The Creemore
Echo
Friday, May 22, 2015
Vol. 15 No. 21
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News and views in and around Creemore
Inside the Echo
Beers in flight
Stormscapes
Brewery opens tasting bar
Alicia Lawson on exhibit
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Ernie Pledger, always a young person in spirit by Trina Berlo Ernie Pledger, the man with the winning smile, has died. A loving family man, jokester and veteran, Pledger was laid to rest in Creemore on May 21. “It’s hard to believe. He just turned 96 but he was never an old person. He was always a young person in spirit. We’re all going to miss him,” said daughter Linda. Pledger worked for the Bank of Nova Scotia, starting out as a messenger at age 16, and working his way up through the ranks. He continued in the bank’s employ until he took early retirement at the age of 60, except for the time he took off to serve in the army during the Second World War. Pledger received several medals and decorations during his military service from 1942-1946. He was in the signal corps and part of the effort to liberate Holland. At the end of his professional life, Pledger was a trust officer at the main branch in Toronto at King and Bay. He worked two floors underground in a vault that held the bank’s gold deposit. “I remember, he used to call my mom twice a day and ask her what it was doing outside because he could never look out a window,” said Linda. She said when her father came home from the war, he had to get permission from his employer to get married.
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Ernie Pledger attending last year's Remembrance Day service in Creemore. “He didn’t want to get married until he came back from the war because he didn’t want to get married until,
hopefully, he came back.” When he did return home from the war, Pledger married Edna, the woman
who was waiting for him, the love of his life. The couple raised their three children – John, David and Linda – in Scarborough, which was more country than city back then. After retirement, Ernie and Edna moved to Creemore, where Edna’s brother and his wife lived. Pledger loved to dance and used to take his wife to the Danforth Music Hall when they lived in the city and later they joined in with the local square dancers. In his 80s, Pledger took up curling and continued with the club until he was 92. “He loved it, he was a very social person. He loved to be around people, especially young people and children, he just loved it,” said Linda. Pledger was active with his church, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, and the Creemore branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. She said he also liked to watch curling on television and was a faithful viewer of Coronation Street. “He had a wonderful sense of humour, just wonderful. He used to play a lot of jokes,” said Linda. She said her father was a gifted euchre player and anyone would want to be on his team because he could somehow win without having any (See “Pledger” on page 3)
New foundation plans to build seniors' apartments Information session June 2 by Trina Berlo Plans are in the works to build seniors’ apartments in Creemore. The newly formed St. John’s Creemore Senior Citizens Foundation is leading the charge with the hope of building 14 independent living apartments for seniors on two Francis Street lots, behind St. John’s United Church. The foundation’s board is made up of four directors from the church and
Wendy Schellenberg. “This is a new initiative because there is a need for independent seniors’ apartments here,” said Schellenberg adding that as it is now, seniors have to leave the community when they no longer want to stay in their houses but aren’t ready for a retirement home. “Wendy has experience running seniors’ housing. She has initiated the project,” said director Lynn Bell. “This is Wendy’s vision and she has the rest of us going on this.” Schellenberg worked for 16 years
as the administrator for the Mount Albert United Church Senior Citizens Foundation’s housing project. She said housing was built by the church years ago to accommodate the widows of farmers who had no pension and grew from there. “It’s an amazing accomplishment to see how the seniors come together to be a community,” said Schellenberg. “There is a need for this,” she said. “Every community should have a place like this.” The plan, very much in the early
stages, is to build 14 rental units in a two-storey building that will be designed to fit the village’s character. The one- and two-bedroom units would likely range in size from 780-1,000 square feet. The community is invited to come to an information session June 2 to hear more about the project and provide feedback. The information session will be held at 7 p.m. at Station on the Green on Tuesday, June 2. Refreshments will be served.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 22, 2015
COMMUNITY Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908
This Weekend Friday, May 22
• Stayner Collegiate Institute's Variety Night from
6 to 9 p.m. $5 per person. Art sale, snacks, music, skits, comedy.
Saturday, May 23
• Dunedin Plant & Garage Sale Fundraiser “Circle
of Blooms’ at Dunedin Hall from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Vendor tables still available for $25 to sell your own stuff. Plant & garage sale items still needed. Call 705-466-1131 for pick ups or more details. Drop off Friday, May 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dunedin Hall.
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Drive at Creemore Farmers' Market. Georgi & Fred will be at the market today. Drop by and see us! The Echo will be at the market for the next 3 weeks. • It’s going to get loud in the village – the bikes are coming! Huronia Telus Motorcycle Ride For Dad helping to raise money to fight prostate cancer. They will be stopping at Creemore Legion for lunch today.
Sunday, May 24
• Church Services on page 5. • Luke's Gospel: The Story of Jesus. A dramatic
presentation by Pastor Jim Loepp Thiessen at 6:30 p.m. at Stayner Brethren in Christ Church, 6th Line Nottawasaga, just north of Cty Rd 91. All welcome.
Upcoming Events Monday, May 25
• Dunedin Women’s Friendship Club will meet at
7:30 p.m. for our annual plant swap meeting. All are welcome.
Wednesday, May 27
• Caregiver Support Group Meeting from 1:30
to 3 p.m. The caregiver support group connects family and friends caring for a person who is elderly or frail or with various stages of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease to education and coping strategies in a safe place, while sharing challenges and successes. For more information call Fiona at 705-444-2457. At VON Adult Day Program Sunset Manor, Collingwood.
Friday, May 29
• The Last Toonie Lunch until September! Come
out and enjoy some homemade soup and breads with your friends for just a toonie. At St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. West from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.
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. • What Tree Is That Anyway? Join us at 9 a.m. on a leisurely walk in the Dufferin County Forest and learn how to identify various species of trees, shrubs, and a few plants. Adults $5, children free. Pre-registration required, spaces are limited to ensure a high quality experience for all participants. For more information or to register, contact Caroline Mach at 705-4351881. Little Tract, 938130 Airport Rd (west side, about 15 km north of Highway 89) 705-435-1881 forestmanager@dufferinmuseum.com • 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. • Milk Paint 101. Paint your own piece. $75. 1 to 4 p.m. at Heirloom 142, 142 Mill Street. Preregistration required by calling 705-520-0142 or at www.heirloom142.com.
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Sunday, May 31
• Creemore Baptist Church is celebrating 149
years in Creemore. 149th Anniversary Service at 11 a.m. Special speaker is Jeffery Slade. Lunch will follow. No offering collected. All welcome. • Milk Paint a Step Stool. $99. 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Heirloom 142, 142 Mill Street. Pre-registration required by calling 705-520-0142 or at www. heirloom142.com.
Tuesday, June 2
• Information Session concerning St. John`s
Creemore Senior Citizens Foundation for building senior apartments. At Station on the Green at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. • CCI School Council is hosting a Free Speaker Event at 7 p.m. Social Media Fitness Chris Vollum about the potential of social media and how to use it for positive and meaningful connections to help parents communicate with their children and minimize the risk of bullying, and loss of reputation. This is an interactive session so bring your mobile device. Collingwood Collegiate Institute, 6 Cameron St. Collingwood.
Saturday, June 6
• Creemore Legion is holding a Murder Mystery
Dinner. Door opens at 6 p.m. & dinner is at 7 p.m. Murder Tastefully Executed. $25 per person. Call Dee at 705-466-2432 or Norma at 705-466-2330 to reserve before May 30. • Kitchen Cabinets. Both milk paint and fusion mineral paint. Two different types of paint for two different looks. $99. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heirloom 142, 142 Mill Street. Pre-registration required by calling 705520-0142 or at www.heirloom142.com.
Sunday, June 7
• Gush Run and Hike for Water at Scenic Caves
Saturday, June 13
• 2015 Toronto and North York Hunt Hunter Pace
in Kleinburg at 10 a.m. Enter a team of 4 riders for a timed ride on a designated course - no jumps. Email info@TNYH.Horse or call 416-998-6078 for details. $35 lunch, $50 juniors under 20, $100 per rider. • Music for a King. The first performance of the Creemore Choral Festival presents Handel’s thrilling ‘Coronation Anthems’ 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, Mill Street. The Creemore Festival Singers, a full orchestra and roster of international soloists will raise the roof with some of Handel’s loveliest music: an occasion fit for a king! Tickets available online at ticketscene.ca and at Curiosity House Books. Students and Seniors $10, general admission $20, $30 reserved.
Sunday, June 14
• Barn Fest 2015. Local food, farmers, artists and
musicians! Pegram Farm in Mulmur from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets available at www.pegrampicnics.com/ barnfest2015. Adults $15, children $8, family $40. All proceeds will go to the Food & Water First campaign to protect Ontario’s farmland and water!
Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26
• 3rdAnnual Creemore Blooms presented by Creemore
Horticultural Society. Three independent assessors will review front gardens in the Village to determine which gardens best exemplify this year’s theme “The Garden In June” using the following criteria: gardens should complement the style of the house; be well maintained; use colour, shape & texture; have harmony & balance; and have a good selection of plant material. Start planning now for that winning look.
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Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14
• Tipling Stage Company presents Secrets of a
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Pledger was a regular at 'Henry's' (Continued from page 1) trump. Pledger enjoyed time with family, whether at big reunions, visits with his immediate family members in Creemore or fishing trips to his son’s place north of Kingston. Pledger lived in his Nelson Street home in Creemore until December. He lived there alone for the last 12 years, after the death of his wife. Linda said in good weather, he used to love getting on his scooter and heading over to Pizza Perfect for lunch. She said her father had his favourite table and all of the regulars at the restaurant knew him. Once when a cousin came to visit, he didn’t tell Pledger he was coming, he just went to Pizza Perfect and sat in Pledger’s chair waiting for him to show up. “They got a good chuckle out of that one,” said Linda. When the weather wasn’t so good, Henry Affolter or his wife Christina delivered. For five years, the Affolters and the staff at the restaurant fed Pledger. Henry said he would receive a call that it was time for lunch and having gotten to know Pledger’s preferences, he would take him a meal, which always included one of Henry’s soups. Henry would set his place at the table, whether at his home or at the restaurant, just the way he liked it, with the soup spoon on the left side. “Henry always looked after him,” said Linda. “His neighbours and the people of Creemore are fabulous. They were so supportive of him and so helpful when he needed it. They were always there.” He was in the process of moving to veterans’ care facility at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre when he had a heart attack over the holidays. He then suffered a second heart attack at the hospital earlier this month. Pledger died on May 13. The funeral was held Thursday, May 21 at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. Donations in memory of Pledger can be made out to the Creemore Legion.
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Creemore Springs Brewery's new retail shop, patio and tasting bar are set to open in June.
Creemore Springs to serve flights by Trina Berlo The original copper kettle, where the magic began for Creemore Springs, will be incorporated into the brewery expansion. It will be the focal piece of a new retail store and tasting bar, where people will be able to order beer by the glass or in a flight – a sampler of Creemore Springs’ brews served in small glasses on a wooden tray. The copper kettle has been restored and will be placed in the window, half in the store and half in a new licensed patio. There will be 17 seats inside and 24 on the patio. “The concept is to enhance the tourism experience for people coming to the brewery and Creemore,” said Creemore Springs Brewery operations manager Geoff Davies. “To diversify the experience and get them to stay longer.” The brewery is currently allowed to serve small samples of beer but with a new manufacturer’s limited liquor sales licence it will be allowed to sell 12-ounce servings. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the agency that issues the licences, says licensees under a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence are not required
to serve food because of the limited intent and nature of “by-the-glass” licensing. Although exempt from this requirement, licensees are still encouraged to provide snacks and other food to guests whenever possible and in appropriate circumstances. Davies has been speaking with Creemore’s restaurateurs to see if any of them wish to provide food to tour groups and other visitors when requested. “We don’t want to compete with people in town,” said Davies. “We have no interest in making money from serving food.” In s p i red b y b ee r g a r d e n s i n Germany, people will be allowed to bring a picnic or take-out food to the brewery if they wish. Outside of the licensed area, there will also be three landscaped public spaces where people can hang out. Davies said there will also be a bike repair stand for those cycling in to the village. The existing retail store will
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eventually be adapted as a museum stop on the brewery tour. The brewery is also moving ahead with the new cellar on Elizabeth Street, with work beginning in June to install five new tanks. For a time, traffic will access the brewery off Edward Street. That will be the end of the work until another five tanks are added in 2017. “Throughout the expansion, we have done our best to do what we said we were going to do,” said Davies. As a result of the expansion, including the distribution centre in Stayner, the brewery has added more than a dozen full-time permanent jobs in the past two years. Some senior positions but mostly good paying entry level jobs that seem to appeal to young people who are new to the fulltime workforce and looking to stay in the community, negating the need to leave town to find good jobs. The expansion has also resulted in the addition of part-time and seasonal staff, creating jobs for students who are home for the summer and others.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 22, 2015
Opinion Editorial
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The way we were
Thank you for your support Just one week into our subscription drive and we are overwhelmed by the response so far. We want to thank everyone who has shown their support, including our long-time faithful subscribers, those who are signing up for the first time and those returning subscribers. We are also humbled and appreciative of the response to our new booster and champion campaign. We want to give a special thanks to those who gave a little extra, including those who wish to remain anonymous. Champions: Andy and Jessie Barrie Joan and David Black Helen Blackburn Paul and Marg Bridgman Lana Bryant Lynn Connell Peter G. Gordon Nancy Groshens and Athir Nuaimi Barbara and Bill Mann M & T Morgan Lee and Chuck Magwood Bob McLean Norah and Doug Mills Christina and Wendell Wigle
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The Grade 4, 5 and 6 class at Honeywood Public School 1967-68.
Helen Blackburn has many ties to this newspaper
Boosters: Brian Carter Linda and Ron Coulter Kate and Rowlie Fleming Allison Girling and Paul Schabas Sue and John Hough Pat and Chris Raible Mary and Don Stewart Carol and Jim Wines Creemore Log Cabin Anne Stephen Georgi and Fred will be at the Creemore Farmers’ Market this Saturday to greet readers and register subscriptions. A regular subscription costs $49 per year, which includes an early bird electronic version every Thursday evening. A booster, with a contribution of $75 per year, is a keen promoter of community and the newspaper, someone who wants to give a little extra boost of encouragement. A champion, with a contribution of $100 or more, is someone who champions our mission to share the community’s stories, keep watch over its politicians and celebrate its accomplishments. We will be selling and raffling off Creemore Echo T-shirts and accepting subscriptions. As the campaign progresses, boosters and champions will see their names in the newspaper as a big thanks for the support. Congratulations to Geoff Ayton who won last Saturday's draw.
Editor: Nobody will be surprised to learn that I want to be a champion for The Creemore Echo. My Webster grandparents both wrote for The Creemore Star. My grandmother wrote local history and my grandfather wrote long rambling letters-tothe-editor complaining about such things as the state of politics in this country and the impact of the sale of margarine on farmers. My mother, Alice Emmett, wrote monthly Horticultural Society reports for many years, almost up to the year of her death. My son, Alex Hargrave, was a Creemore Star reporter for two or three years in the late 1980s and now writes up local sports. I worked for The Creemore Star for six months once but have been writing for the paper since I was 10. I, a very shy, timid child, told (I didn’t ask) Brown Owl I was going to write weekly Brownie reports. She said she wanted to check my work first before submitting it.
So every week at noon hour my friend Norma Steed and I knocked at Brown Owl’s door and got my report approved. If you want proof of the importance of each week’s Echo, just go into any coffee shop on Friday morning and see the people thoroughly engrossed in reading it. If the weekly news isn’t enough for you, go to the Creemore Public Library and read the Creemore paper microfilms back to 1889. You may read about how the village escaped from being washed downstream during many major floods or about our famous sports teams or the interesting grouchy letters-to-the-editor. Glenda, Rita or Michael will help you set up the reader and you’ll have an interesting read. I used to love coming to the Star office and smelling the printer’s ink and hearing the clatter of the printing machines. Those days are gone but our Echo office is still a great place to visit. Helen Blackburn, Creemore.
Years spent working to save Collingwood Street Bridge Editor: Well, shed a tear. Mediocrity rules again. I expect most residents of Clearview and even a great many in Creemore have wondered why all the fuss about the Collingwood Street bridge. My wife and I moved to Creemore five years ago setting our retirement plan in motion. We were attracted to it for all of the obvious reasons… a
great main street by-passed by ruinous highways, fantastic beer, and surrounded by the best landscapes in southern Ontario. For the past four years I, and a few other dedicated souls, volunteered to help encourage restoration of the Collingwood Street Bridge to maintain a link with the past and simply hang on to a quaint structure from a (See “Bridge” on page 5)
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Remembering the small halls we have lost Local History
that starts and ends very A biography of W.O. abruptly and that is why Mitchell, famous author it is called blind. The of Jake and the Kid and school, which became the Who Has Seen the Wind, community centre, is on has brought the following the corner of the 11th Line quote to light: Our Canadian and Sideroad 12-13 (also history “is not the history known as the Pine Tree). Helen of great and famous men... BLACKBURN This sturdy brick school but of the lumberjacks and was built in 1908 and saved section men, hotel keepers and teachers the young people from the long trek and ranchers and farmers, the people to Madill’s School (corner of the 10th that really count.” Line and Sideroad 6-7). This quote spoke to me when I was By 1957, there were no longer thumbing through Let’s Celebrate enough students to keep it open and Nottawasaga’s Sesquicentennial, so it closed. Here we have the account which was published in 1984. I came of the community centre penned by upon the stories of our local community Marybeth Wilson, page 218 of the centres and thought of our local people 1984 book. “In 1964 the community who made them a reality. purchased ‘The Blind Line School’ Last fall, we became more aware from the school board and it became of our communities during the Small the ‘Blind Line Community Centre’. Halls Festival. But not to be forgotten In years gone by, one reminisces are some that have closed. about the school used for dances, One of these was The Blind Line presentations, showers, card games Community Centre. The Blind Line and quiltings. At the dances in past is the 11th concession of Nottawasaga
years, local talent was always put to good use for music and entertainment. One remembers Ed Smythe doing the ‘cork leg’, John Lougheed singing ‘The Pretty Wee Widow’ and John and Mary Tymchuk doing their native Ukranian dances and many others. It is still used for social functions for the community and draws us all closer as neighbours”. The centre closed in 1997 and is now owned privately. But it didn’t close before my cousin Marion Webster and I attended a dance in one Christmas season. We had a great time dancing but if that wasn’t enough we were served a complete turkey dinner sometime about midnight. A big thanks to Marybeth Wilson for providing these details. Another old school that functioned as a community centre was at Maple Valley which may still be seen on the east side of highway 124. The following account which is in the Nottawasaga 1984 history gives us the details. “In 1965 when U.S.S. #2 (that’s Union School Section of Nottawasaga
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and Osprey) was closed the community purchased the building from the Simcoe County Board of Education. It has served as a community centre since that time with many activities being held there including Women’s Institute meetings, euchres, showers and family gatherings. A new roof replaced the old one last year and some renovations have made it a comfortable and modern facility to meet with today’s needs. This summer more extensive repair will update the woodsheds, etc. It stands as firm as the community itself.” For a number of years Margaret Arnold and Mary Black sold baking and hand knitted pieces to the passersby on the highway. It closed maybe somewhere between seven and ten years ago. It is used as a summer home for the helpers on The New Farm and in the winter for seasonal rental. Thanks go to Brent Preston and Gail Ruttan for their help.
Bridge an elegant, if tarnished example of Victorian structural engineering (Continued from page 4) former time. All part of the Creemore charm we thought. Full disclosure. Among other things, my business is involved in bridge design aesthetics, both historic and contemporary. I thought, well, here is a unique heritage bridge with next to no traffic that can be restored for less than the cost of a standard replacement. No brainer. Political posturing, so-called fiscal prudence, and above all a perception
by Municipal and County staff that community opinion is something to be managed rather than respected was astonishing. The Federal and Provincial representatives declared support. Two grass roots community organizations sent petitions of not insignificant numbers. The county’s own heritage consultants recommended restoration. Alternate cost quotes were obtained. Countless Sunday mornings were spent trying to present a convincing message. The response? Not even a serious
Local Church Directory
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Sunday, May 24 "Luke's Gospel: The Story of Jesus" A dramatic presentation by Pastor Jim Loepp Thiessen at 6:30 p.m. at Stayner Brethren in Christ Church, 6th Line Nottawasaga, just north of Cty Rd 91. All welcome.
Knox Presbyterian Church,
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The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.
998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn
For more info call (705) 466-3435
Sunday, May 31 Creemore Baptist Church is celebrating 149 years in Creemore. 149th Anniversary Service at 11 a.m. Special speaker is Jeffery Slade. Lunch will follow. No offering collected. All welcome. Creemore United Pastoral Charge
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. The Last Toonie Lunch of the Year: Friday, May 29 11:30 -1
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look at the community’s preference. Glib comments like “well, you know, that’s why the mall collapsed in Elliot Lake”. Huh? There was never any question that the bridge needed to be fixed. But, as we pointed out time and time again, it could be restored, meet all necessary loading and safety standards, and for considerably less money than the replacement plan. Enter the shell game of municipal funding. The story goes that a new bridge can be funded by County development charges, whereas repairs are only funded by resident tax dollars. Could someone remind County that development charges are taxes as well. We paid them to renovate our house. Find another needed project to spend development charges on and send a few more regular tax dollars to fix the bridge. A tax dollar is a tax dollar and the total amount spent on the project is the total. For those interested in heritage structures, the bridge was an elegant, if tarnished example of Victorian structural engineering. No century old concrete bridges remain for a reason. Driven under any of the original Hwy 400 concrete bridges lately? This century old steel truss is still there simply because it is steel and can be repaired, the corroded bits replaced and updating where needed. Sight line issues could easily be addressed by a stop sign at Edward Street and a notice
to slow down for a stop. You may be surprised to know that that there is no record of accidents, and with a sidewalk added, would eliminate the pedestrian conflict issue. The County’s bridge design proposal is a blunt instrument. A concrete structure, twice as wide, and to add insult to injury, some overhead truss pieces bolted on as a heritage decoration, not unlike the silly bits attached to the Creemore Brewery expansion on Mill Street, but that’s another well-intentioned story. In my opinion, the retained metal frame is a waste of money and might as well be deleted. It completely misses the point. So, what’s the take way from this frustrating and ultimately fruitless exercise? Personally, I will think long and hard before volunteering my time to community issues in the future. I am more than happy to commit to the greater good when asked, but this experience was a real learning experience. We demonstrated overwhelming community support, professional competence, and fiscal responsibility. Two members of the Restoration Committee ran for municipal council and were elected, motivated in part to ensure that the voice of the community counts. It’s gotta make you wonder what it takes to make a difference. John Hillier, Creemore.
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Clearview radio plans to broadcast council meetings Alicia Lawson's Stormscapes are on display in the gallery at Curiosity House Books.
Photographer has eye to the sky by Trina Berlo While most people are taking refuge from the storm, Creemore photographer Alicia Lawson is watching through the lens of her camera. Lawson is showing nine stormscapes taken last summer and this spring at the Curiosity House Books gallery. “With all the crazy weather we started to have it was kind of hard to not grab the camera and run out after the storms because the clouds were so amazing,” said Lawson. “There has always been something that fascinated me about clouds and the way they affect the landscape and the way things look after a big rain.” Lawson began taking photos as a teenager and eventually developed her artistic style. After studying psychology at university, Lawson went back to school to study photography, graduating in 2008. Upon moving back to her hometown of Creemore three years ago, Lawson started a photography business at the age of 27.
Lawson is part of the Creemore Shop and Co-op and displays her work at the Mill Street store under the name of Abandoned Echoes Photography. Her subjects of choice are landscapes and derelict buildings, especially farmhouses and barns she finds while touring the Simcoe County. Curiosity is what first drew Lawson to investigate those forsaken spaces. She wondered what was inside, why did the people leave and why did they leave items behind? “What’s the story here? I get a lot of feedback from people who say that they feel that my photos do tell a story. It’s like telling a story after the story, just a little piece of the mystery of the place or a certain house or a building,” said Lawson. “There’s a certain feeling I get in certain places where it kind of feels like home to me in a strange way. The mystery and the curiosity is a huge draw.” Lawson’s show continues until May 31. Visit www.abandoned-echoes.com.
Seasonal Flowers Hanging Planters Fresh Coffee Convenience Items Gas Station Movie Rentals Bottle Return JUG CITY CREEMORE Helen & Bob Chung 7560 Cty Road 9, Creemore (705) 466-2025
By Trina Berlo Clearview Community Radio plans to broadcast council meetings once it is fully licensed. Sandra Green was before Clearview council recently seeking permission to record meetings beginning in September, which will be broadcast live and unedited. “This has been a tough go,” said Green. “We would love council support because we love Clearview…We found hat Clearview doesn’t have as strong of a voice as Barrie, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach.” Council members approved of the idea in principle and directed staff to work out the details. The non-commercial community radio station is based in Creemore and is operated by Green and her husband Steve. They currently broadcast online but are in the process of getting permission to get on radio. Green said by the fall, Clearview Community Radio will find out if its CRTC application is approved. Green said if approved the station would operate at 90.1 and its call letters would be CKAW. The station is run by a board of directors and the content would be dictated by strict CRTC rules and will be tailored to suit listeners. Since the fall, the Greens have been operating out of the Bank Café in Creemore but they are now looking for a new home. Green said although the station is based out of Creemore and hopes to continue to operate in Creemore, it serves all of Clearview. Several council members expressed their full support for the proposal. Councillor Connie Leishman asked if the radio station is really going to broadcast the meetings in their entirety, even when they go for up to five hours. Green said the station will broadcast the meetings unedited, and that they are mandated to provide a certain number of hours of spoken work programming and the meetings would help fulfill the requirement. “We need you to talk for a very long time,” said Green laughing. “Oh, there is no problem there,” replied Leishman.
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One Moment
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I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Tues, Aug 25th - Sat, Aug 29th Written by Joe DiPetro, Music by Jimmy Roberts, Directed by Dave Campbell (from The Gravenhurst Opera House). Written as a series of vignettes, this musical comedy speaks to the trials and tribulations of love.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, May 22, 2015
New Lowell Knights win Victoria Day tournament
by Alex Hargrave Lisle is the heart of the local sports scene every Victoria Day long weekend for as many years as I can remember. Hardball teams covet the hardware and cash they can earn from winning the tournament, which is considered a big deal in these parts. Twelve teams played ball Saturday with the winner going the championship route and the loser earned the opportunity to pick up a smaller award for winning the consolation side. In the end, New Lowell Knights, who are off to a hot 4-0 start in the North Dufferin Baseball League, won four more games in the tournament to boast overall victory. In the championship final, the Knights tournament convenors, reported that, “It was scoreless until the top of the 7th, when Chris Greer hit a single, scored on a double by Sean Thompson, who
in turn scored when Todd Gowan hit a home run. Gowan then struck out the last three Orangeville batters to win.” Gowan, by the way, was a mainstay in Creemore for many years, but changed alliances last year when he helped the Ivy Leafs win a Strothers Cup, the trophy, which is given to the NDBL league champion. When he heard his old coach in Creemore, Hammer Kinghan, was coming out of retirement to manage the Knights, he didn’t hesitate to change teams again. New Lowell advanced to the final by beating the Leafs 4-3 in the semifinal after crushing the Creemore Barons 13-0 Sunday and nipping the Kincardine Cubs 4-3 Saturday. Bolton Brewers took the consolation side with a 5-3 win over the host Lisle Astros. Earlier Bolton had won over Kincardine, 6-3, and Angus, 13-1. The Brewers were knocked out of
contention Saturday by losing to the other team that plays out of Bolton, the Dodgers, 7-2. Regarding your Creemore teams, the Braves lost to Lisle Saturday 5-4 and despite tying Ivy 3-3 didn’t advance because the win was awarded to Leafs for having more runners left on base. Ivy also beat the Barons Saturday 8-7. On Sunday, Lisle shutout the Barons 5-0. Creemore Barons manager Andy VanderHeyden has posted on the NDBL site that the Barons are holding a golf tournament July 25 at Bear Creek Golf Club. The tourney will be run as a fourman scramble with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Cost is $100 per golfer. See any Baron if you want to register to play. Finally, my wife Peggy and I were in Pittsburgh a few weeks back to watch the Pirates play the St. Louis Cardinals.
We had chosen tickets for along the third base line but once we got to the stadium we realized that we couldn’t see the city skyline and the many bridges that the city is famous for. We went to guest services and said we were from north of Toronto and made a mistake in purchasing our tickets. Much to our surprise they moved us to behind home plate with spectacular views of the city and bridges at night. We felt we had the best seats in the house. The PNC Park is a newer stadium with the classic old style feel and look. If you ever get the chance to check out Pittsburgh it’s worth it. The Pennsylvanian city is only six hours away and home to major league baseball, NFL’s Steelers and NHL’s Penguins. Ticket prices are reasonable.
We w e l c o m e d J o a n Eileen Nash x2, May O’laskey as a new member Johnston, Effie Taylor, along with a welcome back Sherry Lohnes, Bob to Ron Turner. McNicol, Pat Winger, Roy A Happy Birthday to Veinot, with the travel prize Nadeen Chestnut who to Corinne Brownridge. turned 97 on May 11, hope Winner for cards were Evelyn you had a great birthday. Bob McNicol, 336; WARDEN Collingwood Leisure Kevin Keogh, 313; Ruth Time Club is holding a bid Lougheed, 304; Barb euchre tournaments on May 30 and Pilon, 302 and low to Janice Stephens, July 25. Admission of $10 will get you 128. lunch and entrance into the tournament. A young boy asked his father one Registration is at 11 a.m., lunch at noon night how much he made per hour, the with cards starting 1 p.m. sharp. Cash father said it was none of his business, prizes, lucky draws, share the wealth and as the young boy retreated with a and a 50/50 draw. Register by calling sad look on his face making the father 705-445-9685 or 705-444-2475 in the feel a little mean. This man worked evenings. Our Rama bus is again going to the Casino June 2 and we would love you to join us. The bus leaves Creemore Legion 8:30 a.m. and returning by 4:30 p.m., with stops in New Lowell and Angus. Please call Irma at 705466-5205 or Evelyn 705-429-5067 to book a seat. Please be reminded of the Christ Church Batteaux roast beef dinner May 23, with servings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. We had 50 members out and lucky draws were won by Jim Rigney, Melvin Lougheed, Lucy Young, Leona Hartling, Wayne Brownridge, May Johnston, Dave Smith, Marcia Cameron, Alma Seifert, Gayle Gordon, Eileen Nash, Lois Walker, Joan O’Laskey, Irma Flack and Carol Tymchuk. There were eleven moon shots played by Flo Kerr, EvelynWarden,
very long and hard for the money he earned. The next night the young boy asked his father for $50, to which the father said, “that is quite a sum of money son, whatever do you need fifty dollars for”, and then he gave his son the money. Later the father caught up with his son in his bedroom counting money. The father asked why he had asked for money since he obviously had quite a
bit already. When the son told his father why there were tears in the man’s eyes. "You see Dad I only had $50 and now with what you gave me I can buy an hour of your time, so please come home early tomorrow night so I can have an hour with just you and me." Remember: To thrive in life you need three bones, a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.
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Do you want to work in a friendly, family focussed environment!? Do you like having the summer off to enjoy!? Do you or your family like to Ski or board!? Devil’s Glen Country Club is currently seeking a positive, motivated, outgoing and friendly member to join our team oriented and highly skilled Alpine Programs staff. Come join one of the most beautiful, friendly and family driven member ski clubs on the escarpment! Alpine Programs Administrator – Fall to spring - Full Time Seasonal employment. Key skills we expect you have: • Must possess the organizational skills of a librarian with the ability to multi task daily. • Must be good with numbers like an accountant, and keep accurate record and details. • People person who is compassionate, positive, outgoing, family oriented and friendly! • Must possess advanced verbal, written and electronic communication skills. • Working knowledge of Microsoft programs, Word/Excel/Adobe and possess excellent filing, organization and office administration skills. • Ability to design, track and input basic revenue/expense statistics, with attention to detail. Key skills that would really want you to have: • Book keeping experience building, modifying simple to complex Excel spreadsheets, statistics and projections with attention to detail. • Experience with Point of Sale, Jonas software, payment tracking and invoicing. • Communication and marketing experience through website design and social Medias. • Previous experience in the ski industry; or private ski clubs or; knowledge of on snow programs. If you feel you have the required skills, and the desire to work in an incredibly FUN family oriented team focussed work environment, please send your Bio and resume to Rick Cook at rick@devilsglen.com Application Deadline – June 15th 2015
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Indeed I did, Spike! I couldn't keep up to her! The name on the back just read Affairs. Hmmm.
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Junior had just received his brand new driver's licence. To celebrate, the whole family trooped out to the driveway and climbed into the car for his inaugural drive. Dad immediately headed to the back seat, directly behind the newly minted driver. “I’ll bet you’re back there to get a change of scenery after all those months of sitting in the front passenger seat teaching me how to drive,” said the beaming boy to his old man. “Nope,” came dad’s reply, “I’m gonna sit back here and kick the back of your seat while you drive, just like you have been doing to me for sixteen years.”
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 22, 2015
VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER NEEDED: TREASURER FOR
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Excellent working knowledge of Quickbooks bookkeeping program. Attend monthly meetings and present financial status. Record all dues, donations, and income from events. Record and pay all bills (expenses for events, rent, insurance, etc.) Prepare government reports, including HST rebate. Reply in confidence to: fran@api-adpeople.com
Experienced Carpenters Wanted Requirements: Minimum 7-8 years experience in custom home building and renovations; Must have own transportation and tools. *Must be a motivated and enthusiastic carpenter who can work well with a team and independently manage daily tasks* Wages are negotiable based on experience. 2 positions available.Â
PURPLE HILLS ARTS AND HERITAGE SOCIETY
Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society is a non-for-profit organization and registered Ontario charity, committed to supporting the arts and conserving the heritage of Creemore and surrounding area. New members, volunteers and donations are always happily received. For more information: phahs.ca
Volunteer Board Members Needed
employment
Please Apply to Ed Leimgardt Contracting Email: a.leimgardt@live.com Phone: 705 446 5182
Essa Public Library, Manager of Public Services position. Essa Public Library has a full-time career opportunity for a Manager of Public Services with demonstrated leadership and managerial experience. We seek an individual with well-honed communication and organizational skills. This position reports to the CEO, manages public services and collaborates with staff to develop new library services and initiatives for our community. Visit www.essa.library.on.ca to view a detailed job description. Send resume to Laura Wark: ceo@essa.library.on.ca Closing date for applications: May 30, 2015 at 5 p.m.
If you have the skills and a desire to serve that can constructively assist a non-profit organization and the people it serves, then the Elizabeth Fry Society of Simcoe County might just be the place for your passion and your expertise. Your commitment would be approximately five hours per month, including a board meeting, a commitment to sit on one of our committees and a willingness to participate in events we host in the community. Email joy@elizabethfrysociety.com or call 705-725-0613 ext 227. www.elizabethfrysociety.com
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request.
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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.
Your dog will enjoy their stay at Club Amarillo. Our Boarding Retreat boasts indoor and outdoor runs including large pack walks, grooming, flat screen TV, hand walking and more all set in the beautiful Mulmur hills. Contact Dana Mailhot 705466-6556 dana.rose10@hotmail.com.
27-foot Edel 820 Sailboat. A well cared for and cost effective cruiser that can take you all around Georgian Bay and beyond. Sleeps 6. 13 Hp Volvo penta. $14,000 OBO. Call 705-441-3599 or e-mail hewitt.e@gmail.com #YOLO
1946 Dining room table with built-in leaf & 5 chairs plus 1 captain's chair. Singer sewing machine. (Also Piano & bench free to a good home.) In Creemore. Call 705-428-2180 or 705-835-7091.
Services 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.
Above ground pool 18 feet x 9 feet x 48 inches. Comes with filter, pump, ladder, scimmer, vacuum and set up DVD. $350. Call 519-925-8859.
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.
celebration Happy 75th Birthday Shirley. From your favourite fan!
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College Pro Painters. Call now to set up your free estimate. Call Nathan Fuller at 705-441-6939.
2 Bedroom Country Apartment available June 1. No smoking, no pets, partially furnished, parking, Internet Satellite TV. References checked, first & last. $1175. Call 705-444-4853. Cozy one bedroom apartment available in my beautiful Creemore home. Private quarters with separate entrance and access to shared main kitchen and living room. $875 inclusive including internet. Available June 1. Also one room available within the house $500 inclusive. Call 705-716-3013 for more info.
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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.RawhideAdventures.on.ca. 519-925-0152.
Concrete former/labourers wanted in Barrie – Collingwood area. Willing to do physical labour. knowledge of 4 season and advance forms an asset.$12-$18 /hour. Call 705-424-1950 between 9-5. Ask for Jason or Pauline.
thank you I wish to express my sincere thanks to my friends and family who came to my tea party to celebrate my 90th birthday. I have wonderful memories from all the cards, gifts and well wishes which I received. I wish you all good health – just keep walking. Love and prayers to all. Helen Crawford
Part-time Gardening help for a large country garden. Must have expertise with roses in particular. Email hillhavenshorthorns1@gmail.com.
Green thumbs. Gardening etc. call 705-795-6967. Cutting Edge Lawn Care. Call 705-466-3716. One strong worker looking for summer break farm work. Good with farm equipment, live stock & mechanical. Pay weekly & biweekly. And will cut grass on Saturdays & Sundays. Call 705-817-5061.
daycare Building Blocks Home DAYCARE, full or part-time care. Call for availability or to book a play date. Booking now for September. Call 705-466-6355.
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 705-627-8095.
Thank you to everyone for the well wishes, visits & cards after my recent heart surgery. It was all very much appreciated and your thoughtfulness has really helped with my recovery. John Denison Creemore Minor Hockey would like to thank the community and their hockey membership for all their support for the 2014-2015 season. To everyone who participated in the ball tournament, pizza fundraiser, gift card sales, 50/50 draw, clothes drive and our Cash Draw and Dance, thank you very much. The winners from our Cash Draw and Dance on May 2 were: 1st- $500- Lisa Doner-Day 2nd- $1000- Dave Veenstra 3rd- $1000- Jason McLay 4th- $2500- Jenna Veenstra 5th-$5000-Steve&Shannon Hepburn Thanks everyone for a great year.
Life's A Slice Creemore New Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
call to artists The Robert G. Kemp Arts Award. Seeking creative, artistic people who are up to the challenge of creating a proposal for an artistic project that will benefit the community. The award winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize. The Award was created in 1989 to encourage and recognize an individual or group residing in the South Georgian Bay area, which includes Collingwood, Creemore, Town of Blue Mountains, Stayner, Meaford, Wasaga Beach as well as Clearview and Grey Highlands. The deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday, June 10 at 5 p.m. Applications are available at the Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario St, Collingwood, online at wwwbmfa.ca.
death notice Pledger, Ernest ‘Ernie’ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Veterans Centre, Sunnybrook Hospital in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Edna. Father of John (Janet), David (Sharon) and Linda Pledger. Forever cherished grandfather of Aaron (Ashley), Simon, Christian (Mallory), Benjamin, Jonathon, Jessica (Randy) and Joshua (Aiza); great grandfather of Noah, Ella, Aidan, Olivia, Emily, Elsa and Logan. Ernie is predeceased by his brother Walter. A lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 397 Creemore; Ernie will be remembered for his service and dedication to his community. Visitation was held at Fawcett Funeral Home - Creemore Chapel on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Funeral service took place on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. Interment at Creemore Union Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Creemore Legion as your expression of sympathy. Friends may visit Ernie’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
celebration of life Celebration of Life for the late Marilyn Abbotts on Saturday, May 23, 2015 Interment at Presbyterian Cemetery,
Poplar Sideroad, Collingwood at 1 p.m.
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Marilyn’s family would like to extend a invitation to family and friends to join them as they celebrate the life of Marilyn. Those wishing to make a donation in Marilyn’s memory can make it to either the Collingwood Campbell Hospice House; Collingwood General & Marine Hospital or Emmanuel Presbyterian Church - Roof Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Chatterson Funeral Home. www.chattersonfuneralhome.com.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, May 22, 2015
Speeder ditches drugs, flees on foot
A 27-year-old Feversham man has been charged after fleeing from police on foot after they caught up with him while speeding. The chase started when police witnesses a vehicle on County Road 91 going 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone at about 11:20 a.m. on May 20. When police tried to stop the vehicle, it continued northbound on County Road 124. The vehicle continued at an increasingly high rate of speed northbound and at one point threw what appeared to be a bag out of his vehicle, said police. The vehicle travelled into the Nottawa and stopped just north of the Batteaux Creek Bridge where the driver fled on foot into the surrounding neighbourhood to the east. After an extensive search with the assistance of the OPP Central Region Canine Unit, members from
the Emergency Response Team and members from the Collingwood and Town of the Blue Mountain OPP and the assistance of a property owner, the driver was located and arrested south of where he left his vehicle on the west side of County Road 124. Police did retrieve the discarded bag and discovered it contained a quantity of marijuana. After the arrest police discovered the driver was disqualified from operating a motor vehicle. He is charged with “Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle”, “Fail to Stop for Police”, “Operate Motor Vehicle while disqualified” and “Possession Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marihuana over 30 grams”. Police have also charged the man with “Stunt Driving – Speeding 50 km/h or more over the posted limit” under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.
Positive and meaningful uses for social media Chris Vollum of Social Media Fitness will be at Collingwood Collegiate Institute Tuesday, June 2 for a free speaker event. Vollum is a widely recognized authority on numerous social platforms. He is passionate about the potential of social media and how to use it for positive and meaningful connections.
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The Creemore Choral Festival Singers
Soprano Soloist Claire de Sévigné & The Festival Orchestra with choir directed by Thomas Bell
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 at 7:30pm St. John’s United Church Creemore
His talk will help parents develop the skills to communicate with their children and minimize the risk of bullying, and loss of reputation. This is an interactive session so bring your mobile device. The event, presented by school council, begins at 7 p.m. The school is located at 6 Cameron St. in Collingwood.
$30 RESERVED SEATING $20 GENERAL $10 SENIORS & STUDENTS AVAILABLE AT THE CREEMORE ECHO CURIOSITY HOUSE AND ONLINE AT TICKETSCENE.CA
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vOLUNTEER Opportunity NOTICE OF BOARD OPENING
Sunnidale Winterama Treasurer Due to the retirement of a long time executive member Sunnidale Winterama requires a Treasurer. Sunnidale Winterama is celebrating 40 years in 2016 and requires a Treasurer to round out the executive committee. ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE: To organize a winter carnival the first weekend in February To donate surplus funds from the winter carnival to support to local service organizations with capital projects that promote culture and recreation in Clearview. The Duties of the Treasurer include: Attending monthly or bi monthly meetings in the fall, and weekly meetings the month of January. At least one meeting post Winterama is required to wrap the business up. As a member of the committee the Treasurer is part of a team that plans and executes the «greatest little show on snow» Manages the floats for all activities during Winterama Reconciles costs and revenues and prepares reports for the committee Prepares annual reports for submission to Clearview Township. MEETING SCHEDULE: At the call of the Chair FOR MORE INFORMATION: Pamela Fettes, B.A., CMO, Dipl. M.A. Director, Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk Township of Clearview Phone: 705-428-6230 ext. 224 pfettes@clearview.ca
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