The Creemore
Echo
Friday, April 1, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 14
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News and views in and around Creemore
Inside the Echo
Vision on Vimy
Swing Your Partner
SCI going to 100th anniversary next year
Circle, square and contra dance
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Echo celebrates 15 years of news and views The Creemore Echo is hosting a birthday party April 1 at the brewery Before Facebook… Before Twitter… Before Instagram… There was The Creemore Echo. When the current incarnation of The Creemore Echo was born in 2001, people still relied almost entirely on newspapers for news and information. Fifteen years ago the information landscape looked quite different. Creemore.com was live but technology wasn’t as accessible. This version of Creemore's local newspaper started when retired businessmen Craig Simpson and Phil Stevenson purchased the business from John and Sylvia Wiggins, who were shutting down the newspaper. In the deal, they got Georgi Denison who had already been on staff for a few years. Denison worked through the transition and saw The Echo come back to life after the purchase date of April 1, 2001, first as a double sided one-page print-out with a community
calendar, classifieds and advertising. Denison said the publication kept growing and by 2002, it was eight or more pages with news, photos and contributed articles and in June of that year, they began printing a broadsheet on newsprint. Also that year, The Echo hired Sara Hershoff, who is now publisher. Eventually, The Echo was purchased by the late Jim Vandewater. “I can remember my father describing the staff at The Echo while he was in the process of buying it,” said son Tom Vandewater. “Of Georgi he said, ‘I get the sense that if Georgi quits tomorrow the business will fall into chaos and the town will not have a paper’. Of Sara he added, ‘She is newest employee, has limited experience in newspapers or commerce… but I think she will run the place one day.’” “A huge thank you to all of our team members, both former and current, on producing a high quality weekly independent community newspaper. The Vandewater family is committed to seeing The Echo continue to be an independent voice for Creemore and (See “Connecting” on page 12)
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Creemore Echo publisher Sara Hershoff and office manager Georgi Denison making party preparations for the newspaper's 15th birthday.
Ice storm downs trees causing power outage
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A toppled tree blocks a driveway on George Street in Creemore.
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by Trina Berlo Downed trees and branches caused by Thursday’s ice storm left many people in the area without power and on clean-up detail over the long weekend and into this week. There were numerous reports of downed wires, trees on power lines and flooding. Mulmur Township road crews, firefighters and local residents worked all day Friday and Saturday to clear debris from roadways. “We’re so treed here, it was a mess,” said Mayor Paul Mills adding that hydro poles were broken and transformers were down. By Saturday evening, Mills said all Mulmur roads were passable, with
the exception of 30 Sideroad, west of 5th Line. “There was a lot devastation and there still is,” said Mills. “It’s going to be a long time getting it all cleaned up.” He said people have been very understanding. “Everybody pulled together, that’s the main thing,” said Mills. The municipality opened warming stations on Saturday and Sunday where people could get a coffee, charge their cell phones and other electronic devices and get water for drinking and to flush toilets. Mills said one person took the opportunity to charge their electric wheelchair. (See “Ice” on page 3)
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This Weekend 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. • 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 Grammy-
nominated 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
• Church Services on page 5.
• 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.
Upcoming Events 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.
Wednesday, April 6 & Thursday, April 7
• Therapeutic Yoga with Catherine Randall Wednesdays in Collingwood & Thursdays in Creemore. 9 to 10:30 a.m. for intermediate & 10:45 a.m. to noon for gentle. Contact cathcreemore@yahoo.ca or 705-818-3400 to register.
Thursday, April 7
• Reid Jamieson performing 50s era songs by Elvis, Roy Orbison, The Platters and more. Buffet at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 advance on-line at utopiahall.ca or call 1-877-499-4255. 8396 6th Line, Utopia. www.reidjamieson.com for more information. • Treblemakers in Concert at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Caroline Street West at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $5 or $15 per family at door. A portion of the ticket sales revenue will be donated to a local charity. For more information, contact The Treblemakers’ Music Director, Penelope Dale, at 705-352-4595.
Friday, April 8
• Creemore Curling Club Annual General Meeting and Wind-up Dinner at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West at 5:30 p.m. Dinner tickets ($25) can be purchased from a member of the Executive. Mexican themed afterparty in the Legion Lounge to follow AGM at 9 p.m. Open to the public. • Mexican Party Night at the Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, at 9 p.m. “DoKtor J” is in the house after 9 p.m.!
Saturday, April 9
• Mulmur Town Hall Meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. at Mulmur Township Office. Topics to discuss include: Proposed Niagara Escarpment Commission Expansion; Canada’s 150th Anniversary Ideas; Economic Development Task Force Update. • 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
• Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School will host its first fundraiser Community Clothing Swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., sponsored by MS Design. Please save your gently used clothing for adults & kids (clean, good condition) and sports equipment for kids. Drop off at the school. Call 705-466-2624 with any questions. • 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. Tickets at door: adults $12, students $7, under 10 free. Call 647-528-6508 or clearviewcontra@gmail.com.
Sunday, April 17
• Ray’s Place Annual General Meeting at Station on the Green at 2 p.m. Contact Doug Mills at 705466-3339 for more information.
Wednesday, April 20
• Simcoe County District School Board Pupil Accommodation Review Public Meeting for Byng Elementary School, Clearview Meadows Elementary School and Stayner Collegiate Institute. Final public meeting is at Stayner Collegiate Institute at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 23
• 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. • OHA District 16 AGM. Creemore Horticultural Society members are invited to attend. Arrive at Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club at 9 a.m. Reserve your seat by contacting Lynn Wilkinson by April 8. Pay $20. (CHS will pay the remaining $15 for the $35 ticket)
Saturday, June 4
• Ring of Fire – Tribute to Johnny Cash at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore at 8 p.m. Performed by Marty Allen & The Memphis Three. Tickets $20 available at Creemore Echo, 705466-9906 or sara@creemore.com.
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Ice storm clean-up efforts continue this week (Continued from page 1) On Monday, Dufferin County opened a warming station at the arena in Shelburne where people could charge devices and have showers. The county’s general yard waste collection begins in April but it is also waiving fees for downed branches and brush brought to the GFL Dufferin Transfer Station until Saturday, April 16. “Hydro One crews cleared more than 50,000 trees, replaced over 180 poles, 41 transformers, 141 cross arms and kilometres of line to restore power to more than 125,000 customers after a daunting weekend of weather that brought freezing rain, lightning strikes, high winds and finally flooding. Customers kept the call centre very busy with 150,000 calls, an average of 35 calls per minute, across the five days. The clean-up job will continue as trees and equipment weakened by the storm will continue to cause outages and crews will go back to spots where temporary repairs were made and
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Trees blocked roads and took down hydro lines throughout Mulmur Township on the weekend. bring them up to the full standard. Crews, many of whom have been away from their families since the outages began will head home once the work is done. A workforce of more than 1,200 was out in force this holiday
weekend, travelling from as far away as Sudbury and the Ottawa Valley to tackle a relentless rebuilding effort in weather that seemed to try a new tactic every day. Other Ontario utilities joined Hydro One crews through mutual assistance
agreements, including: Haldimand Hydro, Festival Hydro, Woodstock Hydro, Erie Thames Hydro, Niagara Peninsula Hydro, Ottawa Hydro, Brampton Hydro One, Peterborough PUC, Midland PUC and Sudbury Hydro.
Continued rainfall creates hazardous conditions around waterways With continued rainfall this week, water levels remain elevated in many watercourses throughout the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority watershed. The rainfall that fell from Sunday night to Monday afternoon resulted in increased river levels throughout most tributaries to the Nottawasaga River. While water levels have generally decreased over the past few days, recent rainfall will increase flow to area watercourses. Wa t e r l e v e l s t h r o u g h o u t t h e watershed are expected to rise to near bank-full water levels, and localized flooding may occur but no major flooding is anticipated.
Hazardous conditions still exist around all bodies of water, as there is a high risk of life-threatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water. The public, especially children, are advised to stay away from all water. T h e N o t t a w a s a g a Va l l e y Conservation Authority continues to monitor river and stream conditions and will issue additional messages as conditions warrant. The Flood Outlook Statement will be in effect until April 4. For additional information, please call 705-424-1479 and select option “1” for the flood information line or visit www.nvca.on.ca.
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Opinion Letters
Be prepared... next time There’s nothing like a massive power outage to make us all realize just how important it is to be prepared. In general, us country folk are used to losing power once in a while and we handle it pretty well. At our house, we like to think we are ready for anything nature can throw at us. But somehow, this past weekend, we found ourselves caught off guard. There wasn’t much fuel in the vehicles, the 10-year old “emergency” bottled water was misplaced in the dark basement and we had difficulty finding the flashlights. Then, none of the batteries worked and all of our rechargeable batteries weren’t charged. It was just mild enough that we had run out of firewood inside the house so someone would have had to brave the freezing rain in order to get the woodstove going to cook dinner. In terms of survivalism, it was pretty lame. At one point, we were prepared for a power outage… probably after the last power outage. But over the years we became complacent and the contents of the emergency kit were scattered throughout the house. Now, we are determined to be ready for the next big storm. The emergency preparedness standard is that people should be prepared to cope on their own during a power outage for at least 72 hours. People should have water on hand – two litres per person per day – as well as non-perishable food, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods, which should be replaced once a year, a manual can opener, flashlight and batteries, battery-powered or wind-up radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, special needs items such as prescription medications and equipment for people with disabilities and cash. After this past weekend’s storm, we have every intention of creating a new emergency kit so that everything is stored together in one place and is easily portable in case we have to leave the house in a hurry. Flashlights, spare batteries, fuel for lanterns, candles and matches, they’re all on the list. Having ample warning that the storm was coming, we could have been better prepared. We could have filled the bathtub with water so we would have it for cooking and flushing toilets. The power outage reminded us just how reliant we are on electricity. We were conserving battery power on laptops and battery packs in order to charge cell phones. Worst of all, we could not make coffee because we have an electric coffee grinder! I am very tempted to put ground coffee in the emergency kit. Not being naïve enough to think that history won’t repeat, I have no doubt that the contents of the emergency kit will be absorbed into the household over time but at this moment, I have every intention of being better prepared for the next power outage.
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The day my dad won election for warden by Kay Lescard It was Jan. 15, 1952. I was in Grade 4 at Prince of Wales Public School in the little town of Barrie. For me, this would be a day like no other. The class would be listening to the first live broadcast of the proceedings to elect the next warden for the Simcoe County council. Much to my surprise, the first reeve nominated was my dad, James Hart. Of the nine nominees, four agreed to run: Downer, Hart, Hughes and Reed. The teacher listed them on the blackboard and chose a student to record a running tally of the vote. As the clerk called the names of the 50 councillors, each responded with the reeve of their choice. I anticipated every vote with a mixture of excitement and dread. After the first round, the tally showed: Downer, 8; Hart, 28; Hughes, 8; Reed, 16.
Downer and Hughes withdrew and the process was repeated. Again, the clerk asked each of the reeves to declare their choice. My heart beat wildly. I dare not look at my classmates but I was certainly focused on that tally. It seemed to take forever until finally it was clear that my dad would win. James Hart would be the warden of Simcoe County. When the bell sounded for recess the entire class shot out the door, raced down the stairs and out to the yards – girls to our and boys to their. To my astonishment, several girls hoisted me to their shoulders chanting, “Hart! Hart!” I’ve often wondered how they would have reacted had he lost, but at the same time, what a day! Kay Lescard, a Duntroon resident, wrote this story for her sister who was three years old at the time of the election in 1952. Kay was 9.
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Ask a master gardener: How to deal with critters? by Charlotte Vorstermans Spring is coming and the temptation to start working in the garden is overwhelming. I’ve already walked through the garden to see what’s up, even though large areas are still under snow. April is the ideal time to start planting cool weather vegetable crops like peas, lettuce, spinach, onions, collards, etc. The most common questions I receive are about animal and pest control. I am fortunate that I live in town and do not have that much of a problem, at least with deer. We do have our share of raccoons, skunks and the odd rabbit, but mostly feral cats who do keep most of these critters away, but I am still left with the cat issue! However, there is no sure way to get rid of deer. We are, after all, invading their territory and if we plant a veritable smorgasbord, especially hostas, who can blame them for enjoying the banquet. But, I have heard of one method offered by a pest-control expert
Nancy McCord, in Please Don’t Eat my Garden (Sterling 1992), who suggested that hair would do the trick. “The smell of a nearby human is what keeps deer away, which means the hair must be replaced every few months,” she writes. So, if there is not enough hair in your household to go around, perhaps a visit to your local hairdresser or barber asking for hair clippings might do the trick. I know that there are some of you reading this who are laughing as you have deer coming to your porch, looking straight at you while they are munching your plants. Since I don’t have deer issues, I cannot comment on the effectiveness of this method. Perhaps a large cat, with its hair intact, might do the trick. Here are a few pest control suggestions that might work or at least lessens the damage: • Use old soap. I hear from a reliable source that Irish Spring is her soap of choice. You can cut the soap up or shave it, put it in old pantyhose or
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cheesecloth and hang near trees, shrubs or other plants you would like to protect (let me know if it works); • Spread diatomaceous earth, a dust or powder made from ground up shells, on the ground around plants as a barrier to crawling pests such as caterpillars, slugs, snails, thrips and earwigs. I can vouch for this method as I have used in our garden and at the cottage. This product can be purchased in your local co-op and it usually comes in large quantities; • Use a wire mesh, like chicken wire, to keep rabbits out of the garden. Put this wire mesh at least two feet above the ground, plus at least six inches under the soil, if you can dig that deep, or dig it as deep as you can. Rabbits can dig, so six inches works best. How to stop a dog from digging in a garden: Start right! Never let the dog see you digging... Doggy see, doggy do. C h a r l o t t e Vo r s t e r m a n s i s a master gardener and member of the Horticultural Society.
Read breaking news online at Creemore.com Local Church Directory Sunday, April 3 Creemore United Pastoral Charge
Sunday, April 3 Services: New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m. All welcome • 705-466-2200
The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn
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by Tim Armour T’was an agony Niagara that I saw my brother suffer, Where a toxic oxy cocktail couldn’t offer any buffer. Retaliating rattlesnakes are generally more gentle. The venom of anemones compares as incidental. I’d say enraged orangutans aren’t nearly so pernicious. No enemy’s Gethsemane should be so cruel and vicious. No further use this crucible of pain that was his body. Oh flame, lay claim his sorry form. Be this my own threnody. Oh heavenly benevolence, I fall in adoration, And fain would been above the din this sinner’s supplication. Though he’d rather I not bother, I do ask you be forgiving. Just one suffering was tougher than his time among the living. Was life the thief? His only faith was, I was in his corner. No village shares my vigil here. Am I his only mourner? I number him among the ones who’ve known me the longest. He’s seen my sides I try to hide. He’s seen me at my wrongest. Ne’er a whimper when my temper took control of him as victim. Not a wailing tattle-tale. He never questioned why I’d picked him. He’d make mistakes like anyone who serves his earthly sentence. But left the only gifts that count, forgiveness and repentance. Though blood was not our common bond, he truly was my brother. For in our youth we pledged a troth, adopting one another. And so, oh Lord, he leaves me now, reclaimed by clement reaper. Until such time as I can come, be you my brother’s keeper.
CANADA CHILD BENEFIT – the Canada Child Benefit will replace the Canada Child Tax Benefit and Universal Child Tax Benefit as of the beginning of July 2016. Payments remain as proposed in the Liberal Platform ($6,400 per child under the age of 6 and $5,400 per child aged 6 through 17), however, the phase-out rates for families with net income above $30,000 has increased. SMALL BUSINESS DEDUCTION RATE – The 2016 Budget proposes that the small business tax rate remain at 10.5% after 2016. (It was previously schedule to decrease by .5% annually through to 2019). The preceding information is for educational purposes only. As it is impossible to include all situations, circumstances and exceptions, a further review should be done by a qualified professional.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 1, 2016
Nominations now open for 2016 Charter Champion Awards The Food Partners Alliance of Simcoe County, in partnership with the County of Simcoe, has launched its fourth annual Charter Champion Awards in support of the Food and Agriculture Charter. The awards recognize community members and business owners who help raise awareness about the important role that the agri-food sector plays in building a sustainable, accessible and secure local food system. County residents are encouraged to visit fpa. simcoe.ca to submit nominations for their favourite individuals, organizations and businesses who are working to create a strong and vibrant food system in Simcoe County. The nomination submission deadline is May 31. Organizations and businesses are encouraged to self-nominate as a way to further promote the programs, products, and services available in Simcoe County. The FPA of Simcoe County is a multi-sector organization whose primary purpose is to work together and provide leadership to build a sustainable and equitable food system, from research to field to table.
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Staphanie Cooksey, Jeffrey Storey, Shaylyn Jordan, Alicia Tapley, Allison Lancaster, Brooklyn Hughes and Sydney Bunn are among students at Stayner Collegiate Institute who are selling windshield washer fluid as a fundraiser for a trip overseas next April to take part in the commemorations of 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
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by Trina Berlo Stayner Collegiate Institute students are fundraising with a clear goal of getting to the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. About 30 students in Grades 9-12 will travel to Northern France next April to mark the anniversary, by way of Amsterdam and en route to London, England.
Along with students from other area high schools, the SCI delegation will depart April 5, 2017, beginning their tour in Amsterdam with a visit to the Anne Frank House and the Jewish Museum, then travel to the Vimy region to take part in the 100th anniversary commemorative activities. They will visit the Wellington Quarries before crossing the (See “Washer” on page 7)
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Washer fluid on sale now (Continued from page 6) English Channel from Calais and on to London to see the sights, like Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Students are taking part in an annual event at Base Borden next Saturday, April 9, this year commemorating the 99th anniversary. They will be walking 3.6 kilometres, one kilometre for each of the 3,598 Canadians killed in the battle. They are collecting pledges to offset their individual travel costs. The cost of the trip is about $3,700 per student. The school is fundraising with the hope of covering additional costs for transportation and supply teachers, which adds up to about $9,000. They have launched a campaign to sell windshield washer fluid, which is
now available at the school or through individual students. Two-litre jugs are available for $5 each, $15 for a box of four or $750 for an entire skid. There are also sponsorship opportunities available. It costs $500 to sponsor a whole skid and stickers will be added to each jug with the name of the organization or business logo. Other fundraisers are planned throughout the year, including a trivia night and a craft event on Thanksgiving weekend, where people will be able to rent a booth to sell their crafts. People are welcome to visit the school during regular hours to purchase the washer fluid and call 705-428-2639 for sponsorship opportunities. The trip is being coordinated by teachers Janice McLeod and Pam Jeffrey.
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Come one come all to contra dance at Avening Hall by Trina Berlo There will be a whole lot of Dosidos, Allemandes and maybe even a Box the Gnat or two at Avening Hall this month. Even those who have never taken a turn during a square dance, contra dance or circle dance will be in good hands as they are guided through the various moves. Creemore resident Myriam Lefebvre is organizing the April 16 dance in Avening, calling on her family, members of the O’Schraves to provide the music. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Lefebvre grew up going to these types of dances organized by her family. “Now that I live here, I’m kind of missing it,” she said. “We are a big blended family and O’Schraves is a mix of different names – O’Gorman, Schryer and Lefebvre.” They are Julie Schryer on piano and Pat O’Gorman on bagpipes, Irish flute and tin whistle, Benoit Schryer Lefebvre, 20, (2011 and 2012 winner of the 18-and-under Pembroke Fiddle Contest) on fiddle, tin whistle and vocals; Zach Schryer Lefebvre, 24,
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Dancing to the music of The O’Schraves at one of the family's events in Sault Ste. Marie, with circle dancing, contra dancing and square dancing. on his own handmade guitar as well as cello, tin whistle, piano and vocals; and Áine Schryer O’Gorman, 12, (2012 winner of the nine-and-under Pembroke Fiddle Contest) on fiddle, stepdancing, tin whistle, and vocals.
The O’Schraves recently won the New Emerging Artist Award by liveireland.com and Best New Group from the Chicago Irish American News for 2014. They play traditional Canadian,
Irish, and Scottish music mixed with new compositions by members of the family and other composers. Lefebvre said this type of event appeals to people of all ages. She said in other areas, the events are attracting a young crowd too, it has become a popular outing, drawn by the dancing and the community gathering. “It’s so inclusive, everyone feels comfortable, I find,” said Lefebvre. She is bringing in caller Frank Francalanza, who is associated with Fiddlefern Country Dancers in Owen Sound, to guide people through the dances step-by-step. People are welcome to bring a snack to share at the break and the bar will be open. Lefebvre also encourages people to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. The dance starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. Admission costs $12 for adults and $7 for students. Children under 10 are admitted for free. Pay at the door. For more information call 647-5286508 or e-mail clearviewcontra@ gmail.com.
Dave Steele leaves Flyers to coach Siskins by Alex Hargrave Stayner Siskins hockey club is proving to be a hot bed for aspiring coaches to gain experience and advance to higher levels in the hockey world. Last season, Steve Walker left the club to take an assistant coaching position in the German Hockey League and two weeks ago Siskins head coach Dave Rainford told the executive he would be leaving to scout for the Tier II Junior A Newmarket Hurricanes. “He wanted to go in a different direction,” confirmed Siskins general
manager Richard Gauthier. “He volunteered a lot of his time to our organization,” Gauthier added. “We thank him for his time and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.” Rainford’s record as a head coach for Stayner was 18-17-5 during the regular season. The team lost in six games in the opening round of the playoffs to the Caledon Golden Hawks. Gauthier didn’t have to go far to find a new coach. Dave Steele cut his coaching ties
ANTIQUE AND CLEARING AUCTION. Saturday April 9th at 10 am. Sale held in the Creemore Community Centre 218 Collingwood St. Creemore, ON Clearing auction for Mary Jane Bierer of Creemore, w/inclusions from Senator Eyton of Caledon, and Maria Britto of Ballinafad, Helena Mervart of Mono and others. Antique Furniture- pine cupboard; 6' harvest table; nursing rocker; flour bin; old wall phone; pine dry sink; sideboards; school desk; scale; oak 12 drawer file cabinet; stained glass piece; cedar chest; wash stand; dining tables; pine coffee table; corner book shelf; antique & teak beds sets; dressers; side tables; pressed back chairs; secretary desk; piano w/stool; plus much more. Military- U.S. flag w/48 stars; WWII U.S. army trunk; knife Collectible- snow shoes; wooden bowls; cauldron; arched pine framed mirror; insulators; sad iron; chamber pot; blue willow dishes; copper pieces; quilts; braided rug; trunks; humidors; luggage; hanging lamps; floor lamps; model ship in case; medicine bottles; various dishes, glass, china; framed tapestry; and other quality items. Other Furniture- living room sets; window air conditioner; marble topped tables; beds; area rugs; etc. Note- A great, clean auction of well cared for furniture. See www. auctionadvertiser.com for pictures. Terms-Cash, cheque w/ID, Visa, MC, debit. Food booth. No buyer's premium. Auctioneer not responsible for accidents on the day of the sale.
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with the Midland Flyers to join the Siskins. Gauthier said, “he wanted to come to a team with a winning background, good fan base and the ability to draw more players.” Midland and Penetang Kings are teams that are located near each other and compete against one and another to sign players from that area. “I think he has good systems and is a good coach,” said Gauthier. “As well, he is surrounded by good people here” pointing out that it’s a good fit. Steele joined the Flyers two years ago and took the team from last place to third in the season that just finished with a 19-16-5 record. The club’s goal is to do what the
Alliston Hornets just did. The Hornets won this season’s Georgian Mid Ontario Junior C Hockey League championship defeating Penetang in four straight games, 6-3, 3-2 4-1 and 4-2. The Hornets are playing off against Kincardine in the province’s quarter finals series. In another hockey story, Creemore’s Donna Robertson told me that her grandson Alex Formeton, 16, of King City signed a contract to play for the OHL London Knights. He is the son of Jim and Christine Formeton. Christine was raised in Creemore by Donna and her late husband Ron. Alex played for Aurora Tigers last year. His brother Justin mans the blue line for (See “Hockey” on page 10)
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Hockey community loses local legend Don Westbrooke (Continued from page 8) the Junior C Schomberg Cougars. Finally, I would be remiss not to mention the sudden passing of former professional hockey player Don Westbrooke recently. Don grew up in Creemore and played minor hockey here. He might very well be the best hockey player to ever come out of Creemore. Don played many years of professional hockey winning several IHL awards including rookie of the year in 1963-64; MVP in 1968-69, and the top scorer in 1969-70. In 1970-71, Don played under the infamous coach – Eddie Shore – with the Springfield Kings & Eddie Shore of American Hockey League. Later he was
traded to Rochester Americans where he played with Collingwood native Darryl Sly and roommate Don Cherry. In 1971-72, Don played in Seattle and led the team in scoring. On January 5, 1974, Don Westbrooke became a North American trivia answer as he became the “only� North American player to score a hat-trick against legendary goaltender Vladislav Tretiak (of the Soviet Red Army Selects). His team defeated the World Champions 6-4. Don Westbrooke was inducted into the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame, July 1984. His father Reg Westbrooke was also inducted into the Hall. Reg was the long-time publisher/editor of The Creemore Star.
Suggestions rolling in for phase 2 of plaque project by Chris Raible The Creemore Plaques Project – adding another dozen plaques celebrating historically significant aspects of our village history – has received many suggestions for possible plaques. Some of the more than 30 suggestions so far, sorted by categories: Community service such as the jail, the water works, and early medical service; Religious and community buildings such as the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the Masonic lodge, the Matchett House; Education and recreation such as the school bell, the ball park, the Creemore Band; Earliest buildings such as the site of Edward Webster’s home, the 1860 hotel; the square house on Edward Street; Commercial buildings such as the Hisey grain elevator, the hardware store now the Brewery, and the Trew house that became the Creamery; Communications such as the independent
newspapers, the Noisy River Telephone Company, the swinging bridge over the Mad River. Decisions will be made this spring, but it is not too late to suggest additional possible plaque sites – or to express support for any of the suggestions already made. Simply speak to any of the five advisory panel members who will be making the final choices: Helen Blackburn, Gerry Blackburn, Dorothy Shropshire, Paul Vorstermans, and Chris Raible, secretary. You may leave your ideas in writing at The Echo and at the Library or you may e-mail ideas to chrisraible1@gmail.com, Because Creemore has so many homes and buildings of heritage significance, a second, related project is also in the works – to make available to property owners at modest cost – smaller markers to attach to building, for each showing its date and early history. More news of this will be coming in due course.
Skaters going to Broadway The Creemore Skating Clubs annual skating carnival is this Saturday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Creemore arena. Local skaters will be performing Broadway-themed routines. The guest skater is pre-novice skater Michelle Rivest from Mariposa and the Country Blades Synchro Team will also be performing.
Correction The Creemore Echo apologizes for misidentifying the Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School hockey team as the Valley Hawks in last week's NCPS News. The school’s team is called Thunder.
Christ Church Batteaux holds spring blossom tea this month by Evelyn Warden Cards were cancelled March 24 because of the threat of freezing rain and of course it surely did cause much devastation. I wanted to let the readers know of the Christ Church Batteaux Spring Blossom Tea to be held April 23. Lunch for $6 and draw tickets are $2. I wish everyone the best of luck on the Rama Bus April 5. Remember: If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain.
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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.
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 license 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.
Therapeutic Yoga with Catherine Randall starts Wednesday, April 6 in Collingwood & on Thursday, April 7 in Creemore. 9 to 10:30 a.m. for Intermediate & 10:45 a.m. to noon for gentle. Contact cathcreemore@yahoo. ca or 705-818-3400 to register.
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!
Tamworth and black pigs for sale. Ready for BBQ or feed. Call 705-4665240 or 705-441-4662.
Services Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356. You deserve a clear view. Call Rod the Window Cleaner. Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call Rod at 705-351-0768. References on request. Painting. Professional quality. Masonry and Parging. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708. 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.
rentals 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. $130.2Contact 705-444-4853. 9
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Fish & Chips 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. 705-466-5621.
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Clear tax view. Tax time is here – let us help you. CRA registered & e-file. Basic individual $60 plus hst; basic couple $100 plus hst. Visit www. cleartaxview.ca or contact us at 705220-8074 or services@cleartaxview.ca. 8 Caroline Street West.
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Spring cleaning? Please save your gently used clothing for a Community Clothing Swap fundraiser at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School on Saturday, April 16, sponsored by MS Design. Seeking clothes (good condition, clean, no rips) for kids & adults, plus sports equipment for kids. Drop off at NCPS. Call 705-466-2624 for more information.
Upcoming workshops at Not So Hollow Farm • Sunday, April 17: Native Plants and Pollinators – Build a Solitary Bee Nest • Sunday, May 29: Planning a Perennial Pollinator Garden • Sunday, June 12: Beginner’s Birding with Lisa Levez-Bordeleau Please visit www.notsohollowfarm.ca or phone 705-466-6290 for more details or to register.
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.
horses Come ride our range! We offer private Trail Rides for any level of rider from beginner to advanced. Located in Mulmur Township, East of Honeywood. Also check us out for Horse Boarding, training, and riding lessons. www.Rawhide-Adventures.on.ca. 519-925-0152.
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thank you • Thanks to Wayne Barber for the fresh grapefruit. Thanks for thinking of us! • Thanks to Bob Ransier Handy Man Service for removing our tree so quickly! • Thanks to Helio, Katie & Kathy for the donuts! • Thanks to Craig & Barbara Simpson for the lovely plant... and thanks to Karen Crevier for delivering it! The staff at The Creemore Echo
in memoriam In memory of Steve Rawn – A dear son, father, brother who passed away April 5, 2015. Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there; The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows; With tender love and deep regret, We who love you will never forget. Sadly missed by mother Marjory, daughter Amber, brothers, sisters and families.
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art workshops MIXED MEDIA - COLLAGE with Suzanne Jarvis: April 9 & 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (optional one day) This is one or two day hands-on class for students who love creative exploration! One day - $100 + $15 materials Two day - $180 + $15 materials Contact sueamiller65@gmail.com or 705-727-6161 to register. www. millstreetartstudio.com for more details. COLOURED PENCILS with Ruth Ann Pearce: Saturday April 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an excellent starting point for coloured pencil beginners. $100 + hst. Materials supplied, students need own coloured pencils. Contact sueamiller65@gmail.com or 705-727-6161 to register. www.millstreetartstudio.com for more details.
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Improv: Explore, laugh and play. The Mad & Noisy Improv Co. is kicking off a new round of classes on April 6 at the Station on the Green. Register at manicimprov.com. Creemore Community Theatre is looking for individuals to help us build a community theatre program in Creemore. Interested parties can contact Peter at 705-994-3008.
Halton County Radial Railway & McCrae House with Clearview Travel! Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Bus trip includes: Visit a full-size operating
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transportation on a luxury motor coach. $120 per person. Book by April 12.
Departs Stayner Gazebo Park at 8:45 a.m. and returns at approx. 5:30 p.m.
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Clearview Travel presents Ph: 705-428-2543 Mamma Mia Email: info@clearviewtravel.ca Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Mamma Mia at Drayton Festival Theatre featuring chart-topping hits of Swedish super-group ABBA. Stop at Picard Peanuts in St. Jacobs first on your way to lunch at Anna Mae’s Bakery & Restaurant. Followed by the performance. Price includes return transportation on a luxury motor coach. $119 per person. Book by April 15. Departs from Stayner Gazebo Park at 8:15 a.m. and returns approx. 6:15 p.m.
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Connecting community motivates us to move forward
(Continued from page 1) Clearview.” The Creemore Echo is completely independent and autonomous. The Echo relies entirely on revenue from advertising and subscriptions. Contrary to popular belief, it is not subsidized by the Vandewater family, but it is still owned by the family and Mary and Tom continue to sit on the board of directors and are a source of moral support and encouragement. At the time of the change in ownership, Simpson stayed on as publisher and, with editor Brad Holden and assistant Fred Mills, the team continued on its mission to provide a professional newspaper to serve the
Local businesses nominated for hospitality awards Three local businesses have been nominated for Ontario Restaurant Hotel Motel Association Simcoe Hospitality Awards. Creemore Springs Brewery, Creemore Kitchen and Mountain Ash Farm. The winner will be announced at a gala in Collingwood on April 27. Voting is open until April 4, visit simcoehospitalityawards.com.
Annual maple syrup festival The annual Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, April 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast served daily until 2 p.m., horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts, live music, animal show, costumed reenactors will demonstrate pioneer and First Nations methods of making maple syrup, and Tiffin’s sugar shack will be open for visitors to see how syrup is made today. Admission costs $12 for adults, $6 for youth 12 and under, and free for infants (cash only please). Visit nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479 for information and directions.
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Help the Bee Natural Caretakers raise money so we can educate and advocate for our local pollinators! Here’s what you get for your support:
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community. “We don’t just see ourselves as a community newspaper but also a community hub,” said Hershoff. “A place for information, to connect community whether its volunteers to organizations, businesses to customers, people to people or government to residents in a way that’s cohesive and accessible to everyone in the community. And we’ve seen the affect whether it’s supporting Syrian refugees
or a ceilidh at the Legion. This is what motivates us to move forward even though it is a tough time for newspapers.” “We’ve bucked the trend,” she said, “and developed a newspaper at a time when newspapers are declining. We have been able to do it because of the tremendous support of our advertisers and readers. We hope they feel the same way we do, that The Echo makes Creemore a better place to be.”
“With rising postal costs we need their support more than ever,” said Denison. The Echo holds a subscription drive in May to encourage voluntary subscriptions from those who receive their newspaper in the mail each week through unsolicited mail. Help us celebrate this Friday, April 1, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Creemore Springs Brewery. Join us for a piece of cake, snacks and a nice cold beer.
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Backyard Chicken Licensing Public Meeting Come & have your say How much should the license fee be for Backyard Chickens? How many Chickens should each household be allowed to have?
April 11th, 2016 at 6:30pm Clearview Council Chambers