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Creemore retires Troy Scott's jersey

by Trina Berlo Creemore Minor Hockey is retiring the jersey of Troy Scott.

The 17-yearold New Lowell resident was killed March 10 when his pickup truck collided with a bus on Mountain Road.

Friends and family packed the Stayner Arena hall on Troy Scott Thursday for the funeral, with a strong showing from Scott’s hockey family.

Members of the team wore their jerseys and served as pallbearers.

The Creemore Valley Hawks Midget rep team is taking to the ice this weekend in memory of their fallen teammate.

The team is playing the first of two games in a playoff round against the Stayner Cyclones on home ice Saturday.

The association is planning a special tribute to Scott, by raising his number 17 jersey to the rafters of the Creemore arena.

The association is donating gate proceeds from Saturday’s game and a second game in Stayner on Sunday to the Scott family, along with other donations collected over the weekend.

Team parent Sue Underhill said the team vacillated as to whether or not to carry on with the tournament without Scott but it was decided they would play in his honour.

Many of the players have been (See “Two” on page 3)

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Ken Thornton presents a new regimental mace to the RCMP Pipes and Drums commanding officer, assistant commissioner Gilles Michaud, at a ceremony in Ottawa on March 8.

A thank-you for a dream realized

by Trina Berlo Ken Thornton may no longer parade with the RCMP Pipes and Drums but in some ways he will march on in perpetuity.

Thornton, 97, has donated a new regimental mace to the Ottawa RCMP Pipes and Drums band.

The mace, said Thornton, is a thankyou gift for helping him realize his dream.

He travelled to Ottawa on March 8 to make the presentation during a medals parade at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

“He is family to us and a man of some considerable inspiration in terms of how to live life well,” said RCMP Pipes and Drums band officer Graham

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He said Thornton has a very proud association with the Mounted Police.

At the age of 83, after a life-long dream of being part of the RCMP, Thornton learned to play the bagpipes so he could march with the band and wear the uniform.

Muir said Thornton had read an article about the band in an RCMP publication.

He learned the band was forming and it was to be comprised of citizen volunteers.

Thornton phoned Muir, who was the drum major at the time, and explained that as a young man he had a dream of joining the RCMP. Thornton was in the process of

applying for the force in St. Stephen, New Brunswick just before the Second World War when war broke out and the RCMP stopped recruiting. Thornton went on to join the air force.

“He always had this unrequited dream to join the Mounties so when he called me that day so long ago, he said I just want to play the bagpipes for one day and wear the uniform,” said Muir.

Muir told Thornton he would have to learn to play a few standards.

“That was the beginning of quite an adventure for Mr. Thornton and I. After all of these years now we are the closest of friends. He got his dream.”

His first parade was on national police royal service parade on Parliament Hill (See “Thornton's” on page 7)

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend Friday, March 18

• Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy some homemade soup and a visit with your friends.

• 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.

• Bid Euchre Tournament at Collingwood Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street. Registration at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Cards at 1 p.m. $10 per player. Cash prizes. Lucky draw, share the wealth and 50/50 draw. To pre-register or for more information call 705-445-9685 days or 705-4442475 evenings.

• Earth Hour. Turn off your lights for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Help shine a light on climate change.

Party for Jacquelyn Ritchie Metheral from 2 to 5 p.m. at Elmvale Presbyterian Church. Best wishes only.

• 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.

Sunday, March 20

• Palm Sunday Church Services on page 5.

• Creemore Baptist Church Missionary Service at 11 a.m. New Tribes Mission missionaries Charles & Shannon Talbot & family are speaking. Lunch to follow. All welcome. Wellington Street West • Come join the family in celebrating an 80th Birthday

Upcoming Events Monday, March 21

• Backyard Chickens Public Meeting for the Backyard Chickens Zoning Amendment is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Clearview Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner.

• Dunedin Woman’s Friendship Club at Dunedin Hall at 7:30 p.m. for an Easter program. All ladies welcome.

Wednesday, March 23

• VON Support Group Program at Sunset Manor, 49 Raglan Street, Collingwood from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Meeting for family and friends caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. At VON Adult Day Program. For more information call Fiona at 705-444-2457.

Thursday, March 24

• Identity Theft Protection by Legal Shield Presentation at Waterside Retirement Lodge, 239 Zoo Park Rd, Wasaga Beach at 2 p.m. Learn more about how to protect yourself from identity theft.

Open to residents, family and neighbours. Call 705-429-8626 for more information.

Sunday, March 27

• Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Hungry Man Breakfast $10, adults $6, children 12 and under $3.

Thursday, March 31 and Monday, April 4

• Singhampton Baseball Season Registration from 7 to 8:30 p.m. both nights at Singhampton Fire Hall.

All teams must be decided by April 15. All registration must be paid by this date to guarantee a place on the team. Contact Garry 705-444-1247.

Friday, April 1

• We’re 15! Come help Creemore Echo celebrate our birthday! We’ll be at Creemore Springs Brewery from 3 to 5 p.m. Drop in for coffee & cake and more.

• Ham Supper at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy some ham and scalloped potatoes with all the trimmings. Tickets by advance sale only. Adults $15, children (12 and under) $7.50. For tickets call 705-466-2206 and leave a message.

• Hockey Game & Dance at Creemore Arena and Hall at 7 p.m. CMHA vs. Clearview Firefighters. $5 per person all ages. Serving drinks and food during the game. Dance to follow in the hall. No minors in hall. Fundraising for Creemore Minor Hockey.

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Saturday, April 2

• 47th Annual Creemore Skating Club Carnival at Creemore Arena, 220 Collingwood Street at 7 p.m. “Red Carpet Saturday Night”. The theme is Broadway. An important fundraiser for Creemore Skating Club. Contact Julie Bigham at 705-4243790 or jbigham30@hotmail.com.

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.

Saturday, April 9

• Annual Know it all Ball at Duntroon Hall, 9025 Cty Rd 91, Duntroon. To book a table please call Debbie at 705-445-7681. Event starts at 6 p.m.

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Two weekend games played in honour of Scott (Continued from page 1) on the ice together since they were young moving up through the ranks of Creemore Minor Hockey.

“It was with great shock and sadness that we learned of the passing of Troy Scott this past Thursday evening,” states a post on the Creemore Valley Hawks webpage. “This is a tremendous loss not only for our hockey family but to the entire community as well. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and by those whose lives he touched. Our deepest condolences to Troy’s family and his many friends.”

Scott was said to be a hard-hitting defenceman, the team’s best, who had his teammates’ back on and off the ice.

Scott, a Grade 12 student at Stayner Collegiate Institute, also played for his school team and was an alternate player for the Stayner Siskins.

The collision happened shortly after 6:30 p.m., just west of the Tenth Line. Mountain Road was closed for investigation for several hours.

Police say Scott’s westbound pickup truck crossed the centre line, into the eastbound lane and collided with a full-size coach bus.

Scott died at the scene.

His passenger, Shawn Runyon, was extricated from the vehicle and transported to hospital with lifethreatening injuries.

Scott is survived by his parents Steve and Julie Scott, sister Kristen Scott and grandparents Vern and Heather Prosser, Dave Scott and Ruth and Martin Corriveau.

Saturday’s game is at the Creemore arena beginning at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday’s game is in Stayner at 4:30 p.m.

Admission costs $4.

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Troy Scott, second player from left, back row, was part of a very close hockey family.

Small Halls Festival structure continues to be revised

by Trina Berlo Members of Clearview Township’s recreation and culture advisory committee were called to a special meeting Monday night to consider a revised terms of reference for the Small Halls Festival.

Chair Doug Measures called the meeting in order to get the terms of reference on the agenda for the next council meeting on Monday, March

21, for final approval.

The festival, approaching its third year, aims to showcase rural living through a multitude of events held during one fall weekend. It was reported that more than 300 volunteers worked to pull off events in 2015.

So far, the committee that runs the event has been operating without a properly constituted terms of reference.

The March 14 meeting was called

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to consider revisions made with input from the clerk.

“To better reflect, the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholder groups, the terms of reference have been revised subject to approval by council,” reported community, culture, recreation and tourism coordinator Shane Sargant.

The recreation and culture advisory committee had been working toward a two-pronged committee approach with an executive committee managing the big picture and a festival committee to organize the details. The new terms of reference, supported by committee, structures the event with only one committee.

It was proposed the Small Halls Festival committee be made up of seven members; three recreation and culture advisory committee members, two sponsor representatives and two other members who could represent

community, business or tourism, but the committee agreed to remove seats designated for sponsors and instead have four open seats.

According to the terms of reference, the committee is responsible for approving sponsorship packages, marketing and communication plans and making sure the plans are executed by staff.

The hall boards are responsible for planning, coordinating and managing the events at their respective halls, approving and honouring sponsorship and partnership agreements provided

by Sargant among other duties, but do not have designated seats on the committee.

C o m m i t t e e m e m b e r Ta m a r a Culham asked why they would include seats specifically for sponsors?

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Opinion Editorial

Better Together During the Clearview Small Halls Festival people are invited to step into our world, experience what small town life is all about, get a taste of rural life.

Nine great venues, one event.

We are a great township made up of small distinct communities, each with a hall that is lovingly preserved and cherished by its community volunteers.

The Small Halls Festival is about embracing our true nature, sharing authentic experiences in these quaint facilities. That is what we have to offer.

Community is about working together so we don’t understand why hall representatives are being excluded from the committee that will manage and guide the overarching direction of the festival.

Over the past two years, hall representatives have gone from having full representation to minimal revolving representation to no representation, as councillors and staff make attempts to define the committee that oversees the event.

Staff members at The Creemore Echo have been very involved in the Small Halls Festival since its inception and we care a lot, probably too much, about its success. The Creemore Echo has covered the event but further to that it has benefitted from the economic development associated with it. As individuals we are deeply immersed in the Small Halls Festival and yes, we have a vested interest in the success of the hall.

Publisher Sara Hershoff is a member of what was the executive committee. She books the bands at Avening Hall and, with the help of supporters, has built its reputation as a premier music venue. She works with Purple Hills and Heritage Society to create programming for the Creemore Arts Festival, which takes place simultaneously at Station on the Green, one of the nine venues, and has supported programming at other halls.

Editor Trina Berlo is married to Bill Hewitt, who is chair of the Avening Hall board.

So, in the spirit of full disclosure, all of us have benefitted from the Small Halls Festival and we have skin in the game.

The township claims many successes through the Small Halls Festival, by winning awards and building a volunteer army of 300 people.

So why exclude the people who have helped create success and want to engage?

These halls were built by community and they are managed by the community. They are owned by us, the taxpayers.

The township pumped more than $100,000 into this festival in 2015 alone, with 20 per cent of that being public money. This year, $50,000 of tax dollars are earmarked for the festival and there is less grant money so this should matter to the general public more than ever. A lot of questions need to be answered; what is this event all about and what is to be gained by shutting out hall representatives?

We urge council to pause and consider what is to be gained by excluding hall representatives?

Invite them to the table. The halls are the heart of this festival. Without the halls, it is just a Small Festival.

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Wind turbine appeal story placement, disturbing Editor: Please note an error in your headline, The Creemore Echo March 11 edition, page 6: “Township of two appeals”.

We are a township of six appeals, six very serious, very expensive, hugely time-consuming appeals by people who are deeply committed to the future of our community.

That you bury this important story on page 6 is disturbing in of itself, considering that this ongoing battle against the wpd industrial wind project on

Beattie family farmlands on Fairgrounds Road is potentially the most destructive Liberal governmentsupported act that will ever impact each and every one of us who love this part of the world.

Kindly correct the headline.

We are a township of six appeals and hundreds of people working hard at the last ditch stand against the presence of massive 500-foot spinning towers in our neighbourhood.

Reet McGovern Shearer, Nottawa.

One more gun death is one death too many Editor: Why suffer the wars in which our soldiers died for us to live free of fear, only to find a war on our streets, with little being done about it.

Where is the outrage of our citizens? Where is the courage of our politicians, to address the issue of dispelling fear of gun violence in an effective manner?

What happened to “glorious and free”, when hand guns and assault rifles have a presence in our society?

The mindless slaughter on our streets claimed 244 victims in Ontario, in 2015, up 84 per cent from 2014!

With courage, our Parliament could introduce legislation of zero-tolerance, putting teeth into deterrence that would reduce the incidence of gun violence and preserve our sense of human sanctity.

The citizens of Canada deserve being free from fear in their homes and on their streets.

It’s the responsibility of government to assure it.

To help make it possible, visit nohandguns.ca, sign the petition and spread the word, to convince Parliament to debate the issue.

John Wiggins, Collingwood.

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The Echo buried the wpd appeals story deep in the heart of paper Editor: As a long time reader of your paper, I continue to be surprised at how low a news priority the onslaught of wind turbines are to The Echo.

There are now six citizen and municipal appeals against the turbine project just north of Creemore yet I had to search every word in last week’s Echo to find the story.

The more distant Collingwood papers treat the news of the growing numbers of appeals as a major story whereas The Echo buried the news in another story on appeals, deep in the heart of the paper.

The potential precedent of the recent approval of the wpd project, may well bring many more turbines to the Creemore area. Consequently it’s an important news story that for the first time ever, Collingwood, Clearview, Simcoe County and three citizen groups are fighting the decision to install 50-storey structures on prime agricultural farmland.

The economic consequences of wind turbines anywhere, especially surrounding Creemore, will be economically devastating. Land values, tourism and local businesses will all suffer and all for what? Wind energy will never make a major contribution to stem the tide of global warming.

Instead we need to build more gas fired energy plants to offset the unreliable wind that drives turbines less than half the time.

Add in the billions that we are paying to subsidize wind developers and you will understand why we now have the most expensive electricity costs in North America.

Let’s not hide the news that many of the protests against these turbines aren’t just from nearby neighbours but from towns and townships and even the county.

I urge The Echo to take the issue more seriously.

Jeff Shearer, Nottawa.

Easter Services Sunday, March 20 Palm Sunday

• Palm/Passion Sunday. Service at New Lowell United Church at 9:45 a.m. and at St. John's United, Creemore, at 11 a.m.

• Communion Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Winston Newman.

• Service at Salvation Army Hope Acres at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tos TL. • Palm Sunday Service at St. Patrick's Catholic, Stayner, at 11 a.m.

• Holy Eucharist at St. Luke's Anglican Church at 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, March 22

• Confession after 6:30 p.m. Mass from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner.

Wednesday, March 23

• Confession from 10 a.m. to noon and 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner.

Thursday, March 24 Holy Thursday / Maundy Thursday

• Holy Thursday Service of Holy Eucharist as we remember the Last Supper at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 4:30 p.m.

• St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, Creemore will be open between 5 and 10 p.m. for a Silent Vigil. Pick the time of your choice & give Jesus one hour.

• Holy Maundy Thursday Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 25 Good Friday

• Good Friday Service at St. James Anglican, Clougher-Lisle, at 10 a.m.

• Good Friday Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. Sermon is “Darkest Day”.

• Good Friday Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 10 a.m. Holy Friday Liturgy.

• Several area churches are joining together for a Good Friday Service at New Life Church, Collingwood, at 10 a.m.

• Service at New Lowell United Church at 11 a.m.

• Good Friday Service at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian at 11 a.m.

• Good Friday Service, The Way of the Cross, at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 12:30 p.m.

• Good Friday Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 2 p.m. Station of the Cross.

• Good Friday Service at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 3 p.m. Day of Fasting & Abstinence.

• Good Friday Cantata "Boundless" at Stayner Brethren in Christ Church at 7 p.m.

Refreshments to follow. 1152 Conc. 6 (north of Cty. Rd. 91)

Saturday, March 26

• Easter Vigil at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 27 Easter Sunday

• Easter Sunrise Service at the Eagle Chapel, 3627 5th Line at 7 a.m. (southwest of Creemore heading out Caroline Street.

• Following the service, Easter Breakfast at St. John’s United Church Hall at 8 a.m.

• Easter Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 8:30 a.m.

• Service at St. James Anglican Church, Clougher-Lisle, at 9:30 a.m.

• Communion Service at Mansfield Prebyterian Church at 9:30 a.m.

• United Church of Canada Communion Services – New Lowell United Church at 9:45 a.m. & St. John’s United, Creemore at 11 a.m.

• Service at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, Creemore, at 10 a.m.

• Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. Sermon is “Brightest Dawn”.

• Easter Service at Christ Church, Batteaux, at 10 a.m.

• Easter Worship Service at Stayner Brethren in Christ Church at 10 a.m. Easter Brunch will follow service. All are welcome.

• Communion Service at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Nottawa, at 10:30 a.m.

• Service at Salvation Army Hope Acres at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tos TL. • Service at Creemore Baptist Church at 11 a.m.

• Easter Holy Eucharist at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 11:15 a.m.

• Easter Service at St. Paul's Anglican, Singhampton, at 11:30 a.m.

• Easter Sunday Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 11:30 a.m.

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The Road to Calvary… and Beyond Waving palms Crowds cheered, Jesus riding a colt, Jerusalem neared.

Precepts expounded, Awesome demands, “To love one another” Was Christ’s demand.

Bread broken, Wine poure d, This in remembrance Required the Lord.

Intense prayer, Disciples slept, Gethsemane’s anguish.

Christ’s vigil kept.

Judas betrayed, Guards arrested, Taken to Caiaphas, Christ sorely tested.

Pilate confronted, The mob accused, And Jesus horrendously Abused.

Insulted by Herod, Shouts of crucify, And the Lord was led Away to die.

Bruised, suffering, Jostling throng, Though Calvary loomed, The Lord pressed on.

Imminent death, By crucifixion, “King of the Jews” Was their inscription.

Pierced, harassed, Excruciating pain, For the whole world’s sins The “Lamb” was slain.

Linen wrappings, Guarded tomb, A stone secured The darkened gloom.

Sunday sunrise, Empty grave, Christ Jesus lives Mankind to save.

Holy Spirit promised, Commission given, Then Jesus ascended To the Father in Heaven.

“Watch, Pray!”

In preparation, For Christ’s return And restoration.

Written by Florence E. Bremner 1990

On the night before He died, Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane praying.

Jesus expressed disappointment in His disciples, saying, “Could you not watch with me one hour?”

On Thursday, March 24 St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, Creemore will be open between 5 pm and 10 pm for Silent Vigil.

Pick the time of your choice and give to Jesus one hour.

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Thornton's mace will lead the band for a century or more (Continued from page 1) with several hundred police pipers in a mass band.

“As it turned out, he didn’t just come and play with us for a day,” said Muir.

Thornton continued to play with the band for several years, performing in Toronto, Ottawa, Saskatchewan and New York.

In a military pipe band the drum major carries the mace, to signal commands to the band. The head of the mace has the regimental badge, campaign honours and on the inside is a scroll containing the names of all RCMP officer killed in the line of duty.

Thornton is the first citizen to donate a regimental mace to the band program. It will replace a mace made in 1932, which is being retired. The band has been carrying the other mace on regimental and state occasions since its formation in 1999.

“Ken was kind enough to fund the making of the mace and we were very pleased and honoured to invite him to come to Ottawa to be part of the presentation ceremony,” said Muir.

“You can see the big smile on his face.

He was quite pleased about it and we were so proud to have him with us and the fact that we gave the mace to the commanding officer, assistant commissioner Gilles Michaud, who

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Ken Thornton (above), posing with the Ottawa RCMP Pipes and Drums band at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, holding the new regimental mace and the one that is being retired and with Graham Muir (right). in turn presented it to our drum major Rod McLeod. Before that, Ken was welcome to say a few words at the podium, which he did. He is a very eloquent speaker.”

“It is a pleasure to present this token of appreciation to my special friends, whom I love, honour and respect, the RCMP Pipes and Drums band of

Ottawa, and I am assured it will be received with pride and humility, as during its use in the ensuing years, fond recollections will be exchanged,” said Thornton at the time of the presentation.

“It was a very special moment for me to present that,” said Thornton.

“The RCMP band has treated me with

respect, kindness and love.”

Muir said the new mace will be used by the drum major for a century or more as it is of the finest quality.

In 2012, RCMP Pipes and Drums created the Ken Thornton Trophy awarded to the band member who most demonstrated the traits and character of the man himself.

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Clearview launches transit survey

by Trina Berlo The Township of Clearview has launched a survey to gather input from Stayner area residents on a proposed transit system.

The first phase of the transit plan will only service the Stayner area with connections to Wasaga Beach.

In this year’s budget, council approved $82,500 for a six-month bus service, which would be offset by an estimated $12,375 in ticket revenue.

“Over the past two-and-a-half years staff have been meeting with Simcoe County, Wasaga Beach and the Town of Collingwood staff to discuss possible options to provide transit service to Clearview Township,” reported CAO Steve Sage in September.

“The majority of the advice received from the system operators is that a trial period will be a waste of time.

Those municipalities that have completed a trial period, determined that the results indicated very little interest. However, when the permanent system was installed, ridership was beyond the trial period numbers.”

“Clearview staff were prepared to bring a report forward in 2014, a decision was made not to move forward at that time,” he said.

Through the survey, the township hopes to gauge general interest and acceptance, usage, route preferences, availability, cost and level of service.

One accessible bus would stop at the Real Canadian Superstore in Wasaga Beach, allowing riders to connect to the Wasaga Beach and Collingwood transit links, and at the roundabout parking lot at Highway 26 and Airport Road.

Hardcopies of the survey are available at town hall, the Stayner branch of the library and the Stayner arena. People living elsewhere in the township can access the survey online at www.clearview.ca. For those who indicate they do not support the transit system, the survey is five questions. Those who answer that they do support the initiative can proceed and answer more specific questions.

The survey closes April 15. A report will come back to council once the data is compiled.

Hall reps removed in latest draft (Continued from page 3) a say in the organization of the event. He said there is no conflict because ultimately, decisions are made by the rec and culture advisory committee.

Culham said she was conflicted about having two seats for sponsors, saying it feels to her as if they bought a seat at the table.

Sargant said there is potential for more sponsors to come on board.

“We have kept sponsorship low but there is a real appetite, and sponsorship dollars out there,” he said.

“We are selling ourselves short on sponsors, but we

have been relying on grants, which seem to dry up.”

An earlier draft of the terms of reference included two committee seats specifically for hall board members.

It was proposed that representatives from halls in Avening, Brentwood, Creemore, Dunedin, Nottawa, Duntroon, Singhampton and Sunnidale rotate through the two seats on a four-year schedule. Those seats were removed from the committee structure in the most recent draft.

The revised terms of reference is on Monday night’s council agenda.

Small Halls Festival wins award for promotion The Small Halls Festival has received an achievement award from Festivals and Events Ontario.

The festival won Best Promotional Campaign in the $100,000-$500,000 category.

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Also of note, Blue Mountains’ Apple Harvest Festival and Apple Pie Trail won Best Community Partner Outreach Program in the $100,000 or less category.

Clearview Township has joined the Apple Pie Trail for 2016.

Last year, Small Halls Festival won Best New Festival or Event in the $100,000-$500,000 budget category.

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Marilyn Steed 3-1-0 Gayle Millsap 2-2-0 Donna Baylis 2-2-0 Catherine Fuller 1-3-0 From the hack: Due to winter time illnesses, a large number of spares were called upon to keep the ladies curling going. It was another fun-filled evening with many great shots, take-outs and lots of laughter. Thank you to all the spares for your support!

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Bell 3-2 McArthur 3-2 Ruppel 3-2 Martens 2-3 Steed 1-3 From the hack: There were two incredible games played on Monday. On sheet one, Team Bell took an early big lead against Team Ruppel scoring a sixender in the second (there was talk of early coffee from Wayne!). But not to be deterred, Paul, Peter, Linda and Cyndy battled back stealing end after end, to win coming home by two. On the other sheet, Team Martens also survived an early setback against Team McArthur, to score a point in the win column. Good curling everyone!

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NVCA seeks 2016 Conservation Champions

T h e N o t t a w a s a g a Va l l e y Conservation Authority (NVCA) is seeking nominations for the 2016 Conservation Champion Awards.

These awards recognize environmental champions for their contribution to the health of the Nottawasaga Valley watershed.

Conservation Champions can be individuals, community groups, municipalities or businesses who have contributed to an environmental project in the Nottawasaga Valley watershed.

The watershed covers a large part of Simcoe County and portions of Dufferin and Grey.

There is also a Young Conservation Champion category open to individuals

age 19 or under.

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, on-farm stewardship projects; stream and wetland habitat restoration; tree planting; outdoor education; land donations and easements; financial contributions in support of environmental projects; and implementing environmental plans and policies.

NVCA will present the awards at the annual Evening of Thanks event on April 28.

Visit nvca.on.ca for nomination forms and a map of eligible municipalities, or call 705-424-1479 to request a printed copy. Nominations must be received

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Speedy recovery to Marcia Cameron and Evelyn Warden Seniors

Although I am absent There were 28 members from cards these days I am out for cards and again the trying to continue with my helpers were doing a good column with the superb job. Lucky draw winners help of the members, and were Wilma Zeggil, especially Irma Flack.

Alinda Bishop, Morris Welcome back to Effie Tymchuk and Art Bishop.

Evelyn Taylor after a few weeks Moon shots were played Warden absence, also to Wilma

by Art Bishop, Alinda Zeggil back from the south and the Bishop, Leona Hartling, Marg first to return.

Hennessy with the travel prize to Pat Wishing a speedy recovery to Winger.

Marcia Cameron as well as to Winners for cards were Leona myself, and thank you for that.

Hartling, 310; Sherry Lohnes, A Bid Euchre Tournament will 281; Alinda Bishop, 266; Mary be held at the Leisure Time Club Bouchard, 254 and low Roy Veinot, in Collingwood on March 19, same 72. format as always.

The other day a man broke into my A bus will go to Rama on Tuesday, apartment and stole my TV remote April 5, the first Tuesday of the month but not the TV. Now he drives by and and should you care to join us please changes my channels. call Irma at 705-466-5205 or speak to Remember: Seek respect, not a member. attention. It lasts longer.

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Middlebrook, Dalton – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who left us March 14, 2015.

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I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away.

With a cheery smile, & a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there.

And you – oh you, who the wildest yearn For an old-time step, & the glad return, Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here.

Think of him still as the same. I say, He is not dead—he is just away.

James Whitcomb Riley Remembering you always love Hazel, Earl (Laura), Dennis (Loraine), Sandra (Wayne) and grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Give me church socials and watermelons, please, And general stores, swimming holes and fresh garden peas.

Give me all this, round the hillside I roam.

But most of all just give me my country home.

"This poem reminds me of what Dad loved most"

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thank you GRAY, Larry – Sincere thanks to family and friends for making Larry’s Celebration of Life a memorable day.

To Rev. Jeff Inglis for comforting words, Jim Henderson and Fawcett Funeral Homes, to Jackie’s Elizabeth Street team for set up and details, to Cheryl Robertson for organizing food from the United Church Ladies and the Mad and Noisy Quilters, and to Tim Armour, and Deb Fitzsimmons for their musical tributes. Larry would have loved to be there in the community he loved!

Larry fought a long battle with strength, humour and optimism.

Our gratitude to Dr. Houston, St. Elizabeth (Kim & Louise), ProResp (Tony), John Underhill (physio) and firefighters and paramedics who supported him along the way. Larry’s optimism grew from his treatments by Dr. Stanley Ngui who helped Larry defy many odds. All the cards, kind words, comments about Larry would surely make him blush (not an easy feat). Your food, flowers and hugs have helped our family greatly. Thank you to a community that cares!

Dorothy, Julia, Sheryl & Ted and Mila and family Thank you to Patti Cleary of Mountain Ash Farm for the sweet treats! Thank you to Gertie Gowan for the St. Patrick's Day cupcakes!

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Dorothy-Anne Bewell Wheeler Millsap Dorothy-Anne was born May 15, 1935 in Stayner, Ontario.

To talk about Dorothy-Anne is to speak about a woman of many talents and many friends. A private, pragmatic, resourceful person, who enjoyed new ways of thinking and places of leadership to the end of her very full life.

She completed her education at the University of Toronto and taught languages in Collingwood and Stayner.

She changed her career to become the Resource Librarian at Centennial United Church. A position she filled until her retirement.

As one of the originators of the Stayner Heritage Society, this gave her an outlet for her natural story telling talents. She loved to listen, as well as learn, about how the past influences the present.

She was a keeper of the keys of history and enjoyed remembering people and places that played a role in local life.

Dorothy-Anne found rich delight in a variety of simple things. The first birds of spring, a cardinal on the feeder, as well as a stunning flower poking through in first bloom. Her children and three grandchildren were her comfort and joy.

Her passion was her wish to right the wrongs of the world’s less fortunate; to give a voice to those the world wasn’t hearing. She was instrumental in using her writing, vocal and organizational skills to make a difference where she could.

The world of baseball, especially the Blue Jays, was a sport she watched with relish. Gardening was her hobby in which her reputation stretched before her. Her longterm association with the Toronto Jazz Society will feel her absence.

Stayner was the centre of her universe.

Her church brought her comfort and opportunities for growth. It was a natural place to use her benevolent leadership skills.

Dorothy-Anne gave as she received, with kindness and equality for all. She died Monday, March 7, 2016 after a brief illness. Predeceased by her mother Dorothy Wheeler, father Goldie Wheeler, and husband Glenn Millsap.

Sadly missed by her sons Andrew Millsap (Jill Ruppert) and Peter Millsap (Diane Knebel), her three grandchildren Cameron, Eleri and Adam (Collingwood), her sister Barbara Elliott (Paul) (Courtenay BC), her brother Ben Wheeler (Audrey) (Winnipeg), sister in law Shirlie Millsap (Angus), plus nieces and nephews. To sign the online Book of Memories, please visit www. carruthersdavidson.com

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 18, 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

www.clearview.ca Communications are available

in alternative formats upon request.

Clearview’s Annual SPORTS EQUIPMENT

SURVEY

Clearview Township is conducting a public transit survey to gain feedback from residents.

10am-3pm Saturday March 19th, 2016 Stayner Community Centre 277 Regina Street, Stayner Here’s how it works

1. Drop off your equipment- Friday March 18th from 5-8pm (at the Stayner arena) 2. Fill out the waiver & set your price 3. On Sunday, see if your merchandise sold: www.clearview.ca 4. Pick up unsold equipment on Monday, March 21st from 1-7pm 5. Claim your money at the Clearview Administration Centre!

Surveys are available at:

• Clearview Administration Centre • Stayner Community Arena • Stayner Public Library

www.clearview.ca/public-transit

This is your Community.

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Extended pickup hours on Tuesday, March 22 until 7pm

Health & Leisure Showcase HOCKEY| DANCE | YOGA BASEBALL | SWIMMING | CYCLING

Bring the family and learn about community sports, recreational programs and local health providers; with over 35 vendors there will be something for everyone!

Backyard Chickens Public Meeting

Health & Leisure

SHOWCASE Saturday, March 19, 2016 Stayner Community Centre 10am-3pm www.clearview.ca

Bring the family and learn about community sports, recreational programs and local health providers; with over 35 vendors there will be something for everyone!