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Wind turbine tribunal continues next week by Trina Berlo Week two of the Environmental Review Tribunal regarding the wpd Fairview Wind project begins Monday. The hearing began in Collingwood on May 16. By the close of the tribunal, it will have heard from two dozen witnesses speaking on the subject of the wind turbines’ impact on aviation safety and the natural environment. Approval was granted by the MOECC on Feb. 11. Shortly afterward, John Wiggins, Gail Elwood, Kevin Elwood, Preserve Clearview, the County of Simcoe, the Township of Clearview and the Town of Collingwood appealed the approval to the Environmental Review Tribunal on the grounds that the project will cause serious harm to human health and serious and irreversible harm to plant life, animal life and the natural environment. Later, participant status was granted to the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association and presenter status was granted to the Collingwood Flying Club, Susan Richardson, Elizabeth Marshall and Mandy and Stephen Bridson. Opening statements were delayed at the opening of the hearing because wpd’s lawyers had not disclosed the statement from their expert witness. Clearview Township’s lawyer Harold Elston of Barriston Law said the witness statement from a Dr. Cox was received late in the day on Friday, May 20 and the law team is now working out how to respond to it. “Everybody is now focused on replying to Dr. Cox and some of the other witness statements. We are already part way into the hearing,” said Elston adding that they have until the end of (See “Aviation” on page 3)

Mulmur in the lead for concert contest

As of Thursday, Mulmur Township was in the lead for the Air Miles Detour contest and a chance to host a concert with Meghan Trainor. People who collect Air Miles are encouraged to visit the national contest website to view a mini documentary about Mulmur's musical heritage and to register as a supporter. Every mile collected at participating retailers is equal to one vote for the town of their choice. To register for the contest, visit detour.airmiles.ca. The contest runs until May 31. The winning town will be announced in June and the concert will take place in August.

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The young Queen Victoria (MacKenzie Young) welcomed royal subjects to a tea party at Creemore Log Cabin on May 21 in celebration of her birthday.

Letters tell opposing stories by Trina Berlo John Beattie says he first learned of wpd from Kevin Elwood, who, back in 2010, was interested in purchasing Beattie farmland for the purpose of putting up wind turbines. Beattie sent a letter to local media on May 17 claiming Elwood initiated three meetings in the spring of 2010, held outdoors, between the Beattie Bros. farm and Elwoods’ place (Clearview Nursery) on County Road 91, to discuss the possibility of a land purchase deal for the purpose of initiating a wind turbine project. Beattie says he already knew Elwood, because he used to rent Elwood's fields for farming.

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Elwood denies the claims, saying in a letter sent May 18 that there were no meetings and he did not express interest in the wind turbine project. Beattie says he doesn’t have any paperwork from the meetings but remembers Elwood referring to the possibility of putting up wind turbines as ‘the opportunity of a lifetime’. According to Beattie, Elwood claimed to be in talks with potential investors in order to get together the eightfigure purchase price. At a subsequent meeting, Elwood expressed an interest in buying into the farm operation for the purpose of erecting the turbines, if (See “Elwood” on page 3)

New Lowell United Church is holding a golf tournament to raise money for the ongoing expenses. The church undertook an ambitious accessibility renovation project, which was complete this year. With expansion and growth, comes new and larger expenses for upkeep, such as maintenance for the elevator. This year ’s fundraising golf tournament will be held at Bear Creek Golf Course on June 11. A fee of $100 per person includes golf, use of a cart prizes and dinner. Register online at newlowellunitedchurch.weebly.com or contact Tom Macham at 705-4240579.

Sponsor Vorstermans in Walk for Alzheimer's

Matthew Vorstermans will be participating in his 11th Walk for Alzheimer’s on June 2 at the Southshore Community Centre in Barrie. He is endeavoring to raise $3,900 – a sizeable addition to the $26,000 he has raised for the cause in the past 10 years. To find Vorstermans’ online pledge page, visit support.alzheimer.ca, choose Ontario and then Barrie and search for Matthew Vorstermans. Donations can also be made in person or by calling 705-466-2756.

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This Weekend Friday, May 27

• 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, May 28

• Dunedin Plant & Garage Sale Fundraiser Circle of Blooms’ at Dunedin Hall from 8 a.m. to noon. Vendor tables available $20. To book a table, call Jenn at 705-466-5486. For plant & garage sale donation pickup or drop offs at the hall, call Claire at 705-466-6161. • Stayner Garden Club Annual Spring Plant Sale at Stayner Gazebo starting at 8 a.m.

• Creemore Echo is at the Market! Drop by and see us during our annual subscription drive! We'll be at the market June 4 and 11 as well. • Annual Simcoe County Walk for Suicide Awareness at The Sheba Shrine Club, 142 John St. Barrie. Registration at 10:30 a.m. Walk from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk with other survivors of suicide loss for support and encouragement. BBQ and light snacks with refreshments. Plant a flower for our loved ones. For more information call Bernadette at 705-326-9941. Pledge sheets available at www. starttalking.ca//suicideawareness. • Ride for Dads Motorcycles come to Creemore. Approximately 600 to 700 motorcycles doing the Ride for Dad Prostate Cancer fundraiser ride will be coming for lunch at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore between 11:30

a.m. and 1:30 p.m. • The Iron Sirens Women’s Motorcycle Club is coming to town from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Be ready for over 120 women to ride into town on motorbikes!

Sunday, May 29

• Church Services on page 5. • Creemore Baptist Church 150th Anniversary in the community. Come join us at 11 a.m.

• Rob Roy United Church Cemetery Memorial

Service on Sunday, May 29 at 2 p.m. with special music and refreshments to follow. • Open House for Jack Runnalls on his 100th Birthday at Whispering Pines Retirement Residence from 2 to 4 p.m. at 140 Letitia Street, Barrie. Best wishes only please.

Upcoming Events Tuesday, May 31

• Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Community Consultation Session. Let’s talk about the location of your future hospital. Participate in this interactive session to have your say. At Collingwood Legion, 490 Ontario St., Collingwood. Doors open at 6 p.m. Starts at 7 p.m. Walkins are welcome but RSVP if possible to hospitalevents@cgmh.on.ca. • Creemore BIA in partnership with Clearview Township welcome interested members of the community and urge all business members to attend an Information Session on BIA governance with guest speaker Kay Matthews from the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association at 6:30 p.m. at Creemore Springs Brewery. The focus of the session will be the governance of Business Improvement Associations.

Wednesday, June 1

Saturday, June 4

• British Car Show at Blue Mountain Village from 1 to 4 p.m. Live music. www.gbbcc.com. • Creemore 2nd Annual Choral Festival at St. John's United Church, Mill Street, Creemore at 7 p.m. Youthful Genius, Timeless Wisdom - The Music of Haydn and Mozart. Full choir, soloists and orchestra under the direction of Tom Bell. Tickets available at Curiosity House Book Store and Creemore Echo or at creemorechoralfestival. ca. Contact sara@creemore.com or 705-466-9906 for more information. • POSTPONED TO AUTUMN: Ring of Fire – Tribute to Johnny Cash at Creemore Legion. Anyone who has purchased tickets, please drop in to Creemore Echo, 705-466-9906.

Sunday, June 5

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Anniversary Service at 11 a.m. Come celebrate with us! (There will be no service at St. John's today). • Rob Roy United Church Spring Concert at Rob Roy United Church at 7 p.m. Full band and The Gospel Couriers will be there. Come have a listen! Refreshments to follow in the church hall. Just east of Rob Roy on Cty Rd 31.

Wednesday, June 8

Thursday, June 9

• Music Market and Park it Kick off Party at Gazebo Park, downtown Stayner from 5 to 9 p.m. Farmers' market, live music and classic car show. Call 705-428-6230 ext 249 for more information.

Saturday, June 11

• Dinner and Dance at GNE Fairgrounds, 2220 Fairgrounds Rd. starting at 7 p.m. Call 705-4440308 or www.greatnorthernex.com for more information.

• Honeywood Cemetery Decoration Day Come and Go from 2 to 4 p.m. No official service will be held as the Church is unavailable. Donations are greatly appreciated to offset maintenance costs. All are welcome to attend to pay their respects. Board members will be in attendance to assist or address any concerns; or contact 1-866-472-0417 or 705466-3341 ext. 232.

Saturday, June 18

• Strawberry Tea & Sale Fundraising Event at Blue Mountain Manor, 236 Weir Street, Stayner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All the proceeds help to fund entertainment for the residents. Come enjoy our tea and sale. • Pick’n in the Park at Gazebo Park, downtown Stayner from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us for a bbq and a wide variety of musical styles and groups. A fundraiser for The Door Youth Centre. For more information or to volunteer contact Jen Gerrior of The Door at 705-428-3733.

Friday, June 24

• Pig Roast at St. Luke’s Church, 22 Caroline St. West, Creemore, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets $15, children (12 & under) $8. Limited number of tickets to be sold. For tickets please call 705-4662206 and leave a message. Come out and enjoy a delicious meal with all the trimmings.

Sunday, June 12

• It’s About You Workshop for Bereaved Moms at Mill Street Art Studio, 148A Mill Street, Creemore (above Affairs) from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An inspiring day to re-connect & start to redefine who you are. Explore your grief through concepts of movement & creative mediums using an innovative “tool kit” for your mind, body & spirit to help you thrive - not just for survival. Registration is required and space is limited. Presented by Pregnancy and Register now for individual or family Infant Loss Network. $20, lunch included. Visit memberships and unlimited access to www.pailnetwork.ca/parents to register. Contact Creemore’s beautiful tennis courts. support@pailnetwork.ca or 1-888-301-7276 ext. 5326 for more information. both lessons and competitive play at • 11th Annual Nottawa Musical Country FairOffering Nottawa United Church, Queen St., Nottawa from for all ages and all levels from Spring to Fall. 2 to 5 p.m. An afternoon of music by local artists. Fresh baked pie sale, unique crafts and quilts, used Membership – $25.00 (single) $50.00 (family) books. Free will offering for the Barbecue Dinner. Bring your lawn chair for a fun-filled afternoon.

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(Continued from page 1) this week to respond. Last week, the Township of Clearview brought forward its expert witness, forensic climatology consultant Randy Mawson. Elston said Mawson has 40 years of experience in ‘aviation weather’ and his job was to brief pilots on what weather they would encounter. “He was able to give expert opinion evidence about the impact of weather on flying. He said Southern Georgian Bay region, and particularly the Collingwood Regional Airport, is subject to rapidly changing weather, whether it’s snow squalls or what they call pulse thunderstorms or different

(Continued from page 1) he couldn’t get his investors on board. “At the third meeting, Kevin said his plans were not working out with his investors and that they had come to a standstill,” writes Beattie. “However, at this meeting he still expressed great personal interest in buying into our business as in his mind this was a no-miss idea. During those meetings, Kevin talked about wpd so after our final meeting, I simply Googled wpd, made contact with the wind turbine company and initiated discussions for the Fairview Wind project.” Beattie said his son Andrew was present at the last meeting. Elwood counters in his letter, “Mr. Beattie makes statements in this letter that are not true and claims multiple meetings that did not happen.” “I have never expressed an interest in building wind turbines or participating in the wpd project. My opposition to the Fairview Wind Project has been thoroughly documented since 2009 and is well known in this community. I have never changed my position on opposing the wpd Fairview Wind turbine project,” writes Elwood.

kinds of fog, we get it and it comes in fast and changes fast. So the thrust of his evidence is that we do get the kind of weather systems that impair a pilot’s visibility and that they are difficult to predict,” said Elston, supporting the case that the weather makes the turbines more dangerous to pilot safety. Also in the first week, the tribunal heard from those given presenter status, regarding wildlife, water quality and aviation. The tribunal heard testimony from Kevin Elwood on Friday. Next week, other appellants will call their expert aviation witnesses. The hearing held at Collingwood council chambers, continues May 30 and wraps up on June 3.

When contacted by The Echo , Elwood declined to discuss the matter further. During an interview with the Beatties May 20, John, Karen and Andrew said those opposed to the wind turbines have tried to bully and intimidate them. “There has been systematic organized bullying but they picked the wrong people to intimidate,” said John. Their decision to host wind turbines is twofold; it’s a good business decision and they want to do something positive for the environment, by being part of a good green energy project, said Andrew. The family says they have not kept their story about Elwood a secret but they chose not to speak to the media until the project was approved. The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Control approved the project in February, prompting an appeal, which began May 16 in Collingwood. The Elwoods are among the appellants. Wpd manager of communications Kevin Surette said there were no discussions between wpd and Elwood until after the project was announced, and then it was about Elwood's opposition to the project.

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Grace, too The Tragically Hip helped define a generation. It’s been said many times this week after the band’s announcement that frontman Gord Downie has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Since the release of the Tragically Hip’s second album, Up to Here, in 1989, the band has had the ear of Canadians. Anyone coming of age in the late 80s and early 90s would be familiar with the band’s unique blend of jock rock and Downie’s poetic lyrics and frenetic stage presence. The Hip has continued to release a new album about every two years, staying in the hearts and consciousness of those who helped raise them to the top of the Canadian music charts. There is a good chance everyone knows The Hip’s music, even if they don’t realize it. It has been standard radio Can-Con for almost 30 years, a soundtrack for road trips and beers on patios. For some, the music, which may conjure memories of bush parties and camping trips, was often shared on mixed tapes. A generation, albeit not widely praised for its musical taste, were devoted to The Hip. Canadians have seen The Hip perform at concerts, festivals and on national holidays and in Clearview Township. The New Farm welcomed Gord Downie with the Sadies in 2014 and he had such a great experience that he returned with his Hip bandmates the following year. Now the band is embarking on another tour in support of their album Man Machine Poem, to be released next month. On Tuesday the band posted a statement on its website saying, “This feels like the right thing to do now, for Gord, and for all of us. What we in The Hip receive, each time we play together, is a connection with each other, with the music and its magic and during the shows, a special connection with all of you, our incredible fans. So, we’re going to dig deep, and try to make this our best tour yet.”

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Say no to wind turbines, yes to the sounds of birds Editor: I welcomed my neighbour back from a winter in Texas and asked him how he liked being home again in Clearview. His response was startling, sobering and very sad. He explained that he was delighted to be back home and wake up to the sounds of chirping birds. I kind of gave him a strange look. He went on to explain to me that Texas is full of wind turbines

and there are no birds because of them. I take for granted the lovely sound of the birds when I wake up in the morning. A sound that makes me happy it’s a new day. Say no to wind turbines and say yes to the sounds of the birds. Lisa Wiggins, Creemore.

Will Collingwood and Creemore's future be like Scotland's? Editor: As a long-time resident of the South Georgian Bay and Clearview communities and, as a member of the group petitioning the Government of Ontario Environment and Land Tribunal to stop 475-foot high turbines near our two local airports' air space, I was surprised and pleased to receive this comment to our online petition. You can reach by Googling Change.org Fund and Fight the Collingwood Airport Turbines. We have more than 1,000 signatures, however we are always looking for more people to sign. The signature on the petition is from George Herraghty, a resident of Elgin, in the United Kingdom of Scotland. This is what he had to say: "Over 5,000,000 trees felled to make room, hundreds of miles of bulldozed tracks. Our finest

landscapes trashed by multinationals. Giant pylons scarring our beautiful countryside." "Drumocher Pass completely vandalized. Thousands of tons of concrete dumped on our fragile upland ecosystem. Millions of birds and bats needlessly slaughtered. Wind farms visible from 60 per cent of Scotland. Tourists deterred by industrialized landscapes. The highest energy bills in Europe. Countless millions extorted from the poorest bill payers. Multinationals and landowners trousering millions." "During our coldest nights so far, when we needed power most, despite all this, wind’s contribution to the national grid to the nearest round figure was 0.15 per cent." Will this be Collingwood and Creemore's future? Betty Schneider, Clearview Township.

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Love and friendships helped me survive: Cockton by Linda Cockton I never thought I could miss and love so many people – I can never get Creemore off my mind. October 1, 2015 was a change in my life I never saw coming. After visiting Dr. Engell, I was completely breathless and 9-1-1 was called. The only warning was a tickle in my throat and the last week I had had trouble swallowing. After a very quick trip to Collingwood via ambulance, three hours later, my daughter Julie was brought in to the emergency room to find me in a druginduced coma with a breathing tube down my throat. My care was too complex for Collingwood and despite the girls' encouragement for a transfer to Toronto, I was sent to Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. For 24 days I was in ICU, but I don’t remember my time there. The girls, Julie and Allison were absolutely fantastic, but the outpouring of love and genuine concern overwhelmed them and the blog was started to keep everyone upto-date on my care. The pathologist discovered I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and an aggressive, fast growing tumour surrounding my trachea and esophagus. The tumor was 12 cm long and 8.5 cm wide. The girls were told I had a five per cent chance of surviving and it was suggested that I could go to palliative care. The girls said no, Mom is going to be alright and they never gave up on me. The doctors decided Mount Sinai/ Princess Margaret Hospital was the place to treat me. At Mount Sinai I would stay in the ICU, and Princess Margaret oncologists would treat the

cancer. On Oct. 24, I was transported via Ornge Ambulance. I could open my eyes for just minutes some days and I would see Julie or Allison. Their eyes told me every day ‘you better keep fighting’, so I never gave up. Julie lives in Oakville and Allison lives in Toronto, and they have been with me every day. My tracheostomy was inserted on Nov. 10 and a feeding tube shortly after. I could not eat, walk or talk. The girls told me that I had to have five sessions of chemotherapy, five days in a row, three weeks apart. They said, “Mom, do you want the good news or the bad news? The bad news is, you have five sessions of chemo to do, the good news is, you slept through two of them.” So, we carried on! The kids read to me, bought me a DVD player and I’ve watched a lot of movies. The cards and gifts and letters have made me cry of course because I miss everyone. There were some setbacks but on Dec. 1, I was moved to Princess Margaret to continue chemotherapy. My friend Joyce Millsap was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital on the floor above me. The Millsap kids were terrific and supportive. My girls and Joyce’s girls became good friends and stuck together for support. If they came to visit their mom, they would always pop in to see me. Glenda’s husband Kevin played cribbage and Yahtzee with me – thanks Kevin for letting me win all those games! Christmas Day came and went with all the family in my hospital room and of course my adorable little grandson Chase brightened everyone’s faces. On Jan. 1, I started my fifth and last chemotherapy treatment. It was

Local Church Directory Sunday, May 29 Services: New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m. **No service at St. John's on June 5 All welcome • 705-466-2200 Rev. Leslie Searles

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craft kits. Joanne and Kirsten came down and did my nails and trimmed my hair. Most of my hair fell out after my first chemo treatment, but my girls did my nails and brought me earrings and bracelets, and as long as I matched, I was okay. Thank you to Laura and the Mad and Noisy Quilters for the two lovely comfort quilts, all the pink and mauve, all kittens, houses and hearts. My coffee club girls that meet Monday morning at Henry’s, they are missed so much – Orneva, Billie, Susan, Marg, Helen, Dorothy, Helen and Ann. The Simcoe County Quilt Guild in Barrie has been very supportive. Thank you for all the beautiful cards and notes. Some of my very good friends from Penetanguishene came down and brought me fabric and got me back stitching again. Thanks to the bowling team for the pictures. They say good things come to those who wait. I have learned patience and it is amazing how well you listen when you can’t talk. I have found out how terrific my girls are. They have fought for me and have been there every day. I will be home soon to the village I love, and the people I miss so very much. Thank you to everyone who sent cards, wrote on the blog and enquired about me. I know the love and friendships I have helped me to survive.

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probably the hardest on my body and after some complications, I ended up back in Mount Sinai ICU, very ill for one week. I regained my strength and health and went back to Princess Margaret. On Feb. 11, I was sent for a follow up CT scan and the doctor told us there was no Lymphoma left! I had surgery on May 5 at Toronto General Hospital where my throat was repaired. I cannot tell you how many blood transfusions, x-rays, CT scans, prodding and poking I endured. Cancer is a nasty disease. There is a sign on my wall that says, “Never, ever, EVER give up” – that is now my motto. I do a lot of physio now to get stronger, and I will have to go to a rehab centre to learn how to walk, talk and swallow again. While all this was going on, all my miracle workers were doing their things. My favourite little brother Ivan did yard and garden work, fixed my van and did all the things I didn’t have to worry about. Ivan’s wife Carol and my sister Helen amazed me by jumping on the GO Train from Barrie down to Union Station to spend time with me, always bringing me DVDs and gifts. I love my friends Chris Currie and Janet Root for visiting often. My buddy Anna Fox helped every way she could, supporting my girls and coming to see me, and great phone calls I could listen to. Georgi was always calling and visiting and bringing me

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A house taking shape on 9/10 Sideroad in Clearview Township may stand out now but architect Jim Campbell says when it is done it will blend into the hill.

Sculptural bones of new build catches the eye by Trina Berlo Architect Jim Campbell and builder John Gordon have both been getting questions about their latest project, from curious passersby. What looks from the 9/10 Sideroad like a series of walls reminiscent of drive-in theatre screens, will by the end of the year be a sprawling bungalow that will blend in with the landscape. Campbell says, “rest assured, it is just a house and not a bomb-shelter, subway station or heliport.” Gordon said it’s not the biggest house he has built but stretching 250 feet, it is the longest. The 6,000 square foot five-bedroom house will have few windows on one side and a 16-foot glass wall on the other to maximize the view. The sliding windows have 10-foot openings onto a full porch, level with the main floor. It will be a summer and weekend getaway for Shawn Thompson and Kathryn From, along with their two children, family and guests. They say they set out to build a onestorey home offering peace and quiet.

A photo compilation by Lorne Bridgeman shows the sculpture like qualities of the base structure of a new house being built in Clearview Township. From said the space is designed to allow for people to congregate in the open concept kitchen and great room area but also allow people to escape to quiet out-of-the-way spaces in two wings, one for the master suite and the other for bedrooms for the children and guests. They said they talked to many architects but chose Campbell because of his vision, collaborative nature and

knowledge of the area. Currently, people are seeing the blueish styrofoam building blocks that make up the supporting walls. They have a cement core, which acts as insulation, adding to the efficiency of the home. “It is making a big visual statement right now but it will blend into the landscape,” said Campbell. Campbell said the idea was to build

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land art that fits with the hill. The bones of the house are influenced by the work of sculptor Richard Serra and have been positioned to frame selected views of the landscape as well as respond to the prevailing north and west winter winds. The walls, which Campbell has coined the “McLeod walls” in honour of the McLeod family who inhabited this property until recently, will be finished in grey cement, with the remaining walls, that have yet to be built, finished in dark bronze. A flat roof will be made of Douglas Fir. “So what is currently visible all the way from Cashtown will be much harder to see from beyond the property once complete,” said Campbell. The design also embraces the principles of organic architect Frank Lloyd Wright who said, “No house should ever be on a hill or on anything. It should be of the hill. Belonging to it. Hill and house should live together each the happier for the other.” There have already been 4,500 seedlings added to the 50-acre property and there are plans to add more mature trees, for added privacy.

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Barons delight home crowd with 12-3 opening win by Alex Hargrave Local baseball hipsters are pumped because the North Dufferin Baseball League season got going May 7. A number of local teams compete in this league, which happens to be the oldest hardball league in the province. Senior teams play a 26-game schedule and the junior clubs have an 18-game season to contend with. There are 14 senior teams and four junior clubs. Most changes occurred in the junior division. Mansfield and New Lowell have enough players and enthusiasm to enter new teams, Midland returns after taking a year off, and the Ivy Rangers return from last season. The senior division includes the Alliston Athletics, Aurora Jays, Barrie Angels, Bolton Dodgers, Clearview Orioles, Creemore Barons, Creemore Braves, Ivy Leafs, Lisle Astros, Mansfield Cubs, Midland Indians, New Lowell Knights, Nobleton Cornhuskers, and Orangeville Giants. The Angus Black Sox folded this year and are taking a one-year leave of absence. As of Thursday morning, two teams remain undefeated, Aurora, 3-0, and New Lowell, 3-0. Midland, 5-1, was undefeated until they met up with Ivy’s ace pitcher Brad Grieveson who shut them out in a 5-0 Leafs victory May 20.

Two games for the reigning champion New Lowell were tough. They nipped Ivy 3-2 in a rematch of last year’s championship and edged Bolton, 5-4. The third win for the Knights was against the Nobleton Cornhuskers. Knights' Todd Gowan earned the win and Allan Brownridge smacked a three-run home run to keep the Knights undefeated in a 13-0 rampage. Creemore houses two senior teams, the Barons and Braves, and both play out of Gowan Park. The two senior teams didn’t make the playoffs last year and are looking to improve. The Barons first game was their home opener against the Mansfield Cubs and they delighted local fans with a 12-3 victory. Their second game was against the Alliston Athletics, who competed at the junior level for the past three years, and despite a late rally went down to defeat 8-7. The third game was a 4-2 loss to Clearview and on Tuesday they lost their third straight, 4-0, against Midland. The Braves have gotten off to a poor start losing their first three games, 2-1, to the Midland Indians at their opening home game, 4-2 against the Orangeville Giants and by a lopsided 7-0 score on May 19 to the Bolton Dodgers. On Tuesday, the Braves came back from 7-0 to end the game in a 8-8 tie.

Clearview Orioles have played four games and are a steady 2-2. The Orioles lost their opener, 11-7, in a slugfest against Aurora Jays, whipped Mansfield 13-1, and gave up six runs in the first inning to lose 6-2 against the Astros in Lisle’s home opener. The Orioles fourth game was against the 4-2 win over the Barons. The Lisle Astros Baseball Club hosted their annual Victoria Day tournament at the Ross Houston Memorial Park over the long weekend with Orangeville Giants winning the three-day 11-team event Monday afternoon. The Giants beat the Bolton Brewers, 3-1, in the championship game. Earlier in the day, the Giants edged the Creemore Braves 4-3 to advance to the final. The Brewers, by the way, have taken a two-year sabbatical from the NDBL and are currently playing in the Greater Toronto Baseball League, considered senior AAA. The club is 0-3. Clearview Orioles won the consolation final although the game against Kincardine Cubs ended 3-3. Officials awarded the prize to Clearview because they had more runners left on base. Clearview defeated the Creemore Barons 8-3 in the other semi-final game. Teams participating include the host Astros, Bolton Brewers, Creemore Barons, Creemore Braves, Clearview Orioles, Ivy Leafs, Kincardine Cubs, Mansfield Cubs, New Lowell Knights, Nobleton Cornhuskers, and Orangeville Giants. Regarding the potential for a junior hockey team in Creemore it is true. But potential is all that it is at this point. Creemore arena manager Dan

Gowan has met with a group who are interested in having Creemore as the home of a Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League (CPJHL) team. He hasn’t heard anything back from them for several weeks now. First of all, you need to know the CPJHL is a business and players need to pay to play on the team. A club is allowed six Europeans and the remainder can be made of Canadians and Americans. The CPJHL is a developmental league with hopes of sending players to the collegiate level on hockey scholarships. Currently, there are 10 teams listed on the league website set to start the season including the Essa Stallions out of Angus and the Grey Highlands Hawks that call Markdale their home rink. Creemore Minor Hockey President Donna Harper told me that her father, Tony Verbeek, and Rick Zeggil were named to the Ontario Brooomball Association Hall of Fame. At one time here, Tony was president of Minor Hockey. He was inducted as a player and coach. Zeggil was a star pitcher for a Creemore Barons baseball team that won many championships. In broomball, he competed at all levels from local leagues to worlds. He was consistently named an all-star. By the way, Ayr Centennials won their first Junior C provincial championship this year. They defeated Port Hope in the finals, 4-0, and Essex in four straight game in the semis. Port Hope defeated Alliston Hornets, 4-2, to reach the finals. Creemore Tennis Club memberships will be available at the Creemore Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 28 and Saturday, June 4.

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May 19 was potluck lunch, do you have denture cream and the last question, do you however only 18 people were have a section with canes, there to enjoy a delicious meal. Many had forgotten wheelchairs, crutches etc.?â€? the date, always the third To all these questions the Thursday in the month. pharmacist answered, â€œYes, but why do you ask?â€? The annual spring sit Jacob said, â€œWe are down dinner will be June 16 Evelyn Warden at noon sharp. thinking of making your pharmacy our bridal registry.â€? Our condolences to Ruth Lougheed Remember: A day without laughter in the passing of her brother, Kenneth is a day wasted. Holden. We need more passengers so the Rama trip on June 7 can go. We need four riders to make this possible and if death notice you are interested please call 705-466Brillinger, Murray Orvil Passed 5205. away at Leisureworld Creedan Valley There were 37 out for cards and lucky Creemore, on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, draws were won by Isabelle Gubbels in his 90th year. Murray, beloved x2, Eileen Nash x2, Ted Underhill and husband of the late Ruth (2015) for 57 Ruby Klink. years. Loving father of Paul, John and Four moon shots were played by his wife Cathie, and Bonnie-Joy. Dear June Hartley, Roy Veinot, Leona grandpa of Diana, Wayne, Gary and Hartling and the travel prize went to great-grandpa of Kaleb, Hanna, Lukas, and Gavyn. Dear brother of 9. Sadly Peter Gubbels. missed by many nieces and nephews. Winners at cards were Irma Flack, Visitation will be at the Sixth Line 273; Ray Broad, 268; June Hartley, Brethren In Christ Church, Clearview 247; Isabelle Gubbels, 240; and Marg Township, on Saturday, May 28, 2016, Ferguson was low with 109. from noon until 1 p.m., followed by a Jacob was 92 and Rebecca was 89 funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment at the and they were planning their wedding. Sixth Line Cemetery. Donations to the They went to the local pharmacy. There charity of choice would be appreciated they asked, â€œDo you have arthritic by the family. Arrangements entrusted pain medication, do you have bowel to Chatterson Funeral Home. www. chattersonfuneralhome.com. relief medicine, do you have Viagra,

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Open House for Jack Runnalls on Sunday, May 29 to celebrate his 100th Birthday at Whispering Pines Retirement Residence from 2 to 4 p.m. at 140 Letitia Street, Barrie. Best wishes only please.

Rob Roy United Church Cemetery Memorial Service on Sunday, May 29 at 2 p.m. with special music and refreshments to follow.

Chicken Feed – Lay Mash, Lay Pellets. Shavings and poultry wire for sale at Hamilton Brothers in Glen Huron. 705-466-2244.

yard sales Saturday, May 28: Dunedin Village Hall Plant & Garage Sale, 8 kms west of Creemore on County Road 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. Various items as donated by Community. Proceeds of sale go towards maintaining the Hall. Saturday, May 28: Stayner Garden Club Annual Spring Plant Sale at Stayner Gazebo starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 28: Stayner First Baptist Church, 205 Oak Street, Stayner, Missions Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to noon.

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wanted Are you having a yard sale? Do you have leftover stuff? Dunedin Hall is requesting donations of garden plants and/or gently used items for the Dunedin Hall Plant & Garage Sale on May 28. Proceeds of sale go towards Hall maintenance. Please deliver by Friday, May 27. Call Claire at 705-466-6161 for more information or if you need pots, help with digging or carrying, or early drop-off. Tables are also available for rent.

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REWARD – Lost men’s gold ring with design on the West side Mill St. on Saturday May 14th afternoon. Cherished memory. Call Tom 705-279-9235.

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notice to creditors Notice To Creditors: All claims against the Estate of EDWARD BRUCE McCONKEY, late of the Township of Mulmur, in the County of Dufferin, who died on or about the 13th day of August, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned personal representatives on or before July 15, 2016; thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated at Alliston, ON this 27th day May, 2016.

Michael Paul Deadman and Paul F. Gastaldi, Estate Trustees, by their solicitors, FEEHELY, GASTALDI, 2 Victoria St. E., P.O. Box 339, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1V6.

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Honeywood Cemetery Decoration Day on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Come and Go from 2 to 4 p.m. No official service will be held as the Church is unavailable. Donations are greatly appreciated to offset maintenance costs. All are welcome to attend to pay their respects. Board members will be in attendance to assist or address any concerns; or contact 1-866-472-0417 or 705-466-3341 ext. 232.

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Beginner's Birding Workshop at Not So Hollow Farm on Sunday, June 12. Come and learn to identify 30 of our local birds with our host, Lisa Levez Bordeleau. Workshop runs from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost $35. Please visit www.notsohollowfarm.ca to register or for more details.

thank you Morrey – Many, many thanks to all of you, too numerous to thank individually, who have in any way helped us out since Anne-Marie passed. Whether it be through food, sympathy cards, kind words, attendance and/ or participation at the Celebration of Life or the 101 other things you have contributed towards easing the pain of our inestimable loss, thank you so much. Anne-Marie obviously meant a very great deal to a lot more people than just her immediate family and we are all grieving together. Although gone in body, her spirit and memories will live on with us forever. Once again, many, many thanks for all the kindnesses from so many people. If there is any way to repay them please do not hesitate to ask. Jim, Richard, Robert, Michael Morrey.

in memoriam In loving memory: Barbara Hanson May 16, 2004 Howard Hanson May 27, 2015 Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear. Marilyn, Ron and family Lynda, Bryan and family.

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Ferguson, Murray James

Died peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood at the age of 84. Murray of Glen Huron, beloved husband of Mary (nee Dwinnell) for almost 58 years. Loving father of Bonnie Ferguson, Marilyn (Phillip Seymour), Helen Allen and Ross Ferguson. Cherished grandfather of Erika (T.J. Sharer), Holly, Karla (Allan Thurman), Stephanie (Fred North), Cassandra and Jamie and to great grandchildren Porschea, Duke and Isaac. Murray is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Susan Ferguson and siblings Dorothy Fisher, Thelma Ferguson, Marion DeBoard, Harvey Ferguson and Frank Ferguson. He will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Murray was a lifelong farmer, living on the family farm on the 8th Concession his entire life. He had a long career with the Township of Nottawasaga Roads department as well. Murray was a gentle man with oldfashioned values. He loved his family and his community. He will be greatly missed. Friends were received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home – Stayner Chapel, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service was held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Gideon’s or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by Murray’s family. To sign the Book of Memories, log on to www. carruthersdavidson.com.

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CELEBRATING NATIONAL ACCESS AWARENESS WEEK

MAY 29 – JUNE 4

Clearview Township is celebrating National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) from May 29 to June 4, 2016. Each year, during National Access Awareness Week, Canadians are encouraged to think about the barriers people with disabilities face, and to find ways to help remove them. 2016 marks the eleventh anniversary of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). During this time, public, private and non-profit organizations across Ontario have been working together to improve the everyday lives of people with disabilities. Clearview Township is an inclusive community! In Clearview Township, National Access Awareness Week is an opportunity to highlight accessibility awareness at the local level and an opportunity to celebrate the work that is being done across the Township to improve accessibility to information, programs, services, parks, arenas, community halls, and businesses.

CELEBRATING IN CLEARVIEW! Some of the accomplished improvements made in Clearview are: • An accessible website with BrowseAloud service • Improved Public Notice signs • Accessible Sunnidale Hall Kitchen • Approved and implemented Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) and coordinating checklist to assist in building and renovating public facilities On-going accomplishments! Clearview Township has a successful Accessibility Advisory Committee that meets monthly with open sessions that anyone can attend. The schedule of upcoming meetings as well as previous agenda and meeting minutes can be viewed on our web site. Please visit our web site to view all the progress in our community enabling accessibility at www.clearview.ca

If any member of the community has any comments, questions or concerns regarding accessibility matters in Clearview, they are welcome to contact any Accessibility Advisory Committee member or share their comments/questions/feedback by telephone, in person, in writing or by email. All contact information can be found on the Clearview web site at www.clearview.ca - under “Accessibility”

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