Is the "fix" in, i.e have the politicians already 4236 “___Pro vote much!” 33 Bugged 33 Bugged Creek. That section of Horseshoe Valley Road covers decided to "bless" this site selection and ignore the 4438 BivouacPiano part 37 Makes a scene 37 Makes a scene the entranceway into the Freele Forest. Upon inquiring, wishes of the broader public? Or, 4742 Life"___ durationmuch!" 39 Computer food 39 Computer food the surveyor confirmed that the County's intention is to 2) Is this yet another example of potentially wasting 4844 RecognizeBivouac 40 Durations of life 40 Durations of life widen that specific section of roadway. taxpayers' money by County Staff, who are plunging 4947 MangroveLife duration 41 Flow out a little 41 Flow out a little Note, despite the County's projection that traffic ahead with preparatory work for a site that has not yet 42 Kind of poodle 5048 DarjeelingRecognize or oolong 42 Kind of poodle along that section of road will only increase by 6.2% at been approved? 51 I’m in! 43 Be behind 49 Mangrove 43 Be behind the garbage depot's peak capacity, the reality is that the I know that "shame" is a foreign concept to most 52 Mail 45 Is for many projected increase is essentially all heavy truck traffic politicians, but how about some level of embarrassment? 5350 “Don’tDarjeeling ___!” or oolong 46 Board game tokens 45 Is for many comprised of 210 deliveries of garbage every day, With regard to Site 41, the County spent more than 51 I'm in! 46 Board game tokens 6 days a week (from Monday to Saturday inclusive, $12 million of our money, right up to the bitter end 52 MailA Drayton Entertainment Update only excluding Sundays), 13 hours per day (from 6:00 when the project was cancelled because they failed to 53 "Don't ___!" a.m. to 7:00 p.m.). Based on the international "rule of obtain operational approval from the Ministry of the Hello Michael, thumb" when conducting traffic surveys, that equates to Environment. Who is/was held accountable for that I hope this email finds you well, and that you and the team at an increase of 62% in heavy truck traffic, NOT 6.2%. monumental waste of our money? Anyone? This was Springwater News are all keeping safe and well. As you have Consider, that means 210 trucks entering that forest all done at a time when public opposition had been likely heard, our 2020 Season has been considerably impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Friday, April 24, we have and 210 trucks leaving that forest each and every day, made abundantly clear. cancelled 10 of our 18 productions scheduled for the season – plus the transport trucks which will move the sorted/ County Staff, you want to shut me up? I challenge with even more cancellations likely. processed garbage to its end destination, plus Staff you to show me the public survey, ANY public survey, It is heartbreaking, since our productions take months of vehicles. If we ignore the numbers of transport trucks which supports the creation of the proposed garbage planning and coordination to produce and require significant and Staff vehicles, and focus only on the garbage trucks, depot in any of our forests rather than an existing financial investment in advance. As a registered, not-for-profit that equates to 420 entrances or exits every day, which industrial site. Your staff had an opportunity to broaden charitable arts organization, Drayton Entertainment is unique in equates to 1 every 1.86 minutes. the scope of the last "recreational" forest survey which that we receive no government funding for annual operations. This, along a road which presently carries mainly was orchestrated by the County's Forester (Graham Ticket sales account for 75% of our annual operating budget, "mom and pop" traffic to the ski hills, golf courses, Davis), but failed to act on the suggestion that was put and this vital revenue source has completely disappeared. Wasaga Beach, cottage country, etc.). Remind me again, forward at that time. Why? How do you think the young Given that live theatre is a communal experience involving why is it that we want to add an additional 420 heavy people of this County will react when this is brought large gatherings of people, we anticipate that our industry trucks into that mix, trying to merge in and out of the to their attention at the start of this September's school will be one of the last to resume operations, and even then, existing traffic every 1.86 minutes? Oh, right, because year, given that these forests belong to them and given the return to our previously robust schedule of shows will be County Staff is projecting only a 6.2% increase. How their environmental demonstrations last September? gradual. forgetful of me. Again I ask, what in the world is going on? With this in mind, we have made some difficult but prudent Given that the County's request for the Ministerial R.W. Wagner Springwater Township decisions regarding our 2020 partnership agreements. At this time, we believe the best course of action is to void our *-- Start Incorporating this Anti-Aging Fruit--* Editor’s Musings current contracts, thereby cancelling all remaining scheduled I don't typically reach for this specific fruit but perhaps I felt like I was reading my own writing this week.... advertising campaigns and ticket giveaways or exchange I should. Pears are an anti-aging super food that can well said....I have been saying the same thing since this arrangements for the season. help fight age-related conditions like cardiovascular whole thing started. When we receive a signal from government and health disease. This is crazy. Thanks for the ‘Real News’ authorities that tells us it is safe to resume live performances, For one, an antioxidant in pears called procyanidins Geordy Young we will assess the cumulative impact of the pandemic on has shown to help decrease stiffness in heart PS. I must admit that I never read the entire paper but I our operations and be in touch with you to discuss a new tissue, making it easier for the heart to pump blood never miss your musings. Keep up the great work! partnership agreement for the remainder of 2020, as our throughout the body. This antioxidant has also shown budgetary resources permit. to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol while increasing HDL Please publish The impact of so many lost performances is significant not (good) cholesterol, which means you have a lower risk Let’s make sure this quarantine has a lasting positive just to us, but to our loyal partners and stakeholders. We value of having a heart attack! effect on mother earth !!!! our relationship with Springwater News immensely and we Even though they're a sweet fruit, pears have also been Sincerely, Maria Ponikvar are deeply grateful for your steadfast support over the years. linked to a lower risk of diabetes. The dietary fiber in We also appreciate the important role of the media during this pears helps to slow down digestion so the body has Some men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. crisis. Thank you so much for your commitment to thoughtful more time to break down excess sugars. This can help One of the men walked in the office and said, "We need reporting and community engagement at this challenging time. stabilize and lower blood sugar levels, and thereby some four-by-twos." Please confirm receipt of this communication and the reduce diabetes risk. The clerk asked, "You mean two-by-fours, don't you?" nullification of our 2020 agreement. Last but not least, the health-boosting nutrients in The man said, "I'll go check," and went back to the We are grateful for the understanding and flexibility of all of pears can also help lose stubborn weight. A serving truck. He returned and said, "Yeah, I meant two-by- our partners in these uncertain times. We remain strong, and of pears is low in calories, high in water content, four." we will get through this together. We look forward to working and relatively high in dietary fiber. A low calorie, The clerk said, "All right. How long do you need with you again in future. We cannot wait to lift the curtain once nutrient-rich diet has been shown to aid weight loss, them?" The customer paused for a minute and said, "I'd again and get back to entertaining everyone when the timing is while increased hydration has shown to contribute to better go check." right. Take care and stay safe, a healthy weight. What's more, the fiber in pears can After a while, the customer returned to the office and Amanda Kind Steven Karcher Director of Marketing Executive Director help you feel full and therefore prevent overeating. said, "A long time. We're gonna build a house." Springwater News • May 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 9 & Local arm al Fact based editorials Availa bHleoney Sw Remov Wasaga Beach Denture Clinic Dear Springwater News Editor, Bee Re: the Editor’s Musings April 30 edition. Wasp Carlos Melgarejo DD Denturist I have long admired the excellent coverage that the SW News provides to Elmvale and environs events, 682 River Road West, Wasaga Beach achievements and community supports. I think all of (705) 429-8474 / 1-800-531-6290 this has been a great contribution to the local community (including Tiny township where my wife and I have lived since 2010). But what often concerns me about the News is the repeated confusion between facts and opinions. Case in point: you clearly support Sweden’s more open policy during the Covid pandemic and note it’s rate of Covid-related deaths as 233/million citizens. What you didn’t choose to note was http://youtu.be/MMWf4nuayWs Be-Still Foundation for Higher what was happening in the 3 neighbouring Scandanavian - At the farm or delivered countries. As of May 5 Covid deaths per million citizens We have Firewood Spiritual Learning were: Sweden--285, Denmark 84, Finland 49 and Norway 705 526 6556 • 705 527 3883 6 Queen St. W. Elmvale 40. Clearly the different policies of otherwise very similar 705-515-1000 What doctor shortage? e-mail: [email protected] countries led to a fraction of the deaths. But it seems that, since this information (which was researched in 5 minutes via The 2013 article, by Morris Barer and Robert Evans titled, Free Emotional Support Tue & Thur 11-3:00 pm the Johns Hopkins data base) doesn’t support your editorial What doctor shortage, summarizes a growing body of point of view, you choose not to look for it or print it. evidence that Canada has not been experiencing a widespread By comparison, if Springwater township had 3.5 to 6 doctor shortage since at least 2013, if not longer. For Simcoe Personal Awakening! times the rate of death from Covid as Tiny, Tay and Flos I County, the question remains why a community,so sought The best thing we can do to fortify our immune don’t think we’d be ignoring that fact. after by so many to live in, and within commuting distance system is to reduce stress, exercise, calm our mind with Likewise your comment about “the $12 of the GTA, cannot attract a plethora of medical doctors. meditative music, and reduce alcohol consumption. But, In speaking with countless residents over the years, as hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) cocktail that has smashed the most important step we should take is healthy eating, to why they think Simcoe County lacks sufficient Family which will strengthen our immune system. Unfortunately, Brazil’s fatality rate by 95%” is both unsupported by Physicians, it seems wide spread myths, and rumours any reference and also impossible to believe. Why? today’s diet for most people is rich in processed foods, permeate the general thinking on this topic. In my experience, animal products, but low in essential fruits and vegetables. because if it were that simple then there would be many residents tend to think that Simcoe County is experiencing countries (including Canada) with more advanced health A diet deficient in phytochemicals weakens our immune a doctor shortage because the entire province, and country system, making us more vulnerable to COVID-19. In care systems using this treatment. Is it your suggestion is facing the same. For years, I have been advocating for that Canadian physicians are intentionally not using an addition, people who eat a ½ cup daily of chopped onions the public to be involved to a much greater extent in the as well as nuts and seeds can not only reduce the risk of effective treatment against Covid? The fact is that, at this County’s so called hunt for Family Physicians, and relentless caner, but can also increase our life span! time, there are NO published rigorous scientific trials that efforts to attract doctors to the community. support the use of HCQ for Covid. (I say that as a family Although this pandemic has caught the world by While it may be too difficult for many to let go of the th physician since 1982.) myths, and rumours they have been fed, and focus on the surprise, this 7 Vile was predicted many years ago! But To be blunt, I am disappointed by the Editor’s inability to bare bones of the matter, a lack of Family Physicians in the as usual we, the ‘two legged species’, have chosen to separate editorial view from reported “fact”. I believe it County, seems to be more a power and control issue by the ignore what’s been obvious for a very long time! Why has is the News responsibility as a community leader in news powers that be, then any significant lack of Operators and/ mankind not chosen to awaken when the signs have been and opinion to do at least basic research before making or Doctors willing to either run satellite practices in the area there all along? Of course, there are many reasons for this “factual” statements that, in fact, are not facts. and/or move to the area. neglect. But most and foremost is that 80% of the world’s Social media can inflame a divisive world by circulating There is a long history in this community, of power and population lives unconsciously! information that is entrenches uncompromising views. control dynamics effecting the nature of medical services Mother Nature represents the feminine energy, which We all have a responsibility to do a little homework and available, and as much as that history has been buried, it as we know, has been and continues to be oppressed in back up our viewpoints with statements that are evidence- rears its ugly head in the lack of transparency available in many parts of the world. Why have the nurtures of our based, not drawn from something we saw online. IMO a this so called ‘Search for Doctors’. planet been silenced and oppressed for eons? The feminine community newspaper has an even greater responsibility That is why potential new doctors to the community, have energy represents the higher intelligence of the heart, to commit to evidence-based statements. to be so stringently vetted by the powers that be. Indeed and God is perceived to be masculine or logical! My The Editor rightly rails against “the FAKE NEWS the process appears to be so stringent that they end up not Christian friends are always ready to inform me that Jesus’ we have in this world”. Well, with respect, if the Editor attracting very many doctors, and certainly not many that mother Mary, is not venerated in their place of worship honestly looks in the mirror he will see that he risks being appeal to the working class. However, our likes and dislikes because she’s a sinner! On the other hand, my catholic are considered irrelevant, in this decades long ‘Search for lumped in with the other fake news when his opinion friends claim that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, Doctors’, as it is presented as a crisis, and therefore we the masquerades as truth. therefore, Mary is venerated. However, women who want public, should be thankful for whatever we get in the way of Thank you for taking the time to review this opinion. to serve God can do so by becoming nuns~~a subservient a doctor. Never mind, that a Family Physician is the person role, indicating that they are not quite as valuable as their Meantime, be safe and good health. with whom we will share our most personal and private health Sincerely, Peter Kizoff male counterparts~the priests! issues and concerns, our feelings of comfort or discomfort Mother Mary, as well as Mary Magdelene, Jesus’ bride, Editor: - Peter Kizoff is right about Sweden having are not to be considered in this recruitment process. significantly more deaths per million (322) than represent the femine energy~~thus one of the reasons The same questions and issues arise, when one ponders the Jesus was born; to rebalance planet earth from fear neighbouring countries Denmark at 92, Finland at 49 and lack of privately run Medical Walk-In Clinics in the County. to love! Please understand that God is neither male or Norway 41. Canada has 132. United States has 245. Eight Are we to believe that the operators of Walk-in Clinics in female~~for energy has no gender, and God is both male other countries which we assume all shut down, are worse York Region, are not interested in running satellite locations that Sweden. in Simcoe County? If most of York Region’s population is and female! (Logic-left brain~masculine enery, heart- Twenty three countries that likely shut down have more intended to spill into Simcoe County, wouldn’t the York right brain~feminine energy)! Integration is the key! cases per million than Sweden. But then 63 countries have Region Operators of Walk-In Clinics want to get their Perhaps this global pandemic is our done more testing per million than Sweden. satellite practices set up pretty soon? Creator’s way of getting our attention! I Sweden was predicting herd immunity by early May. Once a upon a time, the powers that be, got away with pray that we can all ‘awaken’ and embrace Others were not so sure. claiming that the population was too small, and thus the the Truth that we are ALL a Spark of Is it too early to draw conclusions? remuneration would not be sufficient to attract business Divinity of God’s Consciousness! Brazil did start out with the hydroxycholoquine and minded Operators and Physicians ... However, as sad as it is Rita Be-Still, Meta(mind)physical thought they were getting great results. Then after to say, the population in this County does nothing but grow Teacher approximately 15 days, more and more people were day by day, as the overflow from the GTA is allowed to spill Author, Poet & Motivational Speaker diagnosed with dangerous change in heartbeat or heart over and has been for a very long time. Simcoe County rhythm like chest pain; dizziness; fast or irregular certainly has sufficient population to keep a few private heartbeat; palpitations; feeling faint which is a side Walk-In Clinics extremely busy each week. effect of using the drug so they stopped the study despite (Unlike the article, I do not agree that the solution for this numerous doctors around the world saying it was working. province, country, or county is to seek foreign trained professionals, Countries that have authorized it’s use include the United because those individuals should be left to serve their nations as States, France, India and several middle Eastern countries they too need doctors, and specifically the ones they have put their resources and time into training. Simcoe County on the other hand including Bahrain, Morroccco, Algeria and Tunisia. Since would have been better off creating a fund to send 10 of our own allowing it, most have warned of the heart side effect. youth on a scholarship to medical school each year, with repayment As the world gets to know more about the coronavirus, via a minimum service to the community post-graduation. If that they find that heart failure has been the cause of death in had started even 15 years ago, think how far along we would be COVID-19 patients, even those without severe breathing now !! How many of our youth would like to be able to make this problems such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, or community their home with a thriving medical practice as adults! ARDS. How come this search for doctors never sniffs out the talent in So is it the virus or the pill damaging the heart? our high schools and universities and puts their money behind our I do research what I write? home grown youth!!) JH Collingwood Fuels Ltd PROPANE 15 Stewart Road, P.O. 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Elmvale 322-1482 Mayor Don’s Update – May 14, 2020 Doug Archer Midhurst 737-5650 Your Outdoor Power Pro! COVID-19 Update Minesing 722-6440 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and so does We service Our Name is Riding on it! Online at www.springwater.library.on,ca what we sell! the Springwater’s response. The Resources a plenty! If you are at home and looking Township’s Community Control for ways to fill your days the library online can be your Group continues to meet on a entertainment! regular basis via conference call Volunteer Income Tax Clinic and adjust the operations of the GENERATORS LAWN TRACTORS The Income Tax Clinics usually LAWN MOWERS 705.245.3337 municipality as needed. 0% ZERO-TURN MOWERS hosted at the Elmvale Library FINANCING SNOW BLOWERS [email protected] As the new case count begins LEAF BLOWERS have been placed on hold due to to drop in the Province, we are 11 Ludlow Street, Midland (corner of Ludlow and Vinden) COVID-19. However, the community starting to see the restrictions loosen up. At the time of volunteers are still able to help you writing this article, the Province has announced: Notice: Statement of Completion - complete and submit your taxes. If • Garden centres, hardware and safety stores are you have a low modest income and a permitted to open to the public. Hasty Tract simple tax return, please email your • Stores with a street level entrance are permitted The Township of Springwater (the Township) has name and number to [email protected] A to provide curbside pickup. expressed an interest in purchasing a portion of a Crown volunteer will be in touch with you by phone to assist • Elective surgeries and procedures will be land property located at 1132 Snow Valley Road in the you. This is a FREE service available to residents of resumed in Ontario hospitals. This will be a phased in Township of Springwater from the Ministry of Natural Elmvale, Hillsdale and surrounding area. Please note we approach to ensure that hospitals have the capacity to Resources and Forestry (MNRF). The Township intends cannot prepare complex tax returns ie: for deceased, deal with a potential COVID-19 outbreak to use the property for new capital construction projects. bankrupt, self-employed, business or rental income. • Provincial Parks have reopened for day-use Facilities being considered include a Fire Station, multi- Need a Library Card for including walking, hiking, biking and birdwatching. purpose recreational complex, multi-purpose outdoor ebooks? Anyone using the parks is reminded to properly fields and other public uses. The first facility proposed is Need a library card to access physically distance at all times. a fire station. The remainder of the proposed development ebooks and audiobooks online? The Province is taking a phased in approach and is will be phased to meet the needs of the community. The Never fear! We can remotely implementing strict health and safety guidelines for each land proposed for purchase by the Township is located on set you up for 60 days, and the of the reopening’s. Potential impacts will be monitored the east half of the property (approximately 50 acres). physical card may be picked up closely to ensure a resurgence does not occur. A public Notice of Commencement was previously in the home branch (once reopened) and renewed upon The Township has implemented a recovery task force to issued on May 3, 2018. A Public Information Centre was presentation of ID for one year. Applicants will need to prepare for the reopening of Township facilities. The task held on September 26, 2019 to provide an opportunity for share their name, full address, phone number, email and force will look at issues related to staffing considerations, public input and comment. desired home branch (Elmvale, Midhurst or Minesing). personal protective equipment, health and safety and A Category B project evaluation and consultation Tiny patrons will be asked to fill out the Tiny municipal the re-opening of facilities and amenities in a safe and process was carried out for this project (sale of Crown form before receiving their permanent card in branch. controlled manner, amongst other things. land) in accordance with the Class Environmental Email: [email protected] with your information As we approach the long weekend, you are reminded to Assessment for MNR Resource Stewardship and Facility and a card number will be issued via email. If library practice physical distancing, avoid group gatherings and Development Projects. The Category B project evaluation closures extend longer than anticipated, the temporary remain at home as much as possible. We are flattening the determined that the project will have no significant adverse cards will be extended on a month to month basis). curve and by continuing to follow the instructions of the environmental effects provided that appropriate mitigation Audriana’s Top 5 Perennials Province and the local health unit, we will be successful in measures are implemented. We’ve got a special local CLD (Certified our fight against COVID-19. A Notice of Completion was sent to all public, agencies, Landscape Designer) highlight video Elmvale & District Food Bank Groundbreaking and Indigenous communities on the project contact list on by Audriana VanderWerf chatting about This week was a special week as we held a ‘physically February 6, 2020. The Notice of Completion advised that her top 5 favourite perennials to plant distanced’ groundbreaking for the Elmvale & District Food Project Evaluation Report was available for public review. this year you won’t want to miss! Head Bank. Each person involved participated at a separate time A digital copy of the Project Evaluation Report was made over to our website’s Virtual Programming page or go to so that there was no overlap and people were never on site available on the Township’s website and a hardcopy youtube and search Springwater Library to find this fun, at the same time. was available at the Township Administration Centre for colourful and informative video. The new facility will be located at 62 Yonge St. N. public review. Contact information and the opportunity Reading at home is sweet! and will address food storage, privacy and accessibility to provide comment was provided to the public, agency We’ve got some “sweet” motivation concerns volunteers deal with at the current facility. and Indigenous communities, including the opportunity to for your children to read at home. In February 2019, the Township committed to a one-time request a Part II Order from the Ministry of Environment, We’ve got candy bouquets to give away capital contribution of $100,000 towards the construction Conservation and Parks. No comments were received and it’s easy to win! Step 1: Create a of a new facility and the Food Bank has fundraised during the 30-day commenting period that ended on reading log that includes the name of $100,000. The municipality has also agreed to front end March 8, 2020. There were also no Part II Orders received. the book and time spent reading. Step the necessary funds in excess of $200,000 to be repaid The MNRF considers that there are no significant 2: Read! Record each 15 minutes spent over a period of up to 10 years. outstanding concerns and has concluded the Class EA reading or being read to. Step 3: When The Township is happy to support the important work the process. This decision is published through the Statement the branch reopens bring in your log and tell us about the Food Bank is doing in our community. of Completion and formally indicates the completion of books you’ve been reading and you will be entered in a Prepare Your Selfie Contest the Class EA. A copy of the Statement of Completion can draw for a sweet candy bouquet! Springwater Fire is encouraging residents to get prepared be found on the Township’s website at www.springwater. NEW Ancestry Library Access for an emergency by making a plan, building a kit and ca. Based on the completion of the Class EA, MNRF and Due to the current restrictions of staying informed. the Township will now proceed with the process for the in branch use of this amazing online Residents who build a 72-hour emergency kit are sale of the subject property. database, Ancestry Library Edition has encouraged to take a ‘selfie’ of themselves with their kit graciously opened the doors to allow and share their #PrepareYourSelfie on social media to patrons access to their billions of have a chance to win a survival kit for your vehicle. records including photos, obituaries, 1) Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit. census data, directories and more from 2) Take a selfie with your kit. the comfort of your own home! To use this resource, 3) Share your selfie on social media with the hashtag please visit the Online Resources page of our website and #PrepareYourSelfie. Make sure you tag the Township of if you have any questions about the program please email Springwater on Facebook or @SpringwaterTwp or @ [email protected] SpringwaterFire on Twitter Storytime Tuesdays Learn what goes in a kit at https://www.springwater. On the Virtual Programming page and ca/en/living-here/emergency-preparedness. The contest at YouTube you’ll find Miss Amanda closes on May 30, 2020, so build your kit today! doing the storytime program for wee Blue Box Transition Date ones you know and love with new The Provincial blue box recycling program is moving storytime videos posted each week toward producer responsibility, targeting between 2023 every Tuesday morning! Her storytimes and 2025. Provincial regulation details about this are will have a theme such as the concept of time, breathing, currently under development. Producer responsibility baking cookies, friends, underwater adventure and more! involves the producers, brand owners and importers of collection easier. County staff is recommending selection Meet Matilda printed paper and packaging becoming fully responsible of January 1, 2023 to target transition the County’s blue box Springwater Library staff for the provincial blue box program. This is estimated to program to full producer responsibility to accelerate and member Joanne has a new reduce the collective financial burden on maximize cost savings. The puppy named Matilda that Ontario municipalities by approximately County may have an interest she is going to train to be a $130 million annually. in continuing to provide Literacy Dog at the library! County Simcoe’s 2018 gross blue box some blue box services, Visit the Virtual Programming program costs were $7,137,916, partially including collection, page of our website to see the offset by producer funding received in 2018 contract management, many adventures of Matilda! of $3,140,984 for a net cost of $3,996,932. and potentially transfer, E-Newsletter Theoretically, upon transition to producer assuming mutually Signing up for our e-newsletter is easy responsibility, this cost will be removed. agreeable contract terms and fast! This will provide you with Over 2019 -2020, the Province will could be reached with updates, the latest ebook/eaudiobook consult with municipalities and finalize the the producers for County purchases and what’s going on with our regulations before year-end. Over 2021- provision of these services. virtual library programs. To sign up 2022, producers will be consulting with Please continue to follow please email [email protected] municipalities. Over 2023-2025 a phased the physical distancing and Perhaps the feelings that we experience when we are transfer of responsibility is projected to other rules and practices as in love represent a normal state. Being in love shows a occur. A goal is to get more standardization some activities are starting of materials to make recycling and person who he should be. --Anton Chekhov ESA #7001100 to return. Stay well and safe. Springwater News • May 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 11 Ban This! No, Never Mind! Scouts Canada is making camp properties nobleinsurance available to help vulnerable populations “For a higher level of confidence.” Recently, many politicians were in such a hurry to ban and migrant workers safely ‘shelter in Barrie plastic bags. Jenny Robichaud CAIB, CIP California and Hawaii banned them, then New York. place’ Registered Insurance Broker 1004A Carson Road – Scouts Canada is working Then Oregon, Connecticut, Maine and Vermont passed Ottawa, ON – May 6, 2020 Ontario L9X 0T1 with community partners and government agencies laws against them. More than 400 cities did, too. Direct • 705 443 5566 to repurpose its vast campgrounds and community Why? Because plastic bags are evil, didn’t you know? Email • [email protected] facilities across Canada to support emergency response “Look at the damage done by plastic bags! It is and relief efforts, including providing space for Tel • 705-737-0136 x 1829 everywhere!” complained New York Governor Andrew assessment centres and temporarily housing unsheltered TF • 800-461-9190 Cuomo. Fax • 705-737-2552 A Washington state senator cited “videos of animals populations and other vulnerable groups. choked by plastics, tangled in garbage!” “As Scouts, we seek to make meaningful contributions So what should we use instead of plastic? Cloth bags! to the communities in which we live,” said Andrew Price, Executive Commissioner and CEO of Scouts Heartfelt Thanks from the GBGH They’re reusable! “Certainly the way to go!” said New Jersey’s assembly speaker. Canada. “During this time of increased need, our Foundation But now, suddenly, politicians are canceling their bans. membership continues to actively seek ways to give Instead, they’re banning the once praised reusable bags. back; and with 180 properties across Canada and It’s because of COVID-19, of course. all in-person Scouting activities on hold, we are in a Reusable bags already brought bacteria into stores. We’re unique position to provide much needed facilities and supposed to wash them, but almost no one does. Studies properties to support a diverse range of COVID-19 found reusable bags crawling with dangerous bacteria. response efforts.” After plastic bags were banned in San Francisco, food Among its properties, Scouts Canada’s Camp Woods poisoning deaths increased sharply. (70 Mile House, BC) and Blue Springs Scout Reserve But environmental groups, like Greenpeace, call those (Acton, ON), will provide shelter and 14-day isolation disease fears “misinformation.” for migrant workers arriving in Canada for seasonal “There are no studies or evidence that reusable bags are work; while the 1st Cochrane Scout Hall (Cochrane, transmitting viruses,” says Alex Truelove of the Public ON) will serve as a COVID-19 assessment centre for Interest Research Group, in my new video. the Town of Cochrane’s emergency response team. He’s right. There are no human studies, but COVID-19 is As well, to support with the urgent need to assist so new. Millions of piglets died from swine coronavirus. Canada’s unsheltered population during this health The agriculture department concluded that reusable feed crisis, Camp Samac (Oshawa, ON), in partnership with May 6, 2020 - Oxford University Press defines proud as bags were probably the cause. the Region of Durham, The Christian Faith Outreach ‘Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's Still, even now, some politicians can’t wait to ban plastic Centre and the First Light Foundation of Hope, own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of again. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says “as soon as this crisis will set up safe shelter for individuals experiencing someone with whom one is closely associated.’ is over we’ll go back to all paper bags and reusable bags.” homelessness in the Durham region. One lodge will With each passing day of this pandemic, I find myself “Politicians are always just looking for something to do,” offer shelter, washroom facilities and beds to maintain feeling more proud to be part of the Georgian Bay complains supermarket executive Andrea Catsimatidis. safe physical distancing practices, while another lodge General Hospital (GBGH) family and more connected She points out that paper bags cost five times what plastic will be used by staff and to securely store clients’ to our generous community. Each and every member of costs. “When you’re talking billions of bags, it really adds up!” belongings. the GBGH team is working tirelessly on the frontlines of And paper bags don’t hold as much. They rip. Government or community agencies seeking additional this pandemic, showing up with a smile and going above Plastic is more convenient. Why must politicians take facilities for emergency response and relief can contact and beyond to ensure that our hospital is safe, clean and away what’s convenient? [email protected] or call 343-549-7720. prepared for whatever this pandemic throws our way. I am “Over two-thirds of everything we use is not recycled or To ensure the health and safety of the Scouting proud of the teamwork, quick action and selflessness that composted and ends up in a landfill,” complains Truelove. community during the novel coronavirus pandemic, our staff are demonstrating. So what? Scouts Canada’s Scout halls and campgrounds are Our essential services workers across all industries are People think America is running out of room for landfills, currently closed to youth, volunteers and the general working diligently to protect & maintain the health and but that’s not true. public in accordance with the direction provided by safety of our community, which helps ensure our hospital “All America’s trash for the next century would fit in the government and health agencies. Scouts Canada is available for those who need it most. I am honoured one landfill just 18 miles square,” says environmental has put in-person activities on hold with Groups to be in this together with all of you and even though it’s economist Ross McKitrick. Landfills take up so little meeting virtually and engaging in free Scouting at difficult, I see our community striving to keep each other space that “if you look the air you wouldn’t even be able Home programming encouraging youth – both Scouts safe by staying home, physically distancing and finding to see where landfills are.” and non-Scouts – to keep developing well-rounded unique ways to stay connected. And modern landfills hardly pollute. They’re surrounded skills through fun activities while practicing physical At a time when our local businesses are under significant by layers of clay and plastic that keep nasty stuff in the distancing. strain and facing a whole new reality, they are changing garbage from leaking out. About Scouts Canada their business models and finding new ways to support the But what about all that plastic in the ocean? Kids in Scouts have fun adventures, discovering new hospital. Plastic bags are sometimes eaten by animals. Some things and experiences they wouldn’t elsewhere. Along Through donations of personal protective equipment sea turtles mistake the bags for jellyfish and then starve. the way, they develop into capable, confident and well- (PPE), beverages, meals and snacks, our local businesses Islands of floating garbage have formed in the Pacific rounded individuals who are better prepared for success are showing how much they care about our community. Ocean. in the world. For tens of thousands of children and It fills me with pride to know that not even a global Green groups have convinced Americans that we are to youth across Canada, Scouts is the start of something pandemic is standing in the way of their generosity. We blame. great. Scouts Canada is the country’s leading co-ed have seen local photographers come together to bring The But we aren’t! Even if you litter -- and today, fewer youth organization, offering programming for children Front Steps Project to our region, working collaboratively Americans do -- your litter is unlikely to end up in an and youth aged 5-26 in multiple languages, reflecting to provide families with incredible portraits and raise more ocean. Canada’s multicultural landscape and communities. For than $5,000 for our hospital’s fight to tackle COVID-19. Almost all the plastic in oceans comes from Asia and more information, visit Scouts.ca. This has fostered an amazing tapestry of photos across Africa. Less than 1% comes from North America. Scouts Canada is a not-for-profit organization social media, and it brings me such joy to see smiling faces In other words, banning plastic bags in America will (Charitable Registration No.10776 1694 RR0028) despite difficult circumstances. accomplish roughly ... nothing. and a member of the World Organization of the Scout Our Foundation is faced with some very difficult decisions What it will do is inconvenience Americans and make Movement. as we move forward. We are unsure about the possibility some of us sick. of hosting events this year, and are keenly aware of the Truelove says, “We should ... set an example for the rest BROWN'S CREEK BRIDGE drastic changes some of you have experienced these past of the world.” REHABILITATION months. We took a leap of faith and mailed our recent “That’s posturing,” replies McKitrick. “The rest of the (or to you and me, the Bridge over the Wye River on Cty appeal letter, and I am overwhelmed with the amazing world isn’t looking to see what you do with your Starbucks Road 27 south side of Elmvale) response we have received. I am proud to share that our cup. Gary French was curious why the County of Simcoe hospital has been strategic and intentional during the “If we are concerned about other countries’ waste going would call this bridge by anything other than what all of preparedness planning for COVID-19. into their river systems,” he adds, “there are better things us know it by. With more than half a million invested in equipment we can do. We can share technology with them so they He asked Councillor Perry Ritchie who replied, “Yes I and technology over the past month, we can rest assured process their waste better. That’s better than imposing on agree, you would think with the amount of studies done that these are vital pieces of equipment for the hospital consumers’ tiresome inconveniences in hopes that it will they would at least get the name of the creek right, Perry.” and will be used to replace their aging counterparts once somehow change behavior on the other side of the planet.” Not satisfied with that answer, he went to Councillor the pandemic stabilizes. For everyone who joined in for Politicians “looking for something to do” routinely do George Cabral who replied, “Seems “Brown’s Creek” is Giving Tuesday Now on more harm than good. the name Simcoe County identifies the waterway passing May 5, thank you for your kindness. Thanks to the John Stossel is author of “Give Me a Break: How I under Yonge St south (CR27) in Elmvale immediately incredible generosity shown by more than 85 businesses Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became south of the Old Hub Motel property. The signs are & individuals, and The Hubers for their matched gift the Scourge of the Liberal Media.” For other Creators referring to deck work being undertaken by the county on of $30,000, our #GivingTuesdayNow campaign raised Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com. the bridge there.” $79,397 to buy new beds for GBGH. I have witnessed The fellow who answered at the County of Simcoe had Soothe a sore throat with honey an incredible uprising of support, encouragement and no idea and while I waited, he searched the internet for A spoonful of honey offers sweet relief from a scratchy gratitude in our community, as everyone steps up to give information, something I had already done. Stumped, he throat. Natural honey has an antibacterial compound that what they can to help our hospital and community in the transferred me to the museum which is in a shut-down reduces throat pain better than some over-the-counter fight against COVID-19. mode...so thanks. I still did not know. cold medicine. P.S. You can also add a spoonful of honey At a time when it can be hard to give, you are digging deep Michael Stone, former mortician / owner of Lynn-Stone to that ginseng tea you should be drinking every day. and giving back, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude and Funeral Home seemed to know / suggest the answer. awe at your generosity. How can I remove tar spatters that cover the wheel areas He married Faye Burnett who grew up in the house that Thank you for giving us all so much to be proud of, of my car? used to be on the east side of Cty Road 27. Prior to the Nicole Kraftscik Executive Director GBGH Foundation You can remove this sticky stuff most easily with an oily Burnetts moving in there more than 60-70 years ago, 44% - That's how much sales of Busch Light have spiked substance. We recommend mayonnaise or WD-40. Cover there was a Brown family living i the house. Two brothers in the past two months. Americans' thirst for alcohol has the area with either one, let sit for a while, and then rub moved to Toronto and started the Brown’s Funeral Home. increased since the pandemic began, benefiting beer, with a soft cloth. Boiled linseed oil and vegetable oil are 75 years ago, McDougall and Brown Funeral Home which had been falling out of favor. other alternatives that can make the job easier. opened around Toronto. They are today closed.   Page 12 Springwater News • AMay 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca

Contact: [email protected] – WHY Have 9 Doctors In Simcoe County Friends of Simcoe Forests Springwater Council Highlights

Outraged as– County of May 6 RECENTLY Left The Area?! Simcoe uses COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan Dear Mr. Jacobs, The Township’s Community Improvement Plan With the difficulty in securing doctors for servicing Simcoe in effort to avoid LPAT (CIP) supports eligible businesses through municipal  County which has been a high priority of the greater community hearing over the proposed waste processing funding opportunities. There are eight program  over the past decade as witnessed by many of its long standing complex in the Freele County Forest. areas, spanning from permit fee rebates and historic residents, how could it be possible or even probable that nine of

 SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, APRIL 29, 2020 – The property improvements to new signage and façade our doctors whom we have worked so hard to secure for the area SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, APRIL 29, 2020 – The County of Simcoe is using the COVID-19 pandemic to ram through approval of the Environmental Resource Recover Centre improvements. County(ERRC), a large waste of processing Simcoe complex in theis Fre usingele County Forest. the Last year,COVID-19 the pandemic to ram would have simply pulled up stakes and left this BEAUTIFUL Friends of Simcoe Forests Inc., a local citizens’ group, appealed the decision to establish Council has awarded Hillsdale Pharmacy, located throughthe ERRC in the Freele approval County Forest to the ofLocal Planningthe Appeal Environmental Tribunal (LPAT). Resource Recover community for other places over the last year alone? That is an at 4570 Penetanguishene Road, with $6,500 to On April 17, 2020, the County of Simcoe sent a request to the Minister of Municipal extra large number staring us in the face. CentreAffairs and Housing (ERRC), (MMAH) asking the Ministera large to issue a Minister’s waste Zoning Order processing to the complex in the ERRC. renovate and improve the interior of the commercial Freele County Forest. Last year, the Friends of Simcoe There are numerous residents of Simcoe County who’ve had to The issuance of a Minister’s Zoning Order would terminate the LPAT proceeding and space, as well as enhance signage for the building. Forestswould leave the legal,Inc., planning, a and local technical issu escitizens’ with the ERRC unresolved. group, FSF is appealed the decision endure a life without having a family doctor for a long time and unaware of any instance where a Minister's Zoning Order has been issued for a project The CIP program helps to enhance and promote towhile establish a matter was before the the LPAT. ERRC in the Freele County Forest to the I can say from watching such a great number of doctors just up “We are outraged,” said Mary Wagner, President of the FSF. “We have participated in the Springwater businesses, while preserving local Locallocal and provincial Planning planning process inAppeal good faith for 4 years. Tribunal Local residents have (LPAT).spent and leave our community for greener pastures is distressing and On April 17, 2020, the County of Simcoe sent a request to heritage. Funds are still available. Learn more about puzzling. There are people in this community who could answer the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) the program and the application process at www. these and other pressing questions however it seems when you asking the Minister to issue a Minister’s Zoning Order to springwater.ca/CIP make any attempts at registering or documenting a complaint or the ERRC. Service Delivery Review – Tender Awarded even searching for avenues to do such a thing you are blacklisted The issuance of a Minister’s Zoning Order would Springwater will be undertaking a Service and delisted from the ongoing processes and services. terminate the LPAT proceeding and would leave the legal, Delivery Review to determine how services are Is anyone else paying attention to this kind of growing problem planning, and technical issues with the ERRC unresolved. delivered throughout the Township and whether seemingly unique to our Simcoe County? FSF is unaware of any instance where a Minister’s Zoning any efficiencies can be found. The review will What could possibly be so frightening for these doctors Order has been issued for a project while a matter was include levels of services, methods of delivery that they actually chose the difficult task of pulling up their before the LPAT. and administrative processes, as well as examine established roots to depart their work and practice in such a “We are outraged,” said Mary Wagner, President of the organizational structure. Council awarded the project unique community with all of its natural beauty and attractive FSF. “We have participated in the local and provincial to MNP LLP at a maximum cost of $59,000 plus attributes. planning process in good faith for 4 years. Local residents HST. The funding for the review will come from two How is it possible that we have so few walk in clinics and have spent grants, the Municipal Modernization Program and doctors who might have opened up satellite practices in the area time, money and resources to prepare for the case. The the Modernization Fund (Small & Rural Funding). in these walk in clinics? There are a growing list of people out here sans doctors who wonder when they can expect answers County is now attempting to circumvent the LPAT hearing Financial Implications of COVID-19 when this situation is void of any complaints process? and citing the pandemic as a reason for trampling on The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly Could we be getting health care provided to us in such a citizens’ rights to engage in the democratic process.” changed daily life and impacted the operations of glaringly different way which might cause such an extraordinary FSF has long been opposed to the site chosen by the the Township. The Township has responded to the number of practicing doctors to choose migrating away from us? County of Simcoe to place a major waste management and crisis by closing a number of facilities, cancelling Other claims that *an aging doctors phenomenon in the area processing complex within the Freele County Forest. programs and changing how essential services are can be accounting for the numbers we see drifting away from “This proposal is fundamentally at odds with the Ontario’s delivered. Staff have been monitoring and assessing this community is absurd. environmental and planning laws,” Mary Wagner added. the financial impacts of the crisis and provided a Steven Kaasgaard, Tiny, “We want to have the County take care of its waste – but report to Council outlining a preliminary overview https://www.simcoe.com/news-story/9213551-aging-family- not here, this is not an industrial site, it’s the wrong place of expected financial implications. doctors-in-midland-area-add-pressure-to-recruitment-process/ for this facility.” For tax-funded departments, the impact is estimated FSF and two local businesses have appealed the matter to be a loss ranging from to LPAT. $83,000 should the crisis Lessons from Noah’s Ark “The issuance of a Minister’s Zoning Order would be end by June 30, up to extremely unfair at this late stage and would fundamentally $792,000 should the crisis Not everyone that reads a Bible story gets the same interpretation; undermine public trust and confidence in Ontario’s extend to December 31. I think that I’ll use the story of Noah and his ark as a useful illustration. planning regime,” said Cindy Mercer, a local resident and Additionally, staff have Although some people organize their lives as if they developed their vision in the dark, member of FSF. outlined a number of This story tells us to have foresight; you see it wasn’t raining when Noah constructed the ark. The County’s move comes after a controversial decision potential cost savings as a byPlease the Ministrycontact: of Municipal Affairs and Housing in Pay attention to your fitness it these days when fitness centres are all the rage, result of the crisis including Noah was called to get the animals aboard when he was six hundred years of age. SeptemberMary Wagner 2019 {705-716-6564) to introduce modifications to Ontario savings on staffing due Regulation 311/06 (Transitional Matters – Growth Plans) to For all knowledgeable detractors that thought he was foolish to live life on the run, or through FSF at [email protected] to delayed hiring or the He didn’t get a committee to study the task; he just got to work and got the job done. exemptPlease the visit proposed the website site for from more the information. natural heritage policies cancellation of contracts; under the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. savings on training, There’s another principle in this story that many of my peers have not yet found. FSF has challenged the legality of the regulation to LPAT. mileage and conference; If you’re working on something that’s very important, find a location that’s on the high ground. The closed Environmental Registry posting is found savings on fuel and hydro For safety sake it’s better to travel in pairs; it can even add a bit to the fun; here: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-0018The Friends of Simcoe Forests Inc. and the deferral of some It’s also an extension of what we all knew; two heads are better than one. FSF is a local non-profitEmail: [email protected] that seeks to capital projects until 2021. Speed may not be an advantage; there will be cheetahs and snails as well. protect and conserve forestsWebsite: in Simcoe www.friendsofsimcoeforests.com County. FSF has It’s useless to complain about the bulk of the elephant or insist that the skunk change its smell.

Remember the ark was designed by an amateur, professionals tried to keep the Titanic afloat. Yet the message that we should all remember is that God put us all in the same boat. I think that Noah was a guy that paid attention to detail, and he’d pass on this message with pride; Remember that the woodpeckers that are at work on the inside may be a bigger threat than what’s going on the outside. George Allen - April 2020

BRiDGE BiTES from The American Contract Bridge League

TRUST ThE oPPoNENTS By: Brian Gunnell

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♥ AKQJT943 West East ♥ 65 Pass 6♠ All Pass ♦ KQ ♦ JT876 On this deal, West trusted ♣ T3 Declarer ♣ 654 Declarer’s bidding and found a ♠ KQJ9864 brilliant shift at Trick 2. And ♥ 8 Declarer trusted West’s bidding ♦ A932 enough to find a clever counter and ♣ 9 bring home her slam.

On lead against 6♠, West cashed a high Heart and had to decide what to do at Trick 2. If he had tried to cash a second Heart then there would be no story to Freele County Forest, Springwater….photo courtesy of C. Rutherford tell, as Declarer would ruff that, draw trumps and run the Clubs. But West was in a trusting mood, and concluded that Declarer was unlikely to have two Heart expended significant time, resources, and money through tireless fundraising efforts to losers on this auction. So he found the fiendish shift of the Club Ten, knocking out Dummy’s only side-suit entry before trumps had been drawn. prepare for the LPAT hearing process which is currently underway. FSF’s expert consultants have raised serious concerns about the adequacy of the What should Declarer do now? One possibility was to hope for 2-2 trumps, in County’s technical studies in relation to the Significant Woodland and four types of which case trumps could be drawn, ending on the board, and the Diamond losers Significant Wildlife Habitat found on the proposed site. then disposed of on the Clubs. But Declarer reasoned that West had done a “We continue to be subject to unfair measures by the government authorities to prevent considerable amount of vulnerable bidding and probably had 8 or 9 Hearts. That us from raising legitimate arguments in this case,” said Cindy Mercer. “Ontarians being so, it seemed more likely that West had a singleton trump. So, Declarer should be entitled to an opportunity to engage in the LPAT hearing process without cashed just one trump on the board and started running the Clubs, pitching political interference. “ Diamonds. East ruffed the fourth round of Clubs, Declarer overruffed, returned to FSF is calling on the public to write Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark the board with a trump (drawing East’s last trump in the process), and got rid of the last Diamond loser on another Club winner. Well bid, well defended, well urging him not to issue a Minister’s Zoning Order to the ERRC. https://www. declared! friendsofsimcoeforests.com/download Please contact: Mary Wagner {705-716-6564) or through FSF at Visit www.acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email [email protected] For games in Barrie see www.barriebridge.com [email protected] For games in Midland see www.midlanddbc.com Please visit the website for more information. www.friendsofsimcoeforests.com Springwater News • May 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 13 Sports with Patrick Townes Don Meharrie Given that we are all going through a Master Electrician very difficult time with no live sports Tirebuster in our lives, it is a good time to step Passenger, Truck & Farm Tires Owner / Operator back and reflect on the sports heritage On-site Calcium Service within the Springwater community. (705) 818-3854 The Springwater Sports Heritage Hall 1636 Glengarry Landing Rd. N. Sales & Repair of all Brands of Fame was established to document, Phelpston, ON L0L 2K0 preserve and celebrate the rich sporting Serving North of Barrie to Midland 24 hr Emergency [email protected] accomplishments and activities of the Township of SERVING SIMCOE Springwater by means of a non-profit organization Field & Road Service 322-0609 www.dsm-electric.ca & MUSKOKA governed by a Board composed of nine Directors and two 7002 Hwy 93 & Stamp Side Rd • South of midland RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • CONSTRUCTION • MAINTENANCE Ex Officio Members. The purpose of Springwater Sports We’re growing. We need help! Heritage is to digitally chronicle, preserve and provide Are you looking for a job? Call! Enbridge Gas partners with the internet access to Springwater’s sports heritage and to Township of Tiny to contribute $5000 ceremoniously acknowledge and exhibit the awards of Township of Tiny provides updated exceptional sporting contributions and achievements of to local North Simcoe food banks Springwater’s Athletes, Builders and Teams. plans for 2020 Summer Recreational Date: May 8, 2020 (Tiny, Ontario) Providing food to Thus far there have been three induction ceremonies Programming those in need can be difficult at the best of times. With (2014, 2016 and 2018) where local athletes and builders Date: May 8, 2020 (Tiny, Ontario) The Province of COVID-19, the task has become particularly challenging. have been shrined amongst athletic greatness in the Ontario recently unveiled its Guiding Principles to Reopen Yet food banks continue to be leaders in their communities community. The three ceremonies were professionally the Province. Although timelines are still uncertain, in providing food to those who live with food insecurity. organized and well attended. Please do visit the website at the Township of Tiny continues to revise 2020 summer These organizations needed to quickly respond to increased https://www.springwatersportsheritage.ca/ and take a look programming in the event that provincial restrictions are demand resulting from the COVID19 pandemic. As a at the material available online. In addition to the state of lifted. result, Enbridge Gas Inc. has partnered with the Township the art website, sports awards, and memorabilia are also At this time, summer programming is not permitted to of Tiny to contribute a total of $5000 to four local food displayed at the Elmvale Community Arena. proceed under current provincial restrictions. However, banks in North Simcoe. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction the Township of Tiny is prepared to offer summer child Biké Balkanci, Director of Enbridge GTA West/Niagara ceremony was shifted back one year. The key dates are and youth programming if future amendments to the said, “Enbridge’s commitment to our communities goes as follows: provincial restrictions permit recreational programming beyond providing the energy they need to heat their homes • March 31, 2021 – Nomination Deadline to proceed. The safety and well-being of our families and fuel their lives each and every day. The coronavirus • May 2021 – Announcement of Inductees and program participants are paramount and will remain respiratory disease (COVID-19) is a virus unprecedented • September 24, 2021 – Induction Ceremony the utmost priority when considering programming. Any in its impact on people and communities and we want Discussions continue to swirl regarding shortened programs offered to the community will need to comply to do our part to help those most in need during these seasons and new playoff formats. It is obvious that with provincial orders and public health requirements and extraordinary times.” hosting games without fans would be very different, but standards. The financial contribution from Enbridge continues to the resulting lost incomes of teams is actually staggering. Should recreational programming proceed, the Township allow these organizations to provide sufficient quantities If some teams are not able to put fans in the stands, it will of Tiny will offer all program registration with no upfront of affordable, nutritious food for the residents of Tiny, Tay, be very troublesome for the teams and the league. The charge or administrative fees in an effort to alleviate any Midland and Penetanguishene. The recipient organizations are: National Hockey League for example has been considering financial burden placed on parents and families. Customers • Operation Grow; an expanded salary cap for a long time. If this season will be able to register for programs and will not be • Salvation Army Midland; continues with no fans, the expanded salary cap will not required to pay for their registrations until two weeks prior • St. Vincent de Paul, St. Margaret's Conference, Food happen. Budgets will be diminished with the lost revenues to the start date. Program registration fees may also be Pantry; and of this season. Which teams would this hurt? I can think reduced, passing on savings enjoyed as a result of revised • The Good Food Box. of one team off the top of my head. programming models. Program registration dates have yet Mayor George Cornell said, “In April 2020, the Township For those who have not had a chance to watch the series to be determined. made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Mayor’s called Last Dance, it is highly recommended. Netflix Staff continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic Charity Golf Tournament. To date, the fundraising event releases two new episodes every week and the series is and is committed to adapting programming, events, and has contributed more than $230,000 to over 20 North nearing completion next week. The story focuses on the initiatives to comply with provincial orders and public Simcoe organizations. Since 2016, Enbridge Gas has career of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Jordan health regulations in order to protect its residents, staff, been a dedicated event sponsor. This year, they wished would have to be one of the most competitive athletes of volunteers, and program participants. Please keep in mind to continue their sponsorship, generously increasing their all time. He can’t stand losing, no matter the game, sport that the Township’s preparations for summer programming contribution in support of COVID-19 relief. In partnership or bet. He was a great player who rubbed a lot of people are tentative and will only proceed once the provincial with the Township and consistent with Enbridge’s donation the wrong way, including teammates. The one thing clear government and/or health officials have deemed it safe strategy, we identified four local food banks to receive the from the series is that he was a competitor at all costs. to do so. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in monetary donations.” Netflix and other streaming platforms should look at doing these times of uncertainty. - The Township of Tiny continues to coordinate with more stories like this for major athletes, especially in generous sponsors and local charitable organizations to an era where the younger generation may or may not be I’ve heard that if you cut your hair on a full Moon, ensure the delivery of essential services to the community familiar with them. your hair grows healthier and faster. Is this true? throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Apparently Rickey Henderson was an interesting Answer: According to folklore, if hair is cut during the If you are interested in contributing, Food Banks Canada character. Here are a few quotes and stories from Moon’s waxing phase (between new and full), growth is is currently accepting monetary donations to support Henderson. encouraged. The opposite will occur if hair is cut during food banks’ COVID-19 response efforts across Canada. 1) During one of his stays with Oakland, Henderson’s the waning phase (the day after the Moon is full to the Donations will help fund direct support for local food locker was next to Billy Beane’s. After making the team day before it’s new). banks so that they can continue to respond to out of spring training, Beane was sent to the minors after the impact of COVID-19 in their communities, a few months. Upon his return, about six weeks later, primarily through the acquisition and sharing of Henderson looked at Beane and said, “Hey, man, where critical food resources to communities affected or have you been? Haven’t seen you in a while.” at risk. Visit www.foodbankscanada.ca/COVID-19 2) Henderson broke Ty Cobb’s career record for runs or call 1-877-535-0958 for more information. scored with a home run. After taking his usual 45 seconds Most Dangerous or so around the bases, Rickey slid into home plate. Do you think you can guess what some of the 3) A reporter asked Henderson if Ken Caminiti’s estimate most dangerous animals in the world are? Some that 50 percent of Major League players were taking are obvious, some are a little surprising. I'll save steroids was accurate. His response was, “Well, Rickey’s you some suspense. Humans are only number 2! not one of them, so that’s 49 percent right there.” 10. Elephants: 100 deaths per year. Elephants 4) Rickey once asked a teammate how long it would take have the largest brains of the animal kingdom. him to drive to the Dominican Republic. 9. Hippopotamus: 500 deaths per year. 5) In June 1999, when Henderson was The name "hippopotamus" is Greek for playing with the Mets, he saw reporters "river horse". running around the clubhouse before a 8. Crocodiles: 1,000 deaths per year. game. He asked a teammate what was Crocodiles are extremely territorial and going on and he was told that Tom will kill any intruder, including humans. Robson, the team’s hitting coach, had 7. Tapeworms: 2,000 deaths per year. The just been fired. Henderson said, “Who’s most common way to pick up a tapeworm he?” is through eating undercooked meat. 6) In the early 1980s, the Oakland 6. Roundworms: 2,500 deaths per year. A’s accounting department was Roundworms can reach 20 inches long. freaking out. The books were off $1 5. Tsetse flies, Assassin Bugs, Freshwater million. After an investigation, it was Snails: 10,000 deaths per year each. determined Rickey was the reason why. 4. Dogs: 25,000 deaths per year. Rabid The GM asked him about a $1 million dogs account for a vast amount of these bonus he had received and Rickey said deaths. instead of cashing it, he framed it and 3. Snakes: 50,000 deaths per year. hung it on a wall at his house. The number of snake deaths may be 7) In 1996, Henderson’s first season higher because rural areas may not have with San Diego, he boarded the team adequate documentation. bus and was looking for a seat. Steve 2. Humans: 475,000 deaths per year. Over Finley said, “You have tenure, sit a 75-year lifespan, a person has a 1 in 200 wherever you want.” Henderson looked chance of being murdered in America. at Finley and said, “Ten years? Ricky’s 1. Mosquitoes: 725,000 deaths per year. It been playing at least 16, 17 years.” would take about 1.2 million bites to drain all the blood from your body. Page 14 Springwater News • AMay 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca What to do When They Come For You Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (as copied from the Ontario Landowners website ontariolandowners.ca / newsletter) 1-888-495-8501 • Call for support. Have an OLA contact list available (Hours: Mon. - Fri - 8 am to 6 pm) • Be polite, Be Assertive, Stand Your Ground. • Record your visitors with phone, recorder, video, www.antifraudcentre.ca notes etc. • If police with visitor, address them first: Why are you The OPP Report - Scams here? Under what authority? OPP TEAM UP WITH COUNTY FOR MOTORIZED • If the Police refer to “Keeping the Peace”, ask the USE TRAIL ENFORCEMENT question … does that mean my Peace as well? Does Several charges laid against off-road vehicle riders this mean you intend to protect my rights as well? (SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) - On May 3, 2020, • Record name, badge #, and headquarters. Get pictures members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario QUICK FACTS of ID, license plates, vehicles etc. Request incident #. Provincial Police (OPP) assisted the County of Simcoe • A total of 335 people died in 304 fatal collisions on • If there is a Warrant to Search, ask senior officer Municipal Law Enforcement Office (CSMLEO) with OPP-patrolled roads in 2019. to read it aloud. Make sure that the Party who swore off-road vehicle enforcement in Simcoe County Forests • The OPP responded to 74,771 collisions last year, to the Warrant is present when the officer reads the at various Motorized Use Trail locations throughout marking a five-year high. Warrant. Assuming it is not the Police. For example, Springwater Township. These specific trails have been • Canada Road Safety Week supports Canada’s Road Conservation Authority has sworn to the Warrant. It closed for use. Safety Strategy 2025. is important that everyone know and understand the OPP members conducted patrols on all-terrain vehicles limitations of the Warrant. (ATV) enforcing both the Off Road Vehicles Act (ORVA) DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER ASSAULTING • Ask to see the Information to Obtain the warrant and Trespass to Property Act (TTPA). As a result of the POLICE AND TRYING TO FLEE (ITO). If there is no ITO, make a verbal note to all enforcement action, OPP officers laid 31 charges under Police located cash and drugs, driver charged with that there is no ITO and you Protest the Execution of these acts. numerous offences the Warrant. Do Not Interfere with the Warrant. Argue All Motorized Use Trails remain closed at this time. (WASAGA BEACH, ON) - On May 9, 2020, at it later in court. Everything must be accurate; name, Please refer to the County of Simcoe website: www. approximately 1:52 a.m., a member of the Huronia West address, Signatures etc. If anything is wrong, tell the simcoe.ca/dpt/fbl/recreation for up-to-date information on Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer you protest the Warrant. That it is invalid for all SCF trail use. conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Mosley Street, in the following reasons. If the officer disagrees, argue it the Town of Wasaga Beach. The male driver refused to in court. Verbal disagreement with the Warrant is not MALE ARRESTED ON WARRANT FOUND WITH identify himself and assaulted the officer. The male tried in itself, blocking or interfering with the Execution of PROHIBITED DEVICE to flee on foot and was confronted by another officer, who the Warrant. Investigation results in 25 criminal charges was also assaulted. Officers gained control and arrested the • Only comply with what is on the warrant, offer no (WASAGA BEACH, ON) - On May 6, 2020, the Huronia male. extra information and verbally protest the extra search. West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) A search of the vehicle revealed a large quantity of cash, Argue it in court. began an investigation into a number of incidents where totalling over $3,600. The male also tried to stash a small • If just an official; bylaw etc, ask for 2 pieces a male was failing to comply with multiple conditions on plastic bag with suspected cocaine in the rear seat of the gov’t. issued ID, proof of employment, employee # his release order. police vehicle. Police also learned his identity and found confirmation phone #( business cards don’t count but On May 11, 2020, at 2:49 p.m., the male was located him to have a suspended driver’s licence. keep one for later) They have NO authority without a in the passenger seat of a vehicle, in a parking lot off The officers did not sustain injuries during the occurrence. warrant, ask them to leave. Ask them 3x then call 911. of Main Street, in the Town of Wasaga Beach. He was As a result of the investigation, Tyreque FERRON, 21 If they insist they have authority, make them show you. arrested without incident. A search found the male to be in years of age, of Scarborough, Ontario, was charged with Remember Criminal code is Federal legislation and possession of a type of conducted energy weapon. the following offences: if no warrant they could be charged with trespass or As a result of the investigation, Bradley ELLIOT, 36 • Obstruct Peace Officer - Contrary to Section 129(a) mischief. years of age, of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, was arrested and of the Criminal Code • Ask for insurance confirmation and sterile boots and charged with the following Criminal Code offences: • Assault a Peace Officer - Contrary to Section 270(1) clothing, You don’t know where they’ve been. Follow CC 92(2) - Possession of a prohibited device (a) of the Criminal Code (two counts) bio-security measures. CC 94 - Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a • Possession of property obtained by crime under • If they are there on a complaint, ask for the name prohibited device $5,000 - Contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the and actual complaint as everyone is allowed to face CC 145(5)(a) - Failure to comply with release order (21 Criminal Code their accuser. You might have to file a freedom of counts) • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose information request. CC 733.1(1) - Fail to comply with Probation Order (two of trafficking - Contrary to Section 5(2) of the ALWAYS REMEMBER: counts) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act • Don’t be intimidated by a uniform! The accused will appear for a bail hearing May 12, 2020. • Driving while under suspension - Contrary to Section • Be firm. If you don’t stop them from walking on your Huronia West OPP would like to thank the public for 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act property, it looks like implied consent. their assistance in resolving this matter. • Document everything in writing when visit is over. The Huronia West OPP values your contribution to Orillia OPP Warning Regarding Highway Traffic Act Witness support would be an asset. building safe communities. If you have information about Offences • When in doubt … Verbally Protest the Warrant or suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at (Orillia, ON) - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario the Uninvited Access to your land. Do Not Physically 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, please visit Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the public about Interfere in a Warrant or Inspection. The court is the Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call offences seldom talked about that will be enforced by the place to be. Motion to Quash the Warrant. If the Motion 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Orillia OPP. succeeds, then the evidence gathered is thrown out. Under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) the following are • A Tort may be the next step after a Warrant is Quashed PREVENTABLE ROAD FATALITIES UP HEADING offences: or an uninvited inspection. INTO CANADA ROAD SAFETY WEEK Tinted windows: Contrary to popular belief, there is no • Record All Events while anyone is on your land. As the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) looks toward percentage allowed on side windows or windshield; both Keep your camera handy and the battery charged. The Canada Road Safety Week, it is reporting an increase in must be clear from obstruction including tint and lettering. same with a cell phone. Add an additional SD card as road fatalities as well as the leading behaviours linked Loud mufflers: If you have an aftermarket muffler that is well. More storage capacity. Film in low resolution for to the deaths, which are the very focus of the national loud or your vehicle is in such disrepair that the sound of longer filming. campaign. the muffler is loud both are offences. • Never answer a question. Anything you say will As of May 4, 2020, 71 people have died in fatal collisions License plates: You must display 2 plates in a correct be used against you. Especially with body Cameras on OPP-patrolled roads. This time last year, there were 61 manner, they cannot be covered by coloured covers and being used. There is no law compelling you to answer deaths. they must be clean. question. However, You Can Ask All The Questions While speed is linked to the highest number of fatalities Trailers: You must be able to provide a permit (ownership) You Want. Ask Them on the record. (17 this year), inattentive-related deaths (12) have seen the for your trailer, they must be plated, have a secondary *THIS IS INFORMATION ONLY, NOT LEGAL most significant spike and are up 300 per cent over last means of attachment and all the lights working. ADVICE* year. Loads: when transporting items, whether from the local All other leading traffic fatality causal factors are up, as hardware store, to the dump or helping a friend move, your are fatal collisions and pedestrian deaths: load must be properly secured. OPP traffic data 2020 2019 Change Trucks: Trucks with large tires must have fenders that Number of fatal collisions 63 57 UP 10.5 % extend far enough to cover the tire and mud guards are Persons killed 71 61 UP 16.4 % always required. Speed-related fatalities 17 15 UP 13.3 % Signs and lights: A stop sign means stop not roll through (Lack of) seat belt-related fatalities 15 12 UP 25.0 % it. If you can stop for a yellow light you must. Flashing Inattentive-related fatalities 12 3 UP 300.0 % yellow lights mean proceed with caution no stop required Alcohol/drug-related fatalities 12 10 UP 20.0 % and flashing red lights mean the same as a stop sign. Pedestrians fatalities 14 8 UP 75.0 % E-Bikes: E-Bike users must stop for stop signs, wear “Drivers need to carefully consider the main behaviours a helmet, have foot pegs for a passenger, and not have and actions that are linked to the many lives lost on our passengers under 16 on their bikes. roads every year. Fatigue and prescription drug use are Bicycles: Bicycles must stop at stop signs, signal when turning, have a bell or horn, and have lights at night. forms of impaired driving. Aggressive driving isn’t just - Monday to Friday 8:30 – 5:00 about speeding, it includes tail-gaiting and other unsafe Bicycle riders under 18 must wear a helmet and if under Open maneuvers. Distracted driving isn’t just about cell phones, 16 their parents or guardian can be ticketed. Saturday 8:30 – 4:30 • Closed on Sundays it’s also about programming your GPS or eating behind the Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Driving a vehicle is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. It is the Phone in your Feed and Seed orders wheel. Safe drivers mean safe roads. Drive like your life at 705-322-2363. depends on it, because it does.” responsibility of the driver to ensure the rules of the road -- OPP Chief Superintendent Rohan Thompson, are being followed. Whether its maintaining your vehicle or Email Plant orders to Commander, Highway Safety Division. knowing the rules for the certain type of vehicle you drive [email protected] During Canada Road Safety Week (May 12-18, 2020) on Ontario Highways, it all comes down to responsibility. the OPP is joining police services across Canada, ensuring With the internet you can search the Highway Traffic Act and read the rules of the road and chargeable offences. The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on drivers and other roads users are helping to keep roads The rest of this article and many more can be read in certain occasions, that I wish it always to be kept alive. safe. the police report at www.springwaternews.ca --Thomas Jefferson Springwater News • May 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 15 We all deserve a Home By Danny Beaton Turtle Clan Mohawk Nation principal, a service model or a philosophy, the main thing is treating homeless people like everybody else, people who have the same rights and see housing as a human right .So the housing first principal means that you give a homeless person a home, a flat, or a rental flat contract without preconditions. You are not required to solve your problems or get sober, for example ,to get a permanent Trudeau Liberals fail once again to home. And then when you support Canada’s agriculture sector have this home, you can get OTTAWA, ON — Today, May 6, 2020 John Barlow, support to solve your issues. Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, This is a simple basic principal and Richard Lehoux, Associate Shadow Minister of housing first in Finland. for Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following Affordability is a key issue statement regarding the Trudeau government’s failure to for Finland's homeless people provide new funding to support the agriculture sector: the government’s priority to “Yesterday, the Trudeau Liberals claimed they were create space for needy and supporting the agriculture sector, but we have since create programs and treatment learned that the funding isn’t new. This is a slap in the face Kenn Richards served as executive for healing. Keeping people to farmers and producers across the country. director for Native Child and Family homeless all their life is more expensive for “Farm groups in Canada have been vocal about their need Services from 1988 to 2018 born June governments than creating homes. What is for support during this pandemic, including the Canadian seven 1949 in Saskatchewan to Metis so successful in Finland is all parties agree Federation of Agriculture which asked the government for parents. Kenn says many Canadians homelessness is a national problem on $2.6 billion in support. Instead of helping the agriculture want natives/indigenous people to the scale national disaster and immediate sector when it needs it the most, the Liberals decided to re- have homes but homelessness is about crisis on the scale of being an epidemic. announce the $125 million already budgeted in the Agri- Canada sharing and it’s not happening In 2008 Finland recognized homelessness Recovery program. so homelessness will never stop eh. was such a serious problem it had to be “This is not the first time during this pandemic that In Canada everything has to have a solved by all levels of government and the Liberal government has re-announced programs price tag on it, so the Canadian fabric action had to be taken immediately and the and funding for the agriculture sector. The first major is the same all over, homelessness is political parties began working together agriculture announcement the Liberals made, $5 billion in the Canadian fabric. It’s shocking what for human rights of their citizens. funding for Farm Credit Canada, was a 2019 campaign I have seen in my own country it’s a Mohawk Elder David Beaver of Six commitment and unrelated to COVID-19. nightmare, it’s a reality and I can’t stop Nations believes Canada can do more. The unprecedented nature of this pandemic calls for thinking about what I know and can’t He is asking the interfaith groups of unprecedented action, not recycled programs by a stop it from happening, people living on Toronto to speak to Mayor Tory about the government that does not consider the agriculture sector the streets people living in trash, sleeping needs of homeless people who cannot find to be a priority. in trash, in parks, parking lots, alleys, food programs at night. After dark there is “Canada’s Conservatives will continue to press the Trudeau lane ways and hot air ventilators during nothing open for hungry people and we need government for real help for our agriculture sector, including winter months it’s a Canadian disgrace something in downtown Toronto. There are reforming the Business Risk Management programs. and I dream about it. Homelessness is a no available shelters for those who miss We will always stand with our farmers and producers.” symptom of capitalistic colonialism with curfews set up by shelters. There is no urgent multiple relationships, capitalism is the place with beds and a place to get cleaned Ontario 511 app provides up-to-date ones who are privileged and significant up. Then the worst thing now is Covid information for truck drivers during numbers of indigenous people suffer 19 and people need a place to wash and from it. Indian people are suffering from disinfect them self's because all libraries and COVID-19 one problem on top of another from the restaurants are closed. Maybe the city has to TORONTO - The Ontario government is offering a new failed attempt to assimilate them all into put hand sanitizes on the street with portable free 511 app which will provide truck drivers immediate this capitalistic night mare. No housing toilets in every neighborhood till this virus access to the information they need to stay safe, fed and for our people is a trauma, so that means getting housing is gone. Most of all there needs to be a will or spirit of rested while delivering essential goods across the province is healing for our people and alcohol is only a symptom action by politicians and political parties like Finland to during the COVID-19 outbreak. of the Indian problem, nothing is easy for our people, our take action now to give homeless people dignity finally The Ontario 511 app provides images from over 600 woman our children and we are under a police state we are and human rights. Elder Beaver says if Canada does not cameras and includes up-to-date highway information on policed we never had a police force before first contact, act now or take the necessary steps to avoid a catastrophe, construction, collisions and road closures. It also identifies we never had insane asylums or hospitals we never needed homeless people will be the ones to die first from Covid open rest areas and locations throughout the province that them, we never had the brutality that is everywhere from 19 on a possible large scale. But we who have homes will offer food and fuel. The app includes an easy to use map a society that cannot heal the trauma they created on top suffer grave consequences too. We need to act fast and we view and features a drive mode that provides hands free of past trauma. need politicians to create low income housing now. audio alerts. Finland has become the first country to adopt a national Please print my opinion thanks. "Drivers and carriers now have at their fingertips an housing first approach to homelessness. Finland calls it a Sincerely, Danny Beaton Turtle Clan Mohawk abundance of information on accessible food service providers as well as newly-developed rest areas for drivers Missing Hockey? Mark May 24, 2020 on your calendar - many of which have been created at the direction of Scotiabank’s Hockey 24 – a documentary for Canadians, by Canadians – celebrates how the sport brings us together Minister Mulroney," said Stephen Laskowski, President, President. “During this unprecedented time, the NHL’s Ontario Trucking Association. "The creation of the 511 number one priority is the health, well-being and safety of app is much appreciated and comes at a perfect time for our fans and all communities across Canada and the United the hard-working drivers out on the roads helping to steer States. We’re all missing hockey, and Scotiabank’s Hockey Ontarians out of this crisis." 24 will provide an uplifting opportunity for Canadians to Quick Facts connect with the game they love, as well as with the entire • Ontario 511 is a traveller information service Canadian hockey community. The NHL applauds our that helps people plan their routes and travel safely and passionate partners Scotiabank and Sportsnet for bringing efficiently across the province. this documentary to Canadians.” • The Ontario 511 pilot app is available for free on Scotiabank is bringing hockey back. On Sunday, May Imagined, edited and produced by The Mark, Hockey 24 the App Store and Google Play. 24th, Hockey 24 – a 90 minute documentary developed will air on Sportsnet and Sportsnet NOW at 7 p.m. and • Ontario is adding more places for truck drivers using footage submitted by Canadians to recreate a again at 11:30 p.m. EDT, on Sunday, May 24th. On May to safely stop and rest across the province. Parking and snapshot of a single day of hockey in Canada – debuts on 25th the documentary will be available on the Hot Docs washrooms are now available at 23 ONroute travel plazas, Sportsnet, commercial free. website for a special encore screening, and a French 45 rest areas, 32 Truck Inspection Stations, 14 truck lay- Last year, Scotiabank asked Canadians to submit home subtitled version of the documentary will air May 31st on bys and five Metrolinx Park n Rides. videos and photos that demonstrate their love of hockey, as TVA Sports. • Every year, $1.26 trillion worth of goods are players, coaches, parents, guardians and fans. Combined Named to reflect 24 hours in a day of hockey, the moved by trucks on Ontario’s roads. with content captured by 25 documentary film crews and 90-minute documentary is commercial- award-winning filmmakers,Hockey 24 was born. free and features the recognizable faces of “As Canada’s hockey bank, Scotiabank recognizes the Scotiabank Teammates Cassie Campbell- values and lessons that hockey teaches,” says Clinton Pascall, Lanny McDonald, Natalie Braganza, Chief Marketing Officer, Scotiabank. “During Spooner and Darcy Tucker, and hockey this time of physical distancing, Canadians are missing fans from across the country. many things – Hockey and the NHL playoffs arguably the As the Official Bank of the NHL® and most obvious – and Hockey 24 has allowed us to share NHL Alumni Association, Scotiabank is inspiring stories from across the country that demonstrate a committed supporter of hockey at all the impact sport has on our day-to-day life. We hope levels across the country, particularly Canadians will mark May 24th on their calendars and tune- kids' community hockey. Since 2008, in to celebrate the game of hockey and the people who Scotiabank has supported one million make it great.” kids and counting through the Scotiabank “This is another tremendous example of how Scotiabank Community Hockey Sponsorship is dedicated to supporting hockey at all levels and Program. strengthening Canada’s love for the sport,” says Brian Contributed by Erin Truax Jennings, NHL Chief Brand Officer & Executive Vice Page 16 Springwater News • AMay 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Should Children Witness Their Parents Cry? "Comfort in expressing your emotions will allow you to share the best of yourself with others, but not being able to control your emotions will reveal your worst." 1100 Flos Road 4 West, Phelpston ~ Bryant H. 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There is nothing time and how much we have left. It was not an issue Enjoy #MuseumFromHome wrong with allowing children to see the healthy expression twelve years ago during the last stock market crash but we activities this May in celebration of emotion. What is crucial is that they also witness the are now in our 70's and it is now a major issue. Do you of Museum Month healthy resolution of those emotions. have any different advice for seniors with no time to wait If they see us cry because our best friend is moving away, for a recovery? Midhurst/May 1, 2020 – May is Museum Month is an they learn about love and the pain of separation. If they Victor uplifting opportunity to celebrate our local heritage and then hear us say that we will still maintain the friendship through letters, phone calls and visits, and will develop new Dear Victor, culture as well as the contributions of museums to our communities. While Simcoe County Museum is closed to friendships, then they learn to survive difficult emotions. There’s no denying that we would have never anticipated If Mom and Dad have a disagreement, and Mom has some the public to ensure physical distancing and to help fight the duration and the depth of pain that we have seen in tears, that's okay, as long as she explains that this is normal the market and at this point I think seeing another drop of the spread of COVID-19, it is joining others to engage for couples. She can explain that Mom and Dad will work it 10-20% is not out of the question. For seniors, nervously audiences online through our #MuseumFromHome out, and things will be fine. If she says nothing, so the child watching a decline in their retirement savings, I know this experience. feels that Dad was mean to her and that's all there was to it, is not what you want to hear. But there is hope since a long “Simcoe County Museum is a hidden gem and a great it's a different matter. arduous recovery, I believe, is not in the cards. reminder of our region’s unique history and culture that can Of course out-of-control anger, or any type of abuse is Many economists anticipate that another bull market is now be experienced online, from the comfort and safety of also a different matter. These are unhealthy expressions of just around the corner and the decline in your portfolio will your home,” said Warden George Cornell. “Please enjoy emotions, and it is better that no one, especially children, be not be long lasting. This crisis is not like any other we have this virtual entertainment and take part in a twenty-first exposed to these. witnessed in the past and I would caution new investors century Museum Month exploring our exciting past as we Being strong for our children does not mean being stoic against using traditional stock market measures to try and continue to provide services and programming online to and always pretending everything is okay. The reality is that time a market entry. When we first experienced the effects our residents during the pandemic.” sometimes things are not okay. Children sense this anyway, of the coronavirus on the stock market, together with the Starting today, May 1, the Museum Month virtual so we might as well be open. To completely fall apart as oil crisis, we witnessed an explosive downturn that was programs will provide interesting entertainment for all though the sky is falling, or to use our children to lean on unprecedented, and in some respects, unexplainable. We ages through informative and engaging activities and in times of emotional crisis is not healthy. We can reassure all know that the market is very aggressively reacting one tours: them that even though things are not okay, WE will be okay. way or the other, but most economists believe we will see • Virtual Gallery Tours with Activities – To The strong parent is not the one for whom nothing ever it go up just as fast as it declined when the market turns. celebrate the first week of May is Museum Month, the goes wrong, it is the one who is confident that he or she The recovery will need to go through a few clearly museum will take visitors on a virtual tour. Each day can deal with whatever comes along. The child who sees a parent crumble a little, but then regain strength and defined stages. Initially we should see a defensive market will feature a different gallery and an activity for people composure learns a valuable lesson. The child who never reaction to change for approximately four to six months to do from home th sees this has no model for overcoming strong emotions. followed by a market recovery of 40% to 50% that will • Mother’s Day Victorian Tea – On May 10 join the museum virtually from 2 to 4 p.m. for the Mother’s Further, they may consider themselves weak or abnormal take twelve to eighteen months. Only after this stage will because they have emotions. we begin to see the beginning of our next bull market that Day Victorian Tea. Share your tea party pictures with Mom to @simcoecountymuseum Facebook page under We cannot protect our children indefinitely from the is predicted to last three to five years. There is no doubt realities of life. More than any other skill, humans need to that we will see the market reach higher highs than we ever the comments section of the Mother’s Day Victorian Tea event post. A prize will be awarded at random from refine the way in which they deal with emotions. If we don't anticipated a few months ago when the market was calm begin to learn these skills ourselves, and to model them participants who post their picture on Facebook and just ticking along before the coronavirus pandemic. for our children, the evolutionary processes remain stuck I know it is devastating to see your retirement savings • National Nursing Week May 11 to 17 – This Children need real people dealing with real life to learn not take a hit right now and the thought of “just waiting it out” week is to celebrate nurses, past and present. Check only to survive in an ever more complex world, but to truly is agonizing. However, this is indeed what we must all do out their online exhibit for information about the WWI thrive. now. There are a few government benefits that you can Nursing Sisters, the early nursing days of Royal Victoria Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning take advantage of if you are feeling the “financial pinch.” Hospital, as well as present day nurses in our long-term psychologist. For permission to reprint this article, or to The Canadian Emergency Care Benefit provides up to care homes obtain books, CDs or MP3s, visit www.gwen.ca. Follow $900 bi-weekly for up to 15 weeks and the Goods and • Collections Corner May 18 to 24 – Calling Gwen on Facebook for daily inspiration. Services Tax credit (GSTC) coming out this month will all who like to collect things. This week the museum also provide some relief with $400 for single individuals will share various donated collections from toys to Rosie’s Devotions and $600 for couples. The government has also reduced sparkplugs and more. Share your collections (toys, the minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement coins, books etc.) images via the museum’s Facebook Angry Words Income Funds (RRIFs) by 25% for 2020 and will also page I could feel the anger rising within allow all taxpayers to defer any personal taxes owing Time Capsule last week of May – We are currently living me, like a slow boiling pot ready to without interest or penalties until August 31, 2020. history and future generations will wonder what it was like boil over. I was trying very hard to Unfortunately, “you only know what you know,” as they to experience life during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Visit keep my mouth closed, trying very say, and “you can only control what you can control.” The museum.simcoe.ca to learn how to create your own time hard to stop spewing out those penned impact of this virus will be what it is, and we will come capsule up angry words, but it was too late. I through it. If history has shown us anything it is that this For more online activities and information visit museum. let him have it: the full barrel of words crisis, like all others will pass and we will come out of it simcoe.ca or Follow, Like & Share on Facebook @ fired angrily at my husband. He didn’t stronger and more resilient than before. simcoecountymuseum and Twitter @simcoecountyMUS. know what hit him. He just looked at About Museum Month me, expressionless. The expression on my husband’s face Good Luck and Best Wishes, Celebrated annually since 2000, May is Museum Month made me realize that my words hurt deeply. I could feel Money Lady is a program of the Ontario Museum Association and the tears welling up in my eyes. It was too late, and I felt celebrated by Ontario’s 700+ museums, galleries, and terrible. It really came to a head when he was trying to ask Written by Christine Ibbotson, Author of the best-selling heritage sites. May is Museum Month coincides with for his bag, to move out. My husband, who was diagnosed book and th “How to Retire Debt Free & Wealthy” International Museum Day on May 18 , a worldwide with dementia, over eight years ago, also suffered a heart a new book Don’t Panic – How to Manage your initiative of the International Council of Museums to attack two years ago. Since that time, he can’t complete a Finances and Financial Anxieties During and highlight the importance of the role of museums as sentence and has a hard time carrying on a conversation; I available at all bookstores After the Coronavirus” institutions that serve society and its development. literally have to be a mind reader at times. across Canada. If you have a money question, please I have been extremely frustrated lately, especially when email on website: www.askthemoneylady.ca How Often Should You Wash Your Pillow? you are locked up in an apartment, isolated from getting Although most pillows have a tag giving laundering together with friends, who are a balm in times like these. Q: What was the first car fitted with a replaceable instructions, few people bother to wash them. We think I have to continuously repeat myself and remind my

cartridge oil filter? they're shielded from the day-to-day grit and grime husband to wash his hands. He really doesn’t understand thanks to the pillowcase. Or else, that washing them may the seriousness of what society is going through right now, ruin them. and I feel that I am all alone. The good news is that laundering pillows is a surprisingly Philippians 4:6-Do not be anxious about anything, but in easy task. If you use a zippered pillow protector you'll every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, only need to wash the pillows once or twice per year, present your requests to God.(NIV) although the protectors themselves require monthly Ephesians 4:32-Be kind and compassionate to one laundering. another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave Check the care directions on the tag. Most pillows are you.(NIV) machine washable; however, there are some pillows like Prayer: Lord God, you know what each one of us is going memory foam that are not. Use a mild liquid detergent, through. You search our hearts and minds and understand rather than residue-inducing powder and set your the our anxious thoughts and frustrations. Create in us a calm machine on the gentle cycle. An extra rinse cycle is also spirit and help us to rely on you. Grant us the strength and a good idea to make sure all the soap is gone. When it's perseverance to face each day as a wonderful gift. Amen. time to dry, use a low-heat drying cycle for as long as is Rosemary Hagedorn , Midland, Ontario.

A: The 1924 Chrysler. necessary to get all the moisture out. [email protected] Springwater News • May 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 17 Remembering Their Sacrifice 75 Years Since the Liberation of the Netherlands In May 2000, the late Cliff Chadderton (1919 – 2013) ROBINSONS Bernie Pilon led a parade of fellow Canadian veterans through the streets of Apeldoorn, Netherlands, where they were met Construction with cheering crowds and words of “thank you.” This May Canada’s Paint Expert. Gravel Supplies marks 75 years since Canadians sacrificed life and limb to Crushed Road & Cement Gravel help liberate the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. Serving Barrie and Area for over 80 Years Sand & Gravel Fill • Skid Steer Services Chadderton lost part of his right leg while in command of A Hardware Store with Excavating • Bulldozing • Backhoe & Snow Removal a company of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles battling for the ALL Your Needs! Scheldt Estuary in Belgium and Holland. In Faces of War 7 Simcoe Street Rick’s Cell: (705) 623-4209 (1998), a collection of veterans’ stories, he said, “I should Mon-Sat & Sun 10-5 Elmvale, Ontario Phone: 322-2785 have died right there. I stepped one foot into Holland and Corner of Blake & Steele (705) 728-2431 L0L 1P0 Fax: 322-4458 left it there.” While recovering in the army field hospital, Chadderton Good local News Donor honours National Nursing Week had an epiphany that would define how he approached the “As some of you know I am a volunteer Co-Chair of with $25,000 matching gift to RVH rest of his life. “I don’t need my legs. My head was ok, so the GBGH Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) In recognition of National Nursing Week, Barrie resident I could go out and challenge the world and find something which is a blend of community volunteers and GBGH Jane Brown Jackson is marking the occasion with a to do that would be useful,” he said. staff at the most senior level and over the past 2 1/2 years generous donation to the RVH COVID-19 Fund, and she On returning to Canada, Chadderton and his fellow we have been deeply involved in hospital operations. is inviting others to join her in supporting patient care. Second World War amputees were welcomed as members On Wednesday we met remotely by business skype and “While our daily lives have changed, one thing remains of The War Amps, an Association originally started by Lucille Perreault, Vice President and Chief Nursing the same – the nurses at Royal Victoria Regional Health First World War amputee veterans to help each other adapt Executive gave us a very illuminating picture of the state Centre continue to provide inspiring care seven days a to their new reality. An active member, he held several week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In the moment we of readiness of our hospital. I am giving each of you an positions within the Association until his appointment as need them, nurses are always there for us, and our loved update, with Lucille’s agreement, and feel free to pass this Executive Secretary (later CEO) in 1965. He was also ones – even during a global pandemic,” she says. “Now I word along to any full-time resident of the area. Chairman of the National Council of Veteran Associations am asking others to be there for our nurses. In honour of Highlights were: (NCVA). the many incredible nurses who have provided me with - They have enough masks, gowns, gloves, testing kits The Canadians who fought in the Liberation ofthe care and compassion over the years, I am proud to be to last 14 days – they spent March acquiring all what they Netherlands helped bring peace and freedom to the people making a gift to the RVH COVID-19 FUND and will also felt was needed of Europe. During Chadderton’s visit to the Netherlands in match your gifts.” - they have 5 ventilators on site and if there is a surge are 2000, he felt immense gratitude from the Dutch. “You can Every gift made to the COVID-19 Fund before the end guaranteed several more if needed see the mothers and the fathers pointing at the Canadian of May will be matched by Jane up to a total of $25,000. - they have 5 negative pressure rooms and more if needed veterans, saying, ‘Those are the guys that saved our Funds raised will be directed to the expansion and - they have a dedicated 16 bed unit fully equipped for country,’” he said. “Now I know why we fought the war, equipping of RVH’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where Covid 19 people now I know why we were here.” lifesaving care is performed each day. Eric Dean, CEO, - to date they have had 1 tested positive case who was RVH Foundation commented that plans to expand the ICU hospitalized for 3 days then was released and has done were in the early stages before the pandemic and they are very well now more important than ever. - many staff were initially worried and fearful but “Lifesaving work is done every day in the ICU and support mentally now are ready and fully trained to deal with what from the community will not only ensure we can put the comes, and how to help each other right tools, in the right hands, in the best environment – it - morale is high – the community has been superb in means we can continue to provide exceptional care now supporting during COVID-19, and after, as North Simcoe Muskoka’s - every shift, every day, they run worse case simulations population growth will strain healthcare resources further.” and how to work as teams in an emergency Donations in honour of National Nursing Week can be - GBGH staff have been into some retirement residences made online at RVHHERO.ca and will be matched until training staff as to what to look for, how to deal with $25,000 is reached or until the end of May, 2020. various medical situations...when to get GBGH involved - NO nursing homes or retirement homes have had a case send an email to a special ID and they will be delivered of Covid 19 in our region to patients. Cliff Chadderton (1919-2013), former CEO of The War - because activity has been minor some have advocated - currently there are are no visitors allowed and only 2 Amps and Chairman of the National Council of Veteran for re-introducing some elective surgeries but there will doors are open - ER and Main door. Both are staffed with Associations, receives a warm welcome at a veterans be no relaxation of current vigilance until at least May 10. screeners to enforce the rules parade in Apeldoorn, Netherlands in May 2000. - there is daily coordination with Simcoe County, No wonder they earned the exemplary designation last Provincial and Federal authorities Fall with Accreditation Canada. We are proud of our - GBGH has introduced an email thinkingofyou@gbgh. hospital, and everyone involved in our care. on.ca so that Ray Nason friends and Volunteer Co-Chair of the Patient and Family Advisory relatives can Council Georgian Bay General Hospital Scholarships Long-term care The Stewart L. Page Scholarships in Agriculture and Home Economics, as contributed primarily by the people and organizations of North Simcoe, are offered annually in recognition of the guidance given in the development of agriculture and rural life by Stewart L. homes are hiring Page, Agricultural Representative for North Simcoe during the years 1925 to 1967. Applications for the scholarship can be picked up at And they’re looking for people like you. the local guidance office. People with:

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Kill Mold and Mildew As we noted earlier, hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria, but it also dispatches fungi such as mold and mildew. So grab a spray bottle of hydrogen and spray your bathroom fixtures, floors, walls, humidifier, dehumidifier, even your shower curtain. That fizzy sound will tell you it's working. Springwater News • May 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 19 Shopping for Necessities in Honduras is Dangerous - SCHRM Sends Funds as Local Drury Well Drilling Ltd. Communities Help Their Own Licence #1851 Further Precarious Situation for President Juan No water? No pressure? Call us! Orlando Hernandez • Wells Servicing We are abiding by the social • Pumps & Pressure Systems distancing rules. • Well Inspections Simcoe County We are taking telephone orders. • Repairs & Upgrades since 1988 Open 8 am to 8 pm 3 Service Trucks 14 Yonge St. North, ElmvalePress • 705-322-2261 Release 130 Balm Beach Road West, Tiny, Ontario, L0L 2J0 2 Drilling - no wait P 705-526-4204 | F 705-526-2372 | www.tiny.ca ing Tiny’s community gardens will open Rigs For immediate release Tiny’s communityunder gardens revised will open guidelines under revised guidelines

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As the COVID-19 cases in Honduras rise, the people are All Work Guaranteed! • 705.721.1053 finding it more difficult to leave their homes to purchase food and necessities. Military police line the roads at Breaking Ground on the New Elmvale checkpoints throughout the country to check ID cards & District Food Bank of citizens who are only allowed to leave their homes to Township of Springwater / May 12, 2020 – Work on purchase food and necessities once a week according to Date: May 7, 2020 the new Elmvale & District Food Bank facility is moving (TinyMay, o ntario 7, ) 2020 On April (Tiny,25, 2020, the Ontario) Ontario Government On April amended 25, Ontario 2020, the their personal ID number. See photo below, courtesy of forward following a physically distanced groundbreaking Regulation 82/20 to permit the use of community gardens during the COVID-19 The Guardian. Ontariopandemic. The Governmentprovincial announcement amended stated, “These Ontariogardens are an Regulationessential ceremony held on Tuesday Members of the Food Bank source of fresh food for some individuals and families, including those who face food This heavy, repressive, military presence makes 82/20insecurity”. to Community permit gardens the can use provide of fresh community produce at low gardensor no cost in the during Board of Directors and volunteers, along with Township of thesummer COVID-19 months and are pandemic.considered an important The provincial component of a healthy announcement community traveling throughout the city and rural areas to buy food food system. Springwater Council and the contractor, each individually stated, “These gardens are an essential source of fresh food difficult and dangerous. Many are harassed, beaten, took their turn, at separate times, to break ground on this The Township of Tiny has implemented COVID-19 operating procedures and guidelines tear gassed, or arrested if their ID cards are not deemed forthat must some be followed individuals by all gardeners and in families,order to keep everyone including safe. These those guidelines who new venture. align with best practices provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The satisfactory, or if they are forced to travel back and forth to faceguidelines food appl y insecurity”.to municipal staff, volunteers Community and garden gardens users to reduce can the provide risk of work. Despite the lockdown, many workers must report to freshexposure produce to COVID-19 at while low using ora shared no costgarden space. in the summer months With these revised guidelines in place, the Township of Tiny plans to open the their workplaces and defy the orders to stay home. If they andPerkinsfield are consideredPark Community Gardenan important in the coming componentweeks. There are of20 raiseda healthy garden communityplots (4 feet x 8 fee foodt) available system. on a first come, first served basis. The cost to rent a do not go to work, especially if they work in Canadian and garden plot is $25 (+HST) for the season. Registration for garden plots will be available US sweatshops, they lose their jobs. onlineThe through Township Tiny’s Online of Portal Tiny (www.tiny.ca/onlineportal has implemented) starting on COVID-19 Friday, May 8. Registered garden users will be able to access the Community Garden as early as May To help those who are struggling during this pandemic, operating15. Visit www.tiny.ca/environment procedures and for more guidelines information, thatincluding must the Garden be followed Policy, the SCHRM has sent funds to front-line volunteers so byRental all Contract, gardeners COVID-19 in Guidelines order and to regist keepration everyoneoptions. safe. These that they can purchase food for community members guidelines align with best practices provided by the in need. Monies are received by local social movement Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The guidelines leaders who purchase staples like rice, beans, flour, dairy apply to municipal staff, volunteers and garden users to products, vegetables, etc. Packages are measured, sorted, reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 while using a and delivered by community resistance members to those shared garden space. families who are suffering due to COVID-19 restrictions, With these revised guidelines in place, the Township The new Elmvale & District Food Bank is a cooperative of Tiny plans to open the Perkinsfield Park Community health problems, lack of employment, or job loss. Aid sent undertaking between the Township of Springwater, the to Honduras by the Canadian government, other foreign Garden in the coming weeks. There are 20 raised garden Food Bank and the community. Located at 62 Yonge St. plots (4 feet x 8 feet) available on a first come, first served governments or agencies, does not necessarily reach the N. in Elmvale, the new facility will address food storage, people on the ground. Conversely, SCHRM donations go basis. The cost to rent a garden plot is $25 (+HST) for privacy and accessibility concerns that are present at the the season. Registration for garden plots will be available directly to those who need it the most. current location in the Elmvale Community Hall building. In the Northern part of Honduras, Afro-Indigenous online through Tiny’s Online Portal (www.tiny.ca/ “We are thrilled to soon have a facility of our own which onlineportal) starting on Friday, May 8. Registered garden leaders are taking their own precautions during the will permit us to serve the community effectively with COVID crisis to protect their communities. On May users will be able to access the Community Garden as storage rooms, interview rooms and comfortable waiting early as May 15. Visit www.tiny.ca/environment for more 5, 2020, leaders of a community in the Department of areas for citizens using the food bank,” says Jan Drinkill, Cortes, set up checkpoints to monitor vehicles coming in information, including the Garden Policy, Rental Contract, Chair of the Elmvale & District Food Bank. “The location COVID-19 Guidelines and registration options. and out of the community and to fumigate areas as part of will provide ample parking, privacy, convenience for bio security precautionary measures to stop the spread of The Township of Tiny’s Community Gardens are outdoor residents of the village of Elmvale and a nearby bus stop spaces on designated public lands where the community can the virus. When military police arrived, they threatened to for those travelling from outlying communities. Thank you disband the community check point by returning with tear meet to plant, grow and care for vegetables, fruit, flowers to the Township of Springwater for steering this project to and herbs. The Community Gardens positively contribute gas and a military convoy. The community leaders refused fruition. ” to cooperate so the military dispersed. to environmental, social and economic sustainability and In February 2019, the Township committed to a one-time overall community engagement in the Township of Tiny. Afro-Indigenous leader Miriam Miranda of the capital contribution of $100,000 towards the construction Garifuna organization, the Black Fraternal Organization of a new facility and the Food Bank has of Honduras (OFRANEH), reports that over 26 fundraised $100,000. The municipality has communities in Northern Honduras are taking the also agreed to front end the necessary funds in Bloomzin Elmvale pandemic very seriously to protect the elders and families. excess of $200,000 to be repaid over a period Members continually monitor their communities and E.D.G.E. Elmvale District Garden of up to 10 years. Enthusiasts (Elmvale and District Horticultural organize community food distribution projects. These “The Township is pleased to support the locally led efforts demonstrate that citizens greatly Society) are seeking sponsors towards the hanging important work the Food Bank is doing in flower baskets that adorn Elmvale’s main street. mistrust the Honduran government’s handling of the our municipality,” says Mayor Don Allen, COVID-19 measures and the military occupation of their Springwater Township. “Food insecurity A basket can be purchased for $75.00. neighbourhoods. For more information, and to view a can happen in any community and during Sponsorship can be in the name of a business, webinar of May 6, 2020, featuring Miriam Miranda, refer these challenging times, the need only grows organization, individual, family, memorial or a to www.hondurassolidaritynetwork.org. stronger. Knowing that there is somewhere to special occasion. On April 30, 2020, the U.S. Southern District Court turn if you are struggling to put food on the Any monetary donation will be gratefully accepted. of New York indicted the former head of the Honduran table can be a lifeline to someone in need.” National Police, Juan Carlos Bonilla Valladares on four Construction on the new facility is expected Place your order by: counts of drug trafficking and weapons charges. Known to be completed in early fall, with occupancy Telephone: Sharon Chambers 705-322-2257 as ‘El Tigre’ for his ruthlessness, Bonilla protected those taking place before the busy Thanksgiving Email: [email protected] involved in shipping cocaine in and out of Honduras. He season. Until that time, the Elmvale Food not only abused his power as a high-ranking officer, but Bank remains open and operational at 35 Mail cheque: Mary Fleming, 49 Archer Crescent, allegedly committed the murder of a rival drug trafficker. Queen St. W on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 Elmvale, ON, L0L 1P0 In the indictment of Bonilla, Juan Orlando Hernandez pm and Thursdays from 10 am – 12 noon with Make your cheques payable to has been implicated. This puts President Hernandez in a appropriate physical distancing measures in Elmvale Horticultural Society more precarious situation if Bonilla cooperates with the place. Anyone in need of assistance is urged All sponsors will be acknowledged in the courts and further incriminates him as the U.S Justice to call 705-322-9096. Department continues to investigate and charge high Springwater News and on the Elmvale Community ranking officials in Honduras of serious drug trafficking charges could eventually bring down the offences. Honduran presidency. For more information, While the U.S. New York court brings charges refer to: https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news- against Honduran officials like Bonilla and brother of pmn/politics-news-pmn/guatemala-seeks-to- the president, the Trump administration continues to limit-migrants-returned-under-u-s-asylum- ‘do business’ as usual with the Hernandez government agreement through the Asylum Cooperative Agreement, which is The Simcoe County Honduras Rights similar to the Safe-Third-World Agreement. This sends Monitor thanks the greater Springwater asylum seekers back to Guatemala and/or Honduras from community for its support so that we can the U.S. after they have been detained then deported. continue our work in Honduras to advocate Many critics of this repressive policy that sends migrants for the people. We wish everyone good back to very unsafe conditions believe that the Hernandez health during this difficult time. government cooperates with the Trump administration Janet Spring and the Simcoe County Hall bulletin board, only to protect its position. Meanwhile drug trafficking Honduras Rights Monitor Committee Page 20 Springwater News • AMay 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Heaslip & Son Renovation Leon Tilt & Load & Handyman Services Ken Archer We pick up scrap cars, trucks and metals. 705-361-9945 Painting Call 705-527-9534 www.heaslipandson.com Over 25 years experience painting & wallpapering Call Ken 705-727-8313 The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County Community Events invites you to walk VIRTUALLY with can be called to - 322-2249 Every Wed morning 10 am Spirit Café for a time of fellowship them on Sunday, May 31st. or e-mailed to - [email protected] and conversation. All welcome. St John’s United Church. First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay Barrie, May 7, 2020 Before partaking in many of these events, it might be Métis Council at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 Dollars are desperately needed to support persons living prudent to check to see if they have been cancelled!!! Wed: CHAIR YOGA 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle exercises with with dementia, one of the most pressing health care issues soothing music. Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors 300 Balm of our time, affecting almost 10,000 residents in ​Simcoe Mon: Aphasia Communication Group - The Stroke Recovery Beach Road West 705 526 5074 County. ​That’s why the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe Association (Barrie District). All sessions free 705-737-9202. Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $8 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 County is calling out to everyone to take part in the annual Mon: 9 am. Coffee Club and Art Group - 9:30 am Pool and 10 Every Wed: 1 pm Bridge at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ 2000 am Tiny Stitches The Place 300 Balm Beach Rd. Perkinsfield IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s online Tiny Beaches Rd S Woodland Beach to ensure the provision of crucial education programs Mon: 10 to 11:30/7:30 to 9 p.m. Ladies Interdenominational Wed: 1 pm Royal Canadian Legion Elmvale District 262 Bible Study Willow Creek Church 2387 Gill Rd. 705-722-7582 Legion Seniors (55+). Table Shuffleboard and social. and support services to persons living with Alzheimer’s Every Mon: 4:20/5:45 Drop in Yoga classes at the Villa Nursing Wed: 4:30 / 7:30 The Huronia Museum Film Series Galaxy disease and other dementias, and their families and care Home Midland Yonge St. Donna Boudreau 795 427 0740 Theatre Midland until May 20 - bringing festival calibre films partners in our region. Mon: 1 p.m. Elmvale Community Hall, euchre/bid euchre to Midland movie goers 705 526-2844 or huronianmuseum.com By 2031, the number of Canadians with dementia will Mon & Wed: 1 pm – 3 pm at the Penetanguishene Arena. First & Third Wed 7 - 9 PM Progressive Euchre: Join us for a increase by nearly 70 per cent. In Simcoe County, ​that Seniors shuffle board 245-7611 for info. Register at town hall. fun filled evening at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 5 Noraline Ave. means more members of our community will be living Mon 1-2:30 pm Midland Library Better Days Addiction Midhurst Everyone is welcome! with the disease and is a cause for immediate action. Support Group with Chigamik Community Health Centre 2nd Wed: 7 pm LA General Meeting Elmvale Legion. While researchers are looking for a cure, more funds are provides a non-judgmental space and explores strategies to 2nd and last Wed: 7 - 8:30 pm.- Wasaga Cancer Support group assist individuals reduce or quit using alcohol and/or substances. urgently needed to keep pace with the growing demand for meetings open to all cancer survivors, caregivers and family life-changing programs and services, including dementia Simply drop-in! 526-4216 or [email protected] members at Body‘n Balance Physiotherapy (705) 429 - 9619. Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport Wed. 7:30 pm Fun darts at Coldwater Legion education, supportive counselling, and respite for care - basement of white building 705-526-3461 Wed: 7:30 pm Cribbage at Barrie Legion. partners. Mon: 7:30 Bingo at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Beach 4th Wed: 7:30 pm Horticultural Society meets Elmvale Legion “​Year over year we must raise 40% of the cost to support for the months of July and August. Everyone Welcome Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Stitchers, The Place the delivery of the many community programs we offer. Every Monday: MCC 8-10:30 FREE Midland Jams Plugged Perkinsfield, 526-5074 The funding from the Provincial and Federal governments In 527 4420 www.midlandculturalcentre.com FB @Midland 2nd Thursday each month 9:30 - noon – PROBUS Club of is just not enough to meet the needs in our community.” Jams Wasaga Beach - social club - retired or semi-retired men of all says Debbie Islam​, CEO at the Alzheimer Society of ​ Every Tues & Thurs year round 8:30-12 noon – Georgian Bay walks of life meet at RecPlex in Wasaga Beach for coffee, a Simcoe County​. Money raised through the IG Wealth Heritage League meet in Perkinsfield behind Country Bath & meeting and a guest speaker. Non fund raising. Non political. Kitchen on Cty Rd 6. Join us to restore wooden boats built in this Management Walk for Alzheimer’s online will support Non sectarian. http://www.mensprobuswasaga.org/ programs and spark solutions to improve day-to-day care area. 705.526.5039. Facebook Georgian Bay Heritage League . Every Third Thurs 10 am -noon - Barrie Kempenfelt Probus Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place Club meets at the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 147, 410 in Simcoe County. Tues 1:30 pm Coldwater Legion Euchre, www.coldwaterlegion. St. Vincent Street – Barrie Ontario – (Entrance on Ferris Lane) The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is com 705 686 3388 Branch [email protected] 2nd Thurs of Each Month (Sep - Jun) - Barrie District Stamp the Alzheimer Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Tues. 1:30-3:30 & 6:30-9:00 pm Adult Pickleball - $10 Homer Club (Chap 73 of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada) - Thanks to the generosity and determination of Simcoe Barrett Park, Elmvale Equipment provided For info contact: Monthly meeting - St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (side door, County residents taking part each year, the Walk raises [email protected] [email protected] basement), Owen & Worsley Sts, Barrie, ON - 6:30 - 8:30 pm.” almost $75,000 annually to provide much needed 3rd Tues: Elmvale Legion 2-4 pm Veteran’s Drop In Day. 3rd Thurs: Free Community Breakfast at All Saints Anglican services to our community. To register for the IG Wealth Tues: 5:30 Ages 4-8 and 6:30 ages 9-14. Art Classes Creative Church Hall 1 Peel St. Penetanguishene 549 2223 Management Walk for Alzheimer’s online or to download Madness Art Studio 705 322 6588 Elmvale 3rd Thurs: 10 am - noon - The raging grannies meet at Woods First Tuesday: 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp and colour a window poster to show your support Park retirement facility 110 Lillian Cres. in Barrie. 322-1575 visit walkforalzheimers.ca. Participants can sign up Club North Simcoe Sport/Recreation Centre. 705-534-3771 4th Thurs: 1-3 Nottawasaga Bay Stroke Recovery meet at 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month: Elmvale District Lions 135, 32nd St. Wasaga Beach Guests speakers 429-9571 individually or make an even bigger impact by joining a Club dinner and General Meeting, 7 pm at Lions Hall Flos Conc Thurs: Shuffleboard at 1 pm at the Coldwater Legion corporate team or creating a team with family and friends. 7. New members welcome. 705-734-4350 Every Thurs: 1:30 pm Darts at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ And it can all be done VIRTUALLY! 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM Barrie Amateur Radio Club at the 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd S Woodland Beach About the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County Eastview Secondary School, 421 Grove Street East, Barrie, in the 4th Thurs: 1:30 pm Diabetes support group meets at the Health The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County provides cafetorium. Anyone interested in Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) and Wellness Center at Penetang General Hospital 549-0881 education programs, support services and social & is invited. The hobby is very diversified, there are specialized 4th Thurs: 3-5 pm Parkinson’s support group meetings at the recreational opportunities to help people with all forms of interests for everyone. We have frequent guest speakers and Superstore Midland 526-9170. dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and their care presentations. There is always something interesting going on. Third Thurs: 6.30– 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp We also have a coffee / social break so there is an opportunity partners to live as well as possible within their community, Club meets at the Prime Time Club, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga and to educate professional care providers and the general to meet amateur radio operators and learn about the hobby. Beach. 705-429-4948 BarrieARC.com . 3rd Thurs 5:15 Elmvale BIA meet in Elmvale Library public. Tues: 7 pm Bid Euchre Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Beach. Thurs: 7 - 10 pm Good Vibes Coffeehouse at Mount St. Louis Quick facts 1st Tues: 7 pm Elmvale Legion General Meeting 322 1042 Road and 4th of Oro-Medonte ● Seven out of 10 Canadians know someone living with Tues: 7:30 pm: Bid Euchre and darts Barrie Legion Thurs: 7 pm Bid Euchre at the Georgian Shores Swinging Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. * Wed: 9 am Coffee Club - 10 am Pool - 12:30 pm Games Afternoon Seniors Centre, 526-5074 ● Women over the age of 65 represent 65% of all 2nd Wed: 1:30 pm Camera Club Georgian Bay Swinging Thurs: 7 pm - Elmvale Com Hall Euchre/Bid Euchre Lunch. Canadians living with dementia.

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10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Minister Merrilee Fullerton said, “the system is broken” Before partaking in many of these and has “endured years of neglect.” events, it might be prudent to check There have been COVID-19 outbreaks in 225 homes in 959 Marshall Rd to see if they have been cancelled!!! the province and 681 residents have died as of May 7th. Wyebridge ON The King’s Wharf - Drayton Entertainment - have cancelled all theatre There are so many uses for coffee filters besides making Ph - 705-526-0563 events until August 15th. Show cancelled coffee. You get plenty per pack for a buck or two and they Just north of include Sleeping Beauty June 10 to June have dozens of uses. 27, The Dixie Swim Club July 2 to 18, * Clean TV screens and mirrors, they don't leave dust. Mertz Sideroad and Fiddler on the Roof July 22 to August * Open a few on a plate to drain fries, bacon, sausages on Marshall Rd. 15th. and other fried foods. Mariposa Folk Festival Cancelled. * They also make a handy and disposable food cover to Mon- Fri 8:30 - 5:00 Calgary Stampede cancelled Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 Baycats Baseball season cancelled. eliminate splatters in the microwave. Sunday & Holidays THe RCL Convention is cancelled. * You can wet and put a dab of fabric softener on them Closed Springwater Swing Golf Tournament and toss them in the dryer. Dairy, Beef, Poultry, Swine, Sheep, July 15 cancelled * Put a coffee filter between pots and pan to keep them from scratching each other in storage. Rabbit, Equine rations and Bird seed. Aug 6-9 Boots and Hearts at Burl’s Creek * Line the bottom of planters to keep the dirt from ORGANIC FEED AVAILABLE! in Oro-Medonte coming out the bottom of the pot. Springwater News • May 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • Phone 705 .322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 21 Lynn-Stone Funeral Homes Inc. 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This means staying home, staying away from for Kevin Merritt has been Love ya, Lu family members (stay at least 6 feet away, in a separate postponed to August 16, room and use a separate bathroom, if possible, don't 2020 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 share household items, clean and disinfect surfaces) and Muriel Jacobs - May 19 1921 to May 2 2017 p.m. at the Midland Curling monitoring your symptoms to make sure you are getting Club. Those who can, please We miss you Mom/Nana!!! better. Vivien, Michael, Gloria and Glenna, Sheila, Charles, ride in as a tribute to Kevin. David, their families and friends! Updated information and Card of Thanks! messages of condolence will Rance - Eleanor and the Rance family say "Thanks" be leclaircremationcentre.ca to all the condolences, cards, and phone calls received with Larry's passing all was sincerely appreciated. Stoddart, Lewis - Passed away Thank You, Eleanor peacefully on Saturday May 9th, 2020 at the Royal Victoria Regional Tinney - It has been hard to find the words to say, Health Centre, Barrie in his 87th “Thank You!” to our families, friends and neighbours year. Lewis was a lifelong resident for the beautiful flowers, good food, the many, many of Oro-Medonte, and is predeceased sympathy cards and the numerous phone calls that we by his parents Norm, and Florence received following Cec’s death. Stoddart. Beloved husband of the “Expertise in helping you decide what is We missed your personal touch with this COVID-19 late Barbara Joan (nee Currie). pandemic but were delighted to read your on-line Loving father of Michael (Gerty), right for you and your loved one” messages of condolence. Sandra Beacock (Craig), and Steven (Nancy). 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As An expression of sympathy, memorial donations Midland 705-526-2924 Sincerely, may be made to a charity of your choice through the Head Office 1-800-461-0282 Marlene, Doug, Linda, Dan and their families. Simcoe Funeral Home (705) 327-0221. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.SandersonMonument.ca The Roman calendar used to have 355 days with an extra www.simcoefuneralhome.ca [email protected] 22-day month every two years until Julius Caesar became emperor in the 1st Century and ordered his Alexandrian WILSON, Brenda Joyce - Passed Sanderson Monument astronomer Sosigenes to devise something better. away suddenly with her husband by Sosigenes decided on a 365-day year with an her side on Friday, May 1, 2020 at History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if extra day every four years to incorporate the the Georgian Bay General Hospital faced with courage, need not be lived again. --Maya Angelou extra hours, and so February 29th was born. in Midland. Brenda Wilson of In addition to leap days there are also leap Waverley in her 73rd year. Beloved seconds. A leap second is a one-second wife of Gordon Wilson. Dear mother adjustment that is occasionally applied to of Warren and Lisa. Step-mother of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in order Phillip (Tammy) Wilson and Kelly to keep its time of day close to the mean solar (Cam) Stiles. Grandma of Jessie, Jolene, Finley, Ronan, time, or UT1. Without such a correction, time Carin, Fraser, and Charlotte. Sister of Jim (Bonnie) reckoned by Earth's rotation drifts away from Bidmead and the late Donna (Yen) Nielsen. atomic time because of irregularities in the Brenda loved spending her days travelling with Gord in Earth's rate of rotation. his transport trucks or on their motorcycles. She was the Since this system of correction was implemented proud and talented owner of Canvas Worx for over 20 in 1972, 26 leap seconds have been inserted. years. In her later years she appreciated her time spent at the Elmvale Presbyterian Church and her many friends that she made there. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Brenda's memory may be made to the Cancer Society or the Elmvale Presbyterian Church. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com

. A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like. "We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods." The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, "I sure wish I'd gotten to know you sooner!" If the sun is shining, open your blinds! Let the sun’s rays shine through your windows and enjoy the natural source of light for a few hours every day. The sunshine will boost your mood and let you take a break from artificial lamps and lights for a little while. Page 22 Springwater News • AMay 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca County COVID-19 service impacts and updates Midhurst/May 5, 2020 – The County of Simcoe continues to provide vital services to residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. Due to health protocols, staffing impacts and public utilisation of some programs and services, the County continues to adjust operations to ensure essential and urgent supports remain in place. LINX Transit Spring / Summer Maintenance Starting Monday, May 11, LINX Transit is making the We do a 29 point check including a free following adjustments: battery test and check your charging system • Route 1 – Penetanguishene/Midland to Barrie – PLUS Transit service will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the last trips Timed Online Auction we give you a 4L jug of Windshield Washer Tom & Rose Stableford, Manilla,ON leaving at 6:30 p.m. The frequency of service remains every 90 minutes Retiring from farming, selling a full line • Route 2 – Wasaga Beach to Barrie – Transit of quality, well maintained farm service will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the last trips leaving machinery & equip, plus much more! at 6:30 p.m. Service frequency remains unchanged Opens - Monday, May 18 - 9:00 am • Route 3 – Orillia to Barrie – Morning service Quality SummerTires at Closes - Monday, May 25 - 8:00 pm will begin in Orillia at 6:45 a.m. with the last morning unbelievable low prices. For more info visit: trip leaving Barrie at 9:05 a.m. Service will resume in the afternoon, starting in Orillia at 3:05 p.m. with the We have a large assortment of www.kevinbarkerauctions.com last trip leaving Barrie at 5:25 p.m. Service frequency Sale Mgnd & Sold by: ALL WEATHER tires during these hours of operation is every 100 minutes Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd. • Route 4 – Wasaga Beach to Collingwood – We SELL NITROGEN • THE dry envi- B 705-328-1478 C 705-878-2947 Transit services operating daily on the Sunday schedule ronmentally friendly alternative beginning in Collingwood at 7:00 a.m. with the last trip leaving Wasaga Beach at 8:30 p.m. Service frequency is Regular Oil Changes • $69.95 E hourly. There is no service to Collingwood Collegiate, (for most cars) and no service on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18, 2020 • LINX+ (accessible transit) is not affected by Synthetic Oils • $89.95 these schedule changes (for most vehicles)

your community online auction centre Reminder: To find out when your next bus is arriving, go to www.nextlinx.simcoe.ca/ or use Transit app, available 2 Locations Sat 8 am to 1 pm at https://transitapp.com/ or download on your device free 7 Yonge St. N. Elmvale 705.322.1652 UPCOMING AUCTIONS of charge. 202 Blake St. Barrie 705.725.9005 Roy Downsizing Auction, King City - May 17-21 In keeping with public health guidelines, the County is Moving Sale for L. Young, Caledon - May 17-21 requesting that ALL riders: e-mail: [email protected] Estate of Terry Kiryluk, Guelph - May 24-28 • Keep 2 meters (6 feet) between them and other Miller Moving Sale, Essa - May 24-28 passengers and the driver GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO Ancaster Downsizing for Don Scruton - May 31-June 4 • Remove all personal belongings and waste upon CONCERNED BY LOSSES FACING A. MacDonald Moving Sale, Collingwood - May 31-June 4 departure FARMERS AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 June Multi Consignor Auction - June 7-11 • Sneeze/cough into their elbow, use hand sanitizer GUELPH, ON (May 1, 2020) – Grain Farmers of Ontario, and wash hands properly Full auction listings & information at the province‘s largest commodity organization, representing Solid Waste Management Ontario‘s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers rapid-sell.ca Curbside Clothing Collection are worried about the tremendous risk from the pandemic on ​Clothing collection, which was scheduled to occur the farms and farm families across the province. No computer? No problem. weeks of June 15 and June 22, 2020, has been postponed Grain Farmers of Ontario have been significantly impacted by Call our office at 705-722-6217. until further notice due to the temporary closure of the the economic conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. In processing facility where material is sorted and graded. A Division of David Moore & Associates Inc. Auctions & Appraisals 705-722-6217 fact, according to the preliminary results from a survey conducted Spring ​Compost Sales this week with grain and oilseed farmers from across Ontario, ​Spring residential and commercial compost sales two thirds of Ontario grain and oilseed farmers are concerned Jim Pratt, Broker, (offered annually at landfills and transfer stations) have about their farms ability to survive this downturn. SRES, BA, BEd been postponed until further notice in order to adhere to More than half of all farmers surveyed are worried they will (Seniors Real Estate Specialist®) provincial health guidelines regarding essential services not beE able to cover their 2020 planting costs. A remarkable 90 and limit visits to landfill sites to emergencies only. percent of Ontario grain farmers expect their net income will be ​Call-in Bulky Item Collection reduced in 2020.

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On The Bay Inc. June through September has been postponed until further the impact of COVID-19 on grain farmers. Shutdowns at [email protected] notice to adhere to public health guidelines and to assist in processing plants, decreased demand from a suffering retail Direct: 705-790-7997 maximizing staff resources supporting essential services sector, stalled markets and customers deferring contracts until Office: 705-352-2205 and programs. who-knows-when are putting our industry in jeopardy,” said www.jimpratt.ca Long-Term Care COVID-19 testing Markus Haerle, Chair, Grain Farmers of Ontario. 998 Mosley, Wasaga Beach The Province has launched a new proactive testing Grain demand is decreasing more dramatically than anyone strategy that tests staff and residents in all long-term care could have anticipated due the pandemic, and prices for Ontario homes to help limit the spread of COVID-19 through grain commodities are in decline. Grain Farmers of Ontario is Trudeau Liberals fail to release cost of earlier detection of asymptomatic carriers​. By expanding estimating losses to net income of $135 per acre for corn and carbon tax on farmers testing, health officials will be better able to understand $20 per acre to net income for soybeans based on current prices. the breadth of this problem so that they can work with all Additionally, the Futures Prices are depressed and grain farmers May 11, 2020 - OTTAWA, ON — Today, John levels of government and our health agencies to identify Barlow, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, could see revenue losses of $550 million if there is not a rebound risk and limit the extent of further exposure. This testing to pre covid-19 levels. and Richard Lehoux, Associate Shadow Minister for will also allow public health and long-term care homes to Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement Grain Farmers of Ontario is asking governments to improve the gain helpful insight into our current situation and tailor programs put in place to help farmers if their businesses are in regarding the Trudeau government’s decision to not release health precautions accordingly. While additional positive the cost of the carbon tax on farmers: a loss position because of this pandemic, the response to it, and cases may be identified through mass testing, the process the recovery plans. “In a response to a written question in the House of will support measures to flatten the COVID-19 curve Commons, the Trudeau government has refused to publicly The survey was conducted the last week of April 2020 and first earlier and work to mitigate further spread. County of week of May, results reported are preliminary. release the cost of the Liberal carbon tax on farmers and Simcoe Paramedic Services are supporting the Simcoe producers. How can the cost of a new tax be “secret”? The Muskoka District Health Unit as needed on testing. Liberals need to be open and transparent with Canadians. Tourism and business supports “While Canada’s farmers and producers have been Tourism Simcoe County and the County's Economic struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trudeau Development Office, in conjunction with member government increased their costs by raising the carbon tax. municipalities and area partners, continue to update Instead of providing supports for this essential sector, the an online directory of local businesses in Simcoe government decided to add more taxes. This is wrong. County that are providing services and goods to “The carbon tax hurts farmers and producers. According residents while following provincial guidelines and to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 82 physical distancing measures. Visit experience.simcoe. per cent of farmers say the federal carbon tax is negatively ca, or follow @TourismSimcoeCounty on Facebook, impacting their business and that an average farmer paid follow @SimcoeCountyEDO on Twitter and @ $14,000 in federal carbon taxes last year. While Justin experiencesimcoecounty on Instagram for daily updates. Trudeau says that the carbon tax helps farm families, we The County of Simcoe Economic Development Office know the opposite is true. (EDO), in partnership with member municipalities, the “The Trudeau government must immediately exempt cities of Barrie and Orillia and regional partners, has entertainment and history lessons for all ages through Canada’s agriculture sector from the carbon tax. Canada’s launched phase II of the Business Impact Survey to assess agriculture sector needs our help right now, not higher informative and engaging activities and tours. Visit www. regional economic development needs and opportunities. museum.simcoe.ca for details. taxes. To participate in the COVID-19 Business Impact Survey 2.0, “While Justin Trudeau is letting down Canada’s Staff will continue to monitor usage of our services please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YVSYPZ2. and adjust services accordingly during the COVID-19 agriculture sector, Conservatives will always stand up and The deadline for survey submissions is May 8, 2020. fight for Canada’s farmers and producers.” pandemic. Please continue to avoid non-essential travel Museum month and Museum from home programming and use of our County waste facilities and follow public Dignity consists not in possessing honors, but in the May is Museum month and the Simcoe County Museum is health guidelines to stay home and help us flatten the consciousness that we deserve them. --Aristotle offering a range of virtual programs to provide interesting COVID-19 curve. Insertion No: 2002032

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The Barrie COVID-19 Assessment Centre is adjusting its Orr Lake Golf Club is now renting out its hall for hours. weddings, anniversary parties & birthdays. Seating for up Help Wanted Effective Monday, May 11, the new hours of the centre to 175 people. Dancing for up to 200 people. Basic setup, are: cleanup, in-stock utensils/dishes/linens, and bartender Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm included in rental fee. Catering done fresh in house. GEORGIAN PAVING IS HIRING! Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Call 705-322-1664, email: [email protected]. The assessment centre is a walk-in clinic where you will Web Site: www.orrlakegolfclub.com c be assessed by a physician or nurse practitioner, who will A local construction/paving company is looking provide you with the necessary care for your medical Elmvale Lions Club Hall for skilled labourers & operators for the upcoming needs as well as instructions for self-care and follow up as Weddings; Buck and Does; Birthday parties; construction season. required. If you have COVID-19 symptoms and meet the Family Gatherings; Fundraising events; Business Meetings. Submit your resume to: current public health testing criteria you will be tested and In a beautiful country setting, we offer Full Kitchen; those results will be communicated directly to you when Licensed bar; Horseshoe pits. [email protected] they are available. Very Reasonable Rates. As criteria and resources for COVID-19 testing have expanded, the assessment centre has responded to this Call Bob at 705-322-4484 for details. demand by providing assessments and testing for patients Elmvale Legion Banquet Hall. 100% Accessible. in a very controlled, safe and efficient manner. Specializing in weddings, all types of parties, business The Dental Corner Symptoms include: functions and community service groups. Difficulty breathing; fever; cough; muscle aches; fatigue; Is Covid 19 giving you a toothache We can accommodate up to 125 dinner guests. headache; sore throat; conjunctivitis and runny nose. Catering is available through the branch. We at Solly Family Dentistry in Elmvale would like Additional symptoms may include hoarse voice; difficulty wish you well in this unprecedented time. Excellent parking. Call 705-322-1042 for a quotation. swallowing; loss of sense of smell or taste; diarrhea or In 17 years of providing dental care in Elmvale, we nausea/vomiting. Elmvale Community Hall - capacity 220 for great have never been closed for more than a week. For seniors, symptoms may also include chills; delirium dances, beautiful weddings and other super events. Dental needs don't go away because of Covid and we with no other obvious reason; falls; acute functional Stage and kitchen facilities. know that. decline; increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure. For rental call 728-4784 ext. 2036 or 2063 Although we remain closed due to restrictions from People who are unsure if they should visit the our governing bodies due to Covid-19, we want you to assessment centre should: Understanding the Basics of 'Herd know that we are only a phone call away should a dental • Call your Family Physician or Nurse question or issue arise. Practitioner. Immunity' There are some dental needs that can be alleviated • If your regular healthcare provider is not Dr. Eduardo Sanchez is the American Heart Association’s over the phone and we encourage you to call the office Tel: 519 433 9492 • Toll Free: 1 866 587 0786 available, you can: chief medical officer for prevention and a former state and leave a message. Dr Nicole and I are responding to Call the Barrie & Community Family Medicine Walk- health commissioner of Texas. He has dealt with major messages throughout the day. in Clinics at 705-722-1199 and view their hours at public health crises – including the SARS outbreak. We look forward to reopening and providing your barriewalkinclinics.ca, or Friday, March 27, 2020 (American Heart Association dental care as soon as we are able to provide it safely Call the Huronia Urgent Care Clinic at 705-792-0933 and News) -- Recently I heard a medical “expert” on the news for patients and staff. view their hours at huroniaurgentcareclinic.com, or incorrectly define the term “herd immunity.” It’s a new Yours in Dental Health, Dr David Solly Call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. phrase for many people, but we’re hearing about it more and more, so it’s important to understand exactly what it is. Dr. David Solly and Dr. Nicole Solly practice in RVH lab testing for COVID-19 First, let’s discuss how immunity works for individuals. Elmvale at 58 Yonge St. S. (next to Tim Horton’s). A person can become immune (or resistant) after exposure They are accepting new patients. To more quickly diagnosis and appropriately care for IV, Oral Sedation and Hospital Dentistry is available. some COVID-19 patients, Royal Victoria Regional Health to a disease-causing agent, such as the coronavirus causing COVID-19 in this case. The process of becoming immune They can be reached at 705-322-0155 Centre’s (RVH) laboratory is now conducting in-house www.sollyfamilydentistry.com testing of nasopharyngeal swabs, the most common test includes the production of antibodies specific to the virus for COVID-19. RVH is one of about a dozen Ontario for future protection. hospitals approved by the Ministry of Health to conduct This production typically happens when a person develops onsite sample testing. the symptoms of the viral disease, but also may occur “Using existing equipment, RVH can analyze four without symptoms. Irrespective of the symptoms, after samples at once and get results within an hour,” says Dr. significant exposure and time to develop the antibodies, Russell Price, Medical Director, Department of Laboratory a person becomes immune to that specific virus. In other Medicine. “RVH will continue to use the Public Health words, the person is naturally “protected.” Laboratory and Shared Hospitals Laboratory for most of If a large group of people – the herd – is immune to a the daily testing, but some priority inpatient and healthcare virus, then an individual in the middle of this group is worker samples can now be quickly processed in-house.” unlikely to become infected. The virus has a very hard time getting through the herd. Herd immunity, then, happens While the province’s testing capacity has greatly A farmer named Clyde had a tractor accident. In court, the increased, getting test results can still take up to two days. when people in a community are protected from a virus and its associated disease to a degree that people who trucking company's fancy hot shot lawyer, was questioning Being able to test in-house and get results within an hour Clyde. "Didn't you say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm ensures swift and appropriate medical interventions and are not immune are still protected because of the high population immunity. fine,'?" asked the lawyer. care. To ensure RVH can expand its testing and to be Clyde responded, "Well, I'll tell you what happened. I had prepared for another wave of the virus, a second piece of Herd immunity can slow the spread of a contagious virus. Herd immunity can be alternatively achieved by vaccinating just loaded my favorite cow, Bessie, into the..." the specialized laboratory equipment has been purchased. "I didn't ask for any details", the lawyer interrupted. "Just So far, RVH’s lab has processed more than 176 tests on people if there is an available vaccine (or vaccines). Treatments that may be discovered and developed will help answer the question, please. Did you, or did you not say, at high-risk patients and healthcare providers. Additionally, the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine!'?" more than 1,700 inpatient, outpatient and healthcare prevent progression of disease, help people recover from COVID-19 and will probably add to herd immunity. Clyde said, "Well, I had just got Bessie into the trailer worker swab tests conducted at RVH have been sent to behind the tractor and I was driving down the road...." a public health laboratory. To-date, RVH has cared for 11 Herd immunity is disease-specific and is influenced by the ease with which the disease spreads from person to person, or The lawyer interrupted again and said, "Your Honor, I am COVID-positive patients who had to be hospitalized and trying to establish the fact that, at the scene of the accident, 45 outpatients who isolated and recovered at home. the level of contagiousness. The specifics about coronavirus and herd immunity are not yet characterized. Regardless this man told the Highway Patrolman on the scene that he Anyone tested for COVID-19 at RVH is contacted was just fine. Now several weeks after the accident he is directly by the health centre with the results – negative or of the specifics, achieving herd immunity by the repeated process of infection of one person, recovery and immunity trying to sue my client. I believe he is a fraud. Please tell positive – as soon as they are available, and provided with him to simply answer the question." any necessary follow up or instructions. will take a long time – many, many months or even years. It will take a long time to achieve worldwide herd By this time, the Judge was fairly interested in Clyde's Blood thinners could help patients who are severely ill immunity. It may take less time in some cities or countries, answer and said to the lawyer, "I'd like to hear what he has with Covid-19. A new study of patients in New York City but it will take time. Those individuals who are immune to say about his favorite cow, Bessie". shows those who got anticoagulants were less likely to die will be able to get back to work and be protected from Clyde thanked the Judge and proceeded. "Well, as I was of the disease. This could be a big breakthrough for doctors reinfection and, probably, not transmit the virus or disease. saying, I had just loaded Bessie, my favorite cow, into the because blood clots have been a serious problem Now, trailer and was driving her down the highway when this researchers are trying to figure out which blood-thinning huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and smacked drugs work the best. Meanwhile, at least five teams in the my John Deer Tractor right in the side. I was thrown into US have cloned antibodies to the coronavirus that could one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other. I was be used in a new drug. The treatment is called monoclonal hurting, real bad and didn't want to move. However, I antibody therapy, and it uses the strongest antibodies to could hear old Bessie moaning and groaning. I knew she create a kind of “immunity bridge” while the world waits was in terrible shape just by her groans. for a vaccine. The therapy is already used to treat some Shortly after the accident a Highway Patrolman came on cancers and illnesses like lupus, multiple sclerosis and the scene. He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning, so HIV. But there's no guarantee the therapy will be a viable he went over to her. After he looked at her, and saw her solution for coronavirus. fatal condition, he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes. Then the Patrolman came across the road, gun still Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about in hand, looked at me, and said, "How are you feeling?" things that matter. --Martin Luther King Jr. "Now tell me, what the HECK would you say?" Page 24 Springwater News • AMay 14, 2020 • Edition 573 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Turnview Farm Honey RESTORATION & Come and Look Around! What’s all the buzz about? CUSTOM WORK CHIMNEY We are a full service apiary selling honey bees, beekeeping equipment, FIREPLACE honey, beeswax, pollen, etc. BRICK We also teach beekeeping courses every spring. NATURAL STONE Registration now open. See website for details ANYTHING & EVERYTHING MASONRY Paul and Emily Turner 705-791-0096 turnviewfarmhoney.com 6424 Hwy 93, Waverley 705-627-3378 Siersmasonry.com County Council Highlights United Way Simcoe Muskoka launches Committee of the Whole: April 28, 2020 relief funding for low-income residents County Council: April 28, 2020 and those affected by COVID-19 On May 4, 2020, United Way Simcoe Muskoka launched 2020 Tourism, Culture and the second phase of our Urgent Needs Fund, an initiative • Cabinets • Countertops • Hardware Sport Grant that was successfully piloted from October 1, 2019 to In January, the County launched its 2020 Tourism, Culture March 31, 2020. In light of the impact of the COVID-19 • Vanities • Tiles • Faucets and Sport Grant to cultivate collaborations to develop pandemic, the Urgent Needs Fund is being expanded to tourism, culture and sport programs and initiatives. help even more Simcoe Muskoka residents. 54 Queen St W, Elmvale Ninety-nine applications were received, totalling a “United Way Simcoe Muskoka has been here for the 705-515-0133 subscription of $1,089,446 for the $300,000 envelope. most vulnerable in our communities for more than 60 Due to the unforeseen COVID-19 crisis, well over half of years,” says Dale Biddell, CEO of United Way Simcoe 5 tips to help pets return to their the recommended recipients will no longer be able to carry Muskoka. “As COVID-19 changes our way of life, there normal routines after COVID-19 out their intended projects. are people looking for assistance who have never had to Council approved an amended recommendation that the ask for help before. Our new Urgent Needs Fund is there The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society shares tips to 2020 Tourism, Culture and Sport Grant be suspended and for those who need it right now, whether that be due to the make the transition easier that the budgeted $300,000 from 2020 be transferred to the current pandemic or any other life circumstances.” Stouffville, ON (May 4, 2020) – To help reduce separation Tourism Simcoe County Reserve. This means that the Urgent Needs Fund is available anxiety and unwanted behaviour in pets, the Ontario SPCA 2019 Year End Report to assist those in our communities living in low-income and Humane Society is urging people to start preparing The 2019 Year End Report provides the County’s households and those affected by the novel coronavirus animals for a return to normal routines once COVID-19 statement of operations with a comparison to the 2019 This assistance comes in the form of prompt, one-time subsides. budget, in addition to the balances for both reserves and grants when existing services and resources are unable to Just as staying home during COVID-19 was a difficult financing requirements. Key Performance Indicators meet the basic or emergency needs of an individual. adjustment for many people, companion animals have supplement year-end reporting to allow the measuring, To ensure this financial assistance is available to all also experienced changes in their daily lives. With people reporting and monitoring of progress in order to manage, residents of Simcoe Muskoka, we have partnered with staying at home, many pets are spending more time with maintain and improve business performance. six Regional Agency Leads to help distribute funds to their families, going on more walks, and eating meals at Council received the 2019 Year End Report showing that recipients: CONTACT Community Services, Independent different times. But what happens when people return to the overall 2019 year-end surplus for operating and capital Living Services of Simcoe County & Area, Catholic work and daily activities resume? is $1.1M (0.21%) of the County of Simcoe’s $548M Family Services Simcoe County, Chigamik Community To help prevent separation anxiety and unwanted budget. This surplus is primarily due to savings in Social Health Centre, South Georgian Bay Community Health behaviours in your furry friends when your schedule and Community Services, Health and Emergency Services Centre and the District Municipality of Muskoka. In returns to normal, the Ontario SPCA has these five tips for and General Municipal costs. The surplus will be placed in addition, Community Connection 211 Central East is pet owners: reserves and considered for potential use to recover from handling the intake, assessment and client impact, as well 1. Create a consistent daily routine. If your pet the COVID-19 pandemic. as the data collection to help better understand local needs. only went on three walks per day before COVID-19, County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment - Big Bay “The Urgent Needs Fund has already assisted hundreds maintain that level so when you return to work, your Point Golf Club - In August 9, 2018, the County of Simcoe of residents across our region to cover basic needs at a pet doesn’t expect to go on 10 walks a day! received an application for an amendment to the County time when they need it most,” says Rosslyn Junke, UWSM 2. Mealtime is the most anticipated event of the Official Plan (‘SCOPA’) for properties on Big Bay Point Director of Community Impact. “We are delighted to day and should be given at roughly the same time daily. Road in the Town of Innisfil. The purpose and effect of the partner with Community Connection 211 Central East, the If your pet’s meal times have changed since you’ve requested amendment was to redesignate the lands in order District of Muskoka and our Regional Agency Leads on been home more, slowly start to move the time back to to include a golf course as a permitted use on the properties. this important work to provide vital supports for Simcoe when they would normally be fed. Simcoe County Committee of the Whole considered the Muskoka residents.” 3. Institute “nap time” or “quiet time” throughout staff report on November 26, 2019. The report has since been To apply for assistance, individuals living in Simcoe the day. This should be a time for rest, away from you deferred twice in order to allow Town of Innisfil Council to County are encouraged to contact 211 Ontario (dial 2-1- (not under the desk, or perhaps on it, in your home consider and make a decision on the related applications to 1 or visit 211ontario.ca) and those who live in Muskoka office) to help your pet adjust to more upcoming time amend the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Due to are encouraged to contact the District of Muskoka (705- alone. COVID-19, the report was also further delayed. 645-2412 or visit https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/district- 4. Go outside for a few minutes and then In November 2019, planning staff’s initial recommendation government/covid-19-help.aspx). If existing services are return. Animals need to understand that you can leave, was for County Council to refuse the subject SCOPA. While unable to provide assistance, an individual may then be and you always come back. That will help reduce the proposal met a number of Provincial and County policies eligible for the Urgent Needs Fund. separation anxiety. including promoting tourism and economic development Q: What autos were the first to use a standardized 5. Provide self-entertaining toys, or chew toys, to outside of Settlement Areas, due to the conformity issues production key-start system? encourage independent activities. with Provincial and County policy discussed, in particular “Major lifestyle adjustments are challenging for all as it relates to the protection and retention of significant family members, including our furry friends. The easiest natural heritage features present on the site, County way to help your pet cope with these changes is to keep planning staff could not support the SCOPA to permit the their routine consistent,” says Dave Wilson, Senior proposed golf course for these lands. Director, Shelter Health & Wellness, Ontario SPCA and While planning staff agreed that a revised site plan did Humane Society. “Knowing what to expect and when represent an improvement, Council supported staff’s view gives our pets a sense of control in their environment and that the same policy conformity challenges existed, and supports their emotional health.” ultimately voted to refuse the SCOPA. For more tips and resources on animal health and well- Temporary Road Closure – CR 17 being, visit the Ontario SPCA website at ontariospca.ca Construction for the rehabilitation of three bridges: Upper A: The 1949 Chryslers Big Chute Bridge, Durnford Bridge, and Lovering Bridge on County Road 17, is anticipated to commence in May time is deducted from the individual hospital’s capital 2020. During the course of construction for this project, it is payment by the County for that given year. recommended that County Road 17 be temporarily closed Council approved 2019 hospital allocations in the amount to through traffic at alternating locations of Durnford Bridge of $2,976,994 to reflect $23,006 of adjustments for failure and Lovering bridge for a total duration of approximately 30 to receive 90 per cent of transfers within 30 minutes. weeks. A single lane of two-way traffic will be maintained at Oro-Medonte McLean Park Initiative - Request for County Upper Big Chute Bridge utilizing temporary traffic signals Support for MZO throughout the duration of construction. The McLean Family is requesting support from the Council received a report on the temporary closure, which is County of Simcoe in its request for a Ministerial Zoning anticipated between May and November 2020, with further Order (MZO). Their goal for the Oro-Medonte McLean confirmations to be provided once the project commences. Park initiative is to create a healthy and vibrant community Simcoe County Hospital Alliance Funding Allocation which will enhance the quality of life for residents of In June 2017, County Council approved the extension of all ages and incomes. This project will exceed current the 2017-2026 Simcoe County Hospital Alliance Funding standards with regards to preservation of agricultural land, Policy, allocating $3 million annually to the Hospital parks, recreation and gathering spaces. Alliance for a 15-year period extending from 2017 to Council voted to support the Oro-Medonte McLean Park 2031. The County is not mandated to provide funding to initiative’s request for an MZO to speed up the project, which area hospitals as it is a provincial jurisdiction but does so to aims to create approximately 430 new and permanent jobs support the local healthcare system. Between 1994-2031 the and integrate seniors housing, long-term care, innovative County has committed $107 million towards area hospitals. community uses, low and medium density housing options To incentivize emergency departments to receive patients in and new agricultural technologies. How many doomsday predictions about the Earth’s a prompt manner in order to allow Paramedics to be able to To view the full Committee of the Whole or Council climate must fail before they finally get broadly ignored respond to the next call, transfer time performance is now Agenda visit: https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/ and dismissed out of hand? Considering the track record measured for each hospital and the value of lost Paramedic To view the County Council Highlights online visit of climate predictions that turned out to be false, we are https://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/ccd/newsletters well passed the moment of ridicule.