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Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Complimentary Issue Call for more information on these topics: A wealth • RRSPs, RRIFs • Mutual Funds John McIntyre of local • Stocks & Bonds & GIC's CFP, CIM, FMA, FCSI Investment Advisor • www.cibcwoodgundy.com Managed Money Accounts (705) 720-1414 investment • Fee- Based accounts Murray McKeown • Portfolio Planning Minimum account size - $100,000 knowledge Investment Advisor • Free Consultations in your home Over 28 years experience with leading (705) 720-1400 CIBC Wood Gundy is a division of banks and investment firms. CIBC World Markets Inc., a subsidiary of CIBC and Member CIPF. Edition 423, August 14, 2014 (Next Issue Aug 28 • Deadline is Mon. Aug 25) Gord Leonard Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner – Sold Out! The Gord Leonard Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner is sold out. According to co-chairs of the Volunteer Steering Committee Jackie Stott and Phil DeBruyne ‘the response to this event has been overwhelming. This is a reflection on Gord Leonard, the Leonard Family, and the Story of Site 41. The dinner will include a live auction of Ina Wood’s buttertarts, and there are a number of great silent auction items. “We are very fortunate to have a hockey hall of fame star ‘Pierre Pilote’ living in our community and is so generous with his time” said Stott and DeBruyne. The businesses that stepped forward to support these silent auction prizes will make the evening financially rewarding. The goal is to make $40,000.00. A running ‘thank you’ ad in the Springwater News list many of the supporters and sponsors. The date of the event is Friday, August 22, 2014. If anyone would like a sponsorship or is interested in the list of silent auction prizes in today’s Springwater News and does not have a ticket to the dinner, they can contact Phil DeBruyne (705-533-2757) or Jackie Stott (705-322- 0094).

Waxy Gregoire, author – Heart of the Blackhearts – the Pierre Pilote Story; Hockey Hall of Fame Pierre Pilote. and Ron Asselin – Asselin Insurance Brokers; All sponsors in the upcoming Gord Leonard Golf Tournament and Dinner.

Waxy Gregoire; Pierre Pilote; Jill St. Amant, Financial Advisor, TD Waterhouse; and Martin Kretzschmann, accountant, Midland. All sponsors in the upcoming Gord Leonard Golf Tournament and Dinner. Mom’s Restaurant in Midland is the sponsor of a breakfast for six with Pierre Pilote which includes three autographed hockey sticks and three Pierre Pilote books.

SPRINGWATER LANES BOWLING CENTRE SOLD! Waxy Gregoire; Dave Turner, Financial Advisor, National Bank Financial; Hello, Dan McGinnis here to announce Karlin Lalonde, State Farm Insurance, Midland; Pierre Pilote; and Sheila HUGE changes at Webb, Branch Manager, National Bank, Midland. All sponsors in the upcoming SPRINGWATER LANES. Gord Leonard Golf Tournament and Dinner. Effective on September 1st 2014, the Bowling Centre has been sold to another local guy, TYLER TURNER! Tyler is the 36 year old son of Gary and Wendy Turner. His partner and the mother of their three children is Christina Titterson. The children are Ashton, Samora and Mya and they are aged 12, 11 and 3 yrs old in that order. My family and I opened the Bowling Centre in October of 1995 and after 19 years, I just thought it was time for someone younger to take over and introduce his newer ideas into the business. I am confident that all of our league bowlers will continue to show the Turners the same consistent support that I have been fortunate enough to be have been given and that the many people in the area that are related to them will decide to try their luck at league bowling! Over the years, the Bowling Centre has become a mainstay in the Township. Many businesses have opened and closed since 1995. We have produced many great bowlers at the centre, both in the adult and youth levels. I have been fortunate enough to have felt the gratitude from so many families for the great times that they have shared with us at this place of business. I have seen many relationships built throughout the many leagues over the years. I have had the privilege to host so many bowling birthday parties, Church groups and family functions over the years. As far as Sue and I bowling, we will be right there, continuing to bowl in leagues until Tyler tells us to get out of the way. In an effort to make his first season of bowling amazing, I am asking that if you have ever considered joining a bowling league, stop thinking about it and do it. There are leagues for every age and at this point, the youth leagues could really use an influx of new bowlers. As well, the Thursday afternoon seniors league was short on players last season. If you are over 50 and are looking for a fun activity, consider joining this league. There are also mixed leagues on week nights that are always looking for new players and no experience is needed! If you would like to join a league, call 705-322-0676. ELMVALE MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION LATE REGISTRATION DATE I am sure that Tyler has many new plans for the Centre and he will keep you posted as to what TH these plans are as time goes on. August 18 7-9 pm • Elmvale Library Again, on behalf of Sue and I, I just want to say thanks so much for your patronage over the Registration forms can be found @ elmvaleminorhockey.ca years. I will keep you all posted on what my next exciting career is very soon! Stay tuned! $100 late fee will be added to all returning EMHA members For more information Colleen McGinnis at 322-3717 Page 2 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca

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The opinions expressed in articles contributed by interested parties and through the ‘Letters to the university research departments afloat. Data are adjusted Editor’ do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper Editor’s Musings to show a pre-determined outcome. Plus, up to 10% of the and/or the editor. The editor reserves the right to edit all submitted articles or letters for clarity and space or to avoid I was reading an article about polar bears and decided to really large randomized trials are just wrong. How many obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy. All contributions must do a google search. My words were ‘polar bear numbers’ . substances have been identified to be bad for you, and have the writer’s full name, address and telephone number for I got 4,030,000 Bing.com results. then further study falsified those findings? It is common. verification. Copyrights are claimed on all original articles. The first item was about a 24 year old polar bear dying Ever heard of eugenics? Eugenics is a science about Springwater News prints 17,100 papers that go to.. at Sea World. Polar Bears can live to be 30. Few make it genetics that was promoted widely around the world in 750 in the Utopia/Grenfel area L0L 1B0 (492) and L0L 1B2 (193) the early decades of the twentieth century. Its advocates 2400 in Barrie 678 homes in SS 101 Barrie area L4M 4Y8 to 25. which includes Bayfield St., Horseshoe Valley Road, Craighurst, The second article was about the increasing numbers in believed that they could breed unwanted characteristics Horseshoe & Hwy 93, 361 homes SS 102 West Barrie area L4M Hudson Bay, 800 in the mid-1980s to 2100 today. Three like homosexuality, low IQ’s, bad looks, etc. out of the 4S4 includes Miller Drive Rural Routes L0L 2K0, 821 homes in the years ago, a less official count placed the numbers at 1400. population. This idea was taken to its logical extreme by SS 103 Barrie area L4M 4S5 St. Vincent St., and 371 homes in SS It indicates that the Inuit’s experience with the numbers Hitler’s Nazis when they undertook to eliminate entire 144, Barrie / Ferndale Drive, and area) is in sharp contrast to the Canadian Wildlife Services populations of people like Jews, homosexuals, mentally 610 in Phelpston L0L 2K0 projection of a 22% decline. retarded people, and people with other medical or 620 in Hillsdale including the Rural Routes L0L 1V0 hereditary conditions. There was a world-wide following 2350 in Elmvale including the former RR# 1, 2 & 3 L0L 1P0 The third is of images of polar bear numbers that find rises which includes Orr Lake, Waverley and some Tiny Beaches and falls in their numbers. One chart indicates there were of eugenics. It was the scientific consensus of the day. 1650 in the Midhurst RR#1, 2 and SS33 (L0L 1X0 and 1X1) 5000 in the Arctic in 1950 and 25,000 in the 2000s. There Now, we know better, or should. The experts were 1350 in the RR#1-3 Minesing/Anten Mills area L0L 1Y0 + 1Y1 was no correlation between the amount of ice and the bear terribly wrong, but there are some who still push this 260 in the Wyebridge area L0K 2E0 numbers but I may have missed something because there pseudoscience. 850 in Wyevale L0L 2T0 including Tiny to Conc 8 and some were 100s of pictures of bears (I found one of a skinny This article goes on to suggest money is at the root of TBRS areas, much of the research. That echoes in my brain. How 1250 in Perkinsfield including Balm Beach to Whippoorwill dead bear) and charts of various predictions/speculations. 1050 in R.R .# 1, L4R 4K3 (775) & 2, L4R 4K4 (225) areas of The next is about how the Canadian environment come some of the hired researchers find exactly what the Midland which includes Vasey, Ebenezer and the area North-West minister provoked outrage last fall when she discounted employer wants to hear. of Wyebridge abundant scientific studies of polar bear decline based on Be very careful when checking expert information. Too 2800 in Northern Tiny including Penetanguishene in SS 3, 5, her brother’s comments about living there and having no many people put too much trust in experts and consensus. 6, 7 & 8 of Penetanguishene (Postal Codes L9M -1R2, -1R3 problem finding bears when they went out to hunt. Everybody has their agenda. & -2H7) 150 through mail outs and subscriptions in Canada & US The next article was about scientists admitting polar bear Subscriptions are available across Canada for numbers were made up to ‘Satisfy Public Demand’. It said So back to my website...there are more and more people $50/year and $80/year in U.S. of A. that the real count would probably be between 20,000 and going to it all the time. I do not fully understand the stats 25,000 but there were probably anywhere from 6000 to but people in the know seem to be impressed by them. CMCA 9000 more not included in the count which would verify May 2014 – increased from April AUDITED another site which suggested there were probably 32,500 Successful requests: 1,877,218 polar bears in the Arctic regions which include all the Average successful requests per day: 5,090 northern countries bordering on that area. Successful requests for pages: 189,802 Average successful requests for pages per day: 514 Did you know that not a single climate scientist or any JUNE 2014: of their computers predicted that the Arctic would have Successful requests: 2,100,012 one million square kilometres more ice this year than last, Average successful requests per day: 5,265 and quickly approaching the 1979 (the year that recorded Successful requests for pages: 193,309 the most ice ever) to 2000 average, the record lows in the Average successful requests for pages per day: 584 Antarctic a week ago at -55.4C (-67.72F), record highs in JULY 2014: Antarctic ice and so far in 2014, 140 daily records for total Successful requests: 2,311,899 global ice. Average successful requests per day: 5,391 Many of these same people/computers predicted an ice- Successful requests for pages: 197,164 free Arctic right now and these same people are trying to Average successful requests for pages per day: 609 forecast what our weather and country will be like in 50 On Thursday morning, the same day as the paper is in years. your mailbox, the site is updated with the new paper, etc. will remember the one I could have many more things there, i.e. a blog about where the word STOP The Springwater News has a website as noted on the top whatever and on the lower left, it says “Things to Consider;” has been painted on of every other page along with our telephone number, cell . It suggests we could have Sports organizations, Service the highway and spelt number and e-mail address. We have an fax number which Cubs, Community Groups and more added to the site. As you can see mentioned in the box to the right of this story. an additional way to get coverage for you and me, I hope I am not an expert on websites. I let the Heart of Business you see the opportunity. manage it. Brenda Stanley sends me the stats and basically And, to pay for my site, I have some advertisers at the tells me what to do. top of the page. My hope is to keep it at a minimum like At the website, you can read through the paper, all 24 maybe no more than five. You can advertise your business pages and all in colour. You can read some of the articles there, and if you have a website, a click of your mouse wrong. We have another where that are in the paper at other points. You can find our Rate gets you there making a win-win for you and me. someone somewhere painted Sheet and our Publication Dates and you can find reasons I have plans. Where is the time? the word on the road and you why the newspaper is the best place to advertise and why. and I might think, “How did We hear that more and more people are reading papers I would like to commend Springwater Township on they do it?” I could produce a online and some even predict that newspapers will be a their wonderful signs. This sign is self explanatory. It is few more and they are thing of the past someday. To me, predictions are a lot like flipping a coin...there is a 50% chance of being right. Of course you could predict that there will be snow this coming winter and probably be right but then you are working with years and years of data. Most predictions are about gloom and doom but the prophesiers keep coming not photo shopped pictures. They do walk amongst us. back with more. If you google ‘experts are right percent’, the first item says ‘Pundits and Experts are right 50% of the time at the BEST’ while another article says ‘Some Experts Claim That If A Business Gets 52 Percent Of Its Decisions Right It Will Be Successful’. I read an article one time which suggested experts were right less than 34% of the time. 2104 South Orr Lake Road which is located between the Google ‘Are Experts Ever Right?’ and an interesting following two 911 locations across article pops up (from a Stock broker) suggesting stock from the Old Pen(e)tanguishene brokers and money managers as a whole do not know what Rd sign that has they are doing, been misspelled since it was It goes on to review a book titled ‘Where are the erected. Maybe you have seen customer’s Yachts?’ The title is in reference that many of some of the picture jokes of misspellings. If you have, you Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Page 3

Miss Gevious Reads.com Elmvale 322-1482 Don't Hex with Texas by Shanna Midhurst 737-5650 Swendson (Adult Fiction) Minesing 722-6440 Rating: Yummy Do Online at www.springwater.library.on,ca Da Day! Did you Know? The next BIA meeting is Thursday August 21 @ 5:15 This book is We have a colouring contest for ages 3-4 starting Tue pm in the Elmvale Library. AWESOME! July 1 that runs until the last week of August. One Katie Chandler has fled fast-paced submission per child with a prize to be won at each The Elmvale Business Improvement Area Manhattan & returned home to a branch! Supports and Promotes Local Business through simpler life, working at her family's SUMMER READING CLUB current and upcoming initiatives feed & seed store in Cobb, Texas. In Starting Wednesday, July 2nd ages 5-12 a painfully selfless gesture, Katie be sure to keep track of the time that you More INFO - 705-322-3484 or 705-322-9979 Email: [email protected] www.elmvalebia.ca had left her boyfriend wizard Owen read on our handy dandy reading log Palmer to battle his demons in the magical realm. After sheets. This sheet keeps track of every 15 Alex Nuttall Conservative Candidate all, Katie just seemed to attract evil, which only made minutes you read with special prizes when Owen's job a lot harder. But now it seems that trouble you have read 5, 15 and 30 hours. Each week come into for Barrie - Springwater - Oro-Medonte has followed her home: Cobb is being plagued by a series The Conservative EDA (Electoral District Association) of inexplicable petty crimes & other devilish mischief. your local branch and put your reading log into Robbie the Robot. We will keep track of your total minutes to make for Barrie - Springwater - Oro-Medonte has officially Katie knows "unauthorized magic" when she sees it. As announced that Alex Nuttall will be the Conservative sure you don't miss out on your prizes. Coming in each this new darkness strikes deep in the heart of Texas, Owen Candidate running to become the Member of Parliament appears (literally) to investigate. Now Katie's friends & week is a great idea because if you take out five items you for this new Federal Riding. Alex is familiar with the area, family must show the bad guys why it's bad luck to hex will get a goody bag! Each week is a different yummy currently calling the north-end of Barrie home, and having with Texas, while Katie & Owen combine their strengths snack you won't want to miss! The LAST day to submit actively participated in various community initiatives in like never before to uncover a sinister plot. your reading logs is Fri, Aug 22nd. both Springwater and Oro-Medonte. He is a commercial ••••••••• The top readers this summer from each branch will be banking professional with a local financial institution and Once, when my son was quite young, he wanted announced Tuesday, August 26th - Minesing, Wednesday, is currently finishing up his second term as a Barrie City something very badly and was jumping on the spot to get it August 27th - Midhurst, Thursday, August 28th – Elmvale Councillor. An election date has not yet been set, but it is right away I tried to remind him of his manners and asked, at the Summer Reading Program ending party and will expected to take place in October of 2015. "What's the magic word?" He responded with a loud, By: Haley McConkey (Conservative EDA member, proud, exuberant, "Abra-ka-dabra!" Ahem. Full marks recieve a coupon for a free week of camp from Springwater Parks and Rec (excluding summer specialty camps). Barrie - SpringwaterWED. - Oro-Medonte)-FRI. 8:00-5:00 for creativity but not the word I was looking for. SAT. 8:00-4:00 This is the fourth in the Katie Chandler sereis and Wowza! LEGO CHALLENGE WED.SUN. - FRI. 9:00 8:00-NOON-5:00 am I loving these books! It has been such a delight to This popular weekly program is back this walk the path of Katie and Owen's slowly burgeoning summer! Each week we will give a new SAT. 8:00-4:00 relationship. Even at the end of book four, it is a lightly building challenge and display your creations SUN. 9:00-NOON treaded dance of shyness versus blurted truths about deep throughout the library. All ages are welcome feelings they harbour for one another. Their progress has to come and play! been sweetly stilting and very romantic as a whole. Every Tue 10am Midhurst Branch As to the magic component, it remains a major plot SMALL MOTOR SALES & SERVICE Every Thur 10am Elmvale Branch (with the exception of theme but is woven in lightly. I'm honestly not sure how Thur Aug 14) Shanna does it, but if this series was a cake, the magic is Book Your Spring Tune Up Package Today! ADULT MOVIE MATINEE SMALL MOTOR SALES & SERVICE just the icing because the bulk of this treat is the character development and romance between Katie and Owen. I Wed Aug 20, 1pm Elmvale Branch SERVICING ALL MAKES & MODELS will be showing the movie THE GRAND Book Your Spring Tune Up Package Today! never feel overwhelmed by the magic components which OF LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT. is key in walking that fine line of "just left of believable" BUDAPEST HOTEL. This is for adults SERVICING ALL MAKES & MODELS fiction. Anymore sparkly-dompa-do-dahs and it would and teens only. 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BRANCH from 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m. If you • Happy Birthday wishes go out to Jim Small, Darryl Of all the magical fiction I've read lately, this series is top need help with a resume, cover letter or job databases, Madill, Cody Trew, Alyssa Stott Miranda Dobbs, Camille notch fun you won't want to miss. Pratt, Andrew Grant, Trevor Trew, Evelyn Smith, Laura please call 705-528-0845 to book an appointment. Ginger Tsang aka Springwater Library, Elmvale Branch Poole, Charlie Stephenson, Nayssa Hales, Bunny Hussey, Librarian Donations are Welcome! Ryan Marley Tim Anderson, Nancy McLean, Melissa What we accept: Books, craft materials, Wilson, Lynda McBrien, Dana Jacobs, Russ Robitaille. DVDs, CDs, or money for the purchase of • Congratulations to Mite Ball Team Winners from the new books, materials, equipment or facility tournament held in Minesing last Saturday. Elmvale No. enhancement. Book donations should be in 2 team won 1st place, Elmvale No 1 team came second and good condition and have a publication date of Wyevale came third. within 5 years. • The Albert Archer family picnic was held on Sunday, What we do not accept: The Library cannot use yellowed August 10th. A fun time was had by all who attended. The or marked material, text books, audio cassettes or video picnic will be held in Bishop Park in Elmvale next year cassettes. due to the huge increase in the price of the Wyevale Park. 3571 Penetanguishene Road, Craighurst, ON L4M 4Y8 Sponsor a Program! • Spencer Caston is enjoying a week at teen camp at We welcome interest from community Simpresca along with his friend Jonathan K. Melissa 705-737-1300 Rawn has herself a summer job at the camp as well. www.WhistleStopPetShop.com • [email protected] groups, organizations or individuals. Donations to assist with a program will be • LOST in the Wyevale Park: 2 Diamond Gold Rings. used to fund or expand existing programs. Reward to anyone that may find them. Call 705-527-5274 Lions Club lends roaring support for We will acknowledge all sponsors during the • Anyone with news items for the paper, please call me Opticianry students program and we can issue tax-deductible receipts for any and leave a message at 705-527-5274 The Barrie Lions Club and Georgian College Opticianry donation. The Library staff will be happy to talk with you There are 318,979,564,000 possible combinations of the students want everyone to see more clearly. first four moves in Chess. That’s why a group of Lions recently visited the Georgian College Optical clinic in the Sadlon Centre for Health and not only allows them to practice their skills but it also recently completed its $250,000 pledge in support Wellness to present the final payment in its $250,000 pledge. builds their confidence as future health care practitioners. of Georgian College Optical. Some Lions visited the At Georgian College Optical, more than 100 students Thanks to donors like the Barrie Lions community-accessible clinic to present under the guidance of opticians and optometrists, provide Club, we can offer them second-to-none the cheque to Opticianry students vision care by dispensing eyeglasses, contact lenses and learning environments,” he says. and college staff. From left to right sub-normal vision devices, as well as adjust, clean and Georgian College Optical is one of six Lisa Banks, Vice President, External repair frames. Eye exams are also offered. health clinics at Georgian College that is Relations; Jerralyn Lanoue, Opticianry Hands-on learning is a large part of their training says open to the public. For more information go student; Lion Bryon McLellan; Sean Sean Madorin, Associate Dean, Health and Sciences. to www.georgiancollege.ca/clinics or call Madorin, Associate Dean, Health and “We always hear from our students that their clinic time 705.722.5159. Sciences; Lion Fred Brox; and Lion Photo cutline: The Barrie Lions Club Joanne Craig. Collingwood Fuels Ltd PROPANE 15 Stewart Road, P.O. Box 321 FUEL DELIVERY • Residential Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 3Z7 • Furnace oil • Commercial (705) 445-4430 • Diesel fuels • Farm • Gasoline toll free 1-800-553-5571 Cylinder Refills Oil furnace sales and service Page 4 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Grenfel & Centre Vespra News Garfield Dunlop Be-Still Golden Age Bookstore with Kathy Stunden-Hall MPP A Place of Healing 735-9423 or [email protected] Simcoe North 6 Queen St. West, Elmvale 705-515-1000 YOU ARE WANTED FOR THE GRENFEL COUNTRY 482 Elizabeth Street www.be-still.me e-mail: [email protected] ROUNDUP - The Grenfel Hall Board would like to round Midland ON L4R 1Z8 up Grenfel residents and their family and friends for an (705) 526-8671 Clinical & Spiritual Studies excellent social gathering it has planned. • Healing thru Understanding Put on your cowboy hats and boots and mosey on down to • IonCleanse Body Detox the Grenfel Hall Saturday, Aug. 23 for the Grenfel Country 14 Coldwater Rd. W. • Personal Growth Workshops Roundup. The country and western dinner and dance Orillia ON L3V 6S2 • I AM Presence Studies fundraiser is in support of the Grenfel Community Centre. (705) 326-3246 • Grief & Bereavement Support Group The fun starts at 5 p.m. with dinner which includes roast • Guided Meditation/Energy Healing beef on a bun, corn, salads, beans and cakes and ice cream MPP DUNLOP: NOMINATIONS FOR • Book your free ½ hr consultation for dessert. There will be a cash bar, live music by Grenfel Country as well as a disc jockey. Prizes will be featured as PROVINCIAL AWARDS “Spirituality—a Science hose time is here!” Carl Jung I wish to take this opportunity to encourage residents well as a silent auction. and community and volunteer organizations to identify For the adventurous, there will be a mechanical bull on nominees for the 2014 Young Heritage Leaders program hand. It is supplied by hall board chairman and Party Tyme Not a Human Fault! and for the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Treats owner Stan Matys. Stan tells me his mechanical bull Love can’t help who you are Awards. was recently at the Calgary Stampede. For help is distant when your mind wonders far These awards celebrate excellence, leadership, creativity Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To order Can anyone ease your troubling past— and innovation in various aspects of conservation tickets call Stan at 705-333-4596. Help forget those memories that always last including cultural heritage, public education, The event offers everyone in the community an Love can’t help control the way you act environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and natural opportunity to come and support the hall board. Its Love and kindness is what you lacked heritage stewardship. members basically keep our little community centre going. Long ago it could have been stopped The Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards Stan is one of the many volunteers who make it possible But all those feelings were smothered and mopped recognize Youth Achievement, Lifetime Achievement, for the rest of us to use the hall and pavilion year round. All your life in the shadows you’ve been Community Leadership, and Excellence in Conservation. Recently someone rented the hall on a Friday night and the Not letting it bother you; always wearing a grin Nominations for these awards and for the Young Heritage toilet quit working. Stan, the jack of all trades, went down But sometimes we can see that you are not well Leaders program will be accepted until September 30, and fixed it right away. He is also one of the volunteers Expressions tell everything, we know its hell 2014. who keeps the rink going in the winter. Love can’t help to look the way that you do There are new categories and criteria this year, and I Anita and Mike Moore have spent many years handling Beauty is within you if only you knew encourage you to review the information and nomination the hall bookings and also helping out with the rink. Bill Nothing is wrong with that peculiar face forms found on the Trust’s Recognition Programs webpage Orr, Dwayne Kneeshaw and Kevin Everton also lend a Brightness and kindness is what we trace at www.heritagetrust.on.ca/recognition. hand when work needs to be done. Volunteers recently Love can’t help being turned away paved the area in front of the hall and there are plans to WARD FIVE COUNCILLOR People can be cruel, rude things they say paint it too. But always a place there will be Maureen Andrew is another active volunteer. Even while REPORT AUGUST 8, 2014 Without strangers, poking too blind to see 2014 ELECTION: Your may be aware that I have recuperating from heart surgery she baked some of her Love can’t help having that childish mind submitted my name for re-election to Councillor Ward delicious goodies for dinner fundraisers. She helps out For your ideas and feelings we still do find 5. I wish to thank the 100s of residents who have offered with publicity and Jean Riddell has done that job too. She Your words and thoughts may be slow support and assistance. It is nice to have ones efforts also is a tireless volunteer. This is by no means a complete But with time and aid, they will grow acknowledged. As Winston Churchill stated; “Success is list of all the people who lend a hand. A future column will All your life starred at, is what people did not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue thank all those who helped with the country and western And the whispers and mocking you wanted to rid that counts.” event. One day all will understand and be kind If you are eligible to vote in Springwater you can run So come on out and meet and support your neighbours at For you are human with body, soul and mind! for any position on Council. Council experience is not a the Grenfel Country Roundup. The fun starts at 5 p.m. and prerequisite. Commonsense, fiscal responsibility, integrity Poetry from Rita’s book, goes on “till we kick our boots off”. and the resolve to support our taxpayers should give any The Gifts of Responsibility HARRIS FARMS CORN STAND IS IN HIGH GEAR candidate an advantage. Elections should be viewed as If you attend the above mentioned social function you positive and an opportunity to consider making changes. will no doubt be sampling the Harris Farms sweet corn. Springwater News Travels This is the opportunity, you normally get once every four You can buy corn from the George Johnston Road farm years, to hold your elected representatives accountable and stand daily along with a cornucopia of other vegetables, demand changes. We are fortunate to live in paradise. You fruits, preserves and baked goods. need to consider electing people who will preserve and •••••••••••••• protect our Township. CHURCH CLOSED AUG. 17, 24 and 31 You will be able to vote this time by telephone, internet Summer services are continuing at Grenfel United Church or in person. Advance voting will occur between October through July and August with congregation personnel 20 and October 27. Election Day is October 27. The polls leading the service. Aug. 10 was the last service with the will be located at the Township Administration Centre, congregation leading while Rev. Norm is on vacation. Minesing Community Hall and Elmvale Arena. They will Our church will be closed for Aug 17, 24, and 31. Regular be open on Election Day from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. For services resume at 11 a.m. on Sept 7. Let's welcome more information go to www.voterlookup.ca and/or www. Rev. Norm back well-rested from his vacation by filling springwater.ca and click on elections. the pews. A pot luck lunch follows this service. All are STOOP and SCOOP BYLAW: On July 28 Council welcome as we commence our fall session. approved a bylaw to control domestic animal waste. Residents have been requesting that the Township take action to motivate the few who are not always vigilant in picking up after their pets. The current fine for not picking up animal waste is $250.00. The intent of the bylaw is not Springwater News travelled to Cape Hatteras, North to prosecute offenders but to motivate them to pickup after Carolina a few short weeks after Hurricane Arthur their pets. To assist in this objective signs will be posted in pummeled the Outer Banks. Damage from Arthur was problem areas. If there is a location that you believe would evident but did little to dampen the spirits of holiday benefit from a sign please let me know? goers. Here, Lauren Ferguson, Jenna Hartmann and Josh IMPORTANT DATES: Council Meeting: Monday, Hartmann are taking a break from surfing and catching August 25, 5:30 pm. Township Admin Center. This meeting up on the Springwater News. Behind them is the Cape is open to the public. For other committee meeting dates Hatteras Lighthouse, completed in 1870, which is the go to: www.springwater.ca tallest brick lighthouse in North America. Included with this week’s column is a photo of the moose CONSTITUENT BCC EMAIL LIST: If you wish to that recently visited Grenfel. Here, Jon Ball of Snow receive my updates or contact me, send me an email at Valley captured the magnificent animal in a bright yellow [email protected] . My news articles and emails are part TODAY'S THRIFTY TIP: field of canola on the Ron Harris farm on Sunnidale Road. of my commitment to keeping taxpayers informed in a Dishwasher rinse agents help to get your dishes cleaner ••••••••••••• truthful, accurate and timely manner. I do not speak for the and dryer but they sure are pricey. Fortunately, there's a Please send your birthdays, anniversaries, new items rest of Council. cheap alternative: vinegar. and ideas for the Grenfel and Centre Vespra News. Kathy Jack Hanna Ward 5 Councillor Here's How to Make the Switch to Vinegar: Stunden-Hall may be reached at 735-9423 or by e-mail at Township of Springwater 1. Finish using up any commercial rinse agent that [email protected] remains in your dishwasher. There are many superstitions and old wives tales' about the house and home. 2. Then, unscrew the cap from your dishwasher's rinse From our collection of folklore, here are some sayings for good luck in your home. agent dispenser, and fill the well with white vinegar. Scatter Solomon's seal on the floor to banish serpents and venomous creatures from the room. 3. Replace the cap, and run your dishwasher as usual. To protect your house from lightning, gather hazel tree branches on Palm Sunday and keep them in water. 4. Refill the dispenser as needed. Add caraway seeds to chicken feed to keep poultry from wandering. Feed the seeds to homing pigeons to help them Benefits of Using Vinegar as a Rinse Agent: find their way back. No water spots on cups and glasses Stuff fennel in your keyhole or hang it over your door to protect against witches. Dryer dishes Never carry a hoe into the house. If you do so by mistake, carry it out again, walking backward to avoid bad luck. Cleaner dishes Never walk under a ladder, which is Satan's territory. If you must do it, cross your fingers or make the sign of the fig No harsh chemicals (closed fist, with thumb between index and middle fingers). A cleaner dishwasher If you give a steel blade to a friend, make the recipient pay you a penny to avoid cutting the friendship. BONUS TIP: Never give a knife as a housewarming present, or your new neighbor will become an enemy. Dishwasher looking a bit dirty? Fill the detergent Never pound a nail after sundown, or you will wake the tree gods. dispenser with vinegar (no detergent at all), and run it Nail an evergreen branch to new rafters to bring good luck. An empty hornets' nest, hung high, also will bring good through a cycle. luck to a house of any age.

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For after hours service please contact 705-725-2715. Utility Budget Plan As we approach the middle of winter wheat and the August, other crops become ready for harvest. Springwater has a large farming community, farm of lot a and we expect move onto our equipment to highways. Please exercise extreme caution around these vehicles. these are the Remember, people who put food on our tables, so lets show them respect by giving them plenty of room. The Market operates every Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Municipal Parking Lot at 33 Elmvale. Queen St. W, Policing Committee Residents enrolled in the monthly Utility Budget Plan are the August is reminded that settle-up month. All outstanding balances as noted on your recent bill will be August 29, 2014. withdrawn L0L 1Y2 Canada 1Y2 L0L Minesing, Ontario 2231 Nursery Road Nursery 2231 www.springwater.ca The Administration Centre at 2231 Nursery Road operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. The Job Opportunity Election Official/DRO 2014 Municipal Election October 27, 2014 – 7:30 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Proficient computer and keyboarding skills public with the deal Excellent interpersonal ability to skills and the in a courteous and efficient manner Assist with the opening and closing and conduct of the Voting Location Instruct electors and answer inquiries pertaining to the election process As an Election Official/Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) you will be cross trained on all duties required at a voting location. Election a.m. 7:30 at commencing location voting a establish will staff Official October 27, 2014 until all voting equipment is returned on Monday, and secured, approximately 10:00 p.m., and attend one mandatory training session. Key Qualifications • Previous experience working an election would be asset • • Good written and oral communication skills • • Ability to stand, sit in one position for extended periods of time Key Duties and Responsibilities • • • Custody and control of the ballots at voting location • Custody and control of the tabulator at voting location • Ensure voting count is maintained • Other duties as assigned by the Clerk or designate Compensation $250 of a total paid be will Officers Returning Official/Deputy Election for attendance at one mandatory training session and Election Day, October 27, 2014. Statutory deductions may apply. Applications obtain a copy of the application and skill testing questions, visit To . www.springwater.ca/election | August 14, 2014 | 2231 Nursery Road Minesing, Ontario | L0L 1Y2 | Phone: 705-728-4784 | Fax: 705-728-6957 | Email: August 14, 2014 | 2231 Nursery Ontario L0L Road Minesing, | Council Meeting August 21- 5:15 p.m. August 25 -5:30 p.m. August 19 - 7:00 p.m. Valendar Park Building Valendar Committee of Adjustment September 3 - 7:00 p.m. September 4 - 7:30 p.m. September 9 - 5:00 p.m. September 9 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting Schedule Minesing Community Hall September 11 - 5:15 p.m. September 11 Grenfel Rec Service Board Elmvale BIA Board Meeting Elmvale BIA Elmvale Rec Service Board Elmvale BIA Board Meeting Elmvale BIA Minesing Rec Service Board Phelpston Rec Service Board Elmvale Library Meeting Room Elmvale Library Meeting Room Township Administration Centre Township Township Administration Centre Township Township Administration Centre Township Township Administration Centre Township www.springwater.ca www.springwater.ca Page 6 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Collins seeks second term as Mayor of Springwater Township Linda Collins, the incumbent Mayor of Springwater Township, has filed nomination papers to run for a second term as Mayor. Having served for 11 years at the Springwater Council table, most recently as Mayor, Collins brings a depth of experience and a proven track record of continuous hard work and responsive leadership. Linda’s rural upbringing and farming experience combined with 34 years as a teacher and administrator have maintained the discipline of hard work, lifelong learning and sound decision-making. Community involvement and volunteering were values instilled by Linda’s parents and practiced in all the school communities and places she lived – particularly through her involvement with the Church and music. Linda brings with her a variety of strengths and experience, as well as a strong sense of integrity. Her formal education includes a B.A. (Economics) from Wilfrid Laurier University and a M. Ed (General Administration) from the University of Toronto. Achievements promised and delivered from 2010 are: • More open and predictable decision-making Every month Collins wrote an article in the Springwater News about the decisions, issues, events and news taking place in the Council Chamber, and around the community. She consistently encouraged residents to attend council meetings to learn about the issues and share updates at the many community events she attended. • Steady, predictable budgets with emphasis on Capital improvements Capital improvements to allow Springwater to preserve and protect its infrastructure for the future help to prevent unavoidable tax rate increases. Linda has advocated for this type of responsible financial management throughout her 1 years on Council. • Planned and controlled development with much effort on Midhurst As the topic of development arises in Midhurst, and throughout the Township, Linda’s focus will continue to be on communication, public meetings, and the dialogue with residents as exemplified through the establishment of the Resident Liaison Group. • Enhanced Communication With the size and rural nature of our municipality, effective communication is critical to keep residents, business owners and visitors informed. Throughout her term, Linda has been committed to sharing information with the community. Website enhancements, Council’s Corner, regular media releases and radio/TV spots helped share this news. • Elmvale District High School – 2nd on SCDSB capital funding list EDHS has been a priority for the Township of Springwater Council, and Linda is pleased at the progress made during this term. It has been moved from the chopping block to 2nd on the list, and a Community partnership approved by the SCDSB and submitted to the Ministry is another assurance. • Springwater Health Services To serve the needs of Springwater, this Council has converted he old Knox Building to a fully-furnished, health clinic to house LifeLab’s return. This allowed for the restoration of blood services, and attracted a number of Health Services. The most notable was the Primary Health Care Nurse practitioner-lead clinic from south Georgian Bay Community Health Centre. This brings additional health services, as needed, and bi-monthly services to the high school. Ongoing efforts for Physician Recruitment for the North and Barrie & Area have been fully funded from the fundraising efforts of the Mayor’s Golf Tournament. Linda will once again be paying all her own campaign expenses. In 2010, she ran her successful campaign for Mayor with no contributions from anyone. Perry Ritchie to run for Second Term in Ward 2 Springwater Township Complete Blinds As I reflect back over the past 4 years of Council, it has definitely Shutters • Blinds • Draperies • Bedding been a learning curve to say the least. It has given me a good Free In-home Consultations perspective of how a municipality is run. 102 Commerce Park Dr. Unit 12, Barrie I have been fortunate to sit on many committee’s during my 705 727 0567 • www.completeblinds.com first term of council. Aside from attending Council meetings and Planning committee meetings, I represent Springwater Township Whether you are on a limited budget or looking for on the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (N.V.C.A.) top of the line fashions, we have a window covering and I am a Board member of the Severn Sound Environmental solution for you! We offer an extensive product line Association. (Springwater Township sits in these two water sheds), of Hunter Douglas window treatments, and we offer custom drapery, bedding on the Physician Recruitment for Midland Hospital and yes, we and upholstery solutions. have had doctors look at the Springwater Health Services Building. I am a member of the Blood Services Committee which we got back in Elmvale and it is doing very well. What’s in it for Quebec? I am a member of the Elmvale High School Committee. We have put One of the questions we frequently hear about the idea a deal together with Simcoe County School Board and are number of increasing water imports to Ontario is “What’s in it for # 1 on the Capital Expenditures list in getting the much needed Quebec?” addition onto the High School in Elmvale. We were all hoping we As it turns out, quite a bit. According to the Commission would get the phone call from the Ministry of Education to start this sur les enjeux énergétiques du Québec, which looked year but it didn’t happen. This is why I have decided to run again for into the province’s energy future in 2013, the province the second term. Keeping our High School in Elmvale is one of the will be exporting the majority of its power at low prices reasons why I ran the first time. I know it will be a challenge to say (about 3 cents per kWh) for the foreseeable future. That’s the least. Which is why I’m asking for your support to re-elect me because shale gas and increased efficiency have put to Ward # 2 for the second term. strong downward pressure on electricity prices in the U.S. Northeast, and because Quebec simply cannot export any When I first ran back in 2010 my list of concerns were 3 things: more power during peak periods to the U.S. market due to 1. Accountability on spending and taxes - Yes I have supported tax increases over the last four years and yes transmission line constraints. I have voted against tax increases. Compared to other municipalities, we are in good shape financially but there’s Quebec is hoping that new transmission lines will help it lot’s of room for improvement. I think its fair to say this council has taken an aggressive approach on tackling our address the latter problem, but these lines will take some infrastructures deficit. The province had requested and we complied with a asset management plan. The name years – and hundreds of millions of dollars – to construct speaks for itself. It is a plan to help manage the municipality’s assets. What’s lacking is the Provincial Government and not everyone on the U.S. side is welcoming of new providing infrastructure funding to the municipalities. The more funding we get the lower we can keep our taxes. transmission corridors through places like the Adirondack 2. Keeping our High School in Elmvale - We are # 1 on the Capital Expenditures list and waiting for the green Mountains. light from the Ministry to start building. So what’s a province with a growing surplus of water power to do? Well, one idea is to split the difference 3. Getting our blood services back in Elmvale - After countless meetings with health care officials, it was the between the price of Quebec’s exports to the U.S. and Local Health Integration Network (L.H.I.N.), Bernie Blase and Bob Morton, who we give thanks to for listening and Ontario Power Generation’s forecast of the cost of power to Life Labs for getting the blood services back to Elmvale. Our Blood Services Clinic is open Tuesday and Thursday from a re-built Darlington Nuclear Station in Ontario mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.. The nice young lady who takes the blood does an awesome job and they are (currently 8.3 cents per kWh). This would allow Quebec busy. People are coming in from all over the area to get their blood work done. to earn substantial additional revenues – in the order of On July 2011 we opened the Springwater Health Services Center, located at # 35 Queen Street West, Elmvale in $600 million per year – without having to string a single the Knox building. Further to our commitment we have teamed up with South Georgian Bay Community Health kilometre of new transmission line. in providing a primary Nurse Practitioner on Wednesdays at the Clinic. The clinic is for registered clients of the While power prices on the open market rise and fall with Community Health Centre with no walk in services available. The CHC is currently accepting new clients. In addition cold winters and cool summers, Quebec’s expert panel was the nurse practitioner is supported by an entire health care team from Diabetes Educator, Dietician, Social Worker and clear that the province needed to explore more options on Mental Health & Addictions Councilor, Registered Nurses and many other health care professionals. how to maximize the benefit of its water power resources. What the Commission didn’t touch on was the fact that For further information on all the services please visit Springwater website (springwater.ca) click on Community. Quebec could also earn greater revenue by improving its Bringing health care back to Elmvale has been very rewarding. If re-elected, I would like to see a permanent energy efficiency, thereby freeing up even more water doctor or doctors here in Elmvale. It’s a tough job trying to bring healthcare to Elmvale but once here, there is great power for export without having to build a single new dam. potential. Our geographical location of being right in the center gives us a huge advantage. One of the best ways for Quebec to maximize the benefit Its been a busy 4 years aside with all the committee’s I have sat on and meeting’s I’ve gone to. As much time has of its water power resources is to strike a long-term deal been spent again reading all your agenda’s. The NVCA agenda’s alone averages over 150 pages. They meet once a with Ontario to replace high-cost nuclear energy. With both month. provinces struggling to tame difficult deficits and paying down large public debts, such a deal could be a real gift to If re-elected, I will continue to work hard for the constituents in Ward # 2 and for Springwater Township. both parties, saving Ontario at least $600 million a year and On October 27th, 2014 Re-elect Perry Ritchie. I can be reached at nearly doubling the price Quebec receives for its power. Home: (705)322-2885 Office: (705)322-5000 Email: [email protected] There are still 8 people alive who were verified born in the 1800s. They’re all female. Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Page 7 The Sports Zone Elmvale & District Horticultural Society SpringwaterNow Open News Daily • July 9:30 31, 2014to Dusk Edition 422 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 by Mike Townes www.gardenontario.org/site.php/elmvale In the last two issues, I have written Wednesday August 20th, 6:00pm SpringwaterSpringwater News News Mailing Mailing Area (shaded) Area about the athletes and builders who Annual Potluck Picnic Heritage Park Springwater News is distributed by will be inducted into the newly-formed Rain or shine it is under a roof. Bring A Canadalocally Post owned (North biweekly to South) to CommunityPenetanguishene Newspaper - 2050 Springwater Sports Heritage Hall of your favourite dish to share. Enjoy the R.R. #2 (800) L9M 1R2, CanadaR.R. Post #3 (750) distributes L9M 1R3 & Fame. Here are the teams that will be company of other gardeners. It will start at 6:00 p.m., R.R. #4 (450) L9M 2H7 inducted into the Team Category at the don’t be late. Daily Hours 2800Perkins to SSfi eld/Balm 3, 5, Beach 6, 7 L0L& 82J0 Penetang - 1200 Midland - 1000 2014 Induction Ceremony that will be held Friday, October Tips: Take Geranium cuttings to winter over on During Season R.R. #1 L4R 4K3 (Vasey/Ebenezer) 775 & th windowsills. Keep compost pile moist. Trim and divide 9:30am-Dusk R.R. #2 L4R 4K4 (North of Wyebridge) 225 17 at the Barrie Country Club. 1050 to Midland S.S. #1 & 2 Minesing United Farmers Hockey Team: In 1924, this irises. Treat for iris bore. Prune climbing roses. Water Wyevale L0L 2T0 - 800 wisely and weed as necessary. Dry flowers and herbs. 850 to WyevaleWyebridge L0K 2E0 - 250 team was made up of all boys from Minesing. They won Elmvale L0L 1P0 - 2325 the 1924 Provincial Championship but also had many Divide and move peonies and oriental poppies. 260 to WyebridgePhelpston L0L 2K0 - 575 successful years of competitive hockey and other sports. 2350 to HillsdaleElmvale/Orr L0L 1V0 - 625 Lake... Members of the team included Leighton “Babe” Adams, Barrie Baycats: Barrie finally started their playoff run Minesing/Anten Mills L0L 1Y0 - 1200 575 to Phelpston Earl “Jim” Crawford, Ell Crawford, Carlin “Cal” Foyston, after receiving a bye to the semi-finals. They squared off Midhurst L0L 1X0 & L0L 1X1 - 1600 H.L. “Hank” Foyston, Charlie Grant, Ab Maw, Ronald against the defending champs from Brantford last Saturday 625Grenfel-Utopia to Hillsdale/Mt. L0M 1B0 & L0M St. 1B2 Louis - 750 on their home diamond in Midhurst. The Baycats, after 11 Barrie - 2000 Orchard, Howard Priest and Murray “Stub” Ronald. R.R.1350 # 1, L4Mto Minesing/Anten4Y8 - North on Bay eld to HorseshoeMills days off, gave up three runs in the top of the first inning but Valley & Hwy 93 (775), Elmvale Alex Currie Pontiac Juvenile Hockey Team: 1650R.R. # 2to L4M Midhurst 4S4 - Hwy 90 & Sunnidale (420), In the 1964-65 season, this team won the OMHA Juvenile they scored 5 times in their first two innings to take an early R.R. # 3 L4M 4S5 - St. Vincent St., Paddy Dunns, 750 toSnowvalley Grenfel/Utopia & Carson Road (453) “C” Championship going undefeated all season, while also 5-3 lead. After closing the gap to 5-4, Brantford scored S.S.#44 Ferndale Drive & area (351) th Complete coverage (as indicated in the shading) of beating teams in higher categories. This team was one of the twice in the 7 to take back the lead 6-5. Barrie scratched Tiny2400 & Springwater SS101-103 Twps and & parts 144 of Tay,Barrie Essa, th best minor hockey teams that ever played in the Elmvale out a run in their half of the 7 to tie the score 6-6. In extra Oro-Medonte and the City of Barrie th Minor Hockey Association. On April 7, 1965, they won innings, an error led to the 7 run for Brantford and a 7-6 SpringwaterSpringwater News, News, 9 Glenview 9 Glenview Avenue, Ave., Elmvale, Elmvale, Ontario ON L0L L0L 1P01P0 win. Brantford had 18 hits to Barrie’s 10 hits…Barrie and Contact Michael Jacobs: Editor/Publisher • Phone (705) 322-2249 the “C” Division in the Milton Juvenile Tournament after CellMichael (705) 321- Jacobs:BOLD (2653) Owner/Editor • Fax (705) 322-8393 • Phone • [email protected] (705) 322-2249 winning a semi-final game, then boarded a bus to Plattsville the London Majors sat for at least 11 days before playing Trudeau Would Scrap Printing 15,600Cell copies 321-BOLD biweekly • 14,250 (2653) are mailed • outFax by Cana322-8393da Post to above areas that same day and won the OMHA Championship. Members their first playoff game and both dropped their post season AdE-mail Size (Black [email protected]& White) Cost (Colour) Cost (B&W) • twitter Deadline @mmtcj openers, plus London loss game two, thanks mostly to the Reserve Transparency Law Fullwww Page .springwaternews.ca (160 Sq. In.) $1080 $900.00 • issuu.com/springwaternews The deadline is three of the team included John Archer, John Brown, Bob WINNIPEG, MB: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation ¾ Page (120 Sq. In.) $840 $700.00 days before publication. Burnett, George Conn, Jim Conn, Mike Conn, Steve Crane, most stupid playoff system ever invented. Both Barrie and ½ Page (80 Sq. In.)Printing $600 17,200 $500.00 copies biweekly (CTF) called on Liberal leader Justin Trudeau today to 3rd Page (50 Sq. In.) $450 $375.00 For a Thursday paper, Carl Edwards, Doug Lambie, Alvin Leonard, Pete Marley, London could find themselves watching the finals unless $70 ¼ Page (40 Sq.16,000 In.) $330mailed out $275.00 by Canada Post reconsider his recent commitment to abolish the new First 8th Page (20 Sq. In.) $192 $160.00 the deadline is the Ted McConnell, Stewart McKenzie, Bernie O’Hallarn, Bill they can find their games again…If necessary, Barrie will Business Card (6.5 Sq. In.) $55 $45.00 Monday prior. th Nations Financial Transparency Act; a law the CTF started Player, Brian Swan, Garry Turner and Nelson Woods. The play game 5 in Barrie on Friday, August 15 at 7:30 pm * For regular running ads, a 10% deductions applies. th pushing for back in 2009 along with grassroots aboriginal bench and executive staff included Bob Stacey (Coach), and game 7 at home on Sunday, August 17 at 7:00 pm. * Inserts up to maximum size of 8 ½ X 11 - $60.00/1000 - Inserts may be of any number th th Canadians. and may be sent to any location - Weight charges apply after 10 grams. Norm Crane (Manager), Doug Rose (President), Ralph This Day in Sports (August 14 ): The 10 Olympic Publication Games closed in Los Angeles in 1932…The first night game The new law requires elected band council politicians to Archer (Trainer) and Rob Crane (Stick Boy). do what municipal, provincial and federal politicians have Elmvale Merchants Men’s Fastball Team: In 1977 on was played at Comiskey Park in Chicago in 1939…The 14th Olympic Games closed in London, England in 1948… had to do for years – disclose their pay to the public. The Dates a cold and wet Thanksgiving weekend, this team became legislation also requires aboriginal communities to post the first and only men’s team to win an Ontario Amateur Cardinal pitcher Bob Gibson pitched his first and only no- th their band’s financial statements online; just like other Softball Championship. They traveled to Hearst, Ontario hitter in 1971…Philly Mike Schmidt hit his 300 homerun are in 1981…Pete Rose set a new record for all-time at-bats list governments in Canada currently do. to play the Northern Ontario Champs and won the best-of- “We have heard some very heartbreaking tales from Aug 14 & 28 three championship 2 games to 1. Team members were Ken with 12,365 in 1982…George Armstrong was fired as head coach of the Leafs in 1989…Reggie Jackson’s number 44 people on reserves who have been bullied, harassed and Archer, Doug Barnes, Lou Belcourt, Carl Edwards, Brian assaulted for daring to ask questions about where public Sept 11 & 25 Handy, Chuck Jordan, Paul Marley, Doug McMann, Danny was retired by the Yankees in 1993…Nick Price won the th funds are going in their communities,” said CTF Prairie Rowat, Garry Turner, Bill Williams and Keith Williams. 76 PGA Championship in 1994…Born on this day include legendary manager Earl Weaver (1930), Detroit pitcher Director Colin Craig. “The new First Nations Financial Oct 9 & 23 Team officials included Don Fleming, Bill McClung, Don Transparency Act allows them to go on the Internet and Ritchie, Paul Rowat (Coach), Mike Townes, Den Turner Mark “The Bird” Fidrych (1954), basketball star Magic Johnson (1959) and quarterback Tim Tebow (1987)… view their community’s financial statements anonymously, Nov 6 & 20 and Lou Turner. without fear of reprisal.” Diamond Senior Ontario Curling Champions: In Baseball star Pee Wee Reese died on this day in 1999. This & That: The Elmvale Merchants over-50 team will Marvin Joe, former chief and current band council Dec 4, 18 & 31 1996, Dorrie Fiegehen (skip), Marlene Tinney (vice), member of the Kwikwetlem First Nation in British Lorna Quesnelle (second) and Ev McFadden (lead) won be starting their playoff run in Kitchener Thursday, August th Columbia told the National Post that nobody, not even Jan 15 & 29 the Ontario Masters Curling Championship -- the first and 14 at 12 noon. You can follow the results for Elmvale by going to AL’s Fastball (Legends Division) and follow the Kwikwetlem band council, would have known Chief only team representing the Elmvale Curling Club to win a Giesbrecht received an extra $800,000 bonus: “…if it provincial championship. the links to see how the team is doing…Pete Rose passed Hank Aaron on the all-time at-bat list in 1982. wasn’t for this new transparency act, I don’t think we ever Quiz Time: On August 14, 1982, Pete rose took over first would have known.” place as the all-time at-bat leader in major league baseball. In 1966, Time Magazine predicted, "By 2000, the “We urge Mr. Trudeau to reconsider his position,” added Who did he pass on the all-time list on that day? Answer below. machines will be producing so much that everyone in the Craig. “Of all the issues to try and score political points Photo of the Week: Elmvale resident Jeff Lees traveled U.S. will, in effect, be independently wealthy." In that on the Harper government this is not the one. There are to Budapest, Hungary as the referee-in-chief and referee year too CoCo Chanel said about miniskirts: "It's a bad too many grassroots people living on reserves who are joke that won't last. Not with winter coming." depending on this legislation.”

ELMVALE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL for the 2014 World Junior Hockey Championships. In the photo, Jeff drops the ball for a faceoff during the tournament. On the Diamond: The Wyevale Tribe are taking part in the International Softball Congress World Tournament being held in Kitchener, Ontario this week. The Tribe dropped their first game 4-3 to Vancouver, BC. Wyevale led 3-0 after one inning but that was all they got as Vancouver chipped away, scoring a run in the top of the 7th for the win. Patrick Townes, Dave Drinkill (1 RBI), Kevin Peterson (2 RBI), Matt Tjart, and Mike Kelly all had hits for the Tribe. In their second game, the 7th inning again was their downfall. Mark Lambie led off with a homerun and then Dave Drinkill put one over the fence in the 4th to give Wyevale a 2-1 lead. Port Elgin then tied the game in the 5th and added three more in the 7th to defeat the Tribe 5-2. Lambie and Drinkill added singles while Kevin Peterson was the only other batter to add a hit…All other games are after my deadline so I will fill you in in the August 25 – 27, 2014 next issue with the results…Area fastball player Zachary McLean and Nate Robitaille played for Port Perry at the Bantam Provincial OASA Championships two weekends ago and they came home with bronze medals. The boys For an appointment please call Student Services now travel to Fredericton, New Brunswick next weekend, th also with Port Perry, for the Eastern Canadian Bantam at 705-322-2201 ext. 42055 after August 24 Championships. Page 8 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Your View - Letters to the Editor Office: 705.526.4100 350 Concession 8 East C.W.D. 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The reason the Drive-in was called the All-Weather, • Water Softeners & Treatment Systems is because it was unique in that along with the big outdoor • Installation, Sales & Service screen it had a full indoor theater for those days when the Local Builders Local Jobs weather prevented the patrons from watching from their My View – McLean Letter-Response A letter of congrats is going out to the builders of Snow cars. It also kept the theater open all year due to it's ability by Bill French - I am pleased that Deputy Mayor McLean Valley. John and myself took a drive into that development. to screen movies during the winter. submitted his “Letter to Editor” in the July 31st edition of To my surprise the trades working were all local. On summer week-ends, after the show, they would put Springwater News. You need to have that handy to make This is what a good development entails. The development on fireworks displays that lasted about 15 minutes, which sense of this article. A few people phoned me and asked abuts onto existing homes and is not on arable lands. They you could see for miles around. I seem to think though that if his letter angered me because of his strong criticism of are providing jobs to local trades and, in turn, putting the fireworks were messages for those people, who in the my opinions. My answer was “no”. I said it is important money into the local economy. Building on spacious words of the song Moments to Remember,( " the drive in that people see how he thinks, which is a good thing. I also estate lots conducive to rural living in Springwater. shows we used to go and somehow we never watched the believe everyone is entitled to their opinion and point of Good work to the Snow Valley builders. show"), to let them know the movie was over and it was view. With Heart and thanks. time to go home. For those trying to figure out who should lead our council Donna and John Hawthorne, Anten Mills Sadly the site where the All-Weather was, is now a for the next 4 years, you now have a view from the second shopping plaza anchored by Home Depot. in command on council, the Deputy Mayor. You have Reference. Deputy Dan McLean’s letter, B Crotin also seen articles from the Mayor in recent months. For balance, and since his name is mentioned in the McLean Fear Mongering Rick Webster should stop denying his Council’s letter, check out Les Stewart who has filed his papers to Our council took great offence to the words “unethical” responsibility for the advancement of the Midhurst run as your next deputy mayor. As McLean states, be and “collusion”, both said during meetings by councilors. Secondary Plan. informed with facts and not swayed by the rhetoric. Councillors had to withdraw word or apologize. Words, Mr. Webster’s letter in the July 17th edition of the McLean’s initial information on the MSP approval is that was all it was. Deputy McLean was involved with Springwater News states that the Ontario Liberal correct. It was done with a special rule by the province. both incidents. government amended the Places to Grow Act in 2012 and He ignores the fact that the Township and County did Now, I read the word “fearmongering”. I take great allowed the Midhurst Secondary Plan (MSP) to proceed not object to the mega development in Midhurst even offence to this word. It is implying that the letters that are because it wanted to avoid a costly legal battle. Legal though the plan offended all good planning principles. written in the paper are done so to get residents fearful and battle against whom? Against the Ontario government? Some say and I am sure actually believe that it was out wary. My articles are written for no such reason. I have On what basis does Mr. Webster base his claim? He quotes of the township’s control. If the Council had objected to the time, being a senior, live close to the administration MPP Jim Wilson’s statement that Wilson was shocked at the plan, there would have been no special rule nor mega building and I am concerned and care how our tax dollars the lack of consultation prior to the Ministerial Order on development, as the Midhurst Secondary Plan is contrary are spent. I feel it’s my civic duty to attend and to keep the MSP, his concern over loss of prime farmland, the fact to all the higher level provincial policies including the other residents who do not have the time abreast on that progress on the MSP hinges on the Environmental County’s OP. The only scaremongering I see is from important issues. Personally speaking, your letter is the Assessment, and the need to follow proper process now McLean when he mentions the $100,000,000 potential most negative and uninformative letter I have read in the that the damage is done. There is nothing in Mr. Wilson’s lawsuit, if the Midhurst Mega City was stopped. First Springwater Newspaper. letter saying that the province wanted to avoid being sued of all, that number of $100,000,000 from the township It is very difficult to remember anything positive this for its action. lawyer was based on the value of the infrastructure council has succeeded in when I read this letter. You are The reality is that until our Council advanced the MSP investment to serve the potential future 30,000 additional our deputy mayor, a position of status and authority. This after the successful lobbying of the developers, the plan residents. Unlike the Gas Plant debacle that McLean letter does not become you. Taking pot-shots at residents was simply illegal and not permitted by the Places to Grow refers to, which was well underway when terminated, the that write in including myself is wrong. Please withdraw policies. That is why the province originally appealed the zoning, which is the subject of an OMB appeal, has still this word “fearmongering”. We all make mistakes in haste approval of the MSP by County Council. Even the County not been approved for the Midhurst developments and no or the heat of the moment. Withdrawing this offensive objected to the plan because of the Places to Grow Act. construction has been done. No money has been put in the word will prove you deserve to be the deputy Mayor of The developers bought the land after the Places to Grow ground as I write this letter, but there are efforts behind the Springwater. Act was passed in 2005, so they had no grounds on which scenes trying to fast track it before the Oct 27th election. With heart to sue the province. It is only the amendments that opened Is there a chance of a lawsuit if the MSP was cancelled? Donna Hawthorne, Anten Mills. the door with the Special Rule. I would say yes as lawsuits seem to be the norm of today. The Province did not amend the Places to Grow to avoid However, the developers speculated on land they bought a lawsuit. They were responding to the requests of the after the provincial policies were in place. The developers ROBINSONS County of Simcoe and the Township of Springwater who took a calculated risk, lobbied elected officials at all levels continually sent letters supporting the MSP. and are hoping for a win. This is quite legal and I would Katy Austin, 21 Stone St., Elmvale, L0L1P0 expect nothing less from a corporation attempting to Canada’s Paint Expert. 705-322-2265 • [email protected] reward its shareholders. I have no complaints about the Serving Barrie and Area for over 80 Years integrity of the developers or landowners. They are trying Ontario is the armpit of Canada! to maximize their investments. If the MSP were revisited A Hardware Store with ALL Enough is enough. We can’t all be wrong. Every day I and reduced in size is the cost of speculating and the return Your Needs! talk with angry Ontarians who feel the same. may not be as anticipated. This is not a criticism of the Ontario is the “ can’t do province”. For example; business model, it is just the way it works. Have you never Mon-Sat & Sun 10-5 Queens park has okayed the following: you pay taxes on speculated on something? Did you win every time? No Corner of Blake & Steele (705) 728-2431 your cottage and the townships will not let you rent your one is against development that is reasonable, sustainable compounded increase in these rates for years to come. Do own property? Mr. Harris who ruined Ontario, used the and compliments the areas where it is built which has been you think it will get better when we add a $100,000,000 excuse. the history of developments in Springwater until the high facility that we have no idea what it will cost to operate? The Townships can lower the mill rate. Don't vote for density plans for Centre Vespra, the Midhurst Mega City His reference to the BMA Management Consultant anyone unless they agree to lower the mill rate 5% per year and Hillsdale came along. Report is a little overstated. There were few municipalities during their term!! McLean’s argument that the approvals before the OMB at in the comparison study that were the size and character Taxes are a Joke. Up! Up! Up! Ontarians net income has this time have 150 conditions that must be met is correct. I of Springwater. Besides, less than a third of the Ontario decreased and yet taxes go up every year!! commend the township for creating a good detailed list and Municipalities participated. Remember the township pays Springwater (7 million dollars) and many other many good conditions are included. I fear the developers for the report. townships, have spent millions on brand new township will fight each condition with the end result being that I do agree with McLean’s concluding paragraph in his buildings when the Ontario economy is the pits? some important conditions will be compromised. Now letter. The next council has many challenges because of Car emissions were a good idea for the first two years. if the Township had insisted that all conditions were met the leadership of the last 8 years. I agree that the upcoming Now it is a money grab, a waste of money. prior to a final OMB zoning approval that would bea election is not just about the Midhurst Secondary Plan. It The feds boat licence what a joke, stealing $60.00 when different story. That was done in Anten Mills some years is about transparency and the leadership void that exists. less than 20% of boaters will use it. ago and as a result the development has not proceeded as Do your homework. If this council and especially the Energy board allowing a 40% increase in Enbridge there are still conditions that must be met and approved. Mayor and Deputy Mayor did as much research as I do charges...this is communist for sure. McLean’s criticism of my premise that the rest of they probably could comment and make more effective Hydro rate charging a “delivery charge” which is more the township will suffer because of the concentration arguments. They definitely have more resources for than our consumption...another Ontario joke. of population in the south, is an example of old style information than I do. My opinions are based on fact not Any tax over ten percent is communist and needs to be thinking. In 1994 there were no heavy concentrations of conjecture. corrected. Get rid of the capital gains tax. It is robbing developments like we would see with the Midhurst Mega Let’s elect a council that has a vision for the entire Ontarians Development, so his argument is a little dated (we are now township. Let’s finally choose a council that actually Ontario is not a nice place to live. Talk to any Canadian 20 years later) and illustrates his inability to see the big listen’s to the electorate! There will be many on the who has moved to the usa - food, gas and taxes, all much picture with a long term view, which to me is worrisome. upcoming slate that will actually do that. I succeeded in cheaper. His explanation of how our water and sewer charges business because I listened to everyone and as result had Paul Mallory, Springwater Township work is also correct. He ignores the fact that since they the good fortune to manage some of the best companies [email protected] are pooled, the unknown costs of operating a City sized in their respective sectors. Yes I have strong opinions and Sweating from stress and sweating to cool down are water and sewage facility that has miles of lines are a have been accused of being “too opinionated” but those chemically different. When you sweat because you're hot, real threat to those rates. He also failed to mention that 2 opinions have been formed by engaging many stakeholders it comes from your eccrine glands, but when you sweat years into a plan to create the necessary reserves for the not just a few that support my position. because you're stressed, it comes from your apocrine replacement of our existing infrastructure, the reserve was Help me lead that vision! glands. 30% underfunded according to the CFO of the day. That It’s your choice! is why those on full services have an annual 3 to 3.5% Can you cry under water? [email protected] • 705-718-7031 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Page 9 Elmvale - from a 3rd Generation Resident That Bill French still wants to be Mayor of Springwater HGR Open Pairs Tournament is amusing to me, or perhaps frightening, I can't decide. The Midland and District Lawn Bowling Club hosted Let's review his latest "Ietter to Editor" in the Springwater the HGR Open Pairs Tournament on Tuesday, July 29. News. This is one of the premier tournaments of the season with I am quite sure that, unless Mr. French was a child genius, top teams from Midland, Orillia, Barrie, Stayner and Michael D. Kelly he will have had little or no concept of the economic Toronto. The winners with a perfect 3 and 0 record were the team of Ron O’Sullivan and Gary Butineau from Sales Representative center called Elmvale. Regardless, the reliving of his Service at it’s BEST! youth and apparent residency of the former Flos Township Midland. Running a close second was the Stayner team is completely irrelevant to today's economic realities. of Jim Robbinson and Chelo de los Rios from Stayner, 363 Balm Beach Rd. Tiny ON These realities include a complete change in the shopping also with a 3 and 0 record. In third spot at 2 and 1 was Office: 705-361-1894 “The Man With The Hat” behavior of all of society. the Thompson team from Willowdale. Raj and Jane Direct: 705-529-2458 Long term residents of Elmvale and surrounding area Rajalingham from Barrie finished in fourth spot also Email: [email protected] will recall many thriving businesses such as the Alex with a 2 and 1 record. The one game high winners were Currie General Motors dealership. They will recall our Marv Hebner and Joan Bourrie from Midland. The prize fine women's wear store owned and operated bythe money was presented by Georgia Swan representing Minesing Moments w/Lorrie Norwood Watsons as well as the Red and White grocery store that HGR Graham Partners. The drawmasters were Fred [email protected] / 728-9784 had an excellent butcher shop and carried credit for those Israel and Lillian Robinson. For more information on lawn bowling go to midlandlawnbowlingclub.ca. Can you believe August is already here? Only a few who needed it to get by from week to week. They will more weeks and the kids are back to school. I see that the remember the Robert's family who started the The Mill stores are ready for it with all of their newspaper ads and and cement block factory when Frank returned from the school supply displays in their stores. I think the displays war and supplied the growth of summer cottages along the either excite the kids or completely scare them, either way Beaches. Additionally there was the Copeland family and it happens and they all seem to survive. their lumber operations which employed many folks for I have recently seen some ads on tv that show a young many years in our area. These now are all things which boy who is bullied at school and it just breaks my heart make up our rich history. Mr. French was not part of that to think that this behaviour continues to takes place in the history as he will have you believe. Additionally, these all schools. It may be a good time to go over this type of existed in the absence of things like WalMart, mega car thing with your children and ensure that they know that dealerships and internet shopping. it's not acceptable and should they be a victim or witness In his missive, Mr. French wants you to believe that of bullying, to be sure to report any of this behaviour to a the Province of Ontario has a fully fledged definition of parent, teacher or adult. a "complete community". I challenge him to produce As Labour Day weekend approaches, this is a reminder that definition. I have been told that the Minister himself that Minesing is again hosting the annual Slo-Pitch has been asked in the past several years to produce that Tournament. The games begin Friday night followed definition and the itinerate funding that comes with by music and dancing at the pavilion for those 19 years of it. To this date, these two things have not transpired. If age and older. The games continue on Saturday with the schools are part of a "complete community", then why Ron O’Sullivan, Georgia Swan and Gary Butineau. Photo by Bill Hunter finals on Sunday. Come out and support our community does the Ministry of Education not fund the unconditional and your neighbours who are playing. If there are still continuation of the Elmvale District High School? I would "Casual Dress" teams wanting to sign up, look on the www.minesing.ca think that a high school would clearly fall within that definition. Employed by the human-development website for more information. My question to Mr. French is, rather than just writing about Elmvale, why has center of a corporation in the midwest, We have recently heard of many unfortunate accidents HE not been supporting Elmvale over the last four years. Now that he once my friend trains employees in proper that involve motorcycles and ATV's in our news. As we again is That Bill French still wants to be Mayor of Springwater is amusing to dress codes and etiquette. One day as live in an area where ATV's and motorcycles are used all me, or perhaps frightening, I can't decide. she was stepping onto the elevator, a the time, I think it's a good time for our readers to make Let's review his latest "Ietter to Editor" in the Springwater News. man casually dressed in jeans and a golf sure that they are keeping themselves safe when they use I am quite sure that, unless Mr. French was a child genius, he will have had shirt got on with her. Thinking of her their bikes. The rules are simple, wear a helmet, watch for little or no concept of the economic center called Elmvale. Regardless, the responsibilities, she scolded, "Dressed a other vehicles, and don't speed excessively. By following reliving of his youth and apparent residency of the former Flos Township is little casually today, aren't we?" these rules, hopefully there are no more unnecessary completely irrelevant to today's economic realities. These realities include a The man replied, "That's one benefit of accidents. complete change in the shopping behavior of all of society. owning the company...." Until next time, keep smiling! Long term residents of Elmvale and surrounding area will recall many thriving businesses such as the Alex Currie General Motors dealership. They After the invention of the transistor in 1947, several US electronics companies rejected the idea of will recall our fine women's wear store owned and operated by the Watsons a portable radio. Apparently it was thought nobody would want to carry a radio around. When Bell as well as the Red and White grocery store that had an excellent butcher shop put the transistor on the market in 1952 they had few takers apart from a small Japanese start-up and carried credit for those who needed it to get by from week to week. They called Sony. They introduced the transistor radio in 1954. will remember the Robert's family who started the The Mill and cement block It has always seemed factory when Frank returned from the war and supplied the growth of summer strange to me that in cottages along the Beaches. Additionally there was the Copeland family and our endless discussions their lumber operations which employed many folks for many years in our about education so area. These now are all things which make up our rich history. Mr. French little stress is laid was not part of that history as he will have you believe. Additionally, these on the pleasure of all existed in the absence of things like Walmart, mega car dealerships and becoming an educated We Paint internet shopping. person, the enormous Complete Body Shop Specialist In his missive, Mr. French wants you to believe that the Province of Ontario interest it adds to life. Cube Vans has a fully fledged definition of a "complete community". I challenge him to All Insurance Work To be able to be caught Starting at $1500 produce that definition. I have been told that the Minister himself has been up into the world of Auto Detailing with Amazing Results asked in the past several years to produce that definition and the itinerate thought -- that is to Did you know that if you have been in an accident,Oversized you can choose WHO Paint repairs your Booth vehicle? funding that comes with it. To this date, these two things have not transpired. be educated. -Edith If schools are part of a "complete community", then why does the Ministry Hamilton, educator and 1529 Snow Valley Road, Springwater • 705 727 1600 of Education not fund the unconditional continuation of the Elmvale District writer (1867-1963) Shop Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm • Fri 9am-4 pm • Sat/Sun Closed High School? I would think that a high school would clearly fall within that definition. My question to Mr. French is, rather than just writing about Elmvale, why has HE not been supporting Elmvale over the last four years. Now that he once again is Municipality to get to know your neighbour and your community by stepping up to these and many other opportunities. Whether it is your church, your school, your community hall, minor sports, the Library, Historical Committee, your gun club or whatever, these are excellent ways to get to know your neighbour and your community. This and other Councils have provided many vehicles for citizens to accomplish this. These include but are not limited to: 1) An excellent arena in Elmvale that has rental hours available 2) Funding to all Community Halls although they operate in deficit 3) Providing space to EDHS to offer continued education in physical fitness and drama 4) Staff support in all areas of recreation 5) The implementation of a Business Improvement Area in Elmvale to promote businesses in Elmvale (you could not have missed their excellent TV advertising campaign this spring on CTV Barrie) Sleep away 6) Volunteer appreciation nights at the Admin Building As far as the Parkette is concerned, it sounds like Mr. French was satisfied with this prime site, sitting with a decaying mould infested building, no your next dental appointment parking allowed and surrounded by a construction fence as the gateway to his dearly loved Main Street Springwater. Neither Suncor, nor any Real Estate Oral Sedation • General Anaesthetic, safely administered by an MD Salesperson making their living in Elmvale was able to find a customer to move into the former Petro Canada site for over a year. This Council did the next best Call (705) 721 1522 to learn about thing and it stands as a huge improvement to the well-being of Elmvale. Dan Clement our anxiety free dental care. 3rd Generation Flos / Elmvale Resident 30 Spence Avenue, Midhurst, ON Ward One Councillor, Springwater Township midhurstdental.com Every time I say that I'm ready to order in a restaurant, what I really mean is that I'm not ready but the panic will help me make a decision. 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Their Pre-meeting taking a lead role in activities and initiatives that will be relocated to the Georgian Bay Family Health Team Statement wanted to make this clear before they had attract investment and business opportunities to the North office at 186 Erie Street. Please call Health Connection to their first meeting, so that it would not be confusing. Simcoe (County) area and actively supporting (and/or make an appointment. So their first leading) business retention and expansion activities that Special event permits cannot meeting will will increase local employment in the region leading to be picked up or dropped off actually be growth and sustainability. between August 13 and August their first The EDCNS Board is committed to building a vibrant 27. 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I am encouraged to see the health unit website at www. recreate the character of your natural smile. people show up the region working together cooperatively to positively smdhu.org. Complete & Partial Dentures for their first impact not only each community partner’s interests but The health unit recognizes Implant Retained & Surgical Appliances meeting before also those of North Simcoe as a whole.” that the changes will create Same Day Reline & Repair Services it is held, since As of August 18, 2014, Sharon can be reached at +1 (705) difficulties for some members Consultations are free. Avoid the inconvenience of downtown parking. to do so would 526.1371, extension 114 or by email at [email protected] of the public, and apologizes Make the decision you’ll be comfortable with. Visit us at our Cedar Pointe office. be confusing The EDCNS Board of Directors was established in for the inconvenience, with 9:00 am - 5:30 pm to those who 2014 and is composed of 11 members including one thanks for your patience. Evenings & Saturday by appointment. did so and this appointee each from the Town of Midland, the Town of Any issues or questions 34 Cedar Pointe Drive, Unit #510, Barrie is what they Penetanguishene, the Township of Tay and the Township related to public health services want to avoid of Tiny; 6 members were selected by the Nomination can be directed to Health by reducing the Committee and 1 member was appointed by North Simcoe Connection at 705-721-7520 confusion and CFDC. EDCNS is located in the offices of the North (705) 728-6810 Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation or 1-877-721-7520 weekdays Members of Denturist Association of Ontario lessening the from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. repetition. (NSCFDC) in Midland, ON. Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Page 11 ENT WEBENT MENT SEO MENT WEB N SEO WEB O O WEBSITE NT NT Gariwyn Kennels Reg’d ALL BREED BOARDING Web Development WEB DESIGN BREED GROOMING ALL Your Local Grocery Store ●Website Design ● Open SEO – Get search results! WEB SEO DEVELOPM www.gariwynkennels.com ●Web Applications SE WEBAPPLICATIONS 24 hours a day Gaye & Rick Sorbin Get on track with a solid web presence! 640 Baseline Rd. 5 (705) 322-5099 for your convenience! Tiny ON L4R 0E3 [email protected] Jim Wilson, MPP newspaper ad www.tekknet.com WEB DESIGN SEO WEB ANCEMENT DEVELOPME ELOPMENT ELOPMENT 14 Yonge St. North, Elmvale • 705-322-2261 SEO WEBSITE ENHANCE LICATIONS WEBSITE SEO REDESIG LICATIONS Size: 3.22 x 2.3 SEO B DEVELOPMENT WE ENH APP SEO APP Rural Intentions by Lynette Mader Grants for Stewardship Projects DEV A word from Craighurst Go Green to Keep it Blue! Jim Wilson, MPP NVCA offers grants to improve stream habitat and water My job at Ducks Unlimited occasionally takes me into Simcoe-Grey quality the field – quite literally – where ticks are a constant Utopia, Ontario, July 31, 2014 – Through the Healthy concern. Growing up in rural Ontario, I knew all about Waters Program, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation ticks of course. But they were something we usually found Authority (NVCA) is offering free site visits, technical on our pets and even then, only occasionally. Something WorkingWorking forfor You!You! support and funding for projects that improve stream has changed in southern Ontario ecology over the past habitat and water quality. three decades though and you can’t wander through long 50 Hume Street Collingwood, ON L9Y 1V2 “The 2013 Nottawasaga Valley Watershed Report grass anymore without worrying about ticks. They are a Card gave us a “C” for stream health, so we have some concern everywhere but the worst areas seem to be along Tel. (705) 446-1090 remediation work to do,” said Shannon Stephens, NVCA’s the lower Great Lakes. As of late, I cannot take a trip to 1-800-268-7542 Healthy Waters Program Coordinator. “These grants will a DU project near Lake Erie without bringing a creepy Fax (705) 446-3397 help landowners, businesses and community groups take critter home with me. My first and worst experience with www.jimwilsonmpp.com on projects that will enhance our streams, rivers and lakes this was on a trip to an aggregate site near Vineland. We and ultimately improve surface water quality. It’s all about waded through some long grass to get a better look at a taking care of the places we love!” creek bed and I didn’t think much about it until I got home Hydro Cash Grab to Continue: The grants cover between 30 to 100% of project costs. and checked my email. There was a note from the site Liberals Hide Suspicious Report on Eligible projects include: manager saying, “Hey Lynette, I found a couple of ticks Energy Sector Pensions • stream- and lake-side native tree, shrub and meadow on me when I got home today so you might want to check planting yourself carefully too.” I dropped my cell phone before I It always irks me to hear this Liberal government refer to themselves as open and transparent. Plagued by some of • decommissioning and/or building stream bypasses, finished reading his note and was peeling my work clothes dam bottom-draws and fishways for on-stream ponds off faster than an intoxicated Britney Spears on a beach. I the largest spending scandals in Ontario history, I think it's fair to say that they are far from anything remotely close • rehabilitating priority streams frantically ran my fingers through my hair and found two • fencing to keep livestock out of waterways and on my head that had fortunately not yet dug in. Yuck. It to these two words. The latest government-commissioned report on energy sector pensions only reaffirms this point. wetlands is a good thing I am not someone who checks their email • installing barn eaves and berms to reduce runoff or texts while driving because I’m not sure what would On Friday before the August long weekend, the Kathleen Wynne Liberal government quietly released a four month volume have happened if I had seen that note while cruising home • manure storage and runoff treatment along the 403. I can picture the eye-witness account: old government report on hydro pensions that reveals taxpayers are paying almost $5 for every $1 energy sector • nutrient management plans/strategy “Officer, we’re not sure what happened but we saw this • improving fuel, chemical and pesticide storage woman flailing wildly in her car before crashing into the employees are putting into their pension plans. The report comes just over one month after the last • advanced treatment septic system upgrades guard rail.” • well decommissioning Since then I have learned to peel my work clothes off at provincial election when the Liberals made no mention of the findings; in fact, they arrogantly campaigned on Grant approval is based on project eligibility, cost, the door when I come home from a day in the field. My expected environmental benefit and available funding. clothes go right into the washer and I go into the shower. the idea of creating an entirely new pension plan, forcing workers and businesses to pay a new jobs tax. Projects must be pre-approved; completed projects are not Sometimes this isn’t always convenient though. Once I eligible. had to go straight to a friend’s house for a get together The delay in releasing this report is certainly suspect and in my mind raises questions of continued problems with Call Shannon Stephens at the NVCA at 705-424-1479 ext. after work. I raced to her bathroom as soon as I arrived 239 or visit www.nvca.on.ca for Healthy Waters Program and did a quick check. Sure enough, there was a leggy transparency from a government with an already lousy record of accountability. information or to book your initial site visit. black spot on my stomach. I flicked it off in horror and Not a landowner but want to help? Sometimes what’s it landed, unmoving, on the bathroom counter. I quickly The report, written by Jim Leech, Special Advisor to the Ministry of Finance, warns that pension plans at needed are a few helping hands! Visit the NVCA’s website resumed my check and then turned to the assailant I had to find out about upcoming volunteer tree planting and left on the counter. It was gone. Heart pounding, I checked Hydro One, Ontario Power Generation, the Independent Electricity System Operator and the Electrical Safety stream restoration events. under the soap dish. Nothing. I nervously scoured the The Healthy Waters Program is funded by the NVCA’s 18 bathroom floor and walls but couldn’t see it. Where did Authority pose a "significant risk" to electricity prices in Ontario. He refers to the plans as generous, unsustainable member municipalities, as well as chapters of the Ontario it go? The thought that it might have jumped back onto Federation of Agriculture, Christian Farmers Association, me sent me into a renewed, frenzied pat-down. I shook and very costly, noting that the plans are close to the maximum benefits allowed in the province and richer than Canada-Ontario Agreement, Environment Canada, out my clothes: nothing. I debated whether to alert my Sustain Our Great Lakes Foundation, Dufferin Simcoe friends but it wasn’t a deer tick so there was no risk of most of the Broader Public Service. Leech found that in 2012, of the $585 million in Stewardship Network, TD Friends of the Environment, lyme disease. Probably better for them not to know than RBC, UPS, Nature Conservancy Canada, and private and to wonder, I assured myself. I left the bathroom with a contributions to the combined plans, only $100 million was contributed by employees. Taxpayers paid the corporate donations. Donations to the program go directly pasted-on, casually innocent smile but I felt bad about it towards improving the environment and are eligible for a all night. “You can’t ever tell them,” I made Dave promise rest. At Hydro One, employees provided 19 percent of contributions in their pension plan; the crown agency tax receipt. when I got home. “They have a dog so maybe he’ll get The whole problem with the world is that fools and blamed if it turns up somewhere.” At the risk of my never paid 81 percent. At Ontario Power Generation employees contributed 24 percent; the employer paid 76 percent and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser being invited to another dinner party I should assert that people so full of doubts -- Bertrand Russell this did not happen in Craighurst so my neighbours need so on. not worry. One of the reasons people in Ontario are facing BRIDgE BITES from The American Contract Bridge League challenges building their savings accounts is Some quick tick tips: where long pants, light colours and A SURPRISINg DUCK By: Brian gunnell tuck your pants into your socks when walking through because they are paying for unaffordable energy costs and bloated energy agency pensions. For ♠ 8432 Both Vulnerable long grass. (Even after all that, I usually find them on my ♥ AJ43 South West North East head or torso.) Or, don’t walk through long grass. the Liberals to allow a gold plated pension for ♦ J62 2♣ Pass 2♦ Pass a few on the backs of hardworking taxpayers ♣ K2 3NT Pass 6NT Pass is irresponsible, particularly since they vowed ♠ KT76 North ♠ J9 Pass Pass TOMATO TIPS: ♥ 72 ♥ T9865 West East South’s 2♣ bid was artificial and • There are all sorts of combination of small to reform this exact problem in their 2012 ♦ T9854 ♦ 73 strong, and North’s 2♦ was also ♣ 63 Declarer ♣ JT98 tomatoes: pear, grape, cherry, or even sliced plum provincial budget. artificial, showing a hand without a suit ♠ AQ5 tomatoes for tasty salads. Leech's recommendation to the government worth bidding. Then common sense ♥ KQ took over, and N-S blasted into 6NT. • Tomatoes don't develop adequate flavor unless is for the pension plans to move toward ♦ AKQ Can you make 12 tricks? Be warned, ♣ AQ754 allowed to ripen on the vine. Seek out locally an equal (50/50) cost-sharing goal. This is this one’s not easy! grown tomatoes whenever possible. They may the same commitment the Liberals made West led the Diamond Ten and Declarer could count 11 top tricks. Where was not be as "pretty" as store bought, but beauty, of themselves in their 2012 budget. It is also the the 12th? One possibility was the Spade finesse but that was only a 50% course, is only skin deep. same recommendation Auditor General Bonnie proposition and Declarer knew that a 4-2 or 3-3 Club break was more likely. So • Fragrance is a better indicator of a good tomato Lysyk made to the government in December Declarer’s general plan was to unblock the ♥KQ, cross to the ♣K, cash Dummy’s Heart winners (pitching Spades), and play on Clubs, hoping for a reasonable than color. Use your nose and smell the stem end. when she released her 2013 Annual Report. break in the suit. The stem should retain the garden aroma of the What have the Liberals done in two years? The But Declarer had neglected to think about the consequences of a bad Heart plant itself. answer is nothing. It is time the government break. That’s right, when Dummy’s Heart winners were cashed the suit proved • Since fresh tomatoes are summer fare and off- stops ordering costly reports and starts doing to be 5-2. Even worse, it turned out that the defender with the long Hearts also season tomatoes are rarely flavorful, substitute their job to fix this problem. had the long Clubs. Declarer could set up his 12th trick alright, but the defense scored a Heart and a Club first. Down one! canned Italian plum tomatoes in cooked dishes. Jim Wilson is the Progressive Conservative Cook for ten minutes to reduce the liquid and MPP for Simcoe-Grey We’ll admit that Declarer was most unlucky with that line of play, it only failed enhance the taste. because Hearts were 5-2, Clubs were not 3-3, and the long Hearts and long In 1954, a concert manager fired Elvis Presley, Clubs were in the same hand. But good players make their own luck and • Storing & Ripening Tomatoes: Never refrigerate Declarer had a most surprising play at his disposal. Remember, he had won the fresh tomatoes! Cold temperatures make the flesh saying, "You ought to go back to driving a opening Diamond lead, and unblocked the ♥KQ. Now at Trick 4 he ducks a of a tomato pulpy and destroys the flavor. To ripen, truck." In 1962, Decca Records rejected the Club! See the difference? Yes, the Club trick that he could afford to lose is now Beatles, "We don't like their sound, and guitar lost before Dummy’s Hearts have been cashed (in other words, before East’s place green or unripe tomatoes in a brown paper long Heart has become a winner). That’s a difficult play to find at the bridge music is on the way out." table, did you find it at your breakfast table? bag and place in a dark spot for three or four days, depending on the degree of greenness. Do not put Visit www.acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email [email protected] "Flattery is the art of telling a person exactly For games in Barrie see www.barriebridge.com tomatoes in the sun to ripen - this softens them. what s/he thinks of himself."-- Anonymous For games in Midland see www.midlanddbc.com

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Know when to lease or buy a car Sue Street & Joanne Lomas at Le Studio Gallery Grass Cutting By Carla Hindman, Director of Financial Pruning Education, Visa Canada - When a tree recently fell on our car, we had to Fertilizing get a new car in a hurry. Like many Spring And Fall Cleanup people, we struggled between leasing or buying. Both methods have advantages INTERNATIONAL PLOWING and disadvantages, so it's important to MATCH AND RURAL EXPO 2014 understand your needs and payment habits th th before signing on the dotted line. September 16 - September 20 With a loan, you borrow money to purchase the car then Come and Take an Historic Walk Through Our Land! own it once the loan is paid off. With a lease, however, This is what everyone will be you agree to pay a leasing agency (a lender often identified experiencing this year when they come to through the car dealer or manufacturer) to use the car the Education Section of the International during the lease period – but you're never the owner unless Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2014. you decide to buy it after the lease ends. We will be starting off with the First Leasing advantages. Some people prefer to lease because Nations and the Metis Nation, followed monthly payments and upfront costs can be significantly Collage from the ReMap series. Sue Street by a wonderful display of the War of less than with a loan; thus, they can either budget less 1812 and pioneer life. SUMAC which represents the for transportation or drive a more expensive car. Many Sue Street hails from England where she graduated fifteen major museums in Simcoe County are pleased to who lease prefer driving a new car every few years, don't with a Diploma in Art & Design (BFA equivalent) from present history in a unique way. This will be followed by mind permanent monthly payments and like that the car is the School of Art, Leeds, England, and a Certificate in an interactive display called Equimania, which is all about usually under full warranty throughout the lease. Remedial Art from the St. Albans School of Art, England. horses. Everyone will definitely learn something new as Leasing does have potential downsides, however: After living and working in the area for forty years, she they walk through this very detailed presentation. Did • It's often difficult and expensive to get out of a has re-visited her art career by completing the Fine Arts you realize this is the 100th anniversary of World War I. lease, so if you think your income or employment Advanced Diploma from Georgian College, Barrie, Base Borden will be bringing excitement to the area so status may change dramatically, tread carefully (for Ontario. She will exhibiting her collage works along with make sure you ask them about the military! Next comes example, should you lose your job, retire, get sick, encaustic paintings by Joanne Lomas, August 16-31 at Le our present day plants and animals. Don’t miss out on etc.) Studio Gallery, 348 Lafontaine Rd W., Lafontaine Ontario. our Grain Farmers of Ontario Educational Trailer as well! • Standard mileage allowances are typically 15,000 The gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Our Animal Tent is housing the “Farm Comes to Town” to 20,000 kilometres annually. If you average more For more information check www.lestudiogallery.ca. program, which always delights everyone through their than that per year during your lease, you'll likely pay a many agricultural demonstrations. See horse shoeing, set fee for each excess kilometre. (Some leases allow Ontario Brokers Offer Tips on Finding goat milking, and even sheep shearing. Finally we make upfront payment for excess mileage at a reduced rate.) the Right Home Insurance Policy our way to the Future Tent where you can learn about • You're responsible to pay for any unreasonable IBAO urges Ontarians to protect conservation, 4-H, the Fur Traders, and much more. Would you like to read a book about fun and agriculture? See our wear and tear or damage, and possibly required to themselves and their assets remove any customized features you've added before library display. If you’re feeling like you have a lot of (Toronto, Ontario) Ensuring you have energy, Stanley Speed will tell you how fast you run! All the lease is up. the correct insurance is essential. It can be overwhelming • If you lease a more expensive car, your insurance of these events can be reported in our Scoop Troop bus when shopping around for the different varieties available, which gives educational newspapers to our youth. These costs likely will be higher. And remember, bigger cars so the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) usually get worse gas mileage. are just a few of the things you will find in the Education is offering tips to consumers on how to find the right Area of the International Plowing Match. If you do decide to lease, always try to negotiate a lower insurance that will fit their specific needs. initial sales price for the car, because your monthly lease Don’t forget to print off a copy of our scavenger hunt There are a number of policies available on the market from the website. Gather all your points and go to the payment is largely based on the difference between this and they vary from company to company. price and what the leasing agency thinks it can sell the car prize table for your reward. If you have children 6 and “Your first step is to visit your local insurance broker. under, you may want them to explore our Little Sprouts for when the lease expires. Thus, the smaller the difference Your broker acts as advocate on your behalf and it is their between those two costs, the better for you. tent, which has lots of activities for the young at heart. job to evaluate your needs and offer you choice in the There is something for every age in our Education Area! Compare leasing packages from multiple dealers and products available,” said IBAO CEO Randy Carroll. leasing agencies, and don't hesitate to arrange your own For information, please contact Anne Arksey, Education The most popular and all inclusive home insurance policy Chairperson, at 705-734-0375 or [email protected] financing. A dealer may be willing to find you similar or is the ‘comprehensive coverage’. This type of insurance better financing to get your business. covers the home and all of its contents unless something A mother traveled 2,000 miles to be with her only son on If you think you might want to buy the car when the lease was specifically omitted. Check with your broker if this the day he was to receive his Air Force wings and also ends, check how much comparable used cars cost online comprehensive policy has additional ‘optional insurance’ get married. or in the Canadian Red Book (www.canadianredbook. and if there are stipulations on any uninsurable items. "It was wonderful," she said later. "It isn't every day com) to make sure you get a good deal. And don't be afraid Another form of insurance is called ‘broad form/named that a mother watches her son receive his wings in the to offer less – the lender may have a glut of cars to sell and perils.’ This type of policy only covers specific items listed morning and have them clipped in the evening." be receptive to your offer. So bottom line: Weigh the choice between leasing and in your policy. This is only a good option if you owning carefully to make sure you pick the right option can financially support most of your losses in for your specific situation. case a catastrophe hits. ‘Broad’ insurance is a ‘meet in the middle’ Old Time Gospel Worship Service compromise of comprehensive and broad form. Join us for an Old-Time Gospel Worship Service taking Broad insurance will provide comprehensive place on Sunday, September 14th, at 3pm, at the Essa coverage on large, expensive items, such as the Agriplex. This Celebration-Filled Service will feature the home itself and specifically named additional musical gifts of local Musicians, including Elmvale-area items inside the home. Musician (and Farmer!) Luke Langman. Also included “To ensure you are properly protected visit in the service, will be Bush Pilot, Brian Steed. Brian will your broker before purchasing. You want to share his experience of God's protection and provision, make sure you are making the right choice,” after losing his arm, while piloting a pontoon boat in concluded Carroll. Northern Ontario. An inspiring Gospel message will be If you have an old cell phone, keep it featured by Chris Atkinson, a local pastor. charged and powered off in your glove Everyone is invited to join for a time of Refreshments compartment. All phones can call 911 for free and Fellowship, following the service! regardless if they are activated on any specific Chris Atkinson: network or not. Pastor Chris Atkinson comes from a farming background. the propeller of his float plane slashed off his He raised sheep for 20 years and was very active in the right arm, throwing him into the icy water of agricultural community, before becoming a pastor; Chris the lake. Alone and twenty miles from any earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfred Laurier University human help, Brian had an unusual experience and Masters of Divinity form Tyndale Seminary. He with God; enabling him to regain the plane and currently is a pastor at Pinewoods Chapel in Angus; is fly ‘out’ for medical help. Brian will be with us married to Rowan and has four children. When he has a to share, a story of adventure, pain and victory. chance, he still likes to take the old ‘Minneapolis’ out for For more information about the event, Contact a spin! Denise Brown, Media, Marketing, and Office Brian Steed: Coordinator at [email protected] or After obtaining theological training and a pilot’s license, 705-220-0389. Brian spent seven years flying as a bush pilot. During this "Love cannot survive if you just give it scraps time, he shared the message of Good News in dozens of of yourself, scraps of your time, scraps of your remote villages in the Hudson Bay area. One fateful day, thoughts." --Mary Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Page 13 Always and Never Heart healthy artist donates to RVH My response to an article in Springwater News, July Tirebuster 31, 2014, Edition 422, titled Correct Information or Passenger, Truck & Farm Tires Unsubstantiated Opinion, by Dan McLean, Deputy Mayor. On-site Calcium Service The most startling part of your article is your beginning comment against the Midhurst Ratepayers Association. I understand your issues with Bill French and Les Stewart because of the upcoming election, but to zero in on a Sales & Repair of all Brands group of Springwater residents is a serious concern to me Serving North of Barrie to Midland and should be a concern to all residents of Springwater. 24 hr Emergency You further criticize their “platform is made up of Field & Road Service 322-0609 unsubstantiated opinion and fear mongering”. I have 7002 Hwy 93 & Stamp Side Rd • South of midland kept and read every article written during the last two years in regards to the Midhurst Secondary Plan. Many Tinseltown Talks By Nick Thomas articles are well written and well researched. All residents of Springwater should support Midhurst residents The Many Faces of M. Emmet Walsh who will be faced with a massive development. The Marie Wiersma, 85, a painter from the Northern Ontario Midhurst Secondary Plan will alter the lifestyle of a small community of Britt, was so pleased with her recent village. Many articles also show a concern re possible treatment at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) environmental damages to the Minesing Wetlands. If you she donated a piece of her work to the facility and offered take the time to read all the written material you would to exhibit many of her other paintings. not state that the written letters contain unsubstantiated A Passion for Life, is a special exhibit organized by opinion and fear mongering. ART@RVH in collaboration with the RVH Foundation I agree there is fear in Springwater. The fear comes from and is on display in the health centre’s Corridor Gallery some members on council who feel any attempt to stop until Saturday, October 4th. the Midhurst development would result in lawsuits up Marie Wiersma had been experiencing chest pain and yet to one hundred million dollars. As of today not a shovel the root cause of her discomfort had yet to be diagnosed. has hit the ground, no infrastructure has been built. The It was during a visit to Barrie to see her son Jonathan and comparison to the cancelled gas plant doesn’t hold true. his family that she experienced yet another onset of chest The gas plant infrastructure was being constructed and pressure and pain. She was taken to RVH, and through the then cancelled with a high cost to taxpayers. expertise of the cardiac program, a blockage in a secondary I realize that the Midhurst Secondary Plan will be built. This cardiac artery was discovered and stented in collaboration may be fortunate for some in Springwater but I hope most with Southlake Regional Health Centre (SRHC). residents will be concerned with this mega development. I He’s travelled the world as one of Hollywood’s foremost Wiersma says it was, ‘the persistence of the RVH cardiac hope it will be the most important election issue. character actors over the past three decades, including team that got to the root cause of her symptoms.’ I live in the North part of Springwater. Our home is trips to the Philippines in 1984 to costar with Chuck Norris “Marie’s story brings attention to the growing need for located in the former township of Flos. I love living here. in “Missing in Action” and to Africa for “Red Scorpion” Advanced Cardiac Care in Simcoe Muskoka and the We have good neighbours and some space in which to (1988) and “Racing Stripes” (2005). dedication of the cardiac staff who care for our patients.” says garden. I will not be surrounded by ten thousand (plus, Rebbeca Truax, Director of Philanthropy, RVH Foundation. depending on sales) new residents. Residents living in Following her treatment and care at RVH Wiersma says the North part of Springwater will also not be surrounded she now has new energy from increased flow to the heart, by 1000’s of new homes, increased traffic, more noise or renewed vigour to actively engage in all the things she whatever else will happen with the mega development in loves including time with her grandchildren, pastoral Midhurst. duties and of course painting. She was so grateful for the You also state, ”those letters and articles in the paper care she received she donated her painting ‘Flower Pot do not provide good information and week after week Island’ to RVH. opinions are expressed and readers actually believe the “We are really pleased to have this beautiful selection misinformation and unsubstantiated opinions”. I do of work on loan from the private collection of Marie hope that people do believe what is written. My article, Wiersma,” says Frances Thomas, part-time coordinator “When Will It Ever Stop”, I completed my own research, and curator of the Art@RVH program. “The focus of phoned a number of Springwater residents. I feel it shows ‘Art@RVH’ is to create an enhanced environment for the the history and those involved with the final result, The patients, staff and public through the careful selection Midhurst Development. and placement of art. And truly that has been the case as We do have freedom of the press and Springwater And just last year, he journeyed to Ireland and Romania for patients and visitors alike have paused in the gallery to residents are trying to deal with the largest residential two films due out this year, “Calvary” and “The Scorpion admire Wiersma’s work.” development in the history of Springwater. You seem to King 4,” respectively. However, M. Emmet Walsh doesn’t disagree with all their attempts to express concerns to all especially like to play the role of tourist when on location. residents of Springwater. “I’ll go off and look around a bit. But if you gave me Your comment on amalgamation in 1994 has had limited $10,000 and told me I could go anywhere, I’d just as effect on the north or south areas of Springwater when soon sit home and remove the lint from my naval,” Walsh it comes to council decisions is true. This has happened admitted in our recent interview. because the population in both areas has not experienced He also prefers roles with variety, rapid growth. With the addition of 1000’s of new residents having portrayed cops, crooks, doctors, Your year round source for locally produced, more council positions will be required. It is impossible to coaches, and various screwball organic and traditionally raised foods. predict the future needs in Springwater. characters with equal conviction. “I Your statement that the same individuals are always don’t want to play the same type of 705 737 4498 negative and never speak of the great accomplishments character ten times. I want to be a 3088 Horseshoe Valley Road (between Hwy 27 & 400) of the present council. The words always and never are garbage collector in one film and a powerful words to label people who are concerned about governor in the next.” The frequency of a cricket's chirps fluctuates with the the future growth in Springwater. These same individuals Raised near the Vermont/Montreal temperature, so if you count a cricket's chirps for 15 do represent a large group of Springwater residents. I border, Walsh graduated from Clarkson seconds and add 37, you will have the approximate have sat through most meetings and not all questions were College, but not in dramatics. outdoor temperature (in Fahrenheit). always negative. “I got a degree in business administration and marketing,” The council has done a good job in the areas listed in Two years before he made his first flight, Wilbur Wright he said. “That background taught me to live modestly your article. It is the responsibility of all councils to told friends, "man won't fly for 50 years." The Wright when you’re working so you can survive on your savings complete these tasks. It is unfortunate that all the good is brothers made four flights on December 17, 1903. The when things aren’t going so well. I’ve had actor friends forshadowed by the Midhurst Development. The previous first was the shortest. who made ten times the money I did, but they have nothing council suffered the now. I knew what to do with a dollar.” same fate because of Against his mother’s wishes, Walsh made his way to 90 minutes could Dump Site 41 with the New York in 1959 to study acting. “I knew nothing when former mayor’s strong I arrived. I didn’t speak well and was deaf in one ear, but stance in his support I didn’t want to look back when I was 40 and wonder CHANGE YOUR LIFE of Dump Site 41 and whether I should have given acting a try.” Applied Project Management it cost him and others So he became an audience fixture in theaters around the chance of being town, watching and learning from the best in the city, INFO NIGHT reelected. and eventually went back to school graduating from New Monday, Aug. 25 I would like to York’s Academy of Dramatic Arts. A decade later, after 6:30 p.m. thank all residents of several years of regional theater in New England, Walsh Georgian College, Barrie Campus, E218 Springwater who have found his way to television and film in 1969. taken the time to attend With over 250 feature film and TV credits now behind The 14-week online Applied Project council meetings and him, Walsh’s talent for tackling a variety of roles has made Management program can be write letters. him a fan favorite, and he isn’t planning on retiring any completed on your own schedule Please continue your time soon. and is a rst step toward your PMP effort and vote in “I’ll be 79 in March and am still in relatively good shape, designation. the next election for although I have to pass on the hard physical stuff now,” he To learn more or to RSVP, please contact someone who you feel CONTINUING EDUCATION said. “I approach each job thinking it might be my last, so [email protected]. best meets the needs it had better be the best work possible.” of Springwater in the Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at present and future. Montgomery, Ala. His features and columns have John Hawthorne, appeared in over 400 newspapers and magazines. He can Anten Mills be reached at his blog: http://getnickt.blogspot.com Page 14 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca In 2013, nine (9) per cent of the total number of The OPP Report complaints received at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Police handing out tickets for doing something right!! were submitted by Canadian victims of the “Emergency Bernie Pilon Huronia West OPP, in conjunction with the Clearview Scam” -- sometimes referred to as the “Grandparent Scam”. Township Community Policing Committee, and the Of those 2,269 complaints, 743 people were identified as Construction Stayner Dairy Queen, are pleased to announce that the victims who reported a loss of more than $2.4 million. OPP positive ticketing program has come to Clearview Members of the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch say the Gravel Supplies Township. “Emergency Scam” has been around for many years but it Crushed Road & Cement Gravel continues to fuel other criminal enterprises across Ontario. Sand & Gravel Fill • Skid Steer Services Police believe there are many more victims, but they are Excavating • Bulldozing • Backhoe & Snow Removal reluctant to report the crime, either out of embarrassment 7 Simcoe Street Rick’s Cell: (705) 623-4209 or by not knowing how or what to do. The fact that seniors Elmvale, Ontario Phone: 322-2785 are hesitant to seem rude by saying ‘no’ or hanging up on L0L 1P0 Fax: 322-4458 someone on the phone makes them primary targets for criminals to accrue substantial sums of money through If you or someone you know may have been the victim of many seemingly small successes. the ‘emergency’ scam, contact your local police service or In a typical “emergency” scam, the victim receives a Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). phone call or e-mail from someone claiming to be a friend FRAUD…Recognize it…Report it…Stop it. or relative in distress. The caller or e-mailer goes on to WHERE IS YOUR LIFEJACKET? indicate that they are in some kind of trouble, such as being The Ontario Provincial Police is asking all boaters Sgt. Michael Burton – Huronia West OPP, Sherry Schaap – in a car crash, they need money for bail, or they are having to always wear a personal floatation device (PFD) or Owner - Stayner Dairy Queen, Raymond Hardisty – Clearview trouble returning from a foreign country. The fraudster lifejacket when out on the water. “A life jacket stored Township Community Policing Committee and Lisa Hardisty – specifically asks that the victims to not tell other relatives. somewhere on a boat will not help you if you somehow Clearview Community Township Policing Committee You may get a call from two people, one pretending to be fall into the water or get knocked out of your boat. Safety a person in distress and the other pretending to be either is paramount when it comes to recreational activities on When officers out on patrol encounter a youth in a police officer or a lawyer. Your so-called “grandchild” the water and the proper wearing of a PFD at all times Clearview Township who is wearing their bicycle helmet, asks questions during the call, getting victims to volunteer will enhance surviving an unfortunate incident that may police will be giving that youth a ticket. Now, normally personal information. Victims generally occur”. no one likes to get a ticket from the police, don't verify the story until after their Marine officers on area lakes within the OPP Central but in this case, the ticket is for a free small If you want to drink, money has been sent through a wire Region take water safety very seriously and stop boats each ice cream cone, redeemable at the Stayner that’s your business. transfer service or they have provided and every day to make sure that the necessary and required Dairy Queen. If you want to stop, access to personal banking or credit card equipment is present depending on the size of boat being Further, these youths’ names are then that’s ours. information to criminals. operated. The law with regards to PFD’s is simple; for entered into a draw for season-end prizes! To guard against becoming a victim, every person on a boat, there must be a lifejacket. Failure EMERGENCY SCAM CONTINUES Call Alcoholics police advise you to first check with to do can result in a fine which starts at $200. CREATING FRAUD VICTIMS another family member or trusted friend Deaths resulting from drowning are preventable and Vulnerable, Compassionate Seniors are Anonymous to verify the information BEFORE where safety equipment such as a PFD is available and Favoured Targets of Criminals Orillia 325-6385 sending any money or providing credit not used is a selfish and selfless act that can negatively Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say card information by phone or e-mail. impact families and first responders. The message from scammers continue to inflict financial and Midland 526-3305 Bracebridge ~ These incidents should be reported the OPP is simple, “if you go out onto the water, please emotional harm by preying upon seniors wear a PFD at all times as this could make a difference in 705-646-2491 every time they occur, to allow police to and vulnerable citizens through “The investigate and find the perpetrators. your safe return to shore should you encounter a problem Emergency Scam”. www.egbdaa.org on the water. Water safety begins before you leave shore and ends when you have safely returned at the conclusion of your outing” adds Chief Superintendent Tod. Bullying • Part Three BREAK, ENTER AND THEFT By: Ernest Matton I.C.A.D.C., E.F.A.P., Another problem can be that of Sometime during the early hours of Wednesday, July 30th, Addiction Behavioural Specialist retaliation. In some cases, bullied teens 2014, unknown person or persons broke into a residence E.F.T. Practitioner • T.I.R. Facilitator have violent fantasies of attacking on Verspra Valley Road between Snow Valley Road and Certified Gladue Writer their tormentors. There are instances Mayer Road and stole a quantity of cash. Let’s continue. You can also help your bullied child feel in which these teens become violent, If you have any information in regards to this crime, safer and develop a plan to help avoid child bullies. First turning on their classmates in order to please contact the Huronia West O.P.P. at (705) 429- of all, it is a good idea to listen, and be accepting. Let get revenge. This can be a cause of heartbreak and difficulty. 3575 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800- your child know that you are on his or her side, and that It is very difficult to address teen bullying. However, there 222-8477) or submit your information online at www. the bullying isn’t their fault. Here are some things you can are some things that can help discourage bullying situations. crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on suggest to your child: Teens should be encouraged to seek friends, in person and this crime or others. • That you go, together, to school authorities to see online, who are supportive and kind. They should try to Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you what can be done in terms of mediation, and in terms of move in groups if possible, since bullies most often single will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not increased attention paid on the school grounds. out those who are alone. testify in court and your information may lead to a cash • Encourage the child to avoid the child bully, and Also, it is important to have teachers and other adult reward of up to $2,000.00. seek help from a teacher or trusted adult when necessary. authorities present when possible to discourage bullying For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our • Practice being assertive and asking the bully to behavior. You can also talk to bullies about more appropriate website at www.opp.ca. leave the child alone. behavior, and hope that they are willing to listen. OPP RESPOND TO DOG BITE COMPLAINT • Encourage your child to be with true friends - In the end, it is difficult to totally prevent teenage bullying – On August 7, 2014 at around 4:00 p.m., officers from bullies are less likely to pick on children who are in a - especially if it is verbal, emotional or cyber bullying. You Barrie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) group. should encourage good efforts to reduce bullying, and let responded to a dog bite complaint in the area of Whistler In the end, it is important to help combat child bullying victims see that you are involved in these efforts. The best Place in Oro-Medonte Township. and make families, communities and schools safe places to thing you can do is be encouraging to bullying victims The dog became vicious and bit a 35 year old female who learn. and help them get through this tough time as unscathed as attended a local hospital. Lets move to the next topic is teenage bullying common? It possible. Concerned for public safety, an OPP officer discharged is a lot more common than some of us realize especially You may not hear a lot about adult bullying, but it is a a firearm in an attempt to subdue the animal. Thedog when it comes to our own teenage kids. Teenagers have problem. Adult bullying is a serious problem and may is believed to be wounded but escaped the area. Central been involved in bullying, either as a bully or as a victim. require legal action. One would think that as people mature Region OPP Emergency Response Team & Central Many people retain horrible memories of high school, in and progress through life, that they would stop behaviors of Region OPP Canine Unit, were called in to assist with the large part due to the bullying they experienced. Teenage their youth. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sadly, investigation but were unable to locate the injured animal. bullying is a very real problem in schools. And it isn’t adults can be bullies, just as children and teenagers can be The dog is described as a medium-size golden retriever, always physical. There are many different types of bullying, bullies. While adults are more likely to use verbal bullying with long, tan coloured fur. The dog was last seen on the including verbal and emotional bullying. These types of as opposed to physical bullying, the fact of the matter is that Whistler Place, Oro-Medonte Twp. bullying, though more subtle than physical bullying, can adult bullying exists. The goal of an adult bully is to gain MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION still have a large impact on a student. Additionally, with the power over another person, and make himself or herself the On August 4th, 2014 at approximately 12:00 p.m., Internet now becoming a huge part of many teens’ lives, it is dominant adult. They humiliate victims, and “show them members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario no surprise that cyber bullying is seeing an increase. who is boss.” Provincial Police, Wasaga Beach Fire Department and Bullying appears to be more common among younger teens There are several different types of adult bullies, and it Simcoe County Paramedics responded to a 2 vehicle than it is among older teens. However, it may be that young helps to know how they operate: collision involving a motorcycle on Klondike Park Road teens are more prone to physical bullying, which is easier Narcissistic Adult Bully: This type of adult bully is east of Power line Road. to identify, and that older teens are more sophisticated in self-centered and does not share empathy with others. An initial OPP investigation revealed that a westbound methods of bullying that are not always exactly identified. Additionally, there is little anxiety about consequences. He motorcycle entered into the eastbound land on a curve and Physical bullying is more common among boys, and or she seems to feel good about him or herself, but in reality collided with an eastbound motor vehicle. teenage girls often favor verbal and emotional bullying. has a brittle narcissism that requires putting others down. The motorcycle operator a 70 year old male from Wasaga Indeed, while boys report that they are more likely to be Impulsive Adult Bully: Adult bullies in this category are Beach was transported to hospital with serious but non-life involved in physical altercations, girls report that they more spontaneous and plan their bullying out less. Even threatening injuries. are often the targets of nasty rumors, gossip especially if consequences are likely, this adult bully has a hard time The investigation into this collision is ongoing. involving sexual gossip. Additionally, girls are more likely restraining his or her behavior. In some cases, this type of to use exclusion as a teenage bullying technique than boys bullying may be unintentional, resulting in periods of stress, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre are. or when the bully is actually upset or concerned about There are a number of effects that come with teenage something unconnected with the victim. bullying. First of all, there are the obvious physical I will continue with part four Bullying, in my next column. 1-888-495-8501 problems and injuries that can result from physical bullying. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions (Hours: Mon. - Fri - 8 am to 6 pm) However, emotional, verbal and cyber bullying can deeply please write me or email at [email protected]. We are now www.antifraudcentre.ca affect teens as well. These activities can lead to depression offering home visit for one to one counselling. For more (and even suicide) as we have heard of from the news information, or to book an appointment please call (647) "An 81-year-old woman in the U.K. went sky diving to reports, drug use and stunted social development. These are 964-3663. help raise money for a local hospital. They didn't raise a problems that can affect a person well into adulthood. lot of money, but they did get a new patient." Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Page 15 Gord Leonard Golf Tournament & Dinner, 8. Huronia Alarms – Kevin and Tracy Leonard 9. TD Canada Trust, Penetanguishene – Jackie Stott, Branch Manager Friday, August 22, 2014 – SOLD OUT!! 10. TD Canada Trust, Elmvale – Sharon Emmett, Branch Manager Title/Event Sponsor 11. Pierre Pilote (Hockey Hall of Fame), Wyevale 12. Waxy Gregoire & Dave Dupuis, Penetanguishene Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale; Funeral Directors: Mike Stone, Kim 13. Brabant & Kretzschmann Chartered Accountants – Martin Kretzschmann Birley, Debbie Craddock 14. Ron Ellis, Toronto (Hockey Hall of Fame) Media Sponsor 15. Marcel Dionne (Hockey Hall of Fame) Springwater News, Elmvale - Mike and Margaret Ann Jacobs 16. Paul Watson Shell & Service Centre, Penetanguishene – Paul Watson Diamond Sponsor 17. Mueller Sausages, Perkinsfield 18. Joseph’s Hair Design, Midland – Miranda MacDonald WINMAR Restoration Specialists, Penetanguishene, Collingwood, 19. Perkinsfield Kitchen and Bath, Perkinsfield – Mike Desroches Bracebridge; Kristin & Peter Dusome 20. Balm Beach Golf Course, Perkinsfield – Don Wylie 2014 Platinum Sponsors 21. Midland Golf and Country Club, Midland 22. Dave Turner, Financial Advisor – Portfolio Manager, National Bank Financial, Barrie 1. Springwater News, Elmvale – Mike and Margaret Ann Jacobs 23. Georgian Terrace Guest House B&B, Penetanguishene – Barb Turner 2. Knights of Columbus Councils 2004 and 15162 (Wasaga Beach/Stayner and Midland) 24. Factory Rec, Midland – Don Woods 3. The Eleanor Robillard Family/Georgian Queen Cruises, Penetanguishene 25. CIBC, Midland – Jill McCord, Branch Manager 4. The Bev Leonard Family/Huronia Nurseries 26. Bestway Rent-All – Randy Turner 5. Bruce and Lorna Robertson, Penetanguishene 27. Solly Family Dentistry, Elmvale – Dr. David & Dr. Nicole Solly 6. Phil DeBruyne and Susan Robillard, Tiny 28. Krown Rustproofing, Midland – John Graham 7. Ken and Jackie Stott, Wyevale 29. Lorrie Marshall, Elmvale 8. Mike and Faye Stone, Elmvale 30. Church’s Farm Supplies Ltd., Innisfil – John Church 9. Walter & Ursula Kunst 31. Bruce Stanton, M.P., Simcoe North 10. Harry Hunt, Salesperson – Re/Max Georgian Bay Realty, Elmvale 32. S. Charlebois Haulage and Excavating Ltd., Tiny – Sabin & Frank Charlebois 11. Harry and Barb Hunt, Elmvale 33. Meridian Credit Union, Penetanguishene – Maureen Reid, Branch Manager 12. John Nahuis and Anne Ritchie-Nahuis 34. Super 8 Motel, Midland 13. GBGH & GBGH Foundation Board of Directors 35. Asselin Insurance Brokers, Penetanguishene – Ron Asselin 14. Tom Smith Chev Dealership, Midland – Steve Jacklin 36. State Farm Insurance, Midland – Todd & Marlene Lalonde, Karlin Lalonde 15. Elmvale Lions Club 37. Mink Insurance Services, Midland – Dave Mink 16. Township of Tiny 38. Onsite Septic Solutions, Wyevale 17. Midland Police Association 39. Elmvale Jungle Zoo, Elmvale 18. Burnside Engineering, Barrie/Collingwood – Cecil Gratrix 40. Perkinsfield Rustic, Perkinsfield – Kitchens & Wooden Furniture – Frank Belcourt 19. ADCO Tire, Midland – John Bell 41. Kelsey’s, Midland – Tom Friedli‏ 20. Templeton Windows, Midland - Dave and Sandy Templeton 42. Harvey’s & Swiss Chalet, Midland – Ken King 21. Huronia Alarms, Midland/Collingwood – Kevin & Tracy Leonard 43. Boston Pizza, Midland – Andy Staffen 22. Lalonde Fencing, Wyelvale – Pat & Michelle Gillesby 44. Jim Hutchinson, Penetanguishene 23. Lafontaine Sand and Gravel Ltd., Tiny – Cyrille Charlebois 45. G & S Computer Service Inc. 24. L A Concrete Ltd., Penetanguishene – Mark Charlebois 25. S. Charlebois Haulage and Excavating Ltd., Tiny – Sabin & Frank Charlebois Live Auction 26. Hardship Acres, Wyevale - Kevin Fay • Keith and Ina Woods (six dozen butter tarts) 27. Huronia Physiotherapy & Chiropractic Clinic, Midland – Phil Edmunds • Don Morin, Auctioneer, Stayner 28. Federation of Tiny Township Shoreline Association (FOTTSA) • 2013 successful bidders – Walter & Ursula Kunst, Penetanguishene 29. C.C. Tatham & Associates Ltd., Collingwood/Tiny Golf Tournament Sponsorship 30. County of Simcoe • Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale – Mike Stone, Kim Birley, Debbie Craddock 31. Service Master, Midland/Orillia • Springwater News, Mike & Margaret Ann Jacobs 32. Will Marshall Insurance Brokers, Barrie • WINMAR Restoration Specialists, Penetanguishene – Peter & Kristin Dusome 2014 Gold Sponsors • Township of Tiny 1. E.R. Adams Farm Insurance, Delhi – Marianne Murphy • TD Canada Trust, Penetanguishene – Jackie Stott, Branch Manager 2. Peter Whitfield, Elmvale • Tom Smith Chev Dealership, Midland – Steve Jacklin 3. Doors and Things, Wyevale – Don Jones • Canadian Tire, Midland – Alain Mayer, Store Manager 4. Ray’s Tree Service, Wyevale • Balm Beach Golf Course, Perkinsfield – Don Wylie 5. Sunsport Signs, Midland – Allistair Hair • Huronia Alarms, Midland – Kevin & Tracy Leonard 6. Paul and Judy Sauvé – Georgian Bay Metals, Penetanguishene • Huronia Nurseries, Tiny – Darrell Leonard 7. Steve and Susan Ogden • Sunsport Signs, Midland – Allistair Hair 8. Shoppers Drug Mart, Midland • Tim Horton’s Midland/Penetanguishene – Brian & Joanne Smith 9. Willow Graphix (graphic design), Midland – Michelle Rogers • TD Wealth Financial Planning, Midland – Jill St. Amant, Financial Planner 10. Home Instead Senior Care – Dan Leonard • National Bank, Midland – Sheila Webb, Branch Manager 11. Quality Contracting & Restorations, • Fer-Mar Farm Potatoes, Lafontaine 12. McNamara Powerline Construction Ltd., Wyevale • Phil’s Catering, Lafontaine – Phil Robitaille 13. Sunsport Signs, Midland – Allistair Hair • R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd., Barrie –Cecil Gratrix 14. Village Pharmacy, Penetanguishene • Bank of Nova Scotia, Penetanguishene – Lisa Florschutz, Branch Manager 15. Noble Insurance, Elmvale/Barrie • Dave Turner, Financial Advisor – Portfolio Manager, National Bank Financial, Barrie 16. Anonymous (donator prefers privacy) *This will be a running advertisement in the Springwater News starting 2014 Silver Sponsors July 16, 2014 and will run every two weeks until September. Our sponsors will have special recognition on the scroll which will be placed in the Gord • Perkinsfield Kitchen and Bath, Perkinsfield – Mike Desroches Leonard Quiet Room. For more information on Sponsorships please contact • Bluewater Dunes Ratepayers Corporation Co-chairs of the Volunteer Steering Committee • McNeil’s Property Maintenance- John & Letty McNeil, Wyevale Jackie Stott (705-322-0094) or Phil DeBruyne (705-533-2757). • Tinney’s Septic Service and Construction, Penetanguishene – Mike Tinney • Triple Tech – Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Midland – Darrell Gillespie Crisis overseas hits close to home • ES-J Plumbing & Heating, Midland – Darrell Gillespie The Ebola crisis hits close to home. Staff and volunteers at the • Bourgeois Motors Ford, Midland YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka are reaching out to their partner • Guy and Patsy Brunelle, Tiny YMCA in Sierra Leone to support their efforts to eradicate • Antero and Shirley Kontkanen, Tiny the deadly Ebola virus, already taking the lives of over 900 • Tiny Lions Club people and infecting more than 1700 throughout West Africa. • North Simcoe Vet Service, Midland This flu-like virus, with symptoms like fever, weakness • McLaren Farm Equipment, Phelpston and muscle pain moves quickly through a person’s body, • Key Mortgage Partners, Elmvale progressing to vomiting, diarrhea, organ failure and • Century Drywall, Midland – George and Marshall Lesperance spontaneous internal and external bleeding. Ebola is spread • Carquest Auto Parts, Elmvale through direct contact with bodily fluids, like sweat, saliva, and blood. Treatment is 2014 Bronze Sponsors challenging, as this virus mainly affects poor people in poor communities, providing little financial incentive for large drug companies to find effective treatments. 1. Bruce and Heather Stanton Christian Kamara, National General Secretary of the Sierra Leone YMCA, is leading 2. Advanced Foot & Orthotic Clinic, Midland - Erin Fairbanks the charge against this virus that has already taken the life of someone he worked 3. Centre Flos Women’s Institute, Elmvale closely with. In July, Sierra Leone’s top Ebola doctor was diagnosed and subsequently 4. Wyevale Concrete Products, Wyevale died from this ravenous disease. Dr. Sheik Umar Khan was considered a national hero, 5. Georgian Kitchen Centre, Midland – Guy and Roger Moreau working to save the lives of others. Christian recalls Dr. Khan telling him that the 6. Midland Copy Shoppe, Midland – Darryl Lalonde medical profession in Africa [can be compared to] a teacher, where you are not well 7. Tire Buster, Tiny – Nelson Desroches paid but the mere fact that you are saving lives, means you will be rewarded by God. 8. Whitfield Pharmacy, Elmvale – Alex More recently, the Sierra Leone YMCA lost two of their own. Two former volunteer 9. Minnings Electric Service chairmen of their local YMCAs succumbed to the disease earlier this week. 2014 Silent Auction Sponsors As a response, the Sierra Leone YMCA has set up a task force and aggressive plan, working with the World Health Organization and UNICEF, to distribute sanitation 1. World Famous Dock Lunch, Penetanguishene – Nick Boudouris supplies and send medical volunteers to the slum communities most prone to outbreaks. 2. OPA Catering Group – Sainte Marie Restaurant, Midland – Nick Boudouris Simple supplies like chlorine and soap help to keep everyone safe. Providing these 3. Captain Robert’s Restaurant, Penetanguishene – Nick Boudouris essential supplies, with a focus on community awareness about the disease and its 4. Imperial Xpress – Airport & Limousine Services, Midland – Jennifer & Craig Mandley prevention are key to these efforts. There is no government funding, and agencies like 5. Georgian Queen Cruises – Steve Robillard the YMCA are encouraged to raise funds from their international partners and donors. 6. Canadian Tire, Midland – Alain Mayer, Store Manager The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and YMCA Canada is committed to supporting our 7. Mom’s Restaurant, Midland – Louis Desantis global partner through this crisis, by matching donations made towards the emergency efforts in Sierra Leone up to $5000.00. 705-726-9622 x445. Page 16 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Darlington re-build over budget before a single shovel hits the ground – not the reactors themselves, just the Tassels often adorn today’s mortarboard With Ontario Power Generation (OPG) admitting that its Darlington re-build project is stuff around them – will run at least 50% graduation caps. The earliest graduation caps already $300 million over budget even before any actual construction work has begun, it is over budget. We can only imagine what used in Oxford, Cambridge, and other European time for Premier Wynne to pull the plug on what is certain to be another financial disaster for will happen when OPG starts replacing universities had a tuft in the center. Today’s tassels are a modern-day interpretation of these original Ontario’s electricity system. miles of radioactive tubing and other equipment in the reactor cores – the real tufts. It has become symbolic for a student to turn In the Long Term Energy Plan (LTEP) released in 2013, the government outlined seven the tassel from one side to the other after graduating conditions for nuclear projects, including “Require OPG to hold its contractors accountable tricky business in any reactor re-build. to signify a passing into the next phase of life. to the nuclear refurbishment schedule and price.” Surely the Wynne government can It's thought that the practice of chucking one's Accountability, in this case, seems to consist of admitting that work on the plant “campus” recognize an electricity system fiasco cap to the heavens at the end of the ceremony in the making by now. It is time for the started in 1912 at the U.S. Naval Academy's Premier to order this project onto one of graduation. For the first time the Navy gave the the “off ramps” promised in the LTEP newly commissioned graduates their officers' King’s Wharf for when nuclear projects spin out of hats at graduation, so they no longer needed the control. midshipmen's caps they'd been wearing for the Theatre We can save billions of dollars by previous four years. To show how pleased they combining strong energy efficiency were, the new officers tossed their old headgear up in the air. When other students heard about efforts, local renewable power, the practice, they followed suit. combined heat and power in buildings like schools and hospitals, and water John Musicco power imports comes to from Quebec instead of wasting Barrie another dime on Honda Darlington. 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I was overjoyed and relieved! two largest postsecondary institutions in Simcoe County, In New This incident brought to mind the story that Jesus shared plan to grow together to offer more than 50 degree Brunswick, of the shepherd whose sheep was lost: programs to 6,000 students. travel the Fundy Luke 15:3-7- So Jesus told them this story: "If a man has The joint proposal, which will be submitted to the MTCU Trail, see the a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he by the province’s Sept. 26 deadline, outlines inventive Hopewell Rocks do? Won't he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness solutions for meeting the needs of students throughout (Flowerpots) walk and go to search for the one that is lost until he finds it? Simcoe County. Many program offerings will be integrated on the ocean floor, And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it home on diploma-degrees, allowing students to graduate in four see the highest his shoulders. When he arrives,, he will call tog4ether his years, better prepared for their chosen careers. tides in the world… friends and neighbours, saying, 'Rejoice with me because I Media contacts:Mark Hall, Georgian Senior twice a day, every have found my lost sheep.' In the same way, there is more Communications Specialist, 705.728.1968, ext. 1008 or day. Then visit the joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns [email protected] Albert County Museum, not too far away. Nestled on a to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and Kathy Hunt, Lakehead Orillia Communications Officer, hill overlooking Shepody Bay, the museum is housed in haven't strayed away!" (NLT) 705.330.4008, ext. 2014 or [email protected] original buildings of the Shiretown of Hopewell Cove Just as I was overjoyed seeing Cindy again after she Georgian College fosters a culture of entrepreneurship (‘shiretown’ means the county seat). was briefly lost and then found, how much more isour and innovation, preparing students to become not only heavenly Father's joy when one of His children repents job seekers, but also job creators. Working together with and returns to Him! industry and community partners, Georgian offers relevant, In what area of your life is God prodding you to return cutting-edge curriculum, quality work placements and to Him? co-op experiences. With more than 125 career-focused Prayer: Heavenly Father, You love us with an everlasting programs across seven locations in Central Ontario – love. When we go astray, You wait patiently for us to Barrie, Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Owen return, and You are overjoyed when we do. Amen. Sound and South Georgian Bay (Collingwood) – Georgian Rosemary Hagedorn, Penetanguishene, has 11,000 full-time students and 28,000 Continuing [email protected] Education registrations annually. Advanced study options, In 1943, Thomas Watson, the chairman of IBM forecast including the only four-year automotive management and a world market for "maybe only five computers." Years golf management degrees in Canada, are offered through before IBM launched the personal computer in 1981, the one-of-a-kind Georgian University Partnership Centre. Xerox had already successfully designed and used PCs Georgian has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 internally... but decided to concentrate on the production Employers seven times and one of Canada’s Greenest of photocopiers. Even Ken Olson, founder of Digital Employers five years in a row. Here at the Albert County Museum, is the R.B. Bennett Equipment Corporation, said in 1977, "There is no In 2015, Lakehead University will celebrate 50 years Commemorative Centre. reason anyone would want a computer in their home." of exceptional education. Guided by a new Strategic Bennett was born in Hopewell Cove, New Brunswick, Plan (2013-2018), our University is known for (also called Hopewell Cape and Hopewell Hill) the only "Some of the narrowest minds are found in the fattest providing an education focused on independent thinking, prime minister born in the province, and the only prime heads."-- Anonymous unconventional scholarship, and a close minister not buried in Canada. sense of community. About 9,700 students Bennett moved to Calgary, practising law. In 1898, and 2,000 faculty and staff learn and work in Bennett was elected to the Legislature Assembly of the ten faculties at two campuses, in Orillia and North West Territories representing the riding of West Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lakehead University Calgary. (Alberta became a province in 1905) A cairn is a fully comprehensive university: home honouring Bennett is in Memorial Park in Calgary. There to Ontario’s first new Faculty of Law in is a campaign to have a statue of Bennett installed on 44 years, the Northern Ontario School of Parliament Hill. Medicine, and Faculties of Engineering, Bennett’s term as prime minister was during the tough Business Administration, Health and years of the Great Depression. He was not a popular prime Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences and minister. For example, when gasoline became scarce or Humanities, Science and Environmental too expensive, car owners hitched their horses to the car, Studies, Natural Resources Management, sarcastically dubbed the ‘Bennett Buggy’. Education and Graduate Studies. Lakehead After his term as prime minister, Bennett moved to is among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate Britain, where he died and is buried. universities (2014 Maclean’s University Remembering Canada’s Prime Ministers #4 Rankings), as well as 1st in Ontario and 2nd in France's Eiffel Tower grows by more than six inches in Canada for its innovative research (Re$earch summer due to the expansion of the iron on hot days. Infosource). Visit http:// www.lakeheadu.ca. Frisbees were invented by accident. This toy was Chick Days 2014 first created in the 1870s Drop in today and order your as a pie plate. Students started throwing them day old chicks, turkeys, around in the 1940s, ducklings or ready to lay hens. changing their use to a form of entertainment. We also carry Fencing The last thing I want to do INTERAC Supplies, Salt, Minerals, is hurt you. But it's still on Twine, Lawn & Pasture Seed my list. Page 18 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Square in February to reaffirm Minister Harper, signifying the Ukraine’s borders are respected Canada’s solidarity with the special relationship between our and Ukrainians are able to Ukrainian people. And Prime two countries. determine the future of their Minister Stephen Harper was Our support for Ukraine also country. As the Prime Minister the first G7 leader to meet with includes deploying military noted, “Canada is committed Ukraine’s Acting President and equipment that will provide to helping Ukraine chart a new Prime Minister. physical and medical protection course in history, one that is For the Ukrainian democratic to those on the front lines against underpinned by democratic election, Canada sent hundreds the insurgency. principles, the rule of law, and a of observers to help ensure At the same time, Prime respect for human rights.” that Ukrainians were able to Minister Stephen Harper and Are you in need of obtaining Dear Friends: exercise their most fundamental our government have been a new passport, or to renew At the outbreak of the crisis in Ukraine, our Conservative government democratic right and help build steadfast in our condemnation your expired or about-to-expire was one of the first voices on the international stage to offer explicit a free, democratic and sovereign of Russian action in Crimea. passport? If so, please plan support for the Ukrainian people in their struggle to restore democracy, Ukraine. We stand beside Ukrainians to attend one of my passport freedom and the rule of law. We expressed outrage at the use of military And, following Ukraine’s as they seek control over the clinics. Staff and volunteers force against civilians, and mourned the dozens of Ukrainians who lost successful election, Prime destiny of their country. Russia’s will be on site to answer their lives at the hands of their country’s military. Minister Harper attended illegitimate referendum and your questions and review As the home of over one million people of Ukrainian descent—the third the inauguration of Petro illegal annexation of Crimea your completed application largest Ukrainian population in the world—Canada continues to take a Poroshenko, Ukraine’s new undermine those efforts and for submission to Passport principled stand in the international community and help lead efforts to President. In fact—after violate international law. Canada. There will also be a help restore stability and prosperity in the country. the ceremony—President That is why our government, photographer on-site for photos John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, was in Kyiv’s Independence Poroshenko’s first official along with our international at a cost of $22. If you have meeting was with Prime partners, continues to take action any questions please contact the to convince Russia to reverse Midland constituency office at their actions. Canada has (705) 527-7654. imposed travel bans on top • Wednesday August IN BUSIN CE 1973 Russian officials, and tough 20th, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at ESS SIN economic sanctions against the Royal Canadian Legion IF YOUCAN FIND certain Russian institutions. Branch 68, 2 Poyntz St., Unit A BETTER DEAL, BUY IT!N BUS 1973 Prime Minister Stephen 114, Penetanguishene. I INES NCE Harper’s leadership within Lastly, please plan to join S SI the G7 also helped ensure myself and Garfield Dunlop at OVER All Russia’s indefinite expulsion our annual Fish Fry, held on ma st 200 kes from the G8. Sunday August 31 , from 3:00 – VEHICLES n all Canada’s support for 6:00 pm at Little Lake Park in IN STOCKopedays models Ukraine and Ukrainians is Midland. Sun ALL unwavering. We will continue Sincerely, Bruce Stanton, M.P. MAKES to work with our international Simcoe North ALL partners to help ensure 2009 dodge journey r/t awd 2009 chevrolet uplaMODELSnder ls √ 7 passenger IF YOU CAN FIND √ only 72,000 kms HURONIA MUSEUM FILM SERIES √ navigation A BETTER DEAL, BUY IT! √ air conditioning ENTERS ITS 20TH YEAR √ Heated leather √ on star hands free √ 3.5 litre v6 √ quad seating With our Summer 2014 film programme The Huronia Museum √ pOWER sunroof2010 SUZUKI 20√ power12 windowsSUZUKI / locks is going into its twentieth year. 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It may not be possible to register these vehicles6 to, 490be driven in their current condition. Midland Annual Pass $270.00. 10 pack $90. 6 Pack $54.00 Single 425 Dunlop St. West nNOo c CREDITredit APPLICATIONapplication REFUSED!refused ticket- $10 • DIVORCE • BANKRUPTCY • divorce • bankruptcy Purchase at the Huronia Museum (705-526-2844) or at the •• DISCHARGE discharge • • SLOW$low CREDITCredit • *BAD bad CREDIT credit •• NONo CREDITcredit door. WE CAN HELP! September 3 Bellle 705-728-2422 we can help September 17 Ida HOMEhome OFof t THEhe c CREDITredit RE-BUILDERSre-builders September 24 Calvary gdcoatessuzuki.ca October 1 The Trip to Italy Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Page 19 The Dental Corner Halitosis (Bad Breath) Causes of halitosis Most people at some time in their life have halitosis (bad breath), and many people suffer from chronic halitosis. The most common cause of bad breath is particles of food remaining in the mouth after meals. These tiny particles accumulate between the teeth, on the tongue and around the gums. when they begin to interact with the bacteria in your mouth, the trapped food particles can cause an unpleasant odor. Presistent bad breath or bad taste on the mouth can be a sign of gum (periodontal) disease. Gum disease is caused by the same food particles that accumulate in the mouth and form plaque and calculus. regular dental checkups will help detect and treat periodontal disease early. EthoSolar completes the first of 33 Bad breath also may be a result of a disorder called solar projects with Simcoe County xerostomia, or dry mouth, sometimes caused by certain medication and medical condition. A dental professional Community Energy Co-op can diagnose xerostomia and help you alleviate dry mouth EthoSolar has finished a significant roof mount solar project symptoms. this week at Blue Heron Stables in Minesing, Ontario. This Certain foods may temporarily cause bad breath. Raw photovoltaic (PV) solar system involved the installation of onions, garlic and cabbage produce sulfur-containing 100 kW AC of solar panels on two buildings through the gasses when they are digested. The sulfur compounds are Ontario Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) Program. Farmers, business absorbed into the bloodstream, carried to the lungs and are owners and church groups alike are quickly realizing exhaled with breathing. the benefits to participating in the Province’s incentive In addition to staining teeth, irritating gum tissue and programs. An increasing number of residents throughout contributing to oral cancer, the use of tobacco products Simcoe County and beyond are opting to go solar. can cause bad breath. The Blue Heron Stables Solar Project is part of a portfolio of 33 Bad breath may also be a sign of some medical conditions, FIT contracts with Simcoe County Community Energy Co-operative such as respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, and others. (SCCEC). The co-op was developed with the intent to promote Your dental health professional should first rule out your environmental awareness while also creating solid investment mouth as a source of the odor before referring you to a opportunities within clean energy. SCCEC enables members and medical doctor. communities to generate revenues that are designed to remain local Signs of halitosis and improve the overall wealth of the municipality. EthoSolar is Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell if your own breath working with SCCEC to complete several projects within Simcoe smell bad. However, you can look for the following signs. County and throughout other regions of Ontario. • Sour, bitter or metallic taste in the mouth The PV system included 476 Hanwha Poly Can Am 250 watt • Dry mouth, thicker saliva or extreme "morning panels totaling 119 kW DC. The design utilizes Fronius IG Plus breath" inverters and an HB Solar Canada mounting system that required no • A white coating on the tongue roof penetrations. Engineering services were provided by Steenhof • Extra post-nasal drip or more mucus in the throat Building Services Group and C.C. Tatham & Associates. Treating bad breath EthoSolar is currently working with businesses, farms and Properly daily brushing and flossing are good ways to community organizations to apply for the next round of FIT Contracts reduce bad breath and prevent periodontal disease. Brush for both roof and ground mount solar projects. you teeth and tongue twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste More on EthoSolar: Established in 2009, EthoSolar to remove food particles and plaque. Floss should be used is North American 360-degree solar solution provider. once a day to clean between the teeth. You also may want dentist detect any problems that may be causing bad breath, EthoSolar offers complete grid-tied fixed and tracking PV to use a special tongue cleaner. Avoid consuming food such as periodontal disease, dry mouth or other disorders. solar solutions for both roof and ground mount systems. that cause bad breath. Also, drinking plenty of water If you are concerned about having chronic halitosis, EthoSolar has installed over 8.5 MW of solar projects throughout the day will help produce saliva; both water consult a dental professional about treatment options. serving commercial, agricultural and residential markets and saliva wash away excess food particles. from the GTA to the remote stretches of the Canadian Unfortunately, most conventional mouthwashes do Dr. David Solly and Dr. Nicole Solly practice in Shield. In 2012 EthoSolar expanded its operations to not treat bad breath, they only mask odors temporarily. Elmvale at 58 Yonge St. S. (next to Tim Horton’s). respond to the increasing demand for solar in the U.S. and Some prescription and over-the-counter mouthwashes can They are accepting new patients. Oral Sedation and is now focusing on the New England market. EthoSolar is reduce the bacterial level wich can, in turn, reduce odor. Hospital Dentistry is available. dedicated to making each investment in clean, renewable Ask your dentist for recommendations. They can be reached at 322-0155 energy as profitable and seamless as possible. Visit www. Regular visits for cleaning and a checkup will help your www.sollyfamilydentistry ethosolar.com. Page 20 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Community Events Robert MacDonald Heaslip & Son Renovation can be faxed - (705) 322-8393, called to - 322-2249 Painting & Paper Hanging & Handyman Services or e-mailed to - [email protected] 705-361-9945 Mon. Aphasia Communication Group - The Stroke Recovery (705) 322-1160 Association (Barrie and District). All sessions free 737-9202. www.heaslipandson.com Mon: 9 am. Coffee Club and Art Group - 9:30 am Pool and 10 Leon Tilt & Load Aug 15-17 Carrot Fest Bradford am Tiny Stitches The Place 300 Balm Beach Rd. Perkinsfield We pick up scrap cars, trucks and metals. Aug 16: 9 am Port Severn Park Annual ATV Poker Ride 705 Mon: 10 to 11:30 or 7:30 to 9 p.m. Ladies Interdenominational Call 705-527-9534 538 1315 Bible Study at Willow Creek Church 2387 Gill Rd. 722-7582 Aug 16: Downtown Orillia Classic Car Show downtown w/450 Mon. June 23 to August 27 – Bingo at Bayshore Seniors Club 835-5240 classic cars www.downtownorillia.ca 705 325 2161 Woodland Beach. Wed. 7:30 pm Cribbage at Barrie Legion. Aug. 16: 11-4 at corner of Vinden and Ludlow in Midland - Mon: 1 p.m. Elmvale Community Hall, euchre/bid euchre Wed: 7:30 Euchre at the ANAF Club Barrie Pink Slips Women’s Car Club carwash and BBQ fundraiser. Mon/Wed 1- 3pm at Brian Orser Hall Penetang Seniors shuffle 3rd Wed of the month: 10 am – noon The Dutch Canadian Aug 16 - Blood Donor Clinic Oakview Community Centre. board 549-7611 for info. Register at town hall. coffee club meets in Georgian Mall food court by elevator. 1-888-236-6283 Mon: The HUB for Arts and Culture at the Midland Cultural 4th Wed. 7:30. Horticultural Society meets Elmvale Legion Aug 16 - Beach Cruize 2014 Beach Cruize is an action packed Centre - JUST SHOW UP! Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Stitchers The Place weekend of corvette fun. Gates open at 8 a.m. Show ‘n Shine starts Mon: 6:30 - 8 p.m. @ HCES SEVENTY8 All gr. 7&8 students Perkinsfield, 526-5074 10 a.m. sharp. Vettemart open all day. Rotary Club Corvette draw are welcome join in awesome games and challenges. A ministry First Thursday Phelpston Rec Committee meets at 3 p.m. Cruize is at 4 p.m. www.wasagabeachcorvetteclub.com of Elmvale Community Church. 1st Thurs 7 pm Midland District Camera Club at the North Aug 16; 10 - 4 p.m. ART SHOW Bayshore Seniors’ Center, Mon. June 23 to August 27 7:30 pm – Bingo at Bayshore Seniors Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Midland, in Askennonia 2000 Lawson Road, Woodland Beach Free Draw - Refreshments Club Woodland Beach. Seniors Club area. Guests welcome. Speakers, refreshments. Aug 17 - 7:30 - 10:30 a.m Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast 1st Monday of the month -7 pm to 9 pm Come to our monthly www.midlandcameraclub.com Fernwood Farms & Market, 7865 Hwy 26, Stayner, knit and craft gathering at Kelly’s Phelpston Tavern. 2nd Thurs “September - June, (inclusive) Barrie District Stamp Aug 17: 11 am Annual Cemetery Service at Waverley United Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia Airport Club. 7 - 9 pm at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Barrie. 705- Church All Welcome and a light lunch is provided - basement of white building 705-526-3461 735-6009 or www.barriedistrictstampclub.ca Aug 17: 8 pm Pat Travers www.petersplayers.com Mon: 7 pm Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Maple Valley 2nd Thurs Sept to June - 7 pm Barrie Thornton Fiddle Aug 18, 25, 6:30 p.m. - Wasaga Beach Cruise Nights Walmart Sports Club. All Welcome Club at Thornton Banquet Hall above the arena. Evening of parking lot. 705-429-2426 or www.wasagabeachcruisers.com Mon: Euchre 7:30 p.m. RCL Barrie entertainment, dance, square dance. All welcome to perform Aug 18 - 22 - Vacation Bible Camp “Weird Animals” Prince 2nd Mon.: 7 p.m., Wasaga Beach Community Presbyterian Lloyd Preston 705 722 8335 of Peace Anglican Church, 565 Mosley Street. : 8:30 a.m. - 1 Church, 208 Mosley St., “Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group” 3rd Thurs: 9:30 am – 11:00 am Sept 19, 2013 to May 2014 p.m. Ages 7-12, maximum 30. No charge, 705-795-1854 Last Mon: 7 p.m., Bayfield House Retirement Lodge, 5 Beck Coffee Party at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hillsdale. Aug 19 - Junior Naturalists Program Wasaga Trails Centre. Blvd. Penetang, “Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group” 3rd Thurs: 10 am - noon - The raging grannies meet at Woods 10:30 a.m. 705-429-2516 Tues. Wed. & Thurs: 9 am- 3:30 pm Elmvale Adult Day Out Park retirement facility 110 Lillian Cres. in Barrie. 322-1575 . 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Legend Lonnie Brooks www.petersplayers.com Midland 705 529 2518 Third Thursday 6.30– 8.30 PM Georgian Aug 20 & 24 - Auditions for the Wasaga Community Tues. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm Waverley Youth Group at Waverley Bay Coin and Stamp Club meets at the Prime Theatre Fall Production “The Unexpected Gospel Hall. GRADES 7 & UP. Free - All Welcome Are You New Guest” by Agatha Christie Waterside Retirement Time Club, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga to the Community? First Tuesday 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Beach. 705-534-3771 Lodge, 239 Zoo Park Rd, We will performing Club meets in Midland, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation 3rd Thurs Free Community Breakfast at Do you have a the show at the Wasaga RecPlex Nov 20th - Nov Centre. 705-534-3771 All Saints Anglican Church Hall 1 Peel St. New Baby? 23rd, Doug Beatty (Producer) at 705-429-2007 Tues: 7-9 Wasaga Beach Toastmasters at the Library 429-6416 Penetanguishene 549 2223 Aug 20 - Guided Night Hike Wasaga Trails Centre. Tues. 7 pm Bid Euchre at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland Thurs. 7 - 10 pm Good Vibes Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. Join park naturalists for a guided nature hike. Beach. Welcome! Mount St. Louis Road and 4th of Oro-Medonte These one hour hike will lead you through the trails Tues. 7 pm Chess (beginners and advanced) at Bayshore and into the dunes, helping you to better understand Thurs. Acoustic Circle Jam at the Surf Family Call your local rep or Seniors, Woodland Beach 2000 TBRN Restaurant 369 Balm Beach Rd. Cathryn/Tom register online for your this fragile ecosystem and gain an appreciation for the Tues. 7:30 pm: Bid Euchre and darts Barrie Legion 647 692 0935 All types of music. Bring your FREE Welcome Gift bag wildlife that call this area home. 705-429-2516 Tues. 8 pm Elmvale Legion - First Tues, General Meeting - Last instrument or just come and listen. and Visit. Aug 21 - Nancy Island Program - Night at the Tues. (summer excluded) 322 1042 Thurs. 7 pm Bid Euchre at the Georgian Candi Fox (705) 515-2252 Museum Nancy Island Historic Site. 8 p.m. These one First Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Shores Swinging Seniors Centre, 526-5074 www.welcomewagon.ca hour programs will take you on a behind-the-scenes Club meets in Midland, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Thurs. 7 pm Blue Grass Music at Barrie RCL tour of Nancy Island featuring games, stories and a bit Centre 534-3771 Thurs. 7 pm - Elmvale Com Hall Euchre/Bid Euchre Lunch. of mystery. Watch as history comes to life, revealing Wed: 9 am Coffee Club - 10 am Pool - 12:30 pm Games Thurs. 7:15 pm Barrie Shambhala Meditation Group meets at the Soul without a doubt that Wasaga is more than just a beach. To book Afternoon 1st/3rd - 2nd Wed - 1:30 pm Camera Club Georgian Studios, 40 Bell Farm Road, Unit #8. Sitting / walking meditation, study, an Educational Program or a Tour of Nancy Island Historic Site Bay Swinging Seniors “The Place” 300 Balm Beach Road discussion, [email protected] please call the Natural Heritage Education Coordinator at 705- First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay Métis Thurs/Fri 11am – 12 noon Wyecliffe Anglican Church 429-2516 Council at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 Elmvale VON SMART Seniors exercise classes. Open to Thurs Aug 21 8 pm Tommy Castro and the Painkillers (Band of Wednesday CHAIR YOGA 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle exercises all community seniors 55+ with a valid Health Card. Gentle the Year) www.petersplayers.com with soothing music that can be done in a chair or on the floor that exercises can be done from standing or seated position. 705-553- Fri. Aug 22: Township of Tiny Golf Tournament & Dinner in are both relaxing and muscle strengthening. $2.00 for members 2200 or email: [email protected] honour of Gord Leonard & the Story of Site 41. All proceeds and $4.00 for non members. Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors Fri. June 13 to October 3 - Elmvale Farmer’s Market at the to the Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation and the Gord 300 Balm Beach Road West 705 526 5074 Municipal Parking lot - 33 Queen St. Leonard Quiet Room. 705 361 2456 Wed. 10am All are welcome to join us for Coffee and Fri: 9:30 a.m. Coffee Club - 9:30 Pool, 12:30 p.m. Bridge – Fri. Aug 22 8 pm Quinn Sullivan14 year old Guitar Prodigy Conversation with Rev. Steve in the Parlour. Includes Coffee/Tea/Cookies Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors www.petersplayers.com 3rd Wed of the month: 10 am – noon The Dutch Canadian “The Place”, Perkinsfield, 705-526-5074 Aug 23: 9-12 noon Habitat Gardening at Wye Marsh 526 7809 coffee club meets in Georgian Mall food court by elevator. Fri: 5:30 pm WB Lions Bingo at RecPlex 429-3331 Aug 23: 8pm Lincoln Durham - Authenticity and this young Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $8 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 Last Fri. of month 5 - 7pm Elmvale Ladies Auxiliary Royal man has it in spades www.petersplayers.com Wed: 12:30 Euchre at Wasaga Beach United Church 361-2022 Canadian Legion monthly supper $8. Aug 26 - Junior Naturalists Program Wasaga Trails Centre. Wed 1- 3pm at Brian Orser Hall Penetang Seniors shuffle board Fri.: 6 pm - Full course meals RCL Barrie $10 Reservations 10:30 a.m. Join us at the Wasaga Nordic & Trail Centre, 549-7611 for info. Register at town hall.. required, 728-4002 Tuesdays during the summer as we explore Wasaga Beach’s 3rd Wed of month: 2-4 pm Vet’s Day at the Elmvale Legion 1st Fri of the month “KID ZONE” Elmvale Presbyterian natural wonderland. Discover neat nature facts, boost your Branch 262. Everyone welcome. Church, 22 Queen St., E. Children J.K. to Grade 8 welcome. identification skills, meet new friends, and learn how you can Wed. 5:15–6:30 pm Springwater Township Rotary Club meet Every Fri. 6 pm Minesing United Church Youth Group Jr. make a difference. One hour in length, these programs will be Wed @ Midhurst Library 721.3148 Youth Grade 5-6, Sr. Youth Grade 7-12 705-737-5322 held almost entirely outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Wed. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kids Awana Group at Waverley Gospel Fri. 7 pm – Euchre, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 262, RC Legion, For more information contact: Wasaga Beach Provincial Park at Hall SK to GR 6. Elmvale (upstairs). 705-429-2516 Second Wed: 6.30 - 8.30 pm Georgian Bay Coin and Stamp Fri.: 9 pm KARAOKE NITE Maple Valley Sports Bar Aug 26 - Jazz in the Park Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Club Real Canadian Superstore, Wasaga Beach. Peter 534-3771 Sat 8-12 Farmer’s Market at Vasey Unity United Church (Corner Street. (Bandshell/Gazebo, event will be indoors if raining). 7 Wed: 7 pm Euchre at Sunnidale Corners Hall! All ages and of Line 4 and Vasey Rd.) Baking, Produce, Jams & more p.m. - 9 p.m. Free admission! Weekly 50/50 Draws, Snacks & experience levels are welcome. Sat: 3 pm Meat Darts BBQ at Legion, Branch 147, Barrie, Drinks. Tonight’s performance is “Simcoe County Band”. www. 2nd Wed 7 - 8: 30 pm.- Wasaga and area Cancer Support group Sat. 3 pm Meat Darts. ARMY NAVY/AIR FORCE CLUB, 7 wasagabeach.com meetings open to all cancer survivors, caregivers and family George Street, Barrie 728-8240 Aug 26: 8 pm Albert Lee www.petersplayers.com members at Body‘n Balance Physiotherapy (705) 429 - 9619. Sat: 5:00 Meat Darts Elmvale Legion. Welcome! Aug 28: 9:30 - 11 am Center Flos W.I. Coffee Party at Heritage Last Wed 7 - 8 Sun: 9:45 am Knox Flos Presbyterian Church Services Park in Elmvale pm. - Wasaga and Sun. 10 am St. John’s United Church in Elmvale will Thurs, Aug 28 – the Nancy Island Lions’ Bid Euchre tournament area Stroke Support not be holding services in August. Regular services will will be held in the Wasaga Beach RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St. Play Group meetings held resume with Welcome Back Sunday on September 3rd. begins at 1:00 P.M., cost is $6.00 at the door. Prizes for 1st, at Body‘n Balance See you then! 2nd and 3rd, 50/50 draw, coffee, tea and cookies. Everybody is Physiotherapy - 429- Need someone to talk to Sun: 10:30 Church in the Pines every Sunday in July and welcome. 9619 about mental health or addiction? August at Cawaja Beach, 11th Con. Tiny 28 Lefaive Rd. Aug 29: 5-6 Elmvale Legion Branch Corn Roast 705 322 1042 First Wed. of Call the CAMH Telephone Support line at 1st Sunday of month - Family Breakfast Barrie Royal Aug 29: 8 pm Jordie Lane (Austrailian) hosted by the Barrie month: 7 pm Canadian Legion 410 St. Vincent St. - 11 - 12:30 pm Folk Society 725 8805 www.jordieland.com Hillsdale Parks and 416 595-6111 728-1412 Aug 31 - Memories of Summer Fireworks Display Beach Area Rec meet in the Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 pm Sun. 2-6 All day “Karaoke” at the Barrie Royal # 1. Please join the Town of Wasaga Beach in celebrating another Community Centre. Confidential telephone support provided by volunteers Canadian Legion Br. 147 (728-4002) wonderful summer season. Fireworks start at dusk. Rain date DAILY EVENTS - All on the website at www. will be Sept. 1st. www.wasagabeach.com springwaternews.ca with greater information. Sept. 6: 8-midnight Midland Curling Club Little Ceasar & the August - St. John’s United Church in Elmvale will not Consuls 705 526 5631 or [email protected] be holding services in August. Regular services will Sept 6-7 10-4 Explorations in Watercolour w/Pat Fairhead at the resume with Welcome Back Sunday on September 3rd. Midland Cultural Centre Nov. 1: Leona Boyd live at the Mady Centre Barrie Sept 7: Wacky Boat Regatta 8-4 pm at the Nancy Island Historic 8 pm 705 739 4228 Site. Entries wanted www..wasagawackyboat.com Aug 14-17: Wasaga under siege 2 200th Anniversary Sept 11: 3-6 Open House/Grand Opening of the Shared Space of the War of 1812-14 around Nancy Island. Collaborative 20 Anne St. Barrie wasagaundersiege1812.com Sept 12: 5 to 7 BBQ Chicken Dinner at Wasaga Beach United Fri. Aug 15: 8pm Carole Pope www.petersplayers.com Church 380 Zoo Park Rd. 705 429 9699 for tickets Aug 15-16: Mods n’ Rockets in Toronto for Sept 13 8pm Coco Montoya ‘the hottest southpaw’ www. motorcyclists petersplayers.com Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 (BOLD) 2653 Page 21 Announcements / Coming Events Announcements / Coming Events Ken Archer LITTLE SPROUTS DAYCARE Clarence & Lisa Kort and Home daycare opening in September. Located in the Brent & Mary Ann Carruthers Painting community of Anten Mills. are pleased to announce Over 25 years experience painting & wallpapering Please visit my website at http://little-sprouts.weebly.com the upcoming marriage of Call Ken 705-727-8313 Contact Erin at [email protected] or (705)770-2074 Kyle Klaas to House Cleaning Katrina Johanna Laurie’s Cleaning Service • 322-0435 Elmvale Co-operative Nursery School • Residential on is now accepting registrations for • Organizing Saturday September September 2014 for children • Homestaging 31 months to 5 years 6th 2014 at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Programs run from 9-11:30 Church in Stayner. For rent - apt., houses, and halls Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs 2 BDRM small lakefront winterized cottage on Hwy 93 For more info call or text 705-790-4339 Congratulations at Orr Lake. Nat. gas heat. Suit single person. No dogs. Cassandra Lee $750/month + utilities. Available Sept. 1. 416-231-0426 Join us to celebrate the Johnston Elmvale – large, 1200 sq. ft., penthouse apartment, 85th Birthday of Graduated from 2 bedroom, recently renovated, large private sun deck, Jack Shanahan Georgian College 8’by10’ storage shelter, fridge/stove/freezer/dishwasher/ Sun. Aug. 17, 2014 • 1-4 pm air cond./parking included, no smoking/pets, $975/mos+, Heritage Park June 18, 2014 available Sept. 1st, references required, 416-520-2616. Queen St. (Hwy #92) from the Elmvale ON Pharmacy Spacious 2 BDRM apartment approx. 800 sq. feet. Technicians Program Large master bedroom with double closet. Eat-in Bring a lawnchair and kitchen and large living room. Adult building, back enjoy the Best Wishes from Mom, yard, no smoking building, free parking. $850.00/ LIVE Patrick, Paige, Gram and mo.+ utilities. First and last month’s rent and ENTERTAINMENT aunts and uncles references required. Available immediately! from 2-3 pm. Call Barrie 705-252-2047 or Hillsdale 705-835-7645 Thank you! Hillsdale- Commercial Space and Apartment Buck and Doe Unique and Historic Store front in high traffic for McFadden - THANK YOU to our family, Anne and Jerry, David and Donna, Carol and Ron, Eric and area in a growing community of young families. Kris Vowels and Whitney Bound Micheline for the celebration they held honouring our Approx. 650 sq. ft. ground floor, main street, between Saturday August 23rd • Doors OPEN 7 pm sixtieth wedding anniversary. Many thanks to all who established Dental Office and post office. Ideal for Art Minesing Community Centre • $10 admission attended. Gallery, Health Care Professional or Store $675.00/mo. plus utilities. Available immediately The family of Elmer and Evelyn McFadden *Reduced rent if both units are taken* Molly Lorraine Giffen Reynolds - The family of late Eldon Reynolds would Call Barrie 705-252-2047 or Hillsdale 705-835-7645 takes great pleasure in like to express our heartfelt thanks for the support we announcing her received during this sad time, for food, cards, flowers Hall - Elmvale Lions Club Hall is available for reunions, graduation from the and donations, to the ladies of the United Church for anniversaries, dances, parties or whatever. Kitchen included. Call Bob at 705 322 4484 University of Western Ontario their lunch after the funeral and to Nurse Blue for her Up to 60 Tables & 500 Chairs for Rent with a Bachelor of Science help and kindness, Red Cross Home Care and Daphney, Property of the Elmvale Fall Fair - Rob 790-1772 Degree, (Foods & Nutrition) Kate and Heather. Eldon was able to stay home with Honors Specialization in their care. Thank you to family and friends, to Lynn- Elmvale Community Hall - capacity 220 for great Nutrition & Dietetics as well Stone Funeral Home, to Mike and his support and dances, beautiful weddings and other super events. as the successful completion kindness and advice, and Reverend Graham for a Stage and kitchen facilities. of her Dietetic Internship with wonderful service and support to all of us. For rental call 728-4784 ext. 2055 the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Thanks to the dedicated health care professionals who mentored Elmvale Curling Club Weddings, Anniversary Parties, & Birthdays in the NODIP Program, inspiring 12 devoted Dietetic Orr Lake Golf Club is now renting out its hall for wed- Interns, like Molly to achieve their dream of becoming a BBQ & Registration dings, anniversary parties & birthdays. Seating for up to Registered Dietitian. Tuesday, Sept 9th • 6-9pm 175 people. Dancing for up to 200 people. Basic setup, Congrats Molly, we're so very proud of you! cleanup, in-stock utensils/dishes/linens, and bartender ••••• included in rental fee. Catering done fresh in house. Call T hursday, Sept. 18th, 705-322-1664, email: [email protected]. Web Centre Flos W.I. Coffee Party Site: www.orrlakegolfclub.com c Heritage Park AGM 7pm • Registration 9 pm Thurs. August 28 Elmvale Curling Club Music Instruction 9:30-11 a.m. George St. Elmvale (beside the arena) Guitar, Piano, Keyboard, Accordion, Drums, Banjo, Bass, Mandolin & Ukelele lessons available in Elmvale Everyone is welcome • Lug-a-Mug More info. - elmvalecurlingclub.ca Hope to see you there. for Children, Adults, Seniors. Flexible times. Reason- able rates. Private Instruction. For more info, call John Garden Produce Brown at 322-7696 or 322-3995 "Neezhoday" Andrew Mixemong Garage Sales Memorial Pow Wow Clarke’s U-Pic/We-Pic Minimal use of pesticides - Local teenagers are helpers Huge Garage Sale September 6 & 7, 2014 August 16 to 23 • 9am – 6pm Noted for flavour Tiny Twn. - 4 Concession • Deanlea Beach Sainte-Marie Park, Lots of Blueberries available 27 Dale Av. • Enter from Bay Rd. A lot of household items, babies & children staff, Hwy 12 at Wye Valley Road, Midland Great Cancer fighters, books, movies, clothing and much more. Grand Entry both days at noon our grandchildren eat them right out of the patch... 4 km north of Springwater Provincial Park Hillsdale’s Hottest Moving Garage Sale $5 Admission Saturday, August 16, 2014 • 8:00 –1:00 pm. 1571 Nursery Road 71 Davenport Drive, Hillsdale For info call Open Mondays to Fridays 8 to noon & 5 to 7 Something for Everyone! • You won’t believe the prices! Closed Sat for Barrie Farmer’s Market Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre Art work, Furniture, Books, Tools, Carpets, Power tools, 705-526-5589 or www.gbnfc.com Open/Sun • 8 to noon Glassware, Christmas decorations, Halloween and Easter 705-728-4369 supplies, Wood, Printer/fax machines, electrical and plumbing, etc. Bob is a Certified Farmer’s Market farmer. You will not be disappointed! His produce can be purchased at the Elmvale Farmer’s Market Items for sale 7 wanted Bush-hog type 72” pto driven rotary mower www.MARLYNNS.ca 705 728 9752 • 705 721 3421 Wanted - A collector trying to recreate an old time General Store is looking for items found in a General Store before 1955. Eg. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy tins, post cards, bottles, magazines, old paper items, comic books, signs, toys, advertising, old store stock etc. CASH PAID 416-745-4981 or 705-429-4352. Help for Seniors Home care for Seniors 15 year experience as a PSW Elmvale area. References available • 705 528 9213 Page 22 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca AUCTION SALE Tinney Stump Andrew Electric ESTATE OF THE LATE JOHN AYERST Residential Alterations EM. # 2446 – 9TH Conc. OF INNISFIL Removal 705 794 9846 DIRECTIONS From Stroud come south 1 mile on Dan 322-3613 th Yonge St. to the 9 Line of Innisfil turn west ½ mile to sale. Note Park in the field. Sale held under a marque. Important Estate Auction ST MON. SEPT 1 AT 10 AM Sat Aug 23rd, 9:30 a.m. Tractor Case 1294 diesel w/16.9.30 tires – 2376 hrs. @ Manito Shrine Club, (nice); M.F. 245 diesel w/remotes c/w Allied 350 ldr. 2265 Fairgrounds Rd., 5 miles NW of Stayner (0692 hrs. shown) Yardman riding mower; Ken Griesbach, Carol Hutcheson, Harvey Bradley & the Machinery M.F. 3F & 4F – 3 ph ploughs; 2 Int. trail Estates of Gloria Emo, Mary Stephens & Annie Polajer. SOUTHCOTE ESTATE COTTAGE cults; Ford 8’ 3 ph disc.; Ro Cut 6’ bush hog; V trail Antique furnishings inc: charming washstands, dressers, snow blower; Lucknow 6’ snow blower; pull grader; PRIME LAKEFRONT LOCATION commodes, bookcase, desks & chests inc: Stunning ON LAKE EUGENIA - Beautiful M.S. Gregson P150 sprayer w/hand wand; flat rack inlaid, mans tulip-wood chef robe & others; trendy one owner cottage contains 3 wagon; McCormick thresh machine 22” x 38”; 6’ mirrors; framed stained glass, brass & iron bed; bedrooms, 2 baths, plus a finished Ant. Furniture (approx. 100 pcs. plus) ant. walnut Ultramatic & sofa beds; CHINA & GLASSWARE: guest room above the double car sideboard 7’ tall curved sides, lamp holders w/animals garage. Four season recreation inc milk, carnival, cranberry & Mary Gregory, 25 and easy commute - 1 1/2 hour carved on the front (excellent pc.); Victorian walnut hall disc’t Doultons; jewellery; tapistries, collectibles etc. seat w/coat/cane rack & marble seat; ¼ cut oak desk 4 from Pearson! Sun. Aug. 17 - 5 ANTIQUE GAS ENGINES 2 & 3 HP Fairbanks Thurs. Aug. 21 leg w/bun feet, barley twist columns 34” x 50”; Tiger – Morris w Myers water pump & grindstone; Nelson maple/cherry comb. Butlers desk w/pigeon hole & Bros 1¾ HP Little Jumble; Iron Horse etc; early farm drawers (excel. pc.); full curved glass china cabinet w/ tools; post drill, augers; leg vise; ANVIL; Blacksmith & UPCOMING ONLINE AUCTIONS mirror back & claw feet; 3 & 2 tier stacking book cases; ass’t tools; early hammer, maul & chisel collections; oak show case; Eastlake bookcase 67” x 45”; Mahogany ROOSTERS GENERAL STORE CLOSING - Everything you’d find in a early treadle jigsaw; whipple trees; rare 9’ crosscut hardware store & more! Final auction closes Wed. Aug. 20th. bookcase w/claw feet 56” x 56”; bookcase w/bottom saw; shop stuff; 2 ½ HP British Seagull outboard c. drawer 90” tall; bookcase w/dble drawers & tear drop AUGUST MULTI CONSIGNOR SALE - Antiques, collectibles and unique 1960; tool box w tools & planes; interesting paintings items! Sun. Aug. 17 - Thurs. Aug. 21 pulls; ant. fern stands; burled walnut night table; ornate & artwork, primitives, garden & hand tools, interior oval walnut table w/tear drops; 4 what-not-shelves; 5 dr. doors, plus several boxes of collectibles, glass & china, FLANAGAN TREE SERVICE SALE - Bucket trucks, Caterpillar equipment & more! September sale. Dates TBD. chest w/mustache pulls; 2 – 3 drawer chests w/mustache packed years ago. 2 new wheelchairs: 15 ½ ft canoe; pulls; 8 dr. bonnet chest; 3 sec burled walnut bookcase 7’; Appliances; etc. etc. For complete catalogue and bidding oval table fancy base; hall entrance table; parlour table Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa 5% B.P. information, visit www.rapid-sell.ca. glass ball feet; sm. oak secretary desk; ¾ bed curved Pifher Auction Service Ltd. 705-445-4848 (705) 722-6217 back; ¾ bed high back; dble poster beds; 3 & 4 leg rd. A Division of David Moore & Associates Inc. tables; Victorian love seat porcelain wheels & ottoman Remarks: An interesting auction, something for to match; ant. mag racks; planters; stools; cedar chest; everyone with many pleasant surprises. Thinking of an auction? Don’t miss this one! lge oak dining table & 6 oak chairs; lge. dining table hex Call us to find out the benefits of an online auction www.pifher.theauctionadvertiser.com legs & 6 hoop back upholstered chairs; 4 upholstered through Rapid-Sell.ca. wing chairs; nice upholstered chesterfield; 2 ant. single beds; cane rack; oak chairs; ant. hall table; fern stands; MIDHURST ESTATE ONLINE AUCTION round oak table; no. oak barrels (10) BEGINS: SUNDAY, AUG. 10 @ 7PM LIVING ESTATE ONLINE AUCTION: MIDHURST Clocks, China & Stained Glass 10 plus clocks Ansonia, BIDDING ENDS: MONDAY, AUG. 18 @ 7PM New Haven, Sessions, Gingerbread, mantel clocks, BEGINS: MONDAY, AUG. 18 @ 7PM 4 Roman numeral school clocks, 1 Peguegnat Berlin Join us ONLINE for another quality Online Only Auction BIDDING ENDS: SUNDAY, AUG. 24 @ 7PM Roman numeral clock; numerous beautiful stained glass presented by A Touch of Class! Most items start at $1. Visit windows, various sizes; Northern Electric wall phone; our website and bid from the convenience of your own home Join us ONLINE for another quality Online Only 12’ wrought iron fence; 24/7 right up until the auction closes. Incredible selection Auction presented by A Touch of Class! Most items start Prints 2 Holstein Friesian Bull & Cow pc. from orig. of Antiques & Modern Furnishings, Collectibles, Jewellery, at $1. Visit our website and bid from the convenience painting by Ross Butler; 16 Ross Butler cattle pcs. 2 E.F. Glass/Crystal, China, 2000 Ford 150 Truck, etc – of your own home 24/7 right up until the auction closes. Hunter oils; all online for your bidding pleasure! Another fabulous Midhurst online auction; featuring the Lumber Lge. piles of lumber, maple, oak, pine etc. (sold (19 Idlewood Drive, Midhurst, ON L0L 1X1) entire contents of a high end home including antiques, in piles); lge pine boards; 17 – 30’ trusses; approx. 200 TO VIEW CATALOGUE, TERMS & BID, modern furnishings, collectibles, glass, china, crystal, steel stakes; VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: costume jewellery, large collection of tools/handyman Misc. 2 Tiffany lamps; Diamond Dyes cabinet; no. of www.atouchofclassauctions.com equipment, Dutch pool table & more – carpets; M.F. 1105 toy tractor; 58 Ford toy; Pacific Express all online for your bidding pleasure! toy train; plus other toys; adze; fishing rods; Kerosene A TOUCH OF CLASS AUCTIONS (28 Mills Circle, Midhurst, ON L0L 1X0) TO VIEW CATALOGUE, TERMS & BID, heater; brass pot; dolls carriage; post scales; tools, chain Phone: 705-726-2120 or 1-888-891-6591 saw; chains; wagons of misc. & unpacked boxes; VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: Note Outstanding antique furniture. Plan to attend. You www.atouchofclassauctions.com will not be disappointed; Auction Sale Two Auctioneers selling. 10 am – wagons, misc., lumber; For the Estate of the Late Norman Burgess A TOUCH OF CLASS AUCTIONS 11:30 antique furniture, collectibles; approx.. 1:30 EM#7990—Side Road 36/37 Nottawasaga Twp. Phone: 705-726-2120 or 1-888-891-6591 tractors & machinery followed by balance; Directions from Collingwood: Come south on Simcoe Terms Cash or cheque with proper ID only. M/C, Visa Cty, Rd 124 to Nottawa at the bridge in Nottawa, come “Getting Ready for Baby” prenatal classes and Interac. West on Sideroad 36/37 for 1 mile to sale north side SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Many parents-to-be have a lot of Accidents Neither the Estate nor Auctioneer will be (parking in the field) questions about what life will be like with their new baby. responsible for accidents or property loss. Join other parents-to-be and a public health nurse for free Washroom. Lunch Booth. Monday August at 10 AM 2 Farm Tractors Zetor 7245 – 4 WD w/cab 16.9.30 classes to get some answers. Vernon Ayres Auctioneer tires, remotes 3 ph c/w Allied 594 ldr. 2269 hrs show; Getting Ready for Baby classes run weekday evenings or Bob Severn Auctioneer Ford 6600 w/cab, 3 ph, 8 weights, 169.R 38 rears, 1994 Saturdays. Register early in your pregnancy as classes fill Stroud - Shelburne 519-925-2091 hrs. show; 5 Collector Tractors 1953 John Deere 40 quickly. To register call Your Health Connection at 705- www.auctionsfind.com/severn S higharch ser. #64689; Farmall Super A ser #329741; 721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520. Ford 901 Powermaster high arch; M.H.22; (above 4 During the Getting Ready for Baby classes you will learn Phragmites is a scary invasive plant restored); Compact Tractors & Mowers Kubota B about: that could prevent you from using your 8200—4WD c/w BF 300-A ldr. Only 404 hrs.; Bolens • Nurturing your baby Lake. Register at stoptheinvasion.ca now to B6000-4 WD pto & 3 ph; MTD Fifteen Hundred 15 hp • Keeping your baby safe learn how to protect your shoreline. w/rear tiller; Bolens ST 110-11hp; Craftsman 9 hp 27” • Feeding your baby Phragmites (or Phrag for short) is an incredibly cut snowblower; Trailer 1992 Stiger T416 2D (GVWL • Becoming a parent invasive plant that grows up to 16 feet high and clogs 11.960) TA w/beaver tails & 18’ deck; 2 small pull • What life will be like in the first few weeks with baby beaches, rocky shores, wetlands, and whatever area you trailers plus drag ploughs; 3ph ploughs; McKee & NH Getting Ready for Baby classes are offered in communities leave it. Lake Erie didn't pay attention fast enough and 273 baler; cults, rake, snowblower: shop equipment and throughout Simcoe and Muskoka. they're spending millions of dollars to try to get rid of tools. Wagon of miscellaneous. For additional information or to speak with a public health it. Phrag is now invading Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Terms and conditions at www.auctionsfind.com/severn professional, call Health Connection weekdays from 8:30 This is what a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 705-721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721- your shoreline Bob Severn, Auctioneer 7520. Information provided in the classes is available at might well look Shelburne 519-925-2091 www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/prenatalclasses. like - if you and I don't do The only cost-effective way to keep Phrag at bay is to catch something about it early. So please take this opportunity to register for TIP FOR DRYING HERBS: it. A relative of stoptheinvasion.ca to learn what you can do to help protect * Tie herbs into small bunches bamboo, Phrag your property, your shoreline, and your community. If * blanch by dipping bunches into boiling water to which quickly makes you're already logged in to StoptheDrop.ca, you won't a pinch of salt has been added. it impossible to have to re-enter your personal information (so it's fast). * Shake off or towel blot excess water and lay herbs flat reach the water. Simply registering helps us draw municipal attention to on a large baking sheet. If you let it get fully established, Phrag is very expensive the issue. If you can spend a few minutes more, find out * Preheat oven to 400 degrees to get rid of. The Kettle Point community on Lake Huron how to download our Phragspotter(TM) app (for Apple or * as soon as oven reaches temperature, turn off and place spent $50,000 to clear only 25 acres. Our municipalities Android devices) so you can help the community crowd- baking sheet in oven. Keep in oven until completely haven't understood the impact Phrag's already having on map where the invasion is going. It's easy and fun. It will cooled. public beaches and harbours from Sarnia to Tobermory also help local leaders respond to the invasion. Believe * Remove from oven and crumble dried herbs. to Honey Harbour, and on to Manitoulin. Phrag's also me, they need our help. * Store in an airtight container. already established in ditches along roads & highways all So for the love of your Lake, take a few minutes to (You can also recycle over Ontario. register at stoptheinvasion.ca. old spice containers for this.) (BOLD) Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • Phone 705 322 2249 Cell: 705 321 Tel: 705.322.2249 2653 Fax: 705.322.8393Page Cell: 23 705.321.2653 Springwater News - November 27, 2008 CHRIS CROSS BOATWORX Obituaries! 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This ad is to be printed by all participating Ontario papers Page 24 Springwater News • August 14, 2014 Edition 423 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca More people quitting tobacco with We’ve heard this tune before practice and support Dan McLean’s letter to the editor took me back to the bad old Site 41 days when residents were told not People often say that quitting tobacco is the hardest thing they to worry and to trust that their wise Council would have ever done or tried to do. It can take many attempts before take care of their interests. And, besides, asking all finally becoming tobacco free. But people are quitting every day, those pesky questions and stirring things up was and so can you. In our region there are now more people who Servicing Central and just causing trouble nobody wanted. Wayward but have quit successfully than there are people who still smoke. Eastern Ontario sensible citizens, smelling that only “corporate” Statistics from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey Tel: 705 549 3607 or interests were being served, did not do as they were indicate that only one in five adults in our area report that they 613 798 6510 told. As a result, the purest water on the planet was smoke. This is a decrease that brings our smoking rate in line Cell: 705 725 4450 saved for the health of generations to come. That was with the rest of the province after many years of having a higher a David and Goliath fight, too. [email protected] rate. Why is it that folks who see a freight train filled www.beechwoodbuildingdesigns.com There is more promising news from the Rapid Risk Factor with toxic consequences barreling down the track Surveillance Survey (RRFSS), conducted monthly to assess are pilloried for daring to bring it to the attention of unending urbanisation down the road when the cost health behaviours among our residents. RRFSS data shows that the authorities and their fellow citizens? Nowadays, of maintaining all that infrastructure becomes more in 2013 almost half of all adults who smoked reported they had with 24/7 information everywhere, people are not than the township reserves or borrowing capacity made an attempt to stop smoking for at least one day. sheep. They know that politicians don’t always [or and the beleaguered ratepayer can bear. How do you Becoming tobacco free is not just about finding the willpower even often, in some cases] get it right. They know, too, think Mississauga’s finances got in the mess they’re in to quit – it is about overcoming an addiction to nicotine, the that politicians are deluged with self-serving business today in their concrete jungle? addictive component in tobacco. Fortunately, treatment options arguments and promises of prosperity that the hapless • About the OMB in early July - The MRA for tobacco addiction have improved greatly over the years. If taxpayer is never privy to. It requires very independent was unaware that a backroom deal had been made you haven’t tried to quit in a while, you may find it different this and principled politicians for a legislative body not between the developers, the township, the county and time around! to be swayed by what sounds so good in its shiny the NVCA behind closed doors until the scheduled There is no single method for quitting that works for everyone, packaging. This is why we have elections: voters can pre-hearing day. It came as a complete surprise to so be sure to discuss the available options with your health care pass judgment on who took the right, if hard, path and the adjudicator as well. He then had no choice but to provider and determine what method is best suited for you. Recent actually protected their interests. The 2010 Springwater convert the pre-hearing into a hearing [actual trial] on research suggests that Mondays may be the most successful day election is a case in point. the spot. The MRA was given many of the relevant to attempt quitting, when our motivation is highest. So consider So, let’s clear up a few distortions and incorrect documents while the hearing took place. Nevertheless, re-committing to quitting and staying quit every Monday! information now: the MRA asked questions seeking to clarify the One new product – electronic cigarettes or e-cigs – is now • Esteemed and experienced lawyers disagree conditions and get at the facts. Late in the afternoon, widely available and often promoted as a support for quitting. with the written advice Council was given. Councils when the adjudicator was out of the room, the MRA The reality is that there is no proof to these claims. While do not always face or lose expensive lawsuits, representative was bullied by the developers’ lawyers research is underway, more studies are needed before the safety particularly against individual Councillors, when they and staff who enclosed her in a tight circle. With no and effectiveness of these products, as aids for quitting tobacco, change their minds after more thorough investigation. chance to prepare and told by those same lawyers that can be determined. • An anti-MSP Council can lobby the province there would be very tough – read intimidating - cross- Until there is scientific proof, stick with the many supports against it. Such efforts would not fall on deaf ears examination, the MRA saw that the deck was stacked that have been tested and approved to help you quit smoking. according to information provided to the MRA. against them. Once again, it was clear that the OMB This includes nicotine replacement therapies, prescription The province knows that the MSP came about due is not a safe or fair place for the little guy to have their medications, and/or cessation counseling in a range of formats. to procedural irregularities and contravenes its own say and affect the outcome. Here are a few of the ways you can get support in our area: planning legislation. But this step was never taken by • There is no way that north Springwater will The Health Unit offers a three-hour STOP Smoking Workshop the current Council, despite citizen urgings to do so, have as much clout as it does now when Midhurst for adults, including counseling and a free supply of nicotine because a majority of the 7 representatives want the balloons by an additional 10,000 people. Ward replacement therapy; MSP. Check out their voting record. boundaries will be re-drawn according to population • One-on-one cessation counseling is available from • An Environmental Assessment that is distribution. Possibly, new ones will be created. South a Public Health Nurse for pregnant women and families with successfully challenged will delay matters for a year Springwater, by virtue of having the most votes and children up to the age of six; or 2 at least. This would provide time to work on a representatives, will have a lot of power. The MRA • Your health care provider can support your efforts at political or judicial solution. values ALL the communities in Springwater and does quitting; • Governments can decide that money spent on not want to see this happen. We do NOT want any • Doctors and nurse practitioners belonging to Family damage settlements [if awarded – they weren’t with marginalised areas in Springwater. That is another Health Teams can also provide eligible people with free nicotine Site 41] is cheaper than the awful financial fallout and way in which we would all be impoverished to benefit replacement therapy and support; and voter rage from irrevocably changing the character a few. Smokers’ Helpline offers free one-on-one quit coaching – call of Springwater. Not to mention condemning it to • Question Period was established to allow 1-877-513-5333 or register at smokershelpline.ca. residents to raise concerns at Council and