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Limekiln trail opens

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Skaters Alyssa Rowbotham (from left), Avaryannah Lane, Danielle Hammill and Ella Duits were off to see the wizard Saturday during the Creemore Skating Club's Broadway-themed carnival. For more photos, see page 7.

by Trina Berlo An old limekiln near Duntroon has been stabilized and is ready to be shared with the public. The limekiln, more than 100 years old, is located on private property but has been opened to the public via the Bruce Trail. An official opening will be held at the site on April 23. In 2015, landowner Bill Franks decided this historic artifact should be accessible to the public and invited the Bruce Trail Conservancy to create a side trail. “The kiln has been completely refurbished, so to speak,” said Dick Edwards, who acted as liaison between Franks and the Bruce Trail Conservancy. He said the kiln was re-mortared, with financial support from Walker Aggregates, to stabilize the structure and safety barriers were erected. Additional donations came from Clearview Township, Creemore Springs Brewery, Hamilton Bros. and the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club. Built in the mid-1800s, the kiln is (See “Re-enforced” on page 3)

Businesses encouraged to 'paint the town pink' by Trina Berlo The village will appear a little more colourful next week as Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School harnessing the power of pink. On April 13, International Day of Pink, NCPS students in Grades 4-8 will be touring the village in small groups from 11:20 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:40 p.m. to 3 p.m. They will be visiting participating businesses that have installed a pink window display and will be posting clues for an equity-themed scavenger hunt. Some of the activities will be a surprise for the participants.

On the International Day of Pink, communities across the country, and throughout the world, unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny and all forms of bullying. The International Day of Pink started in Nova Scotia when two straight high school students intervened when they saw a gay student being bullied. He was wearing a pink shirt. The students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, purchased pink shirts, and a few days later got everyone at school to arrive wearing pink,

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standing in solidarity. The result was that an entire school took a stand and began working together to prevent homophobic and transphobic bullying. Last month, two groups of students were successful in applying for Ministry of Education Speak Up grants for student-led projects. NCPS students Chancellor Stamp, Emma Woodhouse and Brady Wilson pitched the Amazing Race, rainbow edition, a week of equitybuilding activities around the Day of Pink, supporting the development of coping strategies and positive

messaging around inclusiveness. They received a $1,000 grant to cover the cost of some of the activities, such as T-shirt decorating and making buttons with equity messages. The school has sent out letters to local businesses, inviting them to support the initiative. Anyone interested in participating is asked to contact principal Alison Golding by Friday, April 8 so she can distribute clues on the day of the event. E-mail agolding@scdsb.on.ca. As a precaution, a rain date has been set for April 14.

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This Weekend 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. • Kidds’ Clearing Auction at Creemore Arena Hall, 220 Collingwood Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clearing auction with additions, including a large quantity of quality antiques by Kidds Family Auctions, for questions or to consign contact Dennis@kiddfamilyauctions.com or 519-9381315.

• 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!

Sunday, April 10

• Church Services on page 5.

Upcoming Events Thursday, April 14

• Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Teddy Bears Picnic Daycare from 5 to 7 p.m. $8 per adult, $5 per child/senior, or $20 per family of four. Spaghetti, Caesar salad, fresh bread, bottle of water, and dessert.

Saturday, April 16

• Locals Day 2016 at Devil’s Glen Country Club from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Local skiers and snowboarders welcome for a day of free demos, cheap lift tickets and plenty of spring sunshine. Tickets are available at the main ticket office. $20 Adult lift & $10 Child/Student lift will be offered to residents of Singhampton, Duntroon, Honeywood, Collingwood, Creemore and the entire Nottawasaga Watershed; there will also be a BBQ. All welcome. • Hitting & Fielding Clinic with Lloyd Moseby, former Toronto Blue Jay, for kids 9 to 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at Smith Brothers Baseball Central Inc., 9 Greengage Road, New Lowell. $69 plus hst. Call 705-424-0427 or info@baseballcentral.ca to register. • 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. • Evelyn (Evie) Lawton will turn 90 on April 16. Join her in celebrating at her Come and Go 90th Birthday Tea at St. John’s United Church from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only, please.

• The Door’s Annual Dinner Theatre at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario Street at 6:30 p.m. Original theatre and a wonderful meal in support of The Door Youth Centre. For more information or tickets call 705-428-3733. • 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. • LOCAL authors day meet-and-greet and sale at Station on the Green from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring Ken Brubacher, Ruth Garrett, Bryan Davies, Ken Thornton, Krista Geddes LeSage, Christa Rowe and darci-que. Readings throughout the day with emilieque performing. Refreshments served. • Explore Cameroonian Rhythms with drummer and storyteller, Njacko Backo, at Honeywood Centre for Peace, 706149 Dufferin County Rd 21, Mulmur from 3 to 5 p.m. Bring your drum or rhythm instruments. All ages welcome. Fee $25. www.njackobacko.com. Information and registration call 519-925-6366 or visit www. centreforpeace.ca.

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• Gideon Dessert Night at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario Street at 7 p.m. A free dessert night hosted by the Gideon International Canada – Blue Mountain Chapter. All are welcome to join us for dessert and learn about our local and international activities. Free will offering. RSVP 705-445-4536 or 705-4282072.

Sunday, April 24

• Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society (PHAHS) Lasagne Lunch and AGM at Station on the Green from noon to 2:30 p.m. PHAHS invites its volunteers and members, as well as those interested in becoming members and volunteers, to join us for a free lasagne lunch at Station on the Green. Doors open at noon. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. to be followed by the Society’s Annual General Meeting at 1:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail info@phahs.ca.

Friday, April 29

• Stayner Heritage Society is proud to present “The Blazing Fiddles” at Clearview Community Church, 1070 Cty Rd 7, Stayner at 8 p.m. An internationally known, high energy group playing a variety of music from Celtic to modern. This will be a spring tonic for all! Call 705-428-2540 for more information.

Saturday, May 14

• Creemore Vintage Festival in downtown Creemore from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us for all things vintage and you’ll be transported to an era of a time gone by. Enjoy vintage clothing, independent retailers, off-the-beaten path finds, artisanal coffee, a famous craft brewery, live music and a vintage cycling ride.There’s so much to do and see at this free event. Free. Presented by Clearview Community Radio. Call Sandra Green at 705-716-8458 for more information. • Pine River Rain Barrel and Seedling Sale at Horning’s Mills Community Hall, 14 Mill Street from 9 a.m. to noon. A Pine River student fundraiser: Rain barrels $55 must be pre-ordered ahead of time. Visit rainbarrel.ca/pineriver/ to make your purchase. Call Sarah at 519-216-1699 or sush@email.com for details.

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Re-enforced limekiln, new Bruce Trail feature

(Continued from page 1) said to be one of the best-preserved limekilns still standing in Ontario. Township records indicate it was operated for many years by Joseph Gosnell and family. Kilns like this were common in the 1800s but were replaced in the 1900s by large industrial producers, said Edwards. Lime production thrived along the escarpment where limestone and firewood were abundant. Lime provided the bonding ingredient in plaster, mortar and cement needed by a growing province. The process involved filling the kiln with limestone pieces piled in an arch over a wood fire that was burned for 3-5 days. Constant attention was needed to maintain the proper temperature. The heat drove off carbon dioxide and converted the limestone (calcium carbonate) into chalky, white lime (calcium oxide) commonly called quicklime. The

quicklime was shovelled into wagons and drawn by horses down rough, steep tracks to nearby rail stations. Great skill was needed, as spilled or wet loads meant no pay for the driver. Lime technology came with settlers from Europe where it had been known for centuries. It can be traced back to the Romans whose mortar built many famous structures, some still standing today. The grand opening takes place from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Apr. 23. Access the site from the Bruce Trail parking lot on County Road 91, one and a half concessions west of Duntroon. The parking lot is on the north side of road before the quarry. Follow the trail from the parking lot for about 400 metres to the blue sign for Franks' Kiln Side Trail. It is a fiveor 10-minute walk to the kiln, partly down a steep slope so wear appropriate footwear.

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Dick Edwards, who was al liaison between landowner Bill Franks and the Bruce Trail Conservancy and very instrumental to keeping this project going, explains the history of the Franks’ limekiln to a group of interested Blue Mountain Bruce Trail members.

Rainfall causes flood risk, high sewer flows Clearview Township is currently experiencing higher than normal sewer flows due to the excessive rainfall. Township officials believe that improper sump pump connections are also putting strain on the system. Residents are reminded that it is illegal to have a sump pump connected to a sanitary sewer line. T h e N o t t a w a s a g a Va l l e y Conservation Authority advises there was 15-20 mm of rainfall Wednesday night resulting in increased river levels throughout the Nottawasaga

watershed. Water levels are expected to continue to rise and localized flooding may occur. The Nottawasaga River downstream from the Minesing Wetland is still high from late March storms. No major flooding is anticipated. Hazardous conditions exist around all bodies of water. The public and especially children are advised to stay away from all waterbodies. For additional flood information, please call 705-424-1479 and select option “1” or visit www.nvca.on.ca.

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Opinion EDITORIAL

'Twas a mighty party Thank you, thank you, thank you. We are so grateful to everyone who helped us celebrate our 15th birthday. We tried something a little different this year. Creemore Springs Brewery was kind enough to let us host our celebration in the beautiful, newly renovated retail space, where people could sample their brews. (Beer and birthday cake turned out to be a winning combo.) Thank you to all of our many readers, advertisers and contributors who came to the party. We were certainly chuffed by the wonderful turnout. We work every week with limited resources to put out a newspaper that connects community to the information, services and social events. It can be somewhat discouraging to be in the newspaper business at a time when the medium is struggling. Like most newspapers, big and small, we have lost national news agency ads and local corporate advertising as companies turn away from print media and turn to more modern media, mainly digital. We all know that newspapers struggle to monetize that digital content and as a result, jobs are cut and newspaper offices shuttered. The obvious problem being that there will be no one left to create the content that draws readers, the audience for the advertising. So that is why it is especially meaningful to see a roomful of people who support and appreciate The Creemore Echo, as the local independent newspaper. We need you more than ever. We also received many nice comments from people who sent regrets. Former owner Craig Simpson and his wife Barbara sent a lovely plant knowing The Echo staff would fail to keep it alive. Helen and Bob Chung and Kathy and Brad Denison also brought us beautiful flowers. A special thank you to current owner Tom Vandewater and his mother Mary Vandewater for making the trip north to take in the party. We also thank everyone who came in to enter a draw for free advertising. Deanna Stribling, Chris Raible and Emma Noonan are the lucky winners of $150 of free advertising. We certainly hope The Creemore Echo will go on to serve this community for many years to come. Our annual subscription drive starts next month. You will see Echo staffers at the Creemore Farmers’ Market Saturdays from May 21 to June 11 peddling newspapers to current subscribers and hopefully some new ones. We also have a volunteer subscription program for those who receive the newspaper free in their mailbox each week to help cover postal and production costs.

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Several accidents involving wind turbines Editor: I have lately taken a more skeptical view to the media, I often fact check reports and find that those reportedly in the know play loose with the facts. When I saw the letter “Chicken Little Forecast” by Bill Jeffery it struck me as not right so after a bit of a research sure enough he was incorrect. There have been several accidents involving wind turbines and aircraft, most notably May 2014, four people were killed when their light plan hit a wind turbine in South Dakota, approaching to land at an uncontrolled airport similar to Collingwood Regional Airport and Clearview Aerodrome and a crop duster was killed in

Oklahoma also in 2014, and there are other numerous reported near misses. To Jeffery’s point, yes the number of aviation incidents is small and that’s because, unlike WPD Fairview turbine project in close proximity to Collingwood Airport and immediately on top of Clearview Aerodrome, historically investors don’t locate wind turbines near airports. Canada is the only jurisdiction in the world that has not adopted ICAO turbine setback of four kilometres from an aerodrome. Al Clarke, Mulmur.

Reducing mould in the home by Dr. Charles Gardner With receding snow and spring weather approaching, mould spores become mobile in the air. Spores may enter a home through an open window or door during spring cleaning and if the right conditions are present, the spores can lead to mould growth. The terms mould and mildew are often used interchangeably. Mildew and mould are types of fungi. Mildew refers to the white discoloration caused by fungi, whereas mould can be a variety of colours and tends to grow on food or damp materials. Mould can be found both indoors and outdoors. When found indoors, the presence of mould indicates

that a structural issue, such as a plumbing leak or problems with the air circulation or ventilation in a home may be occurring. Issues such as these lead to an increase in moisture which can allow mould to grow. Although there are specific species of mould that are more likely to cause health effects, in most situations reducing mould in general in the home is more practical and helpful than determining the type of mould present. It is important to focus on cleaning the area where mould is growing right away, determine the cause and correct it. Not all moulds are harmful to human health. But after (See “Mould” on page 5)

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Creemore has a long history of bridge washouts Local History

Recently in one of the the benefit of concrete Collingwood newspapers a abutments. They usually large photo was displayed were level with the surface showing the flood waters of the ground. As more and flowing under Creemore’s more hillsides were cleared Collingwood Street bridge. for logging or farms the This new bridge, opened floods became more severe. Helen for traffic last December, Every spring the bridges BLACKBURN is much lower than the were washed away. But old one, much closer to the water. lumber was readily available, and so During the discussion about whether was labour, and new bridges would be to refurbish the old bridge or build a constructed. Bit by bit bridges were new one, a matter of some importance built higher, iron was used and concrete was the height of the bridge. supports made them more secure. The old one interfered with the ability The bridges were less apt to be swept to clearly see if traffic was approaching away but the flood waters rose every from the opposite direction. spring, both in the river and the creeks What no one seemed to understand coming down the hills. The following was that the height was to eliminate report from The Creemore Star, April the formation of ice jams during spring 11, 1929 describes the flood scene. breakup. “The great rain of Friday night, April Ice jams at bridges have a long 5, broke over Creemore about 10:30 history in this Mad River valley. p.m. By midnight the residents at the On many occasions the ice send the north end of Mill Street who had not flood waters everywhere but in the yet retired suddenly became aware of river bed. a great rush of waters from Ten Hill To the best of my knowledge crossing the highway and flooding the there never was an ice jam at the old lawns, rushing in cellar windows and Collingwood Street Bridge. flooding cellars heretofore reputed to Creemore has a long history of be dry. The waters rushed down Mill bridge washouts. Street to the river at the extreme south In the 1800s, Creemore had three end, leaving a trail of mud, stones, rails bridges: Caroline Street, Collingwood and other refuse that had come into the Street and Mill Street. path of the waters. These bridges were built without “About 1 a.m. the rising Mad River

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"A citizen who lives near the school house was seen wading home with his wife upon his shoulders." - Creemore Star, 1929

had filled the Caroline Street bridge in its capacity and then overflowed its banks on the east side, sending a stream of destruction among the houses... A dance was underway at the Orange Hall [Edward Street] which was surrounded by water reputed to be two feet deep. A few waded home, but most of the crowd remained until 6 o’clock in the morning. A young student secured an old buggy in which he pulled his sister home from the dance. A citizen who lives near the school house was seen wading home with his wife upon his shoulders. “At the Creamery [now the pottery] the water on the street was flowing two feet deep toward the river and those who were there at the time reported that the pavement was almost floating under the pressure of the water. Some homes in this area were threatened with

water in the living rooms, but this did not happen although it did come onto some verandahs. “At the School Board meeting on Friday night Mr. R. Barber requested that the pile of coal ashes at the rear of the schoolhouse be removed. The request was granted. The storm came on and in a few hours the ash pile was caught by the overflow content of the Mad River – and completely swept away.” My favourite story comes from March 1928, mostly because I have always had a home in Websterville and have seen too many flood and ice jams to count. “In the third week of March 1928 the temperature suddenly rose to 65 degrees Fahrenheit causing the ice in the river to break up. The sudden rush of melting snow sent the ice freely down the river so Creemore wasn’t flooded. South of town, however, it was a different story. Several teamsters coming into Creemore reported over two feet of water through which they had to drive. “Up at Websterville an ice jam sent the river out of bounds and dwellings were surrounded by raging waters. Mr. W. Emmett’s poultry house suffered and some of his fowl were last seen aboard a large cake of ice sailing for Wasaga Beach.”

Mould can aggravate pre-existing health issues (Continued from page 4) breathing in mould spores some people may have allergic reactions such as eye, nose or throat irritation, and headaches. It could also aggravate pre-existing health issues (such as asthma) or other respiratory issues such as coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath. In extremely rare cases some people may experience severe lung inflammation. The health effects experienced depend on a person’s individual health and their

level of exposure. If you have concerns about your health it is important to consult your health care provider for advice. Prevention and subsequent control of mould is important to reduce exposure. To prevent mould growth: • Identify and repair water leaks as soon as possible. • Seal areas with caulk around doors, windows, bathtubs and shower stalls. • Ensure bathroom and kitchen

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exhaust fans are in good working order and vent clothes dryers outdoors. • Reduce humidity. Keep humidity low in the home – 40 per cent is recommended. • Use an air conditioner or dehumidifier during humid months. • Clean regularly and use a disinfectant in areas that may hold moisture. To clean up mould: • Use goggles, gloves and an N95 mask. • Clean surfaces with unscented detergent and water, and then wipe with a clean wet rag or sponge and let dry. • If the area cannot be cleaned (e.g. wet broken ceiling tiles or cardboard boxes) or is damaged, discard the material and replace with new. Where mould growth is extensive, such as covering much of a wall, it is recommended that a professional

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Poetic translation brings Jean Giono to new readers by Trina Berlo A journey, both geographic and linguistic, led Paul Eprile to a bookstore in France years ago, where a beautiful cover caught his eye. “I admit that it was the cover that attracted me because I had never heard of the author – Jean Giono,” said Eprile. “Eventually I bought it and I brought it home with me and it just swept me away right from the start because it was so different from anything I had ever read.” The book, Les Grands Chemins, or The Open Roads, opened his world to the work of author Giono, one of France’s literary treasures. “The language was so rich, it was full of idiom, sayings and expressions in French,” said Eprile. “That’s what I really love the most. It’s full of, in effect, social history because those expressions merge from people’s experiences and their connection with the land and each other.” Eprile, a Clearview resident, and his wife who share a love of France and its language were in Toulouse taking an intensive French university course when he discovered the author. Eprile decided to read more from Giono and went back to the beginning and read Colline, Giono’s debut novel, first published in 1929. “I thought, I love this so much and I do understand the books… but there are so many levels on which you can understand writing; there’s the literal level, the plot the characters but it was the deeper level, the significance of the vocabulary and the idiomatic expressions that really got to me,” said Eprile. He set out to understand the text on a deeper level yet and one day, rather spontaneously, he sat down in front of his computer and started to translate it into English. Colline, or Hill, is the story of the inhabitants of four stone houses on a hill in Provence, the same

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Paul Eprile’s translation of Jean Giono’s Hill is being published this week region where Giono grew up. The resident peasants grapple with nature as a Godlike force as they fight to survive in the natural landscape. It wasn’t until he was well into the translation that he contemplated the possibility of having it published. Eprile said Giono himself has said he started out intending to write a novel but ended up writing a poem. “Even one little misstep and it feels wrong and as the reader you sense that it’s wrong and what people

call 'translatorese'. As the translator, you should disappear and allow the reader to read the book in the voice of the original author,” he said. Over years, Eprile undertook six complete revisions until the text sang in English, reflecting the poetic qualities of the French version. Having worked in the industry for many years, Eprile knew that there wasn’t the same market for publishing and translation as there once was. However, he knew some people in the industry so he created a prototype of the book, professionally typeset and bound with a cover featuring the original artwork of his wife Debbie Honickman. On one trip to France to scope out the landscape depicted in Giono’s work and to get visuals for the artwork, they met with the president of an association dedicated to Giono, headquartered in his house. One of the association’s goals is to expose Giono’s work to a wider North American audience. Through the association, Eprile met American writer Edmund White – another champion of Giono’s work – who referred him to New York Review Books. Eventually Eprile received notice from the publisher that the translation was masterful and that they wanted him to translate another book by Giono. “I was jumping up and down for 10 minutes, because this was seven years later. It had taken all this time and I had gotten so involved in it and wow, it was an incredible culmination. From then everything changed.” Hill was released in English this week. Eprile is attending a promotional event in New York on May 3 and there is a launch of the book at Curiosity House Books in Creemore on May 14, with a reading, book signing and Q&A, beginning at 7 p.m. The second book is called Melville, is due to be published in 2017.

Thank you for celebrating with us.

We felt so honoured to have you join us for our 15th Anniversary. Thanks to Creemore Springs Brewery and their staff for hosting; to Affairs Catering, Creemore Foodland, Bryan Davies and darci-que, for providing services; and to all those who sent cards, flowers, plants and kind words. We feel so blessed to serve such a wonderful community. Sara, Georgi, Trina and Fred Congratulations to the winners of our draw Chris Raible, Deanna Stribling and Emma Noonan.

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Staff photo: Trina Berlo

The Creemore Skating Club performed to music of Broadway at its annual carnival Saturday. Clockwise from above: Senior skaters Natalie Hepburn (from left), Hailey Sacerty, Karine Talbot, Ashley Dunn and Libby Millsap skate to Mama Mia; pre-novice guest skater Michelle Rivest from the Mariposa School of Skating; Rylee MacGregor and Rosalyn Martin; the dads practicing their chorus line during dress rehearsals; Canskate as little Aladdins: Olivia Ragazzon (from left), Isabelle Co'Dyre, Kylynn Acsai, Heidi Barrette and Eve GoodfellowOster.

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WE’VE GOT LOTS OF SNOW AND WE ARE NOT AFRAID TO USE IT.

LOCALS DAY

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

SAT. APRIL 16

$20 Adult lift ticket $10 Child/Student lift ticket for residents of Singhampton, Duntroon, Honeywood, Collingwood, Creemore and the entire Nottawasaga Watershed

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Lifts open from 9:30 – 3:30 and tickets are available at the main ticket office.

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Friday, April 8, 2016

On March 28 the ladies curling season came to an end with two teams eyeing for the championship and the Husker House Trophy. The winners are Team Steed: Glenda Brown (sparing for lead Norma Panzine), Clare Oster (second), Diane Kelly (skip), Marilyn Steed (vice). The trophy was presented by Lorna May. Our final game of the season was dedicated to our own lovely curling angel, Anne-Marie Morrey. Our thoughts are with her and her loving family.

On March 29 the men ended their curling season with the Paul & Glenn Millsap Trophy on the line. Team Vorstermans was the winning team. Pictured are Brian Wilson (vice), Bill Elder (second), Neil Rowbotham (lead), Paul Vorstermans (skip). Presenting the Paul & Glenn Millsap Trophy is David Millsap.

Rettie named NDBL MVP

Ian Rettie stole the show March 13 in Lisle when the North Dufferin Baseball League handed out 2015 season awards. Rettie, the left-handed slugger from the Aurora Jays picked up five awards in the senior division. His 2015 season batting average was .603 while on base percentage was .698, scored 31 runs and hit eight home runs to take top spot in the four categories. He was also voted most valuable player. Also picking up top-honours in the senior division were Brad Greiveson of the Ivy Leafs as best pitcher, Chris Fafalios of the Aurora Jays who was tied with Rettie for most runs scored, and Tyler Linger of Mansfield Cubs and Michael Gemmiti of the Bolton Dodgers shared the most sportsmanlike player award. This was Linger’s third consecutive year named MSP. Jason Seeler won the best catcher award while the coach of the year went to Peter Kinghan of the New Lowell Knights. In the junior division Alliston Athletics’ Joshua Wheaton had a .481 batting average for the season taking top spot. Wheaton was also named most valuable player for his division while teammates Colin Kelcher and Alex Lojko picked up the best on base percentage and most home runs trophy respectively. Jordan Kight of the Aurora Jays plated the most runs at 26. Top pitcher for the junior division went

to Jake Nicholson of the Creemore Barons, with the most sportsmanlike player awarded to Matt Gill of the Collingwood Jays and Aaron White of the Orillia Minors. The top team for batting in the senior division was the Aurora Jays while New Lowell Knights topped the list for best pitching. Both teams also took home titles as first place regular season finishers in their respective divisions. New Lowell finished the post-season winning the Strother Cup over the Ivy Leafs in six games. The Knights also picked up an ‘AA’ provincial championship and were recognized Sunday with the team name added to the provincial titles plaque of the league. The Aurora Jays junior team finished first overall in their division but the Creemore Barons topped the charts for both team batting and pitching. After the awards ceremony the league membership assembled for the first meeting of the year. Tyler Linger of Mansfield was elected Vice President. Chris Esson moved to president while Jesse McIntyre moved to past president, Dan Gowan, Scott Anderson, and Peter Kinghan remained in their respective positions as treasurer, secretary, and statistician. The league currently has 15 senior teams and four junior clubs for the season. A schedule will be finalized at the next meeting in April.

Former Blue Jay coming to New Lowell

On April 1, it was a bittersweet game with McArthur’s rink taking the win against Fuller’s rink. Barb Murdock presents the Creemore Village Pharmacy trophy to Robert McArthur, Joan McLeod, Glenda and Kevin Brown. The Browns stepped in for Jim and Anne-Marie Morrey who were vacationing in England when Anne-Marie passed away last week. Many glasses were raised in congratulations and in memory of the vivacious curler.

Smith Brothers Baseball Central indoor Baseball and Sports Training Facility is hosting a Wine and Dine on April 16 with former Toronto Blue Jays great Lloyd Moseby. The event will include a buffet style meal and a silent auction with proceeds going to the Jays Care Foundation and the Central Ontario Reds Developmental Youth Baseball Teams. To end the evening Lloyd Moseby will be sharing stories of his MLB career. Drafted 2nd overall, Moseby was an

AL All-Star in 1986 and was awarded an AL Silver Slugger in 1983. His career saw a total 169 HR’s, 737 RBI’s, and 280 SB’s. The Wine and Dine event will be held at Smith Brothers Baseball Central at 9 Greengage Road in New Lowell starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $70 or two for $130, plus tax, or a table for eight people for $470(+HST). Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are also available. Contact Smith Brothers Baseball Central at 705-424-0427.

Attention

anyone who served in the military

(including WW2, Korea, SDA, Militia/Reserve Forces and dependants)

The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau Officer Sherry Culling 203-510 Main Street East, North Bay ON P1B 1B8

Will be visiting Branches in your area during the week of April 25, 2016

Anyone wishing information, advice or assistance regarding: Veterans Affairs Canada Disability Pensions/Awards Treatment for Entitled Veterans Application for Poppy/Benevolent Funds Appeals against unfavourable VAC decisions Widows

On March 28 the daytime curlers finished the season with Team Ruppel leading his team to a narrow victory. Pictured from left: Linda Wright (second); Peter Long (vice) and Paul Ruppel (skip), with the Howard Madill Trophy presented by Jim Madill. Absent: Cyndy Reycraft (lead).

Is requested to contact the Branch Service Officer or Secretary of

Royal Canadian Legion Creemore Branch 397 Michael Loranger, Branch Service Officer 705-466-3007 Norma Friest, Branch Secretary 705-466-2330

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8 6 9 5 4 2 6 1 9 1 7 6 2 8 4 7 5 4 1 9 2 Answer on Classifieds page

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Spike, someone has to keep you in line and I know the secret.

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What do snowmen call their offsping? Chill-dren.

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â€˘ The Creemore Echo â€˘ Friday, April 8, 2016

Snowbirds back at Big Heart Seniors March 31 was the first time back at Thank you Wilma for more candies. cards for some time due to illness and I Thank you to all those who have want to say the members of our club are volunteered to help in any way. surely something else again, because of We had 41 members out for cards all the warm welcomes to myself and and Lucky Draws were won by Janice those snowbirds back from the south; The Stephens, Morris Tymchuk, Marj Fergusons, Turners and Jim Rigney. Thomson, Ron Laing, Ray Leighton, Evelyn Also, welcome to Marj Thomson back Peter Gubbels, Marj Thomson. Warden after a lengthy illness. Twelve Moon Shots were played by Welcome to Brenda and Jerry Long joining us Janice Stephens x2, Melvin Lougheed x2, Leona for the first time. Hartling, Marg Ferguson, Mary Bouchard, Flo Keer, Alinda Bishop, Judith Turner, with the travel prize to Jim Rigney x2. Winners for cards were Ruth Lougheed, 281; Pat Winger, 275; Isabelle Gubbels, 272; Jim Rigney, 271 and low to Ron Laing, 118. A couple and their teenage daughter went to a restaurant for dinner. The father ordered a large drink and the mother ordered a coffee. As the waitress waited for the daughter to look up from her phone VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON to order there was no response. Her mother angrily & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING said, "Look up from your phone and order a drink", to which she asked for water. A while later it was time to order food and after the parents had ordered the waitress waited again for the Station on the Green daughter to order, however still not looking up from Open to everyone. Free. her phone the mother said, "She will not be eating." Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. When the order came for the parents the daughter was appalled that there was nothing for her. She AGM at 1:30 p.m. asked why they had not ordered for her. To which the Gather with friends old and new at the Station mother replied, "If you had any manners you would on the Green for a Sunday luncheon to honour have put your phone away and ordered. Now you can and encourage the volunteers and members wait to get home to eat." Sometimes parents just do who make our programs happen, and ensure the right thing. our continued role in the community. The AGM The police stopped me and said I was speeding. will follow with a review of our past year and a I said I was just trying to keep up with traffic. The officer said there is no traffic, to which I replied, I scan of the year ahead. Lasagne, Caesar salad, know, that is how far behind I am. bread, coffee, tea and apple crumble as well as a Remember: Your wealth and status does not make gluten free substitute will be on the menu. you. Your kindness and character do.

Seniors

Antique and Clearing Auction

Sat. April 9 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.

Spring Consignment Auction

Fri. April 29 10 am

PURPLE HILLS ARTS & HERITAGE SOCIETY

Held at the Kidd Family Auction Yard.

North of Shelburne on Cty Rd 124, turn west on Cty Rd 21, go 4 kms to sale site, on south side. Or south of Dundalk on Hwy 10, turn east on Cty Rd 21, to sale site.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

Our annual Spring Consignment Auction of Farm, Industrial, Recreational and Shop Equipment. As always lots of tools, lawn and garden supplies, etc. Now accepting good quality consignment items. Consign early for best advertising. Watch this our web site for frequent updates and pictures.

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Echo Classifieds

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

for sale

Fish & Chips

wanted

celebration

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.

Fish & Chip Fridays at Affairs Catering Bakery & Cafe. Englishstyle Halibut fish, fresh-cut fries, homemade coleslaw. Dine in or takeout. Open until 7 p.m. on Fridays. 705466-5621.

Hay Fields wanted in the north Mulmur area. Call Norm at 705-466-2607.

Evelyn (Evie) Lawton will be turning 90 on Saturday, April 16 and we are inviting everyone to help her celebrate. There will be a Come and Go 90th Birthday Tea at St. John’s United Church on Saturday, April 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only

rentals

clothing wanted

thank you

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.

A BIG THANK YOU! From the pensioners of Creemore to the “working staff” of Clearview Township who used their own initiative in helping us clean up the major damage done to our community during the recent ice storm.

Tamworth and black pigs for sale. Ready for BBQ or feed. Call 705-4665240 or 705-441-4662. 4’ x 5’ 2015 oat round bale straw for sale. Conventionally combined, stored indoors, net wrapped. $35 per bale. Located in Avening. Call Christoph of Stadtlander Farm at 416452-9116. Motorcycles: 1983 Suzuki GS45OT. Last rode 2007. $500. 1992 Kawasaki 750 Ninja. Was running. Needs front rotors, master cylinder. $400. 1983 GPZ 750. Runs. $500. 1972 Suzuki TS90 Enduro. Not running. $300. All O.B.O. Call 647297-2362.

garage sale GIANT GARAGE SALE - SUNDAY, APRIL 10 at 9 a.m. Furniture (chests, tables and chairs). Tools, garden and outdoor furniture (BBQs, lawn mower, Muskoka chairs). Snow tires. kitchen and household items. Sports equipment and accessories (skis, Thule ski box, skates). 6834 18/19 Sideroad Nottawasaga, Stayner.

help wanted Parts & service assistant required. Full-time. experience in the auto industry beneficial. Computer experience required. Email resume to info@steer.ca. Driver/labourer required at John Noble Septic and BJ’s Portable Toilets. DZ licence required with clean abstract. Seasonal 4-5 days a week with some weekend work 6 June9to 4December. Must 8 possible, be physically fit, energetic, able to 3 6 work independently and willing to 6 do8different types of 1 jobs including pumping septic tanks, cleaning portable 9 5 4 toilets and general labour around the 2 To 6apply, please submit 1 your 9 shop. resume to 1 bjtoilet@rogers.com.7 6

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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.

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. Building Blocks Home Daycare, full or part-time care. Call for availability or to book a play date. Call 705-466-6355. Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781. 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.

This week’s answers Spike & Rusty: CRITICIZE

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6 1 9 5 7 4 2 3 8

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Occasional ride needed between Toronto and Dunedin area. Will pay gas. Call 705-466-6567 or 416-462-2593.

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.

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

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.

in memoriam Dixon, Pamela A – Nov.6 1930Apr.8 2015 Remembering a wonderful friend, still missed every day! Love always, Smudge, Shadow Allison KIDD, Alan (2006) and Bruce (2010) April. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, the day God took you home. If tears could build a stairway, and heartaches make a lane, we’d walk our way to Heaven and bring you back again. In life we loved you both dearly, in death we love you still, in our hearts there will always be a heartache and for many a silent tear. Forever in our hearts. Love from all.

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bus trips

Clearview Travel presents an Orillia Boat Cruise Monday, June 20, 2016

Embark on a 1.5 hour luncheon curise aboard the Island Princess. See spectacular scenery along Lake Couchiching. After, visit Mariposa Market downtown Orillia. Bake shop, cafe, fudge & candy shop, home decorating, soap & candles. $105 per person. Book by May 20. Departs from Stayner Gazebo Park at 10:30 a.m. and returns approx. 4 p.m.

7289 Hwy 26, Stayner, ON Ph: 705-428-2543 Email: info@clearviewtravel.ca

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Friday, April 8, 2016

Local Authors Day showcases homegrown talent by Trina Berlo Members of the local literary community will be celebrating their achievements this month at Local Authors Day. Author and illustrator darcique is coordinating the event to bring exposure and awareness to the number of local self-published authors in the area. Because of the changing publishing scene, more and more people are self-publishing, she said. “It’s important to be recognized

for what you are doing, even if it’s not mainstream,” said darcique, author of 13 children’s books chronicling the Adventures of Mollie Doodle. She is currently working on a new book about Christian Island and has illustrated books for other artists, some will be a part of Local Authors Day, on Saturday, April 23. Other local authors on the roster: K e n B r u b a c h e r, a u t h o r o f Mennonite Cobbler, a true account of a young man caught in between the

Mennonite world of his upbringing and the outside, more modern world. Ken Thornton, author of The Illusive Dream and A Barnyard Affair . Thornton is working on a third novel, which he intends to publish on his 100th birthday. Bryan Davies, who published his photographic memoir, Exploring the Light: My Visual Journey. Ruth Garrett, author of self-help books including Journeying Back Toward Your Essential Self and two The Adventures of Suzie children’s

book. Krista Geddes LeSage, who wrote a book about her daughter Lauren’s cancer rehabilitation and Christa Rowe, who has penned a yet-to-be-published fantasy novel. The event will be a meet-and-greet and sale with readings throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Station on the Green. Darci-que’s daughter emilie-que will be performing live during the event. Refreshments will be served.

Rubber ducks racing in Stayner May 7

Bryan Davies photo

Creemore Echo staff Fred Mills, Sara Hershoff, Georgi Denison and Trina Berlo share in the cake-cutting at the newspaper's 15 anniversary party held at Creemore Springs Brewery on April 1, with Helen Blackburn, Ken Thornton and Paul Vorstermans joining in.

Spring

Rainbarrel

Sale! Join us

April 8th, 9th & 10th

60$

- 220 litre rain barrel - Leaf and mosquito filter basket -Overflow adaptor tax inc - Spigot - Overflow Hose - 15% Off Coupon at Not So Hollow Farm towards Pollinator Friendly Native Trees and Shrubs

Order online by April 22nd at:

for

Cupcake Confusion Enjoy 12 varieties of homemade Cupcakes Decadent and delicious.

www.rainbarrel.ca/SaveTheBees Pick up Sunday April 24th between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm from

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each of the tickets sold at The Echo goes to the Cybergnomes robotics team. Tickets are also on sale at several locations in Stayner, including Dairy Queen, Home Hardware, L&S Repairs, Stayner Rental, Friends Pub, Petal Pushers, Pharmasave and Stayner Optometry. Corporate duck entries cost $25 and can be decorated to reflect the business. Clearview Township businesses are also encouraged to decorate their shop windows for a chance to win a $250 prize. Register shop windows for judging by calling John Squire at 705-4282648 by April 20. There will be lots of other activities happening throughout the day. Anyone interested in purchasing a corporate duck is asked to contact Theo Schaap at 705-441-3587 or Gary Burkholder at 705-428-2971.

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The Stayner Kinsmen continue to expand on its annual duck race, raising money for community projects in Clearview Township. The 5th annual duck race takes place at Kinsmen Park in Stayner on Saturday, May 7. The day begins with a pancake breakfast served by the Stayner Lions Club from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Jubilee Presbyterian Church. Entertainment begins at 11:30 a.m. with the Danceroom and continues with the Gullys and John Gabriels Band. A barbecue lunch is available. The corporate duck race begins at 1 p.m., just before the main event. The first place duck wins $500, with $250 for second place, $150 for third prize, $50 for fourth and $25 each for fifth and sixth place. Tickets cost $5 each and are available at The Creemore Echo. One dollar from

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