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Budget passes at 1.94% increase

by Trina Berlo Clearview council passed the 2015 municipal budget Monday but not before restoring a $25,000 transfer to the library building reserve.

The transfer was only one of four budget amendments proposed by Councillor Thom Paterson to be approved.

Paterson also attempted to restore a transfer to the township’s halls reserve fund, eliminate a new communications and marketing staff position and further reduce the $2.4 million administration budget by one per cent.

The library fund transfer passed with support from all council members except Deputy Mayor Barry Burton but Paterson couldn’t even get a seconder for his motion to restore the halls fund, earmarked for future accessibility renos.

Council was split on whether or not to hire a communications officer. With councillors Deborah Bronée, Shawn Davidson and Connie Leishman absent, the motion failed in a 3-3 tie vote (Mayor Chris Vanderkruys and councillors Robert Walker and Doug Measures voted in favour of hiring the communications specialist while Paterson, Burton and Councillor Kevin Elwood voted against).

In the case of the last amendment, to quell what he referred to as crisislike overspending by reducing the administration budget by $240,000, Paterson could only find support from Elwood.

In the end, Paterson and Elwood did not support the budget, reflecting a 4.12 per cent increase, although it is (See “Clearview” on page 3)

Jean Vanier goes to OFSAA

Spring ahead Daylight savings time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. Don't forget to turn the clocks ahead one hour.

Second Danny Michel show added at ACC North

Danny Michel will be doing a second show at the Avening Hall in April.

Michel and his band were originally booked for an evening concert on Saturday, April 18, which sold out in just a few weeks.

Promoter Sara Hershoff announced this week that Michel will also perform at a matinee on Sunday, April 19, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

The Sunday show will have seating and in addition to the music, Michel will talk about his school project, the Caye Caulker Ocean Academy in Belize. All of the proceeds from ticket sales for the second show will go to the school. Visit aveninghall.com.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

high roller Chase Dempsey shows style while bowling at the Avening

Hall Saturday under the encouraging eye of Maja MacKenna during the inaugural Chili Bowl potluck and games night.

Township helps those with frozen pipes

by Trina Berlo Staff at Clearview Township has been doing what it can to help residents with frozen pipes.

Clearview Township water and sewer manager Todd Patton said, as of Wednesday, there were 13 households requiring township assistance because they were without water due to frozen pipes.

The township is doing what it can to help.

On Monday, Patton said, crews were

excavating to get to pipes in Creemore.

Staff was able to connect a temporary line to a separate watermain connection to the property.

In some cases, workers have thawed lines inside homes. In other cases, temporary connections have been made to neighbours’ homes, in order to get water flowing inside houses. Once the water in flowing, people are keeping the tap open to ensure it won’t freeze again.

(See “One” on page 7)

Adult choir assembles

The Georgian Triangle Treblemakers is an adult choir that performs a wide ranging repertoire, with selections taken from classical, folk, and jazz, to contemporary, pop, rock, and musical theatre.

Led by musical director Penelope Dale, with accompaniment by pianist and composer Richard Maddock, the choir rehearses on Thursday afternoons, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Creemore. An informal concert is held at the end of each term, with an audience comprised of friends and family members.

There is no audition. The choir is open to everyone who loves singing and would like to join a singing group whose primary focus is to create a joyful community of passionate musicmakers. A new term begins Thursday, April 2.

Registration includes sheet music and practice CD. For more information, contact Penelope Dale at 705-352-4595 or Penelope@PenelopeDale.com.

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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.

Friday, March 6

• World Day of Prayer at St. John's United Church,

Mill Street at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Patricia MacDonald. She has lead Youth Missions to Nicaragua. Everyone welcome.

• World Day of Prayer at Stayner First Baptist Church, 205 Oak Street. Bahamas video at 1:30 p.m. & service at 2 p.m. Refreshments after service. Everyone is welcome!

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.

Sunday, March 8

• International Women's Day. • Daylight Savings Time begins today.

• Church Services. See page 8.

• The North Dufferin Baseball League Annual General

Meeting for the 2015 season at the Lisle Legion. Lunch and awards presentation of the 2014 season will start at noon followed by the meeting at 1 p.m. For further information visit www.ndbl.ca or call secretary Scott Anderson at 705-424-0769.

Upcoming Events Mondays

• ChoralWorks Choir – Our 2 exciting season!

Rehearsals on Mondays at 7 pm through to May, at Collingwood Public Library. Especially welcome altos, tenors and basses with music reading skills. Contact Brian Rae at 705-444-5857 www. choralworks.com nd

Mondays and Wednesdays

• Walking Indoors at Creemore Legion begins today at 10 am. Walk all winter long on Mondays and Wednesdays. Everyone welcome. Cancelled if buses at school are cancelled. For more information call 705-466-2330.

Tuesdays

• Creemore Adult Skating Tuesdays through the

winter from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Creemore Arena.

Good friends, good ice, good music. For more information call Helen 705-466-5195 or Lynn 705-466-2477.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• VON Smart – free seniors exercise classes. Tuesdays at 1 pm & Thursdays at 11 am at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Caroline Street West. Come one day or both.

Gentle, no floor or mat work. Can be performed seated or standing . Must be 55+ with a valid Ontario Health Card. For more information call 705-309-7054 or michelle.foster@von.ca.

Friday, March 13

• Friday Night Supper featuring soup, corned beef,

Monday, March 16 to Fri. March 20

• Camp Mansfield March Break Camp. Spend

your March Break outside! Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, Q-tip Blow Guns, popsicle stick catapults, leatherworking, cookout and more! $225/week or $45/day. Fees include daily hot lunch and snacks. www.mansfieldoutdoorcentre. ca or 705-435-4479.

Tuesday, March 17 St. Patrick's Day

• The Incredible Adventures of JugglerBoy and

the Quest for Laughs at Stayner Arena Hall at 11 am. This frenetic, kinetic comedy family show features juggling superhero Craig Douglas and his collection of ping pong balls, flaming torches and an unicycle plus more. Free (but required & limited) tickets. Call Clearview Public Library at 705-466-3011.

Wednesday, March 18

• Creemore Horticultural Society Meeting at St Luke’s Anglican Church at 7:30 p.m.. The topic is “Let’s Talk Gardening” an Open Forum with member participation. All are welcome.

Friday, March 20

• Ham Supper with musical entertainment from

5:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. By ticket only – $12 per person.

For tickets please call 705-466-2206 and leave a message. Get your tickets early! Come and bring your friends for a good supper and entertainment.

cabbage, boiled potatoes, green beans, rye bread, lemon meringue pie from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Creemore Legion. Adults $15, seniors $13. Call 705466-2202 to RSVP.

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Saturday, March 21

• Clearview Township`s Health & Leisure Showcase at Stayner Arena Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, March 27 to Sun. March 29

• Tipling Stage Company, Shelburne Community

Theatre presents the hilarious mystery-farce But Why Bump Off Barnaby? at Grace Tipling Hall.

Tickets at Shelburne Town Hall at 519-925-2600 or tiplingstagecompany.com.

Saturday, March 28

• Fun Charity Hockey Game: Creemore Minor Hockey Coaches versus Clearview Firefighters.

6 p.m. at Creemore Arena. $5 per person. Call 705-716-4374 for more information.

• Murder Mystery Dinner at the New Lowell Legion. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.

Member $20 non-member $25. Tickets available at the bar or call 705-424-4814.

Monday, March 30

• Creemore Medical Board Meeting at the Station on the Green at 9 a.m.

Saturday, April 25

• The Grade 8 NCPS Students’ Bottle Drive to

help cover the cost of their trip to Ottawa in June.

Students will be collecting refundable bottles throughout Creemore and surrounding area. Hold onto your beer, wine and liquor bottles, and stay tuned for more details!

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New Lowell United plans to expand

by Trina Berlo The New Lowell United Church is asking for council’s support as it embarks on an expansion project that will make the church fully accessible.

Building committee chair June Robinson addressed council Monday saying the church is applying for a building permit with the hope of starting the renovation in the spring.

The congregation has been raising funds for seven years and is almost at its goal. A quote more than three years old, pegs the project at $350,000 but it is expected that figure could go up.

The 1,100 square foot addition will include a new entrance with power doors and a lift, family washroom and new staircases to the sanctuary and lower level, a common area with coffee service station and permanent projection screen and a new furnace.

As part of the application, the church is applying for an encroachment agreement to address parking needs.

The new addition will include two stained glass windows purchased from the United Church in Avening, which was shuttered last year. Robinson said

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The Brentwood Horticultural Club is looking for people who are not only passionate about growing beautiful annuals and perennials, but also people excited about growing their own fruit and vegetables in a community garden.

Before under taking such a project the Brentwood Horticultural Club would like to hear from those interested in participating.

There will be a meeting for anyone wanting to participate in a community garden at the next Brentwood Horticulural Club gathering at the Brentwood Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. or call Willow Windatt at e-mail susiecosack@ • Friday, February 705-424-6549, 1, 2008 • yahoo.ca.

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Astronomy group meets

Plans for an expansion to New Lowell United Church. the congregation was very pleased to be able to purchase the windows because Avening and New Lowell are part of the same group of churches, the Creemore Pastoral Charge.

Robinson told council New Lowell United Church was established 142 years ago. The original church was destroyed in a fire in 1908 and it was rebuilt the following year.

The Dufferin Astronomy Association is welcoming new members from the Creemore area.

The newly formed association, based just north of Shelburne, hopes to inspire and share an appreciation for the night sky and all things related to astronomy.

The group usually holds night viewing events out of Rosemont.

Anyone interested is asked to e-mail dufferinastronomy@yahoo.ca.

Clearview Township to hire new staff member (Continued from page 1) expected the increase will be down to 1.94 per cent or less once education and county taxes are factored in.

Elwood said he does not support hiring any new staff members at this time because it doesn’t seem like the township is clear on what is needed.

“I think we are jumping the gun,” he said.

Elwood said while there is a perceived benefit to township administration, the public doesn’t see the need.

The discussion, throughout budget deliberations, has been about whether to hire an economic development officer first and if the township can

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afford more staff at all.

Wa l k e r s a i d h e h o p e s a communications officer will help streamline the township’s flow of information and get back to some of the forms of communication the township used to use, like a newsletter.

Burton said he would rather see emphasis on economic development.

“My biggest concern is the lack of income. We need to get development going,” he said, adding that revenue from taxes should cover 60-70 per cent of the budget.

“People are against a new hire. The communication they are looking for is with individual council members.

Burton said he would rather

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see $25,000 of the library reserve allocation go toward hiring an economic development officer and revisit communication needs later.

“We need one down the road, just not right now. We need economic development.”

When it came to reducing the overall budget, Elwood said it would be beneficial to create a low taxation environment.

“We have to demonstrate further restraint and it’s not a big request. We can’t have it all,” he said.

But some council members felt it was not possible to hack away at the administration budget.

Vanderkruys said it is too late this

year, as the township is already into the first quarter and contracts have been signed.

He said the past council should have been looking at reducing spending and a full spending analysis could be conducted as part of a service review.

Paterson has given notice that he will be proposing a review before the next budget process.

Treasurer Edward Henley will be bringing forward a bylaw to set the tax rate based on the final budget at a later date.

He said it is estimated taxpayers will see an increase of $55 per household based on a home assessed at $255,783, the average in Clearview Township.

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Back to basics It has been a bit surprising to see Facebook using traditional forms of advertising.

To gain new users, the social media juggernaut has gone back to basics. It may seem like a bit of a backward concept, but the social networking website recently launched a television ad campaign in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Those television spots have been enhanced by a poster campaign in two Canadian cities. While walking through the subway in Toronto, people now pass by posters that show the trademark friends symbol and checkmark.

Both the television ads and the posters are a very old school way to advertise a new school media.

Facebook is appealing because it is a user content driven social phenomenon that feels organic. It’s all about sharing.

It’s also a multi-billion dollar company that has a lot of interest in remaining so.

The ads are somewhat jarring. They don’t really seem to belong and they are somewhat off-putting in that they seem to be trying too hard to get people to engage in a conversation that should draw a person in naturally.

It’s also difficult to decipher the product that is being offered.

In the case of Facebook, ads are targeted to users based on the information provided in their profiles and on the pages they like and the places they go. The ads that appear down the side of the page are chosen just for the viewer. It’s all very high tech and a little sci-fi.

One has to wonder what it says about Facebook when an advertising vehicle that everyone assumes is the way of the future is choosing to promote itself using traditional media. Some reports claim that young people are leaving Facebook and it is becoming a sharing ground for their parents.

Like all forms of media, Facebook needs more viewers in order to have more eyeballs on their ads.

At least with traditional forms of advertising, people know they are being targeted, having consciously picked up the newspaper or turned on the television.

(Usually an ad is obviously an ad, not a wrinkle cream ad disguised as a friend request because you are over 40 and ‘liked’ one too many yoga retreats.)

But television is changing as quickly as everything else.

Sure, people still watch plenty of television, probably more than ever. But more and more people are choosing commercial-free specialty channels and programming like HBO and Netflix. Many of the people watching live television are probably skipping over the commercials using their PVR. The point is, the new Facebook ads blatantly illustrate that we have marketing whiplash from everyone trying to divert our attention. Television and newspapers promote online while online is crossing into television and good old fashioned postering. It’s the ultimate cross marketing pollination and it shows that the onliners don’t have everything figured out.

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The way we were

Ed Hanna, founder of Hanna Ford, in the new 1967 Ford Galaxy 500 at the 1966 Stayner Fair.

Photographer Alex Miller took the photo when he was 16, his first paid job. Ed Hanna was thrilled with the photo and used it to announce the cars in the Stayner Sun and Creemore Star.

Welcome to the heart of Murmur Editor: I see that Mulmur Township is trying to keep up with the Joneses and looking to rebrand itself.

Well, as a resident of Clearview, I can tell you that my life got a whole lot better when Clearview went out for rebranding and came up with a cool new logo.

No longer do I have to hide my head in shame because of the brand that we were using. I have already blocked it from my memory, but I can’t seem to remember the new brand either for some reason…but I digress.

My opinion, which few hear and none cherish, is that Mulmur should indeed change its name.

If you try to search Mulmur on an online map it gives you Mansfield, which is really not in the heart of the township, and is not where the township offices are located.

This then creates a mystery and that is an element of the concept I would put forth for the branding exercise.

I would advise rolling with the fact that mapping software can’t really locate a definitive Mulmur. A name change can only help to enhance this elusive aspect.

So dump the moniker “Mulmur” and change it up to “Murmur”. (For obvious reasons I believe that

two murs are better than one.) What the heck does “Mulmur” mean to anybody anyway?

Murmur, on the other hand, has a great definition: Noun, a low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices.

This definition is in keeping with the rural quality of the township. It paints an image of quiet serenity and secret idyll.

Murmur also has to do with matters of the heart-abnormal heartbeats. This is great stuff too.

This implies that Murmur marches to the beat of a different drummer; that it will make my heart go pita-pat, maybe even skip a beat when I find it.

The name Murmur can also convey a feeling that it is the heartland of Ontario.

Finally, as Herb Tarlick of WKRP in Cincinnati always said. “If you really want somebody to buy something tell them you won’t sell it to them.”

So my branding advice to Mulmur is to incorporate these concepts to your best advantage.

I propose this new brand, and it is yours for free: Murmur, Ontario, Don’t even try to find us!

Murray Lackie, Concerned Clearvieweon, Clearite, Clearview resident.

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Editor: I was disgusted and ashamed to hear that Robert Walker was against flying the Pride Flag in Clearview Township.

I am a local. I can see the house I lived in for 20 years from Cashtown Corners.

Every long car ride home I felt a sense of relief when I saw this landmark. For the last month all I see is red.

I attended Stayner Collegiate Institute. While I was mostly closeted through high school, and faced much less bullying than my peers, I witnessed friends of mine face intolerable, emotionally crippling bullying.

I know many people who have dropped out, self-harmed, developed eating disorders, developed addictions or attempted suicide before they even left high school because of how terribly they were bullied and how isolated they felt.

Of the people I know who are LGBTQ from Clearview, all of them have moved away and will never come back (myself included) because of smallminded small-town insensitivity.

The point of the gesture that was made by surrounding municipalities and Pride Week is very simple. It’s an offer of acceptance. “You are welcome here because like us, you are people.”

I really hope people don’t let a choice to be Christian blind them to the rights, desires, happiness, and suffering of their peers on Earth.

June is Pride Month. Council has four months to make a change and make people like me feel like we matter with a single piece of fabric.

Veronica Green, Guleph.

Making Mulmur a town is just weird

Editor: The idea to change the township of Mulmur to the town of Mulmur, besides the costs that would inevitably result, is just hard to fathom.

The idea that calling a township a town where no such town exists as a way of attracting business is just weird.

Think of the reaction of any interested business when they find that the town they are considering moving to is nonexistent.

Such a business, heaven forbid, might conclude that decision makers in Mulmur are no wiser than those at Canada Post.

Dave Bull, Mulmur.

Library offering March Break activities Are you looking for some free family fun over the upcoming March Break?

We have plenty of activity – both formal and informal – here at The Clearview Public Library that will amuse, Michele educate and entertain every McKENZIE member of your family.

On Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at the Stayner Community Hall at the Stayner Arena, we are presenting The Incredible Adventures of Jugglerboy and his Quest for Laughs.

This frenetic and kinetic comedy show features juggling superhero Craig Douglas and his collection of ping-pong balls, flaming torches and an unicycle plus more. Tickets (free but required and limited) are available at all three branches located in Creemore, New Lowell and Stayner.

For Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the March Break vacation period, we are offering free Messy Art Programs for one hour throughout the day at 10:30 a.m. in Stayner, 1 p.m. in Sunnidale and 3 p.m. in Creemore. Our themes rotate around Jigsaw Puzzle Art, Sealscapes and Mixed Media Drawing Lessons. These holiday programs are open to kids and caretakers of all ages and no registration (or homework) is required.

If you can’t make it in to the library to play with us during this week, make a point to visit the Health and Leisure Showcase taking place on Saturday, March 21 at the Stayner Community Hall between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to visit our Craft Corner.

Our Artist in Action, Frieda Linke, will be hosting a huge craft table full of complimentary activities that should encourage the secret artist in everyone to blossom.

Although our regularly scheduled Story Hour and Tween Clubs are “on holiday” from March 17-20, our friends from the Ontario Early Years will be keeping class to their regular scheduled times.

If you are inspired to do some spring cleaning, think of us as we happily accept donations of dead batteries for our proper recycling program. Gently loved books, movies, CDs and complete jigsaw puzzles are also

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Paige Hamerton, 14, assembles a bouquet at the library. The library will have a craft table at the Health & Leisure Showcase in Stayner on Saturday, March 21. appreciated. Yarn and other craft supplies are very welcome too.

The current term of CAP (the Community Access Program) is coming to its end on March 31. If you wish a tutorial about how to use any aspect of the internet, don’t be disappointed and miss out of this wonderful opportunity to learn how to navigate in cyberspace. Book a lesson with our expert teachers, Hannah Allen or Kyle Knight, who are available at select timings at all three branches of the Clearview Public Library.

Please consider this your personal invitation to visit the library over the March Break to see what is new and what has stood the test of time. We are looking forward to seeing you as the snow finally starts to melt and the flowers begin to bloom.

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Hummingbird hums the Sound of Music Hummingbird Montessori is launching three new after-school programs open to all children ages four to 11.

“We are really excited to team up with a bunch of local artists to put on An Evening with the Sound of Music for our spring concert,” said Sherri Jackson, owner/administrator.

The school is running programs in set and costume design, choreography and dance, and there is also a choir, where kids will learn a number of songs from the musical, and how to sing as a group.

Hummingbird Montessori is working in conjunction with Lory MacDonald, founder of the Magic of Children Art Show, Jennifer Campbell from The Danceroom, and musicians David and Hazel Wipper.

“Art and theatre are such wonderful

ways for kids to use their imagination and creativity. We wanted to bring more of that to kids in our area and this kind of blossomed from conversations I’d had with Hazel Wipper,” said Jackson.

“You don’t have to be involved in all of them, everyone plays a role in the final result. We want kids to experiment and explore their own creativity. If you love art, try set design. If you love to sing, try the choir. If you love to dance, try the dance program. There’s something for everyone.”

The school also offers an after school French program and a health and fitness program for young children.

The 12-week programs begin the week of March 23. For details, visit www.hummingbirdmontessori.ca, e-mail hummingbirdmontessori@ gmail.com or call 705-888-1252.

Tipling stages Rick Abbot farce The hilariously funny mystery farce But Why Bump Off Barnaby? is coming to Shelburne.

When Barnaby is murdered at Marlgate Manor, it is quite obvious that he had a motive to murder everybody else but... nobody has a reason to murder him.

So, with a murderer on the loose, a mystifying limerick, a treasure hunt for a secret family fortune, secret passageways, revolving doors and poisoned drinks, there is a frantic and hilarious rush to solve the clue he leaves behind before anybody else is killed.

Members of the Tipling Stage Company, Shelburne Community Theatre, have been rehearsing the wellknown Rick Abbot farce throughout these last freezing cold weeks – not just rehearsing but working on the various “unusual”, shall we say, props and furniture the play calls for. The result is going to be the funniest production the Company has come up with yet in the seven years since it was founded by the Town of Shelburne to bring theatrical entertainment to it’s wonderful old Grace Tipling Concert Hall, built for

the citizens of old to gather for song dance and laughter on winter evenings.

But Why Bump Off Barnaby? really is hilariously funny.

Actors who are off stage at various points are still reacting with uncontrollable laughter to those on stage even after witnessing the scenes many times over. The murder of Barnaby, played by Eric Nagler, is pricelessly farcical as he desperately tries to communicate a clue to the murderer’s identity to the dimwit granddaughter, played by Tipling newcomer Daphne Rodaway, and her erstwhile fiancé, played by Josh Oatman.

The production is directed by Jean Jardine Miller, and features a cast of several of Shelburne audiences’ favourite Tipling Stage Company actors.

Performances are March 27-28 at 8 p.m. and March 28-29 at 2 p.m. at Grace Tipling Hall, 203 Main Street East, Shelburne. Tickets are available at Shelburne Town Hall, Holmes Appliances and Music Shop, Caravaggio’s IDA and online at tiplingstagecompany.com.

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One area woman supplied water (Continued from page 1) People won’t be charged for the extra water or for their neighbours’ usage, said Mike Rawn, general manager of environmental services for the township.

“There’s only one resident that I am aware of that is completely without water only because there’s no way, unless they want to excavate the line and put a new line in, which gets costly this time of year,” said Patton.

Extreme cold temperatures have been causing pipes to freeze in the region. Patton said it can be at the road or within the lot, depending how deep the line is.

“Generally they are frozen from the property line in as there’s less control when they are installed, and some of these could be 50 years old, on how deep they went,” said Patton. “They are generally frozen on the homeowner’s side.”

He said there were some issues last year, including some problems with the township’s pipes that were fixed and those have not frozen this year.

Patton said with the warmer temperatures this week, freezing pipes may still be an issue as the ground is still frozen.

Clearview Township has even gone so far as to supply water to one farmhouse outside of Stayner, until the pipes thaw.

“It’s a little thing that we’re helping out with to make it more comfortable for the lady living there,” said Patton.

“It‘s nice to be in a small town where people do that for each other. We’re not like Collingwood where we have hundreds of places so we can manage it right now. If it gets to be a lot more, it will be a little tougher but we’re fortunate we have the staff and the resources here to be able to help people out.”

Maple syrup time at Dufferin County Museum Dufferin County Museum and Archives is hosting its maple syrup festival March 17-20.

Explore the history and science behind maple syrup each day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the learning stations in the museum to discover how Dufferin County pioneers made syrup and how it is produced today. Visit activity stations for maple syrup related games, crafts, and storybooks. Visitors are invited to wear green on March 17 for Saint Paddy’s Day. Admission costs $14 plus tax per

group of four. Regular admission applies to additional visitors. Soup and sandwiches will be available for purchase.

Save the receipt from the Maple Syrup Festival and receive $2 off each admission to the Sugarin’ Off party on Saturday, March 21, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a “Maple-ing-In” ceremony followed by bannock treats and special indoor activities.

Admission costs $14 per group of four. Regular admission applies to additional visitors.

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Jean Vanier Storm off to OFSAA girls' hockey tourney

by Trina Berlo Jean Vanier Storm is advancing to the provincial championships.

The high school’s girls varsity A/ AA hockey team won the Georgian Bay Secondary School Association (GBSSA) championships Feb. 25 to qualify for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) competition in Kenora next week.

From March 9-12, Storm will be competing in a tournament against 16 other teams from across the province.

The team finished the season with nine wins and four losses, defeating Orillia’s Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School 4-2 in the county finals, said coach Liz Payton.

They went on to defeat Almaguin Highlands Secondary School from South River 1-0.

The team is made up of 13 students in grades 9-12, including Creemore Valley Hawks midget Lauren Kacarevich.

“We have four graduating students so I think this is an awesome opportunity for them to attend OFSAA,” said Payton. “One per cent of all students across Ontario ever get to compete in an OFSAA.” The school’s hockey program was developed by Payton in 2001. She said this is the first year the team has advanced to OFSAA since 2007 but before that went five times and won once and medaled two other times.

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Jean Vanier Storm scores a pass to OFSAA. Back, from left: Chantal Barrett, Madison Randall, Hannah Eskra, Lily Denis, Jordan Molto, Courtney Pritchard, Coaches Liz Payton, Melissa Wheatcroft and Aaron Manicom; front, from left: Lauren Kacarevich, Sam Moneypenny, Delaney Pritchard, Kateri Wabie, Madi Morris and Hannah Williams in front.

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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.

Stayner Brethren in Christ Church 10:00 am Sunday Worship Teaching and Children’s Teaching Weekly – Home Churches 705-428-6537 • www.staynerbic.com staybic@xplornet.ca 1152 Conc 6 N Pod Casts available on our web page

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Sunday Service at 10 a.m.

Minister: Sean Angel March 8 Sermon: Adventures in John: Part 3: What do you mean Jesus is mad?

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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

Creemore United Pastoral Charge

** Back to regular services ** Mar 8: New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m.

March 7: Beef & Lamb Dinner All welcome • 705-466-2200 ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Mar 8: Holy Eucharist - Relationships reflected in life Fri March 20: Ham Supper - advance tickets only

St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church Worship & Sunday School at 10 am.

“Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.”

Rev. J. Inglis & Rev. E. Inglis • 466-5838

Ham Supper on Friday, March 20 at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Musical entertainment.

By ticket only – $12 per person. For tickets please call 705-466-2206 and leave a message.

To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com

Early playoff knock out for Stayner Siskins

by Alex Hargrave This time of year is a tough period to report when our beloved Stayner Siskins get knocked out of the Junior C playoffs early.

Other teams do exist though. For many sports fans, those teams are the clubs they are passionate about.

Stayner has more than one team that gets fans and hockey players jazzed up. Stayner Bantams, for example, is down 2-0 to South Bruce, which is really Mildmay, in the OMHA ‘C’ championship. Stayner Atoms are matched against South Bruce in a tight semi-finals series, which is tied at two apiece.

Quite a few Stayner players had to play in Wasaga Beach to form a Midget team this year. Blending the two teams together has created a strong club. The Midgets are up 2-0 over Tweed in semifinal action and the dreams of winning a provincial championship are coming closer to reality.

Looks like all the Creemore teams are no longer vying for Ontario titles but league championships are always good on the resume.

Over in Collingwood, another team still playing in provincials is the Collingwood Minor Midgets, although they are down 2-0 at the BB level to South Muskoka.

I’ve also heard the Grey Bruce Minor Midget AAA team despite finishing seventh in the 10-team South

Cental AAA category won its pool and is playing in the semi-finals against number 1 ranked Halton. If Grey Bruce wins this series, they advance and continue playing for the coveted AAA Ontario title.

Jordan Taylor, who resides on top of the hill between Creemore and Stayner, let’s say he’s a Fourth Liner, that being the concession road he lives on, plays on Grey Bruce. The team will travel to Prague, Czech Republic during the March break to give him his first exposure to international hockey.

That’s quite an experience. Wishing him well.

Finally, the Georgian Bay Mid Ontario Junior C Hockey league semifinals saw Alliston Hornets defeat Orillia Terriers 4-1 with victories by the score of 4-0, 4-2, 6-1, 2-3 and 5-0.

Orillia was the team to knock Stayner Siskins out of contention. Goaltender Gordie Weiss continued his hot play.

In Orillia’s win, Weiss blocked 77 shots over five periods. His team shot 41 at the Alliston cage. In every game, the Hornets pounded Weiss with pucks.

He was good but not good enough this time.

In the other Junior C series, Schomberg Cougars shocked the Penetang Kings by beating them in four straight. The Cougars won 6-3,3-1,5-3, and 6-5.

Schomberg and Alliston now face off for the league championship.

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Beef and lamb supper March 7 at St. John's United Church seniors

Opposite from the past high ladies. I commend you two Thursdays, it was much and wish you success in your better weather for travelling very ambitious endeavours. and just being out.

Clearview has another We hear that Marion group called The Door. Its Kelly is now out of the mission statement reads: To hospital and on the mend. provide alternatives of hope Evelyn We are thinking of you to youth and their families WARDEN Marion and hope you are through caring relationships back with us soon. and developmental Lorraine Armstrong came back to opportunities for the whole person play cards this week and brought Carl (mental, physical and spiritual).

Stanbury to join our group, nice to see The Door Youth Centre provides you folks. local youth aged 13-19 drop-in nights Please do not forget the beef and lamb and other school programs designed for dinner at St. John’s United Church on their specific needs.

Saturday, March 7.

The Door in Stayner is coordinated We had only seven tables for cards

by Stayner Youth for Christ, a satellite and lucky draws were won by Ruth chapter of Highlands Youth for Christ Lougheed, Effie Taylor, Janice (a registered charity).

Stephens, Irma Flack, Phyllis Seed, Christ Church Batteaux held a John Van Voorst, Barb Cudmore pancake supper in aid of the above and Peter Gubbels. Irma had actually group. Some of their members always won two draws, however requested we help in clearing and setting tables at draw another name to spread the wealth this event. A very pleasant and helpful around. group. Our proceeds to them this year There were eight moon shots played was in the neighbourhood of $450. A

by Norma Johnston, Pat Winger, worthwhile cause as sometimes just a Leona Hartling, Peter Gubbels, Kevin little encouragement is all that is needed Keogh, Janice Stephens, Phyllis Seed for a youth to succeed. and the travel prize to Irma Flack.

The other day I saw a rabbit out in the Winner at cards were Pat Winger, snow yelling his head off. “Hey Santa 273; Barb Cudmore, 266; Gayle come get your snow, your season is over Gordon, 261; Phyllis Seed, 240; with and it is time for bunnies and daffodils�. low again won by Dave Smith.

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Last week I reported on 15 Remember: Never sing in the shower. young ladies from this area who are Singing leads to dancing. Dancing endeavouring to make a difference in leads to slipping and slipping leads to countries that are in a poorer state. Fly paramedics seeing you naked.

Locals compete at Canada Winter Games Two local athletes competed at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George, BC. Mulmur snowboarder Lukas Schlums placed 13th in the slope style competition and 19th in the snowboard cross.

Collingwood cross-country skier Heidi Ohrling placed 17th in the classic sprint, 21st in the 10km skate ski, 25th in the 7.5 km classic and fifth in the 4 by 3.75 km relay.

Ohrling trains with the Highlands Trailblazers out of Highlands Nordic in Duntroon.

Clearview Township resident Michelle Pothier, head coach at Infinity Gymnastics Centre in Utopia, also travelled to the Canada Winter Games as a judge.

Pothier judged the women’s artistic gymnastics competition, which included team, all around and apparatus finals.

Staff photo: Fred Mills

Mixing it up The Creemore Curling Club’s mixed second draw final went

to the Steve Lindsay rink Feb. 20. Team members Diane Montgomery (from left) and Steve Lindsay accept the W.A. Gordon Trophy. Missing team members: Bill Neelan and Johanne Neelin.

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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.

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. .

In Memory of Katherine Jordan nee Murray who passed away March 10, 2004.

What we’d give if we could say Hello, Mother, in the same old way; To hear your voice, see your smile, To sit with you and chat awhile.

So you who have a Mother, Cherish her with care, For you’ll never know the heartache Till you see that vacant chair.

Ever remembered, ever loved by her family and friends

Brillinger, Ruth Marie Passed away with her husband by her side at Leisureworld Creedan Valley Creemore, on Thursday, February 26, 2015, in her 88th year. Ruth (nee Bradbury), beloved wife of Murray for 57 years. Loving mother of Paul, John and his wife Cathie and BonnieJoy. Dear grandma of Diana, Wayne, Gary and great-grandma of Kaleb, Hanna, Lukas, and Gavyn. Predeceased by her sister Doris Arthur. Fondly remembered by her Newfoundland family and many friends. Visitation will be at the Sixth Line Brethren In Christ Church, Clearview Township, on Saturday, March 7, 2015, from noon until 1 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. Spring interment at the Sixth Line Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Chatterson Funeral Home. www.chattersonfuneralhome.com

LOCAL BEEF – This year, the Cosack family is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Peace Valley Ranch in Mulmur. Check us out for great grass-fed beef freezer orders! This year’s order deadline is May 1st. www.

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Knowledge of auto parts and computer skills an asset. Post-secondary summer students welcome to apply. Submit resume via email to judith@steer.ca Experienced Carpenters Wanted. 2 positions available.

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The Avening Hall would like to thank everyone who attended our inaugural Chili Bowl last Saturday. We were extremely pleased with how many of you came out to share lanes, games and food. We look forward to seeing you all again next year – and bring your friends.

A very special thanks goes to Nathan and Maja for organizing the bowlers, to Cardboard Castles for providing the games and to Creemore Springs for their ongoing support for all things Avening.

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The Creemore branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is available for rent.

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Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people.

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In loving memory of a dear Dad and Grandpa, Wilfred Wilson who passed away January 25, 1995; a dear Mom and Grandma, Mae Wilson who passed away March 3, 2000; and a dear Brother and Uncle, Don Wilson who passed away July 14, 2010.

Down the path of memories we softly tread today Our thoughts are always with you as our lives go on their way We cannot halt the hand of time or live again in the past But in our hearts are memories that will forever last.

Loving remembered and always in our hearts: Helen, Bruce, James, Krista, Kevin and Brent

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Mumberson, Beatrice Helen (nee Coe) Passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 22, 2015 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Vernon Mumberson. Loving mother of Joan (Scott), Roger (Debbie), Graham and Eric (Cheryl). Dear grandmother of Selena (Andrew), Nicole (TJ), Christopher (Courtney), Janice and Kyle. Predeceased

by Ian. Great Grandmother of Victoria, David, Tioni and Wesley. Beatrice is survived by her siblings Raymond, Marie, Isabelle, Donald, Lois and Della.

Predeceased by Herbert, Harvey, Richard and Thelma. Beatrice will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews as well as family friends. A celebration of Beatrice’s life will be held at Stayner Union Cemetery on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at Sunnidale Corners Community Centre.

Arrangements entrusted to Peaceful Transitions Inc. Donations in memory of Beatrice can be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

lost / found Found Cats

Two beautiful long haired cats have showed up on our doorstep over this winter. They are skittish but both want to be friendly so I’m sure they came from a home where someone is missing them. One is a longhaired black & white with a black “beard”(in foreground of photo) and the other is a young, long-haired grey (in background).

They need to find their homes. Please call 705-520-0072 (Creemore).

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 6, 2015

Taylor inspired by road most travelled The work of landscape painter Peter Taylor is being shown at Curiosity House Books and Art Gallery from March 8 until April 5.

Taylor’s exhibition, Merging Light, is inspired not by a particular place or time, but by the feelings and visuals of open skies, surreal reflections and fluxes of light. Although many of Taylor’s previous pieces of work were manifestations of the inspiration he drew from faraway landscapes, the work in Merging Light was inspired from long runs on his favourite route along the Nottawasaga 6/7 sideroad, especially during times of shifting weather systems of rain, fog and spires of light.

With Merging Light, Taylor has found a way to not only paint the incredible scenery he encountered along his runs, but also the sense of wonder, surrealism and freedom he feels while racing down the sideroads, often pushing his two-year-old daughter up and down the picturesque, yet challenging, hills. Taylor, who has been running ultra marathons (more than

42 kilometres) for the past 10 years and is currently training for a 200-kilometre run this summer in B.C., is the subject of an independent documentary film that explores the parallels of endurance athletes and the creative process.

“There is a parallel to running and painting for me,” said Taylor, a Dunedin resident. “Both are places where I can rid myself from both present and past and exist in the moment. It’s in this zone where good things happen on the canvas and where I forget the suffering running long can feel like.”

The artwork, which is for sale, will be on display in the gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday to Friday and 9 a.m. 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

Merging Light’s opening wine-and-cheese reception will take place on Friday, March 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Curiosity House Books & Gallery, located at 178 Mill St. in Creemore. The art show will close on Sunday, April 5 with an afternoon reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Contributed photo

Peter Taylor at work in his studio.

Merging light

Peter Taylor March 8 to April 5, 2015 Opening Reception: Friday, March 13th, 6pm to 9pm 178 Mill Street, Creemore, Ontario, L0M 1G0 • 705.466.3400 • info@curiosityhousebooks.com • curiosityhousebooks.com

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