The Creemore
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Friday, June 17, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 25
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Tea Time
Blue Mountain Manor celebrates 30 years PAGE 8
News and views in and around Creemore
Senior Moment
Bert Tupling named senior of the year PAGE 10
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Barrie man killed in Clearview crash
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Sloan rocks out in the barn at The New Farm June 11 to an exuberant crowd, happy from a day of feasting on gourmet food prepared by top notch chefs at the Farms for Change charity event, which raised more than $100,000 to supply fresh produce to organizations advocating healthy food accessibility. Read full story on page 6-7.
A Barrie man was killed in a twovehicle collision in the area of 3/4 Sideroad and Concession Road 7 of Sunnidale on June 10. Huronia West OPP, Clearview Fire Department and Simcoe County Paramedic Service responded to the scene at about 6:15 p.m. Police say the deceased, 51-year-old David Calvert, was the driver of the westbound vehicle. As a result of the collision, police had 3/4 Sideroad closed between Concession Road 9 and Concession Road 6 and Concession Road 7 closed between Centre Line Road and 6/7 Sideroad to aid in the investigation. The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the Central Region Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Unit.
Driver killed in head-on collision, two airlifted to hospital by Trina Berlo One person is dead and two others were flown to hospital after a collision near Singhampton. On June 10, at 12:48 p.m., Grey County OPP received a report of a two-vehicle head-on crash along Grey County Road 4 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. Officers arrived with Grey County Paramedics and members of the Grey Highlands Fire Department to find that a red Ford Escape and a Blue Dodge pick-up truck were involved in the collision. The driver of the Dodge pick-up, 67-year-old Colin Benson of West Grey, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the pick-up, 69-yearold Larry Benson of Brampton, was airlifted to a Toronto hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The driver of the Ford Escape, a 20-year-old man from West Grey, was also airlifted to a Toronto hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Both were reported to be in stable condition. The OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation unit is assisting the Grey County OPP with this incident. Grey County Road 4 was closed from Grey Road 63 to Grey Road 124 for the protection of emergency responders. The investigation continues and charges are pending. Grey County OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or submit tips online at crimestop-gb.org. Tipsters may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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COMMUNITY Calendar Friday, June 17
• Rosemont Farmers’ Market Fridays at Orange Hall in Rosemont, Hwy 89, just east of Airport Rd from 3 to 7 p.m. from June 17 to October 17. Fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, soaps, crafts and more. Contact theredrockfarm@gmail.com for more information. • Mad & Noisy Gallery Open House Awards Reception for “Lyrical: Art Inspired by Music” Exhibit from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Winners of the People’s Choice Awards (as voted by you!) and the Top 3 Artists (as selected by the jury) will be announced. Please come and congratulate the artists! 154 Mill Street, Creemore / 705-466-5555.
Saturday, June 18
• Mulmur Economic Development Task Force Meeting at Mulmur Township Office, 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hosting an open dialogue on 3 strategic options for economic development over the next 10-15 years. Come share your views. Call 705-466-3341
Wednesday, June 22
• VON Adult Day Program Caregiver Support Group Meeting at Sunset Manor, Collingwood from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The caregiver support group connects family and friends caring for a person who is elderly or frail or with various stages of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, to education and coping strategies in a safe place, while sharing challenges and successes. Call Fiona at 705-444-2457 for more information.
Thursday, June 23
• Singhampton Strawberry Supper at St. Paul’s Anglican, Hwy 124, Singhampton from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fresh strawberries, cake, ham, salads. Adults $15, youth $8, preschoolers free. All welcome. Call 705-445-4199 and leave a message for more information. • Creemore Minor Hockey Registration at New Lowell Pavilion from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Also June 30 and July 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Creemore Arena. Check creemoreminorhockey.com for information or contact Dana Edwards at dedwards@creemoreminorhockey.com.
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This Weekend ext. 232 for more information. • History Hosts on hand to welcome visitors at the Creemore Log Cabin from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday morning from May 21 until Thanksgiving. Call 705-466-2261 for more information. • Pick’n in the Park in Stayner 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. • Strawberry Tea & Sale Fundraising Event at Blue Mountain Manor, 236 Weir Street, Stayner from 2 to 4 p.m. All the proceeds help to fund entertainment for the residents. Come enjoy our tea and sale. • Two Guys with Guitars at O’Shea's Restaurant, 7535 Cty Rd 9, Creemore starting at 8 p.m. Call 705-520-5200 for details.
Friday, June 24
• 51st Annual Strawberry Supper at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, 7320 Highway 26, Stayner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $12.50, children $6 and pre-schoolers free. Takeout & delivery available. • 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.
Saturday, June 25
• Garden Tour Behind the Red Door at 31 Wellington St. W from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Entry by donation, minimum of $5, in support of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. • Treblemaker Choir Concert at New Life Church, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood from 2 to 4 p.m. with special guests The Adinkra Ensemble and Mark “Bird” Stafford. (church is across for Georgian Bowl on Cty Rd 124). Complimentary tickets required and are available from Penelope Dale at 705-352-4595. Free will offerings gratefully accepted. • Evelyn Warden’s 80th Birthday Come & Go Tea at Christ Church Anglican Church, 251 Batteaux Road (6th Line and Batteaux Road) from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only. Free will offering to the Church would be appreciated.
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Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Creemore Legion Breakfast. Hungry Man Breakfast $10, Adult $6, children 12 and under $3. Call 705-466-2202 for more information. • Church Services on page 5. • Last Lilactree Farm Open Garden until the fall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Peony hedges, martagon lilies. Details, directions at 519-925-5577 or lilactreefarm@gmail.com. Some unusual plants available. • Creemore Union Cemetery Decoration Day at 2:30 p.m. In case of rain it will be at St. John’s United Church, Mill Street, Creemore. • Singhampton 80th Union Cemetery Service at 3 p.m. Please join them in the grove at the cemetery. • Treat Dad to dinner! Badjeros United Church's Annual Roast Beef Dinner & Music Night. Entertainment by Dave Russel from 5 to 10 p.m.
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• Strawberry Supper at Dunedin Knox Presbyterian Church from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Ham and salads for supper. Strawberry Shortcake for dessert! Adults $15, youth $7, children under 5 free. Call 705466-5531 for more information. • Excess Baggage at O’Shea's Restaurant, 7535 Cty. Rd. 9, Creemore starting at 8 p.m. R&B and Reggae. Call 705-520-5200 for details.
Sunday, June 26
• Come & Go Tea for Verna Coker’s 80th Birthday at Station on the Green, Creemore from 1 to 4 p.m. All family, friends, neighbours and extra “Ma Coker” children are invited. Come for light lunch and cake. Best wishes only.
Tuesday, June 28
• BIA Meet and Greet with the BIA board and members at Creemore Springs Brewery from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Enjoy a visit and talk about BIA goals and strategies going forward. Snacks and refreshments from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Goals & strategies session from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Be a part of the positive energy!
Friday, July 1
• Canada Day In Creemore. Brunch at the Legion 10 a.m. to noon. Harold Crawford Memorial Kids Bike Parade from Mill Street Park at 1 p.m. to the Legion. Activities at the Legion all afternoon. Legion BBQ from noon. Old Time Games; face painting; balloon creatures; children's crafts; Cake Cutting at 1:30 p.m. Fresh baked cookies; robotics demos; dunk tank; DJ; Firefighters BBQ from 5:30 p.m. Steve Baker Magic Show at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Call 705-466-6748 for more information. • Honeywood Annual Community Strawberry Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at Honeywood Arena, 706114 County Rd. 21, Honeywood. Sponsored by Honeywood Take a Break Group in support of community projects & outreach. Adults $15, ages 6-12 $5, 5 & under free.
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Trustees approve plans to expand SCI to Grades 7-12 by Trina Berlo Simcoe County District School Board trustees have voted in favour of expanding Stayner Collegiate Institute (SCI) to a Grade 7-12 school beginning in September 2018. The June 9 vote marks the end of a process to address declining enrollment at SCI and facility deficiencies at Byng Public School during which an accommodation review committee was struck and the public was invited to comment. Faced with the possibility of seeing SCI close, there was very little opposition to the staff preferred option, which was supported by trustees, although Byng parents did voice concerns about the plan. That plan is to make both Byng and Clearview Meadows into JK-Grade 6 schools, until Byng is closed. Clearview trustee Annie Chandler said the school board has every reason to believe they will get the funding to enhance programming at SCI and accommodate new students at both SCI
and Clearview Meadows. “The board is working to meet a July 15 deadline to put together a business case that could see capital funding for Stayner this year,” said Chandler. “Work could start as early as next year on both schools and allow the schools to be ready for the 2018 school year.” She said renovation costs for both SCI and Clearview Meadows are estimated at about $10 million. “Seven to 12 models have proven in other parts of the province to increase student retention, said Chandler. “The ministry typically favours proposals that include renewing a high school and adding onto a neighbouring elementary school.” If the Ministry of Education approves funding for SCI and Clearview Meadows, Byng will close when construction is complete but if the SCDSB does not receive funding for SCI and/or Clearview Meadows, Byng will close on June 30, 2020. “The reasoning for this is that
continued upgrades to Byng would not be good use of tax dollars as the building’s facility continues to erode,” said Chandler. “The parents, community members and board staff that attended the meeting were interested in hearing details moving forward. I thanked the members of the ARC committee for all their time and dedication to the process.” When Byng closes, all JK-Grade 6 students in the current Byng attendance area will go to Clearview Meadows. The board will establish a committee to recommend to trustees new school names for the amalgamated elementary school. This committee will follow board policy in determining if they will recommend new names for Clearview Meadows and/or SCI. Chandler said she also expressed concerns about retaining some of the architectural features of Byng, such as the stained glass. “In the past our board has demonstrated good care and concern for
these types of issues and appreciate the sentimentally involved. The 90-yearold building has been a cornerstone facility with a strong alumni spirit very much alive in the community,” said Chandler. “Thankfully this closure, although difficult, will in the end be a good news story for Stayner as it ensures that local students can receive their entire education within the town as opposed to being bused to another community.” A transition team will be established in September 2017 to start implementing changes and attendance area review for SCI, Collingwood Collegiate Institute and Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School in Angus will begin in the fall to align elementary attendance areas with secondary attendance areas as much as possible. The SCDSB will continue to look for community partnership opportunities. Chandler said she would like to see the board partner with Clearview Township to establish a shared library.
Creemore Legion plans full day of Canada Day activities There are many activities planned for Creemore’s Canada Day festivities. There will be a Canada Day threeon-three ball hockey tournament for adults and children. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the games begin at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $15 per player, enter as a team or individual. Each team will play
at least three 24-minute games. To register, or for more information, contact Brian MacIntyre at cvpmac@ hotmail.com or call/text 519-369-7237. The annual Harold Crawford Memorial kids bike parade begins at the Mill Street Park at 1 p.m. After the parade there will be Olde Thyme Games at the Legion including the
Annual Cemetery Services Sunday, June 19
Creemore Union Cemetery Decoration Service. 2:30 pm. In case of rain it will be at St. John’s United Church, Mill Street, Creemore.
Singhampton 80th Union Cemetery Service. 3 pm. Please join us in the grove at the cemetery.
Sunday, June 26 Dunedin Cemetery Service. 2 pm.
In case of inclement weather service at Dunedin Knox Presbyterian Church.
three-legged sack race, egg-and-spoon race, scavenger hunt, water balloon toss, lawn bowling, ring toss and bean bag toss. Darci-que and Emilie Que will be offering face painting, balloon creature creations, tattoos and a children’s craft area. Molly will be there too. Visitors are also encouraged to visit the dunk tank. Canada’s birthday cake will be cut at 1:30 p.m. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. there will be a robotics demo. In terms of food, there will be a brunch served at the Legion Hall from 10 a.m. until noon followed by a Legion barbecue. From 1:30 p.m. Scouts will have fresh baked cookies on offer and firefighters will be barbecuing from 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the Legion lounge from 10 a.m.
For entertainment, DJ Shawn Hughson will be providing music throughout the day and the Angel City Experience will be performing live from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Afterwards, Emilie Que will sing the National Anthem followed by the presentation of the male and female citizens of the year. Nominate people for the award by ballot at The Creemore Echo office. We also have tickets for a fundraising 50/50 draw to be made just before the fireworks at dusk. Help offset the cost by contributing to the firefighters’ boot drive or call Norm Nordstrom at 705466-6748. The Steve Baker Magic Show begins at 8:30 p.m., all at the west end of the arena. From 10 a.m. there will be a display about the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in the Legion lounge.
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Parton our closure
Dolly Parton has embarked on an extensive North American tour that will bring her to Canada but we at The Echo couldn’t wait that long so we shut down the office for a day and set out on that lonesome road stretched out before us and headed on down to Lewiston, NY. From the stage the bejeweled country legend told the audience she hadn’t toured North America extensively in the last two decades or more because, well, she thought people just weren’t that interested anymore. But, she said, she needs the money because it’s expensive to look as cheap as she does and she needs the money, and she ain’t jokin’. This is all delivered in a matter-of-fact tone that makes one feel they are sitting across the kitchen table from her and she is just telling you about a few things that are going through her mind – while thousands of fans hang on her every word and even scramble for tissues when she starts talking about her mama and daddy and how they didn’t have much but they had a lot of love for their 12 children. She says she is proud of where she comes from, Pigeon Forge in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. At a press conference in Toronto on Monday Parton announced she would be taking her tour to rural parts of Canada because country people don’t always like to go to the city and it can be expensive. At 70 years old and unabashedly done up in rhinestones from head to toe, Dolly (as we feel we can call her) sounded every bit the superstar she has always been. It was a little chilly in Lewiston on the weekend so Dolly changed into some fringed leather pants at intermission and put on a bigger wig. Because she was cold!
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Unmentionables were available in suffragette colours day. Beatrix Potter, best known for her Peter This year marks the 100th anniversary Rabbit stories, actually became a leader in of women getting the vote in Manitoba the social questions of the day, seeking to and Saskatchewan. The long journey that abolish charity by changing the structure allowed the Bill to be passed that would of society, becoming a leader in the British allow women to vote, was often a hostile one. Socialist movement. While doing my research I came across But what does this all mean today? Do some very interesting facts. The colours of women exercise their right to vote whenever purple, white and green were the signature Cat FLACK there is an election? Do women have a fair colours of the Women’s Social Political say in the social policies of today? Just take Union (WSPU). Why, you could even buy a look at all the women in the new Trudeau cabinet, the unmentionables at Selfridges in those colours. I can just women who lead our political parties. You can even imagine the look of shock on some husbands’ faces when look over the wall to the US and see that for the first he saw his missus in the revolutionary colours of the time in American history a woman is in the running for suffragettes standing at the end of the marital bed. Purple President; and that woman (Hilary Clinton) is looking stood for the royal blood that runs through all our veins. at having another woman to be on the ticket for Vice White represented the purity of women, in private and President. Just thumb through the history books and public life. Green meant hope, as in the renewal process you will find many great women who have changed of spring. Women were encouraged to sport the colours the face of society through fair and reasonable political of the WSPU, and many articles of clothing, housewares strategies. There were times when these changes required and jewelry were decorated with these colours. The battle some rather drastic and militant actions, but, somehow for the vote started in about 1792 with the publication these actions got the attention of men much quicker of a book by Mary Wollstonecraft called “Vindication than the peaceful marches. These brave women become of the Rights of Women”. In 1869, the women of the radical by cutting telegraph wires, interrupting Liberal territory of Wyoming (USA) got the right to vote. In speakers, breaking the Prime Minister’s windows. Why, fact many countries gave the right to vote to women one woman even tried to attack Winston Churchill with long before Canada and Great Britain. In 1893 New a dog whip! The women who were arrested were put in Zealand, 1902 Australia (convicts and lunatics were not prison, but not before they were rough handled by police given the right to vote, which was probably the greater officers and men who happened to be in the thick of the amount of the population of Australia at that time, so the demonstrations. Many of these women went on to stage governing parties really needed women to vote), 1907 a hunger strike. In the past, law stated that any prisoner Finland, 1908 Norway, 1915 Denmark and Iceland. who went on a hunger strike had to be released; that law 1918 saw women in Canada, Germany and Poland was changed and the women were force-fed via tubes earn the right to vote. Oddly enough that whenever a shoved down their throats. Once word of this treatment revolution took place, it worked in favour of women. was made public an outcry ensued and the practice was Men came to realize that women actually had a better (See “Women's” on page 5) handle on the social issues that were paramount in the
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Women's vote was hard won (Continued from page 4) halted. It was because of these hunger strikes that a new law was passed. If a woman went on a hunger strike she was released from prison; then once she got her health back she would be arrested once again. This law was nicknamed the Cat and Mouse law, as it really was a game of cat-and-mouse. In June of 1913, Emily Davison threw herself in front of the King’s horse at the Derby. Her funeral was an immense procession in favour of votes for women. Meanwhile, back in America, Susan Anthony was working very hard to get the right for women to vote Bill passed through the House of Representatives (it did, two thirds of the house voted in favour for the women to vote) but was defeated in the Senate. In 1918, the vote for women was passed, but not in all states. The Southern states held back on allowing women to vote. The reason, Negro women; the Southern states feared that it would be impracticable to stop Negro women from voting by beating them like they beat Negro men who tried to exercise their
right to vote. One must remember that these actions were very brave for that time of the century. This was a time when even strolling through a park with a man who was not your husband or your intended was a notorious act. As the old cigarette advert used to say, “You’ve come a long way baby.” Even in today’s world there are many women who never get the right to vote, get an education, own property in their own name or even have the opportunity to own their own business, however large or small it would be. Even on the farm I have to walk through the “man” door to access the feed for my livestock… But that is a whole other story. So on this Canada Day, wear the colours of the WSPU and the red and white of the Canadian flag and remember all those men and women who have given us the freedom to vote and live our lives as our votes have chosen for us. Finally, just remember that behind every good man is an even better woman, and that is a vote you can count on.
Democracy crumbling under Green Energy Act Editor: As publisher of On The Bay and a resident of Clearview, my magazine and I have been writing about the impact of industrial wind turbines on our community for ten years. And now, we are at the tail end of a long appeal process which has pitted local townships, counties, airports and residents against the ill-advised plan to build eight 50-storey high turbines in Clearview. The wind farm in question between Collingwood and Creemore, has led to an Ontario Tribunal hearing that has heard expert witnesses testify that the damage, environmentally, to endangered wildlife and local ground water sources can be permanent and irreversible if the turbine farm proceeds. But even scarier is the cost to human health. Witness after expert witness testified that planes will crash and people will die if the turbines are not removed from near the Collingwood
Airport as well as from the smaller private airport just west of Stayner. The decision by the Tribunal will come down in August and all of us who live here will learn of our fate. But completely ignored under the government’s appeal process, is the consideration of the economic impact of the turbine farm on the value of real estate for landowners and the impact on local businesses that rely on those residents for scores of products and services. Truth is, under two successive Ontario Liberal governments, the deeply flawed Green Energy Act has seen local democracy crumble, taking away our voice and our right to decide what is acceptable in our community. Bottom line, the Kathleen Wynn’s Liberals have stacked the deck against us, and all of rural Ontario. Jeff Shearer, Nottawa.
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New Farm raises over $100,000 for good food organizations by Kara McIntosh The set up on Saturday morning took place in the rain, but by the time the farm gates opened at 5:30 p.m., the sun was shining upon Creemore’s The New Farm. Over the course of the afternoon, close to 900 guests mixed and mingled celebrating fabulous food and drink and singing and dancing to the Junowinning band Sloan at the eighth annual fundraiser in support of Farms for Change. Since 2009, The New Farm and The Stop Community Food Centre have been partners in a retail event and fundraising program called Grow for the Stop. They have raised money to allow The Stop to purchase New Farm produce for use in their food in their community kitchen and front line programs, making good food accessible to people who would otherwise not be able to afford it. As the annual New Farm event grew, they have been able to support more
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The Drake Hotel serves up chicken and biscuits at its Farms for Change food station at The New Farm. lemon thyme gnocchi on their menu. As one of the dessert options, the Creemore Kitchen satisfied the sweet teeth in the crowd with their carrot cake doughnuts and cream cheese glaze. The bar was bustling all night with volunteers pouring Creemore Springs, signature Dillon’s Distillery cocktails and Sap Sucker maple water from the Beaver Valley. Rachel Gray, executive director of The Stop sums up the importance of the New Farm’s event for the work that good food organizations do by saying, “This fundraiser is a significant one
for us at The Stop. It allows us to buy wonderful produce for our programs and get high quality food into the hands of people who really need it. It also lets us support the New Farm’s local and sustainable farming practices which are so important in the big picture of food security.” The event is run by the New Farm and a team of over 50 volunteers who work tirelessly to make sure everything goes smoothly. From coordinating the set up, to taking tickets and clearing compost and trash, the volunteers’ dedication Continues on page 7
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FAMILY AND COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS Registration @ 9:30 - 10:30 – Games @ 10:30 $15/player. Enter as team or individual
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Creemore Kitchen's carrot cake doughnuts with cream cheese glaze made on location at The New Farm's Farms for Change event near Dunedin on June 11; thousands of people lounge on the lawn while sampling the food on offer; the ladies of Dillon's Distillery serve gourmet cocktails. 8530 Concession 3, Glencairn
demonstrates the depth of support for the New Farm and their commitment to building a sustainable food system in our community and beyond. The chefs and restaurants (60 people) volunteer their time and love being a part of the event. “We love The New Farm and their product and we’ve always been big supporters of The Stop. You bring those two things together with a great band in a barn and it’s easy to want to be a part of it,” says John Sinopoli of Toronto restaurant Ascari Enoteca who has been part of the event for the last six years. Caesar Guinto of the Creemore Kitchen echoes Sinopli’s enthusiasm, “When we opened Creemore Kitchen, we used The New Farm as a supplier and we had been to The Stop events in Toronto before we moved here. So when Brent and Gil asked us to be involved in this event, it was a perfect fit for us because it’s what we all believe in – local food, accessible, healthy eating and sustainable farming.” Saturday’s event raised over $100,000, which will be used to buy fresh, organic food directly from local farmers, including the New Farm, for The Stop, Regent Park Community Food Centre and for food banks in Southern Georgian Bay.
Flies is grateful for all the support. “We feel incredibly lucky to have such an amazing community of friends, volunteers, sponsors and chefs to help is pull off this event. It take hundreds of people to make this party happen and we couldn’t do it without their hard work and generosity,” she says. For more information on The New Farm visit www.thenewfarm, on The Stop, www.thestop.org and Community Food Centres Canada, www.cfccanada.ca.
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Friday, June 17, 2016
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Barb Pilon’s mother A mother had twins, Nadine Chestnut, a former however they were in member, is suffering from a danger and needed skin to severe case of shingles. Jim skin contact to survive. The Rigney told us his brother father could only help one had shingles in his ear and a of the twins and the mother touch of WD40 completely was unable to do anything to cleared it. Evelyn help and were surprised when Warden After we did a head count their young son volunteered for the dinner next week, Marcia to help with the skin to skin procedure. Cameron announced a come and go What a loving family. tea for family and friends, on Saturday, A man was taking a very long time June 25 to celebrate the 80th birthday of teeing up for a golf shot. His friend Evelyn Warden, to be held at the Christ became inpatient and asked why he was Church Hall 251 Batteaux Sideroad, taking so long. The golfer said that his Nottawa. Happy Birthday Evelyn! wife was in the clubhouse watching and Happy Birthday was sung to Ruby he wanted to make a perfect shot. His Klink, Marjorie Thomson and Lucy friend then said no matter what you do Young all with birthdays in June. she is too far away and you cannot hit Norm Nordstrom from the Creemore her anyway. Legion asked for a contribution to the Remember: Joy is knocking at your Canada Day fireworks. It was moved door, let it in. by Jim Rigney and seconded by Ruby Klink that we donate $200. Carried. There were 37 members out for cards and lucky draws were won by Jim Rigney, Ray Broad, Ron Laing, Matthew Vorstermans exceeded Phyllis Seed, Morris Tymchuk, and his fundraising goal for the Walk for Karl Seifert. Alzheimer’s, which took place in Five moon shots were played by Barrie on June 2, raising $4,334. Karl Seifert, Peter Gubbels, Isabelle Vortermans said this was his highest Gubbels, Sheila Fenton with Roy sum yet and he was once again declared Veinot winning the travel prize. the top individual fundraiser. His Winners for cards were Peter contribution worked out to roughly 16 Gubbels, 304; Ray Broad, 292; per cent of the society’s grand total. Isabelle Gubbels and Gerry Long "I extend my deepest gratitude to tied with 284 and Ted Underhill was all my sponsors and encourage anyone low with 23. Joan Olaskey had the still interested in making a donation to lucky chair. give," he said.
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Blue Mountain Manor executive director Lynn Chattell (from left) with long-time employees, cook Linda VanderStelt and hairstylist Marian Yaniw invite the community to Blue Mountain Manor's 30th anniversary and annual Strawberry Tea at on Saturday, June 18. VanderStelt will be preparing strawberry shortcake, strawberry cream tarts, trifle, strawberry fruit kabobs, in addition to fresh strawberries at the open house. The event also coincides with seniors month and Blue Mountain Manor will be showing its appreciation of its residents. Dignitaries, family, friends and the community at large are invited to attend. Proceeds from the tea, and a hidden treasure sale, will go to the residents’ fund, which is used for entertainment and special treats for the residents. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4.
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Bert Tupling named Mulmur senior of the year
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This year’s recipient of the Senior of the Year award, Bert Tupling, is the true embodiment of civic responsibility and community engagement. Bert has a soft spot for the youth of the community. Thus his involvement in the Michael Tupling Memorial Fund Committee to support all our youth to keep them involved in figure skating and hockey. His mission is to make the North Dufferin Community Centre a better place for parents, grandparents, and spectators to cheer on and encourage our youth. Tupling is also the chairperson for the trustees of the Honeywood United Church. Their current focus is to keep the church, which has been closed in the last few years, as a presence in the community. He is working diligently alongside the other trustees to find a tangible way to demonstrate the respect that the community’s forefathers deserve. Their tireless efforts, with little in the way of financial resources, to support the manse, church and cemetery of the Honeywood community should be preserved. Tupling strives to make it a reality to ensure that their past contributions be honoured and recognized by the community, now and in the future. He is also a founding member of the North Dufferin Community Centre advisory board. The mission of this newly created board is to keep the arena as a hub of activity for both Mulmur and Melancthon residents, by working with both townships to find ways to operate a small facility during times of dwindling resources in rural municipalities. – Submitted by the Township of Mulmur.
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Mulmur Township Mayor Paul Mills presents Bert Tupling with the senior of the year award in council chambers.
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Hay for sale – Small squares and 4’x 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year-round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.
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Rod the Window Cleaner. Finally spring has sprung! Residential, commercial window cleaning. You deserve a clear view. Call Rod at 705351-0768. References on request.
Saturday, June 18: Mansfield Yard Sale. 1st sideroad north of Mansfield, turn east at flashing light, first farm on right. #628326. Potbelly Stove, vintage luggage & carpet runner, patio furniture, food processor & so much more.
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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The family of Jean Elder would like to thank Dr. Recoskie, Blue Mountain Manor, Stayner Care Centre, Rev. Wim Kreeft, Shawn and Paula of Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home for all their care, support and kindness. Also many thanks for the sympathy cards, phone calls and kind words.
Cloutier, Erica Michelle October 9, 1984 – June 12, 2016 After a brief illness, Michelle lost her battle with cancer. She passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. Through it all, she stayed strong and she never lost her smile. Michelle is mourned by many, her parents Mike and Tracy, her brother David, his wife Amanda and their girls, Jade and Emma. She will also be missed greatly by her aunts and uncles, Shirley and Ron Thompson, Bonnie and Ian Zinn, Rosanne and the late Stewart Swanborough and Lynn and Lori. She will also be missed by her many cousins and numerous friends. Games nights and karaoke will never be the same. A service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 1 p.m. in the New Lowell United Church. A light lunch will follow.
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Make a difference in your community! Volunteer for two hours for Alzheimer Society Tag Days in Collingwood, Stayner, Wasaga Beach on August 19th and 20th and help raise funds for education, support and quality services for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and their care partners. One or two shifts fit easily into your schedule. Contact Volunteer Resources Coordinator for an interview at 705-722-1066 or mglanfield@alzheimersociety.ca. Thank you for your continued support of the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County.
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Remembering Blair Veinot September 3, 1965-June 13, 2011 Death changes everything! Time changes nothing, We still miss the sound of your voice, the wisdom in your advice, the stories of your life and just being in your presence. So, no, time changes nothing, We miss you as much today as we did the day you died. We just miss you – forever together. Love always, Mom&Dad, Ed, Darlene & family.
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Painting. Professional quality. Masonry and Parging. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708.
Lovely, quiet Log cabin. 5 minutes east of Creemore. 3 bedroom. Sleeps 6 comfortably. $2500/month or season price to be discussed inclusive. Pet friendly. Available immediately until Dec. 31/16. Contact Gord & Andrea at 416-554-8635.
Do you have a hard time loading your horse on to your trailer? Load them up one more time and bring them to us at Rawhide Adventures for our Trailering Clinic on Sunday, June 19. We’ll teach you natural horsemanship techniques and get your horse walking on the trailer by itself! Call us at 519-925-0152 to reserve your spot today.
swimming lessons Private swimming lessons in private heated swimming pool. $100 for 5 lessons given by certified lifeguard and Red Cross instructor. If interested please call Clarissa Wilson at 705-9942067 or clarissa_97_@hotmail.com.
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Students (13-18) looking for summer work? Register at www. creemorejobs.ca.
Nottawasaga Daylilies is looking for a student to work as a horticultural assistant for an 8-week period starting around July 1. Only full-time students intending to return to school or college should apply. Applicants should send a resume and references to julwilson@ rogers.com before June 24, 2016. Julie & Tom Wilson, 705-466-2916, www. wilsondaylilies.com.
hockey registration Creemore Minor Hockey Registration on Thursday, June 23 at New Lowell Pavilion from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Also June 30 and July 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Creemore Arena. Check creemoreminorhockey.com for information or contact Dana Edwards at dedwards@creemoreminorhockey.com.
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Come & Go Tea for Verna Coker's 80th Birthday
Sunday, June 26, 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Station on the Green, Creemore All family, friends, neighbours and extra "Ma Coker" children are invited. Come for light lunch and cake. Best wishes only.
JULY 2, 10 AM START IN THE HALL AT THE CREEMORE ARENA.
A diverse selection of antiques, household items and tools. Watch for a full listing in next weeks paper. We are always ready to accept good, quality items for consignment.
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Who deserves to be named the Creemore Citizen of the Year??? Creemore Legion is looking for nominations for Citizen of the Year which is presented during the Creemore Canada Day festivities on July 1. Let's nominate one of those people who really deserve it. A name, some basic contact information and a short summary of why you feel the nominated person deserves to be named Citizen of the Year. Entry’s must be submitted by Saturday, June 25. Submissions should be sent to creelegion@rogers.com or dropped off at The Creemore Echo.
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Township of Clearview Sidewalk Reconstruction 2016 Contract No.: 300039207 SEALED BIDS, on forms supplied by the Contract Administrator, in the envelopes provided, will be received at the Township of Clearview, Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0 until but not later than: 1:30:00 PM local time, Wednesday, June 29, 2016
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The Huronia Rug Hooking Guild will be working on its section of a friendship rug at Creemore Log Cabin June 25 and July 16. Member Brenda Wilson shows the rug, a group effort by about 60 chapters of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild. The public is invited to visit between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a rug hooking demonstration.
Bid Documents may be obtained at the office of the Contract Administrator, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, 3 Ronell Crescent, Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 4J6 for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 (44.25 + HST) payable to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited.
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