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Vol. 15 No. 11

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Bannock on March Break menu

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SCI could take in grades 7-8

Minor hockey coaches take on firefighters

The community is invited to come out and cheer on Creemore Valley Hawks coaches as they take on firefighters from the Clearview Township Fire Department at the Creemore Arena at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 28.

The event is a fundraiser for the Creemore Minor Hockey Association.

Tickets cost $5 per adult and $2 per student. For advance tickets, call Jenn Hayward at 705-716-4374.

Possible Stayner ARC to address Byng repairs, declining enrolment

by Trina Berlo The Simcoe County District School Board is initiating a process to determine the fate of three Clearview Township schools.

On March 4, trustees approved a 2014 capital plan and therein a recommendation that an accommodation review committee (ARC) be created to “evaluate the accommodation pressures within the community of Stayner”.

The review could result in the closure of Byng Public School and the expansion of Clearview Meadows Elementary School, both located in Stayner. It could also result in the expansion of Stayner Collegiate Institute (SCI). It is possible that Clearview Meadows would accommodate students in kindergarten through Grade 6 while student in Grades 7-12 would go to SCI. “This model will ensure that Stayner will always have a high school.

Enrolment is at an all time low at SCI. This will ensure that the school remains a part of that community and we know how important that is,” said Annie Chandler, trustee for Clearview and Collingwood. “If the capital plan rolls out as its presented, it would ensure a strong community hub of a high school and an elementary school.”

While enrolment at Clearview Meadows is on the rise, enrolment at Byng is declining and there are structural issues at Byng.

Improvements to Byng, constructed in 1922, are pegged at $5.3 million with another $3 million for accessibility, (See “Byng” on page 3)

Find out what's offered in Clearview at Health and Leisure Showcase

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Signs of SPRing

Creemore's Poet Laureate Tim Armour was out with his bagpipes Tuesday peddling tickets for the 2015 Tartan Fling, a fundraiser for the Beinn Gorm Highlanders (see details at right), when he was chased down by tourists Janet Gallucci and Vicky Pavlicia, visiting from Burlington. To see a video of Armour reciting a springtime poem, The Flower of Babel, visit our Facebook page.

March Break happenings Students are taking a break from classes March 16-20.

For those looking for something to do, here’s what’s happening in Clearview Township during March Break.

Mad Maple Country Inn is offering a workshop for culinary types.

On Tuesday, March 17 everyone

eight and older is invited to join Mad Maple owner Miriam Streiman and chef Dennis Chow to learn how to make vegetarian dumplings and sauces from scratch inspired by local and wild ingredients from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A cost of $40 includes lunch. To reserve a spot or for more information, call (See “March” on page 5)

The Health and Leisure Showcase takes place at the Stayner Community Centre on Saturday, March 21.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., service providers will be showcasing various recreation activities at booths and on the main stage.

There will be demonstrations of dance, martial arts, community theatre, fitness activities and a princess show by darci-que.

For a full schedule, visit www. clearview.ca.

The Stayner Community Centre is located at 269 Regina St.

Beinn Gorm Highlanders host Spring Fling The 2015 Spring Fling, a fundraiser for the Beinn Gorm Highlanders, takes place at the Legion in Collingwood on Saturday, April 18.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and a roast beef dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.

Haggis will also be on the menu, for those interested. A dance is set to start at 8:45 p.m.

The 30-plus members of the Beinn Gorm Highlanders will entertain, followed by a dance band. A silent auction will be held throughout the evening.

Tickets cost $30 and are available by calling Tim Armour at 705-466-3009.

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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 705-716-4374 to schedule a pickup.

Friday, March 13

• Friday Night Supper featuring soup, corned beef,

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.

• Opening Wine and Cheese Reception for Peter Taylor’s solo exhibit “Merging Light” at Curiosity House Books & Gallery from 6 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 14

• Brereton Field Naturalists' driving outing of the Minesing Flats looking for Horned Larks, Snow Buntings & Snowy Owls. Pancake & sausage lunch will follow at Tiffin Conservation Area. Bring $10 and your own cutlery. Leave Little Lake Parking Lot at 8:30 a.m. Visit bfnclub.org for more information.

Saturday, March 14 & Sun. March 15

• Open House at Flowers with MS Design both days this weekend. Check out the bags from Thirty-One. 5 Francis Street East, Creemore. 705-466-1131.

Sunday, March 15

• Church Services. See page 5.

• Dufferin Grey ATV Club’s Annual General Meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dundalk Legion. Have your say about the future of ATVing as a recreational sport in our area. Members and prospective members welcome. See www.dgatv.ca or contact info@dgatv.ca for further information.

Upcoming Events Tuesday, March 17 St. Patrick's Day

• Dumpling Workshop at Mad Maple Country Inn,

793029 Cty Rd 124 (south of Maple Valley) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vegetarian dumpling-making with Dennis Chow of Ceylon and Miriam Streiman of Mad Maple. Ages 8 & up. $40 includes recipe, workshop & dumpling lunch. Contact Miriam at miriam@madmaple.ca or 705-466-6753 to register.

Tuesday, March 17 to Fri. March 20

• Maple Syrup Festival at the Dufferin County

Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the history and science behind maple syrup. Discover how Dufferin County pioneers made syrup and how it is produced today. Visit our other activity stations for maple syrup related games, crafts, and storybooks.

Wear green on the 17th for St. Paddy’s Day! Cost: $14 (incl. HST) per group of 4 / Regular admission applies to additional visitors. Soup & sandwiches available for purchase. Hwy 89 & Airport Road. 705435-1881 events@dufferinmuseum.com.

Wednesday, March 18

• Curiosity House Storytime at 11 a.m. – The baby

chicks are back! Author Carolyn J. Morris will be visiting the store with newly hatched baby chicks and fun storytime. All ages welcome.

• 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.

Thursday, March 19

• Girls Night Out! All women of all ages invited

to come to Emmanual Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Nancy Loveless will share about her work with Sleeping Children Around the World and her recent trip to Bangladesh. 3521 Cty Rd 124, just south of Nottawa. 705-444-6823 or www.epcn.ca for details.

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.

Saturday, March 21

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

Sunday, March 22

• Creemore Legion Breakfast – Choice of 2 Eggs or waffle, home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee or tea included. Child’s Breakfast (1 egg or ½ waffle) Adult $6, children 12 and under $4. Hungry Soldier Special $10. Taxes included.

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

• NVCA is hosting a free Forest Management

Workshop to slow the spread of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) at the Tiffin Conservation Area, 8195 8th Line, Utopia, on from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. learn about EAB and how to prepare for their presence.

Other forestry topics, including information on grants and tax incentives, will be discussed. For more information visit www.nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479.

Sunday, March 29

• The Creemore Skating Club's Annual Skating

Carnival at the Creemore Arena at 2 p.m. Theme: Our Disney Favourites - featuring songs from popular Disney movies. Ticket Price: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Students $2. Our carnival this year features Guest Skater Angelina Maniatis from Barrie, the Country Blades Adult Synchronized Skating Team as well as all skaters from the Creemore Skating Club.

• Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society Annual General Meeting starting at 12:30 p.m. at Station on the Green. There’ll be a business portion, followed by a talk from Pat Raible titled “Petuns as our Neighbours”. Next year will be the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain visiting the Petun villages here in Creemore in order to establish a basis for European fur trading and exploration.

Lunch will be provided afterwards. Open to everyone. Kindly RSVP fred@creemore.com

Saturday, April 11

• The 15th Know-it-all-Ball Trivia Night at The Duntroon

Hall, social hour at 6 p.m. Questions begin at 7 p.m. Our unquestionably fun question night will leave you feeling like a know-it-all and your ribs sore from laughter and heckling your competition. Bring your own munchies, dress the part if you like, $10/head, 8 to a table. No need to have a full table – solo brainiacs welcome! Call Debbie for reservations or further information at theduntroonhall@gmail.com or 705-445-7681.

Proceeds go toward upkeep and improvements at the Hall. 9025 County Rd 91, Duntroon.

Saturday, April 18 & Sun. April 19

• Day Beginners & Intermediate Watercolour Workshop. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prepare your painting skills for spring! Prepare for working alone “en plein air”, on holidays and at your own pace. Learn how to paint clean, interesting and evocative paintings. $200 includes top quality paints and papers. At Mill Street Art Studio, 148A Mill St. Creemore. Phone Martha at 705-466-6938 or 416-546-2555 or email martbull@ ca.inter.net www.mytimewatercolour.com www. millstreetartstudio.com

Saturday, May 9

• 3rd Annual Spring Craft Market and Brunch at Horning’s Mills Hall. New this year, we have tables for food vendors where brunch is bring served, as well as tented and open air outdoor tables. For full details, fees and deadlines, go to the Events page on our website at www.horningsmills.ca to download the application form to be a vendor.

Monday, March 30

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

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Thursday, April 2

• The Georgian Triangle Treblemakers adult choir starts a new term today running on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Church. No audition - open to everyone who loves singing.

Contact Penelope Dale at 705-352-4595 or Penelope@PenelopeDale.com for more information.

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Byng faces millions in upgrades (Continued from page 1) including the installation of an elevator.

Currently, part of the library is closed because of severe structural issues.

A letter was sent home with Byng students last week.

“This transition would provide benefits for students in regards to programming and facilities and address the facility challenges that Byng faces,” writes Byng principal Joyce Smith.

“Upon completion of the ARC, the board would request funding from the Ministry for an addition/renovation at SCI and at Clearview Meadows.

This type of transition to a K-6 and 7-12 model has taken place in boards across the province, although it would be one of the first of its kind in Simcoe County.”

Chandler said she and other school board officials are planning visits to two Grade 7-12 schools, in Goderich and Hanover, to learn more about the logistics and programming.

Some of the advantages she is hearing about include access to programming and a smooth transition to high school because the elementary and secondary school teachers are in close communication.

The board is waiting for new ARC guidelines and policies to come down from the Ministry of Education before the review gets under way.

“People need to understand that this is going to take two to three years to roll out in its entirety. It’s not going to be until January or February that we start the ARC,” said Chandler.

The capital plan, including the ARC, will go before trustees on March 25 for final approval.

The ARC will include opportunities for public participation and input.

SCI was last included in an ARC in 2008-2009, when it was included in a review of five area high schools with Wasaga Beach included as a possible location for a new school. In the end, the ARC recommended the school

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Improvements to Byng Public School in Stayner, constructed in 1922, are pegged at $5.3 million with another $3 million for accessibility, including the installation of an elevator. Currently, part of the library is closed because of severe structural issues. board maintain status quo.

• Byng Public School was constructed in 1922 with additions in 1971 and 1995 and is situated on a 3.4-acre site. The school has an On The Ground (OTG) capacity of 303 pupils. The mechanical, electrical and structural systems are failing. Improvements to most interior finishes and building envelope are required. Classrooms do not have sufficient electrical service. Minimum life safety systems are present but do not meet the requirements of the current code. Significant lighting replacements are required. The school is not accessible. Byng is located at 239 William St. • Clearview Meadows Elementary School was constructed in 2001 and is situated on a 5-acre site. The school has an OTG capacity of 213 pupils. The mechanical, electrical and structural systems are in good condition. The

building is in good condition. Overall cosmetics and programming space are in good condition. Life safety systems will be upgraded in the summer of 2015 and will meet the requirements of the current code. The school is currently accessible. Clearview Meadows is located at 12 Locke Ave. • Stayner Collegiate Institute was constructed in 1961 with additions in 1995 and 2014 and is situated on a 14.6-acre site. The school has an OTG capacity of 387. A six-room “portapack” was added in 1987, which is in very poor condition, requiring removal. The mechanical, electrical and structural systems are in fair to good condition.

The building is in good condition.

Overall cosmetics and programming space are in poor condition. Life safety systems are present and currently meet the requirements of the current code.

The school is currently accessible.

SCI gets grant for Eco Park project

Stayner Collegiate Institute has received an $8,000 grant from Skills Canada and the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Program.

The money will be used to pay for tools and materials to be used in the technology department’s construction of sign kiosks for the new Eco Park in Stayner.

“This grant will allow SCI students to develop their construction skills in a meaningful way, building structures that will be erected in their own community – something to be proud of for years to come,” said technology department chair Fraser Burton.

M i c h a e l Wy n i a , D i r e c t o r of Planning, Development and Information Services said Clearview Township has been working with SCI for a number of years, planning partnership opportunities with staff and students.

“We are excited to get this project off the ground with Mr. Burton and his students this spring. This project is just the beginning of a long-term partnership with SC at the Eco Park,” said Wynia.

Get your ducks in a row The Stayner Kinsmen Duck Race is in the works for Saturday, May 2 at Kinsmen Park, on Brock Street in Stayner.

The event begins with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Stayner Lions from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Duck Day activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a barbecue hosted by the Kinsmen from noon with live music.

A corporate duck race begins at 1 p.m., followed by the main duck race.

Tickets cost $5 and are available in Stayner at Friends Pub and Grill, L&S Repair, Petal Pushers, Home Hardware, Stayner Rental and Dairy Queen.

Proceeds go to support community projects. There will be six prizes with the top prize being $500.

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Opinion Editorial

ARC deja vu A pupil accommodation review committee (ARC) may not be the best group of people tasked with deciding whether or not a school should close.

Here we are, facing another review of schools that affect Clearview Township students. This time, educators and teachers will be asked to contemplate declining enrolment at Stayner Collegiate Institute (SCI), the high school most Clearview Township students would attend.

We have been down this road before, a few times. In 2009, an ARC contemplated the fate of five area high schools including Stayner, Collingwood, Elmvale, Midland and Penetanguishene.

After a two-year emotionally draining process, a committee of almost 50 people recommended to the Simcoe County District School Board and the Ministry of Education that none of the five schools be closed.

In 2011, an ARC recommended that an elementary school in Duntroon remain open. One year later, an ARC dedicated to Midland and Penetanguishene recommended both schools stay open.

Despite the ARC recommendations, Duntroon Central Public School closed in 2012 and Penetanguishene Secondary School is set to close in 2016.

Last year, Penetanguishene councillors passed a resolution stating, “there is a lack of public trust in the review process because school boards are not held accountable for the ARC’s recommendations.”

Clearview Township council supported the resolution calling for a moratorium on all school closures until the provincial government completes a review of the review process.

The pupil accommodation review process has left community members disillusioned, and rightly so.

It can be surmised that it is unlikely a group of parents and teachers emotionally attached to a school would recommend it close. This also applies to Byng.

It may be that no matter how much money is needed for repairs and no matter what the affect on SCI, the ARC may not recommend it close.

There is also a disheartening sense that we may go through the entire process, only to have the school board and the Ministry make decisions that conflict with the recommendation of the committee.

It seems almost cruel and torturous to involve the community and then turn around and close a school when the committee recommended not to. But it’s also unfathomable that the Ministry would usurp the public’s right to be consulted in such decisions.

Apparently there are new pupil accommodation review guidelines and policy coming down the Ministry pipeline. We hope they add some clarity to the process.

In our experience, ARCs have done more harm than good – pitting community against community and neighbour against neighbour while fostering jealousy and blame. We must ensure that this ARC is not like the others – a waste of time.

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Get outside this March Break

by Drew Gulyas I love my roof.

There is nothing particularly unique about my roof.

Over the past few months, it has certainly done the job of keeping the snow out, just like a good roof should.

And, I figure that in some structural way I don’t quite understand, it is there for me and my family, steadily holding our house up.

Roofs are good. That said, with the arrival of March and air temperatures more conducive to winter play, I am very focused on getting out from under it. I’m thinking about all the things that I normally do inside that I could be doing outside – or at least doing outside more often.

There are some obvious choices. Exercise leaps to mind immediately. Basement yoga doesn’t hold a candle to hilltop yoga, riverside yoga, forest yoga.

And when the conditions are right, and often even when they aren’t, I’ll take cross-country skiing over the fitness club simulator any day.

Artistic pursuits are also well suited to the great outdoors. What better source of inspiration can one ask for than a living landscape? Be it a bend in the river or an urban park, beauty is easily witnessed in the natural world.

Over the past year, through my work with school children and summer campers, I have discovered that one outdoor pursuit seems to trump all others as an activity that everyone can enjoy together, in any season, at any time of day: cooking over a fire.

If you want to see kids work hard, if you want to give them the sense of satisfaction that comes from having achieved a goal, if you want to get people working together as a team, be they young or old, enthusiastic or disengaged, friends or strangers, then there is no substitute for the open flame and something that needs roasting.

Cooking over a fire taps into our most primitive ambitions and in wintertime, brings a reward that warms you right down to your toes.

A search for sticks is an adventure that leads to many tiny discoveries along the way – fresh prints in the snow, the sound of a woodpecker finding its own winter meal, scat or a chrysalis waiting for the warmth of spring.

The struggle to generate heat and get the fire going with the north wind bearing down on you is a challenge to overcome, one that benefits from cooperation and focus. Try not to tinker too long building a windbreak out of snow – but do indeed tinker.

The patience required to cook something well is a lesson in discipline and technique. And the eating – well, just imagine this after all that work on a cold winter’s day: To make bannock, take three cups of flour and mix together with one-half cup of sugar and two tablespoons of baking powder. Once mixed together, add two tablespoons of vegetable oil or margarine and blend completely with the dry mixture until its crumbly in your fingers.

Now take two-thirds of a cup of water and add it

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Cooking bannock over an open fire at Mansfield Outdoor Centre. slowly to the dry mixture. Be careful adding the water – its easy to overdo it – you want to add water until you’ve got something the consistency of playdough.

Take a hunk of the dough the size of a large plum and roll it in your hands until you’ve got your standard kindergartener’s playdough snake – the diameter of the snake shouldn’t be any greater than your index finger. Wrap that dough snake around the end of a stick about as long as your leg and roast slowly over the fire, turning constantly so it doesn’t burn. You’ll know you’re done when your bannock is golden brown. Slather on some butter while you are waiting for it to cool and then eat it right off the stick. Nothing tastes better.

Be sure to build your fire in a safe location, never leave your fire unattended and extinguish your fire completely when you are done enjoying.

Bannock is a favourite in our camp program – get outside and find out why or send your kids to camp March 16-20, and they can cook their own. Visit www. mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca.

Drew Gulyas is Outdoor Education and Summer Camp Director at Mansfield Outdoor Centre.

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March Break (Continued from page 1) 705-466-6753 or e-mail miriam@ madmaple.ca. Mad Maple Country Inn is located at 793029 County Rd. 124.

Clearview Township writer and teacher Carolyn J. Morris is bringing baby chicks to Curiosity House Books on Wednesday, March 18 for a handson story hour beginning at 11 a.m.

Morris is the author of Mourning Dove, Barn Swallows , Pine Warbler and Chickadees and Christmas.

Free one-hour messy art sessions are being offered at Clearview Public Library branches on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Mach 18-20).

Sessions begin in Creemore at 3 p.m., in New Lowell at 1 p.m. and in Stayner at 10:30 a.m. Themes include jigsaw puzzle art, sealscapes and mixed media drawing. No registration required.

The library presents The Incredible Adventures of Jugglerboy and his Quest for Laughs at the Stayner Community Centre on Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m.

This comedy show features juggling superhero Craig Douglas and his collection of ping pong balls, flaming torches and an unicycle plus more.

Admission is free but a limited number of tickets are available at all Clearview Public Library branches.

Highlands Nordic, near Duntroon, is offering a March Break Day Camp from March 16-20 with various outdoor activities including cross country skiing, snowshoeing, games, cook outs and making maple syrup.

The cost is $225 for the week or $45 per day for children ages 4-8 and includes a hot lunch, two snacks and rentals. Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Pick-up from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 705-444-5017 or e-mail skiinfo@ highlandsnordic.ca.

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under cover Paige Hamerton works on a comic book cover during an after school art program at Nottawasaga

and Creemore Public School offered by local artist Sara Sniderhan. Works created by the students enrolled in this session, and an earlier one for younger students, will be on display at the school library on Tuesday, April 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Clearview Small Halls Festival wins award

The Small Halls Festival has been named Best New Festival or Event in the $100,000-$500,000 budget category by Festivals and Events Ontario.

The Woodstock based not-for-profit handed out awards to its members at its conference in Niagara Falls on March 6.

The first Small Halls Festival took place last year from Oct. 3-5, with many events at the township’s small halls and community centres. This year’s festival is planned for Oct. 1-4.

"Our community is well served

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

Musical entertainment.

Sunday, March 15

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

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Sunday Service at 10 a.m.

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** Back to regular services ** Mar 15: New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m.

All welcome • 705-466-2200 ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.

Mar 15: Holy Eucharist - Message of Grace

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Fri March 20: Ham Supper - advance tickets only

For more info call (705) 466-3435

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

by a talented and motivated group of volunteers that find ways to work together and have fun doing so, making Clearview our home", said event chair Doug Measures.

Also on the list of Festivals and Events Ontario winners is the Apple

Harvest Festival and Apple Pie Trail, in the Best Community Partner Outreach Program category.

Joining Clearview in the best new event category is Canada’s only Guitar Trail in Blue Mountains and Oktoberfest in Kitchener-Waterloo.

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Gord Dunn presented NDBL president's award

by Alex Hargrave Local baseball junkies in the area know the name of Gord Dunn. How could you not? Dunn has been a significant figure in the North Dufferin Baseball League scene for as long as I can remember.

Last week, he was immortalized in the league being recognized with the President’s Award. Only a mitt-full of men have been given this honour.

My first run-in with ‘Gordie’ was way back in the 1980s when he was the league statistician. I was on the sports beat for the old Creemore Star when the publisher told me to get in touch with Gord. He said, Gord was on top of the league.

No question there. Gord, of course, loved his home-town Lisle Astros, a team he played first base for many years, but he was also the league’s biggest advocate.

At that time, The Star was the only newspaper to cover the league and

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North Dufferin Baseball League president Sean Hayward (right) presents Gord Dunn with the President’s Award at a ceremony in Lisle on March 8 in recognition of decades of service to the league as a player, coach, executive member and umpire.

Dunn knew the importance of getting the information to the public.

He knew that I wanted information on the Creemore Barons, the team

namesake at the time, but he was sure to include other area teams. As a result of his incredible perseverance of promoting the league, I became very knowledgeable about the happenings of the Mansfield Cubs, Stayner Squires, New Lowell Knights, and Lisle Astros.

After Gord retired from the statistician job, many tried to replace him but just couldn’t. Who could? You see, not only was Gord an analytics junkie, he has a personality that is bursting at its seams.

Local baseball followers know this.

It’s Gord’s seams you see at the back of the plate. For four decades, Gord has umpired in the league and has taken more than his share of bashing from coaches, players and fans alike. He is however quick-witted and can chirp with the best of them.

Even though Gord has won a national championship with the DufferinSimcoe Rockers, a provincial title with the Astros, he never won a Strothers

Cup, the hardware handed out for winning the league.

Often, you’ll hear him say that may be the biggest hole in his heart.

It just shows you how difficult it is to win the trophy of Ontario’s oldest hardball league – a league that started in local cornfields and is now played in hamlets, towns and cities in southern Ontario.

Eight people have ever been honoured with the President’s award, only three are alive today.

The significance of the award is grand. Gord is a worthy recipient.

He was after all, a consistent .300 hitter, statistician, umpire, league president and the NDBL’s greatest promoter of all time.

It’s your day Gord, the league tips its hat to you.

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Friday, March 13, 2015

A Literary Evening for My Friend’s House

Te r r y F a l l i s i s s p e a k i n g a t a Creemore event benefitting My Friend’s House on April 25.

Fallis, winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, will be discussing his work, self-publishing and finding his way to the top in Canadian writing.

Fallis is the author of four comedic novels, including the award-winning Best Laid Plans, which won Canada Reads and was turned into a miniseries on CBC television. The evening includes a live auction of one-of-a-kind experiences, including a weekend at Stratford, with all proceeds to My Friend’s House.

There will be a cash bar. Tickets cost $30 and are available at Crow’s Nest Books in Collingwood, Curiosity House Books in Creemore and at the door.

Staff photo: Fred Mills

CHEERS! The Creemore Curling Club’s men’s open bonspiel March 4 went to Gord Fuller’s rink for the second year in a row. The trophy, sponsored by Creemore Springs, went to team members Steve Morby (substitute Steve Lindsay pictured on behalf of Morby), Gord Fuller, Adam Verstegen and Brian Cass.

Spring craft market vendors needed for Horning's Mills market The Horning’s Mills Hall Board is now accepting applications for vendors for its third Annual Spring Craft Market.

New this year, tables are available to food vendors where brunch is bring served, as well as tented and open air outdoor tables.

For details, fees, deadlines and application forms, go to the events page at www.horningsmills.ca.

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The Creemore Curling Club’s after school program for junior curlers wrapped up this week. The fiveweek program attracted four rinks.

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Leisure Time Club hosts bid euchre March 28

Creemore Echo Deadline for the Thursday, April 2 paper is Monday, March 30 at 9 a.m.

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It is with a sad heart that There were five moon we extend our condolences shots played by Roy to Norma Johnston, Veinot, June Hartley, May Johnston, Barb Marg Henesssy, Lorraine Cudmore and Marion Armstong with the travel Kelly on the death of their prize to Evelyn Warden. nephew Wayne Johnston.

Winners for cards were Evelyn His funeral was March 5.

Marj Thomson, 279; Gayle WARDEN Our thoughts are with you Gordon, 273; Lillian Hiltz, May after the death of your 254; Melvin Lougheed, granddaughter Julia Palmer in Ottawa 252 and low to Peter Gubbels, 91. on March 5. Our thoughts go out to you This little story brought a smile all in your grief. for me; Police in Oakland, California Earl Bentley has entered hospice spent two hours attempting to subdue and we wish him well. a gunman who had barricaded himself Will the following folks please get inside his home. well soon and come back to join us, After firing 10 tear gas canisters, Marion Kelly, Ray Leighton and officers discovered that the gunman Marcia Cameron. was standing beside them in the police The Leisure Time Club is holding a line, shouting, “Please come out and bid euchre tournament Saturday, March give yourself up!�

28, with registration at 11 a.m., lunch at And this one baffled me: AT&T noon and cards begin at 1 p.m. fired President John Walter after nine We had seven full tables for cards months, saying he lacked intellectual and lucky draws were won by Melvin leadership. He received a $26-million Lougheed, Pat Winger, Marg severance package. Perhaps it’s not Falls, Marg Hennessy, Irma Flack, Walter who’s lacking intelligence.

Dave Smith, Evelyn Warden, Peter Remember: The best classroom in Gubbels, Norma Johnston and Barb the world is at the feet of an elderly Pilon. person.

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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.

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HODGINS, Norman Harry, Major (Ret. RCASC) Canadian Armed Forces Logistics, Transportation Training & Safety Standards Officer – after 42 years of service to Canada, and its Peoples. A patron and advocate of youth leadership programs, and coach of many team sports, & initiatives.Passed away, with his wife by his side at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, on Monday, March 2, 2015, at the age of 72. Norman, beloved husband of Lynda (nee Clarke).

Loving father of Kevin and his wife Magda. Grandpa of Daniel and Della.

Predeceased by his mother Norma Hodgins (1988). Fondly remembered

by Ada, Helen, Hazel (nee Currie), and their families. Funeral Services will be held at the Chatterson Funeral Home, Collingwood, on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetes Association; Heart & Stroke Foundation; Lung Association, and the Kidney Foundation are appreciated.

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raffle Win a pair of platinum seats to the Leafs vs. Senators game on March 28. A fundraiser for Ray’s Place Youth Centre. $5 per ticket. Raffle tickets available at The Creemore Echo, Cardboard Castles or the Creemore Arena Canteen. Draw on March 15.

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death notice Winchester, Wayne passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in his 70th year. Son of the late George and Kathleen Winchester.

Beloved husband of Linda. Proud and loving father of Greg and Aaron (Carrie) Winchester. Forever cherished grandfather of Connor, Ryanne, Alexa and Xavier. Wayne will be sadly missed by his brothers Robert (Ruth) and Beverley (Debbie), his sisters Alverna Winger (the late George) and Kimberley Power (Ralph Allen), mother in law Alice Noble and his brothers and sisters in law. Friends were received at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel on Wednesday March 4, 2015.

Funeral service took place in the chapel on Thursday March 5, 2015. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart& Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated. Friends may visit Wayne’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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Carr, Margaret passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Campbell House Hospice in her 101st year. Wife of the late Robert Carr. Margaret will be sadly missed by her nephew Ron (Linda) Coulter, nieces Barbara Black, Sandra Black, Kathryn (Ed) Burla and Marion (the late Harold) Bigham and their families.

She was predeceased by her brothers John and George (the late Mary) and sister Maizie (the late Harry) Coulter.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at Creemore Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Georgian Triangle – Campbell House or Creemore Union Cemetery would be appreciated. Friends may visit Margaret’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

Curran, Dalton passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Lois. Father of Robert (the late Barb Fisher-Curran) and Darlene.

Dalton is survived by his brothers Allen (Marg), Arnold (Inger), Frank (Nellie), sister-in-law Pat Curran and brotherin-law Dave Fachnie; predeceased by brothers Walter and Gordon, sister Shirley Fachnie and grandson Ethan.

Forever cherished grandfather of Leslie and Madison Curran. Friends were received at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service took place in the chapel at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Spring interment at Dunedin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Dunedin Hall would be appreciated. Friends may visit Dalton’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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Catherine Cunningham Our family is very saddened by the passing of our beloved Mom, Nana and SuperNana. She left this world peacefully at home having said goodbye to all those dearest to her. While she was in her hundredth year, to the very end, she maintained her keenness of mind, warmth of heart, wonderful sense of humour and abiding interest in all around her. She was predeceased by her husband and partner Wendell 20 years ago and her brothers Alex (Jean) and Frank (Marg). Mom will be sorely missed by Gordon (Patti), Joan (Michael) and Rick (Elke). Nana will never be forgotten by Kristyn (Sean), Kaleigh (Iain), Jamie (Christina), CB (Jenelle), Andrew (Lindsey), Matthew (Margaret), Justin (Christina) and Trevor (Kate). SuperNana/Nana will be forever loved by Alyson, Kate, Andrew, Ellie, Finn, Tayler, Kaitlyn, Brooklyn, Walker, Hailey, Megan and Kai. We are thankful for the wonderful care she received from the doctors and nurses who helped her. Donations may be made to St Michael's Hospital, Sunnybrook Hospital, Collingwood Hospital, Saint Elizabeth or JDRF. We believe this poem reflects her views on her passing.

You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she lived You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back or you can open your eyes to see all she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her or you can be full of the love you shared You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only that she is gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on you can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what she’d want, smile, open your eyes and go on -Anonymous

She was a remarkable woman and all who knew her lived in a better place while she was with us. Friends may visit Catherine’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

*Event Times subject to change.

Saturday April 18, 10-4 & Sunday April19, 10-4 Martha Bull invites you to prepare your painting skills for spring!

Saturday March 21 2015 10am to 3pm

Mill Street Art Studio 148A Mill St. Creemore

Stayner Community Centre 269 Regina Street

www.clearview.ca

For more information or to register Phone Martha at 705-466-6938 or 416-546-2555 or email: martbull@ca.inter.net

www.mytimewatercolour.com www.millstreetartstudio.com