February 13, 2015

The Creemore

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Friday, February 13, 2015

Vol. 15 No. 07

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News and views in and around Creemore

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Barn burner

Beyond borders

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Controlled burn turns heads

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Marijuana THC levels too high The Clearview Township based medical marijuana company, Peace Naturals Project Inc., is voluntarily recalling one of its product.

During the course of a regular inspection, conducted under the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, Health Canada said its inspectors determined the ‘Nyce N’ EZ’ product was, “labelled with delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) of 9.07 per cent with a product specification of +/- 2 per cent of THC. However, when retested from a third party laboratory, the product demonstrated that the content of THC may be as high as 13.7 per cent.”

“While exposure to high levels of THC may be associated with increased risks of experiencing certain adverse effects, the level of THC in this product does not appear to have been high enough to trigger an increased risk to the health and safety of clients,” states a Health Canada notice dated Feb. 10.

“The company has not received reports of any adverse events or complaints associated with the use of this product, nor has Health Canada received any reports of adverse reactions. Therefore, the impact of this mislabelling represents a low risk to the health and safety of clients.”

Peace Naturals Project is instructing clients to immediately discontinue use of any marijuana from lot numbers 12NAE-003-14 and 12-NAE-003-14-A. Clients should return the marijuana by contacting Peace Naturals Project to obtain appropriate packaging and postage paid shipping container. If clients wish to destroy the product at home, they should add water to the marijuana to render it unusable, mix it with cat litter to mask the odour and dispose of it with regular household waste.

Warm up on Mill Street Saturday

Creemore Big Heart Days is coming up this weekend.

There will be many outdoor activities to enjoy on Mill Street this Saturday, Feb. 14. Local restaurants will be serving up tantalizing treats and local businesses are making special offerings, all with a Valentine's theme.

For a full schedule of events, see pages 6-7 of this week's Creemore Echo.

Candle causes bedroom fire

Clearview Township firefighters were called to a fire in Stayner on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Fire Chief Colin Shewell said the fire was caused by an unattended candle on a shelf in the bedroom.

Shewell said the homeowners attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher before evacuating.

The fire was contained to the bedroom and smoke and water damage was minimal so the homeowners were able to stay in the home that night.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Four-year-old Braeden Brockbank tries his hand at turkey bowling Saturday at Sunnidale Winterama in New Lowell. A Winterama favourite, children are invited to knock down bowling pins with mini frozen turkeys.

For more photos of the event, visit www.TheCreemoreEcho.com.

Staff gets tax increase down to 1.85 per cent

by Trina Berlo Clearview Township staff managed to get the overall tax increase down to 1.85 per cent while increasing the budget by $300,000.

The budget was presented at a public meeting at town hall in Stayner Monday evening, to an audience of 10.

At a Jan. 26 budget workshop, council members 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.

Council directed staff to dip into a tax stabilization reserve, using no more than $120,000 to offset tax revenue.

The reserve is made up of surpluses from past years.

When considering only the township’s tax levy, the increase is down to 3.92 per cent, from 6.44 per cent.

(See “Burton” on page 3)

PA day moved Simcoe County District School Board trustees voted unanimously to approve a revised school year calendar for 2015-2016 that does not interfere with the GNE's Education Day, said area trustee Annie Chandler.

A vote was held Wednesday, Feb. 11 after it was determined that a PA Day scheduled for Sept. 25 would interfere with Education Day, when area students visit the fair for free.

The PA Day will be moved to Oct. 23.

Free skating

There will be free public skating in Creemore and Stayner on Monday, Feb. 16.

Skating is at the Creemore Arena from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Clearview firefighters are hosting skating at Ives Park in Stayner from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 13, 2015

COMMUNITY Calendar

Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908

This Weekend 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.

Saturday, February 14 to Monday, Feb. 16

• Creemore's Big Heart Days! See schedule on pages 6 & 7.

Saturday, February 14

• Creemore Skating Club’s Valentine’s Bake Sale

at the Creemore Arena lobby from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. Stop by to find cookies, cupcakes, tarts, brownies and maybe a pie or two!

• Stayner Lions Club Ham & Bean Supper at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner. Serving from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $12.50, children 6-12 $5. 5 and under free. Takeout available.

Tuesday, February 17

• Pancake Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Olde

School House in Duntroon (across from the closed Duntroon school). Adults $6, students $4, under 5 free, Family $20. Proceeds to The Door Youth Ministry in Stayner. Hosted by Anglican parishes of Batteaux, Duntroon and Singhampton. All welcome!

Wednesday, February 18

• Ash Wednesday Service at noon at St. Luke’s Anglican Church.

• Creemore Horticultural Society Meeting at 7:30

p.m. at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Caroline Street West. “All About Seeds” (everything you need to know about seeds & then some). All are welcome & refreshments will be served.

Thursday, February 19

• Adult choir is starting. If you’d like to join The

Georgian Triangle Treblemakers come to St. Luke’s Anglican Church Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sing classical, folk, and jazz, to contemporary, pop/rock, and musical theatre.

Musical director Penelope Dale, pianist/composer Richard Maddock. An informal concert is held at the end of each term. Contact Penelope Dale at 705-352-4595 or Penelope@PenelopeDale.com for more information.

• Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction. A fundraiser for Cybergnomes Robotics Team at New Lowell Legion from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Adults $10, children

Proceeds to go towards District Governor’s Project: the purchase of a new vehicle for the Simcoe Muskoka CNIB office.

Sunday, February 15

• Church Services. See page 5.

Monday, February 16 Family Day

• Simcoe County Museum’s 6th Annual Family Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snowshoeing, snowsnake, and tobogganing extravaganza! Cost is regular admission.

• Wasaga Beach YMCA is doing Snowman Mania 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.

• Tiffin Centre 7th Annual Family Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5. Skating, hiking, snowshoeing, ice fishing. Campfire & hotdogs ($2). 8195 Eigth Line Essa, west of Barrie. 705-424-1479. www.nvca.on.ca

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• 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.

Friday, February 20

• Come meet Christine Elliott, Candidate for leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.

She will be at Station on the Green from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All welcome.

Saturday, February 21

• Osprey Snowhawks Annual Poker Run. Registration

at 10:30 a.m. at the Feversham Community Centre.

Prizes, food and drinks. Like us on Facebook. For more information call/text 705 888-2683.

Sunday, February 22

• Creemore Winter Classic Game at 1 p.m. at Station on the Green`s ice. Minor hockey home team ages 3-5 compete. Winner of the hockey sweater contest drops the puck. Author Stephen Smith will be present. Hosted

by Curiosity House Book Store. Wear your favourite hockey sweater & bring your skates for a family skate after the game.

• 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.

Bring your own helmet. Cost is regular admission.

Cider and hot chocolate free with admission. Soup, sandwiches and treats available for purchase. Hwy 89 & Airport Road. 705-435-1881 • The Clearview Firefighters are hosting an outdoor skate at Ives Park in Stayner on Monday February 16, 2015 from 10 am to 2 pm. Free hot chocolate & hot dogs!

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Saturday, February 28

• Clearview Community Policing Committee

Open House in the Council Chambers of the Clearview Administration building from noon to 4 p.m. Learn more about our history, our initiatives and how to become a member of our organization.

For more information email policingcommittee@ yahoo.ca or Twitter @ClearviewCPC

Saturday, March 7

• St. John’s United Church Beef and Lamb Dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adults $17.50, children $5, preschoolers free.

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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.

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Paterson's co-councillors agree to discuss review

by Trina Berlo Clearview Township councillor Thom Paterson was taking care of business Monday.

Paterson proposed council review the way it conducts business, its committees and gave notice that he will also be proposing a township service review.

Council members supported Paterson’s motion to “direct staff to prepare a report of alternate formats it may choose to adopt to improve effectiveness, efficiency, communication and public engagement as it conducts municipal business in the new term 2015/18. Such options to be included, but not be limited to, as committees of the whole, standing committees as well as procedural matters relating to consent agendas, public participation, pre-assigned times for public meeting, delegations and

presentations should be considered.”

The review is to be conducted between April and July.

Paterson asked for support and input from councillors, saying it would be an effort of both council and staff.

Clerk Pamela Fettes said she is supportive of the initiative.

“I never think it is a bad idea to review meeting processes,” she said.

Councillor Deb Bronee was the only one to oppose the motion, saying the review should be considered as part of an exercise to outline council priorities as it looks at its overall goals for 2015 and the rest of the term.

Councillor Shawn Davidson said he is supportive of the review but hopes council will be efficient about it.

“I am hoping we can stay focused and streamlined and stay on track,” he said.

But fellow councillors felt Paterson’s

proposal to also review all volunteer committees of council and municipal boards that serve the community by August is too ambitious.

“The review would include such matters as the structure and terms of reference for each committee, roles and responsibilities of appointed council representatives, improved communication and engagement of the volunteer members and the preparation of resultant amendments to policies and bylaw that will frame their respective responsibilities,” reads the motion.

Council showed support for the exercise but many members felt it couldn’t be done in 2015.

“It’s a good idea,” said Deputy Mayor Barry Burton. “I am just concerned about the timing. We need to get some economic development going. I’m afraid we’re going to get

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bogged down.”

Because volunteer committee members have just been appointed to four-year terms, council agreed to give them a chance to begin their work before involving them in a review process.

True to his word, Paterson also gave notice that he will ask council and staff to undertake a comprehensive review of the 2015/16 departmental operating and capital budgets.

“The intent is to review current levels of service provided by such expenditures, the need to continue such services at the same level more or less, and to identify potential new services not yet provided,” reads the notice of motion.

He is proposing that before the next budget process begins, efficiencies be investigated in relation to services and costs, with input from the public.

Burton says there's more work to do

(Continued from page 1) The overall tax increase went down thanks in part to a one per cent increase at the County of Simcoe and no increase expected in education taxes.

The operating budget went up $500,000 and the capital budget went down $200,000, making for an overall increase of $300,000.

The changes are a result of taking money from reserves, using grant money to pay for a road paving project carrying forward incomplete 2014 projects that were funded by 2014 tax dollars, and other minor changes such as a slightly higher than expected NVCA levy, all of which affect the bottom line.

“We put in the $120,000 transfer from the tax stabilization reserve so that added to the revenues,” said treasurer Edward Henley.

“That $120,000 isn’t coming from taxes. It’s actually reducing the amount of taxes that have to be paid.”

Only a few people commented on the budget during the public meeting.

Clearview Public Library board chair Bob Charlton said he would not argue that the budget should be changed but has concerns about a reduction in transfer to library reserve by $25,000.

He said the reserve is meant to serve as a down payment for a loan to build a new library one day.

“I am concerned the reserve is going to be easy pickings next year,” said Charlton. “We are on a slippery slope.

The point was to make sure the funds would be available when we need it.”

Dave Huskinson said the budget

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does not reflect a true reduction, it reflects a lowered tax increase made possible only by low county and education increases.

“The public was not in favour of a communications officer,” said Huskinson. “If you are not communicating, what is a communications officer going to do? I’d rather have the economic development officer.”

Deputy Mayor Barry Burton is happy with the overall outcome.

He is the one who originally proposed that staff be directed to take the original draft budget and get the overall tax increase down to 1.95 per cent or less.

“I’m happy with what we have accomplished so far. I would still like to see further reductions,” said Burton.

“I think we’re close.”

He said he is looking at specific ways to reduce the tax levy.

He would also like to see the communications officer position, which remains in the budget at $36,628 for six months (the position would pay $56,000 plus benefits), replaced with the hiring of an economic development officer.

“I struggle with bringing on more staff but we do need a communications officer, however you are constantly trying to find that balance of what we need and trying to keep the tax levy down. I still think an economic development officer is a priority.”

The budget could be discussed one more time at a workshop meeting on March 2 or it could go directly to council that same evening for final approval.

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Opinion Editorial

Dope names for wacky medicine

Super silver sour diesel haze.

Pineapple express.

Nyce N’ EZ. An air quality rating, a pizza order and a hair dye?

No, names of medical marijuana.

Nyce N’ EZ was named in a Health Canada notice this week after Clearview Township based Peace Naturals voluntarily recalled two lots of the strain once it tested too high in THC levels (the stuff that makes people high).

It’s challenging to take the recall too seriously and with such product names, we wonder if the industry really cares.

It’s a marketing tool to use wacky names but it’s also a bit of a cliché when one imagines to whom the names are supposed to appeal.

We suppose that it doesn’t hurt to use a little humour when working in an industry that is supplying medical product.

It’s more fun to order up a batch of purple nurple than Ziacan 20 mgs.

And the recalled marijuana hasn’t put anyone at risk of anything other than intoxication.

In this area, medical marijuana is synonymous with economic development and job creation.

Two of the 15 of the licensed medical marijuana producers in Canada have facilities in Clearview Township.

People seem to take it in stride, smirking only a little when talking about the relatively new form of agriculture in this area.

We are under the impression that medical marijuana suppliers in the country are attempting to be legitimate in business. Wouldn’t it help to use product names that do less to diminish the effectiveness of the product for certain chronic illness.

With this shift to legitimizing marijuana as a medicine, one has to wonder if legalization isn’t far behind.

However, Health Canada makes no bones about declaring that the Government of Canada does not endorse the use of marijuana, “but the courts have required reasonable access to a legal source of marijuana when authorized by a physician.”

It also states, dried marijuana is not an approved drug or medicine in Canada and possession and use of marijuana remains illegal in Canada unless authorized under the regulations with the support of a doctor or nurse practitioner.

When the Government of Canada launched the current licensed medical marijuana system in 2013, it was projected to be a $1.3-billion industry by 2024.

So while not condoning marijuana use, the Government of Canada and its citizens are benefiting economically.

It leads us to wonder, if there isn’t a strain called green machine?

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The way we were

Helen Blackburn brought us this compilation photo of the members of the 1912 Creemore Women's Christian Temperance Union and their younger counterparts. The union's primary objective was to promote abstinence from alcohol, protect the home from evil influences and strengthen family life. It also supported women's suffrage and the abolition of prostitution. Send old and scenic photos to info@creemore.com.

Cut costs, build reserves: reader

Editor: I read the budget articles (in the Jan. 30 edition of The Creemore Echo) with great interest and even greater trepidation.

It brought to mind the acronym OPM, which means other people’s money.

It’s easy to spend other people’s money; governments do it all the time.

Now that the budget is close to being finalized, the public can only hope for the mayor and his council to demonstrate flexibility in the coming months by introducing alternative ways to deal with issues, for example: When making spending decisions… imagine these questions: If I were to pay for this out of my own pocket would I buy it? Can I afford it? Should I negotiate? Should I postpone?

We are living in a world where entitlement has become a right.

Too many Canadians have learnt this is no longer the case. We all must adapt to not getting everything we think we need.

Decisions are not cast in stone. Nor is a budget.

Taxpayers won’t think any less of their elected representatives if they change their minds.

It takes courage to do that, but they will gain respect and support.

If there is a will, there is a way… to cut costs, for instance. Freeze salaries for administrative staff, no

hiring in the foreseeable future and staff reductions through natural attrition.

Major capital projects, such as the library, should be put on hold until debt levels are considerably reduced.

Council may wish to establish a neutral committee to meet on an annual basis to review and comment on the municipality’s debt management.

Legal, accounting and consulting fees to be renegotiated.

They need us more than we need them. You have intelligent and well-educated staff that will rise to the challenge to expand their knowledge and develop new skills.

My wish for Clearview is that the mayor and his council will work together to achieve urgently needed clear objectives to reduce costs, to build up reserves, and to bring down debt levels.

Ingrid Schilling, Creemore.

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We wore out The Blue Skirt Waltz at the old rink Local History

Tuesday afternoons, took a long time, a far cry November through March, from the few minutes it are among my favourite takes Dan Gowan to zip times of the year. That’s around today’s ice on the when we have adult skating.

Zamboni.

Wi t h w a r m d r e s s i n g On entering the rink on rooms, instant ice from the Elizabeth Street we paid Helen Zamboni, non-stop music our admission to someone BLACKBURN from CDs, flush toilets and in a little booth to the right. a drinking fountain, the conditions are There were two dressing rooms, one in contrast to the old arena where the for females, one for males. They medical centre now sits. But didn’t we were heated with woodstoves. Gertie have fun there!

Gowan recalls going early with some A great many of us have happy girlfriends and lighting the fire herself. memories of the hours spent in that A pit toilet was in the corner, very building, at first called The Palace, then smelly, and with autographs and The Rink and finally affectionately by comments all over the walls, such as my son, Alex, The Barn. who loves whom. I was never in the The rink was built in 1928 to replace boys’ change room but was told they the then old rink that was between had only a trough to relieve themselves.

Creemore Kitchen and Victorian Cracks in the boards between the two Values. For the most part of the rink’s rooms tempted the girls to peek through life, the entrance was off Elizabeth but we saw nothing more than the back Street. Later, an addition was added to of someone’s shirt. the south end and the entrance was off Beside the door to the boys’ change the parking lot on Edward Street. room was a shelf with a pail of water An artificial ice plant wasn’t installed for drinking, accompanied by a cup until the 1960s. Marion Winchester was or dipper. It was too cold for germs to the main mover behind that change. survive. Behind it was a tiny alcove People in the village and the area gave with a record player hooked up to generously to raise the funds. Ice was speakers. In the 1940s and 1950s, rarely a certainty before then until some when I skated, the music was all on 78time in January, although some years RPM records, which lasted only three it turned cold in December. I recall minutes. Unless someone was in charge anxiously listening to the weather of the music, there were frequent forecast and scanning the skies in hopes woo-oo-oos when the piece finished. of cold temperatures. The base for the There’d be a mad dash by someone ice was sand, packed down weekly. to change the record. My favourite A long hose was attached to a tap piece was The Blue Skirt Waltz. Keith Rowbotham remembers it too and and water was sprayed slowly over recalls that it was such a favourite that the surface to make ice. Sometimes it was played over and over until worn after skating, I watched the icemaker out. I remember only two others: The spraying the ice for a new surface. It

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Skater’s Waltz and “Casey would waltz with a strawberry blond and the band played on”.

A long walkway led to the end of the building, with the skating surface on the east side and two sheets of curling ice on the west side. A low wall was around the skating area but when there was a hockey or broomball game, a puck or ball often came flying over onto the curling ice. Around the north end and east side there was a space for spectators but as Gertie recalls, no benches.

Steep, narrow stairs at the north led to a balcony where there may have been some benches. At the northwest corner there was a glassed in area for watching curling matches or serving lunches.

Minor hockey did not materialize until the late 1940s when three or four boys’ teams were organized with one team of girls who weren’t nearly as good as today’s girls’ teams. Hockey was a game for men. The games were exciting and well attended.

Public skating was Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Myrtle Rowbotham Carruthers has happy memories of skating Tuesday and Thursday evenings. She and her sister Eileen Rowbotham Dodd came from Maple Valley and attended high school in Creemore. There were no buses and roads and cars weren’t suitable for a daily commute. They rented a room in a private home, brought food from home and cooked it on the owner’s

stove. Mrs. Rowbotham gave each of her daughters 50 cents to spend on fresh meat but they found they preferred to spend the money on skating, 25 cents each time. Myrtle’s mother made her a blue skating skirt. People dressed up then for skating.

Dorothy Timmons Shropshire lived on a farm south of Avening.

Saturday afternoons, her father took her, her brother and sister to Creemore by team and sleigh. People who came to Creemore with horses left them in one of the church sheds. Dorothy, Bill and Ruth skated all afternoon. The Leonard boys, Laverne and Wallace, neighbours would grab Dorothy’s hand and take her for a fast whirl around the ice. Later that evening, Dorothy’s mother and father drove into town to skate.

She and I remember the skating carnivals that took place midwinter.

The adults would dress up in wellprepared costumes, everything from clowns to Victorian ladies.

Prizes were awarded for the best costumes and for the best skating couples. I remember gazing in admiration as the couples would swoop gracefully into and around the corners.

Yes, those happy days are gone but today we have a fine, well maintained arena making memories for kids’ hockey, figure skaters, old-timers’ hockey and the hotly contested curling games. And, of course, there’s adult skating Tuesday afternoon.

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Friday, February 13, 2015

Creemore FEB 14 ~ 16 SATURDAY 8:00 AM

Valentine’s Breakfast Affairs Bakery

9:00 AM

Pancake Breakfast The Bank Cafe

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Heart-Shaped Brownies The 100 Mile Store

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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Pilates Class The Sanctuary

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Brunch Hot Cocoa with Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Hearts Famous CK Fries in a Cone with Flavoured Mayos Warming Station Creemore Kitchen

10:00 - 6:00 PM

Dozen Roses Apple Cider Warming Station Flowers by MS Design

10:00 - 6:00 PM

Beer Tasting Beer Chocolate Creemore Springs Brewery

11:00 AM

Opening Ceremony Mill Street

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Children’s Market Cardboard Castles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Valentine’s Day Story Time & Crafts with Carolyn Morris Curiosity House Bookstore

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Visit the YMCA for free Monday The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is holding free community open houses at its facilities on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 16.

The community open houses, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature various programs and activities for the whole family, including open gym and swim times at area locations.

The Collingwood YMCA is running programs throughout the day including adventure fitness, soccer and basketball skills and drills, and family CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) games.

The Wasaga Beach YMCA, as part of Snowman Mania, is offering free access to the pool, gymnasium and fitness floor.

Tiffin Centre hosts Family Fun Day

Contributed photo

Karen Van Stavern with one of the children at an orphanage in Guatemala, where she volunteered last year. The Stayner resident is now planning a summer of volunteer work in Dominican Republic.

Teen's studies go beyond borders

by Trina Berlo Karen Van Staveren is looking forward to a summer of learning and helping others.

The Stayner resident is enrolled in a program called Beyond Borders at the University of Waterloo.

Beyond Borders students take two classes that focus on current world issues before doing a 90-day volunteer placement abroad.

As part of her studies, the 19-year-old will travel to Dominican Republic this summer where she will work with an organization called The Esperanza Project, a not-for-profit organization that provides schooling, as well as free summer camps for children in the area of Cabrera, keeping them out of drug trafficking and child labour rings.

Van Staveren is in her second year of a four-year Bachelor of Arts program, majoring in legal studies and minoring in international studies. She is leaning toward a career in international development.

In first year, she participated in a one-week program volunteering at an orphanage in Guatamala over reading week.

“I was looking for something more long term and so when they offered the Beyond Borders program, I thought it’s something that would be very interesting,” said Van Staveren.

“In order to discover more about yourself, you need to put yourself out of your comfort zone,” she said.

Leaving Stayner and going to university pushed her out of that comfort zone.

“The program really pushes me to do something different and to make an impact, something I wouldn’t necessarily have done when I was at home.”

Van Staveren is looking to raise $2,500 to help cover travel costs and make a donation to the organization.

She is also collecting school supplies and clothing to donate to The Esperanza Project.

Van Staveren will be helping to run the organization’s summer camp and lending a hand with activities at the end of the school year.

All monetary donations are tax deductible.

D o n a t i o n s c a n b e m a d e o n l i n e a t w w w. sjubeyondborders2014-15.kintera.org. Click on sponsor a participant and search Karen Van Staveren.

Donations can also be made by calling Van Staveren at 705-441-4117, e-mailing kvanstaveren95@ hotmail.com or in person at Stayner Rental.

Cheques are to be made out to St. Jerome’s University, a U of W affiliate.

Pancake suppers in area on Feb. 17 seniors

This week, it was a treat to see Lillian Mary Bouchard.

Hiltz back with us and feeling much Four moon shots were played by Dave better.

Smith, Melvin Lougheed and Martin We were saddened to hear that Earl Verstraten with the travel prize to Ray Bentley is not doing well. Our thoughts Leighton. and prayers are with you Earl.

Winner for cards were Dave Smith, Christ Church Batteaux is having a 272; Phyllis Seed, 271; Evelyn Warden, Evelyn pancake supper at the Redeemer Church 265; Melvin Lougheed, and John Van WARDEN Hall in Duntroon on Tuesday, Feb. 17 Voorst was low with 76. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A little humour… A truck driver was Pat Winger informed us of a pancake supper and driving along the freeway and noticed a sign that fundraiser for the youth mission trip to Nicaragua, read: Low Bridge Ahead. Before he knows it, the will be held at The New Lowell United Church on bridge is right in front of him and his truck gets Tuesday, Feb. 17, hours from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. wedged under it. Cars are backed up for miles.

Come out and enjoy a great meal for only $5.

Finally a police car comes up. The cop gets out of There were only three birthdays in February and his car and walks to the truck driver, puts his hands we sang Happy Birthday. on his hips and says, “Got stuck huh?” The truck We had seven full tables this week and lucky draws driver says, “No, I was delivering this bridge and I were won by Ray Leighton, Melvin Lougheed, ran out of gas.”

Norma Johnston, Roy Veinot, Irma Flack, Marj Remember: Silence is the best answer to a fool’s Thomson, Marcia Cameron, Evelyn Warden and question.

The Tiffin Centre’s seventh annual Family Fun Day takes place on Monday, Feb. 16. The family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Families can bring their skates and helmets and take a spin on Papa Bear Pond, hike Tiffin’s 17 kilometres of forested trails, or try traditional winter activities like snowshoeing and kick-sledding. Children can adopt a maple syrup bucket and learn more about the Tiffin Centre’s eco-friendly maple syrup operation.

They can also visit with re-enactors at an historic War of 1812 winter camp and take in a live hawk demonstration.

New this year, families can try their hand at ice fishing, and learn about this popular winter sport.

Admission costs $5 per person (cash only), with children under the age of three admitted for free.

Visitors can warm up at the campfire or enjoy a hotdog for $2 and hot chocolate for $1 available from local Scouts.

The Tiffin Centre, a four-season recreation destination with more than 300 acres of forest, meadow and wetlands, is located at 8195 Eighth Line in Essa Township. It is home to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s outdoor education program and Camp Tiffin summer day camp.

The Tiffin Centre is also the site of the annual Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival hosted by the Rotary Club of Barrie and the NVCA. This year, Spring Tonic will be held April 11 and 12.

For more information about Family Day or any programs at the Tiffin Centre, contact the NVCA at 705-424-1479 or www.nvca.on.ca.

Dufferin County Museum hosts Aaron Downey on Family 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 hockey player and Stanley Cup winner 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.

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The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 13, 2015 •

5 1 4 8 6 9 4 1 2 3 4 1 9 8 2 6 7 6 3 5 9 Answer on Classifieds page

Today is our anniversary, Rusty.

Remember I used to call you I P N U K N?

Friday, February 13 A mix of sun and clouds High -14 Low -24 Wind NW 10 km/h POP 20%

I do, Spike.

You are such a sweetheart, Happy Valentine's Day!

Saturday, February 14 Scattered flurries High -10 Low -20 Wind NW 20 km/h POP 60%

Sunday, February 15 Mainly sunny High -20 Low -24 Wind N 30 km/h POP 20%

by Ken Thornton Find this week’s answer in Classifieds

Fred’s Funnies

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13. Centre of the Inca empire 14. Tropical parrot 16. In an uncontrollable state 3511 17. Vivacity 18. Good-looking 20. Leaf-eating monkey 22. Words used to express one’s defiance 23. Opposed to 25. Eyelid swelling 26. One who works in a coffee shop 29. Embryonic sac 33. Water-base paint 34. Old saying 36. ___ Tse-tung 37. Woodwind instrument 38. Continuum between two extremes 39. Projecting part of a church 40. ___ Aviv 41. One to whom a cheque is made out to 42. Assists in crime 43. Treat cruelly 45. Shakes out a sail 47. River in British Columbia 49. Canadian journalist Sutton 50. In the beginning 53. Winter melon 57. Pile up 59. Muslim priest 60. Seed covering 61. Possibly will 62. Creeping plant 63. Wrestler Kay from New

DOWN 1. German auto 2. Soft palates 3. Country rich in oil 4. Blue-denim fabric 5. Intelligence 6. Bit of butter 7. New Testament book 8. Eclipse cycle 9. Glossy fabric 10. Arabian chief 11. Wander about 12. ___ out (supplement) 15. Electrical power 19. Partially digested food 21. Computer operating system 24. Galileo’s birthplace 26. Tower of ___ (tower built after the flood to reach heaven) 27. Coral island 28. Farewell in French 30. Drive forward 31. Kilns for drying hops 32. Votes against 33. Lesotho monetary unit 35. Concerning 38. Silver-white metallic element 39. Like sandpaper 41. Church song 42. Distinctive atmosphere 44. Not manageable 46. Polished sides of a cut gem 48. Commissioner of Major League Baseball

What did the painter say to her boyfriend?

“I love you with all my art!”

February 13, 2015

Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on the Classifieds page.

50. Unbleached linen colour 51. Battery fluid 52. Extreme anger 54. In the thick of

55. Destruction 56. So be it 57. River in Switzerland 58. Definite article

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, February 13, 2015

Siskins' top players snake-bitten in play-off opener

by Alex Hargrave Stayner Siskins were the hottest team in the Georgian Bay Mid Ontario Junior C Hockey League since November, but this isn’t November now.

It’s February. It’s playoff time and the Siskins are trailing number 7 ranked Orillia Terriers 2-1 in their best of seven opening round series.

Stayner, who fell just short of winning the regular league season, easily won the first game 5-1 on Stayner ice, then the Terriers got some lucky breaks, good goaltending and won the next two games, 3-2 in overtime Saturday night, and 3-2 at a matinee event in Stayner Sunday.

Siskins general manager Richard Gauthier quipped, “they had the hockey gods with them in the last two games.�

Although he stated, “Don’t take anything away from Orillia. They are working hard.

They are playing the position. They are trapping and checking. If they have to ice the puck 50 times in a game, they don’t care. They were not expected to win. They are working hard. Our guys thought they just had to show up.� “Gordie is playing good,� said Gauthier of Orillia goaltender Gordie Weiss. “We’re not playing good. Our top guys, who were lighting it up all year, are snake-bitten.�

Weiss, a former Siskin, who was cut

by Gauthier a few years back, faced a fury of shots in game 1. The aggressive netminder saw 45 shots come his way. Five went in by five different

Siskins: Jamieson Buck in the first, and the rest during the second period, Ryan Hyndman, Brandon Watson, Quinten Bruce and Ricky Darrell.

Neither team scored in the third.

Orillia’s goal got by Trevor Bloch early in the second to tie the game 1-1.

Stayner didn’t control the second game the way they did the first one, although at spurts they dominated.

Orillia out-shot Stayner after the first 20 minutes, 15-10, and led 1-0.

The Terriers built a 2-0 lead with less than five minutes to go in the second but it was short-lived as Dylan Bursey netted a goal two minutes later. The opening minutes of the third was firebrand hockey if you ever saw it. Three goals were scored within four minutes. Kort Weir tied the game at the 57 seconds mark. A costly Stayner penalty gave Orillia the man-advantage, which they were able to pull the trigger and capitalize resulting in a glowing red light. After 3:55 played on the clock Brandon Watson tied the game at three apiece.

The clubs settled down after that.

In the overtime, Stayner lost the game on the face-off. What was painful to watch was Stayner losing the faceoff twice with the centre-man drawing the puck back to Sean Crowe, who snapped a shot that ricocheted off a stick and into the mesh for the win. The goal was Crowe’s third in two games.

In game 3, back at home, Stayner peppered shots at Weiss all game along.

The goalie was up to snuff and

blocked 34 fired his way. Orillia led 3-1 by the end of the second, a goal

by Dylan Bursy made the score close in the middle of the third.

Said Gauthier following the loss, “We got a bit of a task at hand. It’s 2-1.

Give kudos to where it’s deserved. We were down 3-1 Erin to last year and came back to win in game 7.� “We have to use our assets, speed, getting to the net and cycling.�

Finally, he asked, “Who else do you want behind the bench?� speaking of head coach Steve Walker who played professional hockey for about 20 years. “He’s been in almost every scenario.

He’s the guy to deliver the message.�

Stayner just has to get their players to start playing what their coach has taught them‌ or else it’ll be a long summer.

Game 4 was played Wednesday night in Orillia, game 5 in Stayner Thursday.

Game 6 is scheduled back in Orillia Valentine’s Day, and if a game 7 is deemed necessary it’ll be an afternoon game at Stayner, 1:30 p.m. puck-drop.

I would suggest getting there early if it’s a game 7.

By the way, in the other series, fourth ranked Penetang Kings disposed of number 5 Caledon Golden Hawks in four games, Schomberg, who finished in sixth place, is up 2-1 over third ranked Huntsville Otters, and defending league champion and first place Alliston Hornets hold a commanding 3-0 advantage over eighth seed Fergus Devils.

Bake a difference for homeless animals The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is preparing for the sweetest day of the year and calling on community members to ‘bake’ a difference for animals in need.

Monday, Feb. 23 marks the third Annual National Cupcake Day in Canada, when participants are encouraged to raise money and host a cupcake day party at school, work or home. Money raised will support the GTHS animal shelter, where 675 animals were successfully re-homed in 2014.

GTHS serves five municipalities including Clearview Township.

Participants will receive a Host Kit in the mail with a poster, sticker, balloons, recipes and tips on hosting their very own cupcake day party. They can also share their online pledge page with friends and family, who can in turn make a donation in support of their participation.

Area businesses and sweet shops are hosting their own February fundraisers in support of GTHS, and community members can shop in support. For a sweet finale, GTHS will be hosting a Ladies Night called Cocktails and Cupcakes at Heavenly Sweets CafĂŠ in Collingwood on Tuesday, March 3.

To register for National Cupcake Day, visit www.nationalcupcakeday. ca and select the Georgian Triangle Humane Society as the shelter of choice. For more information about the event and how to support GTHS, visit www.gths.ca.

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The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 13, 2015 •

Echo Classifieds for sale

Services

Hay for sale – Small squares and 4x5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver yearround. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.

Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references.

Booking for 2015 for interior painting/ wall papering. Call for free estimate 705466-2356

rentals

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.

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.

rental / land wanted

College Pro Painters. Call now to set up your free estimate. Call Nathan Fuller at 705-441-6939.

Seeking House for rent in area.

Non-smoker, one occupant. Call 705888-7270.

income tax

Farmland wanted for organic farming. 30-acre minimum size. Price paid per acre dependant on the lands current and previous use. Mulmur/ Mansfield area preferred. All crops grown are Organic Certified. Contact Chris, maplegrovefarm2004@gmail.com

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.

help wanted Cut and Dried Flower Farm is looking for a Greenhouse Worker to join our team, growing and selling a range of plants at our farm in Glencairn.

Applicants must be available to work full days, varying from 2 – 5 days a week from early March to mid June. The successful applicant will be physically fit and energetic with gardening experience and outstanding customer service skills.

For more information on our farm, see our website at www.cutdriedflowerfarm. com. To apply, fill out application form at 6 1 5 www.completeoutdoorservices.ca. .

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5 1 raffle 4 8 6 9 4 Win a pair of platinum seats to the 1 vs. Senators2 game on March 3 Leafs 4 1 Place9Youth 8 28. A fundraiser for Ray’s Centre.2 $5 per ticket. Raffle 6 tickets 7 available at The Creemore Echo, Cardboard Castles or 6the Creemore Arena 3 Canteen.

5 Draw on March 9 15.

Johnson’s Income Tax, 44 Proton Street, Dundalk, Ontario. Farm, business & personal income tax. Refunds should be within 2 weeks if e-filed.

Office hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday nights until 7 p.m. by appointment only. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. effective February 14, 2015. Phone 519-923-2624, toll-free 800-898-2126, fax 519-923-2481.

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.

dog boarding 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.

winter cleanse WINTER YOGA CLEANSE. Join Ayrlie MacEachern for a 5 day (up to 40 day) cleanse that supports & strengthens your kidneys, bladder & adrenal glands.

For more information 705-444-0550 or mayrlie@hotmail.com

This week’s answers

Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@creemore.com,$15 + hst for 25 words or less

help wanted

death notice

Child Care/Housekeeper : (Mother returning to work. Help NEEDED!) Looking for a mature, honest and organized person 3 days/week (Tuesday/ Wednesday/Friday), from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., to help care for our 1-yr-old daughter, grocery shop, cook family meals, and light tidy up. Must have your own safe, reliable vehicle to pick up child from daycare. We are located in Singhampton and daycare is nearby.

Successful applicant will need to provide current copy of criminal record check and clean driving abstract. To express interest in this position, and find out more details, email: katesparling@hotmail.com (If different days/hours would be preferred, we can discuss alternate scheduling.)

Starts April 1, 2015.

GUNDRY, Barbara Passed away peacefully, with family by her side on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood. Survived by her loving husband Paul, son Chris (Amy), daughter Katie (Roy Cameron) and sister Nancy (Harry) Swinkels.

Predeceased by parents Lorne ‘Ted’ and Florence ‘Flo’ (née Black) Yoder.

Forever cherished by her grandchildren: Emily, Abby, Reagan and Lena. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

There could not be a more courageous warrior over the last few years than Barb.

She faced her battles bravely with strength and determination. She was strong and she was athletic. At various times in her life she was a competitive swimmer, skater, basketball and racquetball player. She was a high school cheerleader, and enjoyed: skiing, canoe tripping and kayaking – she had no time for golf! But she had all the time in the world for her granddaughters, her quilting and her gardens and loved being at the cottage on Georgian Bay. The memorial service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at noon, with visitation one hour prior at 11 a.m. Barb’s family would like to acknowledge and thank the angels, masquerading as special oncology nurses at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, for the exceptional compassion and care they have provided Barb and many others. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, 581 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P6, Saint Elizabeth Health Care, 104 – 85 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON L4M 9Z9, or Campbell House Hospice, 240 Erie Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 0X8. For information and online condolences please visit www. westviewfuneralchapel.com.

auction Antiques, Art & Furniture Auction Saturday February 21st at 10 a.m.

Preview: Friday 4-6 p.m.; Auction: Saturday 8:30 a.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 27 Wellington St. West, Creemore. A wonderful selection of furniture (modern and antique) and art, from prominent Ontario estates & private collections. For full details and photos, please see our website: www. phoenixauctionsandappraisals.com Office: 705-446-9797; On location: 705-994-3096.

Thank you On behalf of the Ferris and Miles families, we wish to say a heartfelt thank you for your love and support during this difficult time.

The sudden and unexpected loss of Noah our 3 year old son/grandson was devastating. Special thanks for the many community churches, individuals and extended family that lifted us in prayer. We are very grateful for the cards, phone calls, food and ongoing prayers for our families. We know that in time, the Lord will heal our wounds and our sorrow will fade but precious memories will live in our hearts forever.

“I will be your God through all your lifetime….

I made you and I will care for you.

I will carry you along and be your Saviour.”

Isaiah 46:4 TLB Meighan, Jonathan and Rachel Miles John and Shirley Ferris Robert and Lisa Ferris

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, February 13, 2015

Health unit offers quit-smoking aids

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering free stop smoking workshops in February.

Residents can get free quit-smoking support, including a five-week supply of the nicotine patch, in Collingwood on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Register through Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 for the workshop that will provide

counselling on how to properly use the patch, tips and other resources.

Visit www.simcoemuskokahealth. org for additional workshops coming up in the spring.

Register for the Driven to Quit Challenge. Stay tobacco free for the month of March and you could win a new car.

R e g i s t e r o n l i n e a t w w w.

Driventoquit.ca.

Policing committee holds open house

The Clearview Community Policing Committee is holding an open house at town hall in Stayner from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28.

The organization is looking for new volunteers.

The committee runs education programs around helmet safety, drinking and driving and drug awareness.

Committee chair Lisa Hardisty, in a presentation to council Monday, said the committee is actively fundraising to purchase new solar-powered radar signs, which cost more than $15,000 each.

She said concerns about speeding are among the top complaints received by the committee.

Theatre Collingwood box office moves Theatre Collingwood is moving its box office and administrative office to meet the growing needs of the company.

After three years at 65 Simcoe St., Theatre Collingwood is moving to the Arlington Building at 104-115

Hurontario St. on March 2.

The new office is closer to The Historic Gayety Theatre, where the productions will continue to be staged in 2015.

Until the move, the box office will remain at the Simcoe Street location.

RENOVATED OPPORTUNITY Open concept layout with top-of-the-line finishes in the quaint village of Creemore. $475,000.

For the full story go to www.creemorehome.info PATRICK PRIME - Broker pprime@sothebysrealty.ca Cell: 705.446.8841

GRAHAM MCDONALD - Broker gmcdonald@sothebysrealty.ca Cell: 705.446.8884

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

www.clearview.ca

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Thursday, March 5th Thursday, April 2nd Thursday, May 7th Thursday, June 4th Thursday, July 2nd 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Clearview Township Administration Centre 217 Gideon Street, Stayner

The Small Business Enterprise Centre is here to help. We offer: • Free consultations with a qualified business consultant • Assistance with business and marketing plans • Guidance on licenses, permits, regulations and other forms and documents required to start and build your business

FREE

Contact the Small Business Enterprise Centre to book an appointment at sbec@collingwood.ca or call 705-446-3355

Public Skating

The Clearview Firefighters are hosting an outdoor Family Day skate at Ives Park in Stayner on Monday February 16, 2015 from 10 am to 2 pm.

FREE HOT CHOCOLATE AND HOT DOGS ARE PROVIDED