April 22, 2016

The Creemore

Echo

Friday, April 22, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 17

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News and views in and around Creemore

Inside the Echo

50 and Counting

A Fine Vintage

Tom Montgomery honoured by Masons

Two events celebrate the past

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ARC supports expanding SCI to Grades 7-12

by Trina Berlo An accommodation review committee for three Stayner schools has recommended closing Byng Public School and converting Stayner Collegiate Institute into a Grade 7-12 school.

At the third and final public meeting Wednesday evening, SCI parent rep Sabrina Westbrooke said the committee, unanimously with the exception of one member, supports the Simcoe County District School Board staff recommendation, Option C, to close Byng Public School and have all students in Grades JK-6 attend Clearview Meadows Elementary School and make SCI into a school for Grades 7-12. And also, to submit a school consolidation capital business case to the Ministry of Education for additions, renewal and program space enhancements.

The ARC presented eight recommendations to a small crowd during a meeting that lasted only 30

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

SCI parent rep Sabrina Westbrooke outlines the Stayner ARC's recommendations at the final public meeting held at SCI Wednesday night. minutes.

Westbrooke outlined the committee’s eight recommendations: Conduct an area attendance review to expand the boundaries of SCI; review and adhere to transportation guidelines

making it harder for students to transfer to other schools; develop a communication plan to support the project; seek out community partnerships to be housed at SCI (for example a library) to make SCI a community hub; provide transitional

support for students, parents and teachers; plan for additional multi-use space for programming enhancements at SCI; preserve the history of Byng by salvaging some of the architectural features such as stained glass windows, and incorporate them into the renovation of either SCI or the JK-6 school, which they recommend is re-named to “represent the coming together of both elementary schools”.

“We do strongly believe that our schools are the cornerstones of our community,” said Westbooke on behalf of the ARC. She said having both a high school and an elementary school in our community is key to success.

Five parents spoke at the meeting voicing concerns about the safety of students walking the extra distance to school and vehicular congestion at the drop-off zone.

Over three months, the ARC held three public meetings to hear input from the community, one at each of (See “Clearview” on page 7)

Community missing Annie's infectious smile

by Trina Berlo The sideboard in the Morrey family home’s dining room is stacked with cards and overflowing with flowers.

The death of Anne-Marie – Annie to her close friends – shocked the community. Cards of condolence are still flowing in for husband Jim and sons Richard, Robert and Michael, some from people they have never met, expressing their sadness.

The family has been going through photos, getting ready for an upcoming celebration of life, and one constant is Anne-Marie's smile. That smile and her enduring kindness is what people have been talking about since the news of her death reached the village.

Jim and Anne-Marie were in England on Easter weekend for a family wedding. It was supposed to the beginning of an extended holiday but on the first night in

Wrenbury, where Jim is from, she got up in the middle of the night and fell down the stairs. She never regained consciousness and died March 28 at the age of 60, after a week in critical care.

Her sons flew down that day and they had a small cremation service with friends and family before flying home with the ashes.

Anne-Marie, born June 3, 1955, grew up in Chapeau, Quebec. At the age of 20 she moved to Ottawa to work as a Bell Canada operator.

“She left there because they wouldn’t give her the time off to take a trip to Europe”, said Jim, “and then they wouldn’t re-hire her.”

Anne-Marie met Jim, a member of the British army, in the summer of 1978 at Molly McGuire’s Pub, off Rideau Street. Anne-Marie was with (See “Cards” on page 5)

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 22, 2016

COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend 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 (www.njackobacko. com) at the Honeywood Centre for Peace on Saturday, April 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. Bring your drum or rhythm instruments. All ages welcome. Fee: $25.

Information and registration: 519-925-6366 or www. centreforpeace.ca. Honeywood Centre for Peace, 706149 Dufferin County Rd 21, Mulmur.

• Benefit Dance for the Scott and Runyon Families at New Lowell Legion, 5357 County Road 9, New Lowell. Doors open at 8 p.m. Little Foot performing, music starts at 9 p.m. Silent auction, door prizes, draw prizes and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds

will be generously donated by both families toward the construction of a skate park in New Lowell in loving memory of Troy Scott. Tickets $20 available at Life’s a Slice Pizzeria in New Lowell, Clearview Auto in New Lowell, the New Lowell Legion, by calling 705-424-7450 (call or text) or by email at 123.abc.ece@gmail.com.

Sunday, April 24

• Church Services on page 5.

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

Hungry Man Breakfast $10, Adult $6, children 12 and under $3. Call 705-466-2202 for more information.

• Open Garden at Lilactree Farm Garden from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A three-acre garden combining thoughtful design with unusual plantings showing early bulbs, alpines, spring daphnes, cyclamen, hellebores. South Mulmur, no admission charge. For details, directions email lilactreefarm@gmail.com.

• Clothing & Textiles Drive at Honeywood Arena, 706114 County Rd. 21, Honeywood from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Honeywood Minor Hockey Assoc in support of Kidney Clothes Donation Program. Bring in bags: old clothes,

coats, outerwear, boots, shoes, purses, hats, belts, jewelry, linens, fabrics, draperies, textiles.

• 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.

• Opening Reception for Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts’s BMFA’s 36th Annual Juried Art Show at The Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood from 1 to 3 p.m.

Presentation at 1:30 p.m. All welcome. (Show runs April 20 to May 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day) Call 705-445-3430 or www.bmfa.on.ca or admin@bmfa.on.ca for more information.

• Torchmen Quartet at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3521 County Rd 124, Nottawa at 2 p.m.

The Torchmen are Canada’s most recognizable male quartet and are well-known for their traditional Southern Gospel sound. A freewill offering will be taken. Call 705-444-6823 for more details.

Upcoming Events Friday, April 29

• Equipment Consignment Auction at 10 a.m. by Kidd Family Auctions. See page 8 for details.

• Toonie Lunch. Come out and enjoy some

homemade soup and breads with your friends for just a toonie. At St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. West from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Everyone welcome.

• Stayner Heritage Society is proud to present “The Blazing Fiddles” at Clearview Community Church, 1070 Cty Rd 42, 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! Tickets $25. Call 705428-2540 for more information.

Saturday, April 30

• Registration for Fleet-wood Dance Centre

Classes at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore from noon to 3 p.m. for ages 3 to 18 years. Tuesdays through May; August Summerdance; September to June season. $30 per month, discounts for multiple. Call 705-446-1568 or fleetwooddance@gmail.com.

Sunday, May 1

• Sound Investment Community Choir Concert at St. John’s United Church, 192 Mill Street, Creemore at 3 p.m. "What a Wonderful World".

Tickets $20 at door. For further info www. soundinvestmentchoir.ca or call Jill 705-2930573 or soundinvestmentchoir@gmail.com.

(Also a performance on Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 140 Maple St., Collingwood).

Monday, May 2

• Rescheduled from Thursday, February 25: Speaker coming to NCPS (Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School), 240 Collingwood Street, Creemore from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "Creating and Maintaining Resilience" with TV/radio host, advice columnist & speaker, Barbara Evoy. The community is welcome to attend. No charge. Call 705-466-2624 ext 25901 or agolding@scdsb.on.ca for more details.

• Collingwood & District Historical Society Meeting at Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood at 7 p.m. “Alfred Staples” Collingwood’s “Man of Nature” - The fascinating and mysterious story of a “Home Boy” whose difficult and uncertain life was to lead eventually to success and security, the founder of Collingwood’s own “Scenic Caves” told by Carole Stuart, Coordinator, Local History and Genealogy Department of the Collingwood Public Library.

Admission is CDHS membership or $3.

Saturday, May 7

• Creemore Skating Club's Annual Scrap Metal Day & Bottle Drive. Please place your scrap metal, appliances, BBQs, pots and pans, or other metal items, as well as liquor and beer bottles by the curb at 8 a.m. (on Saturday, May 7). Special pickups will be made in New Lowell, Glencairn, Dunedin, Lisle, Mulmur, Clearview and areas outside of Creemore if you call Julie Bigham at 705-466-2977 or jbigham30@ hotmail.com to arrange a special pickup.

• Creemore Area Residents’ Association (CARA) Annual General Meeting at Station on the Green at 10 a.m. All members & those interested in joining & anyone concerned with recent developments concerning our community is urged to attend.

Discussing: industrial wind turbine projects; current issues at council and Simcoe County.

• 32nd Singhampton Ramp Romp at the Singhampton Community Centre from 5 to 7 p.m.

Come Dine on luscious leeks, pork, veggies and pie. Silent Auction. Adults $15, Students $13, Children Under 12 $7, Under 6 Free.

Wednesday, May 11

• Mad & Noisy Quilters’ 15th Annual Dessert Tea at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West at 7 p.m. Speaker this year is Maureen McLeod showing her many quilting projects. Also “The Mystery Quilt Reveal” and some quilts will be shown that have historical significance. Admission $5.

Friday, May 13

• Inside the Music presents Danny Michel at the Avening Hall at 8 p.m. An intimate evening with the multi-talented singer/songwriter Danny Michel, touring in support of his brand new album, ‘Matadora.’ Tickets $30 available at eventbrite.ca.

For more information contact chashay@me.com.

Saturday, May 14

• Creemore Springs’ Turas Mor Bike Ride at Creemore Springs Brewery, 139 Mill Street, Creemore from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scenic 61km vintage bike ride. Local food & drink. No vintage bike? Gravel road worthy bikes welcome. $87 registration at www.creemorespringsturasmor.com.

• 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, offthe-beaten path finds, artisanal coffee, a famous craft brewery, live music and a vintage cycling ride. Free.

Presented by Clearview Community Radio. Call Sandra Green at 705-716-8458 for more information.

• The Bay Photography Club All Day Seminar at Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Yuri Dojc “The Love of Seeing” and Anton Pickard “Everyday Magic”.

An enjoyable & inspirational day for photographers, artists & painters. $30 for morning, $25 for afternoon or $50 all day. Tickets at richardcdewey@gmail.com or www.bayphotoclub.com or at www.ticketscene.ca (additional processing fee).

• Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society Annual Lobster Dinner. Tickets are available to members of the Society and their guests at a price of $50 each.

Includes lobster, baked potato, coleslaw, dessert and coffee. For more information about membership and the event go to www.phah.ca or contact Fran at 416486-1201 x 1 or Fran@api-adpeople.com.

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, 705-466-9906.

The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 22, 2016 •

Council explores reducing number of committees

by Trina Berlo Clearview council is holding a second meeting Wednesday to review the township’s boards and committees.

The meetings are being held outside of regular council sessions in order to dedicate more time to the topic.

Council first broached the subject at a March 29 meeting when council approved a plan to undertake the review.

It will take place over four round table discussions and consultation with the public and current committee members.

Clerk Pamela Fettes reported Clearview Township has 34 boards, committees and working groups that do everything from manage parks and community centres to cemeteries and tending to mandated township duties.

“The long standing and ongoing contributions of dedicated volunteers who have been associated with boards and committees is recognized and appreciated. It has been through the commitment of so many volunteers that Clearview Township represents the very best in community spirit and wellness,” writes Fettes.

The review is in part precipitated by changes to legislation that governs the township. Bill 8, which came into effect in January, expands the Ontario ombudsman’s jurisdiction to municipalities, universities and school boards, requires municipalities and all committees to follow proper procedures and reporting.

“The Township of Clearview is governed in part, by the Municipal A c t . We a r e c r e a t u r e s o f t h e province,” reports Fettes. “Some of the key principles directed through this legislation and similar regulations speak to accountability and transparency. As a government body, we are not only accountable to the electorate in all actions we take, but must be transparent in how corporate business is conducted.”

Using words like “foundation” and “backbone” to describe volunteers, she said they are facing more administrative duties and bureaucratic red tape than ever before. Council may consider solutions such as hiring staff to take minutes and offering training on procedures.

At the same time, volunteers are facing similar pressures under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, which requires them to take compliance training.

“We are hoping to reduce the process somewhat by reducing the number of committees,” said CAO Steve Sage.

In the first round of talks, councillors Doug Measures, Deborah Bronée and Kevin Elwood suggested looking at consolidating committees and hall boards, and disbanding inactive committees.

“Volunteers feel they have a choice.

The township has to tread lightly because they value the volunteers,” said Bronée, adding they should take charge of the database and make sure they are all qualified.

“Council and staff need to agree on the role of volunteers,” said Councillor Thom Paterson. “What do we expect?

In good times we give platitudes, shown in a meaningful way, and in crisis times we say, we’ll just do it ourselves. Both are valid but we have to decide… They are not employees or interns but they have to understand that we have obligations.”

He said sometimes it’s the process, not just compliance and the township should try looking at the issue from the perspective of volunteer experience.

Deputy Mayor Barry Burton said it’s really about communication.

He too would like to see the number of committees reduced but doesn’t want to compare Clearview to other townships, most of which have fewer committees.

“We need to be aware of the sensitivity of it so we aren’t treating them like employees,” said Burton.

“We have to do a little more handholding long term with volunteers to let them know changes are being forced upon them through legislation.”

Councillor Shawn Davidson said the reason the township has so many committees is to bring groups and facilities under township insurance and because it is too onerous to get charitable status, but asked, is it legitimate township business?

He said it will be difficult to reduce the number of committees unless there is a “seismic change to the thinking of the people in the township”.

Davidson said there’s no way to tell hall boards, and cemetery boards, they would have to amalgamate.

“Unless somebody has the will to push that seismic change,” said Davidson. “I’m not doing it.”

Councillor Connie Leishman suggested maybe separating some committees out from the municipality to get the numbers down. She said volunteers need more direction and clear expectations.

“They are doing it for fun, well…

They want to be part of the township,” she said.

Mayor Chris Vanderkruys said it was worth exploring the possibility of moving some committees under other organizations or service clubs so they don’t have to follow township rules.

Councillor Robert Walker said volunteers are very important to Clearview because of the geography of the township and large areas between residential areas.

He said a lot of things should have been addressed in the past 10 years and no one likes change.

“You accept change and you get on the bus or you don’t accept the change and you get off the bus,” said Walker.

The mayor tasked council members with talking to the various boards and committees they represent about the issue.

The next meeting takes place at town hall in Stayner from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27. The meeting is open to the public.

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District deputy grand master for Georgian South District David J Boyd presents very worshipful brother Tom Montgomery with a certificate commemorating 50 years as a Mason, with right worshipful brother Bryan Lawson looking on at Nitetis Lodge in Creemore on April 18. Below: His wife June Montgomery (left of Tom) and family were present to honour his milestone.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 22, 2016

Opinion EDITORIAL

Municipal bodies being held to higher standard Municipalities are facing some pretty strict requirements in terms of meeting provincial legislation standards, some relating to staff and volunteer training around new accessibility laws and some around proper meeting procedures such as posting agendas and filing minutes for public record. And while the scrutiny is difficult to adjust to, it is for the best.

The Ontario Ombudsman, an independent Office of the Ontario legislature, began taking complaints about municipalities in the New Year.

Until recently, the Ombudsman had limited jurisdiction in municipalities, only to enforce the open meeting Municipal Act requirements, investigating complaints about closed meetings, where investigators had not been appointed by the municipality. (Clearview does have an appointed investigator.) The new power extends to all areas of municipal government.

The changes more than double the number of public sector bodies within the ombudsman’s jurisdiction, adding the province’s 444 municipalities and 21 publicly funded universities. The expansion is the result of the Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act, 2014.

According to the Ombudsman’s Office, it receives more than 20,000 complaints per year about the more than 500 provincial government bodies it oversees. Most cases are resolved informally, but the Ombudsman has strong powers to investigate both individual and systemic problems and to recommend solutions. The Office has also handled 246 complaints about school boards since assuming that responsibility on Sept. 1.

Although the Ombudsman’s recommendations are not binding, almost all have been accepted by government over the past decade.

In the past 10 years, the office has had to turn away more than 12,000 complaints about municipalities and the demand has increased since Bill 8 was passed.

From the day the bill received royal assent (December 10, 2014) to January of this year, the Ombudsman received 2,227 complaints about municipalities.

Most of those complaints have been resolved informally, at the local level. No formal investigations have been launched to date. “The role of an ombudsman is to make things better for citizens by getting their problems with government administration solved as quickly as possible, at the lowest level possible, and in the most satisfactory manner possible,” said ombudsman Paul Dubé who took office on April 1.

The Ombudsman is an office of last resort, he noted, whether the issue involves provincial bodies or those in the broader public sector. “Ombudsman staff are experienced at pointing people in the right direction to resolve their issues – but we are also here to help them when those avenues are exhausted, or if there is a broader issue that warrants investigation.”

Anyone with an unresolved complaint about a municipality or university can contact the Ombudsman at 1-800-263-1830 or info@ombudsman.on.ca. Visit www.ombudsman.on.ca.

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Creemore Nature Preserve lovingly cared for by volunteers

by Erica Thompson The spring equinox has come and gone, but the snow is still above my boot tops in the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Creemore Nature Preserve.

Two tree fallers, Ryan and Ryan, and a friend, who happily agrees to volunteer outside, trudge alongside me through the pines.

The recent ice storms in central and eastern Ontario brought havoc to the forests. The combination of snow, ice and gusting winds snapping crowns, busting branches and uprooting trees for miles. In this forest, a big poplar was torn from the ground, its trunk hanging over the main trail, its crown caught up in some cedars 40 feet in the air. It poses a potential danger to visitors.

Taking care of places and stewarding lands requires spending time in nature. I noticed that poplar while out for a walk recently. As a dear friend and mentor once told me, “You cannot underestimate the significance of bearing witness.”

The fallers safely bring down the tree with chain saws, ropes and weights, making the trail safe again.

One of them asks, “Who built the bridges spanning the creek?”

“Conservation volunteers,” I reply.

In this moment, I think of how much my community loves this place. It’s cherished. There is almost always

at least one car in the parking area. Observations are shared in the grocery line about sightings of otters by the pond, coyotes above the creek. This shared care and commitment is visible in a series of small imprints throughout the 200-acre (80-hectare) property, including those bridges constructed over a decade ago by Conservation volunteers.

Volunteers also help keep trails clear and re-post signs. Over the last number of years, volunteers have rallied to restore the stream and pond, harvesting and planting dogwood and willow stakes along a naturalized stream bank channel.

There is a saying that Creemore means “big heart” in Gaelic, and there is no place where that sentiment is more evident to me than in this forest.

This is my hometown, but such acts of caring for nature are happening in communities all across Canada. Last week, we celebrated National Volunteer Week and the people behind so many of those acts of caring.

At NCC, we are grateful for the thousands of Canadians who join our conservation staff to help care for special places from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland. Our volunteers tackle invasive species, restore degraded habitats for species at (See “NCC” on page 5)

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NCC is a community of volunteers

JD and Reta McCort submitted this photo of a windmill taken on their property near Stayner after the recent ice storm. The blades were spinning as the ice froze creating a bursting effect.

Cards pouring in from school community (Continued from page 1) a friend and Jim was with an army buddy, out for a night, when they struck up a conversation.

“I was a soldier in Ottawa trying to get lucky and I got luck for 38 years,” said Jim. “The following year we moved in together and things took off from there… Never looked back. I wouldn’t say it was love at first sight but it wasn’t too long afterwards.”

Jim went back to England and became a firefighter. Anne-Marie moved there in 1979 and together they decided to move back to Canada in 1981.

Anne-Marie mainly stayed home to take care of her three sons while they were little and then later, when they were in school, she went to work

as a supply list educational assistant working with students who had special needs and behavioural issues.

“There were good days and bad days. It was hard work but she enjoyed it and she was good at it. She kept getting called back to the same schools all the time,” said Jim. He said it was great because she moved around to different schools and got to meet a lot of people, making an impact on more people than the family realized. Many of the cards now pouring in are from teachers and students she worked with.

Even before she got on with the school board, said Robert, she was helping kids around the neighbourhood with tutoring, helping them to read and write.

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“She took a lot of pride in that…

She was very, very patient,” said Michael.

“Very patient,” said Robert, “Well, she had the three of us.”

Jim said she supported the four men in her life in everything they were doing, soccer, Scouts and work with the volunteer fire department. She was also involved with the Tree Society and the curling club.

“Pretty much anybody who needed help, she was there,” said Michael.

They say she had a gift for making friends, she wouldn’t allow people to make enemies of her, and she had an infectious smile.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at the Creemore Legion.

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(Continued from page 4) risk, take action to reduce wildlife and human conflict and make fencing improvements to benefit wildlife.

Volunteers also help monitor species, such as butterflies and migratory waterfowl, to ensure we have the knowledge we need to understand population trends both at home and abroad.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is in itself a community of volunteers.

Our scientific advisory committees and our provincial and national board of directors are made up of volunteers.

Volunteers help out with office administration, special event coordination and act as ambassadors for NCC and conservation in general.

Last week we launched our 2016 Conservation Volunteers season.

Please visit our calendar of events at www.natureconservancy.ca and join us at an event in your hometown or across the country.

Erica Thompson is a Creemore resident and the national director of conservation engagement for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Creemore Area Residents’ Association

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the CREEMORE AREA RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION is being held at Station on the Green, Creemore Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

We urge CARA members, all those interested in joining CARA and anyone concerned about recent developments concerning our community to attend this meeting.

Among the issues to be discussed: Industrial Wind Turbine Projects Current Issues at Council and Simcoe County Guest speakers: Barry Burton and Thom Paterson

Valerie Dyer, Secretary

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, April 22, 2016

Festival fits village with a vintage twist

by Trina Berlo For a village that prides itself on doing things the old-fashioned way, it only seems natural to celebrate all things vintage.

On May 14, two complementary events aim to attract those who appreciate clothing, collectables, music and bicycles from another era.

The Creemore Vintage Festival and Creemore Springs’ Turas Mor – a vintage bike ride – both new events, are happening in and around Creemore that day, along with a special early bird Creemore Farmers’ Market.

The festival, organized by Sandra Green of Clearview Community Radio, will feature local businesses, vendors and entertainers.

Green said Creemore businesses, organizations and community members are all collaborating to produce a vintage festival only Creemore can, because behind the times is what they do best.

“I’m excited to be a part of the first annual Creemore Vintage Festival. As a community member, it is especially meaningful for me to organize an event that is focused on the great stories of our community. It’s not just an event, it’s a feeling.” said Green.

Vintage Vera and Copper Collective will be on site with a mixture of vintage clothing and household items.

Entertainment includes magician Sawyer Bullock and singer/songwriter

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Sandra Green is busy making bunting to string around town for the Creemore Vintage Festival on May 14.

Karina Wipper performing in front of Mad and Noisy Gallery. That day, the gallery is having an opening reception for its Lyrical exhibit, inspired by music. All Creemore businesses are encouraged to get involved by offering something vintage-themed.

Visitors will also get a chance to ride a penny-farthing bike brought to the Festival by the Simcoe County Museum and a classic car show is planned.

There will also be a sidewalk sale and vendors set up on Caroline Street

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People are encouraged to don vintage jerseys and ride bikes made prior to 1987, with preference going to old style steel frame bikes with tube tires, but all bikes, and riders 19 and older, are welcome. There will be a prize for the best costume.

Officials say the ride may be considered challenging as the route includes steep climbs and traverses 42 kilometres of gravel roads. There will be rest stops in Dunedin, Terra Nova Public House and back at the brewery.

All food and drink along the route is included in the registration price of $87.

The tour's registration is being managed by MultiSport Canada. Start time is 10 a.m.

For route information or technical support, contact MultiSport Canada at 705-797-4951 or e-mail info@ multisportcanada.com.

The Creemore Vintage Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www. creemorevintagefestival.com for more information and to request a vendor application. Vendor applications are being accepted until April 30.

The Creemore Farmers’ Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Clearview council supports Option C (Continued from page 1) the three schools, and had five other meetings. The ARC was struck to address declining enrollment at SCI and structural deficits at Byng.

Going in, the ARC was presented an initial staff report that outlined three options. Option A was to maintain status quo and Option B was to close SCI and transfer students to Collingwood Collegiate Institute and Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School; close Byng Public School and accommodate Byng Public School students and Clearview Elementary School Students at Clearview Meadows Elementary School and the SCI facility.

Both options would have included a

request for funds for renewal, program space and additions where necessary.

Now that the ARC has been dissolved, the recommendations will be consolidated into a staff report to go to the school board for May 11. A special meeting to hear delegations will be on May 24 at the board office and the trustees will make their final decision on June 9.

At a March 21 council meeting, Clearview Township also passed a resolution to support Option C. “This option will ensure that Stayner Collegiate Institute remains open to benefit our community for years to come,” said Mayor Chris Vanderkruys in a statement.

“Creating & Maintaining Resilience” Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School Monday May 2, 2016 6:30 – 8:30 pm Library Light refreshments will be provided

Please RSVP by Wednesday April 27, 2016 Email agolding@scdsb.on.ca or call 705-466-2624 ext 25901

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 22, 2016

Infinity gymnasts shine at Provincials

Glen Huron Hills!

Equipment Consignment Auction Friday, April 29th 10 am

North of Shelburne on Cty Rd 124 to Cty Rd 21, go west to auction yard on south side or south of Dundalk on Hwy 10 to Cty Rd 21, go east to auction yard on south side.

Our annual spring Consignment Auction of Farm, Industrial, Recreational, Shop, Lawn & Garden Equipment, and tools, etc.

Early consignments include: Tractors: Deutz 6507 4WD w/loader, 2480 hrs, approx 62 hp; AC 6080, 3512 hrs, rebuilt motor at 2500 hrs, 18.4-34 rears, approx 83 hp.

Farm Equipment: JD 1750 corn planter, 8 row, 30”, liquid fert, very clean; Hagedorn 225 Hydra-spread manure spreader, plastic floor; Kongskilde 5F s/m plow, auto reset; White 4F plow; AC 2F plow; Kuhn 7’ disc mower, flail conditioner; JD 5’ rotary mower; MF 124 sq. baler; JD 1209 haybine; 7’ grader blade, as new; 6’ grader blade; JD 12’ 3 pth cultivator; MF mix mill; Allied 6”x30’ pto auger; 5’ skid steer bucket, good; 24” backhoe bucket.

Vehicles: 2002 Freightliner, FL 80 tandem, w/24’ deck, slide track tarp system, 3126 Cat, 9 spd, current safety; 1999 Volvo S80, leather & loaded, 300 kms, clean.

Trailers: 45’ drop deck, as is; Sundowner 18’x6’, gooseneck livestock trailer; new brakes; good tires.

Recreational: 1998 Glendale 30’ Motorhome, 25 km!!, w/slide out, v10, good brakes, tires.

Lawn & Garden: Toro walk behind snow blower; pull type lawn sprayer; fert spreader; ATV dump trailer; qty of garden tools.

Tools: Honda 6500w generator, used once; Miller 225 welder, unused; Stihl 2 man post auger; Stihl 026 chainsaw; Jonsered 2145 chainsaw; elec cement mixer; 240V 18” wood bandsaw; metal bandsaw; radial arm saw; cutoff saws; new ¾” socket set; lg qty power, hand, shop tools.

Other: 2500 & 1000 gal poly tanks; 500 gal dbl wall fuel tank; aprx 50 sheets steel roofing; stock tanks; fence stakes; assorted lumber; new hardware; much more.

Preliminary list only, much more to come. Pictures and updates online at www.theauctionadvertiser.com Still accepting good quality items.

Terms: cash, debit, Visa, MC, chq. All items as described by sellers. Auction company not responsible for accidents or property loss. List subject to additions & deletions.

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What a lovely spring day we had on April 14, a great turnout.

Just a reminder that Christ Church Batteaux is having their Spring Blossom Tea on Saturday, April 23 with lucky draws, lunch, crafts Evelyn Warden and much more.

We introduced a lucky seat draw at the completion of cards.

Lucky draws were won by Jim Rigney, Paul Turner, Evelyn Warden, Alinda Bishop, Sherri Lohnes, Marg Ferguson and Ron Laing.

Eight moon shots were played by Edith Atkinsson, Norma Johnston, Roy Veinot, Alma Seifert x2, Isabelle Gubbels, Jim Ferguson with the travel prize to Eileen Nash.

Winners at cards were Janice Stephens, 330; June Hartley, 296; Evelyn Warden, 288; Marg Ferguson, 281 and low to Ray Leighton, 132.

Each morning at the Vergenoegd Wine Estates in South Africa the gates open and 900 Indian Runner Ducks flock into the vineyard. These ducks keep the grounds in pristine cleanness by consuming all the slugs, snails and other unwanted insects so that the owners do not have to use pesticides ever. The ducks are housed on the premises and are happy to do their job as they run for the vineyard each day.

Twice per day the public are allowed to observe them at work.

The early bird gets the worm. But the second mouse gets the cheese.

Remember, the difference between “I like you” and “I love you” is: When you like a flower you pluck it, when you love a flower you water it.

Seniors

The five-member women’s Elite team from Infinity Gymnastics Centre showed grace and athleticism at the WAG Level 6-10 Optional Ontario Championships held in Mississauga.

The best gymnasts in Ontario competed at the prestigious event.

In some categories just qualifying in the top 32 in Ontario was an accomplishment in itself. The meet, held at the International Centre featured hundreds of the top male and female gymnasts in the province.

The Infinity athletes range in age from 11-13 and train 22-24 hours per week.

Highlights from the event include many top eight finishes.

Pictured back row from left, Wasaga Beach’s Savanna Inman Level 8 – first on Uneven Bars, 3rd AA (Savanna also earned a spot on Team Ontario and will be competing at the Eastern Canadian Championships in Quebec City in early May), Midland’s Teaghen Couling Level 6 – ninth on Floor and Emily Wickett Level 7 – second on Vault, 4th All Around.

Front row from left, Stayner’s Erin Sheffer Level 6 – fifth on Beam and fifth All Around and Everett’s Karli Stevenson Level 7 – fifth on Uneven Bars and seventh on Vault.

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noTiCE Hunting in the Dufferin County Forest All users of the Dufferin County Forest are hereby advised that April 25-May 31 is the shotgun/archery season for wild turkey in 2016. Wild turkey hunting may occur only from ½ hour before sunrise to 7:00 p.m. During this time there will be a number of hunters using the Dufferin County Forest properties. Please use caution in the forest and wear brightcoloured clothing. Suspected violations of the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act should be reported to the Ministry of natural Resources and Forestry at 877847-7667 (877-TiPS-MnR). other inquiries should be directed to the County Forest Manager at 877-941-7787. ___________________________________

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Hey Rusty! Ken Robertson praised my solo at the Legion. Said it was very E L W L M O.

Yes, Spike, but the word means rotten, so congrats and enjoy the moment!

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Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on the Classifieds page.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 22, 2016

Tennis club expands youth program

Hort club donates to budding gardeners Creemore Horticultural Society president Lynn Wilkinson (right) presents a $100 donation to NCPS students and principal Alison Golding for the school’s teaching garden. One of the society’s objectives is to support the education of young people in the field of horticulture, including growing herbs and vegetables.

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Cybergnomes robotic team launches Go Fund Me campaign for worlds The Cybergnomes Robotics FRC Team 2013 is going to worlds and the team has launched a Go Fund Me campaign.

A team, based in Clearview Township and made up of 15 students schools in Simcoe County, has just returned from the Western Canada Regional in Calgary where it placed second after qualifications, going on to win the regional competition with its alliance partners, and was awarded the Excellence in Engineering Award.

The Calgary win earned them a trip to the 2016 FIRST Championship in St. Louis, April 27-30.

FIRST Robotics is an organization that encourages STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in students across the world. FRC stands for First Robotics Challenge.

“Our team is funded entirely by donations from individuals and local businesses as well as the students, their parents and our mentors. Building a robot is expensive. Competition registration fees are enormous. Travel accommodation and fuel is also a huge expense for this small group in rural Ontario,” said officials. “We are looking for donations to help off set the costs above so that all of our Team members will be able to participate in the World Championship.”

The cost to attend is $15,000. The students have raised or committed to pay nearly half and are looking to friends, family and the community to help raise the rest. The Go Fund Me campaign is at www. gofundme.com/wnxyge6k. Donate through Paypal at cybergnomes.ca.

by Alex Hargrave Creemore Tennis Club is investing into the youth of today.

Club president Geoff Ayton recently announced that the club has been busy in the late winter/early spring building an association with Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School to foster interest in the game of tennis.

He says that the school’s principal Alison Golding has been an enthusiastic contributor to building the partnership.

Two certified Simcoe Tennis instructors will set up a progressive tennis program, with cross court nets, larger softer tennis balls and smaller racquet to offer an interactive demonstration/play day with six of the eight classrooms at the school.

Says Ayton, “with a sufficient amount of funds in our bank account it made sense to invest in our local community children.”

This day will be provided at no cost to the school or the students.

Starting May 12, every Thursday, the club will provide an eight week children’s instruction program using Simcoe Tennis instructors. Cost will be $40 for ages 5-7 and $75 for ages 6-14. Age grouped classes will be offered at the following times: 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ages 5-7; 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ages 6-10 ; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ages 10-14.

On Wednesday evenings beginning May 11, teen and adult lesson programs are offered: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for young teens; 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for beginner adults and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. is a shot clinic for intermediate to advanced players. More details on this to come.

Cost is also $75 for 8 weeks.

2016 memberships ($35 singles/$75 families) and keys will be available again at the Curiosity Bookstore or you will be able to register or gather information at the Creemore Tennis Club membership table at the Creemore Farmers' Market on the first two Saturdays.

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Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@creemore.com,$17 + hst for 25 words or less

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Contents sale of sold farmhouse: well-used household items including furniture, glassware, small tools; scrap metal and wood. Saturday April 23, 9am-1pm. 2566 Con 5, S Nottawasaga, Clearview (Creemore).

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 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.

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.

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A “Big Thank You” to all my friends & family who came to help me celebrate my 90th Birthday on Saturday, April 16, 2016; and for all the lovely cards, gifts and best wishes that I received. Special thanks to Sandy, Ursula, Val and Judy for planning such a memorable party for me. Thanks also to Bill, Robin and Norm for all their help. Everything was so much appreciated.

Sincerely, Evie Lawton

help wanted 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 possible, June to December. Must be physically fit, energetic, able to work independently and willing to do different types of jobs including pumping septic tanks, cleaning portable toilets and general labour around the shop. To apply, please submit your resume to bjtoilet@rogers.com.

Busy custom cabinet shop north of Shelburne requires general labourer willing to learn or with experience in sanding, staining, painting, and assembly. Please forward resume to vpeterson@rogers.com.

Volunteers wanted Ladies, looking for quick project? Interested in how women got the vote? Come help us prepare to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Votes for Women on Canada Day. Contact Donna Baylis (705-466-2523 /or dbaylis@xplornet.com) with your ideas and enthusiasm.

open garden days Lilactree Farm Garden Open Days.

A three-acre garden combining thoughtful design with unusual plantings, including April 24, early bulbs, alpines, spring 3 daphnes, 2 cyclamen, hellebores; May 8 9 magnolias,6 & 22, 8bloodroots, other4flowering trees and shrubs, 6 5 anemones, primulas, tulips, 8 9 species peonies,5 clematis; June 5 & 19, peony hedges, martagon 7 9 4 5 lilies, species clematis, traditional 1 2trees, a meadow7 perennials. Rare maze, spectacular views, South 6 no admission charge, 8 1 10 Mulmur, a.m. to 4 p.m. Details, 1 6 directions: 7 lilactreefarm@gmail.com

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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.

Bachelor apartment. For rent in Creemore. Call 705-321-1648.

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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.

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So many of our precious memories Of these we hold so Dear.

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The Avening Hall Board would like to thank all those who came out to our concert with Hayden on April 13. What a wonderful thing to have enough support to sell out a show on a Wednesday! Thanks to The Creemore Echo, Keith of Angus Borden Music and Men with Knives for their ongoing help with our shows.

Thanks also to the Myriam Lefebvre, The O'Schraves and Frank Francalanza for bringing the Contra, Square & Circle Dance to Avening on April 16. It was wonderful to see so many generations enjoying a dance at our hall. All of this is possible thanks to our community, our volunteers and Creemore Springs. We are ever appreciative to those who make great things happen at the ACC North.

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

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Small Halls Fest gets provincial grant money

The Small Halls Festival has been awarded a $38,700 in provincial grant money from Celebrate Ontario.

“On behalf of Clearview Township, I would like to extend my gratitude to the Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport for the provincial recognition and financial support of the festival,” said Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys.

“The Small Halls Festival plays an important role within promoting tourism and preserving community heritage throughout the Township”.

Clearview township’s Community, Culture and Recreation Coordinator Shane Sargant explained that the Celebrate Ontario funds will be used to “enhance the quality and variety of entertainment and to also increase the festivals recognition and awareness throughout the province.”

Heading into its third year, the Small Halls Festival has grown into one of Clearview Township’s signature events.

Last year’s festival featured over 70 events and many sold-out audiences.

Friday, April 22, 2016

Dancers swing their partners at Avening Hall April 16 with some guidance from caller Frank Francalanza and the music of The O'Schraves. Participants were led through contra, square and circle dances, at the event, organized by Myriam Lefebvre.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

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Application for Small Halls Festival Committee The Township of Clearview is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2016 Small Halls Festival Committee for the following positions: • 3 Clearview Community, Business or Tourism Members At Large • 1 Hall Board Member The application can be found online at: www.clearview.ca or can be picked up in person at 217 Gideon Street, Stayner ON, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

The Application Deadline is Friday, May 6th, 2016 by 4:30 p.m.

Final approval of appointments will be made by Clearview Township Council.

Completed Applications can be sent to Pamela Fettes, Director Legislative Services/Clerk by email pfettes@clearview.ca, or by mail/in person to 217 Gideon Street, Box 200, Stayner ON, L0M 1S0.

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