The Creemore
Echo
Friday, May 18, 2012 Vol. 12 No. 20
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EMERGENCY HUB GRAND OPENING ON JUNE 16 Budget Passed
by Brad Holden The Clearview Emergency Hub and Fire Administration Centre, the first building in Simcoe County to combine local fire service, County paramedics and a satellite office of the Ontario Provincial Police, will have its official grand opening on Saturday, June 16. That was announced by Mayor Ken Ferguson at Monday’s Council meeting after Council had a look at a video about the facility that’s been produced by the County’s public relations department. The video will be part of an application for the Peter J. Marshall Award for Innovative Projects, which is handed out annually by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The Hub has been up and operating since late winter.
After voting unanimously for a 3.91 per cent net tax increase at its last meeting, Council made things official Monday night by officially adopting the 2012 budget and setting this year’s tax rates.
Procedural Bylaw Passed
Council also gave the nod to its procedural bylaw, which has been in the works since this term began at the start of 2011. Township Clerk Bob Campbell thanked his assistant, Brenda Falls, for her work on the document.
Housing Presentation
Council was visited by Gail Michalenko of the Georgian Triangle Housing Centre, who presented that organization’s recent housing study. Deputy Mayor Alicia Savage said the findings would be valuable as the Township works on its new Official Plan.
Sarah Hallett, the new president of the Creemore Farmers’ Market, has some changes in store for this year’s edition.
It’s Market Time!
by Brad Holden After a long winter, the Creemore Farmers’ Market will return this Saturday, May 19, and all will once again be right with the world. That may be a slight exaggeration, we suppose, but it does kind of feel that way during that first stroll into the market on a sunny opening day. And this year, the 15-year-old institution is aiming to be bigger and better than ever, under the guidance of new president Sarah Hallett. Hallett is replacing Jean Brownfield, who has led the market
from the very beginning (along with co-founder Sandra Lackie, who left the board a few years ago to start the 100 Mile Store), and she’s a little concerned about following in such large footsteps. “Jean did everything; I really don’t know how she managed,” said Hallett this week. “We’re really going to miss her.” Not one to pass up a challenge, Hallett has been working hard over the off-season, and marketgoers will notice a few changes on Saturday morning. (See “Market” on page 12)
INSIDE THE ECHO
FIVE GENERATIONS At a recent family get-together, five generations gathered to celebrate Easter. Surrounding Margaret Ransier are her daughter Betty Belfry, granddaughter Tara Belfry, great-grandson Patrick Belfry and great-great-grandson Mason.
Ready to Say Goodbye
Duntroon School prepares its Grand Finale PAGES 3 AND 11
Flying High
Borden gymnasts collect honours PAGE 9
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