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Vol. 15 No. 33
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Ron Hawkins among Copper Kettle performers by Trina Berlo Ron Hawkins, of Lowest of the Low fame, will be part of the day’s entertainment line-up at Mad River Park during Creemore Springs’ Copper Kettle Festival August 22, along with six-piece horn band Turbo Street Funk, jazz singer Tia Brazda, country band Big Tobacco and the Pickers and Not Ottawa, featuring Roly Platt. Hawkins has released more than a dozen albums in his 20-plus-year career as a musician, first as frontman for Lowest of the Low, then with the Rusty Nails and now with the Do Good Assassins. Lowest of the Low’s debut album Shakespeare My Butt , released in 1991, was placed in the top 10 of Chart Magazine’s Top 100 Canadian Albums of All Time three times. Hawkins is now promoting his 2015 release Garden Songs, a collection of 10 ballads recorded live-off-the-floor in just one week. “The Do Good Assassins, previously we made our debut album, which was a double album made in the way that most records are made over a period of time with overdubs and stuff like that. It was a big undertaking,” said Hawkins. “The band is so tight and capable that when it came time to make the next record I had a whole other big adventure planned.”
Hawkins said in the meantime, his manager encouraged the band to record the old school live-in-studio album
with no overdubs, in two tracks. “Just to sort of experience that thing and see if we could pull it off and so
as it turned out it was four or five new songs and we went to the back catalogue and took some ballads out and made that record,” said Hawkins. “So it was a bit of a left turn for me. I wasn’t planning to do that.” The intent was to make a stripped down recording that focuses on Hawkins’ abilities as a singer and songwriter. As a lyricist, Hawkins is among Canada’s best with his earliest songs remaining long-time favourites, partly because of their poetic portrayal of life in Toronto in the 1990s. The Lowest of the Low has had several break ups over the years but last month the band played Toronto’s Festival of Beer without co-founder Stephen Stanley. “It felt good and it felt weird for me. I think it’s the first time in 25 years that I have walked onto a Lowest of the Low stage without Steve but for the most part I guess we now have to decide who we are doing it for. Do we not do it, out of respect for our past or for Steve or do we play for those fans who were having a great time and singing all the lyrics? Like always with Lowest of the Low, we are in a holding pattern and we don’t really know… A long time ago with that band, I learned to never say never.” (See “Full” on page 3)
System Operator (IESO) under the large renewable procurement (LRP) request for proposals, due Sept. 1. Although Clearview Township is not the approval authority, council has been asked for its support of the projects and to help facilitate public meetings as part of the provincial LRP process. The Clearview Sun Solar Project near New Lowell is proposed on seven properties associated with Somerville Nurseries, totalling about 277 acres at Sunnidale Concession 2 and 3-4 Sideroad, between County
Road 9 and Hogback Road. Prepared for opposition, project manager Geoff Fallon said they have been working on the project for four years and made commitments that there would be aggressive buffering and setbacks to minimize the visibility of the solar panels. He said the area would be a sanctuary for birds, monarch butterflies and even bees while preserving trees and maintaining trails, which property owners have allowed the public to use. Concession 2 resident Ron Sterling
called it smoke and mirrors. “Mirrors is what they are putting in the backyard and smoke is what they are blowing in your face,” he said. People voiced concerns about what noise will be coming from transformers, how the power will be transmitted, the affect on property values and health effects. Landowners Fred Somerville and Paul Fraser spoke in defence of the project. Somerville said they are coming at the project from an environmental (See “Solar” on page 7)
Ron Hawkins and the Do Good Assassins are performing at Creemore Springs Copper Kettle Festival on Saturday, August 22.
Residents oppose New Lowell solar project by Trina Berlo Although a large-scale solar project proposed in Edenvale received no objection at a public meeting in July, it is a different story for one proposed near New Lowell. About a dozen people voiced opposition and concerns about Invenergy Solar Canada’s bid for a 50-megawatt solar project in front of a packed house at town hall in Stayner August 10. Both solar projects are being submitted to the provincial government’s Independent Electricity
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COMMUNITY Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908
This Weekend Friday, Aug. 14 & Saturday, Aug. 15
• Alzheimer Society Tag Days - South Georgian Bay. During Tag Days, volunteers collect donations for the Alzheimer Society at various businesses around Stayner, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach.
Friday, August 14 to Monday, August 17
• Nottawasaga Daylilies is open. Come and see good August bloom. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3757 Conc 3. See ad on page 11 for directions.
Saturday, August 15
• Creemore’s Log Cabin is open with History Hosts
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to welcome visitors and tell them about the cabin and its first families. (The Cabin, Creemore’s only surviving log residence, was built in the 1870s and is now located on Library Street, between the Old Jail and the Creemore library.) Open each Saturday morning until Thanksgiving.
Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16
• Open Garden at Paul & Charlotte Vorstermans', 113 Mill St., Creemore. Seven garden rooms to explore: pond, waterfalls, sunken garden, patios, Japanese garden and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, August 16
• Church Services on page 5.
Upcoming Events Tuesday, August 18
• Child Car Seat Inspection Clinic at Clearview
Fire Department Fire Station 4, 7655 County Road 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To book an appointment, contact Health Connection at 705-721-7520. Hosted by Huronia West OPP, the Simcoe/Muskoka District Health Unit and the Clearview Fire Department. To prepare for the clinic people are encouraged to read their car seat’s instructions, review their vehicle’s owner’s manual (bring both to the appointment) and install the seat to the best of their ability.
Wednesday, August 19
• The Treblemakers: Together in Song at the Wasaga
Beach Community Presbyterian Church, 208 Mosley Street beside Beach Area Two. Creemore & Wasaga Beach Treblemakers sing musical theatre, traditonal & contemporary at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $5 per person or $15 per family. Light refreshments immediately following the concert. Led by The Voice Studio of Penelope Dale.
Thursday, August 20
Sunday, August 23
• Bottle Drive. Proceeds to MS Society of Canada.
Put your empties out front of your home before noon or drop empties at 107 Mill Street before 3 p.m. For more information, email erica_pg@hotmail.com. • Authors in the Hills of Mulmur - An afternoon in the country with four top Canadian authors from 1 to 4 p.m. – ticket price includes refreshments. Pegram Farm, 558021 Mulmur Melancthon Townline, Mulmur. www.pegrampicnics.com/authors for more information.
Thursday, August 27
• Music in the Park at 7 p.m. at Station Park,
Stayner with Regal Jazz Band, jazz. Bring your own lawn chair to listen to some music. Farmers' market from 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 29
• Chicken BBQ. Knox Presbyterian Dunedin will
once again host their annual Chicken BBQ from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $17, youth $8 and under 5 no charge.
Saturday, September 12
• Creemore Firefighters' Association 2nd Annual
Golf Tournament at Silver Brooke Golf Club, 45 Cindy Lane, Lisle. Please register by august 24. Contact Kaitlyn at 705-444-9752 or kaitlyn_ macdonald@hotmail.com. $125 per person or $400 per team of 4.
Friday, September 18
• Creemore Curling Club Fundraiser for RVH Advance Cardiac Care in memory of Paul Millsap. At the Sugar Shack in Glencairn starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 available at Creemore Echo, donations accepted as well.
More events are on-line at thecreemoreecho.com
• Music in the Park at 7 p.m. at Station Park, Stayner with Kelly's Heroes, rock. Bring your own lawn chair to listen to some music. Farmers' market from 5 to 8 p.m.
Friday, August 21
• Please join Murray and Anne Henderson as they celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Creemore Legion. Best wishes only please.
Saturday, August 22
• Creemore Spring's Copper Kettle Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Plus the Copper Kettle Classics Car Show, fabulous food & drink, live music, kids' activities & more. creemoresprings.com
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say trees A saucer magnolia tree was purchased by the Students Against Impaired Driving (SAID) group at Stayner Collegiate Institute in June and planted in memory of all students and staff who have been affected by impaired or distracted driving. Pictured is SAID staff liaison Kevin Arnott (from left), student president Marlee Morrill, student vice-president Kennedy Robinson and principal Janice Ellerby.
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team spirit The Canadian Drinking Team, a group of locals who reunite
each year to take in the Copper Kettle Festival, is planning to do a bottle drive on Sunday, August 23 to raise money for the MS Society of Canada. The team will go around the town at noon collecting any empties put out front of people’s homes within the village of Creemore. Others can drop off empties at 107 Mill Street before 3 p.m. Last year, the team raised $450 for the Ian Anderson House, a hospice care facility in Oakville, in honour of a friend who died of breast cancer after her family asked that in lieu of flowers people donate to this organization. This year, the team is raising money for the MS Society in honour of team member Erica Parrott, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis last year. For more information, contact Parrott at erica_pg@hotmail.com.
Copper Kettle Classics honours car clubs by Trina Berlo More than 500 classic vehicles and 100 vintage motorcycles are expected at Copper Kettle Classics, taking place during the Copper Kettle Festival on August 22. Clubs will get a special welcome at this year’s show and members will display their vehicles in groups. “This year it’s more about the clubs because the clubs are such a big part of the car collecting industry. They are what keep it going and keep people enthusiastic and there are lots of volunteers and support so we want to celebrate that this year,” said organizer Corey Finkelstein. He said there will be a big showing from the Wasaga Beach Cruisers and also the Barrie Thunder Car Club, Alliston Recycled Teenagers, the Georgian Bay British Car Club, the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group and a visit from a Miata club. Some rat rods and custom cars will
also be on display. The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Mill Street and Caroline Street East, towards the library. The car show links Creemore Springs’ Copper Kettle festivities at Mad River to the commercial district on Mill Street. Awards will be given out in seven categories, including the brewmaster’s choice and people’s choice. “It is growing every year,” said Finkelstein. “We started out with 78 cars the first year and had well over 500 last year.” The streets will be closed to vehicles, other than those in the show. Some local businesses will be bringing their services into the street. Participants should come early, said Finkelstein, as the street is often packed before the 10 a.m. start. Registration is still open. Advance registration is encouraged. Visit www. copperkettleclassics.com.
by Trina Berlo All members of the Nottawa Memorial Community Centre’s board resigned last week saying they feel disrespected and mistreated. Chair Marc den Bok referred The Echo to a statement included in the board’s August 6 minutes, when the resignations were tendered, but said he didn’t want to elaborate. “The decision of our resignation was not reached easily by this board, but we feel that the volume of the message is proportionate to the seriousness of the situation. Our board of volunteers feel disrespected and mistreated by our current council,” reads the statement. “In regards to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Grant, we congratulate the Avening Hall and know they, along with every other hall in Clearview, are deserving of the funding. However, the process that resulted in them receiving this grant, and an additional $110,000 of taxpayers’ money, was completed with no consultation, communication, notification or justification to other small hall boards or the taxpayer. We can no longer serve as a committee of a council that is not open, transparent, and fair to all communities within Clearview Township. Council’s decision not to include dedicated volunteers in an important decision making processes that directly affects their cause is disheartening and is something that we refuse to be a part of. We note that as we committed to, we used the taxpayer’s funds as responsibly and fairly as possible, and will be presenting this council with a cheque for $10,500, which represents approximately 50 per cent of what is owed by the Nottawa Memorial Community Centre. We refer anyone who wishes to learn more about the circumstances that led to our decision to the minutes of our last board meeting, held August 6, 2015. We as a group wish all of the volunteers on
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Full roster of entertainers take to Mad River Park stage (Continued from page 1) Hawkins said these days he wears many hats as a performer and with the Do Good Assassins in Creemore there is bound to be Rusty Nails and Lowest of the Low music on the set list. “That’s how I am wired, always moving ahead but it is good to throw in stuff that people know,” he said. Hawkins will be performing with the Do Good Assassins beginning at 4:15 p.m.
all of the Hall Boards in Clearview every success. Volunteers are one of Clearview’s greatest resources, and we are proud to say that we were able to achieve many of the goals we set out to during our time with the Nottawa Hall Board.” The statement refers to the township’s application for federal grant money, approved by council on June 1. “Although all Clearview Halls require accessibility improvements, applying this grant towards the Avening Hall gives Clearview the most opportunity for maxim funding and success with the application,” reported Recreation, Culture and Tourism coordinator Shane Sargant. In terms of making the facilities fully accessible, additions to halls in Avening, Nottawa and Duntroon were all pegged at $225,000 by R.J. Burnside and Associates. Avening had the biggest overall price tag at $293,000 when all costs were taken into account and it is the only facility where a renovation to the existing structure was deemed not feasible and an addition would be required. “We felt it was the biggest bang for our buck. To pick one hall is obviously difficult but we thought with the grant application and the process, that picking that hall would make the most sense,” said Sargant. He said people need to be aware the grant was announced at the last minute and there was a short time to apply. “We weren’t able to do a lot of consultation. Everybody is deserving of us looking for funding and grant money. If you look at it, we need $1 million to do all the halls and at the end of the day we got $110,000 and now we only need $900,000. There will be more grants out there in the next 10-15 years for accessibility. I have my eye open all the time and so does the rest of staff and all levels of government and when they become available, we’ll start applying for grants for the other halls.”
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Entertainment, food and beer. What more could one expect from a summer day in Creemore? Creemore Springs’ Copper Kettle Festival is coming up next weekend and it got us thinking about how lucky we are to live in a community where people choose to spend their free time be it on days off, weekends or retirement. Events like the Copper Kettle Festival serve to showcase the community to future visitors and residents but we are well aware of the gem of a village we call home.
10 things to love about living in Creemore 1. Although controversial, you can refer to your fellow citizens as Creemorons. 2. It’s the hometown of Dave Foley, of Kids in the Hall fame – that really should be on our signs. 3. The village’s two rivers are named Mad and Noisy, just like its residents.
5. There’s a good chance you know almost everyone in town or used to – and yes, there are pros and cons to that. 6. If you’re lucky you may get a ride in a red convertible Mustang with a licence plate that reads HOT PIPR driven by an almost-centenarian. 7. The woman who works at the post office has the last name Stamp. 8. A Creemore traffic jam consists of three cars; two drivers have stopped to talk and a third patiently waiting for the conversation to end. 9. Everyone has fresh Creemore Springs beer piped directly into their homes – at least that’s what we tell people. 10. When someone asks where are you from? You get to answer, Creemore. Yes, like the beer. Send your letters to The Creemore Echo, 3 Caroline Street West, Box 1219, Creemore, ON L0M 1G0, email to info@creemore.com or drop them off at the Echo’s Office. Letters must include the sender’s full name. All letters submitted to the Echo are not necessarily published. The Echo reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can also be posted as comments on stories on thecreemoreecho.com or on our Facebook page. If we find one there, we will confirm that the writer wants it in the paper before printing it.
From the Ontario Gazette, Saturday, Sept. 4, 1875, The treasurer’s sale of lands in the County of Simcoe, in arrears for taxes: By virtue of a warrant issued by the warden of the County of Simcoe, bearing date the twenty-fourth day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five and to me directed, commanding me to levy upon the several lands hereinafter mentioned and described as being in the County of Simcoe, for the arrears respectively due thereon, together with my costs, I hereby give notice that, unless the said arrears be sooner paid, I shall on Monday, the thirteenth day od December next, at the hour of eleven o’clock in the forenoon at the Court House, in the Town of Barrie, proceed to sell by public auction, so much of the said lands as may be sufficient to discharge the taxes and all lawful charges incurred in and about the sale, and collection of the same. Provided by Lee Anning.
The kind of help you can do without Several weeks ago I was dragged, question about what was on the menu kicking and screaming, into the 21st for dinner, I inadvertently texted back, century. “Caesar slathered and steak.” Spurred by ever-increasing I didn’t catch my mistake until after my communications costs, we finally decided message winged its way into cyberspace, to get rid of our landline and change over and I saw my message, typo and all, pop to cell phones instead. up in a bright yellow bubble on the screen. Lisa Despite my initial reluctance, I found I suppose if the chef had a heavy hand TIMPF that I appreciated the new level of with the dressing, your salad might be convenience provided – particularly when it comes slathered. The point is, that’s not what I meant. to text messaging. I’m not the only one, though. I was pleased to discover that when I am typing One friend reported sending the message, “Where a message, the phone helpfully offers a choice of snouts are we going?” Meaning, of course, where words I might wish to use. abouts are we going . . . What I didn’t realize was how easy it would be I suppose that’s what we get when we ask for a misplaced finger and a lenient approach to technology to do too much for us. proofreading to lend a whole new level of crypticness Maybe it’s meant to be a reminder that we ought to my messages. to retain some level of control ourselves, rather than Any minute now, CSIS will be knocking on my spinelessly surrendering it to gears and cogs and door to recruit me as a secret agent. microchips. For example, in reply to one family member’s (See “Rethinking” on page 5) VIEW FROM THE RIDGE
4. You can get almost everything you need in town. If you can knit socks and sew underwear you never have to leave.
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Wildlife rescue could have turned out quite different by Jennifer Johne It was not the only road-kill I had seen that day. But, for some reason, I turned around and pulled over to the side of County Road 124 where the fox was lying. My first thought was to bury it. I felt sorry for the wee thing. I stood over it and admired its reddish coat, the fur on its legs that look like black stockings to me, and the black tips of its ears. Then it breathed. A shock went through me. It was motionless, but breathing. Even though it only had a mark on its forehead, it looked dead, as if it had no strength left but to breathe. I have to admit I drove down the road and borrowed my friends’ axe. I came back and was trying to prepare myself. This was the holiday Monday and I was trying to wait for a moment with no traffic, to give the fox some peace at the end, or avoid creating an impression of the locals as axewielding weirdos. As I hesitated, the fox opened its eyes and tried to get up, not getting far, then dropped back down. I decided I couldn’t kill it. I put some work gloves on in case it became scared and would try to bite me. I laid it on a blanket I keep in the car, and brought it home. Then things happened fast. 2-1-1 gave me the number for a wildlife rescue centre in Stayner. The woman, Diane, said she would end up taking the fox to the Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) in Minden, and suggested I call them directly. Within 10 minutes of calling, Monika from WWS, I was on the phone with a volunteer arranging to meet her halfway in Orillia. The fox had three seizures on the way, which was unnerving. But Elizabeth, the driver phoned me the next morning to say the fox had lived through the night and had once tried to climb out of the box I had made
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Jennifer Johne found an injured fox on the roadside on County Road 124 and took steps to get it to a wildlife sanctuary where it is being treated. for her. Attempted escape is a good sign. And that day would be the regular weekly visit of the wildlife vet who donates her time. The timing was good. Several days after first finding her I learned the female fox has been named Tammy. She was still running a fever but could now swallow liquids and stood up once with assistance. She had been on an IV with medication to reduce the swelling in her brain. They won’t know for a while whether or not Tammy has brain
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damage but they think she will pull through. And when she is able, she will be released. I know how easily this could have turned out differently, with the fox dying for no other reason than it was trying to cross a busy road. It is uplifting to see people give their time, skills and resources to help someone other than themselves. And as it turns out, there is a male fox, Todd, at the sanctuary recovering from head trauma too. The romantic in me can hear the woodland party introduction: “This is Tammy and Todd. They met at rehab.” The Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary
will be posting an update on Tammy on its Facebook page: www.facebook. com/WWSanctuary. I am planning to collect and deliver any food, caging, bedding, medical, cleaning and building supplies I can collect by mid-September. To donate, contact Jennifer Johne at 519-922-3168, or jennifer_johne@ yahoo.com. The Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary has a wish list and information about what to do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife, on its website at www.woodlandswildlifesanctuary.ca. There is also a map of other centres at www.ontariowildliferescue.ca.
Rethinking the switch from landline to cell phone (Continued from page 4) Take driving, for example. If some science fiction writers’ visions are to be believed, there’ll come a day when you just need to program your destination into your car’s navigation system and then a master computer will take over, determining the best route to get you there and managing the controls and the collision avoidance. All you’ll need to do is sit back and relax. And check your text messages. And that will be okay, because in theory your attention won’t be required at the wheel. It will be all fun and games until the master computer crashes. When that
happens, it’s likely best if you aren’t en route at the time. At any rate, the outcome of my fumble-fingered forays into text messaging has caused me to be more vigilant about writing once, and checking twice. Or maybe three times. Otherwise, it mildly catch confusing. Oops, I meant it might cause confusion – although the above message is comprised of “neighbouring” words that popped up on my screen – suggested by my ever-so-helpful cell phone – when I started to type in the right ones. Maybe I should just go back to a landline . . .
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All Star Jamboree The annual Concert at Lyric Pond hosted by Melody
and Bill Duron, pictured above with guest Margaret Wente (centre), at their Mulmur home on July 31 in support of CORE (Conserve Our Rural Environment) raised upwards of $30,000. The event featured performances by Jim Cuddy (far right) and friends and The Devin Cuddy Band (top centre). The money will be used in CORE’s ongoing effort to stop the Arbour Farms gravel pit proposed on Airport Road. Right: Carolyn and Geoff Davies, representing event sponsor Creemore Springs Brewery. Below left: Andrew MacEachern with son Cade. Below right: Tony Arrell and Jane Pepino. Bottom right: Carl Cosack, Natalie Kotyck and Donna Tranquada.
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Mother of three, Grandmother of three, Foster Mom to over 200 spanning 65 years. Dianna, Randall, Deborah (Jim), Erin (Kyle), Jamie (Andrea) and Megan (Justin)
We all miss you every day.
“I am pleased with what we did. We had a good run.” • Neil Metheral portrait by Sara Sniderhan
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Jennifer Denison and Mike Beaucaire welcome son, Luke Michael William Denison, born Sunday, August 2, 2015 in London, Ontario. Weighing 10lb 8oz. A brother for Madison Pounder. Proud grandparents are John and Georgi Denison, June and Gary, Judi and Rickford.
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Solar projects come with cash Agripharm hopes (Continued from page 1) perspective. “This is a renewable green energy and the human race has to go this way if we are going to survive,” he said. The crowd responded with a chorus of “it’s all for the money”. “We have had a liberality for use of our land,” said Fraser adding that horses, snowmobiles and walkers have all been able to use the property for recreation and he hopes that will continue. He said a solar panel isn’t as pretty as a tree but it has a similar process in that it takes energy and converts it into something useable. Residents said although the project has been years in the planning, they were surprised to learn of the public meeting. “I don’t feel confident that I have been a part of this process,” said Concession 2 resident Kim Meadows. “There is a lot of fear.” Councillor Kevin Elwood said he felt Invenergy wasn’t meeting all the deadlines through the process. Township staff only received the formal application, fee and supporting documents on August 4. “This is a rush job…” said Elwood. “I have concerns and the public has concerns.” Also on August 10, Elwood encouraged council to hold off on entering into any agreements that would allow for the use of municipal property, including roadways, until the “province passes legislation to ensure that all municipalities are not left open to any municipal assets being used as any form of security by a third party corporation in conjunction with any renewable energy project.” Elwood said it has been an issue in other municipalities, that road use agreements are used as collateral.
“I don’t think we’ve been tough enough on green energy,” he said, adding it helps if there is something there they can’t get by without tough negotiation with the township. “It’s for our protection. It’s not a no. It’s bargaining,” said Elwood. “This is early days and I think it’s an opportunity to protect Clearview.” The decision was deferred until the township could get legal advice on the matter but earlier in the night council did vote in support of the Edenvale Aerodrome 29-megawatt solar project being submitted to the IESO by BluEarth Renewables. The projects have a community benefit fund attached to them as a pay back to the host municipality. The details of the Edenvale project’s fund are still being worked out but Clearview Township planner Amy Cann reported that it could result in more than $1 million in revenue for the township, if the project is successful. “Senior staff have asserted that a figure of $2,000 per megawatt per year may be appropriate to allocate to the Community Benefit Fund. With a maximum anticipated project capacity of 29 megawatts, this figure would equate to $58,000 per year, or $1.16 million over the 20-year life of the project going back into the community. At this time, it is unknown what benefit amount final negotiations with the proponent will yield, but the final figure will be written into the final agreement,” reported Cann. The money would be used at council’s discretion. It is important to note that the IESO is only procuring 140 megawatts of solar power throughout the province and more than 40 agencies were approved for submissions. Clearview’s two proposals alone would account for 79 megawatts, more than half of what is available throughout the province.
to offset energy consumption with biogas
by Trina Berlo Peter Miller told Clearview Township council Monday he hopes to offset the energy needs of his marijuana production facility with a 500-kilowatt anaerobic digester that would convert biogas to renewable electrical energy. Miller said the facility, Agripharm, uses a lot of electricity and the plan is to offset that energy consumption with the biogas facility using animal waste from his family’s dairy operation and other sources. Both the dairy farm and marijuana facility are located at Cashtown Corners. “We are looking at ways of reducing the environmental impact,” said Miller. The application will be made to the Ontario Power Authority’s Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) program. “We are very early in this process and we thought it would be best to speak to the community first in case there were any concerns,” said Miller. “This is good for the environment and very exciting for us.” It was explained that manure goes into the 40 foot, self-enclosed, insulated steel container and is converted to methane. The by-product is a liquid fertilizer that can be used on fields and inside the marijuana growth facility and is even more efficient as a fertilizer than manure. Miller said he will be asking for council support as they go through the FIT application process, with PlanET Biogas Solutions.
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Bear sighting in Mulmur
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Stayner Collegiate Institute students plant trees at the Eco-park in Stayner.
Festival proceeds go to Stayner Eco-park The Nature League is holding a Green and Healthy Living Festival at the Curling Club on Hume Street in Collingwood Sept. 12-13. Proceeds from the event are going towards the development of the Stayner Eco-park, which is located beside the sewage treatment plant, near Stayner Collegiate Institute. Clearview Township has acquired land beside the treatment plant, and is combining that with the land that the plant is currently sitting on to develop the park, where there already a pond and some trees. This area, which is currently under development, is known as a birding hotspot, with over 200 species of birds documented to date. Together with Clearview Township,
Stayner Collegiate is building kiosk signs, and a variety of habitat shelters, including birdhouses, bat houses, butterfly boxes, pollinator hotels, sand piles for swallows, and brush piles. There will also be a bird blind to view birds without disruption, as well as accessible trails and a pond board walk. Clearview Township has joined with the school to work on the eco-park and the Nature League is working hard to support this effort. Admission to the Green and Healthy Living Festival is free. There will be a silent auction, children’s activities, a fashion show, speakers, refreshments and entertainment. For more information, please visit festival.natureleague.ca.
Township helps clean up after storm by Trina Berlo Clearview Township council made an exception to the rule this week and sent staff out to help clean up debris from an August 2 storm. Councillor Thom Paterson asked that township staff be deployed to collect branches and trees that came down during a severe thunderstorm. Normally residents are responsible for clearing the debris on their own while township staff clear municipally owned properties but Paterson asked that an exception be made because there were a large number of trees downed and people were asking for assistance. “There is a fear that if you do
something special for people one time you have to do it for everyone all of the time but it is not an expectation,” said Paterson. The motion passed without support from councillors Doug Measures, Deborah Bronée and Robert Walker. “I don’t think it is the responsibility of public works to do that kind of a service,” said Bronée. Measures pointed out that it wasn’t a significant weather event according to Environment Canada. The debris was collected on Tuesday and Wednesday. In the future, residents are welcome to call the township's public works emergency line at 705-445-2100.
by Trina Berlo The Neville family had a surprising visit from a black bear on August 6. Patti Neville said it was the first time in 30 years she had seen a bear in the vicinity of her Mulmur home, at the 2nd Line East Mulmur and the Nottawasaga/Mulmur Townline. “It was very scary as it was only about 30 feet from the house and it demolished one of our birdfeeders. We made some noise and it departed,” said Neville. She said at the advice of police, the sighting was reported to Bear Wise reporting line, as they record all sightings and can assist with problem bears. Both the OPP and Bear Wise advised Neville to remove all birdfeeders including hummingbird feeders, not to put dog food or water outside, keep garbage and barbecues in a garage or shed and not to put fruit waste into an outside compost pile and to pick up any fallen fruit from trees. It was also recommended that Neville obtain an air horn and keep some pots handy to make a lot of noise to deter the visiting bear. She wants to make sure that her neighbours are aware there could be a bear in the area and to take necessary precautions. For more information, visit www. ontario.ca and search Bear Wise or call the reporting line at 1-866-514-2327. In case of emergency call 9-1-1 or the OPP’s non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122.
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A Mulmur family wants neighbours to be aware of a bear spotted in the area. The bear stands six feet tall at a birdfeeder in Mulmur.
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE FOR THE VILLAGE OF CREEMORE SUNDAY AUGUST 30, 2015 Hydro One has advised Collus PowerStream that a planned power outage has been scheduled between the hours of 06:00am and 10:00am on Sunday August 30th, 2015 to facilitate the safe repair to the M2 itself in 15 work locations to increase circuit reliability, and to install a new pole into the 44KV circuit. Should the weather be inclement the outage will be rescheduled for Sunday September 13th, 2015 at the same time indicated above. This outage will involve specific Collus PowerStream customers located in the Village of Creemore. (See image below)
Pan Am silver medalist Maegan Chant coming to Infinity Gymnastics Ontario’s lone representative on the Canadian National Women’s Artistic squad, Maegan Chant, will visit Infinity Gymnastics in Utopia on August 15. The Waterdown, Ontario native was part of a strong, young Canadian team anxious to demonstrate their talent ahead of the 2016 Olympics in Rio and proved as much earning a Silver Team medal second only to the strong US team. Chant will visit Infinity Gymnastics Centre, located just off County Road 90 between Barrie and Angus, as part of its annual open house. Athletes are excited about Chant’s visit and are as excited to capture a ‘selfie’ with the talented athlete as they
are to hear about her experiences as one of Canada’s best female gymnasts and of course, see her shiny silver medal first hand. Twelve-year-old Infinity Team member Alyssa Nordkap said, “I saw her compete at the Pan Am games last month, she’s my inspiration and I can’t wait to meet her”. Infinity Gymnastics Open House is a family friendly event boasting free supervised tryouts, bouncy castle, games, demos, barbecue and a special fall registration discount. The open house is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 17 Napier Court, Utopia. Contact Michelle Pothier at infinitygymcentre@ gmail.com, visit infinitygymnastics.ca or call 705-896-3220.
Collus PowerStream regrets any inconvenience this interruption may cause, however should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Brian Kennedy at 705-445-1800 x 2259
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Big Heart Seniors hold pot luck on August 20 seniors
We w e l c o m e b a c k 264; Lillian Hiltz, 258; with low to Barb Pilon, 89. Maggie Kambanis who has A father on his way into been away for some time. We sang Happy Birthday his house after work found to Janice Stephens and a note from his son on the Norma Johnston who have hall table. The son had written that he and his birthdays in August. Evelyn girlfriend, many years his Please come out to the WARDEN senior were running off to pot luck on August 20, at noon sharp‌ Always a live in another state and that his girlfriend was pregnant, had great meal. We went to Casino Rama this past AIDS, had stolen her father's car and money and now they were the object of Tuesday and the winners for the 50/50 on the bus were Irma Flack and a police hunt. The father was horrified Morris Tymchuk. and as he sat down on the steps noticed a line that read, “Hey dad none of There were 48 members out for above is true, I just hoped it would take cards and Lucky Draws winners were some of the shock off when you read Marg Hennessey, Ray Leighton, Jim Rigney, Marj Thomson, Ray the report card on the kitchen table.â€? An elderly gentleman named Sam Broad, Lillian Hiltz, Irma Flack, lay in a hospital bed with bandages Janice Stephens, Alinda Bishop, on both of his eyes, beside him in the Barb Pilon, Evelyn Warden, Maggie Kambanis and Norma Johnston. next bed was another gentleman named Harry was awaiting surgery. They Five moon shots were played by conversed a little and one day Sam Pat Winger, Ray Broad, John Van asked Harry what he could see outside Voorst and the travel prize went to Kevin Keogh who had two. the window next to him. Harry said Winners at cards were Art Bishop, there was a park and a young couple 273; Eileen Nash, 265; Alinda Bishop, was in it. The young man had just given
his girlfriend a bouquet of flowers, but the young lady only slapped him and walked away. Sam said that it was sad and asked what else he could see. Harry said, “wait the lady is coming back and the young man is down on his knee with a diamond ring". Sam was happy again and thanked Harry for telling him. Another story Harry told was of a father playing catch with his sons. This made Sam very happy, however, the nurse came to get Harry for his surgery. Sam said, “thank you for entertaining an old man and we will talk when you return.� Sadly Harry did not make it through surgery and when the orderly came to clean the bed where Harry had been, Sam asked, please tell me what you see outside the window. The orderly pulling back the closed drapes said, “there is nothing outside this window but a brick wall.� Bless you Harry for making an old man happy for a short time. Remember: Treat everyone with politeness even when they are rude to you, not because they are nice, but because you are.
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Huronia West OPP is partnering with the Simcoe/Muskoka District Health Unit and the Clearview Fire Department to conduct a child car seat inspection clinic in Creemore on Tuesday, August 18. The clinic is hosted by Clearview Fire Department Fire Station 4, located at 7655 County Road 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To book an appointment, contact Health Connection at 705-721-7520. To prepare for the clinic people are encouraged to read their car seat’s instructions, review their vehicle’s owner’s manual (bring both to the appointment) and install the seat to the best of their ability.
Police auction August 22
Huronia West OPP is holding its annual property auction benefitting the three policing committees in its detachment area. The auction will be held on Saturday, August 22 and viewing will be from noon until 1 p.m. in the side parking lot off of Access Road at the Huronia West OPP Detachment at 1000 River Road West in Wasaga Beach. The auction is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Car seat clinic August 18
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Please join Murray and Anne Henderson as they celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, August 21 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Creemore Legion. Best wishes only please.
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Booking for 2015 for interior painting/wall papering. Call for free estimate 705-466-2356.
for sale Hay for sale – Small squares and 4’x5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year- round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.
yard sales Moving/Yard Sale: Saturday, August 15 at 28 Elizabeth St E in Creemore, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Toys, furniture, fabric and more. Collectibles, Vintage, Antique Sale at 195 Mill Street, Creemore. Friday August 21 noon-5 pm, Saturday August 22 9-5, Sunday Aug 23 10-5. Something for everyone!
help Wanted Farm Help - Person needed, all year, on a part-time basis stacking small square bales of hay. These bales are 45 lbs. each. Call Norm at Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.
Wanted A Collector trying to recreate an old time General Store is looking for items found in a General Store before 1955. Eg. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy tins, postcards, bottles, magazines, old paper items, comic books, signs, toys, advertising, old store stock etc. Cash Paid 416-7454981 or 416-953-6219.
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. 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. Rod the Window Cleaner – You deserve a clear view! Residential. Commercial. Staging. All windows welcome. Call Rod Grabham at 705351-0768. References on request. Experienced mature lady available to help you with your House Cleaning. Reasonable rates. Can supply references and criminal background check if required. Call Arlene at 705-424-9955.
dog boarding 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 705-466-6556 dana.rose10@hotmail.com.
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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.
1 two bedroom on ground floor in Stayner. $900 a month including heat and hydro. No pets, No Smoking. Available September 1. Call 705-4282535.
We stock ink jet cartridges Call Georgi to see if we have yours or to place an order The Creemore Echo 705-466-9906 info@creemore.com
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Death Notice
Weir, Lisa passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, August 7, 2015 in her 57th year. Much loved daughter of Bill and Diane Weir. Lisa will be forever missed by her sister Kim Snow, brothers Brandon, Tracy (Trudy) and Scott Weir, nieces Jordan, Emily and Tyler and nephews Jason and Bill. She will be remembered by all who knew her. Private family services will be held. Interment at Banda Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital would be appreciated. Friends may visit Lisa’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
1st Creemore Scouting would like to say a big thank you to Troy of Creemore Foodland for providing all of the food for our fundraising BBQ at this year's Creemore Children's Festival. The money raised will help buy needed equipment and support programs for all youth in our group this coming year. Thank you. On behalf of the Creemore Santa Claus Parade Committee, I would like to send an magnificent thank you to the community for supporting us by buying hot dogs and also for the donations. Also a mammoth thank you to Troy at Foodland for the help and donation of the food and ice and to Vicki and Keven Brulotte and Elise Beauregard and Keegan Stueck for donating their BBQs for the day. Thank you all again. Fred Mills
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planning an event? The Creemore branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is available for rent. The hall will hold up to 400 people, bar can be arranged. Lounge will hold up to 150 people, bar can be arranged. Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people. Call 705-466-2330 to book. Catering is available for any event.
volunteers Copper Kettle classics car show is looking for volunteers to help with setup, traffic management and cleanup on Sat., Aug. 22. Call Corey 705-466-6593 or info@copperkettleclassics.com.
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Tammy And Bob Lowe & Rick And Jodie Metheral Are Thrilled To Announce The Upcoming Marriage Of Their Children JORDYNNE & DANE On Saturday August 22, 2015 at 4:30 pm at Tangle Creek Golf Club, Barrie
daylilies NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES GOOD AUGUST BLOOM! Garden open Fri. Sat. Sun. & Mon. 10 am to 5 pm - now through Labour Day WEEKLY SPECIALS (terms: cash or cheque) For directions visit www.wilsondaylilies.com or call 705-466-2916 Julie & Tom Wilson 3757 Conc. 3 Nottawasaga, Clearview
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New high tech speed sign being deployed in Clearview
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Clearview Township councillor Doug Measures (from left), Clearview Community Policing Committee chairperson Lisa Hardisty, committee member Raymond Hardisty and Clearview’s general manager of transport and drainage Gerry LeMay with the new speed sign.
This past week, a new partnership was formed between Clearview Township, the Clearview Community Policing Committee and Huronia West OPP through the purchase of a new speed sign. The Traffic Logix Safe Pace 450 sign, which is to be deployed primarily in Clearview Township, is a digital data collection sign that will be used to collect data on the traffic counts and speed of vehicles travelling along the roadways. Through its technology, the new speed sign may also provide real-time information to Huronia West OPP, alerting them to the time and location of excessive speeds of vehicles within
the township. As a result, problem roadways in the township can be better patrolled and made safer as speeding can be reduced. The speed sign can be deployed to many different areas in the township, through requests made by concerned citizens or at the suggestion of the police, the policing committee or township officials. Data collected can be shared between Huronia West OPP, Clearview Township and the Clearview Community Policing Committee. All three groups are very excited about this new partnership and look forward to making the township a safer place to live.
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Tender/Quotes for winter Sand The Township of Clearview will be receiving Tenders/Quotes for: Tender No. 2015-09 - Winter Sand Tender forms are available at the Clearview Township Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner during regular office hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Sealed tenders clearly marked as Tender #2015-09 on envelopes and on forms supplied by Clearview Township will be received by the Clearview Public Works Department. Tenders for the above will be accepted by the undersigned until: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 @ 1:00 p.m. Tenders will be opened Tuesday, September 8, 2015 @ 1:15 p.m. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Submit tenders to: Gerry LeMay General Manager Transportation and Drainage Township of Clearview PO Box 200 217 Gideon St Stayner ON L0M 1S0 705-428-6230 ext. 230 glemay@clearview.ca
Fire extinguisher Training The Clearview Fire and Emergency Services would like to extend an invitation to the residents of Clearview Township to attend a Fire Extinguisher training session. The training will be held at Station Park in Stayner during Music, Market and Park It on the following dates: • August 20, 2015 at 5:00pm The training session will include both a demonstration and a hands-on training experience. This training session will be free of charge. For more Information, please contact: Michelle Davies Fire Prevention Officer (705) 428-6230 ext. 260 mdavies@clearview.ca
Tender/Quotes Watermain Elizabeth Street Watermain Construction
Contract No.: 300037411
SEALED BIDS, on forms supplied by the Contract Administrator, in the envelopes provided, will be received by Mike Rawn, C.E.T., General Manager Environmental Services, at the Township of Clearview, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner ON L0M 1S0 until: 1:30:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, August 27, 2015 Tenders will be opened publicly on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 1:35 p.m. in Clearview Council Chambers, at 217 Gideon Street, Stayner ON L0M 1S0. The work (“Work”) includes: • The installation of 230 ± m of 150 mm diameter PVC watermain complete with hydrant sets and residential water services and road, ditch and driveway restoration on Elizabeth Street from Library Street to Mary Street, in Creemore. Bid Documents may be obtained at the office of the Contract Administrator, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, 3 Ronell Crescent, Collingwood ON L9Y 4J6 for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 ($66.37 plus $8.63 HST) payable to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited. In addition to other provisions in the Bid Documents, the lowest or any Bid will not necessarily be accepted. Owner Contract Administrator Paul Hausler Mike Rawn, C.E.T. R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd. General Manager 3 Ronell Crescent Environmental Services Collingwood ON L9Y 4J6 Township of Clearview (705) 797-4289 217 Gideon Street paul.hausler@rjburnside.com Stayner ON L0M 1S0 (705) 428-6230 ext. 243 mrawn@clearview.ca