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Friday, March 4, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 10

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News and views in and around Creemore

Inside the Echo

Trash Talk

In the Driver's Seat

County brings recycling in-house

Wayne McGregor goes out fighting

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3 injured in Cty Rd 91 crash

by Trina Berlo Three people were seriously injured in a collision on County Road 91 Feb. 25 involving an SUV and a dump truck.

“The deputy chief arrived first,” said Clearview Township’s Fire Chief Colin Shewell. “It was noted we had three people that were in the vehicle that got hit, the Mercedes, and that two would need extrication… We were able to remove one patient fairly quickly and the driver was a little more difficult to extricate however crews were able to extricate that person shortly after.”

Shewell said one of the first people on scene was an off-duty Toronto firefighter who applied initial first aid.

“He did a really good job. We left him in the vehicle to do patient care throughout the whole incident,” said Shewell.

All three were transported by ambulance to the hospital in Collingwood where two are in stable condition.

The driver was airlifted to Toronto and is in critical condition.

The driver of the dump truck was not injured.

The collision happened just after 12:30 p.m. near Concession 10 Nottawasaga and County Road 91 was closed for about six hours while emergency crews and investigators were on scene.

Police say a cause has not yet been determined and the investigation is ongoing.

Charges are pending.

It is thought that the SUV passengers and the Toronto firefighter were in the area for a cross-country skiing OFSAA race at Highlands Nordic.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

CCI skier Freddie Pickess, a Nottawa resident, climbs a steep hill during the OFSAA junior boys sprint relay held at Highlands Nordic Feb. 25 and 26. For more results from the provincial level cross-country skiing competition and the apline skiing competition held in Collingwood, see page 8.

Recognizing the exceptional in Simcoe-Grey

by Trina Berlo Chances are if you’ve ever donated blood in Stayner you have been rewarded with raisin bread.

Janneke Leimgardt, one of the volunteers responsible for making sure there is plenty of raisin bread at the Canadian Blood Services Stayner clinics, was recognized with the John Graves Simcoe Recognition Award.

The awards, handed out by MP Kellie Leitch at Station on the Green in Creemore on Feb. 27, recognize the exceptional in the Simcoe-Grey riding.

Leimgardt, a Stayner resident, was among six individuals, one business and one service club recognized at the ceremony.

“Leimgardt has been an active volunteer for over 40 years in Simcoe Grey,” said Leitch. “Her dedication to giving back and contributing to her community is what makes her an ideal candidate for a John Simcoe Award.”

Leimgardt has been organizing blood donor clinics since 1985, she is an active member of her church, helping with fundraisers, social activities and sitting on various committees.

She is a member of the Clearview

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David Foster (back row, from left), Capt. Luc Blanchette, Cranberry Village Resort concierge Marty Wilkinson and general manager Don Buckle, Alliston Legion representative Patricia Grant, Amy Howard (front row, from left), MP Kellie Leitch, Janneke Leimgardt and Piper Dedels.

Township Accessibility Advisory Committee, raising awareness about disabilities and working to eliminate barriers.

Also receiving awards that day

were Amy Howard, Piper Dedels, Capt. Luc Blanchette, David Foster, Cranberry Village Resort and the Royal Canadian Legion Alliston Branch 171.

Winner Lorne Winkler was absent.

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This Weekend 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.

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

• Church Services on page 5.

• 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.

Upcoming Events

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.

Saturday, March 12

• The Annual Search For Horned Larks, Snowy Owls and Snow Buntings at Minesing Flats at 8:30 a.m. Led by Brian Gibbon. A pancake lunch will end this tour. Bring your own dishes and cutlery and a financial contribution to help defray costs. For more information visit www.bfnclub.org.

Wednesday, March 16

• Creemore BIA Election Procedure Presentation

by Pamela Fettes at Station on the Green at 7 p.m. For more information contact president@ experiencecreemore.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.

Sunday, March 13

• Daylight Savings begins.

Thursday, March 17

• St. Patrick’s Day Ceilidh at Creemore Legion at 7 p.m. Forget the green beer – this is Celtic music at its best! Hear some of the continent’s best traditional musicians: Matt MacIsaac - Pipes, whistles & guitar; Angus Leahy - Fiddle; Andrea Beaton - Fiddle; Mac Morin - Piano; Kate Quinn - Voice. Tickets $25. Contact Matt MacIsaac on Facebook or purchase at the door.

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

• Come join the family in celebrating an 80th Birthday Party for Jacquelyn Ritchie Metheral from 2 to 5 p.m. at Elmvale Presbyterian Church. Best wishes only.

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Saturday, April 2 & Sunday, April 3

• Watercolour Getaway with Mill Street Art Studio and Mountain Ash Farm Inn &Spa. Entice your outof-town friends to a Watercolour Getaway Package in Creemore! They’ll paint with Mill Street Art Studio’s Martha Bull and stay at Mountain Ash Farm Inn & Spa. Proceeds go to the Durham Art Gallery. Call for pricing to Durham Art Gallery at 519-369-3692, www.durhamart.on.ca.

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.

Saturday, April 16

• Contra, Square & Circle Dance at Avening Hall, 3401 Cty Rd 42 at 7 p.m. featuring the awardwinning O’Schraves Family Band and caller Frank Francalanza. Easy dances called step-by-step. Fun & family friendly! Bring a snack to share & your own water bottle. Adults $12, students $7, under 10 free. Call 647-528-6508 or clearviewcontra@ gmail.com

Saturday, May 7

• Stayner Kinsmen Duck Race at Kinsmen Park, Brock Street, Stayner. Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction; BBQ, live music & more from noon at the Park. Corporate Duck Race starts at 1 p.m. & Main Event Race to follow. Proceeds to community projects. $5 duck tickets available at Creemore Echo & Stayner Dairy Queen. staynerkinsmen.ca

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Springwater site best suited for recycling facility

by Trina Berlo A proposed organics processing facility will not be located in Clearview Township.

At a press conference in Midhurst Tuesday morning, County of Simcoe officials announced that the preferred site for a new recycling plant is in Springwater Township, a site that can accommodate a facility that can manage the recycling of everything that is sorted into the recycling bins, and possibly more.

Out of 502 sites initially identified as possible locations for the facility, Clearview Township was one of the seven finalists. The Fairgrounds Road North property (landfill site 42) was considered only for the organics plant, so with the “one site, one solution” approach, Clearview is out of the running.

The Clearview site was evaluated for the organics processing facility and ranked second behind the preferred site, according to the county.

Because the site is comprised of prime agricultural land and has never been used as a landfill, there was no advantage for so-called brownfield redevelopment, or clean-up.

County staff is endorsing a property at 2976 Horseshoe Valley Road West, a portion of county-owned forest. The site ranked first across the board using a variety of criteria. The property was chosen based on being in low proximity to homes and businesses,

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall, consultant Tej Gidda and director of solid waste management Rob McCullough speak to the press about a proposed new facility in Springwater Township where recyclable materials and organics would be processed within the county. ample treed buffering and access to the transportation network.

The recommendation will be considered by county councillors at a committee of the whole meeting on March 8 and will go to council on March 22. Staff recommends building a facility that will be able to handle waste from future growth.

“By 2030 we’ll have some 400,000 residents in the County of Simcoe so that means more garbage and we’ll need to deal with that in a meaningful fashion,” said Warden Gerry Marshall, who supports the staff recommendation.

Simcoe collects all household waste

in the county, but currently ships all recycling and organics to other areas for processing.

“We handle quite a lot of organics right now in Simcoe County, about 10,000 tons a year but we are only capturing a third of it so we know there’s up to 30,000 tons that is already available in our waste stream and with the growth that’s coming, this is an area that we really need to address,” said director of solid waste management Rob McCullough.

“We believe we can do it cheaper and just as efficiently ourselves,” said McCullough.

The exact technology used to

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treat the organics is not yet known and would have to be determined through a public procurement process.

McCullough said the options are so wide ranging that it is hard to estimate costs. The organics facility could cost between $10- and $35-million or more and the materials management facility is expected to cost $4.7 million. With the opening of the new combined facility, about a dozen or so jobs will be created.

“We have been in very good stead in the province and we’ve had very strong support from county councillors for waste diversion. We’ve been one of the top 10 diverting municipalities in all of Ontario for six to seven years running. As we look forward we know there’s a number of different programs we have to look at,” said McCullough.

The initiative stems from a solid waste management strategy that committed to looking for alternative waste management strategies, including diversion, which is being strongly encouraged by the province.

As a result of processing recyclables in the county, there will be a lower impact on the environment by shortening the haul route and there is the possibility for revenue by selling compost and fertilizer, byproducts of the organics facility.

The next public information sessions will be held at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on April 19, at the Simcoe County Museum in Midhurst.

Hayden's 20th anniversary tour stops at Avening Avening Hall will be a stop on Hayden’s Everything I Long For 20th Anniversary re-issue tour.

A limited number of tickets for the Wednesday, April 13 are still available.

Twenty years ago, Hayden released his first full-length record, Everything I Long For. The re-issue is a collection of 16 songs, some four-track recordings that had previously appeared on two versions of a cassette called In September, and a few new ones recorded with friend Joao Carvalho.

“I’ve always had a bit of a complex relationship with this record, but with all of the personal baggage it comes with, I can’t deny the impact it has had on my life and the meaning it had to a certain group of people in the mid 1990s,” said Hayden. “For that, I’ve made the decision to briefly go back in time and celebrate the first

anniversary release is remastered from the original recordings and includes five rare demos and outtakes.”

The tour will include performances of many Everything I Long For songs rarely, or never, played live before.

Pre-orders of the double-vinyl package, alongside other additional

limited-edition merchandise recreated from the time, are now available through the Hardwood Records online shop.

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Opinion Editorial

TV providers forced to offer reduced packages For anyone out there who still watches traditional television, new CRTC regulated unbundling of television channels is a long awaited escape from the trappings of television service providers.

Television is better than ever with movie-quality programs playing out on specialized channels. For anyone not accessing programming at a discount rate through Netflix and the like, there is still traditional television and the big monthly bill that comes with it.

We have all been dreaming of the day we could choose the channels we want, a la carte, rather than being roped into choosing the most expensive and expansive program bundles so we can have 10 specific channels, one in each bundle of course.

Well apparently that day is here.

As of March 1, Canada’s licensed TV service providers must begin to offer new services and options for customers, says the CRTC. Specifically, the companies must introduce an affordable basic package that costs no more than $25 per month. As well, the companies must introduce either the option to pay for individual channels or small packages of no more than 10 channels.

The change is a result of consumer complaints.

During the CRTC’s “Let’s Talk TV conversation”, many Canadians said that the price of basic cable, satellite and other TV services was too high. The CRTC took those comments into consideration as it made changes to the way TV channels are delivered.

“Canadians can now choose the TV services that meet their needs, realities and budgets.”

The sad “reality” is that we “need” to see the next seasons of our favourite shows and we blew the whole “budget” on the cell phone bill.

Cable-providers have done a marvelous job of sourcing out programming, with many channels having a signature show or two to keep us hooked.

So while browsing the a la carte channel menu, we will want a little bit of everything, hardly shrinking the bill at all. There is just too much to choose from.

Television has improved to the point that it is habit-forming. The practice of binge-watching, that loathsome act that leaves one questioning their life choices… was that a thing when people recorded shows on VCRs? Also of note, the CRTC has made it so Canadians no longer have to give 30 days notice to cancel services, making it easier to switch service providers and take advantage of a more competitive marketplace. That may help people go cold turkey and just give up television all together, which is probably for the best.

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The fifth class (the equivalent of today’s Grade 9 and 10) of Creemore Public and Continuation School 1912-1913, located on the corner of Caroline and Collingwood streets. The building sat on the east yard of today’s Caroline Street school. Front row: Winnie Watson, Beatrice Akitt, Lottie Powell, Eva Agar, Irene Miller, Bertha Giffen, Lena Grainger, Bonnie Watson, Marjorie Budge, Luella Agar. Back row: Miss Margaret Murray and Miss Joy Stephens (primary teachers), Beatrice Helmkay, Mabel Grainger, Dora Helmkay, Ralph Mumford, Archie Boyd, Jay Brown, Angus Rinn, Nina Wilson, Mildred Carter. Luella Grainger, principal of continuation school and WJ Mackay, principal of public school. Photo submitted by Helen Blackburn.

On the trail of Dr. Hazel Grainger

by Helen Blackburn One day last summer I met Jason Durish, our local veterinarian, on his way out of a local eatery.

He told me he had found in his basement the framed medical certificate of a female doctor and also the framed class picture of her 1927 graduating class, University of Toronto, 106 men and seven women. Jason Durish lives on Wellington Street East. I was mystified. A month or two later Jason arrived at my door with the certificate and the photo. By that time I had figured out who it was.

The female doctor from Creemore was Dr. Hazel Grainger.

I knew the Grainger family when I was a girl because my father’s lawn bowling partner was Elmer Grainger.

They used to go to bowling tournaments around the country. I had also been to their brick home and farm on the east side of Creemore, now the Gordon farm.

I had met Dr. Grainger once. But the story doesn’t end there.

I was able to use the website, ancestry.com, expensive to use individually, but available in archives and libraries.

The Graingers were pioneers in Mulmur Township east of Honeywood in the Black Bank area. Hazel Grainger’s father was Daniel Grainger, her mother, Sarah Wallace. Hazel was the youngest in a family of seven.

Luella was a teacher. Clara was a nurse. Elmer helped his father run the farm and later took it over.

Olive died as an infant. Mabel’s married name was McGregor and Lena married Walter James Lamb.

Daniel Grainger bought the farm on the east side of Creemore in 1907 so his family would have access to a better education. Also, it seems to me that he wanted a flat farm rather than the (See “Grad” on page 5)

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Creemore's unsung heroes Editor: It is with great hope that I am writing today to thank all of those kind and generous souls who have worked tirelessly and contributed financially for more than five years to hold back the industrial wind turbines in our beautiful community. Just to name a few... John Wiggins, Chuck Magwood, Kevin Elwood, Michael Dickinson, Doug Caldwell and so many others who have put their lives on hold to protect Creemore and the surrounding areas from these concrete monsters.

If not for them the turbines would already have been built, and would

be creating havoc in our peaceful farmlands. They are the unsung heroes.

We have a shot with the appeal, but it does not come without a lot of money, time and expertise.

Please step up and contact any of the above if you are willing to contribute time or dollars to help make this appeal successful. If you are unsure of how to reach them please e-mail me at dianemcquaig@gmail.com. Let’s do this for our children and grandchildren… preserve our magnificent countryside for generations to come.

Diane McQuaig, Creemore.

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The CyberGirls demonstrate their robot skills at the New Lowell branch of the Clearview Public Library during Sunnidale Winterama

Grad photo found in basement CyberGirls qualify for

(Continued from page 4) one he had on the nearly vertical slope at Black Bank. His obituary in a 1947 Creemore Star tells of his success as a farmer specializing in Hereford cattle.

Hazel Grainger, born in 1902, had her schooling in Creemore, going on to the University of Toronto where she graduated in 1927. Records show that she crossed into the United States as an immigrant, Sept. 9, 1928 at Buffalo.

She set up private practice in New York City, census records showing she was in the Bronx in 1940. She became a naturalized American and during the Second World War and served in the military. After retiring she lived in Creemore for a time in a home at the east end of Wellington Street. She returned to New York where she died in 1987.

None of this explains why her certificate and photo was in the basement of Jason Durish’s house.

There is a partial explanation. That house served as a hospital, run by Mary

Day, RN, for quite a few years. I can find no records of when the hospital opened or closed.

A 1927 Creemore voter’s list gives Mary Day at that address. My sister was born there is 1938. Perhaps one of our readers can provide more information about when it opened and closed.

The only explanation I have for the certificate and photo being in that house is that Dr. Grainger worked there after graduating in 1927 and until she left for the United States in 1928.

Why did she leave these two important items behind? Does anyone know of a Grainger descendant who might like to have the certificate and photo?

Thanks to Dr. Jason Durish, John Montgomery, Muriel Day and Joan Truax for their help.

Twenty year’s worth of my monthly local history stories are available for reading at Collingwood Public Library, second floor, history and genealogy section.

provincial championships Clearview’s CyberGirls have qualified for the provincial robotics championship in St. Catharines on March 5.

The team placed ninth out of 49 teams in its first ever competition in Brampton this past December and went on to place fourth in a second competition in Ottawa, to qualify for the semi-finals in Newmarket this past weekend. The team, made up of girls between the ages of nine and 15, are often competing against high school students.

“The girls narrowly missed making the elimination rounds (by one point).

They managed a fourth place finish in the programming skills component and from this earned a much deserved berth at the provincials,” said team officials.

The VEX Robotics competition challenges students to design, build and program a functional robot using specific components.

CyberGirls, an offshoot of the Cybergnomes, launched last fall to encourage more girls into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

The CyberGirls demonstrated their skills at the Cybergnomes' Spaghetti Supper, Silent Auction and Family Fun Event on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the New Lowell Legion.

Students interested in joining the Cybergnomes or the CyberGirls robotics programs next season are welcome to contact team mentor Gary Page at 705-888-0731 or cybergnomesteam2013@gmail.com.

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Sunday, March 6

Creemore United Pastoral Charge

Sunday, March 6 Services: New Lowell United at 9:45 a.m.

St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m.

March 5: St. John's Beef & Lamb Dinner 4:30-7:30

All welcome • 705-466-2200 ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.

Bishop Peter Fenty is coming to award Gertie Gowan with the Order of the Diocese for her amazing work & dedication.

Lunch to follow.

The community is invited to attend.

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The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.

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The Creemore Angels Karin Jordan (from left), Lorna May, Sheila Koss, Megan Lowe walked 10 kilometres and raised over $1,000 for Home Horizon during the Coldest Night of the Year event in Collingwood on Feb. 20. Overall, the event raised over $41,000 for Home Horizon.

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, March 4, 2016

New Creemore Springs eatery opens in Toronto

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The Creemore Legion hosted the local public speaking finals for NCPS students on Feb. 28 with Martin Hewitt (back row, from left), Emily Burger, Grace Kennedy, Arran Adams, Grace Millsap, Jamie Wright, Libby Millsap. Front row from left: Justin Rowbotham, Brady Wilson, Griffin Lucas, Luke Millsap and Boden Dobbs competing. Griffin Lucas and Brady Wilson are advancing to the next level of competition, which will also be held by the Creemore Legion later this month.

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The Sunnidale Firefighters Association raised $3,300 for Camp Bucko, a camp for young burn victims, through a silent auction held during Sunnidale Winterama. The association would like to thank local businesses and friends for the support.

Creemore Springs Brewery is opening a new “gastrobrewery” in Toronto.

BATCH offers 10 craft beers on tap, six of which are brewed on-site such as a Pale Ale, Cream Ale, Witbier, Porter and India Pale Ale, along with a fresh line-up of seasonal brews.

All the in-house beer is brewed in small batches and is overseen by BATCH brewmaster Andrew Bartle, previously of Northwinds Brewhouse and Eatery.

“Creemore Springs has always been driven by our small-town craftbrewing heritage, our true commitment to the best of local and celebrating the makers who make it great,” said Creemore Springs’ marketing director Karen Gaudino. “BATCH is a proud extension of our Creemore values, offering the best of locally-sourced foods and curated beers, served fresh in the heart of the city.”

BATCH will offer a variety of approachable dishes made with local and artisanal ingredients, in a warm and comfortable atmosphere, along with a selection of curated BATCH craft beers that will be brewed in-house.

The 2,500 square foot two-level space offers a dining room with a seated capacity of 130, as well as a large private dining room with a seated capacity for 50. The restaurant will also have a

retail shop, with Creemore Springs and BATCH craft beer available for sale, along with other select merchandise.

The menu direction was guided by Chef Ben Heaton, whose vision is to develop a menu of modern comfort food that focuses on locally grown, fresh ingredients to pair with the restaurant’s impressive selection of craft beer. Heaton drew upon his experience working in kitchens throughout England.

“As a farm-to-table restaurant, I wanted this menu to reflect a refined approach to classic pub food, highlighting local meats, seafood and produce,” he said.

The extensive menu features modern day comfort classics, such as a pulled brisket flatbread with smoky onion relish and crispy shallots, a house-made German bratwurst sausage with house sauerkraut and smashed potatoes, and a lamb burger with feta, charred red onion and curried lime pickle mayo.

BATCH will also offer a daily selection of house-made pies that includes old time favourites like coconut cream and pecan.

The new restaurant opens March 7.

BATCH, located at 75 Victoria St., will be open seven days a week for dinner, for lunch Monday through Friday and brunch on weekends.

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McGregor's wish was to keep the shop open

by Trina Berlo Wayne McGregor could always see the good in people.

He had a positive outlook and great sense of humour, even throughout his 14-year battle with brain cancer, said his wife Kristen McGregor. Wayne liked to joke around and tease his family, friends and customers. He also wanted to make sure they were well taken care of.

“He was a hard worker and was very dedicated to his customers,” said Kristen.

When Wayne was diagnosed with cancer, he was told he would have one year to live but he defied the doctor who told him that and went to on to build a business and support his family.

“He always said he would go out with his fists up, fighting,” said his daughter, Brookelyne.

Many of his customers wouldn’t have known that the mechanic and owner of Creemore Automotive and Transmission was ill.

The McGregor family moved into their new Creemore home in 2002 and two months later, Wayne had a grand mal seizure. It was the first sign that something was wrong. He was diagnosed with brain cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy.

Wayne continued to have seizures for the next nine years while working as a transmission mechanic in Barrie and Orillia and whenever he had a seizure his driver’s licence was suspended for

a while. For stability, Wayne decided to set up shop close to home so that he could walk or ride his bike to work during those times he could not drive. In 2011, he set up Creemore Automotive and Transmission at Country Sunshine, on County Road 9.

Wayne continued to have MRIs and in 2012, cysts were discovered on the brain. He had a second surgery and one week later he contracted bacterial meningitis. Kristen rushed him to the hospital with no time to spare.

Afterwards, Wayne went to work with bandages on his head and an IV, carrying the bag of antibiotics in a backpack.

She said the nurses and home care workers would visit him at the shop, to take blood samples and change his IV, knowing he would not be home resting.

“He never let it get him down,” said Kristen.

An MRI found a few more spots on the brain in November and he started radiation treatment, which he had been hoping to avoid.

Even then, remembers Brookelyne, her father said to the doctors, “I can’t be here every day, I have a business to run”. He said, “I have a business, I have to live.”

Wayne never returned to work after that and he died on Jan. 10 at age 48.

It was Wayne’s wish that Kristen kept the business going after he died.

She and her daughters, Brooklyne and Ashlyne, are managing the business,

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Wayne McGregor behind the wheel of one of his customer's cars at Creemore Automotive and Transmission. which has two mechanics on staff.

When Brookelyne heard a promotion for the Peak FM’s business of the week contest, she wrote in about her

father’s perseverance. As a result, the staff at Creemore Automotive and Transmission will be treated to lunch this Friday.

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March Break activities at the Clearview library

by Michele McKenzie Looking to spread your wings and to stretch your imagination over the March Break holiday?

You are invited to expand your horizons and discover new territory for the whole family here at the Clearview Public Library as we have a full roster of messy art activities planned from March 15-19. If you ever wondered what happened when Sleeping Beauty met up with the three pigs, who had joined forces with the Gingerbread Man to fight against the Big Bad Wolf, the Grumpy Dragon and the Evil Step Queen Mother, you will find out the answer to this burning literary question in our Fractured Fairytales Story Arts and Crafts presentations.

Tuesday: Ontario Early Years (Baby Time) at 10 a.m. in the Stayner Branch (free); Ontario Early Years (Next Step) at 1 p.m. in the Creemore Branch (free); Home Alone St. John Ambulance Course at 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Sunnidale Branch (registration required); Fractured Fairy-tales Story Hour Arts and Crafts at 2 p.m. in the Stayner Branch (free); Lego Challenge at 3:45 p.m. in the Stayner Branch (free); Drop-in Arts and Crafts activities and literary games table (all branches, free).

Wednesday: Ontario Early Years (Next Step) at 10 a.m. in the Sunnidale Branch (free); Fractured Fairy-tales Story Hour Arts and Crafts at 2 p.m. in the Sunnidale Branch (free); Lego Challenge at 3:45 p.m. in the Sunnidale Branch (free); Drop-in Arts and Crafts activities and literary games table (all branches, free).

Thursday: Free Family Big S h o w P r e s e n t a t i o n o f Vo c a l Illusionist Mark Crocker and his crew of extremely funny puppet (two shows and free tickets are available at the three branch circulation desks) Showtimes: 10 a.m. in the Stayner Community Hall and again at 2 p.m. at the Station on the Green in Creemore; Drop-in Arts and Crafts activities and literary games table (all branches) (free); Babysitter St. John Ambulance Course at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clearview Township Office (registration required); Home Alone St. John Ambulance Course at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clearview Township Office (registration required).

Friday: Ontario Early Years (Next Step) at 10 a.m. in the Stayner Branch (free); Fractured Fairy-tales Story Hour Arts and Crafts at 2 p.m. in the Creemore Branch (free); Lego Challenge at 3:35 p.m. in the Creemore Branch (free); Drop-in Arts and Crafts activities and literary games table (all branches).

Saturday: Join us and see what is happening at the Library Outreach Booth at the eighth Annual Clearview Township Health and Leisure Showcase from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stayner Arena Community Hall. We promise there will be plenty of messy art surprises and possibly some baby dragon hatchlings.

Friday, March 4, 2016

Creemore Curling Club standings Win-Loss-Tie

Ladies

Gayle Millsap 2-1-0 Marilyn Steed 2-1-0 Donna Baylis 1-2-0 Catherine Fuller 1-2-0 From the Hack: This week the leads and seconds moved on up to vice and skip positions. Most ladies have been curling for only one or two years and the more experienced ladies comment they were impressed with all the girls on their strategy, and how well they had their weight down to deliver the shots.

The power of the broom – unbelievable how it changes one's whole being – may the force be with you!

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The Collingwood Collegiate Level 2 girls team Anna Carruthers (from left), Alta Lashley, Jayden Metcalfe, Ryley Loft and Phoebe Lorimer won gold in slalom and giant slalom this week at OFSAA, from Feb. 29 to March 1 at Blue Mountain. Carruthers also won silver in the slalom individual standings and the Level 2 boys team won bronze in slalom.

Daytime

Bell 3-1 McArthur 3-1 Ruppel 2-2 Martens 1-3 Steed 1-3 From the Hack: On Monday, Team Martens and Team Steed kept the game close through the first seven ends, and it was tied coming home. Bill was able to draw to the four foot on his last shot to score the winning point. On sheet two, Team Bell schooled Team McArthur in the art of curling! Scott at lead, Wayne at second, Liz at vice and Jim as skip all made fantastic shots to end the game early. “Ole Man Winter” kept the curlers home on Wednesday.

Good curling everyone!

Men

Paul Vorstermans 2-0 Ed Meulendyk 1-0-1 Graham McDonald 1-0 Mike Stephens 0-1-1 Brian Cass 0-1 Al Lambert 0-2 Bill Neelin 0-0 From the Hack: This week the early draw only played as the 9 p.m. draw was cancelled due to Mother Nature.

Mixed Staff photo: Trina Berlo

CCI junior girls bring home the championship banner for first place in the sprint relay. The team also got the banner for the team in the distance races. From left, Anna Foley, Sofie Czerny, Olivia Westbrooke, Hannah Skelton and Mila Tarnopolsky. Erik Ohrling placed first in the distance race and his sister Heidi Ohrling placed second in the senior girls distance race.

Neelin 2-0-0 McArthur 2-0-0 Bell 1-0-1 Crevier 1-0-1 Cass 1-1-0 Fuller/Rowbotham 1-1-0 Lindsay 1-1-0 Kelly 0-2-0 Morby 0-2-0 Baylis 0-2-0 From the Hack: The final draw is underway with teams Neelin and McArthur leading the pack. The winning team will be presented the Creemore Village Pharmacy Trophy.

Breaking news online at Creemore.com Contributed photo

Creemore Curling Club won the Ladies Mexican-themed Bonspiel, sponsored by the Creemore Village Pharmacy, on Feb. 13. Shown here are the Mexican banditas Marilyn Steed (skip), Joan Morby (vice), Linda Wright (second) and Diane Kelly (lead).

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Luck of the Irish Night Dinner Party in Brentwood on March 12 NEW LOWELL NEWS

Well we are into March that week in worshiping at and hopefully the winter is different times in various fast fading away and we will venues. soon see the snowdrops and Sunday School has daffodils peeping through resumed at the New Lowell the ground to show us the United Church. The Sunday hope of spring.

School is during the worship Sandra Talking about spring and time of 9:45 a.m. and all ages BEDNAREK March mark your calendars of children are welcome to for a spectacular salute to St. Patrick’s attend.

Day on March 12 at the Brentwood Hall The community is glad to hear that on County Rd. 10. The Hall Board is Lorne McLellan is home recuperating having a “Luck of the Irish Night Dinner under the watchful eye of Marilyn. We Party.â€? The menu is full Irish with wish him well in the coming weeks. stew, corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, We also send caring wishes to and soda bread all provided by chef Michelle Cloutier daughter of Mike Wayne. Tickets at $25 per person and and Tracy as she battles her illness at can be purchased by calling Hall Board Princess Margaret. Take Care Michelle, members or the township office. They New Lowell is wishing you all the best! are limited so get yours and don’t be Now, get those marking pens out disappointed‌ oh, yes, there will be and circle June 5. The New Lowell special music and maybe some Irish congregation will hold the official dancing of course a little bit of green opening of their new addition on that on your dress that night might help the Sunday. This is your invitation! Please Leprechauns and the prizes! Lots of pass the word along to all. guaranteed fun!

They say wishful thinking is good March Break for the school children for the soul so here we go. I am sure is also fast approaching (March 12-20) some of you have those garden books so be on the look out for more action open and are wishfully looking at new on the roadways with children out and plants, bulbs etc., and wishing to get about. They are our precious future. out and start moving things around.

Parents and caregivers please keep them The golfers are likely cleaning the clubs safe and away from running waters, and wishfully thinking of hitting the rivers and streams. links. So New Lowell United Church As soon as March Break is over we has booked its annual golf tournament. enter Holy Week for Christians around This year they have changed the venue the world. Watch the paper and church to Bear Creek Golf Club. The date is signs for the church of your choice June 11. Please mark the calendar. Get and the worship services provided. your foursome gathered. It is still a steal They start with Palm Sunday on March at $100 per person with a roast beef 20 with Jesus’ triumphed ride into dinner. More details will follow. Call Jerusalem and ends with the Risen Tom Macham for further details and Christ on Easter Sunday. So much of to book your space. They are going fast a story in between is to be celebrated so call now, 705-424-0579.

Breedon’s Automotive

Don’t forget the weekly euchre at the New Lowell Legion on Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. It is a great way to spend the time with neighbours and friends and have some fun too.

The Brentwood Horticulture Society holds its meetings the last Tuesday of each month. They have special programs on these nights all related to gardening.

You are invited to come and enjoy a meeting. For further information, call Carol DeWinter at 705-424-1012.

The Social Time for Seniors also continues on the First Tuesday of each month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Lowell United Church. Bring your knitting, crocheting or just come for a chat and a cup of tea.

That’s the news for this week.

Remember if you have any news for in and around New Lowell just call me at 424 6497 or sandra@bednarek.ca Your thought for this week‌ patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears!

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by Evelyn Warden Nice to see members out for cards in this crazy weather. We had six full tables and lucky draws were won

by Dave Smith, Sheila Fenton, Pat Winger and Marcia Cameron.

Five moon shots were played by Leona Hartling, Bob McNicol, Phyllis Seed, Irma Flack and the travel prize to Ray Leighton.

Winners for cards were Phyllis Seed, 284; Mary Bouchard, 255; Sheila Fenton, 253; Ruth Lougheed, 250; with low to Ted Underhill, 75.

Remember: It does not matter who hurt you or who broke you down, what matters is who made you smile again.

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in memoriam

Come join the family in celebrating a n 8 0 th B i r t h d a y P a r t y f o r Jacquelyn Ritchie Metheral from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 at Elmvale Presbyterian Church. Best wishes only.

Seeking a charming rental within walking distance of Mill St. Ground level living would be ideal. Open to any suggestions. Please call 505-400-1843.

Johnson’s Income Tax, 44 Proton Street, Dundalk, Ontario. Specializing in farm, business & personal income tax returns. All returns e-filed. Refunds issued within 2 weeks. Office hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until April 30, 2015. Phone 519923-2624, fax 519-923-2481.

In memory of Dalton Curran who passed away March 5, 2015 .

“Steamcerely Dad” From your children, Robert and Darlene, and grandchildren, Leslie and Madison.

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Anderson, Grace Agnes (nee Fraser) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Grace Anderson (nee Fraser) on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in her 82nd year.

Grace of Lisle, beloved wife of the late Bud Anderson (2012). Loving mother of Doug (Judy), Tom (Jane), and Debbie (Ray) McFadden. Cherished Grandma to Heather (Shane), David, Scott, Bryan, and Bradley. Adored Great-Grandma of Reese. Predeceased by her sister Margaret and brother Murray. Grace will be missed by her many nieces and nephews, family, and friends. Visitation was held at Drury Funeral Centre, 519 Victoria Street, E, Alliston on Monday, February 29, 2016. Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment at Alliston Union Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Grace may be made to Matthews House Hospice, Alliston or St. James Anglican Church, Clougher-Lisle.

Fish & Chips

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.

Fish & Chip Fridays at Affairs Catering Bakery & Cafe. Englishstyle Halibut fish, fresh-cut fries, homemade coleslaw. Dine in or take-out. Open until 7 p.m. on Fridays.

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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.

Beautiful three bedroom seasonal rental property in north Mulmur. Charming, peaceful and quiet, with all the modern amenities. Minutes to Creemore, and close to skiing, golf and hiking. (Also available for March Break.) Email mulmurgetaway@gmail. com for pictures and further details.

Horse Hay 4x5 round bales stored inside. Also 4x5 wrapped oats, barley & peas. Mansfield. Call 519-925-5927 Earl Hawkins.

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 6 4 way! Estate, 9 consignment, 7 farm, industrial, close-outs, cattle, and 7 6 Consignment 3 fundraising auctions. Next Auction scheduled for April 4 529th, 2016.

We’re accepting good quality items now.

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old photos wanted Do you have any photos of special events in and around Creemore that you’d like to share with everyone in our “The Way We Were” section on page 4? Bring them in to us & we’ll take a copy and run them in future editions of The Creemore Echo. We look forward to seeing you!

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Notice to Creditors and Others – Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Bertha Mary Vail that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the solicitors for the Estate Trustees Christie/Cummings Stayner Office on or before March 31, 2016 after which date the executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it having regard to the claims of which the executors then has notice.

march break camp March Break Teen Sewing Camp at Creemore House of Stitches. Monday, March 14 to Friday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Register at the store at 151 Mill Street or call 705-466-6363.

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

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

Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people.

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

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graduation It is with great pride that we announce the graduation of

Spencer Hammill

son of Doug and Corina Hammill from the

University of Guelph with the degree

Bachelor of Engineering Honours Program On the eighteenth day of February, 2016

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(MARGARET) GAIL ANDREWS (nee STODDART)

Born May 10, 1940, passed away peacefully at Campbell House Hospice (Collingwood, ON) on Friday, February 26, 2016. Gail was a lifelong volunteer whose dedicated and caring nature touched the lives of so many around the world. Her life ended much sooner than expected, her absence will be felt and she will be deeply missed.

Gail’s wish was to be cremated and for her life to be celebrated through a party with family and friends. A Celebration of Life is planned for Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Station on the Green in Creemore from noon to 4 p.m.

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, March 4, 2016

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CLEARVIEW IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT R.S.O 1990 CHAPTER 0.18

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE BETHEL UNION PIONEER CEMETERY 2249 CREEMORE AVENUE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Clearview on October 26th, 2015 passed a resolution of intent to designate CON 6 N PT LOT 17 WSR, municipally known as 2249 CREEMORE AVENUE and known as the Bethel Union Pioneer Cemetery, as it is of cultural heritage and historical value or interest.

Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The Bethel Union Pioneer Cemetery is situated on a remote 2.72 acre plot of land that was once part of a 200 acre parcel of Crown Land. It is an extension of the SilverShoe Burial Ground located to the north of the present day site and is the last vestige of the culturally unique and once vibrant community known as the Silver Shoe Settlement. It is perhaps the only totally inter-racial, multicultural, nondenominational cemetery established during the period of history when only individuals of Anglo-European heritage were permitted burial within the boundaries of Caucasian sanctified cemeteries in the Province of Ontario.

The original cemetery “The Sunnidale Union Cemetery” was established by resolution of Sunnidale Township Council on August 6, 1885. The land was purchased from James Mather for the sum of $68 and duly registered on January 18, 1886 under the legal name of Sunnidale Union Public Cemetery. The earliest recorded burials in this section of the cemetery were Susan Johnson (1880), Bella Lawrence (1881), and Keneda Lawrence (1881).

The name Bethel Union Pioneer Cemetery was applied to the site by the SilverShoe Historical Society at the time of the 1997 Restoration Initiative to avoid public confusion with the nearby Sunnidale Pioneer Cemetery (aka Old Zion Presbyterian Cemetery) on Highway 26.

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It is estimated that approximately 500 – 1000 burials have taken place at the Bethel Union Pioneer Cemetery with an equal unsubstantiated number interred north of the present day site, in the pre-rebellion Silver Shoe Burial Ground.

The Bethel Union Pioneer Cemetery is the largest of all the inactive cemeteries within the jurisdiction of Clearview Township and now stands as a shining example of dedicated community involvement and as a template for all inactive cemeteries through the Province of Ontario.

NOTICE of an objection to the designation may be served on the Township Clerk, Pamela Fettes at the Township of Clearview, 217 Gideon Street, P.O Box 200, Stayner Ontario, L0M 1S0, within 30 days of March 4, 2016, setting out the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts.

For further information respecting the proposed designation, contact: Brenda Falls, Deputy Clerk, Township of Clearview P.O. Box 200, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON, L0M 1S0 Phone: (705) 428-6230 ext. 224

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