December 4, 2015

The Creemore

Echo

Friday, December 4, 2015

Vol. 15 No. 49

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News and views in and around Creemore

Inside the Echo

Grand Entrance

Dune Diggers

Ms. Design wins house tour

SCI students engage in conservation

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Clearview to legalize backyard chickens

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

A refurbished steel truss is lowered into place at the new Collingwood Street Bridge this week. See page 3 for the story and more photos.

Get set for Christmas in the Valley Parade route shortened this year

by Trina Berlo Santa Claus will be in town this weekend during Christmas in the Valley festivities.

The fun begins Friday night with the annual tree lighting, hosted by the Creemore and Area Ratepayers Association and the Tree Society of Creemore, at Station on the Green beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Children are encouraged to create their own hats for the crazy hat contest and a chance to win the honour of flipping the switch to light the tree.

The best hat-makers will win prizes

donated by Cardboard Castles. Free hotdogs and drinks will be served and there will be carol singing throughout the evening.

The Creemore Christmas Market runs Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Station on the Green, where 25 vendors will be selling their wares.

Also on Saturday morning, fuel up on pancakes and sausage at Breakfast with Santa at Nottawasaga Creemore Public School (NCPS) from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The popular kidsonly shopping room will be open and themed treasure trays will be raffled.

Children eat for $5 and adults eat for $7. A family of four can eat for $20 and a family of five eats for $25.

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the children and have photos taken before being beckoned to the parade staging area.

The Creemore Santa Claus Parade begins at 1:30 p.m. It will feature the Collingwood Collegiate Institute marching band, the Beinn Gorm Highlanders and the NCPS band, local community groups, including the Cybergnomes, and local businesses.

The parade begins at the Simcoe County works yard and proceeds along County Road 9 east to Mill Street, south on Mill Street to Edward Street, east on Edward Street to Library Street, north on Library Street to the Log Cabin.

Roads will be closed to accommodate parade traffic.

(See “Santa” on page 7)

by Trina Berlo If passed, a new bylaw will make it legal for people to keep chickens in their backyards.

Each household would be limited to four hens and the bylaw would prohibit the sale of eggs, manure and other products associated with keeping of hens. Owners would be required to keep the hens in an enclosed area at all times.

The issue has been on the township’s docket since June when a Stayner resident asked Clearview council to follow in Meaford’s footsteps and allow people to keep chickens in their backyards within settlement areas, something that is already done illegally.

Council voted in favour of proceeding to a public meeting early in the New Year. In order to accommodate backyard chicken coops the zoning bylaw must be amended to address setback requirements. The change requires a public meeting, where people will be able to comment on the issue.

“I have a sense this is going to make some people very happy and some people very annoyed,” said Councillor Thom Paterson.

He urged staff to take extra steps to educate people about the changes that could be coming, to help with neighbour-to-neighbour relations.

The bylaw would permit the accessory keeping of hens for the purposes of companionship as a pet or of providing food for the personal consumption of occupants of a dwelling on the same lot, and does not include accessory livestock, or agricultural uses (See “Backyard” on page 7)

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COMMUNITY Calendar

Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908

This Weekend Now to Wednesday, December 9

• Creemore Minor Hockey is having a Used

Clothing Drive – the more it weighs, the more we raise! Please donate your gently used clothing, shoes, belts, hand bags and linens. Please put all items in securely tied plastic garbage bags and contact Caitlyn Coe at 705-446-4995 or Kim Young at 705-466-3504 to schedule pick up.

Now to Friday, December 18

• Creemore Echo’s Annual Food & Toy Drive.

Drop off new toys, grocery store gift cards and non-perishable foods to help local families.

Friday, December 4

• Creemore’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at

Station on the Green at 6:30 p.m. Carols, Crazy Hat Contest for kids. Hosted by CARA & Tree Society of Creemore. Free hot dogs & drinks.

Friday, December 4 & Saturday, Dec. 5

• 5th Annual Michael Tupling Memorial Tournament

at Honeywood Arena. Games on Friday night from 7 to 11 p.m. and on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Finals are played at 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Dance to follow the Tournament. Contact Erin Bailey at 519-923-5842, leitherin@hotmail.com or Chester Tupling at 705-6270672, chester.tupling@premierequipment.ca for more information.

Monday, December 7

• Dunedin Women’s Friendship Club Meeting at

Dunedin Hall at 6 p.m. beginning with a potluck supper for the Christmas program.

Tuesday, December 8

• Creemore Adult Skating Tuesdays through the winter from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Creemore Arena.

Good friends, good ice, good music. For more information call Helen 705-445-3635 or Lynn 705466-2477.

Wednesday, December 9

• Georgian Good Food Box. Please call St. Luke’s Anglican Church and leave a message at 705-4662206. Pick up your food box next Wednesday.

Thursday, December 10

• The Bay Photography Club Meeting at Chartwell

Georgian Traditions Retirement Residence, Collingwood starting with a Potluck Supper at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Jenny Kirkpatrick will give a presentation “Photographer’s Evolution of Style” .

Free to members and only $10 for non-members at

• Creemore Firefighters’ “Fill the Wagon” Food Drive at Creemore Foodland, 187 Mill Street.

Friday 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Drop off your non-perishable food items in front of Creemore Foodland Friday and Saturday... or bring it to the Santa Claus parade and they will pick it up!

Proceeds to the Clearview-Stayner Food Bank.

Starting Saturday, December 5

• St. Luke’s Community Crèche Display is available for viewing today and throughout the holiday season. Drop by. 22 Caroline Street West.

Saturday, December 5

• Christmas in the Valley all day downtown Creemore.

• Christmas in Horning’s Mills. Annual Christmas

Market and Brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 14 Mill Street, Horning’s Mills (Melancthon). Hot apple cider, face painting & crafts. For more information, call 519-925-9563 or info@ashtonclarke.ca.

• Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is once again proud to host Breakfast with Santa! Come out and take pleasure in the Christmas festivities and enjoy a wonderful pancake and sausage breakfast.

Also, take part in the other fun events such as: Kids Shopping Room, Treasure Tray Raffles, Kids Craft Room, Silent Auction and a visit with Santa! Doors

open at 8:30 a.m. until noon. Children $5, adults $7, family of 4 $20, family of 5 $25.

• Creemore Christmas Market at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 25 Booths brimming with goodies. Come and do some Christmas shopping! 11:30 a.m. draw.

• Eastern Star Stayner Chapter Craft & Bake Sale at Masonic Lodge Hall, 213 Louisa Street, Stayner from noon to 4:30 p.m. A light lunch will be available for purchase for $5 per person. Have your picture taken with Santa for $5. Pets welcome!

• Santa Claus Parade beginning at 1:30 p.m.

• Dance at Michael Tupling Memorial Hockey Tournament at Honeywood Arena, 706114 County Rd. 21 Honeywood from 8 p.m to 1 a.m.

Music by DJ. Lunch at 10 p.m. Open to anyone to attend. No tickets or admission. Come join us.

Saturday, December 5 & Sunday, Dec. 6

• Mrs. Black & Friends Pop Up Boutique at 8

Caroline Street West, Creemore from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Handmade, vintage, silver & gem stone jewellery, bath & body. Local, unique, something for everyone. Sherri Ann Black 705-994-2630.

Sunday, December 6

• Church Services on page 5.

Upcoming Events a section within a 7.5-mile radius of Barrie and record individual numbers and species of birds for the annual count. To be a count participant, register with Chris Evans (705-722-1136) no later than December 10.

Bring your own utensils and cutlery, along with your potluck contribution. For further information visit www.bfnclub.org.

the door. (please bring your own plate and utensils). info@bayphotoclub.com for more information.

Friday, December 11

• Fundraiser Christmas Tree Sale at Teddy Bears

Picnic, 6 Elizabeth Street East, Creemore from 4 to 8 p.m. Come pick your perfect tree and support your community daycare. All trees are $30.

• Movie Night at Teddy Bears Picnic, 6 Elizabeth Street East, Creemore from 6 to 8 p.m. Wear your pj’s and join us for a fun evening with snacks, a craft, and a festive movie! Move starts at 6:30 p.m. $6 per person, $20 per family. Parents: Drop off your kiddies and pick up your Christmas tree!

• Friday Night Supper at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tourtière, French fries, vegetables, coleslaw, buns & butter, dessert, tea & coffee. Adults $15, seniors $13. Call 705-466-2202 to RSVP.

Saturday, December 12

• Handmade in the Valley at Dunedin Hall from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handmade works by local artists and crafts people perfect for holiday giving.

Contact Jen Jansen at fromthebluehouse@gmail. com to book a table.

• Horning’s Mills Holiday Feast at Horning’s Mills Hall, 14 Mill Street, Melancthon from 5:30 to 9 p.m. prepared by renowned Chef Jason Reiner. All local food, plus live music, fun for kids and neighbourly good cheer! Adults $15, children (5-12) $5, children 4 & under are free – reserve a table for 6! Tickets are now available at Masonville Store.

Sunday, December 20

• Majengo Holiday Party in Dunedin at the River

House, 8967 Cty Rd 9, Dunedin from 2 to 5 p.m.

Fundraising, music, African jewellery, updates and presentation, food, cash bar. All welcome!

Contact Lynn Connell at lynnconnell@sympatico. ca for more information.

• Carol Service with Fran Webster and Company at St. Paul's Anglican, Singhampton at 7 p.m. A fundraiser for food bank and collecting winter clothing for refugees coming to Meaford and Base Borden. Call 705-445-4199 for more information.

Tuesday, December 22 & Wednesday, Dec. 23

• Theatre Orangeville presents "Have Yourself a Swinging Little Christmas" with Leisa Way. For tickets call 1-800-424-1295 or book on-line at theatreorangeville.ca.

Saturday, January 30

• BA Johnston, Vandeleur and DJ Luke at

Saturday, December 19

• The Brereton Field Naturalists’ Annual Christmas

Bird Count and Potluck Dinner at North West Barrie United Church, Barrie from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nine teams, each led by an experienced birder, will survey

Creemore Legion. Join Polaris long listed musician BA Johnston and his friends for a night of unbelievable music and antics at the Creemore Legion. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts around 8 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance available at The Creemore Echo and online at ticketscene.ca. $20 at the door. For more information contact sara@creemore.com, 705-466-9906, www. bajohnston.ca.

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Bridgework comes to completion this week

by Trina Berlo Bridgework on Collingwood Street wrapped up this week when the refurbished steel trusses were placed atop the new concrete structure.

Since late August, when construction crews started dismantling the bridge, local residents have made regular visits to the site, keeping an eye on the progress.

The trusses, painted rust brown, were delivered to the site Monday afternoon and crews put them in place Tuesday, finishing the work Wednesday.

The refurbished steel trusses were added to the bridge as a compromise after some residents spent years fighting to save the bridge.

The ornamental trusses added about $400,000 to the cost of the bridge replacement project, which had a total budget of is $2.25 million.

The bridge was widened to two lanes and was lowered one metre to improve sightlines.

The original steel nameplate was taken from the bridge before construction began and its whereabouts is unknown but a commemorative plaque will be added to the structure.

C o u n t y o f S i m c o e ’s g e n e r a l manager of engineering, planning and environment Debbie Korolnek said the plaque is still in the design phase.

“This aspect of the project will be reviewed with the township before being finalized to get their feedback,” she said. “The support for the plaque has already been fabricated using the salvaged steel members from the old bridge and will be installed behind the guide rails at the northeast quadrant of the bridge before the contractor demobilizes from the site within the next few days. The commemorative plaque itself will then be mounted on the support once it is finalized and fabricated. A few other items such as the cornerstones of the old bridge abutments have been salvaged and these are being kept at the county’s Creemore yard for potential use for this commemorative effort. Likely installation of the final commemorative plaque would be next spring.”

The Collingwood Street Bridge was built in 1913 by JJ Dummond of Brentwood, the grandfather of Clearview Township Mayor Chris Vanderkruys.

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Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Workers prepare to install the steel trusses Wednesday.

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Residents watch as the sides are lifted into place.

Staff photo: Fred Mills

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Opinion Editorial

Live streaming of parade could work for everyone

The Way we were

After we posted a story online about a change to the Santa Claus Parade route, having it end at the Creemore Log Cabin instead of proceeding to Creedan Valley nursing home, some people commented that it wasn’t fair to the residents.

To be fair to the parade organizers, who are all volunteers, this may be a good solution to the ongoing challenge of keeping everyone happy.

In years past, with the parade being so long, some floats have cut out, so the residents, who are watching from the window, have missed them entirely. So this year, the residents will watch a live feed of the parade on a big-screen TV. Creedan Valley director of programs Mary Jane Watson said they are open to trying this method. She said if all goes well, the residents will get a better view of the parade and they will still have a visit from Santa.

This may be a great solution for everyone, we will wait to hear the reviews from the residents.

Reward offered for recovery of bridge plaque After years of controversy, it’s nice to see the Collingwood Street Bridge come together this week, providing a sense of closure. It looks great.

The construction site has been a source of entertainment for the community over the past three months. People have been regular visitors, getting to know the workers and catching up on neighbourhood news.

Many people in the community are divided on the issue; there were certainly those who wanted to see the bridge preserved and those who, as one resident said, could be described as the silent majority who agreed that the upgrades needed to be done.

There are also those who find it a little hard to swallow that the County of Simcoe spent more than $400,000 putting the steel trusses back on the bridge but it was only to appease those who wanted to preserve the bridge’s heritage.

It’s a bit extravagant, that in an era when so many of the bridges in the area need to be repaired, money is spent decorating one.

As part of the reconstruction project, the county is taking great care to acknowledge the historic value of the bridge by installing a commemorative plaque using salvaged steel from the old bridge.

The original steel nameplate that was taken from the bridge before it was dismantled has not been recovered. It was hoped that it would be affixed to the new bridge. The theory is that someone took it as a memento.

If that’s true, the community would like to see it returned to its proper place.

Chris Dunk, owner of Curiosity House Books and Bank Café, is willing to put up a reward for the plaque.

He is offering $250 for its return. No questions asked.

It can be delivered to the bookstore, the café or The Creemore Echo office.

Gerry Blackburn brought in this map of Creemore and vicinity which he believes had the names added between 1900 and 1910 but the map itself is considerably older. It shows his father, George K. Blackburn’s farm where Gerry grew up and both grandfathers Samual Blackburn and Edward Flack and five uncles, James, Samuel, Joseph and John Blackburn and Willie Mille.

It shows some deviations from today’s maps, notable the jog on the 4th Line South around the dilapidated bridge and the road to Dunedin as a continuation of Caroline Street. It also shows 6-7 Sideroad straight west from the 6th Line going straight over the “turkey roost” into Dunedin which would be almost impossible.

Sunny days are ahead Editor: Kellie Leitch has been the topic of some consternation. First, Mr. Byford aptly compared her totalitarian tactics, with the warning of a slippery slope.

Next, Mr. Fleming rejected this allusion, yet rightly expressed his concern about the violation of human rights in Canada.

Kellie Leitch, staged a formidable performance for the screens of the nation when she presented her Orwellian “Big Brother” plan: a snitch line. She embarrassed herself and as our representative she shamed all of us in Simcoe-Grey. We already have a snitch line. It’s called 911.

Did Kellie Leitch forget that we have a plan called the Criminal Code of Canada?

No! Her mean spirited and divisive tactic targeted one group of Canadians. After all, Mr. Harper clearly explained, unlike him, “they” are not “old stock” Canadians.

The truth is that “old stock” Canadians commit unspeakable crimes, too, in Canada.

Ironically, Kellie Leitch, while Minister of the Status of Women refused to launch a national inquiry for missing and murdered Indigenous women because, as she explained, criminal behaviour will be

investigated by the police and the RCMP. Moreover, she condoned the brokerage of a $15-billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, a misogynist regime with a frightening record for treatment of women.

Several of those Conservatives who remain have disclosed how appalled they were with this blatantly racist plan. New interim leader, Rona Ambrose, told CTV that she wants to leave the “nastiness” behind.

In this country, parents who criminally endanger the health and welfare of their children should go to prison. Parents who mutilate their children should go to prison. Terrorists who are Canadian should go to prison. Misogynist men who abuse and murder their intimate partner should go to prison.

We have all heard the grim reports. Children turn up in suitcases, are starved and beaten in their homes.

Women are found dead in fields and in cars.

Anyone can call the police should they suspect brutality in their neighbourhood, at work or at school.

Fortunately, we can breathe again. Our Canada is restored. Canadian neighbours will offer support and refuge and call for police intervention as needed.

Sunny days are ahead.

Elizabeth Laughlin, Creemore.

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If majority doesn't want windmills, stop the debate Editor: Just because Toronto has an active airport one kilometre away from the CN Tower doesn’t mean that it’s safe. I used to fly into Hong Kong, before they created the new super airport out into the ocean. You would fly in between condominiums easily looking into the windows. I was scared to death every time.

Similarly, just because Toronto needs energy, or other places in the world have windmills, doesn’t mean it suits us here in Clearview and that we should simply do what everyone else thinks we should.

One of the reasons I came here 10 years ago, was because of the natural beauty of the escarpment and the dramatic natural views of Georgian Bay. It completely dumbfounds me

that so many of us have our livelihoods tied to tourism in this area and yet other people are willing to destroy that for us with dozens of unsightly windmills.

Anyone who drives along Highway 124 between Singhampton and Shelburne will see just how beautiful windmills are!

Let’s make this easy. Let’s have a plebiscite on the issue. If the majority of us believe that Clearview Township is a better place to live without the windmills, then let’s stop the debate.

Let’s stop all of the backroom deals with the large corporations and the province. Shouldn’t we have the right to choose the type of community we want to live in and not feel badgered by special interests?

Greg and Coreen McNally, Duntroon.

Long-term view of quarry expansion issue needed Editor: It is unfortunate that the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) does not respect the recommendation of its own staff in regards to a permit to upgrade 26/27 Sideroad.

I gather they deem the road not “essential use”.

Closing of County Road 91 in relation to the quarry expansion is a sound decision. With closure, Sideroad 26/27 definitely fits the category of “essential use”. It would allow Osprey Township residents adequate access to the Collingwood area.

Closure would reduce noise pollution for residents such as myself who live adjacent to the roadway. Believe me, motorcycles on a Sunday afternoon are far more annoying than slow moving loaded trucks.

The quarry has a lifetime of 30 years.

With 91 closed, the public is left with a lake surrounded by a considerable amount of conservation land for their enjoyment. I gather the NEC would prefer two lakes with heavy road traffic down the middle.

It is important to take a long-term view of the situation.

There have been several deputations against providing a permit. These deputations are provided by individuals who are not permanent residents and are self-centered in their thinking.

I would agree with Richard Cornell regarding the possibility of runaway trucks. This could be solved by provision of a run out just west of Duntroon where land is available.

Bill Franks, Duntroon.

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Do you want fries with that?

The answers to the universal questions of mankind revealed

by Peter Dennis (Sung to the tune of: There was an Old Lady who swallowed a Fry.) There was a young man who ordered a burger.

I don’t know why he ordered a burger.

Perhaps he was hungry.

There was a young man who ordered two beef patties on that burger.

I don’t know why he ordered two beef patties on that burger.

Perhaps he was famished.

There was a young man who ordered fried chicken on the two beef patties on that burger. I don’t know why he ordered fried chicken on the two beef patties on that burger.

Perhaps because it sounded fingerlickin’ good.

There was a young man who ordered crispy bacon on the fried chicken on the two beef patties on that burger.

I don’t know why he ordered crispy bacon on the fried chicken on the two beef patties on that burger.

Perhaps because…well why not?

There was a young man who ordered cheese on the crispy bacon on the fried chicken on the two beef patties on that burger. I don’t know why he ordered cheese on the crispy bacon on the fried chicken on the two beef patties on that burger.

Perhaps it would taste even better.

There was a young man who ordered fried onions on the cheese on the crispy bacon on the fried chicken on the two beef patties on that burger.

I don’t know why he ordered fried onions on the cheese on the fried chicken on the two beef patties on that burger.

Perhaps to help it slide down easily.

There was young man who ordered an extra large Coke to drink with the fried onions on the cheese on the crispy bacon on the fried chicken on the two beef patties on that burger. I don’t know why he ordered an extra large Coke to drink with the fried onions on the cheese on the fried chicken on the two beef patties on that burger. Perhaps he was thirsty.

Then the young man heard this question: “Do you want fries with that?”

He answered, “Can you supersize them?”

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Visitors at the winning home on the Creemore Holiday House Tour arrive by horse and buggy.

Ms. Design wins house tour Marcy Stewart of Flowers by Ms. Design was declared the fan favourite of the Creemore Holiday House Tour this past weekend.

The event, organized by Bleu Venue and sponsored by Desmond von Teichman, broker/owner of Royal LePage Locations North and Our Homes magazine, included five area residences and St. John’s United Church in Creemore.

Other homes were decorated by The Design Group, Victorian Values, Lucia Crupi Designs, Tamarisk Interior Design and Margaret Macdonald.

Products from Seasons and Heirloom 142 were also featured on the tour.

Debbie Bullock of Royal LePage

Locations North said proceeds from tickets sales will be channeled to My Friend’s House through Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and money raised through a silent auction is going to the Creemore Community Christmas Dinner.

“Terra Nova Public House and Affairs Bakery and Café were on site at a couple of homes providing tasty nibbles,” said Bullock. “We had some wonderful volunteers from Royal LePage Locations North, Collingwood Collegiate Institute and the Interior Design program at Georgian College too, in particular Hayley Dors who was a tremendous support at Station on the Green on Friday and Saturday.”

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Sunnidale Union Cemetery Santa Claus parade ends seeks heritage designation at Creemore Log Cabin

by Trina Berlo Clearview council has been asked to give a heritage designation to a New Lowell cemetery in order to preserve its cultural and historical significance.

The Silver Shoe Historical Society has asked Clearview council to designate Sunnidale Union Cemetery, also known as Bethel-Union Pioneer Cemetery, as a property of cultural heritage value and historical cultural interest.

Historian Janie Cooper-Wilson, executive director of the Silver Shoe Historical Society, said the designation will ensure the cemetery is not left to ruin.

The cemetery is the final resting place of the early Africans who sought freedom in Canada.

A monument was erected at the cemetery in 1997 in memory of the 25 original African settlers in Old Sunnidale Township.

Until his death in 2003, CooperWilson’s father was the oldest surviving descendent of those settlers.

The society has been maintaining the cemetery for 18 years, relying mostly on donations for funding.

The cemetery has been used as a dump and tombstones have been

vandalized but the society has worked to clean it up and repair headstones.

The cemetery is an extension of the Silver Shoe Burial Ground, located to the north of the present day site and is “the last vestige of the culturally unique and once vibrant community known as the Silver Shoe Settlement”.

Copper-Wilson said in her report it is perhaps the only totally interracial, multicultural, non-denominational cemetery established during the period of history when only individuals of Anglo-European heritage were permitted burial within the boundaries of Caucasian sanctified cemeteries in the province of Ontario.

“It doesn’t feel like a cemetery, s a i d C o o p e r- Wi l s o n . “ Yo u a r e surrounded by love.”

Executive director of the Ontario Historical Society Rob Leverty spoke in favour of the designation.

“I am not supposed to have any favourites but the work of this group has been outstanding,” said Leverty.

“This is a very unique cemetery…

It’s of national significance, I think.”

Council directed staff to prepare a bylaw for the purpose of consideration for designation.

Enjoy your shopping experience in the historic village of Glen Huron.

(Continued from page 1) The parade ends at the Creemore Log Cabin where hot chocolate will be served and children can visit with Santa.

This year’s route has been shortened but residents at Creedan Valley nursing home won’t miss the action because they will be able to watch a live stream of the parade.

To register a float, contact Laurie Wilson by email at laurie.wilson2@ td.com or call 705-818-4339.

Registration is free for non-profit organizations and all others are charged $20.

The Creemore branch of the

Clearview Public Library is hosting a parade after-party from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with special guest Sparky the Fire Dog. There will be free family activities and soup will be served.

St. Luke’s Community Crèche will also be on display as of Saturday at 22 Caroline St. W. During the weekend, firefighters in Creemore will be collecting donations of non-perishable foods for their filla-wagon food drive.

They will be at Foodland in Creemore from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. They will also be picking items up during the parade.

Backyard chicken farmers would be required to register their birds (Continued from page 1) otherwise defined by the Township of Clearview’s Zoning By-law.

The licence cost of $35 will cover administration costs associated with setup of a registry and to ensure compliance every year thereafter.

At the time of registering, people will receive some information about chicken health and biosecurity. The applicant would also be required to

make a declaration they would provide suitable housing and maintain a healthy environment conducive to good health and the opportunity to socialize and engage in fundamental behaviours such as scratching, roosting and dust bathing.

“People are anxious to make their chickens legal… I mean they are anxious to get chickens,” said Councillor Shawn Davidson.

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Siskins sniper Ricky Darrell continues to impress

by Alex Hargrave Alliston Hornets stand out as the cream of the crop in the local Junior C league while the other teams are very similar in quality and will compete against each other for playoff positions two through eight.

The league’s parity shouts in your face when looking at the Stayner Siskins’ last six games against five different opponents. During that span, Stayner lost two to Alliston, including an 8-0 lopsided loss to the Hornets, and four games went to overtime, which Stayner tied one, lost two and won one.

Siskins sniper Ricky Darrell continues to impress connecting for a league best 23 goals, two coming in Stayner’s 4-3 overtime loss to Erin Sunday.

Darrell is second overall in league scoring with 39 points, five points back of Huntsville’s Andy Baker’s 44.

He was the league’s Junior C player of the month for October and recently

player of the game at the All-star match.

A pleasant surprise has been the play of Lucas Jeffery after being hurt for much of last season.

Jeffery, who learned to shoot by whacking the puck against the barn doors, along Airport Road between Cashtown Corners and Stayner, is eighth in league scoring with 12 goals and 18 assists.

His game after being in the league for a few seasons has really come along.

Stayner’s goaltending has been adequate at best. The goaltending duo of Sean Caulfied and Trevor Bloch save percentages are seventh and eighth best, .889 and .884.

Says Siskins general manager Richard Gauthier regarding the goaltending, “Improvement is required in the big moments. Neither one of them has taken the bull by the horns to be number one.”

Echo toy and food drive continues The Creemore Echo's annual food and toy drive continues until Dec. 18.

The Echo is collecting non-perishable food items, unwrapped toys for all age groups, cash and grocery store gift cards to be distributed locally.

Bring all donations to the office, located at 3 Caroline St. W., during regular business hours.

The items will be distributed through The Salvation Army and the Clearview-Stayner Food Bank.

Teddy Bears Picnic Children`s Centre Fundraiser Christmas Tree Sale Friday, December 11, 4 to 8 pm at the Centre - 6 Elizabeth St. W Come pick your perfect Christmas Tree and share this wonderful opportunity to support an amazing community daycare.

You can choose from 4 different trees Balsam fir, Fraser Fir, Spruce and Pine.

All trees are $30 each.

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Not surprising Alliston’s two goalies, Mike Masucci and Tyler Brindle, have the best.

All in all, after 23 games played, Stayner sits in fourth place with 24 points from a 10-9-4 record, 17 points behind Alliston’s 41, but only five behind second place Huntsville.

Midland has 25 points with a game in hand. Trailing Stayner and nipping at their heels are Caledon, 23 points, Penetang, 21 and Schomberg and Erin with 18 each. Orillia is out of it with only nine points.

Gauthier agrees that the league is wide open and even states that “Alliston is beatable but you have to stay out of the (penalty) box.”

He was referencing the 7-4 loss to Alliston Thursday, Nov. 19 because Alliston scored three power play goals in the first period that put them up 4-1 after 20 minutes. Stayner fought back and Alliston needed an empty net to put the game away.

Creemore Curling Club standings (Win-Loss-Tie)

Ladies

Baylis 4-0-1 Steed 1-3-1 Kelly 1-3-1 Millsap 2-2-1 From the hack: Our newbie curlers are awesome with Claire getting her draw weight and hitting the button. Mary has good luck when she slips a bit and throws her rocks while sitting. Sandy has new curling shoes and her own broom and is a force to be reckoned with. Alex can curl and text at the same time.

Team Kelly had their first win in a big way over Team Millsap. Vice Ann and Glenda laugh out loud a lot. Thanks for coming out to spare Frederica.

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Gauthier recognized an issue with the club was that the defence needed to get bigger. He made that happen. In the line-up against Huntsville, a 4-3 overtime loss, six-foot-seven Austin McClenaghan and six-foot-four Keenan McLaen-Hill towered along the blue line.

Gauthier believes more improvement is still required.

“We need to be better as a staff in coaching too. We have to explain and teach the kids better. We need to be better right from the staff down to the players and we are working on that,” he claims.

Other games that went to overtime were Thursday, Nov. 22, 5-5 draw against Schomberg, and Nov. 14, a 4-3 over Orillia in Creemore.

Stayner has the second best league attendance averaging 293.

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Martens 6-2 Steed 6-2 Ruppel 4-4 McArthur 4-4 Hammill 0-8 From the hack: Bill and Milton from Team McArthur displayed perfect draw weight on Monday to beat Team Ruppel. On Wednesday, Team Martens dropped their second game to Team Steed. We all wish Paul Ruppel and team great success in the Grandmasters playdowns next week (everyone is invited to come out and cheer on “our” team on Dec. 8 at 10 a.m.). Good curling everyone!

(See “Men” on page 12)

The Creemore Echo • Friday, December 4, 2015 •

SCI students participate in dune restoration Stayner Collegiate Institute students in the Environmental Science and Green Industries classes participated in dune restoration at Wasaga Beach Nov. 26.

“This was an excellent opportunity for students to do community work connecting their own actions in habitat restoration to the natural health of their community so that current and future generations will benefit from their work,” said environmental science teacher Ty McNea. Through planting beach grasses and installing barrier fencing, students were helping to protect sensitive dune ecosystems from erosion by wind and storm events giving them the opportunity to make deeper connections regarding sustainability, biodiversity, water quality, coastal conservation, the importance of land use planning and the careers associated with environmental related careers.

Despite the wet and rainy conditions, students rose to the challenge installing about 50 metres of snow fencing to protect newly planted beach grasses.

The activity is part of the part of a High Skills Major program, which provides Grade 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to focus on an employment sector and gain valuable experience for postsecondary education and workplace opportunities.

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Big Heart Seniors donate $500 to Hospice Georgian Triangle went into the bank and asked to speak to the manager. After telling his story and requesting they investigate and find out who had last used the ATM. It took no time at all to find the rightful owner and gave the young man the address.

As he rang the doorbell and elderly lady appeared in the doorway looking very upset. When he asked what was wrong she related that she could not find the money she had taken from the drive thru so she could pay her rent and buy food for the month and that was all the money she had. With tears in his eyes at her plight the young man presented her with her money and after explaining what had happened added another hundred to the pile to be sure she would have enough to eat.

George had not spoken to his wife for three weeks, because he was afraid to interrupt her.

Remember: There is always a smile behind your tears.

This holiday season, you can help our feathered friends by joining a Christmas Bird Count. These daylong, volunteer-run bird surveys are organized locally by naturalist groups.

They are free and open to everyone, regardless of age or skill level.

This year’s counts will run from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5. Ontario Nature member groups are coordinating more than 70 counts.

The Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running citizen

great to see expert and novice birders working together to spot as many species as possible, regardless of the weather.”

Last year, nearly 4,100 Ontarians participated in 114 Christmas Bird Counts. They recorded an astonishing 178 species and 1,394,498 individual birds.

Visit the Ontario Nature at www. ontarionature.org/cbc and Bird Studies Canada at www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/ cbc, to find a count near you.

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Four moon shots were played by There will be an election of officers, Carol Tymchuk, Dave Smith, Janice so please consider your nominations as well as any position you would like Stephens with the travel prize to June Hartley. to help out with. President Ray must Winners for cards were Toosje resign because of health reasons and I Vasvari, 265; Isabelle Gubbels, thank him for his dedication and a job 260; Robert McNicol, 260; Martin well done as I am sure we all do.

Verstraten, 259 and low to Jim Irma Flack received an appeal from Rigney, 85. the Hospice in Collingwood. After A young gentleman entered the drive some discussion Evelyn Warden thru at the bank and noticed money still motioned that we donate $500 to this worthy cause. The motion was in the slot. It totaled $500. Instead of pocketing the money he immediately seconded by Martin Verstraten, and

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“The Christmas Bird Count is a fun tradition with an important goal – bird study and conservation,” says Anne Bell, director of conservation and education at Ontario Nature. “It’s

(Curling continued from page 10)

Men

Verstegen 5-0 A. Millsap 3-2 D. Millsap 3-2 Rowbotham 3-2 Crevier 2-3 McArthur 2-3 Bell 1-3-1 Fuller 0-4-1 From the hack: In the last couple weeks a few teams have turned their game around and are making a run for the top. With three games yet to play it could still be anyone's trophy.

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Kelly 3-0-1 Crevier 3-1-0 Lambert 2-1-1 Lindsay 2-1-1 Cass 2-2-0 Neelin/Baylis 2-2-0 Bell 2-2-0 C. Fuller 1-3-0 G. Fuller 1-3-0 Crawford 0-3-1 From the hack: Battle of the Fullers...

Catherine’s team beat Gord’s for her first win. Team Kelly, with Steve Morby sparing as skip, handed the Crevier team their first loss.

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About one million batteries diverted from landfill during curbside collection The County of Simcoe and City of Barrie completed a curbside battery collection program last month, collecting a combined 22,800 kilograms of batteries, which is equivalent to approximately one million batteries.

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help wanted AZ full-time driver wanted. Clean abstract. For local store deliveries.

Please contact Rutledge Farms. Fax 519-925-8606 or phone 519-925-6596.

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.

Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

Clearly see Santa this year – Call Rod the Window Cleaner. Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. You deserve a clear view.

Call Rod at 705-351-0768. References on request.

Local BOOKKEEPER with 20+ years experience taking on new clients on/off site, will pick up & deliver. Fully qualified in all government processing.

Payroll services. References available.

Call 705-424-9974.

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.RawhideAdventures.on.ca. 519-925-0152.

dog boarding Your dog will enjoy their stay at Club Amarillo. Our Boarding Retreat boasts indoor and outdoor runs including large pack walks, grooming, flat screen TV, hand walking and more all set in the beautiful Mulmur hills. Contact Dana Mailhot 705466-6556 dana.rose10@hotmail.com.

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home for sale

3 bedroom home with loft, large detached workshop, fenced yard beautiful northwest views, quiet 0.6 Acre corner lot in Avening, conservation trails across the street. $274,900. Mls# X3318923. Call 647-505-6770.

free to a good home Moving and need a home(s) for two cats. One is a 12 year old neutered male,weighs 11.5kg and is quiet but shy. the other is a spayed female Siamese about half the size of the male also very quiet and shy. If interested call Helen at 705-466-3705. Must know before December 15th.

planning an event?

The Creemore branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is available for rent.

The hall will hold up to 400 people, bar can be arranged. Lounge will hold up to 150 people, bar can be arranged.

Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people.

Call 705-466-2330 to book. Catering is available for any event.

The family of the late Rick Gowan would like to sincerely thank everyone for their love, compassion and prayers during a sad and difficult time. Also for the phone calls, cards, flowers and food, and donations given to various charities.

Heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Lorna May for her support and comforting words.

Thanks to the staff of Fawcett Funeral Homes for their professional guidance and care, and to St. Luke’s A.C.W. and helpers for providing such a lovely lunch for so many. Thanks to the South Centre Health Campus, Calgary and the Foothills Country Hospice, Okotoks for the excellent care Rick and his family received while there. Special thanks to Joan and Donald Gordon for hosting all our families to a lovely meal between visitations. Not “How did he die?” but “How did he live?”; Not “What did he gain?” but “What did he give?”; These are the units to measure the worth of a man like Rick. Through time we will find comfort in our many memories of him.

Thank you and God bless.

Cathie, Ashley, Sydney, Cohen, Lindsay, Marty and Macy.

Gertie and all of the Gowan families

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Wish your friends & neighbours

a Merry Christmas in our December 24th edition for only $5 plus hst.

Call The Creemore Echo at 705-466-9906 info@creemore.com or drop in by December 21.

$1000 Reward LOST DOG: 140 lb Maremma Sheepdog called Nanuk. 3-year-old male, white with pinkish nose & freckles atop his muzzle.

Any information will be held in strict confidence. If you see him, don't yell, whistle or chase him, take a photo & call Carmela at 519-835-9427 right away. $1000 Reward for positive location of dog!

in memoriam Millar – Dalton on December 7, 2012 and Della on February 18, 1979 God will link the broken chain As one by one, we meet again.

Loved and remembered every day, Marie, Jerry, Rob & Eric and families AWENDER, Patricia Doreen May 28, 1935 – December 8, 2008 In memory of my loving wife.

I had a very special love That money could not buy.

I once had someone very special And had to say goodbye.

My memories and photos And pictures in their frames Are all I have to see and touch Of a very special person Whom I love and miss so much.

And when I’m feeling lonely And tears fill my eyes I think of you at peace And I know I shouldn’t cry.

So I hide my heartache As you would want me to And when I cry my tears alone No one hears but you.

Love always Frank, Doug, Lorie, Carter, Cooper, Katja, Ken, Ann Marie, Madison, families and friends

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Friday, December 4, 2015

County council approves 2016 budget

Simcoe County Council today approved a $449-million budget for 2016, which focuses on the resources necessary to maintain existing services and service levels, while continuing to invest in Roads, Economic Development, Solid Waste Management, and Social Housing.

The 2016 budget also ensures the County continues along a path of long-term fiscal stability, and contains items that address areas of growth, as well as initiatives directed by Council to enhance service levels, increase efficiencies, and prepare for the future.

“Providing our residents with a high level of services they expect and need, while remaining fiscally responsible is very important to our Council,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “This budget follows our strategy of continuing our investment in social and community services, health services, and economic

development, while fostering our many vital municipal and community partnerships.”

Residents will see an overall 2.00 per cent increase on the county portion of their municipal property taxes in 2016, an impact of approximately $6.00 per $100,000 of property assessment.

2016 Budget Highlights include: • Total County Expenditures for 2016: $449 million; • Ontario Works: $84 million; • Long Term Care and Seniors Services: $52 million; • Transportation and Engineering: $67 million; • Solid Waste Management: $50 million; • Social Housing: $40 million; • Paramedic Services: $49 million; • Children and Community Services: $40 million.

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A small gift can make a big difference.

Donation of non-perishable food, money, gifts and gift cards are being received at The Echo’s office to help people in our community.

All donations go the Clearview Stayner Food Bank or Hope Acres Salvation Army.

We will be collecting items during our office hours until Monday, December 21.

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Temporary Full-Time December 2015 - March 2016 Job # 2015-019

Responsibilities Snow removal and sanding, inspecting and repairing roads infrastructure and may involve manual labour as needed.

Requirements  Valid Class DZ driver’s license with satisfactory driver’s abstract  Heavy equipment experience  Snow removal experience  Possess reliable personal transportation and be able to participate in “oncall” and respond within 30 minutes.  Satisfactory Criminal/Police Background check Pay Rate: $24.66 per hour + 4% vacation pay Hours of work:  Various days- 2:00pm – 10:30pm  Minimum of 32 hours per week Start Date:

As soon as possible

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter quoting Job # 2015-019. Deadline for applications is December 14, 2015 at 3pm to Human Resources at hr@clearview.ca

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