June 30, 2016

The Creemore

Echo

Thursday, June 30, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 27

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Inside the Echo

Kids at Play

Council approves 3-way stop in Nottawa PAGE 7

News and views in and around Creemore

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Fire destroys family home Singhampton family in need of community support

by Trina Berlo A family was left homeless after a house fire near Singhampton Sunday.

Sarah Minduik, Tristan McGuire and their two sons, and Sarah’s father Paul Minduik are all staying with relatives this week after their home was destroyed. Firefighters were called to the Concession 11 farm at about 3 p.m. on June 26.

The fire started on the back deck of the house, where Tristan was barbecuing. Sarah said he went inside to get the food for the grill and the wind caught the flame and it got in under the siding. The fire spread up the wall.

“He grabbed a hose and tried to put it out himself and he was successful for a little bit but the fire spread up the wall and into the attic and tore off the whole top of the house,” said Sarah.

Fire department officials described the fire as stubborn, fueled by high winds and complicated by high (See “House” on page 3)

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Clearview Township Fire Department photo

Firefighters attempt to salvage items from a Singhampton home after a fire Sunday.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Nottawasaga Creemore Public School held a Grade 8 graduation ceremony Wednesday. See pages 10-11.

Postal labour action could begin July 2

by Trina Berlo If a labour dispute is not resolved by July 2, Canada Post will be in a legal position to lock out the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the union will be in a legal position to strike.

Labour talks have been ongoing between the Crown Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers since late 2015.

“We understand the impact a work disruption would have on customers and are therefore doing everything possible to reach a negotiated settlement quickly. While a labour disruption remains a possibility, we are asking customers to take precautions,” states Canada Post. “In the event of a labour disruption, Canada Post will not operate. Mail and parcels will not be delivered, and no new items will be accepted. Any mail and parcels within the postal system during a work disruption will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible once operations resume.”

On Monday employees in the Urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units voted to strike but on Tuesday the union asked Canada Post management for a two-week extension on the so-called cooling-off period, at the end of which the union says Canada Post might either lock its workers out or try to force a walkout through “punitive changes to their working conditions”.

“We are asking management to give us a chance, to give the public review a chance, to keep sitting down with us at the bargaining table, and give the workers a chance to get a fair deal,” said Canadian Union of Postal Workers’ national president Mike Palecek.

The union says Canada Post is in its 20th profitable year out of the past (See “Creemore” on page 3)

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend 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.

• 50th 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.

• Creemore Echo is closed today.

Upcoming Events Tuesday, July 5

• Bouncefit is now happening in Creemore on Tuesday nights at the Arena parking lot at 6:30 p.m. More information on Facebook Bouncefit blast. Bouncefit is also in Stayner on Thursdays at St. Patrick's Hall parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, July 8

• Order of the Eastern Star, Stayner Chapter, Beef Dinner at Masonic Hall, 213 Louisa Street, Stayner from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-10 years $7 each, 5 and under free. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables & homemade pies. Tea and coffee. Everyone welcome. Call Carol Marsden at 705-428-3945 for advance tickets or purchase at the door.

• 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.

Friday, July 8 to Sunday, July 10

• Kittypalooza 2016 at Georgian Triangle Humane Society, 549 Tenth Street, Collingwood from noon to 4 p.m. An adoption event just for cats & kittens. www.gths.ca 705-445-5204 ext 225 or sonya@ gths.ca for more information.

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' flowers plus fruits, vegetables & potted plants & an Imaginative Design special display. Want to see an array of weird & wonderful plants and our community youth's efforts? Children 6-15 can enter too. Call 705-466-2315 for more information.

• Celebrate with Fred Chapman on his 90th Birthday with a Come and Go Tea at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Best wishes only!

• 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 9 & Sunday, July 10

• Open Garden at Paul & Charlotte Vorstermans, 113 Mill Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seven garden rooms to explore. www.creemoregarden.ca

Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15

• Stayner Brethren in Christ Church Day Camp from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Ages 5-11. $5 per child. Call 705-428-6537 or staybic@xplornet.ca to register. 1152 Conc 6 N just north of Cty Rd 91.

• 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.

Saturday, July 2

• 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.

Sunday, July 3

• Church Services on page 5.

Saturday, July 16

• Stayner’s Arts Festival at Stayner Gazebo Park, downtown Stayner from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come enjoy a full day of art, music, dance & food.

Rain or shine. Hosted by Stayner Chamber of Commerce and Clearview Township.

• 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. Entertainment by Super Sarah & IncrediBrent Magic Show. Call 705466-2509 or jalonfarms@sympatico.ca for more information.

Sunday, July 17

• Rob Roy’s Roast Beef Dinner at Rob Roy United Church from 4:30 to 7 p.m. BBQ roast beef, baked potatoes with all the trimmings and homemade pies for dessert. Musical entertainment by the Weatherall Family. The “Little White Church on the Hill” is located on Grey Road 31 just east of Rob Roy. For more information and tickets call 519 922-2243 or 705 445-4828.

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.

Saturday, July 30

• Creemore Children’s Festival in downtown Creemore from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 705-4669998 or info@creemorechildrensfestival.com for more information.

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House not insured, donations appreciated (Continued from page 1) temperatures. Crews were on scene for eight hours and used an excavator to get to the fire in the heavy construction of the home that was built in the 1800s.

“The windows were open so that really must have fueled the fire,” said Sarah.

She said Tristan is a bit shaken from the incident but he was not injured.

At the time of the fire, Sarah and her sons Nathan, 8, and Seth, 12, were in Newfoundland visiting her sister and nephew.

Tristan had informed Sarah of the fire and she saw some of it on the news but she didn’t see the damage for herself until she arrived home on Monday.

“It was very tough,” said Sarah. “I had a very hard time getting on the plane because I didn’t want to see it. We’ve raised three generations of Minduiks in that house. This is a family home. My nephew, my niece, myself, my sister and my dad, we were raised there.”

Sarah and the boys have only the luggage they took with them and they have no home insurance. The fire is not suspicious and the house did have working smoke alarms. Damage is estimated at $300,000.

The house was a duplex, with Sarah’s father living in the other unit.

The family was working to salvage what they could from the house before demolition began on Tuesday but basically, they have lost everything.

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Flames spread to the attic of a farmhouse south of Singhampton Sunday.

The family is staying with Sarah’s uncle at this time and the plan is to probably stay in a trailer on the property until they can move into permanent housing. They will need more help later but right now they need the basics, food and clothing, to get them through the next little while.

Donations of grocery gift cards and

non-perishable food items are what are needed most at this time.

The sons are students at Nottawasaga Creemore Public School and before school let out this week, school principal Alison Golding was organizing donations of clothing for the boys.

The family requires boys clothing in sizes 16 and 10 and shoes in sizes

7 and 3.

McGuire is in need of clothing as well, large shirts and 34x34 pants and size 9-and-a-half shoes.

Sarah can be contacted directly at 705-607-1384. Donations of money, gift cards, clothing and shoes can be dropped off at The Creemore Echo office.

Creemore Echo will be available at local vendors and by e-mail (Continued from page 1) 22 and postal workers are fighting exorbitant demands for cutbacks and concessions that they say just aren’t reasonable in light of the company’s success.

“Mr. Chopra and his executive team are getting their bonuses every year,”

said Palecek, referring to the Harperappointed president and CEO who has refused to resign since the Liberals took office. “We don’t understand why he needs to squeeze so much out of the people who are making the profits for him.”

If Canada Post management refuses

to extend the cooling-off period, Palecek says his union still aims to keep negotiations going.

“We’re concerned that a labour dispute will taint the outcome of the very important review that the Liberals are conducting,” said Palecek. “We’ll do everything we can to avert that.”

A lockout or a strike would affect delivery of The Creemore Echo newspaper.

We are working on a contingency plan and in the meantime urge people who wish to receive an electronic copy of the newspaper to e-mail info@ creemore.com. See page 4 for more.

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Opinion EDITORIAL

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Postal disruption possible With a Canada Post labour dispute coming to a head, we don’t know how delivery of The Creemore Echo might be affected.

There is a possibility that as of July 2, postal service could be disrupted.

We don’t know exactly what that means for us. We have not received any official communication from Canada Post.

If there is a strike or a lockout, we know that the newspaper will not be arriving by mail.

In the case of a labour disruption we will continue to leave bundles of newspapers at our regular pickup locations around Creemore, Stayner, New Lowell and Nottawa.

If the dispute continues we will look for a more comprehensive alternative to distributing the paper but the reality is that Canada Post is the only affordable way to deliver The Creemore Echo.

If you wish to receive a digital copy of the newspaper by e-mail for the duration of the service disruption, please send a request to info@creemore. com or go to www.creemore.com to sign up. The e-edition, sent out on Thursday night, is something we currently offer to subscribers.

The strike or lockout would have an impact on many residents who rely on it for other forms of correspondence. People who receive paper bills are being advised to make alternative arrangements, either through automatic payments or e-billing.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it has negotiated two agreements with Canada Post to ensure the delivery of many government cheques and the safety of live animals in the event of a lockout or strike. One agreement covers Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers, while the other covers the Urban Operations bargaining unit.

Many of the issues raised by the union relates to working conditions and compensation for rural and suburban mail carriers, who are the people who deliver our mail.

The possible work postal service disruption comes at a time when an independent task force is conducting a review of Canada Post to ensure it is self-sustaining and find new profit generators for the postal service.

The real challenge for us are the unknowns and we apologize for any disruption but this is obviously out of our control.

Send your letters to The Creemore Echo, 3 Caroline Street West, Box 1219, Creemore, ON, L0M 1G0, by email to info@creemore.com or drop them off at the Echo office.

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ATVs should not be encouraged on township roads: CARA Editor: CARA urges you to complete the township’s survey on ATVs. We would like to remind everyone that today, Thursday, June 30 is the last day to respond to the township’s proposal to survey residents about their views on whether ATVs should be allowed on public roads throughout the township. The survey was designed by staff and posted on the township’s website (clearview.ca) in response to a presentation made to Council by the Central Ontario ATV Club.

The club views Clearview as necessary to complete a trail system connecting Wasaga Beach to Grey Highlands.

The survey starts off by telling you which municipalities in Ontario allow ATVs on public roads.

Please also review the three maps that outline possible routings for ATV use throughout the township also posted on the township website, including the “recommended” routes outlined on the Clearview

maps.

The issue of using ATVs on township roads was raised in 2008 and was rejected at that time.

We are not against ATVs which can be a valuable vehicle around the farm, in some commercial applications and on rural properties, but we do not believe they should be encouraged on local roads.

We believe the reasons we raised at that time are still valid. They include noise, speed, pollution, safety, public liability, and damage to wildlife. They detract from the quiet we all enjoy and threaten some of the most scenic areas of the natural environment in Clearview. It is by no means clear to us why we would want to give this up for the sake of ATV users from outside Clearview.

If you are reading this and have missed the chance to complete the survey, please contact your local Councillor to share your views.

Greg Young, CARA president

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Horses need shelter from the heat of summer

by Wendy Eagle So, let’s talk about summer heat and horses. For us humans, it’s been wicked, and it is hard to imagine, but it is even tougher on our horses.

We can regulate ourselves but horses must rely on us to ensure that their environment can help them stay cool in these sweltering temperatures, so we need to ensure that we provide them with a few requirements.

Naturally, horses need to be outside.

It’s what they know and in most cases, prefer. Firstly, turnout 24/7/52 (meaning they live outdoors, year round and are not regularly brought in to dwell in stalls) provides them with opportunity for movement which is critical to their bodily health.

Secondly, (and this is where we come into play) we need to provide simple, basic necessities – shelter, water and salt.

Shelters can be groves of trees as long as they throw good shade at all times of the day. Shelters can also be three-sided, specially built large enough to hold the number of horses in the field. Such shelters need openings facing east or south-east to provide adequate protection from the natural elements. An opening under the eaves allows heat to escape and breezes to ventilate. Other possible shelters can be run-in barns, safe sheds (with large doorways for safety) or windbreak walls – the goal during the hot days is providing shade that the horse can utilize at will. We feel the heat, but due to their much larger muscle mass, horses feel that same heat a whole lot more!

If shelter is an issue, and your horse is accustomed to being stalled, keeping them in a cool barn during the heat of the day and leaving them out early evening until mid-morning may be a more do-able approach to helping your horse tolerate the heat.

Water is a given, but scrubbing the automatic waterer and ensuring its operating correctly and not gummed up with horse mouth goo is a daily

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A horse grazes in the shade of a tree on a hot summer day. chore. Troughs need scrubbing and re-filling every 2-3 days with topping up of fresh, clean, cool (not cold) water daily. Keeping those troughs and watering systems clean is preventative to the development of serious illnesses.

Consider that if you don’t want to drink it, your horse probably won’t either – the difference is, your horse will because they need it and have no other option.

Lastly, having access to free choice salt and mineral blocks is also a necessity in the heat. Replacing electrolytes and salt lost through sweating will keep your horse healthy and comfortable.

One additional aspect to think about in the heat is exercise. Horses that live outdoors 24/7 in large pastures, with other horses for companionship, move most of the time. They play, run, chase and graze. Notable is that given the opportunity, horses will graze approximately 17 hours per day, continually moving as they choose the most succulent blades.

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24/7 turnout is the equivalent to one hour of walking, planned exercise per day. Such exercise does not replace turnout needs, but know that missing a day of training for horses living outdoors is not the end of the world.

As long as they can still move and be horses with other horses, they will appreciate a day off. If you must exercise or ride, look to do so in the early morning and evening when temperatures are cooler. Shorten such

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time and above all, ensure your horse is cooled out after a ride.

After you’ve ensured your horse is taken care off and keeping cool, it’s the perfect time to kick off the boots and keep cool yourself, however you choose!

Wendy Eagle guest lectures for the Equine Behaviour course at Equine Guelph, the faction for horses at Guelph University.

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Creemore welcomed 80 people for a potluck, slideshow and some Tai Chi June 22 celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Collingwood chapter of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, with which Creemore is affiliated. The event was organized by location leader and instructor Laura Walton, who started the Creemore branch 10 years ago.

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October 1st & 2nd, 2016 The Artist on Location program is an opportunity for artists to display and sell their art in local businesses, studios and galleries throughout the village of Creemore.

Artists who wish to participate must email their intentions to jim.harkness@sympatico.ca or phone Jim at 705-428 0957, and pay a registration fee of $50 by August 12, 2016.

Further information available at www.phahs.ca or contact Jim Harkness at 705-428-0957 jim.harkness@sympatico.ca

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Clearview council approves 3-way stop in Nottawa

by Trina Berlo Clearview Township council has approved the installation of two stop signs in Nottawa to create a three-way stop at the intersection of Queen Street East and Townley Street.

The gallery at town hall in Stayner was packed with children and their parents June 27, the night an on-desk recommendation to install the stop signs from Deputy Mayor Barry Burton was considered by council.

Burton said the request was tabled on behalf of parents who voiced concerns about speeding in their neighbourhood at a June 22 town hall meeting.

“It has been observed for some time that vehicles travelling both north and south on Townley Street are exceeding speed limits. This is a route where many children are walking to school. Lack of sidewalks and wide shoulders is putting our youth at risk,” reported Burton.

In a letter dated April 27, a group of parents wrote to the mayor and council saying there are eight families with 20 children, many of whom are under the age of seven, living in the immediate area. They also presented to council a petition with just over 200 signatures.

“Because of the traffic speed and at times complete disregard for children riding bikes and crossing the street, there is a significant risk to our children,” states the letter. “We know that you have been responsive to township resident issues in the past and hope that you will make the safety of our children a priority and support our request for a three-way stop.”

On Monday Collingwood resident and former councillor Norman Sandberg spoke on behalf of the residents of the neighbourhood, where his daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren reside. He thanked Burton and Councillor Doug Measures for working with the residents and

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A group of parents and children from Nottawa attended the council meeting Monday when a decision was made to add stop signs at Queen Street East and Townley Street to slow traffic. bringing the recommendation to council.

He acknowledged that from a technical perspective, there isn’t adequate traffic counts to justify a three-way stop.

“I certainly would not want my grandchildren to be statistics to justify the warrants and I certainly wouldn’t want any of the neighbourhood children to be statistics either,” said Sandberg.

Burton said normally council when considering such a request would ask for a report from staff but he didn’t feel a report was necessary at this stage.

“When I was running, my campaign was to be the voice of the people and it was very loud and clear at that Nottawa

meeting what the people wanted. They were adamant about the stop signs for safety reasons and I totally support that we go ahead and proceed with these stop signs,” said Burton.

Measures echoed support for the recommendation saying it has been raised in the past and residents continue to be concerned.

“It is noted that the speeding and traffic problems continue to be something that all of us as residents have to deal with on every road in our township and this is a really good example of how some citizens have got together, formed a petition, have raised a great deal of awareness and to T:10” their credit, have reduced the speeds on

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that road by putting up those awesome ‘slow down’ signs. They have led a really good charge on this and now it’s up to us to set up three-way stops that are being requested,” said Measures adding it doesn’t cost very much.

At the June 13 meeting, a group of Creemore citizens presented a petition and asked for stop signs in Creemore.

In both cases, CAO Steve Sage said 80 to 85 per cent are travelling within the speed limit.

In that case, council did request staff to report back with traffic data, which is expected to come to council on July 18.

That same day, council will consider a bylaw to establish the new three-way stop in Nottawa.

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10am to 4pm Women’s Right to Vote Display in the Legion Lounge 10am to noon Creemore Ladies Auxiliary Canada Day Brunch at the Legion noon to 3pm BBQ at Legion 1 pm Harold Crawford Memorial Kids Bike Parade starts Mad River Park and heads to the Legion.

1:30 to 3pm Olde Thyme Games by the Legion three-legged, egg & spoon and sack races, scavenger hunt, water balloon toss, lawn bowling, ring toss and bean bag toss.

3-on-3 BALL HOCKEY darci-que and Emilie Que work their magic under Molly’s supervision Dunk tank Creemore Scouts fresh baked cookies On Veterans Way, between Creemore Arena and Legion Cybergnomes demonstration FAMILY AND COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS 1:30 pm Canada Day Cake Cutting Registration @ 9:30 - 10:30 – Games @ 10:30 5:30 pm Firefighters BBQ on the west side of the arena Enter as team or individual 6 to 8 pm Live Band behind the arena - The Angel City Experience Each team$15/player. guaranteed three 24 min games • designated kids area Refreshments will be available @ Creemore Legion Branch - “NO TAILGATING” 8pm Emilie Que leads the singing of the national anthem Designated Kids Area Proceeds to Unit 41 restoration and Creemore Santa Claus Parade Lady & Man of the Year presentations boot drive to help fund the fireworks Refreshments served in the 8:30 pm The Steve Baker Magic Show

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Friday, July 1, 2016

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*PRIZESLegion * DRAWS * Lounge CHALLENGES *all BRAGGING day RIGHTS*

To register or for more information please contact Brian MacIntyre cvpmac@hotmail.com or text/call 519-369-7237

Thanks to our major sponsors for their financial support allowing us to provide this program

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Valedictorian – Grace Millsap The graduating student selected by the Grade 8 class and/or by the staff to speak at the graduation ceremonies on behalf of the graduates.

Creemore Legion Music Award – Grace Kennedy Presented to the student or students whose attitude, cooperation, effort and achievement is exemplary in instrumental music.

Outstanding Citizenship Awards Nicholas Hill, Grace Millsap, Chancellor Stamp, Malcolm Lucas Doige and Mackenna Halliday.

Presented to students who most exemplify the qualities of good citizenship throughout the year.

Arran Adams

Malcolm Lucas Doige

Jullian Gignac

Makenna Halliday

Zakery Hayward

Nicholas Hill

Grace Kennedy

True Martin

Grace Millsap

Jonah Patrick

Deanna Squires-Fachnie

Travis Sacerty

Chancellor Stamp

Emma Woodhouse

Jamie Wright

Community Service Award – Grace Millsap Work around the school and the community, give and do for others.

Principal’s Award for Leadership – Grace Millsap French Award – Emma Woodhouse Presented to the graduate who exhibits a strong performance in oral communication, reading and writing.

Hamilton Brothers Award Outstanding Athlete Boy: Travis Sacerty Girl: Grace Millsap Presented to the boy and girl who have demonstrated superior sportsmanship, athletic ability, leadership and participation.

Angus McLennan – Most Improved Girl: Deanna Squires Fachnie Boy: Travis Sacerty Presented to the boy and girl who have significantly improved their attitude and achievement over the year.

Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society Awards Art: Malcolm Lucas Doige, Arran Adams and Jaime Wright.

History: True Martin, Arran Adams and Malcolm Lucas Doige.

Presented to the top three students for outstanding achievement in art and history. First place, $100; second place, $75; third place, $50.

Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards True Martin, Arran Adams, Grace Millsap and Emma Woodhouse.

Presented to students who demonstrate a high degree of achievement in all or most areas of study at their program level and who demonstrate a positive attitude and a consistent effort in their studies throughout the year (80 per cent average).

Perry Foundation Award Presented to the highest academic achievers.

True Martin ($75) Arran Adams ($50) J.M. Heslip Award – True Martin Presented to the student who demonstrated the highest academic achievement. Consideration is given to test results, observations of work habits, initiative and self-discipline, abstract thinking abilities and overall achievement in all areas of the school’s program.

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IMPRESSIONS OF CHINA 2007-2015

Sat. July 23 & Sun. July 24

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Class of 2016

NCPS students upheld a tradition of arriving at grad in style Wednesday with Zakery Hayward rolling up in a baseball themed golf cart (clockwise from left); Jullian Gignac arrives by hover board, Grace Millsap is all boots and bling at the wheel of her John Deere and Chancellor Stamp is chauffeured by his grandfather Garry Stamp in the new fire truck.

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The Collingwood Nurses Alumnae funded and presented a brand new baby bassinet for newborn’s arriving at the Collingwood G&M Hospital.

Their donation was presented by incoming chair Linda McKean at the group’s annual meeting last month and was a stark contrast to the baby bassinet it is replacing. Since 1986, the Collingwood Nurses Alumnae has contributed just over $80,000 in equipment and donations to the hospital.

As retired nurses, the group appreciates being able to make investments in equipment and programs that will help to heal patients.

You’ll get a Warm Welcome & a Cold Beer!

Visit our retail emporium for a fine selection of beer wear, glassware and of course, our award winning beer.

Store Hours: Mon to Sat - 10am to 6pm Sun - 11am to 5pm

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Clearview players sign baseball contracts

by Alex Hargrave A couple of local 18-year-old ball players have signed significant baseball contracts, which will undoubtedly enhance their lives.

Jake Wilson, of New Lowell, was recently drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 39th round.

The centre fielder is not certain whether he will play in the Red Sox system or attend university on a scholarship. He signed an NCAA athletic scholarship with Bowling Green State University in Ohio. The Great Lakes Canadian outfielder was noticed by a scout. Earlier, he played ball with the New Lowell Knights, Barrie Red Sox and Oakville Royals.

Stayner Collegiate Institute student Tanner Zeggil also signed a contract to play college ball with McCook Community College in Nebraska.

Zeggil is currently playing for the Ontario Blue Jays Under 18 Baseball Club in the Canadian Premier Baseball League.

The team competes in tournaments across Canada and the United States This weekend he plays in Troy,

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A diverse selection of antiques, household items and tools. Lo See the full listing in last week`s paper.

We are always ready to accept good, quality items for consignment.

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New York, which is a qualifier for the AABC Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, New Mexcio. Zeggil also plays for the Creemore Barons.

He has only played three games for them. His statistics are impressive with a .778 batting average in nine at bats.

He has seven hits and scored five times.

In the North Dufferin Baseball League four teams are vying for the pennant.

Ivy Leafs narrowly lead, 13-3-2, over the defending league champion New Lowell Knights, 13-2-1.

The two teams played in the final against one and another last year.

Midland Indians are the surprise for this year’s season.

The Indians have been a mediocre team in the past but have earned an impressive 13-4 record thus far.

Clearview Orioles are also still in the hunt with 11-6-0 numbers.

Creemore has two clubs competing in the NDBL, which happens to be the oldest hardball league in this province.

The Barons are playing .500 ball with an 8-8 record. The Braves are 4-13-1.

NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES

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Now through Labour Day. Other times call ahead.

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68. Biting insect 69. Austrian composer 70. Like a trireme 71. Unexceptional DOWN 1. Shortage 2. Magnetic metal 3. Nothing more than 4. Straw hat 5. Easily hurt 6. On the yes side 7. Short letter 8. Perfume ingredient 9. Stun gun 10. Part of a cruciform church 11. Rajah’s wife 12. Nonstandard contraction 13. Take part in a game 21. Without light 23. Count on 25. Very short skirt 27. Minor hockey violation 28. Relating to form 29. Prefix with type 30. Philippine dish 32. Northernmost region of the world, to ancient geographers 33. Arrive 34. Beginning 37. Not completely thought out 39. Hamlet in Saskatchewan 41. Situated by itself 44. Calf meat 46. Scottish dagger 49. Spiny cactus

How did they name Canada?

They threw all the letters of the alphabet in a jar and called them out as they got them out: “C, eh? N, eh? D, eh?”

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

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57. Get closer to 59. One prefix 60. Constrictor snakes 61. Aware of 64. Day before a holiday

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Rama bus trips set for July 5, August 2 and Sept. 6 We had updates on Marg daughters-in-law. He lives Hennessy and Kevin Keogh in Ottawa with his wife and on June 23. two children. Blayne's wife Marg is doing much better is going back to be teaching since an important issue this September and so comes has been cleared up and is the day care adventure for waiting on a placement in the children. rehab.

Blayne has a special Evelyn Warden Kevin is quite upbeat but bicycle that carries the two is also quite tired. Otherwise children very safely and he is being made quite comfortable. We comfortably. wish these two all the best in health.

In the fall, Blayne will take the The Rama bus trip has been set for children to daycare in the morning and July 5, August 2 and September 6. To his wife will pick them up as she will book a seat please call Irma Flack at be finished work before Blayne, or the 705-466-5205. other way around.

We had 42 members out for cards On Father's Day, Blayne was out on and 50/50 draws were won by Evelyn his special bike and spotted an elderly Warden, Marcia Cameron, Wayne lady struggling with a heavy load of Brownridge, Ron Laing, Alinda groceries.

Bishop, and Morris Tymchuk.

Although he was headed in the Seven moon shots were played by opposite direction he turned around Wayne Brownridge, Phyllis Seed, Pat and asked the lady (he thought to be Winger, Marg Ferguson x2, Leona in her 80s) to please place her bags in Hartling and the travel prize to Ted the crate and give him her address so Underhill. he could deliver them. She agreed and Winners for cards were Leona Blayne said, "On second thought would Hartling and Corrine Brownridge you like to get in my crate with your tied at 273, Art Bishop, 269; Ruth bags?" She thought for just a second Lougheed, 266; and low went to Karl and said, "Yes I will". Blayne told his Seifert, 105. mother the lady did not stop laughing I would like to tell you a true story of for three blocks and said she could not a young gentleman whom I will simply wait to tell her grandchildren about it. call Blayne. He is the son of one of my Now Blayne and his two sisters

Seniors

#SCDSBLetsTalk campaign recognizes Clearview Meadows for mental health initiatives

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Over the past school year, the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) Student Senate set a goal to promote mental health awareness in schools. Schools were invited to organize mental health events for a chance to win $1,000 towards a guest speaker at their school. Initiatives were shared in hard copy or by using the Twitter hashtag #SCDSBLetsTalk. “ We t h a n k a l l s c h o o l s t h a t participated in the contest,� says Nicholas Gulley, Stayner Collegiate Institute student and Student Trustee. “The many entries received showed us all the great things our schools are doing to support environments that foster positive mental health.�

Schools hosted mental health walks, colouring sessions, presentations from mental health organizations and other activities that contributed to the promotion of mental health. At the final Student Senate meeting on May 25, Eastview Secondary School and Clearview Meadows Elementary School were chosen as the winners.

were raised by only their mother for 90 per cent of their life. She clearly did everything right.

Why do gulls fly over the sea?

Because if they flew over the bay they would be bagels.

Remember: One day you will be just a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.

Evelyn Warden reports on the weekly meetings of Big Heart Seniors.

Clearview Travel presents

Toronto Zoo

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 The Toronto Zoo has over 5000 animals! This day of fun includes admission to the zoo, ride-all-day Zoomobile ticket, luxury motor coach transportation and hst. $87 per senior (65+), $92 per adult (13-64) and $82 per child. Book by July 8.

Departs from Stayner Gazebo Park at 8:30 a.m. and returns approx. 5:30 p.m.

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Sales & Service for Echo, Honda, Shindaiwa, Bearcat, Wallenstein, Baumalight, Exmark & Columbia.

We also service & repair many other makes of small engines

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celebration

horses

in memoriam

death notices

Celebrate with Fred Chapman on his 90th Birthday with a Come and Go Tea on Saturday, July 9 at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner, from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only!

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.

In memory of Margaret Ransier, Mom Gramma and Great Gramma who passed away July 3, 2013.

There’s a sad but sweet remembrance There’s a memory fond and true And a token of affection, Mom And a heartache still for you.

Love and miss you always, Betty(Grant),Bob and families

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Barber, Ruth Ellen ­– Passed away peacefully at Creedan Valley Care Community, Creemore, Ontario on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late George (2002). Loving mother of Wayne, Mary (Dennis Rowbotham), Glenn, and daughter-in-law Lois. Dear Grandma of Colleen (Gary) Stamp, Dale (Randy) Raaphorst, Raymond (Tracy) Barber, Lynn (Tom) Marshall, Lisa Barber, and Martin Barber, 11 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Bessie McAuley, the late Edythe Lane and the late Ida Johnston. Predeceased by sons Eldon, Norman and grandson Brian.

Visitation and funeral service was held at Chatterson Funeral Home, Collingwood, Ontario on Saturday, June 25. Interment at Creemore Union Cemetery.

for sale 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.

Giffen’s Local Strawberries.

Flats available or by the quart. Glen Huron. 705-466-3080.

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.

Services

garage sales

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.

Saturday, July 2: Garage Sale at 5659 Conc. 6, New Lowell starting at 8:30 a.m. Tools, dishes, collectables, some household furniture, frames and art. Rain or shine. Indoor sale.

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.

July 1, July 2, July 3: Huge Yard Sale at 3571 Hogback Rd, New Lowell. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Wide variety of tools, household items, antiques, games, kids items, etc.

Tree removal, wood chipping and stump removal available. Call Tyler Kueper at 705-791-5478.

Saturday, July 2: Moving /Garage Sale at 34 Jardine Crescent, Creemore from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Household items and woodworking shop supplies.

rentals 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.

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5 One bedroom, upper level 8 3 1 7 5 apartment for rent in Creemore.

2 heat & 9water included, $725 a3month, hydro 3 extra. Please 2 call 705-721-3646.

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Students (13-18) looking for summer work? Register at www. creemorejobs.ca.

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.

Painting. Professional quality.

Masonry and Parging. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708.

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.

saw milling Logs to lumber. Portable saw milling of softwood and hardwood. I will come to your property. Can cut up to 22" wide logs by 16 feet long. Call Bob at 705-533-1957.

lost found

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.

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.

items wanted A Collector trying to recreate an old time General Store is looking for items found in a General Store before 1955. Eg. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy tins, postcards, bottles, magazines, old paper items, comic books, signs, toys, advertising, old store stock etc. Cash Paid 416-745-4981 or 416-953-6219.

thank you Thank you to all who attended the Decoration Day at Creemore Union Cemetery on June 19, 2016. The cemetery was established in 1894 and has been a significant part of the community. The cemetery is not supported by any level of government and the board is Volunteer driven.

Decoration Day is held on Father’s Day each year and is our only fundraising effort. The funds received go to the upkeep of the grounds. Thank you for your generous donations.

Creemore Union Cemetery Committee

Prescription reading glasses found. Claim them at Creemore Echo.

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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 & 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.

Fathers, David William – The Fathers family and Creemore Baptist Church are sad to announce the passing of David William Fathers on Sunday, June 19 at 4:45 p.m. He went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ in a presence of Jeff & Emily Currie, daughter and son-in-law, and son Patrick. We miss him greatly and even though cancer took his life ultimately we believe the scriptures which say in Hebrews chapter 9 verse 27: “And as it is appointed unto man once to die but after this the judgment and also in Psalms chapter 116 verse 15 “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” There will be a Memorial Service on Sunday, July 17 at 3 p.m. at Creemore Baptist Church, 12 Wellington Street West, Creemore.

building supplies FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Applications are invited for the position of Financial Controller who is responsible for all financial aspects of this private Ski Club operation.

A full time seasonal position, to be considered your application must be received by doug@devilsglen.com no later than July 15.

Lumber • Plywood Trusses • Windows Roofing • Siding Fence Supplies • Culverts Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces Lawn & Garden Supplies “Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”

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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Hort Society calls for flower show entries from young gardeners

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NOTICE

The Creemore Horticultural Society is calling for entries from young gardeners for its summer flower show on Friday, July 8.

Youth between the ages of six and 15 are encouraged to submit entries in a number of categories.

Prizes will be awarded in all classes: A daisy like flower; marigold (any size); sunflower – ornamental in a suitable container (one stem); floating – an interesting leaf; colour match –

flowers to match the colour of the vase (special class prize for this category); A garden picture – a bug on a plant, any medium to a maximum size of 20 by 27.5 cm.

Entries should be delivered to the Station on the Green on July 8 after 3:30 p.m.

The flower show takes place the following day, Saturday, July 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Station on the Green.

Creemore Water Maintenance Work

_______________________________________________________ CLEARVIEW, ON- The Water/Sewer department will be performing maintenance work on the Creemore Water Reservoir from Monday, July 4th to Friday, July 8th 2016.

The water system will be running as a closed system and will not have reservoir capacity during these times. Please limit watering during these times.

Operations staff will be monitoring the system closely to ensure no interruptions occur.

If you have any question or concerns regarding this notice or at any time during this maintenance period, please contact: Todd Patton Water/Sewer Manager 705-428-6230 ext. 302 tpatton@clearview.ca

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