May 1, 2015

The Creemore

Echo

Friday, May 1, 2015

Vol. 16 No. 18

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News and views in and around Creemore

Inside the Echo

Star skaters

Many chapters

Bookstore's continuing plot

Recognizing season's achievements

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Council puts bridge back in county's court

by Trina Berlo It looks like Creemore may have lost its bridge after council essentially rejected an offer from the County of Simcoe to transfer ownership of the Collingwood Street Bridge.

Clearview council was willing to take over the bridge and restore it if there was enough money downloaded along with it.

Clearview was hoping to get $1.5 million from the county they gave the mayor and deputy mayor some room to negotiate but on Tuesday, county councillors agreed to a payment of $934,000. The figure reflects the amount equivalent to the tax levy portion of the construction and contract administration cost based on acceptance of the recommended tender – what the county tax levy impact for reconstruction would have been if the County had proceeded as planned.

Clearview Mayor Chris Vanderkruys called an emergency meeting Wednesday morning to give council members a chance to consider the deal.

There wasn’t enough support around the table to accept the deal with several council members speaking in opposition and others concerned about how the township would make up the funding shortfall.

“Where is this money going to come from?” asked Councillor Robert Walker. “It’s not in the best interest of Clearview. I don’t see us taking it on when we don’t know what the bottom line is. That’s the scary part for me.”

Similar comments were echoed by councillors Deborah Bronée, Shawn Davidson and Doug Measures.

They say council set a price, and it wasn’t met.

“I can’t support this motion,” said (See “Clearview” on page 6)

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Members of Mulmur Township council ask residents attending a town hall meeting at the municipality's administration office in Terra Nova Saturday, April 25 to stand if they do not support changing the name of the township to Town of Mulmur.

Mulmur residents tell council to drop name change proposal

by Trina Berlo Mulmur residents stood up for tradition Saturday when asked if anyone would like to see the municipality change its name to the Town of Mulmur.

During a town hall meeting April 25, Mulmur Township residents were asked to weigh in on the possibility of a name change.

Mayor Paul Mills said the possibility of a new moniker was precipitated by a change in postal routes, which assigned everyone a Mulmur address, and a suggestion from a resident.

The thought being that referring to Mulmur as a town as opposed to a township might give the municipality

more clout at the county level, spur economic development and be easier to locate online. Other than some free road signs, staff said there would be not concrete financial benefit to changing the name.

At the time of the gathering, 62 people had submitted comments, with 42 saying they oppose the change.

Twelve people were in support and the balance had no opinion.

Of the 80 or so people in attendance, most people stood in opposition to the name change when asked.

Residents spoke in support of preserving Mulmur’s unique rural character, as written into the township’s

mission statement, strategic plan and Official Plan.

John Franklin, former Mulmur Township councillor, deputy reeve and Dufferin County councillor and warden, said he was the one who suggested the name change just after the fall election.

“There is no progress without change,” he said. “Perception is everything.”

He said Mulmur is made up of about one-third agricultural land the rest is rural.

“Our bright young people are leaving because there is no opportunity here.

It is up to the township to create those opportunities,” said Franklin.

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend Thursdays, April 30 to June 18

• Drop-in Printmaking Classes with Martha Bull. Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. to June 18. $25 per class or $180 for 8 classes. Mill Street Art Studio, 148A Mill Street. 705-466-6938 or martbull@ca.inter.net for details.

Fridays, May 1 to June 19

• Drop-in Watercolour Classes with Martha Bull. Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. to June 19. $25 per class or $180 for 8 classes. Mill Street Art Studio, 148A Mill Street. 705-466-6938 or martbull@ ca.inter.net for details.

Saturday, May 2

• Annual Scrap Metal Day & Bottle & Used Clothing

Drive hosted by Creemore Skating Club. Place your scrap metal, appliances, BBQs, pots and pans, or other metal items, as well as liquor and beer bottles by the curb at 8 a.m. NEW this year – clean used clothing is accepted. Please place in bags. Special pickups will be made in New Lowell, Glencairn, Dunedin, Lisle and areas outside of Creemore – call Julie Bigham at 705-424-0626 or jbigham30@hotmail.com to arrange a special pickup.

• Authors for Indies Day! Come out to Curiosity

House Books from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and meet Dan Needles, Claire Cameron, Catherine Gildiner, Cecily Ross, Elly McKay, and Nicole Lundrigan. It’s also our 20th year anniversary and to celebrate we’re having cake at noon. Curiosity House Books, 178 Mill Street. 705-466-3400.

• 4th Annual Stayner Kinsmen Duck Race at Kinsmen Park, Brock Street, Stayner from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Car show, bbq, scavenger hunt & activities.

Tickets $5 available at Stayner Home Hardware.

Duck races start at 1 p.m. Buy your duck race tickets before today at Dairy Queen or Home Hardware.

• Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka Crime Stoppers local charitable fundraising event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wasaga Beach RecPlex (parking lot rain or shine), Mosley Street. Partnering with Shred North Ltd. Individuals and businesses are invited to take the opportunity to have personal/ confidential documents professionally, and safely shredded. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes, and can take years to fully recover from.

• 50th Anniversary Come & Go Tea for Russell

& Carol Ferguson at Dunedin Community Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only.

• Annual Fish Fry at Centennial United Church, Stayner (corner of William and Oak) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-12 - $7.50 Under 6 free. There will be entertainment while you wait!

Come and bring family and friends. Whitefish and trout fillets caught right in Georgian Bay with all the trimmings, including homemade pie! A fundraiser to aid the church's work.

• Creemore Minor Hockey's Cash Draw & Dance at Creemore Arena. Doors open at 9 p.m. dancing to 1 a.m, music by DJ Lenny of Soundscapes.

Five cash prizes. Must be 19 years to be admitted.

Tickets $40 per couple. Photo ID required.

Sunday, May 3

• Church Services on page 5.

• Sound Investment Community Choir – We Believe in

Springtime at St. John’s United Church, 192 Mill Street, Creemore at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20. For further info www. soundinvestmentchoir.ca or call 705-293-0573.

Upcoming Events Monday, May 4

• Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota St., Collingwood. “The S.S. Keewatin” with Eric Conroy. It was the height of pleasure and sophistication to travel aboard one of the fleet of great passenger ships that majestically sailed the Great Lakes and today the Keewatin stands proudly at the dockside in Port McNicoll, Ontario. Hear the stories from one of her crew, Eric Conroy, and how the Keewatin came back to her home. Admission is CDHS membership or $3.

• ChoralWorks Choir – Starting our 2nd exciting season! Rehearsals on Mondays at 7 pm, starting tonight 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

Tuesday, May 5 & Thursday, May 7

• 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.

Wednesday, May 6

• Curiosity House Books & Art Gallery's Monthly

Book Club at 2 p.m. at the back of the shop for a lively discussion of this month’s book, A Tap on the Window by Linwood Barclay. 10% store discount on club selections. All are welcome. 705466-3400 info@curiosityhousebooks.com • The Mad and Noisy Quilters of Creemore's Annual Tea Party at Creemore Legion at 7:30 p.m. Quilts and Desserts! Special star quilter is Pearl Sceviour. Door prizes. $5 admission.

Everyone welcome.

Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, May 24

• Theatre Orangeville presents Baco Noir. A comedy

by Dan Needles. Bruce Berne’s dream of growing grapes to make wine in Persephone Township is met with many challenges. www.theatreorangeville.ca or phone 519-942-3423 for tickets.

Friday, May 8

• Mother’s Day Kids Workshop from 4 to 6

p.m. $25. Pre-registration required at 466-1131.

Flowers By Ms. Design, 5 Francis Street East.

• Curiosity House Gallery welcomes photographer Alicia Lawson & her new photo series ‘Stormscapes’ at an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The show runs

from May 6 to 31. Curiosity House Books & Gallery.

178 Mill Street. www.curiosityhousebooks.com • Trivia Challenge at GNE Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. $10 advance by calling 705-444-1334 (table for $75) or $12 at door. 2220 Fairgrounds Rd. • Northern Light Lodge Fish Fry at 213 Louisa Street, Stayner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fish, baked potato, salad, homemade pie, tea or coffee. Adults and teens $15, children 12 and under $7.50. To purchase tickets call Mitch at 705-428-2557.

• 25th Candlelighters Simcoe Gala Event at Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club. Helping families dealing with childhood cancer. Dinner, dancing & prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $60 by emailing info@candlelighterssimcoe.ca or call 705-305-4653.

Saturday, May 9

• Edible Wild with Lisa Yates at 9:30 a.m.

at Mansfield Outdoor Centre. Dufferin County’s master herbalist and folklorist will lead a walk to identify edible and medicinal wild plants. $10 for adults; children free. Pre-registration required, spaces are limited to ensure a high quality experience for all participants. 705-4351881 or forestmanager@dufferinmuseum.com.

937365 Airport Road (east side, about 10 km north of Highway 89)

• Youth Summer Opportunity Program. If you are 14 to 18 years old & looking for a summer job, come to Ray`s Place at 1 p.m. for ideas.

• 31st Ramp Romp at Singhampton Community Centre from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dine on luscious leeks, pork, veggies & pie. Adults $15, students $13, under 12 $7, under 6 free. Silent auction!

Proceeds to Singhampton Community Centre.

Sunday, May 10 Mother's Day

• Creemore Legion Mother's Day 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.

• Mother’s Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Rd. Adults $10, kids under 5 free.

• Join us for a fundraising evening of soulful music and a light dinner in the beautiful home of Jim & Dawn McPherson from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Richard Garvey & Patrick Keating will be our live entertainment as we gather to enjoy some simple pleasures; food, friends & creativity. For tickets contact mayrlie@hotmail.com or 705-444-0550.

Monday, May 11

• Creemore Union Cemetery Annual Meeting at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Caroline Street West, at 8 p.m.

Saturdays, May 16 to June 6

• The Creemore Echo's Annual Subscription Drive at Creemore Farmers' Market. Drop by and see us!

Saturday, May 16

• Creemore Farmers' Market Opening Day from

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come & see this year's vendors.

• Tree Society of Creemore's Silent Auction & Bargain Sale at Station on the Green from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have something to donate, contact Jim at 705-466-3271.

Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24

• Watercolour Workshop with Martha Bull. 2 day beginners & intermediate working en Plein air this summer. Mill Street Art Studio, 148A Mill Street.

705-466-6938 or martbull@ca.inter.net for details.

Saturday, May 30

• Creemore Horticultural Society Plant Sale – The

largest plant sale in Simcoe County at the Station on the Green from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Please bring your own bags and/or boxes. Cash only. We will have a large selection of plants to choose from including hard to find perennials. Lots of hostas and other shade tolerant plants.

• Creemore Legion is holding a Gift & Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bake table. Canteen for breakfast & lunch. Reserve a table by calling Michelle at 705-424-4466. 27 Wellington St. W.

Tuesday, June 23

• Creemore Horticultural Society's 5th Garden Bus

Tour. Visiting a new botanical garden called Whistling Gardens which has the largest conifer collection in North America; also Weir's Lavender and Apiary Farm; and if time permits, an unusual nursery. The bus leaves Creemore at 8:30 a.m. and estimated return time is 5-6 p.m. $40 per person. Bring your own lunch. For more information and registration call Charlotte at 705-466-2756 or email cvorstermans@rogers.com.

Everyone welcome.

Friday, July 31

• Save the Date – for the 7th Annual Jim Cuddy

Jamboree at Lyric Pond. More information to come in a couple of weeks. A fundraiser for CORE.

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Community support keeps bookstore open 20 years

by Trina Berlo Creemore’s bookstore has been saved many times.

At each junction in its 20-year history, Curiosity House Books has attracted new owners, determined to keep the doors open.

Since the fall, the bookstore is owned

by Rina Barone and Chris Dunk, the hosts of an anniversary party Saturday that will bring together authors, patrons and former owners, including The Raibles, the original proprietors.

“Chris and I are honoured to be a part of something that has been in the community so long and is so appreciated,” said Barone. “We are sort of continuing the tradition that Pat and Chris [Raible] started 20 years ago. We are the stewards of the store, taking it into the next chapter.”

The bookstore’s story begins in 1991 when the Raibles were in Creemore one weekend, while staying at their vacation home in Mulmur, when they spotted the century-old red brick house on Mill Street that would become Curiosity House Books.

“We were in town doing some shopping and saw a for sale sign,” said Chris. “Pat looked at it and said, ‘That would make a nice bookstore’.”

Chris went in to the real estate office and said, “I am going to see about your bookstore”, said Pat. Within two weeks they had a signed offer on the building.

Three years later, the house was completely renovated and the Raibles moved north from Toronto after retirement and straight into the business of books.

The bookstore was an early part of the renaissance of Creemore, said Pat. “It was crazy to start a bookstore in a town of 1,200 people but we did.”

“We opened the bookstore as a retirement venture,” said Chris, “but it was much more venture than it was

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Curiosity House Books owner Rina Barone (centre) will welcome past owners, including Chris and Pat Raible, and patrons to a birthday party Saturday. Local authors will also be in the house, as the anniversary coincides with Authors for Indies day. retirement.”

They say they built a reputation on customer service and customer relations, stocking the right books, special ordering, before the advent of the internet and box stores. They started bringing in national newspapers for people, attaching clothespins with the customer’s name, a tradition that continues. They also started the gallery, calling on artist friends from Toronto to hang their work on consignment and several pieces sold.

“We started with our friends because they were willing to support us and before long people were knocking on our door,” said Pat. “Our very first customers were our friends,” said Pat, “but as time went by, our customers became our friends.”

They weren’t necessarily looking to sell the bookstore, but in 2000 an offer presented itself. The shop was sold to Louise and Tim Richardson.

Catherine Randall was working for Louise six years later when the building was sold and the Richardsons were

going to close the store.

Randall said Rowland Fleming and the late Jim Vandewater, faced with the possibility that the village could lose the bookstore, decided to buy the business.

Randall managed the store and became a partner in the business.

They set about fixing up their new home, a rented space where Creemore Kitchen restaurant is now.

“I remember moving the boxes of books down the street in Rolie’s trailer… We got kids to help and we moved all the stock down the road,” said Randall.

She said she realized very quickly that there was a need to extend the hours so the store began opening seven days per week.

Miriam Vince, who was part of the staff, later became the fourth partner, with she and Randall as the faces of the shop.

“The e-book came along and that was challenging but we made it through that thanks to the community,” said Randall.

“It’s an amazing community. People who come to the area from Toronto would go into stores or libraries and

write down the books they wanted and then they would either e-mail me or come to the store on weekends and order books, like lots of books. They really kept the store viable. It was really very heartwarming and amazing and we tried to provide the best service that we could and I think we did.”

In 2012, the owners of the building decided to sell, prompting a lot of soul searching, said Randall.

The Creemore Echo published an article announcing that the business would close and in less than a week, a savior was found.

“Ralph Hicks had called me over the weekend and said ‘you know, I think I am going to buy the store because I don’t want it to close’,” said Randall.

They met with a lawyer and worked out the details and by the time the newspaper went to press the following week, it was done. They moved to the shop’s current location at 178 Mill Street.

“I think it’s really nice that it keeps reinventing itself in, I would say, a different and positive way,” said Randall. “I really think there is a very good future for the bookstore in Creemore because of the community.”

The Raibles agree and are very pleased with the bookstore at 20.

“Each phase the bookstore has gone through has continued its strength,” said Chris.

“How delighted we are with the present owners,” said Pat. “That store is an institution now and Rina and Chris are doing wonders to keep it in place and keep it thriving.”

The anniversary this Saturday coincides with Authors for Indies so during the day Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. six authors will be in the store, including Dan Needles, Elly MacKay, Catherine Gildiner, Cecily Ross, Claire Cameron and Nicole Lundrigan. Cake will be served at noon and there will be an evening reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All are welcome.

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The way we were

Creemore loves its bookstore

The shop’s history says a lot about the village, the state of the publishing industry and the retail economy.

When the bookstore opened in the early 1990s, such stores were not uncommon. Big box stores changed the business of publishing and then the arrival of e-readers provided another hit. But throughout the years Curiosity House Books has remained a viable business.

It is ranked as an essential service along with the grocery store, pharmacy, post office and hardware store.

To outsiders, it shows that Creemore is a vibrant community; we have the essentials and the essential luxuries.

It is as if the bookstore is a member of the community in itself. The current owners have said while it is their business, they see themselves as stewards, watching over the bookstore.

The shop, having had so many champions over the years, in its owners and customers, has earned a permanent place on Mill Street.

But unfortunately nothing is forever and should not be taken for granted.

That is why it is so fitting that the first Authors for Indies event in Canada is taking place on the same day as the bookstore’s 20th anniversary Saturday.

On that day, as part of a national movement inspired by a similar event in the United States, more than 600 authors have signed up to volunteer at 120 independent bookstores nation-wide as guest booksellers.

Authors will volunteer in bookstores to greet customers, recommend books, and highlight the importance of Canada’s independent bookshops, said event organizers.

Joseph Boyden, Cathy Marie Buchanan, Terry Fallis, Guy Gavriel Kay, Naomi Klein, Charles de Lint, Wayne Johnston and Ann-Marie MacDonald are among the notable Canadian authors participating across the country.

“We all know how tough things are for Canadian independent bookstores. Year after year they support us. They stock our books, invite us for readings, and put our titles on their staff picks shelf. Let’s do something to support them back,” said MacDonald in a media statement.

The goal, say officials, is to increase customer traffic, raise awareness of the importance of independent bookstores, strengthen relationships between authors and booksellers and showcase local writers.

Of course, we have all been witness to the demise of the independent bookstores as big box stores and online suppliers with big publishing deals, in which volume means undercutting the retail price. Whether a reader or not, the indie bookstore, especially Creemore’s, is an analogy for our society. There is a lot of good that can come from a stroll down main street, in any village, town or city, and shopping locally while seeing one’s fellow citizens face-to-face.

A strong community is based on personal connections, leading to deeper compassion.

We are all better for it.

After reading about St. John's United Church choir's search for a new director in last week's Echo, Gayle Millsap shared with us this photo of the choir in its early days.

Time to save the Creemore bridge rapidly disappearing Editor: On April 29, the mayor called an emergency meeting to inform council and the public about the results of the county council meeting April 28 in regards to taking over ownership of the Collingwood Street Bridge.

Clearview council at its April 13 meeting agreed to have the mayor and deputy mayor go into negotiations with Simcoe County council for the hope of receiving $1.5 million along with ownership of the bridge.

The funds would be used to improve the condition of the bridge as well as adding a cantilevered sidewalk in order that it could last possibly 75 years and be more accessible to pedestrians.

Unfortunately, councillors Walker, Measures, Davidson, and Bronée do not feel it is an iconic heritage Clearview and Creemore landmark enough to support saving and feel that the county option of spending $2.25 million of Simcoe County and Clearview tax dollars on a new structure is better.

We heard repeatedly from councillors Measures and Walker that they are doing “what is best for Clearview”…. So one could ask and should ask why did councillors Davidson and Walker promote the waiver of approximately $57,000 in development charges on the expanded Stayner Medical Centre in 2014, which is a for-profit business.

The recent budget allowed for the hiring of an administrative assistant and a communications officer likely with combined salaries and benefits of $100,000-plus per year so in just 10 years time, that is $1 million-plus of ongoing expense. In 20 years time another $2 million of expense for just these two

people.

The branding exercise has failed to launch – again with consultants fees, staff time, brochures with communities placed in wrong locations and ongoing expenses to do the branding launch properly. We have spent significant funds estimated in the mid to high five figures this past year with a new logo and flag to show so far and more money required yearly for the foreseeable future to get it launched.

What about surplus assets? The old fire hall on Stayner Street could be liquidated instead of being rented out, the Co-op rented back a portion of their property and convinced Clearview to pay the insurance on the property so Clearview is now paying out more in costs than the rent they are receiving.

And these current councillors want you to believe that they are doing what is best for Clearview!

I would congratulate Councillor Paterson for attending the county council meeting yesterday and outlining to council how hard the mayor and deputy mayor pushed to achieve the $1.5 million that Clearview council had hoped to obtain. In addition, Councillor Paterson outlined some misstatements by county staff and in his opinion, Clearview is being offered a bridge that is not up to standards and county councillors were misinformed on the cost of refurbishment.

Deputy Mayor Burton outlined the county plan is a two-lane bridge which in his view will increase speeds for those coming from the south downhill into Creemore and present a safety issue to pedestrians, other drivers and the bridge itself. In addition, the (See “Join” on page 5)

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One of life’s important lessons is learning how to fail

by Drew Gulyas At some point after the primordial soup and before the dawn of the World Wide Web we figured out how to do stuff.

We kindled sparks into flames, sowed seeds into the ground and reaped a harvest, shaped hunks of rock into tools and we just kept going. We harnessed steam, defied gravity, and, ultimately, channelled the almighty electron.

The human hunger for discovery has shaped our species from the beginning – opening up new opportunities with each revelation. Our ability to adapt and learn is our greatest asset.

When we, as parents, make decisions about how our kids will spend their time, we are making decisions about how to invest that asset. And making good decisions for your kids can be tough. For starters, we have to wade

through a complex maze of emotions to try and determine the difference between what we want for our kids and what they want for themselves. We also have to weigh out our need as parents to make practical and realistic choices for our kids – commitments we can fulfill. And then, to top it all off, we have to somehow peer into the crystal ball and make the choice that we think, in the long run, will have the greatest probability of contributing to their future success. It is a near impossible task. So how should we do it?

Although the task itself feels daunting, the solution is in fact quite simple. When we make choices for our children about how they will spend their time, we should ask ourselves: what new skill will they be learning?

As long as we are choosing skill based

Join the parade to allow Clearview to move forward (Continued from page 1) county plans to drop the height of the bridge down one metre lower to the river and increase the risk of losing the bridge in events such as Hurricane Hazel.

He also outlined the heritage and tourism value and the number of tourists who stop and take pictures from the bridge deck and who come to Creemore because of the old steel bridge.

The bridge replacement was scheduled to take place in 2016 but for some reason showed up in the 2015 county budget with a plan to go early to tender without our current mayor or deputy mayor being advised ahead of the budget.

So in summary, saving the bridge will save the county and township tax money especially if the township does some spring maintenance of washing

of the salt as was outlined by the township consulting engineer, therefore prolonging its life.

And the above councillors seem to want to ensure the new mayor and deputy mayor have some challenges at every issue with the councillors' misstatements of fact and in their lack of preparation and lack of respect shown in their questions directed at them.

The people of Clearview have elected these gentlemen to do what is best for Clearview, not just their own wards.

I would hope these councillors join the parade to allow Clearview to move forward in a more positive manner to encourage growth and tourism and respect at council during the remaining balance of their terms.

Dave Huskinson, Creemore.

environments and for our children, we can’t go wrong. Here’s why: Learning new skills instills confidence. It doesn’t matter if you are learning how to swing a hammer, kick a soccer ball, or roll out a piecrust – knowing the satisfaction that accompanies achievement means knowing that a world of possibilities awaits as long as you are motivated.

Learning new skills requires collaboration. When we learn a new skill, we also learn how to listen to direction, observe the actions of experts, and ask the right questions.

Learning new skills places us in an environment where success is more likely if we work as a member of the team.

Learning a new skill means learning how to fail. And kids need to learn

how to fail. They need to learn how to fix their own mistakes, adapt their approach, and find the route to their desired outcome – even if it means learning that the skill in question isn’t the right one for them.

When we enrol our kids in extracurricular activities, we are giving them a tremendous gift. Although it is impossible for us to know whether that gift will turn into a profession, a hobby, or just a pleasant memory, when we choose activities that are based in teaching children real skills then we are giving our kids a gift that will last a lifetime. As a parent, we can’t do any better than that.

by Murray Lackie Not Tower, London nor Golden Gate, Our little bridge has a sorry fate.

“Why me?”, The bridge on the river cries, “Am I now only a bridge of sighs?”

It has filled the gap for 100 years, Heard slapping reins and grinding gears, Carried wagons and bikes and cars, And moonlight strollers viewing stars.

For others like Maureen McLeod, (Who doesn’t appreciate a crowd) It carried best in single file, So sometimes one must wait awhile.

It was the last bridge a body crossed, When the fight for life was finally lost

A launching pad for empty drinks, And many other things methinks, Loved by some for its iron spine, A modified Low Pratt Truss design.

But those we with our taxes trust, Have let the spanner turn to rust.

We’ll tell our grandkids it was a crime, How the township let the bridge decline.

And now although we vacillate, We will let go our Silver Gate.

This bridge to nowhere needs concrete, So passing feudals don’t have to meet.

And when gone and by most forgotten, We won’t remember it was rotten.

Of its merit we’ll forever sing, Our memories will be most riveting.

Drew Gulyas is the Camp Director at Camp Mansfield. Contact drew@ mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca.

Local Church Directory Sunday, May 3 Knox Presbyterian Church,

Dunedin

Sunday Service at 10 a.m.

May 3: Journey in Acts: Part 4 “Now that's a sermon!”

Minister: Sean Angel

Creemore United Pastoral Charge

May 3: New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m.

All welcome • 705-466-2200

705-466-5202

The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.

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

998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn

For more info call (705) 466-3435

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

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Clearview couldn't get enough money to make bridge deal work (Continued from page 1) Bronée. “We gave clear direction…

We don’t have the money for that. We have bigger fish to fry. We need to move ahead and let the county do their job.”

Councillors Thom Paterson and Kevin Elwood expressed concern that the county hadn’t done enough to explore the possible rehabilitation of the bridge.

Elwood said the option was overlooked.

He commended the mayor and deputy mayor for their efforts, adding the people of Clearview want to preserve their heritage, a factor in the economic development of the township, adding it is difficult to support it because of the cost.

Elwood was among those to support Paterson’s motion to reject the county proposal on procedural grounds, asking the county to present an estimate on the bridge restoration and delay the tender process.

The motion did pass in a 5-4 vote Wednesday morning but it may be too late.

The county offer came with an April

30 deadline.

If Clearview did not accept the deal by that date, the county would continue with the tender process in order to replace the bridge with a two-lane concrete structure this summer.

“I love this bridge,” said Councillor Connie Leishman, choking up a little.

“I’d love to save it but I have a real problem with the money. I don’t want to do anything that would put this township in jeopardy.”

Burton, who has championed the savethe-bridge campaign, said this week has brought many disappointments.

“I do appreciate what councillors are willing to do but I think it’s a moot point,” said Burton.

“In my opinion, I feel we just lost the bridge,” he said after the meeting.

He said he wouldn’t have supported a tax increase to make up any shortfall in funds needed to restore the bridge.

He would have looked to grants and reserves and taken up offers of fundraising efforts from people in Creemore.

“It’s a disappointing day for Clearview,” said Burton.

Bearded teachers collect donations for mental health Three Stayner Collegiate Institute teachers, Ty McNea, Ben Murray and Vaughn Dickson, have been growing their hair and beards since Labour Day with the goal of raising money and awareness for issues surrounding teen mental health.

The teachers are trying to raise $1,000 by the end of Teen Mental Health Week, May 4-8. Money raised will be used directly at SCI for SCI students.

There are two jars on the front desk in the SCI library, one decorated with a drawing of a bald head, the other with a drawing of a head blessed with a full beard and long hair. Students, staff members, parents, and anyone else with a desire to donate to the cause can purchase a ticket for a dollar and add their ticket to either jar. There is no limit to how many votes an individual can buy. Once the votes are counted, McNea, Dickson and Murray will be

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Stayner Collegiate Institute teachers, Ben Murray (from left), Vaughn Dickson and Ty McNea, are letting dontations dictate if they grow or shave. obligated to either let it all grow until the end of the school year or have it shorn completely at the Teen Mental Health Assembly on May 7.

Murray is urging students to vote for shearing. “The beard and all this hair is driving me crazy. I would like it all gone,” he said.

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ON SATURDAY MAY 2

WE'RE HOPING YOU WILL JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE

20 YEARS

AS YOUR LOCAL INDIE BOOK SHOP IN THIS GREAT COMMUNITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Join us Sat. May 2 and have our authors recommend their favourite books.

10am - 12pm Dan Needles "Letters From Wingfield Farm" 10am - 12pm Children's author Elly MacKay "Butterfly Park" - Storytime & Craft 11am - 1pm Catherine Gildiner - "Coming Ashore" 12pm - 2pm Cecily Ross - "Love in the Time of Cholesterol" 1pm - 3pm Claire Cameron - "The Bear" 2pm - 4pm Nicole Lundrigan - "The Widow Tree"

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 20TH Anniversary

Celebrations 12pm to 1pm cake & prizes

public reception

CURIOSITY HOUSE BOOKS

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curiosityhousebooks.com

6pm to 8pm

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SATURDAY AUGUST 1, 2015

get in touch at info@creemorechildrensfestival.com

Are you between the ages if 14 and 18 and looking for a summer job?

WHY NOT JUST SHOW UP AT RAY’S PLACE ON SATURDAY, MAY 9 AT 1PM AND GET A FEW IDEAS.

YOUTH SUMMER

OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM

It’s all about getting back to basics!

Wooberg Farms

DAYCAMP

A place where kids can learn, explore, and play!

Lisle • (705) 716-5665 woobergfarms@gmail.com

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JUNIOR PLAY N' LEARN UNDER 9 - $65 SAT. 2 -3 PM, BEGINS MAY 23 (6 WEEKS) JUNIOR PLAY N' LEARN UNDER 14 - $65 SAT. 3 - 4 PM, BEGINS MAY 23 (6 WEEKS) ADULT PLAY N' LEARN - $65 SAT. 4 - 5 PM, BEGINS MAY 23 (6 WEEKS) ADULT CARDIO TENNIS - $65 SAT. 5 - 6 PM, BEGINS MAY 23 (6 WEEKS) SUMMER CAMP AGES 8 TO 13 - $110 MON-FRI 9 AM -12 NOON - JULY 6-10 KEYS AND MEMBERSHIP FORMS AVAILABLE AT

CURIOSITY HOUSE BOOKS

REGISTER NOW! CLASSES FILLING! •intro to dance without a long-term commitment •try many styles before picking one to pursue •DanceRoom faculty qualified in education & dance •allows dancers to keep dancing in the off-season

Submit forms along with full payment to Creemore Tennis Club c/o Geoff Ayton, 194 Mill St. Creemore, L0M 1G0

Stayner Brethren In Christ Church

JULY 13 – 17, 9:00 am to Noon SK – Gr. 5 • $5/child for the week Call 705-428-6537 or www.staynerbic.com

REGISTRATION

SAT. MAY 2, NOON TO 2 PM

194 MILL ST. CREEMORE GEOFF AYTON

Main Street Stayner • www.the-danceroom.com 705.441.3790 • thedanceroom@hotmail.com

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Skating club recognizes excellence at awards ceremony

Staff photo: Fred Mills

perfect pitch

The Creemore Braves and the Creemore Barons took to the field in a one game spring training exhibition game April 24. The game was a close one until Tom Gateman (not shown) blasted a shot over the left field fence for a grand slam dinger. The game went to the Braves in a 9-5 victory.

Herbs

'N' Things

NOW OPEN

Tues. to Sat. 10 am to 5 pm Your herbal needs grown in our gardens.

Dried herbs • Teas • Seasonings Ointments and more

104 Mill St. Creemore 705-466-5248 We are no longer at the Farmers` Market

Isabelle Co’Dyre was awarded the MacIntosh Family Trophy for the most improved pre-CanSkate skater.

Kaia Harbec and Eden Harbec were awarded the Ransier Trophy for passing the most badges in one season (four stage badges).

Kylynn Acsai and Katsandra McCleary were awarded the AJ Skate Sharpening Trophy for the most improved CanSkate skaters.

Libby Millsap, Ella Hayward and Ava Hogben were awarded the Ceramic Enterprises Trophy for passing the most Skate Canada tests in one winter season of skaters in their second year or more with the Creemore Club and the Tanya Walker Trophy, for the STARSkate skaters who pass the most Skate Canada tests throughout the year, including off-season skating.

Millsap passed Fiesta and Willow while Hayward and Hogben passed Baby Blues and Preliminary Skills.

Keira Whitley and Zoey McQueen were awarded the John Van Zant Memorial Trophy for the most improved skater in the club with group lessons only (STARSkate).

Gracie Martin was awarded the Creemore Village IDA Pharmacy Trophy for the most improved STARSkate skater.

Rylee MacGregor was awarded the Willene Stewart Trophy, given to the most improved skater taking into consideration hard work, marked skating improvement and club interests (advanced STARSkate).

NOTIFICATION The Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. N-2 Ken Zeggil Construction Limited has initiated an Amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP).

Amendment No. PS 206 15 proposes: To amend the NEP by adding a special policy exception to the property at 7749 County Road 9, Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe, to permit the construction of a 468 m2 (5040 sq ft) addition to an existing 266 m2 (2867 sq ft) commercial woodworking shop.

A copy of the proposed Amendment together with the background information may be examined online or at the offices of the: Niagara Escarpment Commission 232 Guelph Street Georgetown, ON L7G 4B1 Tel: (905) 877-5191 Fax: (905) 873-7452 Internet: www.escarpment.org/applications/amendments/proposed/index.php

Written comments and submissions may be made to the Niagara Escarpment Commission until June 30, 2015 at the address noted above.

All comments received will be considered as part of the decision-making process by the Niagara Escarpment Commission if they are submitted in writing or electronically. Please note all comments and submissions received will become part of the public record.

For additional information contact Kim Peters at (905) 877-6425 or kim.peters@ontario.ca

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Grace Millsap photo

Creemore Skating Club held its award banquet Saturday. Back row, from left: Rylee MacGregor, Karine Talbot, Ashley Dunn, Harley Sacerty, Natalie Hepburn. Middle row, from left: Gracie Martin, Zoey McQueen, Kaia Harbec, Eden Harbec, Libby Millsap, Ava Hogben, Ella Hayward, Joanne Gregson, Annelle Belkosky. Front row, from left: Rosalyn Martin, Ella Duits, Kylynn Acsai and Isabelle Co’Dyre.

Three skaters were awarded the Margaret Rose (Stoutenberg) Kusiar Trophy for passing the highest number of Skate Canada tests; Karine Talbot (European, Foxtrot, preliminary elements, preliminary freeskate program, senior bronze skills), Rylee MacGregor (senior silver skills, gold skills, starlight, senior bronze elements, senior bronze program) and Ashley Dunn (Willow, tenfox, preliminary elements, preliminary program, junior bronze skills). Dunn was also awarded the Anita Verstraten Trophy as the advanced STARSkate skater who passed the most Skate Canada tests (five tests).

Rosalyn Martin and Ella Duits were awarded the Valley Auto and Tech (Stamp Family) Trophy, awarded to the skaters who displayed best effort, hard

work and determination.

During the volunteer recognition portion of the program, Natalie Hepburn and Hailey Sacerty were presented the Alta Vista Trophy, awarded by the executive to the skater who does the most for the Creemore Club during the season, recognizing members for their volunteer efforts on behalf of the rest of the club members.

Annette Belkosky was awarded the Jan (Rowbotham) Hulme Trophy, going to the member of the club executive in recognition for their volunteer efforts and contribution to the club.

Joanne Gregson was presented the Jane Ivits Memorial Trophy, awarded to a past or current volunteer member that has given more than 10 years of service and dedication to the Creemore Skating Club.

Auction Sale for Don McNabb (Complete Farm Clearance)

May 9, 2015 at 10am

Fire #400 On Simcoe Road 7. Go 1 km east of Stayner on Hwy 26 to Simcoe Rd. 7. Then north 4km to sale on East of road. OR from Wasaga Beach on Hwy 92(Mosley St.) come South on 45th Street (Superstore on corner) for 1mile to sale on East side of road.

Tractors/Combine: MF 670 tractor with cab, 15.5-38 rears, 8492 hrs, SN#K105029, dual hydr; MF 135 tractor, bushog 2400 QT loader, 4914 hrs, 13.6-28 rears; MF 540 diesel combine, pickup head, good rubber, straw chopper Mach: Int 540 manure spreader; MF 3 furrow-14” plough; MF 520 10ft disc; 5 sect diam harrows & drawbar; MF 775 swather-12ft head, U2 reel, with conditioner; Case IH 5100 seed drill, 18 run with fert(never used) & grass seed box, packer hitch; grain auger; 24ft bale elev with motor; 6ft 3pth blade; 5ft 3pth bushog; Glenco 10ft trail type cult; Pequea 710 hay tedder; Int 8330 9ft cut haybine; Agri-Tec stooker; 311 NH sq baler. Farm Rel/ Shop: Twin-draulic post hole auger; Single-Axle 5 ton hyd dump trailer; Papec belt drive hammer mill with belt; 16ft flat rack hay wagon-steel frame-wood deck; Kodiak generator with 13hp Honda motor; hot water heater; bag cart; asst gates; water trough; grain feeder; live trap; roll of snow fence; NorthTrail dble snowmobile trailer; (2) Gallagher elec fencers-B160 & B150 12V; elec fence wire, elec fence stakes; cream separator; 16ft flat rack hay wagon; cement mixer-motor driven; wood work bench.

Hay: (25+) 4x4 bales 2014 hay-stored inside; (80)sm sqs oat straw HH:BBQ; filing cabinet; 17cu ft chest freezer; couch; wooden chairs; sm tables; glassware; couch & chair; housewares; dining room suite; wooden toys

Lunch Booth • Washroom available

Order of Sale: Household, wagonloads, Machinery - Machinery selling at 12pm Note: Good clean sale. All equipment/items stored inside

Terms & Conditions: Cash or Cheque with proper I.D. on day of sale. Owner and/or Auctioneer will not be held responsible for accident or loss on day of sale. All items are sold “As Is”. All verbal announcements on day of sale take precedence over written ads.

Contact: Don McNabb (705) 429-0612 Auctioneers: Kevin McArthur (519) 942-0264

Scott Bessey (519) 843-5083

www.theauctionadvertiser.com/KMcArthur - complete list & photos

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Friday, May 1 Mainly sunny High 15 Low 6 Wind NW 15 km/h POP 20%

Well, on your best days, Spike, you're a pretty good sort.

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Answer on Classifieds page

Find this week’s answer in Classifieds

Fred’s Funnies A woman gets on a bus with her baby.

2 1 7 3 4 3 4 6 7 5 5 8 9 6 1 4 7 3 1 2 8 2 5 4 9 9 6 1 8 7 1 9 8 2 6 ACROSS 6Sunk 5 fence 4 9 3 1.

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The bus driver says, "Ugh, that’s the ugliest baby I’ve ever seen!"

The woman walks to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her, "The driver just insulted me!"

The man says, "You go up there and tell him off. Go on, I’ll hold your monkey for you."

Canadian Criss Cross

13. May it become true 14. With use of the voice 16. Solo song 17. Mountain lake 18. Ascend or descend 19. Risqui 20. Large scissors 22. Locker room speeches 24. Dregs 26. Stir up sediment 27. Theatrical clothes 30. Joint 34. High mountain 35. Wince in embarrassment 37. Competent 38. Sloping side of a square sail 40. Yellowish-brown colour 41. Leave of absence 42. Bushy hairstyle 43. Period of ten years 45. 100 square metres 46. Way of standing 48. Ancient galley 50. Hourglass particles 52. Piece of meat 53. It might have many names 57. Underground room 61. Having insufficient rainfall 62. Battery terminal 64. Letter after theta 65. Baseball team 66. Letterhead designs 67. Hearty drink 68. Prophet 69. Mechanical routine

2. Wet nurse in India 3. Roll call answer 4. Yearly records of events 5. Hell rub you the right way 6. Not well 7. Repetition of instructions in a program 8. Super-___ 9. Optical phenomenon 10. Not written 11. Inclined to throw up 12. ___ Converter (breed of cattle in Alberta) 15. Remove from office 21. Make efforts to throw up 23. End part 25. Hit hard 27. Split into thin pieces 28. A play that is mostly sung 29. Pass a law 31. Steel girder shaped like a letter 32. Outward curvature 33. Elaborate party 34. Exclamation of grief 36. Protruding knot on a tree 39. Think about in order to decide 41. Strange 43. Rejection of a request 44. Churches under a bishop 47. Mouse catcher 49. Join the armed forces 51. One who gives blood 53. Cookware 54. One of the Great Lakes

May 1, 2015

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

55. Fork prong 56. Cancelled, as a launch 58. ___ Farm, Manitoba

59. Working hard 60. Violent anger 63. E-mail address part

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Fish fry May 2, Sound Investment concert May 3 seniors

Welcome back to Lloyd Somerville and Lillian Hiltz, with the travel prize to John VanVoorst, also to Lois Walker, Kevin Keogh. back from the south.

Winners for cards were Isabelle Lisa Moles from Copper Country Foods Gubbels, 304; Dave Smith, 302; Phyllis gave us a short speech and copies of menus Seed, 277; Alinda Bishop, 275 and low of meals for delivery. went to Ray Leighton, 93.

Many hot meals are available at Let’s call this ‘And Then The Fight Evelyn affordable costs with a discount to veterans.

Started’: WARDEN A fish fry is being held at the United My wife sat down on the couch next to Church in Stayner on Saturday, May 2. me as I was flipping channels. She asked, St. John's United Church in Creemore is presenting “what’s on TV�, I said dust. And then the fight started. a concert by Sound Investment at 7:30 p.m. on My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our Sunday, May 3. upcoming anniversary.

Please call Irma at 705-466-5205 or Evelyn at 705She said, “I want something shiny that goes from 429-5067 to reserve a seat on our bus trip to Casino zero to 150 in about three seconds�. I bought her a Rama on Tuesday, May 5. scale. And then the fight started.

The bus leaves Creemore at 8:30 a.m. with pickups My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high in New Lowell and Angus. Some seats are still school reunion we kept staring at a drunken lady available so join us for a fun trip, which includes a sitting alone at a nearby table. free buffet lunch.

My wife asked if I knew her, to which I answered We had 39 members for cards April 23 and lucky yes, she used to be my old girlfriend and when we draws were won by Ray Leighton, Marg Falls, split she took to drinking and has not been sober since.

Lillian Hiltz, Lois Walker, Gayle Gordon, Leona “My God,� my wife said, “who would think that a Hartling, Evelyn Warden, Carol Tymchuk, Alinda person could go on celebrating that long?� And then Bishop and Phyllis Seed. the fight started.

Ten moon shots were played by Evelyn Warden, Remember: If you don’t do silly stupid things while Marj Thomson, Morris Tymchuk, Dave Smith you’re young, you’ll have nothing to smile about x2, Lucy Young, Lloyd Somerville, Phyllis Seed, when you are old.

Richard Garvey will be where fools gather Musician Richard Garvey is performing at a house concert near Creemore.

Garvey is a contestant in CBC’s searchlight competition for independent musicians having put forth the single Abigail from his new album Where Fools Gather, to be released in June.

Garvey will bring his upbeat acoustic folk music to the home of Jim and Dawn McPherson on May 10, with Patrick Keating opening.

The event is organized by Ayrlie MacEachern, with half the proceeds going to Imaginarium Adventures In Art annual summer camp bursary fund.

People are invited to gather for a light dinner and some homegrown music.

There will be both meat and vegetarian dinner options – vegetarian stew and moose chili will be served.

Tickets are priced using a sliding scale between $25 and $40, pay what you can.

Advanced tickets are encouraged, in order to plan the meal.

To purchase your tickets, please send an e-transfer to creemoreimaginarium@gmail.com.

To hear more from Richard Garvey, visit www. richardgarvey.ca.

• Service Directory • Accountant

Animal Care Alternative Energy

Ramona A. Greer CGA

Gravity Sun Power

Certified General Accountant 7351 Hwy 26, Stayner

(705) 428-2171 Member of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario

solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed

Jeff Williams • 466-5741

Custom Ironwork

Chimney Sweep

Iron Butterfly

Swept Away

Design • Welding • Refinishing

• Chimney Cleaning • Maintenance • Annual Inspections

Wrought Iron Creations Custom Iron Work Tubo and Tyler Kueper

ironbutterfly.ca

705-466-2846

Roger Maes

705-435-8503

Auto Mechanic

Valley Auto & Tech Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!

Safety’s & Fuel Injection

Computer Repairs

Contractor

COMPUDOC SERVICES

General Contracting Renovations & Repairs

Complete IT Support

218 Main Street, Stayner

705-434-8236

Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343

Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator

Dog Sitter

DOG GONE HAPPY

Over 30 years experience

Neil I McAvoy 705.466.3804

Flowers

Landscaping

705-812-8147

5 Francis St. E. Creemore

Gardening

Lawn Care

Landscaping and Lawn Care

Make one call - we do it all

brad.garbs@gmail.com

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BOARDING FOR YOUR DOG Your dog will be treated like one of the family at our home in the Creemore area!

905-379-7433 •bradpg@sympatico.ca

Drywall • Painting Carpentry • Tile Work Masonry • Roofing

3 Seasons Garden Care Experienced gardeners offering custom service

519.938.6197

Dave North • 705-718-7370 General Practise of Law Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution John L. Ferris Megan L. Celhoffer

www.ferrislaw.ca 190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888

Rentals

Painting

Easy on the Eyes Exterior Painting

FREE QUOTES NEIGHBOURLY SERVICE HANDYMAN BARN ROOFING WORK BARNS • FENCES • HOUSES • EQUIPMENT SANDBLASTING & PRESSURE WASHING TYLER KUEPER

Party Planner

Country Wedding &

Event Facilitator

705 888 8072

fred@fredmills.ca

(705) 791-5478 Services

fredmills.ca

Tiling Ron Briere Tilesetter/Installer 705-466-6462 • rlbriere@gmail.com

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Entranceways Fireplaces, Backsplashes Indoor/Outdoor work

705-466-3334

RON’S CERAMIC TILES

7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131

Pet Care

Susan’s Grooming Salon

Professional Grooming for all breeds 31 Caroline St. E East entrance OPEN Monday to Friday

Free Estimates

Lawyer

(705) 466-3746 Towing

Plumber

T. NASH

PLUMBING Servicing Creemore and surrounding area

(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured

Welding

TOWING

Towing at its best!

For all your towing and recovery needs!

Kells Service Centre 80 High Street, Collingwood (705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404

Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie

Plumber

705-466-2149

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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

moving sale

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.

Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at 3067 Conc.3 Nottawasaga (just off George St. Creemore) Gigantic Garage, Moving Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mostly indoors. Antiques, David Wilson art greatly reduced, art supplies, garden and other books, camping gear, kitchen utensils, dish sets, wheel chairs, electric scooter, hand and power tools, ladders, garden tools, computer office supplies and much, much more.

rentals A restored Century farmhouse located on a quiet country road is available for vacation rentals this summer. Only minutes to Mad River GG and Creemore.

Twenty minutes to Collingwood. Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 sitting rooms and a country kitchen. Garden and fire pits in barn ruins. Call 705-428-0429.

caregiver needed Experienced Caregiver Needed.

Duties include care/support of a senior as well as meal shopping/preparation/and housekeeping. Must possess excellent meal planning, cooking and people skills as well as have access to a reliable vehicle.

Healthcare background preferred (PSW/ HCA/RPN) and experience working with seniors considered an asset. Must have recent police check and/or bonded as well as 3 references. Hours required are Monday-Friday days, as well as flexibility to work evenings/weekends.

Wage $650/week. If qualified please call 289-527-5017.

help wanted Clearview Public Library requires 2 Children’s Summer Reading Assistants for July and August. The positions include weekday and weekend shifts at all 3 branches - reliable transportation is required. Applicants must be between 15 and 29 years of age and be returning to fulltime studies in the Fall. Submit resumes to: J. La Chapelle, 201 Huron Street, Stayner ON L0M 1S0 or jlachapelle@ clearview.ca by May 14, 2015.

Mylar and Loreta’s Restaurant in Singhampton looking for full or part time help in all areas of the restaurant.

Apply in person with resume. Call 705445-1247.

Full-time Sous Chef & Line Cook Wanted. Looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals for a busy, casual, farm to table restaurant. Sous chef position salaried and line cook is hourly. Please send resume to caesar@ creemorekitchen.ca.

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

Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations,peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced.

Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781.

Cottage Country Housekeeping in Creemore and area. My services can be tailored to suit your individual needs. References available. For your free estimate call Lesley 705-6278095 or 705-424-2810.

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.

thank you Thank you to all who made this past Saturday’s Fundraiser for My Friend’s House a success. To author Terry Fallis for his amusing presentation, the hors d’oeuvres makers and servers, bar tenders, auction donors, and all other volunteers, MFH thanks you sincerely.

A special thank you to Creemore Echo for their in depth coverage and support for this worthy cause.

My Friend’s House Board &Volunteers We would like to say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, to each one of you that supported in any way our Fisherman's Breakfast & Bake Sale.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

The Dunedin Hall Board P.S. Jack Mesley won the 50/50 draw.

Breedon’s Automotive REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS

Cars - Vans - Light Trucks Tires - Fuel Injection - Electronics MTO Safety Inspection Performance Parts & Service (705) 428-0550

222 Montreal Street Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 John & Kim Breedon

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

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for sale

Accountant/Office Manager

The Mad River Golf Club is a highly acclaimed private equity golf club located on Airport Road near the rural community of Creemore. The full-time position of Accountant/ Office Manager is now available.

This position reports to the General Manager. The successful candidate is a team player with proven experience in all aspects of general accounting and accounts payable processing. Your proven skill set will allow you to work and solve problems with minimal direction while often working to strict deadlines. A willingness to perform varying administrative tasks as required in a small office environment is necessary.

You have a professional accounting designation, preferably a CGA, CMA or CPA. You possess a minimum of five years’ experience and can deliver solid financial reporting. You are proficient in the use of CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, February Word, Excel, POS systems, multi-terminal networks, and ideally JONAS accounting software and Microsoft Access.

You must be able to work on some weekend days during the golf operating season, as required.

Please forward your resume immediately to: Mad River Golf Club Attn: Mr. Raymond Richards, General Manager 2008 Airport Road P.O. Box 1100 Creemore, Ontario L0M 1G0 and/or by email rrichards@madriver.ca

Local Building & Farm Supply Firm may require the following full or part time help: • Building supply div. person for counter and contractor sales.

• Delivery truck driver – flat bedtandom – DZ helpful.

9 clean 5 6 up, • Handy man – yard assisting customers 7 etc.

2 • Farm operation – Experience 1 2 etc. 4 operating9farm equipment

Resume 7 may be faxed,8 mailed, 6 dropped off or emailed to Hamilton 5 9 2047 Glen 1 Huron Brothers Tim-Br/Mart, Road, 9 Glen1Huron, Ontario. L0M21L0.

Phone 705-466-2244 or 705-4451 or fax to2705-466-2122.

6 3 Email 1166 hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com c/o 6 7 Fred Hamilton.

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Ruby the tractor Our 1959 Massey Ferguson, named Ruby, has been lovingly restored and runs like the jewel that she is. The first Massey with an independent power take-off, she carries firewood from the bush and the barn, she can bush hog but most of all she loves giving little tykes a ride around the property. Here she is, pretty as a picture, out for her first spring foray in the sun, all set for another season! Hate to part with her but with our move to town, we need to find her a good home! Forty-five hundred is what we are asking and what they go for, but she is worth far more! Let 1,us2008 know• if you would like a test drive with Ruby! Call Jeff at 705-734-8156 or email sweetwaterfarm@sympatico.ca.

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Mother's Day For Mother’s Day, gift the special women in your life the rejuvenating experience of a 75 minute private sound healing therapy session with Lisa Kristine and her Tibetan Planet Singing Bowls. Sessions are available to everyone by a free will offering - these sessions are priced at $125.

For more information and to book appointments contact 705-520-0103 or lisakristine.om@gmail.com

Have you seen ‘Nanuk’?

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 1, 2015

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HOME & GARDEN EDITION ON FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 Special rates on large ads & colour

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thecreemoreecho.com ENGLISH OAK BARLEY TWIST FURNITURE Staff photo: Fred Mills

Six-piece matching set of furniture including newly recovered settee/day bed, side table, rocker, side chair, ottoman, bookshelf. $2,000. (also, matching round, drop-leaf table w/2 leaves. four matching arm chairs – not pictured but matching above) $400.

Call 705-466-3423

Clive, The Fish Are Running Louise Watt (from left), Marilyn Kent and Jean Metheral were

among those cooking for the masses and serving at the Annual Dunedin Fisherman’s Breakfast held Saturday, April 23, kicking off the fishing season. It was well attended with 300 breakfasts served.

Everyone had a wonderful time and all left full and happy.

For more stories, visit www.TheCreemoreEcho.com

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