December 11, 2015

The Creemore

Echo

Friday, December 11, 2015

Vol. 15 No. 50

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News and views in and around Creemore

Inside the Echo

Celebrate Majengo

Christmas in the Valley

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Clearview appeals NEC decision

Clearview forms youth services committee

by Trina Berlo Clearview council is going ahead with plans to establish a facility that will provide a home for youth services in the township.

In support of an initiative first tabled

by Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, councillors voted Oct. 26 to strike a new Clearview Youth Services committee.

Council approved a terms of reference for the committee Monday and applications for membership are now being accepted.

“This is an important initiative and I have had overwhelming support from people who want to be part of the committee,” said Burton.

The committee will be made up of two councillors and nine members appointed by council. Of the nine general members, they will be representatives of community and school organizations and members of the public at large.

The committee will oversee the management of the facility and its use, seek out other organizations and resources, fundraise, bring youth issues and opportunities to the forefront of the community and report back to council.

Deborah Bronée was the only councillor to vote against the formation of the committee.

“I still think we shouldn’t be leading the charge on this,” she said.

C o u n c i l l o r D o u g M e a s u re s disagreed, saying leadership is what’s needed.

“The township needs to step up and show some leadership here,” he said adding it should be less about the space and more about programming.

“We need to support this but we (See “Applications” on page 3)

Creemore has a visit from Santa

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Asha McDonald will be selling her homemade products at the Handmade in the Valley sale at Dunedin Hall Saturday, raising money for youth mental health.

Handmade with heart

by Trina Berlo Asha McDonald says she has always done the DIY thing – she would rather make something herself than have to go out and buy it.

Recently though, she decided to take a booth at the Duntroon One-Stop Christmas Shop, where she sold her homemade goods.

The 11-year-old Dunedin resident, along with her 13-year old sister Roxy, makes cups and candles out of wine and beer bottles. McDonald also makes lip balm, cards, wood coasters, jewellery and Christmas ornaments and she will be selling her products once again at this weekend’s Handmade in the Valley event at Dunedin Hall.

The sisters are donating a portion of proceeds to the Maddie Project, in memory of 14-year-old Madeline Grace German Coulter, who suffered from depression and to whom the family has a personal connection. The Maddie

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Project, started by her parents earlier this year after she took her own life, aims to raise awareness about child and adolescent mental health and raise $1 million to create a therapeutic garden at Phillips House, the future home of North York General’s outpatient mental health programs for children and youth.

Handmade in the Valley will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Dunedin Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, organized by Jennifer Jansen of From the Blue House, will also feature more than 20 local vendors selling wood carvings, crochet, knitting, home décor, photography, pottery, tea, greeting cards, jewellery, metalwork, aprons, scarves, artwork, greenery, sockmonkeys, screen-printed maps, tarts and clothing.

There will also be food and drink for sale – Iron Butterfly will be grilling kabobs and a kids’ market will be serving hot drinks and baked goods.

by Trina Berlo Clearview council is appealing the Niagara Escarpment Commission’s decision to deny the township permission to reconstruct 26/27 Sideroad from the 10th Concession to Grey Road 31.

Council made the decision to appeal based on a “strong recommendation” from its solicitors at Barriston Law. The township applied for a permit to upgrade the road as a requirement of an agreement in association with the acquisition and closure of part of County Road 91 to accommodate the expansion of Walker Industries’ Duntroon quarry.

The settlement came out of a joint board hearing and the permit is required as a result of a change in legislation that came into effect afterwards.

The issue was discussed in camera Monday night but the legal advice dated Dec. 2 was released to the public in open session.

The permit was refused for four reasons: The work does not meet the test of “essential” as defined by the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) and the application did not provide adequate evidence that all options had been taken into consideration.

Secondly, the tunnel drilled under the road to move aggregate from the quarry’s expansion area to the processing plant in the older portion of the quarry was not in place at the time of the application and not taken into consideration, which further erodes the case for this road project to be deemed essential.

Thirdly, development would offend the objectives of the NEP’s two (See “NEC” on page 3)

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

This Weekend 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 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 Jennifer Jansen at fromthebluehouse@gmail.com for more information.

Sunday, December 13

• Come dance with Ayrlie. You’ve heard about Nia over the years, here is your chance to give it a try! 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 am at Station on the Green.

Need more info? Contact mayrlie@hotmail.com or 705-444-0550.

• Church Services on page 5.

Upcoming Events Sunday, December 20

• Majengo Holiday Party in Dunedin at the River

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

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.

Friday, December 25

• 14th Annual Community Christmas Dinner

at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore. Social hour begins at 4:30 p.m. followed by the traditional hot buffet meal at 6 p.m. Bring nonperishable food items. For more information contact For further information see www.CreemoreChristmas. ca or Contact Donna B. at 705-466-2523 or email CreemoreChristmasElf@gmail.com.

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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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NEC erred in tying test of essential use to quarry (Continued from page 1) most sensitive land use designations: Escarpment Natural Area and Escarpment Protection Area.

And lastly, development would cause an environmental harm, in particular to cold water streams and would damage steep escarpment slopes.

The township’s lawyers counter the first claim saying the joint board found the proposed upgrade was “essential” for the purposes of the quarry expansion and that alternatives were considered.

“In our opinion, the NEC erred in tying the test of essential to

the operation of the quarry, rather than considering whether the road improvements were essential to the road network, and, accordingly in the public interest,” writes Harold Elston, adding that the road needs to be improved for public safety, not only as a haul route. “We believe it is arguable that the proposed works are essential to the public, as the roads are essential to the larger transportation network.

Road safety, road width, roadside drainage and road base structure deficiencies have now been identified, and are required to be addressed.”

According to Barriston Law, the existence of the tunnel, being the

second point is not relevant to the discussion and the third reason is easily countered because the road is already existing and the work will have little impact.

To the last point, lawyers say an environmental impact study has already been done and adequately addresses potential environmental impacts and could even improve drainage and erosion and other environmental threats.

“There are strong arguments to refute the NEC’s reasons for refusing the application and compelling environmental and engineering evidence is available to establish that

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the NEP’s purpose and objectives are met, and its development criteria satisfied. Accordingly, it is our recommendation that the township appeal the decision,” concludes the report.

Elston said with notification of the appeal, a hearing will be conducted but the final decision will be made by the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, even if the hearing officer’s recommendation is to uphold the NEC’s decision.

Clearview Township has also applied to the NEC for a permit to upgrade the 10th Concession but that decision was deferred until January.

Applications for youth committee due Jan. 4

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FINISHING TOUCHES Rob McLean, Lorne Allen, Bob Allen and David Lawrence work on the detailing at the Collingwood Street Bridge Wednesday.

(Continued from page 1) need to keep a close eye on it,” said Measures.

The committee will work to fine tune the vision for youth services in Clearview.

“No one else is taking the lead. I am anxious to see how it will unfold,” said Councillor Shawn Davidson, adding the terms of reference is a starting point. “I want to see where this will go. Youth organizations are looking at it as a positive thing.”

According to the terms of reference, the committee’s mission is to advocate on behalf of all youth in Clearview, work with existing youth organizations to encourage and develop new opportunities for our youth to achieve leadership and social skills, positive scholastic levels and mental health wellness.

The goal is to create and manage a youth facility that will establish a

safe location where youth can attend and use community services and government sponsored services; create a youth drop-in centre with positive mentorship, free of negative influences; help the youth of Clearview become productive and contributing members of the community; assist youth in transitioning into the responsibilities of adulthood; assist young people to showcase and develop their skills and talents; help initiate youth’s ideas and projects and make mental health counselling available to the youth of Clearview.

Applications are available online at www.clearview.ca or in person at the Clearview Administration Centre, located at 217 Gideon St. in Stayner. Applications are due by noon on Monday, Jan. 4. For more information, contact township clerk Pamela Fettes at 705-428-6230 ext.

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Opinion

Editorial Youth services need fine tuning

When delving into the business of “youth services” Clearview Township must do so with clear intentions.

Council is moving ahead with the formation of a committee that will oversee the development of what is being described as a youth drop-in centre and a place to access services.

Two of the goals laid out in the newly approved terms of reference for the yet-to-be-appointed committee members are: To create and manage a youth facility that will establish a safe location where youth can attend and use community services and government sponsored services and to create a youth drop-in centre with positive mentorship and free of negative influences.

Providing a shared space for agencies to offer youth services and opening a youth centre are two very different things, but that doesn’t mean they cannot be paired.

Council must be more clear as to what it is trying to accomplish and how far it is willing to go.

Opening a municipally run youth centre is a beast onto itself and one not to be taken lightly. It would require specially trained staff to run the centre during specific hours after school and on weekends.

It is too ambitious for council to make such a centre into anything more than a resource for youth. In other youth centres, they run programs about making healthy snacks and offer homework support, maybe teach youth how to write a resume and search for a job.

These types of things are doable within the mandate of municipal services.

When it comes to anything more serious, referrals would be necessary.

The township cannot get into the business of offering the health services that the upper tier municipalities are mandated to provide.

If public money is going to be used to fund this facility it must be available to all youth in Clearview.

Establishing a centre in Stayner makes the most sense because of the high school, but it creates geographical boundaries for many in the township.

Many agencies will be anxious to get in on this deal.

There are many youth services that have struggled with reaching youth in Clearview, which is made up of rural areas and smaller hamlets, as opposed to urban centres.

The Door, for instance, has been looking for a permanent home in Stayner and has been before council supporting the proposal.

And while we hope this youth centre in the making can serve their needs as well as everyone else’s, they should be considered one user. Again, public money should not be used to fund space for private groups.

The proposal will eat up the $100,000 in extra money from last year’s budget (set aside with the intention of using it as start-up money for youth services) at an alarming rate and then we will have another township owned space that the taxpayers struggle to pay for and a volunteer committee finds daunting to manage. It seems a shame when we already have many township-owned facilities in each of its communities that sit empty much of the time.

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Memories of snow: Ku Van Kleveren (from left), Kenny Tilden and Noel Van Walleghem in front of the Meat Market on Mill Street in Creemore, around 1953. (Photo submitted by Noel Van Walleghem.)

Chicken census required to monitor success

Editor: It is such good news to learn that Clearview councillors have agreed to allow residents to keep chickens in their backyards.

Now the hard work begins for the staff charged with the awesome responsibility of developing appropriate bylaws and regulations to implement the council decision.

One wonders what zoning amendments will be needed and how setbacks and variances will be managed by the already overworked planning department. No doubt an annual operating budget will have to be established to cover the cost of supervising the chicken population, rules will be needed to ensure that household chicken quotas are not violated, annual chicken health checks will become important and perhaps the township will need to retain a small animal vet to advise on best practices to maintain a healthy chicken population. An annual chicken census will be required to monitor the success of the new regulations.

The planning department will have to decide on how to supervise applications for the construction

of chicken coops and no doubt there will follow a vigorous council debate on a reasonable development charge for the work involved. The bylaw officers will need to be vigilant on periodic inspections of the chicken coops and penalties will have to be set for serious violations. For example, will the villages need noise abatement bylaws to control noisy chickens and ensure neighborhood tranquility. The list of issues surrounding this monumental decision by our councillors is likely quite exhausting and the supply of eggs may become endless. Of course, the sourcing of chickens might be a problem for some people but perhaps the council could invest in a hatchery to bring jobs to the township and create a low cost supply of chickens for all taxpayers.

Finally, perhaps the council should consider a chicken oversight committee of concerned citizens to advise on the ultimate benefits flowing from this significant decision affecting village life in Clearview Township.

Rowland Fleming, Creemore.

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Decision shows disrespect for NEC staff Editor: I have obtained a copy of the decision of the NEC regarding refusal of a development permit for Sideroad 26/27.

1. The road project does not meet the test of “essential use”.

This does not take into consideration the right of reasonable access to the Collingwood area by residents of Osprey Township.

2. The completion of the tunnel under County Road 91 further erodes the case for this road project to be deemed essential.

The commission has failed to realize the tunnel is temporary and will be taken out in about two years.

3. The development would offend the objectives of the Niagara Escarpment Plan’s two most sensitive land use designations.

This fails to take into consideration that failure to close County Road 91 will result in two lakes divided by a busy road rather than one lake surrounded by conservation land for public use once the quarry runs out of aggregate.

4. Development would cause environmental harm in particular to cold water streams and would damage steep escarpment slopes.

In its present condition cold water flows over the road at times picking up what pollution may be left by vehicle use before entering the stream.

The NEC staff report addressed this situation by recommending a culvert under the road allowing spring fed cold water to flow without being contaminated.

The above information clearly demonstrates how disrespectful the NEC is towards its own staff in its report regarding the Sideroad 26/27 development permit.

We deserve better.

Bill Franks, Duntroon.

Majengo Christmas party Dec. 20

by Lynn Connell The police brought baby Marie to us four years ago. A nine-month-old baby, deathly malnourished with the body weight of a three-month-old, she was given a few days to live. There was no dad. The mom, dying of HIV AIDS had left her on the steps of the station. Majengo couldn’t take babies, but our cook Adhija did, even though she had four grandkids of her own at home, feeding Marie a bit of milk from a dropper every few hours through the night. By day, she brought her to Majengo. Marie survived and thrived.

This coming January, four years after making Majengo her home, she starts English school at Mama Anna’s, along with her 86 brothers and sisters.

Adibu’s story was different. Two years ago at age eight, she saw her mom throw her baby sister into a river, and then run away. There was no dad or anyone to help. Fortunately, the local social worker brought her to Majengo, which saved her life.

Jimmy’s dad chopped his mom’s hands off with a machete when he found out she had HIV AIDS, brought by him into their home. His mama died.

Jimmy came to Majengo.

Stories of indescribably horrific beginnings, each and every one of our 86 live-in children has one of their own, memories, buried deep into their psyche. But today, thanks to the generosity and support of hundreds of people like yourself, these children live side-by-side together, in their very own Majengo Children’s Home – a huge and tightly knit family, each one with the chance to grow into a healthy and contributing citizen of Tanzania.

Many of you know the story, because a large amount of the start-up costs were donated by folks in Creemore and Dunedin.

Majengo was born back in 2008, when The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) project coordinator, Charles Luoga, took me to visit 52 children – on a mud floor, jammed into the dismal, leaking lobby of someone’s

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3rd Sunday of Advent: Lighting the candle of JOY

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Sunday, December 13 Services: New Lowell United at 9:45 a.m.White Gift Sunday at Brentwood Hall St. John's United, Creemore at 11 a.m.

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Kids playing with puppies at Majengo Children's Home in Tanzania. home, a make-shift daycare, without furniture, resources – brought here by local farmers and their wives, cooking the only meal these kids would have that day. At night the children wandered from neighbour to neighbour, with no one to call their own, truly amongst the most vulnerable in Africa.

Charles found a half built house down the road; I went back to Dunedin, and with the help of family, friends and the many artists who attended my art retreat workshops, wired over $23,000. House built one year later, there was a big celebration as 27 kids and a local staff of 12 moved in. By that time, Matt McKissock, from Warren, Pennsylvania had become our US partner, funding the operating costs of Majengo. We were on our way.

T h r e e y e a r s l a t e r, t h e l o c a l government shut down orphanages setup as businesses along the safari route to lure in tourists, with donations sliding into pockets of corrupt directors. In two days, 67 more kids were delivered to Majengo – sick, starving and frightened for their lives.

These children were eating leaves from the trees and garbage off the roadside.

We went into high-gear rescue mode.

Thanks to our staff, and volunteers, we managed to merge these new kids into one huge family – the older helping the younger, with regular medical checkups, three meals a day and English education sponsored for all 86 children by generous donors, mostly from Creemore and Toronto.

In 2012, Majengo Canada and Warren Majengo Foundation became Canadian and US registered charities, with tax receipt ability, the budget soaring from $50,000 to $250,000 annually – a huge chunk of that directed towards basic needs, local staffing and education.

In 2013, the government gave us 10 acres of rural land in the shadow of the beautiful Rift Valley. Thanks to our donors, we built our own facility, moving 86 children into three new houses, a dining hall for 100, kitchen, toilets, showers, a pre-school we run for the community, a soccer field and playground. The Majengo Children’s home is officially owned by the local government, managed by ICA Tanzania

and supported financially, physically and emotionally, by Majengo Canada and Warren Majengo Foundation.

In nine years, we have come a long way!

Hens, goats and puppies abound.

Each day, the kids trek three miles to and from Mama Anna’s school… showers, homework, soccer, dinner and bed, still without electricity – the batteries for our soon-to-be-installed solar system are expected in January.

The well, drilled by hand, a huge wheel with eight men pushing round and round, the drill spiraling down 40 metres – salty water! Still working on it. Thanks again to you!

With children ranging from age three to 17, transition time for many: through primary, secondary/high school/university for some, trade school for others: electrical, plumbing, sewing, gardening, carpentry… Many will be leaving over the next few years – we’ve just started researching how we can help them.

In February, Majengo Canada hired long-time volunteer Simone Lee Hamilton to work with me on the Majengo Charity; fundraising, budgets, outreach, organizing selfpaying volunteers.

Majengo is a hands-on operation, started locally, in Creemore and Dunedin.

We invite you to join us as we move into our ninth great year, focusing on such issues as education, transitioning, trade/skills, health and safety, finances and fundraising, volunteers, management, facility and maintenance, to mention a few.

To celebrate Majengo please join us on Sunday, Dec. 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the River House in Dunedin, 8967 County Road 9, with great people, food, music and stories from the ground.

Donations can by made online at www.majengo.org or by email to lynnconnell@sympatico.ca.

Every dollar counts.

Thanks to The Echo, Dunedin and Creemore for such great ongoing support.

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Christmas wishes Olivia Savage, with her mom Jessica, visits with Santa Claus at Nottawasaga Creemore Public School’s Breakfast with Santa, organized by parent council. The event raised $5,000 for school initiatives including field trips and technology. Below: Students make paper snowflakes in the craft room.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, December 11, 2015

Creemore Curling Club standings Results for Nov. 23-26 Win-Loss-Tie

Ladies

Baylis 5-0-1 Steed 1-4-1 Kelly 1-4-1 Millsap 3-2-1 From the Hack: The last game of regular play started off with Team Millsap and Team Steed having a first for the ladies with a blank end (actually no one made it into the house but blank end sounds so much better). Team Baylis and Team Kelly duked it out with Team Baylis winning the game. It was nice to have Lynn back curling.

Next week is the big night with the championship game for the McArthur Family Trophy. Milt and Marion made the trip to personally present the trophy.

It will be Team Baylis vs Team Millsap for the trophy and Team Steed vs Team Kelly for the bronze. You have been reading about them for six weeks, so come on out and cheer for your favourite team! Otherwise it is Milt and all the ladies (including Frederica).

Refreshments and giggles after the game – lots of fun – honestly you can’t make this stuff up!

Daytime

Steed 8-2 Martens 6-3 Ruppel 5-5 McArthur 4-6 Hammill 1-8 From the Hack: During Monday’s draw Marilyn (Team Steed) made a lovely angle takeout, early in the game, and was able to leave the thrown rock in the house to count 4, which led to an easy victory over Team Hammill. On Wednesday, Isobel and Kate moved up the ladder to play skip and vice during the absence of Paul, for Team Ruppel. Unfortunately, they couldn’t outplay Team Steed. Team Hammill was able to secure a win over Team McArthur, due to the fine shot-making from Doug and Wayne. Team Ruppel had 1 win and 1 loss on the opening day of the Grandmasters.

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Verstegen 5-1 A. Millsap 4-2 D. Millsap 4-2 McArthur 3-3 Rowbotham 3-3 Crevier 2-4 Bell 1-4-1 Fuller 1-4-1 From the Hack: Rink A. Millsap ended Rink

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helping hockey sticks The fifth annual Michael Tupling Memorial Tournament raised $7,000 this year to purchase and install netting around the ice surface at the Honeywood Arena. Eight teams participated in this year’s tournament, held Dec. 4 and 5 at the Honeywood Arena. Pictured is Erin Bailey (from left), Shannon Tupling, Karla Tupling, Chester Tupling, Honeywood Arena manager Curtis Bouchard, Bert Tupling and Mulmur Township Mayor Paul Mills. Over the last five years, $35,000 has been donated back into the community. The Michael Tupling Memorial Fund was established to encourage youth involvement and leadership in the community. All the proceeds from this tournament go towards recreation activities, community projects, and help

provide financial support for youth in the North Dufferin community who may not otherwise have the financial resources to participate.

Verstegen’s undefeated run at 5 wins. With only one week left before Championship Tuesday on the 22nd, this is setting up for a very close finish.

Mixed

Crevier 4-1 Kelly 3-1-1 Neelin/Baylis 3-2 Bell 3-2 Lambert 2-2-1 Lindsay 2-2-1 C. Fuller 2-3 G. Fuller 2-3 Crawford 0-4-1 From the Hack: With another win, Paul Crevier’s team is back on top. Teams Kelly, Neelin/Baylis and Bell are nipping at his heels. Once again, Donna Baylis and Neil Rowbotham did a fine job of gathering together Santa’s elves to decorate the CCC float and participate in the parade. A good time was had by all.

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Carol Service with Fran Webster & Co.

December 20 at 7 pm St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Singhampton

This is a fundraiser for the foodbank and collecting winter clothing for refugees.

For more info contact 705-445-4199 FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREES

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Tank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil

Sun. Dec. 20 from 2 to 5pm

at the River House, 8967 Cty Rd 9, Dunedin Enjoy stories from the ground, fabulous people and great food. Lots of jewellery and gift ideas all created by the kids at Majengo ALL WELCOME and please bring your friends to join the Majengo family or support Majengo online: www.majengo.org or by cheque payable to Majengo Canada, 284 Major Street, Toronto. M5S 2L6

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CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

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If you are in need of Christmas assistance applications will be taken from November 10th until December 11th.

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Contact: (705) 466-3435 ext. 221

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Friday, December 11, 2015

Evelyn Warden elected president of Big Heart Seniors

We thank Wilma Zeggil we had election of officers for the many mini chocolate this week.

Pat Winger nominated bars donated.

Our Christmas dinner will E v e l y n Wa r d e n f o r be on Dec. 17, 2015 at noon president seconded by sharp and if you plan to Phyllis Seed, Evelyn attend and have not notified n o m i n a t e d J o h n Va n Voorst, seconded by Roy anyone please do so ASAP. Evelyn Veinot. John declined and This will wind up our card Warden days for 2015 and we will assured he would help return as usual on Jan. 7. wherever possible. Morris Tymchuk As per doctors orders President Ray nominated Marcia Cameron, seconded

by Wilma Zeggil. Marcia declined.

Leighton must resign. In light of this Hearing no further nominations the period was closed. President for the next year is Evelyn who declared she would do her best to accommodate and address every concern. Thank you for your confidence.

Ruth Lougheed nominated Dave Smith for vice-president, seconded

by Roy Veinot and hearing no further nominations it was declared that Dave Smith be our vice.

Marcia Cameron suggested Evelyn Warden continue as secretary and Evelyn received much support from the membership for this position.

Last but certainly not least it was unanimously stated that Irma Flack continue as treasurer and it should be noted that Irma does an exceptional job in this position.

June Hartley and Morris Tymchuk asked if we could have a big hand for the outgoing executive and this was unanimously met with a round of For more information on what you can recycle, visit: applause. simcoe.ca/containers It had been suggested earlier in the year that we have twice the draws and County of Simcoe Customer Service less prize money. Barb Pilon asked if 1-800-263-3199 we could return to the previous fashion “Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities 1-800-263-3199 with less draws and a larger prize to support waste diversion programs� structure. All agreed.

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Registration is required by Dec. 23.

All ages are welcome with parental supervision. A $5 registration fee includes parking fees and hot chocolate.

For more information, call 705-4241479 or events@nvca.on.ca, or visit www.nvca.on.ca.

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Thirty-three members were out today and lucky draws were won

by Melvin Lougheed, Marg Falls, Alinda Bishop, Marcia Cameron, Barb Pilon, Bob McNicole, Lillian Hiltz, Lucy Young, Irma Flack and Eileen Nash.

There were three moon shots played

by Pat Winger, Peter Gubbles with the travel prize to Dave Smith.

Winners at cards were Barb Pilon, 322; Lucy Young, 291; Art Bishop, 280; Wilma Zeggil, 272; and low went to Ray Leighton, 65.

Maria was a five-year-old girl who had a dog named Abbey, and one sunny day Abbey had to be put to rest. This bothered Maria wondering if God would recognize Abbey and was she going to be happy in Heaven. So she had her mother write a letter to God and sent along a picture of Abbey to be sure that God would recognize Abbey.

Of course this letter was sent to the dead letter box and a couple days later a postal worker named George picked it up and read it.

A week later, Maria received a parcel in the mail and when she opened it she found a book entitled When A Favourite Pet Dies , along with the picture she had sent and George had written that Abbey most assuredly had been recognized in Heaven and was happily running and playing every day, also that in Heaven they do not have pockets so was returning the picture so she could keep it among her memories. May God Bless George for his compassion and kindness.

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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.

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.

Firewood for sale. All hardwood.

Seasoned, cut and split. Delivery available for extra. $320/bush cord.

Call 519-278-8256.

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 Cleaning Service by Queen Bee. Sit back and enjoy while I keep things clean for you this bzzzy season. Call 705-434-1540.

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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.

Sparkling Clean house cleaning – I guarantee it! Parties, renovations, staging and moving as well as regular cleaning.

Please call Sue at 519-939-8850.

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.

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.

Three bedroom, two bathroom HOUSE for rent starting December. Cozy and private with great views located in Mulmur. For more info call 416-4079767.

Lovely, quiet Log cabin. 5 minutes east of Creemore. 3 bedroom. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Available January 4 to April 1. $2500/month or $6000/season inclusive. Pet friendly. Contact Gord & Andrea at 416-554-8635.

Thank you Troy Scott, Owner / Manager of Creemore Foodland for the hot dog buns for the Christmas Tree lighting on behalf of CARA, Gregg Young.

The Family of the late Helmut Arnold would like to express our sincere appreciation for the support and acts of kindness received during the recent loss of our father and Opa. Thank you to friends and neighbours for your cards, phone calls, donations and flowers.

Doug and Ursula Abbott, Rolf and Lynda Arnold, Virginia & Matt Neil, Rob and Janine Abbott, Greatgrandchildren Alex, Anya and Owen

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.

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We would like to thank the organizers, participants, animals, sponsors and weather for the wonderful Creemore Santa Claus Parade on December 5, 2015. Our grandchildren really enjoyed it!

Deb & Don Smith

Thank You to everyone for your ongoing support over the last 5 years. $35,000 has been donated back into the community! We would like to express our sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of those who participated in the Fifth Annual Michael Tupling Memorial To u r n a m e n t . We h a d a n o t h e r successful year, with eight teams participating. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time preparing and organizing the tournament, score/ time keeping, refereeing, bartending, and setting/cleaning up the tournament.

Your hard work, dedication, and support are greatly appreciated.

A special thank you to those who generously donated silent auction items, monetary donations, and those who showed their support by coming out to watch some hockey games and socialize. All the proceeds from this tournament go towards recreation activities, community projects, and help provide financial support for youth in the North Dufferin community who may not otherwise have the financial resources to participate. Thank you again for your continuous support and generosity and hope to see everyone out again at next year’s tournament.

Thanks for the Christmas Treats! Thank you to Billie Power, Dana Mailhot of Club Amarillo, Fran Breithaupt and Deb of Queen Bee Garden Care for the delicious cookies, chocolates and squares. We really enjoyed them.

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Fachnie, Shirley – A caring wife and mother who left us on December 8, 2013.

Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you're always there, Never more than a thought away.

Loved and remembered every day.

Dave, Jeff, Jarrod, Jill, Anne, Jed and families.

Priddle, Marion – June 14, 1930-December 17, 2012 Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on And cherished memories never fade Because a loved one’s gone Those we love can never be More than a thought apart For as long as there is memory They’ll always live on in our hearts.

In loving memory, Alex, Brian & Marj, Karen and our families.

lost / found

2 inch Trailer hitch & ball assembly found on side of road

by Foxy's on Airport Road. Call 705428-5693 to claim.

$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!

raffle Win a free range turkey and other ingredients to prepare your own Christmas feast!

3 tickets for $5.

Available at Ms Design, Creemore IDA, Glencairn Store, Hamilton Bros., Creemore Arena.

Draw will be held on Dec. 19.

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Friday, December 11, 2015

NCPS food drive

The spirit squad at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is organizing a food drive.

Students are asked to bring in food items that will be donated to the Angus Food Bank. The food drive is taking place up until Friday, Dec. 18. Community donations are greatly welcomed! The community food drive box will be in the front office. Please see the secretary, Mrs. Williams.

Echo food and toy drive

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Members of the Clearview Township Fire Department were at Foodland in Creemore last weekend collecting food for the Clearview-Stayner Food Bank before taking their campaign to the parade route Saturday afternoon.

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 Echo works with local organizations such as The Salvation Army and the Stayner-Clearview Food Bank to distribute the items.

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Volunteers Mitch Benson Linda Coulter Sam Gayle Alex Hill Anne McNally Ryan McNally Walter Lucas Norah Mills Doug Mills Rob Sheffer

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