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Thursday, March 24, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 13 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore
Inside the Echo
Chick Magnets
Jigs and Reels
Public says yes to backyard chickens
Creemore gets its Irish on
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Clearview gets jump on salary disclosure by Trina Berlo Clearview Township has released the salaries of five current municipal employees and one former employee in advance of the publication of the so-called Sunshine List. The list is released to the public each spring as required by law under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act and reveals the annual salaries and taxable benefits of public sector employees who earn $100,000 or more. CAO Steve Sage made $124,724.20 in 2015 (plus $659.80 in taxable benefits); treasurer and director of finance Edward Henley made $118,750.20 (plus $629.24 in taxable benefits); clerk and director of legislative services Pamela Fettes made $108,942.32 (plus $577.28 in taxable benefits); Fire Chief Colin Shewell made $101,336.49 (plus $537.50 in taxable benefits); and general manager of environmental services Mike Rawn made $101,336.36 (plus $537.50 in taxable benefits). “In an effort of being transparent, we have decided to publish the salary information ahead of the scheduled release,” said Mayor Chris Vanderkruys in a media release. “Offering a competitive market wage is important for attracting and retaining professional talent. These individuals are hardworking, dedicated employees that have truly earned their salary.” Former director of planning, development and information services Michael Wynia was also on the list. He was paid $188,430.90 (plus $308.84 in taxable benefits) in 2015. “The salary consisted of salary, accrued vacation and lieu and also other,” said Vanderkruys. Wynia has not been working at the municipality since April. In 2014, he earned $109,839.36. “Clearview Township signed a confidentiality agreement and as a result cannot disclose the composition of the $188,431 paid out to Mr. Wynia in 2015,” said Sage.
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A spotlight shines on Troy Scott’s hockey jersey as team members place pucks around it with sentimental messages from the entire the team on Saturday night at the Creemore arena in front of a full house. The Creemore Valley Hawks held a tribute ceremony for their teammate, who was killed in a car accident on March 10. The Midget Rep team played the first two games of its playoff series against the Stayner Cyclones this weekend in honour of Scott and in support of his family.
Township to sign youth centre lease by Trina Berlo Clearview Township is opening a youth centre in Stayner. Council agreed March 21 to sign a lease at a commercial plaza located at 7458 Highway 26, in the vicinity of Reinhart’s and the Stayner Medical Centre. The plan is simply to provide a facility, said youth services committee chair Barry Burton, where agencies can offer youth services. Council has agreed to a three-year lease at $2,000 per month plus hydro and heating, estimated at $100 per month. The township is leasing two units, totalling 2,500 square feet. In the most recent budget, council
set aside $100,000 for the creation of a space to offer youth services. The lease, over the next three years, will cost an estimated $77,890, leaving just over $22,000 for other expenses. Burton reported it was the best location as it met budget targets and needed fewer upgrades to meet accessibility standards. Now that the lease agreement is approved, the youth services committee will connect with partners and volunteer organizations. The goal is to provide a safe location for a drop-in centre where youth can meet on a social level and have positive interaction with their peers, get guidance and mentorship along with mental health counselling.
“We want to open it wide open to as many youth services as we can,” said Burton. He said Big Brothers and Big Sisters and The Door (Youth for Christ) are ready to proceed and the township is also working with the United Way. All three agencies have representatives on the committee. “We are very excited about it,” said Mary Thomas of the United Way. “We are very impressed with how things are rolling along. She said the United Way is in the process of applying for additional funds, in collaboration with other agencies. (See “Details” on page 3)
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This Weekend Thursday, March 24
• Maundy Thursday Church Services on page 5.
Friday, March 25 Good Friday
• Good Friday Church Services on page 5. • Horning's Mills Annual Easter Egg Hunt at
Horning's Mills Hall, 14 Mill Street, Melancthon. Pancake Breakfast, crafts, face painting from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Annual Easter Egg Hunt begins at
10:30 a.m. Adults $5, children 12 & under free when accompanied by adult. www.horningsmills.ca
Saturday, March 26
• Creemore Farmers’ Easter Market at Station on the Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come for your morning coffee and socialize with the vendors while you shop for local, fresh, home-made, handcrafted, products and produce.
Sunday, March 27 Easter Sunday
• Easter Church Services on page 5.
• 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.
Monday, March 28
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Upcoming Events 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.
Saturday, April 2
• Art Opening at Dufferin Museum & Archives, from 6 to 10 p.m. with local artist, Pat Burns “Seasons of a Life”. Live music by Grammynominated Ed Roman and catering by The Globe Restaurant, as well as a chance to meet the artist. The show will run at the Museum from April 2 to June 5. info@dufferinmuseum.com or pat. burnswendland@gmail.com. 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur (Airport Rd at Hwy 89). • 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.
Sunday, April 3
• Sunnidale Corners Hall Pancake Breakfast at Sunnidale Corners Hall, 12391 County Rd 10 at Hwy 26, from 8 a.m. to noon. All are welcome. Hungry Man $8, adult $5, preschoolers $3. Call Marianne at 705-428-0223 for more information.
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.
Wednesday, April 6
• Improv Class at Station on the Green from 7 to 9 p.m. running Wednesday nights to May 25. Visit www.manicimprov.com for more information. Call Peter at 705-994-3008 to register.
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. Questions begin at 7 p.m. Tables of eight, please bring snacks for your table. Don’t forget to study up for the night!
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
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Saturday, April 23
• Dunedin Fisherman’s Breakfast and Bake Sale at Dunedin Hall, 8994 County Rd 9 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The event has marked the opening of fishing season for 29 years, and attracts hundreds of people for its great home-cooked breakfast and spectacular baked goods.
Saturday, May 7
• Stayner Kinsmen Duck Race at Kinsmen Park, Brock Street, Stayner. Pancake Breakfast at the Presbyterian Church; 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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Public doesn't baulk at backyard chickens
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by Trina Berlo Clearview Township council is pecking its way through a process that could result in the legalization of backyard chickens. The municipality first scratched the surface on this issue in June when Stayner resident Brian Baker asked council to consider allowing backyard chickens, after Meaford amended its zoning bylaw last year. “Thank you for going ahead with this, I know I started it,” said Baker at a public meeting March 21. The meeting was held to solicit
input from residents, a necessary step before the bylaw can be amended. The details of a subsequent licensing bylaw were not discussed by staff. Most of the people who spoke at the meeting already have chickens. Baker spoke in favour of the township-wide zoning bylaw amendment and weighed in saying the number of hens should be related to the size of the property and addressed licensing fees. “Chickens are a lot of work, people have to realize that,” said Baker. He and several other people, all
speaking in favour of the change, said the biggest benefit to having hens, is the fresh eggs. New Lowell resident Robyn Gignac said she saves money and knows that the eggs from her hens are healthy. She said the hens are like pets and her children enjoy feeding them and caring for them. “I am not sure of a negative impact on anyone to have backyard chickens,” said Gignac. Manfred Leimgardt said his three girls, Susan, Martha and Ann give
him three eggs each day, if they are happy. “I love my chickens and I hope this bylaw is going to get passed,” he said. Mayor Chris Vanderkruys also admitted he had been a part of the “underground chicken” phenomenon. “I was a chicken raiser until October 2014 when I didn’t want to break the law anymore,” he said referring to his election, “but I would love to have chickens back. I have had chickens my whole life.” The feedback can be compiled and brought back to council.
Clearview Township deputy mayor and county councillor Barry Burton said Clearview dodged a bullet by not being chosen as a preferred site for a recycling facility. This after the public has been voicing opposition to locating a county recycling facility in Springwater Township. Clearview was shortlisted as a possible site for the organics plant only but was not selected as the preferred site. During its meeting on Tuesday, March 22, county council approved the location for the co-located
Organics Processing Facility (OPF) and Materials Management Facility (MMF) in Springwater. Council has also directed staff to proceed with this open process, which will include scoped environmental and engineering studies on the preferred location beginning spring 2016. The county will host two public information sessions on April 19 at the Simcoe County Museum at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The procurement process and Request for Proposal (RFP) for organics processing technology will follow. The opportunity for County Council to provide full approvals for development
of the OPF is scheduled to occur in 2017 with results of the RFP and business case. Additional approvals from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and local planning authorities will be required. “Approving the best location was an important milestone in this process as we look to manage and control our waste in a more responsible way,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “Our staff will now focus their efforts on determining site-specific requirements, work to identify technology and continue to engage our neighbours and stakeholders in an open and transparent
manner.” The county-owned property at 2 9 7 6 H o r s e s h o e Va l l e y R o a d West, Springwater ranked first for all three options – an OPF, MMF and a co-located facility. Industryleading consultants evaluated 502 locations in three screening phases. Although not required for these projects, Environmental Assessment methodology and criteria was applied to the siting evaluation. Extensive public, Aboriginal and stakeholder consultation supported the evaluation process.
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The new youth centre will be located at 7458 Highway 26 in Stayner.
Details still to be worked out
(Continued from page 1) “We are very excited about the progress,” said The Door executive director Jennifer Gerrior. “We are ready to go whenever you are with programming to serve our youth.” Burton assured council that a report would be forthcoming once plans are hashed out. Councillor Robert Walker said the hope is that agencies will contribute financially, that they will get all the agencies together and come up with
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a financial plan that will sustain the facility. When asked how they would measure the success of the youth centre, Burton said that is yet to be seen. “How do we measure success? By the numbers? By the number, that we don’t know about, who don’t commit suicide?” The new youth centre will be located within the same plaza where The Door was located before it moved its meeting to a church in Stayner.
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Renewable energy will contribute to appetite for power
Editor: I write this during Earth Hour, when we acknowledge all that this planet trustfully loans us as bailee, and hopefully reminds us not to abuse that trust when handing responsibility from one generation to another. Mankind is showing cooperation, such as developing a system for recycling waste and materials. Writing many laws against deforestation. A start has been made in restricting car engine emissions, and technological advancement on changing vehicle power away from fossil fuel. But we have organized our lives around dependence on electricity, so production from all sources is complicated and interdependent, but regardless, we demand a constant power supply. Coal is on its way out, and the use of solar, wind, wave and hydro production of electricity is making progressive advancement to satisfy the need. Although in comparative infancy renewable energy will develop over generations and contribute to our appetite for power. The question: Can we have all the power we need without abusing our planet or making changes to some social acceptance? I respond to letters from Reet and Jeff Shearer (March 18, re: wind turbines) linking the above. Personal estimated loss of land and property values are always part of the objection to wind turbine construction and use. I often wonder, if for some reason, wind turbines increased land values, would they be so maligned? It also seems strange that when appealing the decision of wind turbine locations, why blame wind turbine planners for the legal cost of appealing such planning? It would be constructive to offer a feasible alternative to wpd instead of the ‘not in my backyard’ argument. Someone somewhere will say the same thing, and did on occasions, when planners try to find another feasible location. Also your editorial comment: The Editor of any newspaper has the right to position any story according to his/her professional decision within all prevailing time factors and constraints. Creemore Echo is a necessary informative connection between residents of this community. Offer a little slack. Ray Jackson, Mulmur.
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Mount Zion’s 75th anniversary in 1956. Photo submitted by Steve Morby, from the album of the late Lorna Dennison. Correction: In last week's edition, Mervin Johnston was misidentified as Harvey Johnston.
Chicken Little forecasts yet to be backed up with hard data Editor: After the abuse you received last edition from the orchestrated complaints about where you place “turbine” articles, perhaps you, intrepid reporter, would like to put on the front page a report of the article I’m sending to you. So far as I know, or the Ontario Ministry of Health, no one has died from turbines, flew into one, or backed up the other “Chicken Little” forecasts of doom and gloom with hard data, e.g. from Germany, China, the United States, etc., etc., where I presume all of the world’s stupid people must live!
Maybe the complainers wouldn’t mind having your “turbine” news printed on the front page at their expense, at your usual rates for such prominent placement, like any other “advertiser”, rather than as a freeloader? Is taking your choice of story placement to task not an infringement on freedom of the press, or a censure of our Charter? Or maybe your reading public is so jaded with this story that they would prefer it on the same page as the obituaries? Bill Jeffery, Clearview.
Writer prefers to live in a country where government fears the people Editor: I do not agree with John Wiggins’ opinion on guns. Alcohol has probably done more harm to society than guns. I do not believe responsible drinkers should be held accountable for the irresponsible drinkers, same for gun owners. Wiggins says, “live free of fear”. Soldiers went to war to fight corrupt evil government run by Adolf Hitler. He registered, confiscate guns, leaving many of his own people to live in fear. It cost the lives of 55 million people to win back freedom, good men and women on both sides.
Cain did not need a handgun to kill his brother, Abel. Guns did not invent murder. I prefer to live in a country where government fears the people, not one where people fear the government. The patterns of history are repeating. The clouds of evil in the world are forming again. Look at the dishonest, arrogant provincial government and people who turn a blind eye to what they are doing. Windmills, you can relate to. Do you want to be a Chamberlain or a Churchill. David Jones, Mulmur.
With the warmer weather during March was crisp, it was sunny out and great to see break this year, our winter seasonal guests the shop owners on Mill Street starting to decided it was the early end of their ski sweep up the winter sand from doorways season. While we saw skiers at Devil’s Glen and sidewalks. Spring has sprung – I’ve seen my daffodils starting to poke their later in the week, the snow on the slopes has been looking rather thin. This did leave us heads out which is a sure sign, and an early with a free weekend, which doesn’t happen Easter is on its way! Elaine very often. We had been meaning to visit Back when my parents were still around, COLLIER O’Sheas for quite some time so it was off to Easter weekend always meant a special family dinner on Easter Sunday. While our family was Creemore we went. It was lovely having someone else cook us breakfast for a change, and I heartily recommend never that large, we sure knew how to make a lot of the Full Irish when you visit. Although the Creemore air noise together, and after-dinner entertainment always
involved a raucous game of Trivial Pursuit. My mother would usually prepare some great big roasted turkey or ham with all the fixings, and each of us would end up with leftovers to take home. One year, she announced she was tired of making the same thing over and over, so we arrived to a dinner of spaghetti, which while tasty, was just not the same thing. Easter and spaghetti – maybe for some but not for us! Sometimes you just can’t mess with a good thing and the following year it was back to the usual. While not my traditional turkey or ham, this week’s (See “Spice” on page 5)
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Spice-rubbed pork roast will add pizzazz to Easter (Continued from page 4) recipe is a spicy twist on your traditional Easter roast dinner. With just a few extra steps before parking this pork roast in the oven, it will add some pizzazz to your Easter table but not overwhelm those whose taste buds like things a bit more mellow. I used a boneless pork sirloin roast with a good layer of fat on top, but you can also use other cuts such as pork shoulder. A pork loin roast also works as long as there is enough fat to provide
a meat slice that is juicy and not dried out. Bone in or bone out is left to you to decide. Here’s hoping this Easter weekend brings sunny spring weather to one and all. From our kitchen to yours, have a very Happy Easter and a hoppin’ good time! Feedback is great and I would love to hear from you. Just email me at elaine@ avalonclearview.com. Until next time, eat well, live well….
Spice-rubbed Pork Roast With Maple Mustard Sauce 1 boneless pork sirloin roast – 3 ½ to 5 pounds 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon kosher or other coarse salt 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup Dijon mustard ¼ cup grainy mustard 1/3 cup pure maple syrup ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Preheat oven to 325ᵒF. In small bowl, stir together paprika, brown
sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, mustard, cayenne, coriander and cumin. Remove pork roast from packaging and lightly pat dry with paper towels. Rub spice mix into the pork roast, massaging to cover all sides. Place on rack in roasting pan and loosely wrap in foil. Roast in oven until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 160ᵒF, approximately 3 hours. Remove foil in the last half hour of roasting, so that the outside gets nice and crispy. Remove roast from oven to a cutting board and tent with foil for 10 minutes. Slice and serve. Maple mustard sauce: Mix Dijon and grainy mustard, maple syrup and black pepper together. Serve at room temperature as a condiment to the pork roast. Serves 6-8.
Easter Services 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.
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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 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, 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 Creemore Echo • Thursday, March 24, 2016 •
Cybergnomes set sights on worlds Robotics team looking for donations, sponsors The Cybergnomes are off to the North Bay Regional this weekend. “We look to successfully defend our title in North Bay. If we do, then we will win a berth to the World Championships for the third year in a row,” said team mentor Gary Page. The team is bolstered after it took on some of the best robots in the world during the Stronghold challenge at the GTR-East Regional First Robotics Competition in Oshawa March 11-12. “The Cybergnomes took the field with a great deal of optimism after a successful day of practice matches. Unfortunately, our first two matches saw us lined up against Ontario’s two best teams and we racked up two narrow losses to start the day – 100-82 in our first match, and 121-117 in our second,” said Page. “Rallying, we managed to win seven of the next eight matches. A powerful robot, combined with a well practiced drive team meant that despite a hard match schedule that left us playing solo in two of our matches against three robots (each match should be three-onthree), we succeeded in finishing third overall. A stunning accomplishment that included beating the reigning
world champion in our sixth match.” This finish ranks the Cybergnomes amongst the top one per cent of the over 3,000 teams around the world, including one who builds in a NASA robotics facility. The team won the Innovation in Control award for its powerful shooter linked to a highly accurate autotargeting system. The North Bay event will be broadcast Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Watch online at watchfirstnow.com. In preparation for the World Championships, the team is ramping up its fundraising efforts to cover a portion of the $18,000 costs. Donations and sponsorship is appreciated. “The benefit of sponsoring the Cybergnomes is that the financial support goes far beyond just getting students to a competition. These students are learning valuable skills that make them excellent candidates for employment,” said Page. Cybergnomes students mentor kids in the VEX program and in our FLL program as well as outreach across the county, inspiring students to get more involved in STEM. Contact Gary Page at 705-888-0731. Visit cybergnomes.ca and find Cybergnomes Robotics FRC Team 2013 on Facebook.
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• The Creemore Echo • Thursday, March 24, 2016
Creemore Curling Club standings Men
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Marilyn Steed 5-1-0 Catherine Fuller 3-3-0 Donna Baylis 2-4-0 Gayle Millsap 2-4-0 From the Hack: Team Steed and team Fuller will be curling for the Husker House Trophy Monday night. The vices skipped this week and will be skips in the trophy round and it will be Ann Huskinson (team Fuller) and Diane Kelly (team Steed) skipping their way to victory. Although Marilyn was guaranteed first place, Team Millsap gave them a run for the money with it coming down to the last rock to break a tie. Everyone enjoyed good conversation and laughter after the game. Next week is our year-end dinner, mmm good. May the force of the broom be with you!
Daytime
Ruppel 5-2 Bell 5-3 McArthur 3-4 Martens 3-4 Steed 2-5 From the Hack: On March 14, there were two great games played. Both games provided large point swings with multiple points scored in numerous ends. Team Bell managed a win over Team Steed and Team Ruppel secured a victory against Team McArthur in the last end. Good curling everyone. On March 21 Team Bell managed an easy victory over Team McArthur. Jim made some tremendous shots including a double raise to the button to secure the win. On sheet 2, Team Steed cruised to their second win, beating Team Martens in a close fought competition. Good curling everyone!
Paul Vorstermans 3-0-1 Ed Meulendyk 2-2-1 Al Lambert 2-2 Brian Cass 2-2 Mike Stephens 1-2-2 Graham McDonald 1-3 Bill Neelin 1-2 From the Hack March 15: There was some crazy wait happening on March 15. Also on sheet 1, the 7 p.m. draw score was more of a football score with many large scoring ends. March 22: With Paul Vorstermans bye week he still is undefeated going into the last game of the season. This week we had some great games that went to the end. Next week is champions week!
Mixed
McArthur 4-1-0 Fuller/Rowbotham 3-1-1 Bell 3-1-1 Neelin 3-2-0 Cass 3-2-0 Crevier 2-1-2 Lindsay 2-3-0 Baylis 1-2-2 Morby 1-4-0 Kelly 0-5-0 From the Hack: Team McArthur is leading the pack. His last two games are against Bell then Fuller/ Rowbotham. If he loses either, or both, the Creemore Village Pharmacy Trophy could be up for grabs. Stay tuned...
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NCPS apologizes to Byng for poor sportsmanship On Friday, March 11, the school had a hockey game against fellow elementary school, Byng . The Creemore Valley Hawks (the school’s hockey team) lost 6-5, which was the most the Martin team had ever scored in one HEWITT game. Byng was upset with Creemore because of the bad sportsmanship Creemore students displayed at the game, booing the other team when they entered the arena, and by cheering when a member of the opposing team fell. Creemore is writing letters and sending them to Byng in an attempt to make amends. There will be a hockey tournament on Thursday, March 31. Hopefully the situation with Byng won’t affect the hockey team’s reputation at the tournament. The school will mark Earth Day on April 22.
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Help Make a Difference to Healthcare in Your Community The Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (G&M) is seeking dynamic candidates for positions on the Board of Trustees. The complexity of healthcare is increasing and now more than ever, strong, strategic governance leadership is required. Ultimate accountability for the services provided by the hospital is held by the Board of Trustees. Working in partnership with the senior management team of the hospital, the Board provides oversight of operations, foresight in terms of planning for the future and insight to ensure the right questions are being asked. New members are being sought to be a part of this Board for the term commencing June 2016. Board members are expected to be responsible for making decisions in the best interest of the hospital corporation, as well as the broader health care system. Integration of services locally and regionally is a key direction the hospital is taking to better support the health care needs of our community. Board members are expected to be active members of the team, have the ability to think strategically and communicate effectively. The hospital is currently seeking candidates who, preferably although not necessarily, have had previous not-for-profit board experience and an understanding of the nature, complexity and needs of Ontario’s evolving health system and the needs of our patients and their families for seamless care within and beyond the hospital. Interested individuals can submit a resumé by April 15, 2016 to stevensj@cgmh.on.ca. For further information, contact Jennifer Stevens, Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees at 705-445-2550 ext 8303 or visit our website at www.cgmh.on.ca.
Fun& Games Sudoku Barbara Simpson
The Creemore Echo • Thursday, March 24, 2016 •
Weekend Weather
Spike & Rusty Word Scramble
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Answer on Classifieds page
People think it's grandfather, Spike, but actually it was O C K O C U.
Friday, March 25 A few flurries High -1 Low -4 Wind NW 25 km/h POP 40%
Saturday, March 26 Sunny High 8 Low 0 Wind SE 10 km/h POP 10%
Sunday, March 27 Mainly cloudy High 12 Low 2 Wind S 10 km/h POP 30% by Ken Thornton Find this week’s answer in Classifieds
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• The Creemore Echo • Thursday, March 24, 2016
Casino Rama bus trip April 5
NVCA seeks 2016 Conservation Champions
Seniors
Well, I guess I missed a superb banquet for potluck on March 17‌ with the rave about all the desserts. Excellent first course items as well, enjoyed by 20 members. Evelyn Welcome back Flo Kerr from knee surgery and to Marcia Cameron after an illness. The Creemore Legion is setting up e-mail lists for members and non-members to receive notices of any happenings at the Creemore Legion. A contact address was left for the seniors. Thank you Wilma Zeggil for decks of cards and candies. The bus will go to Rama on Tuesday, April 5. A good turnout for cards with 38 members. Lucky draws were won by June Hartley, x2, Sheila Fenton, Alinda Bishop, Karl Seifert and Sherry Lohnes. Four moon shots were played by John Van Voorst, Joan Olaskey, Janice Stephens, with the travel prize to Morris Tymchuk. Winners for cards were Wilma Zeggil, 272; Alinda Bishop, 249; Toosje Vasvari, 242; Ruth Lougheed, 228 and Carol Tymchuk was low 75. Paddy calls Easyjet to book a flight. The operator asks, “How many people are flying with you?â€? Paddy replies, “I do not know! It’s your plane.â€? Remember: A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
The Nottawasaga Valley 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, onfarm 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 by Thursday, March 31.
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Nominate people for Coffee with Ken Good morning everyone, and as Conway Twitty would say, hello darlin’ nice to see ya. You may have noticed that I took a sabbatical for a year and am now ready to resume the Coffee with Ken column. If there is anyone you would like to read about please leave your suggestions with The Echo, for future assignments and I will endeavor to contact them. Thank you for your loyalty and be it your desire, we can manage with just a coffee. –Ken Thornton
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The Creemore Echo • Thursday, March 24, 2016 •
Echo Classifieds for sale
rentals
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.
Furnished Room for rent (close to Airport Road and Simcoe County Road 9). Room includes high speed internet, Bell Expressvu Satellite TV, shared kitchen, dining and living rooms-no smoking. $130. Contact 705-444-4853.
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Large one bedroom apartment. No smoking. No pets. $795 per month. Call & leave a message at 705-466-3559.
TEXAS USA BEST BUY – We have prime 20 Acre developed ranchettes available with panoramic view, now only $395 per acre $99 per month in Canadian funds call 1-800-875-6568.
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.
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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. Painting. Professional quality. Masonry and Parging. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708.
vendors wanted Creemore Farmers’ Market is looking for more farm products/ produce vendors. We also want to attract food vendors who can sell breakfast or lunch type snacks to eat on the go. Fresh juices or smoothies would also be given consideration. Please fill in the application at the bottom of our current webpage www. creemorefarmersmarket.ca and send it to Helen Martin the Market Manager at hmartin.pa@gmail.com before April 26, 2016.
Gary Clayton Photography. Wedding, portrait, real estate, commercial and event photography. Competitive rates. Phone 705-796-2682. 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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Gardener and Grass Cutter required at Complete Outdoor Services Inc. Both positions are full time, 5 days a week and seasonal, April to November. Must be energetic, physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in all weather. A full G licence with clear drivers abstract is required. Previous work experience or gardening knowledge an asset. Wage depends on experience. Complete Outdoor Services Inc. is a family owned landscaping and property maintenance company based in Glencairn. We have been providing top quality services to our clients for 28 years. To apply, submit resume and cover letter to coslandscapes@yahoo.ca.
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Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@creemore.com,$17 + hst for 25 words or less
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Your dog will enjoy their stay at Club Amarillo. Our Boarding Retreat boasts indoor and outdoor runs including large pack walks, grooming, flat screen TV, hand walking and more all set in the beautiful Mulmur hills. Contact Dana Mailhot 705466-6556 dana.rose10@hotmail.com.
ANDERSON, Grace – The family of Grace Anderson expresses our sincere thanks to family, friends, and neighbours who showed support and concern during her illness and over the difficult days after her passing. The numerous phone calls, cards, flowers and donations made in Grace’s memory were all greatly appreciated. Thank you to Rev. Jim Wilcox and Rev. Connie Phillipson for their words of comfort. Thank you to the nurses and volunteers at Matthews House Hospice, Alliston for their care and compassion and to Grant at Drury Funeral Centre for his guidance. A special note of thanks to the Stayner Chapter of the Eastern Star and friends from other chapters for the Star service. Doug, Tom, Debbie and families
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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 April 5, 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.
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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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Thursday, March 24, 2016 Photo Hilton Tudhope
IT’S IN OUR NATURE.
At Mad River, we do things a little differently. We believe golf can be a seamless complement to your rural lifestyle, and at Mad River, it is. This shared attitude is part of what makes us who we are. We’re more relaxed than
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Creemore celebrated St. Patrick's Day March 17 with a ceilidh at the Creemore Legion put on by Stayner musicians Matt MacIsaac (above) and Kate Quinn with their friends Mac Morin, Andrea Beaton and Angus Leahy, all of whom have ties to the east coast music scene. To see a video, visit The Creemore Echo on Facebook.
other clubs, because if you ask us, there’s no better way to approach the game we love. To inquire about affordable equity and trial memberships, contact Sandy Higgins at shiggins@madriver.ca or 705-428-3673.
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FABULOUS VIEWS OF HILLS & VALLEY This scenic 1.3 acre lot is located just 5 minutes to Creemore. Build your dream home and enjoy the year-round recreation along with all the arts & amenities of the village. $249,900
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CREEMORE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ELECTION List of Certified Candidates – four (4) positions to be elected (4 to be selected) Laurie Copeland Sara Hershoff Jackie Durnford Dave Huskinson Karen Gaudino Anne Scott WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW “Member” means individuals who are assessed, on the last returned assessment roll, with respect to rateable property in the area that is in a prescribed business property class and tenants of such property. To vote, Corporations and Partnerships must appoint an individual to represent them. Members will cast their ballot one of two ways - vote by mail or paper ballot. Vote by Mail Voter kits will be mailed out Thursday, March 24, 2016. Completed voter kits must be returned by mail or in person by 4:30 p.m. on April 13th, 2016. In person voter kits can be dropped off in a secure ballot box at the following locations: Creemore House of Stitches 151-C Mill Street Creemore, ON OR Paper Ballot
Clearview Administration Centre 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON
Voters can cast their ballot on Election Day by paper at the following location: April 13th, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Boardroom Creemore Springs Brewery, 139 Mill Street Creemore. Count and Results will be announced immediately following the close of voting.
Sales Representative 143 Mill Street • 705-466-2115 • basiaregan@royallepage.ca • basiaregan.com
Note: Each member has one vote regardless of the number of properties that member may own or lease in the Improvement Area. Nominating Committee: Pamela Fettes, Clerk & Cheryl Robertson