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Edition 575 - June 11, 2020 Next Issue June 25 • Deadline is Mon. June 22 greenmeadowselmvale.comgreenmeadowselmvale.com Festival du Loup Cancelled Local Firefighters Donate to New Food Bank Building May 13, 2020 - La Meute culturelle de Lafontaine announced on Wednesday that its three-day 2020 event Festival du loup, like many others, has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Simcoe County’s unique French festival was scheduled to take place July 16-18. However, organizers unanimously voted to postpone the Festival until July 15-17, 2021. Since 2002, over 2,000 people from all around the area and further afield attend the weekend festival that takes place in downtown Lafontaine. The celebration of French heritage and culture features vendors, artisans, artists, a tractor parade, howling competition, bands, storytelling, and local food. It gives festivalgoers and hard-working volunteers a chance to sing, dance, laugh, and howl together en français. “It’s was a tough decision, and though heartbreaking for the entire community, it’s the right thing to do,” said Dr. Joëlle Roy, Executive Director. “The festival owes its existence to a strong sense of community. It’s normal that the health and well-being our volunteers and visitors be our top priority.” Organizers said that, though disappointed, the Festival’s sponsors have all transferred their support to next year’s event and the artists who were due to entertain the crowds are rebooked as well. At a time when preparations would be starting to ramp up, Dr. Roy finds herself sitting out the summer season and waiting until fall and La Meute’s next event Noël au Village in late November. If you would like more information on the Festival du loup, La Meute and its signature events, please leave a voice message at 705 543-1535 or visit the festival website at www.festivalduloup.on.ca. Come Howl with us next summer! Festival du loup July 15-17, 2021

After careful consideration, the Directors of the Flos Agricultural Firefighters James Doan, President, and Preston Jamieson of the Society regretfully announce the Elmvale-Flos Firefighters Association (Station 5 Springwater) present a cheque cancellation of the Elmvale Fall Fair, to Deb McLean, Director, Elmvale & District Food Bank. scheduled for Oct 9-10, 2020. Using In kicking off the fundraising for the new Elmvale all current information regarding & District Food Bank building the Flos-Elmvale this pandemic, the Directors agree Firefighters Association (Station 5 Springwater) has that we must be socially responsible, made a donation of $5,000. so as to avoid spreading COVID-19. Construction on the Food Bank’s new home began This unanimous decision was on May 27th, when the builders, Murcott Design made with the health & safety of Build, began clearing the ground at the site on Yonge our Volunteers, Vendors, Exhibitors, Visitors and the Community at large as our Street North in Elmvale. primary concern. “We want to thank the local Firefighters Association We gratefully acknowledge all of the volunteers, businesses, sponsors, and in- for starting our fundraising efforts” said Deb McLean, kind donors who have supported our Fair in the past. Without you, our annual a member of the Elmvale & District Food Bank Board Thanksgiving week-end Fair would not have been possible. Your support, going of Directors. “We have a long way to go but I know forward, will be just as important. our community will rally behind us.” We hope you & your loved ones remain safe and well. James Doan, President of the Elmvale-Flos Oct 8 -9 2021 will see an even bigger and better Fair! Hope to see you all there. Firefighters Association, said that the Association Respectfully, has supported the food bank for years, hosting food Flos Agricultural Society Board of Directors drives, providing financial support and volunteering with moving cans of food and other items up and down the stairs in the current building. “Having been Construction begins on the new home so closely involved with the Food Bank we are glad of the Elmvale& District Food Bank. to be able to get things started now that the building fund drive has officially kicked off. This donation is the first installment of a commitment we made to donate $10,000 overall. We are also one organization that is very happy that the new building will be on one floor!” In the late 1970’s the Elmvale & District Food Bank was established by the Elmvale Lions Club and local Churches to assist families in need. At that time the Food Bank was run out of the coat room at the Elmvale Lions’ Club Hall situated outside of the Village. Over the years the location of the Elmvale & District Food Bank changed several times as the need grew substantially. In 2016 the Elmvale & District Food Bank incorporated and became a registered Treating You Like Family Since 1983 charity under the Income Tax Act. The last number of years the Food Bank has partnered with the Township of Springwater to deliver its services at the Elmvale Community Hall. The Community Hall site, though Call for Professional Advice adequate, has had its challenges, including moving food and supplies up and down a narrow stairway and insuring the confidentiality of the clients. With the passage of time the Food Bank Barrie: 705-726-2551 Orillia: 705-326-5664 has outgrown this space. With the onset of COVID 19 and the restrictions implemented to keep communities safe, Colin Marshall [email protected] various fundraising events planned to support the Elmvale & District Food Bank have been postponed or cancelled. “We all appreciate that these are difficult times for many, but we also know that many groups, organizations and individuals have been anticipating the fundraising needed for the new Food Bank” McLean said. Recognizing that the community has always been generous, the Elmvale & District Food Bank is now reaching out to those who feel that they can financially contribute to this very worthy cause. Donations can be made to Elmvale & District Food Bank, 35 Queen Street West, Automobile Residential Business Farm Recreational Unit B, Elmvale L0L 1P0. Donations are eligible for a Charitable Donation Tax Receipt. If you have any questions about the Elmvale & District Food Bank or the new building please contact either Debra McLean at 705-322-3070, e-mail: [email protected] or David Don www.wmib.ca at 705-790-9970, e-mail: [email protected] . You can also follow the new building’s progress on Facebook at Elmvale & District Food Bank. Page 2 Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca opportunity? I was thinking $9,999 and after a day on the computer to find out what other municipalities have Jordan Carson already done a study, I could get those reports and average Master Electrician everything out. I would suggest, in approximately a week of working Springwater News 1087 Rainbow Valley Road time because I would possibly have to produce some 9 Glenview Avenue “Freedom of Information’ requests and wait for results so Phelpston, ON L0L 2K0 my study might take six weeks, at $9,999, I could save the Elmvale ON L0L 1P0 [email protected] municipality $10,001 plus HST. Publisher/Editor/Owner: Michael and Margaret Ann Jacobs Since that, the Township has let the research at a cost of 705.717.8767 Tel: 705 322-2249 • Cell: 705 321-BOLD (2653) $13,200. e-mail: [email protected] ECRA/ESA # 7011405 Wasn’t it interesting that six months ago, Global Warming www.springwaternews.ca Issuu.com/springwaternews was going to kill us all in 10 years. Articles can be dropped off, mailed Editor’s Musings Then three months ago, a pandemic was going to kill 20 and/or e-mailed to the above address or left in the Ontario’s COVID-19 lock down is now harming to 40 million people. (We are at 400,000 throughout the Elmvale Library ‘Drop Box’ 24 hours a day. health more than it’s helping some health physicians, world.) They told us to social distance each other. THE NEXT PAPER will be on June 25, 2020. Then along came BLM and we have people crowding and Publications Mail Contract No. 1443739. epidemiologists and economists say. “Casualties of a Unaddressed Admail No. 3684814. continued shutdown will be hiding in plain sight, but they marching around the world too close to each other and out in this climate that the Global Warmists said would kill us! The paper is printed by McLaren Press in Bracebridge will be called alcoholism, homelessness, suicide, heart Springwater News is published every two weeks and delivered attack, stroke or kidney failure.” If the Global Warmists believed in what they were pedalling, how come we don’t hear them out there saying by Canada Post and available at newsstands throughout the areas what the hell, we are all going to be dead in 10 years mentioned below. The opinions expressed in articles contributed The hydro bills we received at the start of June indicated by interested parties and through the ‘Letters to the Editor’ do that our hydro rate for each time of use breakdown was anyhow...or do they know they were pedalling a false narrative? not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper and/or the 10.1 cents per kWh. editor. The editor reserves the right to edit all submitted articles When you get your bill in early July, you will notice that or letters for clarity and space or to avoid obscenity, libel or it will be 12.8 cents per kWh. That is a 27% increase. Are you one of the 95% of Canadians and 85% of the invasion of privacy. All contributions must have the writer’s full We went back and checked on the average cost of our police that support the idea of police wearing body cams? name, address and telephone number for verification. Copyrights hydro when we were charged time of use at 10.1, 14.4 and Or are you one of the 42% of the population that think are claimed on all original articles. 20.8 ents per kWh and our average price was 12.832 cents. surveillance cameras (closed circuit television (CCTV)are Springwater News pays for 20,000 papers per edition. an invasion of privacy? 18,850 are delivered by Canada Post to; Which brings me to my solar panel update. Most individuals feel more secure with surveillance 755 in the Utopia/Grenfel area L0L 1B0 and L0L 1B2 The panels cost $30,000 installed. I figure it would cost cameras in places like your schools, stores (most have 3012 in the Barrie City/Rural area about $25,000 today. In the start, people paid $80,000 them), libraries, airports, bars, clubs. 4280 in South Springwater Township installed but they got paid just over 80 cents per kW. My But privacy advocates feel nervous about the fact that they 138 to the new boxes in Minesing. If you know of someone not getting the paper, who got it 20 year contract pays me 38.4 cents per kilowatt. I do not are under surveillance every time they are out in public. Many countries now employ public video surveillance as a primary before the restructuring, please let me know. believe there are any government subsidies today. 625 in Phelpston L0L 2K0 As I move into the fifth year of monitoring the receipts, tool to monitor population movements and to prevent crime and terrorism, both in the private and public sectors. 630 in Hillsdale including the Rural Routes L0L 1V0 this May, we produced 1552 kWs which at 38.4 cents per, 2550 in Elmvale including the former R R# 1, 2 & 3 L0L 1P0 which I earned $595.97. Video Surveillance has not been proven effective. When installed in Britain, sociologists found they have not includes Orr Lake, Waverley and some Tiny Beaches Road areas For the month of May over five yeas, this is the third 265 in the Wyebridge area L0K 2E0 reduced crime. In another survey, the cameras may have highest and just a smidgen above the average. June, July 975 in Wyevale L0L 2T0 including Conc. 8 and some TBRS areas, and August are better with December, at less than 10% lowered the petty crimes but the cost versus effectiveness 1325 in Perkinsfield including Balm Beach to Whippoorwill of the power produced in any of these four months (May, was not there. 1100 in R.R.# 1, L4R 4K3 (775) & 2, L4R 4K4 (300) areas of Midland June, July and August), being the worse. CCTV are susceptible to abuse. Someone with access which includes Vasey, Ebenezer and the area North-West of Wyebridge Yearly receipts average $4250 so in just over seven years, to them videoed cars and patrons at a gay club and 3100 in Northern Tiny including SS 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of Penetanguishene they are paid for. There has been no maintenance costs blackmailed the attendees. In another case, the database (Postal Codes L9M -1R2, -1R3 & -2H7) since they were installed. Re the environment, the panels yielded opportunities to stalk women, threaten motorists 150 through mail outs and subscriptions in Canada have saved 18,499.36 kg of CO2 emissions, the equivalent after traffic violations and track estranged spouses. Subscriptions are available across Canada for $60/year and to having planted 552.15 trees. In one study from Britain, it was found that surveillance $100/year in U.S. of A. centred on people of colour up to 2 1/2 times as often. I was reading the agenda for June 3rd’s council meeting. Fully one in 10 women were targeted for entirely Springwater was planning to spend $10,000 to $20,000 for voyeuristic reasons, researchers found. Many incidents allow the protesters, looters and arsonists a free ride to do a study about Cannabis production within the Township. have been reported in the United States. In one, New whatever be it home invasions, ravaging stores, etc. I am sure this subject has been reviewed by many of the York City police in a helicopter supposedly monitoring What I have read, people like the Mayor of Minneapolis 444 municipalities there are in Ontario. the crowds at the 2004 Republican Convention trained an wants to divert it into education and safety. I think of Imagine if you and me got the contract to do a study for infrared video camera on an amorous couple enjoying the how much education we have had about impaired driving all 444 municipalities, one at a time with an average cost nighttime “privacy” of their rooftop balcony. speeding and driving thru stop signs and I do not think the of $15,000 each but I am sure we could bill for extras so History has shown that surveillance technologies put in education has been working too well. $20,000 x 444 municipalities is $8,880,000 total revenue. place for one purpose inevitably expand into other uses. I searched to see how much the average police officer I would not expect there to be much deviation in the And with video technology likely to continue advancing, in Ontario is paid. Three different sources gave differing result of a study from one area to another so all we would the lack of any clear boundaries for what CCTV systems answers for 2020 but it is somewhere between $70,000 have to do for a report is change the municipalities name. should be able to do poses a significant danger. and $74,000 which is 7 to 14% above the national average. Barring that, is there a chance I could tender for this There have long been well-established rules governing The lowest pay is $28,000 while the highest is $136,000. the audio recording of individuals I have a grand-daughter that has had many ideas as to what without their consent (there is a reason she wants to be when she grows up. Once she wanted to be surveillance cameras never have a teacher but then it changed to become a doctor - and she microphones). has the smarts to do it. But do you want to go to work at 8 It makes no sense that we don’t have and be home by 5 or do you want to be on shift work as a equivalent laws for video recording. doctor with 12 hour shifts thru the middle of the night - or So the argument - if you have nothing be a police officer working days, afternoons and night-time? to hide, why complain goes out the Something about our COVID chart ...on Monday, the window when the system could be used death count was 2450 people in Ontario. 1575 were in long for nefarious reasons. term care. 875 were people off the main street. That relates to one death in every 16,575 people outside of long term Defunding the police force would care. There are almost 80,000 long term care beds in Ontario’s Covid Chart 626 licenced and approved homes. The Day New Cases Deaths Resolved W/virus Ministry of Long-Term Care reports Apr 6 309 = 4,347 13 = 132 1624 2591 that 1,720 people who have died were Apr 14 606 (11,184) 31 = 584 3568 4051 in long-term care – a discrepancy from MIDHURST Apr 24 640 (13,519) 50 = 763 7087 5669 the 1575 reported attributed to a lag in Apr 25 476 (13,995) 48 = 811 7509 5675 reported deaths. That’s a death rate of Apr 29 347 (15,728) 45 = 996 9612 5120 one in every 46 which is simply awful. PHARMACY We now have more and more studies May 6 412 (18,722) 68 = 1429 13,222 4071 Let’s Talk About… May 10 294 (20,238) 35 = 1634 14,774 3030 but will the results be more space per Learning to Swallow Pills May 17 340 (22,653) 23 = 1881 17,360 3412 person, larger get-together rooms, fewer at a table for lunch therefore either With Pharmacist Owners Jenna Lougheed and Carolyn Glover May 19 427 (23,384) 15 = 1919 17,889 3576 May 26 287 (26,191) 21 = 2123 19,958 4110 bigger eating rooms or staggered eating Many parents ask us to help their children learn to swallow pills. Crushing pills May 27 292 (26,483) 32 = 2155 20,365 3963 periods, all of which increases the cost can have a very bitter taste and liquid versions are not always available/wanted. for the seniors with limited funds. Also, Here are some practical tips: May 28 383 (26,866) 34 = 2189 20,660 4017 will they suggest less intermingling of  Have the parent model how to put in the mouth and swallow May 29 344 (27,210) 41 = 2230 20,979 4001  Practice with candies in increasing size. Often a child can handle smaller May 30 323 (27,533) 17 = 2247 21,366 3920 residents which may lead to loneliness? sizes to start and will eventually be able to take larger tablets May 31 317 (27,850) 19 = 2266 21,810 3774 In a lot of cases, were they not pushing  Pills can be placed in yogurt, apple sauce or pudding to ease the June 1 404 (28,263) 10 = 2276 22,158 3829 for the elderly to have more friends swallowing process June 2 446 (28,709) 17 = 2293 22,479 3937 and things to do which was part of the  Sitting up and tilting the head back or to the side is usually more successful June 3 338 (29,047) 19 = 2312 22,802 3933 philosophy of getting us older people We can review various options depending on the medication (like capsules June 4 356 (29,403) 45 = 2357 23,170 3876 out of our homes and apartments instead of tablets). If liquid still seems to be the best option, we are able to June 5 344 (29,747) 15 = 2372 23,589 3786 intermingling us with more people of customize the flavour at no additional charge. Come in to speak with us today our likeness? about ways to help administer medications to your child. June 6 455 (30,202) 35 = 2307 23,950 3845 June 7 415 (30,617) 19 = 2426 24,252 3939 June 8 243 (30,860) 24 = 2450 24,503 3907 So Charles - as we age do you think 94 Finlay Mill Rd, Midhurst ON the seven siblings and their spouces June 9 230 (31,090) 14 = 2464 24,841 3785 705.503.7333 | www.pharmasavemidhurst.com should all move in together.

Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 3 MOVING THE MIDHURST SECONDARY PLAN FORWARD I have always tried to convey information and make decisions based on facts that I believe accurate and truthful. When it was established that the information I had received over the past nine plus years, from involved sources was not accurate, I have a responsibility to rectify. Consequently, I read the following statement into the public record on June 3, 2020 council meeting. The following is provided to the Springwater Newspaper to uphold transparency: “It is no secret that I made a commitment to support those residents who were opposed to the development planned for Midhurst. This development has now met all approvals and it is now time to move on. I acknowledge that as a member of Council I have a responsibility to uphold and support the decisions approved by Springwater Council and other authorized decision-makers including the County of Simcoe, the Government of Ontario and The need for blood is rising! - July the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), now the Local Planning blood drive Elmvale Appeals Tribunal (LPAT) in connection with planning and Today marks the beginning of National Blood Donor development matters for the Midhurst Secondary Plan. A word from Doug Downey Week (NBDW) in Canada (June 8-14) – a time to celebrate I acknowledge that positions that I have taken Government services are essential services. During the our generous volunteer blood donors from across the against development in Midhurst have been based on COVID-19 crisis, our government and ServiceOntario country who selflessly help their fellow citizens. Our misinformation, that I believed to be accurate. To the best have been working closely with public health officials to donors have shown incredible flexibility and commitment of my knowledge the development in Midhurst, including ensure the safety of staff and clients, while still allowing for throughout COVID19 and we need that to continue as we the first phase known as the Micks subdivision has been ServiceOntario to deliver critical services. To ensure public adjust and respond to this next phase. cleared to proceed by the relevant authorities and has met safety when an in-person visit is necessary, ServiceOntario all the necessary environmental requirements. Your blood donation matters, especially now. The need offices are enhancing their cleaning routines, screening To the best of my knowledge the developer group for blood is rising fast as hospitals resume procedures that clients, and ensuring physical distancing. has been working in good faith with the Township and were put on hold due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, physical To protect Ontarians, and to keep physical distancing, all review authorities to complete the Class EA, make distancing in our donor centres puts new constraints on our government has taken action to decrease the need for engineering design submissions, satisfy conditions of draft how much blood we can collect at each event. in-person visits by extending the validation period of most plan approval and advance the development. To that end, I am happy to announce our next blood common renewals and encouraging the use of the over 40 I believe the development is now at a stage where the donation event in Elmvale! online services available. Third-party applications are also The next scheduled donation subdivision agreement can be approved and the developer th and we accepted in certain cases when an individual is unable to visit event is Saturday July 4 from 9am - 2 p.m. can commence earthworks. Negotiations have taken need over 50 donors to fill every available appointment a ServiceOntario centre. In order to protect our seniors who place with Township Staff to ensure that the subdivision and play an essential role in meeting the rising demands are practicing physical distancing and staying at home, please properly reflects the approvals that were granted and of patients across Canada. This clinic is running 2 hours visit www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario or contact 1-800- protects the interests of the Township, our residents and longer than normal. Due to physical distancing measures, 267-8097 to speak to a customer service representative. the environment. we must set up fewer beds so we’ve extended the length of In order to reduce the need to visit a ServiceOntario I want to recognize the professional work of Staff, the the clinic to accommodate more people. at this time, we have extended the validation period to Engineering firm and the Township’s peer reviewers, for expired and expiring driver’s licences, health cards, What’s it like to donate blood during COVID-19? their commitment in protecting the Township’s interest Check out all the enhanced wellness measures and updated Ontario Photo Cards, licence plate stickers, accessible throughout the process. The development will bring jobs, criteria here: https://www.blood.ca/en/covid19 then book parking permits and many more products. These products an expanded tax base, much needed housing and many and honour your appointment to help patients. Download will continue to remain legal and valid past expiry until benefits to our community. It is my understanding that the the GiveBlood app, call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236- further notice. The list of products which are considered necessary requirements for the development to proceed are 6283) or book now at blood.ca. valid beyond their expiry has been communicated with now in place. I endorse the development and look forward The need is constant. Patients undergoing surgery and cancer enforcement to ensure no Ontarians are unfairly penalized. to a bright future for Midhurst.” treatment, accident victims, and people with blood disorders A full list of the services with extended validity periods is I do not speak for the rest of Council. Stay safe. rely on blood, platelets and plasma transfusions every day. available online at https://www.ontario.ca/page/extended- Jack Hanna, Ward 5 Councillor A few additional points: validaiton-periods. • Only those donors with appointments will be What are the most often played songs or tunes? ServiceOntario.ca provides Ontarians with access to a accepted into the site. No walk-ins, and no additional Answer: We can find the “most recorded” songs and the wide range of services including drivers licence renewals, persons/non donors (other than staff & volunteers) will “most performed” songs. In the United States since 1950, address changes, licence place sticker renewals, health be permitted entrance. the top three most recorded songs have been “St. Louis card renewals and land registration. More than 40 services • It is important to arrive at your appointment time, Blues,” “Tea for Two,” and “Body and Soul.” The most are available online. This information will be protected, not earlier, as we will not be able to take you at an often performed songs (owned by Broadcast Music) have and is comparable to the level of protection used in the earlier time. been “Yesterday,” “Never My Love,” and “By the Time I banking industry. This ensures that the data and privacy of • Please be prepared for additional screening at the Get to Phoenix.” All-time world-record sales of single hit the public is protected. recordings are held by “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby, door before you are welcomed into the clinic space. While ServiceOntario centres remain open, it is vital “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and the Comets, As always, spreading the word to your local network is a that we protect both the essential workers and clients who and “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles. We huge help to us in filling those beds. We can all be part of visit them. In order to do so Plexiglass has been installed couldn’t find proof, but we think the most often played or something big. Before, during and as we recover from the in all public offices. Staff and clients are required to sung tune is “Happy Birthday.” pandemic, maintain physical distancing, and locations are cleaning your donation matters! Stay safe! regularly throughout the day. More than 95% of public Territory Manager Donor HOME OF THE: ServiceOntario offices remain open to serve the public Elaine StPierre Relations during this time. As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis, and How can I separate two cooking pots that are SHOWROOM! reopen more services to the public, changes to hours really stuck together? TEL: 555 555 5555 of operation can be expected. In order to stay up to Answer: Try dribbling warm vinegar around Small Motor Sales & Service RESERVE NOW! the rim where the pots are stuck. 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Community Garden Do you enjoy gardening? Would you be interested in Open Fridays a community garden? Share June 19 to September 18 We’re Here for You! 9 am until 2 pm The doors to our municipal buildings your thoughts and opinions by may be closed to the general public, but completing a brief survey at: 33 Queen Street West, Elmvale our phone lines and emails remain open. springwater.ca/ We ask that you shop safe while Need assistance? Contact us by phone communitygarden you shop local. Please practice safe or email. View staff contact information at physical distancing. Do not visit the springwater.ca/contact market if you have a fever, have cold like symptoms or have recently travelled. Looking for information on how the One person per family please. municipality is responding to the COVID-19 springwater.ca/FarmersMarket health crisis? Get all of the latest updates at springwater.ca/COVID19 Notice of Passing Interim Control By-law: Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Upcoming Meetings Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater passed By-law 2020-041 on the 3rd day of June 2020, under Section 38 of the Planning Act, Library Board Meeting R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting And take notice that Interim Control By-law 2020-041 will be in effect for a period of one (For login details email year from the date of passing, lapsing June 3rd, 2021, but may be extended by Council [email protected]) for an additional one-year period in accordance with Section 38 of the Planning Act, or repealed by Council at an earlier date. Council Meeting Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Purpose and Effect Township Administration Centre The purpose of this By-law is to provide the Township with the opportunity to undertake a study to review its land use planning policies pertaining to cannabis cultivation and This meeting of Council will be live processing; and to prohibit the use of lands within the Township of Springwater for any streamed online at springwater.ca/live. new cannabis production land uses for a period of one (1) year. A call-in (audio only) option will also be available. View the agenda for details. This by-law applies to all properties in the Township. A complete copy of the By-law is available on the Township’s website at www.springwater.ca.

Bid Opportunities Dated at the Township of Springwater on the 11th day of June, 2020.

The Township is currently accepting bids Planning Department for the following: Township of Springwater Administration Centre 2231 Nursery Road, Minesing, Ontario L9X 1A8 Integrity Commissioner Telephone: 705-728-4784 x 2019 E-mail: [email protected] Services (2020-27-CLK) Website: www.springwater.ca Closes: July 2, 2020

Fire Pumper/Tanker Truck Water Restrictions (2020-37-FES) Closes: July 9, 2020 Odd House Even House Engineering Services for Number Number Development Reviews Outdoor water use permitted Outdoor water use permitted (2020-36-PW) from midnight to 8:00 a.m. from midnight to 8:00 a.m. Closes: July 9, 2020 and 7:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

One 3/4 Ton Heavy Duty Water on Odd Water on Even Truck (2020-39-RPF) Calendar Days Calendar Days Closes: July 16, 2020

Visit springwater.bidsandtenders.ca for details and to register for upcoming bids. www.springwater.ca/WaterRestrictions

P. 705-728-4784 | F. 705-728-6957 | E. [email protected] | springwater.ca | @springwatertwp Page 6 Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca ANTEN MILLS NEWS by Dennis Gannon Veterinary Appreciation Day: June 18 Welcome to summer! No I haven’t skipped a few weeks, Applaud your frontline heroes on June 18 with some the meteorology season of summer began on June 1 and veterinary love! #VeterinaryLove apparently it will remind us of the spring season as there To honor the veterinary professionals who are tireless will be temperature swings like we have seen. And the advocates for the pets we love (the patients who can’t say past week has demonstrated those swings with hot humid where it hurts), Trupanion a leader in medical insurance temperatures followed by seasonal or slightly below. One for cats and dogs, is encouraging pet owners to reach out thing is for certain and that is we won’t see snow until at to their veterinary team on social media and thank them on least September so get outside and enjoy the season. June 18 – Veterinary Appreciation Day. #VeterinaryLove Established by Trupanion in 2015, Veterinary Appreciation Day recognizes the key role that veterinary professionals play in helping our pets live long, happy and healthy lives. Veterinary professionals are the problem solvers, the Canadian Snowbirds, the aerial demonstration team. ones who welcome a challenge: big or small. And this The loss of Captain Jenn Casey during their Operation year, there have certainly been some big challenges. Inspiration tour was on the minds of many as they were With veterinary hospitals providing essential services in our neighborhood only the week before. Local resident for pets that people consider part of their families, most and recording artist Jason McCoy performed in a tribute facilities have remained open during the pandemic, to Captain Casey in a music video entitled Together We’re providing curbside service for their clients. Along with Strong. The song is available to be seen on YouTube so their normal day-to-day responsibilities, they’ve added if you haven’t heard or seen it check it out and make a new safety protocols to help keep families just like yours donation to the cause. safe in this uncertain time If you have not had the opportunity to drive or walk Trupanion was founded with the support and input of to the end of Ghibb Ave. or Alexander St. you haven’t veterinarians. And today, they’re still at the core of our noticed that the construction work for the new subdivision business. While we celebrate veterinarians every day, on June signals the end of the school year for most students. is well underway. Water lines have been installed and the June 18 we celebrate them along with the whole world. No doubt this year has been a challenge with students first layer of asphalt has been put down. It won’t be long Help us in applauding our pets’ greatest allies, not being in class since mid March. For those who were before construction of new homes will begin and we will protectors, and advocates on June 18… our world to graduate from Grade 8 or 12 it meant that graduation welcome new residents to the community. is a better place because of them! trips, proms and ceremonies were cancelled or at least A reminder that donations postponed. The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School to the Elmvale and District Do frogs croak more before a rainstorm? Board in a small way for now wanted to recognize the Food Bank can be made every efforts of those graduating and had lawn signs prepared weekend at the drop off bin in Answer: Scientists would probably say as a momento. A quick tour of our community spotted front of 3947 Horseshoe Valley no, that a frog’s croak is a mating call several of these signs proudly displayed on the front yard Rd.W. For anyone looking to and not related to the weather. Folklore of homes and the community of Anten Mills congratulates donate, the food items they says the opposite, so we’ll let you decide those students and we wish you all the best in the coming ask you to consider donating for yourself. Certainly, frogs and various years. are Hamburger Helper, Jello waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, The current health crisis didn’t stop a concieneous group pudding mix, Cookies, Snack have long been credited with forecasting of residents in doing their part to keep our community crackers, Cream Corn, Mixed rain, probably because of their close neat and tidy. Following social distancing protocols, this Vegetables in Can, Apple Juice, association with water in general. Toads enthusiastic group cleaned the ditches along Wilson Drive Tomato Juice and Soda crackers. are said to come out of their holes in great from Horseshoe Valley Road to Pinehurst Lane. The group Before the next column we will quantity before a rain, sea urchins to dig collected considerably less trash than previous years and celebrate Father’s Day. To all in the mud, crabs to head toward land, there didn’t seem to be one predominant type of waste the fathers out there, be it your and eels to turn lively. (But have you compared to other years. The Daniel’s family is also to be first Father’s Day or your 60th, ever seen an apathetic eel?) Some people congratulated for their community efforts. It was reported I wish you a day full of fun and say that if geese walk “south to north, many memories. Happy Father’s rain will surely soon break forth.” Also, that they cleaned and raked the walkway between Luella and Pinery. Small acts like this are appreciated and keep Day! if geese cackle or tame geese fly, expect our community spirit alive. Stay healthy, stay safe, stay Available from Cathy Walton rain. And ducks that quack more than Several weeks back an unthinkable tragedy struck our strong! Antenmills1@gmail. at 705 728-1388 for $40. usual are calling for rain.

- 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 Vanishing Barns book “Vanishing Barns”.

Concession 10,If Lot you 5, Flosare Townshipinterested in a copy, please contact Cathy at 705 728-1388 or [email protected] 10, Lot 5, Flos. Township 15463 Flos Road 10, Springwater Township 15463 Flos Road 10, Springwater Township Bill Shotyk - Cty Road 27 north of Elmvale east from the Cty Rd 6 junction

Owners -present Bill Shotyk Built: early 1900s 1972- Michael and Jean (Scullion) Shotyk Dimensions:40 x 90’ -1972 Don McLean Features: stackpole construction ~1946 George and Mary Johnson Water Source: 42’ artesian flow 1918 T. Ritchie D.A. Cooper and John Pacard, both tenants from Saurin may have rented 1878 David Ritchie listed as Freeholder, Lot 5, Con. 10, North ½, 100 acres Robert Kerr listed as Freeholder, Lot 5, Con. 10, South ½, 100 acres 1876 John Sulton(Sutton?) 1858~1876 John and Harriet Volmer from Germany The artesian spring leads from the well to the house. At the milk house it kept the milk cans cool. The water continued on to a watering trough and then into the Wye River.

With the help of sixteen high school friends from Toronto, 5000 trees were planted around the property in May 1977. They slept in the barn. Bill has slept in the barn in all seasons and at -40º needed two sleeping bags.

Bill Shotyk: “Georgian Bay Today, Winter 2018/19, Purest Water on Earth p. 24-28, William Shotyk, The Farm - a Story of Regeneration and Restoration, Simcoe County Archives.

The walls of the barn were of stackpole construction (cedar blocks) because there were no rocks on the Elmvale Clay Plain.

In all, 25 000 trees have been planted around the perimeter of the farm and along the Wye River. (All photos courtesy of Bill Shotyk) Old barn beams were used to make a foot bridge.

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It's Worth A Conversation Page 8 Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Letters to the Editor Please include phone number with any L to E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 You might not appreciate seeing your name on something you did not write. 11 12 13 County of Simcoe Proposal for Creation of Garbage Body cams for police Depot in Freele Forest A petition is calling for police 14 15 16 across Ontario to be required Simcoe Activists Fear Provincial Bulldozer to wear body cameras while on 17 18 19 20 In reference to the subject article which appeared in today’s edition of the duty (change.org/ONBodyCams). Toronto Star, I note that the County’s spokesperson was Debbie Korolnek, Change.org has seen several 21 22 23 24 25 General Manager of Engineering, Planning and Environment. Just to petitions for body cameras for place Ms. Korolnek’s assertions in the proper perspective, please note the police independently started for 26 27 28 29 30 following: jurisdictions across Canada. 1) Korolnek claims that the County assessed “more than 500 sites..... which Josh Karaiskakia started the 31 32 33 were all evaluated using environmental and technical criteria”. While this petition and says that we will sounds impressive, the reality is that 501 sites were placed on a list, most of never know the number of times 34 35 36 those were forests (which seems an inappropriate approach to choose a site people have suffered racially- for a massive industrial project), and 494 of those sites were easily dismissed charged police brutality in the 37 38 39 40 41 for various, quickly determined reasons. Only 7 sites were fully evaluated, US and Canada. The public only not “all” as stated by Korolnek. knows about cases that have been 42 43 44 45 46 47 2) Early in the process, the County’s Rob McCullough refused, in writing, caught on citizen’s phones. 48 49 50 to contact an industrial site representative whose name, phone number and “The sole reason we are now aware of these horrible actions e-mail address were provided. That existing industrial site may be more 51 52 53 cost effective to develop, rather than starting from scratch in the middle of and some of the cases like George a forest. After development, it might also be more cost effective to operate, Floyd’s has been because of the given that is is closer to the City of Barrie (which generates approximately rise in people having smartphones Across Down 26% of the garbage in the County), and on route to the end destination for the with the ability to capture videos. 1 Can’t believe it noise 1 Econ. figure But videos and factual evidence 5 Send-off 2 Suffers sorted/processed product. If McCullough had performed the due diligence Across Down for these cases should not be the 8 High, rugged mountain 3 Deviate required of any employee in the private sector, is it possible that the proposed 1 Can't believe it noise 1 Econ. figure garbage depot could be in operation right now? Is County Council content responsibility of the citizens to 11 Athletic company 4 Foot lever 5 Send-off 2 Suffers to rely upon guidance provided by County Staff who (in this case) refused to capture,” says Karaiskakia. headquartered in Beaverton, 5 Chest protector simply pick up the phone or send an e-mail? In 2016, the Toronto Police 8 High,Oregon rugged mountain 6 Like kids’ enthusiasm3 Deviate 3) At a recent County “Meeting of the Whole”, one of the Counsellors Department undertook a year- 1112 AthleticIt has a small company charge headquartered in7 Beaverton,They may come with 4 Foot lever asked whether any of the County Staff had contacted the City of Barrie with long pilot study that found body 13 OregonExpanse of water odds 5 Chest protector regard to jointly developing a site (e.g. if Barrie were to provide the site cameras would be effective in 1214 ItArgued has a small charge 8 Straddling 6 Like kids' enthusiasm and the County were to construct the facility, there might be a cost saving). providing: “unbiased, independent 1315 ExpanseClose pal of water 9 Waikiki wear 7 They may come with odds Korolnek answered, on the public record, “Well, the supposition is that the account of police/community 1416 ArguedSteer 10 Substance, lacking idea8 Straddling City of Barrie will want to handle its own waste management”. Supposition!? interactions.” The report also 1517 CloseSailor pal 18 Newborn 9 Waikiki wear Supposition!? Again, where is the due diligence with respect to taxpayers’ notes that there was very strong 1619 SteerOld Russian ruler 20 Tally (up) 10 Substance, lacking idea money? This is a multi-million dollar project, and yet not one of the County public support at 95%, and 85% 1721 Sailor100,000 in India 22 Camper’s supply 18 Newborn of officers also wanted cameras. 23 Nutritional discipline 24 Large northern deer Counsellors challenged Korolnek’s superficial response to a valid question. 19 Old Russian ruler 20 Tally (up) 4) The forest in question had been planned for inclusion in the Greenbelt However, four years later, 26 Foolish beast in fables 25 Golf peg 21 100,000 in India 22 Camper's supply until the change in provincial government after the last election. That forest officers are still not equipped 29 Dumbfound 26 “Much ___ About 23 Nutritional discipline is situated on top of the “Oro Moraine” and is home to 4 “species at risk”, with cameras. The petition states, 31 Trial, Brit. expression Nothing” 24 Large northern deer 26 as formally designated by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Yet, “We must call on all levels of 33 FoolishSurvive, beast just in fables 27 Ford Explorer, e.g. 25 Golf peg County Staff had failed to disclose that fact until their hand was forced, after government, provincial and 2934 DumbfoundEnded 28 Swabbed 26 "Much ___ About Nothing" Friends of Simcoe Forests Inc. retained a competent field scientist whose federal to allocate funding for 3135 Trial,Auto pioneerBrit. expression 30 Ruin 27 Ford Explorer, e.g. report was presented to County Staff. Why the failure to disclose such an body cam programs, including 3337 Survive,Solicits just 32 Bride’s new title, often28 Swabbed important factor at the outset? Lack of competence? Deliberate intent? What the proper storage of all data and 3439 EndedTrickle 36 Boxes 30 Ruin is the explanation, and how does this support the County’s credibility in any proper training.” 3542 AutoBe off pioneer 38 Weave 32 Bride's new title, often of the related matters? Sarah Dixon, Senior Campaigner 3744 Solicits“20,000 Leagues” harpooner 40 Wacky 36 Boxes While Korolnek asserts that “95% of the 207-acre Freele Forest will remain Change.org Canada 39 Trickle___ Land 41 Neck and neck 38 Weave [email protected] Yield Finish untouched and likely be open for public use”, she fails to disclose that the 4246 Be off 42 40 Wacky 48 Previously 43 What you do to an proposed facility will be in the middle of that forest and is intended to operate 44 "20,000 Leagues" harpooner ___ Land 41 Neck and neck 13 hours per day (from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), 6 days per week (from 49 Travel stopover engine Gasoline prices 46 Yield 42 Finish Monday to Saturday inclusive, excluding only Sundays), and will be subject Sir: In point of fact, gasoline 50 Word with high or deep 45 Some forensic evidence 48 Previously to 420 arrivals/departures of large garbage trucks each and every one of prices have risen about 50% 51 Movie format 47 Continental trade gp.43 What you do to an engine those 6 days (i.e. 210 deliveries and 210 departures). Based on the proposed since their low which took place 4952 TravelDrink thatstopover can be hot or cold that evolved in the EU45 Some forensic evidence hours of operation, that equates to 1 arrival/departure every 1.86 minutes, about 2 months ago. In the 5053 Word‘N___ with high or deep 47 Continental trade gp. that evolved in the EU not including the Staff vehicles and the larger transport trucks which will be interim, oil prices have dropped 51 Movie format 52 Drink that can be hot or cold used to deliver the sorted/processed product to its end destination. significantly and demand Hi Michael Also, despite County Staff’s assertion that the total increase in traffic along has dropped (although that is 53Just'N___ picked up the May 14th edition of the S.N. from my that road (which is a main thoroughfare to cottage country, Wasaga Beach, currently reversing). son in Snow Valley. As always, I'm amazed @ the quality of ski hills, etc.) would only be 6.2%, the reality is that effectively 100% of that In addition, there has been an news items and the 24 pages, especially during these troubled increase is heavy truck traffic. Based on an admission from the County’s own increase in the amount of oil in times. I was impressed by your bit on how much the C.E.O. transportation specialist, the international “rule of thumb” when conducting storage. Obviously, the major of United Way makes, 3 yrs. later he probably got a raise. traffic surveys allows for 10% of the traffic flow being comprised of heavy oil companies are currently We, as a family, donate to a # of charities & foundations, truck traffic. In this case, the County’s own projections of a 6.2% increase seeing a reduction in sales and & no denying, most of the money collected does go to the will equate to a 62% increase in heavy truck traffic, trying to merge in and profits. What better time to raise causes, however, from now on I will make up & send out a out of tourist traffic once every 1.86 minutes. prices in order to recoup losses. form letter, asking every recipient charity to first send me a Korolnek also fails to admit that 76% of the participants in the initial series There is no real competition nor list of what every board member makes & total administration of public meetings were opposed to the placement of the proposed garbage is there any price control. costs. If everybody started doing this, maybe more $$$ would depot in any of our forests, and she fails to acknowledge the subsequent Next thing you know they’ll be be directed to the causes rather than the boards remuneration. petition which was presented by 1,200 County residents. Can she produce asking for financial assistance After all, the U.W. guy didn't think up the charity, he just took any subsequent public survey which supports the selection of a forest over from the government. over from the last highly paid guy, and usually thats where an industrial site? No. Why not? Are County Staff afraid to ask the question? La plus ca change, la plus c’est defeated politicians end up. Recall the waste of $12 million of taxpayers’ money when this same County la meme chose. Again, congratulations on another great issue, regards & Staff persisted in developing a new landfill site on a local farm, which was Joel Rubinovich keep well, George situated on top of an aquifer? That was the “Site 41” fiasco, and I was one of the demonstrators who took part in the final march to oppose that illogical Letter to the editor; site selection. The County lost that fight in the face of public pressure and In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, various groups want to eliminate any signs and their own failure to arrange operational approval from the Ministry of the reminders that Black Americans were oppressed by toppling statues of Robert E. Lee and renaming Environment. It seems County Staff have now turned their attacks from Fort Bragg. If these generals led their armies dutifully, won victories in the face of overwhelming farms to forests. odds, treated prisoners humanely, tried to reduce casualties, and protected citizens then yes, they These forests belong to the young people of Simcoe County and, more deserve to be recognized. They are fitting military role models. broadly, all of Ontario. Given their participation in world-wide environmental But their detractors point out that they were traitors demonstrations last September, it will be interesting to see how they react and rebels. Well, so was William Wallace. Should this September, if construction commences to convert one of their own local the film Braveheart be banned and Wallace's statues forests to an industrial garbage depot. smashed? George Washington was a traitor, rebel, If there is any concern over wasted time and taxpayers’ money to date, it and slave owner ; should his likeness be removed is clearly County Staff who are responsible for that waste, and it is not clear from civic buildings? This becomes a 'reductio ad as to why County Council consistently fail to ask the logical questions, or absurdum' scenario. follow up for substantive responses, or take their own Staff to task for visible If the American people chose to cut and paste their failures in due diligence. Let’s just follow up on the existing industrial sites history, then next year all references to Southern which were/still are available, and get this project done. It should not be victories during the civil war will be expurgated, and necessary to turn a reasonably sound idea into something which is needlessly no references to the Civil War will appear in a school confrontational. curriculum. And in three years the wearing of grey As for the County’s request for a Minister’s Zoning Order, it seems most suites will be prohibited south of the Mason Dixon likely that this is due to their fear of losing the appeal which is being line for the grey of the Southern armies is a symbol of considered at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. Hopefully, the Minister oppression and a reminder of slavery. can see through this ploy and simply encourage the Tribunal to get on with The men of the South fought well, they deserve to it (thereby negating the concern over the timeframe). be respected. R.W. Wagner (Mr.) 2928 Horseshoe Valley Road West Joffre McCleary, Barrie Phelpston, Ontario Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 9 High Georgian Bay water levels in the Township of Tiny Date: June 2, 2020 (Tiny, Ontario) There were many discussions and theories The Township of Tiny is surrounded on three about how to manage the Great Lakes water sides by Georgian Bay with 70 kilometres of levels. The controls in place to manage the levels shoreline. Over the past years, we have seen are and have been in place for many years, and record low water levels and also near record high are supported by substantial expertise, historical water levels. Each of these scenarios presents its data and lessons learned. own unique challenges. Georgian Bay and the The Township of Tiny is doing the following Great Lakes have experienced many cycles over to help address water levels: the decades, dating back to when cycles were • Attending ongoing educational first measured in the late 1800s. webinars to keep informed of actions and Recent high water trends have created many recommendations. challenges for both the Municipality and • Continuing Great Lakes St. Lawrence shoreline owners due to erosion and other Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) membership and related issues. Township staff and Council representation by Tiny Council. members have recently attended educational • Managing municipally-owned property to webinars hosted by both the International Joint minimize the impact of high and low water Committee (IJC) and Georgian Bay Great Lakes levels. Foundation (GBGLF) to remain current with • Supporting shoreline properties with the water level trends and potential mitigation Access Permits (at no cost) for construction actions. of shoreline resilience measures. Some key points that came out of the webinars • Receiving deputations to Council from include the following: groups that want to support actions and • Waterfront property owners must take provide updates to the Township. necessary actions to preserve their waterfront Unfortunately, the Township of Tiny does not to protect their assets. • The trends that were control Georgian Bay water levels and we rely presented showed that Bay levels will most on the organizations to manage the specific areas likely go up by 5 inches from last year (2019), of expertise. We are part of a very large water meaning near record levels. This is as of May basin with many moving parts and factors. We 2020; actual trends are weather dependent. do recognize the impact that has occurred in A Message from MP Doug Shipley • The Great Lakes Water Shed is a massive recent years and will continue to represent Tiny Canada Day is quickly approaching, although this year it will look different. area that has many controls to regulate the through our membership at the GLSLCI. We will miss the usual fireworks, large family gatherings and celebrations with levels in the Great Lakes. Further information can be found at the friends that have brought us together in past years. • The IJC indicated that they want to control following sources: However, I am excited to announce that my office is offering free ‘Happy Canada shoreline resilience and not rely 100% on • International Joint Commission (IJC): Day’ lawn signs to Barrie – Springwater – Oro-Medonte residents, to help celebrate manmade control structures. www.ijc.org Canada Day at home. If you’d like a sign for your lawn, please email admin@ • These are natural cycles that are influenced • Georgian Bay Great Lakes dougshipleymp.ca or call 705-728-2596 with your address and we can arrange by many factors, such as precipitation, Foundation (GBGLF): www. pickup or delivery for your sign. Please note that these signs will be available temperatures and climate changes. georgianbaygreatlakesfoundation.com while quantities last and are limited to one sign per address. • We need to consider the high level and low • Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Let’s paint the town red and show our Canadian spirit! level cycles. Each action must consider both (GLSLCI): www.glslcities.org I want to thank everyone in Barrie – Springwater – Oro-Medonte for all the extremes and the impact on the Great Lakes. sacrifices you are making during this pandemic. These are difficult times, especially with the nice weather, but by adhering to the social distancing Good Vibes Coffeehouse guidelines we are beating this disease. Bringing smiles to faces in the midst of Covid19, is what Katy June 3rd was the first day when no new Coronavirus cases were reported by Austin is doing with her music. the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. This is an important local milestone, Inspired by the chalk art of little children, and the people pulling and while more cases have since been identified, by following public health out their sewing machines to create and distribute masks to front line guidelines we are certainly moving in the right direction. workers, Katy, an Elmvale resident for over 40 years, picked up her I want to remind everyone that if they need help dealing with the federal guitar and battery powered sound system and began her laneway government, or accessing federal supports, please send my office an email or concerts. Her playing and singing bringing smiles to the faces of give us a call. those isolated by covid19. My office in Barrie remains staffed and ready to help you. We are not currently Her university coffeehouse, The Room, was where Katy first felt open for walk-ins, but we look forward to the day we can meet in person again. the desire to pick up and learn to play the guitar. Inspired by Joan We are winning this fight together. Baez, Bob Dylan, Judy Collins and Phil Ochs, Katy then also taught Sincerely, Doug Shipley, MP Barrie - Springwater - Oro-Medonte herself to play the piano and the penny whistle, and patiently awaits the arrival of a Native American flute, her Is it okay to let your dog sleep in your bed? next endeavor. Like so many musicians, All across the country there are pet owners finding comfort in their furry Katy developed her vocal skills, as a youth companions, especially during these times of COVID-19 and sheltering-in-place. in church. Many have asked, “is it okay if I let my dog sleep in the bed?” With her focus now on Canadian artists, At Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for pets, we asked our staff to quote Stompin Tom Connors “to tell veterinarian, Dr. Caroline Wilde, to weigh in on the issue. our own story “, Katy performs at political “I have three dogs which all sleep in the bed with me, each with their own rallies, fundraisers, farmers markets, the designated spot, so I guess that would indicate that it is at least okay for me,” Maple Syrup Festival and nursing/retirement said Dr. Caroline Wilde, staff veterinarian at Trupanion. “I personally enjoy the homes. Her first CD, Coyotes Wheels and companionship, and the chihuahua’s little body generates so much heat, I don’t Old Friends, was released in 2013. need an electric blanket on cold winter nights. These dogs have always slept with Katy is also a regular performer at Good me and I feel guilty if I kick them out for whatever reason.” Vibes Coffeehouse in Mount Ste. Louis, The health risk of allowing dogs to sleep in the bed is dependent on the individual’s now live on Zoom every Thursday night health, and would be greater in those individuals with compromised or weaker Local at 7 pm. Check the Good Vibes Availa bHleoneyCoffeehouse Facebook page for immune systems. Swarm & Removal • There is always a risk of disease transmission from animals to people Bee log-in information. asp (“zoonotic diseases”), such as ringworm or parasites. ItW is people like Katy Austin and her • These risks can be minimized (but never eliminated) by wiping your dog’s guitar, who are writing positive paws after it has been outside, washing your hands, checking the skin regularly notes in this difficult chapter of for any lesions, regular grooming, regular fecal exams and deworming, and our lives with the smiles that changing the sheets regularly. they bring. • It’s important to note that COVID-19 is widely recognized as "Information? I need the primarily a person-to-person disease and there is currently no evidence number of Caseway Insurance that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus. Trupanion has Company." not seen significant illnesses in pets due to COVID-19 "Would you spell that, please?" The dog-pet parent dynamic is unique to each dog. Unless the dog has dominance "Certainly. That's C as in or aggression issues (which the person may not be aware of until after the dog is http://youtu.be/MMWf4nuayWs cadence. 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Elmvale 322-1482 Georgian College recognizes Doug Archer Midhurst 737-5650 Your Outdoor Power Pro! innovators, changemakers and Minesing 722-6440 student champions as recipients of We service Our Name is Riding on it! Online at www.springwater.library.on,ca what we sell! 2020 Awards of Distinction Message from our Every spring Georgian takes a moment to recognize CEO employees, alumni and community partners who’ve Springwater Township made an outstanding contribution to the college and Public Library is pleased demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence. GENERATORS to announce curbside LAWN TRACTORS This year’s impressive group of Board of Governors’ LAWN MOWERS 705.245.3337 0% ZERO-TURN MOWERS pickup will be starting FINANCING SNOW BLOWERS [email protected] Awards of Distinction recipients have gone above and LEAF BLOWERS beyond to support Georgian and its students. Tuesday, June 9 at 11 Ludlow Street, Midland (corner of Ludlow and Vinden) Elmvale and Midhurst “We truly appreciate how thoughtful and committed Branches, and Thursday, June 11 at Minesing. our employees, alumni and community partners are to Holds can be placed through our website, through the RVH begins safe, gradual our students’ success,” said Brian Davenport, Chair of the Georgian Branch emails or by calling the branches during curbside surgical ramp-up College Board of Governors “It makes all of us on the board proud to be hours. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre part of the Georgian family. These awards are the board’s opportunity [email protected] 705 322-1482 (RVH) has begun to ramp-up scheduled to express our appreciation – to recognize the people, projects and [email protected] 705 737-5650 surgeries and procedures that were paused in partnerships that exemplify our mission to inspire innovation, transform [email protected] 705 722-6440 mid-March when the provincial government lives and connect communities through the power of education. Curbside hours are as follows: directed hospitals to stop non-urgent Congratulations to all of our 2020 recipients and nominees.” Elmvale and Midhurst: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-6 procedures to ensure they maintained enough The board recognized local p.m. Saturdays 12 -3 p.m. beds, supplies and medication to care for a philanthropist Jane (Brown) Jackson Minesing: Thursdays, 2 -6 p.m. potential surge of COVID-19 patients. with a Community Partner Award. Pick-up is by appointment only. Once the holds RVH has worked closely with other Jane, who took typing and French classes are available, staff will be contacting you to set-up an hospitals in Simcoe Muskoka to develop a as a teenager during Georgian’s early appointment time. 5-Phase Recovery Plan. Phase 1 of the plan, days in a modest storefront operation in Unfortunately, the Library branches remain closed at focused on scheduled surgical procedures, the Wellington Plaza, downtown Barrie, this time. In addition to the curbside service, the Library endoscopy and interventional cardiology, watched the college flourish and has taken continues to offer a number of online resources including received government approval late last week immense pride in carrying on the family eBooks and downloadable audiobooks, research databases, and began today. Other procedures will be tradition of support. Her father, Arch online story times and more. Check out our website https:// ramped-up in the coming months as the next Brown, was instrumental in the college’s www.springwater.library.on.ca for more details. phases of the recovery plan are approved. inception and served in various capacities as All materials currently checked-out are due June 30 and “Ramping-up is very complex, so RVH’s the college grew. Over the years, the Brown family invested more than $2 we request that all materials are returned to the book drops plan takes a safe, measured and equitable million in support of Georgian’s strategic priorities, including the Sadlon where they will be quarantined for 3 days before being approach to resuming procedures,” says RVH Centre for Health, Wellness and Sciences, and Student Services Centre. checked in. No late fines will be charged during curbside President & CEO Janice Skot. “COVID-19 She was a member of the Power of Education – Phase 2 Campaign service. is still circulating in the community, so the Cabinet, which played an important role in the college raising more Jodie Player Delgado, CEO ramp-up must be done in a cautious, safe way than $54 million to support students and projects across all campuses TD SUMMER READING that protects against the spread of the virus, and our downtown location. PROGRAM – Advance Notice while ensuring RVH remains ready to respond In 2016, Jane was the first contributor toward the Peter B. Moore Even though summer is different to any unexpected COVID-19 surges.” Advanced Technology Centre – donating $100,000 to the project. She this year, summer reading is still on! The provincial government has set-out strict also supports our Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, awards Summer reading will still happen at criteria that hospitals must maintain during and scholarships, and has stepped up on numerous occasions to help Springwater Public Library. We will their ramp-up. The number of COVID-19 students in financial need. be moving reading online, but there cases in the region and in the hospital must “Jane is a dedicated philanthropist, community-minded leader, and will still be missions, prizes and most remain manageable. Hospitals must ensure true friend of Georgian,” said MaryLynn West-Moynes, Georgian importantly, FUN! they have enough protective equipment, President and CEO. “She’s passionate about ensuring all students have Stay tuned! www.springwater.library.on.ca medication, staff and community services to access to education, and is deeply invested in partnering with us to Krafting with Kathy care for recovering patients, and occupancy provide the next generation of students with access to quality education Thursdays rates can’t exceed 85 per cent. Some patient and innovative learning experiences.” Get creative and have some fun care units at RVH are already at 100 per cent Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented to two graduates who with Kathy! occupancy. have made a significant contribution in their field while serving as a Every Thursday on our Virtual Throughout the pandemic, RVH continued college ambassador. Programming page, and on our to keep a few operating rooms open and The first recipient, Nadia George, graduated Youtube channel, Kathy will performed almost 1,000 emergency surgeries, from Georgian’s Social Services Worker program share a craft or project for the as well as vital cancer procedures. By in 2009. Since graduating from the college, Nadia whole family to enjoy. Check out her weekly videos for comparison, the health centre would typically has become a recognized social worker and some fun ideas. You can also find Kathy on our Thursday perform almost 3,500 cases between mid- award-winning Indigenous actress. She draws Facebook page where she encourages families to feel March and the end of May. on her personal and professional experiences free to post pictures of completed crafts in the comments “Although the surgical pause was necessary to raise awareness of the challenges Indigenous section of the post. to ensure hospitals had capacity for communities, and specifically youth, face. Fun Storytime Tuesdays COVID-19 patients, we recognize it has been Currently, Nadia works for ADAPT of Halton On our Virtual Programming page difficult and frustrating for patients whose Region as an Addiction Supportive Housing Case and on our YouTube channel you’ll care was postponed, particularly those who Manager, providing clinical and case management services to clients find Miss Amanda doing the Storytime have already waited some time for their registered in the program. Compelled to help those navigating difficult Program with new videos posted each procedure,” says RVH’s Chief of Staff Dr. circumstances while finding their identity and culture, Nadia became an week every Tuesday morning! New Jeff Tyberg. “RVH is anxious to provide advisor for the Child Welfare Political Action Committee of Canada and Storytimes will include themes such care as soon as possible, and our top priority now sits on its board as an ambassador and spokesperson, advocating as: gardening, the outdoors, bedtime, is to make sure everyone – patients, staff for positive, evidence-based outcomes for youth aging out of care. summer and more! Tune in to sing some silly songs and and physicians – remains safe during this The second Distinguished Alumni recipient hear some great stories. pandemic.” is Jane Kovarikova. In care from age six, a Fun with Matilda the Pup RVH urges patients to remain patient. The Crown Ward at 12, Jane was shuffled around Watch Joanne’s puppy Matilda backlog of cases won’t be eased quickly and foster homes. She left the system at 16, dropped experience new things. Visit the there will be a “new normal” in hospitals out of high school multiple times, and struggled Virtual Programming page of our in the future. Infection control precautions to make ends meet. Encouraged by a mentor to website to see the ongoing adventures will be in place for some time, including apply to college as a mature student, Jane found of Matilda including: her first screening upon entry, enhanced cleaning, her pathway to success. Georgian’s General haircut, her first bath, meeting a new masks, swab-testing for any patients with Arts and Science program laid the foundation dog, playing hide and seek and more. Matilda will train to symptoms and visitor restrictions. Physical for a lifetime of advocacy and professional become a future Springwater Library literacy dog. changes to RVH’s spaces, new precautions achievement. She holds a master’s degree in For more information: www.springwater.library.on.ca and procedures mean patients will have a human rights and is a PhD candidate. Author Talk Series different hospital experience than they have Jane founded the Child Welfare Political Action Committee of Canada In this Saturday morning had in the past and things may take longer. in 2017, a federally incorporated non-profit that advocates for a series, we invited local authors progressive child welfare system. She has been working with Georgian to share with us their insights and on a tuition waiver program, which will open the doors to postsecondary experiences as writers. Authors education for learners who have faced marginalization, trauma, low in this series include: Lallie expectations, statistically low educational attainment rates and poor life Napier, Peter Jennings, Colleen outcomes. Through her assistance, Georgian will be the first college in Winter, Trudee Romanek. Head the province to offer free tuition to learners in or from care. over to our website’s Virtual Programming page or go to “We’re extremely proud of Nadia and Jane who have both made an YouTube and search Springwater Library to find this exemplary mark in their communities and chosen fields,” said West- interesting, and informative video series. Please visit the Moynes. “They’re a source of inspiration for all of us at Georgian.” Online Resources page of our website at www.springwater. One Georgian team and four employees were also recognized with library.on.ca Awards of Distinction. 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Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 11 Mayor Don’s Update – June 11 In astonishing statement to council, COVID-19 nobleinsurance The Province has announced that our area is Hanna reverses position on MSP “For a higher level of confidence.” able to move on to Stage 2 of the reopening By Kate Harries AWARE News Network Jenny Robichaud CAIB, CIP Barrie plan as of this Friday. Our Springwater It was clear from the start of last week’s Springwater Registered Insurance Broker 1004A Carson Road CCG team will be meeting this week to council meeting that all was not well with Councillor Ontario L9X 0T1 discuss what that means for the Township Jack Hanna. Direct • 705 443 5566 and how we will move forward in a safe and The normally Email • [email protected] controlled way. Be sure to check springwater. feisty Midhurst ca/covid19 for all of the latest updates. representative Tel • 705-737-0136 x 1829 Cannabis Production Study looked pale and TF • 800-461-9190 Council has authorized staff to initiate a cannabis production uncomfortable, Fax • 705-737-2552 study. While licensed private retail locations are permitted to his speech sell legal pre-packaged cannabis products in Springwater, the on occasion Township’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law do not speak to slowed, his councils past and present to have ever voted against the the production, processing or cultivation of cannabis or any hand constantly MSP (during the 2010-14 term, when approvals were of its byproducts. reaching to granted) - said it would be “arrogant” for him to continue The study will develop a definition for a cannabis production press his forehead. as the sole hold-out against the development if in fact the facility and provide reasonable regulations for cannabis Then, towards the end of the June 3 2020 meeting, rules have changed. “I follow the rules,” he said. production in Springwater so that the Township’s Planning under the ‘municipal updates’ section, he read out a Curiously, when the matter was last publicly discussed, Policy documents may be updated to reflect recent cannabis statement. It was astonishing. at the March 18 2020 meeting of council, there was no legislation. “It is no secret that I made a commitment to support mention of changes to the need to have the MSP comply To allow for the completion of the study, the majority of those residents who were opposed to the development with all the OMB conditions before going ahead. Council has passed an interim control by-law which will planned for Midhurst,” he said. “This development has Midhurst resident David Strachan had raised the issue in prohibit new cannabis producing facilities for a one year now met all approvals and it is now time to move on.” relation to a Geranium request for permission to cut trees period. This one year period is not appealable. No one, apart from his wife Lori, knew he was going from a hectare of the Micks site, and Hanna echoed his Health Canada is responsible for licensing the commercial to make this statement. As other members of council concerns. production, import, export and sale of cannabis, however watched, expressionless, on their screens (this was a Allen and staff downplayed the significance of the tree municipalities have the responsibility to manage the land virtual meeting, with only Mayor Don Allen, Deputy clearing request. Agreeing with a summary by Allen, use designation and zoning of cannabis production facilities. Mayor Jennifer Coughlin and Councillor Perry Ritchie planning director Brent Spagnol said: “It allows for There are two types of growers under current regulations; Part present in the council chamber), Hanna continued. site preparation. All the other conditions still need to be 1 facilities are licensed producers and are highly regulated. His position to date, in opposition to the Midhurst satisfied and there are some key thresholds that need to be However, Part 2 facilities relate to personal medical marijuana Secondary Plan, had been based on “misinformation, satisfied before development can move forward.” and are springing up illegally without approvals and without that I believed to be accurate,” he said. Hanna’s reversal is the latest in the see-saw saga of the odour, lighting or water controls. “To the best of my knowledge the development in Midhurst mega-development that is widely derided as poor By enacting an interim control by-law and completing a Midhurst, including the first phase known as the Micks planning and inappropriate use of prime agricultural land. study, we are able to put a pause on cannabis facilities and subdivision has been cleared to proceed by the relevant It started in the 1990s when a boundary that initially make sure that any cannabis facilities that may locate in authorities and has met all the necessary environmental delineated a “study area” became defined as a “settlement Springwater in the future follow strict regulations and are requirements,” Hanna read out from his statement, a area” that was much greater than was publicly understood. located in an appropriate area. copy of which appears in this edition of the Springwater In October 2011, Collins moved approval of the plan at WSP, who is currently completing the Township’s Official News. county council and it passed without debate. Then-Bradford Plan update, has been retained to complete the study at a cost He said he believes the development is now at a stage West Gwillimbury deputy mayor Ron Keffer failed to get of $13,200 exclusive of HST. The funds will come from the "where the subdivision agreement can be approved and a seconder to discuss the matter at a subsequent meeting. Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund reserve. the developer can commence earthworks.” A public meeting in November 2011, notice of which was Springwater-Elmvale Farmers’ Market It wasn’t clear from the statement to what issued after the deadline for appeal of the county decision The Springwater-Elmvale Farmers’ Market will reopen on misinformation he referred. had expired, was the first many Midhurst residents - June 19. Things will look a little different this year as they But interviewed later, on Sunday before he was due to particularly recent arrivals to the community - had heard follow the policies and procedures for Farmers’ Markets that go to hospital for an MRI to help diagnose agonizing of the mega-development. have been laid out by the Province. To start the season, they headaches he’s been experiencing, Hanna explained he However the province appealed the approval because it will have limited vendors, but the hope is to add more as the had been told that he was incorrect in his position that violated provincial policy that directed growth to six urban restrictions currently in place begin to relax. the more than 150 conditions imposed in July 2014 by nodes in Simcoe County and projected a rural character for The Farmers’ Market operates every Friday, 9 am to 2 pm, the Ontario Municipal Board must be met before the Springwater. from June to September in the municipal parking lot at 33 development can proceed. In 2012, the Liberal government brought in population Queen Street W. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, Hanna indicated there are legal issues he is not allowed limits for Greater Golden Horseshoe municipalities to you can obtain more information at www.springwater.ca/ to discuss. According to a legal document obtained by slow the loss of agricultural and natural heritage lands to farmersmarket the Springwater News the developer - Carson Road sprawl. It looked like the Midhurst project was doomed. Penalties and Interest Waived on Tax and Water/ Development Inc and Midhurst Development Doran But it emerged that a “special rule” had been passed to Wastewater Bills Road Inc - last month served notice of an application in allow development of 300 hectares of the MSP - the only Recognizing that many people in our community are affected Superior Court against Hanna and the township to obtain exemption granted across the GGH under the Places to by COVID-19, Council has voted in favour of providing access to Hanna’s personal email communications. Grow legislation. continued relief to residents through the waiving of penalties Council appears to have discussed the matter in camera A 2016 OMB hearing into county population allocations and interest for property tax and water/wastewater payments. May 27 2020. was curtailed by a behind-closed-doors deal reached by Council has authorized that penalties and interest not be Springwater residents opposed to the Midhurst Simcoe County and the developers, with Springwater’s applied on July 1, August 1 and September 1 for unpaid expansion have long taken comfort in the thoroughness representatives (French and then deputy mayor Allen) property taxes due April 22 and July 22. of the conditions imposed by the Ontario Municipal excluded from the talks. Penalties and interest will not be applied on July 1, August Board when on July 3 2014 it gave conditional approval And so it went. 1 and September 1 for water/wastewater bills due between to development that was to increase the village’s Despite claims by municipal representatives that they March 31 and August 31. population ten-fold to 30,000 will maintain control of the mega-development and act Additionally, all non-sufficient funds (NSF) charges will be This was comfort that was reinforced by then-mayor in the best interests of township residents, in the end, the waived and residents are able to temporarily withdraw from Linda Collins and then-deputy mayor Dan McLean. future of the municipality could be left to market forces. pre-authorized debit plans without penalty until September The latter told readers of the Springwater News in a Right now, those don’t look good for greenfield 30, 2020. Anyone wishing to temporarily withdraw from pre- July 31 2014 letter that these were “some of the most development requiring massive infrastructure investment. authorized debit plans or cancel a post-dated cheque, must do stringent environmental and planning conditions for a But the construction industry is asking the government so in writing by emailing [email protected] development in the County of Simcoe.” for help in the continued paving of rural Ontario. In a All of these measures are in addition to relief that Council Bill French, mayor from 2014-18, also held up the report this week, representatives ask for faster approvals, provided in March. OMB conditions as reassurance that the taxpayers of adjustment to the mortgage stress test, aa freeze on property Springwater Library Offering Curbside Pickup this small rural municipality would not be burdened tax reassessment and development charges, the suspension The Springwater Library has started curbside service. with the costs of growth. He would point out that or elimination of land transfer taxes and provision of Residents are able to place their order online and through the growth raises taxes with the need for infrastructure that government stimulus funds for home renovation, building library websites, through the branch emails or by calling the is only partly covered by development charges and for upgrades and infrastructure repair. branches during curbside hours. Once the holds are available, expanded services and operational costs that fall to the For more information, go to www.aware-simcoe.ca staff will be contacting you to set-up an appointment time. ratepayer. Curbside pick-up is by appointment only. The OMB 2014 decision states that some conditions Curbside Hours are: must be met “prior to any further approvals for the • Elmvale and Midhurst: Tuesdays and Thursday, 12-6 subject development” or “prior to site alteration,” p.m.; and Saturdays 12-3 p.m. That was then, this is now, according to Hanna. • Minesing: Thursdays 2-6 p.m. “I’m told that position has changed,” he said in an Additional details and contact information is available on interview. the library website at www.springwater.library.on.ca He said he’s been told that due to agreements between New Pumper/Tanker Truck for Springwater Fire the township and the developer, and approvals from Springwater Fire & Emergency Services has taken delivery the province, the county and the township, work can of its new pumper/tanker fire truck. This new truck will ensure proceed without all the conditions being met - as long that Springwater Fire is able to continue providing excellent as they’re being “worked on.” fire protection services to our residents. Asked who told him, Hanna said “the township and The truck was purchased out of the 2019 Capital Budget those involved in negotiations.” Asked who those and is outfitted with the latest technologies in both public people are, he suggested getting the information and firefighter safety. Springwater firefighters are currently from township staff. Asked if he wrote his statement training on the new truck and hope to have it in service as himself, he said “absolutely.” Asked whether he sought early as next week. legal advice in drafting the statement, he said he did These are some of my thoughts of recent Springwater not, adding that he inquired about getting legal advice updates. As we progress toward a “new normal”, please through the township and was informed he didn’t continue to follow proper physical distancing and other qualify. rules and practices to stay well and safe. Hanna - who points out he is the only member of Page 12 Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca ASK THE MONEY LADY, New Pumper/Tanker Truck for Springwater Fire I have always got mortgage insurance with my bank but lately I wondered if it would be better to take out separate insurance. Do you think I should have both or is one better than the other? Thanks, Curtis Dear Curtis – Great that you are protecting your family! Mortgage insurance is a great way to ensure you protect your family should you unexpectantly pass away. Insurance proceeds used to pay off debt ensures your family can live in your home debt free. That being said, there is a definite difference between bank provided mortgage insurance and insurance you purchase from a licensed advisor such as a Term Life policy. Let’s just talk about the most popular – bank mortgage insurance. It is very easy to acquire, usually 3 little health questions and your all set. But is it the best option? I would have to say NO. You see mortgage insurance is based on Group coverage and is only valid while you have the mortgage with the bank. If you move to another financial institution you will have to get new insurance with your new mortgage. The beneficiary of the insurance is not you, it is the bank. Mortgage insurance (which should really be called debt-insurance) pays out the outstanding balance of the mortgage at the time of death to the financial institution. Even though you had to qualify for the premium at the original mortgage amount, the Township of Springwater / June 8, 2020 – Springwater Fire & Emergency Services has taken delivery of its new amount of insurance coverage decrease as your mortgage pumper/tanker fire truck. is paid down, however the premium does not decrease. A The truck was purchased through Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. in Woodstock, Ontario and built by Maxi- Term policy is a much cheaper and superior option when Metal Inc. in Saint-Georges, Quebec. The 2020 Pierce Saber custom chassis seats six firefighters and is equipped with choosing insurance to cover debt. a Waterous fire pump, which can pump 1,050 gallons per minute. The truck also has a 1,500 imperial gallon water tank, Term insurance is always less expensive than bank as well as an on-board foam system. mortgage insurance and the original insurance amount Other features include a 10” swivel stainless steel dump valve, electric over hydraulic portable tank and ladder storage never decreases. The beneficiary is now not the bank, rack, along with electric over hydraulic hose bed covers and LED emergency and scene lighting. so the money goes to whomever you choose and it no “On behalf of Springwater Fire & Emergency Services I would like to thank Springwater Council for their continued longer matters if you change banks, sell your home or get support of the Fire Department,” says Fire Chief Jeff Kirk. “The new truck will ensure we are able to provide outstanding a different mortgage. The real benefit is that the coverage fire protection services to the current and future residents of Springwater.” stays the same as you pay down your mortgage. You own The new truck has been assigned to Fire Station 2 in Midhurst. the insurance, not the bank. County Council Highlights May 26, 2020 of supporting in principle the McLean family’s request for a When thinking of insurance, there are only three risks of Support for Digital Main Street and Beyond Program Minister’s Zoning Order to permit a mixed-use development, financial loss – death, disability and old age. You must At the April 14, 2020 Joint Council and Committee of which is proposed to consist of, among other things, a multi- continually revisit and measure your risks to re-evaluate the Whole meeting, the County’s Economic Development unit apartment building, senior-focused detached dwellings, your insurance. Some insurances can be expensive and Committee was directed to report back to County Council and a long-term care home. it is obvious that you need it when you are young, just on ways in which the County can assist local businesses to Solid Waste Management Collections Update starting out, or have a family with small children. As you remain sustainable during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. In February 2020, the County of Simcoe implemented a new age and accumulate wealth, it may not be as important to One initiative staff have identified is providing funding to collections schedule for curbside pick-ups. Comparing the provide for dependents that are now married and moved the Small Business Enterprise Centres in Simcoe County to data since the start of bi-weekly collection (weekly green bin out. When your debts are decreasing, insurance takes on expand the Digital Main Street Program. This funding will collection and garbage and recycling on alternating weeks), another role for those closer to retirement. It is a great tool support businesses in achieving digital transformation by February to April 2020, to the same period last year, the quantity to use to pay capital gains tax that your estate will owe helping them grow and manage their business through the of garbage collected curbside has decreased per household by upon your death or if you are a business owner, it provides adoption of digital tools and technology. 18%, the quantity of organics collected curbside has increased benefits that are protected against creditors. Talk toa This week, Council approved $60,000 in funding to cover by 36%, and the quantity of recycling has remained relatively the same. These results are interpreted by staff to be due to licensed insurance advisor to see if there are better options portions of the costs for a Digital Service Squad to provide one-on-one training to small and medium-sized businesses the change in collection frequency that started in February for you and your family. Consider something different and COVID-19 impacts of residents staying home. Garbage than the “cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all” plan you get at contributing corporate taxes and based within Simcoe County. To qualify, businesses must employ between 1 and 99 tag sales, which also indicate whether current limits are being the banks. exceeded, are down to 1.1 tags per household for January to Good Luck and Best Wishes, employees, be registered and/or incorporated in Ontario, and be owned by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at least April 2020 over the same period in 2019. Money Lady 18 years of age. To sign up for Digital Service Squad assistance This week, Council received the Collections Update, contact the Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia Small Business which concluded that the decrease in the amount of garbage Written by Christine Ibbotson, Author of “How to collected curbside since the implementation of bi-weekly Retire Debt Free and Wealthy” If you have Enterprise Centre at 705-720-2445 or smallbusiness@barrie. ca, or the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise collection confirms that, in response to questions at the April a money question, please email on my website at: Centre at 705-446-3355 or [email protected]. 28, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting, the existing two www.askthemoneylady.ca Follow on Facebook and 2020 Business Capping Optional Tools bag limit is sufficient to service the majority of residents in Instagram Upper tier municipalities are responsible for making tax the County of Simcoe. policy decisions on an annual basis. These policy decisions Timber Sales Results - Spring 2020 What is a normal school? include County wide tax ratios that govern all local municipal The County of Simcoe has long recognized that forests Answer: The term comes from the French ecole normale, tax rates and upper tier tax rates. and their many benefits and resources are essential to the a school that was intended to serve as a model. It has The business tax capping program was originally long-term well-being of our environment, communities been used most recently to refer to a two-year school introduced as a transition measure for the 1998 taxation year and economy. The sustainable management of our forests specifically for training elementary school teachers. and results in some taxpayers receiving capping protection is therefore critical, not only to balance competing uses in or credits, while other taxpayers pay the short term, but to ensure that the many benefits of our forests are available for generations to come. Good long-term BRiDGE BiTES from The American Contract Bridge League an additional claw-back amount to fund the cost of any protection being planning is key to ensuring continued growth and success, a GooD aTTiTUDE By: Brian Gunnell provided. The County of Simcoe has which is anchored by the Simcoe County Forest 20-year Forest Management Plan. been setting its mix of capping tools ♠ K Both Vulnerable This week, Council received a report on spring timber sales ♥ J743 South West North East so that the greatest progress is made ♦ J8765 1♠ Pass 1NT Pass towards exiting the program and totalling almost $450,000. 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In response If West has Ace doubleton in Diamonds then East can envisage a trump County of Simcoe Support for a to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the federal and provincial promotion if West also has the right trump holding. But, as it happens, West has governments have provided the County with additional funding ♦AQ and the danger is that West will win the ♦Q on the first round of the suit. Minister’s Zoning Order to Permit a Mixed-Use Development in Oro- under Reaching Home-Covid (RH-C) and the Social Services That would be the right play if East held a trump honor but not the ♦K, but it Relief Fund (SSRF) respectively. To protect our most vulnerable would be disastrous on the actual layout, killing the chance of a trump promotion. Medonte On April 22, 2020, the McLean family residents, the County has implemented activities in the areas In the middle of the hand (starting at Trick 2), many partnerships play “attitude of homelessness sheltering and prevention, food security, and leads”, whereby shifting to a low card usually shows a high card in the suit, and submitted a letter to Warden Cornell and Members of County Council, housing stabilization, including short-term planning for the most shifting to a high card is either from a weak holding or from the top of a expeditious solutions to prevent the spread of the virus, and sequence. So, reasoning that it is more important to advertise his ♦K than it is to requesting the County’s support make an ambiguous interior sequence lead, East shifts to the Diamond Two. Of for their intention to pursue a MZO longer-term planning for stability. course, West must be alert and majestically squander his Ace on that trick. through the Ministry of Municipal This week, Council received a report outlining the steps Then, back comes the ♦Q overtaken by East’s King, and the third round of Affairs and Housing in order to taken to ensure the needs of the most vulnerable populations Diamonds promotes the setting trump trick. Nice defense! are supported during the initial stages of the pandemic as well facilitate a mixed-use development a Spectacular Deception! Next, imagine that West holds ♦AQ9 and East ♦KT2. at 121 Penetanguishene Road in the as medium-term plans to maintain safety of the vulnerable Again the opening lead is a Club to East’s Ace and again a low Diamond comes Township of Oro-Medonte. The lands population. back. West, who is a shockingly devious fellow, wins with his Ace and returns subject to the proposal include four To view the full Committee of the Whole or Council Agenda the ♦Q. East overtakes that and sends back a third Diamond. Naturally, parcels totalling approximately 54 visit: https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/ Declarer ruffs high, and later finds out to his chagrin that trumps are 4-1 and that To view the County Council Highlights online visit https:// he has just gone down in a cold contract! hectares (133 acres) in area. This week, Council voted in favour www.simcoe.ca/dpt/ccd/newsletters Visit www.acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email [email protected] For games in Barrie see www.barriebridge.com For games in Midland see www.midlanddbc.com

Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 13 Sports with Patrick Townes Hockey and basketball have Don Meharrie developed return-to-play protocols Master Electrician Tirebuster and are looking to take the next step Owner / Operator Passenger, Truck & Farm Tires to getting the seasons underway. On-site Calcium Service Unfortunately, baseball is lagging (705) 818-3854 behind in this process, and surprisingly 1636 Glengarry Landing Rd. N. the delay is not associated with the Sales & Repair of all Brands Phelpston, ON L0L 2K0 pandemic…it is about dollars and cents. Serving North of Barrie to Midland [email protected] Former major leaguer Mark Teixeira had the following SERVING SIMCOE 24 hr Emergency quote “I would rather make pennies on the dollar and give www.dsm-electric.ca & MUSKOKA Field & Road Service 322-0609 hope to people and play baseball than not make anything RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • CONSTRUCTION • MAINTENANCE 7002 Hwy 93 & Stamp Side Rd • South of midland and lose an entire year off my career” Perhaps easier said We’re growing. We need help! than done because he is now retired, but I am sure there The COVID-19 Pandemic in Honduras: Are you looking for a job? Call! are at least a few other players who share the thoughts and Community Leaders Make a Difference values of Teixeira. Simcoe County Honduras Rights Monitor Donates to soap and detergent make up the packages. If you recall when the baseball season was cancelled, Local Food Programs In some areas where the military presence is heavy, leaders there were numerous promotional videos released of are afraid to carry too many packages in their vehicles players stating they hoped to return to the diamond as when they deliver in the communities. Some have been soon as possible. One of the videos was narrated by stopped at military checkpoints and the packages have Mike Trout. The videos were done well and were even been confiscated by the military. Officers taking the food somewhat emotional. These videos obviously were a farce state that only the government has the authority to deliver since the players union and the owners have yet to come food to communities. It is therefore precarious volunteer up with an agreement to get back onto the field. This is a work, as many have not only been angered and belittled shame and sends a terrible message to the fans of baseball. by this injustice, but also Many predicted and still do predict that the professional harassed by the military and sports seasons would be cancelled due to the pandemic, others have been threatened but many did not think that a decision would come down with arrest. to money and player interests, beyond those of health and In northern city of El safety. Progreso, a group of local Even with a great excuse in their back pocket, the clear women have founded an message from Major League Baseball right now is the organization to help to feed season will not continue due to contract negotiations. the hungry children of the city From an optics perspective, why not solely put the blame and surrounding rural areas. on the pandemic for a cancelled season, rather than money. Their first step was to clear Surely fans would understand that a league does not want As of June 8, 2020, the reported a small lot, clean the brush to continue in order to preserve the health of players, cases of COVID-19 in Honduras has away, then build an artisan coaches, umpires, media, families, etc. A fair excuse to reached 6327 with only 258 deaths say the least. If the season does not continue, revenue will reported. However, health officials be lost and sponsors will lose value in their investments; and local residents warn that these statistics are most likely stove to cook the but safety will prevail. The last offer presented to the much higher as testing for the virus is almost non-existent meals. In another players was a 76-game season and 75% pro-rated salary and many deaths are not reported or recorded. Deaths due area, the women for the reduced season. to COVID in the rural areas go unnoticed by government cleaned an empty Year after year there have been discussions regarding officials. Many also believe that the Hernandez government shed to house the shortening the baseball season from 162 games. The does not report up to date statistics as people have little or program. Their goal traditionalist and select baseball writers, who are often no faith in the government authorities to care about the is to provide one questioned on whether they know the game of baseball or needs of the Honduran people. good meal per day not, are more heavily relied upon for their opinions than According to www.globalnews.ca, Latin American for impoverished warranted. Some of these people did not even want to countries will experience a surge in COVID cases and children who shorten a baseball season down to 156 games, and now deaths in the coming weeks and months. In Honduras, may go hungry a season of 48 or 76 games is being considered. This without a proper health care system and lack of government otherwise. does not constitute a legitimate season and therefore any assistance, community leaders have established food The organizers face statistic or championship would be bestowed with the programs to help hungry families and have reached out similar hardships to dreaded asterisk. So what’s the point? Take the easy to the neediest children who are feeling the effects of the purchase foodstuffs, way out Major League Baseball and cancel the season -- pandemic on a much greater scale than those in North sort, then deliver to but blame it on the pandemic, not on the financial fight America. the cooking areas between players and owners. In Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras, over nine as the program in When numbers are still restricted for public gatherings, community organizations have joined together in solidarity Tegucigalpa. With baseball is one of those team sports where skills and practice in the time of COVID-19 to help the hungry. To date, military checkpoints can occur on an individual basis, or at least in very small community leaders have delivered over 250 bags of food to throughout the city groups. Take this opportunity to go outside with your kids the neediest families in Tegucigalpa neighbourhoods and and in the rural and play catch, practice ground balls or hit pop flies. There villages surrounding the city. One community organizer areas, they face persecution or arrest if they are caught is no need to wait for things to be opened up to practice remarks, “The situation is serious. Families are hungry; in the streets or in the stores if their ID card numbers do and develop your skills. On the amateur level, sports are many have no income due to COVID-19 closures as some not match the numbers of those who are permitted out for played for very different reasons than professional sports. stores and companies have shut down; there are also that day. They also worry that the food will be confiscated. We play for the love of the game. It is a shame that they restrictions on work as people are turned away at military Like their counterparts in Tegucigalpa they are afraid to worry more about the logos on their clothes or a pro-rated checkpoints trying to get to their jobs. Shopping for food carry too much food at once. salary than the fans, especially when the world is being hit is difficult because a family member is only allowed out Donations from local Honduran and international so hard in other economic areas. Things like watching a twice a month not only to purchase necessities but to do organizations are hard to obtain as these are grassroot baseball game on television, or listening to a game on the their banking and other chores. For those who have lost community members trying to make a difference in an radio would surely be something to rekindle the moods of their jobs or the military have shut down their vendor emergency situation. One organizer from the Tegucigalpa many. It is just so unfortunate that it may not happen this stands, there is no money to buy the necessities. There program stated that without the support of our community summer. are government food assistance programs but these only through the Simcoe County Honduras Rights Monitor look after the people who vote for the party in power – the funds, they would not have the monies to operate. This This became a credo of mine...attempt the impossible in National Party under the military dictator – Juan Orlando week, SCHRM is sending an additional $1800 CDN for order to improve your work. --Bette Davis Hernandez.” the two programs. To ensure transparency, we receive The food outreach receipts and photos for all purchases made program is very The SCHRM thanks all community members for their important but difficult continued support and to those who have donated funds for to plan, manage, this very important food program. If you wish to donate or and implement. As to obtain further information on these programs, email at: community leaders [email protected] or phone: 705-734-4238. can only go out twice It is heartwarming to know that all monies go directly to a month to purchase the children and families who need assistance the most and necessities for the that the community members in the severely impoverished program as well as neighbourhoods in the cities and rural areas donate their themselves, they must time and energy to keep these very needed programs alive. coordinate with other Thank you. Janet Spring and the Simcoe County leaders to pick up food Honduras Rights Monitor Committee supplies, sort, weigh, then distribute the packages. Rice, beans, flour for tortillas, cooking oil, eggs, vegetables, and non- foodstuff items like Page 14 Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Virtual Reality the future reality at Georgian Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Before the urgent need to offer experiential learning in 1-888-495-8501 a remote way came about due to COVID-19, Georgian College has been on the cutting edge of immersive (Hours: Mon. - Fri - 8 am to 6 pm) technology, offering virtual hands-on learning to a number www.antifraudcentre.ca of programs – and there is more to come. “Georgian has already been exploring VR (virtual reality) and simulation technologies in a variety of our programs,” The OPP Report - Scams said Kevin Weaver, Vice President, Academic. “It only YOU CAN NOW REPORT MORE CRIMES makes sense for Georgian to accelerate these efforts and ONLINE continue to be a leader. Georgian, even before COVID-19, 99 Per Cent Increase in Online Reports was intentionally moving in this direction. It is even more (ORILLIA, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Officers crewing the OPP patrol vessel’s remind all vessel important now as we find ourselves not able to deliver in- encourages citizens to report even more crime online. operators that they are checking for vessel equipment and person activity at this time.” From January 1 to May 20, 2020, there has been a 99 for liquor offences which they are vigorously enforcing per cent increase in online reports, compared to the same in an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities on our area period last year. As Online Reporting usage has grown, the waterways this summer. For more information on safe OPP has expanded the system to include more options for vessel operation and equipment please view the following citizens. web site - https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs- Previously, reports made online were limited to crimes obs-menu-1362.htm and the attached MADD Canada under $5000. Now crimes regardless of value; where poster there is no evidence or suspects, are eligible for Online Police remind operators that an essential part of the Reporting: enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on Theft; our waterways. Educating the public about safe vessel Mischief / Damage to Property; operating practices is a priority. Mischief / Damage to Vehicle; Theft from Vehicle; Stolen Vessel Investigation Nets a Boat Load of Lost / Missing Property; Charges As a professor in the Paramedic program, Rob Theriault Stolen License Plates and/or Validation Tags; and Members of the Marine Unit attached to the Southern was seconded to the position of Immersive Technology Driving Complaints (after the occurrence) Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Lead well before COVID-19, illustrating the importance To see the list of less serious incidences for Online Police (OPP) while patrolling the Trent Severn Water Georgian had already placed on immersive technology Reporting and to access the system, a user can go to opp. System on June 6, 2020 conducted a vessel check of and experiential learning platforms. ca/reporting, choose their location and start the report. 16’ beige Sea Nymph. The officers located and seized a “Virtual reality, unlike any other educational technology, This will take the user to a secure link where they will be quantity of liquor and the operator was given a Roadside provides experiential learning, where students can do given precise instructions on how to fill out the report. Screening Device (RSD) test which resulted in a 3 Day things with their hands, think critically and make decisions The OPP would like thank the public for using Online Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS). that have measurable results,” said Theriault. Reporting. The increased use of Online Reporting helps After further investigation into the vessel registration, the Theriault describes the following scenario: Just outside reduce the spread of COVID-19 by limiting direct contact officers learned that the vessel had been reported stolen in of a patient’s room, two nursing students meet, wash their between police and members of the public, while allowing the Peterborough area and the operator of the vessel was hands and don their personal protective equipment. Then, front line officers to focus efforts on urgent calls and crime placed under arrest. they enter the patient’s room to conduct an assessment. prevention strategies within our communities. As a result of this investigation Joseph VRANA 44 years Inside the room, other classmates are standing along the LEARN MORE of Alnwick-Halimand Township has been charged with the walls, observing. One student reaches for the patient’s View the Online Reporting video at: youtu.be/ following offences; wrist to feel her pulse. It’s fast. jop9IN2ePOY To report a crime online and for more Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under Meanwhile, the other nursing student asks the patient information: opp.ca/reporting $5,000 - in Canada questions and looks at the heart monitor to see her vital Obstruct Peace Officer signs. A stethoscope is used to listen to her chest and reveals Busy Weekend for The OPP Marine Unit Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada that her lungs are wheezing. The students immediately (MIDLAND, ON) - Members of Operating boat underway with open recognize that their patient needs a Ventolin treatment. the OPP Marine Patrol attached to the container of liquor Learning through video conferencing and textbooks Southern Georgian Bay Detachment Contrary to the Liquor Licence Act works well in many remote teaching situations, but health- of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Failure to have proof of competency on care students are better served by their teacher, face-to- conducted 32 hours of patrol on the board a pleasure craft face, in a virtual reality hospital, anatomy lab or cadaver waters of Georgian Bay within the towns Operating vessel in a careless manner, lab. Trades students benefit by being at a construction site. of Midland and Penetanguishene and the without due care and attention or without Until recently, this was only possible in real life. Now, Townships of Tiny, Tay and Georgian reasonable consideration for other persons wearing a VR headset immerses students in an entirely Bay over the weekend of June 4 - June Operating pleasure craft without copy of new world of the professor’s choosing. 7, 2020. licence on board Students in the Architectural Technology program have OPP Marine Unit officers aboard their Operating non-human-powered pleasure been learning and designing in VR for more than two years. patrol vessels stopped and checked 64 craft without prescribed visual signals on Georgian’s paramedic students were introduced to VR for vessels for proper vessel equipment board patient simulation in 2019, and many more programs are and driver sobriety resulting in one Operating non-human-powered pleasure currently exploring VR’s potential. liquor seizure. Officers administered craft without prescribed additional Faculty in the Honours Bachelor of Science – Applied two Roadside Screening Device (RSD) personal life-saving appliances on board Life Sciences (Specialization in Biomedical Techniques) tests resulting in one operator having his drivers licence Operating non-human-powered pleasure craft Degree with Biotechnology-Health Diploma program are suspended for 3 Days. without prescribed vessel safety equipment on exploring Nanome, a VR program that enables students One vessel operator was charged with Careless Operation board to manipulate molecules, experiment, design and learn at for a vessel related collision infraction and another was Contrary to the Canada Shipping Act the nanoscale. Students in the Fine Arts program recently charged in a non collision incident. Two operators were The accused was released from custody on a recognizance learned how to paint and sculpt in VR using Tilt Brush, and charged in relation to Life Jacket violations and five to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland faculty in the Indigenous Studies program are exploring operators were charged with speeding in a Posted Channel. on August 27, 2020 alternative ways to conduct “learning on the land” activities, Officers remind operators to check their paper work before The need to check your vessel for having all the required using 360-degree video and the EngageVR platform. heading out from the dock as two operators were charged safety equipment is as always very important and The absence of face-to-face labs and hands-on learning for failing to have a original copy of their Pleasure Craft unfortunately only tested in the case of an emergency. due to COVID-19 has only increased the urgency of Operators Card (PCOC) and three operators were charged Remember Life Jackets only work if you Wear Them! having the technology, and Theriault is currently working with Failing to have a Copy of their Vessel Registration. Anyone with information about this incident is asked on a plan to invest in more hardware and software for a Three operators were charged with offences relating to to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern. number of different programs. having the proper safety equipment on board and another [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at Look not mournfully into the past. It comes not back for failing to have a spotter while towing a person behind. 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information again. Wisely improve the present. It is thine. Go forth 47 other minor infraction warnings under the Small Vessel online at www.p3tips.com. Crime Stoppers does not to meet the shadowy future, without fear. --Henry Regulations Act were given out by the officers as they subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Wadsworth Longfellow conducted their vessel checks. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your The Marine Unit also visited eight area marina’s and made information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. themselves available for marine educational questions You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin from marina patrons during their patrol time. Officers also Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on Twitter or made time to check several vehicles pulling trailers with Facebook. vessels on their way to the marina. These checks resulted in a driver being charged with Insecure Vessel on Trailer OPP Investigate Weekend Vessel Collision In Penetang and No Plates under the Highway Traffic Act. Harbour Young vessel operators and passengers who were (PENETANGUISHENE,ON)- Members of the Marine observed wearing their Life Jacket continue to be rewarded Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment by officers with the popular “I Got Caught Wearing My of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Life Jacket” T-Shirt program - see attached submitted uniform members were dispatched at 8:44 p.m. June photographs. 5, 2020 to a report of a vessel collision on the shoreline Boaters should also check the following websites and of the Bob Sullivan Memorial Park at Burke and Yeo comply with any restrictions before planning to go ashore Streets in the Town of Penetanguishene. Members of the Open - Monday to Friday 8:30 – 5:00 on your favourite island in Georgian Bay. Penetanguishene Fire Service also attended the scene and Beausoleil First Nations Lands http://www.chimnissing. assisted in the investigation. Saturday 8:30 – 4:30 • Closed on Sundays ca/ Through investigation and support of witnesses, officers Phone in your Feed and Seed orders Georgian Bay Islands National Park https://www.pc.gc. at the scene learned that a outboard motor powered Walker at 705-322-2363. ca/en/pn-np/on/georg Bay centre console vessel had struck it’s own wake in the Georgian Bay Township https://www.gbtownship.ca/en/ The rest of this article and many more can be read in Email Plant orders to index.aspx the police report at www.springwaternews.ca [email protected] Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 15 Country Diner • Daily Specials  Tuesday Hot Dog, fries & pop $8.50  Wednesday $10.00 Hot hamburger w/fries & house vegetables We are abiding by the social  THURSDAY $25.99 distancing rules. 12 Chicken Finers, large fries, large coleslaw & 4 pops We are taking telephone orders. 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We have a sacred duty be written about regarding local from our ancestors to uphold, and world issues affecting all, but I will leave that for maintain this, which I believe is our another time. With the craziness we see in the world sacred healing. Because it is such maybe a simple reflection on the words and song of an important day of significance for Vince Gill is more appropriate. https://www.youtube.com/ Indigenous People of Canada, we watch?v=HPH4LRASWbo It was the recessional song can send a message to the world that at the closing of the live streamed Sunday Mass this past it is a time for healing and sharing for weekend from St Mary’s Church in Barrie. our children's future. Our elders and National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 photo Traditional Circle of Elders by spiritual leaders knew this virus was Let there be peace on earth Danny Beaton 1993 coming and many of our people were And let it begin with me. Every day our ceremonial waiting for this disaster to come to Let there be peace on earth elders maintain the Good society. We can say we do not want The peace that was meant to be. Mind in Canada, North to create negative energy, but the With God as our father America and so many of world is out of balance and now we Brothers all are we. our people are like-minded, need to nurture positive energy more Let me walk with my brother always aware of the natural than ever. We need good thinkers, In perfect harmony. life that surrounds us, aware we need The Good Mind, we the Let peace begin with me of the life-giving forces that Indigenous People need positive Let this be the moment now. give us existence on our elders who want unity for all life on With every step I take Sacred Mother Earth. Our our territories, on our homeland. We Let this be my solemn vow. way of life is no different than have the right thinking if you look at To take each moment any other indigenous people what Idle No More did, if you look And live each moment in the world who follow their Clan Mother Freida Jacques Onondaga Nation at the Mohawks of Tyendinaga and With peace eternally. traditional values or way of photo by Danny Beaton Mohawk Wetsuweten to stop the pipelines: Let there be peace on earth, life, original truths, original these are historical times because And let it begin with me. teachings, original culture: a way of life that gives respect Indigenous people are saying no more rape. Our spiritual to all natural life and laws that allow all life on this Mother elders on Six Nations are saying we will pay a consequence May God Bless us and protect us all. It is up to you and me Earth to live as equal to be happy, to be healthy, to be one if we do not defend Mother Earth now before it is too to change the world! with the Great Web of Life, as Chief Dan George evoked late. So everything our elders have said and are saying Bill French is a seasoned business leader with over in his ceremonies and speeches over and over for his Great is real and the truth. We must focus on the Solstice, we 40 years experience and served in senior positions Squamish Nation. must focus on National Indigenous Peoples Day because of International Enterprises. Bill served as Mayor of As indigenous people we need to take every opportunity to it is a chance for us indigenous people to use our thinking Springwater and a County of Simcoe Councillor from create positive energy, healing and unity, so when Canada and ceremonies to send a message to the world that our 2014 to 2018 and has taught business at the college level says we will celebrate Indigenous Day June 21 every year, Sacred Mother Earth is Life. We want to take the time to for over 15 years. we have to take advantage of the ceremony to support thank all the people who stood up for Idle No More and our children's future in any way possible, using our Good the Tyendinaga Mohawks and Wetsuweten and others who Mind and being the Kind-Hearted People we are. Even prayed for protection and peace during these struggles. 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I am the former Grand Chief better time in context with the world pandemic Covid 19. of the Akwesasne. I’ve served my community for over For hundreds of years our spiritual leaders have warned 30 years. The reason I was asked to come and speak is our non-native brothers and sisters what would come if my long history in politics. I’m also a faith-keeper in the we continued to cut down all the old-growth forest and Mohawk Nation Longhouse. Protector of our ceremonies, approached each and every one of them and convinced them plant life for commercial logging. During the industrial songs, spiritual life. So when you balance your culture and revolution our elders watched as they took everything to do away with warfare. It is significant because where he your language and your spiritual ways it’s very important, was born, he went across lake Ontario to Haudenosaunee from Mother Earth’s body and burned it and put it in the not to be just a politician but a human being. What I want sky. Canada is one of the worst polluters in the world country and he was able to stop the warfare, the killing, to convey in my message is about the community of and turn it into a great union by providing them with a with the tar sands in Alberta, polluting the Athabaskan Tyendinaga. and Mackenzie rivers, but the Indigenous Environmental constitution based on peace. I want to invoke that because I want it noted that Tyendinaga is the Mohawk name of this is the time for us to remember what that message of Network cannot stop this atrocity to Mother Earth’s body. Joseph Brant. The British asked Joseph Brant to ask the Our life species are suffering as much or more than Human peace was about. It’s always easy to go the other route. Haudenosaunee if they could be allies in constructing a Peaceful or not it’s our choice. Beings. Our elders, chiefs, clan mothers and medicine new country called Canada. I put emphasis on that, allies, people know that our sacred ceremonies, prayers, songs We are at the crossroads, we must invoke the message for they had to face confrontations with the French, with of the peacemaker if we are going to have lasting peace, and thinking can be very powerful in unity even if we the Americans and as it stands today as Canada, we are still are outside of the circle. We on the outside of the circle security, wellness in our communities. And that goes both allies with Canada. The other thing for Tyendinaga that ways, for the people in Canada are just beginning to learn support those conducting the ceremony on the inside. So, has significant meaning is the birthplace of a peacemaker even though we are in our backyards burning our tobacco, and I’m well aware there’s a lot of hatred in this country; that brought us the Great Law of Peace. A very spiritual it’s directed at first Nations. We’ve got a lot of work to even if we are burning a sacred fire alone in our backyards man, born at a time when there was great violence, turmoil or alone in the bush, we are all giving thanksgiving to Our do. We can react or we can sit down and consult with amongst the 5 Nations, Mohawks, Cayugas, Onondagas, one another based on the message of peace left by the Sacred Mother Earth. Even if we are in our living rooms Oneidas, Senecas. For all those warring nations he giving thanksgiving, Mother Earth can hear us and all of Peacemaker. creation can hear our prayers and songs. If we all start thanking brother sun, grandmother moon, the winds of the RETRO EXPRESSO • ‘The little coffee house!’ four directions, the water, Mother Earth, the life species everything in our way of life can hear us. Our elders said FEATURING - Organic Teas & Coffees Soup, Sandwiches. the grandfathers can hear us, the stones and everything Baked goodies • Ice Cream Parlour Salads, Wraps, Popcorn, that is on Mother Earth is alive and is medicine. The wolf Muffin bars, Cupcakes, is medicine, the bear, the eagle, the turtle, the bumble bee, 5 Queen St. E. Elmvale • 705 515 1400 Cookies, Donuts Page 16 Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca County Council supports major long term care Rosie’s Devotions and seniors services campus redevelopment Shiny Tree Trunks Not too long ago, I looked out onto the park from our balcony when I noticed how the tops of the trees in the woods were illuminated by the sun’s rays. It was beautiful to behold. The tops of the trees were ablaze like burning gold. As I continued to look at this beautiful spectacle, I also noticed how the sun’s rays also illuminated some tree trunks and I wondered how these rays could pierce through this "Bloomzin Baskets for 2020" density of bush and only give light to a few trees. Such a mystical phenomenon—tree trunks shining in the EDGE (Elmvale Horticultural Society) hanging baskets Midhurst/ June 9, 2020 – County Council approved a darkness! are on Queen Street for everyone to enjoy!! plan today, to proceed with a significant redevelopment This picture reminded me of how we shine, in Jesus, in a Thanks to businesses, organizations & individuals who of Simcoe Manor and Village in Beeton into a leading world of confusion, a world of doubt and a world without have sponsored baskets. long term care and seniors services campus, and further hope, especially at this time of uncertainty. meet the needs of seniors in southern Simcoe County. Jesus is our hope for the future. The campus will provide additional long term care Jesus is the light of the world. beds, supportive seniors housing units and programs, an Jesus is the Son-shine in our lives! expanded continuum of care and living options, and a John 8:12-Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the wide range of community services for older adults in one light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in convenient location, allowing residents to age in place and darkness, but will have the light of life.” (NRSV) receive the services and support they need as their care Prayer: Thank you Lord, for giving your Son to be the requirements change. light of the world. Jesus, help us bring a little light and The new community will be modelled on the highly hope into someone’s life today Amen. successful, provincially recognized and awarded Georgian Rosemary Hagedorn Midland, Village campus in Penetanguishene, opened by the County [email protected] in 2013. The Georgian Village model provides a continuum of care, housing and program options for residents living in the facility as well as seniors living independently in the community. In April 2020, the County agreed to purchase a 20.6-acre property adjacent to the existing Simcoe Manor and Village facility for this future redevelopment and expansion, 1100 Flos Road 4 West, Phelpston which will allow the facility to stay in Beeton. Its design Complete Repair & Maintenance service will consider safety and preventative measures related Cars, Trucks & Trailers to infection control and any new provincial regulations/ Motor Vehicle Inspection Station directives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Clean & Modern Facility COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the significant needs Quality Workmanship in Every Job in long term care and seniors services across Ontario and Canada, and the redevelopment of Simcoe Manor is Marc Schutt • Tel: 705-322-4301 one important solution the County is pursuing with the Fax: 705-322-3027 Province to meet these urgent needs and requirements. Email: [email protected] 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 programming Shellby McNabb & Tom McGinnis from Springwater and Penetanguishene. Simcoe Manor and Village has • As a proven operator, the County is Accredited Township assisted Rob Moon & staff from Wye Nursery who existed in Beeton since 1898 and has undertaken multiple with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada created the floral baskets for everyone to enjoy all summer. renovations. Currently, the Manor consists of 126 long term (2016) care beds and 32 self-contained supportive living apartment • The redeveloped Simcoe Manor will replicate the units as part of Simcoe Village. The redevelopment plans award-winning Georgian Village campus model, which will result in a in a 160-bed long term care home, (additional received the AMO - PJ Marshall Innovation Award 34 new beds), and more than 170 seniors housing units/ (2014) and OANHSS - Innovation and Excellence homes (140+ new) and adult day program space for seniors Award (2017) with varying levels of care and support needs. • The County anticipates that the redevelopment The County of Simcoe has established a high benchmark will result in a in a 160-bed long term care home, for seniors care in Ontario, and as a premium operator of (additional 34 new beds), and more then 170 seniors long term care homes, its design and operations of other housing units/homes (140+ new) for seniors with seniors facilities demonstrates its strength in this important varying levels of care and support needs. Housing area. County Council’s vision and commitment have made unit types include: Life Lease Suites, Market Rental excellence in seniors care a priority for this region. The Apartments, Retirement Living, Life Lease Garden County’s adult lifestyle communities, such as the Georgian Homes, Rental Town Homes, Affordable Housing for Village and Sunset Village, offer a smart, targeted and Seniors, Supportive Housing, Co-housing rentals innovative approach to support our residents as they age, • The campus plans, covering 438,558 sq. ft., will providing efficient, comprehensive and accessible services include a range of amenities, potentially including: and amenities within a safe and welcoming community health/medical services, pharmacy, dental, restaurant/ environment. dining/cafe, retail, salon, exercise area, and outdoor Baby Boom After Pandemic The County will continue dialogue with the Province and recreation options, among other services and programs for residents and older adults living independently in the Lockdowns? Maybe Not submit requests for capital funding and additional monies for long term care and seniors services bed/unit allocations over community. There is also opportunity to work with local FRIDAY, May 8, 2020 -- It's happened before: Couples the coming months to support this important redevelopment sector partners on use of space and training options stuck at home during blizzards, hurricanes or other natural project. The Province of Ontario is a critical partner in • Total cost of the redevelopment project is disasters enjoy some "alone time" -- and a baby boom fol- this project and the County of Simcoe has proven to the expected to be $177 million over three to four years lows.But a new survey from researchers at the University community its commitment to provide the best seniors care • Estimated net new jobs to be 57, not including of Florence in Italy suggests the same probably won't un- and highest standards of excellence. construction jobs and other local economic impacts fold during the COVID-19 pandemic. Simcoe Manor and Village Redevelopment Quick (Simcoe Manor and Village currently employs 220 The researchers conducted nearly 1,500 online interviews Facts: people) and found that nearly 82% of those surveyed said they • The County operates four long term care and • The preliminary timeline is to receive occupancy didn't plan to conceive during the coronavirus pandemic. seniors services facilities (serving 1,300 residents) in late 2023 to early 2024 (subject to change) The survey was conducted in the third week of the lock- and provides additional down in Italy and included men and women in a stable regional programs to older heterosexual relationship for at least one year. adults including regional Of the 268 participants who said that, prior to the pan- behavioural support and demic, they had plans to have a child, more than one-third telemedicine coordination abandoned their intentions when the pandemic struck. The to all 29 long term care main reasons were worries about future economic strug- facilities in our area, gles (58%) and any potential consequences on pregnancy age-friendly community (58%) from the new coronavirus. initiatives and adult day Even though almost half of those who responded to the survey had not lost their jobs or income, "the fear of imminent and future economic in- stabilities led those who were searching for a pregnancy to stop their intention in 58% of cases," Interestingly, 140 (11.5%) of the participants -- mostly women -- expressed a new desire for parenthood during quarantine, with the main reasons being "the will for change" (50%) and "the need for positivity" (40%). But only six of the 140 (4.3%) actually tried to get pregnant during the lockdown. The study also asked participants about their levels of sexual activity and found that two- thirds of those who didn't express a wish to conceive before or during the pandemic re- ported no decrease in sex. The same was true for 60% of people already trying to conceive. It's "unknown whether these findings will result in a substantial modification of birth rate in the near future," the authors concluded. Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 17 Positive Side of the Pandemic A pandemic is a horrible thing. It is frightening and ROBINSONS Bernie Pilon dangerous. The whole world suddenly became vulnerable, and the world was not prepared We have all been affected Construction and feel compassion for all who have suffered due to Canada’s Paint Expert. Gravel Supplies illness, death, restrictions and financial impacts. Serving Barrie and Area for over 80 Years Crushed Road & Cement Gravel However, not all effects have been negative. Suddenly Sand & Gravel Fill • Skid Steer Services all the busyness in our lives came to an abrupt halt. 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Some of you may have Lyme disease been out socializing. noticed that I have not been writing the Highlights for There was no preparing dinner for guests, or even SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District the past few months, and the reason is simple: I didn’t Health unit is encouraging local residents to use a free app attending (or hosting) birthday parties. th know what to write. In my last article (March 19 ) I had to help identify ticks, offering an easy way for people to Our lives slowed down, and much of it stopped. It was shared that our community events, pancake breakfast, and like driving across the country when the car breaks down determine if the tick they have found is a blacklegged tick church services were all put on hold and unfortunately, I (Ixodes scapularis). and we cannot go anywhere for days. We end up exploring had nothing else to update in the subsequent weeks. My a town or part of the country we would have whizzed past The app, eTick.ca, is a photo-based identification life became consumed with the same struggles many of platform that can identify the species of tick quickly and under normal circumstances. The rush to pack in so many you have faced: working full time from home (at a job hours of driving each day no longer existed. We just had accurately. If a blacklegged (Ixodes scapularis) tick is that is not meant to be worked from at home), supporting identified people should contact their health care provider. to relax and wait. distance learning with my children, and taking multiple So it has been with Covid 19. Nobody could go anywhere. Due to COVID-19 physical distancing measures, the precautionary measures as my husband is an essential health unit is no longer accepting submission of ticks. If We were told to stay home, and we did. We flattened the worker and still working. In light of today’s announcement you are unable to use eTick, your health care provider may curve by doing so, and that was a very good thing. that our part of Ontario is moving forward with Stage 2 of In the meantime, many developed perspectives and reopening (as it is currently Monday as I write this), I felt submit the tick to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory awareness they did not have before. Many were forced it was time to write an updated Highlight. for identification and subsequent bacterial testing by the to look at the quality of the life they were living before • Welcome Backyard BBQ! First and foremost, the most National Microbiology Laboratory, however this process the pandemic. They saw the huge amount of stress that exciting thing to happen recently to Hillsdale is that our can be lengthy. colored every day. For the first time ever, there was more local restaurant has taken on new ownership, and is now You can protect yourself from ticks by: family time, real quality time. the Backyard BBQ! Local resident Paul Lynch has brought • Wearing light-coloured clothing (which makes There have been more conversations with our children the delicious BBQ flavours to downtown Hillsdale, and it easier to spot ticks) and tucking pants into socks and and partners. Yes, sometimes more conflict, but on the it does not disappoint! My family has already tried their shirts into pants whole there has been time to strengthen connections, or burgers, fries, brisket and coleslaw, and it is all absolutely • Using insect repellent such as DEET or Icaridin, even to create them where they did not exist before. incredible! Call ahead to order (249-308-0149), and they following manufacturer's recommendations As we had more time to fill, many got back to old are open Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am – 7:00pm. Follow • When you return from being outdoors: interests and hobbies, or created new ones. There was them on Facebook for a look at their menu. o do a full body check of yourself, an increase in baking and even making bread. There was • Stay safe and healthy! As things begin opening up, children, and pets; if you find a tick, remove it time for creative pursuits, taking care of things around the please remember to practice physical distancing. As we immediately; and house that had been ignored, maybe for years. As spring move into Stage 2, I presume the Township will begin o shower or bath within two hours to came, it was such a relief to get out of the house, so many removing the caution tape off of local playgrounds. Please check private areas and wash away any loose ticks threw themselves into gardening like never before. be patient, and always wash your hands after being in a that may be on your body or in your hair. I have t lked to so many who have benefitted from public space. As the days grow warmer, there are also • If you find a tick attached to the skin, remove slowing down, and have vowed to never get that busy more people out riding bikes and going for walks, so it right away. An infected tick has to be attached for again. They have discovered themselves in a way they say please drive with care. more than 24 hours before the bacteria that causes Lyme would never have happened if not for the pandemic. • The Hillsdale Community Recreation Association disease can be transmitted. Use fine-tipped tweezers to More than ever we know how precious life is, and how (CRA): Please note that all meetings of the Hillsdale CRA grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, and pull it it cannot be taken for granted. Maybe we have a deeper are currently postponed, and will be announced here and straight away. understanding of which things really matter. Perhaps we on our Facebook page once they can safely begin again. For more information on protecting yourself and your all need to look closely at our priorities. It might be that The “Hillsdale Highlights” is a community news update, family from ticks and Lyme disease, see the health unit’s "back to normal" is not the best place to go. so please feel free to contact me at alissa.shanahan@ website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org, or call Health Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning hotmail.ca with any information you would like the Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 weekdays psychologist. For permission to reprint this article, or to community to know about! Follow the official Hillsdale from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. obtain books, CDs or MP3s, visit www.gwen.ca. Follow Community Recreation Association on Facebook for Gwen on Facebook for daily inspiration. details about upcoming events and social gatherings at "A Horse of a Different Color. "The tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians, passed on from one COVID-19 TESTING ASSESSMENT CENTRE OPTIONS FOR BARRIE AREA generation to the next, says that when you discover you are riding Following the provincial directive, Barrie Additional testing and walk-in clinic: a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount. healthcare providers are working together to ensure Barrie & Community Family Medicine Clinics However, in modern business, because of the heavy investment anyone who wishes to be tested for COVID-19 can - walk-in clinic factors to be taken into consideration, often other strategies have receive the test. Prince William – Shoppers Drug Mart plaza to be tried with dead horses, including but not limited to the If you have severe symptoms: 829 Big Bay Point Road, Barrie, Unit D12 following: Go to RVH’s Emergency Department or call Hours: June 9 to June 21 (hours will be published 2 1. Buying a stronger whip. 9-1-1 if a medical emergency. weeks at a time) 2. Changing riders. If you have COVID-19 symptoms: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 3. Threatening the horse with termination. Go to the Barrie COVID-19 Alternate Assessment Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4. Appointing a committee to study the horse. Centre located at: You can call ahead for an appointment at 705 722- 5. Arranging to visit other sites to see how they ride dead horses. 490 Huronia Road, Barrie 1199 6. Lowering the standards so that dead horses can be included. Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This walk-in clinic will resume regular walk- 7. Appointing an intervention team to re-animate the dead horse. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in medical services starting June 9, 2020 and will 8. Creating a training session to increase the rider's load share. The assessment centre is walk-in only where you also continue to provide comprehensive virtual 9. Re-classifying the dead horse as living-impaired. will be assessed by a physician or nurse practitioner, care. COVID-19 testing is available to meet 10. Change the form so that it reads: "This horse is not dead." who will provide you with the necessary care for community demand with pre-booked appointments 11. Hire outside contractors to ride the dead horse. your medical needs as well as instructions for self- available. Please visit www.barriewalkinclinics.ca 12. Harness several dead horses together for increased speed. care and follow up as required. for details. 13. Donate the dead horse to a recognized charity, thereby COVID-19 symptoms include: Patients are asked to arrive wearing their own mask deducting its full original cost. Difficulty breathing; fever; cough; muscle aches; or facial covering. 14. Providing additional funding to increase the horse's fatigue; headache; sore throat and runny nose. Huronia Urgent Care Clinic (HUCC): performance. Additional symptoms may include hoarse voice; This is NOT a COVID-19 testing centre 15. Do a time management study to see if the lighter riders would difficulty swallowing; loss of sense of smell or taste; 480 Huronia Road, Unit 102 improve productivity. diarrhea or nausea/vomiting, conjunctivitis. Patients must call to book an in-person or virtual 16. Purchase an after-market product to make dead horses run For seniors, symptoms may also include chills; visit 705-792-0933. faster. delirium with no other obvious reason; falls; acute Visit the website for more information and hours of 17. Declare that a dead horse has lower overhead and therefore functional decline; increased heart rate and decreased operation huroniaurgentcareclinic.com performs better. blood pressure. For your other, non COVID-19 related, 18. Form a quality focus group to find profitable uses for dead If you DO NOT have symptoms but want to be healthcare needs: horses. tested: • Call your Family Physician or 19. Rewrite the expected performance requirements for horses. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre – “Clinic C” Nurse Practitioner. 20. Promote the dead horse to a supervisory position. 201 Georgian Drive – Atrium entrance (look for the • If your regular healthcare provider 21. Apply for a government subsidy to retrain dead horses. three flagpoles) is not available, you can: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call the Barrie & Community Family Medicine When VCRs first gained popularity in the late 1970s, the units Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Walk-in Clinics at 705-722-1199 and view their themselves weren't the only expense. The retail price of a single Please note the Atrium entrance is closed. It is hours at barriewalkinclinics.ca, or blank videocassette was initially around $20, while "video club" only being used for the COVID-19 drive-thru clinic. Call the Huronia Urgent Care Clinic at 705-792- memberships typically ran in the hundreds of dollars. Patients with scheduled hospital appointments must 0933 and view their hours at huroniaurgentcareclinic. use the Main entrance only. For emergencies, use the com, or Having more money doesn't make you happier. I have 50 million Emergency entrance. Call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 dollars but I'm just as happy as when I had 48 million. ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger. Page 18 Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Elmvale BIA Business Highlights COVID-19 Province Reopening Child Care TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government announced its plan to reopen child care centres across the province to support the next stage of the province's reopening framework. Developed in consultation with Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health and medical leaders at The Hospital for Sick Children, the plan will require child care operators to follow strict health protocols to ensure the safety of child care staff and children. As the province continues to implement its Framework for Reopening the Province, child care centres and home care providers across Ontario will be able to reopen with strict safety and operational requirements in place, similar to the safety guidelines required for emergency child care centres. Centres will be required to adopt specific rules, including: A generous donation of $50,000 from Jeff Rice, President • Cohorting ― putting children and staff in groups of of JCR Holdings to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre 10 or less day over day; (RVH) will be used towards the purchase of ventilators for • COVID-19 response plan ― all child care settings will the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). be required to have a plan in place if a child, parent or Rice recognizes the incredible sacrifice that healthcare staff member/provider is exposed to COVID-19; workers are making right now and wanted to send a strong • Screening ― all staff and children must be screened message that they are supported. “As we grapple with prior to entry to the child care setting. Anyone feeling COVID-19, we know critical care is where the biggest unwell must stay home; Retro Expresso, 5 Queen Street East, Elmvale, 515-1400. fights will be fought,” says Rice. “I want to do my part to • Daily attendance records ― child care settings must make sure medical teams in the ICU have the tools they keep daily records of all attendees in order to support need for patient care.” contact tracing; Ventilators are one of the most important tools hospitals • Cleaning ― child care settings must be thoroughly can have for COVID-19 patients requiring intensive care. cleaned before opening and frequently thereafter; Significant work is being done to ensure RVH hasthe • No visitors ― only essential visitors are permitted capacity and equipment required to respond to this pandemic entry into the child care setting; including ordering more ventilators, increasing critical • Implementing drop-off and pick-up protocols in a way care capacity beds and constructing a regional Pandemic that facilitates physical distancing. Response Unit – a field hospital on the RVH campus. Effectively immediately, staff can re-enter child care “Our incredible ICU staff are renowned for providing facilities and begin preparation for reopening. When these RVH patients with the highest quality, specialized care operators have met all the strict and stringent guidelines at times when they need it most,” says Dr. Chris Martin, for reopening, they will be permitted to reopen. Elmvale’s New Halibut and Chips 13 Queen Street W Chief and Medical Director, Critical Care. “Donations The Ministry of Education has been working with the Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 8 pm, Sunday’s 3pm-8pm from community members like Jeff Rice, are important to Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labour, Training 705-794-8664 ensuring staff and patients get the care they need.” and Skills Development to develop these health and Next BIA Zoom Meeting - Thursday June 28th - If you would like to support patient care at RVH, you can safety protocols. They will enable the safe reopening of BIA members check your inbox this week or email make a donation online at www.RVHHero.ca child care centres across the province and enhance safety through effective contact tracing. This plan imposes strict [email protected] for Zoom invite. Never Wrap Leftovers in Aluminum Foil requirements on operators, including mandatory training Refrigerated leftovers can last up to four days if your Check Out our listings of restaurants and and reporting and support from the local medical officer of leftovers are sealed and stored correctly. For man people, health before reopening. food services in Elmvale: covering a plate with foil and tossing it in the fridge is a Based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of quick, easy way to store food. However, wrapping your Ace Grill - 34 Yonge Street South Tel: 705-322-6484 Health and with strict health and safety protocols in food in a sheet of aluminum foil is also an easy way to 34 Yonge Street South Tel: 705-322-2121 place, the government is now enabling summer day camp B2 Pizza put yourself at risk for health hazards. programs across the province to reopen this summer. Elmvale Bakery - 32 Queen Street West Much like we need air to breathe, bacteria need air to Strict health and safety guidelines were developed by the Tel: 705-515-3300 [email protected] thrive. When a hot meal is left out at room temperature Ministry of Health in partnership with public health, the for more than two hours, the bacteria grow rapidly. Foodland Elmvale 14 Yonge Street North Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, and Aluminum foil doesn't completely seal your food off Tel: 705-322-2261 municipalities, and distributed to local public health teams from the air. Always seal leftovers in shallow, air-tight earlier this month. At this time, overnight camps are not McDonald’s 24 Yonge Street South 705-322-4444 containers to keep bacteria off of your food. And make permitted to operate in the summer of 2020. sure you put the food away in the fridge within two hours. Retro Expresso 5 Queen Street East 705 515 1400 Quick Facts Steeler’s Restaurant & Pub - 23 Queen Street West I learn that ten percent of all the world's species are • As the province continues to move forward with Tel: 705-322-2652 parasitic insects. It is hard to believe. What if you were its reopening plan, emergency child care will wind an inventor, and you made ten percent of your inventions down effective June 26, 2020 as all licensed child care Subway Elmvale 70 Yonge Street S 705-322-0007 in such a way that they could only work by harnessing, centres are permitted to open province-wide. Families Tim Horton’s 68 Yonge Street South 705-322-5504 disfiguring, or totally destroying the other ninety percent? served through emergency child care will be supported The Cheese Guy 77 Yonge Street South Curbside call -Annie Dillard, author (b. 30 Apr 1945) by service system managers to return to their previous 249-888-8887 or email [email protected] arrangement or finding new space during the transition back to regular childcare. The Country Diner - Re-Opening June 1 • As child care reopens across the province, 10 Yonge Street S. 705-322-3663. if families are not offered access to their previous Valley Farm Market - 2457 County Road 92 child care arrangement, operators will continue to be Call 705-322-2646 prevented from charging fees for these spaces. • Ontario is also helping parents pay for the extra #StrongerTogether Elmvale Businesses costs associated with school and child care closures (Non restaurant and food services) that are open during the COVID-19 outbreak with the Support for Call ahead to confirm! Families program, by providing a one-time payment Archer Bookkeeping 58 Yonge St S 705-352-1187 of $200 per child up to 12 years of age, and $250 for Beacock Auto 46 Yonge St S 705-322.2757 is in our faces, operating by phone, text messaging or those with special needs up to 21 years of age, including email. Message 705 623 0790 children enrolled in private schools. BodyWorks Collision 14 William St : 705-322-2282 Email: [email protected] • To date, over 1.5 million families have benefited from the Support for Families program. Carquest Elmvale 141 Queen St W 705-322-1111 Ritchie’s Feeds N Needs, 1548 County Rd 92 • The existing child care funding formula will be Be-Still 6 Queen St W Rita Be-Still 705-352-0505 (705) 322-2363 Open Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:30 - Sat to 4:30 Please call on your orders, for pick up & loading. leveraged to support enhanced cleaning costs and the Elmvale Community Church - We will be live- health and safety requirements set out to support the streaming our Sunday service to our Sarah Joy Covey Virtual Counselling during Covid reopening of child care centres, as well as the continued Facebook Page www.elmvalecommunitychurch.com 21 Queen Street W [email protected] stabilization of the sector. astor Stephen Weenink - 705-322-2466 Www.sarahjoycovey.com • As required by legislation, the Ministry will be Elmvale Home Building Centre 121 Yonge St S Tag Painting 18 Queen St W unit 3 705-515-1300 seeking input from families and the sector on the Child phone: 705-322-2800, fax: 705-322-0322 Open - will continue to be of service in the event of Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) over the summer, emergency repairs are concerned, 1-855-515-1300 which will inform child care planning for the province. Elmvale Veterinary Clinic 69 Yonge St S • There are over 5,500 child care centres and 124 (705) 322-2661 The Laundromat 30 Queen St W licensed home child care agencies across Ontario. Open everyday except Wed during COVID 8am-10pm G & S Computers, 9 Queen St W - Potatoes - Take a potato with visible sprouts (i.e., eyes), call ahead 705-322-1997 and/or email Al@ Tiny Art Shack 34 Queen St W Curbside pick up, slice it in half and submerge the potato, cut side down, in GSComputerservices.ca to schedule a service. virtual shopping, delivery available call ahead - water. If placed in sunlight, it should sprout from its top 705-322-2020 [email protected] JenniFERS Grooming 9 Queen Street West, Elmvale, in about four days. Once the new sprouts are about four 705 322 9583 Two Guys Automotive, 1100 Flos Rd. 4 West, inches long, twist them off and place them in shallow Phelpston Mon to Fri 8am to pm. water. You can plant those sprouts once their roots Liberty Tax 40 Yonge St S 705-322-6868 telephone or text @ 705-322-4301 measure one inch. Northern Automotive Solutions 14218 County Rd 27 E-mail @ [email protected]. Carrot Greens - You can regrow the green tops (not 705-322-0330 Vehicle pickup & delivery no extra charge the carrot) by placing a one-inch carrot top in a dish OK Tire Elmvale 7 Yonge St N - Call to make appt Stacey Gateman Re/Max Hallmark Chay Realtor with one inch of water. Place the dish in a sunny spot Tel: 705-322-1652 Brokerage 705-828-1225 and change out the water daily. In about four weeks [email protected] www.elmvaleexpert.com there should be roots on the cut end and you can then Paul Flindall Phone 705 322 4292 While this Covid-19 transplant into a container or the ground. Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 19 Announcements Card of Thanks! Tompkins & Heels To Our Sister Dorothy Monuments Ltd. 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STODDART - We would like to thank you for the You became the glue that held us together when we no cards, flowers Obituary longer had Jean and Mom. and kind expressions of sympathy shown following Bernadette “Bunny” Catherine You always had room for one more-husbands, kids and Dad’s passing. Your support at this time was very Snider - It is with great sadness even our friends were always welcome. much appreciated. that we announce the passing of You celebrated all of us and not only kept the family Sandra, Craig and Beacock family our dear mother, sister, grandma, memories alive but facilitated so many new ones. great grandma, friend and community advocate, Bernadette Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Obituary Catherine Snider on Friday May You are simply the best sister and we three will be ever Myrna Jean Ingleton 29th, 2020. Affectionately known grateful for your constant dedication to us and to family. October 17 1940 – May 13 2020 to all as “Bunny” she left us with Passed away at Lions Head grace, dignity a sense of humor Due to covid19, we will not be there with you to hospital with her loving husband celebrate this milestone, but we will be there in spirit! and her family by her side. John Tozer at her side after a long Beloved wife of the late Ken Know that you are loved and appreciated for your fight with cancer. unwavering faith in people and in life. Snider (deceased 2005), Bunny Myrna is survived by her husband leaves her “always planning an John and siblings Harold (Ruby), event” family Kathy Stewart (Jim), Doug (Terry), Ann Ronald (Shirley deceased), Ralph Hewlett (Shawn) and Sandy Dupuis (Peter). Loving (Carol), Joyce (Barry) and Robert (Marg) and many grandmother to Dianna, Adam, Brittany (L.J), Brianna nieces and nephews. (Alain), Alyse (Jon), Ryan, Peter (Beth), Melanie and Her parents Gordon and Ida were delighted to have a Holly (Alex). little girl after having three boys. Myrna was brought Special great grandmother to Zachary, Andrew, Remi, up on the family farm near Elmvale. She liked crafts, Jillian, Violet and a new Dupuis addition in November. was a member of the 4H CLUB and played many school Fondly remembered by Monica and Braden sports. In high school she was a good student, was a Born to the late Frank and Bertille Marley on July 5, school cheerleader and played on the basketball and 1934 in Phelpston, ON Bunny was third oldest of the 14 volleyball teams. She was an excellent skier, later joined beautiful Irish Marley clan. She is survived by sisters the Toronto Ski club where she was an active member Mary Ellen, Marg (the late Dave Thomas), Angela and for many years and made many long lasting friends. Phil and brothers Joseph (the late Deloris), Patrick She worked as a secretary at the Ontario Board of (Heather), James (the late Colleen) and Paul (Cathy) The sisters Waples Education, being promoted to Administrative Assistant. and sister-in-law Liz (Scott). Predeceased by five She then moved to CBC where she was secretary and brothers Edward, Michael (the late Goldie), Peter (Liz), assistant to Knowlton Nash. She left the CBC to go into Leo and Bill. Sanjogita D/O - Niwas Bhardwaj Real Estate becoming one of the top selling agents in Residency - 320 Cedar Point Road, Tiny, ON Survived by her sister in law, Ruth (late Len Miller) and the Beaches. She was an active member of the Balmy fondly remembered by the Snider family. Changing her name to Sanjogita Bhardwaj Beach Club playing squash, beach volley ball and Her son (same address) She was loved dearly by many nieces and nephews. participating in many club social events from which she Bunny graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing Abhinav S/O Gagandeep and Sanjogita made many long lasting friendships. Changing his name to Abhinav Bhardwaj (Toronto) in 1955 and later Gerontology at Georgian In 1981, she met her future partner and husband John College. She was a compassionate nurse and provided Tozer who became her lifelong Soulmate, best friend great mentorship to many younger colleagues. She and confidant. He had taken early retirement and was worked at St. Joseph’s, Penetang General Hospital, actively seeking a sailboat to go cruising while living St. Andrew’s Hospital, Georgian Manor and Huronia at his cottage on Georgian Bay on the Bruce Peninsula. District Hospital She embraced this new lifestyle with him and for many Raising her family in Waverley with Ken, she was years they split their time living at their cottage and forever committed to improving her community. Ken sailing their sailboat in Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean and Bunny worked hard together to build the family and throughout the Mediterranean. business, Snider Transport and built their second family Myrna loved living at the cottage enjoying the wildlife, home on Georgian Bay in Victoria Harbour. She enjoyed gardening, cooking,golfing at the local golf course, “Expertise in helping you decide what is lots of parties with friends and family and the invitation selling Real Estate, hiking the Bruce trail and cross to “drop by” was always there and she extended her right for you and your loved one” country skiing in the winter.She loved both of her two hospitality generously. Her family was very important cats, Gunner the Siamese cat we had on the boat and and she lit up whenever we walked in the door or gave • Finest Handcrafted Monuments Jake the current stray she picked up. She treated them her a call. She was never too busy to have a visit or offer • Premiere Granite Selection like her children she never had. you some cookies. She had a gift to make everyone feel She was a warm, fun loving person who had a wicked • 5th Generation Family Owned that you were indeed her favourite. Her grandchildren sense of humour and an uninhibited laugh that lit up a were her greatest joy and she attended many graduations, • Showrooms Throughout Ontario room at any occasion. school plays, baseball, hockey, basketball games, music In later life she and her husband loved travelling to festivals, family outings, weddings and was always Elmvale 705-322-2732 England, Portugal and Spain; loved cruising , a highlight ready to give a little baking, gardening or driving lesson Midland 705-526-2924 being taking a world cruise on the Queen Victoria. on the side. Bunny had a relentless spirit and a great She will be sorely missed by her loving husband as well Head Office 1-800-461-0282 capacity for compassion that was made real through as her family and many friends and fondly remembered www.SandersonMonument.ca her countless acts of kindness. Her quiet inner strength by all who met her for her quick wit, keen sense of and positive attitude enabled her to work on many [email protected] humour, kindness and generosity. needed community supports such as the affordable Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will housing project. Through her faith and devotion to St. Sanderson Monument be held later in the summer. Memorial donations can Mary’s Catholic Church (Victoria Harbour), she worked be made through Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial tirelessly at the food bank and could always be found Everyone urged to stay in touch with older Services for Lions Head Hospital. at the bake table at CWL bazaars. Bunny had many adults, especially during COVID-19 and we are committed to protecting and supporting them. lifelong friendships including the walking “gals” of 27 We are continuing our investment in almost 300 Seniors years and the bridge club. She enjoyed knitting and we TORONTO — Today, Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors Active Living Centres which help seniors remain active have all been recipients of a pair of socks as she worked and Accessibility, released the following statement: and engaged in age-friendly communities. I am pleased to her way around the family. She loved to bake and many "As we take this opportunity to mark Seniors' Month, highlight that 175 of these programs are currently being have enjoyed her tea biscuits, queen Elizabeth cake, we recognize that these are very challenging times for offered remotely through teleconferences, online videos, butter tarts and pies. Bunny loved a glass of wine, ice seniors as they continue to self-isolate due to the risk of and one on one phone calls. These have been critical in cream, good conversation and time spent with family COVID-19. helping seniors stay connected from home during these and friends on Georgian Bay. Now more than ever, it is important that we come together challenging times. Our strong matriarch’s legacy to be caring, kind and to support our seniors and recognize and honour the Last month, we invested $11 million to implement generous with each other has been instilled in all knowledge, experience and the contributions that seniors the Ontario Community Support Program which helps of us. We all know to make the “job list” and get have made to build the province that we enjoy today - coordinate deliveries of meals, medicine, and other one thing done in the morning so that you can enjoy and that they continue to make every day in communities necessities to seniors. We have also invested $20 million whatever fun there is to be had in the afternoon. across Ontario. to support retirement homes with infection control and Special thanks to all that have cared and loved Bunny This year's theme, Stay Safe, Stay in Touch focuses on active screening procedures. on her journey and know that you are appreciated. keeping our older adults safe, connected and engaged at Our government is also developing a comprehensive A private family service has been held and when home. If you have a friend or neighbor who is an older Seniors' Strategy which will help ensure older adults circumstances permit a celebration of life will be adult or a person with a disability, please take some time remain healthy, active and socially engaged, are safe and planned at a later date. If you wish to make a donation, to reach out to them to ensure they have what they need secure, have the opportunity to age at home and in their please consider any one of the many organizations that during this difficult period. Please give them a call just to communities, and participate in the labour market and Bunny was passionate about supporting. chat or offer to pick up some groceries or a prescription. economy as they wish. We will have more details to share Messages of condolence will be received by Our government has the highest regard for our seniors, later in the year. leclaircremationcentre.ca Page 20 Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • 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 New Initiatives Help Keep Rates Community Events Stable and Affordable can be called to - 322-2249 2nd Wed: 1:30 pm Camera Club Georgian Bay Swinging or e-mailed to - [email protected] Seniors “The Place” 300 Balm Beach Road TORONTO — The Ontario government announced that it Every Wed morning 10 am Spirit Café for a time of will continue to support provincial electricity consumers Before partaking in many of these events, it might be fellowship and conversation. All welcome. St John’s United by providing stability and greater customer choice, while prudent to check to see if they have re-opened!!! Church. helping those struggling to pay their energy bills as a result First Wed/Month: Regular meeting of the Georgian Bay of the COVID-19 outbreak. Mon: Aphasia Communication Group - The Stroke Métis Council at 355 Cranston Cres. Midland 526-6335 Initiatives include: Recovery Association (Barrie District). All sessions free 705- Wed: CHAIR YOGA 10:00 - 11:00 am. Gentle exercises • $9 million for the COVID-19 Energy Assistance 737-9202. with soothing music. Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors 300 Mon: 9 am. Coffee Club and Art Group - 9:30 am Pool Program (CEAP) to support consumers struggling Balm Beach Road West 705 526 5074 to pay their energy bills during the pandemic. CEAP and 10 am Tiny Stitches The Place 300 Balm Beach Rd. Wed: 12-1:00 Lunch, $8 at Barrie Legion. 728-1412 Perkinsfield Every Wed: 1 pm Bridge at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ will provide one-time payments to consumers to help Mon: 10 to 11:30/7:30 to 9 p.m. Ladies Interdenominational 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd S Woodland Beach pay down any electricity bill debt incurred over the Bible Study Willow Creek Church 2387 Gill Rd. 705-722-7582 Wed: 1 pm Royal Canadian Legion Elmvale District 262 COVID‑19 period. Applications will be available Every Mon: 4:20/5:45 Drop in Yoga classes at the Villa Legion Seniors (55+). Table Shuffleboard and social. through local utilities in the upcoming months; Nursing Home Midland Yonge St. Donna Boudreau 795 427 Wed: 4:30 / 7:30 The Huronia Museum Film Series Galaxy • $8 million for the COVID-19 Energy Assistance 0740 Theatre Midland until May 20 - bringing festival calibre films Program for Small Business (CEAP-SB) to provide Mon: 1 p.m. Elmvale Community Hall, euchre/bid euchre to Midland movie goers 705 526-2844 or huronianmuseum. support to businesses struggling with bill payments as Mon & Wed: 1 pm – 3 pm at the Penetanguishene Arena. com Seniors shuffle board 245-7611 for info. Register at town hall. a result of the outbreak; and First & Third Wed 7 - 9 PM Progressive Euchre: Join • An extension of the Ontario Energy Board's 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 Noraline Ave. Midhurst Everyone is welcome! winter disconnection ban until July 31, 2020 to ensure Mon: 7:30 Bingo at Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland 2nd Wed: 7 pm LA General Meeting Elmvale Legion. no one is disconnected from their natural gas or Beach for the months of July and August. Everyone Welcome 2nd and last Wed: 7 - 8:30 pm.- Wasaga Cancer Support electricity service during these uncertain times. Every Monday: MCC 8-10:30 FREE Midland Jams group meetings open to all cancer survivors, caregivers and In addition, the government recently announced that Plugged In 527 4420 www.midlandculturalcentre.com FB @ family members at Body‘n Balance Physiotherapy (705) 429 it will continue the suspension of time-of-use (TOU) Midland Jams - 9619. electricity rates and, starting on June 1, 2020, customers Every Tues & Thurs year round 8:30-12 noon – Georgian Wed. 7:30 pm Fun darts at Coldwater Legion will be billed based on a new fixed COVID-19 Recovery Bay Heritage League meet in Perkinsfield behind Country Wed: 7:30 pm Cribbage at Barrie Legion. Bath & Kitchen on Cty Rd 6. Join us to restore wooden boats Rate of 12.8 cents per kilowatt hour. 4th Wed: 7:30 pm Horticultural Society meets Elmvale Starting June 1, 2020, the new COVID-19 Recovery Rate built in this area. 705.526.5039. Facebook Georgian Bay Legion Heritage League . Thurs: 9 am Coffee Club- 10-3 p.m. Tiny Stitchers, The comes into effect for electricity customers who pay TOU Tues: 9:30 Coffee Club - 12:30 Bid Euchre @ The Place Place Perkinsfield, 526-5074 rates. This fixed rate will apply to TOU customer bills Tues 1:30 pm Coldwater Legion Euchre, www. 2nd Thursday each month 9:30 - noon – PROBUS Club 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing stability coldwaterlegion.com 705 686 3388 Branch [email protected] of Wasaga Beach - social club - retired or semi-retired men and certainty for consumers as the government restarts 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 the economy and supports individuals and families who Homer Barrett Park, Elmvale Equipment provided For coffee, a meeting and a guest speaker. Non fund raising. Non continue to spend more time at home. info contact: [email protected] craddock.debbie@ political. Non sectarian. http://www.mensprobuswasaga.org/ The COVID-19 Recovery Rate will be in place until hotmail.com Every Third Thurs 10 am -noon - Barrie Kempenfelt 3rd Tues: Elmvale Legion 2-4 pm Veteran’s Drop In Day. October 31, 2020, followed by a new customer choice Probus Club meets at the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch initiative. Starting November 1, 2020, customers will be 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 Ferris Lane) able to choose a plan that best suits their household and First Tuesday: 6.30 – 8.30 PM Georgian Bay Coin and 2nd Thurs of Each Month (Sep - Jun) - Barrie District lifestyle with the option of either TOU electricity rates or Stamp Club North Simcoe Sport/Recreation Centre. 705- Stamp Club (Chap 73 of the Royal Philatelic Society of tiered pricing, which will provide a set rate for electricity 534-3771 Canada) - Monthly meeting - St. Andrews Presbyterian up to a certain level of consumption. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month: Elmvale District Lions Church (side door, basement), Owen & Worsley Sts, Barrie, The government will continue to subsidize electricity bills Club dinner and General Meeting, 7 pm at Lions Hall Flos ON - 6:30 - 8:30 pm.” by 31.8 per cent through the Ontario Electricity Rebate. Conc 7. New members welcome. 705-734-4350 3rd Thurs: Free Community Breakfast at All Saints The government is providing approximately $5.6 billion 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM Barrie Amateur Radio Club at the Anglican Church Hall 1 Peel St. Penetanguishene 549 2223 Eastview Secondary School, 421 Grove Street East, Barrie, in 2020-21 as part of its existing electricity cost relief 3rd Thurs: 10 am - noon - The raging grannies meet at programs, to help ensure more affordable electricity bills 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 322-1575 for eligible residential, farm and small business consumers. specialized interests for everyone. We have frequent guest 4th Thurs: 1-3 Nottawasaga Bay Stroke Recovery meet at Quick Facts speakers and presentations. There is always something 135, 32nd St. Wasaga Beach Guests speakers 429-9571 • The new COVID-19 Recovery Rate is the interesting going on. We also have a coffee / social break so Thurs: Shuffleboard at 1 pm at the Coldwater Legion Ontario Energy Board (OEB)’s Average Regulated there is an opportunity to meet amateur radio operators and Every Thurs: 1:30 pm Darts at Bayshore Senior Citizens’ Price Plan (RPP) Rate, which is based on the forecast learn about the hobby.BarrieARC.com . 2000 Tiny Beaches Rd S Woodland Beach average electricity supply cost for RPP consumers as Tues: 7 pm Bid Euchre Bayshore Seniors Club Woodland 4th Thurs: 1:30 pm Diabetes support group meets at the of November 1, 2019, as published in the OEB’s most Beach. Health and Wellness Center at Penetang General Hospital 1st Tues: 7 pm Elmvale Legion General Meeting 322 1042 recent RPP Price Report. 549-0881 • Time-of-use (TOU) electricity rates vary by time 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 the Superstore Midland 526-9170. of day and are comprised of three different rate periods

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10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Sun: 10 am - St. John’s United Church welcomes you for ruler and pour water into a one gallon container, such as worship. 27 Yonge St. S, Elmvale. www. a used bleach bottle, to a depth of 1 cm. Pour this water unitedchurchelmvale.org into a tall jar and mark water level with grease pencil 959 Marshall Rd Sun: 11 am Christian Science Society or paint. This will be the mark for 1 cm of rain. From Wyebridge ON Church services at 159 Collier St. Barrie this first mark you can measure and mark up tenths of centimeters all the way to the top of the jar. Now you’re Ph - 705-526-0563 DAILY EVENTS - All on the website at ready to capture rain. Avoid having trees or buildings www.springwaternews.ca with greater in the way, and don’t place the gauge where channeled www.doublejbfeeds.ca information. Just north of Mertz Sid- winds, such as a passageway between buildings, would disrupt the rain. The gauge should be over level ground eroad on Marshall Rd. We have learned that the Steam Show in Cookstown on the August 1st Civic and at least twice the distance away from trees and Mon- Fri 8:30 - 5:00 weekend has been cancelled. buildings as they are tall. For example, the gauge should Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 be at least 12 feet away from a 6-foot tree, and the top of Sunday & Holidays But the Farmer’s Market in Elmvale the gauge should be at least three feet above the ground. opens on June 19th. Closed The greatest analgesic, soporific, stimulant, tranquilizer, Dairy, Beef, Poultry, Swine, Sheep, The Elmvale Flea Market is scheduled narcotic, and to some extent even antibiotic -- in Rabbit, Equine rations and Bird seed. to pen at the end of the month. short, the closest thing to a genuine panacea -- known ORGANIC FEED AVAILABLE! to medical science is work. -Thomas Szasz, author, professor of psychiatry (15 Apr 1920-2012) Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • Phone 705.322.2249 Cell: 705.321.2653 Page 21 Lynn-Stone Funeral Homes Inc. Protect yourself from Lynn-Stone15 Yonge Funeral St S., Elmvale Homes Inc. extreme heat 15 Yonge705-322 St. S.,-2732 Elmvale SIMCOE MUSKOKA - The heat warning issued for Tuesday www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com705-322-2732 through to Wednesday for www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com communities in our area means that people should be careful of their health and look for ways to avoid overheating, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. When temperatures are high, overexertion will increase the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration or heat stroke. During the heat, you should be taking care to avoid overheating. • Be sure to drink plenty of fluids (non-caffeinated). Don’t wait until you feel thirsty – We Offer Basic Cremation Services as well as that’s a sign that your body is We Offer BasicTraditional Cremations Funerals. Services as well as already becoming dehydrated. Traditional Funerals. • Stay cool indoors. Agent for Sanderson Monument Co. • If you must be outside, stay in the shade and make sure Agent for SandersonObituary Monument Co. you wear and reapply sunscreen, a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses ARGUE, Kenneth William - Passed away suddenly at his home in Barrie on Tuesday, May and lightweight, light-colored, th loose-fitting clothing. 26, 2020. Ken Argue of Barrie in his 58 year. • Electric fans provide Beloved father of Corinne Argue ( Tom Lovatt). comfort by increasing Grandfather of Makayla. Dear brother of Beverly, evaporation, however when Cheryl (Ken), Tim, and the Late Len. Brother-in- Obituary conditions are extreme, fans will law Richard. He will be missed by his nieces, not prevent heat-related illness. Melissa and Patricia (Robert). Predeceased by Helstern, Mary Meleta – Passed away peacefully • Keep physical activity to his parents, Bill and Betty Argue. at her home on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in her 85th a minimum. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later year. Beloved wife of the late Warren Helstern. • Draw blinds or curtains date. Loving mother of Terry Helstern, Dale Craddock to prevent radiant heat from His ashes will be laid to rest at Elmvale Cemetery. (predeceased) (Ralph), Glenn Helstern (Ian), entering homes. If desired, memorial donations in Ken’s memory and Beverly Slack (Ed predeceased). Cherished Infants and young children, may be made to the charity of your choice. grandmother of Ryan, Erin, Jeff (Kelly), Kevin the frail elderly and people with Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at (Sara), Robert, Adam (Kate), Jason (Melissa) chronic lung conditions or taking www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com and great-grandmother of Taylor, Emma, Theo certain prescription drugs are and Willa. Mary will be sadly missed by her twin SIMKUS, Pia - Passed away at the age of 69, at her residence in Barrie, more vulnerable to harm from after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Lovingly remembered sister Glenna Stanyer and many extended family and friends. overheating. Check in on these Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, a private family interment will by her brother Al Simkus and his wife Inger of Toronto, her nephew people to make sure they’re Roman Romanenko of Toronto and her great nephew Lucas. Predeceased be held at Grenfel Cemetery and a Celebration of Life will be held staying safe. at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Cancer by her parents Jonas and Hella Simkus. For more information about At her request cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will Research would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be extreme heat, visit the health unit’s forwarded to the family through www.adamsfuneralhome.ca follow at a later date. website at www.smdhu.org/heat If you wish to make a donation in Pia's memory please consider the or call Health Connection at 721- Cancer Society or your favourite charity. David Harry Michie 7520 (1-877-721-7520) Monday Messages of sympathy may be sent to www.lynnstonefuneralhome.com August 10, 1944 – May 28, 2020 to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David (Dave) Michie at Barrie Defeat Depression Walk destigmatizes home on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Mental Health in a Traumatic Stress Disorder and age of 75. The son of the late Harry and Panic. Her hopes for Barrie Betty Michie, Dave is survived by his BIG way! Defeat Depression is “To start loving wife Linda (Dusome) of 50 years, The fear of the unknown is a much needed conversation his son Scott, daughter-in-law Jodi, and a feeling many can attest to amongst the community that grandchildren Duncan and Maëlle whom experiencing. This is feeling educates individuals on the he truly adored. They always believed is especially heightened to services available within their grandpa could fix anything and he usually did! a larger audience during the Barrie and that there is no A veritable “Dave” of all trades, he was one of the Bell Boys of Pandemic. shame discussing your mental the 1960s, spent time working as a buyer for Home Hardware, and It is more important now health”. She advocates to keep selling real estate in the Barrie area at different periods of his life. than ever to discuss Mental a list of things that make you However, it was in education where he spent most of his working Health in a safe and happy. From phone career. Dave inspired many people as a teacher with the Simcoe welcoming place. numbers of friends to County District School Board and was happiest sharing his vast In the midst call, a favourite song, knowledge of worldly things and love of the outdoors. He had of COVID-19, your favourite food many former students who phoned or stopped him on the street to Defeat Depression or colour! During the thank him and tell him the difference he had made in their lives. In encourages live Barrie Defeat his retirement, Dave continued to supply teach and more than one participants to Depression Event the student was quoted as saying, “Mr. Michie is awesome! We always complete a physical organizing committee knew it was going to be a great day when he was in our class!” activity safely in— will share how to Dave was a husband, father, grandfather, teacher, handyman, or around—their prepare a “Just in outdoorsman, hot rod enthusiast, problem solver, tinkerer and a homes, and share Case” kit and what lifelong learner, always challenging himself with new ideas. He their activity on they put in their’s for those unpredictable gloomy will be sorely missed by his family and those who knew him. social media with #DefeatDepression. days. Depression does not discriminate and when At Dave’s request, there will be no celebration of life. For those Defeat Depression National Campaign is run you are in the darkest hole it is nearly impossible to who wish, the family invites you to share a story, fond memory, or by Mood Disorder Society of Canada. It aims to remember who to call or the services available. anecdote about Dave at: www.adamsfuneralhome.ca. bring, awareness to and de-stigmatize mental health On May 30 at 11 am ET, Barrie Defeat Depression If so desired, a donation to the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer challenges. This year Barrie Defeat Depression has and the Defeat Depression National Campaign will be Centre at RVH can be made in his memory through Adams Funeral partnered with RVH Child and Youth Mental Health hosting a Defeat Depression Day Live Stream on their Home (445 St. Vincent Street, Barrie). Services . RVH Mental Health programs bring Facebook pages featuring Host Jessica Holmes, lived comprehensive treatment to individuals suffering experience testimonials, musicians, and other special My Self-Isolation Quarantine Diary extreme distress due to mental health. guests! Day 1 – I Can Do This!! Got enough food and wine to last a month! Barrie Defeat Depression host, Vanessa Quesnel, Today and until May 30th, you can register or donate Day 2 – Opening my 8th bottle of wine. I fear wine supplies might resides in Tiny Township and grew up in Alliston. to the event at Barrie.defeatdepression.ca not last! Quesnel shares that she suffers from Depression, Post For more information visit the website at: www. Day 3 – Strawberries: Some have 210 seeds, some have 235 seeds. clue how this place is still in business. Who Knew?? Day 9 – I put liquor bottles in every room. Tonight, I’m getting all dressed up and going Bar hopping. Day 4 – 8:00pm. Removed my Day Pajamas and put on my Night Day 10 – Struck up a conversation with a Spider today. Seems nice. He’s a Web Designer. Pajamas. Day 11 – Isolation is hard. I swear my fridge just said, “What the hell do you want now?” Day 5 – Today, I tried to make Hand Sanitizer. It came out as Jello Day 12 – I realized why dogs get so excited about something moving outside, going for walks or car rides. I Shots!! think I just barked at a squirrel. Day 6 – I get to take the Garbage out. I’m SO excited, I can’t Day 13 – If you keep a glass of wine in each hand, you can’t accidentally touch your face. decide what to wear. Day 14 – Watched the birds fight over a worm. The Cardinals lead the Blue Jays 3–1. Day 7 – Laughing way too much at my own jokes!! Day 15 – Anybody else feel like they’ve cooked dinner about 395 times this month? Day 8 – Went to a new restaurant called “The Kitchen”. You have to gather all the ingredients and make your own meal. I have No You've got to have something to eat and a little love in your life before you can hold still for any body's sermon on how to behave. Page 22 Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca

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Canadian Legion Branches across our country due to the pandemic. We estimate that without such funding, some (for most vehicles) Call our office at 705-722-6217. will face closure within several months. 2 Locations Sat 8 am to 1 pm A Division of David Moore & Associates Inc. Auctions & Appraisals 705-722-6217 Much to our surprise and alarm, the new Emergency Community Support Fund announced by your government 7 Yonge St. N. Elmvale 705.322.1652 NEW AD DISTRESSING FOR JUSTIN cannot help our Branches with the operational costs they 202 Blake St. Barrie 705.725.9005 continue to incur; this was confirmed by direct communication TRUDEAU’S GOVERNMENT with ESDC. The program’s parameters need to be expanded e-mail: [email protected] Grain Farmers of Ontario launch second phase of public in order to help the Legion and other notfor-profit entities. E awareness campaign Recently, our national headquarters released funds from its Ontario Improving Broadband and GUELPH, ON (June 3, 2020) – Grain Farmers of own emergency reserves to help Branches stay afloat – but Cell Service for Rural Communities Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, this help is temporary and running out. In desperation, some representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean Branches have started GoFundMe requests, normally not Connecting Residents and Businesses to the 21st Century and wheat farmers today launched the second phase of its allowed under our By-Laws, and to the tune of $25,000. We Digital Economy Essential for Recovery after COVID-19 awareness campaign, sending a message about the lack of simply cannot meet this level of need. TORONTO ― As Ontario safely and gradually begins action by the Canadian government to safeguard Canada’s Businesses that cater to the public currently have access to reopen, the provincial government is investing $150 food supply. to a number of relief programs but our Branches operate million in reliable broadband and cellular service. The COVID-19 pandemic issues and shutdowns are primarily through volunteer work and do not qualify for This funding will help create even more economic and having an impact on Canada’s farmers and putting Canada’s the sort of help being provided to restaurants, retail outlets, educational opportunities in rural, remote and underserved food system at risk Grain farmers have continuously and even sporting clubs. areas of the province. This is part of the province's $315 asked for proper programming to be put in place and the If this nation’s hundreds of Legion Branches are million initiative called Up to Speed: Ontario's Broadband Canadian government is not responding. This new phase forgotten some of them will close permanently resulting and Cellular Action Plan. of the Grain Farmers of Ontario campaign shines a light on in a huge ripple effect across the country. Branches are The new Improving Connectivity in Ontario, or ICON, this lack of action and the risks associated with it. often the hubs of communities, and will be unable to program, when leveraged, has the potential to result in an “Almost two thirds of Grain farmers in Ontario are support Veterans, Seniors and all citizens in the countless investment of up to $500 million in total partner funding to worried they cannot survive this downturn, and Justin ways they do. Some of the most important work includes improve connectivity in underserved and unserved areas. Trudeau doesn’t seem to care,” said Markus Haerle, what they do to help Veterans Affairs Canada with benefit Applicants, including telecom companies, municipal Chair, Grain Farmers of Ontario. “We cannot compete applications. This VAC service is already in turmoil due to governments, First Nation communities, and non-profits, with the low prices U.S. farmers can sell for, given the the ongoing backlog. There are many other examples of will be invited to submit innovative proposals and lend U.S. government’s $22 billion in subsidies to farmers. We what would be lost: their investment, expertise and experience to improve have our farmer-members facing $130-$170 per acre loss,  Providing a safe place for Veterans and Seniors to gather connectivity in communities across Ontario. The province before taking one cent of income, on every acre of corn.  Preparing and delivering meals will fund a portion of each approved project. What business can withstand that?”  Supporting youth through scholarships and community Access to broadband is a core component of the province's programs such as the Canadian Cadet Organization, Scouts Grain Farmers of Ontario have been meeting with the Learn at Home plan. Reliable Internet, particularly in rural Canada and the Girl Guides of Canada federal government raising the issues from the COVID and regional areas, is essential to supporting students'  Organizing and conducting Remembrance activities shutdown facing their grain in Ontario for months with no success in school. The provincial government recently and services action. called on the federal government to take immediate action  Providing communities with affordable rental space to improve Internet connectivity for Ontario students. “We are taking this next step in the campaign, to let  Providing a place of social gathering and a community the Canadian government know before it’s too late for As many as 12 per cent of households in Ontario ― mostly hub – often the only one in town in rural, remote or Northern areas ― are underserved or Canada’s food supply,” said Haerle. “If Trudeau doesn’t Our country’s leaders may not realize the unique role put in safeguards for our food system, and Ontario loses unserved, according to the Canadian Radio-television and the Legion plays in Canada, and that its structure is unlike Telecommunications Commission. farmers, will we have to turn to the U.S. for food? I think that of any other non-profit organization. While our that is a question everyone should be asking.” "Access to high-speed Internet is foundational to Branches distribute close to 20 million dollars each year our young people's success in learning, working, and For more information, visit www.grainfarmers.ca to help Veterans and communities, the funds are donated innovating, today and into the future," said Minister Lecce. by Canadians though the National Poppy Campaign and "Our government is taking action by connecting all schools cannot be used for operational needs. to broadband, starting with high schools this September Drury Well Drilling Ltd. This means our 1380 Branches must regularly raise funds to 2020 and elementary schools by September 2021. It is also Licence #1851 keep operations going through restaurants and lounges, events, No water? No pressure? Call us! dinners, venue rentals, and more. That ability has been thwarted. why we are calling on the federal government to step up This pandemic has brought much of the country to a their investment to connect the next generation of thinkers and workers to the modern and digital economy." • Wells standstill, yet many of our Branches have found ways The ICON program is one of several important initiatives • Pumps & Pressure Systems Servicing to support our communities through sheer goodwill and the hard work of volunteers. They have made countless underway to expand access to mobile broadband and high- • Well Inspections Simcoe County meals, visited with Veterans and Seniors, made masks, speed Internet services. Over the past several months, • Repairs & Upgrades since 1988 and offered their venues for blood donation. They have Ontario has partnered with the Eastern Ontario Regional continued to provide direct help to Veterans through the Network (EORN) to leverage $213 million to improve 3 Service access in Eastern Ontario. Trucks work of our Service Officers. This work cannot continue indefinitely without further support. As part of a $190 million project to bring high-speed 2 Drilling - no wait Internet to thousands of homes and businesses throughout ing While I appreciate their value, I am angered to see that Rigs businesses whose sole purpose is to provide entertainment are Southwestern Ontario, the Southwestern Integrated Fibre getting relief, while our Legion Branches - which are literally Technology (SWIFT) has awarded contracts in Lambton, helping to save lives and improve communities - are struggling Wellington and Norfolk counties. with the fear of closure, with no government help in sight. Ontario has also invested in initiatives to improve I was equally disappointed that my April 28 letter to connectivity in Northern Ontario, such as a project that Year round service and construction! you was met with silence from your office. Not even an will connect five remote Matawa-member First Nation acknowledgement. Why? communities, and investments in broadband projects All Work Guaranteed! • 705.721.1053 On behalf of The Royal Canadian Legion and its 260,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation members, it is imperative that you share swift news of and the Next Generation Network Program. relief programs that our Branches can actually access. Death is a friend of ours and he that is not ready to The great thing in this world is not so much where you entertain him is not at home. -Francis Bacon, essayist, Our Veterans and communities are counting on it. Sincerely, Thomas D. Irvine, CD Dominion President stand, as in what direction you are moving. philosopher, and statesman (22 Jan 1561-1626 Oliver Wendell Holmes Insertion No: 2002032

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We can accommodate up to 125 dinner guests. to expect from Solly Family Dentistry is still the same. Submit your resume to: We look forward to seeing you, Catering is available through the branch. Excellent parking. Call 705-322-1042 for a quotation. [email protected] Dr. David and Dr. Nicole Solly. Dr. David Solly and Dr. Nicole Solly practice in Elmvale Community Hall - capacity 220 for great Elmvale at 58 Yonge St. S. (next to Tim Horton’s). dances, beautiful weddings and other super events. They are accepting new patients. Stage and kitchen facilities. For rental call 728-4784 ext. 2036 or 2063 ***** HELP WANTED ***** IV, Oral Sedation and Hospital Dentistry is available. Local fencing company looking for a hard They can be reached at 705-322-0155 Wind farm noise annoys residents up working labourer. Experience is an asset but www.sollyfamilydentistry.com not necessary. Health and safety certificates are to 3.5km away, Flinders University appreciated. Must have reliable transportation Paramedic Services continue to adapt study finds and be willing to work in all weather conditions. response to meet community needs The Advertiser / Tim Williams Please send your resume to: Midhurst/May 29, 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic One of the first studies into wind farm noise has found [email protected] has caused industries, businesses, organizations and that the turbines could disrupt people living nearby, and healthcare service providers to adapt to new requirements can be heard almost 9km away. Janice Skot, RVH President & CEO and protocols. County of Simcoe Paramedics are no Rumbling wind farm noise can be persistent enough to an- Healthcare has changed dramatically over the past two exception, having expanded the Community Paramedicine noy residents 3.5 km away, and can be detected at a range months. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) program to provide services to our most vulnerable of nearly 9km, a Flinders University study has found. hallways are largely empty of visitors; faces are hidden residents during this medical pandemic. Researchers took readings at nine properties at various behind masks and shields; RVH’s beloved ‘Blue Brigade’ Launched in 2015, the County’s Community Paramedicine distances from the Waterloo Wind Farm, east of the Clare volunteers aren’t here to greet people with their friendly program and its Community Paramedics have been serving Valley. Tel:smiles; 519 and 433 many 9492 operating • Toll Free: rooms 1 remain866 587 silent. 0786 residents across Simcoe County. The program has several They were all homes where residents had complained To ensure hospitals in Ontario had enough beds to care arms which include Paramedic referrals to community about noise disturbing their sleep. for a surge of COVID-19 patients, scheduled, non-urgent services, 911 frequent caller follow-up and an in-home The thumping or rumbling noise related to the frequen- surgeries and procedures were stopped in mid-March. chronic disease management program. cy of turbine blades passing the towers, and also turbine RVH continued to perform emergency surgeries, as well While 9-1-1 calls remain the primary focus of County of power output, was audible indoors up to 3.5km away for as vital cancer procedures, however, almost 3,500 fewer Simcoe Paramedic Services, the arrival of the COVID-19 16 per cent of the time overall, and 22 per cent of the time procedures were performed compared to the same period pandemic has led to Community Paramedics being at night. last year. We recognize the frustration these delays have called upon to collaborate with primary care providers, Such noise, known as amplitude modulation (AM), was caused. community leaders and agencies throughout the County audible for 20 per cent of the time at a 2.4km distance, but RVH has developed a cautious, staged ramp-up plan of Simcoe to establish and conduct weekly vulnerable was only detected once over the range of 7.6-8.8km. that protects against the spread of the virus, while staying population health clinics within shelters in Barrie, “In this first study, we found that audible AM decreases ready to respond to unexpected COVID-19 surges. The Angus, Orillia, Midland and Collingwood. The County with distance from the wind farm but still remained promi- government, which must approve the plan, has set out of Simcoe Paramedic Services has also been supporting nent over long distances,” study leader Dr Kristy Hansen strict criteria that must be met before hospitals can resume Public Health, the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health said. “The prevalence of AM has not been widely reported non-urgent surgeries. Firstly, the number of COVID-19 Integration Network (LHIN) and the Central LHIN with either in Australia or worldwide, although it’s well known cases in the region must be manageable. Hospitals must COVID-19 swabbing of home-bound individuals and that it results in increased annoyance in listening tests, and also ensure they have enough protective equipment, swabbing in long-term care homes during outbreaks. has also been cited in complaints from residents living medication, staff and community services to care for “County Paramedics have stepped up to play an near wind farms.” recovering patients. And we can’t start to ramp-up if our important role in our response to COVID-19 and our Noise recordings were similar for wind farm power out- occupancy rate is above 85 per cent or if patients are being eventual recovery,” said Jane Sinclair, General Manager, puts of between 40 and 85 per cent. “This indicates that cared for in hallways. All beds on some RVH units are Health and Emergency Services Division, County of it is important that AM analysis is not restricted to high already full. Simcoe. “Our Community Paramedicine program has power output conditions only,” Dr Hansen said. The pandemic has given hospitals an opportunity to been very successful in alleviating pressures on our local Flinders sleep expert Professor Peter Catcheside said imagine how we can do things differently, including health care system and we’re pleased that we were able to for the broader project, the field work was done but more expanding virtual care, performing more cases on an apply the specialized training and skills of our Community analysis was needed on the sleep effects. outpatient basis or in the community, and extending Paramedics to further support and assist some of our most “Based on our noise studies in the field, we will faithfully operating room hours. We must also ensure patients are vulnerable residents during this pandemic.” reproduce key elements of wind farm noise for direct com- cared for in the right setting; not in a hospital bed if they While Paramedic Services is supporting with community parison against quiet periods and traffic noise in both day- don’t require that level of specialized care. testing, Paramedics do not test for COVID-19 during 9-1- time listening tests We know many 1 calls. If you have mild symptoms and are not sure if you and overnight sleep of you are anxious to require a test, please follow up with your primary care studies,” he said. Help the Lions • 705 333 (UWIN) 8946 have your procedures provider, Telehealth Ontario or Public Health. “These studies will done and RVH is To follow the County’s efforts to support of our map out the dose- eager to resume communities through the COVID-19 pandemic, like response effects of these services. But or follow County of Simcoe on Facebook, Twitter and wind turbine noise the ramp-up won’t be Instagram. To learn more about the County’s Community compared to better like flipping a switch. Paramedicine program, visit https://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/ known traffic noise This is very complex ps/paramedicine. effects on sleep.” and it’s going to take The word "cue" is derived from the French queue, meaning tail. Before the weeks, not days, so cue stick was designed, billiards was played with a mace. The mace consisted please be patient. of a curved wooden (or metal) head used to push the ball forward, attached to As your regional a narrow handle. Since the bulkiness of the mace head made shots along the health centre, area rail difficult, it was often turned around and the "tail" end was used. Players residents can be eventually realized this method was far more effective, and the cue as a separate confident that safety instrument grew out of the mace's tail. – for our patients Tables originally had flat vertical walls for rails and their only function was to and our staff -- will keep the balls from falling off. They resembled riverbanks and even used to be always be RVH’s called "banks." Players discovered that balls could bounce off the rails and began North Star, and our deliberately aiming at them. Thus a "bank shot" is one in which a ball is made to highest priority rebound from a cushion as part of the shot. Page 24 Springwater News • June 11, 2020 • Edition 575 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.springwaternews.ca Turnview Farm Honey RESTORATION & Come and Look Around! What’s all the buzz about? 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Ask a Therapist: On Emotions and Covid-19 Q: The isolation and changes perspective involves cultivating that we are facing with self-compassion instead of Covid – 19 are affecting me shame and blame. You will also emotionally in ways that I benefit from telling yourself the • Cabinets • Countertops • Hardware don’t understand. Can you truth about the fact that no one help provide some insight can prepare perfectly for this (or • Vanities • Tiles • Faucets about the variety of emotions I any other) crisis! As you begin to am feeling and why they come reframe your thoughts to a kinder 54 Queen St W, Elmvale in waves with some days so and more helpful interpretation, much worse than others? you will move into a better space 705-515-0133 A: Life as we know it is not psychologically. Gen-Z more likely to read newspapers the same these days. This Anger can be a scary stage, global pandemic has caused especially for those who tend in print only: research ripple effects in too many to be peaceful and stable most areas to count and every of the time. This intense feeling individual, family, workplace, that things are not right can be organization, house of directed at the situation, others, worship, and school has been or yourself Sometimes you may affected all across the globe. find yourself bargaining with The culture is changing around God or others in an attempt to us and we find ourselves in the change the situation by trying to midst of a situation that we did not expect and certainly set up new terms. Again, try to work through your anger did not invite. and look for healthy ways to express it and for next steps Many of my clients (and friends) are expressing to deal with it. Be careful not to let your anger be directed challenges with emotional regulation as they seek to in ways that cause damage to current relationships as it navigate these unprecedented times and they are having can be a powerful emotion and you won’t want to further difficultly identifying the source of those feelings. Most complicate your situation by causing harm. people tend to associate grief only with the loss of a Grieving individuals may feel particularly alone – loved one but grief is the healing pathway that we have especially with this ongoing quarantine – and deeper 7 May 2020 - Highlights from the most recent Vividata through any kind of loss, and every single person has lost reflections on the the losses all around us can lead toa survey (Spring 2020) find that seven out of ten Canadians something in this global crisis. stage of depression. This can make it difficult to cope are reading newspaper brand content weekly. Grief comes in waves and is unpredictable. Every person’s with regular daily activities and can lead to feelings of Overall newspaper reading increases with age as can situation related to Covid – 19 is different so it is difficult hopelessness, helplessness, isolation, and melancholy. be seen in weekly readership for Boomers (73%) and for to predict how the grief will show up specifically for you. Moving your body can help significantly to manage these those born before 1946 (81%). Remember that whatever you feel is normal and okay. There feelings and prevent them from overwhelming you. Don’t It is no surprise that that younger generations prefer digi- is no formula or timeline for grief so be gentle with yourself dismiss your sadness, though; crying and mourning is a tal reading, however Gen-Z is more likely to read newspa- as you walk this path. In many ways, we are experiencing a natural way that our bodies process loss and it’s important pers in print only compared to digital only. “living grief”: one where the losses are continuing and we to be kind to yourself as you move through this time. According to the website www.eatbydate.com, once don’t know when they will come to an end and what it will At some point, you may move into a stage that indicates opened, all milk lasts 4-7 days past its printed date, if mean for us on the other side of all of it. that you are ready to move forward or to pivot your refrigerated. If unopened, whole milk lasts 5-7 days, As noted in a previous column, to help people understand response to the changes somehow. You may be able to reduced-fat and skim milk last 7 days, and non-fat and some of the most common feelings associated with grief, take care of the practical details of life again and sense lactose-free milk last 7-10 days past its printed date, if clinicians often refer to a Stages of Grief model, usually more than before that there is some forward motion in refrigerated. the Kubler-Ross method in which 7 stages have been this reconstruction stage. This relates to the steep learning But there is a big difference between milk date labels that identified in the journey through grief. Although these curve that many are experiencing as a result of having to say "sell by," "use by," "best if used by," and "expires on." stages are listed in a particular order they are often not change their plans and familiar ways of doing things and The phrase, "best if used by" is used to indicate quality experienced chronologically. And, in fact, in response to figure out new alternatives to keep things going forward. only - even after this date, food is safe to eat. Covid – 19 impacts, people will find themselves jumping Gradually, you may experience some acceptance and Another phrase, "expires on," is used to indicate the in and out of different stages and/or circling back to certain begin to feel like yourself again. You may be able to chat day that deterioration begins, after which a product may stages as they work through ongoing losses, uncertain more about how Covid – 19 has changed and is changing become unsafe to consume. Sell-by dates tell a milk seller, situations, and new ways of doing life. your day-to-day life and move through your days without like a grocery store, when the product should leave the It should be emphasized that this model, like all models, feeling emotionally overwhelmed. You realize at this stage shelves - either in a customer's hand or in the trash. is flawed and will not account for everything that you that your life is forever changed by this pandemic but you Usually, 'use by' and 'sell by' are essentially marketing experience during this (or any other) time of grief and you will begin to feel hopeful about a new way of doing life terms. These allow milk producers to tell consumers when may not experiences all of the stages. Hopefully, however, after this situation subsides. This is the part of a journey the peak freshness of the product is. They do not indicate it can help to bring some clarity and validation to some of that seeks to understand and find a “new normal”. the exact date the milk will go bad. what you are going through. As we explore the 7 stages, Depending on what stage you are experiencing And of course, where and how you store your milk is take stock of your own emotions and see if you have (or sometimes re-experiencing), try to practice self- pivotal to its freshness. According to the FDA, if milk is noticed these feelings in your experience over the last few compassion and self-care to navigate the challenges left unrefrigerated for more than two hours, it's considered months with the Covid – 19 crisis. you are facing due to Covid -19. Always be patient unsafe to consume. The first stage is often shock and disbelief and this reaction with yourself and reach out for help as needed. There is Believe it or not, there's even a specific location in your is your system’s protection against being overwhelmed. no formula or timeline for what we are going through fridge where you should be keeping your milk. Milk should You might find that you feel numb, disoriented, or foggy – we have not done this before so we are all figuring it be stored at 38 to 40 degrees F in the same container it in your thinking. You may feel like you are living a bit out together! Grieving acknowledges that what was lost came in, and far away from the door. When milk is stored outside of yourself and this can be distressing. To navigate mattered so it is important to actually feel your emotions on the refrigerator door's shelves, it's being exposed to these feelings, do your best to ground yourself to the (rather than resisting or stuffing them down) along the way warm air each time it's opened, which encourages bacterial present moment and take things in small steps. You can in order to facilitate healing. growth. pay attention to your five senses to bring you back into Don’t be afraid to talk about your feelings with others your physical body and your immediate surroundings. openly and honestly. 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Try to focus on what is good much water is extracted during processing. It also has no in their hearts and minds. It is often a good time to talk even in the midst of such a hard time. We will find out way cholesterol and is easily digestible. Tofu varieties include with a good friend or to seek personal counselling so that on this journey together and there is hope for the future "cotton" and "silk," firm and soft, respectively. Tofu is thoughts and feelings can be ordered in a helpful way that To submit YOUR question for consideration in a future stored in water and should be thoroughly drained just leads towards healing. column or for more information about psychotherapy before cooking. Changing the water daily will keep it fresh People who are grieving can begin to wish that they said services that could help you navigate this unprecedented longer. 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