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Clearview to appeal wind turbine approval by Trina Berlo Clearview Township is not giving up the fight. Council met Wednesday night in a one-hour closed-door meeting to hear legal advice from lawyer Harold Elston and discuss strategy after the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) approved wpd’s request to build eight industrial wind turbines in the vicinity of the

Collingwood Regional Airport. The approval was issued on Feb. 11, the day before the judicial process to force a decision from the MOECC, the ministry approved the project. The township, and anyone else in Ontario, has 15 days to request an Environmental Review Tribunal hearing, to appeal the decision. Council instructed legal counsel to draft and file a notice of appeal to the

Environmental Review Tribunal and to further continue its review of the renewable energy approval. The first part of the resolution said the township “continues to express its fundamental concerns regarding wpd Fairview Wind Incorporated wind farm proposal and renewable energy approval no. 3948-9RDLRF”. Mayor Chris Vanderkruys faced a media scrum of two reporters after

the meeting. When asked if he has any doubts he said, “There is always that nagging doubt because, look at what they did last time where they just made the decision arbitrarily the day before the hearing and we had spent all that money on the impact study and they never gave us our day in court. I think that’s obviously what the Liberal (See “Council” on page 3)

Sponsored refugee family makes it into the hills by Trina Berlo Syrians Zakaria Nassan Alsawa, Rania Mallah and their young son Yahya are settling in at their new home in Mono, having successfully come out of a war zone and into the hills, the moniker adopted by the collective that made it all happen. MK Lynde, one of the volunteers working with the sponsorship committee said they were all smiles when the family met the collective for the first time on Sunday, a dream come true. This story started back in 2014, when Mulmur resident Debbie Ebanks Schlums began a campaign to sponsor a Syrian woman living in Turkey. She was among refugees who migrated to Germany, prompting a change of plans. During the process, Ebanks Schlums met Samar Mallah, a Syrian Canadian who was hoping to bring her niece and family to Canada. The family had been living as refugees in Lebanon, with the hope of coming to Canada. They are supported by six legal sponsors and a larger network of volunteers who are making sure the family has what it needs. The family will be supported by the sponsorship group for one year, receiving financial help and housing support. Trevor Hunt, one of the sponsors, has provided the main floor of his home to the family, during the year.

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Yahya plays with the piano at his new home in Mono with some encouragement from mom Rania and dad Zakaria. Lynde said upon arrival at the airport in Toronto the family was provided a two-night stay in a hotel and were provided winter coats and boots. They also had time to visit with Rania’s aunt, who lives in Toronto, although Zakaria spent some time in hospital and was treated for the flu. This past weekend, the aunt drove them north, into the hills, to their temporary home, where the welcoming

committee served tea, cookies and banana bread. At the initial meeting, the aunt was able to translate, but Lynde said the couple speaks limited English and their comprehension is even better but they are communicating using key words, hand gestures and translation apps. “They were very open”, said Ebanks Schlums. “The sponsorship group didn’t want to overwhelm the family

but they wanted to meet everyone.” They were limited to 20 kilos of luggage per person so the family was forced to leave much behind. Volunteers are making sure they have clothing and other necessities, and have been collecting furniture and household items to help them transition to a permanent home when they are ready. The priority now, is to help them improve their English and help them become independent. Until they are able to drive, volunteers are trying to coordinate rides to appointments and activities locally and in the city. Both adults have their international driver’s licences but they will need to take driving lessons to reduce insurance costs before they can use a vehicle that has been made available to them. More than 300 people have donated to the cause, in one form or another, and the community continues to support the effort. The Scratch dinner held last fall, raised quite a bit toward the sponsors’ $30,000 goal. For more information or if you would like to help, please contact Debbie Ebanks Schlums at debbie. ebanks@gmail.com. Donate online at outofawarzone.com. Cash donations will be accepted at The Creemore Echo office, located at 3 Caroline St. West. Cheques should be made out to Out of a War Zone. For updates, visit Out of a War Zone and Into the Hills on Facebook.

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• Cancelled -- Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church is cancelled this week. Next Toonie Lunch will be Friday, March 18. All welcome.

Saturday, February 27

• Community members receive the John Simcoe Award from Dr. Kellie Leitch MP for making a difference by way of volunteering in Simcoe-Grey. All are welcome to attend this occasion. Contact 705-4455557 or Kellie.leitch.C1@parl.gc.ca for more details. • Creemore Winter Classic – Charity Hockey Game: The Creemore Firefighters vs. Creemore Springs Brewery at the outdoor ice rink behind the Arena at 3 p.m. Warming stations, food vendors and more. Free.

• Avening Hall Chili Bowl at Avening Hall from 4 to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend a family potluck, bowling party and games night. Kids 7 years and under bowling, 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. dinner. Chili provided by the hall board members. Please bring a potluck item. 6:30 p.m. Brief AGM for those interested (it is not necessary to participate in this). 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 8 years and up bowling. Adult bowling to follow. Boardgames provided by Cardboard Castles or bring your favourite along to share. Bowling is "Avening Rules" – 3 ball sudden death. Door prizes donated by Cardboard Castles. Free for everyone – a free will offering to the hall greatly appreciated. For more information contact sara@creemore.com or call 705466-9906.

• Stayner Lions Club Ham & Baked Bean Supper at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Proceeds to tuck shop repairs at Rumball Camp of the Deaf. Take-out available. Adults $12.50, children 5-10 $5.

Sunday, February 28

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• Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Choice of 2 eggs or waffle, home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee/tea. Adult $6, children 12 and under $4. Hungry Soldier Special $10. • Creemore Winter Classic – Creemore Valley Hawks Exhibition Game at the outdoor ice at Station on the Green at noon. Warming stations, food vendors and more. Free.

Upcoming Events Friday, March 4 • World Day of Prayer Service at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore at 11 a.m. This year's service is written by the women of Cuba. Light lunch to follow. Free will offering. • Fundraising Spaghetti Supper for 1944 RCEME Army Cadets at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come on out and support the youth in your local area cadets program! 12 & up $10, 3-12 $5, 3 and under free. Email csc1944@gmail.com or call Michelle at 705-4455568 for more information. • Opening Reception for “Georgian Bay Primordial – Harmony in Nature” at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario St. Collingwood at 7 p.m. An Immersive Art Installation and curated group exhibit by Sue A. Miller inspired by the shores of Georgian Bay. No charge. www. sueamillerart.com or call 705-727-6161 for details.

Saturday, March 5

• Arm Knitting Workshop at Mill Street Art Studio, 148A Mill Street (above Affairs) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For the beginner or intermediate knitter. Knit two infinity scarves, one with the basic knit stitch, then you will explore other stitches, colour blocking and pom-poms. $100 + $25 material fee (or bring your own based on recommedation by instructor) www.millstreetartstudio. com or call 705-727-6161 to register. • St. John’s United Beef & Lamb Dinner at St. John’s United Church, 192 Mill Street, Creemore from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome! Adults $20, children $7.50, preschoolers free.

Sunday, March 6

• Gertie Gowan receives the Order of the Diocese from Bishop Peter Fenty for her amazing work & dedication. Lunch to follow. At St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore at 11:15 a.m. Call 705-466-2206 for more information.

Monday, March 7

• Collingwood Historical Society Meeting at Collingwood Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street at 7 p.m. The Collingwood Shipyards History by Michael Moir, archivist, historian and author. $3 or CDHS membership.

Thursday, March 10

• Simcoe County District School Board Pupil Accommodation Review Public Meeting for Byng Elementary School, Clearview Meadows Elementary School and Stayner Collegiate Institute. This is the second of three public meetings & is at Clearview Meadows Elementary School at 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 13

• Art Show Opening “Dog Days” by Peter Taylor. at Curiosity House Books, 178 Mill Street, Creemore from 2 to 4 p.m. Artist will be present at reception. No charge. 705-466-3400 or info@curiosityhousebooks.com

Wednesday, March 16 to Friday, March 18

• March Break Maple Syrup Self-Guided Tours from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highlands Nordic, 1181 Conc 10, Duntroon. Adults $8, Children $5. www.highlandsnordic.ca

Friday, March 18

• Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Corn chowder soup, corned beef, cabbage, carrots, boiled potatoes, apple crisp, ice cream, bun&butter, coffee&tea. Adults $15, seniors $13. Call 705-466-2432 or 705-466-2330 to RSVP.

Saturday, March 19

• Clearview Township's 8th Annual Health and Leisure Showcase at Stayner Arena Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information booths, product sampling, interactive demos, workshops & live entertainment. 269 Regina Street, Stayner. For registration of your booth or for more information contact Shane Sargant at ssargant@clearview.ca or 705-428-6230 ext 249.

Sunday, March 20

• Amaranth Chamber Choir Concert at All Saint’s Anglican Church, 32 Elgin Street, Collingwood at 3 p.m. Experience the story of Christ’s trial & crucifixion. Accompanied by organ & the Dufferin Brass Quintet and other artists. Sponsored by All Saint’s Anglican Church & Sound Investment Community Choir) Tickets $15 available at Curiosity House. Contact 705445-3841 for details.

Wednesday, April 13

• Hayden Concert at Avening Hall, 3401 Cty Rd 42, Avening. “Everything I Long For” 20th Anniversary Tour. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m. $25 advance tickets available at Creemore Echo and www.aveninghall.com. Call 705-4669906 or sara@creemore.com for more details.

Wednesday, April 20

• Simcoe County District School Board Pupil Accommodation Review Public Meeting for Byng Elementary School, Clearview Meadows Elementary School and Stayner Collegiate Institute. Final public meeting is at Stayner Collegiate Institute at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 23

• OHA District 16 AGM. Creemore Horticultural Society members are invited to attend. Arrive at Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club at 9 a.m. Reserve your seat by contacting Lynn Wilkinson by April 8. Pay $20. (CHS will pay the remaining $15 for the $35 ticket)

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• Rescheduled from Thursday, February 25: Speaker coming to NCPS (Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School), 240 Collingwood Street, Creemore from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "Creating and Maintaining Resilience" with TV/radio host, advice columnist & speaker, Barbara Evoy. The community is welcome to attend. No charge. Call 705-466-2624 ext 25901 or agolding@scdsb.on.ca for more details.

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How to woo students to SCI, topic of ARC meeting by Trina Berlo Although an ARC meeting last week took place at Byng Public School, the conversation revolved mostly around the high school. Understandably so, because the pupil accommodation review currently under way for three Stayner schools, including SCI, Byng and Clearview Meadows, is in many ways about finding a way to keep the high school open. Simcoe County District School Board has put forward a recommendation to close Byng and turn SCI into a Grade 7-12 school. “This has been a love-in for SCI,” said Shawn Davidson who is the father of a Byng student and a Clearview Township councillor. He said he too has an affinity for SCI and has a daughter who he hopes will go to school there in two years. “But this school is being thrown under the bus,” he said of Byng, adding the school in the heart of the community and a stimulant for the downtown economy. The staff-recommended ARC outcome hinges on the closure of Byng, which is facing just over $2

million in so-called current renewal projects, and the transformation of Clearview Meadows to a K-6 school. The change would result in about 230 new students at the high school. As part of the plan, the board would submit a $10 million business case to the Ministry of Education to upgrade SCI. An accommodation review committee – referred to as the ARC – made up of representatives from all three schools has been tasked with reviewing the staff recommendations, consulting with the public and coming up with a plan. The ARC could support the staff recommendation, come up with something completely different or support the status quo. In June, school trustees will make a decision about how to proceed, but ultimately the final approvals would come from the Ministry of Education. The review was triggered by declining enrolment at SCI, impacting program opportunities and student retention, facility conditions at both SCI and Byng, and accessibility concerns at Byng. Parents voiced concerns about integrating Grade 7 and 8 students

into a high school environment and the safety of those Byng students who would have to cross the highway to get to school. Some people also asked about projected growth as a means of keeping Byng open. The school board’s superintendent of facility services John Dance said school officials have been meeting with township officials about approved subdivisions but decisions can’t be based on speculation. There was talk of improving student retention and an attendance boundary review in order to send more students to SCI. “What can we do to keep our students here?” asked one speaker. “Can we stop them from going to CCI?” Dance said the experience has been that the board can’t force students to go to specific school and trying to do so can backfire. In order to attend a different high school, students require an out of area transfer, which is reviewed by Area 5 superintendent of education Jackie Kavanagh. She said there has to be a compelling reason to approve a transfer from Stayner to Collingwood.

She and Dance said, the problem is that there are so many options for education in the area that students do choose to leave the public school system if their application is denied. “If a student has made up their mind that they are not going to SCI, they will go elsewhere,” said Kavanagh. In terms of programming, in order to offer many options, a school needs many students and the right teachers to run them. “The reality is in a small school you are not going to get the same programming as CCI because they won’t get the students or the teachers,” said Dance. As an alternative, SCI offers trades and other programming through a co-op program and it also has an innovative green industries program, offered at the school greenhouse. There is a precedent for successful applications for Grade 7-12 schools, including Elmvale District High School. The next ARC public meeting is at 7 p.m. at Clearview Meadows Elementary School, located at 12 Locke Ave., in Stayner on Thursday, March 10.

Council has yet to determine grounds of appeal: Mayor (Continued from page 1) government is doing to run things but we don’t have much of a choice in the matter in some sense.” Council is still working with its

lawyer to determine the basis of the appeal. According to the Environmental Protection Act, appeals can only be raised on two grounds: Engaging in the

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renewable energy project in accordance with the renewable energy approval will cause serious harm to human health or serious and irreversible harm to plant life, animal life or the natural environment. Collingwood council held its own special meeting on Feb. 18 and decided to appeal. “It is in Clearview Township, we are the host community and I think that’s the biggest part for us. We really want to see the [Clearview Aviation Business Park] move forward. We may not own the airport but by being in our township we have to show that we are leading the way just as much as everyone else,”

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Clearview should not go down road of appeal alone Clearview Township is embarking on the path of appeal. At a special in-camera meeting Wednesday night, councillors agreed to appeal a recent decision of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) to approve eight industrial wind turbines in the vicinity of the Collingwood Regional Airport. The MOECC decision was made the day before Clearview and Collingwood were heading to a hearing in Toronto, and they still want their day in court. Both municipalities are appealing to the Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario. This comes at a cost to the taxpayer (due to legal fees, staff and consultants if needed) and if you think the cards were stacked against a municipality before when it comes to having a say about large renewable energy projects within their boundaries (because we do), it gets even more bleak. The Environmental Protection Act indicates that an appeal can be raised for two reasons; if engaging in the renewable energy project in accordance with the renewable energy approval will cause a) serious harm to human health, or b) serious and irreversible harm to plant life, animal life or the natural environment. There is no way on God’s green earth that Clearview and Collingwood are going to be able to support either claim when there is a lack of solid evidence for these claims. It’s not necessarily that there isn’t any truth to the claims, it’s just that there isn’t much in terms of scientific or medical proof. This is going to be especially difficult given that Clearview Township is working within a budget. They only have X number of dollars to spend on this campaign before they will have to give up the fight. In this latest round, Clearview is working through the $120,000 limit, having already passed the halfway point. Not to mention, as it has been stated, that staff hours and fees for consultants and lawyers in earlier years amounted to about $140,000 before the appeal. If faced directly with the cost of a legal fight with such long odds, many people in Clearview Township would pass. There are others who are willing to put up the money and see this thing through. If Clearview is going to take this on, it would make more sense to be part of a joint appeal with Collingwood, ratepayer groups and individuals who have skin in the game and deep pockets. The rest of the residents can support the effort peripherally through our taxes but with more of a proportional interest approach. The township could also seek financial support through donations to support its protest. Either way, wherever the money comes from, Clearview is being set up to fail. All it has in its arsenal is an economic impact analysis and financial harm is not grounds for appeal. It was naïve to think the ministry wouldn’t approve the wind turbine project and it is naïve to think the municipality will be able to prove serious harm to humans or nature.

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Members of the Avening Women’s Institute visited Fire Station 4 in Creemore Feb. 19 to deliver teddy bears and handmade blankets, which firefighters hand out to children they encounter when out on calls. The blankets were made by Marg Palujanskas, Muriel Day, Marilyn Steed, Marion McArthur, Joan Morby, Gwen Taylor, Marjorie Rolfe, Billie Power, Marg Prescott and Dorothy Shropshire, in celebration of the 119th anniversary of Women’s Institute.

Send-off full of laughter, just like Lloyd Whitley Family, friends and neighbours packed into Avening Hall Feb. 18 for a farewell to Lloyd Whitley, one that would have suited him just fine. About 400 people came through the old hall that day, beginning early in the afternoon and going into the night, feasting on triangle sandwiches and sweets, the bar open. A eulogy read by daughters Lynda Jeffery, Jennifer Whitley, Clare Oster and son Greg Whitley outlined Lloyd as a kid-at-heart who loved his family and life on the farm, with the exception of his nemesis, the silo unloader. “Dad always said that he didn’t

want a funeral, especially Lloydisms: Comb your one where they sang a whole hair before going out so that bunch of hymns,” said Lynda. you don’t look like the north “What he did want was for end of a horse going south us to have some sort of with its tail up; When you ride celebration, so that’s what in an airplane, get a seat near we are going to do... tell the back... you’ve never heard some stories that we feel truly of an airplane backing into a celebrate the life of Lloyd.” mountain; It’s good enough She said after marrying Lloyd Whitley for who it’s for; The hurrier I their mother, Ellen, the love go, the behinder I get. of his life, they settled on the farm in Jennifer talked about her father’s Avening love for hunting and fishing, skills “Dad,” said Lynda, “was a master he learned from his favourite uncle, comedian. He made people laugh Howard Gallaugher, a founding with his stories, jokes, one-liners and member of the Shelburne Hunt Club. Lloydisms as we refer to them...” Lloyd was a proud member of the hunt club and the annual moose hunt was one of his favourite times of the year. She said both her parents loved fishing and enjoyed many spring fishing trips with friends. “As long as Dad could go fishing in the spring and hunting in the fall, he was a happy camper,” said Jennifer. “But if something came up like a wedding or a special anniversary celebration that coincided with his fishing or hunting trips, it really ticked him off. He ranted to anyone who would listen...” Clare talked about her father’s rig, “a full crew cab truck with an eightfoot box – not one of those half-assed short boxes that wouldn’t hold a loaf of bread – to which he attached a 28 foot fifth wheel trailer, to which he attached The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community another eight-foot trailer to carry his Church four-wheeler. His fishing boat perched Invites you to attend over the cab of the truck on another Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m. home built rack.”

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“A man who wasn’t afraid to take that rig the opposite way through the Tim Hortons drive through, after all mom was paying.” She explained that her father was not “a fan of ‘foreign food’, especially Italian food”. But the family loved Italian foods and enjoyed them while Lloyd was away hunting. “Mom eventually worked out a way for us to enjoy lasagna even if Dad was at home. She would make a big pan of lasagna and we were given strict instructions to call it “meat casserole,” said Clare. “With a big grin on our face, we loved to say, “Pass the meat casserole” and wink at each other across the table when Dad wasn’t looking, and I honestly don’t think Dad ever caught on.” Greg talked about his father’s love of children. “In many ways, Dad was like a big kid himself,” he said. “Always joking around and teasing. His favourite kid joke started with pull my finger’, anything to make kids happy and laugh.” The father-of-five had 10 grandchildren. They too paid a tribute to Grandpa Whitley, who teased that he would catch Santa and cut off his beard and encouraged them to try new things, like cereal with orange juice. The service concluded with a musical performance by grandsons Brian Jeffery and Blaine Whitley who performed one original song and their grandfather’s favourite, Oh Lord it’s Hard to be Humble.

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Painter expands horizon with mixed media installation Local artists contribute to complementary group exhibit inspired by nature by Trina Berlo In an upcoming installation, painter Sue Miller explores the fragile ecology of the beach by bringing the outdoors into the gallery. Miller, who works out of the Mill Street Art Studio in Creemore, moved to Wasaga Beach where she had an experience that inspired her to go beyond the canvas and create a multimedia three-dimensional immersive installation using organic materials, painting and audio recordings. Called Georgian Bay Primordial, the installation will be on display at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts in Collingwood from March 2 until April 14. It will be enhanced

by a group exhibit called Harmony in Nature, including the work of 16 artists chosen by Miller. Three years ago after having moved to Wasaga’s west end, her new home just minutes from the shore, Miller heard a commotion by the water one early spring day and went to investigate. She saw thousands of geese gathered along the shore, in the water and on patches of ice. “The feeling I had witnessing this was: this was their world. I was an insignificant observer. I felt as if I was in a time before humans dominated the planet. It was exhilarating and also humbling,” said Miller. The installation aims to honour the beach as a natural place. The message, she said, is that the shoreline is vital and fragile, not just a playground for tourists. Miller has recorded the sounds of the beach – the geese, calm waves,

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Creemore artist Sue Miller with one of the assemblages that will be incorporated into Georgian Bay Primordial installation. spring peepers and songbirds – which will be playing in each corner of the room as people move throughout

the installation, a hanging sculpture created from found materials against a backdrop of beach scenes. Miller worked with local artist Chris Hession to create the soundscape and install the exhibit. In the adjoining room of the gallery, Miller has curated a complementary show with Creemore area artists Peter Adams, Elizabeth Eakins, Martha Bull, Chris Hession, Frith Bail, Juliet Jancso and Jordan Eveland. The show also includes Rod Prouse, Melody Madden, Cathy Griggs, Janet Read, Jeanette Luchese, Halyna Morowdec Regenbogen, Karen Cameron, Ruth Irvine and Claustro. Miller said she chose artists who are inspired by nature, many of whom have created new work for the show. In conjunction with the exhibit, Miller is offering two March Break workshops for children on foundobject sculpture and is holding a workshop at Connaught Public School in Collingwood. The project is funded in part by Ontario Arts Council funding but there are sponsorship opportunities available. The opening reception for Georgian Bay Primordial and Harmony in Nature is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 4 at Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, located 163 Hurontario St. in Collingwood.

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Stayner Siskins ousted in playoff opening round by Alex Hargrave A Valentine gift was never given to the Stayner Siskins hockey club because the team never got to a Feb. 14 Game 7 against the Caledon Golden Hawks. The Siskins lost their final three games to a team that was of a similar skill-set but finished four points back during the regular season. It’s the second year in a row that Stayner has been upset in the opening round of the Georgian Bay Mid Ontario Junior C Hockey League playoffs. Thursday, Feb. 11, Stayner was leading Game 5, 3-2, with less than 30 seconds remaining in the game when Ryan Mouser tied the game by what can only be described as a fluke goal. His shot hit a Stayner defender, fluttered in the air and landed behind a sprawling Luke Aulthouse into the net. Randy Chen’s overtime winner 2:25 into the period was also a bizarre goal. His shot was blocked by Aulthouse but a Stayner defenceman didn’t communicate properly with the goaltender. The defenceman somehow misplayed the puck around the goalies pads and pushed it into the net instead. A strange Golden Hawks 4-3 victory. All the same, a victory and more importantly a 3-2 series lead. Veterans Jackson Clarke (powerplay), Ricky Darrell (shorthanded) and Kyle Lafreniere’s third period goal were Stayner scorers. In Game 6 the next night, Stayner once again let a very possible victory escape from its grip. The club led 4-2 after 26 minutes of play and 4-3 at the end

of the second. In the third, Caledon poured it on and Stayner couldn’t handle the pressure. For that part, the hockey gods were never on Stayner’s side. Christian Mariconda scored because a Stayner defender made a bad pinch, which resulted in a goal with seven minutes remaining to tie the game. If you think the voodoo dolls were out in Game 5 then you will really believe it from the series’ clinching goal. Matt Magliozzi was deep in the Siskins corner and fired the puck towards the goalie with seconds left in the game. It went in! Take that, says the hockey gods. At 19:59! Game over! Series over! Wow! Stayner goals were scored by Jordan Taylor, Lucas Jeffery, Griffin Pearce and Lafreniere. Caledon’s other wins were by 8-2 and 1-0 scores. Stayner won the first and third games 10-1 and 3-1. Siskins general manager Richard Gauthier summarized the series in one statement: “The difference in the series was goaltending. Their goaltender made massive saves. Ours didn’t.” For Siskins, goal scoring sensation Ricky Darrell and stalwart defenceman Ryan Hudson, the two gutwrenching losses will forever remain in their memory banks. It is too bad because these players have been warriors for the organization. The club, however, is blessed to have many returning players and despite the collapse have time to learn from the experience. Many will return next season. Several will not either. Gauthier made that clear.

“We have to make changes to be a better hockey club,” he said. On the business side, by being eliminated early, the club has lost a large sum of potential revenue that is earned from the gate. Playoff action brings in far more paying spectators than the regular season. As of Monday morning, Penetang Kings are leading the series against Caledon 2-1. Penetang beat Midland 4-1 in the quarterfinal series. Stayner owned their season head-to-head against the Kings winning 4-1. Siskins’ executives must be wondering, what if their team beat Caledon? But, what ifs are only for dreamers and the Siskins will have to wait until next year. In other semi-final series, the lucky charms are draping the Erin Shamrocks. The Shamrocks surprisingly defeated Alliston, arguably the best Junior C team in the province, in the first two games 3-2 (OT), and 4-2. Erin was the eighth and lowest ranked team to make the playoffs. Alliston shellshocked the Shamrocks in Game 3, 9-0. In other news, former Siskins coach Steve Walker, who returned to the German Hockey League at the start of this season to be an assistant coach with the Mannheim Eagles has been given more responsibilities after the club sacked head coach Greg Ireland two weeks ago. Former Eagles assistant coach Craig Woodcroft has taken over the head office duties but is relying on more from Walker, a star player in the German league for over a decade.

Creemore Curling Club standings

Neelin 0-0-0 (bye week) From the Hack: This draw, the vices move up to skip, the skips move down to lead to learn how to sweep again, and everyone else moves up a position.

match between Team Ruppel and Team McArthur. Both Milton and Paul made “TSN - Play of the Day” type shots in the third end. Milton made an in turn takeout through an impossibly tight port created by the guards, to sit count stone. Not to be outdone, Paul made the same incredible shot and rolled slightly behind cover. Milton followed up with an out turn takeout, through the same opening, to sit one and steal that end. Good curling everyone!

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Marilyn Steed 2-0-0 Gayle Millsap 1-1-0 Donna Baylis 1-1-0 Catherine Fuller 0-2-0 From the Hack: This week the gals in vice position moved up to skip. Everyone had fun and received a lot of help to learn the secrets of being a skip and feeling the power. Standing in a house and holding onto a broom has a whole different meaning now. Welcome to our new curler, Monique Van Severen. Lots of giggles after the game.

Daytime

McArthur 3-0 Bell 2-1 Ruppel 2-2 Steed 1-2 Martens 0-3 From the Hack: Wednesday provided a fantastic

Mixed

No report this week.. Was hidden in a snow bank!

Men

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mix and win The Wallace Timmons trophy was presented to the second draw winning mixed curling team made up of Barb Murdock (from left), Joan Morby and Paul Ruppel (absent: Jake White), accepting the trophy from Dorothy Shropshire.

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NCPS students selling cupcakes Monday for Humane Society fundraiser NCPS news

activities was a challenge On Wednesday, buses were cancelled because of but rewarding at the same a predicted storm. It was time. The event lasted a full five hours and 25 minutes. a bad day for a snow day, because that same day was (9:30 to 2:55). Stayner Tim pink T-shirt day, although Hortons donated some hot students said it was fun chocolate, and the tires in Martin one of the stations were staying home. However, the HEWITT provided by Midwest students that went to school did get to participate in the event. Metals. The teachers said the students Winter games day was held at the were very well behaved, and everyone had a great time. One student said that school all day Feb. 17. The spirit squad all the activities were very fun and you ran and organized the event. The groups got to play in the snow when you were of kids were organized by the schoolâ€™s house colours. Some of the sports done the activity. On Monday, Feb. 29, the school will included were shlockey, broomball, be selling cupcakes at nutrition breaks bob sledding, and decathlon. Spirit for the national cupcake day. All of Squad leaders said that running the

Experience with health care system proves efficiency Seniors

that we do have an efficient Feb. 18 was potluck health care system. On Feb. lunch with such a variety of 18, at 5 p.m. I found out I had delicious dishes that were a number of health issues and enjoyed by 23 members. at that time learned also that We welcomed Ron Laing many appointments had been and learned this was Phyllis ordered. Well it is one week Seed's relative. It was very Evelyn later and I have appointments pleasant to have Alinda Warden with a special doctor from Bishop back from surgery Toronto, a date for CT scan, a date for in such a short time. Good to see you a breathing test, an appointment for Alinda. another ultra sound, appointment with There were 32 members out and CCAC. In my laymanâ€™s brain that is lucky draws were won by Roy Veinot, Marcia Cameron, Mary Bouchard, a pretty darn good health care system especially since my problems need Sherry Lohnes and Alinda Bishop. immediate attention. Three moon shots were played by I am not whining I am endorsing a Phyllis Seed and the travel prize to John needed response to a problem. Van Voorst x2. Winners for cards were A father found a request from a young Morris Tymchuk, Isabelle Gubbels, fellow to his teenager daughter for a pic 274, Sherry Lohnes and John Van of her in a bra. Dad did the best thing Voorst, 271 and low went to Ted he could think of. So he sent a pic of Underhill, 111. I am not a soapbox speaker but would himself wearing a bra and holding a gun. Remember: Kindness is the currency like to relate some events of this past of your heart, spend it wisely. week that has made me more aware

the funds are going to the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, and different classes will be called down at different times. (For example, Grades 3-5 would be called down at first break and Grades 6-8 would be called down at second break.) The schoolâ€™s dance-a-thon was rescheduled to Friday because of the snow day. The dance-a-thon happens every year at NCPS when students get to have a dance party in the gym, and pledge money to the school in turn. Special envelopes to collect the pledges came home with students.

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thank you FRANKLIN, Betty â€“ John Franklin and family wish to express their sincere appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy received at the passing of Betty, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. We are honouring her request that any memorial for her be one in which the only tears flowing be those accompanied by lusty laughter. We shall try to comply. A Celebration of her Life, a life well lived, will be observed at the Dufferin County Museum, 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur, on Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m.

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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.

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.

Services 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. You deserve a clear view. Call Rod the Window Cleaner. Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call Rod at 705-351-0768. References on request. Creemore Auto Detailing. Winter detailing special; new and used tires sales and installation; snow blower repair. Tim Martin. Call 705-627-0102. KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS: Contact us for your sale! Cash in a day the auction way! Estate, consignment, farm, industrial, close-outs, cattle, and fundraising auctions. Next Consignment Auction scheduled for April 29th, 2016. We’re accepting good quality items now. Call Dennis Kidd, Auctioneer at 519-9387499 or dennis@kiddfamilyauctions. com. www.kiddfamilyauctions.com.

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McLeod, Kenneth – We would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the love and support shown to us during this time of sadness. The cards, flowers, donations to the Cancer Society and Campbell House and words of kindness and support brought us great comfort. A thank you to Reverend Mays for the wonderful service, Fawcett Funeral Homes and Creemore Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary for the refreshments after the service. We are so grateful to have so many wonderful friends and family to give us strength and support. Sincerely, Norma McLeod and family. Whitley, Lloyd – Our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to family, friends and neighbours for the outpouring of love and support during Lloyd’s last few months and since his death. Special thanks to Rev. Leslie Searles for hospital and nursing home visits, ongoing prayers, and her very fitting eulogy at the funeral. Thank you also to the family friend, Pipe Major Hal Graham, for the laments to honour Lloyd’s celtic heritage. We have received such lovely messages through donations, cards, flowers, calls and an abundance of food. Thank you to Joan Morby for heading up the catering following the service and to all her helpers. Thank you also, to the friends who provided the delicious snacks for the evening visitors. Just like the miracle of loaves and fishes, the multitude was amply fed. Our thanks to Jim Henderson of Fawcett’s for bringing Lloyd’s and the family’s wishes to fruition with the Celebration of Life at the Avening Hall. We are so grateful that Lloyd’s final home was Creedan Valley Care Community where the care and compassion from everyone was exceptional for him, and our family. The Whitleys; Ellen, Lynda, Jennifer, Clare, Greg, Steve and families

death notice Millsap, Joyce (nee Rowbotham) passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Mount Sinai Hospital in her 71st year. Born the only daughter to Wesley (predeceased 1996) and Mabel (predeceased 1999) Rowbotham. Joyce, beloved wife of the late Glenn; proud and loving mother of Glenda (Kevin) Brown, David (Corrie), Lynn (Dan) Gowan, Dean (Lorri), Richard (Tonya) and Christopher (Tammy). Cherished grandmother of Ryan & Brandon Brown, Tate & Jack Millsap, Carlee & Nicole Gowan, Regan & Bryn Millsap, Gabi Millsap and Charlotte Millsap. She will be remembered by sister-in-law Donna Lowe, brotherin-law Dennis (Joan) Millsap and sister-in-law Gayle (the late Paul) Millsap. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016 at St. John’s United Church. Spring Interment at Lavender Cemetery. Donations in memory of Joyce may be made to the Collingwood Agricultural Society – GNE, St. John’s United Church or the Creemore Legion. Friends may visit Joyce’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

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Burleton, John Anton We are saddened to announce the passing of John on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the age of 81. After a courageous battle with MSA (Multiple System Atrophy), he died peacefully at the Humber River Regional Hospital with his family by his side. While the disease controlled the last years of his life, it did not define him. John will be remembered for his great story telling, sense of humour, love of sports and appreciation of jazz. Although born in Scotland, John spent most of his childhood growing up in India and England, where he gained a great appreciation of sports with field hockey becoming his passion as a teen. His competitive spirit earned him the nickname “Goal-a-game-Burleton”. After coming to Canada, his athletic prowess carried into squash, golf and tennis. He competed in national level squash championships for several years, and in retirement was an active member of the Purple Hills Tennis Club and the Mad River Golf Club. John earned bragging rights with frequent wins at the annual Burleton Closed Golf Tournament. John had a very successful career with Royal Trust, where he developed many lifelong friendships. His career spanned 35 years and five provinces, and culminated with a senior executive role in Toronto. John will be remembered for his devilish sense of humour: he was a big fan of jokes, pranks, and laughter. You could always count on John to put a smile on people’s faces. Once speaking became difficult for him because of the MSA, John would circulate jokes via email daily. Community was important to John. He chaired the United Way Corporate Drive in Vancouver, was President of his tennis club, and founded The Companions of The Quaich chapter in the Creemore region, bringing his appreciation of single malt scotch to the masses. John is lovingly remembered by Toni, his wife of 53 years, their children Stephen (Heather), Derek (Isabelle), and Margot, and their grandchildren Brendan, Jeremy, Mathieu, and Olivia. The family wishes to give special thanks to John’s caregiver and friend, Cheryl Brearey for her dedicated care and support over the past six years, and to Alex Kroon for helping to coordinate care for John over the past year. A celebration of John’s life will be held at his farm in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson Canada in John’s name would be greatly appreciated. Any donations made will be directed towards MSA research. Friends may visit John’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, February 26, 2016

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

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Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

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BIA elections

Township of Clearview Council has initiated an application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 06-54. The amendment is being considered under the requirements of the Planning Act RSO 1990 c.P.13 and applicable regulations. The purpose of this notice is to invite you to engage in the public process if you wish.

CREEMORE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION ELECTION

Public Meeting Information: When: Where:

Monday March 21, 2016 at 6:30 pm Council Chambers Township of Clearview Administration Centre 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario

The Proposal: Project No.: 2015-009 The purpose of the application is to amend the general provisions of the Zoning By-law to permit the keeping of backyard chickens and to regulate the siting and sizing of structures relating to that use. The effect of the application is to allow backyard chickens as an accessory use to single-detached dwellings in all zones. No key map has been provided. The subject application involves all lands within the Township of Clearview. There are no other Planning Act applications relating to this subject. A Backyard Chicken Regulatory By-law will be considered by Council as part of this public process. Your Rights to Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Township of Clearview before the by-law is passed, the person or public body: i) is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Township of Clearview Council to the Ontario Municipal Board; and ii) may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. For More Information: There are several ways to find more information about this application.

Nominations are now open to elect four (4) candidates to the Board of Management for the Creemore Business Improvement Association. Candidates for election to the Board must be recommended by the Nominating Committee or in writing by at least two (2) members of the Creemore Business Improvement Association. Anyone proposing to be a candidate in the election must file their nomination before March 16th, 2016 by 4:30 p.m. All candidates must meet the eligibility criteria as specified on the nomination form. Nomination forms will be available and accepted at the following locations: In person at the Creemore House of Stitches 151-C Mill Street Creemore, ON, The Municipal Administration Centre – 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON or by email: pfettes@clearview.ca Nomination Committee Cheryl Robertson Pamela Fettes, Township Clerk Dated this 18th Day of February, 2016

employment opportunity Manager, Human Resources

Full-Time Position (35 hours per week)

Stayner, Ontario

Clearview Township (Stayner Administration office location) is seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager.

Key Accountabilities Reporting to the CAO, the Human Resources Manager provides strategic HR leadership and consultative support, ensuring organizational staffing structure, policies, compensation, development, performance and culture align with corporate strategy. Together with the leadership team, the Human Resources Manager guides employee engagement and change management for continuous improvement.

Contact the Planner assigned to this file:

Responsibilities include directing and administering recruitment and onboarding, labour/employee relations, health and safety, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, disability management, policy development and legislative compliance.

Amy Cann, Community Planner 705-428-6230 ext. 242

Skills and Experience

Visit our website: www.ClearviewPlanning.ca acann@clearview.ca

Visit or write to the Community Services Department at the Township of Clearview Administration Centre: Box 200, 217 Gideon St., Stayner ON L0M 1S0 Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm We invite you to comment on this application and to engage in the process with us. If you wish to receive future notices concerning this file, please submit your request in writing to the Planner assigned to this file using the information above. Please be advised that your comment or request to be notified will form part of the public record; your communication and any personal information therein will be made available to the public, unless you expressly request its removal. If you have specific accessibility needs and would like another format or other accommodations the Township of Clearview will work to meet your needs. Please contact Human Resources at 705-428-6230 ext. 255. Notice dated: 1 March 2016

CHRL and/or equivalent post-secondary degree HR Generalist with 10 years’ experience – exposure to all facets of HR Ability to align human resources practices with corporate strategy Strong knowledge in OHSA and experience in managing health and safety Experience in large public sector AODA compliance Disability Management and Return to Work procedures Job Evaluation maintenance and Pay Equity compliance Labour relations experience in a unionized environment Ability to write and implement policies and procedures Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Proficient technical skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, coaching, decision-making, planning and organizing skills

Salary range offered for this position is $77,004.20 to $94,549.00 per year with a competitive benefits’ package including pension plan. Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2016-011 to the Chief Administrative Officer by March 11, 2016 to: hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please call 705-428-6230 x. 245 for accommodation inquiries or requirements.