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Friday, June 24, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 26
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Residents petition council for traffic calming by Trina Berlo A group of Creemore residents is hoping Clearview will hear their concerns and implement traffic-calming measures in the village. Elizabeth Street East resident Doug Mills, on behalf of the citizen group, made a presentation to council on June 13 requesting additional stop signs and lowered speed limits. He said Creemore is a “walking village” without sidewalks on Elizabeth and Mary streets or the west end of George Street and the village is a destination for tourists, hikers, cyclists and area residents attracted by its charm and numerous special events, but some motorists pay little regard to the current 50 km/h speed limit in residential areas. Traffic counts done by the Clearview Community Policing Committee, which does support the traffic calming initiative, show that a high per cent travel at or below the speed limit or, at what the OPP consider to be a tolerable rate of speed. The community group believes local people skew the data and it is the through traffic coming from the arterial roads that is travelling at a
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Creemore residents Doug Mills (from left), Carol Ray and Linda Coulter are asking Clearview Township council to consider traffic calming measures in the village, especially where there are no sidewalks. higher rate of speed. In the past decade, says Mills, about 25 new houses have been built on the east side of Creemore, specifically on Edward and George streets and there
are new houses on Mary and Elizabeth streets, said Mills. They point out, a stop sign at Mary and Edward was removed. Mills, with fellow residents
Carol Ray and Linda Coulter, has circulated a petition throughout the neighbourhood and more than 95 per cent of the 75 households supported traffic calming measures. The group is asking specifically for a four-way stop at the intersection of George and Mary streets, to discourage speeding and make the intersection safer. They are also advocating for stop signs on Elizabeth Street East at Library Street (either reversing the existing signs or making the intersection a four-way stop) and another on Mary Street at Francis Street East, making it a three-way stop, to calm traffic in the area of Gowan Memorial Park and Creedan Valley nursing home. They say Mary Street is currently unsigned and unimpeded for a 1.75 km distance from County Road 9 to George Street. In addition to the stop signs, they are requesting a speed limit of 30-40 km/h be imposed throughout the village, supported by adequate signage to inform drivers of the risk to pedestrians. Council directed staff to bring a report back on July 18.
Garden tour to benefit Georgian Triangle Humane Society by Trina Berlo On Saturday, June 25, see what’s behind the red gate on Wellington Street West. June Reed is opening her garden as a fundraiser for the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. June volunteers her time to visit with the cats at the Humane Society location in Collingwood and her husband Graham volunteers at the society’s fundraising second hand store, Treasure Tails. Together they also spend much time in the garden. June is the designer of about seven flowerbeds, however she often calls on help from Graham, who jokes he is just cheap labour. June’s gardens contain a variety of plants with a centre garden
dedicated to roses, which are June’s passion. Graham is in charge of their four vegetable gardens, for which he says he has developed a passion of his own. The garden, located at 31 Wellington Street West will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is by donation with a suggested minimum of $5. The Georgian Triangle Humane Society takes in homeless dogs and cats within the Georgian Triangle. Although it has no formal boundaries, its catchment area includes Clearview Township, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Blue Mountains and Meaford. For more information about programming, donations and adoption, visit gths.ca.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, June 24, 2016
COMMUNITY Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908
This Weekend 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.
Saturday, June 25
• Rug Hooking at the Creemore Log Cabin from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday morning The Huronia Rug Hooking Guild will be hooking on their own works as well as a 4’x6’ Friendship Rug (it is one of two rugs circulating across Ontario for the past year) to celebrate Ontario Hooking Craft Guild’s 50th Anniversary. Drop by and see us. • 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.
Tuesday, June 28 • Brentwood Horticultural Society Meeting & Strawberry Social at New Lowell Legion, 5357 County Road 9, New Lowell at 7:30 p.m. Guest Speaker is Trish Symons “There is a puppy in my garden” a lighthearted talk with lots of garden and puppy tips.
Wednesday, June 29
• MANIC Improv Co. presents The Student Workshop Showcase at Sovereign Bistro & Grill, 157 Mill Street. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and appetizers are available for purchase. Showcase starts at 8 p.m. For more information email petermadore@hotmail.com.
Thursday, June 30
• Creemore Minor Hockey Registration from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Creemore Arena. Also July 13. Check creemoreminorhockey.com for information or contact Dana Edwards at dedwards@ creemoreminorhockey.com.
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!
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• 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. • 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 705-
Upcoming Events Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4
• Nottawasaga Daylilies is opening for the season. Come and see the early bloomers. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Call 705-466-2916 or www. wilsondaylilies.com for more details.
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. • 49th Duntroon to Stayner 8 km Road Race. Starts at Duntroon Elementary School & ends at Stayner Community Centre. 8 a.m. start time. Started in 1967 in celebration of Canada’s Centennial, the race welcomes walkers, cyclists and runners. Trophies and crests awarded after. • Stayner Canada Day / Heritage Day in downtown Stayner from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Heritage Society inquiries call 705-428-3537 or Canada Day inquiries call 705-428-6231 ext 249. • 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.
466-5531 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
• Church Services on page 5.
• 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. • Dunedin Cemetery Service at 2 p.m. In case of inclement weather, service at Dunedin Knox Presbyterian Church. • Christ Church Banda Cemetery Service at 2 p.m. • Lavender Cemetery Service at 4 p.m. In case of inclement weather, service at Dunedin Hall.
Friday, July 8
• Duntroon Games Night at Duntroon Hall, 9025 Cty Rd 91, Duntroon from 6 to 11 p.m. Fun for the whole family. Play a classic or try something new. For more information call Gordon at 705445-2412.
Saturday, July 9
• Creemore Horticultural Society Flower Show at Station on the Green from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come enjoy flowers and plants from our members’ gardens along with the Creemore Farmers’ Market. Call 705-428-5870 for more information. • Avening Beef BBQ at Avening Hall from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Roast Beef Dinner cooked over an open fire with fresh new potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans and homemade pie. Adults $15, Children under 12 $5. Adults $15, Children under 12 $5.
Saturday, July 16
• Millers’ Dairy Day at 7280 Cty Rd 9, just east of Creemore from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the Millers at their farm for Millers’ Dairy Day. Call 705466-2509 or jalonfarms@sympatico.ca for more information.
Saturday, July 23
• 51st Annual Honeywood Beef BBQ at Honeywood Arena, 706114 County Rd. 21 Honeywood from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Proceeds to Arena improvement. Adults $20, children 12 and under $9, 5 and under free.
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St. John's sees benefits from church greening by Trina Berlo The congregation at St. John’s United Church in Creemore is already seeing the financial benefits of an effort to fix up the church, and make it more efficient. Paul Ruppel and Walter Lucas oversaw the bulk of the improvements made to the church in recent years. They say the church was in pretty bad shape seven years ago, when they embarked on the project. At that time, said Ruppel, if it rained and the wind was from a certain direction, he could see from his pew water running down the wall. The work began by adding steel cladding to the back wall, which stopped the leaks. After that, the church was better insulated and the cracks in all the old windows were repaired. In 2012, the church embarked on a major accessibility renovation, extending the ramp and adding an accessible washroom. In an effort to reduce power usage, all the light bulbs were replaced by LED lights. Then in 2015, Lucas oversaw an energy audit, which resulted in a number of recommendations for more efficiencies. As a result, they added more insulation in the attic, waterproofed the
crawlspace and insulated the subfloor. They had a bit of a surprise, said Lucas, when they had to spend an extra $20,000 to have asbestos removed from the premises. They also switched from baseboard heating to a natural gas furnace, which is expected to pay for itself in savings in about three years. The new furnace also has programmable wi-fi compatible thermostats that can be adjusted remotely. All in all, the 67-member congregation raised about $110,000 through donations, grants and contributions from the St John’s Gals to pay for the work, with some borrowing as well. In addition to making the church more welcoming for worshippers, the improvements also serve to make the facility more appealing for weddings, funerals and community events. The church is for rent and has been a venue for several concerts over the years, most recently the Creemore Choral Festival. There are still some things on the church’s to-do list but the majority of the work has been done. In its ongoing effort to modernize, St. John`s United Church has also setup a new website. Visit stjohnscreemore.ca.
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Paul Ruppel, Marilyn Steed and Walter Lucas stand behind a digital piano, donated to St. John’s United Church by Fran Breithaupt.
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Opinion EDITORIAL
Time to show more Pride Clearview Township council has decided once again not to fly the pride flag. The decision was made in response to a request from Fierté Simcoe Pride to proclaim July 28 to August 6 Pride Week in the township. Fierté Simcoe Pride, a not-for-profit that organizes an annual Pride festival and activities for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans (LGBT), and allied community of Simcoe County, has been making the request of municipalities in the county, hoping for a proclamation and a flag raising ceremony in support of the LGBT community. “This recognition would be a valued recognition of the diversity of our community, honouring the lives and contributions of people of all gender and sexual diversities throughout the County. This year’s theme “Celebrate:” will specially mark our fifth annual Pride, as well as the various accomplishments our community has to celebrate locally, nationally, and internationally,” write Fierté Simcoe Pride in its request. The request was considered by council on June 13, the day after a gunman killed 49 people and wounded another 53 at a gay nightclub in Orlando. The whole world was talking about the shooting that week but it was not mentioned during the discussion. In a split vote, Clearview did support the proclamation but passed on the flag raising and an offer by Fierté Simcoe Pride to donate an indoor flagpole, since lack of pole space has been a reason for not flying the rainbow flag at town hall in Stayner. A similar discussion took place in January 2015 when a request to fly the Pride flag ended up on the agenda. Council made an exception to the rule in 2014 and agreed to fly the flag, despite lack of pole space and a 1996 policy that states council would not entertain any requests for proclamations and flag-raisings. As a result, earlier this year, council agreed to revisit that policy and decided to have all requests for proclamations and flag raising come to council for decisions on a case-by-case basis. Taking a suggestion from Doug Measures, council, agreed to proclaim July 28 to August 6 Pride Week and to use the township’s television monitors to display an image of a flag. The image will be broadcast at all township facilities that have a monitor. Also this week, Toronto police Chief Mark Saunders said police regret the 1981 raid at a Toronto bathhouse and a 2000 raid of a women’s bathhouse. The mass arrests in 1981 are said to have galvanized the gay community and were the impetus for celebrating Pride. Given the timing of the request and an overwhelming and highly visible show of support for the LGBT community it would have been classy for council to agree to the request of Fierté Simcoe Pride, as tabled, which is what Thom Paterson proposed when he initiated the discussion on the matter. Council agreed to weigh each request on its own merit and this month, the request for a flag raising was certainly not lacking in merit.
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A 1981 Creemore Star front page shows Harold Crawford organizing the Saturday Sidewalk Sale kiddies' parade. The event, renamed the Harold Crawford Memorial Kids Bike Parade, is part of the Creemore Canada Day Festivities. See schedule on page 6.
June Moon by Tim Armour
The moon is waxing full and round. The midnight sky’s a sprinkle, Where sugar crystal stars abound, Each one, a diamond’s twinkle.
A firefly will hover by. Its chrysolite tail blinking. An old raccoon whose throat was dry Is at the pond’s edge drinking.
I stand on my verandah porch, A saw-whet owl is hooting, Point skyward with my flashlight torch. To chase a star that’s shooting.
The air is soft as baby’s breath. The tree leaves barely waver. No finer time this side of death, Has seen me fit to favour.
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Stayner Lions Club member Bob Charlton and president Sandra Squire (right) present a $5,000 cheque to Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation executive director Jory Pritchard-Kerr, to assist with the hospital's emergency department renovation project. For decades, the Stayner Lions Club has recognized the importance of having a well-equipped hospital. Their club has helped to fund cast carts, physiotherapy equipment and medical equipment in areas of greatest need for patients. The club has maintained a steady commitment of giving to the hospital to ensure that patients have access to the best possible medical equipment and technology.
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On May 28, the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) officially opened the Dufferin/Bibbulmun Friendship Trail. Cutting the ribbon are BTC reps Beth Gilhepsy and Allison Wright, along with Dufferin County warden and Town of Mono Mayor Laura Ryan and Dufferin Hi-Land BTC president Carl Alexander. The Bibbulmun Tract in Australia is a 1,000-km trail (similar in length to the full Bruce Trail), while this twinned section in Dufferin is a more modest seven km looped trail, beginning at the BTC parking lot on 1st Line EHS in Mulmur, just south of 10 Sideroad.
Local Church Directory Sunday, June 26 Creemore United Pastoral Charge
Sunday, June 26 Services: New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m. Come say Good bye to Rev. Searles!
ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.
All welcome • Rev. Leslie Searles 705-466-2200
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Female Northern Black Widow spider.
Black Widow in Mulmur by Trina Berlo Carolyn Lane was surprised to find a Northern Black Widow spider on the front porch of her Mulmur home earlier this month. She said she stepped outside to greet the neighbour’s dog and saw the spider, about four centimetres long. Although she had never seen a Black Widow spider before, she said she knew exactly what she was looking at. Lane said she was really freaked out by the spider and called for her husband, Christopher Dodd, who captured it in a jar. They decided to release the spider back into the forest that surrounds their home, knowing that it is an important part of the ecosystem.
The Northern Black Widow is indigenous to southern and eastern Ontario. Generally, only females are cause for concern, according to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). The Black Widow spider’s venom is 15 times more poisonous than that of a rattlesnake but even so, the small amount of venom they produce gets quickly diluted by the human body. A Black Widow bite can cause severe pain and lead to painful muscle contractions. The bites are generally not life threatening for healthy adults, but medical attention should always be sought following a Black Widow bite, particularly for children and the elderly, says the NCC.
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Authorities warn of CRA scam Federal authorities have recently issued warnings of telephone and doorto-door scams occurring in Simcoe County and across the province where someone claims to represent the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or other bodies. The County of Simcoe is reminding residents to be vigilant when they receive, either by telephone, mail, text message or email, a communication that claims to be from an organization requesting personal information, such as a social insurance number, credit card number, bank account number, passport number, and other forms of personal information. “Members of our Council continue to hear about scams in our communities that take advantage of honest taxpayers, often targeting older citizens,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “Please use precautions anytime you’re asked for personal information and contact local authorities if you suspect fraudulent communications.” If residents suspect fraud or are a victim of a scam, contact the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre (CAFC) by calling 1-888-495-8501 and/or local authorities immediately. The CRA provides helpful resources to help residents spot a scam and protect themselves against fraud. Learn more by visiting www.cra-arc. gc.ca.
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Laurie Copeland at the new Cardboard Castles Children's Emporium store in Orangeville.
Cardboard Castles opens second store in Orangeville by Trina Berlo C a r d b o a r d C a s t l e s C h i l d r e n ’s Emporium has opened a second store in Orangeville. For 10 years, the Creemore location has been offering a selection of specialty toys, different from the chain toy stores. “I think it was always in the back of my head that I wanted a second location,” said owner Laurie Copeland. She said she already had a lot of customers from the Orangeville area,
where there is no toy store. She had her eye on the new location at 61 Broadway, so when it became available she seized the opportunity. It is still about good old-fashioned play with back to basics toys, said Copeland. She steers clear of electronics and licensed products. The new store is smaller but has many of the same products and customers will be able to order merchandise between stores. “ We h a v e n ’t d o n e a n y t h i n g
differently, we are playing it by ear to see what Orangeville wants,” said Copeland. She and husband Corey Finkelstein are splitting their time between the two locations and have no intention to leave Creemore. Copeland’s mom is helping in the store and her dad worked to get the store ready to open. “Without all of the help from family and friends, this wouldn’t have happened,” said Copeland.
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Seniors host 47 for spring dinner Seniors
What a lovely dinner garbage truck drivers we had. It was our annual would always honk and spring dinner. Forty-seven wave. At a young age these were in attendance. triplets would learn to Thank you ladies of the wave back. Now they are Legion. two and the garbage men I spoke with Marg play with them for about Evelyn Hennessy’s son the other fifteen minutes twice a Warden day and she is doing well. week. Their love for each There were some issues causing other has grown and even one of the more and different complications, men serious hurt in a work related however these have been eliminated accident stops by their home as often and she is now just waiting for word as he can. as to where she will attend rehab. A week before Thanksgiving an Hurry on and get well Marg we elderly gentleman called his son and miss you. announced that he and his wife are Forty-eight members were out for getting a divorce. The son told him to cards and 50/50 draws were won by not do anything just yet and he will Leona Hartling, Evelyn Warden, be out to see them for Thanksgiving Jim Rigney, Sherri Lohnes, Roy next week. Veinot, John Van Voorst, and Marg The son them called his sister and Ferguson. told her their parents are getting Eight moon shots were played by a divorce. She was appalled and Phyllis Seed x2, Eileen Nash, Marg called her father and said, "you and Ferguson, Roy Veinot, Janice mother have been married for 50 Stephens, Pat Broad with the travel years. Do not do anything we will be prize to Terry Olaskey. out for Thanksgiving." The elderly Winners at cards were Dave gentleman then turned to his wife Smith, 319; Phyllis Seed, 298; June and said, “They are both coming Hartley, 291; Jim Ferguson, 284; for Thanksgiving and paying their and low went to Joan Olaskey. own way.” In a town there are two-year-old Remember: Stay away from triplets and for them twice a week negative people, they have a problem for about 15 minutes is the best times for every solution. of the week. Evelyn Warden reports on the To explain, from the day they weekly meetings of Big Heart were born their mother took them Seniors. for a walk on their street. The
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Thank you, Spike, I always try to please.
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Sunday, June 26 Mainly sunny High 32 Low 20 Wind S 25 km/h POP 30% by Ken Thornton Find this week’s answer in Classifieds
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A friend of mine tried to annoy me with bird puns, but I soon realized that toucan play at that game.
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relay. It was the usual type of play day, with students split into groups based on house colour, and rotating around different activities. This time, however, there was two different circuits Martin on different sides of the HEWITT schoolyard, each with the exact same activities. One group of students would stay on one circuit, while still being able to visit all the stations, to help the activities flow and stay organized. It was a good fun time and a great activity to tie off the year. In my last issue of NCPS News, I talked about how our school was going to the area competitions (It was in the June 3 edition of The Creemore Echo if you want to read it). Well, the halls were noticeably vacant the day of Tuesday, June 15, as a lot of the members of our school were at Stayner Collegiate Institute giving their all. Unfortunately, our school did come last in terms of points, but we had tons of fun. One student said, “The competition was intense, pressure was flowing through my head and I felt so nervous and excited too.� This is my last column of the school year. It’s been a good year, with a new principal, the tech team, and more. Of course, this year’s Grade 8 students are graduating to high school, and they will be missed. So have a good summer, and I’ll probably write something up in September, if you were wondering. Bye!
NCPS news
Last Friday, (June 17) the school had a play day. This day was beach themed, with different activities featuring pool noodle hockey and sponge
Maizises heading to worlds On June 18, Soke Michelle Maizis and her son Alexandros Maizis headed to Milton, Ontario to compete at the 2016 Can-Am Tournament.   As a kyu belt (belt levels below black belt), Alexandros competed in the kyu belt tournament winning first place in 13-17 advanced male kumite. He then qualified to enter the black belt/all belts division to see if he could qualify for a spot on the Canadian team.  Alexandros won bronze in sparring in the 13-17 heavyweight male kumite, thereby earning him a spot on the 2016 Canadian National Team. Soke Maizis, after an eight-year hiatus from competitions, last minute decided to give it another go. She won gold in the 35-49 black belt women kumite and bronze in the 35-49 hard style kata division. Both will be heading to Spain in October to represent Canada at the WMO world championships.Â
50th Canada Day road race The Annual Canada Day Duntroon to Stayner Road race is celebrating its 50th year. The race begins at Duntroon Public School at 8:30 a.m. on July 1, following the singing of the National Anthem. Admission is free and registration begins at 8 a.m. Walkers are welcome but they start on their own at 7:30 a.m. The route ends at the Stayner Community Centre. Cyclists are also welcome to participate on their own time. All participants receive a commemorative crest. For more information, contact Dayn Leyshon at 705-428-2931.
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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.
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 705994-2067 or clarissa_97_@hotmail. com.
One king-sized 4 poster wooden bed platform with a hand carved headboard constructed locally in 1999 as per current owners’ directions complete with mattress, 2 sets of sheets and a bed cover. Jody Bowle-Evans and Stan Buda at 705-466-6337 or dr.jody@rogers.com. Giffen’s Local Strawberries. Flats available or by the quart. Glen Huron. 705-466-3080.
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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.
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.
Large one bedroom apartment. No smoking. No pets. $795 per month. Call & leave a message at 705-466-3559.
Rod the Window Cleaner. Spring has passed & summer is here. Residential, commercial window cleaning. You deserve a clear view. Call Rod at 705351-0768. References on request.
Large one bedroom apartment in Creemore. 2nd level unit. Central location. New fridge&stove. Balcony. Parking. Hydro, heat not included. Non-smoker. No pets. $775 per month. If interested, call 705-466-3635 & leave message.
Tree removal, wood chipping and stump removal available. Call Tyler Kueper at 705-791-5478.
Come horseback riding at Rawhide Adventures this summer! Private trail rides for any level of rider through the beautiful hills of Mulmur. Do you have your own horse? Check out our website and join in some fun ranch activities, horses love to move cows! Call to reserve a ride time at 519-9250152 or email us at rawhide-adventures.on.ca.
Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781.
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Millsap, Paul “Paul: It’s been a long day without you, my friend. And I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again. We’ve come a long way from where we began. I’ll tell you about it when I see you again.” Love Gayle, John, Jennifer, Brett, Andrew and families.
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Students (13-18) looking for summer work? Register at www. creemorejobs.ca. AZ & DZ Drivers wanted. Full & Part Time. Must have clean CVOR. Forward resume or driving history to Glen Huron Apples or contact john@giffenorchard. com or call 705-888-6791. AZ Driver with clean abstract. Full-time from September to June, part-time July & August for local and wholesale potato deliveries. Please fax resume to 519-9258606 or email rutledgefarms@gmail.com.
Nottawasaga Daylilies is looking for a student to work in our gardens 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 27, 2016. Julie & Tom Wilson, 705-466-2916, www.wilsondaylilies.com. Giffen Orchard in Glen Huron is hiring for Plant Operations Assistant. Duties include: apple packing, forklift operation, inventory control and pack out recording. Applicants must have forklift experience, strong computer skills, proficient in MS Office Excel and Word. Send resume to john@giffenorchard. com or call 705-888-6791.
help wanted Village Builders is hiring labourers and a carpenter's helper. Must have vehicle and driver's licence. Email your resume to info@villagebuilders.ca.
death notice I n M e m o r y o f ‘Biff’ Traves Traves, ‘Biff’ Warren Eugene, formerly of McIntyre, Osprey Twp., passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Campbell House, Collingwood, Ontario. Beloved husband of the late Ruth; loving father of the late Nancy, the late Doug, and Eric (Kelly). Grandfather of Jamie (Shannon), David (Tamara), Rebecca (Devron), and Eric. Great grandfather of Emilee, Cooper, and Katie; Sophie; and Rajon and Ryla. Biff was born September 20, 1926 in Weybourne, Saskatchewan and will be laid to rest in Fort Erie, Ontario with his wife and daughter. A Come and Go Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Singhampton Community Centre, Milltown Rd., Singhampton from 1 to 3 p.m. If so desired, donations to Hospice Georgian Triangle (Campbell House) may be made in Biff’s memory.
thank you Heartfelt thanks to all who came out on June 12 to bid us farewell on our journey to Waterloo. Your kind thoughts, good wishes and lovely cards were much appreciated. You made the day a very memorable one for us. We will miss all of you. A special thanks to the ladies who baked all of the yummy desserts. Paul and Jean Ruppel Thank you to all our family and friends for the flowers, cards, phone calls and best wishes to help celebrate our 65th Wedding Anniversary. We appreciate all your kindness. Tom & June Montgomery
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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 The Work includes approximately 540 m of concrete sidewalk installation, removal, disposal and reconstruction, including excavation, grading and full restoration, in the communities of Stayner, Creemore and Duntroon. 2
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. In addition to other provisions in the Bid Documents, the lowest or any Bid will not necessarily be accepted. Owner Gerry LeMay, General Manager Transportation and Drainage Township of Clearview P.O. Box 200 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 705-428-6230 ext. 230 Fax: 705-428-0288
Contract Administrator Trevor Ireton, P.Eng. R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 3 Ronell Crescent Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J6 705-797-4301 Fax: 705-446-2399
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Eight-year-old Alyssa Rowbotham (from right) was allowed the day off school on June 9 to attend high tea at Affairs Bakery and Cafe in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday with grandmother Marg Rowbotham, her mother Deborah Rowbotham and Laura Jardine.
Museum showcases the art of spinning In partnership with the Huronia Spinners Guild, the Simcoe County Museum is hosting Dyeing to Spin on Saturday, June 25 that provides visitors with an in-depth look at the art of spinning through hands-on demonstrations and displays. Try your hand at spinning and learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the wool-making process, including what’s involved in taking “sheep white” wool and dying it a
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