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Creemore gets in the mood for love with Big Heart Days
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Creemore's Mill Street businesses are gearing up for Big Heart Days, an event with family oriented activities to get people into the downtown, including snow grafitti hosted by the Mad and Noisy Gallery.
by Trina Berlo Big Heart Days will take over Creemore on Feb. 14. The BIA is planning a long weekend of events, encouraging people to get outside and enjoy winter while supporting local businesses. The events are happening on Family Day weekend, with most activities concentrated on the Saturday, which is also Valentine’s Day. On that day, the street will be closed and fun family activities are in the works. Start the day off right with breakfast offered at Mill Street restaurants. An opening ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the corner of Mill Street and Caroline Street. Throughout the day businesses are encouraged to offer something special on theme with Valentine’s Day and in honour of the village with the big heart. Enjoy the outdoors during events and activities such as street hockey, snowshoeing and horse-drawn sleigh rides, all on Mill Street, which will be closed to vehicles until 5 p.m. Warm up with hot chocolate and wood fired warming stations. In the evening, there will be live music, outdoors at Creemore Kitchen from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Beer will be sold.
Enjoy a cold one around a hot fire. The BIA was denied permission to close Mill Street on the night of Feb. 14, during a Clearview Township council meeting Monday. T h e o rg a n i z a t i o n w a s g i v e n permission to close the street throughout the day until 5 p.m. Councillor Connie Leishman suggested another location for the evening portion of the event would be better, adding she is not in favour of the nighttime road closure. CAO Steve Sage said closing the road after dark would require the rental of special equipment – standards with flashing lights – and the presence of a staff person, which could cost more than $300. The cost could have been passed on to the event organizers. There was also a concern about timing as the request for a road closure should be made 60 days in advance of an event. N ew memb er s o f th e B I A – the business improvement area – committee were appointed in January and are working within a tight timeframe to pull off the event. Anyone interested in volunteering on the Saturday is asked to e-mail CreemoreBigHeartDays@gmail.com.
Cashtown Corners development to include Tim Hortons by Trina Berlo A redeveloped Cashtown Corners could include a Tim Hortons and Esso gas bar, if approved. A meeting was held at town hall in Stayner Monday to hear public input on the proposed redevelopment of the existing gas station and coffee shop. Architect Lloyd Hunt presented plans for a Tim Hortons ‘On the Run’ with eight tables and convenience store, gas bar and garden market. Hunt showed plans for a drive-through that would have room for 15 vehicles in the queue and more than 30 parking spaces. The property is owned by Richview Orchard but the Tim Hortons would be
owned by Ann Murphy, who owns the Stayner location. She said she hopes the Cashtown Corners location would help to alleviate some of the traffic congestion at the intersection of Highway 26 and County Road 91 caused by vehicles waiting to enter the drive-through. Creemore BIA president Rick Burek said some members have expressed concern about directing traffic away from Creemore. Past president Corey Finkelstein said the BIA is showing support for the project through an agreement with Murphy to promote the village. Murphy said she has agreed to incorporate some type of gateway sign
in the form of a map or kiosk to direct travellers to Creemore. “I see this as a positive development because it is an eyesore right now,” said Murphy. Hunt outlined plans to possibly renovate an existing barn on the property to house the market, replacing the tent structure that is set up each summer as a satellite for Giffen’s. Other vendors could be represented at the market as well. “It will be an important landmark,” said Hunt. Lifelong Cashtown Corners resident Robert McArthur spoke in favour of the development, saying he is in full support of the plans and hasn’t liked seeing the property left derelict for many years.
Dunedin resident Donna Baylis asked if consideration could be given to snowmobile traffic as it is close to the trails. Hunt said he would plan for snowmobile parking. The developer is looking to rezone the property, located at the corner of Airport Road and County Road 9, from highway commercial and hazard land to highway commercial exception and hazard land. The exception is required to allow for a full-fledged convenience store, a restaurant with indoor seating and the outdoor market, which is not currently a permitted use. Hunt said all parties are hoping to get the development going in the spring.
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Upcoming Events Now to Friday, March 20
• Clothing Drive – a fundraiser for Creemore
Minor Hockey. Donate gently-used clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, linens, etc. The more it weighs, the more we raise! Tie in plastic garbage bags and call Jenn at 705-716-4274 to schedule a pickup.
Friday, January 30
• Toonie Lunch. Come out and enjoy some homemade
soup and breads with your friends for just a toonie. At St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. West from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome. • Angel Wings Yoga on Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Maizis Martial Arts Academy, 2330 Cty Rd 42 (Airport Rd). Drop ins welcome! www. angelwingsyoga.ca or 705-444-4970 for more information. • Tibetan Singing Bowls group session at The Sanctuary Fridays from 7 to 8:15 p.m. (side entrance of St. Andrew’s Church, 1 Caroline St W, Creemore. Everyone welcome. Admission is a free will offering. For more information please contact Lisa Kristine through email, facebook, or call 705-520-0103.
Saturday, January 31
• Spaghetti Dinner in support of The Door Youth
Centre at Centennial United Church from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $12, children under 12 free. Call Brenda at 705-428-3070 for more details.
Sunday, February 1
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• Church Services. See page 5. • Discover the Path Open House. Mini workshops: Expressive Writing from 11 to 11:30 a.m. & Expressive Painting from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Try out our services - any 2 for $10. Giveaways & refreshments. 8A Caroline Street West, Creemore. 705-466-2387 or hierademater@yahoo.ca
• Final Live Auction for Creemore Centric VIII from 2 to 3 p.m. Last chance to place a final bid on that special piece of art created by either a known artist or your neighbour. Mad and Noisy Gallery, 154 Mill Street. info@madandnoisy.com 705-466-5555.
• Creemore Skating Club’s Valentine’s Bake Sale
Monday, February 2
• Wasaga Beach YMCA is doing Snowman Mania
• Groundhog Day! • The Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood. Speaker is Mary Watson, “Sharing Memories of Wasaga’s Past” pictures and stories of the history of the town with the “Longest Fresh Water Beach in the World” Admission is CDHS membership or $3.
Tuesday, February 3
• Join the Brereton Field Naturalists’ and the
Barrie Garden Club at 7 p.m. to hear David Bruce Johnson discuss Flying Flowers, a presentation about butterflies and moths that thrive on our gardens. David is the President of the Creemore Horticultural Society. The meeting will be held at the South Shore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive. A parking fee will be charged. For more information visit www.bfnclub.org
Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8
• New Lowell's Sunnidale Winterama. See page 16
for the schedule & information or to register for the snow king & queen pageant, radar run, sno-pitch, craft fair vendor tables or the auction.
Saturday, February 14
• Creemore Legion's Sweetheart Supper. Lasagna,
Caesar salad, cheese cake, bun & butter for $15. Takeout only. Pick up from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Please call before February 10 to place your order at 705-466-2202 or 705-466-2432.
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Monday, February 16 Family Day
again! Free entry today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. where you can enjoy open access to the pool, gym and fitness floor. • Collingwood YMCA is open for a free open house today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with open gym and swim times & adventure fitness, soccer & basketball skills & drills, & family CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) games. Visit ymcaofsimcoemuskoka. ca/family-day for schedule. • Winter Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dufferin County Museum & Archives, Hwy 89 & Airport Road. 705-435-1881 events@dufferinmuseum. com. Hands-on activities & a hockey skills challenge with NHL/Stanley Cup hockey player Aaron Downey. Please bring your own helmet. Cost is regular admission. Cider and hot chocolate free with admission. Soup, sandwiches and treats available for purchase.
Thursday, February 19
• All welcome to attend The Duntroon Hall’s Annual
Meeting at 7 p.m. to learn more about the hall and the great group of board members and volunteers that put together our community events. The Duntroon Hall, 9025 County Road 91, Duntroon.
Thursdays, February 19, 26 and March 5
• Free introductory Astronomy Seminars from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Orangeville Public Library. For more information email dufferineastronomy@yahoo.ca.
Saturday, February 21
• Clearview Community Theatre is proud to present
"Opening the Door", a music and variety show fundraiser for The Door youth centre in Stayner. Two shows at Clearview Community Church, 1070 County Rd 42, Stayner: matinee at 2 p.m. and evening show at 7 p.m. Tickets are advance: call Diane Crittenden at 705-424-3072 or $10 at door. Also a bake sale and a raffle draw. www.clearviewcommunitytheatre.ca.
Wednesday, February 25
• Stayner Heritage Society announces the annual
Black History Event at Centennial United Church (corner of William & Oak) Stayner at 7:30 p.m. featuring Peter Meyler, co-author of the book A Stolen Life: Searching for Richard Pierpoint (sold into slavery in the late 1700’s at 16yrs)
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Clearview council tells staff to trim the budget Council supports maximum 1.95% increase by Trina Berlo Clearview Township staff has been tasked with trimming the budget in order to offer a more palatable tax increase to residents. Council has directed staff to rework the budget and come back with an overall increase of 1.95 per cent or less, down from the 3.2 per cent originally presented. The increase is to be calculated using assumed tax rates from the county and school boards. Council approved the direction adding a caveat that staff is to use no more than $120,000 from reserves to balance the budget. The motion was tabled by Deputy Mayor Barry Burton toward the end of a four-hour budget meeting Monday afternoon at town hall in Stayner. “At the end of the day, people look at the net increase,” said Burton…
“Budgets are budgets and we have to be fiscally responsible here.” He said council should rely on staff to come up with the reductions. In order to reach the 1.95 per cent increase threshold, staff will need to come up with a $140,000 reduction in spending or added revenue from nontax sources. Staff and council went back and forth trying to get the other to identify areas where cuts could be made. Council members came up with a list of suggestions on items that could be removed from the budget including forgoing added library hours, not hiring a full-time communications and marketing coordinator this year and a reduction in transfer to reserves. Fire Chief Colin Shewell also identified a reduction in new equipment purchases and council didn’t show much support for a $10,000 expenditure for camera equipment to record council meetings. The omissions would add up to just over $300,000.
by Trina Berlo Councillors debated allocations of $22,800 in community assistance grants as part of budget deliberations Monday. A sub-committee of council had total allocations down to $19,900 but council added recipients, bringing it up to $20,650. • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Georgian Triangle $1,000 • Breaking Down Barriers $500 • Brentwood Horticultural Society $700 • Bruce Trail kiln project $1,000 • Clearview Community Radio $250 • Clearview Community Theatre $1,750 • Clearview Stayner Food Bank $2,000 • Creemore Cats $250 • Creemore Horticultural Society $700 • Crime Stoppers Simcoe-DufferinMuskoka $250 • Duntroon Stayner Road Race $500 • Georgian Triangle Anglers Association $250 • Georgian Triangle Housing Resource Centre $1,500 • Highlands Youth for Christ/The Door $2,000 • Hospice Georgian Triangle $1,000 • Magic of Children in the Arts $250 • Mathew Buie – rower $250
• My Friend’s House $1,000 • Creemore Legion – Canada Day event $500 • Singhampton Park Committee $500 • South Simcoe 4-H $250 • St. Luke’s Gift of Music $250 • Stayner Chamber of Commerce $500 • Stayner Heritage Society $300 • Stayner Horticultural Society $700 • Teddy Bears Picnic Children’s Centre $1,000 • Tin Roof Global $500 Council also entertained a late request for $1,000 from the Cybergnomes competitive robotics team. Council agreed to move a $1,000 request for roof repairs to the Stayner Lawn Bowling facility under general maintenance. Many organizations were not granted all of the money they requested. Council denied Clearview Community Policing $15,878 for radar speed signs, $1,000 for Clearview Soccer Club, saying the club is already subsidized through park and recreation, $1,000 for Theatre Collingwood, $500 for Imaginarium art camp, $500 for the Creemore Santa Claus parade and $500 for the Clearview Sheep Club. The balance of the fund, $2,150, will be used to address requests that come up throughout the year.
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Councillor Thom Paterson was the only person to oppose the motion. He too wanted to reduce the budget and have staff identify reduced spending but through a two per cent decrease in tax-supported spending, as a review of services, while keeping reserve allocations intact. In the initial draft budget, Clearview Township staff projects just over $23 million in revenues, 56 per cent of which is from property taxes. Paterson was proposing to reduce that $12.9-million in property tax revenue by two per cent. Councillor Kevin Elwood was the only person to support his motion that asked staff to identify about $259,000 in reduced spending of taxation dollars. “We should get ourselves in the mindset of controlling our spending,” said Paterson. “It’s easy to spend money when times are good. It’s harder to control in times like these.” In 2015, Clearview Township is facing a reduction in provincial
funding, through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund and is attempting to reduce its reliance on reserves. Councillor Shawn Davidson acknowledged that staff has already trimmed the budget in an attempt to make up for the shortfall. “You did good, you just haven’t done great so trim it up,” said Davidson. Because of the municipal election, council got a late start on the budget and staff was feeling the crunch as the public meeting date is fast approaching. Paterson is hoping to get support for a service review this spring, in planning for next year’s budget and the next several years. The next time council sees the draft budget is when it goes before the public on Feb. 9. The public meeting is at 7 p.m. at town hall in Stayner. Council will make revisions based on public input at a fourth and final budget workshop on March 2 before voting on the final document that night.
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Making a deposit TD Bank in Creemore and Stayner made a $600 donation to the Clearview Stayner Food Bank. Stayner branch manager Mark Bannerman (left) and former Creemore branch manager Laurie Wilson (second from right) presented a cheque to food bank coordinator Wendy Jeffries (who is retiring from her volunteer position) and incoming coordinator Pam Royal, with TD Wealth investment advisor John McNiven. Wilson is now working as a mobile mortgage specialist for TD.
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Budgets more than just the bottom line Budgets are about more than the tax increases they reflect. The budget is a working document that sets the tone for council during the coming year. It is a framework in which all of council’s work will be done. Clearview Township council is saying it will minimize increases where possible in 2015. This budget isn’t about adding services, staff or much of anything. This is a bare bones budget and one might think it creates a bit of a conundrum for the township. Many of the council members who ran on barebones-approach-to-spending platforms during the election also ran on pro-growth platforms. The problem is that Clearview Township is at risk of not creating a desirable community that will attract new residents, even if there were new developments. Innovation and growth go hand-in-hand. While those looking for the quiet life in the country may see Clearview as a desirable place to call home, young families may struggle to see the attraction. There are few good paying jobs and recreation facilities are at a minimum. Before long, parents find themselves driving out of Clearview to neighbouring towns and cities to access services. Many are tempted to move to cut down on the driving. All council members support the lowest tax increase possible but they admit they are not sure where the budget cuts should be made. New council members are trying to stick to campaign promises to keep tax increases low. “Municipal budgeting is always very political,” said councillor Shawn Davidson… “Think long and hard about how we want to move this municipality forward and where the priorities are.” This budget is particularly political. If council can pass a budget with a combined increase of under two per cent it will have done what it set out to do, save people money. But if those savings are achieved by not putting money into reserves, there will be no money for increased services and infrastructure unless Clearview can attract new residents. And therein lies the catch 22. All financial experts advise people to plan for the future, pay down debt and save money at the same time. This council needs to get ahead of next year’s budget and plan for the future. This council is playing a bit of a shell game by reallocating budget money from reserves, reducing reserve transfers and relying on low or no increases from the county and the school boards to serve up a more palatable tax bill. Council must be careful, as it was also Davidson who said during budget deliberations, council must act in the best interests of the entire electorate, not just the squeaky wheels.
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Democracy encourages expression Editor: In reviewing your Jan. 23 edition of The Creemore Echo, I notice three letters to the editor regarding the matter of Clearview Township’s consideration and deliberations on raising the gay pride flag at the town hall. Your editorial comments are brave, thoughtful and give due credence to the subject and you are to be credited with your enlightened approach. It is now up to our newly elected councillors and executive to address the ramifications and repercussions on developing policy and subject guidelines that follow from their decisions, taking into account open forums and representations from the public served. Canadian democratic traditions and our Charter of Rights and Freedoms allow for, indeed encourage, freedom of expression – so we can expect to hear voices and ideas which may conflict with our thoughts and philosophical tenets on certain issues that arise on occasion. Being able to defend one’s expressions through thoughtful and critical analysis of the facts surrounding such expressions are crucial to the ongoing discussions. With this in mind, and an increasing majority of the County of Simcoe’s communities agreeing that raising the Simcoe Pride organization flag, honouring the significance of our multicultural and inclusive values, I personally suggest that Councillor Robert Walker’s opposing such a gesture, in a public forum, is tantamount to denying our rights as local citizens to establish and endorse our right to defend our values, those of our families and those held dear by our forebears who have fought world wars to achieve our freedoms and responsibilities to the minorities and the oppressed
within society. In response Rami Blecht, Canadians have separated State from Religion for a justifiable reason – one may see how not doing so has led to the strife and brutality of the regimes in the Middle East and certain dictatorial regimes in Africa to this date. I need not remind you that you have chosen to immigrate to Canada and your memories of your time spent in the Soviet Union do not reflect the circumstances you faced there. There are acknowledged friends of my family that acknowledge their gay affiliations and they mean no less to us as human beings because of their individual persuasions – though I would not expect that I myself would wield the rainbow flag on any person's say-so unless I found these folks being rancorously defiled in public venues. David Jones has quoted PM Trudeau’s infamous statement regarding the state having no place in the bedrooms of the nation – Trudeau was right. Strange that Mr. Jones would equate this great statesman’s words as suggesting he would not support tolerance of our minority communities (be they in their bedrooms or not) – perhaps his son Justin would be able to offer Mr. Jones an accurate interpretation of Pierre’s meaning. Finally, I couldn’t agree more with Maria Cornelisse when she states that ‘knowing how a councillor thinks and what his beliefs are would be welcome knowledge when it comes time to vote’. However, her corollary is bereft of validity as whatever your religious beliefs may be, Canadians, in their secular wisdom, are not prone to base their votes on religious beliefs – or are we? Greg Walker, Glen Huron.
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should only be used to Council put forward prevent future tax revenue several suggested demands. modifications to the staffSo, with this approach, prepared 2015/16 draft spending will continue at budget during the third, in the same level and the tax a series of four, planned not collected now in 2015 budget workshops held on Thom will be demanded in the Monday afternoon. PATERSON future because the savings In the end, apparent in the form of reserves progress was made by council and were spent to achieve a past short term staff in agreeing to reduce this year’s gain, thus perpetuating the cycle of tax proposed tax increase to under two increases. per cent, including both the estimated In my opinion, a more financially Simcoe County and school board tax responsible approach is to immediately levy increases. begin to reduce spending levels in Essentially, various suggested 2015. modifications fell into two different I proposed a two per cent reduction approaches. The proposal that was of the 2015 planned $12.9 million eventually adopted by the majority of spending that is funded by taxation council, was a direction to staff to target revenue. In this proposal, contributions a specific final tax rate for 2015 of into reserves would continue as planned 1.95 per cent and make the temporary and current reserve fund balances would deferrals to achieve it. be left intact for their intended purpose, Unfortunately, once again, council to fund future planned expenditures and settled on the same short-sighted not be used for quick fix tax reductions. tactic of past years by concentrating The goal would be to achieve only on the political optics of an permanent spending level reductions in-year tax reduction, missing an while maintaining priority service opportunity to conduct a much needed levels. If we spend less, we tax less examination of where spending could each and every year going forward. be made more efficient or eliminated. Ironically, the two approaches Spending on such day-to-day expenses produce about the same tax increase as salaries, professional services and in 2015, just under two per cent all in. administration continue to rise faster However, by not taking action to curb than the growth in our local economy spending and opting to feed the current and the taxpayers’ ability to pay and is appetite to spend using potential the root cause of the annual demand for savings as council has decided to do, more and more tax revenue. such expenditures as staff increases This quick fix approach depends on will continue to ensure ongoing higher the use of savings in the form of reserve than needed tax increases for the funds and project deferrals from this foreseeable future. year to a future year to achieve an inCome and voice your opinion at year and short-term tax reduction. the public meeting at the Clearview Reserve funds are put away for Township Administration Centre in specific known future expenses such Stayner on Feb. 9. as road and bridge improvements and
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Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Minister: Sean Angel Sermon: Adventures in Mark: Part 2 - Fame the Hard Way
705-466-5202
Creemore United Pastoral Charge
Feb 1: Single service at St. John's at 11 a.m. (no service in New Lowell this week) Feb 8: New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m. All welcome • 705-466-2200
ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 30, 2015 •
Township flag represents all of Clearview: reader
Editor: We have a Canadian flag to represent all of Canada. We have a provincial flag to represent all of Ontario. We have a township flag to represent all of Clearview. We do not put up a pride flag without a straight flag for balance. We do not put up an orange flag on July 12 without raising a flag for the Roman Catholics, etc… Please do not create and promote
segregation. This is an administrative building so get on with administering the business of the township and stay out of the bedroom. What you do when you get home is private. We are just not interested. Our township flag represents all of us so, I repeat, we do not promote segregation. Bob Stephenson, Creemore.
Pride flag is about tolerance, inclusion Editor: Poor sad Walker et al. They cannot see the forest for the trees. The Pride Flag is all about tolerance and inclusion, not about sexual orientation. And the message of all rational religious thought, including Christian doctrine, is one of tolerance and inclusion. But to see this, one must separate the wheat from the chaff, the metaphorical from the literal. Your literal interpretation of an
isolated phrase from a transcendental text is obscene. That is called irony, Mr. Walker. It means that you are very, very wrong. But it also means that you have unintentionally raised the Pride flag higher than running it up a local flagpole for a few days could ever have accomplished. For that, we all (independent of sexual orientation) must thank you. Peter Long, Glen Huron.
Planning something great this year? The Creemore Echo would like to hear from community groups about important event dates.
22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan 30: Toonie Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come have lunch with us!
These will be added to our online calendar immediately to assist other organization in selecting dates for their activities.
The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.
998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn
For more info call (705) 466-3435
To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com
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Sinclair's mission was to get people out skiing by Trina Berlo Larry Sinclair wanted to get people out on snow. He was passionate about Nordic skiing and dedicated much of his adult life to advancing the sport. “He always really believed that getting people on snow as early as you can is really beneficial,” said his daughter Kelly Sinclair. “He always raced but coaching was his big passion. He was just one of those people who wanted to give rather than rely on people. That was the idea with Highlands, he wanted a place where people could just come and ski and learn and it didn’t matter if you were an athlete or if you just wanted to go out and ski or whatever. Getting other people out on snow was more important than anything.” The Sinclair family, owners of Highlands Nordic near Duntroon, is at the centre of the local cross-country ski community and Larry’s influence reaches throughout the province and the country. “It really started with my grandpa. They spent so much time skiing when he was younger,” said Kelly. Larry and his father, Jim Sinclair, started out making trails at Duntroon Highlands golf course in the winter. Eventually the family bought property next door, building Highlands Nordic into a ski destination, training centre and home of the Highlands Trailblazers. Larry raced as a high school student with the Collingwood Collegiate Institute team and later began racing with the University of Guelph team when he went to school there. When the team was in need of coaches, Larry stepped up. Kelly said at university, where he studied agriculture, Larry was racing and coaching at the same time.
“He was always a bit of a wannabe farmer, hence all the animals that we have, the turkeys, the cows, the sheep and the pigs. Any empty field, he was always trying to get something in it…
He was always trying to use the land that we have,” said Kelly. “He truly believed that manual labour is an excellent training tool for athletes. Every summer we had
somebody living in our basement, training and working for dad.” Kelly said his trainees could often be found throwing hay bales, stacking wood or cutting trees. “Those athletes are always coming back,” said Kelly. “We see them often.” Larry’s enthusiasm for the sport and his kindness earned him many long lasting friendships in the ski community. Many people consider Highlands Nordic to have a family atmosphere. Kelly said that sense of community became apparent on Sunday when she left Highlands Nordic to be with her family and many people jumped in to help, keeping the doors open and the day’s events on track. Larry competed at the provincial and national level. He was a wax technician for the Canadian team at the 1988 Olympics in Calgary. As a coach, in 1989, he led the first Canadian team to the World University Games in Bulgaria. In the 1990s he switched focus from coaching skiers to coaching coaches and became a course conductor. He is a past recipient of the Heinz Niederhauser Coaching Award and was recently inducted into the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame. Larry died at home in Duntroon on Sunday, Jan. 25, with family, after an illness with colon cancer, at the age of 58. A private funeral service with family and close friends will take place on Tuesday. A celebration of life is planned for the spring to include the wider ski community. Donations can be made in Larry’s name to the Highlands Trailblazers through Cross Country Canada. Visit www.cccski.com.
by Alex Hargrave Alliston Hornets clinched first place last week in the Georgian Mid Ontario Junior C Hockey league despite losing two of three games. Thursday night at the Stayner rink the Hornets, 31-6-1-1, came to town to battle the second-place Stayner Siskins, the hottest team in the league since Nov. 1. Stayner prevailed with a 4-3 win and added confidence by beating the league’s number one club. Siskins coach Steve Walker, who was not behind the bench as he was attending his son’s International Silver Stick game in Michigan, wasn’t surprised by the outcome. “I’m not shocked by it. I expected it,” he said, noting that the two teams have been very competitive in their games played this year except for one, an 8-0 loss Jan. 2. Since then, Stayner has won their last two meetings. Stayner’s general manager Richard Gauthier added, “if you don’t finish strong, you don’t start strong in the playoffs”, making reference to Stayner’s strong performance of late and putting more meaning into Friday’s upcoming game against Alliston there.
Stayner, 27-6-3-2, has lost only once in regulation play since Nov. 1, while the Hornets have lost three games in the last nine games, including a 6-5 overtime loss to Fergus Sunday, the one point secured home ice advantage throughout the playoffs. Gauthier says the victory over Alliston had “playoff intensity.” After the first 20 minutes, Alliston held a 2-1 lead, each team replying with a goal in the second. Brandon Watson and Sean Healy came through for the Siskins in the final period, the two shooters clicking for their second goals of the game. Watson’s goal was on the power-play 7:53 into the third to tie the game, and Healy’s goal was in regulation time with about four minutes remaining. Stayner played Nick Keleher in between the pipes. For a goaltender not having played much in the past two years, the 20-year-old was rock solid between the pipes, blocking 26 shots. Keleher played for Stayner a few seasons back for part of the season. He has also played Junior C hockey for Fergus and Clarington. Walker says the team will go with three goaltenders. Last season, the
club’s two netminders were injured for the playoffs and the team had to go searching for a third and starting goalie. Gauthier says the team will dress their full line-up against Alliston. Stayner’s other win was over the Schomberg Cougars who are in a dogfight with other league teams for fifth place. Schomberg outplayed Stayner in the first couple of periods, even though the score was deadlocked at 3-3. Stayner quickly went up 4-3 in the third from a power-play goal by Lucas Jeffery. Shortly after that goal the game changed. A Schomberg player ran Stayner goaltender Trevor Bloch, which created man advantage opportunities. Stayner snipers connected on a couple more to give them a modest cushion in goals. The game got stupid after that. In total, Schomberg was charged with 91 minutes on 24 infractions and Stayner had 89 minutes penalized on 22 infractions. Scoring Stayner goals were Ricky Darrell, Kyle Lafreniere, Dylan Bursey, Lucas Jeffery with two, Brandon Watson and Trevor Franklin. Stayner also played Fergus for their
last regular season game at home Thursday. The last couple of games have meaning, despite Alliston and Stayner having locked the top two positions. It’ll be decided this week whether Huntsville or Penetang finish third overall. Numbers five, six, seven and eight positions are up for grabs for Caledon, Schomberg, Fergus, Orillia and Erin. Midland is the only team that is out of the hunt for a playoff spot. The bottom two teams don’t move on. Finally, Cooper Martin quit the Siskins last week to go play for Tottenham in the outlaw league. He was a point-a-game player. Corey DeRose also quit Midland to go to Tottenham. Enough said. Finally, I am saddened to write that Larry Sinclair, owner of Highlands Nordic passed away Sunday. My deepest sympathies to his family. Larry had a dream and he followed through with it. Today, Nordic skiing is a major sport in this area. He was respected, not only in this community, but across the country and the globe. We have lost a great man. God bless.
Contributed photo
Larry Sinclair coaching on the Haig glacier in Alberta.
Siskins go into playoffs with strong season finish
The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 30, 2015 •
Thank you to the community members listed who gave to the 2014 Tree of Life campaign. These investments will help to replace the cardiac monitoring system at the Collingwood G&M Hospital. Once again, Southern Georgian Bay has demonstrated that we are a caring and generous community. Our work continues thanks to you! Marian Abbey in memory of Carl Abbey Nikolina Aceski Mr. & Mrs. Russell Acton Pat Adams in loving memory of John Adams Robin & Pat Adams Trevor Adams in memory of Sandi Adams Dr. Peter Adamson Bill & Trudy Ainley in memory of our beloved son Jonathan Ainley Sean, Maria & Sam Ainley in memory of Vovo To Teresa Aletto in memory of Carlo Aletto W. D. Alexander David & Elizabeth Alexander John & Judith Alexander Douglas & Lynn Allan Glen Allan in memory of Violet Allan John T. Allen Doug & Louise Amo Carl Anderson Erik Anderson Robert & Gillian Anderson Walter & Joanne Anderson Lois Andrew Sandra Andrews in honour of my parents Claire & Alex King Anamarija Anicic Robin & Malcolm Anthony Felix & Elizabeth Arcaro Nancy Ardiel in memory of Daniel McGuigan Peter C.J. Armstrong Dawn Askin & Brian Graham Stan Aspery Herman & Anna Aubrecht Avening United Church Wilma & Bruce Bagg in honour of the Bagg grandchildren Laura Bain in memory of Jim Bain Judy & Neil Baird Frances Baker Ralph Baker Steve & Brenda Baker Bruce & Noreen Baker Kevin & Elaine Ball in honour of Glen & Jean Coe Walter & Judy Barclay in honour of Dr. Marion Arthur & Dr. Akinyele Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Bard Ann Bardoel Patricia & Peter Barker Dr. Donald Barr in memory of Dr. Elizabeth Barr Rod & Wendy Barrett Domenico Bartolomeo Barbara Bassett in memory of Dr. Bill Mitchell Francis Bassett in memory of Marilyn Bassett James Bates Eric & Pat Baty Larry Baulke in memory of Larraine Baulke Beach Builders Home Hardware Ltd. Dennis & Florence Beallor in memory of Lionel Gottlieb
Dr. & Mrs. William Bearance John Beard in memory of Doreen & Ann Marie Beard Don & Bernice Beattie Marjorie Beattie David & Debby Beatty Harry & Joan Beckett Dale & William Becks Paul & Barb Bedard John & Marja Beelien Ivan and Anika Beg Brad & Diana Bell Kenneth & Teresa Bell Tom Bell Virginia Benbow Grace Bennett Mr. & Mrs. John Bennett Brian Bermingham & Diane McDonough Melissa Berry in memory of Norm Sanderson Lee & Les Bertouche Ray & Debbie Berube Rita & Leonard Bette in honour of Sarah, Jacob & Joshuah White Nancy Bickerstaff Creemore Big Heart Senior Club Margaret Birnie Steven Bis & Carolyne Rodrigues Al & Sharon Black George & Beth Black in honour of our five grandchildren Sherry Blais in memory of Dolores Blais Blake Farrow Project Management Inc. Blue Mountain Duplicate Bridge Club Donald & Bette Boake Rosemary Bolitho John & Susan Bolln Bill & Fran Bolton in honour of the CGMH staff Carol & Bob Booth Sean, Maria & Sam Ainley in memory of Vovo To Walter & Elaine Borthwick Sharon Bosso in memory of Bruno E. Bosso Mr. & Mrs. M.J. Botting Iona Boucher in memory of Lloyd Boucher Paul & Joan Boughton Mardi Bourgard in memory of Garry A. Bourgard Dr. Mary Beth Bourne Mr. & Mrs. Phil Bowman Jean Bowser Fred & Joan Boxall in memory of Russel Granger Doug Boy Dr. Alyssa Boyd in honour of Mrs. Hrycay John & Gloria Boyd David & Barbara Boyden Vic & Rhonda Bradford George Brady Cyril & Pamela Brand Brayley Family Fund Allan & Sally Brechin Florence Bremner in memory of Jim Bremner
Alan & Mary Brereton J. Paul Brisbois in memory of Peter Boake & John Malowney Russell & Ruth Marie Bristow Dr. & Mrs. James Britton Edith Brndjar-Trott Paul & Donna Brock John & Elizabeth Brooke Pat Brough in memory of Bob & Debbie Brough Hazel Brown Mary & Orville Brown Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Brown Patricia & Bill Bruce Juliana Bryant in memory of Rudy Faulk Peter Bryce & Heather Stuart-Bryce Bruce Buck Stan Buda & Dr. Jody Bowle-Evans in memory of Wendy Buda Marjorie Bullock in memory of Harvey Bullock Eileen Bunston in memory of Robert Bunston Marguerite Burk in memory of Bill Burk Joy Burkholder in memory of my husband Ormand Burkholder David & Janet Burland Karen Burland Beverly Burman Doug Burn Maureen Burns in memory of Peter Toon Marie Burton Wayne & Betty Butters in memory of George & Goldie Butters, Wilf & Nellie Bell, Ken Astill & Mike Cain C.E. O’Brien Medicine Professional Corporation Harold & Rosalie Cain in memory of Ace & Irene Thompson Doug & Ann Callow Keith & Mary Cameron in memory of Donald Smith Joseph & Doris Camilleri Carol Campbell Helen M. Campbell Marc & Cyndy Campbell Peter & Barbara Campbell Helen & David Capin in honour of Dr. Savage & Dr. Cornell Wayne & Liz Carleton CarQuest Collingwood James & Cathy Carscadden Michael Carstensen & May Yam & family John & Nathalie Carswell Tom & Louise Carter Patrick & Anne Casey Helen Cerny in memory of Steven Cerny Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Chadwick Percy & Margaret Chantler Ron & Kristina Charles in honour of Tony Arrell Guy & Caroline Chartrand Tom & Marilyn Chisholm Christ Church Batteau David & Faye Christie in memory of David Christie
Don Coburn & Jane Christie George & Frances Christie in memory of Lu-Anne Demetrick Ernest & Lorrena Churchill John & Carla Ciallella Brian T. Clark James & Mary Jane Clark in honour of Mom & Dad Kathryn Clark Dr. Janet Clarke in memory of Stephen Howard Dr. Robert & Mrs. Joanne Clement Joan Clements in memory of Rev. Alexander & Agnes Clements Claude & Cora Clouthier Glen & Jean Coe Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Coe Pat & Norm Coe in honour of Glen & Jean Coe June Coffin in memory of Raymond Coffin Stephen & Wendy Cole George & Helen Coleman in memory of Larraine Baulke Mike Coleman in memory of John Sanfilippo Allen & Elaine Collings in memory of Edward & Betty Spicher Collingwood Bridge Club Lorraine Collins in memory of Orrie Collins Carol Comish in memory of Bob Comish Concrete Chemicals Ruth Connelly in memory of Robert Connelly Bertha Connolly in memory of Rita Bassett, Leonore & Cyril Moore Jenny Cook in memory of William Cook John & Shirley Ann Cook Len & Barb Coolich in memory of Ann Marie Potton Ed & Lois Cooper Ian Cooper Sam & Carole Cooper Ivor & Christine Corbett Vern & Ruth Cornfield Linda Coulter Jean & Bob Cowan John & Maggie Cowan Judy Cox in memory of Melvin H. Cox Dr. & Mrs Jack Crawford Helen Crawford in memory of Harold Crawford & Dr. Brian C. H. Crawford Thomas & Nancy Crawford John & Isobel Cripps in memory of Douglas Cripps Gary & Ruth Crittenden Arthur Cross Dr. & Mrs. William Crysdale Doug & Martine Culham Ruby Culham in memory of Archie Culham Elaine Currie in memory of my husband Alex Currie Gage Currie in memory of my wife Ellen Currie Harvey & Lee Currie
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• The Creemore Echo • Janet Currie & Tim Knorr in memory of Alex Currie Des & Catherine Dalrymple Nancy Daly Fran Dance in memory of Bill Dance John & Jan Dance Ruth & George Daniels in memory of Andrew Daniels Diane Danylchuk Mavis Danylchuk in the memory of Walter Danylchuk Roy & Annette Davey Aggie & Al Davidson Al & Pat Davidson in memory of the Kirley, Davidson & Cummings families Bill & Anne Davidson Rolph & Joan Davis Ken Dean Jack & Joyce DeCorby in honour of Paul, Darlene & Gavin Sacks Pieter & Wilhelmina DeGroot Gloria Del Greco Judy Delemere in memory of Nancy Delemere Mybritt & Gerard Deleskie Dan & Marilyn Della Rossa in honour of Dr. Koo Gordon Demetrick & family in loving memory of Lu-Anne Demetrick Gordon Demetrick & family in memory of Jane Preston Dorothy Dennis in memory of Michael Dennis Donald & Vivian Deswiage Marnie Detheridge Karen Devereux John & Dianne DeVroom in memory of Katharine Gilroy Dave & Ericka Dick Beryl Dickey in memory of Oscar Dickey Roger & Janet Dickhout Ms. Nancy Dickinson Donald & Sandra Dickson George & Heather Dickson in honour of Tony Arrell’s 70th birthday Malcolm & Marguerite Dickson in memory of Betty Fielder Catharine Dignam in memory of Dean Dignam Rudolf & Renate Diller Frank & Millie Dillon in honour of Jessi Dillon Gary, Leslie & Jessi Dillon in honour of Frank & Millie Dillon Patsy Dilworth David Dime & Elisa Nuyten William Dinwoodie Dr. Matt Distefano John & Sheila Dixon Gladys Dobberthein in memory of Harvey Dobberthein & Eileen & Thomas Hawton Jessie Dobbie in memory of John Harold Dobbie Wayne & Ruth Dobson Frank & Margaret Doka Lorna Dolomount Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Doner Dan & Petra Donnelly Mr. & Mrs.Ted Donohoe Bert & Marjorie Douglas William & Lorraine Douglas Dean & Joan Dover Jane Doyle in memory of my husband Patrick Doyle Margie Ann & Dennis Draper in memory of Joan Turner Perkes Romas & Joanna Duda James & Teresa Duff Bill Duffield in honour of Dr. Chisholm & Dr. Smith Jack & Susan Duffy William & Bridget Dunne Norm & Debbie Sampson in memory of Dalton & Jean Sampson Joan Dynes in memory of Errol & Janice Dynes Tom & Patricia Dyson Gerald & Sandra Eagles In loving memory of Blair Eagles from his family Judy, Lori, Darren, Ella, Will, Derek, Jen, Garson & Abby Donald & Roxann Early in memory of Marlene Pearce Catherine Eaton Edenvale Aerodrome Ltd. Anita Ehmueller in memory of Henry Ehmueller Richard & Judy Ellen Orval & Pat Elliott Dr. W.D. Ellis in memory of Margaret & Stuart Ellis Doug & Mary-Ann Ellsworth Dale & Kate Elyea Mae Elyea Sharon Emerson Anne, Chris, Amanda & Boys in loving memory of Roy & Tammy Emerton Ron Emo in loving memory of Gloria Emo Jean & Paul Emond
Friday, January 30, 2015 Joan English in memory of Cyril Moore Iris & Jerry Epstein Franci Evans Goldie & Calvin Evans Jean Evans Mrs. Ina Evans in memory of Roger, Ron & Phyllis Evans Jim & Sheila Ewing Mrs. Josephine Exall in memory of Wilfred Murray Margaret Falls Far Side Investments Ltd. John & Shirley Farmer in memory of Robert J. Smith Featherson Charitable Foundation Lindsay Fehr Bryan & Maxine Ferguson Jim & Marjorie Ferguson Jean Ferguson Gary & Margaret Fielding Sergio & Jennifer Figueredo Robin Fillingham John & Mary Findlay Warren & Bonnie Finlay Marcus Firman Anne Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fisher Kathy Fitzgerald Irma Flack George Fleming in memory of Florence & Henry Fleming Mae Fleming Mary Fleming Linda & Kenneth Flemington Trevor & Stacey Flint in memory of Jean Cornfield Morley Ford in loving memory of Dorothy Ford Dr. Peter & Mrs. Libby Fowler Paul Fox, Darlene Sacks & Gavin Fox in honour of Tom & Lorraine Fox Paul, Darlene & Gavin in honour of Jack & Joyce DeCorby Tom & Lorraine Fox Hugh Franklin in memory of Isobel Franklin Allan Fraser Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Fraser Muriel Fraser in memory of Dr. John Fraser John & Katherine Frech with love in memory of Hans & Irmgard Frech Harvey Freedman Stanley & Susan Freedman in honour of Dr. Scott Houston David Freeman Doug & Bonnie French in memory of Jane Preston Carina Frenette Betsy Freudeman & family in memory of John Freudeman Dr. Leon Freudman Mary Fritz Janet & Ken Frizell in memory of Carl Abbey Larry & Helen Fronczak Beatrice Frost James Fuller in memory of my wife Laura Fuller Evelyn Fyfe in memory of George Fyfe Mary Gabriels-Norris in memory of John & Lucia Gabriels Liliane Gagnebin Mary Gale Heather & Chris Gallupe Robert & Eileen Gamble John & Ruth Gammell in memory of Duncan & Mae McIntyre Bill Ganter Starr & Doug Garbutt in memory of Brandon Douglas Willette Joy Gardiner Santo & Rita Garito in memory of my parents Paul & Ethel Gartlan in memory of Michael Gartlan Mike & Elaine Garvey Gloria Gatti Don Gauer Collins Barrow SGB LLP Larry & Norma Gee Jonas Genys Dominic & Linda George Georgian Bay Fruit Growers Ltd. in memory of Earl Gilroy Dennis & Hilary Gerrard Richard & Jalna Gibb Deborah Gibson Jack & Fay Gieg Dorothy Giffen in memory of Murray Giffen & my sister in law Doris Walker Tara Gignac Henry & Debra Gilas in memory of Anne & Scott Martin Lloyd & Laurie Gilbert in memory of Peter Gilbert Lois Gilbert-Cober in memory of Harold Cober Lesley & Dave Giles John & Wendy Gillies Jim & Elinor Gilmore
Gerry & Jean Giovanelli Roger & Irene Girling Don & Dorothy Glen George & Marg Glenday in memory of Rob Barron George & Marg Glenday in memory of Betty Hudson Jim Glover in memory of Eleanor Glover Laurie Goad Twylla-Fay Goad in memory of my sister Lee Barbara & Wilfred Good in honour of our grandchildren Ida Goodwin in loving memory of Bill Goodwin Louise Gordon Mike & Julie Gore Kurt & Helga Gorol Basdeo & Ramdai Gosine Robert & Doreen Gosselin Roland & Rosemary Gosselin James & Ellen Gott Merle Gottlieb in memory of Lionel Gottlieb Barb Gotuaco in honour of Diane LePage Gertrude Gowan in memory of Carl Gowan John & Day Gowing Audrey Graham Jessie Graham in memory of my sister Elsie Graham June Graham in memory of Donald Graham David & Anne Green in memory of Graham Matthews Ken & Daisie Gregory in memory of Arthur Reid Dudley & Elizabeth Griffin Glenn & Joyce Grosset Gunter & Theresia Gugelmeier Beryl Gulbronson in memory of Bill Gulbronson Evelyn Guziak in Memory of John Thomas Spence Rick & Mary Ellen Hall Dr. Earl & Irene Haltrecht Robert & Donna Hamill Robert Hamill in honour of Dr. Savage Bob & Heather Hamilton Jack & Muriel Hamilton Sarah Hamilton in honour of my family Hamilton Bros. Building & Farm Supplies Ltd. in memory of Frank Hamilton Wayne & Donna Hammill in memory of Dan & Scott Hammill Lothar Hanschke & Family in memory of Edith Hanschke David & Joan Hansen in memory of Erma Hansen Karl Hanus Karen Hare in memory of Don & Calvin Hare Joseph & Maria Hargassner Brian & Linda Harper in memory of our son Danny Harper Edward & Eleanor Harris Peter & Mary Harris Ray & Diane Harris Nancy Harrison Joan Harrison Bruce & Lynn Hart in loving memory of a wonderful mother Marguerite Cooper Geraldine Hart in memory of Joe Hart & Addie Lingard Gillian Hartley in memory of Ronald Hartley John & Shirley Hartley June Hartley in memory of Ron & Greg Hartley Pamela Harvey in memory of Donald H. Harvey Jean Hately in memory of George Hately Joan Hatt in memory of May Moffat Janice Have The Hawker family in memory of Borg Jensen Elizabeth A. Hawkins Charles & Audrey Hawton Ken & Marlene Hayes in memory of our niece Mary Elizabeth Hayward Dianna Hector in memory of Ryan & Grace Hector Marjorie Heggart Tony & Niqué Hendrie Mike & Pat Henning in memory of William Henning Mrs. Evelyn Henry Patricia Hentsch in memory of Mike Granttham Mary-Louise Hepburn David Higginbotham in memory of Mary McFaul Higginbotham Ted Higginbotham Highland Fuels Dundalk Ltd. Sheldon Hildebrand John V. Hill Barbara Hillis Jan Hill-Lennox
Andy & Barbara Hims in memory of John Taylor John & Susan Hindle in memory of Earl Lane & Heather Lane Hans & Annegret Hinterleuthner Doug Hitchcox in memory of Earl Gilroy Frances Hobbs David & Sylvia Hodgetts Eva Hodgins in memory of Tommy & Bill Hodgins Orval & Mabel Hogg Muriel Hollingshead David & Judy Holmes Margaret Holmes Douglas & Beatrice Hood Kelly & Audrey Hopkins in honour of Dr. Clarke Ruth Hopper Brad & Jeanne Horan Betty Horne Norma Horner Ken & Greta Horton in memory of Emmie & Johnny Johnson Calvin & Lois Hough in memory of brother Doug Hough John H. Hough in memory of Fran Hough Patricia Howard in memory of Donald Pritchard Sam & Monica Howie Jim & Helen Hughes in memory of Stan & Elvira Blackurn Ruth Hughes in honour of the CGMH staff Judy & Lee Huish Dr. & Mrs. Charles Hunter Robert & Diane Hunwicks Paul & Donna Hurst in memory of Donald & Helen Hurst & Harold & Myrtle Campbell John & Anthea Hurtubise Craig Hutchinson Marilynn Hutchison in memory of Leona Ondercin & the “Old Buzzard” Edward & Margie Huycke in memory of Carol Rykert Fred & Kit Huycke Gaetano & Elena Iannucci Isabel Iles in memory of William Iles Gerald & Judith Imrie Grant & Jane Inglis Alan & Karen Ionson Robert & Margaret Ireton in honour of Sheree Ireton Christine & Norman Ironmonger Leighton & Yvonne Irvine Kristian & Margaret Isberg & The Isberg Family Foundation Helen Jablonszky in memory of Fred Jablonszky Jack Pady Dale & Daphne Jackson Juliet Jancso Don & Cathy Jaques in memory of Dorothy & Ed Nicholson Fred & Janie Jardine Isobel Jardine in memory of Hurst & Jardine families Robert & Susan Jarman Joe & Gail Jaseliunas Kathy Jeffery & family in memory of Steven Pollard Vita Jensen in memory of Borge Jensen Barb & Pete Jerry John & Jean Harrison Randall & Gail Johns in memory of Edward & Betty Spicher Robert & Sandra Johnson in memory of Bonnie Currie William & Myrna Johnson Lorraine Johnston Jean Jones Mary-Jane Jones Cheryl Jorgensen Jack & Shelly Joslin Michael & Gladys Joyce Susan & Bill Joyce Marion Kachurowski Ted & Stella Karas Lee & Sue Kea in memory of Ken & Helen Wilson Matthew Kea in memory of our beloved Grandparents, Ken & Helen Wilson Doug Keary Charles Keith & Joyce Maxwell Jim & Ann Kekanovich Thomas & Emmy Kells in memory of Tante Jo de Wilt Jo-Anne & John Kennedy Edward & Alice Kernaghan Robert & Barbara Kerschbaumer The Kershaw Family in memory of Ron Kershaw & Peggie Turcot Jim & Lorraine Kerswill Robert Ketchin John & Patricia Keyser Mian Khan Syavoosh Khataizadeh Mike & Linda Kiely Kathleen Kilgour in memory of Gord Hanson
The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 30, 2015 • Kim Dadswell Denture Clinic Rudy Langer Kimar Development Co. Ltd Kinette Club of Collingwood Dorothy Kingsley Paul, Kathy, Kristen & Karen Kinsey in memory of Mom & Grammy Ford, Nan, Os & Dave Kinsey Pam & George Kinzie Brian & Florence Kirkwood in memory of Eunice O’Gorman James & Elaine Kirkwood Evelyn Kitchen William Klein Dennis Klinsky in memory of Rose Klinsky Jerry & Kathleen Knab John & Evelyn Knappett Marilyn & Henry Knowles Murray & Dawna Knowles Barry Knox Irene Knox Klaus & Renate Koenig James Kofman Karl & Karen Konrad Rein & Urve Kori Nick & Janet Kouwen Lois Kowal in memory of Walter Kowal Erika Krell Janny Kriens in memory of Jacobus (Jack) Kriens Irma Kroeger Gisela & Lothar Krueger Bernard Kuhrt in honour of Kristien McAleer, RN at CGMH Maxwell Kurp in memory of Earl Becker Margaret Kurtz Nellie Kwapis William & Geraldine Lachance Darcy Lageer Thomas & Louise Lailey Michael Laine Julie, Alison & Robert Lakin in memory of Henry Lakin Mike & Betty Lalic Muriel Lane in memory of Earl Lane & Heather Lane Rudy Langer Maurice Larcher Jane Lash Laureate Epsilon PI (Beta Sigma Phi) in memory of Diane Chestnut & Jeannie Foley Cathy Lavers in memory of Allan Lavers Mary Lawrence in memory of Graham Lawrence Martha Lawrence James Higgs & Jeanne Leach Stuart Learmont Leslie Leeds in memory of Margaret Rose Greene Frank & Mavis Lefebre L.P. Lefebvre Bruce & Gretta Leighton in memory of Keith Leighton Ray Leighton in memory of my wife Lorie Leighton Richard Lemoine & Debra Friendly Zoltan & Irma Lengyel Barrie & Mary Lennox Tom LePoidevin Isobel Levacque in memory of Raymond Levacque Lewin Family Bill & Jane Lewis Dennis & Merle Lewis in honour of Drs. Akinyele, Dr. Wells & Dr. O’Halloran Roman & Katharina Lindorfer Nancy Liotta in memory of John Liotta Ken Lipson Stephen Lister Stuart & Gloria Little Michael & Terry Livingstone in memory of Bill & Lois Burmister & Bob Livingstone Steve & Patti Livingstone in memory of Calvin & Lenora Patterson & Robert Livingstone Bruce & Helene Lloyd Patricia Loblaw in honour of Bertha Lyman Lynn Lockhart in memory of Marlene Crever & Wayne Ferguson Pietro & Antonietta Lodico LOFAST Inc. Fast Foundation Ed & Lynda Long Wes Long Aileen Longmore David & Christine Looker Robert & Patricia Lord Loverne Lougheed in memory of Ken Lougheed Donna Lowe in memory of Donald Lowe Walter & Shanna Lucas Dr. Rich & Betty Luck Tom & Nancy Lupi in memory of Ken & Helen Wilson Mr. & Mrs. James Lupton Allister MacDonald in memory of Violette MacDonald
Judy MacGowan Rainer & Rita Machold Elke Mack in memory of Liselotte & Richard Geue John & Irene MacKay Shirlea MacKenzie in memory of Laurrie A. MacKenzie Dr. James & Patricia MacMillan Sheila McNaughton in memory of Michelle Williams Ian & Muriel MacTaggart in memory of Peggy Francis William Maffett in honour of Dr. Quigg Franz & Anna Magauer Fraser & Judy Main James & Valarie Makela in memory of Horace, Betty & Faye John & Ina Makin Jim & Patricia Male Donald & Shirley Mallett in memory of Douglas Mallett Carmela & Salvatore Mallia Henri & Mona Malon Donald Maltas Jack & Sue Marley Jim & Delores Marshall Mary Marshall Mrs. E.L. Martens Manoah & Naomi Martin Brenda Martinek in memory of Joe Martinek Inez Martyn in memory of Ron Martyn Wilma Mason in memory of Les Mason Michiko & Koyu Matsuo Allan & Sandy Mattacott in memory of Viola Mattacott Elton & Rita Matthews Irene-Frances Matwijec Maxwell Farm Service Linda McBurney Nora McCaffrey in memory of Joyce Zukerman Mary E. McCaig Dorothy McCarl in memory of my husband John McCarl Florence McCarl Denise & Bryon McCay Paul & Heather McCleary in memory of Susan Linton E. Bruce McConkey & Kelly Burt Martha McConnell in memory of Hubert McConnell Thomas McConnell J.D. & Reta McCort in memory of Shirley McCort Hubert & Judith McDermid in memory of Bonnie Currie Sandra J. McDermid in memory of Alice G. McDermid & Sandra E. McDermid Doreen McDonald Patricia McDonald in memory of my husband Dr. Donald McDonald Robert & Iris McDonald Susan McDougall J.W. McEachern in memory of my Aunt Fran Jordan Jessie McEachern in loving memory of my husband R. D. McEachern & my grandson Kim Hampson Marilyn McEachern in loving memory of my father R.D. McEachern & my nephew Kim Hampson Margaret McEwen in memory of John Phillips D. Neil McFadgen Dolores McFarlane Jim & June McFarlane Fiona McGaw Ivan & Joyce McGillivry James McGoogan in memory of Ruby McGoogan Sylvia McGowan in memory of Gary McGowan Stuart & Lorna McKay in memory of Dr. Donald & Frances McKay David & Heidi McKean Donald & Kay McKean Wilda McKenzie Jane McKinnon Dr. & Mrs. Hugh McLachlin Allan & Doreen McLean Don & Kathryn McLean Dorothee Anne & Ian McLean in memory of Enid Petton, Mary Margesson & Joanne MacDonald Doug & Alice-Faye McLean in memory of Capt. Bill McLean Sandra & Robert McLean in honour of Michelle & Mac Plewes Dr. & Mrs. Ron McLeod Patricia McMillan Nida McMurchy Brian & Donna McMurray Wayne & Lyndell McNabb Pat & Gary McNeil Dorothy McQueen in memory of Gordon McQueen Doug & Irene McQueen in memory of my sister Shirley Holmes Dr. & Mrs. Ian McQuistan Nancy McSorley
Theo & Luise Meeser Denise Meesters in honour of Mr. & Mrs. Sigler Jean & James Meighan in memory of Pearl Bona Karin Meilinger Bernard & Toos Melenhorst in memory of Nancy Melenhorst Vic & Donna Menage Len Menecola & Monica Lowe Menecola Tom & Donna Merrifield Jack & Lynne Merwin Hazel Middlebrook Erna Mieth-Harrison in memory of Kenneth Harrison John & Gloria Mighton Nancy Mihailovich Robert & Mary Miller Ken & Judy Milley in memory of Brink & Bessie Arnold and Percy & Betty Milley Jim & Elizabeth Mills David & Corrie Millsap The Milne & Lemon families in memory of Gladys Milne Guido & Mandy Minardi in memory of Madam Justice Moira Carswell & Ralph Carswell Q.C., P. Eng. Antonio & Maria Minicucci John & Joyce Missett Catherine Mitchell Nancy Mitchell Robert Moenck Greg & Tina Moneypenny Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Monteith in honour of Dr. Akinyele Paul Montgomery & Yvonne Taylor Thomas & June Montgomery Betty Moore in memory of Allan Moore John & Laurel Moore in memory of Betty Moore Helen Morgan in memory of Robert Morgan Margaret Morphet in memory of Bob Morphet Darlene Morrison Jim & Pat Morrison Marion Morrison Marlene Morrison Warren & Janette Morrison Albert & Caroline Moules Terence Moynihan & Margaret Ivanisko Warren & Barbara Moysey in memory of Christopher Moysey Hinrich & Maria Muller Margaret Murch George & Mary Murray George & Faye Muxlow in memory of our son Keith Ross Muxlow Eglal & Ashraf Nassif Dr. & Mrs. John R. Newall John & Marie Nichols in memory of Mom & Dad Margot Nicolson in memory of Frederick Vincent Herbert & Danuta Niepalla Ain & Viivi Niitsoo Be & Ann Nijhuis Lisa Nnabuogor in memory of Dr. Jack Saunders, Marilyn & Tracy Saunders Howard & Rochelle Nobert Robert & Peggy Noble Gary & Tina Norman Robert & Shirley Normore Saverio & Iolanda Novielli Carolyn Nunn Nurse Managers in honour of Norah Holder Nutak Holdings Ltd. Fritzy & Jerry Nydam Ken & Jeanette Oakley Robert Oaks Barbara Oatt in memory of Charlie Oatt Sigmund Ochnio Ralph & Patricia O’Connor in memory of Jean Currie Harry & Pegi O’Halloran in memory of Margaret & Peter O’Halloran John Oliverio Dr. & Mrs. Maurice O’Neil in honour of Dr.Janet Clarke Marion O’Rourke Dan & Helen Orvis in memory of Roy & Helen Orvis and Harvey & Iona Park Mr. & Mrs. Peter Osmond Paul & Sharon O’Sullivan in memory of Fern Richardson Dr. Susan O’Toole John Leyland & Lynn Pace Larry Pace Katherine Paisley Paul Pape Orneva Pardy Alison Parker Gordon Parkes in memory of Patricia Parkes Dennis & Diane Parish Fred & Doris Parry
Penelope Bell in honour of my brother Thomas Bell the best ski patroller at Blue Mountain Bill & Lauree Patrick Paula & Garry Pattenden Dr. Don & Joan Paul Paul Crevier Carpentry Ltd. Wes Peacock in memory of Freddie Peacock Gord & Janet Pearcy in memory of John & Audrey Ketemer David & Nancy Pease Gordon Peck Vincent & Rosemarie Pedulla Mr. & Mrs. Lon Pencak Donald Perry in memory of Elvera Perry Peter & Judy Perry David & Barbara Peters Anne Petitjean John & Gina Petkevicius Laima Petravicius William & Dorothy Petrie Richard Phillips Rita Phillips in memory of Allen Phillips Sylvia Philpott in memory of my husband Frank Philpott Ron & Barb Picot in memory of Ina Picot Ryerson Picot in memory of Ina Picot Yvonne Pierrynowski in memory of Ray Pierrynowski Terry & Marilyn Pike in memory of Bruce Hillman John & Myrna Pineo John & Marg Piper in memory of Earl Gilroy Allyson & Lily Plater in memory of Gary Plater Andrew & Karen Plater in memory of Steven Pollard Carol Plater & family in memory of Gary Plater Harold & Margaret Platts in honour of Dr. Scott Houston & Dr. A Engell Willa Plewes in memory of my husband Charlie John & Esther Pollard Joan Pollard in memory of Steven Pollard Mr. & Mrs. John Pollemans Doug & Helen Poores Leslie & Marion Porteous Chris & Susan Portner in honour of Tony Arrell Phyllis Posa in memory of my late husband Sam Posa & my mother Maria Costanza Russell & Jeanette Poste George & Janet Potopnyk Maureen & George Potton in memory of Juris Jaunzems Doug & Kathy Potts in memory of Peter Currie Steve & Karen Potts Diane & Morley Powell Roy Powell Stan & Audrey Powell Rose Powers in memory of Arnold Powers Penny Peston in memory of Bob Preston Derek, Dean & Debra Prezio in loving memory of our sister Deanna Jack & Romana Prezio & family in loving memory of Sam & Theresa Prezio Jack & Romana Prezio & family in memory of “Lisa’s mom” Jack & Romana Prezio & family in memory of Sam Russ Jack & Romana Prezio in loving memory of our daughter Deanna John & Lorraine Pribik Audrey Price in memory of Terry Price Patricia Price Ross Pritchard in memory of Audrey Pritchard & Jeff Pritchard Jory & Doug Kerr and family in memory of Audrey Pritchard & Jeff Pritchard Penny & Robert Prosser Zdravko & Ana Prpic Gary & Joni Prucha Veronica Onyskiw & Jim Pulcine Vitas & Helen Puodziunas Ernie & Margaret Purkis Doug & Liz Quanbury Blair & Lynn Quesnel & family in memory of Don Quesnel James & Sheila Quirk Chris & Pat Raible in honour of Emma Tarasco in Radiology Ram Excavating - Roger McIntyre Betty Ann Randall & family in memory of Terry Randall Hugh & Beatrice Ransier in memory of Sandi Adams Barbara Rawn Thomas & Sharon Rawn Lida Reckers Dr. David Redick in memory of Freda Redick
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John & Wendy Redman in memory of Mary & Len Stoutenburg The Redpath Family in memory of Ed & Mary Redpath Alfred & Alice Redpath Jean Redpath in honour of Dr. Beth, Tracy Langlois & Shelley Gibbons Barbara Regan in honour of Tony Arrell Harold & Barb Reid June Reid in memory of my husband Geoff Reid Ellie Reil in memory of H. Allan Stephenson Debbie Reitsma in memory of Ben Reitsma Georgia Rennick Mr. & Mrs. John Rennie Mary Rentner & Family in memory of Bruce Rentner Marjorie Reynard Marnie Reynolds in memory of Graham Matthews John Rhind Mario & Angela Ricciardi Barbara Rice Don & Sharon Rich Mark & Michele Rich Pam Rich Mr. & Mrs. Eric Richards Mr. & Mrs. J. Paul Richards Barry & Marla Richler Beth & Jeff Richmond Carl & Diana Ridout Arcot & Manfred Riemer in honour of our 6 grandchildren James & Georgina Rigney Janice & Martin Rigney Rigney Electric Ltd. in honour of our business associates & customers Sherry & Stephen Rioux in memory of Stacey Smith Jack & Kerttu Robbins Joye Robertson in memory of my husband Stewart Robertson & my sister Debbie Alexander Baker Trevor & Raechel Robertson David & Eileen Robinson Gary & June Robinson Murray & Anne Robinson Ron & Barbara Robinson Jill Kitchen & Rob Robson Paul Rodgers Max & Margaret Roeding Bill Rogers Ian & Joan Rogers in memory of Carol Ryker Major General & Mrs. Richard Rohmer Russel Roode Judith Rosen Dr. Gerald Rosenstein & Mrs. Barbara Duffey-Rosenstein Ian & Judy Ross Judy & Robbie Ross in celebration of our anniversary Michael & Margaret Ross Bill Rourke Ted & Linda Rowe Cynthia Rowlinson Elizabeth Rowsome in memory of Sandy A. Thain Max Ruocco in memory of Jeannie Ruocco Julie Ruppel in memory of Len Ruppel Paul & Jean Ruppel Elwin & Jo-Anne Russell in memory of Mary Ann & Bert Bendell Mary Joyce Russell Scott & Elizabeth Russell Mark Ruttan Joan & John Sage Mary Salois Ethel Sanderson in memory Robert Sanderson Elizabeth Sandlos in memory of Hank Sandlos Bob & Camilla Sanelli in memory of Albert Sanelli Antonella Santia Mary Jane & Enzo Santori Doris Saunders in memory of Dr. Jack A. Saunders William & Meredith Saunderson Al & Linda Sausik Norman & Mildred Sauve Dr. Sam Scala in memory of Jo’Anne Scala Joyce & Eli Scardaoni in memory of Winnifred & Shirley Robertson Marg & John Scheben-Edey Norm & Mary Scheffel Dr. Ted Schipper, Collingwood Orthodontics in appreciation of all the local dentists Peter & Diane Schlegel Maria Schmid in memory of the Schmid family Betty Schneider Marilyn Schneider in memory of Beatrice & Wilfred Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Vaughan Scott in honour of Dr. Dorothy Sunderland
Friday, January 30, 2015 Robert & Patricia Scott Joe Scrivo Herbert & Margaret Seath in memory of Terry O’Connell Helene Asplund-Seegers & Otto Seegers Harold Sencar in memory of Liz Sencar Wilfred & Shirley Senior Ken & Leaf Seto Harry & Lillian Seymour in honour of Tony Arrell on his 70th Birthday Roger & Lorna Shackell in honour of our 50th Anniversary. Thankful for a great life. Sandra Sharpe in memory of Joe Sharpe Ian & Muriel Shaw Sydney & Gertrude Sheard Ross Shearer in memory of Dorothy Shearer Dale & Olive Sheffer in memory of Earl & Georgina Cubitt Mark, Alison, Brooke & Emily Sheffer in memory of Lyall Fryer & George Sheffer Jasmine Sheffield Norma Sheridan Richard Sherkin Patsy Shields Patty Shields in memory of Mary & Bill Brown Wayne & Deborah Shields in memory of William Floyd Jean Sholtz John Shortt Michael & Jill Shulman Andrew & Regina Sileika James & Sidney Sim in memory of Jim Keers Pearl Simmons & Family in memory of John Simmon Mary Lou Simonato & Family in memory of J.E. (Chic) Simonato Steve & Gail Simpson Bruce Sims & Dora McCullough David & Jacquie Sims Jennifer & Jason Sims Susan & Gary Siskind Hugh & Katy Sisley Judi Skippen in memory of Dr. Lakin David & Kathryn Sled in honour of Pat Mackeracher & Dr. Mike Lewin Mr. & Mrs. Willy Slegt Bill Sloan Mike & Dianna Smart Victor Smart in memory of Roma Smart Dave & Barb Smith Don & Carolyn Smith Dr. Donald & Jane Smith Eleanor Smith James & Jocelyn Smith Jane Smith Jody, Devon, Lindsay, Jeff & Jamie Smith in memory of Rob Smith John Smith & Patricia Vakil in memory of Jack Smith Larry & Helen Smith in memory of Harry & Florence Smith Ray & Wyn Smith Shane & Susan Smith Christopher & Patricia Snyder Marilynne Sokoloff in memory of Jane Preston Gary Solway Lloyd & Marilyn Somerville Paul Spafford in memory of Douglas Bowie Doris Squires in memory of Ted Squires Jaromir & Magdalena Srom Wally & Carol Stacey in memory of Doug & Lillian Horton Ronald Stackhouse in memory of Dorothy Stackhouse William Stants & Evelyn Windross Pat & Tom Staples Bill & Marilyn Stapleton Stayner Nursing Home Residents Council Kathryn Steckley in memory of Douglas Skelton Dr. & Mrs. Robert Steen Ed & Tina Stephens Fred & Shirley Stephenson in honour of Dorothy Stephenson Sue & Bryan Stephenson in honour of John & Audrey Ketemer Tom & Joanne Stephenson Shirley Stephenson Thomas Stevens Karen Stevenson in honour of Dr. McCall & Dr. Sunderland Albert & Linda Stewart in memory of Bert & Sarah Murray, Marjorie Stewart & Don Stewart Bill & Barb Stewart in memory of Lorne Stewart Donald Stewart Mrs. Marjorie Stimpson in memory of Leslie Stimpson Hugh & Fay Stirling Mike Stock and Family Gordon & Holly Stone
In memory of Patricia Scythes from your Honourary Grandchildren Norm Stormes in memory of Wendy Stormes Angelo & Emanuella Stramaglia Leo Staver & Betty Staver-Schaap Earl Stuart Stuart Ellis Pharmacy-Chad Edwardes William & Catherine Styles Vera Svoboda Harvey & Amelia Swanson Bill & Eleanor Swanton Irma Swatogor-Arnold Alan Swick Grace Switzer Edward & Barbara Synnott Sandra Szajkowski T & T McKee Tire Sales Ltd. T1H2 Ltd. Ronald & Diane Tadman in honour of Margaret Tadman Tadas Tarvydas Francesco & Donata Tassone Charlie Tatham & Joy Hackett Agatha Tawaststjerna Greg & Helen Taylor Gwen Taylor & family in memory of Dale Taylor Kent & Diane Taylor Paul Taylor Ronald Taylor & Nancy Caron-Taylor in honour of Dr. Akinyele Keith & Nancy Thatcher The Harvey & Annice Frisch Family Foundation Therapy Oxygen & Supplies Limited in honour of the Collingwood G&M Hospital Therapy Oxygen & Supplies Limited in honour of the Collingwood G&M Hospital Physio Department Jean Thomas Harry & Gwen Thompson Howard & Katherine Thompson in memory of Mark Spencer Murray & Jean Thompson Ricki Thompson in memory of my beloved Robert C. Thompson Shirley Thompson Jean Thomson John Thomson Howard & Catherine Tile John & Gail Timmerman Ruth Timpson in memory of Dr. Ron Timpson Peter & Janet Tipold Peter & Joan Tirion Myra Titus Stephen & Gwen Tkatch in memory of Joan & Eric Coombes Edward Tomczyk Brenda Toon Penny Towndrow Pamela Townsend Hazel Tricco in memory of Walter Tricco Steven & Line Troster Joan Truemner in memory of Betty Hudson Dr. & Mrs. Tucker in memory of Norma Barrett Henry & Yarka Tupy Ross & Katherine Turnbull Reginald & June Tyler in memory of Bill & Eileen Tyler & Almeda Boyce Dorothy Anne Usher Lloyd Van Koughnett Dr. & Mrs. H. Terry Van Patter Will & Marsha Vander Leeuw Pieter & Carole Vander Wedden Erwood & Jo-Anne Vanvolkingburgh Ron Varley Chris & Linda Vassilakos in memory of Joyce Quesnelle Robert Veale Ivars Vitols VOA Canada Inc. Ken & Beckie Vogel -K.Vogel Construction Limited The Kurt Vogel Family Wolf & Gill Von Teichman Patricia Wadland, Sofie & John Winkels in memory of Albert Winkels Jane Walcroft in memory of Michael Walcroft Doug & Catherine Walker John & Margaret Walker Ray Walker Will Walker in memory of Jack & Betty Walker Blake & Rita Wallace Albert Walmsley in memory of Gladys Walmsley Kent & Judith Walton The Wansbrough Family in memory of Sandy Wansbrough Grace & William Warburton Howard Warner Tom & Carol Warner in memory of Don & Helen Hurst Walter & June Warner Rosemary Warren in honour of Jo-ann Rowe
Rosemary Warren in memory of Stephanie Phillips Bob & Helen Waters Robert & Louise Watt Rex & Joan Waylen Maurice Weatherall Eileen Weber in memory of Leith Weber Donald Webster George & Barbara Weider in honour of Stan Buda Cathy & Jack Weingust in memory of Lionel Gottlieb Hank & Helen Wells in loving memory of Susan Patricia Wells Beverly Westcott in honour of the CGMH Foundation Beverly Westcott in memory of Peter, Myrna, David & Donald. Brian White & Wendy Harris-White in memory of Mike Harris Brian White & Wendy Harris-White in memory of Paul Newton Robert & Maureen White in honour of Dr. Marshall Rosemary White in memory of Donald White Walter & Donna White John White & Diane Urban Lillian Whitehead Ron & Sandy Whiteside in honour of the Dialysis Department Bill & Vicki Whitlock Geoffrey Whitney Robert & Donna Wickham Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wiercinski Wietse & Corrie Van Dolder & Family Charitable Foundation Bev & Marie Wiggins in memory of Rebecca Hare Stott Warren Wilkins in memory of Graham Matthews William & Gladys Jarvis Foundation Trust Brad & Kim Williams Patricia Williams in honour of Lloyd & Laurie Gilbert & Carolyn Nunn Howard & Lorraine Williamson Joyce Willison in memory of Charles Willison Brian & Barb Wilson in memory of Russel Glover Catherine Wilson in memory of Roy Wilson Cheryl Wilson in loving memory of my wonderful Mom & her great sense of humour and incredible love Doug B. Wilson Ivy Wilson John & Marjorie Wilson Kay Wilson in memory of Robert Wilson Reg & Patricia Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Scott Wilton Norman & Bernice Wingrove in memory of Winnifred & Shirley Robertson Ken & Marion Winters in memory of our granddaughter Alanna Robert Winters Brian Withers Betty Witthun in memory ofCraig Witthun Robin & Sharon Wood Harold & Gladys Worsley Evelyn Worth Worth Manufacturing in memory of Jim Eberhardt James Worts Bob & Kaye Wright David & Mary Wright Doris Wright in memory of Blair Wright Xl Epsilon Gamma in memory of Jeannie Foley & Diane Chestnut Pat Yeager in memory of Geoffrey H. Giddins Alberta Young in memory of David Young Dr. Jennifer Young & Family Jean Young in memory of Bonnie Currie Larry & Jennifer Young Mr. & Mrs. Richard Young Robert Yungblut Michael & Wendy Zettel Mr. Adam Zimmerman & Honourable Barbara J. McDougall Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation 459 Hume St., Collingwood, ON L9Y 1W9 www.cgmhf.com | 705-444-8645
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Trustees vote on PA day change Stayner art gallery evacuated Current calendar places PA day on GNE education day
by Trina Berlo Simcoe County District School Board trustees will consider moving a PA day that is in conflict with the Great Northern Exhibition’s education day. Trustees will vote on a revised school year calendar Feb. 11. The revision would see a PA (profession activity) day scheduled for Sept. 25, moved to Oct. 23. “I am fairly confident that this new revised calendar will be passed as all the concerned groups are satisfied. There were quite a few people who expressed concern about the September date so it is fantastic that we can all work together for the common good,” said Annie Chandler, trustee for Clearview and Collingwood. “This year’s (2014-2015) PA day was Sept. 26 and it did not conflict with the GNE. At the time the proposed calendar went out, the board was not aware that there would be a conflict this year if they kept the PA day the same week.” Chandler said the board has reviewed the calendar and all the feedback received and is now proposing that board of trustees approve a calendar that does not conflict with any fairs between September and Thanksgiving. By pushing the PA day back to the end of October, the board would resolve conflicts with all area fall fairs, not just the GNE.
If the change is approved by trustees, it will still need final approval from the Ministry of Education. On education Annie Chandler day, the first day of the annual fair, Grade 3 and 7 students from elementary schools that feed into Stayner Collegiate Institute, Collingwood Collegiate Institute and Jean Vanier Catholic High School, in addition to area private schools, are invited to the fairgrounds for free, where they learn about agriculture as it ties into the curriculum. Fair volunteer Gary Milne said the fair is always the third weekend after Labour Day. Milne said if the PA day is not moved, fair organizers would have to cancel education day. “The amount of volunteer hours that go into it for the handful of students that come, it’s not worthwhile,” said Milne. “I am very hopeful.” In 2011, a PA day was scheduled in conflict with education day, resulting in low attendance. The next year, there was another conflict but there was enough lead-time to make a change. Chandler said she would bring forward some type of plan aimed at avoiding conflicts with area fairs in the future. For information visit Annie Chandler’s website trusteechandler.ca.
by Trina Berlo Fire crews were called to an art gallery in Stayner last Thursday afternoon. Highway 26 was closed for a while as crews made sure the scene was under control. Clearview Fire Chief Colin Shewell said an employee on duty at the gallery called 911 to report embers and light smoke inside the building. The gallery, located at 7293 Highway 26, is owned by Frieda Linke. He said the smoke was caused by a person doing roof repairs. “Upon arrival we encountered light smoke inside the building and all people were evacuated. There was no one home in the apartments upstairs and it was determined that it was caused by a roofing contractor, on an extension on the rear of the building,
with an open flame,” said Shewell. The employee suffered minor smoke inhalation and was treated by paramedics on scene. She was not transported to the hospital. Clearview fire called in an aerial truck from Collingwood as a precaution. He said there is probably about $10,000 in damage, contained to the back office, and possibly some smoke damage to the artwork. Shewell said the gallery is located close to a variety store and a furniture manufacturer. “If it wasn’t called in quickly with early notification, it was a fast attack led by the deputy chief, it definitely could have had an effect on the infrastructure downtown,” said Shewell. Highway 26 reopened at about 4 p.m.
Vehicles stolen from Stayner business Sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17 and 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 two John Deere vehicles and a utility trailer were stolen from Huron Tractors in Stayner. Police are looking for a dark green and yellow 2014 John Deere Tractor (1025R, Model 1025R, Vin number 1LV1025RCEH224221), a 2014 John Deere Gator, (Model XUV 8251 PS OLIVE, Vin number 1M0825GEEEM085364) and a white and green dual axle 2006 utility trailer, (Model UXT, Vin number 48BTE20296A082802), with a white
trailer cover and John Deere and Huron Tractor decals on its side and Ontario License Plate number C9400R. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 705429-3575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and callers will remain anonymous. Callers will not be asked to appear in court and tips could lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000. For safety and crime prevention tips, visit our website at www.opp.ca.
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Theatre Collingwood presents Valentine's Cabaret Feb. 7
Theatre Collingwood is presenting All you need is more love – A Valentine’s Cabaret one night only on Feb. 7. The 90-minute cabaret will be followed by Theatre Collingwood’s traditional Red Carpet Reception. Regular admission costs $45 and red carpet seating costs $85. Chef Randy Feltis from the new Pie Wood-Fired Pizza Joint Restaurant in Collingwood will be part of the after show reception. Tickets cost $85 and include premium seating, post-show reception with the performers, tasty treats, a partial tax receipt and more! Funds raised through this event will help Theatre Collingwood’s upcoming 2015 season. “Since 1984, we have been bringing outstanding professional live theatre to this community and we believe we have another fantastic year ahead,” said Harold Bickerstaff, Theatre Collingwood Chair. “We have an amazing Summer Festival Season lined up, as well several one-night only productions so that we are offering great entertainment on a year-round basis. We are extremely proud of our new season and anticipate attracting new members and patrons to support the great work of Theatre Collingwood now and into the future.” Tickets can be purchased at the Theatre Collingwood’s year-round Box Office located at 65 Simcoe Street or by calling 705-445-2200 or 1-866-382-2200. For more information visit www. theatrecollingwood.ca.
Correction The Nitetis Lodge apologizes for misspelling the name of Worshipful Master Jeffrey Fachnie in the Jan. 23 edition of The Creemore Echo. The Corporation of the Township of Mulmur
TENDER AND QUOTATION NOTICES The following TENDERS and QUOTATION Packages are currently available at the Township of Mulmur Municipal Office and on the Township website www.mulmurtownship.ca Deadline for submissions 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 13th, 2015. PUBLIC WORKS TENDERS (PWT) • PWT - 2015-02 – Gravel Crushing • PWT - 2015-03 – Loading, Hauling and Spreading Maintenance Gravel • PWT - 2015-04 – Supply and Application of Dust Suppressants REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) • RFQ - 2015-01 – Screening, Hauling, Mixing, and Stacking Winter Sand • RFQ - 2015-02 – Street Sweeping (with operator) • RFQ - 2015-03 – Roadside Ditching • RFQ - 2015-04 – Roadside Grass Cutting (with operator and machine) All quotations and tenders must be received on the forms provided at the Township from the undersigned: John Willmetts Director of Public Works Township of Mulmur 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur Ontario, L9V 0G8 Phone: 705-466-3341 ext. 224 Fax: 705-466-2922 Email: jwillmetts@mulmurtownship.ca
Developers pitch plans for Stayner plaza The public heard plans for a commercial development at the corner of Highway 26 and County Road 91 in Stayner during a public meeting Monday. On behalf of the property owners Parduman Dhillon and Bhupinder Kang, Armoclan Engineering is requesting a rezoning that would allow two residential lots to be developed into a two-storey commercial plaza development at the northwest corner of the intersection. The plans, still in the early stages, would include second floor apartments. One person expressed concerns about drainage, garbage collection and critters. The proposed development is under consideration by Clearview council.
Dufferin County Museum hosts family fun day The Dufferin County Museum and Archives is hosting a Winter Family Fun Day on Monday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop in to the museum for hands-on activities like cookie decorating and mask making. Create your own family tree or heart map, enjoy a book in our cozy reading corner, play some old-fashioned games, and complete a museum scavenger hunt. Outdoor activities will include a hockey skills challenge with NHL /Stanley Cup hockey player Aaron Downey. Please bring your own helmet. Regular admission rates apply. Cider and hot chocolate free with admission. Special family rate available. Soup, sandwiches and treats available for purchase. The museum is located at 936029 Airport Road in Mulmur Township.
Spaghetti dinner for The Door Jan. 31
Big Heart Seniors President Ray Leighton thanked Wilma Zeggil for the candies she donated. Welcome back Barb Pilon, we’ve missed you. Irma Flack had two thank-you cards, one from Evelyn the school for our donation WARDEN to their bands, and a card from Warren Gayle saying “hello” and hoping we all had a great holiday season, also he wrote that he was in a great place with 74 friendly residents, the food was good, close to his son Bruce and also his granddaughter. After a suggestion that we cut the amount given out for the lucky draws from $4 to $2 and have twice as many draws, it was nominated by Roy Veinot, seconded by Bob McNicol that we start this next week… carried. Lucky draws were won by Alma Seifert, Norma Johnston, Eileen Nash, Ray Leighton, Gayle Gordon and Marj Thomson. We had eight full tables and a sit out of two for cards. There were five moon shots played by Kevin Keogh x2, Gayle Gordon, Mary Bouchard, with the travel prize to Lucy Young. Winners for cards were Ruth Lougheed, 285; Norma Johnston, 279; Wilma Zeggil, 272; Barb Pilon, 257 and John VanVoorst was low with 86. Please any members or readers with interesting, embarrassing or funny stories, let me know so I can write a better column. Did You Know…Your shoes are the first thing people subconsciously notice about you. If a part of your body “falls asleep”, you can almost always “wake it up” by shaking your head. Your brain uses the same amount of power as a 10-watt light bulb Our body gives enough heat in 30 minutes to boil 1.5 litres of water. Remember: One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.
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A spaghetti dinner is being served in support of The Door at Centennial United Church in Stayner on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner costs $12 per person. Children under the age of 12 eat for free. For information and for tickets, call Brenda at 705428-3070 or Ellen at 705-428-2323.
Clothing drive for minor hockey Creemore Minor Hockey is holding a clothing drive until March 20. Donations of gently used clothing, shoes, belts, handbags and linens will be accepted. The more it weighs, the more they raise. Put all items in well tied plastic garbage bags. Contact Jenn Hayward at 705-716-4374, Alana McCleary at 705-446-7543 or Lisa Morozko at 705717-0091 to arrange for pick-up.
Glencairn 705-424-6697 For Reliable Service
Tank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil
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It was dinner time on a British Airways flight from London to New York. As the flight attendant moved down the plane, she asked one of the passengers, “Would you like dinner?” “What are my choices?” asked the passenger. “Yes or No,” replied the attendant
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Cybergnomes building new robot
The FIRST Robotics Team 2013, the Cybergnomes have begun building this year’s bot. During a six-week build period 22 students from Grades 9-12 will work as a team to construct a competitive robot. Team members have different positions and jobs to complete. The Cybergnomes have participated in many other events prior to build season, such as off-season events, Robots Rule, a public exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre, and the GNE The team has had weekly meetings since the beginning of September, where new build members have learned how to operate machinery and programs. The team has also been working hard fundraising and raising awareness in the community for their team. The Cybergnome build season will consist of long hours and hard work to create a perfectly functioning robot that will give the team the best chance of doing well in the competitions to come. The team is currently working on ideas for the best robot design and is hoping to start prototyping and testing their ideas soon. Once the season is over, they will have a fully operational robot and will be ready for competitions in Oshawa, North Bay, Calgary and St. Louis. The team travelled to the Bruce Nuclear School in Kincardine to watch the kick-off of the official game featured in this year’s competitions with the Kinetic Knights, Kincardine’s
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Cassidy Morgan and Tim Speyer mount a linear bearing to the tote pick up frame. resident Robotics team. Kick-off revealed this year’s game, Recycle Rush. It is a game based on the values of reducing, reusing and recycling. The object of the game is to stack containers, or totes, and a large recycling bin on top of each other to gather points. Points can be gathered by stacking up to six totes, putting a recycling can on top of the stacks, by putting a pool noodle, representing trash, in the recycling bin or by putting trash into the landfill zone in the arena. The Cybergnomes are always fundraising and looking for sponsors
to help them pay for all of the materials that they need as well as pay for all of the competitions that they hope to attend. They host many different fundraisers throughout the year, such as spaghetti dinners and silent auctions. After a fantastic year in 2014 which saw the Cybergnomes go to the world championships. For more information about the Cybergnomes and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.cybergnomes. ca, find them on Facebook at Cybergnomes FRC team 2013, on twitter @cybergnomes or contact Gary Page at 705-888-0731.
Join others in Simcoe Muskoka who are joining the month long Ready to be Thirsty challenge to go alcohol free for the month of February. Several community leaders are taking the challenge and will be publically sharing their journey during the month. Join the challenge to learn about temptations, triggers and habits, and to improve your health, lose weight, or try something new. There are two ways to sign up and accept the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s challenge using social media. Tweet using #R2BT to accept the challenge. Search #R2BT to hear from other participants and share your successes and obstacles. Find our page @SMhowmanydrinks and follow along. Post to your Facebook page using #R2BT so the health unit can find your updates or post on the How Many Drinks Facebook page to accept the challenge and report your progress. For more information go to www. smdhu.org/thirst or to speak with a public health professional, call Health Connection weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 705-721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520.
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Hay for sale – Small squares and 4x5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver yearround. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.
Part-time Cross Country Ski Instructor & Outdoor Education Teacher Wanted. Required assets: previous experience working with children ages 8 – 15, previous teaching/leadership experience, and a love of the outdoors. Contact Drew Gulyas, Outdoor Education Director at drew@mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca or 705-435-4479.
Your dog will enjoy their stay at Club Amarillo. Our Boarding Retreat boasts indoor and outdoor runs including large pack walks, grooming, flat screen TV, hand walking and more all set in the beautiful Mulmur hills. Contact Dana Mailhot 705466-6556 dana.rose10@hotmail.com.
Sinclair, Lawrence “Larry” James Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, January 25, 2014 in his 59th year. Larry of Duntroon, beloved husband of Pat Elson. Loving father of Kelly Sinclair (Chanse Dionne) and Megan Sinclair. Dear son of Audrey and the late Jim Sinclair. Brother of Shelley (Bob Greer) and Shawn Sinclair (Eileen Isaac). Larry will also be missed by his mother-in-law Ann Elson, sisters-in-law Margaret (Rick Lee) and Janet Elson, brother-in-law Donald Elson (Julie Payton-Farrell), nephews Sam and Chris Greer and nieces Regena Sinclair, Jennifer and Isabelle Lee. Larry’s passion for and commitment to cross country skiing will be long remembered by the ski community. His leadership as mentor and coach for many cross country ski athletes, and contributions to building the sport of skiing across Canada will be missed. Private family service to be held. A Celebration of Larry’s life for family and friends will be held at Highlands Nordic, Duntroon in the spring. If desired, donations in Larry’s memory may be made to Cross Country Canada designated for the Highlands Trailblazers Cross Country Ski Club. Arrangements under the care and direction of the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home – Stayner Chapel. For more information and to sign the Book of Memories, log on to www.carruthersdavidson.com
rentals Rooms for rent. Furnished. $130 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call 705-444-4852. Farm Land: 75 acres for rent. Currently in hay. Contact jvtfoundation1@gmail.com for more information.
Luxurious office suite for rent in Creemore. Call 705-466-3202 for more information.
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ski season Lovely, quiet log cabin. 5 minutes east of Creemore. 3 bedroom. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Available January 12 to April 1. $2500/month or $6000 for season inclusive. Pet friendly. Contact Gord & Andrea at 416-554-8635.
After school curling Creemore Curling Club is offering after school curling from February 12 to March 12. 5 week programme costs $25. For children grade 6-8. Phone Gayle Millsap at 705466-5482 to register.
Missing Treasures The Avening Hall is missing many of the treasured items that make the hall so special – everything from dishes to chairs. 8 If you 3 have any5item that may belong to the hall please drop it off at The 8 705-466-9906 to Creemore Echo4 or call arrange 4 for pick up. No questions 3 6 asked.
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The Salvation Army Hope Acres Addictions Treatment Centre is seeking a Casual Cook (PermanentPT) This is a part-time position one weekend a month (Saturday, Sunday) to start and potential for more hours to follow. Experience is preferred, but willing to train if necessary. Certified Food Safe Handlers Course a must. Salary to be determined. Send resumes to waynekitchen@xplornet.ca. (We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.) Hope Acres is a smoke-free/tobacco free facility.
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Do you have a piece of history crumbling on your farm? We can help you preserve the past. Stonework restoration to barns, houses, outbuildings, walls and more. Contact Tom Raffay Stonework 519-538-2509; cell 519-939-0494.
horses This year, the Cosack family is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Peace Valley Ranch in Mulmur. Check us out for Horse Boarding & Training, Trail & Ranch Riding. www.Rawhide-Adventures.on.ca. 519-925-0152.
in memoriam
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Booking for fall and winter interior painting/wall papering. Call for free estimate 705-466-2356
Whitley, Harold July, 1927 – January 31, 2012 The rolling stream of life rolls on, But still the vacant chair, Recalls the love, the voice, the smile Of the one who once sat there. Missing him, Laurine, Carol, Jim & Glenna and families
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Strong Hands Labour. Two strong youth available weekends and school holidays. Call 705-817-5061 Matt or 705-817-9997 Owen. Experienced Computer Technician new to the community and ready to help with your home computer. Specializing in upgrades, anti-virus and general trouble shooting. Contact Brad at 705-434-8236 or email brad.garbs@gmail.com. Building Blocks Home DAYCARE, full or part-time care. Space available for Sept. 2015. Call for availability or to book a play date. Call 705-466-6355.
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O’Shea’s
Crói Mor • 705.520.5200
Family Restaurant O O O P S! OPENING NEX T WEEK All day breakfast • Fast take out
Open 6am to 3pm daily 7535 County Road 9
Clearview residents ask council to fly pride flag at town hall Cleary said she has seen adults make the lives of young gay people in the community difficult and feels the flag promotes inclusion. A foster child in her care left town because of discrimination. “I want to live in Clearview, not no view, Clearview,” she told council. Nesbitt said as a lesbian and mother living in Stayner last year’s flag raising meant to her that she and other LGBT are welcome members of the community and that the gesture helps fight discrimination. Mayor Chris Vanderkruys said council will review the policy. “We will try to get it on the agenda as soon as possible,” he said.
Two people addressed Clearview council Monday, asking members to recognize Pride Week and fly the rainbow flag. The plea, made by Brenda Cleary and Alyssa Nesbitt, is in response to a request from Simcoe Pride to recognize Pride Week from July 31 to August 8 and raise the pride flag on August 4, tabled Jan. 12. Clearview council has a policy, passed in 1996, that states, the township cease to declare special weeks, months and days because the requests became “redundant due to overuse”. Last year, council made an exception to the policy and flew the pride flag at town hall for the first time.
Village bungalow reduced Was $485,000 - NOW $465,000
This home features upgraded kitchens, bathrooms and living space loaded with the best of finishes and upgrades. Complete with separate In-law 1 bedroom apt. and pool with large deck. Just minutes from the heart of town, close to shopping, library, restaurants, Mad River Golf and the ski hills of Devil’s Glen.
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WINTERAMA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 7 to 9pm
Winterama Snow Court at New Lowell P.S.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 1 to 3pm 4:30 to 7pm 7pm 9pm
Bocce Ball Tournament at Smith Brothers Spaghetti Supper at the Legion Burning of the Green and Skating at the Park Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night at the New Lowell Legion
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 PATRICK HAYE
MATT O’BRIEN
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Big Breakfast at the New Lowell Legion Barrie Snowmobile Club Fun Run
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