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Vol. 15 No. 39
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Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Seeing double Helen Blackburn embraces a sculpture in her own image created by artist Juliet Jancso. The bust was created for a new book, The Village and I: Ten Life Stories, for which a launch party was held at the Avening Hall on Saturday. For the full story, see page 6. Blackburn is a local historian and long-time contributor to The Creemore Echo. Read her latest story on page 5.
Lower than expected kindergarten enrollment prompts changes at NCPS by Trina Berlo Because of lower than expected enrollment at Nottawasaga Creemore Public School this fall, classes have been restructured and three staff members have been transferred to other schools. The school population is down to 196 from 206 last year but the school also had a lower than expected enrollment of kindergarten students, which prompted the change. “In terms of where we lost a class, it was the kindergarten numbers specifically,” said principal Alison Golding. “Our numbers are healthy everywhere else.” Golding said with only 18 kindergarteners it wasn’t enough to
staff a whole class so a kindergarten/ Grade 1 split class was formed. Twentysix kindergarten students were required to staff a class with a teacher and early childhood educator (ECE). “That affected everything all the way up, every class except Grades 7 and 8,” said Golding. She said overall, within the Simcoe County District School Board there was a gain in teachers but locally, the changes resulted in three educators being deemed surplus to the school. Kindergarten teacher Heather Jeffery and ECE Jennifer McFarlane will be moving to a newly created kindergarten class at Cameron Street Public School in Collingwood and Nicole Stewart, who was at the school
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one day a week, has taken a full-time position in Wasaga Beach. Golding said the declining enrollment is due in part to parents choosing to send their children, particularly younger students, to private schools in the area. “Some people are choosing to send students outside of the public board and it’s harder to sustain the population here,” said Golding. She said she is looking at the possibility of running a pre-school program out of the school in order to get families engaged. “It’s about getting people into the school and making those connections before school, that school is a good (See “Consideration” on page 3)
Federal election candidates running in the Simcoe-Grey riding will be appearing at two all-candidates meetings in the area. Conservative incumbent MP Kellie Leitch is being challenged by Liberal Mike MacEachern, NDP David Matthews and the Green Party’s Joanne Fleming. All four candidates have confirmed they will be in attendance at meetings in Wasaga Beach and Collingwood. The first meeting, hosted by the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce, is on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the RecPlex in Wasaga Beach. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and there may be a chance to chat with the candidates. The second meeting is hosted by the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce and takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Collingwood. At both meetings, candidates will be given time to make opening remarks before taking questions from a media panel. Afterwards, questions from the public, submitted at the beginning of the evening, will be posed by moderator John Eaton, of The Peak FM. At the end of the meeting, candidates will be given time to make closing remarks. The Collingwood Legion is located at 490 Ontario St. The Wasaga Beach RecPlex is located at 1724 Mosley St.
Total eclipse of the supermoon
There will be a total eclipse of the supermoon on Sunday, Sept. 27. The full harvest moon begins to slide into Earth’s shadow at 9:07 p.m. Mid eclipse will be at 10:47 p.m. with the celestial show ending at 12:37 a.m. A total lunar eclipse is a very safe and awe inspiring event. During mid eclipse the moon turns copper orange as sunlight refracts through Earth’s atmosphere much like a deep red sunset. A partial eclipse is slated for 2017.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 18 2015
COMMUNITY Calendar
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This Weekend 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, September 26
• Mulmur Township Council Town Hall from 9 to
11 a.m. Includes OPP, economic development, waste
management, emergency preparedness, driveway access. Followed by question period at 10:25 a.m. • The Sanctuary’s celebrating their one year anniversary. Free yoga class at 10 a.m. followed by refreshments. The Sanctuary – Yoga and Pilates studio, at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hall, 1 Caroline St. W., Creemore. • 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. • Zumba FUNdraiser for Hannah 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, September 26 & Sunday, Sept. 27
• Last weekend open for Nottawasaga Daylilies.
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.
Sunday, September 27
• Church Services on page 5. • All Candidates Meeting at RecPlex at 7 p.m. Hosted by Wasaga Chamber of Commerce.
Upcoming Events Monday, September 28
• “Opera Is” with Iain Scott. Iain Scott returns
with his wonderful overviews of the forthcoming 2015-16 opera season of New York’s Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD broadcasts. Iain Scott will be speaking at Rosemont Community Hall from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets $25 per person. • Dunedin Friendship Club will meet at the hall for Bingo Night. All are welcome for fun, food and fellowship at 7:30 p.m. • Stayner Garden Club Monthly Meeting at Centennial United Church at 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome to join. Have fun, learn new ideas & keep Stayner beautiful. Call 705-444-2873 for information.
Wednesday, September 30
• All Candidates Meeting at 7 to 9 p.m. at Royal
Canadian Legion Br.#63, 490 Ontario Street, Collingwood.
Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, Oct. 4
• Small Halls Festival. Nine great venues – one great
event. Check out www.smallhallsfestival.ca for events.
Friday, October 2
• As part of the Small Halls Festival, Classical Guitar Concert at Dunedin Hall from 7 to 10 p.m. Hosted by 100 Mile Store, sponsored by 102.9 Classical FM. $30 ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting. Go to www.smallhallsfestival.ca. • As part of the Small Halls Festival, Taxidermy Display with Chris Bowyer at Brentwood Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring endangered animal species, as well as a Great Canadian Food Adventure sampling – 5 tickets for $10.
Saturday, October 3
• As part of the Small Halls Festival, Pancake Breakfast
from 8 a.m. to noon at Stayner Community Arena Hall. Part of the Super Hero Workshop & Princess Academy. Sponsored by Cardboard Castles Childrens Emporium & Clearview Public Library. Sketch it, build it, act it out, read about it, write about it, like it! • As part of the Small Halls Festival, All Day Country Carnival with a Big Top Tent at Brentwood Hall. • Dufferin Town and County Farm Tour. A selfguided driving tour to farms in West Dufferin. Get your passport online at www.Dufferinfarmtour.com or pick up on day of tour only at: Bluwood, 309 Main Street West, Shelburne. Admission is a non-perishable food donation or cash for the Local Food Bank. Tour is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, rain or shine. • 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. • Manito Shrine Club Turkey Shoot at 10 a.m. at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Road, Collingwood. • Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society Meeting at 2 p.m. at the Barrie Free Methodist Church, 284 Cundles Rd E, Barrie. The presenter is Richard Feltoe, author of ‘Redcoated Ploughboys’ (War of 1812). Book Table opens at 1:30 p.m. Further information can be obtained from the OGS website simcoebogs.com • Annual Fowl Supper at St. John’s United Church, Creemore from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children $5, 5 & under free. Everyone welcome. • Family Harvest Dance at Badjeros United Church from 7 to 10 p.m. Music by Greg Holmes, Ian Leith, Warren Snell and the Aldcorn family. Tickets $7.50 for advance tickets and $10 at the door. Help us celebrate our church shed ‘Colesium’ being 100 years old! For tickets call Kim Wilson 705-4666448. Please bring a lawn chair.
Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, Oct. 4
• 4th Annual Creemore Festival of the Arts. Fine
artistry and craftsmanship from 60 local artists. Start at the Station on the Green with The View From Here, curated by Toronto’s Ingram Gallery. Next door, find the Artists on Location group show, an overview of the artists showing around the village. And don’t miss The Village and I: Ten Life Stories, an exhibit at the Log Cabin featuring portraits of Creemore elders, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Presented by Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society info@phahs.ca
Sunday, October 4
• Joint Fellowship Church at Brentwood Hall from
9 to 10 a.m. followed by a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon prepared by the ladies of the New Lowell Church. Adults $7, youth $3. • 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.
Monday, October 5
• Collingwood and District Historical Society
Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood. “Life in Collingwood in the 1950’s and 1960’s” David
Vuckson, guest speaker and contributing columnist to the Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin describes his life as a boy growing up in the town of Collingwood. Admission: CDHS membership or $3.
Wednesday, October 7
• Wednesday Night Ladies Darts begins tonight at
7:30 p.m. at Creemore Legion. $12 on first night then $2 per week after. Everyone welcome. Come out and enjoy a night of fun!
Thursday, October 8
• In the Writer’s Studio at the Bank Cafe –
journalist Peter Nowak joins us to discuss his new book Humans 3.0 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free admission. Special menu available. Email info@bankcafecreemore.com to reserve.
Saturday, October 10
• Creemore's Annual Thanksgiving Apple Pie Contest takes place at the Farmers' Market today. All Entries need to arrive by 9:30 a.m. Winners to be announced at 10:30 a.m. Slices of pie will be available to the public after announcement. • Dunedin’s 14th Annual Fall Colour Cancer Walk 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 or Donna Hammill at 705-466-3071 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. • The family of Olive Wilkinson invites friends and family to a celebration of her 90th Birthday at Blue Mountain Manor, Stayner from 2 to 4 p.m.
Friday, October 16 to Sunday, Oct. 18
• Tipling Stage Company presents “The Trouble
with Trent” a comedy by Fred Carmichael. At Grace Tipling Hall, Shelburne. For more info and tickets visit www.tiplingstagecompany.com or email info@tiplingstagecompany.com.
Saturday, October 17
• Great Northern Exhibition Fall Colours Craft
and 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. • Anthony Von Concert - The 3rd annual fundraising concert for New Lowell United Church featuring award winning Elvis Tribute Artist. Doors open at 7 p.m., show to begin at 8 p.m. Light lunch served. 705-424-1034 or lornenmar@ gmail.com. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 516, 5357 Simcoe Road 9, New Lowell.
The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 18, 2015 •
GNE celebrates 160 years of agriculture The fall fair is this weekend. The Great Northern Exhibition will host the 160th annual fair with freshly painted buildings and a special parade. The anniversary parade pays tribute to the fair’s roots and will follow the antique tractor parade, at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The fun begins on Friday with education day, shows and demonstrations and tractor pull. It is also Clearview 4-H achievement day, celebrating the organization’s 100th anniversary. The junior and senior ambassador contest is Friday beginning at 6 p.m. in the Agri-Cultural building along with the talent contest, and the opening ceremony. Bands The Truth, High 74 and Angel of Fire are playing on the outdoor stage from 6 p.m. The Friday night tractor pull is a favourite event, beginning at 6 p.m. in the special events area. From 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday, enjoy all the rides at the midway for one flat fee. On Saturday, visit the petting zoo and other animals, catch the lawn
tractor races, the fiddle and step dance contest, western horse show and gymkhana show, the truck pull and, new this year, a variety show. Bands Porcelain Citizen and Touch of Vinyl Duo will be performing on the outdoor stage beginning at 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, don’t miss the demolition derby, English and miniature horse shows, baby show and closing ceremony. New this year, children’s entertainers The Buckaroos will be performing all three days and Elephant Thoughts will have its zorb arena (think human hamster ball) open on Saturday and Sunday near the children’s tent. Registration is still open for the senior ambassador program. Grounds open daily at 9 a.m. Admission costs $10 for adults, $4 for youth ages six to 11 and children five and under get in free. A family pass is $20 per day or $45 for the weekend. There are many more events happening throughout the weekend. For a full schedule, visit www. greatnorthernex.com.
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Students miss out on GNE education day due to job action
by Trina Berlo Students at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School will not be attending education day at the Great Northern Exhibition due to ongoing provincewide strike action. On education day, the first day of the annual fair, Grade 3 and 7 students from elementary schools that feed into Stayner Collegiate Institute, Collingwood Collegiate Institute and Jean Vanier Catholic High School, in addition to area private schools, are invited to the fairgrounds for free, where they learn about agriculture as it ties into the curriculum. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), which includes elementary school teachers in the Simcoe County District School Board, are in the third phase of work-to-rule job action, meaning there will be no field trips until a labour agreement with the province is reached. Teachers won’t be participating in fundraising activities outside the instructional day or taking part in professional development activities, according to a labour update from the school board. They will not communicate electronically with school administration, collect or distribute to students any paperwork required by the school or school board, or update classroom communications tools including class websites and blogs. In addition, teachers will not participate in parent-teacher interviews unless they
have a concern about a child’s progress. They will continue to provide extracurricular activities, except on Wednesdays, and provide extra help to students and provide scheduled supervisory duties. ETFO said Monday that bargaining came to a halt on Sept. 7 after the Liberal government and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association tabled contract terms designed for secondary teachers. “The government is trying to cut corners by offering elementary teachers a deal designed for secondary teachers. Elementary teachers and students have different needs than secondary teachers and students,” said ETFO president Sam Hammond. “Despite what the government is implying, it has not offered our members the same conditions as secondary teachers. There is a significant disparity in how elementary and secondary schools are funded. That funding gap results in larger class sizes, fewer student supports and poorer working conditions in our elementary schools. The deal the government insists ETFO accept does absolutely nothing to close that gap.” The union has also indicated it will begin rotating one-day strikes in October if sufficient progress has not occurred at the central bargaining table. Parents and the public will be provided adequate notice should these one-day rotating strikes proceed, said ETFO.
Consideration given to student needs (Continued from page 1) place, and helping to facilitate that transition hopefully into our school,” said Golding. A statement from the principal sent home this week said, “These changes have been carefully considered through discussions between myself and the staff who work closely with
your children. In placing students, consideration is given to individual and group needs, strengths and learning styles of students, and the climate of the school as a whole. I believe that with the support and positive outlook of parents, guardians, and staff, all our students will adapt to these changes and have a successful year at school.”
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 18 2015
Opinion EDITORIAL
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The Way we were
Use them or lose them We talk a lot about community and what makes a complete community. Schools are at the top of the list. We hate to bring up the ARC days, that dreaded little three-letter acronym, that made everyone’s eyes twitch but if there was every any doubt about how important schools are to community think back to large crowds and emotional parents pleading to keep their neighbourhood school’s doors open. Last year, the Nottawasaga Creemore Public School (NCPS) annex closed due to declining enrollment, before that it was Duntroon that closed and now NCPS is just over capacity and the board is projecting stable numbers. Although there is an increase in split-grade classes, which can be challenging for students and teachers. Now Byng is facing an accommodation review as a result of declining enrollment. Boards across the province, and throughout the country, are seeing fewer new students. A decline in the birthrate is the main factor, most people seem to agree, but there are other pressures. In an affluent community such as this, people may opt for private schools in the area and the brighter students may chose to transfer into the French language program in Collingwood (beginning in Grade 1) but perhaps the threat of a strike is also a factor this fall. According to news reports, enrollment at independent schools in British Columbia spiked after a public-school teachers’ strike. Declining enrollment is a big problem and a complex issue. Schools are funded based on the number of students and with 600 of the province’s almost 5,000 schools operating at less than half capacity, many boards are spending education dollars to maintain empty space. Funding for Ontario schools for the 2015-2016 year will remain stable but because of declining enrolment, more money is being spent per student. The solution is in partnerships. If a facility is underutilized, it should be seen as an opportunity to partner with other educators, daycare providers, municipalities that are looking for improved library services or sports facilities. When people shop for a new home they look at the whole community, especially schools. In order to attract young families, the community needs to have a vibrant school. Withdrawing from public institutions such as our schools reduces the ability of small rural communities to maintain the facilities required to fully serve our children. The bottom line is, we have to use it or lose it. 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.
Submitted by Ellen Whitley
Government doesn't represent values and beliefs of any of us
Editor: This is a Conservative riding. It has been since 2004. People vote for the party that best represents their values, beliefs and concerns. The party that wins the most seats forms government. No problem. But this election, I feel compelled to respectfully ask those of you who are considering voting Conservative if the government of the past decade really reflects your values and beliefs? Since coming to power, the Conservatives have gotten into public conflicts with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, the head of Elections Canada, the head of Statistics Canada, the Parliamentary Budget Officer and the Auditor General of Canada cover their actions. In each case, they have attacked the personal and professional integrity of these ‘unelected bureaucrats’ and ‘so-called experts’, as their endless talking points refer to them. Are we really to believe that all of these individuals who rose through their careers to lead the organizations which serve as the pillars of our democracy are really just self-serving individuals with a partisan axe to grind? And along this line of questioning: Does anyone really believe that the Economic Action Plan ads and the Health Canada anti-marijuana ads were really just informing the public and not the Conservatives using our tax dollars to promote themselves? Does anyone believe that the Fair Elections Act was designed to improve the election process and not an attempt to make it more difficult for people who don’t normally vote Conservative (ex-pats, First Nations,
students and the poor) to vote? Is there anyone that thinks we shouldn’t let scientists talk to the media about research that we pay for? Does anyone believe cramming omnibus budget bills full of items that have nothing to do with the budget isn’t simply an attempt to squash debate on things that might be deeply unpopular? Does anyone actually believe the robo-call affair was one individual in Guelph and had nothing to do the Conservative Party? Does anyone believe Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin were doing anything other than what was asked of them: namely, to fly around the country on the taxpayer’s dime and use their celebrity status to fundraise for the Conservative Party of Canada? Does anyone believe Pierre Poilievre’s assertion that the root cause of terrorism is terrorists? For that matter, has anyone actually seen Paul Calandra make a mockery of the House of Commons in Question Period? Check it out on YouTube. I don’t believe this government represents the values and beliefs of any of us. We wouldn’t let our children behave the way they do. I don’t use these words lightly, but from where I stand, this government appears to be a lying, cheating pack of bullies. But if you really can’t stand the thought of voting for any of the other parties, have you considered the Rhinoceros Party? They pledge to nationalize Tim Hortons. I’ve heard worse ideas. Simon Heath, Dunedin.
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Energy and community spirit of Dunedin lives on through its hall Local History
Perhaps you have been and horseshoe pitching. to Dunedin to stand aweLate in the afternoon the stricken watching the old Travelling Medicine Man tractors putt-putting by in show entertained the crowd the July tractor rally. Or of about 2,000. The hungry perhaps you have stood in then revived themselves line, stomach rumbling in with a meal in the hall, Helen anticipation of a good plate rested while they watched BLACKBURN of bacon and eggs, at the a baseball game and then Fisherman’s Breakfast at the end of with energy to spare they danced all April. You’ll sense the community night. The formal opening of the hall spirit in this very pretty little village a was held in the afternoon conducted by few kilometres west of Creemore. Bruce Smith of CBL radio and Alfred The story of Dunedin Community Wells of CKVR television, Barrie. Centre goes back well beyond the Rev. Doug Gill of Creemore was the present hall. Parties and dances were chairperson. Enough money was made held, and even voting in elections, in to pay off the debts made from building the schoolhouse, SS #7 Nottawasaga, the hall and with a surplus besides. part way up Lavender Hill. Although Donna Hammill, whom I thank the children left that school to be for her contribution of excellent bussed to Creemore school in the early information, has a favourite memory of 1950s, the community still used the the 1984 Sesquicentennial celebration facility. Finally a decision was made that marked 150 years of Dunedin as to sell the building and establish a new a village. The energy and community community centre. spirit was as alive as it was in 1967. In 1966 the school sold for $1,800, There was almost a repeat performance the community contributed $1,200 of the previous program of activities: and Teen Town also added a sum. The a big parade, a pipe band, a crowned location of the hall was the site of queen, a dinner (or supper) and a dance. the chopping mill first established by On Sunday an outdoor church service David Gadkee and later operated by was held conducted from the bed of a Joseph Weatherall. You can still see decorated flatbed truck. the remains of the old mill along the The Fisherman’s Breakfast is river. The starting date was September probably the most famous event 28, 1966, and construction continued held at Dunedin Hall. The first year until a snowstorm stopped the work. the committee hoped for a possible The volunteers got busy again in the 50 people. There was a mixture of spring and by July 1967 the hall was astonishment and horror when the up and ready for anything. number reached 142. Now the top The description of Canada’s number is 300. You line up and pay Centennial celebration, centering for whichever style of breakfast you around the official opening of the hall, want and receive a number from Donna leaves me weak with exhaustion just Hammill, an expert with large crowds. thinking about it. The morning of July You pick up a cup of coffee and find a 22 began with a demonstration of sheep place to sit and almost before you say, herding by sheep dogs conducted by “Good morning,” or “It’s a lovely day!” Bob Walker and Neil Metheral. someone is calling your number and This was followed by the choosing delivering your plate, hot and delicious. of a Centennial Queen and a huge The hall has seen many uses: election parade. There were demonstrations voting, yoga, meetings of the Friendship of sheep shearing by Neil Metheral Club and others, catered meals, euchre and spinning and weaving. For a bit (I used to know it was Tuesday night by more activity there was a tug of war the heavy traffic going by my house by
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Helen Blackburn's mother Alice Emmett and Orville Young at a polling station at Dunedin Hall in the 1980s. the people on their way to Big Hearts Euchre), Halloween parties and Teen Town. The hall board looks after the above mentioned tractor rally and the breakfast but also the plant and yard sale, the Hanging of the Green, and the Colour Walk to raise money for cancer research. Every year a Christmas potluck and party is held for the community members. This year at the Small Halls Festival there will be a tasting meal provided by Michael Stadtlander on Sunday afternoon and a classical guitar concert on Friday evening. My favourite memory of Dunedin Hall comes from a few years back
when a potluck supper was held for the community near the end of September. The Dunedin cooks are the best. I have never tasted more delicious food in my entire life and such a variety! All sorts of meats and vegetables, incredible salads, and a vast array of homemade desserts. This was followed by dancing, my favourite activity. I remember leaving the hall at the end of the evening and walking out into a warm, foggy night. As we crossed the bridge, Gord and I, I knew I was in the mythical village of Brigadoon lost somewhere in the Scottish Highlands. Yes, Dunedin is wonderfully real but also has a touch of the mythical and magic.
Taking ‘De Bate’
housing, And highways and bridges and transit; Take a well thought out leap while the money is cheap But Stevie just heckles and pans it. I questioned Steve’s hurry to start all this flurry, I couldn’t see reason or rhyme. Why cause hurly-burly by campaigning early? But now I think it’s “Justin Time”! – See Tim reading this poem and others on The Creemore Echo's Facebook page.
by Tim Armour I listened to Stevie last night on TV, And from his words I understand, “Don’t rue your lost riches. Emulate ostriches! Bury your heads in the sand.” I listened to Thomas’ grandiose promises… Daycare and healthcare and wages, But staying in the black means they stay on the rock, We won’t see real action for ages. Now Justin’s espousing affordable
Local Church Directory Sunday, September 27 Knox Presbyterian Church,
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Sunday Service at 10 a.m.
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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. Friday, September 25: Toonie Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 Creemore Echo • Friday, September 18 2015
Staff photos: Trina Berlo
Gerry Blackburn (from left), Noel Van Walleghem, Helen Blackburn, Donna Millsap, Gertie Gowan, Rina Barone, Sara Sniderhan, Maurice Weatherall, Dorothy Shropshire, Neil Metheral and Norma Johnston at the book launch for The Village and I: Ten Life Stories at Avening Hall Sept. 19.
Subjects get star treatment at book launch by Trina Berlo The only thing lacking at the book launch for The Village and I: Ten Life Stories at Avening Hall on Saturday night was pens. Writing implements were a hot commodity as an impromptu autograph session broke out. In the spirit of a high school yearbook, people were taking their newly acquired copies of the book, seen by most that night for the first time, around the room asking those featured on its pages, the artists and writers to sign their names. It wasn’t easy for autograph seekers to weave through the crowd of 150 or so, who were treated to food, drink and entertainment. “This is an extraordinary event. Neil Metheral has broken away from the moose hunt to attend a wine and cheese party and book launch. The world tilts on its axis and I am unsure of my footing,” said Dan Needles, who wrote an introduction for the book, adding that the book shows respect for the old rural community around Creemore. The launch couldn’t keep Jerry Jordan home from the moose hunt, although his presence was represented
by his portrait, painted by Creemore’s Peter Adams, placed prominently on the stage. Sara Sniderhan, the book’s creator and painter of two of the portraits, and editor Rina Barone took the opportunity to thank everyone involved for their generous contributions to the project. Around the room, all of the portraits included in the book reflected the images of those who shared stories about their early connection to the Creemore area. The artwork will be on display at Creemore Log Cabin during the Creemore Festival of the Arts Oct. 3 and 4 before moving to the gallery at Curiosity House Books for the month of October. The artwork will be for sale at both shows. Sniderhan will be removing her portraits of Neil Metheral and Donna (Millsap) Lowe on Oct. 12 for her solo show at Ingram Gallery in Toronto from Oct. 15-31. The book costs $35 for a softcover copy and are available at the bookstore. There are a limited number of books left but a second printing is being considered. The hardcover books have all sold.
Noel Van Walleghem signs a copy the book opposite his portrait by Chris Roberts.
Maurice Weatherall (left) and Neil Metheral.
Avening Hall was packed for the launch.
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Clearview council supports Millers' biogas facility by Trina Berlo Clearview Township council is supporting the Millers in their application to construct a biogas facility at Cashtown Corners to help offset the electricity consumption of their medical marijuana facility. Naomi Miller told council Sept. 14 that the growth facility uses about 3,000 kilowatts of electricity each day and they are applying to build an anaerobic digester through the province’s feed-in-tariff (FIT) program with the hope of using organic waste from the facility and the Miller family farms to create power. The project is being developed with PlanET Biogas Solutions, a dedicated biogas company. According to business development manager Gregory Gray, PlanET has built over 365 biogas plants worldwide, including 12 on-farm digesters in Canada and one anaerobic digester at the agricultural research facility at the University of Guelph. Gray explained that the digester would convert biogas to renewable electrical and thermal energy by processing dairy manure and other organic waste. With the FIT application going ahead with council support it has a better chance of being approved. He said the facility operates at a
low noise level and all the odours are contained within the processor. The organic material will be trucked to the site, requiring about three to seven loads per week. The Millers do not need access to township property to access the hydro grid as their operation will be able to feed directly into the existing high voltage power connection on their own property. This pleased Councillor Kevin Elwood who has concerns about alternative energy companies using public property and roadways as securities by third party corporations. “It’s not often that I speak in favour of a FIT project. I am not a supporter but this is different,” said Elwood. He said he supports the 500-kilowatt biogas project because it is the right size for the operation, it will be operated by the landowners and they have sought out expertise. “ I t h i n k i t ’s g o o d f o r t h e community,” said Elwood. “It’s common sense.” There was some talk around the council table of amending the resolution but councillors unanimously agreed to pass the resolution containing the exact wording required by the FIT program at the urging of the proponents, in order to give the application the best chance of success.
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Staff photo: Fred Mills
Magic moments Magician Sawyer Bullock performs at the Stayner Fall Festival Sunday hosted by Clearview Community Outreach.
Staff photo: Fred Mills
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Rosalyn Martin (from left), Daniel Martin, Ben Martin, Katie Dawson and Chris Martin participated in the Terry Fox Run at Terra Nova Sunday with their dog Mac and horses CJ and Kitty. The event had more than 40 participants and raised $3,130 for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation.
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SCI staffers offer Terry Fox fundraising bonus Stayner Collegiate Institute (SCI) is hosting its 18th annual Terry Fox Run/Walk as part of National School Run Day on Wednesday, Sept. 30 with the goal of raising $2,000 for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation. SCI staffers have upped the ante to raise additional donations to the Terry Fox Foundation. Heidi Perrin, senior administrative secretary, will get a pie in the face if donations exceed $200 and Janice McLeod, SCI’s Student Success teacher, will get duct taped to a wall. “The Terry Fox Foundation is a great cause, and this gives us the opportunity to show our Spartan spirit raising money for it,” said Perrin. Additional incentives have been offered by SCI student council. The class that raises the most money will receive a Dairy Queen cake. There will also be a class dress up challenge and the class with the most innovative team costume will win a prize. This will be a fun event and the students are thrilled that the
Heidi Perrin (left) and Janice McLeod. money is going to such a worthy cause. Students can set up their own fundraising page at www.terryfox.org/SchoolRun. Parents can support their children by helping to set up a fundraising page or by sponsoring a student for this year’s run.
THE VIEW FROM HERE OVER 40 ARTISTS SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVES THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE OF CREEMORE
SAT. OCT. 3 & SUN. OCT 4 Start with our Artists on Location group show at Station on the Green for a preview of each artist exhibiting around the village throughout the Festival of the Arts weekend. Follow up with the festival map to find art studios, exhibits and projects, all within walking distance along Creemore’s pretty streetscapes.
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Three science classes in Grades 9-11 are involved in a citizen science project in partnership with the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario at the University of Guelph.
SCI science classes participate in national research project Students at Stayner Collegiate Institute (SCI) have set a trap. A malaise trap will collect bugs as part of a citizen science project in partnership with the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario at the University of Guelph. Three science classes in Grades 9-11 are involved in the project and will be collecting data until Oct. 2. SCI was chosen as the only school in the Simcoe County District School Board to participate in this nationwide program giving students the opportunity to learn more about Canadian biodiversity and DNA barcoding starting within their schoolyard. The
goal of the project is to assess the number of species (insect biodiversity) in each schoolyard and to compare diversity among schools, as well as between schools and nearby national parks and conservation areas. Students will be posting their findings to the blog on the Malaise Trap Program website as the collection period unfolds. The data will be added to that collected across Canada and results will be shared with schools in early December. Visit www.malaiseprogram.ca, the BIObus blog biobus.ca, and Twitter @ Smtp_Canada.
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Joint Fellowship Church Service Sun. 9 to 10 am
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 18 2015
New Lowell Knights win eighth NDBL championship by Alex Hargrave New Lowell Knights won their eighth North Dufferin Baseball League championship Sunday with a 7-5 Game 6 victory over the Ivy Leafs. The Leafs were the defending league champions going into the game. The title marks an incredible season. The Knights overall record, 42-8-4, also included an OBA championship, victorious at the Lisle tournament, and a consolation championship honour at their own tourney. The Knights out-going manager Pete ‘Hammer’ Kinghan, who arrived on the Knights doorstep a year ago after coming out of retirement, agreed. “It has been a pretty good year. It’s one of the best I’ve ever had. Definitely, the best I’ve ever had in senior,” he said. Kinghan is the winningest manager in league history. He has now captured 13 senior and junior championships and four provincial titles, two each at the senior and junior levels. In the last decade, the club has had a very strong nucleus. The previous three years, the Knights lost in the OBA finals and have reached the NDBL finals many times. It just couldn’t pull off the big victory. Hammer told the players after losing the OBA finals he would try to get some additions to get the club over the final hurdle. He was able to convince league veterans Todd Gowan, Bryan Bartley and Chad Purchase to share his vision and join something very special. “Everyone gelled together and came hungry to win,” Hammer said. “It worked out for us!” The Leafs and Knights played three games over the weekend, two on Saturday and one on Sunday to decide the winner. Earlier, New Lowell won Games 2 and 3, by 7-2 and 6-0 scores. They lost the opener 3-2. Ivy tied the series at two apiece Saturday with a 10-4 home victory behind another strong pitching performance from Leafs’ Brad Grieveson and a grand slam by Brett Elliott, his second homer of the day. Back in New Lowell later that Saturday, the Knights rebounded and kept Ivy off the scorecard for a 4-0 win. Allan Brownridge toed the rubber for New Lowell and gave up only four hits, a walk and hit batsman while striking out five. Chris Greer, Purchase, Brandon Norrie, Sean Thompson had hits for New Lowell with Brownridge helping his cause with a two-run home run. In the series’ final game, Brownridge and Grieveson were handed the ball. The game went back and forth from the get go. Five times the lead change hands with
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Senior Champions – New Lowell Knights: Back row, from left: Dale Lightheart, Allan Brownridge, Brandon Norrie, Todd Gowan, Jesse McIntyre, Sean Connor, coach Pete Kinghan. Front row, from left: Brett Millsap, Chris Greer, Steve Baldry, Jake Nicholson, Sean Thompson. Absent: Ryan Bartley, Trevor Martin, Jesse Metheral, Todd Patton, Chad Purchase, Todd VanLieshout, and Andrew Willmetts. Left: North Dufferin Baseball League secretary Scott Anderson (centre) awards the Strother Cup to Allan Brownridge and Pete Kinghan of the New Lowell Knights after their championship series victory over the Ivy Leafs on Sept. 20. to Brownridge and Kinghan. He also presented the Paul Carruthers Memorial Award for playoff MVP to Brownridge for his pitching and hitting contributions. Finally, the Knights would like to thank their allegiance of fans who have supported the club through thick and thin. They recognize they couldn’t have had such a glorious season if it wasn’t for their support this year and in previous years.
Ralph MacDonald September 21, 2010 Father, papa (former Reeve of Creemore) We can’t believe it’s been 5 years since you slipped away. We knew it wasn’t up to you for you would’ve stayed. Sometimes it’s hard to understand why things happen the way they do. But one thing is for certain no one can take the many memories we have of you. We often talk about your strength and how you stepped so tall. Our hearts still remain with sadness and yes, our lives go on but above all, We remember with love and pride, no one can be as lucky to have had you as a father. We miss you always Debbie, Dianne, (Ken), Ronnie (Merle), Larry (Astrid), Lori (Dennis), Sherry (Joe) and families.
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Ultra runner breaks Canadian record for 100-mile distance by Kara McIntosh If you’ve seen Creemore’s Lee Anne Cohen, 61, running her 50-kilometre loop around Creemore again and again, you’ve probably wondered what she’s up to. All her determined training has paid off. Over Labour Day weekend, Cohen ran in The Race for the Ages in Tennessee and was successful in setting the new Canadian record for the 100-mile distance in her age category (women 60-64 years). Her time was an impressive 26:34:44 (yes, that’s 26-and-a-half hours), almost an hour and 45 minutes faster than the previous record holder. It is a huge accomplishment, one that Cohen has been training hard for the past two years. “The 100 miles is my biggest accomplishment in running. This was my third time trying and now it’s done and it’s time to move on,” says Cohen.
Having always loved the outdoors, Cohen took up running at the age of 40. It took her about six months to be able to run five kilometres and more than a year to get to 10 kilometres. Since then though, it’s been full steam ahead. She ran her first marathon in 2000 and then the notoriously tough Ganaraska 50 kilometre Trail Race in 2003. By then, she knew she wanted and could do more and has been a regular on the Ultra Running circuit. Her husband, Pierre Marcoux is also an ultra runner. Together, they train and compete in ultra races across North America. They also host the popular Creemore Vertical Challenge as part of the Ontario Ultra Series and the International Association of Ultra Runners every year in August. To say that Cohen runs a lot is an understatement. “I run probably five or so marathons a year, maybe six 50-kilometre races,
two 80-kilometre races and one 100-kilometre race, and that’s on top of all the training,” she says energetically. Now that she’s achieved her double goal of running 100 miles and breaking the Canadian record, Cohen plans to focus more on the marathon distance of 26 miles. She will run the Boston Marathon next year and hopefully New York City. She has her sights set on the Medoc Marathon in France (think running and wine tasting) and the prestigious Comrades Marathon in South Africa as well. “I like speed, but we all start to lose it as we get older. With marathons, I’m hoping I can hang onto speed awhile longer,” Cohen says. In terms of her recovery after the 100-mile race, “I was running three days later and without an injury. I’m so blessed. I’m tired and lack some endurance, but that will all come back within a couple of weeks.”
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Lee Anne Cohen on the move. When she’s not running, Cohen is a potter and teaches spin classes at YMCAs in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. If you’re interested in learning more about ultra running, visit Marcoux’s blog, Running Challenged, at http:// runnningchallenged.blogspot.ca.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, September 18, 2015
Elvis tribute in New Lowell Oct. 17 Nineteen members enjoyed Winners at cards were a superb variety of eats at our Bob McNicol, 276; Pat potluck on Sept. 17. Wi n g e r , 2 6 5 ; J a n i c e The United Church of Stephens, 265; Marg New Lowell is holding an Ferguson, 257 and low Elvis Tribute night at the went to Ray Leighton. New Lowell Legion, Oct. 17 A young boy was waiting Evelyn in aid of renovations to the for his mother outside of a Warden Church in order to make it store in a small town. more accessible. A gentleman came up to him and Our next Casino Rama bus trip is asked, do you know where the post Oct. 6, and we need riders. To book office is. a seat to excitement please call Irma The boy told him to go to the end of Flack at 705-466-5205 or Evelyn the street and turn right and the post Warden at 705-429-5067. office was right there. On Oct. 3 there will be a turkey The gentleman informed the boy he dinner at the United Church on the was the new pastor in town and invited Main Street of Creemore. him to come out to church and he would Phyllis Seed tells me she went to see show him the way to heaven to which Eva Comartin, 94, and Eva’s sister the boy replied, "Sir you cannot show Mary, 95. This was in Guelph, however me the way to heaven because you these ladies were born and raised in do not even know the way to the post Creemore. Phyllis also visited her office." daughter Maelene and grandchildren A young gentleman took his Brooke and Graeme. girlfriend to her first football game. Welcome back Robert McNicol After the game he asked her how who has been absent from out midst she liked it. for some time. With a look of disappointment on her Janice Stephens was in Ottawa and face she described what she noticed. spoke with George Blakney (an old First they toss a quarter and the rest friend of ours) and reports he looks of the game everyone screamed get the well and wishes us all well. quarterback… Hello it is only 25 cents. We had 44 members for cards and Remember: Only those who care lucky draws were won by Lillian about you can hear you when you are Hiltz x2, Alinda Bishop, Jim Rigney, quiet. June Hartley x2, Kevin Keogh, Leona Hartling, May Johnston, Bob First class ladies Mcnicol, Art Bishop, Irma Flack, Three local girls achieved first Marg Falls and Lucy Young. class honours with distinction on their Nine moon shots were played by Royal Conservatory of Music piano Sherry Lohnes, Marg Ferguson, examinations recently. Kara Harbec, Bob McNicol, Evelyn Warden, Pat Eden Harbec and Stella Fry achieved Broad, Marj Thomson, Pat Winger, 90 per cent. They are students of Lorna Dave Smith and the travel prize to May Lowe. Lillian Hiltz.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Mulmur Township hosts town hall meeting Sept. 26
Mulmur Township is having a town hall meeting Saturday. Mayor Paul Mills said five speakers are lined up for the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. An OPP officer will talk about scams and frauds, a member of the township’s economic development task force will give an update on its progress, a representative of Green for Life will talk about waste diversion, the County of Dufferin’s emergency management coordinator will talk about emergency preparedness and the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department will be on hand to remind residents that they need to keep the trees around laneways trimmed so emergency vehicles can get through. After the presentations, those in attendance will be welcome to ask questions. At the beginning of the meeting a presentation will take place recognizing the work of Mulmur artist Ken Hall. Town Hall is located at 758070 2nd Line East in Mulmur.
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Friday, September 18, 2015
Skip to the lous at Duntroon Hall Try your hand at building an outhouse for the Duntroon Halls’ Throne of Bowmore international design contest and exhibit, during the Small Halls Festival. The outhouses can be either full scale and fully functional for use as an outhouse or 1:15 scale models. Bowmore was an earlier name for the village of Duntroon, in reference to the administrative capital of the Isle of Islay, Scotland, from which many of the first European settlers came in the early 1800s. Bowmore, Scotland is famous for its scotch whiskey distillery of the same name, and is home to The Bowmore Round Church, reputedly so shaped in order that the Devil could not hide in the corners. The name Duntroon, applied to the village in the last half of the 1800s, was derived from Duntrune Castle, 60 kilometres to the northeast of Bowmore, the longest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, dating to the 12th Century and home to the ghost of a handless bagpiper. Submissions to the competition will be exhibited and judged the weekend of Oct. 2-4 during Clearview’s awardwinning Small Halls Festival. The winners will be announced at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 before the outhouses go up for sale on Sunday, Oct. 4 during the Silent-but-Deadly live auction, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Register by 2 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 30 and submissions are due by
in-motion high-speed chicken race, which was a festival favourite last year, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on the Saturday, and Ron James is appearing at a brunch event on Sunday, beginning at 10:30 a.m. For all the details on the Throne of Bowmore international design contest and a full schedule of Small Halls Festival events, visit www. smallhallsfestival.ca.
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A model of an outhouse, dubbed the smallest hall of all, on display at last year's Throne of Bowmore international design contest and exhibit at Duntroon Hall during Small Halls Festival. 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. Awards to be provided for first, second, and third place with both 1:1 and 1:15 scale entries, for all five classifications of professional, post-secondary, secondary, elementary and other, with cash prizes of up to $1,000 for postsecondary finalists and sponsored prizes such as merchandise and gift certificates. Also at Duntroon Hall during Small Halls Festival will be the poultry-
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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.
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.
The family of Olive Wilkinson invites friends and family to a celebration of her 90th Birthday on Saturday, October 10 at Blue Mountain Manor, Stayner from 2 to 4 p.m.
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.
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.
Rod the Window Cleaner – You deserve a clear view! Residential. Commercial. Staging. All windows welcome. Call Rod Grabham at 705351-0768. References on request.
Firewood to keep you warm! Limited quantity. $100 per face cord, delivered. Call 705-466-2477.
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. 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.
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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Piano, keyboard and 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.
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A guided movement practice for tweens to elders on Mondays at The Station at 6:30 p.m. starting Monday, October 5 until mid December. It’s time to feel, enjoy and find pleasure in your body. Need more details? 705-444-0550 or www.ayrlie.ca.
help wanted Clearview Public Library is seeking two (2) Youth Interns for our Industry Canada funded Information Te c h n o l o g y p ro g r a m . G r a n t requirements: applicants must be between 15 and 30 years old, have completed at least one post-secondary course, and previous employees with the Clearview Public Library under this grant are not eligible. Youth Interns are part-time positions including day, afternoon, evening and Saturday shifts. The estimated number of hours per week for each position will be 1718 hours. Experience in teaching how to access and navigate in cyberspace in an one-to-one situation is an asset. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and have reliable transportation as Youth Intern positions will be required to work at all three branches located in Creemore, New Lowell and Stayner. Please submit resumes to Jennifer La Chapelle, CEO by Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Clearview Public Library, 201 Huron St. Box 160, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 or by email to jlachapelle@clearview.ca.
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I wish to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed so much during my recent illness. To merely say thank you is insufficient, however I will always treasure your kindness. Ken Thornton
The Creemore Firefighters Association held their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on September 12th. We would like to thank all of our hole sponsors, silent auction donators and participants for supporting our fundraising initiative. A special thank you to Silver Brooke Golf Club. We look forward to our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on July 16th, 2016 at Silver Brooke Golf Club.
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.
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Honeywood Community Strawberry Supper was held July 1, 2015 at Honeywood Arena. Sponsored by the Honeywood Take a Break Group along with much support from the community. Our group could not have held this event without the amazing help from everyone who helped prepare salads, baked our amazing desserts, took tickets, set up, served and cleaned up & the many other ways to make this a truly community event. Thank you to all. We are pleased to inform the community that a donation of $1000 each has been donated to Honeywood Figure Skating Club, Honeywood Minor Hockey, Mulmur Melancthon Fire Association & Shelburne Food Bank! This fulfills our support for community projects & outreach. We sincerely hope the donation will help each organization. Honeywood Take a Break Group I would like to thank everyone who came out or supported The Fundraiser for the Barrie Advanced Cardiac Care Unit in memory of Paul Millsap. Special thank you to Marie and Vern for their hard work and planning of this event. To the members of the Curling Club, Karen, Paul, Lorne, Wendy, Joan, Bob, Jim & Rita and Lana. And to the many others that helped in any way. Paul would have been truly honoured that you would do this in his 8 memory. 3 2 Love Gayle, John, Jennifer, Brett & 3 Millsap6 5 1 7 Andrew
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in memoriam WINCHESTER, George – September 28, 2010 Sweet is your memory Precious your name Deep in our hearts You will always remain. Love you always, your family Pickering – In memory of parents Robert Pickering (September 3, 2002) and Shirley Pickering (September 20, 2013) Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Missing you always, Julie, Jim, Gary, Craig, Dana, and families
death notice Grose, Garnet passed away peacefully at Grove Park Nursing Home, Barrie, on Monday, September 14, 2015 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Sandra (Dave) Coursey, Trevor (Sharon) Grose, Rodger (Kathy) Grose. Cherished Grandfather of Candice, Kiera, Melanie, Michael, April, Abby. Great-Grandfather of six. Garnet was predeceased by his parents Franklin and Mabel Grose. He is survived by his sisters, Grace, Doreen, Ruth, Lydia, twin sister Gladys. Funeral service took place at Adams Funeral Home, Barrie, on Friday, September 18, 2015.
celebration of life 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.
daylilies NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES END OF SEASON SALE Sat. & Sun. Sept. 26-27, 10am to 5 pm
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, September 18, 2015
Carving by feel brings out the best for chainsaw artist
by Trina Berlo Chainsaw artist Jim Leithead lets the story come through in each of his carvings. Animals, human figures, totem poles and furnishings emerge from carefully sourced materials, with the use of a chainsaw and a sander. “I am trying to get the story out. Every piece has me in it, that’s why they all have a story to tell, they all have a message,” he said. Leithead, who works out of Cedarfox Studio, has been carving for about 15 years and said at a certain point in his life he realized that this is his thing, he is an artist. “I carve to a feeling,” he said. “Everything is energy, we are made of energy.” The results can be deeply symbolic, sometimes humourous but each one is unique. “It just comes out,” he said. He said he started on a whim while working with a friend in the bush in Hockley Valley. Once alone, he came across a dead stump and felt compelled to carve it. He created a hawk that was so good, his friend thought Leithead was playing a trick on him and had planted the carving. Leithead said he has a different method from other carvers out there and he doesn’t immerse himself in that world. “I am intentionally uneducated about all forms of art,” he said. He does do performances and has been asked to carve at many events and festivals but he prefers to work in his studio. This weekend will mark his first big solo exhibit this weekend. Included in his varied work are two
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Jim Leithead checks out the view of his rooftop sculpture Lady Windermere, which can often be seen on local roadways. tables made from halves of a tree that was hollowed out by squirrels at his Dunedin home and wine racks made from 126-year-old floor joists from the parlour of an old house in Shelburne. Each piece was transformed into its current form for a reason; Leithead saw it and pulled it out. “There is more functional art than I have ever made before,” said Leithead. He has made a bar out of cherry and six intricate bar stools with a bird motif carved out of pine logs. The exhibit will be held outside
at Highland Meadows Farm where Leithead has a studio. The show is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. Highland Meadows Farm is located at 3168 Nottawasaga Concession 11. From Creemore, take County Road 9 through Dunedin to 6/7 Sideroad and turn right on Concession 11. From Collingwood, take County Road 124 south to 6/7 Sideroad and turn left onto Concession 11. Visit www.cedarfox.com.
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Firefighter Information Session
Employment opportunities
Clearview Fire Department Part-Time Firefighter Information Session
Notice- New Clerks Department Website
The Clearview Fire & Emergency Services would like to extend an invitation to anyone that has an interest in becoming a paid on-call, part-time firefighter to attend an information session on October 1st, 2015 at 7:00pm at Fire Station One in Stayner at 6993 Highway 26. This session will cover all questions regarding the expectations that are required by Clearview Fire & Emergency Services.
Clearview Township is thrilled to announce the release of a new website for the Clerks Department. The website has many exciting features including: • • • •
Searchable By-Law Index Interactive cemeteries map (Township owned) Direct links & resources to common inquiries Accessibility features o Text increase o BrowseAloud (Text-to-Speech & Language Translation)
You must live within close proximity of the five fire station listed below to be eligible.
We invite residents to explore and interact with the many website features.
All fire stations (Stayner, New Lowell, Creemore, Singhampton and Nottawa) have openings for firefighters.
The website address is: www.clearviewclerk.ca
For More Information, please contact: Roree Payment Deputy Fire Chief (705) 428-6230 ext. 402 rpayment@clearview.ca
For more information, please contact: Pam Fettes Director, Legislative Services/Clerk 705-428-6230 ext. 224 pfettes@clearview.ca