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Edition 576 - June 25, 2020 Next Issue July 9 • Deadline is Mon. July 6 greenmeadowselmvale.comgreenmeadowselmvale.com Elmvale & District Food Bank Receives a Grant from Lieutenant Governor’s Canada Day message the Huronia Community Foundation Happy Canada Day, Ontario! Today is a day worthy of celebration, even as, in common with citizens around the globe, we continue to face a crisis virtually unknown to living generations. The world has been turned on its head. My first thoughts are with those who have succumbed to COVID-19, and their families. The stories of the last few months tell of hardship and inequality. They have exposed weaknesses in the economic and social systems upon which we rely, and have confirmed our interdependence with those beyond our neighbourhoods and our country. We grieve collectively. But in equal measure, we are witnessing empathy, collaboration, creativity, and courage. Deserving of special gratitude are the many frontline workers who are bravely leading us through this crisis, and also the millions of people across Ontario, especially seniors, who are, at great personal cost, doing the right thing and staying home to prevent the spread of the virus. Scott Warnock, Executive Director of the Huronia Community Foundation presents We see all orders of government working in common cause, making evidence-based a cheque to Jan Drinkill, Chair of the Elmvale & District Food Bank Board of decisions; businesses and industries demonstrating ingenuity as they retool; civil society Directors. empowered by digital tools to nurture cohesive communities; scientists and researchers The Elmvale & District Food Bank received a grant from the Huronia Community racing with single focus to develop a vaccine; and arts and cultural organizations, in Foundation (HCF) for the purchase of a computer and printer for the Food Bank’s solidarity and kindness, bringing moments of awe and wonder into our homes. new home that is currently under construction on Yonge Street North in Elmvale. There is an unmistakable hunger for normalcy. As we all do our part in the coming The HCF provides grants to local charities based on the needs of the community. months to envision what a “better normal” could be, let us dare to dream of a world that This year the granting process focused on the vulnerable population that have been works for everyone. Perhaps the first step is to listen to those who are hurting and to engage impacted by Covid-19. “We applied for a grant to purchase a computer and printer in thoughtful and respectful conversations about what we have learned and what needs to that will be used to assist with the processing of our clients” said Jan Drinkill, change. Chair of the Food Bank. “We will be purchasing the computer and printer locally As Her Majesty The Queen’s representative in Ontario, I pay tribute to Indigenous people at G&S Computers. We were so happy to receive the grant and thank the Huronia who have stewarded these lands for thousands of years and countless generations. There is Community Foundation for their generosity”. inspiration in the special relationship between First Peoples and the Crown. May we also pay attention to people from all walks of life, including those marginalized and impoverished, Midhurst Carson Road who continue to raise their voices in support of social and economic justice. We all deserve Since the plan for the Midhurst Carson Road development was first proposed in to live with dignity. 2007 it has been refined, modified and improved. The subdivision plans were Throughout this journey, I have been reassured and inspired by you, the people of Ontario. first approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in 2014 by settlement with the Together you have demonstrated uncommon generosity of spirit and an exceptional drive Township of Springwater, the County of Simcoe, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation for resilience. Authority and all Provincial agencies. Ours is a caring nation. It is together that we will save lives and livelihoods. This is a On June 17th, 2020, Springwater Council granted permission for site alteration to once-in-a-generation opportunity. And that is why, in the midst of adversity, we celebrate begin. This site alteration stage commences as a next step in preparing the site the promise of Canada. for development. This phase includes the stripping of topsoil, and earthworks cut Elmvale Lions Complete their Food for Frontline Workers Program

With the funds made available to the District through an emergency grant by Lions Club International Foundation in support of front line health care workers, local fundraising and support from Carol and Mark Treating You Like Family Since 1983 at MacDonald’s Restaurant Elmvale, Lions have been able Call for Professional Advice to deliver snacks of appreciation Barrie: 705-726-2551 Orillia: 705-326-5664 Colin Marshall [email protected]

to the front line workers at the Sara Vista Nursing Home in Elmvale over the last few months. Thanks go out to the Automobile Residential Business Farm Recreational community and to the Front Line Workers for their dedication www.wmib.ca during these extraordinarily challenging times. Page 2 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca I started recording the predicted weather just to see how accurate the forecasters are. I used the weather.com app Jordan Carson that I have on my phone. I actually had three apps that did Master Electrician the same thing (predicted the weather) but I deleted two because I was wasting time comparing one to another. Springwater News On Friday, June 12, the long range for Sunday, June 21st 1087 Rainbow Valley Road 9 Glenview Avenue (summer) was a predicted high of 22 and low of 12. Phelpston, ON L0L 2K0 On June 13 it had increased to 24 and 12 Elmvale ON L0L 1P0 [email protected] On June 15 it had increased to 27 and 17. Publisher/Editor/Owner: Michael and Margaret Ann Jacobs On June 17 it was 29 and 17. 705.717.8767 Tel: 705 322-2249 • Cell: 705 321-BOLD (2653) On June 18, it was to be 31 and 16. e-mail: [email protected] On the day of June 21, it was predicted to be 30 and 17. ECRA/ESA # 7011405 The actual weather that day was 33 and 17. www.springwaternews.ca Issuu.com/springwaternews Most every day, it predicted clouds and lightning. We Articles can be dropped off, mailed Editor’s Musings ended the day after having experienced sun, clouds, and/or e-mailed to the above address or left in the Margaret Ann and moi have at least five reasons (son, lightning and almost 15 mm of rain. Elmvale Library ‘Drop Box’ 24 hours a day. daughter-in-law and three very wonderful grand-children) Monday, as I write this, the first prediction was for 22 and THE NEXT PAPER will be on July 9, 2020. 13, then as the week progressed it was predicted to be as Publications Mail Contract No. 1443739. to go back to Hamillville. (If you have never been there, Unaddressed Admail No. 3684814. the old steel bridge is still standing although the contract much as 28 and today, it predicts 27 high and 18. I wonder if the weather.com app is hooked to some The paper is printed by McLaren Press in Bracebridge said it is to be gone by June 30th.) When heading back Springwater News is published every two weeks and delivered home, we often saw the signs about Lemonade and ice computer program which calculates what might happen. Within hours, the prediction for Tuesday went from 26 to 27 by Canada Post and available at newsstands throughout the areas cream and wondered where it was. Then one day, we were mentioned below. The opinions expressed in articles contributed and then to 25. (It is now Tuesday - high predicted of 23.) driving on the 12th concession of Sunnidale (the west end by interested parties and through the ‘Letters to the Editor’ do of Flos Road 4 West) when we saw the signs and there on Canada Day is predicted to be 29 and 18 with a little not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper and/or the the south side of the road (3829) a couple of kilometers cloud and sun...let’s see what it really turns out to be. editor. The editor reserves the right to edit all submitted articles west of Hamillville we saw the little red stand. or letters for clarity and space or to avoid obscenity, libel or Last Friday, we stopped. The government passed a law (Bill 156) which said that invasion of privacy. All contributions must have the writer’s full Initially, it was to be for a soft ice cream cone $2 and a no one could trespass on your farm - and some people are name, address and telephone number for verification. Copyrights lemonade $2 and by the time we left, we had two cones, upset about it. are claimed on all original articles. a lemonade and some King of the Caesars (extra garlic) Do you want people parked in our driveway and partying Springwater News pays for 20,000 papers per edition. salad dressing which we have used as potato chip dipsalad on your lawn? 18,850 are delivered by Canada Post to; Do you want people walking around your property 755 in the Utopia/Grenfel area L0L 1B0 and L0L 1B2 dressing and condiments on a hamburger.. 3012 in the Barrie City/Rural area The hostess is Wendy West and family. Seventeen years stepping on rakes, stabbing themselves with pitch forks, scaring and releasing your animals? 4280 in South Springwater Township ago, she came up with the delicious tasting caesar in her 138 to the new boxes in Minesing. kitchen. Ten years ago, they located to this home. They have Do you actually trust any trespassers to not pick the If you know of someone not getting the paper, who got it a field of organically grown garlic and were selling scapes flowers or tramp your garden and other crops? before the restructuring, please let me know. out of the little red stand named ‘King of the Cone’ along If I wandered into the houses and sheds of some of the 625 in Phelpston L0L 2K0 with ice cream sandwiches, cones and many other things complainers, you can bet that if I don’t get hit on the head 630 in Hillsdale including the Rural Routes L0L 1V0 (peperettes). They make all their products with fresh, natural with a ???, that the cops would be called. 2550 in Elmvale including the former R R# 1, 2 & 3 L0L 1P0 which Ontario produce to make eating local easier for you. Before But some people want to be able to go across your includes Orr Lake, Waverley and some Tiny Beaches Road areas Covid 19, there were a dozen employees mostly family. property and into your barns under the auspices that they 265 in the Wyebridge area L0K 2E0 They sell their products at local markets and at Foodland, are there to protect the animals. The animals are the lively 975 in Wyevale L0L 2T0 including Conc. 8 and some TBRS areas, Food Basics, Metro Ontario and Sobeys. In late October hood of many farmers and if the animal(s) get sick, or 1325 in Perkinsfield including Balm Beach to Whippoorwill are not fed properly, that’s the farmers livelihood. In my 1100 in R.R.# 1, L4R 4K3 (775) & 2, L4R 4K4 (300) areas of Midland 2019, they were one of the ten companies chosen by which includes Vasey, Ebenezer and the area North-West of Wyebridge the Provincial Government to represent Ontario at the encounters with many of these farmers, their livestock is their family. 3100 in Northern Tiny including SS 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of Penetanguishene Grocery Innovations Canada convention. (Postal Codes L9M -1R2, -1R3 & -2H7) The website is www.thekingofceasars.com. I wonder what degree some of these PETA protesters 150 through mail outs and subscriptions in Canada When you stop, tell her the Springwater News was have to make an assessment with out an understanding? Subscriptions are available across Canada for $60/year and impressed. $100/year in U.S. of A. If we can afford it, and I guess if you have the urge, it is Last week I whizzed by an article about Vodcow, which nice to donate to some of the charities that exist and hope is an alcoholic drink made from milk. On Monday, I noted the majority of what you gave goes to a good cause. It is afterwards, when you start getting requests for more people over 49 were not as immune to the virus as the an article about Cowcohol. Now I’m interested. under 49 group. Milk is made of two proteins, casein and whey. Whey money week after week that you begin to wonder whether it was a good idea. So why? protein can be separated from the casein in milk or formed They found that in 1971, 49 years ago, it became as a by-product of cheese making. Whey protein is I suppose some of the people behind some of the fund raising (gives the rest of the fund raisers a bad name) are compulsory to get the MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) considered a complete protein as it contains all 9 essential vaccine. The first dose is generally given to children amino acids. It is low in lactose content. professionals and the more money they can get, the more they are remunerated. around 9 to 15 months of age, with a second dose at 15 From the whey, it takes 16 days to make a crystal clear months to 6 years of age, with at least 4 weeks between liquid that is smooth, sweet and tastes a little carmally. I suppose that because I gave once, they find me an easier mark and so deluge me with more requests. After a while, I the doses. After two doses, 97% of people are protected Since it is illegal for a farmer to sell me their milk, I against measles, 88% against mumps, and at least 97% am going to have to partner with one of our local dairy begin to think that they have spent almost as much money sending me requests as I gave in the beginning. against rubella. Death from measles has been reduced from producers and hopefully before long, we will be selling a 2.6 million to 122,000 (mostly in low-income countries) a yet unnamed alcoholic beverage. Are you thirsty? Giving is a good cause. I would like to see in every request a short financial statement year. Prior to that, it being optional, although many of us which says we collected $x.xx and got the needles and today still have a scar the size of a 97% (or whatever) of it went directly to penny on our upper arms, some didn’t and don’t. that use. It is never too late to get the MMR vaccine and with their research, they are rather disgusted that those in the upper Somewhere I read an interesting scientific world have ignored that fact. article about the people who have been diagnosed with the Covid 19 virus. My little Covid Chart shows that since the peak of the Three scientists realized that more Covid 19 virus, we are in a much better state today versus two months ago. Covid Chart in Ontario Not being a BIG believer in any Day New Cases Deaths Resolved W/virus conspiracy theories, I do think the Apr 6 309 = 4,347 13 = 132 1624 2591 reporting was geared to scaring the burgesses out of people. Every day they Apr 14 606 (11,184) 31 = 584 3568 4051 try to make sure you know how many Apr 24 640 (13,519) 50 = 763 7087 5669 total cases there have been as if that Apr 25 476 (13,995) 48 = 811 7509 5675 is a catastrophe but each year, a new Apr 29 347 (15,728) 45 = 996 9612 5120 class of students increases the number MIDHURST May 6 412 (18,722) 68 = 1429 13,222 4071 of kids that have gone to school but May 10 294 (20,238) 35 = 1634 14,774 3030 although not the same thing, it is not a May 17 340 (22,653) 23 = 1881 17,360 3412 dire report. PHARMACY May 19 427 (23,384) 15 = 1919 17,889 3576 What should be the bad news is the

Let’s Talk About… May 26 287 (26,191) 21 = 2123 19,958 4110 number that have died and the good When to take Blood Pressure Medications June 5 338 (29,047) 19 = 2312 22,802 3933 news should be the declining number With Pharmacist Owners Jenna Lougheed and Carolyn Glover of people with the virus which you June 8 243 (30,860) 24 = 2450 24,503 3907 can only find out thru mathematical Last year, a large study found that taking blood pressure medications before bedtime June 9 230 (31,090) 14 = 2464 24,841 3785 calculations. may lower the risk of serious heart-related complications more than taking them in the June 10 251 (31,341) 11 = 2475 25,386 3480 morning. Heart attacks and strokes are more likely to occur in the early morning hours What’s news - the good and bad - 78% due to the natural rise in certain hormones that occurs right before people wake up. June 11 203 (31,544) 12 = 2487 25,898 3159 (168 of 216) of Tuesday’s new cases Taking certain blood pressure medications before bedtime leads to peak drug levels and June 12 182 (31,726) 11 = 2498 26,174 3054 were in Toronto. thus lower blood pressure in the morning when the risk is higher. June 13 266 (31,992) 9 = 2507 26,553 2932 There were almost 20,000 tests and Some medications cause a dramatic drop in blood pressure soon after they are taken. June 14 197 (32,189) 12 = 2519 27,006 2520 only 216 positive so just over 1%. We advise people to take these medications at night to avoid falls. However, drugs known June 15 181 (32,370) 8 = 2527 27,223 2620 At its peak, there were over 1,000 as diuretics, which increase urination, shouldn't be taken at night because they can patients hospitalized and on Tuesday, prompt nighttime trips to the bathroom. June 16 184 (32,554) 11 = 2538 27,443 2573 To optimize your medications, you can check your blood pressure with a home monitor June 17 190 (32,744) 12 = 2550 27,800 2394 there were 288. 82% of the deaths have been in long in both the morning and evening for a few days over the course of a week or so. Our June 18 173 (32,917) 3 = 2553 28,012 2352 pharmacists can use these values to individualize your medication timing. Remember that term care. There were 471 people on medications only work if you take them regularly so ensure your regime suits your June 19 178 (33,095) 11 = 2564 28,263 2268 the streets or in your workplace die. lifestyle. Come in to speak with your community live well pharmacist today. June 20 206 (33,301) 31 = 2595 28,472 2234 You had one chance in approx 30,500 June 21 175 (33,476) 11 = 2606 28,722 2148 of running into one of them. 94 Finlay Mill Rd, Midhurst ON June 22 161 (33,637) 3 = 2609 28,928 2100 Charles! Yu’re almost a senior. Are 705.503.7333 | www.pharmasavemidhurst.com June 23 216 (33,853) 10 = 2619 29,114 2120 you thinkig about getting tested? June 24 163 (34.016) 12 = 2631 29,322 2065 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 3 Minesing Moments w/Lorrie Norwood [email protected] / 728-9784 Happy Thursday to everyone! I know everyone always looks forward to Thursday when they receive their copy of the Springwater News. It’s a day that we can look forward to and find out what’s going on in this little part ofthe world. In each edition we can usually identify someone that we know or news that we are waiting for or even some information that we had no idea about. That’s the nice thing about this newspaper, it’s full of great content. We have a very important announcement in this week’s version of the Minesing Moments. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Alan Johnston who is celebrating Ontario Invests in Invasive Species Centre his 95th Birthday on June 29th. We wish you all the best for a wonderful day that I am sure you will celebrate the best The Ontario government is protecting the province from the way possible! harmful ecological, social and economic effects of invasive With the re-opening of many new businesses and species by investing in management and prevention. services, I’m just hoping that everyone will continue to Ross Romano, MPP for Sault Ste. Marie, announced the be safe and respect the new rules and recommendations province is investing $850,000 in the Invasive Species that are being put in place. While we are all anxious to get Centre to support important ongoing research into back to the way it “used to be”, I think we need to realize BARRIE - Today, Doug Downey, MPP for Barrie- prevention, early detection, control and eradication of that those days are behind us and this new way of living Springwater-Oro-Medonte, was joined for a our of invasive species across the province. is here to stay. Our patience will need to be ever present key manufacturing facilities who are providing PPE to "Investing in the Invasive Species Centre is an investment for lineups, wearing face masks, space between everyone frontline workers by Finance Minister Rod Phillips and in prevention, which is the most effective approach for and just new rules all around. We have to keep in mind MPP for Barrie-Innisfil, Andrea Khanjin. The MPP and managing invasive species and vital to the preservation that those that are serving us, do not make the rules, they Ministers toured the facilities at Southmedic Inc. in Barrie of Ontario's natural resources in the long-term," said MPP have to abide by them. They are trying to do their jobs and Molded Precision Components in OroMedonte. These Romano. "The Centre does vital work, and we are pleased the best way they can without any exposure to potential facilities are part of the hundreds of Ontario businesses to be working together with them." contamination. Remember that businesses have been who have answered the call to create Personal Protective Invasive species can cause significant harm to biodiversity hurting over the last several months and are just trying to Equipment, or PPE, for medical frontline staff and other and can affect recreational activities and tourism. Once keep their doors open for customers. Thank those people frontline service workers. invasive species become established, it is extremely when you get the chance, smile and be friendly. Do not difficult to remove them, potentially causing long-lasting give them grief, it’s been an experience that no one wants damage to the environment. to go through again. Since 2011, the Invasive Species Centre, based in Sault Ste. Marie has collaborated with government, academic, Springwater councillors vote industry and Indigenous communities and organizations to regain authority to play a significant role in research, response planning, AWARE News Network -- Springwater council voted 4-3 management and habitat restoration. last week to rescind a March 25 2020 bylaw that delegated its "Our province is home to an abundance of natural authority to CAO Jeff Schmidt during the COVID-19 pandemic. beauty and resources, and our government is committed The return to pre-COVID 19 governance was not to protecting the environment for future generations," intended as a criticism of Schmidt, said Councillor Anita said John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Moore, stating that she felt that he and township staff had Forestry. "This means that we have to act now to prevent performed admirably. the spread of invasive species that can harm the great However, even if a predicted second wave of infection outdoors we love and enjoy." occurs, Moore said she feels council can react quickly to "Thanks to this provincial investment, the Invasive meet and make urgent decisions and all councillors should Species Centre will work with partners to develop new take on the responsibility they were elected to discharge. measures to prevent and manage invasive species," Voting in favour of rescinding were Councillors Moore, Southmedic Inc., located in the north end of Barrie, said Bob Lambe, Chair of the Board of Directors of the George Cabral, Jack Hanna and Perry Ritchie. Voting is a recent recipient of a provincial investment of $1.8 Invasive Species Centre. "Invasive species are among the against were Mayor Don Allen, Deputy Mayor Jennifer million, earmarked to help the company re-engineer and largest challenges to conservation, and we are committed Coughlin and Councillor Wanda Maw Chapman. retool its current production and purchase new moulding to working together in the fight against this serious threat." The motion will not become effective until the next equipment. Molded Precision Components recently The ministry will continue to work with conservation council meeting when the necessary bylaw is enacted, and celebrated the production of its millionth face shield. In partners to coordinate prevention, management, and by that time it could be “moot,” as the delegated authority partnership with J. Sterling Industries of Concord, Molded research activities while promoting public education on bylaw lapses if Ontario ends its emergency declaration at Precision Components has been serving both Federal and the negative impacts of invasive species. the end of June. Provincial contacts to produce medical equipment for Quick Facts frontline workers. • In 2020-2021, Ontario is investing over $2 million Why don’t we have A- and B-size batteries? “Today is a celebration of the ingenuity and community to support ongoing research, monitoring, and Answer: Big A- and B-size batteries were used in early spirit of these companies,” said Doug Downey, MPP for management of invasive species across the province. radios and crank telephones. They are now obsolete. Barrie - Springwater - Oro-Medonte. “When COVID-19 • Ontario is the only jurisdiction in Canada that has Originally, A was the smallest, then AA and AAA. Now struck, Molded Precision Components and Southmedic standalone invasive species legislation. even a AAAA-size battery is available. Inc. were two of the first companies to answer the call for The Invasive Species Act provides protective equipment. Now, their work has helped us to legislative tools to prohibit and restrict HOME OF THE: move towards recovery. They are both the true definition certain invasive species and carriers of the Ontario Spirit right here in the riding of Barrie- that facilitate the movement of invasive SHOWROOM! Springwater-OroMedonte.” species. TEL: 555 555 5555 Minster Phillips also joined MPP Andrea Khanjin to tour • Protecting our environment from RESERVE NOW! Discount Granite Plus with owner and operator, Stephanie invasive species by working with Small Motor Sales & Service SPRING EQUIPMENT Gourlie. partners and other governments and 705-725-0975 SERVICES! Sales & Service for all Brands using tools to prevent, detect and respond D.I.Y. MAINTENANCE KITS Lawn & Garden, Snow, Forestry FUEL & OIL to invasions is a commitmentDAILY under the FEATURES(Weekly)OPEN: FORESTRY & APPAREL Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. STIR WEDFRY TO NIGHT FRI 8-5 SAT 8-4 SUN 9-NOON SUPPLIES MON (The best CHAIN SHARPENING How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a 4436 Horseshoe Valley Rd. West, Minesing BURGER NIGHT burgers!) CUSTOM MADE CHAIN single moment before starting to improveTUES the PICK UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE world. -Anne Frank, Holocaust diaristWED WING NIGHT (Voted best!) (Weekly) THURS PASTA NIGHT A young city boy (Best seller) TAKEOUT/DELIVERY HOT LINE visiting a dude ranch FRI FISH NIGHT wanted to be appear STEAK NIGHT (Weekly) 705-322-2652 macho, so he went out SAT 23 Queen St. W. Elmvale walking with one of SUN HOME TOWN COOKING the hired hands. PATIOS ARE OPEN(Fresh turkey, beef) Specials updated daily As they were walking on FB, Instagram, Google through the barnyard, the visitor tried to “Stephanie is just one of many examples of local business begin a conversation, operators who are providing each other with advice on "Say, isn't that fine- how best to operate in Stage 2,” said MPP Khanjin. “While looking bunch of businesses might not look exactly the same as they did cows over there." before the pandemic began, our local retailers are open The hired hand and are welcoming clients back.” replied, "Not 'bunch,' For more information on how local businesses are it's 'herd.'" retooling operations to produce medical and protective "Heard what?" equipment, or for more information about Stage 2 re- "Herd of cows." openings, please visit www.DougDowney.ca or www. "Sure, I've heard of Andreampp.com cows!" finished the NEW HOURS *Patio hours may change due to weather * Silence will save me from being wrong (and foolish), but city boy excitedly, it will also deprive me of the possibility of being right. "there's a big bunch of MON & TUES 11:00 am - 7 pm • WED & THURS 11:00 am - 9 pm -Igor Stravinsky, composer (17 Jun 1882-1971) 'em right over there." FRI & SAT 10:00 am - 10 pm • SUN 10:00 am - 9pm Page 4 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca

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P. 705-728-4784 | F. 705-728-6957 | E. [email protected] | springwater.ca | @springwatertwp Page 6 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca ANTEN MILLS NEWS by Dennis Gannon Talk with your neighbours and decide on a theme to decorate your homes and yards and let us celebrate the There were a number of celebrations in the community wonderful country we call home. Put our Canadian flag lately and most evident over this past weekend. Of course out in full display so everyone knows how proud we are to there was Father’s Day which saw families reuniting be in the best country in the world. As an added bonus and in some form after the imposed social distancing and on good authority I have learned that the members of the isolating. No doubt there was some hugging going on and Springwater Fire and Emergency Services are planning a quality family time. Then there were the celebrations in special motorcade on Canada Day. Information received honour of those graduating. Throughout the community is that the firefighters may be replicating their Christmas there were lawn signs and decorations adorning homes Eve Santa Claus tradition but in a different manner. On where the graduates live. It was nice to see recognition Canada Day the Anten Mills Community Facebook for our community students whether they graduated from page will update those interested with the most current nursery school, kindergarten, grade 8 or 12 or university. information. You can also watch for information on the Your accomplishment is saluted and we wish you all the South Springwater Firefighters Twitter page as well as best in the next chapter of your life. those of the Township of Springwater and the Springwater Today is the last official day of school. For those mothers, Fire Department. Let’s consider those less fortunate that fathers, big brothers, big sisters and grandparents who day as well. The food bank bin will be out in front of 3947 accepted the challenge to help educate the children you insurance to cover their loss. This past week has been very warm again and perhaps most notable is the pollen that Horseshoe Valley Road to accept donations and we will may take a big bow and give yourself a pat on the back. It be working to do pick ups on Canada Day so check the has been 12 weeks of learning about computer programs has covered everything. Living near a coniferous forest and with many homes having spruce and pine trees, the community Facebook page for updates. And if you are that you haven’t used in the past, math skills and equations going to have fireworks, please follow all safety guidelines long forgotten and geography and social science needed pollen was significant covering everything. Hopefully it will come to an end shortly. and enjoy a safe display. The Anten Mills community can for the success of those learning. During the summer the make Canada Day 2020 one to remember. children will learn new skills and enjoy life outdoors. Wildlife sightings have become more noticeable this year. Just recently there was a black bear spotted at the forest's Stay healthy, stay safe,stay strong. Antenmills1@gmail. Come September it may be back to some homeschooling com. for at least a while so rest up you new educators, you edge along Horseshoe Valley Road, flying deserve the break you are receiving. squirrels, fishers and of course the ever As a country it is often stated that we like to talk about present skunks and racoons. Wildlife is the weather. In the last column it was noted that we were abundant in our community so watch your going to have very warm days followed up by cooler ones. pets when you put them out for the last Two weeks ago we had time at night. just exactly that with The community lost one of our temperatures in the high longtime residents on June 14 20’s followed by those when Jim Campsall passed away in the mid teens. The at home with his family at his side. wind and rain on the On behalf of the community our Wednesday night when sincerest condolences to Roberta, hot and cold collided Jason and the rest of their families. left us without power On July 1st we celebrate Canada’s for several hours as 153rd birthday. As a country we trees and limbs fell on are proud of our culture and in a hydro lines. The most quiet way we acknowledge our severe damage came successes. With the holiday being to a property along in the middle of the week many Horseshoe Valley Road of us will be at our homes. MP where a large section Doug Shipley is giving out Happy of a tree came down Birthday Canada lawn signs on top of a car and the and you can contact his office to hydro line to the house. receive one. As a community we can’t get together like was done in Fortunately no injuries occurred that night and the past when a Strawberry Social the homeowner has Available from Cathy Walton was held on Canada Day. What at 705 728-1388 for $40. we can do though is decorate.

Vanishing Barns - Cathy Walton has been researching barns in Flos and Vespra Townships (now Springwater) for the last six years and has published the results in the book “Vanishing Barns”.

Concession 4, S ½ Lot 8, Flos Township Concession 4, S If½ youLot 8, are Flos interested Township in a copy, please contact Cathy at 705 728-1388 or [email protected]. 1378 Flos Road Four West, Springwater Township 1378 Flos Road Four West, Springwater Township Beverly Clark and Warren Easton

Owners 2010-present Beverly Clark and Warren Easton Built: built in the 1800s, permits given to 2001-2009 Beverly Clark and John Fleming, deceased add to barns in 1900, 1932, 1956 and 1960 1993-2001 Clarence Rinehart Features: L shaped barn 1992-1993 William Rinehart Materials: cedar block foundation on 1954-1992 Eldon and Mildred Courtney older barn 1924-1954 Bernard Toner Water Source: drilled well ~19182 Antony McTague ~18871 John Doyle 1876 Philip Doyle 1870-1876 James Doyle 1861 Crown patent to John C. Little, 100 acres Eldon and Mildred Courtney made their mark in the cement floor. The farm was named the Red Door Farm prior to 2001. Locally it’s known as the Courtney farm. Jack Gillespie lived all his life on Flos Road 5 West, on the property directly north of here. He used to attend school across the road, where Trevor and Genevieve Carter live. He rode his horse across the back field, left his horse in the barn for the day, and then rode home across the field after school. He recalled carrying his sister across the field in his arms when the snow was heavy.

The original part of the house was log construction, probably built in the 1870s. An addition to the house was added by Bernard Toner who was a farmer and mail carrier. When the house was renovated in the early 2000s an outside wall was found filled with materials dating between 1890 and 1925. Included were Eaton flyers, hats, baby and adult shoes, bottles, socks, gloves, silverware, a shaving knife, and baby, women and men’s clothing.

Beverly Clark, Jack Gillespie.

The stable included a cedar block foundation and hand hewn sleepers.

The barn to the left dates to the late 1800s. The back of the barn faces north.

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It's Worth A Conversation Page 8 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Letters to the Editor Please include phone number with any L to E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 You might not appreciate seeing your name on something you did not write. 11 12 13 Who knows how many businesses will experience financial problems Keep Pets Safe this and possibly never reopen?. Summer, Do Not Leave 14 15 16 Who knows how many people will have lost or may lose their jobs since the COVID 19 virus became a problem in mid March? Them in Hot Vehicles 17 18 19 20 If there is anything we can do, many people have been trying to keep Ontario has toughest penalties in venues alive and able to survive. Canada for violations 21 22 23 24 25 So it is with the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OASS). The Ontario government is strongly As members of our many Ag Societies, the people of Elmvale have not urging everyone to ensure their pet is not 26 27 28 29 been idle and many of us have sent letters to various members of left unattended in a vehicle during the hot parliament hoping that something can be done. What follows is our summer weather. Temperatures inside a 30 31 plea. vehicle can quickly become much hotter 32 33 I am a Director with the Flos Agricultural Society in Elmvale, than the temperature outside even if the windows are opened slightly. This can put Ontario. 34 35 36 37 38 39 Our Agricultural Society prides itself in being resilient, creative, pets at risk of serious illness and possibly death. If your pet can't be with you at your and sustainable., Unfortunately, the harsh reality is the impact of 40 41 42 43 44 COVID-19 puts the viability of our Agricultural Society at risk and destination, leave them at home where they will be safe, cool and comfortable. we will need extra support to weather this pandemic. The loss of any 45 46 47 Ontario Agricultural Societies will hurt rural economies, agricultural "It is critically important to ensure all education, and the ability to build public trust in agriculture. It will pets are protected from the potential fatal 48 49 50 also hurt the vendors, entertainers and related service providers who effects of the hot summer sun," said Sylvia support our local fair and events. Jones, Solicitor General. "Leaving pets to In 2019, at least 3.4 million people visited Ontario Fairs with suffer in a sweltering vehicle will not be Across Down Enjoy a slope at Whistler gate receipts of over $24.4 million. Ontario Ag Society volunteers tolerated and we have adopted tough new 1 1 “How dare you!” Hemingway’s “The Sun provided 1.46 million hours of service in support of our fairs. laws to deter this type of reckless behaviour Across4 accompanier Down ___ Rises” The financial impact that COVID-19 has had and will continue to in the province." 1 Enjoy a slope at Whistler 2 Bird of prey 1 "How dare you!" accompanier 8 Obstruct have on Ontario Agricultural Societies will be substantial. Ontario Ontario is the first jurisdiction in Canada 4 Hemingway's "The Sun ___ Rises" 3 “I had no ___!” 2 Bird of prey Shadow receiver Agricultural Societies, their Fairs and other events have an estimated to implement a full provincial government- 11 4 Nickname for Jessica 8 ShowerObstruct suds 3 "I had no ___!" local economic impact of between $680 million and $700 million, based animal welfare enforcement system. 12 Simpson’s sister 11 VintageShadow receiver 4 Nickname for Jessica Simpson's sister while their TREIM impact provincially is estimated to be between The Provincial Animal Welfare Services 13 5 Rolling in dough 12 DinedShower suds 5 Rolling in dough $360 and $370 million. The loss of that revenue will specifically hurt (PAWS) Act came into effect January 1, 14 6 Not lost 13 GiveVintage birth to 6 Not lost small rural communities and their economies as well as seasonal 2020 and allows police, First Nations 15 7 Contest for Spieth Chow checker businesses. Canadian agricultural societies and their associated fairs constables and provincial animal welfare 1614 Dined 8 Mature 7 Contest for Spieth Bartlett and events have an estimated national economic impact of $2.9 inspectors to enter motor vehicles to help 1715 Give birth to 9 “You ___” (Lionel 8 Mature Crowded billion. For every dollar, our Agricultural Societies operate with, on pets in distress. The legislation also has the 1916 Chow checker Richie hit) 9 "You ___" (Lionel Richie hit) Brought into play average, $4.54 is put into the local economy strongest penalties in the country for people 2117 Bartlett 10 Tumbler’s surface 10 Tumbler's surface 23 Outlet connection Our Agricultural Society is an integral partner and resource in who violate animal welfare laws, including 19 Crowded 18 Skate blade 18 Skate blade Gave a heads-up to our community. We provide facilities for seasonal activities such causing distress to animals. 26 20 Newspaper section 21 YellowstoneBrought into playcreature 20 Newspaper section as youth-oriented 4-H programs and achievement days, livestock If you see an animal in a hot car and are 29 22 Fixed 23 InsuranceOutlet connection seller 22 Fixed and horse shows, as well as youth soccer and baseball leagues. Ag concerned the animal's life is in immediate 30 24 Get mileage out of 26 Aladdin’sGave a heads transportation-up to 24 Get mileage out of education and a strong sense of promoting our rural heritage are two danger, dial 911. Members of the public 31 25 Receive 29 MultifloraYellowstone creature 25 Receive of our Strategic Plan`s pillars. should not attempt to enter a vehicle in 32 26 Battle of nations Oil measure The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs these situations. 3330 Insurance seller 27 Past 26 Battle of nations Take care of currently provides yearly grants to Ontario Agricultural Societies Quick Facts 3431 Aladdin's transportation 28 Touch up 27 Past 36 Greenland or Norwegian based on the costs to hold their annual fair. The yearly grant (about • Unlike humans, dogs have a very 32 Multiflora 29 Homo sapiens 28 Touch up Humps on a Bactrian $3000) is an assistance to our Agricultural Society, but it will be limited ability to sweat. Even a short 4033 Oil measure 31 “A Tale of Two ____”29 Homo sapiens camel extremely difficult to qualify for those grants this year as we will not period in a hot environment can cause 34 Take care of Dickens 31 "A Tale of Two ____" Dickens One of the continents have the eligible expenses that the grants are based on. suffering and distress, which could 42 33 Wallop 36 MuralGreenland or Norwegian 33 Wallop Therefore, we are requesting that due to the extreme financial result in brain damage or death. 44 35 Bridge position 40 BoatHumps propeller on a Bactrian camel 35 Bridge position hardship that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced upon our • Excessive panting, drooling, 45 37 Vittles 42 KindOne of of the aerobics continents 37 Vittles Agricultural Society, that: listlessness, collapsing or seizures are 46 38 Ground 44 PotMural brew 38 Ground • The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs allow all examples of visible signs of heat 47 39 Host’s request 4845 StormBoat propeller center 39 Host's request OMAFRA to use those R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 16 funds stress in animals. If you witness these 40 Word after big, middle, Reason to cram to provide a one time grant to Agricultural Societies that is equal signs in your pet, move the animal to a 4946 Kind of aerobics or little 40 Word after big, middle, or little For instance to the average of the last three years grant that was provided to cool area and seek veterinary attention 5047 Pot brew 41 Manner 41 Manner each Agricultural Society. immediately. 48 Storm center 43 Well-chosen 43 Well-chosen • We would like to request additional supplementary • Cruelty to any animal is not tolerated 49 Reason to cram in Ontario. If you think an animal More pandemic help for seniors this funding to help our Agricultural Society survive the devastating 50 For instance financial impact due to not being able to hold our traditional is in distress or being abused, call summer fair, Community fund-raising events and our 160th Celebratory 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625). Seniors in Canada have experienced some of the most negative Evening, while still paying our non-deferrable bills. Income that impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, staying safe covers the fair expenses and year to year costs was impossible to Fiber at home has meant added expenses. Deliveries come at a generate this year. People who ate the most fiber were less premium and some groceries are costing more. Prescription Canadian Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE) stats indicate that as of the likely to die of any cause during a recent dispensing fees have increased in many provinces. end of June, Ontario Agricultural Societies will have cancelled 1,600 study of nearly one million people. The Government of Canada responded early. In April, more events and lost an estimated $13.7 million in revenue. Final losses The finding might be explained by fiber's than 4 million low- and middle-income seniors received will be significantly more as 95% of Ontario Fairs and Exhibitions potential to lower the risk of chronic a supplementary GST Credit automatically in their bank take place from July to October. diseases including heart disease, stroke, accounts. But as the pandemic wore on, seniors were clear that Many other businesses are losing part of their yearly income due to diabetes and several types of cancer, while welcome, it wasn’t enough. That’s why we’re providing the pandemic. Our Agricultural Society will be losing 100% of our researchers say. more help this summer. A special one-time, tax-free payment annual income with no way to recoup those losses. We are expecting Dietary fiber (roughage) is an essential for seniors will be made on the week of July 6. a shortfall of over $ 75,000. nutrient required for proper digestion of This payment will provide $2.5 billion for 6.7 million seniors Agricultural Societies and the events at our facilities will be among foods, proper functioning of the digestive eligible for the Old Age Security, with extra support for the the last businesses allowed to start earning revenues again due to tract at large, and for helping you feel most vulnerable. For a low-income couple on GIS, the April the fact that by nature, our business activities are mostly founded full. A deficiency of fiber can lead to and July payments add up to over $1,500 in support to help on large gatherings. We have had no ability to continue earning constipation, hemorrhoids, and elevated with increased costs caused by COVID-19. revenue even at a reduced scale during the pandemic - there is no levels of cholesterol and sugar in the blood. To help prevent fraud and make it easy to receive, the option for “curbside’ or online sales with our fair and events. Without Conversely, an excess of fiber can lead payment is automatic. Seniors do not need to apply and they supplemental funding to help cover fixed and ongoing expenses i.e. to a bowel obstruction, diarrhea, or even should not share any personal or banking information to maintain fairgrounds and buildings, it will be difficult for some of dehydration. Individuals who increase their receive it. our Agricultural Societies to survive. CAFE has estimated that at intake of fiber should also increase their This financial support complements other federal supports least 1 in 10 Ontario Fairs will shut down permanently without intake of water. for seniors during the pandemic, such as support for charities some additional funding – that would be an enormous blow to our Ten common, extremely high fiber foods and community groups to provide essential services, like the communities both from an economic as well as a cultural and historic include; Bran, Cauliflower & Broccoli, delivery of groceries, and community projects help to reduce aspect. Cabbage, Berries, Leafy Greens, Celery, social isolation. The Flos Agricultural Society was founded in 1860 and with the Squash, Beans, Mushrooms and Oranges! We continue to look at all the ideas that are coming in on how exception of one year, when our Arena burned just before fair time, we could better help seniors. During these unprecedented WHEN IS THE THE FISH OFFICIALLY we have held a fair annually – until 2020. Over 100 Volunteers times, we will always to be there for Canadian seniors. COOKED? help us to organize and facilitate our Thanksgiving Fair, which has Deb Schulte Canada’s Minister for Seniors become a homecoming tradition for families. Each year more than It is very easy to tell when fish is done. All 1200 elementary & secondary students participate in our Friday you have to do is break a piece in half and piece to test by breaking it in half to check it. Time it so you parade. Almost 4000 exhibits were entered last year; everything see if it has cooked all the way through. You will know how long to cook the rest. This won’t take long. from quilts to students` artwork to livestock. The Midway has been can tell by the color change. If you have thick Fish cooks very fast and high heat is fine. a favorite with all ages, antique tractor pull for the ``older boys``, pieces, you can watch the color change on the and 4-H Achievement programs provided a venue to highlight the side travel to the middle. Flip and watch the Among the longest insects are the South American long- members` accomplishments. Annual attendance ranges from 6000 – fish cook through the opposite side. You are horned beetle (Tytanus giganteus), which measures almost 9000 fair-goers. done when it reaches the middle and it is the 10 inches long, and a stick insect – Pharnacia serritypes, The loss of all of these things this year, will be heart breaking. Our same color all the way through. Do not give a group where the females can measure more than 14 Community is devastated. it an extra minute or two for good measure or inches long. The heaviest insect is the African Goliath I look forward to your response. Thank you for considering this you will overcook it. If you batter the fish beetle (Megasoma elephas), which can weigh up to about important matter for our Agricultural Society and our community. before cooking, you will have to sacrifice a 3-½ ounces. Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 9

The federal government is working in partnership (Canadian Agricultural Partnership) with the province of Ontario to deliver Covid -19 support programs and expanded credit assistance to the agriculture and Agri-food industries. Here is a quick summary of the resources available or announced. I urge farmers and those in these agri-businesses in our area to contact my offices for more information and assistance. I am pleased to help. The Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program (MISTFWP) provides support of $1,500 for each temporary foreign worker, to employers or those working with them, to ensure requirements are fully met. The funding is conditional on employers not being found in violation of the mandatory isolation. However, following the death of two immigrant workers in Southwestern Ontario, Mexico has temporary suspended all, travel of foreign workers to Canada. That means as many as 5,000 temporary foreign workers expected to arrive in Canada in the coming months are being held back, for now. The government has created a $77.5 million Emergency Processing Fund to help food producers access more personal protective equipment (PPE), adapt to health protocols, automate or modernize their facilities, processes, and operations so they can better supply Canadians with food during this period. This applies mainly to food processors and will be of no help to farmers. The government has enabled Farm Credit Canada to provide an additional $5 billion in lending to producers, agribusinesses, and food processors. The aim is to provide increased flexibility to farmers who face cash flow issues and to processors who are impacted by lost sales, helping them remain financially sound during this difficult time. That said, I am A message from MP Doug Shipley hearing from many farmers in our area who aren’t looking o take on more debt and I don’t Across Barrie – Springwater – Oro-Medonte and the province, things are slowly blame them. I will continue to urge the government to implement the ask of the Canadian getting back to normal. We can now enjoy shopping in local businesses, dining on Federation of Agriculture, to help farmers and farm businesses cope with the affects of restaurant patios, and forming social circles of up to 10 people. COVID-19. Unfortunately, we aren’t reopening soon enough for some of our great summer Some other measures which are in process; festivals and activities. It will not be a normal summer without the iconic Kempenfest, • A national AgriRecovery initiative of up to $125 million in funding to Oro World’s Fair, Midhurst Autumnfest, or the Elmvale Fall Fair. Even our normal help producers faced with additional costs incurred by COVID-19. This new Canada Day celebrations have been cancelled. federal funding will help beef and pork producers and processors adapt to a In order to bring us together to celebrate our great nation from a distance, I am changing market, and help farmers and ranchers keep their animals longer before excited to be hosting a drive-through celebration on Canada Day at the Royal Canadian marketing. Legion on St. Vincent Street in Barrie. • Increases to the Canadian Dairy Commission’s borrowing limit by $200 Everyone is welcome to attend! There will be free cupcakes, paper flags, activity million to support costs associated with the temporary storage of cheese and booklets for kids, and other fun giveaways for you and your family to pick up on st butter to avoid food waste. Canada Day, July 1 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. • Launching a first-ever Surplus Food Purchase Program with an initial $50 This event will be held in accordance with current public health guidelines. million fund designed to help redistribute existing and unsold inventories, which In addition to this, I have created Happy Canada Day lawn signs that are still could include products such as potatoes and poultry, to local food organizations available through my office in Barrie. They are free to all residents of Barrie– who are serving vulnerable Canadians. Springwater – Oro-Medonte. If you’d like to reserve your sign, give my office a call • Working with provinces and territories to increase interim payments at 705-728-2596 or email [email protected] with your address. from 50 per cent to 75 per cent through AgriStability, a federal, provincial and I want to remind you that if you need help dealing with the federal government, or territorial program that supports producers who face significant revenue declines. accessing federal supports, please contact my office for assistance. As always, if I can be of any assistance on these measures, please let me know. My office My office in Barrie remains staffed and ready to help you. We are not currently open in Midland has reopened for in-person meetings by appointment. The Orillia office will be for walk-ins, but we look forward to the day we can meet again in person. opening soon, once we have PPE in place. You can reach me at [email protected] I hope you have a wonderful Canada Day! or (1-800) 265-6228. Sincerely, Doug Shipley, Member of Parliament Bruce Barrie - Springwater - Oro-Medonte *-- These Effect Men and Women Differently --* County support to help local businesses go digital expands 1. Heart Attacks: Most people would say one of the main symptoms is feeling an intense Midhurst/June 18, 2020 – In a move to further support local small and medium- pressure in your chest. However, that isn't as common in women as it is men. Women sized business, the County has joined ShopHERE powered by Google, a collaboration actually feel pressure in their upper back and even jaw pain. Feeling nauseous and dizzy between Digital Main Street, Google, Shopify, Mastercard and Microsoft, to build and are also more common in women. Though heart disease is the leading cause of death for optimize online stores in a matter of days. both genders in the U.S., women are more likely to die after they have a heart attack. “It is exciting to see this important program receive additional support, allowing even 2. Stroke: Did you know that nearly 55,000 more women than men have strokes each more local independent businesses to develop an increased online presence,” said year in the U.S? Common symptoms are sudden weakness on one side, loss of speech and Warden George Cornell. “Even as more and more small and medium sized businesses balance, and confusion. Women actually have additional or different symptoms: fainting, begin to reopen to the public with safety measures in place, it’s important that we agitation, hallucinations, vomiting, and seizures. Women typically have a worse recovery provide additional support to assist our businesses in recovering from the pandemic, after a stroke, too. while adapting and diversifying their business models for the future.” 3. Hair Loss: Men are far more likely to lose hair as they age than women. 40% of women The ShopHERE program compliments the County’s investment in Digital Service will have hair thinning or hair loss, but 85% of men will have thinning hair by age 50. Squads which provides up to 10 hours of free one-on-one coaching to businesses from Local Men tend to lose hair in the a team of highly trained professionals. The investment in Digital Service Squads was Availa bHleoney same pattern. They may also Swarm & based on staff recommendations from the analysis of the County’s Business Impact Removal get a bald spot on the crown of Bee asp Surveys completed by local businesses in relation to urgent COVID-19 needs. W their head. 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This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County CONTINUES The Hospital is in the midst of a three-year project to District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Curbside pickup has upgrade the current fleet of ageing units. This donation been getting rave reviews Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Agendas and/or reports will help ensure patients who are unable to breathe on considered at this meeting are available at www.scdsb. and it is wonderful to their own due to illness or injury have access to the most provide materials for all on.ca. modern life-saving technology available. Student Trustee Presentation of our library patrons. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 along with the We continue to offer this Trustee Beacock thanked the out-going student trustees Ladies Auxiliary have been long-time supporters of for their contributions as representatives of students from service and are pleased to report that new items are now Soldiers’. “We have an incredible relationship with our being added to our collection. across the SCDSB. Trustee Beacock noted the efforts of local Legion partners,” said Brittany Wilson, Development the student trustees in successfully increasing attendance Drop boxes remain open. Officer with the OSMH Foundation. “Because of their [email protected] 705 322-1482 at Student Senate meetings and passing a motion to ensure support, we can secure much-needed equipment for our feminine hygiene products are available in secondary [email protected] 705 737-5650 medical professionals to perform their life-saving duties. [email protected] 705 722-6440 schools free of charge. Trustee Beacock congratulated the We are so thankful that these amazing organizations student trustees and wished them well in the next phase of Holds can be placed through our website, through the continue to invest their time and money in the health of Branch emails or by calling the branches during curbside their educational journey. our community.” Report from the Closed Session of the Board in hours. By supporting the purchase of new ventilators, the Legion Curbside hours are as follows: (Hours may change Committee of the Whole is helping meet the immediate needs that COVID-19 has The Board ratified the following recommendation taken according to demand) placed on our local healthcare system and is ensuring Elmvale & Midhurst: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-6, in the Closed Session meeting of the Committee of the that in the months and years to come, our community is Whole on Wednesday, June 17, 2020: Fridays, 12-4, Saturdays 12 -3 prepared. Minesing: Thursdays, 2 -6 1. That the Board ratify the collective agreement “We have a long history with the Hospital and it’s reached with the Ontario Secondary School Pick-up is by appointment only. Once the holds something we take pride in,” shared Brenda Watt President Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) District 17 (Simcoe) are available, staff will be contacting you to set-up an of the Ladies Auxiliary. “We know how important it is to appointment time. (Occasional Teachers’ Bargaining Unit) for the fund equipment that can save the lives of our neighbours term of September 1, 2019, to August 31, 2022, as YOUR NEXT GREAT READ and friends, especially now.” Peter DeVillers, Service set out in Report No. CL-B-2-a, Board Ratification We know that with curbside pickup Officer with Branch 34, agreed with Brenda’s statement, it is hard not to be able to browse of Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation “We are happy to support the Hospital every day, but in (OSSTF) District 17 (Simcoe) (Occasional Teachers’ the shelves of awesome items in the this uncertain time, it is even more important.” library. Never fear! Your friendly Bargaining Unit) and Its Local Agreement, dated Over the years, the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario June 17, 2020. Springwater Librarian is here... Command, Branch 34 and the Ladies Auxiliary have online! Just take a moment and let us D-7 Staff Reports contributed a combined total of more than $230,000 to Steve Blake, Director of Education, recognized all know a few of your preferences and support equipment purchases at Soldiers’. we'll hop right to it and help you find your next favourite SCDSB staff, the Board of Trustees, students, parents/ author or book! You can find the link on our website: guardians and the community for their efforts and support https://www.springwater.library.on.ca and click on the during the school closure period. How Do I Tab. Director Blake commented on the SCDSB’s continued This is a free and confidential service for adult and focus on the Strategic Priorities that have guided the work teen readers. If you have any questions, please email our of the SCDSB during this unprecedented time. Director Technical Services Librarian, amanda.mills@springwater. Blake noted that the SCDSB is conducting a survey of ca or call her at 705 322-1482. students, staff and parents/guardians in order to gather information to assist with planning and preparation for the REDEEM YOUR READING fall. Director Blake indicated that staff are planning for the LOG FOR CHOCOLATE! Calling all Online Readers to reopening of schools and are awaiting further information claim your chocolate bar at the from the Ministry regarding the 2020-2021 school year. Springwater Library Branches. Director Blake noted that information and updates will be Your reading log, complete with provided as they become available. name and phone number, can be Superintendent Samis indicated that report cards will be put in our book drop. The last distributed electronically to over 50,000 students in early Peter DeVillers (left), Service Officer – Branch 34, July. Superintendent Stephens noted that SCDSB staff day to claim your prize and to and Brenda Watt, President, Ladies Auxiliary, present be entered into the draw for the coordinated the retrieval of student belongings following a cheque for $6,500 to Brittany Wilson (back), safety guidelines provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Candy Bouquets is June 30th, 2020. Upon receipt of the Development Officer with the OSMH Foundation, to reading log, a staff member will call to arrange a pick up Health Unit. Superintendent Stephens acknowledged the support the purchase of ventilators for Soldiers’. accomplishments of the 2020 graduates and commended time. Stay tuned for our exciting online Summer Reading About Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation Program to commence mid July. staff for their efforts in developing celebratory videos to be The OSMH Foundation is a proud partner of Orillia shared digitally with all Grade 8 and Grade 12 graduates TD SUMMER READING Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and the communities it and their families. PROGRAM serves. The Foundation fundraises to purchase medical Superintendent Jeffs provided an update regarding the Even though summer is different equipment, sustain programs and assist the Hospital in this year, summer reading will reopening of child care centres and day camps and noted maintaining its position as a leader in providing quality that SCDSB staff are accepting applications from child care still happen at Springwater Public community-based healthcare. Library. We will be moving reading providers to expand child care operations. Superintendent online, but there will still be missions, Jeffs noted that outdoor permits are being considered prizes and most importantly, FUN! based on public health guidelines and all indoor summer Doug Archer permits have been cancelled. Sign up on our website.Stay tuned! www.springwater. Your Outdoor Power Pro! library.on.ca Superintendent Jeffs reported that the SCDSB has not received the Grants for Student Needs (GSN) or technical Harry Potter We service Our Name is Riding on it! Who needs to watch Daniel what we sell! papers required to finalize the 2020-2021 budget Radcliffe reading Harry Potter Trustee Beacock congratulated the SCDSB for receiving when you have the Springwater the Ontario Music Education Association Administrators Public Library staff who can of Excellence award in recognition of the music in read it to you? elementary schools program. 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To sign up please email info-library@ The two most common elements in the universe For more information: www.springwater.library.on.ca springwater.ca ESA #7001100 are Hydrogen and stupidity --Harlan Ellison Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 11 Ontario Prepares for the Safe Simcoe County District School Board Summer reading is for everyone at Reopening of Schools student receives TD scholarshi Midland Public Library! TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government released TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are offered Summer reading at Midland Public Library has moved its safety plan for the resumption of class for the 2020-21 to students who help support change, nurture progress and online! We’re thrilled to announce summer reading fun for school year, outlining scenarios for how students, teachers contribute to making the world a better place. Samantha all ages beginning June 19th. Download the free Beanstack and staff can safely return to classrooms in September. Scott, a student at Eastview Secondary School, is among app or visit midlandlibrary.com for a link to our summer The plan also provides choice to parents, enhanced online one of 20 young Canadians to receive one of these reading challenges. It’s easy to set up one summer reading learning, and additional funding. While the decision to scholarships to support her pursuit of a post-secondary account and do a whole family’s reporting! You can read, return to the normal school day routine will continue to education. report and repeat, all online! be based on medical advice, boards and schools are being Scott was recognized for her commitment to building and Kids and teens (ages 0-18) can asked to plan for alternative scenarios that may need to maintaining a supportive space for Indigenous students join our TD Summer Reading be implemented in September depending on the province's within her school community. She co-founded the school’s club to record their reading COVID-19 situation. First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultural club, where students and do fun activities with their "Nothing is more important than protecting our kids in could share their experiences and organize events, families to earn badges and win this province. Parents expect us to take every precaution including a justice walk to raise awareness of Indigenous prizes, including free pizza, to keep their children safe when they go back to school in issues, red dress campaigns to commemorate missing a Razor scooter, or a gift card September - and that's exactly what we're delivering today," and murdered Indigenous women, and involvement in to Georgian Bay Books. For said Premier Ford. "This plan takes the best medical advice Indigenous education days in the community. Scott was teens, there’s also a $50 Visa available from our public heath experts to ensure every also active in student government at Eastview. gift card grand prize! school board and every school is ready to ensure students Applications for the scholarships are narrowed down continue learning in the safest way possible." to a pool of up to 80 finalists who then interview with Ontario's plan to safely reopen schools will provide regional selection panels. At least two recipients are options for parents - to send their children in-class or to selected from each of the five regions across Canada. enter online learning - with health, safety and well-being The scholarship program recognizes the achievements at its core. Boards will be asked to plan for the following of youth who are making a societal difference and three scenarios to be implemented in September, depending helps them realize educational goals by providing on the public health situation at the time: them with up to $70,000 for post-secondary education 1. Normal school day routine with enhanced public tuition and living expenses, along with possible health protocols - Students going to school every day, summer employment and mentorship opportunities. in classes that reflect standard class size regulations. 2. Modified school day routine - Based on public Bleach is a great defense against viruses. Don't use it health advice, an adapted delivery model has been straight from the bottle though as that would be way too designed to allow for physical distancing and strong. Instead, mix a solution of 1/2 cup of bleach to a cohorts of students. Under this model, school boards gallon of water. Use this to disinfect everything in your are asked to maintain a limit of 15 students in a kitchen from the sink to the floor. Adults don’t have to let kids have all the fun – if they log typical classroom at one time and adopt timetabling their reading on Beanstack, people who complete our adult that would allow for students to remain in contact A donkey had an IQ of 186. He had no friends at all summer reading challenge will get a cool MPL camping only with their classmates and a single teacher for as though. Because even in the animal kingdom, nobody mug, and can put in their ballots for a grand prize draw! much of the school day as possible. This model would likes a smart-ass. MPL is also pleased to be joining in on Simcoe Reads – 5 require alternate day or alternate week delivery to a libraries, 5 books, 1 winner! Our competitors are Barrie, segment of the class at one time. parents and communities; Essa, Innisfil, and Bradford West Gwillimbury Public 3. At home learning - Should the school closure • regional options for reopening based on the advice of Libraries, but we know we’ll come out ahead! MPL’s be extended, or some parents choose not to send local public health authorities; and Champion, Kristi Presse, has selected Jesse Thistle’s their child back to school, school boards need to • a checklist to help boards in their reopening planning. moving memoir From the Ashes as the book she thinks be prepared to offer remote education. Remote Moreover, the government announced $4 million in net Simcoe County should read. Jesse’s even joining us for a education should be delivered online to the greatest new funding for cleaning, cleaning protocols, and financial virtual visit August 13 at 7pm to talk about his book – watch extent possible, including the establishment of support to hire additional custodial staff in September to our website for updates minimum expectations for students to have direct ensure schools are safe. and join in to show you’re contact with their teacher at the same time on a School boards have been asked to prepare their own #mplproud. regular basis, also known as synchronous learning. safety plans for the upcoming school year and submit You can find great free Synchronous learning can be used as part of whole them to the ministry by August 4, 2020. The ministry will online activities and class instruction, in smaller groups of students, and/ be providing all boards with an opportunity to share their details on our online or in a one-on-one context. draft plans and seek feedback from a formalized table of programs for all ages The government is instructing school boards tobe medical experts that the ministry will be convening. under the Programs tab at prepared with a plan, should it be required, that includes School boards will also be required to communicate midlandlibrary.com. We an adapted delivery model, which could include alternate with parents and students prior to the start of the 2020-21 hope to connect with you for an exciting summer! day or alternate week attendance, staggered bell times and school year, outlining the safety plan, guidance on health Midland Public Library aims to foster lifelong learning recess, and different transportation arrangements, among and safety measures and protocols, and any other changes and creativity in Midland and neighbouring communities. a variety of other considerations to ensure the safety of that will be implemented when schools open in September. The library strives to be the learning and leisure hub of the students and staff. Quick Facts community providing knowledge, ideas, and technology The government's safety plan for schools was created • Ontario is investing an additional $736 million in in a collaborative space that sparks connections between following extensive consultation with the Chief Medical public education for the 2020-21 school year, for a people. Officer of Health, health experts on the COVID-19 total of $25.5 billion. This funding, provided through For further information about library events and Command Table, medical experts at The Hospital for Sick the Grants for Student Needs (GSN) program, programs, visit www.midlandlibrary.com Children, education sector partners, frontline workers, represents the largest investment in public education For more information, please contact: parents and students. While this plan reflects the best in Ontario’s history. Jennifer Paquette- Adult & Teen Services Coordinator medical and scientific advice and recommendations • The Ministry of Education is working in partnership Tel. 705-526-4216 Ext. 3307 available, parents who do not feel comfortable having their with school boards to deliver high-speed internet Email: [email protected] children physically return to school will have a choice to to all schools in Ontario, with all high schools pursue online remote learning. having access to broadband by September 2020, Hydrogen peroxide - Per the U.S. Centers for Disease "We are taking every precaution, investing more, and and all elementary schools having access by Control and Prevention, common hydrogen peroxide (it listening to the best medical advice in the country to keep September 2021. As of March 31, 2020, broadband should say 3 percent on it) will deactivate the rhinovirus, students, staff, and families safe," said Minister Lecce. modernization has been completed at 1,983 schools, which is what causes the common cold. Since the "I want to assure parents safety is our guiding principle including 403 northern schools. Installation is rhinovirus is thought to be more difficult to kill than the and the right supports are being put in place to ensure our currently in progress at 2,954 schools, including 99 coronavirus, it's believed that hydrogen peroxide will students are set up for success. I am grateful to Ontario northern schools. work for this as well. Simply pop it into a spray bottle students, education staff, and communities for stepping up • School boards, in collaboration with their local and spray it onto a surface. Let it sit for a few minutes during this difficult period." public health units, are encouraged to refer to before wiping away. "Having careful plans in place to reopen schools in Transport Canada’s recently issued Federal Guidance Soap and water - Hopefully, you still have some good old September is of the utmost importance for the mental and for School Bus Operations as part of their student fashioned soap remaining. Wash your hands thoroughly, developmental health of children and youth, as well as their transportation planning. with warm water and soap for 30 seconds. Soap works academic success," says Dr. Ronald Cohn, President and • On March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Education to destroy viruses by dissolving the fat membrane so the CEO of SickKids. "The risk posed by COVID-19 cannot unveiled the Learn at Home / Apprendre à la maison virus becomes inactive. Just make sure you use a clean be completely eliminated, however, there are significant portal, which provides online resources for families towel to dry! steps that can be taken to mitigate risk and protect the and students while schools remain closed. health and well-being of students, staff and their families." • Through Key elements of the safety plan include: the Ontario Elmvale’s *NEW* Halibut Fish & Chips • guidance for developing health and safety protocols, Together web including the use of personal protective equipment; site, the province 13 Queen St. East (beside the Palace Tavern) • expectations of an in-class school environment; identified over • professional development training for teachers on 30 proposals The Halibut Split (2 Dinners) - $30.45 Tax Inc the new protocols and directions; from businesses, organizations • supports for students with special education needs; 1pc Halibut Dinner - Tax Inc • enhanced mental health and well-being supports; and everyday $15.25 Patio • proposals on how educators and students can move Ontarians Wings Anytine Open fluidly between in-class and remote learning; to provide • guidelines to help schools and boards in their solutions to Wing Special (Wings and Fries) - Tues & Thurs communications with students and parents; remote learning • guidelines for student transportation systems; while schools Open Tuesday - Sunday • 11:30 am - 8 pm • expectations for the delivery of curriculum and are closed during assessment across subjects and grades; the COVID-19 • guidance for working with First Nations students, global pandemic. 705 794 8664 Page 12 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca “CONGRATULATIONS ELMVALE EAGLE GRADUATES OF 2020, THE STAFF OF EDHS IS VERY PROUD OF YOU.”

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Research the things you like to eat, see what they contain and how they can help your body. You may be surprised! Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 13 Sports with Patrick Townes It has now been 22 years (wow!) Don Meharrie since Mark McGwire and Sammy Master Electrician Tirebuster Sosa competed against each other and Owner / Operator Passenger, Truck & Farm Tires captured baseball fans with their epic On-site Calcium Service race to break Roger Maris' 1961 single- (705) 818-3854 season home run record. If you recall 1636 Glengarry Landing Rd. N. Sales & Repair of all Brands from a previous article, this record was Phelpston, ON L0L 2K0 set when Maris outlasted teammate Serving North of Barrie to Midland [email protected] Mickey Mantle in their own homerun race, hitting a total SERVING SIMCOE 24 hr Emergency of 61 homeruns. McGwire and Sosa's home run chase has www.dsm-electric.ca & MUSKOKA Field & Road Service 322-0609 always been tainted by the use of performance-enhancing RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • CONSTRUCTION • MAINTENANCE 7002 Hwy 93 & Stamp Side Rd • South of midland drugs. ESPN aired a 30 for 30 documentary focusing We’re growing. We need help! on that summer and the McGwire-Sosa showdown. The Council approves milestone Are you looking for a job? Call! documentary is titled "Long Gone Summer," and looked agreements for Midhurst back on the summer of 1998 and its lasting impact on we got the ball rolling on any of the subdivisions.” baseball today. By Kate Harries AWARE News Network Engell added that the developer also wanted approval Prior to the 1998 baseball season, baseball was still in In a momentous decision last week, Springwater for stage 2 but staff felt there are items that need further a dark place following strikes and season stoppages. A Township Council authorized execution of an agreement negotiation that can take place while site alteration homerun race was exactly what baseball needed to to allow the Micks subdivision to proceed as well as proceeds. A stage 3 agreement, when it comes, would stimulate fans around the world. Baseball is one of an agreement requiring developers to pay for external cover the building of the sewage treatment and water those sports fans either love to watch, or non-fans think infrastructure for all of the Midhurst Secondary Plan. treatment plants. it is boring to watch. Events like the homerun race made The 30-year Master External Infrastructure Agreement The master infrastructure agreement is between the baseball interesting for everyone, not just the true baseball covers all eight plans of subdivision, totalling about 5,000 Corporation of the Township of Springwater and two fan. The league continues to investigate ways to make residential units, that received conditional approval from groups of companies: the game more exciting for fans and, more importantly, the Ontario Municipal Board in 2014. • The “Carson Owners” of lands to the west of quicker. Looking back to 1998, the answer is easy. The Micks subdivision east of Wilson Rd. and south of Highway 27, consisting of 1757688 Ontario Inc., It is worth noting that in 1998 taking steroids was not Rainbow Valley Rd. provides for 342 residential units in 1757689 Ontario Inc., 1757690 Ontario Inc., 1757699 against the rules of baseball. It was however illegal. the first phase of development within the MSP area. Ontario Inc., and1757704 Ontario Inc. and Technically speaking McGwire and Sosa did nothing The vote was unanimous, with Councillor Jack Hanna, as • The “Doran Owners” of lands to the east of 27, wrong in regards to the rules of baseball. Baseball previously announced, departing from his long-held stance consisting of Midhurst Rose Alliance Inc., Midhurst traditionalists would look back to this event and conclude - and the widely held expectation in Midhurst - that all Rose Alliance Clooney Inc., Midhurst Rose Alliance that it was a dark day for baseball -- but why? If not for OMB conditions must be satisfied before approvals could O’Brien Inc., Midhurst Development Doran Road this homerun race baseball would be different today, no be granted and work begin on expansion of the village. Inc., 1754865 Ontario Inc., 1754866 Ontario Inc., and doubt. Steroids happened and there is no way to change The June 17 2020 council meeting provided the public its 1755571 Ontario Inc. that. Certain players will pay the consequences and never first glimpse of agreements that have been the subject of It requires the developers to construct the water, get voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, but oh well. negotiations with MSP developers and in camera meetings wastewater, transportation and other infrastructure Given some of the hall of fame voting cards that have been since a new council was elected in October 2018. required for the subdivisions in a “timely and cost-effective released there is no way to predict the way some of the Reception of the milestone package of documents, listed manner,” at no cost to the township. baseball writers will vote. The question has to be asked, on the agenda as item 8.2 under action reports, was muted. There is provision to allow the developers to seek cost what is worse for baseball, the fact that the steroid era It was not pulled for discussion by any member of council. sharing from other landowners who may benefit from the existed, or the fact that the steroid era “saved” baseball Mayor Don Allen provided no comment himself but asked infrastructure. and reinvigorated fans to come to the ballpark. Planning Director Brent Spagnol to do so. In a staff report to council, Spagnol states that the public The documentary shows one of the Cardinals games in Spagnol said the Micks agreement is “the first stage of a interest has been protected through the completion of: Florida. Before the Cardinals came to Florida to play, the number of stage agreements to facilitate the implementation -the Midhurst Environmental Assessment process, stadium was almost empty. Florida won the World Series of the draft plan approvals that were established in 2014.” -a long-range financial plan, in 1997! After the arrival of the Cardinals the stadium It reflects the fact that “the conditions for site alteration -a comprehensive storm water management plan, was packed to watch Big Mac during the homerun chase. have been satisfied to staff’s satisfaction,” he said. -a draft subdivision agreement, At the end of the season, both McGwire and Sosa beat Spagnol called on lawyer Bruce Engell of Weir Foulds, -a draft external works agreement, the mark of 61, but McGwire emerged victorious as he “the main point person working on township’s behalf from -detailed engineering design and hit the 70 homerun mark (Sosa with 66). The record has a legal standpoint,” to elaborate. -an updated development charge by-law. since been surpassed by Barry Bonds. This record was Engell explained that the approach arising from the Spagnol states that the Micks agreement consists of not supposed to be broken, and for baseball traditionalists, OMB’s 2014 draft approval does not reflect a conventional 152 conditions “which are made up of overarching MSP it still has not. The record has not been broken by a non- approach in which a subdivision agreement comes forward conditions that are intended to protect the public interest steroid player. With all this talk about asterisks, this seems near the end of the process and just before registration of on a community wide basis.” Other conditions reflect like an opportunity for the league to establish an “*” for the plan and final approval. specific design requirements such as architectural controls the homerun record (similar to that of Maris). “Because of the way the conditions were structured here, and mailbox locations. At the end of the day, it is a number on a sheet of paper that isn’t the way it was designed,” Engell said. Securities in the amount of $883,408.04 are required in the record books. Whether you think the record was The difference is that “the basic concept in approvals for for this stage of the agreement. That’s a portion of broken in good faith or not, I guarantee that you were all the (eight) plans was that the external infrastructure $2,560,603.00 required in site alteration security, an watching the homerun race in 1998. It was exciting and required to support those plans was going to be provided amount that may be reduced by the municipality on request brought a different look to baseball. and paid for by the developers,” Engell said. “Staff felt from the developer. It was great how the Maris family was involved with the that was important to have that agreement in place before “Once all three stages of the Subdivision Agreement celebration in St. Louis. This would be an emotional time have been executed and any outstanding final for the family no doubt. Both McGwire and Sosa were clearances obtained from review agencies very respectful throughout the season and the race -- they and utility providers, the subdivision may be really embraced it. Interestingly enough, Sosa did not win registered and the lots sold to individual owners,” the homerun race, but he won the MVP that season and Spagnol’s report states. Cubs made the playoffs. The Cardinals did not. Imagine a Council approval means that earth work and baseball season where fans want to watch games until the grading - but not servicing - will start for the bitter end of the season, whether or not their team is in the Micks area, and continue for the next two or three playoffs – is that not exactly what Major League Baseball months, Joe Mullen of Ainley and Associates, the is striving for? township’s consultant for the project, told council. Equipment will access the site through a farm When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it laneway off Carson Rd., he said. hitched to everything else in the universe. -John Muir, For more information, go to www.aware-simcoe.ca We live in an old, two-story farmhouse and are having trouble with snakes in the house. Most, I believe, are blacksnakes. My husband says they will not bother anyone, but I’m scared to death of them. Please tell me how to get rid of them and keep them away. Also, do they carry any diseases that a human can catch? Answer: We don’t know what kind of snakes you have in your house, but if your husband says they won’t harm you, we’ll assume they are not poisonous. They don’t carry any contagious diseases, but to get rid of them, first seal all the openings and cracks in your house that a snake can use to get in, including in the attic. To catch them in the house, try a glue board, which can be found in hardware stores. A board less than a foot square will hold a large snake. In addition, you’ll need a piece of plywood about 18 inches square. Bore a ¼-inch hole near one edge of the plywood, then nail the glue board to the plywood, sticky side up. (The extra weight will prevent the snake from dragging the glue board off.) Place the glue board flat on the floor next to the wall in the area where snakes are a problem. A snake hugs the wall as it travels, and when it crosses the glue board, it will become stuck. To get it out of the house, drive a nail into the end of a three-foot wooden pole, hook the nail into the hole you drilled in the plywood, and drag the wood and the stuck snake outdoors. To release the snake, pour vegetable oil on the board to soften the glue. A word to the wise: Get rid of mice and you’ll get rid of the snakes. Why does rain bring worms out on the sidewalks? Answer: Worms come up and out of their holes so that they won’t drown. A rainstorm of any size is likely to fill a worm’s home with water. Worms may crawl to the sidewalks because they’re higher ground than the dirt around them, or we just may notice them more on the sidewalks. Look around–they may be everywhere. Page 14 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre ASK THE MONEY LADY, Dear Money Lady Readers, 1-888-495-8501 I wanted to do something a little different this time. I (Hours: Mon. - Fri - 8 am to 6 pm) always get questions from people who want to retire early, leave their careers, and finally make that hard stop www.antifraudcentre.ca to working. The thought of waiting until they are 65 or longer seems like torture. So, today I am asking you a The OPP Report - Scams question! DAYTIME FATAL COLLISION IN SPRINGWATER Can you really retire earlier? TOWNSHIP You know I’m going to answer it! 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This collision involving two vehicles on County Road 27, just obs-menu-1362.htm and the attached MADD Canada should be something you have considered carefully and south of Flos Road 7, in Springwater Township. poster seeking the advice of a professional advisor or financial The driver of a Dodge Journey sustained fatal injuries in Police remind operators that an essential part of the planner is always a step in the right direction. Here are the collision and was pronounced deceased at the scene. enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on 10 questions you need to ask yourself. Be truthful with The deceased has been identified as Jeffrey LESCARD, 59 our waterways. Educating the public about safe vessel your answers; if nothing else, this will be a good exercise years old, of Barrie, Ontario. operating practices is a priority. to help you understand what you need to work toward to The driver of a transport truck did not sustain any injuries retire earlier if you can. Good luck! and was transported to hospital as a precaution. Impaired Boater Arrested and Charged on Severn 1. Is all your debt paid off? River 2. Are you really ready to give up working, or are you BREAK / ENTER BUSINESS THEN RESIDENCE (SEVERN, ON) - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario just tired of your current position and in need of a change? - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male 3. Will you need to support anyone other than yourself? (OPP) were called to attend a Severn Township Business with impaired operation of a vessel on the Severn River. If so, for how long, and how much will that cost? for a break and enter and theft, and a separate call for a On June 20, 2020, police received two complaints 4. Can you downsize your residence or move to a less break and enter and theft to an Orillia residence. Both regarding a vessel being operated by a male who was expensive area to lower your expenses? break and enters are connected with the same suspect. believed to be impaired on the Severn River. Police 5. Will you have a consistent monthly revenue stream Sometime between the evening of June 19 and the early patrolled extensively and were unable to locate the boat at that is long-lasting and able to sustain you during times of morning of June 20, 2020 unknown suspect(s) broke that time. Just before noon, on June 21, 2020, members of uncertainty? into a Washago business in Severn Township. Suspect(s) the Orillia OPP Marine Unit observed the suspect vessel, 6. Do you have any future large expenditures that you took keys from the business and stole a vehicle. Vehicle stopped it and initiated an impaired operation investigation. have not already saved for? described as a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck As a result, Matthew HINTON, age 62, of Collingwood, 7. If necessary, could you make sacrifices to live a more grey in colour Ontario was arrested and charged with: minimalist lifestyle? On June 20, 2020 at about 3:30am a suspect driving the • Operation While Impaired - Alcohol, contrary to 8. Have you made a financial budget for the future and above vehicle was seen on camera breaking into a High Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code can you write out exactly how you can, to the best of your Street residence. The suspect entered the garage of the • Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol knowledge, envision your retirement? How much do you residence and removed several items including a 2008 Concentration (80 plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) anticipate this will cost in today’s dollars? What about Suzuki motorcycle (photo attached), a black and red Trek of the Criminal Code inflation and taxation? What are your plans for assisted 18 speed bicycle with green pedals (photo attached), a The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and living should you need care as you age? white camo coloured Origine brand snowmobile helmet is set to appear on July 14, 2020 at the Ontario Court of 9. How will you socialize in retirement and how much (photo attached) along with other items. Justice, Orillia. will this cost? Do you plan to continue club memberships The Orillia OPP are continuing to investigate these or join new ones, and how much will this cost? incidents. If anyone has any information pertaining to OPP Marine Unit Asks - Are You and Your Passengers 10. Have you thought of ways to fill your time in these occurrences, please contact police at 1-888-310- Wearing an Approved Lifejacket? retirement? Does your retirement partner want the same 1122 or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at Members of the OPP Marine Patrol attached to the things as you and are they willing to make the same 1-800-222-8477. Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario sacrifices to retire early? Provincial Police (OPP) have recently come across a So, how did you do? Do you have a budget or are you OPP Weekend Marine Report number of non-approved lifejackets while conducting their Members of the OPP Marine Unit attached to the Southern going to make one? vessel checks on the waters Georgian Bay. The officers Always keep planning. Remember, you can’t expect to Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police educated those vessel operators to ensure that their vessels (OPP) were out on patrol over the weekend of June 18- have a future if you don’t plan to have one! contained sufficient approved lifejackets for each occupant Good Luck and Best Wishes, 21, 2020. Marine officers conducted 35 hours of patrol on of the vessel. Please see the supplied attached photographs the waters of Georgian Bay checking 25 vessels and their of the non-approved Lifejackets the officers found. Money Lady operators for any signs of impairment and for having all of Vessel operators should check that their vessel lifejackets Written by Christine Ibbotson, Author of the best-selling the required equipment. have a label that stating it has been approved by any of the book “How to Retire Debt Free & Wealthy” and Those vessel checks resulted in the following infractions organizations below: a new book Don’t Panic – How to Manage your being noted- • Transport Canada Finances and Financial Anxieties During and • Four offence notices were issued to operators of vessels • Canadian Coast Guard available at all bookstores that did not have sufficient Life Jackets for all persons After the Coronavirus” • Fisheries and Oceans Canada across Canada. If you have a money question, please aboard. Please take a moment to review the following Transport email on website: www.askthemoneylady.ca • Three operators were ticketed for failing to provide Canada link https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/marine/ their vessel registration or Pleasure Craft Operator Card getting-started-safe-boating/choosing-lifejackets- (PCOC) personal-flotation-devices.html#standards to ensure that • One offence ticket were issued to an operator with open you have the correct lifejackets aboard your vessel and liquor while underway. OPP Marine Officers want to remind all boaters that • 11 warnings were issued by the officers for various Lifejackets only work if you wear them! marine equipment issues. Officers crewing the OPP patrol vessels remind all vessel Officers attended seven calls for service from the public operators that they are checking for vessel equipment and including searching and locating two persons lost in the for liquor offences which they are vigorously enforcing McCrea Lake area and a vessel fire in Georgian Bay in an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities on our area Township extinguished by Georgian Bay Fire Service waterways this summer. For more information on safe with the three occupants escaping unharmed. (see attached vessel operation and equipment please view the following submitted photograph) Another search was also conducted web site - https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs- in Hogg’s Bay at 3:25 p.m. June 21, 2020 by the marine obs-menu-1362.htm . unit for a missing swimmer last observed before the Police remind operators that an essential part of the afternoon rain storm. Swimmer was located safe on shore. Open - Monday to Friday 8:30 – 5:00 enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on Saturday 8:30 – 4:30 • Closed on Sundays The Marine Unit also visited four area marina’s and made our waterways. Educating the public about safe vessel themselves available for marine educational questions operating practices is a priority. Phone in your Feed and Seed orders from marina patrons during their patrol time. Officers at 705-322-2363. remind boaters operating human powered water craft such OPP Officers Arrest Papineau-Cameron Township as canoes that impaired driving legislation does apply as Resident in Connection with Human Trafficking Email Plant orders to does the Liquor Licence Act. Related Offences in Midland [email protected] Young vessel passengers who were observed wearing Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada their Life Jacket continue to be rewarded by officers Southern Georgian Bay Detachment responded at 9:38 The accused was released from custody after appearing with the popular “I Got Caught Wearing My Life Jacket” a.m. March 1, 2020 to a report of inappropriate activity before the video bail court and will appear before the T-Shirt program - (see attached submitted photograph) towards paying motel guests by the manager at the time of Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on August 27,2020. Boaters should also check the following websites and a Midland area motel. An investigation into the allegations Anyone with information about these incidents is asked comply with any restrictions before planning to go ashore was commenced by uniform members and assisted by to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern. on your favourite island in Georgian Bay. members of the OPP Central Region Crime Unit. Through [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at Beausoleil First Nations Lands http://www.chimnissing. investigation it was learned that a number of offences had 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information ca/ occurred dating back to April, 2018 involving Midland online at www.p3tips.com. Crime Stoppers does not Georgian Bay Islands National Park https://www.pc.gc. area residents at this motel. subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. ca/en/pn-np/on/georg As a result of this investigation Dharmesh PATEL 38 Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your Georgian Bay Township https://www.gbtownship.ca/en/ years of Papineau-Cameron Township was arrested on information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. index.aspx June 17,2020 has been charged with the following offences You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Officers crewing the OPP patrol vessel’s remind all vessel in relation to this incident- Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on Twitter or operators that they are checking for vessel equipment and Communicate with anyone for purpose of obtaining for liquor offences which they are vigorously enforcing sexual services (six counts) The rest of this article and many more can be read in in an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities on our area Procuring (three counts) the police report at www.springwaternews.ca Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 15 Tiny Swedish Midsummer Fest Midsummer Fest in Sweden is celebrated on the Friday before the Summer Solstice. A Midsummer pole is decorated and erected as a focus of the celebration. A smorgasbord consisting of marinated herring, new potato salad and various  other traditional dishes are enjoyed while singing drinking  songs and imbibing beer and schnaps. Skol! Everyone dances around the midsummer pole pretending  to be little frogs with no ears and tails. For dessert there is

Back: Helmut & Dianne Paddags, Marianne & Bruce Clayton Front: Jerry & Marie Broome, Cathy and Eric Barker

Eric, Jerry, Bruce and Tyler bring out the Midsummer pole.

Cathy and Eric are masked while at the smorgasbord We are abiding by the social Marie, Dianne and Cathy decorate the pole with flowers. while Jerry and Marie are seated at a separate table. distancing rules. angel cake topped with whipped cream and mounds of strawberries. As the solstice is the longest day of the year the We are taking telephone orders. celebration ends when the sun rises shortly after setting. Open 8 am to 8 pm Due to the Covid 19 pandemic restrictions in effect, guests observed safe protocols by bringing their own utensils, observing social distancing by sitting at separate tables and wearing masks while serving their food. 14 Yonge St. North, Elmvale • 705-322-2261 Midhurst Carson Road Work begins on site as first phase of Midhurst development takes shape. Since the plan for the Midhurst Carson Road development was first proposed in 2007 it has been refined, modified and improved. The subdivision plans were first approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in 2014 by settlement with the Township of Springwater, the County of Simcoe, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and all Provincial agencies.

On June 17th, 2020, Springwater Council granted permission for site alteration to begin. This site alteration stage commences as a next step in preparing the site for development. This phase includes the stripping of topsoil, and earthworks cut and fill in the developable area of the site (identified in the below figure). A copy of the Township of Springwater resolution granting permission can be found on the Township website at www.springwater.ca.

Earthworks are anticipated to be completed in late fall, in accordance with the approved Site Alteration reports and drawings filed with the Township of Springwater and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and accepted by their professional internal and external peer review teams, which includes ecologists, civil engineers, water resources engineers, planners and other experts.

Professional engineers and geoscientists will monitor the installation of erosion and sediment control fencing around the site, and ensure that the cut/fill operation proceeds in accordance with the approved drawings, and appropriate compaction efforts are employed. Site access will be from Carson Road by means of the existing gravel surface roadways and farm roads within the property.

In accordance with Township policy, the Township will have an independent professional firm on site to monitor work by the contractors to ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, including environmental regulations and approved plans.

For further information please visit: www.springwater.ca

Blair Seeley, CET Developer’s Engineer SCS Consulting Group Ltd. Tel: 905‐475‐1900 [email protected]

A motorist, driving by a Texas ranch, hit and killed a calf that was crossing the road. The driver went to the owner of the calf and explained what had happened. He then asked what the animal was worth. "Oh, about $200 today," said the rancher. "But in six years it would have been worth $900. So $900 is what I'm out." The motorist sat down and wrote out a check and handed it to the farmer "Here," he said, "is the check for $900. It's postdated six years from now." Page 16 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Local Alliance Calls on Local Governments for a Green and Just Recovery 35 organizations join in a broad alliance to create more just, green and healthy communities across Simcoe County Barrie - Today, over 30 organizations and businesses from across Simcoe County have allied to send a message 1100 Flos Road 4 West, Phelpston to local municipalities, provincial and federal politicians Complete Repair & Maintenance service - focus on a green and just recovery for the region. This Cars, Trucks & Trailers alliance, known as Just Recovery Simcoe, is keenly aware Motor Vehicle Inspection Station how current issues such as COVID, systemic racism and Clean & Modern Facility climate change are highlighting the inherent weaknesses Quality Workmanship in Every Job in how we make decisions, how we spend tax dollars and Marc Schutt • Tel: 705-322-4301 how we build our communities. Fax: 705-322-3027 My View – Bill French Included in the alliance are housing and poverty Our Police Services advocates, health advocates, labour groups, faith based Email: [email protected] It amazes me (maybe my age) that groups, residents associations, environmentalists and local we simply jump on something and say business owners.The alliance’s ultimate goal is to create Rosie’s Devotions everything is terrible and all police are communities that are equitable, prosperous, affordable and rednecks and are biased and let’s get rid sustainable. To do so, the letter recommends that councils Wonder Women and Men of them. Think for a minute what would happen without and politicians prioritize their spending, policies and work our police protection and the concept of a law abiding I just finished watching the movie into three broad categories: Invest in People, Invest in entitled “Wonder Woman” on the world. It would be Dodge City and anarchy would rule. Communities and Invest in Nature. A civilized society operates by certain principles and laws television. If you haven’t seen it, it Suggestions range from addressing food security is about Princess Diana, from an all- and 99% of us abide by them and have little interaction and poverty to ensuring our communities are safe and with those that are charged with keeping the “Peace”. female Amazonian race, who ventures accessible for all people, but especially those who are into the world of men to stop Ares, the The brutal murder in Minneapolis by a Police officer that marginalized. There is also a strong focus on investing in triggered all this frenzy is truly unforgiveable and worthy god of war, from destroying mankind. local economies including entrepreneurs in the area as well The movie is quite remarkable. It is of protest and I support that outrage. However, with 99% as the region’s established industries including agriculture, of our police officers going about their business ina about the never-ending battle of good tourism and low carbon jobs versus evil. In the movie, evil is defeated and hope in the courteous, helpful and professional manner, I find it highly Margaret Prophet, Executive Director of the Simcoe offensive that they are all under attack. goodness of mankind is restored. County Greenbelt Coalition, “Governments will need to Police brutality, systemic racism and innocent lives I reject the populace propaganda that police bias is make a big impact with future decisions because there will systematic. I am sure you can find isolated departments being neglected and destroyed in Long Term Retirement be less money to go around, but more people to help. We homes are splattered all over the Internet, television and that need to be revamped but it is definitely not systematic, can look at best practices from around the world to ensure which means they are all the same. There are of course a the newspapers and, on top of all this, the world is fighting that however money gets spent, it efficiently increases an unseen killer-the corona virus. It is as if the world is few that should not be wearing the uniform and should be community health, people’s livelihoods and well being. thrown out of the ranks. I find few professionals, whether falling apart and mankind is being pitted against each These are what we call co-benefits - a decision that not only other. they be priests, doctors, lawyers or teachers are perfect, directly improves one aspect of our community, but also but when one of them abuses their positions, we don’t call John 3:19-21-This is the verdict: Light has come into strengthens and improves community health, resilience the world, but people loved darkness instead of light for the elimination of their profession. and the local economy. However, that means we need Sensible and mature people take measures to correct the because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil to be looking at the root cause of problems and approach hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that problem and that is what we should all be focused on. If solving them more creatively and collaboratively. We can we continue to denigrate our police officers, the problem their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth use these crises as a lesson to help better prepare for future comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that will actually grow as those that want to do the right thing crises and strengthen our communities” will not join a maligned profession. what they have done has b Just Recovery Simcoe recognizes that people’s input Ephesians 6:12 -For our struggle is not against flesh Midhurst Secondary Plan about their community is essential to make the policy and I was surprised, like many, that Springwater Council has and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, structural changes necessary. They are asking for residents’ against the powers of this dark world and against the now cleared the way for the mega Midhurst Secondary feedback about the types of changes you would like to see Plan (MSP) to proceed. spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (NIV) in your community through a short survey. They have also Yet, in the midst of all this chaos, there is goodness in It appears that any resistance has now gone by the set up a petition link where you can show your support wayside and the plan to grow Midhurst and area to the size each one of us; tiny lights piercing through the darkness. for a green and just recovery with your local municipality Businesses have re-designed their workplaces in order of the City of Orillia while destroying 2,000 acres of the and provincial representatives. Both of these actions are best farmland in the Township is in play. It would appear to produce masks and plastic shields for protection. available at their website: www.justrecoverysimcoe.ca Businesses have delivered food and drinks to the local that over the next 20 years the entire area around Midhurst Just Recovery Simcoe is an alliance between 40 groups from Wilson Road in the West to The Old Second in the hospital. Some people have offered to sew cotton face from across Simcoe County and beyond. Their core masks to donate to the needy and some have offered to East (borders 400) will be in constant construction and belief is that a healthy community is one that is equitable, turmoil. pick up groceries for the elderly. environmentally friendly and seeks to provide strong Each one of us has a choice that we must make for It is interesting that Ontario’s Growth Plan policy of 2006 places to live and work for all. JustRecoverySimcoe.ca discouraged urban sprawl of this magnitude on unserviced ourselves. Whether it be thankful or whether it be land with no existing infrastructure. The Provincial Plan the interests of their shareholders took a risk ungrateful and angry. Only the light of love can overcome had merit, as the desire was to protect agricultural land and (Explanation: when they bought the land, there was no the darkness. natural heritage such as forests and streams. It would also opportunity for development because of the 2006 Plan, but Let us walk in the light and help make this world a better reduce the need for more infrastructure in a world of huge they did recognize there was a settlement boundary drawn place. Each one of us, in our own way, can do something Infrastructure deficits. for long term growth over the next 75 years. With some good for our neighbour and therefore be a Wonder Woman The County of Simcoe objected when Springwater Council good salesmanship the policy and interpretation could be or man. passed the MSP in 2008 as did the Ontario Government blurred). Prayer: Creator God, you are making all things new. both stating that it offended the 2006 policy. However with Certain parties lobbied the province appropriately and Grant us the strength to bring to light what is hidden in the stroke of a pen by then Minister Chairelli, in 2011 and succeeded. There is nothing sinister about that. The fault the dark. Help us to make much needed changes not only 2012 the Midhurst Special Rule was passed that allowed is and has always been with both the Township and County within ourselves, but also within the world. This is a for the development on 400 (about 7800 homes) of the Councils from 2006 to 2012. If you speak to any of them, time of awakening for mankind. May we treat each other 750 hectares. The County approved the Plan in 2011. Then they all argue that it is progress and you can’t stop progress. with kindness, respect, and above all, with love. Make us with another clever provincial move called Population There was a slight pause in the speed of development of reflections of your light. Amen. Allocation another 3,000 people (approx. 1,000 homes) the MSP during the 2014 to 2018 Council as the Council Rosemary Hagedorn, Midland, Ontario. was permitted in the Midhurst area. asked many questions and expressed many concerns about [email protected] There is supposed to be a sanity check when there is a the development in a constructive manner and as a result build out to 3,850 homes or 11,000 people and am curious some conditions were clarified. I will be curious to see the last week, the CAO made it clear that he made no such when the developers will apply for that to be lifted or final Development Agreement and whether this Council decisions under the bylaw and since Council Meetings rescinded. If they apply, I predict that neither the existing included strong language to protect the best interests of were conducted by way of the internet, Council was able Springwater Council nor the County Council will object, us the taxpayer as this mega venture unfolds. Stay tuned. to engage, debate and make any required decisions. making it a done deal. To be frank, the landowners and Delegation of Authority So my question is, “Why was the Deputy Mayor in a developers, that some perceive as the bad guys, did not I applaud Councillor Anita Moore for tabling a motion rather superficial argument so adamant about retaining create this problem. They, like good business people, in that rescinded the “Delegation Authority” bylaw passed the delegation in place, even though the power had never in March whereby the CAO been used?” You should also ask the Mayor and Ward 3 was given some legislative Councillor why they voted against the motion to rescind. power normally restricted The good news is that the motion to rescind was passed to Council for events by a 4 to 3 vote and control is where it is supposed to be. surrounding COVID-19. It is back with Council whom we elected to make such There was also an decisions. Emergency Control Group The motion to rescind was supported by Councillors put in play made up of Moore, Cabral, Hanna and Ritchie. They appear to have senior staff, the Mayor and a better understanding of what leadership is and take their Deputy Mayor. At the time, responsibilities seriously. Ms. Moore asked for an Keep safe and let’s all support those local businesses and example of what that power services that had to close their doors for 3 months. might entail. Surprisingly, Bill French is a seasoned business leader with over the CAO could not provide 40 years experience and served in senior positions an example, but those were of International Enterprises. Bill served as Mayor of trying times so let’s not Springwater and a County of Simcoe Councillor from concern ourselves with that 2014 to 2018 and has taught business at the college decision. However during level for over 15 years. the discussion to rescind the When men are pure, laws are useless; when men are “Delegation of Authority” corrupt, laws are broken. Benjamin Disraeli Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 17 The Golden Rule! Racism is the abusive parent whose 'adolescent mind' ROBINSONS Bernie Pilon is emotionally 'stunted' due to his own childhood mistreatment. For a 'balanced and integrated adult' would Construction have better control of his impulses regardless of the child's Canada’s Paint Expert. Gravel Supplies behaviour! Crushed Road & Cement Gravel A personal awakening is necessary for racists to respect Serving Barrie and Area for over 80 Years Sand & Gravel Fill • Skid Steer Services others who might be wearing a 'different colour skin' A Hardware Store with or adhere to rituals foreign to the 'naked' eye! Racism Excavating • Bulldozing • Backhoe & Snow Removal is a 'subtle' form of mental Illness~~as children are ALL Your Needs! 7 Simcoe Street Rick’s Cell: (705) 623-4209 'conditioned' to be racists. But more importantly, racism, Mon-Sat & Sun 10-5 Elmvale, Ontario Phone: 322-2785 in its many forms, is a spiritual dis-ease; it is an indication Corner of Blake & Steele (705) 728-2431 L0L 1P0 Fax: 322-4458 that the adult has not trascended his ego, state regardless of his 'class, education, religious affiliation or lack thereof.' “Nancy Green was a remarkable Therefore, when the individual is filled with fear, anger, Ontario Makes Historic Investment in lack of self-respect and self-worth, negative emotions Public Education woman... and has just been ERASED control his impulses. Unfortunately, we project unto Every School Board to Receive Funding Increase to by politically correct bedwetters.” others what we feel about oursleves! If you are being Ensure Student Success 'triggered' identify your feeling and know that whatever TORONTO - Today, the Ontario government announced you are feeling its about you and not the other person! He that it is investing $736 million more in public education is your mirror! for the 2020-21 school year, increasing the total to more Prevention thru Understanding is the key that will than $25.5 billion. This funding, through the Grants for eradicate this 'primitive thinking' that my way is the Student Needs (GSN) program, represents the largest only way! Yes, your way is ONE of the many ways! investment in public education in Ontario’s history. As a Our Institutions, whose main role should be to educate result, Ontario’s average per-pupil funding amount has continue to fail to incorporate the spiritual aspect of the reached $12,525, which is an increase of $250 over the human make-up~~ for spirituality is a science whose time previous year. is here. (Carl Jung, Psychiatrist, 1921). Therefore the “We are investing more in our students to ensure they student fails to recognize his inherent nature which is one are safe, and well prepared to hit the books beginning in of Divinity. Fear-based dogmas shed very little 'light' September,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. for those who have been violated, and science perceives “As we review all scenarios related to the COVID-19 the body as 'black & white' without any regard for the outbreak, our government is supporting each and every unseen~~our soul! As a result of this 'mindset', 80% of school board in the province to ensure our students and the world's population lives unconsciously! educators have the resources available for a successful Furhermore, as long as our religious institutions continue year.” to omit the teaching of re-incarnation in fear of losing All 72 district school boards in the province are projected their power, the 'madness of racism' will continue. The to have increases to their GSN allocations for the upcoming understanding that we are, indeed, a 'spark of Divinity of school year, which includes record-high investments in our Creator's Consciousness', would not only humble the The world knew her as "Aunt Jemima," but her given special education, mental health and well-being, among criminal, but more importantly those in leading roles~~for name was Nancy Green and she was a true American many other key areas. humankind needs to recogize and embrace his own 'Inner success story. She was born a slave in 1834 Montgomery Under the GSN, the new $213 million student-centric Light' before he can see the light in others! Knowing County, KY... and became a wealthy superstar in the Supports for Students Fund (SSF) will support: that we are born to awaken and remember our Divinity, advertising world, as its first living trademark. • special education, would give us the incentive, not only to make every effort Green was 56-yrs old when she was selected as • mental health and well-being, to balance our karma by transitioning from fear to love, spokesperson for a new ready-mixed, self-rising pancake • language instruction, but more importantly, perceive everyone as an equal flour and made her debut in 1893 at a fair and exposition • Indigenous education, and regardless of race, colour or creed, not only in theory, but in Chicago. She demonstrated the pancake mix and served • STEM programming. in our everyday life! thousands of pancakes... and became an immediate star. “We are investing in new supports for marginalized and Therefore until we embrace our Divinity, racism in She was a good storyteller, her personality was warm and racialized students to give hope and confidence to their its many forms, will not be eradicated regardless of the appealing, and her showmanship was exceptional. Her families that we will work to unlock their full potential and 'rules' in place~~for the shift begins in our heart! The exhibition booth drew so many people that special security remove the barriers to their success,” said Minister Lecce. Christian Cross symbolizes unification of the 5 races, but personnel were assigned to keep the crowds moving. The Supports for Students Fund can also be used for unfortunately, the R.C.C. 'replaced' karma with 'cross' in Nancy Green was signed to a lifetime contract, traveled additional critical staffing needs during the return to school the 4th century, negating the fact that mankind will continue on promotional tours all over the country, and was in September, including hiring custodians and education to re-incarnate until we recognize our Oneness with ALL extremely well paid. Her financial freedom and stature as assistants for students who need support. humankind! a national spokesperson enabled her to become a leading In addition to the GSN, Ontario is providing funding NOW is the time to embrace that; the world is indeed a advocate against poverty and in favor of equal rights for for the Priorities and Partnerships Fund (PPF), which stage~~men and women merely players; we have our exits folks in Chicago. enables school boards and third-parties to undertake and entrances and each person plays many parts! 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Visit www.acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email [email protected] Never forget what a man says to you 202 Blake St. Barrie 705.725.9005 For games in Barrie see www.barriebridge.com when he is angry. -- For games in Midland see www.midlanddbc.com e-mail: [email protected] Henry Ward Beecher Page 18 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca County Council Elmvale BIA Business Highlights Highlights Next BIA Meeting Committee of the Whole: Stay tuned for more information regarding our next June 9, 2020 meeting. Information will be shared via email and posting County Council: on social media June 9, 2020 Classes of 2020! Simcoe Manor Redevelopment Project Simcoe Manor and Village is one of four long term care and seniors services facilities owned and operated by the County of Simcoe, located in Beeton, Collingwood, Orillia and Penetanguishene. Simcoe Manor and Village has existed in Beeton since 1898 and has undertaken multiple renovations. Currently, the Manor consists of 126 long term care beds and 32 self-contained supportive living apartment units as part of Simcoe Village. Ongoing planning since 2018 has produced a redevelopment plan for Simcoe Manor, to transform the facility in into a complete adult lifestyle community campus with a range of housing options that allows residents to age in place modeled after the successful design of Georgian Village in Penetanguishene. The redevelopment plans will result in a in a 160-bed long term care home, (additional 34 new beds), and more than 170 seniors housing units/homes (140+ new) and adult Steelers Restaurant & Pub day program space for seniors with varying levels of care Adapting to COVID with take out & delivery...and and support needs. The plans for a $177M seniors campus expanded parking lot patio covering 438,558 sq. ft also include a range of amenities, 23 Queen Street, Elmvale ON such as health/medical services, pharmacy, dental, restaurant/ Congratulations to Elmvale Graduates 2020! #Supportlocal #StrongerTogether #Elmvale dining/cafe, retail, salon, exercise area, and outdoor Well done! Best wishes for continued success! recreation options, among other services and programs. Gypsy Moth Elmvale BIA Business Highlights: European Gypsy Moth is a non-native insect that has been #elmvalebia Business Highlight: established in Ontario since 1969. The larvae of the moth can impact tree health by feeding on leaves and causing defoliation. Populations of this insect are cyclical and an increase within parts of Simcoe County occurred in 2019, resulting in an increase in concerns and inquiries from residents. The Forestry Department launched a website in late 2019 to provide information to residents. Surveys were completed in fall 2019 to assess the population and forecast future impacts and further monitoring is planned for 2020. Council received a report that stated that the significant impacts and mortality of healthy trees will only result after repeated annual defoliation levels of 50-60 per cent. The report concluded that control measures are therefore not warranted at this time, but monitoring in 2020 will continue to evaluate the insect population to forecast future impacts. More information on management options for residents is available at www.simcoe.ca/gypsymoth. Security Services Barrie Ontario Works Office Following Council approval on June 11, 2019, the Ontario Works department worked with the County of Simcoe Procurement department to secure a vendor for the provision The Country Diner of security services. The procurement process resulted in 10 Yonge Street South, Elmvale The Corner Cut Salon & Spa the selection of GardaWorld as the on-site security vendor. 2 Queen Street East - Elmvale A great local place to eat Prior to initiating on-site security on July 29, 2019, incidents Tel:705-322-1331 To find a current listing of businesses visit were occurring frequently, often daily, ranging from verbal #haircut #local #elmvale #cornercut #salonandspa aggression, to threats, to illegal activities. Responses ranged www.elmvalebia.ca from intervention by the Ontario Works Supervisor on-site through to police involvement depending on the nature of Mayor Don’s Update – June 25, 2020 Between June 1 and September 15 each year, the the incident and the outcome of the direction provided to A Message to All Graduates following watering restrictions apply to residents on the individuals involved. Congratulations on this momentous municipal water: Given the significant reduction in the number of incidents occasion. No doubt, this is not the • Residents with odd number civic addresses may at the Barrie office and the frequency for police intervention graduation you pictured, however I urge use outdoor water on odd number calendar days. as a result of the introduction of Security Services, as well you to take time to reflect on all that you • Residents with even number civic addresses may as the feedback from staff and clients reflecting a greatly have accomplished. Your hard work has use outdoor water on even number calendar days. improved sense of safety and well-being at the site, Council paid off and you are moving on to the • Residents may only water lawns and gardens voted in favour of Security Services continuing at the Barrie next step. Whether you are entering the between the hours of 12 a.m.(midnight) to 8 a.m. OR 7 Ontario Works office as part of the annual budget process. workforce, taking up a trade or pursuing p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on their scheduled days. Sustainable Operations Program – Summer 2020 Update higher education, the Township of • Residents cannot use more than one tap for the In 2014 and 2019, County Council approved the first and Springwater is proud of you. purpose of watering a lawn or garden, or for washing second Corporate Conservation and Energy Management As you move on to the next chapter, remember your roots their vehicle. Plans (CCEMP). The CCEMP established the County’s and where you came from. Your community will always If you would like an exemption for a newly seeded, 5-year strategic plan to manage and conserve energy. The 2014 CCEMP provided the corporation with a baseline be here to support you. sodded or sprayed lawn, please contact the Public Works Department at 705-728-4784 Ext. 2075. to move forward on implementing improvements to its On behalf of the Township of Springwater, I congratulate operations, facilities, and culture that reduce electricity you on your success and all that is in store for you. The Farmers’ Market The Springwater-Elmvale Farmers’ Market has officially and gas consumption, the associated costs and the future looks bright and you will contribute to that. negative environmental effects of the corporation’s energy reopened for the season. There are a number of health Canada Day consumption. As required by the Electricity Act, the Canada Day will look different this year since gatherings and safety measures in place to protect both vendors and CCEMP was updated and approved by Council in 2019 of more than 10 people are still prohibited under the patrons of the market. There are a number of great vendors and outlined a new 5-year plan for energy conservation and Provincial Emergency Order. However, you are encouraged to provide the best in local produce, baked goods and demand management opportunities, projects and initiatives. to celebrate our beautiful country by decorating your home unique arts and crafts. The Market operates every Friday The report received by Council highlights steps taken in red and white and displaying your Canadian flags proudly. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the municipal parking lot at 33 by the County to manage energy use intensity and In an effort to spread some Canadian spirit throughout Queen Street W. promote sustainable decision making. In 2019, staff was our municipality, the Springwater Fire Department will be Businesses Re-opening successful in attaining a total of $27,528.25 in savings, touring through the neighbourhoods to spread goodwill and A number of businesses are reopening in Springwater. cost avoidance, and incentives. Since the initiation of the cheer. The trucks will travel through Midhurst, Minesing, The Province has laid out strict guidelines for the safe re- Sustainable Operations Program in 2012, $1,354,142 in Elmvale, Anten Mills, Phelpston and Hillsdale beginning opening of these businesses, including limitations on the cost avoidances, savings or funding have been realized by at 1 pm. Route information can be found on the Township number of patrons and physical distancing guidelines. the County of Simcoe. website at www.springwater.ca/virtualrecreation The Township has worked with a number of businesses Update on the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Please remember if you light Canada Day fireworks to do to assist them with their reopening plans. If you are Program and Climate Action Planning so safely and always use caution. Keep gatherings to less reopening a business, contact the Township Economic In April 2018, County Council approved the County than 10 people and practice physical distancing. Development Department at [email protected] to of Simcoe’s membership in the Federation of Canadian However you choose to celebrate this year, I wish you receive complimentary physical distancing floor stickers. Municipalities “Partners for Climate Protection” Program. PCP was designed to assist and guide municipalities through and your family a wonderful, safe and memorable Canada Outdoor patios are now open at both Steelers and the Palace in downtown Elmvale. The Elmvale Jungle Zoo has the development of a climate change action plan, and Day. Watch Rogers TV during the week of June 25 for connects a network of over 350 Canadian municipalities a special Canada Day program and message from the also reopened. Due to limitations on the number of visitors they are able to have at any one time, you must pre-book publicly committed to reducing emission of greenhouse mayors of Simcoe County. gases (GHGs), the main cause of climate change. your visit on their website www.elmvalejunglezoo.com or Watering Restrictions Council received a report outlining progress on the first Each year, warm weather brings a higher demand on by calling 705-322-1112. three of five program milestones: Creating a greenhouse municipal water systems leading to decreased potable Covid19 cases in Simcoe Muskoka area increased in the gas inventory and forecast; Setting an emissions reduction water reserves and low water pressure. In extreme cases, last week. Please adhere to numbers of people in your target; and Developing a local climate action plan. Staff will it puts the water system at risk and makes it difficult to group gatherings and practice physical distancing and report back to Council in the fall with a progress update on fight a fire. other safety precautions to keep safe and reduce numbers the PCP program Milestones 1, 2 and 3, as well as other of cases. Happy summer and Canada Day. sustainable operations activities across the corporation. Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 19 INTERVIEW WITH LEADER OF THE TEGUCIGALPA FOOD DONATION Wasaga Beach Denture Clinic PROGRAM: THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT Carlos Melgarejo DD Denturist In a recent interview, Karen Spring asked the leader of 682 River Road West, Wasaga Beach the Tegucigalpa food donation program, Maria Vallez* to describe the situation in Honduras during the ongoing (705) 429-8474 / 1-800-531-6290 COVID-19 pandemic. As the COVID cases skyrocket in the capital city, more Honduran families face starvation. Can you describe the situation in the country? During the pandemic, the country is seeing once again, the violation of our human rights and our labour rights that the Constitution guarantees, like healthcare and other basic necessities that the state is supposed to provide. The Honduran government has buying are to donate, because we buy play around with figuring this out. received millions of dollars in support 20, 30, 50, or up to 100 products all at But this is always a challenge, so we had to find how to from foreign donations and loans, once and the government doesn’t allow avoid the military and police checkpoints and know the the highest in Latin America. This stores to sell that much to a few people. points in the city where they were asking for documents support is for the public finances of But we have had luck with some places as well as dealing with the normal risks that we always the government. Nevertheless, the that are flexible, open, and understand confront in our neighbourhoods. There are many as a money received by the government what we are doing. One supermarket result of the insecurity in the country, nevertheless, we for the people is not getting to those owner allowed our committee to sort have not had problems with gangs or with anyone when in need and to public programs. An all of the food in his store as a large our volunteers go into some places. example of this is monies donated to space is needed. [Photo courtesy of Is there a message you would like to send to the purchase needed medical equipment Maria Vallez shows how the food is community of Simcoe County and beyond? Yes, our for health centers and to cover basic sorted to be compiled into packages]. resources are very limited. We the people of Honduras supplies and medicines has not been Another issue that has been worrisome with our low wages are struggling; we are very limited given. Physicians are denouncing the for us is that the police and military has because the cost of basic food supplies has risen during this government because they have not been taking the food away from the pandemic and our ability to be economically in solidarity received medicines or equipment. people who are distributing packages with our own people is limited. People are starving; there At one point, the government stated in the neighbourhoods, telling them is so much need. Without the support from Simcoe County that monies donated were used to that only the government could do that. and people in other communities near to your area, it purchase respirators and medical So, what we have started to do with the would not have been possible to distribute the 200 bags so masks for the hospitals. But hospitals people distributing the food in their far, of food. Each bag costs on average of 170 Lempiras have not received these. No protective vehicles is to reduce the amount of food [~$7 USD] and with that, we have been able to get more equipment or masks have been they carry with them, like avoiding food to more people. provided. large truck loads and only traveling We have been working in the centre of the country in Another important issue has been that with small amounts. That way, we Tegucigalpa, but we know the need on a national level the lockdown hasn’t allowed people to disguise what we are doing and make is huge. We will continue distributing food to as many go out on the streets to carry out their the bags look like the food has been communities as possible. Over 100,000 neighbourhoods everyday activities. The majority of purchased for one’s own household. in this area of the country greatly need these food the Honduran population, more than 50%, lives by way of We were also worried about the people distributing food donations. We are deeply grateful for the support that your the informal economy, such as buying from street vendors - worried that they would be detained at the checkpoints organization has given us and appreciate any continued and farmers selling in local markets. This has meant that because they were distributing food on the days that the support your community can provide. a lot of people must remain in their houses; many vendors bags were ready but it was not the day they were authorized Thank you so much for your generosity. cannot open their vegetable, fruit, tortilla, or meat stands. to leave their house [as per the one day every two week Maria Vallez, Convergence Food Committee, So, there are few places to buy or sell food due to these authorization by the government based on the last number Tegucigalpa, Honduras restrictions. Supermarkets run out of food and they are of one’s ID card]. This was a risk, so the volunteers had to *Name has been changed for identity protection expensive to shop in. The distribution of food by the government has been delivered in a political manner and there has been very little food for people in communities, in neighbourhoods, and in the places where it’s most needed. Describe the group that is involved in distributing the food supplies in Tegucigalpa? How does this distribution work? The Convergence Committee is made up of many human rights and environmental organizations, university student groups, religious groups, unions and some professional associations, like the teachers. We have been working on many activities like denouncing what is going on in the media and concentrating on community-based organizing, as we want to contribute to the human needs required by so many of our people in our neighbourhoods. So, we discussed a protocol and implemented it; we began our food distribution work which has been an important process. The first step was to establish contacts with local leaders who are those that are already involved in their communities and are members of local organizations. We make sure they get at least 5 bags of food each for distribution unless they live in bigger neighbourhoods, then we try to provide them with more. We consult with the leaders who are the ones that establish which families are in most need. The need is extensive so we can only help people that are at the greatest disadvantage. There are volunteers that price out the food and then purchase it; a second group picks up the food and takes it to a safe place where they pack it into bags and organize the bags for distribution. We deliver approximately 13 to 15 products in each bag. The rations can’t cover an entire month, but it helps somewhat. There is also a team of people that have vehicles that help to collect the food bags and distribute them to the different neighbourhoods where contact has been established. The leaders deliver on foot in their neighbourhood or village, distributing the food bags to the families that have been identified. The leaders are responsible for collecting the names and ID numbers of each person that receives the bag. We include this information in our final report. Can you describe some of the difficulties of doing food distribution during the pandemic? The biggest problem is that each person can only go and purchase all the food they need one day every 15 days. When restrictions began, people could go out once a week but now each person can only purchase food every 15 days. So, we have to wait for the day when we are able to leave our house and only one person can go do the buying. Purchasing all the food is the most cumbersome because there is also a limit to the number of products one can purchase in times of the pandemic. To overcome this issue, we have had to dialogue and explain to the owners of some small supermarkets that the food portions we are Page 20 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Heaslip & Son Renovation Leon Tilt & Load & Handyman Services Ken Archer We pick up scrap cars, trucks and metals. 705-361-9945 Painting Call 705-527-9534 www.heaslipandson.com Over 25 years experience painting & wallpapering Call Ken 705-727-8313 Ontario Introduces New Math Community Events Curriculum for Elementary Students can be called to - 322-2249 2nd Wed: 1:30 pm Camera Club Georgian Bay Swinging or e-mailed to - [email protected] The Ontario government released the province's new Seniors “The Place” 300 Balm Beach Road elementary math curriculum to better prepare students Every Wed morning 10 am Spirit Café for a time of Before partaking in many of these events, it might be fellowship and conversation. All welcome. St John’s United for work in a rapidly changing world, strengthen math prudent to check to see if they have re-opened!!! Church. competence and improve grades. The curriculum was First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay developed over two years in consultation with parents, Mon: Aphasia Communication Group - The Stroke Métis Council at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 math educators, academics and math education experts, Recovery Association (Barrie District). All sessions free 705- Wed: CHAIR YOGA 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle exercises and is designed to reverse a decade of declining math 737-9202. with soothing music. Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors 300 scores. It will be available to students across the province Mon: 9 am. Coffee Club and Art Group - 9:30 am Pool Balm Beach Road West 705 526 5074 beginning in September 2020. and 10 am Tiny Stitches The Place 300 Balm Beach Rd. Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $8 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 Perkinsfield The new math curriculum for Grades 1-8 will: Every Wed: 1 pm Bridge at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ • Build understanding of the value and use of money Mon: 10 to 11:30/7:30 to 9 p.m. Ladies Interdenominational 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd S Woodland Beach Bible Study Willow Creek Church 2387 Gill Rd. 705-722-7582 Wed: 1 pm Royal Canadian Legion Elmvale District 262 through mandatory financial literacy concepts; Every Mon: 4:20/5:45 Drop in Yoga classes at the Villa Legion Seniors (55+). Table Shuffleboard and social. • For the first time, teach coding or computer Nursing Home Midland Yonge St. Donna Boudreau 795 427 Wed: 4:30 / 7:30 The Huronia Museum Film Series Galaxy programming skills starting in Grade 1 to improve 0740 Theatre Midland until May 20 - bringing festival calibre films problem solving and fluency with technology, to Mon: 1 p.m. Elmvale Community Hall, euchre/bid euchre to Midland movie goers 705 526-2844 or huronianmuseum. prepare students for jobs of the future; Mon & Wed: 1 pm – 3 pm at the Penetanguishene Arena. com • Use relevant, current, and practical examples so Seniors shuffle board 245-7611 for info. Register at town hall. First & Third Wed 7 - 9 PM Progressive Euchre: Join students can connect math to everyday life; Mon: 7 pm Midland District Railroad Club at Huronia us for a fun filled evening at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 5 Airport - basement of white building 705-526-3461 • Put a focus on fundamental math concepts and skills, Noraline Ave. Midhurst Everyone is welcome! such as learning and recalling number facts. Mon: 7:30 Bingo at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland 2nd Wed: 7 pm LA General Meeting Elmvale Legion. Beach for the months of July and August. Everyone Welcome 2nd and last Wed: 7 - 8:30 pm.- Wasaga Cancer Support "For over a decade, too many students were lacking Every Monday: MCC 8-10:30 FREE Midland Jams group meetings open to all cancer survivors, caregivers and everyday math, financial literacy, and numeracy skills," Plugged In 527 4420 www.midlandculturalcentre.com FB @ family members at Body‘n Balance Physiotherapy (705) 429 said Minister Lecce. "The new curriculum will help Midland Jams - 9619. students solve everyday math problems, enshrine financial Every Tues & Thurs year round 8:30-12 noon – Georgian Wed. 7:30 pm Fun darts at Coldwater Legion literacy in the early grades, and better prepare students for Bay Heritage League meet in Perkinsfield behind Country Wed: 7:30 pm Cribbage at Barrie Legion. the jobs of tomorrow by ensuring every student learns how Bath & Kitchen on Cty Rd 6. Join us to restore wooden boats 4th Wed: 7:30 pm Horticultural Society meets Elmvale to code." built in this area. 705.526.5039. Facebook Georgian Bay Legion Heritage League . The Ministry of Education is also changing how it makes Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Stitchers, The curriculum available to better reflect how Ontarians Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place Place Perkinsfield, 526-5074 Tues 1:30 pm Coldwater Legion Euchre, www. 2nd Thursday each month 9:30 - noon – PROBUS Club consume information. The new math curriculum will be coldwaterlegion.com 705 686 3388 Branch [email protected] of Wasaga Beach - social club - retired or semi-retired men the first uploaded to the new Curriculum and Resources Tues. 1:30-3:30 & 6:30-9:00 pm Adult Pickleball - $10 of all walks of life meet at RecPlex in Wasaga Beach for website, a digital space where anyone can access Homer Barrett Park, Elmvale Equipment provided For coffee, a meeting and a guest speaker. Non fund raising. Non curriculum and learning resources. This platform will help info contact: [email protected] craddock.debbie@ political. Non sectarian. http://www.mensprobuswasaga.org/ parents, students, and teachers see connections between hotmail.com Every Third Thurs 10 am -noon - Barrie Kempenfelt learning in different grades and subjects. 3rd Tues: Elmvale Legion 2-4 pm Veteran’s Drop In Day. Probus Club meets at the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch "Our research team provided an extensive background Tues: 5:30 Ages 4-8 and 6:30 ages 9-14. Art Classes 147, 410 St. Vincent Street – Barrie Ontario – (Entrance on Creative Madness Art Studio 705 322 6588 Elmvale research report giving the Ministry of Education the most Ferris Lane) up-to-date research and analysis of other curricula," said Dr. First Tuesday: 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and 2nd Thurs of Each Month (Sep - Jun) - Barrie District Stamp Club North Simcoe Sport/Recreation Centre. 705- Stamp Club (Chap 73 of the Royal Philatelic Society of Christine Suurtamm, Vice Dean Research, and Professor of 534-3771 Canada) - Monthly meeting - St. Andrews Presbyterian Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, University 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month: Elmvale District Lions Church (side door, basement), Owen & Worsley Sts, Barrie, of Ottawa. "Ontario's new mathematics curriculum builds Club dinner and General Meeting, 7 pm at Lions Hall Flos ON - 6:30 - 8:30 pm.” on what we know about student learning and how students Conc 7. New members welcome. 705-734-4350 3rd Thurs: Free Community Breakfast at All Saints develop an understanding of mathematics. It supports all 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM Barrie Amateur Radio Club at the Anglican Church Hall 1 Peel St. Penetanguishene 549 2223 students to be math learners with opportunities to learn Eastview Secondary School, 421 Grove Street East, Barrie, 3rd Thurs: 10 am - noon - The raging grannies meet at foundational mathematics and engage in current topics. in the cafetorium. Anyone interested in Amateur Radio (Ham Woods Park retirement facility 110 Lillian Cres. in Barrie. Radio) is invited. The hobby is very diversified, there are The goal is to support how students use math in the world 322-1575 today, and how they will use math to make informed specialized interests for everyone. We have frequent guest 4th Thurs: 1-3 Nottawasaga Bay Stroke Recovery meet at speakers and presentations. There is always something 135, 32nd St. Wasaga Beach Guests speakers 429-9571 decisions in the world ahead of them." interesting going on. We also have a coffee / social break so Thurs: Shuffleboard at 1 pm at the Coldwater Legion Quick Facts there is an opportunity to meet amateur radio operators and Every Thurs: 1:30 pm Darts at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ • The last update to Ontario’s elementary math learn about the hobby.BarrieARC.com . 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd S Woodland Beach curriculum was in 2005. Tues: 7 pm Bid Euchre Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland 4th Thurs: 1:30 pm Diabetes support group meets at the • The new elementary math curriculum is part of the Beach. Health and Wellness Center at Penetang General Hospital government’s four-year math strategy to ensure that 1st Tues: 7 pm Elmvale Legion General Meeting 322 1042 549-0881 students can build the confidence and skills they Tues: 7:30 pm: Bid Euchre and darts Barrie Legion 4th Thurs: 3-5 pm Parkinson’s support group meetings at Wed: 9 am Coffee Club - 10 am Pool - 12:30 pm Games need to excel in math.

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1 Sun: 10 am - St. John’s United Church welcomes you for supports, including $10 million for board-based worship. 27 Yonge St. S, Elmvale. www. math learning leads, $15 million for school-based unitedchurchelmvale.org math learning facilitators, and $15 million to support 959 Marshall Rd Sun: 11 am Christian Science Society release time for educators to become expertly Wyebridge ON Church services at 159 Collier St. Barrie familiar with the curriculum. Ph - 705-526-0563 DAILY EVENTS - All on the website at www.doublejbfeeds.ca www.springwaternews.ca with greater information. Just north of Mertz Sid- eroad on Marshall Rd. We have learned that the Steam Show in Cookstown on the August 1st Civic Mon- Fri 8:30 - 5:00 weekend has been cancelled. Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 Sunday & Holidays But the Farmer’s Market in Elmvale opens on June 19th. Closed Dairy, Beef, Poultry, Swine, Sheep, The Elmvale Flea Market is scheduled Rabbit, Equine rations and Bird seed. to open at the end of the month. ORGANIC FEED AVAILABLE! Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • Phone 70 5.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 21 Lynn-Stone Funeral Homes Inc. Relieving Stress Through Non-Attachment Lynn-Stone15 Yonge Funeral St S., Elmvale Homes Inc. 15 Yonge St. S., Elmvale "The Great Way is not 705-322-2732 difficult for those who have no www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com705-322-2732 preferences." Hsin Hsin Ming www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com Think of how often we experience stress or anxiety about something that "might" happen. We worry that we will not get the promotion or the new job. We worry that the weather may turn bad for our weekend at the lake We stress over whether the new relationship will work out, or if we will get everything done on our "to do" list. The mind runs these "either/or", or "what if?" scenarios over and over, for many, throughout their entire lives. Like watching a movie of our own creation, it is often catastrophic images that we see. Some "see" their We Offer Basic Cremation Services as well as children getting caught up in drug We Offer BasicTraditional Cremations Funerals. Services as well as abuse, becoming pregnant, or being negatively influenced by others. AgentTraditional for Sanderson Funerals. Monument Co. These can be genuine worries, but over the years I have seen many parents live theseAgent for SandersonObituary Monument Co. fears when their children would never venture down those pathways. Guest, Frank Dennis - Passed Some envision their plane crashing, an operation away at Hillcrest Village Care going terribly wrong, or, despite adequate savings, Centre on Thursday, June 11, 2020 seeing themselves ending up on the street. These at the age of 75. Beloved husband kinds of images cause the body to react as though of Joanne (nee Pattenden). Dear we were really living those terrors. Stress and father of Marc (Jenny Marchand), Immemorial anxiety overflow the system, causing the release of stress Lara (Martin Jellifo) and Adrienne chemicals, and suppression of our immune systems. (Scott Edwards). Loving In loving memory of Paul Bertram – This kind of "what if?" thinking creates an unsettled grandfather of Breanne, Corinna October 10, 1931-June 25, 2019 feeling that never allows for moving into a place of gentle and Logan. Great-grandfather of Liam and Hadley. His charming ways and smiling face peace and serenity. It prevents the true enjoyment of life. Predeceased by his brother Larry Guest (survived by Are a pleasure to recall. It is actually the ego aspect of mind that gets attached to Carrie). Brother-in-law of Dick Pattenden (Joan) and He had a kindly word for all, things happening the way it wants them to. This does make Helen Langlois (predeceased by Howard). Frank will be And died beloved by all. life difficult because there is so much over which we have dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Lois, Ken, Glenda, Peggy and their families no control. It may be attachment to our child being straight A celebration of Frank’s life will be held at a later date. rather than gay, our adult children making more time for If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society us despite their obviously busy lives, or wishing they had would be appreciated. – June 24, 1994 Loftus, Bernard different careers, or partners Messages of condolence will be received by As time unfolds another year There is a better way. We can accept that many outcomes leclaircremationcentre.ca Memories keep you ever near. will be similar to a coin toss. It could go either way. Silent thoughts of times together What we need to do is to be prepared for, and okay with LAKER, Denise Marie - Passed away suddenly at her Hold memories that will last forever. whatever outcome manifests. Yes, ego may be pulling for residence on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Denise Laker As you were, you will always be, its preferred outcome, but at the level of our higher self, we (nee Wake) of Hillsdale in her 64th year. Beloved wife Treasured forever in our memory. can be like a parent watching a child hoping for things to of Terry Laker. Dear mother of Jeff (Kirby) Dickson and Forever remembered, forever missed. turn out a certain way. The parent knows the child may be cherished grandmother of Greyson. Loving daughter of Love, your family and friends. upset, but is prepared to coach him past the disappointment Doug and Marion Wake. Step-mother of Sharon (Peter) and switch the focus to something positive. Fountain, Wendy Laker, and Brett (Tania) Laker. Step- We cannot change the past, or sometimes even the grandmother of Kahlie, Andrew, Matthew, Mitchell, Card of Thanks! present, and definitely cannot control the future. However, Miles, and Brody. Denise will be missed by her aunts, Beardsall - A big “Thank You” to all who phoned, sent we can control how we think. Focusing on what is good uncles and cousins. cards, brought gifts, flowers, sent messages, in our lives, and changing our thinking are positive things A celebration of life will be held at a later date. And the members of Elmvale Presbyterian Church, who over which we do have control. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to walked by and drove by with decorated cars, Releasing the need to have everything turn out "okay," www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com Tooting their horns, to help us celebrate our “60” but rather, to be determined that whatever the outcomes wedding anniversary. might be, that we will find a way to be okay. Judy Ellen Ann Ritchie - Passed peacefully with her Special thanks to all our family for making our Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning family by her side on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Hospice anniversary so special. psychologist. For permission to reprint this article, or to Huronia in her 74th year. Al and Lila Beardsall obtain books, CDs or MP3s, visit www.gwen.ca. Follow Survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Gwen on Facebook for daily inspiration. William Ritchie. Dear mother to Nancy Hummelink COVID-19 and transit — what are the risks? (Vince), Skylar Ritchie (Tracy Jarratt), Scott Ritchie Our colleague Ben Spurr took a close look at the (Vicki Harding) and Tina Ritchie (Ronald Bishop). infection risks on public transit, a major worry as more Grandmother to Lindsay, Nicole, Cody, Kayla, Brody, Torontonians start to head back to work. Here are a few Christopher, Nikki and Brandon. Predeceased by her things he learned: brother Gilbert Dubeau, Judy will be fondly remembered • While people sharing enclosed tubes of various by her siblings June (Bill), Debbie (Leonard), Sharon sorts would seem to be a perfect breeding ground for (Jack), Sheila (Doug) and Darlene (Dennis). the virus, international data so far does not point to Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will many infections on public transit. be announced at a later date. Memorial donations • For transit agencies now plunged into financial “Expertise in helping you decide what is to Hospice Huronia – Tomkins House are greatly crisis by a pandemic-triggered collapse in ridership, appreciated. 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Chopsticks are sticks used in pairs as cutlery. Chopsticks are the traditional eating utensils of some countries including China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. They can be made of wood, gold, silver, ivory, bamboo, or plastic. A good percentage of Asia use chopsticks to eat food. You are right, not all of Asia uses chopsticks but many parts do. Many countries use tortillas, A grass bed (Not anymore I think), and many use sticks and twigs to pick up and eat food. Chopsticks are shaped pairs of equal-length sticks that have been used as kitchen and eating utensils in virtually all of East Asia for over three millennia. First used by the Chinese, chopsticks later spread to other East Asian countries including Japan, Korea as well as South and Southeast Asia such as Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and more recently Hawaii, and the West Coast of North America, and cities with Overseas Chinese communities all around the globe. Page 22 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca

Jim Pratt, Broker, Ontario Protecting Farmers and Food SRES, BA, BEd Supply Chain (Seniors Real Estate Specialist®) Legislation to curb on-farm trespass, while preserving the right for lawful protests WOODSTOCK - The Ontario government is taking action to balance the safety and security of farmers, their On The Bay Inc. families and the provincial food supply with protecting the [email protected] right for people to participate in lawful protests on public Direct: 705-790-7997 property. Today, Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Office: 705-352-2205 Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020, received Royal Assent. www.jimpratt.ca Once proclaimed into force, the Act will further protect 998 Mosley, Wasaga Beach against the health and safety risks of on-farm trespassing. 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Farmers can claim in prescribed circumstances which could include E $2 per head of cattle per day to help pay for additional damage to a farmer's livestock or from theft; maintenance costs should they have to keep their market- • Increasing protection for farmers against civil ready animals on their farms for extended periods of time. liability from people who were hurt while trespassing The hog sector support program will also provide hog or contravening the act, provided the farmer did not farmers with up to $5 million to help cover additional directly cause the harm; your community online auction centre maintenance costs. Ontario is also providing up to $1.5 • Removing consent to enter a farm property when it million to process and package surplus pork for food banks, was given under duress or false pretenses. UPCOMING AUCTIONS to provide those in need with fresh, locally produced pork "Our government will always protect the right for products. 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The provincial contributions are part of Ontario's Action the coming months, the ministry will continue consulting Call our office at 705-722-6217. Plan: Responding to COVID-19. with stakeholders to develop the regulations that must be "Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 A Division of David Moore & Associates Inc. Auctions & Appraisals 705-722-6217 put in place before the Act can be proclaimed into force. provided $17 billion in relief, including additional "The Ontario Federation of Agriculture and its members Lost Words From Our Childhood resources for the health care system and direct support for appreciate the support of the Ontario government in We wake up from what surely has been just a short people and jobs," said Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance taking E the concerns of Ontario livestock and poultry nap, and before we can say, "Well, I'll be a monkey's and Chair of Ontario's Jobs and Recovery Committee. farmers seriously and acting swiftly to address them by uncle!" Or, "This is a fine kettle of fish!" We "Throughout the pandemic, farmers have continued passing Bill 156," said Keith Currie, President of the playing their vital role feeding the province and supporting discover that the words we grew up with, the words Ontario Federation of Agriculture. "On-farm trespass that seemed omnipresent, as oxygen, have vanished our economy. We know these are challenging times for causes serious threats to the mental health and well- with scarcely a notice from our tongues and our pens our farmers so we are stepping up to help cover some of being of Ontario farmers and significant stress and harm and our keyboards. the increased costs they are facing." to our animals. The intent of this act is to protect farms, Poof, go the words of our youth, the words we've "I would like to thank Minister Hardeman, Minister our families and the safety of our food supply chain by left behind. We blink, and they're gone. Where have Bibeau and our federal and provincial governments for addressing the ongoing threat of unwanted trespassing." all those great phrases gone? their investment into the creation of a beef cattle set- Last year, the government passed the Provincial Animal Long gone: Pshaw, The milkman did it. Hey! It's aside program for Ontario," said Beef Farmers of Ontario Welfare Services Act, 2019, giving Ontario the strongest your nickel. Don't forget to pull the chain. Knee President Rob Lipsett. "This will be an important tool to penalties in Canada for people who are convicted of animal high to a grasshopper Well, Fiddlesticks! Going like have available to help manage potential disruptions within abuse. The province now has the first fully provincial sixty. I'll see you in the funny papers. Don't our processing sector. Having this safeguard in place, if it government-based animal welfare enforcement system in take any wooden nickels. Wake up and smell the roses. is ultimately needed, is critically important." Canada. It turns out there are more of these lost words and "Ontario Pork appreciates the continued dialogue with If anybody in Ontario believes that an animal is being expressions than Carter has liver pills. This can the government during this world-wide crisis," said Eric mistreated, they should call 1-833-9ANIMAL or 1-833- be disturbing stuff! (Carter's Little Liver Pills are gone Schwindt, Chair, Ontario Pork. "The announced program 926-4625 and have a trained inspector investigate the too!) is an important first step in helping family pork farms to allegation. Leaves us to wonder where Superman will find a navigate this stressful situation caused by the COVID-19 "Dairy farmers in Ontario take the welfare of the animals phone booth.. pandemic." in our care and the quality of the milk we produce very See ya later, alligator! Okidoki. Quick Facts seriously. The act goes a long way to keeping the integrity You'll notice they left out "Monkey Business"!!! • The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, of the biosecurity measures we have in place for food $3-billion commitment by Canada's federal, provincial safety, and to keeping our animals, families and homes and territorial governments to support Canada's agri- safe from unauthorized visitors," said Murray Sherk, food and agri-products sectors. Board Chair of Dairy Farmers of Ontario. "We appreciate Drury Well Drilling Ltd. • The province is significantly expanding the Agri-food the time and attention this government has dedicated to Licence #1851 Workplace Protection Program and committing up to hearing first-hand from dairy farmers across the province No water? No pressure? Call us! $15 million to enhance health and safety measures on and look forward to engaging further as the regulations for farms and in food processing facilities. The Enhanced the act are considered." • Wells Servicing Agri-food Workplace Protection Program provides Quick Facts • Pumps & Pressure Systems cost-share funding for farmers to purchase Personal • The act received broad support from many Protective Equipment (PPE) and implement workplace • Well Inspections Simcoe County organizations, including: Rural Ontario Municipal modifications and other measures. • Repairs & Upgrades since 1988 Association, Association of Municipalities Ontario, • The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Chicken Farmers 3 Service also partnered with the Workplace Safety & Prevention of Ontario, Ontario Pork, the Ontario Livestock Trucks Services (WSPS) to provide agri-food businesses, Transporters’ Alliance, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, organizations and associations with educational 2 Drilling Food and Beverage Ontario and the Ontario Mutual - no wait resources, tools and consulting services to help them Rigs ing Insurance Association. implement COVID-19 health and safety protocols. • Nearly 130 municipalities have passed or supported Additional details about businesses that may qualify council resolutions calling on the government to can be found on the WSPS website. strengthen protections for farm families, employees • During the COVID-19 emergency, Foodland Ontario and animals. has promoted local foods of all kinds, including lamb • Minister Hardeman first introduced Bill 156 on Year round service and construction! and veal, to help consumers choose and buy local, December 2, 2019. and to market the important sectors that bring food to All Work Guaranteed! • 705.721.1053 Ontarians’ tables. 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For the official record,FEATURING please - read the Council Minutes in the next Council AgendaBaked. goodies • Ice Cream Parlour How much is “two bits” and where did the phrase 3 km N of Hwy 90 Phone: 705 734.9448 5 Queen St. E. Elmvale • 705 515 1400 ‘The little coffee house!’ Memorial Bench in Honour of Mark Ramolla • Soup, Sandwiches.come from? 3216 George Johnston Rd Cell: 705 725.2023 Answer: Salads,Two Wraps,bits is Popcorn, commonly understood in America A new memorial bench will be placed at the Minesing Muffin bars, Cupcakes, RETRO EXPRESSOOrganic Teas to& Coffeesbe one quarter.Cookies, The Donuts word “bit” long meant, in England, www.harrisfarms.ca • [email protected] Pavilion in honour of Mark Ramolla,FEATURING a local - teenager any coin of a low denomination. 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Page 24 Springwater News • June 25, 2020 • Edition 576 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Turnview Farm Honey RESTORATION & GBGH readies to resume elective What’s all the buzz about? CUSTOM WORK procedures CHIMNEY June 15, 2020 – After spending weeks conducting We are a full service apiary selling detailed planning to safely resume some elective honey bees, beekeeping equipment, FIREPLACE surgeries and procedures, Georgian Bay General Hospital honey, beeswax, pollen, etc. BRICK (GBGH) has received approval to start some surgeries We also teach beekeeping courses every spring. NATURAL STONE and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is still awaiting Registration now open. See website for details ANYTHING & EVERYTHING MASONRY approval of ambulatory care and endoscopy procedures, Paul and Emily Turner 705-791-0096 but anticipates this approval by June 22. turnviewfarmhoney.com Elective surgeries and procedures were halted in mid- 6424 Hwy 93, Waverley 705-627-3378 Siersmasonry.com March based on direction from the provincial government due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This action was taken to ensure hospitals could maintain inpatient beds, supplies Tiny launches modified summer programs (personal protective equipment - PPE) and medication to Tiny’s new Fun in a Box program and Sports Equipment Loaner Kits will bring summer fun to your doorstep care for a potential surge of COVID-19 patients. The Township of Tiny is excited to announce the launch Limited-Edition Specialty Box themes are as follows: “Although necessary, we recognize this situation has been of new, innovative programming to support families during Birthday in a Box $100.00 (HST included) Available frustrating for patients whose care was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Recreation Department has starting July 6 COVID,” says Gail Hunt, president and CEO, GBGH. developed interactive summer fun that participants can “Minute to Win It” in a Box $50.00 (HST included) “Hospitals never want to make the difficult decision to delay take advantage of from the safety of their home. Available starting July 13 elective procedures because people have been patiently Camp in a Box Program Beach in a Box $60.00 (HST included) Available starting waiting for their care. Now we must carefully plan how we Camp in a Box is designed to help bring the magic of July 20 re-schedule these patients in a timely manner while taking camp into your home. Eight weekly themed boxes have Tiny Trails in a Box $50.00 (HST included) Available into consideration their condition, enhanced cleaning been developed and contain different craft, dance, sport, starting July 27 measures, physical distancing and patient flow through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), and Sports Equipment Loaner Kits our hospital. Re-opening under these circumstances is a nature-based activities, along with specialty items, craft A variety of free sports equipment loaner kits are also much more complex process than pausing services.” materials and written instructions. Each week, camp staff available to borrow and will contain everything needed The resumption of services is based on criteria laid out by will post interactive videos to the Tiny Recreation YouTube to play a variety of sports. These kits have been carefully the government which must be approved before a hospital channel to play games, sing songs, and offer ‘how-to’ clips prepared and contain all the equipment needed to play in can proceed. These include a stable rate of COVID cases in in their usual warm and amusing ways. the backyard or at a favourite Township of Tiny park. Each the area, a reliable supply of PPE and medication, having a Each box will cost $50.00 (HST included) and is prepared kit includes instructions, game play rules and examples of plan for pre-operative diagnostic testing, and having staff for one participant aged 4 to 12. Families will receive a skill drills and activities. These may be borrowed for one and space to care for patients in the event of a COVID 50% discount off the third box purchased each week. Some week and may be renewed once for up to two weeks in patient surge. adult assistance may be needed and adult supervision is total. During the past several weeks, GBGH has worked with required. The following sports equipment loaner kits are available other hospitals in the region to develop a gradual, staged Weekly themes for the Camp in a Box program are as for rent throughout the summer: recovery plan. The first phase of GBGH’s plan focused follows: Pickleball • Tennis • Soccer • Bocce ball • Frisbee on resuming surgical and diagnostic imaging procedures. July 6 Underwater: “Whale-come to camp” golf • Ball hockey • Beach volleyball • Giant lawn Other procedures will return in the coming weeks as July 13 All things Science: “Up and atom! We’ve got bowling additional approvals are granted. energy to burn” Registration and Payment “GBGH continued performing urgent and emergency July 20 From the Garden: “It’s party THYME” In an effort to help parents and families, the Township procedures during the past three months, but our physicians July 27 All things Sports: “Home runs, hat-tricks, and of Tiny is offering registration for summer recreational and staff are eager to return to elective work,” says Dr. three pointers” programming with no upfront charge or administrative Vikram Ralhan, chief of staff and Emergency physician, August 3 In the Jungle: “We don’t have time to be lion fees. Customers will be able to register for programs and GBGH. “We know there is a significant backlog in cases around!” will not be required to pay for their registrations until two and we want to work through these safely and efficiently in August 10 All things Superhero: “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, weeks prior to the start of the program. the patients’ best interest. Over the coming weeks patients it’s… Superman?!” Registration dates for summer programming are as will begin receiving calls to schedule their procedures.” August 17 Out in Space: “Fly me to the moon…” follows: Patients will have a different experience than they may August 24 All things Summer: “We are fluent in ‘smore’s Registration date for Tiny taxpayers: Monday, June 22 at anticipate when coming to GBGH. The hospital appreciates code’!” 12:00pm (noon) their cooperation and patience as new precautions could Limited-Edition Specialty Boxes Registration date for non-Tiny taxpayers Monday, June include: A limited amount of Specialty Boxes will be released 29 at 12:00pm (noon) Changes to the physical environment - how patients enter throughout the summer, focusing on specific themes, and The Tiny Online Portal (www.tiny.ca/onlineportal) will and travel through the hospital will deliver activities the whole family can enjoy. accept all Visa and Mastercard credit cards, as well as Visa Changes to the pre-operative and post-operative process and Mastercard debit cards. Payment will be automatically – virtual pre-op appointments, self-isolation for 14 days charged two weeks prior to the start date of the program. where feasible and required, recovery Please note: if you are registering on the ‘taxpayer date’, Safety measures to protect patients and hospital staff - your account address must be located in the Township of wearing a mask, visitor restrictions Tiny. If you prefer to register and pay using another method of payment, please contact Jaelen Josiah, Recreation Administrative Coordinator by emailing [email protected] Come and Look Around! or calling 705-526-4204 ext. 288. RVH’s regional Child and Youth Mental Health program gets a boost from the County of Simcoe Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has received nearly $1.5 million from the County of Simcoe as part of its ongoing support of local healthcare. The latest installment in the County’s $5.6 million pledge supports the Simcoe Muskoka Child and Youth Mental Health program and is part of the County’s 15-year, $45 million commitment to the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance. The Simcoe County Hospital Alliance, comprised of STORE hospitals in Simcoe County and Newmarket that care for • Cabinets • Countertops • Hardware county residents, was established in 2002 to advise the County of Simcoe of ongoing hospital capital needs and • Vanities • Tiles • Faucets ensure equitable distribution of the County’s healthcare funding. 54 Queen St W, Elmvale OPEN Since 1994, the County of Simcoe has committed $107 million to improve local hospital care and specialized 705-515-0133 Safe & Comfortable services, including: cancer and cardiac care, emergency that have become obsolete because of the inexorable Environment services, dialysis, mental health care, neonatal care and march of technology. These phrases included: Don't imaging technology. 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