The Creemore
Echo
Friday, September 18, 2015
Vol. 15 No. 38
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News and views in and around Creemore
Inside the Echo
Solar objections
On the record
Residents protest solar projects
CKAW records first council meeting
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Avening Hall adds show The Avening Hall has several concerts lined up this fall. On the first weekend in October, during the Small Halls Festival, Skydiggers will perform on Friday, Oct. 2 and Elliott Brood will play the next night on Saturday, Oct. 3 but the second show is already sold out. For ACC North’s younger audience, children’s entertainers Rockgarden Party has been added to the Small Halls line-up. An interactive, rock operetta about saving the environment will be on stage the morning of Sunday, Oct. 4. Admission is free but registration is appreciated. And just announced, Avening Hall has been added to Hawksley Workman’s Winter Bird Tour on Saturday, Nov. 21. For showtimes and tickets, visit aveninghall.com or call The Creemore Echo at 705-466-9906.
Festival of the Arts
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Shirley and John McGillivray, Heidi Sterrenburg and baby Blythe embrace their country roots, dressing the part to promote the events taking place at Brentwood Hall during the Small Halls Festival Oct. 1-4, including an all day country carnival under the big top tent on the Saturday. Representatives from all of the nine venues involved in the festival outlined plans for the weekend’s activities at the Small Halls Ball media launch in Creemore Wednesday. For more photos, see page 7.
Township launches online cemetery database by Trina Berlo Clearview Township has launched a new online directory for all of its municipally owned cemeteries. The cemetery database is part of a new website developed for the clerk’s department. It includes a bylaw index, a meeting calendar, a blog and cemetery listings for Batteaux Hill Cemetery, Bethel Union Cemetery, Duntroon Pioneer Cemetery, Lavender Cemetery, Old Sunnidale Presbyterian Cemetery, Second Line Nottawasaga Cemetery and Stayner Union Cemetery. “These are things that we have been wanting to do for a long time so that’s why it’s so exciting,” said Clearview Township clerk Pamela Fettes. The cemetery registry is public record and until now searches have been conducted at town hall or over
the phone. “We get a lot of calls every summer from people who are trying to do their family tree and they are looking for different people who are buried in the cemeteries so we thought why not, once we gather all this information, put it in a place where people can access it,” said Fettes. “It’s about making data available to the public.” Summer students mapped 3,236 cemetery plots and inputted all of the data, which is now searchable on an interactive map. “…You not only get to read the inscription on the tombstone but you also get to see a picture of it. It kind of touches you in a way because you have been searching for this relative and to actually see the place where the tombstone is also significant to a lot of
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people,” said Fettes. The online directory will save staff time and may even entice people to come to Clearview to visit their ancestors' graves. “We’re hoping that people will be inspired to want to come to Clearview and actually see where their ancestors are buried in person. We wanted to make sure people would know exactly where Clearview is located so they could drive here to see us,” said Fettes. The Creemore Union Cemetery is not owned by the municipality so it is not included. Fettes said there are no plans to include the other cemeteries at this time and to do so would have to be a council directive. Vi s i t t h e n e w w e b s i t e a t clearviewclerk.ca.
The work of more than 60 artists will be on shown during the Creemore Festival of the Arts Oct. 3 and 4. Artists will be on location both days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event guides are available at The Creemore Echo. There will also be exhibits at the Station on the Green and the Creemore Log Cabin. Visit phahs.ca for more information.
Brevet comes through Creemore The Growling Beaver Brevet is rolling through Creemore on Oct. 3. Riders tackling the 200-kilometre route during the non-competitive cycling event will be coming through Creemore that day, where Affairs Bakery is a designated stop on the tour. Garnet Siddall, president and CEO of Side Launch Brewing Company, which is an event sponsor, is amongst the organizers. Siddall said her husband was diagnosed with early Parkinson’s disease and the event is a fundraiser for the Davis Phinney Foundation and ParkinGo Wellness Society. The event is sold out and organizers are close to the $100,000 fundraising goal. To donate, visit raceroster.com/ events/2015/5719/the-growlingbeaver.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 18 2015
COMMUNITY Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908
This Weekend Friday, September 18 to Sunday, Sept. 20
• Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Craft Fair. $6 admission per day. 1151 Highway 26, Midhurst.
Saturday, September 19
• 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. • History comes alive at Fort Willow – witness life as it was during the early 19th century with activities and demonstrations for all ages from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Willow, NVCA, the Township of Springwater and the Rotary Club. Free parking & a shuttle bus at Grenfel Community Hall, 1989 Sunnidale Road. www.nvca.on.ca. • DCMA Annual Barn Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. at Dufferin County Museum and Archives. Square dancing, fiddlin’ and callin’, and a home-made
pie auction! $10 admission. All ages welcome, good family fun! Live fiddle music, wear comfy shoes and dance your socks off! Dufferin County
Museum & Archives, Hwy 89 & Airport Road. 705-435-1881 events@dufferinmuseum.com.
• Book Launch of Creemore’s Portrait Project at
7 p.m. at the Avening Hall. All are welcome - free admission. The Village and I tells the compelling life stories of eleven Creemore-area elders, recounted by talented writers and artists who have a deep connection to this place. Created by Sara Sniderhan and Rina Barone with the support of the Kemp Foundation and Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society. Refreshments to be served. The original art will be available for viewing at the launch and during The Creemore Festival of the Arts October 3 and 4 in Creemore’s Log Cabin.
Saturday, September 19 to Friday, Sept. 25
• 6th Annual Gaslight Theatre Tour On-line
Ticket Sales on Sept. 19-25 only at www. gaslighttheatreproductions.com. $40. The performances are Nov. 5-8, 2015. This year’s theme is
“Our Sporting Heritage” featuring sports such as rowing, skiing and hockey in the historic stories of Collingwood. Starting at Collingwood Library followed by walking to 4 different locations for the 20 minute plays and ending at our Jozo Weider Ski bar at BMFA. Proceeds go back into community theatre activities.
Sunday, September 20
• Church Services on page 5. • Nottawasaga Daylilies is open today. End of year
sale. 25 to 50 per cent off. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3757 Conc 3. www.wilsondaylilies.com for directions. 705-466-2916. (last weekend open is Sept 26&27) • Terry Fox Run at Mulmur Township Office, 758070 Second Line East. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Walk or Run from 9 a.m. to noon. Bicycle, rollerblade, and wheelchair accessible. 5 or 10 km. keddywilliams@me.com for more information. Sponsor sheets available at Creemore Echo. • Stayner Fall Festival at Stayner Bible Conference Grounds from noon to 7 p.m. Free. Live music, children's programs, games & bbq. Contact Clayton at 705-428-6543 for more details.
Upcoming Events Monday, September 21
• Tai Chi Classes for Beginners start at the Station
on the Green today from 1 to 3 p.m. and on Wed. Sept.23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Drop by any time to see what we are all about. For more information call Laura at 705-466-5011 or visit taoist.org/creemore. • Join the Cadets if you are ages 12 to 19. Meet Monday nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Creemore Legion. Drop in and check it out this Monday. Call for more information 705-466-2753.
Wednesday, September 23
• BIA General Meeting at Creemore Springs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, September 25
• Toonie Lunch. 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.
Friday, September 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27
• The 160th Annual Great Northern Exhibition Fall
Fair. Midway. Music entertainment all weekend. Friday: starting at 6 p.m. Field Tractor Pull, Ambassador Programs, Opening Ceremonies, G.N.E. Youth Talent Search. Saturday: Fiddle & Step Dance Contest, Western Horse show, Beef Cattle Show, Horse Pull, Lawn Tractor Pull, Children's Pedal Tractor Pull and Children's Arm Wrestling, Truck Pull. Sunday: Antique Tractor Pull. And much more! Check www.greatnorthernex.com for times and more events. 2220 Fairgrounds Road North. 705-444-0308.
Saturday, October 3
• The Small Halls Dog and Pony Show at The
Avening Hall at 10 a.m. Enter your dog in a competition for longest ears, longest tail, cutest dog, best trick, dog and owner look-alike and more. Over $1000 in prizes to be won, provided by Stayner Pet Centre. Registration between 9:30 and 9:55 a.m. Those not entering are encouraged to come cheer on their favourite animal. The Pony portion of the show begins at 11:15 a.m. and will be presented by the South Georgian Bay Miniature Horse Club. For full details see aveninghall.com, sara@creemore.com or call Sara at 705-466-9906.
Sunday, October 4
• Stan and Terry Cowling would like to invite
their family & friends to their 50th Wedding Anniversary from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in the Norduff Room at the Honeywood Arena. Best wishes only please. • Avening Homecoming with Mantracker Terry Grant. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with keynote speaker Terry Grant from 2 to 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be available from the Avening Women’s Institute from 3 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Presented by Noble Insurance.
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Saturday, October 3
Tank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil
Creemore from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children $5, 5 & under free. Everyone welcome.
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• All Candidates Meeting at RecPlex at 7 p.m. • Annual Fowl Supper at St. John’s United Church,
Quilt Show at GNE Fairgrounds, 2220 Fairgrounds Rd. from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Vendor space available and info call Ann 705-466-2000.
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Hosted by Wasaga Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, October 17
• Great Northern Exhibition Fall Colours Craft and
Wednesday, September 30 2015
• Save the Date – Zumba FUNdraiser for Hannah
Sunday, September 27
starting at 10 a.m. for a 6 km walk from Dunedin Hall to Glen Huron. (you’ll get a ride back to Dunedin) All proceeds will go to Canadian Cancer Society. Call 705-726-8032 ext.3224 for more details. • Toronto and North York Hunt’s Horse, Hound & Harvest Parade at 11 a.m. Starts and ends at Gordon Feed & Seed lot on Mill Street. En route photo stops. Map at www.tnyh.horse. Blessing of the Hounds & Horses and a Meet & Greet immediately following the parade at Gordon Feed & Seed lot.
Rabies Clinic
Saturday, September 26
Whitley & Elliott Graham. Help raise money for these 2 local kids to represent Canada on the International Skating Circuit in Junior Ice Dance. At the Angus Recreation Centre, 8527 Cty Rd 10, Angus. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Zumba from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at door. Raffle prizes, 50/50 draw. Tickets at Curiosity House, laspden. zumba.com/fundraising or call 705-466-3822. • Join the Parade at the GNE! New this year! Gather south of the Admission Trailer at 12:15 p.m. Parade starts at 1 p.m. Prizes for best period costume, best decorated bicycle, best hand powered float on wheels. Age categories are: child (12 and under), youth (1318) and adult. Past presidents & past ambassadors are also invited. www.greatnorthernex.com 2220 Fairgrounds Road North. 705-444-0308.
Saturday, October 10
• Dunedin’s 14th Annual Fall Colour Cancer Walk
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The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 18, 2015 •
Councillor hopes to bring solar deal back for debate by Trina Berlo Two councillors voted against the minutes of Clearview Township’s August 10 meeting this week. At the meeting last month, council passed a bylaw authorizing the signing and execution of specific forms and agreements relating to the Edenvale Solar Project. Councillor Kevin Elwood said he believes the bylaw was passed in violation of the municipal act. In a recorded vote, requested by Elwood, he and councillor Thom Paterson both opposed the minutes. Councillor Shawn Davidson questioned the motives of voting in opposition instead of attempting to correct or amend the minutes if they felt there was an error. “You can’t oppose the minutes because you don’t agree with the outcome of the meeting,” he said. Elwood also gave notice that he will be bringing forward a motion to rescind the bylaw. “It is my opinion and it has been supported by a legal opinion that the bylaw is inoperative and the results are based on nothing,” he said. Clerk Pamela Fettes said according to the township’s procedure bylaw an issue cannot be discussed again after a resolution for six months unless a majority of council is willing to reconsider the decision. At this week’s meeting there were a number of people from the public
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Clearview Township residents protested local solar projects at a council meeting in Stayner Monday. One deal was not supported by the township but another was. The township is not the approval agency for large scale renewable energy projects but it was asked by the applicants for support and to facilitate public input sessions. holding up neon signs that read, ‘No to Clearview solar.’ Although there hasn’t been much in the way of public opposition to the Edenvale solar project, residents have been vocal with concerns about the Clearview Sun Solar Project near New Lowell.
“Clearview has not shown support for that application,” said township CAO Steve Sage. Elwood said the New Lowell application was submitted without support from the township. Both solar projects were submitted to the provincial government’s
sang the national anthem and the Canadian Royal Anthem – God Save the Queen – at a tea party in council chambers Monday organized by Mayor C h r i s Va n d e r k r u y s t o celebrate “the singular longevity of Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Reign” complete with goodies baked by the mayor.
CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF
THE VILLAGE AND I: Ten Life Stories
A book honouring Creemore-area elders with art portraits and essays.
Saturday, September 19, 2015 Public reception at Avening Hall, 7 to 9 pm
Brief comments at 7:20 pm • Live music by The Schotts Original art on display • Snacks provided by the Bank Cafe
Gertie Gowan Maurice Weatherall Dorothy Shropshire The Rowbotham Sisters: Norma Johnston & Barb Cudmore Helen Blackburn Jerry Jordan Gerry Blackburn Noel Van Walleghem Donna Lowe (Millsap)
Artists: Sara Sniderhan
Peter Mitchell Peter Adams Martha Bull Jim Piaget Christopher Roberts Juliet Jansco David Bruce Johnson Andrej Kopac
Authors: Catherine Gildiner
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) under the large renewable procurement (LRP) request for proposals, due Sept. 1. In the procurement process, more points are awarded to applications that have consulted with the community and have the support of local government.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 18 2015
Opinion EDITORIAL It takes a village... and a town, a hamlet and a settlement area...
The Small Halls Festival, now in its second year, is a true testament to Clearview Township’s community spirit. A pre-event media kick-off was held in Creemore Wednesday when sponsors showed off their products – mainly food and drink – and participants offered a sample of some of the entertainment that is lined up, or a reasonable facsimile. Hall representatives dressed the part to promote the various themes and events planned during the first weekend in October. Most halls have multiple events and activities planned, sometimes five or six, filling out the entire weekend. There is a significant amount of resources that go into any event but this one is nine-fold. In advance of the event, Clearview Township received $44,100 in grant money from Celebrate Ontario, a program that aims to give tourists more to see and do at Ontario’s festivals and events. It takes a massive coordinated effort to pull off a multi-day event at nine venues spanning the entire township. There’s the administrative work, the sponsors and the army of volunteers (dubbed hallunteers) that make it happen. There must be hundreds of them putting in hours and hours to prepare for the event only to be on duty the entire weekend, setting up, serving, taking down and cleaning up, only to do it all again to get ready for the next scheduled activity. They do this because they love the halls and how they help to create a sense of community. Past community members worked to establish and maintain the halls. Most of the work was done by volunteers back then. It’s been said that back then if something needed to be fixed, it was done. If people wanted something to do, a dance was organized. Communities were close-knit and people were ready to pitch in. We think this is still true, to a degree, but this community is changing with the times. As we change it is important to hold tight to those things which best reflect our past while we prepare for the future. It is nice to see the halls, the volunteers and the township working to merge the tradition of small rural gatherings with the need for economic development, community engagement and just plain fun. Now, the only problem is that there’s so much going on that those who are volunteering can’t get to any of the other events, which is a real shame especially when they involve stand-up comedy and smoked meat. For a full line-up of activities at all the halls, visit www.smallhallsfestival.ca. Anyone willing to volunteer during the Small Halls Festival is asked to visit the website or contact Karen Murphy at 519-835-5243 or murphann@sympatico. ca and Karen France at 647-828-9611 or kfrance@ rogers.com. See photos of the Small Halls Ball on page 7.
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The Way we were
We have the answers... Many people have tried to guess who is in these two photos submitted by Marilyn Badger and published in the Creemore Echo last month. The man, as many of you guessed, is Fred Parry and the woman is his girlfriend and future wife Doris Long. We also had quite a few guesses as to who was in the streetscape showing the Texaco station published in last week's edition. Everyone seems to agree the man seated is Albert (Ab) Adams but we have yet to identify the other man.
Leitch has been dedicated to riding Editor: I am writing to voice some disagreement with a letter that was published in the last edition of the paper regarding the 2015 election. (re: Stop present bully tactics, re-establish democracy) We should all acknowledge that our democracy isn’t perfect. But it is a democracy and as such we should respect the institution and not use it for political posturing and exaggeration. As constituents of Simcoe Grey it is our responsibility to make an informed decision. Dr. Leitch has been as dedicated an MP to this riding as any and she has provided strong leadership
on many local issues. Going back to Dr. Leitch’s previously criticized Twitter account, it is also quite easy to see that she is constantly at events across our beautiful riding. Perspective is important in the midst of the unfortunate landscape of “bully politics.” An honest assessment of each of the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses is important when each resident votes in October. I hope that all candidates rise above the personal attacks and focus on the issues that matter to the constituents they are wanting to represent. Juliana Bryant, Creemore.
Editor: On Monday evening all citizens of Clearview were invited to attend an evening to honour Queen Elizabeth II. We took advantage of this opportunity and would like to thank our council and staff members for a great evening. Thanks also to a very talented and confident young lady, Ava Corbett for leading the singing of Oh Canada and God Save the Queen.
The bountiful buffet was presented in a royal fashion setting with a delicious variety of British treats and tea prepared and baked by our mayor, Christopher Vanderkruys. Special thanks to him, his assistant Sarah Tuck and others who participated in this celebration. In a troubled world we are blessed Canadians. Burton and Fran Somerville, Stayner.
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The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 18, 2015 •
Mulmur has its own wandering black bear ESOTERICA
salmon run they gorge on A few days ago I came fish readying for the winter. across two large poops, bear During this time they show scat, on one of my trails, so little interest in humans and did my neighbour across I believe it is the easiest time the valley and my next door to find them and the safest neighbour had his garbage time to observe them. If container destroyed, and Al you go to the Great Bear then The Creemore Echo CLARKE Rain Forest, for the best offered conclusive proof experience go during the salmon run. when it ran photos of the now famous I spent seven summers in the 70s Mulmur Bear. You may not have known doing research in the high Arctic so I but as animals go, bears are uniquely am quite familiar with the “Polar Bear”, limited to only eight species. having seen many of them, notably a I am a big fan of bears. When my large 1,500-pound male that rose over daughter and I were in the Great Bear 10 feet on his hind legs not 25 metres in Rain Forest in BC in search of the front of me. As their Latin name Ursus elusive “Spirit Bear”, we met two ladies Maritimus implies they are actually a from Vermont on a world quest to see all marine mammal and stay on the sea 8 species of bears. I should admit that I ice, seldom coming ashore. However have been quietly doing the same thing that summer on Cresswell Bay in the for some time and to date have seen six Northwest Territories we had several of the eight species. who I can only assume don’t read Latin So we have the “North American and came onto land close to our camp. Black Bear” of which the Mulmur Bear This is an animal that can grab with its is a member. They can live to be 25 years teeth a 150-pound ring seal and pull it up old and up to 600 pounds although 325 through its breathing hole in the ice as pounds is more the norm and they can easily as you pick up a double-double at range from black to brown and even the Tim Hortons drive-through. Another white as in the “Spirit Bear”. From the camp, five kilometres to the east of picture in The Echo I would say our us, that summer was visited by a big Mulmur bear was in that 325-pound male, perhaps the one I saw earlier. He range, and I am sure he was male entered the camp immediately killing because he looked lost and refused to their sentry dog, then attacked the first ask for directions. researcher as he came out of his tent, the Now the “Brown Bear” group second researcher came out with a high includes the huge Alaskan Kodiak powered rifle, and the bear dropped the Bears and my favourite, the Grizzlies. first guy and came down on him before I love their Latin name Ursus Arctos he could get a shot off, and finally the Horribilis, it doesn’t leave anything to third researcher came out retrieved the imagination. My daughter and I saw the rifle and shot the bear. Both were a 1,000-plus-pound male pass 20 metres medevaced to Resolute and lived. We in front of us in Mussel Inlet in the posted a night watch after that but never Great Bear Rain Forest. Very impressive had problems. huge head, a massive hump on its back Polar bears are very dangerous. and a beautiful brown chestnut colour, We always carried 300 Winchester they make our Mulmur bear look like a Magnums. Pepper spray might work on house pet. Our guide, armed with pepper a black bear and on a good day perhaps spray, cautioned us to stay together as a on a Grizzly but with Polar Bears don’t group so we presented a bigger profile, waste it on the bear you best spay it on brought little comfort. They can grow to yourself so the pepper acts as a marinade 1,600 pounds and almost five feet at the when he eats you. Having said that I shoulder when on all fours. Most of the bought some bear spray last week at the year they are herbivores but during the
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Local Church Directory Sunday, September 20 Knox Presbyterian Church,
Dunedin
Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Sept 20: Communion with Rev. Winston Newman
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
Creemore United Pastoral Charge
Services: New Lowell at 9:45 a.m. & St. John's at 11 a.m with Rev. Leslie Searles Saturday, October 3: Turkey Supper 4:30 to 7 p.m. St. John's Anniversary Service Oct 18 at 11 a.m.
ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. Wed., Sept. 23 at noon - Bible Study on the Book of Acts will begin. Bring Lunch. Coffee/Tea will be provided.
To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com
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The author's grandson, Matthew Clarke Golding with Teddy. Canadian Tire store in Collingwood for the farm, since our Mulmur Bear is a black bear it should work. Then there’s the “Andean Bear” of South America, which I have seen on a trip to Peru, the “Panda Bear” recent genetic research confirms that it is actually a bear, on a trip to China, and the Asiatic Bear I saw in Eastern Europe, but I have not seen the Asian “Sloth Bear” or the “Sun Bear” of Malaysia. So two more to seek out before the sun sets. I would probably be remiss if I failed to mention the most ubiquitous of all bears “Teddy”, named after President
Teddy Roosevelt who, while on a bear hunt in 1902, refused to shoot a tired old bear saying it was unsportsmanlike. Subsequent cartoons of the event depicted the bear as a cub and a New York shop owner Morris Michtom, who had stuffed bears for sale in his shop, asked President Roosevelt if he could call them “Teddy’s Bears” and as they say the rest is history. I still have my childhood Teddy Bear, an American Gund, recently turned 70 and shows all the signs of being so often hugged, and he still brings a smile to me. I am waiting for the right moment to pass him on to my grandson.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 18 2015
St. Luke’s Anglican Church Creemore invites you to a
Evensong
Traditional Sunday, October 4 6 pm at St. Luke’s
Featuring members of the Creemore Festival Singers & St. Paul ’s Church directed by Thomas Bell Organist Gerald Loo
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EVERYONE WELCOME • FREE •
Clamorous crew The Creemore Clams are slo-pitch champions for the second year in a row. They ended the season on top after a tournament Saturday. Sharing the bounty Nottawasaga Creemore Public School received a donation of more than $200 from Midwest Metals for its school garden. Pictured in back is Carrie Lammle, from Midwest Metals, principal Alison Golding and parent Emily Worts with students Libby Millsap, Martin Hewitt, Fisher Monahan and Abigail Hamerton. Contributed photo
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having a ball Representatives from Clearview's community halls gave a sneak peak to what is coming up at the Small Halls Festival Oct. 1-4. Clockwise from above: Michele McKenzie and Laurie Copeland promote the superheroes and princesses events at the Stayner arena on Oct. 3; Dancers from the Danceroom broke into a flash mob. The dance studio is hosting Steps for Sports in Stayner Oct. 3; Mantracker doppelganger Bill Hewitt has his horse highjacked by a chicken as Jim Stacey, with Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society, looks on. Mantracker will be at Avening Hall on Oct. 4 and the chickens will be strutting their stuff in Duntroon Oct. 3; Manfred Leimgardt and Georgi Denison are served 100 Mile Store fare by a chicken in advance of the Scratch dinner with chef Michael Stadtlander in Dunedin Oct. 3, accompanied by Meg Willoughby of Four Wheel Farm wines; Jenny Kers promotes an east coast theme night at Sunnidale Hall on Oct. 3; Jim Campbell and crew arrives in style with an outhouse in promotion of the Thrones of Bowmore exhibit at Duntroon Hall during the weekend. For more photos, visit www.thecreemoreecho.com. For a full list of events, visit www.smallhallsfestival.ca.
217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Thursday September 24th 9- 11 am Council Chambers, Clearview Township Administrative Building 217 Gideon Street, Stayner
9 am registration
9:15 am overview of Breaking Down Barriers
9:30 am presentation of local, provincial and federal resources available for people affected by disability 10:15 Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Savings Information for people with physical, intellectual, emotional, mental health and/or sensory disabilities and their caregivers.
Please call Debbie at 705 445-1543 ext *221 to register or for more information Light refreshments will be served
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Late nights on air Steve and Ayden Green of Clearview Community Radio CKAW 90.1 FM were all smiles when they started their first live broadcast of Clearview Township’s council meeting Monday. Listen live during council meetings, which will be rebroadcast the next afternoon, at www.clearviewcommunityradio.org.
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Friday, September 18, 2015
Big Heart Seniors host 43 players for cards
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• Service Directory • 1/24/08 9:24:44 AM
Accountant
Animal Care Alternative Energy
Ramona A. Greer CGA
Gravity Sun Power
Certified General Accountant 7351 Hwy 26, Stayner
(705) 428-2171 Member of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario
solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed
Jeff Williams • 466-5741
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Safety’s & Fuel Injection
218 Main Street, Stayner Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343
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COMPUDOC SERVICES
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RON’S CERAMIC TILES Kitchens, Bathrooms, Entranceways Fireplaces, Backsplashes Indoor/Outdoor work
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Echo Classifieds
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Harold and Audrey Davidson wish to extend best wishes to our granddaughter Hilary Anne Darling and her husband Jonas Deline. The Delines were married on September 12, 2015 in the garden at Georgian Manor Resort and Country Club in Collingwood. Hilary Anne is the daughter of Anne and Warren Darling of Stayner.
The Cybergnomes Girl’s Robotics team is looking for 2’x 2’ foam floor tiles (the kind used in kindergarten classes with the interlocking edges) for our practice field. Please contact 705-888-0731 or drop off at the Creemore Echo.
Stan and Terry Cowling would like to invite their family & friends to their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, October 4 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in the Norduff Room at the Honeywood Arena. Best wishes only please.
McGillivray – With the passing of our dear Mother, Christena, we would like to express our heartfelt thank you to each and every one that has been there for us in so many ways, through phone calls, food, cards, visits, flowers and charitable donations. God bless and thank you to everyone again. Wayne, Jo-Ann, Linda, Marlene and Stephen
Great office space available. Perfect for studio/office and meeting clients. Reception area, kitchenette and private. Across the street from the Echo at 8 Caroline Street West. Available October 1st. $200-$250 heat/hydro included as well as internet. Contact Sandra at 705-791-6053 or info. sandragreen@gmail.com if interested.
for sale Hay for sale – Small squares and 4’x 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year- round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607. Firewood – hardwood, dry & well seasoned. $340 per bush cord. Delivery available. Call 705-8883043. Chickens – Banty chickens for sale. Roosters & hens. 4 Silky roosters for sale. Call 705-888-3043. Maple firewood for sale. $75 per face cord or $ 200 per bush cord. Delivery not included. Call 705-446-4831.
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Services 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.
pop up sale Pop Up Vintage Sale on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 195 Mill Street. Vintage furniture, pyrex, antiques, collectibles and more.
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.
Garage Sale on Saturday, September 19 at 708303 Cty Rd 21 (east of Randwick) A moving sale.
Rod the Window Cleaner – You deserve a clear view! Residential. Commercial. Staging. All windows welcome. Call Rod Grabham at 705351-0768. References on request.
help Wanted Handyman wanted. Creemore area. Call 416-305-4171. Mylar and Loretas in Singhampton is now hiring for fall and winter seasons, Kitchen help, line cooks, servers, bar tender, hostess. Call 705-445-1247 or apply with resume. Senior couple on 7th Line Mulmur looking for winter snow removal. Call 705-606-4647 or email mary. morrison63@gmail.com.
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Local landscape company seeking skilled landscape labourers and offering lead hand positions. Must have a good work ethic and own transportation. Heavy lifting is required. Equipment knowledge is an asset. Immediate start-5 days/week. Lead hand wages based on experience. Start wage $16/hr. Contact 705-466-2007 or email robgray@belscape.com
A Celebration of the Life of Pat Matthews. Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 1 to 4 p.m. Family, friends, food and music. Please join us in her memory across from the home farm at Kerry & Elaine Matthews, 7th Line South of SR 10, Mulmur Twp.
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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.
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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Approx. 250 sq. ft of office space located on Mill St., upper level. Bright & clean with back door to balcony. Access to bathroom. $475 per month, includes utilities & wifi. Available Oct. 1, 2015. Call 705-727-6161 or 416-546-2555.
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.
Oat Straw – 4 x 5 dry, net-wrapped oat straw round bales. Approximately 55 available. Call Christoph at Stadtlander Farm in Avening at 416452-9116.
Therapeutic Yoga in Creemore on Tuesdays (Station on the Green), Collingwood on Wednesdays (Trinity United Church). Gentle Class for beginners from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Advanced Class from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Chair Yoga on Thursdays through October from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at BMFA, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood. Register by contacting Catherine Randall at 705818-3400 or cathcreemore@yahoo.ca.
Piano, keyboardand theory lessons in Wasaga Beach near the Superstore. Beginner to advanced. Royal Conservatory music examiner with 30 years’ experience offers personalized lessons for all ages and specialized programs for ages 4 to 6 years. For more information contact Lorna May at 705-352-2759 or huskerhouse@gmail. com. Eligible for children’s tax credit.
dog & pony show The Avening Hall invites you to participate in The Small Halls Dog and Pony Show on Saturday, October 3. Enter your dog in a competition for longest ears, longest tail, cutest dog, best trick, dog and owner look-alike and more. Over $1000 in prizes to be won, provided by Stayner Pet Centre. Registration between 9:30 and 9:55 a.m. Show starts at 10 a.m. Those not entering are encouraged to come cheer on their favourite animal. The Pony portion of the Show begins at 11:15 a.m. and will be presented by the South Georgian Bay 3 6 see Miniature Horse4Club. For full details aveninghall.com, sara@creemore.com 5 1 2 7 or call Sara at 705-466-9906.
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McGillivray, Mary Christena – Friends and relatives were saddened to learn of the passing of Christena on Thursday, August 13, 2015 in her 89th year at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, Ontario, with her family at her side. Christena was born in Creemore on April 24, 1927. She was the daughter of the late George Abraham Montgomery and Mary Elizabeth Sidey. Christena married Donal McGillivray on November 18, 1944. They resided at Creemore until Donal accepted a position with the OPP in 1949. At this time they moved to Stayner. Together they had six children. In 1966 they moved to Alliston. Christena remained living there after Donal passed away until 2012. She moved to Creemore to live with daughter Jo-Ann Langman for a year. She then moved into her own home on Collingwood Street, Creemore until her passing. Christena will be lovingly remembered by her children Wayne (Marylou), Jo-Ann, Linda (Don), Marlene (Doug) & Stephen (Denise). Forever cherished by 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 1 greatgreat-grandchild. Predeceased by her husband Donal, daughter Sharon and grandson Dennis. Survived by sister Grace. Predeceased by brothers Lloyd, Albert, Bob & Norman and sister Elizabeth. Funeral services were held at Fawcett Funeral Home, Creemore on Monday, August 17, 2015. Pall bearers were grandsons Sean Sparling, Justin McGillivray, Dean Langman, Kevin Prentice, Jason Maxwell, Daniel & Colton McGillivray. Flower bearers were granddaughters Stephanie Brennen, Kristen McGregor, Shellie Sherson and Alicia McGillivray. Interment was in Stayner Union Cemetery. Friends may visit Christena’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes. com. “Rest in Peace Mom”
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217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 • Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Hallunteers Needed Calling all Hallunteers! Would you like to become more involved within the Clearview community? Clearview Township is currently seeking individuals that are available to volunteer during the Small Halls Festival, from October 1st to 4th. Hallunteer duties may include a variety of tasks, including: Event Security Ticket Sales & Event Information Event Set-up & Take Down General Cleaning & Organization Volunteers should have access to reliable transportation in order to commute to the participating locations. If you do not have access to transportation, please let us know and a Small Halls Committee member will work with you to find a solution. If you’re interested in volunteering, please use the following contact information and indicate your availability. For more information, please visit www.smallhallsfestival.ca or contact: Ann Murphy 519-835-5243 murphann@sympatico.ca Karen France 647-828-9611 kfrance@rogers.com
Survey for Small Halls Festival Clearview Township and the Small Halls Festival committee would like to give one local community group the opportunity to conduct surveys during the Small Hall Festival. The opportunity is open to all local community groups, however only one group will be selected. The selected group will be paid $300.00 for mileage, plus $2.00 for every completed survey (funding provided by the Celebrate Ontario Grant). The survey is to be conducted throughout the Clearview Small Halls Festival, at each of the participating locations from October 1st to the 4th. We hope to have at least 300 to 400 surveys completed. Clearview Township wants to ensure that all community groups have a fair chance to be involved in this opportunity, however the following selection criteria must be met: Selection Criteria • Selection will be decided by a ‘first-come-first-served’ decision. • In order to qualify, the community group must provide a letter of intent signed by the Chief Officer or by the highest ranking member the group. • Letters of intent should be submitted to Lily White through one of the following methods: o By email to smallhallsinfo@clearview.ca
o In person at the Clearview Administration Centre
• The group must be available to actively visit each of the participating halls from October 1st to the 4th, 2015.
• The group must have a reliable means of transportation between the various locations. • The group must have an efficient number of members in order to effectively administer the surveys.
For more information, please contact: Shane Sargant Community, Recreation, Culture, Tourism and Events 705-428-6230 ext. 249
Employment opportunities Snow Removal Operators Job # 2015-017
Temporary - November 2015 to March 2016 Heavy Equipment Operators Night Patrol Operators Sidewalk Operators
3 positions 2 positions 2 positions
Responsibilities
Snow removal and sanding, inspecting and repairing roads infrastructure and may involve manual labour as needed.
Qualifications
Valid Class DZ driver’s license with satisfactory driver’s abstract Heavy equipment experience Snow removal experience
Requirements
Possess reliable personal transportation and be able to participate in “on-call” and respond within 30 minutes. Satisfactory Criminal/Police Background check
For details on hours of work and wages, please visit our website at www. clearview.ca (Employment Section). Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, quoting Job # 2015-017. Please indicate your preferred position that you are applying for. Deadline for applications is October 2, 2015 at 3pm to Human Resources at hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255
Student – General Help 2 Temporary Part-time Positions Job Posting # 2015-018 October 2015 to March 2016
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Creemore Arena / Community Hall Stayner Arena / Community Hall
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Regular cleaning of arena change-rooms, washrooms, arena lobby, community hall, meeting rooms and kitchen. Ice maintenance duties and ensuring flood room/refrigeration room is organized and tidy Provide customer service to general public – answer questions and provide assistance to general inquiries
Requirements
Must be at least 15 years of age Ability to be available to work on Thursday and Friday evenings as well as anytime on Saturdays and Sundays Must have reliable source of transportation to and from work Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Possess good customer service skills Must be physically able to perform required duties Knowledge of arena operations is an asset
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$11.10 / hour + 4% vacation pay
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, indicating their preference for location (Creemore or Stayner), quoting Job # 2015-018 by September 25, 2015 at 3pm to Human Resources at hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255